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PALO ALTO ISSUESPalo Alto to appeal ruling from labor board
The City of Palo Alto will appeal a recent ruling by the Public Employment Relations Board, which has said that the city...Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014
Last comment by Citizen, on Aug 20, 2014 at 3:10 pm | 7 comments | 1986 Views
AROUND TOWNFour charged with perjury in 'Operation Sunny Day' cases
Four people who testified in cases relating to the San Mateo County District Attorney Office's "Operation Sunny Day" case,...Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014
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PALO ALTO ISSUESPalo Alto City Council looks to technology to fix parking problems
Palo Alto, a city that takes pride in its high-tech savvy, is now looking to technology to help it solve the vexing and increasingly...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014
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SCHOOLS & KIDSPalo Alto students return to school
About 12,600 Palo Alto students went back to school Monday and Tuesday, and school district officials said they expected...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014
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SPORTSZhang takes the bronze medal at Youth Olympic Games
Recent Palo Alto grad Lily Zhang won the bronze medal in the women's singles table tennis competition at the Youth Olympic...Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014
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PALO ALTO ISSUESLabor board: Palo Alto violated law in firefighters' negotiations
In a stunning victory for Palo Alto's firefighters union, the state Public Employment Relations Board has determined that...Original post made on Aug. 15, 2014
Last comment by Wilson, on Aug 20, 2014 at 10:23 am | 51 comments | 4857 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSHow to get scientific equipment for science fair project?
Hi, I would like to do a science experiment on skin health. in order to take good data, I really need to get real scientific...Original post made by ER on Aug. 10, 2014
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CRIMES & INCIDENTSMan allegedly sexually assaults woman while driving in Palo Alto
Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in downtown Palo Alto in May after a woman got into a car with...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014
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PALO ALTO ISSUESCouncil votes to take over Palo Alto Airport
Palo Alto Airport on Monday became Palo Alto's airport after the City Council unanimously agreed to transfer the facility...Original post made on Aug. 12, 2014
Last comment by Jetman, on Aug 19, 2014 at 6:53 pm | 124 comments | 9576 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSPalo Alto lawyer takes aim at California's 'broken' education-funding system
Nancy Krop had built a notable career as a civil rights lawyer when her child reached school age and she stumbled upon a...Original post made on Apr. 25, 2014
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AROUND TOWNMoney's corruption of politics to be theme of talk
The corrupting threat of money to America's democracy will be the theme of a talk by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold this...Original post made on Feb. 6, 2013
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SCHOOLS & KIDSWhat's new on Palo Alto campuses this fall?
It's back to school next week for Palo Alto students, and on four of Palo Alto's 17 campuses — Addison, Fairmeadow...Original post made on Aug. 15, 2014
Last comment by Resident, on Aug 19, 2014 at 3:49 pm | 8 comments | 4369 Views
SPORTSMenlo College announces its latest Hall of Fame class
The Menlo College Athletics Department announced its 2014 Hall of Fame class, which will enshrine six former standout student-athletes:...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014
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SCHOOLS & KIDSGetting the most out of high school
After scattering around the globe for the summer, Palo Alto's approximately 4,000 high school students return to school...Original post made on Aug. 15, 2014
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SPORTSZhang wins 2; reaches semifinal at Youth Olympic Games
Recent Palo Alto grad Lily Zhang continued her mastery of the international world of women's table tennis, advancing to the...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014
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PALO ALTO ISSUESEditorial: A long overdue downtown parking initiative
What a difference a week can make. After Monday's ill-advised 5-4 decision to spend $180,000 to conduct studies of a poorly...Original post made on Aug. 15, 2014
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AROUND TOWNThe things I remember about Palo Alto while growing up:
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CRIMES & INCIDENTSEast Palo Alto shooting leaves one dead, four injured
An unidentified shooter opened fire on a vehicle driving in East Palo Alto Sunday night, leaving one person dead and four...Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014
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SPORTSGarko leaving Stanford, baseball for family, opportunity
Ryan Garko had the chance to play baseball at the highest level because of talent, determination and desire. Those traits...Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014
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SPORTSLichtman serves help keep American women in title chase
The United States women's senior national volleyball team remained in contention, by the slimmest of margins, at the FIVB...Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014
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Hadith Authentication: "Whoever imitates a people..."
This is a discussion on Hadith Authentication: "Whoever imitates a people..." within the Hadith Sciences forums, part of the Islamic Knowledge category; Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I am in need of help, authenticating a particular hadith which is used frequently ...
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Hadith Authentication: "Whoever imitates a people..."
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
I am in need of help, authenticating a particular hadith which is used frequently by scholars in various written works but the reference seems to always be different and wondered if this can be cleared up.
The Hadith itself is in the following forms:
"Whoever imitates a group, then he is from amongst them"
*has been derived from two famous books of ahadeeth 'Mishkaat' and 'Abu Dawood' and is narrated by Hadhrat Ibn Umar (R.A).
"Whoever /imitates/resembles a people/nation is one of them."
*Liqa' al-Baab al-Maftooh, q. 1085.
*Recorded by Abu Dawud
*Reported by Imaam Ahmad
*Musnad Ahmad vol. 2, no. 50. Authenticated by Shaikh al-Albanee in Saheeh al-Jami as-Sageer.
