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How-to articles previously written by me on this subject have appeared in The Suffolk Lawyer. This update is much shorter and much simpler. It's only about Preparer Tax Identification Number renewal, which is easy. Your current PTIN expires Dec. 31, and you only have until that date to renew for 2013. Providing that you have a credit line of larger than $63 (the renewal fee), do it now. Click
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Both House and Senate have passed tax bills that would put off big tax increases for millions
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It may not sound like it from the rhetoric, but both the House and Senate already have passed separate bills to delay big tax increases awaiting nearly every taxpayer next year if Congress and the White House can't agree on a plan to avert the fiscal cliff. The Democratic-controlled Senate passed a bill in July that would extend many of the expiring George W. Bush-era tax cuts for middle-income families, while letting taxes go up for individuals who make more than $200,000 and married couples making more than $250,000.
IRS updates adequate disclosure rules for tax positions
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The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual update identifying the circumstances under which the disclosure on a taxpayer's income tax return, with respect to an item or a position, is adequate for the purposes of reducing the understatement of income tax and avoiding the tax return preparer penalty.
Some analysts doubt dire predictions on tax increase fallout
The New York Times
As anxious investors assess their portfolios in light of expected tax increases on investment income, hedge fund manager Douglas Kass has a simple message: relax. Kass, the founder of Seabreeze Partners Management, thinks much of the investing world has overestimated how hard the markets and investors would be hit if tax rates on dividends and capital gains rise at the end of the year, as the White House has proposed.
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SEC chief changed mind on rule because of concern for legacy
Departing Securities and Exchange Commission Chief Mary Schapiro delayed implementing a planned rule change partly out of concern about her legacy, according to published media reports. Schapiro discussed her decision in internal SEC emails that were obtained by a House of Representatives oversight panel, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.
What IRS statistics demonstrate economic growth
Fox Business
The Internal Revenue Service recently released income tax statistics for the 2010 tax year, and these statistics offer good insight on the shape of the economy. In 2009, 140.5 million individual income tax returns were filed. A year later, 142.9 million tax returns were filed for an increase of 1.7 percent. Adjusted gross income totaled $8.1 trillion in 2010, a 6.1 percent increase from 2009 and the first increase after two years of lower reported adjusted gross income.
Congress urged to save expiring mortgage relief tax break
Congress has been urged to extend a $1.3 billion federal tax break on write-offs of mortgage debt that may expire at the end of the year even as lenders are increasingly cutting loan principal to help troubled borrowers. The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 enables borrowers to avoid paying income taxes on the amount of principal that's forgiven as part of a loan modification or during a short sale in which they sell their homes for less than they owe. If the measure expires, homeowners would have to count such debt reduction as money they earned.
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text: Исполнитель: Hossein Behroozi Nia & Pejman Hadadi Альбом: Midnight Sun (Improvisations of Persian Traditional music) Год: 2002 Жанр: World / Ethnic / Iran Формат: mp3 Качество: 192 Количество композиций: 7 Размер: 68 Mb --start-- Behroozinia is a master of the Persian oud or barbat, and he is accompanied on this recording by Pejman Hadadi on tombak. The music is improvisational and is based on the traditional Persian dastgah concept, which falls somewhere between the Indian raga and Arabic maqam. Born in Tehran, Iran in 1962, Hossein Behroozinia studied tar with Vohdaney, barbat with Mansur Nariman, and radif with M. R. Lotfi. After studying at the Conservatory of Persian Music, he became the Musical Director of Ensemble Khaleghi and Director of Musical Education at the Center for the Preservation of Persian Music. Behroozinia is the greatest living barbat player from Iran. He is also noted for his brilliant compositions and powerful improvisations on this ancient lute, which is the predecessor of the ud, and various European lutes. He was the Music Director of the National Radio and Television Orchestra of Tehran and has made many recordings with a great variety of ensembles as well as his solo works Barbat, Kohestan and Yadestan. Concert engagements have taken him all over the world, from North America, Europe to Asia and Southeast Asia, including the Sacred Music Festival in Fez, Morocco, collaborating and performing with various traditional music ensembles including Aref, Mowlana, and Dastan. Currently he is actively teaching and giving concerts all over the world. He lives in Vancouver, Canada with his family. Pejman Hadadi was born in Tehran in 1969.The recipient of the 2001-2002 Durfee Foundation Master Musician Award, Pejman Hadadi began playing tombak at the age of ten under the masters of the instrument Asadollah Hejazi and Ostad Bahman Rajabi. In 1990, upon immigration to the United States, Hadadi began his professional career, performing and recording with ensembles of Persian classical music as well as Indian, Turkish and American musicians. In 1995, Hadadi joined Dastan Ensemble, one of today's leading "most-forward looking Persian music ensembles" (LA Weekly). With Dastan, he has performed in many important music festivals world-wide and toured extensively in the US, Europe and Iran. Over the years, Hadadi also became acquainted with some of the masters in Persian music and performed with them, both locally and on tour in the US and Europe. These masters include Hossein Alizadeh, Shahram Nazeri, Ostad Hossein Omoumi, Ostad Parisa, Ali Akbar Moradi and Ardeshir Kamkar. Hadadi has also been the resident composer and performer with a Persian contemporary dance group, Namah Ensemble and has written compositions for dance. He has been a member of Axiom of Choice, a progressive Persian music ensemble in the US and has collaborated among others with percussionists, Adam Rudolph, Greg Ellis and Brad Dutz. He has recorded with Shujaat Husain Khan and performed with masters of Turkish music including Nejati Celik and Halil Karadoumon and the Arab/Israeli oud player Yair Dalal in the US. Pejman Hadadi's modern approach to the traditional tombak lies in his ability to produce melodic patterns within rhythmic structures as well as in his experiments with creating complex variations on the basic sounds of tombak. He also brings to Persian rhythm an Indian percussive sensibility that he has studied over the years. Much of ancient Persian rhythm was later adopted by the Indian musical culture and can be found in their repertoire. Hadadi has a deep interest in uncovering these ancient sources. Some of Hadadi's recent performances in major international festivals include the Sfinks Festival in Holland, the Lotus Festival in Indianapolis, US, Musica dei Popoli in Italy, Haus Der Kulturen Der Welt in Germany, Bootstrap Creative Emergence and the World Festival of Sacred Music in Los Angeles, San Francisco World Music Festival and the Festival De Saint Florent Le Vieil in France. Hadadi has also performed in The Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Theatre De La Ville in Paris and more recently, The Getty Museum in LA. Hadadi currently resides in southern California where he teaches Tombak and Daf. If you are going to any of his concerts make sure that you go twice, once to concentrate and marvel at his ability in inventing new sounds and techniques on Tombak, his ingenuity and creativity, and, once to relax and enjoy his artistic creativity. Performers: Hossein Behroozi Nia - barbat Pejman Hadadi - tonbak Tracks: 1. Seed of Light 5:33 2. Epic of Dawn 11:17 3. Prelude to the Sun 2:59 4. Midnight Sun 8:40 5. Rapture 11:31 6. Murmur 1:48 7. Silent Chant 5:02 http://rapidshare.com/files/4768692...jman_Hadadi_-_Midnight_Sun.www.Druzya.com.rar


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Juliet and Romeo, love continues…
A performance with unpublished tracks by Masters Virginio Zoccatelli and Diego Todesco. The most famous love story is told through dance and live music.
Poetry in motion, an ode to beauty and perfection.
From a classic of literature, drama, music and ballet, to the need to create a new and original artistic project: a fantastic voyage in the afterlife for the two unlucky young lovers.
The narration starts with their death, in the very moment when the Shakespeare's play stops.
The performance shows the lovers destiny during their difficult wander in the afterlife, in a crescendo of magic and poetic atmosphere.


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The Breast Cancer Charities of America exists to eliminate breast cancer as a life-threatening illness. We bring together organizations representing all health and social service disciplines in the commitment to establish new and unprecedented levels of effectiveness in resources, education, advocacy and support. BCCA is the only non-profit bringing the 'integrated cancer care' message to women of America.
