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ER: Day For Knight
First-year med student Lucy Knight (Kellie Martin) stumbles and bumbles her way through her first emergency-room rotation at Chicago's County General as ER launches it fifth season. Getting off to a bad start by clumsily trying to help a bleeding man on the street before her shift even begins, Lucy can't seem to do anything right at all. She manages to alienate her supervisor, the newly bearded Carter (Noah Wyle), stumbles into a clandestine romantic rendezvous, blurts out the fact that a patient is terminal to the patient's nonplussed wife, and is equally undiplomatic with a woman who may have suffered her third miscarriage. And there's still several hours of her shift to go. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Burnin' Down the House
The sixth and final season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air finds Philadelphia homeboy Will Smith (himself) still unmarried, still living in the home of his wealthy Bel-Air relatives, the Banks family. After watching Geoffrey the butler (Joseph Marcell) show Hilary Banks (Karyn Parsons) how to make a flambe, Will tries his hand at the whipping up delicacy himself--and succeeds in burning down the kitchen. Alas, this occurs just before an important and influential jurist (Robert Munns), who may or may not help Judge Philip Banks (James Avery) land a high-profile case involving a notorious showbiz madam, is scheduled to show up for dinner! Meanwhile, Carlton Banks (Alfonso Ribeiro) endures a bizarre odyssey as he returns from a Young Republicans camp. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Cardassians
Vidal Peterson guest stars as Rugal, an orphaned Cardassian boy who is rescued by DS9. Raised by the Bajorans, Rugal has been conditioned to hate all Cardassians. Even so, his own people demand that he be returned to his biological father (Robert Mandan), sparking a major diplomatic crisis involving Dr. Bashir, Garak, and Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo). Scripted by James Crocker from a story by Gene Wolande and John Wright, "Cardassians" was first aired October 24, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Progress
Evacuating a planet in preparation for a mining project, Kira confronts a curmudgeonly old farmer named Mullibok (Brian Keith). His pointed words force Kira to look within herself to determine if she has changed for the better or worse since aligning herself with the Federation. Meanwhile, Nog and Jake get mixed up in a series of trades, with curious results. Written by Peter Allan Fields, "Progress" was originally broadcast on May 8, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Raymond Burr, as ever, stars in this TV-movie continuation of the Perry Mason saga. Once more pulled out of semi-retirement, Perry takes on the case of a wealthy man (David Hasselhoff) accused of murdering his heiress wife. Of course, this has nothing to do with the Klaus von Bulow affair. As was customary in these latter-day Mason episodes, the bulk of the detective work is in the hands of Paul Drake Jr., played by William Katt--the real-life son of Mason's "Della Street," Barbara Hale. Lady in the Lake was one of two Perry Mason two-hour specials produced by Fred Silverman and Dean Hargrove in 1988; the other was subtitled The Case of the Avenging Ace. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Curse II: The Bite
This in-name-only sequel to the mediocre H.P. Lovecraft adaptation The Curse is a slight improvement on its predecessor, eschewing any trace of Lovecraft in favor of a standard nuclear-mutant-beast plot but imbuing this theme with a menagerie of brain-damaged setpieces. When the protagonist and his girlfriend stumble across an abandoned atomic test site, he's bitten on the arm by an irradiated snake-monster; in a creative but excessively grotesque twist, only the venom-infected arm begins to undergo the inevitable transformation into a fanged beast (sort of a reptilian variant on Bruce Campbell's rebellious demonic hand in Evil Dead 2), which leads to some unpleasant quirks in the young couple's relationship. Before long, the poor guy becomes a veritable snake-factory, churning out baby serpents at an incredible clip. The performances are quite good and the makeup effects (by Screaming Mad George) deserve credit for their disgusting audacity. Very weird but more fun than its predecessor, this is probably the film that Sssss! wished it could have been. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
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American Harvest
Made for television, American Harvest is set in the heartland of Kansas. Two proud, stubborn families have not spoken to one another because of an incident in the distant past. Wayne Rogers, the patriarch of one of the families, is in danger of losing his wheat farm. He knows that his land will be saved if he patches things up with rival farmer Earl Holliman, but such a reconciliation is out of the question--at least, until the film's final twenty minutes. American Harvest premiered on January 16, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Gambler III: The Legend Continues
This made-for-TV movie is the second follow-up to the astonishingly successful Kenny Rogers as the Gambler (1980). Rogers returns as Old West gambler Brady Hawkes, while Bruce Boxleitner, Rogers' co-star in 1983's The Gambler: The Adventure Continues, is also back as Hawkes' sidekick Billy Montana. Others in the cast include Linda Gray as adventuress Mary Collins, Jeffrey Jones as Buffalo Bill Cody and George American Horse as Sitting Bull. This time around, Brady and Billy try to protect the Sioux Nation from corrupt, treaty-breaking cavalry officers who've been stealing cattle and shifting the blame to the Indians. The Gambler III: The Legend Continues debuted November 22, 1987, an occasion celebrated by a TV Guide cover story. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Dream West