*Narrated by Abu Dawood, 3512; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani.
* Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 22/154.
"Whoever resembles a people, he is one of them"
*Mitsnad [Musnad] Ahmad, 2/50 Abu Dawood with a hadeeth of good narration #4031. It has been authenticated by al-Albaanee in Saheeh al-Jami' #6149 [3rd edition] taken from 'Imitation of the Kuffar' [or here] by Dr. Nasr Al-Aql.
I see in some splended and noble writings, one for example: "It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever imitates a people, then he is one of them." (Related by Ahmad and Abu Dawood)" [1] but this as a reference isn't good enough for me personally.
See my problem? These are the same hadith just translated different but the references don't make sense. I truly hope someone can help. I have not found them at MSA-USC Hadith Database.
Additionally, and relating, their is also this:
"Differ from the idolaters."
*Saheeh al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim and others.
"Differ from the jews."
*Abu Dawood
"Differ from the Zoroastrians."
*Saheeh Muslim and others
Surely their are better specific references than this?
Can anyone help?
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"The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who copies any people is one of them." - Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book 32, #4020 - Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar. [1]
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I believe the difference here - whether it is Book 27 or 32 - is in whether or not Kitab Al-Salat is taken as one book, or is sub-divided into several books. The numbers of the Ahadith remain the same.
Thus, if Kitab Al-Salat is so sub-divided, then Kitab Al-Libas is Book 32. If it is not so sub-divided, Kitab Al-Libas is Book 27.
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I understand what you're saying, however, it was completely unnecessary to add age in there to make his point, as I said, wouldn't his point still be just as valid without it? All the age discrimination adds is frustration and annoyance to that certain group of people who know what it's like to be discriminated upon.
And you're assuming that I'm around the age of 12? Does looking down on someone and saying one of those cliche "you'll understand when your older" comments make you feel more mature?
I'd like to see what a mature 12 year olds opinion is on this, or maybe even a parent of a mature child, I'm sure their thoughts would be similar to mine. Just like with race or sexuality, even the smallest bit of unnecessary discrimination can sting. It's one of those things where most people just have to experience it to understand, but if it could offend some people, why not leave it out if your argument is just as valid?
I have to admit when i read that one line it stuck out as an unnecessary generalisation. To be honest it undermined any legitimacy the rest of the artical had, thats why most people tend to avoid sectioning off parts of their audience. Sorry, it smacks of a 'making myself feel better' kind of throw away line
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I recently had a conversation with someone who didn't seem to understand that not all Eastern European communist countries were part of the Soviet Union. Given that she was definitely old enough to remember when the Soviet Union existed, and a lot of you guys were born after it dissolved, I thought a little map might be useful if you find this confusing.
When the Soviet Union dissolved, it split into 15 independent nations. Those in Eastern Europe are Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Moldova.
Czechoslovakia split into two nations: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Yugoslavia split into seven nations: Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Kosovo. (Kosovo's independence has partial recognition from the international community, and they do not have a seat at the UN.)
East Germany was reunified with West Germany and now they are just Germany. That little gray square in the middle of East Germany is Berlin.
Although Yugoslavia and Albania were communist nations, they were unaffiliated with the rest of the Eastern Bloc. In Yugoslavia's case, this meant that they were generally freer, and in Albania's case, this meant that they were much more isolated.
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Glad to see the change. No ill feelings personally towards Johnson, but a bit of hubris on the part of Fox (and perhaps him as well) in seemingly thinking that you can just plug talent from one sport into another and it will work fine (and that's putting aside that he's not actually a particularly good announcer in other sports, at least to my tastes).
Good take on this in The Guardian, from someone who understands sports television on both sides of the Atlantic.
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I am in the current league (el tigre negro de holden). Happy to join the new league. Some of the other participants no longer actively participate on SpoFi, so while I am sure we will add some folks, we will lose some as well. Would help to have rcade or someone who will be around in future years as the manager for the new league though, as those things just get renewed year-over-year.
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I don't think Man Utd will finish top 4, but if one were to make the case (other than new manager), it would be the Liverpool phenomenon from last year -- only needing to battle on one front (other than domestic cups).
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When I was in law school, Peter Gammons came in and spoke for some Sports and Entertainment Law-type organization and he brought (or the organization brought) Rob Manfred with him, together with Donald Fehr. There was some good "inside baseball" stuff from Gammons -- two I remember: (1) GWB, who was President at the time, might have never "owned" the Rangers but for Reinsdorf, which obviously burnished GWB's resume on his way to the Texas governorship and then the White House (talk about an OMFG game of "what if"); and (2) Billy Koch, then a closer for the White Sox, when in college as a drafted Junior (still eligible to hold out for more and come back to be redrafted as a Senior if he did not sign) allegedly found out from his agent he got what he wanted from the Blue Jays while taking a test at Clemson and promptly got up, went up to the proctor, handed in an unfinished exam and said "See you in the Big Leagues, man" and walked out. People were there to see Gammons, but Manfred provided some good color on labor relations, the business of baseball, etc. He struck me as a good lawyer, but largely a bureaucrat.