Breast cancer treatment can have negative effects on a woman's femininity. From the loss of hair, eyebrows, breasts and more, women feel they are often not emotionally supported. Our program, Feeling Beautiful Again, realizes the aspects of their journey that effects their self-esteem and provides beauty bags filled with cosmetics, personal care items and more. These women who have been affected by breast cancer are so thankful for these gifts that most of them are in disbelief. In hopes to support the negative emotional effects of the disease, we make sure to get the best items for our patients. When a patient receives a Feeling Beautiful Again beauty bag, she feels empowered and inspired to continue her fight, she feels supported in her emotional journey and truly feels loved.
One of our patients said, "I must say that the Feeling Beautiful Again program exceeded my expectations. I was truly amazed at the first site of the bags, then when I looked inside, I was blown away. To see such amazing products that these patients were able to use is absolutely indescribable and even the educational information was amazing. To see the smiles on our patients' faces brings me joy when I get to hand out these beauty bags," Thank you Good360 for helping us put smiles on the faces of our patients, even if it's for just a little while.


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How is the Neighborhood Partnership Program Benefiting Downtown Butler?
Feb 27, 2015 06:36PM
By Jack Etzel
A lot of changes are taking place in Butler, PA, in order to preserve and improve a once blighted and deteriorated downtown business district. A six-year endeavor—known at times as the Main Street Program, the Centre City Project, the Main Street National Register District of Butler or simply 'our new downtown'—got underway in 2011 with a focus on preservation, restoration and innovation. The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) is a major player in this enterprise, most specifically David Farkas, the associate director of real estate programs and director of its Main Street program.
North Hills Monthly Magazine (NHMM): David, exactly what is meant by the Main Street program?
David Farkas: The Main Street program work that we do focuses on revitalizing traditional central business districts, specifically in communities and small towns. This takes on a wide variety of shapes and forms because every town and situation, including the funding, is different. In Butler, where we are currently involved, our work is funded through the Neighborhood Partnership Program, a state tax-credit program that incentivizes private investments in community development projects. In Butler, the business sponsors are Armstrong and Huntington Bank, which generously provide the working capital necessary for the renovations that we're doing. That work includes physical improvements aimed at connecting the central business district with the surrounding residential areas so that the residents who live around the downtown area, and others as well, will be encouraged to walk, shop and patronize local businesses.
NHMM: And what has this entailed?
David Farkas: To date, our changes have included the installation of significant lighting to connective streets with decorative historic but modern LED lighting to create a greater sense of safety. We've also made public space and gateway improvements, including getting rid of an old concrete median and replacing it with shade trees, new landscaping, new sidewalks, and much-needed signage. These are just a few of things that we considered critical infrastructure to the physical appearance of the downtown area.
NHMM: What kind of feedback are you getting?
David Farkas: I can say that it's been very positive. Residents comment all the time. One local elected official recently mentioned that he has been enjoying the newly lighted streets. He said that he now enjoys just walking downtown and back to have dinner. It's clearly a good thing for the area; anyone can see that we've been able to encourage more people to come downtown and there's a noticeable increase in downtown patronage.
NHMM: Why is this going to take another couple of years to complete?
David Farkas: We began with a focus on tangible changes, but our work is not limited to just physical improvements. There's more work ahead. Among other things, we are engaged in finding a new owner and user for Butler's historic Penn Theater, a former movie house on Main Street. The Penn Theater is a place where everyone who lives in Butler seems to have a story in their collective memory that includes certain films or events. It has fallen into disrepair and is now owned by the city's redevelopment authority. Because this building is so critical to our overall preservation and restoration, we are working with the authority to improve the exterior. We've been focusing on repairing the historic façade, including the original, beautiful terracotta material and the marquee, as a way to better entice a new buyer and user of the space to make the necessary investments required for the work that needs to be done on the interior of the building.
NHMM: Some of our readers might be wondering how an extensive public undertaking like the one occurring in Butler could happen in their own town or community. Where would they start?
David Farkas: We are always available for advice or information, and while it's possible to start with an organized, dedicated committee, most often it begins with a savvy mayor or a high-quality manager. In any event, and most importantly, it should begin with a person or people who really know the town; who are going to advocate for it and who know how to find the funds to help it become a reality. Someone reading this who is unfamiliar with the Neighborhood Partnership Program could put those words in a search engine as a good place to start. The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation has a very successful track record of revitalizing communities and buildings throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, so we are a good resource for advice and information.
NHMM: Thanks, David. Any final thoughts?
David Farkas: Well, a historic building is a very important asset in any community or downtown area, but sometimes local officials struggle with how to address doing something with an old structure. It may no longer be in great shape or serve a purpose. I'd say that rather than thinking demolition first, be aware that there are very real ways to restore buildings in a downtown area. It might take a little more 'jacking up the docks' as we say, but it's possible. Whether you're thinking of an old historic building or a small business district, first consider ways of restoring it instead of demolishing it.
For more information, contact the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation at www.phlf.org or 412-471-5808.


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Getting a Woman to Notice You: 5 Tips That Work
Getting a woman to notice you: how the heck do you accomplish the goal? So many texts have been written about it and most of them feature conflicting information!
Expressiveness and strong emotional response are most often the key characteristics of the female psyche. Women are so emotional that to impress them, men need to focus on small but unique signs and tokens of attention and interest.
Trying to figure out what will get a woman to notice you often requires some research. Forget about universal tips and start learning more about the person you would like to impress.
Men rarely appear as knights on white horses. An average man has his average body, interests and lifestyle. An average man can still be successful with the opposite sex. Why? Simply because women are usually swept off their feet by charm and intelligence, rather than by macho displays.
Be Understanding and Compassionate
Figuring out a woman and showing understanding are the first steps towards becoming more attractive to a lady. Learn what she likes. Does she like clubbing or is she more into sophisticated restaurant dinners? Does she prefer romantic comedies or thrillers? Demonstrating knowledge about her preferences will earn you some points.
Be compassionate and inquire about her tastes and preferences. Even if you made a mistake listen to her and correct what you have already done. Putting extra effort in pleasing her will reveal a side of your personality that she is certain to like.
Getting a Woman to Notice You: Make Her Relax
Women need security and certainty. Dangerous and unpredictable men are exciting only for a short period of time or for a single night of pleasure. When it comes to feelings and eventually love, women need to feel a degree of confidence that "I love you" said today will remain unchanged tomorrow.
Show her that you are serious about your feelings. Be consistent. Refrain from making claims and denying them later on. Let her understand that she can lean on you. Be a friend, an advisor, an older brother and a potential lover all in one. Try to show her that you will be there for her no matter what.
Show Her How Unique She Is
The paradoxical thing about the female nature is that each woman knows there is no unique human being, yet each one wants to feel unique. Treat her like the best thing that has happened to you and she will be relaxed, flattered and comfortable in your company.
If you fancy a woman making her feel exceptional happens naturally. People who share liking for each other tend to neglect obvious flows and to spot virtue in the tiniest details. A woman who feels liked and attractive will be positively inclined towards the person making her feel that way.
The key to gaining the heart of your lady is listening. And listening means paying true attention. If you simply act interested, you will fail in your attempts to make her like you.
Pay close attention to her problems, passions and small daily stories. Next time you meet, inquire about something that she previously confided in you. Remembering the small things she told you will certainly change her attitude towards you. We live in a hectic, fast-moving world and people often lack the time to listen and understand the pains and victories of others. Spending those extra minutes on learning more about her will make the woman you like trust you and desire your company.
Remember the Details!
She told you that she likes chocolate ice cream. Bring her some next time you meet. She had a favorite toy when she was a kid. Try finding a similar one and surprise her.
Women love men who pay attention to details. Try to surprise her but in doing that take into consideration her wishes. Women are good on giving small hints. Try to decipher her messages and gestures. Learn how to surprise her intelligently.
A mixture of charm, intelligence and sense of humor will prove to be much more important than muscles once you try to make a woman like you. Act gently and confidently. Show her that you value her but that you also value yourself. Being moderate and flexible is the key.


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Well, here we are friends. I have had so much fun pulling together these guides and hope they've helped ease the stress of shopping this year and that you felt proud supporting small businesses. Intentional buying is something I so believe in and try to practice it far beyond the holiday season. Thank you for your excitement and support about this series! We're ending on a "feel good" note today…
Next up: Gifts that Give Back
Because the best gifts are those that keep giving.
ONE • Krochet Kids Sunrise Wall Hanging
Platform: On a mission to create jobs and break the cycle of poverty, each product is signed by the woman who made it. You can visit her online profile to read her story and send her a note of encouragement.