A sprawling adaptation of the same-named novel by David Nevin, the three-part CBS miniseries Dream West starred Richard Chamberlain as colorful, controversial American explorer John Charles Fremont (1813-1890). The story detailed the visionary (and occasionally mercenary) Fremont's lifelong war against shortsided authority figures, beginning with his early skirmishes with the "brass" as an Army officer. In 1842, Fremont embarked upon his greatest adventure, heading an expedition to map the Oregon Trail -- the first step towards opening the entire North American continent to free and unimpeded exploration. His mission pitted Fremont against hostile Indians, the Mexican army, and the U.S. government itself. Along the way, he crossed paths with scores of historical figures, including Kit Carson, Jim Bridge, John Sutter, and President Abraham Lincoln. Alice Krige, Richard Chamberlain's vis-à-vis in the earlier Wallenberg: A Heroes' Story, co-starred as Jessie Benton, the headstrong senator's daughter who became Fremont's wife. Running seven hours in all (plus commercials), Dream West was originally telecast from April 13 to 15, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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There Must Be a Pony
In this drama, a formerly famous star returns from an insane asylum and tries to make a comeback. Despite the objections of her teen-age son, the woman embarks upon a risky romance with a dashing stranger. The story is based on a novel by James Kirkwood. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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The Dukes of Hazzard: Welcome, Waylon Jennings
After seven years' service as the never-seen "balladeer" on The Dukes of Hazzard, country legend Waylon Jennings finally appears on-camera as himself, and also finds time to sing "Never Could Toe the Mark". Arriving in Hazzard County, Jennings intends to link up with his old pal Jesse Duke (Denver Pyle), and also hopes to utilize his travelling music-memorabilia museum as a charity exhibit. Meanwhile, Boss Hogg (Sorrell Booke) draws up plans to covertly "kidnap" the museum, thereby collecting not only a ransom but a huge insurance settlement! Featured in the cast is amply-endowed Playboy centerfold Shannon Tweed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The A-Team: Fire
The A-Team heads to the small town of Haleyville to aid female fire chief Annie Saunders (Stepfanie Kramer), whose job may be taken away from her by unscrupulous, mob-connected rival chief Roy Kelsey (Paul Gleason). In their efforts to help Annie and find out what Kelsey is REALLY up to, our heroes must avoid capture by Col. Briggs (Charles Napier), the latest in a long line of military antagonists. The best scenes involve "Little Squirt", a revolutionary fire-fighting apparatus (actually a glorified seltzer bottle!) created by the redoubtable Murdock (Dwight Schultz). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Quincy, M.E.: Who Speaks for the Children?
Quincy (Jack Klugman) joins forces with police lieutenant Alex Markesian (Joseph Campanella) to determine the identity of the human monster who brutally raped and murdered nine-year-old Polly Carmody (Wendy Lynn). As the forensic and circumstantial evidence mounts, Quincy finds it impossible to escape the conclusion that the girl's killer was her own stepfather, Donald Thompson (Jim Antonio). But believing something and proving something are two different things--especially when the existing laws are stacked against Quincy and in favor of the slimebag suspect. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Little House on the Prairie: The In-Laws
Charles (Michael Landon) enters into a rivalry with his son-in-law Almanzo (Dean Butler). The bone of contention is an argument over the quickest method to deliver goods from Walnut Grove to Sleepy Eye. To settle the matter, Charles and Almanzo agree to a race; whichever man loses will have to cook dinner for the other. Alas, both contestants indulge in so much trickery to emerge triumphant that no one wins -- except their respective wives. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Chain Letter
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A familiar urban legend gets a chilling new twist when a group of high school friends all receive a chain e-mail claiming that someone close to them will soon die if they fail to keep the message circulating. At first Jessie Campbell (Nikki Reed) thought it might just be a sick joke, but when her friends break the chain and people start to die, she realizes it's only a matter of time until the Chain Man comes to claim her, too. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Pumpkin Karver
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A family looking to start life anew following a deadly tragedy finds that the past isn't as dead as they thought in director Robert Mann's Halloween-themed slasher film. It was supposed to be an innocent prank, but when Jonathan saw his beautiful sister being attacked by a pumpkin-masked assailant, he stabbed the mysterious figure to death without realizing that the man behind the mask was in fact her mischievous boyfriend Alex. Now the family has moved to a new town in hopes of leaving the past behind, but when an uninvited guest with a very familiar costume arrives at a Halloween party being held on a deserted farm, the rising body count proves that no matter how far you run, the past will always catch up. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