That view of Manfred (as an MLB guy, but not necessarily an "owners' guy") ties into one subtext here that I'm not sure has really been fleshed out in what I've read -- and that is what the commissioner of baseball is meant to be. In the past, commissioners were largely "independent" individuals who came from outside of baseball (or outside of baseball prior to being a league president, like Bart Giamatti) and were viewed as "honest brokers" who could help find peace and a middle ground between owners and players. Selig changed all that, and this succession battle, to me, is a now a battle over whether the owners feel they have a right to effectively assign someone from "ownership" to the commissioner's office vs. someone whose interests are more neutral or ambiguous (although, as has been noted in various analysis of this situation, Manfred has done a pretty good job of fighting the owners' fights). Should be an interesting process.
posted by holden at 11:00 PM on August 11
Really enjoyed this read. Gave me more of an appreciation for what Kyle Korver does and, in particular, how disruptive he is. I had viewed him as much more one-dimensional.
As an aside, Zach Lowe is probably the best thing going on Grantland. I find his articles really informative and his volume is bewildering.
posted by holden at 06:30 PM on July 29
uc -- to spare you a grumming, Johan Santana threw the Mets' first (and only) no hitter just over two years ago.
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posted by holden at 11:00 PM on July 23
I think concussions get a big look before the next World Cup, and likely before the next European Championships. ESPN's coverage of the issue was actually pretty good (both in the booth and back in the studio), primarily because Taylor Twellman is such an advocate for better concussion protocols in part due to having his own career cut short as a result of suffering multiple concussions. No way Kramer, Mascherano, Pereira and probably others should have played on in the games in which they were concussed.
I appreciate the fact that soccer does not really afford the luxury of pulling a player to the sideline and putting someone else in for him so doctors can assess whether a player has suffered a concussion, but something needs to be done. I think there needs to be an independent doctor (hired by FIFA, the applicable Confederation, or the applicable FA or whatever) who determines whether a player has suffered a concussion and/or should not play on. I know FIFA hates implementing things at one level that cannot theoretically be replicated all the way down to the lowest leagues, but too much is at stake. Maybe even change the rules so that if the independent doctor determines a player has suffered a concussion, he/she can be subbed out and it does not count against the 3 substitutions, so as to mitigate the effect of taking a player off against his or the coach's will. I guess that could lead to some measure of gamesmanship (in terms of players trying to "fake" concussions), but FIFA needs to think outside of the box here to protect players from themselves.
posted by holden at 02:52 AM on July 14
Not the only thing one has been stunned by today, presumably.
posted by holden at 04:31 PM on July 08
In regards to Robben, my two older sons (ages 6 and 8) kept asking how that "really old guy" could be competing (and so well) at the highest level. I told them that he has looked like that since he was 20.
Another burning question has been how a guy named Fred (who they have branded as a cheat since game 1) could be allowed to play, when he clearly has the name and face of a guy "that works at Target" (their words, not mine).
posted by holden at 10:57 PM on July 06
Unless it's Madrid or Barcelona on a Bale-type deal, would be surprised if Rodriguez moves again this summer. He just was sold from Porto to Monaco last summer for 47M. I would also imagine that with that club's wealth and tax status, he might be hard pressed to find a situation with potential for greater net wages.
posted by holden at 09:34 PM on June 28
In addition to the Uruguay games, I count 9 Liverpool premier league matches this will cover (roughly 1/4 of the season) and adding in league cup matches and Champions League matches, looks like this will be a 20+ game ban in reality.
posted by holden at 10:38 AM on June 26
HOF bonus points for wearing U.S. jersey in locker room after game.
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It is a tedious cliché that Finnish football is small-time and insignificant, but it is unfortunately also kinda true. Precarious finances and a disinterested public make the professional game here seem lower profile than, say, crown green bowls in the UK, or cricket in the United States.
That is a little stark. There is coverage of football and many people do care deeply about the sport, but sometimes commercial and broadcasting priorities give the game away.
This week is one of those times. Last Thursday HJK beat Schalke, semi-finalists in last season's Champions League, giving them a real chance of making the Europa League group stages. Teemu Pukki scored two fine goals, increasing the price at which he is expected to be sold later in the year. The media has been full of HJK stories, the team swept RoPS aside on Sunday, and all should be well with the world.
That's not how things are panning out, though. The second leg, which could well turn out to be a Finnish football team's greatest ever achievement, was on Monday afternoon not guaranteed to be shown on Finnish television*. Neither Canal+ nor MTV3, a subscription network and free-to-air commercial broadcaster respectively, who share the rights to the rest of the competition, are interested in bidding.
All is not lost, however, as YLE, the state broadcaster (full disclosure: I work for them) are interested in showing the game. Other companies might be too, but not the logical choice – the wealthiest commercial broadcasters that are already committed to screening the rest of the competition.
That bears repeating: commercial broadcasters in Finland don't think it's worth trying to show a Finnish team in the tournament to which they already own most of the rights. That the game will effectively be a two-hour advert for Canal+ ('you can only see HJK's next Europa League match if you pay Canal+ 30eur a month!') makes this situation even more bizarre.