TWO • Project Apoyo Annual Education Sponsorship
Platform: For about $1 per day, you can provide a child in Guatemala with a year's worth of education, school clothes and shoes, supplies, meals, essential paperwork, and exposure to the Gospel.
THREE • Cuddle and Kind Hand-Knit Doll
Platform: With a focus on the importance of nutrition in children's lives, Cuddle and Kind gives 10 meals to a child in need for every doll sold. They've given almost 3 million meals!
FOUR • Ames and Oates Host Bar Key
Platform: A curated gifting company that donates 10% of all sales to Pencils of Promise to help build schools and provide quality education for children in need.
FIVE • The Brave Collection Sunset Necklace
Platform: Handmade by Cambodian artisans (who are either underprivileged or suffer from disabilities) who work in a free, fair and dignified environment, are paid above average wages and receive health and education benefits.
SIX • KeepCup Reusable Drink Cup
Platform: Committed to the "demise of the disposable," KeepCup makes sustainable reusable cups with the beverage in mind.
SEVEN • Faircloth Supply Jumpsuit
Platform: Every product sold is matched with a uniform for a school girl in Nepal. Faircloth also helps provide equal access to education for females to combat sex trafficking, child marriages and children's rights violations.
EIGHT • Eco Bags Reusable Net Bag
Platform: Committed to reaching zero waste, Eco Bags makes reusable market bags that are intentionally and ethically made. Driven by "Leave No Trace, Do No Harm," they believe we should make our best effort to live lightly on the earth.
NINE • 31 Bits Plant-Dyed Napkin Set
Platform: With a strong commitment to dignified job opportunities – with paying fair and sustainable wages to artisans being just the beginning – 31 Bits believes in providing safe and joyful working conditions, a family-like atmosphere, and an environment where every artisan feels known.
TEN • Pela iPhone Case
Platform: Eco-friendly phone cases designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste created by consumer products, alleviate dependancy on non-renewable fossil fuels/oil-based plastics, educate people about functional and beautiful sustainable alternatives, and build the kind of company customers would be proud to rally behind.
ELEVEN • Found my Animal Rope Leash
Platform: With a passion for animal welfare, Found My Animal encourages rescue over purchase with beautiful and functional pet accessories. Each leash tag is individually numbered and stamped to serve as a reminder of the uniqueness of each animal and to keep track of the number of animals helped so far.
TWELVE • Bombas Socks
Platform: Socks are the #1 most requested item at homeless shelters. As a one-for-one company with over 5 million pairs donated, Bombas gives a pair of socks to a person in need for each pair purchased.
THIRTEEN • Soma Water Filter Pitcher
Platform: Committed to social impact and sustainability, Soma creates water accessories that promote reuse and less waste. They are also a charity: water partner, with contributions going directly to sustainable, community-owned water projects in developing countries to help end the global water crisis.
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There you have it! I'd love to know any of your favorite gifts that give back I may have missed. What types of guides would you like to see next holiday season? Never too early to plan ahead, I guess…


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3619 Helicopter Reconnaissance
Production: 1962 - 1964
The 3619 Helicopter Reconnaissance Car is another whimsical offering by Lionel in the early 1960's in its Space and Military series. It's safe to say there is no prototype box car where its roof opens and a helicopter is launched from inside the box car!
The Helicopter Reconnaissance Car is a complicated car with a fragile helicopter. The box car is frequently found with the helicopter either damaged or missing as well as damage to the opening roof sections. In either case, locating a complete and undamaged box car is difficult and one with an undamaged original helicopter is scarce.
Standard features on the 3619 include: unpainted yellow body with red and black lettering, two-piece unpainted black roof, plunger operated launching mechanism plus a brakewheel and AAR trucks with operating couplers.
In addition to the box car, a red HO scale helicopter was included with this car.Original helicopters are frequently damaged or missing.
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Light Yellow Body - Shown in the photo above - The light yellow box car is the more common version of this item.
Dark Yellow Body - The dark yellow is much harder to locate.
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Beware this sweet and innocent looking Thai dessert. It's chewy, it's sweet, it's just-a-little-bit-salty and it's all deliciousness. You could say that Mango Coconut Sticky Rice is better than ice cream, better than cake and *gasp* better than chocolate!
Don't you hate it when you're invited to a dinner party and you're not sure what to bring? Or even worse, you know exactly what you want but you can't find the ingredients? So frustrating!
That was our dilemma the other night when our friend Victoria invited us to come over for dinner in Siem Reap, Cambodia. But we couldn't just rock up empty handed.
Dessert was the answer.
(It's always the answer, amirite?)
And so we set out into the night, hitting the streets to search high and low for something to bring, visions of glorious desserts on every street corner just like in Thailand…
Maybe we were just unlucky. Maybe we wandered down the wrong streets. Fast forward to two hot and droopy Wandercooks who had been walking for hours (or so it felt on those hot and dusty streets), weary and foot-sore, not even a fried banana or coconut pudding in sight.
Oh how we miss those Thai desserts, and Mango Coconut Sticky Rice most of all. If we could have, it's exactly what we would have brought to Victoria's that night.
This recipe for Mango Coconut Sticky Rice gives us so many happy feels, not just because of that wonderfully sweet and chewy texture, but because of the use of natural ingredients and colouring. The secret – taught to us by Apple at Chiang Mai's amazing Basil Cookery School – is to infuse the stickyrice with that pretty-in-pink colour using juice from pink dragon fruits. It looks amazing! It's an optional step so don't worry if you can't get hold of any dragon fruit.
Australians – get excited! Spring and Summer is prime mango-eating season in Australia so now you have no excuse not to make this delicious dessert for yourself. Just don't blame us if you end up wanting to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner… 😉
How do you choose the perfect mango anyway? Well the secret is literally in your hands. Squeeze a mango gently, and if it gives slightly you've got yourself a good one.
It's a breeze to make this recipe at home, especially if you have a rice cooker. Just pick up a bag of Thai long-grain sticky rice from your Asian grocery, pop it in with a folded pandan leaf (for extra flavour) and wait for the magic to happen. If you don't have a rice cooker you can use a bamboo steamer. Here's a link to a great guide on how to cook sticky rice.
We've got the sticky rice ✓
We've got the mango ✓
All that remains is to douse them both in a splash of sweetened coconut milk.
Try to savour the moment and make it last guys, because once it's gone..
Try More Delicious Asian Desserts
- Agar Agar Jelly with Coconut
- Homemade Japanese Mochi
- Burmese Semolina Cake
- Bolo Rei – Portuguese Christmas Kings Cake
- 1 ripe mango sliced into strips
- 2 cups sticky rice soaked overnight or a minimum of 1 hour
- 1 pandan leaf folded
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp rice flour
Optional ingredients
- ¼ pink dragon fruit
- 1 tsp fried mung beans garnish
- Steam sticky rice until cooked, or cook in a rice cooker. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Optional step: Place the dragon fruit in a cloth sack and boil in a small amount of water over a medium to low heat. Mash with a spoon to extract the juice. Add juice to the sticky rice until you're satisfied with the colour.
- Gently heat the coconut milk in a saucepan. Add sugar and salt and stir until dissolved.
- Pour ¾ of the coconut milk onto the cooked sticky rice and mix until well combined. Cover and set aside.
- Add the rice flour to the remaining coconut milk and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
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Wolverine, Vol. 2: Killable by Paul Cornell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I feel very wishy-washy on this one…the concept I like; Wolverine having to reassess how he does things due to losing his healing factor.
What? I'm as surprised as you were Cary…though I already knew about this, and read Vol. 1 of this title, I didn't recall that taking place…shows how well it was written that a major thing like that happens and I don't remember.
Cornell is hit and miss, but mostly miss. This is 2.5 Stars
Yup. So Beast gets all sad that Logan is now Human, and boohoohoo. Everyone thinks he's going off, and he does, so Kitty follows him.
There's one decent passage where Thor comes down to drink with Logan and tells him that he loves Midgarders so much because they're mortal, and that with time, Logan will realize what a great gift it is. Frankly, I think Logan as written by most GOOD writers would have him make a few snide remarks, but file that away as decent advice. Cornell has him start a fight with Thor…while NOT able to heal…ya. Good idea.