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Bear witness to the birth of the most horrifying legend in the history of cinema as director Jonathan Liebesman explores the nightmarish origins of the psychotic Hewitt family in this sequel to director Marcus Nispel's 2003 hit The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The year is 1969, and despite the fact that the Vietnam War is raging halfway across the globe, all is ominously quiet on the back roads of America. Eighteen-year-old Dean Hill (Taylor Handley) has just received his draft notice, and his older brother, Eric (Matthew Bomer), is determined to watch out for his younger sibling by ensuring that Dean enroll in the Marine Corps rather than risking his luck at the local induction center. Dean has other plans, though, and as soon as the pair and their girlfriends, Bailey (Diora Baird) and Chrissie (Jordana Brewster), return from their final fling in sunny Texas, he plans to confront his brother with the prospect of dodging the draft. When an unsettling encounter with malevolent bikers Holden (Lee Tergesen) and Alex (Cyia Batten) results in a serious car accident in which Chrissie is thrown from the vehicle, the arrival of Sheriff Hoyt (R. Lee Ermey) at first appears to be a moment of divine intervention. However, when Sheriff Hoyt murders thieving Alex in cold blood and then shepherds her friends into the back of his police cruiser as Chrissie watches from the brush, their momentary reprieve soon gives way to an unimaginable terror. As Hoyt transports her ailing friends to the Hewitt home, where a childlike man named Thomas is currently undergoing the transformation into cannibalistic madman Leatherface (Andrew Bryniarski), a desperate Chrissie attempts to enlist the aid of Holden in rescuing her friends from a fate worse than death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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One of the most infamous horror films of the 1970s is revisited in this remake produced by action-spectacle maven Michael Bay. In the summer of 1973, four teenagers -- Erin (Jessica Biel), Morgan (Jonathan Tucker), Kemper (Eric Balfour), and Andy (Mike Vogel) -- are driving through Texas on a road trip when they pick up a hitchhiker, Pepper (Erica Leerhsen), who is on her way to Mexico to score some dope. With Pepper adding to the party atmosphere, the other four decide to join her, but as they're passing through a small town in Travis County, they see a bloody and distraught girl (Lauren German) wandering by the side of the road, and after stopping to help her, they realize she's been involved in something horribly traumatic. As the kids try to help the girl piece together the story of what happened, they find themselves drawn into the web of a murderous family of subnormal cannibals. Inspired -- like the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, and Deranged -- by the crimes of Wisconsin multiple murderer Ed Gein, this remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre also features narration by John Larroquette, who narrated the original film (it was his first screen credit), as well as supporting performances by R. Lee Ermey, Andrew Prine, and Andrew Bryniarski. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
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What's Love Got to Do With It? is the filmed biography of R&B/pop singer Tina Turner (Angela Bassett), documenting her efforts to break away from her abusive husband Ike (Laurence Fishburne). After a few scenes detailing Tina's life as a young singer in Nutbush, TN, she's discovered by Ike Turner, an already established songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Ike takes Tina under his wing and makes her a star, but her fame makes him jealous and abusive, and she has to struggle to break free of his domination. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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A sequel to the sci-fi action thriller that made him and star Arnold Schwarzenegger A-list Hollywood names, writer/director James Cameron upped the ante with this follow-up by employing a more sweeping storyline and cutting-edge special effects. Linda Hamilton returns as Sarah Connor, now a single mother to rebellious teen John Connor (Edward Furlong), during the late nineties. Having been informed by a time-traveling soldier in the first film that John will one day grow up to become humanity's savior from a computer-controlled Armageddon, Sarah has responded by becoming a muscle-bound she-warrior bent on educating John in survival tactics and battle strategies. Her ranting about humankind's future has landed Sarah in an insane asylum and John in the foster care system. The rebellious John has responded to his situation by getting into scrapes with the law. When a new and improved Terminator android called the T-1000 (Robert Patrick) arrives from the future to eliminate John, an older model T-800 (Schwarzenegger) is sent to protect the boy. The T-1000, however, has the ability to morph itself into any shape it desires, allowing it chameleon-like powers and near indestructibility. The T-800 saves John's life and helps break Sarah out of the institution. Staying only one step ahead of the dogged T-1000, Sarah leads her son and the T-800 to the headquarters of Cyberdyne Systems, the company that will invent a robotic intelligence that will eventually take over the world. There, they attempt to convince inventor Miles Dyson (Joe Morton) to help them stop the future from ever occurring by destroying his work. Dyson sacrifices himself in an explosion to save the world, leading to a final showdown between the two Terminators at a steel foundry. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), which won four Oscars in technical categories for its groundbreaking effects, was followed by a short sequel filmed exclusively as an attraction for theme parks, Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time (1996). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
The mayor of Midwood, California, Karen Wilton (Morgan Fairchild), is perplexed to discover that the mall she just ceremonially opened has become the favored hunting ground for a mass-murderer. The heroine of this would-be spoof is a young waitress (Kari Whitman). Could it be that the killer is really her dead boyfriend? ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Born in East L.A.