Finnish businesses seem to agree with the TV companies' assessment. No company has met HJK's price to put a logo on their European kit, and so they are playing without a shirt sponsor. I'd like to think this was in protest at the over-commercialisation of modern football, but it's not.
In Veikkausliiga there are sponsors' logos covering every available space on HJK's kit, so we can safely rule out an anti-capitalist revolt led by HJK owner and publishing magnate Olli-Pekka Lyytikainen. Companies just don't value football enough.
Things might well change, but right now the Finnish football media and public are slightly distracted by issues unrelated to HJK's phenomenal achievements, and I would really rather like it if they weren't.
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This post comes from Trent Hamm at partner blog The Simple Dollar.
"It takes all the running you can do just to stay in the same place." -- The Red Queen, "Alice in Wonderland"
I receive piles of stories from readers, but the final question in a recent reader mailbag really stuck with me. I'll quote it here, so you can read it again:
So I sit here writing this at a very challenging job that I enjoy the bulk of, but zaps the life right out of me, and leaves little of me for my two young children, ages 6 and 2. (I am a paralegal.) I enjoy the majority of what I do, but there is so much of me invested in this, and I feel overworked. I am currently the only paralegal for two very busy attorneys, and I only have a helper to answer the phones for about 20 hours per week. This all leads to my question.
I am a single mother for the majority of the past two years due to a nasty divorce.
You may not realize it, but you probably can't sue your credit card company and other businesses you deal with. That may be ending. Here's why it matters.
This post comes from Stacy Johnson at partner site Money Talks News.
Talk to a lawyer, and he'll tell you: You can sue anyone for any reason at any time. It's your constitutional right. (And other people can sue you as well, even for Internet posts. Check out "When free speech gets expensive.")
While it may be theoretically possible to sue on a whim, in the real world it's not as easy as it may seem -- at least not if the target is your bank, broker, cell phone provider or many other businesses you deal with. That's because, before they agree to do business with you, many of those companies require you to accept a contract provision waiving your right to sue in favor of arbitration. Why didn't you know that? Because it's in the fine print you never read.
The new rules improve the chances that you'll get more value from the card before it expires or inactivity fees eat up the balance.
Sheryl Harris of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland has some good advice: If you're planning to buy a gift card, wait until Sunday, Aug. 22.
That's when new federal gift card rules take effect, along with the final protections for credit card customers that were included in the Credit CARD Act and phased in over time since the bill was signed into law last year.
Here's what's in store:
Latest mobile shopping app 'rewards' customers for entering the store, trying on clothes and more. Useful or creepy?
The consumer bankruptcy filings, coupled with stubbornly high foreclosure numbers, paint a picture of a consumer still struggling to get footing.
This post comes from Mark Huffman at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com.
There was more evidence this week that economic recovery has yet to find much traction -- at least for consumers. The number of U.S. bankruptcy filings has risen to levels not seen since 2005, when changes to the bankruptcy law took effect.
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Bankruptcy filings rose 20% in the 12-month period ending June 30, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. A total of 1.57 million bankruptcy cases were filed in federal courts in that period, compared with 1.3 million in the 12-month period ending June 30, 2009.
Credit cards are a great way to pay for nearly everything while traveling, if used correctly and with caution.
This post comes from Nora Dunn at partner blog Wise Bread.
Your next vacation won't happen without money -- both prior to and during your trip. But with currency conversion discrepancies, high surcharges, and the risk of theft or loss, managing your money on the road isn't as simple as you may think. As part of our Travel and Money series, let's review the best ways for using your credit card on the road.
There is no denying that credit cards are very necessary for travel, as they're often required to book travel arrangements (like flights and accommodation) in advance. They're also incredibly convenient and useful -- but must be used correctly, and with caution.
Mosquitoes can be a dangerous and obnoxious pest. But you can bug them as much as they bug you without putting the bite on your budget.
This post comes from Stacy Johnson at partner site Money Talks News.
Nothing will ruin your summer fun like mosquitoes. These pesky bugs are not only annoying, they can be dangerous disease-spreaders as well. So it pays to keep them to a minimum.
But that doesn't mean spending a ton of money on things like electronic traps or slathering yourself with unpleasant, expensive and nasty sprays. Put mosquitoes out of your misery with these five simple, inexpensive steps.
We all dream of hitting the big time but rarely consider the cost.
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The other evening Husband and I had a very existential discussion ... about "Jersey Shore." I'm betting that even if you don't watch the show, you've heard about it. Cast members have been in the news recently over their reported contract negotiations for more money.
For those of you who don't know, the premise of the MTV show is a group of guido-types (as they call themselves, not me) live in a house together, go to clubs, lift weights, and tan. I've watched it and it's slightly entertaining. Don't judge me.
"What could be existential about a reality TV show?" you ask.
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This Money Transfer Firm Looks Set On Growth Track
By Rahul Jaiswal - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, MGI, SBUX, WMT, WU, XOOM
Moneygram International Inc (NASDAQ: MGI) is the second largest provider of money-transfer services after The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU). The Dallas based firm primarily caters to people without bank accounts and the customers mainly includes foreign workers remitting cash home.