There's some stuff about SHIELD and a virus from the microverse (how Wolvie lost the healing in the first place) taking over Earth, and that leaves Nick Fury Jr. to look like a dolt and have TERRIBLE dialogue.
"We're Facing Impossible Odds!"
"There's Just Too Many of Them!"
So in a Mall in Alberta (because of course, they've built a mall over the site where James Howlett/Logan/Wolverine grew up) Kitty and Logan fight off Hand ninjas (did you know that Sabretooth is the head of the Hand now?) and spend way too much time in stupid arguments with mall cops about how "Muties" are so bad news…Muties? is it 1987?
Anyhow, Alongside Victor Creed we've got Mystique, Silver Samurai, and Lord Deathstrike (not Lady, but Lord..he's kinda…dumb). All fighting and way too much talking from Kitty's inner monologue…
Sabretooth shows up, and to prove he's REALLY EVIL he tells Logan he won't kill him even though he's totally defeated, because he wants to let it sink in that he's much better than Wolverine, and he wants Logan to get old and fall apart and then he'll maybe put him out of his misery in a nursing home…
So the title is apt: Wolverine IS Killable. But not in this volume.
Missed opportunity here…could have been GREAT in a better writer's hands.


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There is life after death; there is an age to come in which all who have not been called to salvation will be raised to new life to hear what God offers.
The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
The prevailing idea is that the soul is the indestructible part of a human being that lives on after death. The Bible reveals a different reality of life and death.
Going to heaven is not scriptural. The soul is not immortal; it is equivalent to life. Mankind does not have a soul; he is a soul, subject to death.
Most of Protestant and Catholic theology is immersed in pagan concepts of hell, reinforced by Dante's Inferno. Here is what the Bible says, without tradition.
If hell exists, where is it? Can people leave it? Will those in hell leave hell at the time of the resurrection, or are they confined eternally to hell?
Death rides a ghastly pale horse and is accompanied by Hades. The Four Horsemen picture God's judgment due to man's rejection of His way of life.
Oblivion, not eternal torment in hell fire, is the merciful end for the wicked. God is both good and severe, but His mercy endures forever.
David Grabbe, focusing on the sign of Jonah, asserts that there is much more to it than the timing of three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, debunking the nonsense of a Friday afternoon 'good' Friday to Sunday Morning "Easter". . .
Pride, vanity, presumption, and self-absorption led to Satan's demise. Satan's madness (that he is his own god) is the spirit of this world,
Martin Collins, focusing on Habakkuk's stance of assuming the position of a watchman, being willing to accept God's ultimate judgment on his people even when the circumstances seem to contradict revelation, emphasizes that all of God's called-out ones are . . .
More space is devoted to the reign of Hezekiah than any other king, in part because of his example of repentance after the news of his impending death.
The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man is often held up as proof of the torments of an ever-burning hell. However, the rest of Scripture gives a clearer picture.
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A new feature is being rolled out to Apple iPhone devices across the UK to help in the fight against coronavirus.
Eagle-eyed users spotted a new feature pop up within the Health section of the Privacy settings on their iPhones - named Exposure Notifications.
The sighting comes days after the UK Government abandoned plans for its own test and trace app, opting to use technology created by Apple and Google.
Both tech giants have taken over the design of the Track and Trace app from the NHS's digital arm NHSX.
Apple and Google's software, which and was made publicly available last month, allows apps created by public health authorities to work more accurately across both Android phones and iPhone handsets.
The companies said at the time they had come together to build their software in order to respond to challenges around interoperability, battery life and privacy in contact-tracing apps.
It is built on what is known as a "decentralised" model, where contact matching is done on a user's smartphone rather than on a central server.
How can I find this feature?
Apple says the Exposure Notifications will help protect the privacy of users by using random, rotating Bluetooth identifiers to determine if they may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19.
Apple users should do the following:
- Go to Settings
- Tap on Privacy
- Then scroll down and tap the Health option
The setting is called 'COVID-19 Exposure Logging' and is set to 'Off'.
Can I turn on this feature?
In short - no. The following measage appears for iOS (Apple) users: "You cannot turn on Exposure Logging without an authorised app that can send Exposure Notifications."
How will the feature work?
The message adds: "When enabled, iPhone can exchange random IDs with other devices using Bluetooth.
"The random IDs your device collects are stored in an exposure log for 14 days.
"This exposure log allows an app you authorise to notify if you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
"If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you can choose to share your own device's random IDs with the authorised app so it can notify others anonymously."
Will my Android phone get it?
Yes. According to Google, users will be notified if they've been exposed to someone who reported having COVID-19 by turning on exposure notifications. If users change their mind, they can turn it off.
To use the system, Andorid users will need to download the public health authority's app.
Further information for Android users can be found at: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9888358?hl=en-GB.
What have Apple said about the new feature?
The full statement, which appears within the settings section of every Apple device, it says: "With your consent, Exposure Notifications can be used by a government or public health authority app to notify you if you may have been exposed to someone who has indicated that they have COVID-19.
"If you choose to enable Exposure Notifications, the app will ask for your permission to collect and share random IDs.
"This will allow your device to use Bluetooth to broadcast a random identifier (the "Bluetooth identifiers"), a string of random numbers that changes every 10–20 minutes.
"They are generated cryptographically on your device from a randomly generated key (the "random device key") that changes at least every 24 hours to further protect your privacy.
"The Bluetooth identifiers and the random device keys do not include information about your location or identity.
"Other iOS and Android devices that have this feature enabled will be listening for these Bluetooth identifiers and broadcasting theirs as well.
"Your device will record and securely store the identifiers of those other devices that are in Bluetooth range for at least five minutes, along with the date, estimated duration of the exposure and Bluetooth signal strength (collectively, the "Associated Metadata").
"To further protect your privacy, the maximum estimated duration recorded is 30 minutes.
"The Bluetooth signal strength helps provide a general understanding of the proximity of the devices; generally, the closer the devices are, the higher the signal strength recorded.
"Other devices that receive your device's Bluetooth identifiers will similarly record and store them with the Associated Metadata.
"The app can download a list of random device keys from individuals who have reported a positive diagnosis or present COVID-19 exposure risk as determined by the government or public health authority, and who have chosen to share their random device keys.
"Following download, the app can have your device check the list against the Bluetooth identifiers it has collected and stored from other devices.
"If there's a match, Associated Metadata (but not the matched identifier) is made available to the app, which can notify you that there was an exposure event and provide guidance on what steps to take.
"If you are notified of an exposure event, the app may generate an Exposure Risk Value, which the government or public health authority may use to tailor its guidance to you and help it manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The Exposure Risk Value is defined and calculated based on the Associated Metadata, as well as a Transmission Risk Value (explained below) that the government or public health authority may define for the matched random device keys.
"Neither the Exposure Risk Value nor the Transmission Risk Value is shared with Apple. If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or present a potential exposure risk, your government or public health authority will provide instructions on reporting that in your app.
"If you choose to report, the app will ask you to share your random IDs. If you consent, the past 14 days of your random device keys will be shared with the app.
"The government or public health authority may also define and send a Transmission Risk Value with each random device key.
"The parameters that the government or public health authority uses for its Transmission Risk Value may include information you provide to them (such as symptoms you report or whether your diagnosis was confirmed by test) or other information that the government or public health authority considers might impact your transmission risk, like your occupation.
"Information you choose to provide to the government or public health authority is collected under the terms of the app's privacy policy and its legal obligations.
"You can disable Exposure Logging by going to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and tapping to turn off Exposure Logging.
"This will not delete the Bluetooth identifiers recorded from other devices, Associated Metadata or your random device keys.
"You can delete the Bluetooth identifiers, Associated Metadata and random device keys by going to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and tapping Delete Exposure Log. Turning off Bluetooth on your device also disables the sharing and collection of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices.
"This means that the app won't be able to notify you if you're exposed to someone with COVID-19 while Bluetooth is turned off.
"The remaining features of Exposure Notifications will continue to operate while you have Bluetooth turned off.
"Turning Bluetooth back on will re-enable the sharing and collection of random Bluetooth identifiers with other devices.
"While you can have more than one app using Exposure Notifications installed on your device, only one can be active at a time.
"In order to select or change your active app, go to Settings > Privacy > Health > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, or Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth > COVID-19 Exposure Logging, and select the app you would like to be active.
"Apple will disable the Exposure Notification system on a regional basis when it is no longer needed."


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Wow, this ought to serve as fair warning to anyone who thinks it's a good idea to have unlicensed firearms in their possession. There doesn't seem to be much leniency available when a former Director of the National Police receives a 64 month prison sentence* for the offenses. Ex-Director National Police Receives Long Prison Sentence for Unlicensed Firearms The former director of the National Police (PN) and executive secretary of the National Security Council (CSN) Gustavo Perez, lost a legal battle with the justice. The Second Superior Court confirmed the sentence of Perez to 5 years and 4 months in prison for illegal possession of firearms. By a resolution of 7 July, the Second Court upheld the conviction to Perez, to resolve an appeal to the condemnation that previously had issued the Court Criminal . 3.2.1 Twelfth since 2 December 2015. Perez was convicted following that in a raid on his home on 12 January 2015, he found four firearms without permission: two revolver caliber 39, a 9 mm. weapon, and a minimax. The raid was made as part of the investigation that was initiated over the telephone wiretap case of the previous government from the CSN and that affected more than 150 people. The judge of the Second Court Adolfo Mejía, Rapporteur of fault, said that there is no doubt as to the criminal responsibility of Perez, because there is no documentation showing legal possession of weapons. That is to say, the weapons were not permitted. Mejia warned that the ballistics evidence showed that the weapons were suitable to be fired. Similarly, the judge gave validity to the attestation of copies to the Public Ministry to investigate a Perez for an offense against the public administration, due to the fact that one of the two 38-caliber revolvers that had in their house, were from the PN. The trial for illegal possession of arms was carried out on 21 October 2015 in the Court . 3.2.1 Twelfth Criminal, then that Perez had welcomed to an abbreviated process. The Judge Oscar Carrasquilla applied a penalty of 8 years in prison, of which he was rebate to 5 years and 4 months due to that Perez had welcomed the abbreviated process. Perez, who remains detained in El Renacer prison was called to trial in the Court 16th criminal by the case of the telephone punctures and is pending to carry out the hearing. http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/judicial/Confirman-condena-Gustavo-Perez-posesion_0_4566293390.html
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I was very pleased with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC) end of year report, particularly its acknowledgment that it represents all Arlington taxpayers, not just the subset with children in school. I also welcome the fact that BAC has embraced the recommendations of the 2012 Gibson Report, which evaluated APS on behalf of the Virginia Department of Education. Among the principal findings of that report, BAC cited the recommendation to explore increasing pupil-teacher ratios to address soaring costs:
"The cost of a lower pupil-teacher ratio is significant in terms of staffing. If the APS determined overall teacher positions based on a ratio of 12:1 – a 15 percent increase from the current level of 10.4:1, but still below all but one of its peers – it would need 277 fewer teachers (p. 2-7)".
The Gibson Report advises that if facility related expenditures are added to instructional expenditures, APS could realize more than $30 million in savings annually by bringing its pupil-teacher ratio in line with neighboring school districts.
I know this is a contentious issue, with taxpayers who want the best value for their tax dollar pitted against parents, who want the best education for their children. Some parents are unpersuaded by the fact that Fairfax County provides a comparable level of education for $5,000 less per pupil per year and that it costs more to send a child to school in Arlington County than anywhere else in the state of Virginia. They are steadfast in their belief that small class size is the sine qua non of learning excellence.
Nevertheless, unless APS finds ways to cut costs, the surge in student enrollment will soon overwhelm the tax base. Gibson Report offers several interim solutions, among them:
1) Cut administrative costs by reducing the number of top level administrative personnel (p. 1-9).
2) Cut excessive maintenance costs by reducing the number of custodial positions (p. 4-13).
A third option offered by GreenPathEnergySolutions.com is to cut energy costs by incorporating LEED energy efficiency features in all school renovation projects. Yet a fourth option is to consolidate school maintenance operations with the County. BAC should explore all these alternatives next year.


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Spitzer May Charge Former Fund Manager
New York Atty. Gen. Eliot Spitzer may file charges as early as today against former mutual fund manager Gary Pilgrim for engaging in improper short- term trading of his company's funds, people familiar with the situation said.
The case against Pilgrim, 63, co-founder of Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, would be the first brought by Spitzer against a fund manager in the broadening investigation of the fund industry. Former money managers at Putnam Investments have been charged by Massachusetts regulators. It wasn't clear what charges would be filed.
Pilgrim wasn't available for comment, and a spokesman for Pilgrim Baxter declined to comment. A spokeswoman for Spitzer wasn't immediately available for comment.
In other fund developments, Fidelity Investments, the biggest U.S. mutual fund company, and John Hancock Funds received subpoenas from Massachusetts and New Hampshire regulators this week as part of an industrywide probe of improper trading.
Boston-based Fidelity was asked for information by Massachusetts about the trading records of international stock fund managers, spokeswoman Anne Crowley said. It was a request for details and not a statement of wrongdoing, she said. John Hancock Funds said it had received a similar subpoena.


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As we slide into the last few days before Labor Day, trading volume should continue to fade as many traders will give summer an extended goodbye from the beach rather than the office.
However, for better or worse, and usually worse, nothing seems to keep Federal Reserve Regional Presidents off the rubber chicken circuit. Neel Kashkari is giving a speech right now, while Charles Evans threatens to disrupt the status quo at 3:30 this afternoon. Two other Fed heads spoke in China last night. One suggested that low rates will be here for a long while. The other suggested it was time to hike rates. Go figure.
Bob Evans reported better than expected results. Palo Alto Networks and H&R Block are both out with disappointing reports.
The ADP Employment Report, a survey of their 400,000 business clients comes in 5 minutes and is expected to estimate that 175,000 new jobs were born in August. The Chicago PMI Report arrives at 9:45.
Overseas markets are mixed.
As we wait for stock prices to get out of bed, our stock futures have once again hit the snooze button. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by a fraction of a point, the Dow futures are down about 9 points, and the NASDAQ futures are just about a point below fair value.August 30, 2016
There's bad news today if you've been dreaming of an Oreo cookie with a Hershey's chocolate filling. Hershey's was apparently a little too rich for Mondelez' tastes and they have backed off their takeover bid. As a result, Hershey's stock is on a bit of a diet this morning, shedding about 11 percent. Mondelez shares are on a little sugar high, up 3 percent.
Speaking of shedding about 11 percent, Hershey's isn't alone. Abercrombie and Fitch reported a loss of 19 cents per share this morning. Comparable store sales were down 4 percent and the forecast was absolutely awful and that has Abercrombie shares on the discount rack.
While everyone awaits the iphone 7 reveal next Wednesday, the European Union had a little revelation of their own this morning. They have ruled that Apple must repay about 14½ billion in illegal tax benefits granted by the country of Ireland. Yes, Apple has more than 200 billion of cash on hand, but they will be appealing that ruling and the final number may wind up being considerably less.
The Conference Board's August Consumer Confidence survey results come at 10. Expect no change from July's 97.3.
Most overseas markets are a little higher. Our stock prices are going nowhere fast. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by a fraction of a point, the Dow futures are up about 11 points, and the NASDAQ futures, hit by the Apple tax news, are about 6 points below fair value.
All the Fed-speak on Friday sent stock prices on a wild ride, first sharply higher, then lower again. The problem appears to be that the machines that drive stock prices nowadays are programmed with artificial intelligence. Those machines keep searching in vain to detect some sort of intelligence, or at least consistency, in Federal Reserve speeches. Good luck with that one.
At 8:30 this morning, we'll find out how much Americans made and spent in the month of July. It's expected that personal income rose four-tenths of a percent, and that spending rose only three-tenths of a percent. Think about that. Americans spending less than they earn? If that happened, it should make headlines.
The epipen debacle continues over at Mylan. They have now announced that they will bring to market a generic epipen in a few weeks for the "bargain basement" price of $300 per two –pack. By the way, word is that Mylan's CEO Heather Bresch, who reportedly earned about 18 million dollars last year, sold 100,000 of her Mylan shares shortly before the epipen price increase was announced.
The Japanese yen weakened overnight, and that led to a 2.3 percent rise in the Nikkei average today. However, the vast majority of other foreign markets are a little bit lower. Our futures have been a little higher for the past couple of hours. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by about 2½ points, the Dow futures are up about 8, and the NASDAQ futures are about 2 points above fair value.