Started as a small company in 1940, MoneyGram now has twice the number of locations than McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD), Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX), Subway and Wal-Mart Stores more »
Wage Demands Could Hurt This Restaurant Industry Leader
By Reuben Brewer - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, DRI, MCD
Employees of fast food companies, including McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Burger King (NYSE: BKW) are striking in demand of higher wages. If these demands lead to increased pay, these companies won't take a direct hit. Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), however, won't be so lucky.
The fast food industry is built on the franchise model. The franchisee takes on the operating risk and has to pay most more »
The Best Bet Among the Hamburger Chains
By Mark Yagalla - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
The fast-food sector is one of my favorite sectors. The concept has been proven time and gain to be a long-term winner. An added bonus is the franchise model that delivers low overhead, high margins and steady cash flow. My favorite company in the fast-food category right now is Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN).
Wendy's is the world's third-largest hamburger chain. There are more than 6,500 locations more »
Dunkin' Is on the Rise
By Eshna De - August 12, 2013 | Tickers: DNKN, MCD, SBUX
Dunkin' Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) is the parent of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, two well-loved chains in the US and in many other parts of the world. The company is performing well as reflected in its second quarter results and has embarked on an aggressive expansion plan. It is keeping the excitement alive with constant product news and a new store layout called "Fresh Brew."
Quarter Results
During the second quarter more »
A Formula You Can Profit From
By Marie Palumbo - August 12, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, MCD, LUV, DIS
Warren Buffet once said, "Beware of geeks bearing formulas." Despite the oracle's sage advice, there is one formula every investor should know. It's very simple. Even Warren would agree: it's so easy a caveman could do it. Here it is:
Profit = Revenue – Costs
Profit can be broken down into revenues and costs. A company can either raise profit by increasing revenues, or by decreasing costs.
The more »
McDonald's Same Store Sales Rises Despite Economic Weaknesses
By Rahul Chattaraj - August 10, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, WEN, YUM
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) saw better-than-expected global sales rise of 0.7% at outlets which were open for at least 13 months. The overall modest growth came from its strong sales in the US which helped the fast food restaurant chain offset the declining figures in Europe and Asia. The world's biggest hamburger chain is working hard to draw more customers by adding new items to its menu, but more »
Predicting the Future.. With Coffee?
By Ryan Gilbert - August 9, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, SBUX
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) had a killer third quarter earnings report. It surprised analyst expectations, as the company's revenue rose by 13% due to strategic growth in China, as well as moderate expansion in Europe. Can we leverage this data in other useful ways, though? Yes, we can--in fact, we can use this data to predict the future of a similar company: McDonald's (NYSE: MCD).
The two companies have more »
McDonald's and Burger King Due for a Comeback
By Alexander Cho - August 7, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, SPG, BK, MAC, WFC
Some have speculated as to whether restaurants are able to grow at faster rates in the United States, some debate the quality of the eating experience, or changes in customer preference. However, I think that it's a premature idea to think that because certain fast-food chains aren't growing at the rates we want them to, that they're somehow doing something wrong.
McDonald's and Burger King
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Burger Stock You'll Want in Your Portfolio
By Ranu Devi - August 7, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
When it comes to the quick-service restaurant industry, or QSR, of the big players that come to mind are McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) and Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW). However, there is another company that deserves attention: The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN). In its earlier years, Wendy's was known for its best-tasting burgers, salads, and sandwiches. However, over the past years, it has seen a growth decline because of more »
Three Tasty Companies for Your Portfolio
By Andrés Cardenal - August 6, 2013 | Tickers: CMG, MCD, SBUX
Investing in restaurants is not very different from choosing a place to eat--at the end of the day, the right decision depends on your personal taste. There are some objective measures of value, quality and growth to consider, and investors should pay close attention to these factors when analyzing investment alternatives. However, keeping these characteristics in mind, investment decisions need to be made in accordance with each investor´s targets more »
This Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
By Ayush Singh - August 5, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
The negative impact of avian flu and the horse meat scandal, along with the stringent economic conditions, has taken its toll on nearly every fast-food retailer, but the quarterly results of Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) indicate that it somehow managed to dodge the problems. Even though Burger King's revenue dipped significantly, the company managed to increase its net profit and beat the consensus estimates.
How did Burger King more »
Starbucks Brewing Great Returns for Investors
By Zain Raza - August 5, 2013 | Tickers: DNKN, MCD, SBUX
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), apart from its perfect coffee and food, gives me more reasons to love it; the coffeehouse chain sells an experience which keeps bringing its customers back. Meanwhile, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) also introduced its coffee line at its outlets in the US, which includes cappuccinos and lattes, with smoothies and ice-blended frappes in the line as well, which at times are a disappointment for me due to more »
Fast Food: 3 Picks
By Louie Grint - August 5, 2013 | Tickers: DPZ, MCD, YUM
Competition among fast-food restaurants appears to be on the rise, with chains trying to increasingly differentiate themselves on the basis of price and product. On the other hand, factors such as changing eating habits in addition to volatile energy, food and labor costs could affect profitability. Moreover, most of these chains mainly operate through franchisees and restrictive credit markets could have a negative effect in the business.
Impressive performance
Domino more »
Starbucks Is Still a Good Deal
By Amal Singh - August 4, 2013 | Tickers: DNKN, MCD, SBUX
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), the marketer, retailer and roaster of specialty beverages worldwide, recently released its third-quarter results. Performance affirmed remarkable growth in sales including an increase in revenue as compared to the previous year.
The improvement in performance was due to the fact that the company employs robust strategies to grow its business and has a strong management team, while continually increasing its footprint globally. An expansion strategies in China more »
Starbucks Is a Safe Haven for Investors
By Eshna De - August 4, 2013 | Tickers: DNKN, MCD, SBUX
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) knows what it is doing. The excellent third-quarter performance is a testimony to that. The company has several ongoing initiatives from evolving its menu offerings to developing new channels and brands to scaling up its digital presence, and much more.
Fantastic numbers
Starbucks grew its net earnings by over 25% to $417.8 million, or $0.55 per share. This beat analysts' expectations of $0.53 per more »
Why You Should Open a Roth IRA, and 3 Stocks to Fill it With
By Bob Ciura - August 3, 2013 | Tickers: T, LMT, MCD
One of the best means to accomplishing long-term financial success remains the Roth IRA, which is unfortunately too often under-utilized by the public.
Quite simply, the Roth IRA is a fantastic way to produce completely tax-free returns until retirement. Investors trying to simultaneously sock away more money for retirement and escape Uncle Sam's greedy hands would do themselves a huge service by opening a Roth IRA.
And, since Foolish more »
3 Stocks To Own In Any Market
By Chris Johnson - August 2, 2013 | Tickers: CAT, HD, MCD
As the stock market exceeds it's all-time highs set just a couple months ago, many equities are at the forefront of a seemingly endless rally. For investors that have been lucky enough to participate in this rally, it's been a wonderful time full of green numbers and worry-less asset allocation, but like all good things, this rally must come to an end, and with much certainty, many investments more »
Recession hits at different levels: The food industry
By Vanina Egea - August 2, 2013 | Tickers: EAT, DRI, MCD
The recent economic recession forced many restaurants to close their doors. Others took refuge on price hikes, while yet others focused on internal efficiency. Let us take a look at future prospects for full-service restaurant Darden (NYSE: DRI), international operator Brinker (NYSE: EAT), and fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) , to discern what their strategy is, and what the future holds for them.
Known tastes for profits
Headquartered in Oak more »
4 Reasons This Stock Will Make You "Big Bucks"
By Marie Palumbo - August 2, 2013 | Tickers: BBW, GMCR, MCD, PNRA, SBUX
Caffeine can be addictive. But this isn't one of the reasons to load up on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares. Here are four reasons why Starbucks will make you "big bucks."
1. Accomplished CEO
Earlier this week Starbucks president and CEO, Howard Schultz, was honored with the 2013 Kellogg Award for Distinguished Leadership. The press release notes he was selected in recognition for his "entrepreneurial spirit and transformation of Starbucks more »
3 Dow Companies to Buy
By Jayson Derrick - August 2, 2013 | Tickers: AXP, KO, MCD
Dow corporations are among the most recognizable companies in the world, and certain companies within the index can provide investors with superior returns. There are three companies within the index that I am following closely and investors should consider buying.
Earnings were a slight bump in the road
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) recently announced 2Q13 results which were perceived as weak. While EPS did reach the $0.63 consensus, the underlying more »


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National Geographic
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My Journal
Hustler and Penthouse...
Well someone was going to say it..
In all seriousness, i don't tend to buy any.
I'm not moaning, i'm having an opinion.
Architectural Record. If someone wants to foot the $50/yr subscription bill I will tell them where to send it.
Homer Simpson - "The code of the schoolyard, Marge! The rules that teach a boy to be a man. Let's see. Don't tattle. Always make fun of those different from you. Never say anything, unless you're sure everyone feels exactly the same way you do."
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My picture thread- http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=78235
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Viking Warlord- "You can't motorboat a personality".
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Psychology today-national geographic
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I got a masculine face - Tom Waits.
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Out of the night that covers me,Black as the Pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. In The fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears looms but the horror of the shade And yet the menace of the years finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate how charged with punishments the scroll,I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
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Muscular Development.
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PC Gamer free demos as well.
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In it's 10 year history, Ice Factor has established iconic status in the Outdoor Industry. As the Mountaineering Council's Regional Centre of Excellence and The National Centre for Ice Climbing, we've probably trained more people how to ice climb than any other provider on the planet, whilst acting as the catalyst for introducing tens of thousands of people to the rock and mountain. At the same time, we've had some outstanding individuals working with us, many of whom have gone on to establish highly successful freelance and guiding businesses.
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Here you will find some recommended reading to learn more about optics and telescopes.
James G. Baker's groundbreaking article in Applied Optics entitled Planetary Telescopes is available from this website (note there is a fee of $20.00 to download the article, although it may be available at University libraries). The article discusses in detail why refractors are the very best telescopes of any type. Thomas Back recommends this article for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of apochromatic refractors, why they perform as good as they do, the many different design types of apochromatic refractors (for planetary use), what the requirements are for different levels of refractor correction, and what they mean.