Things were muddling along yesterday until Hillary Clinton's critical tweet about Mylan Labs' Epipen pricing sent pharmaceutical, biotech , healthcare and the general market lower. We should start the day with minor losses today as Mylan fights back with their explanations and justification for the big Epipen price increase. Mylan shares are actually more than 3 percent higher pre-market.
While that political battle plays out, a couple more retailers are out with results. Tiffany reported better than expected earnings but worse than expected sales on an 8 percent drop in worldwide composite revenues. Dollar General missed the 73 cent profit estimate by a penny per share.
In a land where profits appear to have been replaced by store closings, Sears lost another $3.70 per share last quarter, with Kmart comps down 3.3 percent and Sears sales down 7 percent. Store count is down to about 1,600 from about 3,700 a few years back.
The July Durable Goods Report comes at 8:30. Expect a 3.7 percent pick up after a 4 percent drop in June. Fed Regional President Esther George said this morning that it's time for an interest rate increase, but we'll find out what the boss says tomorrow when Janet Yellen speaks.
Most overseas markets are lower. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are lower by about 2 points, the Dow futures are down 18, and the NASDAQ futures are about 6 points below fair value.
A lot of people are soaking in swimming pools this week as they enjoy the last few days of summer vacation. Likewise, stock prices are also likely to tread water until Friday. That's when Janet Yellen gives us a little talking to direct from the big Federal Reserve Conference in Wyoming. Although the general consensus is that we'll see a national election before we see a change in short term interest rates, any hint of a September hike in rates might send stock prices under water for a while.
Shares of Lazy Boy are heading for the deep end of the pool this morning. Sales slipped and Lazy Boy shares are off almost15 percent in the pre-market after last night's disappointing earnings report. 28 cents of operating profit missed estimates by a penny on a surprising drop in sales.
Shares of Intuit are also looking for a life preserver pre-market. Adjusted earnings of 8 cents came in a dime better than expected, but a weak outlook from the Turbo-Tax maker has Intuit shares more than 5 percent lower this morning.
Oil is also lower by about 2 percent this morning.
The July Existing Home Sales Report comes at 10 this morning, but the potentially market moving economic stuff in packed into the last two trading days of this week.
Asian markets were narrowly mixed overnight, but Europe is a bit higher at this hour. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by almost 2 points, the Dow futures are up 11, and the NASDAQ futures are about 4 points above fair value.
August 19, 2016
With major earnings announcements pretty much in the rear-view mirror, we can sum up the second quarter earnings reports as "Not great, but not as bad as expected." But in the absence of really great news or really bad news, stock prices continue to wax and wane in direct response to the words of Federal Reserve Open Market Committee members.
This week, we've heard three Fed heads in a row all hint that they'd like to see another rate hike before the end of the year. The latest of those opinions came last night from the Dallas Fed head James Kaplan, and stock futures took quite a dive shortly after midnight as a result.
Back to those suddenly less-than-important earnings reports, better than expected results are out from Applied Materials, Foot Locker, Deere and Estee Lauder although Lauder stock is lower on guidance. GAP shares are gapping 5 percent lower on a drop in sales and pretty weak full year guidance.
Thankfully, there are no Federal Reserve speeches scheduled today. In fact, there's really nothing of great import on the docket as far as economic reports are concerned.
European markets are down anywhere from one-half to two percent at this hour. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are lower by 8 points, the Dow futures are down 62, and the NASDAQ futures are about 15 points below fair value.
We have another little flurry of earnings reports to review this morning, and although all the biggies beat estimates, the news is not all positive. Let's start with the best of the bunch. Victoria's Secret parent company L Brands reported 70 cents in adjusted earnings. That was 11 cents better than expected. They also raised full-year guidance and L Brands shares are looking to open about 4 percent higher.
Walmart's results should help and S&P and the Dow this morning. $1.07 of operating earnings was a nickel better than expected. Walmart shares are about 3 percent higher premarket. Hormel and Cisco Systems also beat expectations, but Cisco guided lower and will cut 7 percent of its workforce, which amounts to about 5,500 jobs.
Weekly Jobless Claims come at 8:30 and are expected to be little changed at about 265,000 claims. The Philly Fed Survey, the Leading Economic Indicators and another Federal Reserve head honcho's speech are on the docket as well.
European markets are up just a bit this morning, but we'll likely start the day bucking that trend. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are lower by almost 3 points, the Dow futures are down 21, and the NASDAQ futures are almost 10 points below fair value.
For the second time in a month, the Dow, S&P 500 and NASDAQ indexes all closed at all-time highs yesterday, although we could have a little give-back in the early going today.
One of the star stocks of the year had been Hain Celestial, up 32 percent. "Had been" is the important part of that sentence. Yesterday, Hain announced a delay in their quarterly earnings report due to questions about internal accounting controls. Questions about a company's accounting usually result in a "sell first, ask questions later" response on Wall Street, and Hain Celestial shares are about 28 percent lower pre-market, after losing 3½ percent yesterday.
Home Depot matched the earnings estimate with its quarterly report and raised full year guidance a bit. Home Depot shares are marginally higher pre-market.
Comments from the San Francisco Fed head yesterday suggest that an increase in interest rates may be a long way off. That has the yen higher, and up to parity against the dollar, sending Japanese stocks lower. The Atlanta Fed President gives a speech at 12:30 this afternoon.
Europe is about a half percent lower. At this point our futures are almost the mirror image of where they stood 24 hours ago. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are lower by 4 points, the Dow futures are down 38, and the NASDAQ futures are almost 8 points below fair value.
August 15, 2016
We'll once again start the new week at or above all-time highs on the major indexes. A couple of individual stocks closed out last week at all-time highs as well, on the heels of strong earnings reports. Chip-maker Nvidia rose about 6 percent after reporting 40 cents pf profit, three cents ahead of estimates. They also raised guidance. Not to be outdone, Planet Fitness shares rose 10 percent to a new all-time high.
Also up about 10 percent were shares of retailer Nordstrom.
On the famous other hand, we'll be saying goodbye to a bunch of Ruby Tuesday restaurants. The shares lost 13 percent on Friday on an earnings miss and a decline in same store sales.
At 8:30 we'll learn about manufacturing growth, or lack thereof in the New York Region. Then at 10, the National Association of Home Builders August Report is expected to perk up a bit to a reading of 60 from July's 59.
A bunch of overseas markets are closed for a holiday today, but the European markets that are open are relatively unchanged.
We should start the morning on the upslope. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by 3½ points, the Dow futures are up 34, and the NASDAQ futures are almost 10 points above fair value.
Remember the Y2K scare? Doesn't it seem like Y2K was just a few months ago? It turns out that the Y2K kerfuffle was almost 16 years ago, December 31, 1999. That was also the last time that the S&P 500, the Dow Jones 30 Industrials and the NASDAQ 100 all finished at all-time highs. That is, of course, until yesterday. And while the futures aren't up by much this morning, the market's momentum is clearly to the upside.
Shares of Nordstrom are about 10 percent higher this morning after last night's earnings report. 67 cents of quarterly profit was 11 cents better than expected.
Also with better than expected numbers was J.C. Penney. Penney checked in with a five cent per share loss, as opposed to the consensus view of a 15 cent loss. Penney stock is about 3 percent higher pre-market. Planet Fitness raised guidance and the shares are about a percent and a half higher.
Retail Sales and the Producer Price Index are on the way this morning. There were some disappointing Retail sales and Industrial Output numbers released in China overnight, but that didn't stop Chinese stocks from rising a bit.
European markets are pointing a little lower, but our futures are just a bit above the flat line.
Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by a half point, the Dow futures are up 8, and the NASDAQ futures are almost 3 points above fair value.
August 11, 2016
Most retailers have a January 31styear end, which means that their second quarter earnings reports come a month after most companies and a bunch of retailers are out with good news this morning.
Kohl's shares are about 9 percent higher after reporting $1.22 of profit. That is 19 cents more than expected. Macy's shares are also about 9 percent higher pre-market. Macy's announced 54 cents per share, which was 9 cents better than expected. Sales topped expectations and Macy's announced that they will close 100 of their roughly 700 stores in early 2017 as bricks and mortar continue to give way to the internet. Speaking of internet retailing, Alibaba reported 74 cents in profit. That was 11 cents better than expected and Alibaba shares are about 4½ percent higher.