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Investing is similar to cooking, no two people go about it in exactly the same way, and great results can be had from very different techniques. The following information about investment strategies can be useful whether you're interested in learning how to develop your own strategy or if you want to be able to communicate with your financial advisor more effectively.
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Evaluate your current expenses. Your money is likely going to a lot of different places, from health insurance to child care to education. Start by figuring out how much goes where and whether there are any areas that you can simplify or cut back on.
Explain money so your children can understand. Start teaching your children early on about money and spending so they can learn how to manage money responsibly. This may also help curb family spending.
Look into tax breaks. As a single working parent, you are likely eligible for certain child care tax credits, allowing you to deduct up to $3,000 in day care bills for one child. Do your research about any other tax breaks that you may be able to take advantage of.
Tap into local resources. Instead of buying books and movies for your kids, stop by your local library, where you can borrow and return. Visit consignment shops for less expensive clothing for both you and your children.
Save for the important things. Regardless of areas that you might be able to cut back on in day-to-day expenses, don't cut back on saving for college and retirement. Even if you start by setting aside just a small amount on a regular basis, your savings will add up over time and make a big difference in the future.
Get your estate plan in order. More than anything else, it's important that you establish a legal guardian for your children and a plan for how you would want your finances distributed should something happen to you.
Set a budget. With only one income, you need to be even more conscious of your spending. Use software such as Excel or Quicken or other budgeting tools to help you stay on track.
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For single parents, managing finances can carry significant stress, concern and worry. Stretching one income to provide for your family is important, and knowing how to do it effectively, without getting stressed out, is even more so.
According to a recent survey conducted by AARP, less than three-fourths of Americans have a monthly budget they try to stick to. The survey didn't ask how many people were successful with staying on budget, but previous measures suggest that there isn't cause for a great deal of optimism.
If anything can be learned from the housing crisis of the past few years, it's the importance of making sure you can afford to make that dream a reality.
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Brian Rolst-done? (See What I Did There?)
The Devils have placed Brian Rolston on waivers.
Not a shocking move, really, as the team needs to do something to shake things up.
The Devils won't benefit finacially if they send Rolston down to the minors, since he has a 35+ contract. However, if they do send him down and put him on re-entry waivers and another team claims him, the Devils would only have to pay half of his salary.
That would clear up about $2.5 million… and free up a roster space for someone who could perform just as good, if not better, for much less, salary-wise.
Would it be shocking if Lou had some sort of verbal agreement with another GM that when Rolston gets put on re-entry waivers, he would be claimed? I wouldn't be surprised.
The move doesn't necessarily mean Rolston will be sent down. He could stick around and not miss a game with the Devils at all.
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Even as millions of baby boomers approach retirement, the Social Security Administration has been closing dozens of field offices, forcing more and more seniors to seek help online instead of in person, according to a congressional report being released Wednesday.
Baby Names: Noah Ends Jacob's 14-Year Reign
Noah sailed past Jacob to become the most popular baby name for boys in 2013, ending Jacob's 14-year run at the top. Sophia was the most popular baby name for girls for the third straight year.
GOP Raps Dems For IRS Union Cash
Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents Internal Revenue Service employees.
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Jacob and Sophia top the list of most popular American baby names — again. It's Jacob's 14th straight year at the top and the second year for Sophia.
Judges Sue Social Security Over Case 'Quotas'
Judges struggling to handle a surge of disability cases sometimes award benefits they might otherwise deny in order to clear cases faster so they can meet quotas imposed by the Social Security Administration, according to a lawsuit filed by the union representing the agency's administrative law judges.
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Should the internet be a fundamental right?
80 % people around the world believe that internet access is a fundamental right.
The revolution in Egypt shows that internet (in that case mostly Twitter) is the tool to enhance ideas. TED.com is another example of that.
But as the same time people around the world do not have access to this magnificent and even if they have, it is under surveillance.
In we look at the Egyptian revolution, you will that the impact and the spread of the idea of 'we can change our country' came from the internet. Twitter was not only a logistic tool but also a powerful spreading tool.
Mass media follow the revolution on Twitter.
So my question is 'should the internet be a fundamental right?'
And if it is how do we define it?
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Mar 7 2011: I think that you can state that internet access is a fundamental right only if you accept that Internet is NOT a media. In fact you cannot state that mass media such as TV or Radio are fundamental rights, can you? But the potential to get informed and keep in touch with people is really a fundamental right. It is similar to pursuit of happiness, which is a fundamental right of every human being.
I see the Internet as the easiest way to access information and connect with others. It is the main access to a world of possibilities. That's why I think IT IS a fundamental right.
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It's no surprise that everyone wants to get a piece of 1D, and now South Korean K-POP female group Wonder Girls have added their voice behind a colab.
Speaking with MTV News, Lim from the group said:
"I first heard the song 'What Makes You Beautiful' on the radio. I thought that it was very fun and catchy and the lyrics were very good, especially for young girls, and they seem like they're really fun and goofy."
Earlier this year, Hyerim was asked who her favourite was, and she said the following:
"*star-strucked* I like all of them but if I had to choose one it would be Louis Tomlinson, because he seems very goofy and fun to be with. If I get to meet him I would like to have lunch with him."
If you've not heard of the Dream Girls before, they supported the Jonas Brothers on tour back in 2009.
Do you reckon a 1D / Wonder Girls colab would be a good idea?
Elsewhere, Zerrie continued their cute romance with a "gorgeous christmas" together in the UK.
Zayn and Perrie spent an equal amount of time at each others family household, and Perrie tweeted the following:
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by CodeStream on Oct.11, 2010, under Android Development
Interested in expanding your knowledge of multithreading? Do you already know a little bit about Runnables and Threads… They're not very streamlined all on their own are they?
Java introduced a package in 1.5 (I think) which went unknown to me for a while. Wish I'd found it sooner because I was doing things the hard way, or rather, the more meticulous way. So what is this package called? :
java.util.concurrent <- Here's an api link for those who'd like to learn about it that way.. be warned it's a pretty large bit of info to take in all at once
What does this package offer?
- Automatically manage a pool of threads
- Use a fixed thread count or..
- Create as many threads as needed, reusing threads when possible
- Start up single tasks normally, while manage them under your thread pool
- Blocking until a pool of threads are all finished
- Optional timeout period
- Repeating tasks at a rate asynchronous to their execution time!
- Yes, this means it's perfect for timers.
- Or wait until a specific elapsed time AFTER execution
- Return values, or Throw exceptions from Threads
- Shut down thread pools and single tasks with many options
- Shut down in an orderly fashion by rejecting new tasks but allowing existing tasks to complete
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Good article! I noticed on your report of completed tasks you call to AtomicInteger.getAndIncrement() you add a 1 to the result. I'm assuming that's an oversight, but I could be wrong.
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I think it retrieves the value and automatically increments but that can be easily verified. I just want to say that you guys have a very cool website. Looking forward to seeing more applications from you. I wish you much success!
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Correction … I see that it increments but it returns the previous value. My bad!


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In selecting a modality or method of delivering healthcare, you may find it helpful to first consider the major healing traditions. Then explore the various modalities within the traditions you find most fascinating. Only then do you consider actual therapies. The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine by William Collinge, Ph.D. (Warner Books 1996 - available through bookstores) offers an excellent overview to eight alternative healing traditions.
Be very clear about the various levels of training and expertise in
any modality. For example, in the field of Naturopathy there are two
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When you're a huge Star War fan, you want to know everything there is about one of the biggest movie productions of our time. Thus was the case for super-fan Max Dalton, who feel in love with the original trilogy back in 1978 after his father took him to see the first movie. In homage to his favorite movie, he created a poster that features almost every character of the first Star Wars Trilogy in order of appearance.
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Founding Small Faces and Faces drummer Kenney Jones recently revealed that he's been battling prostate cancer, and now the 65-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is speaking out about his experience with the disease. Jones, who was diagnosed last September, admitted to the Get Surrey website that he'd unwisely ignored symptoms he'd been having for about 17 years.
"I am kicking myself in the foot now that if I had caught it earlier I could have had noninvasive treatment," he explained. "It is unfortunate that I did not do that and I think I was playing hard to get."
Doctors finally discovered that Jones had cancer after he underwent a routine blood test, called a PSA, or protein-specific antigen, test. Since then, he's been undergoing a 10-month series of radiation treatment and is hoping he can make a complete recovery.
Kenney, who also played with The Who during the late 1970s and 1980s, now is encouraging other men to be aware of the dangers of prostate cancer, and get checked out.
"The awareness side is so important and I would urge men to go have this PSA test -- no matter what age you are," he maintained. "It has been three months now since I started my treatment and there are signs that it is improving."
As previously reported, Jones has helped organize a benefit event to raise money for the Prostate Cancer UK organization. The Rock 'n' Horsepower benefit, which takes place June 14 at the Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Surrey, U.K., will include a star-studded concert at which Kenney is expected to reunite with his former Who band mates Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey . The show's lineup also includes Jeff Beck , Procol Harum , Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall , Genesis / Mike & the Mechanics member Mike Rutherford , The Moody Blues ' John Lodge , ex- Foreigner bassist Rick Wills and John Parr .
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G-20 Reforms of the International Monetary System: An Evaluation
AbstractAt the recent Cannes G-20 summit, the international monetary system (IMS) reform agenda, along with a number of other important issues, was hijacked by the European crisis. Nevertheless, the G-20 countries and various international institutions conducted an intensive process of review and discussion of the IMS via conferences, working groups, and reports. A year ago French President Sarkozy and other French government officials set the agenda for IMS reform to include five elements: surveillance of the global economy and financial system, the international lender-of-last-resort mechanisms (global financial safety nets), the management of global capital flows, reserve assets and reserve currencies, and IMS governance. Little progress was made on most of these topics. On surveillance there was only one surprise in the form of commitments by a few countries to allow their automatic stabilizers to operate in the current slowdown; on the lender-of-last-resort issues, there will only be marginal steps forward; and on the management of capital flows, the progress that has been achieved over the past several years has been loosely codified, which is a substantive achievement. Overall, the G-20 summit at Cannes resulted in some useful mutual education but not much in terms of concrete accomplishments.
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