At 8:30 this morning, the Weekly Jobless Claims Report is expected to be pretty much unchanged at 265,000.
Once again this morning, overseas markets were little changed overnight, although most of the movement in Europe this morning is higher. Our futures have picked up some steam over the past couple of hours, and at this point it looks like we may well recover yesterday's losses in the very early going today.
Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by about 6 points, the Dow futures are up 52, and the NASDAQ futures are a little more than 13 points above fair value.
As we enter the winter of second quarter earnings season, we have another example of some good earnings reports being overshadowed by a weaker outlook. That's the case for Michael Kors today. Earnings and sales came in better than expected for the quarter gone by. However, Kors shares are about 4 percent lower on lower than expected same store sales, which is not exactly a sign of good things to come. Wendy's and Disney also beat earnings estimates, although Disney is off 1½ percent and Wendy's is 4 percent lower on a downbeat outlook.
Good things did not come from phase 3 testing of Eli Lilly's hoped-for breast cancer drug. As a result, Lilly will renew testing in combination with other drugs, but in the meantime, traders are putting a 3 percent discount on Lilly shares this morning.
Mortgage applications jumped 7 percent last week, on a three percent increase in purchase applications and a 10 percent spike higher in refinancings.
The Labor Department's latest color on the job market comes at 10 o'clock with the release of the latest JOLTS report. That stands for Job Openings and Labor Turnover.
Overseas markets were pretty flat overnight. Our futures bounced up from the flat line during the past hour or so, but not by much. At this point, adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by about 2½ points, the Dow futures are up about 10, and the NASDAQ futures are a little more than 5 points above fair value.
The link-up between Walmart and Jet.com DID happen yesterday, and the price tag was even bigger than expected. Three billion in cash and 300 million worth of Walmart stock goes to two-year old Jet.com. So, in case you've been despairing that there's just no way to get ahead in the next couple of years, pay attention here and let's get productive.
After all is said and done, increasing labor productivity is what results in raising the population's living standards. That's why the last couple of quarterly reports on Labor Productivity have been cause for some concern. At 8:30, we'll get the second quarter Labor Productivity and Unit Labor Cost data. Expect that productivity rose a half percent, as opposed to a more than half percent decline in the first quarter. Perhaps more importantly, Unit Labor Costs are expected to have risen just 1.8 percent, following up rather disturbing 4.5 percent and 5.4 percent increases the last two quarters.
Shares of Coach are 3½ percent lower after reporting earnings this morning. Norwegian Cruise Lines shares are about 7½ percent lower on weak guidance.
Asian markets were mixed overnight, but Europe is solidly higher, and we could be heading for new record highs. Adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by about 2½ points, the Dow futures are up about 29, and the NASDAQ futures are 7 points above fair value.
We've had more than three quarters of the S&P 500 companies report second quarter earnings and so far, it looks like they've sandbagged estimates by about the same amount as usual. Two-thirds of the reporting companies beat estimates, which is pretty much the historic norm.
Perhaps the good news is that it looks like earnings only declined about 2 percent in the second quarter, which is an improvement from the 5 percent decline reported in the first quarter.
Today is likely the day we'll hear that Walmart is buying Jet.com as they desperately try to catch up to Amazon in online sales. As big as Walmart is, Amazon has 7 dollars of online sales for every dollar brought in online by Walmart. The price tag for Jet.com is reportedly about 3 billion dollars. Jet.com has only existed for about two years.
Tyson Foods shares are almost 5 percent higher pre-market on raised earnings guidance. Mattress Firm is about 115 percent higher on a buyout offer from a South African firm.
The Labor Department's July Labor Conditions report comes at 10 this morning. It's a compilation of 19 different data points. The June report came in at a negative 1.9.
Japanese stocks rose almost 2 ½ percent overnight, leading all Asian markets higher. European markets are on the main a little higher.
August 5, 2016
Outside of a Federal Reserve interest rate announcement, no other economic report draws more interest nowadays than the Labor Department's Monthly Employment Report and lo and behold, it's the first Friday of the month once again.
In less than 20 minutes, expect to hear that 180,000 new non-farm jobs came into being in July, with the unemployment rate shrinking to 4.8 percent. The average hourly wage, a harbinger of future inflation, is likely to garner more attention in months to come. It is expected to have risen two-tenths of a percent, to an annualized 2.5 percent. Still tame, but worth watching.
There are an unusual number of big movers in the pre-market this morning. On the plus side, internet storage firm Rackspace shares are about 16 percent higher on word of a potential buyout. GoDaddy may not be using Danica Patrick in their ads anymore, but with a quarterly earnings report this good they may not need her. GoDaddy shares 24 percent higher pre-market. Priceline shares up 6 percent, and Kraft Heinz higher by 4 percent.
Weight Watchers shares are losing 7½ percent of their dollar weight on a decline in membership and internet security firm Fireye share are down 17 percent on lousy guidance.
Overseas markets are mainly higher. Our futures have lost a little steam, but at this point, as we await the Jobs Report, adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by almost 4 points, the Dow futures are up about 22, and the NASDAQ futures are 13 points above fair value.
The stock market's fear of Great Britain leaving the European Union was pretty short-lived. However, the Bank of England appears to prefer being safer than sorrier. This morning, the Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time since March, 2009 (remember that happy time?) They also promised some quantitative easing and said that more monetary stimulus was possible in the future.
That news put a little lift into the stock futures today. The problem, of course, is that someday those interest rates will go higher, assuming that someday, we get some worldwide economic growth.
Job cut announcements in the U.S. grew by 19 percent in June over the May announcements according to the Challenger Survey. 45,000 layoffs were announced in June, with over a third of them coming in the energy industry.
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Viacom both announced better than expected earnings this morning. And Nike is getting out of the golf equipment business, this at the same time that Adidas is putting its golf equipment business up for sale.
The interest rate cut in Great Britain has the FSTE Index higher by about a point and a half. Mainland Europe is about one percent higher.
At this point, adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by 4 points, the Dow futures are up 41, and the NASDAQ futures are 5 points above fair value.
We'll get a full slate of economic reports this week, along with another 100 of the S&P 500 telling us about their quarterly earnings.
A couple of readings on July manufacturing come this morning with the PMI and the ISM reports. Little change is expected from the June numbers.
Tesla and Solar City announced agreement on their anticipated merger this morning, in an all-stock deal. And Uber is evidently throwing in the towel in China, selling out to rival company Didi. That's a 35 billion dollar deal. Verizon is on the acquisition warpath again, buying Fleetmatics for 2.4 billion in cash.
There's another smaller, but perhaps more interesting deal announced this morning. GlaxoSmithKline and Alphabet are forming a 700 million dollar Bio-electronic company to develop electronic medical products. These will be tiny electrical devices that can be implanted in the body to stimulate or block the body's natural electrical signals.
August has the reputation of being not particularly friendly for stock prices. In fact, last August was the worst month for stock prices since 2010, and included the famous "flash crash." But apparently there's no trouble on the way in the early going today.
Our stock futures were significantly higher overnight, then lost almost all of that altitude, and have since bounced a little higher. At this point, adjusted for fair value, the S&P 500 futures are higher by 3½ points, the Dow futures are up 38, and the NASDAQ futures are almost 10 points above fair value.


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44 Mahis and 1 Blue Marlin!
January 19, 2016 by Island Marine Punta Cana Fishing Charters
Trip Info
The Catch
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
This Tuesday, we went on a full day trip up to the FADs in Macao, about 25 miles from Cap Cana Marina. The sea was flat calm, the sun was out, and mahi mahi kept us VERY busy until we got what we were looking for: a nice blue marlin! All in all, we caught 44 mahis and 1 blue. Billfish season has begun!
Book your trip with Island Marine Punta Cana— Lady Lola
About The Captain
Island Marine Punta Cana Fishing Charters
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic • Member since December 2013
My name is Humberto Quintana and I am the owner and the operator of Island Marine Punta Cana Fishing Charters. I've been fishing in the Punta Cana area for 20 years. In February 2013, I decided to take the leap and make my passion for fishing more than a hobby. I started the business with one vessel, the Emily, and before we knew it, she was at the top of Marina Cap Cana's billfish charts!
Response time: within an hour
Response rate: 88%


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Wednesday, 25 March 2020
WOYWW - Week 564
How are you doing? It's been quite a week. So much to get used to in a very short time. I hope you are all well during this period of enforced isolation. And that those of you who are key workers are doing okay. We are immensely grateful for all you do.
I hit a bit of a wall for a while this last week. Because I'm retired I would have said that I don't go out often, that most of my days are home based anyway. But, what with the cancelling a variety of appointments, the shut-down of the quilting classes and craft group, not to mention closure of all my favourite coffee shops, and, worst of all, the freedom to visit family and friends whenever, I now realise that I get out and about a lot. And so, not surprisingly, I'm at a bit of a loss on how to fill all those extra hours. It will pass but, in the meantime, I'll be trying, along with all of you I'm sure, to stay positive in the coming weeks.
Enough of that! You're here to see what's on my desk this morning.
Here's what's on the right side of the desk.
And here, finally, for your amusement.
Take care, stay safe and keep well.
18 comments:
- Sarah Brennan said...
I am glad that you have managed to get hold of blank DVD cases Elizabeth, they are a great way to store stamps. Love both the layouts! Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #10
- 25 March 2020 at 12:50
- glitterandglue said...
Hi Elizabeth. Well, I just LOVE your "finally"!! Although I heard someone on the tv yesterday describe us as in a wartime situation... Well done on all the knitting and page making. Yes, it takes a time to adjust to the new normal, doesn't it? I'm sure that in a week or so you will be back firing on all cylinders. Love the hat - and the modelling is superb.
Take care. Stay safe. God bless you both.
Margaret #8
- 25 March 2020 at 13:38
- Lunch Lady Jan said...
We'll never forget to appreciate what we can do in our lives when all this is over - from just being able to go out, do hassle free shopping etc etc. It does affect us being in, no matter how positive a person you are. I'm missing band hugely and will be really happy to get back to it. You have some lovely projects to work on, that's for sure - I loved the photo of Juli, such great memories there! I find that time is whizzing by regardless if I'm busy or not!
Hugs LLJ 2 xxx
- 25 March 2020 at 13:47
- shazsilverwolf said...
Hi Elizabeth, I think the 'Don't worry, be Happy' is perfect for the layout as is.Great job on the hat, love the muted colours. Beautiful pics of you Daughter as a bridesmaid, doesn't time fly? Stay safe,Have a good week, Huge hugs, Shaz #1 X
- 25 March 2020 at 13:51
- Annie said...
Hi Ellie. I think we will all take a little time to adapt to our new life but we can do it for sure. I'm sure us crafters will find it easier than most because we all have things to do if only we had time...cos now we do. Keep smiling and enjoy that lovely garden of yours.
Stay safe and keep crafting.
Annie x #15
- 25 March 2020 at 14:27
- Linda Simpson said...
Loving the creations you have shared. Stay safe.
Linda xxx
- 25 March 2020 at 15:53
- Sue Jones said...
your pages are lovely. There are always some online crops to join in with I took part in the A Trip Down Memory Lane cyber crop at the weekend and have joined lots of crafty facebook groups. Take Care and keep safe. soojay #21
- 25 March 2020 at 16:21
- Helen said...
Fab pages! and lots to keep you going it seems... I almost wish I didn't work so could sit and craft all day, but when I had time at the weekend I didn't do any anyway.... Helen #5
- 25 March 2020 at 19:24
- Sandra H said...
Love your post Elizabeth please keep safe x
- 25 March 2020 at 19:31
- Neet said...
What a lovely hat you have made - I love that pom pom - how did you do that?
I too have been watching Jamie, I think he deserves some recognition for putting this programme together so quickly for us all. What a gem!
The woman on your poster is like the one on my Industrial Strength Gin - sh, don't tell everyone about it. Our little secret, for now that is.
Envious of your great tidying, I could really do to get some done here.
I don't scrap, but I do like your LO's- and I have just bought a nw pad - well ordered one because I saw something I quite fancied to do - hope I can work in my craft room to do it or it will be just ore paper to stroke.
Take care the both of you
Hugs, Neet 7 xx
- 25 March 2020 at 21:06
- Felix the Crafty Cat said...
Hi Elizabeth, the new shelving looks useful and the cases too. Loving the poster too. Take care, keep safe and craft on. Sending hugs, Angela x3x
- 25 March 2020 at 22:47
- My name is Cindy said...
Hi Elizabeth, hope you are doing well. Pantry and Frock are 2 of my favourite old fashioned words!! Time hasn't dragged for me yet but loads of bits n bobs to get on with and always the garden!! Bit sad today because future d-in-law (care worker) and daughter (M&S) have taken themselves off to reduce risk to us. So down to just the three of us so will be very quiet going forward. Missing them already. Happy WOYWW (I know I'm late!!) Stay well, stay safe, Cindy #23
- 26 March 2020 at 10:27
- sandra de said...
Well that would have to be the most perfect way to finish a post.... brilliant and puts it somewhat in perspective. Staying home has definitely made me realise how much I pop in and out of our neighbourhood. But with time I will hopefully do more gardening and those little jobs might get done this time.
Stay safe and keep crafting.
Sandra de @6
- 27 March 2020 at 03:39
- Julia Dunnit said...
You just don't take a bad photo Miss E! The hat looks splendid! I'm sorry to be so late this week...ironically, I think its because I have more time...everything seems to be waiting because there's plenty of time. I need a routine..it will come, no doubt, but at this stage, thank goodness for WOYWW so that I know where I am in the week!! Loving your scrapbook page, I think it's important to record some of these strange times, if only so that historians don't look at the papers and think we were all selfish greedy entitleds! A new bookcase for the new stamp covers. I totally get it. I bought a wheels cart/trolley thing this week because I have a new system for my paper pads. At this moment it is just crammed with stuff I was using yesterday but wanted off my desk. Argh. Keep well you both, look out for my next blog post...one of the nicest photos taken at Crop 10 was of you two and I've finally got around to scrapping it!
- 27 March 2020 at 09:50
- Mrs A. said...
You are certainly knuckling down for the duration. Lots of craftyness in store. Love those colours on your hat. These are certainly strange times we are in and unfolding by the day. Hardest part is working out what day of the week it is. Hubby and
I were both convinced yesterday was today Friday. Stay safe and well and keep on crafting. Our blogs need us. Hugs Mrs A.
- 27 March 2020 at 16:59
- Shoshi said...
Lovely room, Elizabeth, and great that you are organising your stamps. I'm half way through doing mine and rather run out of steam because the album I bought for them at the craft show doesn't seem to be working as well as I'd hoped... Your scrapbooking pages look great too. I am not finding the lockdown any great hardship because I'm always at home anyway, but it is nice to have my hubby around as well - he's usually out and about all over the place with his various activities! I love the funny at the bottom of your post - how very true!! I have a pantry and love it. The pantry, freezer and fridge are pretty full at the moment so we are OK. I have a lot of wholefoods (chickpeas, beans, nuts and seeds, grains etc. etc.) and loads of herbs and spices so I can always cook up a good healthy and tasty meal! So far I haven't experienced any difficulty getting hold of fresh veg and fruit - even if I can't get a delivery slot, my hubby will go out and get stuff for us. Good for Jamie Oliver (I'm a fan of his), being so practical as usual.
Keep safe and well, and happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #35
- 27 March 2020 at 22:34
- Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...
Morning Elizabeth and may I say you are looking very bonnie in your knitted hat, my gosh we could do with one of those right now as the wind is so chilly a great accessory during our increased gardening activities. Looks like you are keeping busy during this crisis, you'll soon have those stamps all in order how envious I for one will be.
Take good care of yourself & stay safe ((Off the couch Hugs)) Tracey #19 xx
- 29 March 2020 at 12:08
- scrappymo! said...
First off, I must say that your ending photo is fabulous. Love that!!!
Looks like you are keeping busy. We are so lucky to have our crafts to keep us going. All my crafty friends give positive feedback about the self isolation. My other friends are struggling!
I always say that apart from adhesive, I could go a few of years without needing to buy anything! I am a bit of an organized hoarder, so if I run out of my two favourite types, (which I have two drawers of) then I will use the drawer I have of odds and ends that were not faves...the old creative memories sticky squares etc.
Take care, Elizabeth. Also love the photo fo you modelling your new hat!
- 29 March 2020 at 19:56