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Richard "Cheech" Marin, of Cheech & Chong fame, directed and starred in Born in East L.A.. Inspired by Marin's music-video parody of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", the film casts Cheech as an East Los Angeles repairman. While paying a visit to a sweatshop toy factory, Cheech is caught in the middle when the feds raid the place and cart off all the illegal alien workers. Since he's forgotten to bring his own i.d., Cheech is also shipped off to Mexico-where, having next to no knowledge of the Spanish tongue, he's virtually helpless. Desperate, he takes a job with crooked Tijuana saloon owner Daniel Stern-the first of many "make-do" jobs that he assumes to earn enough money to return home. Along the way, he falls in love with El Salvadorian girl Kamala Lopez, whose English is as fractured as Cheech's Spanish. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Pale Rider
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A mysterious and possibly otherworldly stranger comes to the rescue of a frontier town in this Western, which was strongly influenced by the George Stevens classic, Shane. The peace of a small mining community is shattered when Coy LaHood (Richard Dysart), the ruthless proprietor of a powerful strip-mining company, arrives in town with his son Josh (Christopher Penn) and a posse of hired guns to drive out the townspeople and take control of the territory. Megan (Sydney Penny), a young girl whose pet was killed in the melee, prays to God for someone to defend the village from the marauders; soon, the Preacher (Clint Eastwood) arrives on a pale horse, and joins forces with Hull Barrett (Michael Moriarty), the unofficial leader of the miners and one of the few who attempts to defend himself, to take a stand against LaHood and his men. As the Preacher and Barrett try to organize the miners to fight the invaders, both Megan and her mother Sarah (Carrie Snodgrass) find they're drawn to the Preacher, who keeps to himself and seems to have more than his share of secrets. Pale Rider was also directed by leading man Clint Eastwood; it was his first Western as both director and star since the acclaimed The Outlaw Josey Wales. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
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In this film, the small town of Clyde, Ohio is buzzing with excitement when it is said that the famous Roxy Carmichael is leaving her luxurious Hollywood life to return to her old hometown. Her return causes upheaval in the lives of family-man Denton Webb (Jeff Daniels), her old boyfriend, and an angst-ridden teen, Dinky Bossetti (Winona Ryder), who is convinced that Roxy Carmichael is her natural mother. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
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On July 1, 2007, The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Financial Corporation ("Mellon Financial") merged into The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon"), with The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation being the surviving entity. The merger was accounted for as a purchase of... More
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Tuesday, Dec 103:33 AMDetails of Volcker rule set to be unveiled
- A panoply of regulators are due to disclose the details of the Volcker rule this morning and then formally adopt the measures later in the day.
- The new regulations will ban banks from proprietary trading, and prevent them from owning over 3% of hedge funds and private-equity funds.
- Banks fear that the rules could cost them billions of dollars by making it more difficult to engage in activities that are permitted under the regulation, such as market-making, underwriting and hedging against risks. Expect the lawyers to go through the proposals to see what could be struck down in court.
- Tickers: C, JPM, MS, WFC, BAC, COF, GS, BK, USB
- ETFs: FAS, XLF, FAZ, UYG, KRE, KBE, VFH, IYF, SEF, IAT, IYG, PFI, FXO, KBWB, RKH, QABA, RWW, KRU, FINU, KBWR, RYF, PSCF, FNCL, KRS, FINZ
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Monday, Nov 184:30 AMFed mulls delay to Volcker rule
- The Federal Reserve could delay by a year the date by which banks will have to comply with all aspects of the Volcker rule. The target at the moment is July 2014.
- Regulators are still finalizing the proposal, which, among other things, would ban banks from proprietary trading using their own money. The regulators are unlikely to release the definitive version until December.
- However, banks would still have to eliminate their pure proprietary trading desks by July next year.
- The sector is concerned that the rule will limit activities such as market making and hedging.
- ETFs: FAS, XLF, FAZ, UYG, VFH, IYF, SEF, IAI, IYG, FXO, PFI, KBWB, KCE, RWW, FINU, RYF, PSCF, FINZ, FNCL, KBWC
- Related tickers: BAC, GS, JPM, C, BK, WFC, MS
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Friday, Nov 157:51 AMHolder: "Tip of the iceberg" in bank investigations
- A check of the stocks of the downgraded banks (GS, JPM, MS, BK) finds them snoozing through the news. Goldman is off 0.4% premarket, but it's one trade for 56 shares. The others have no premarket action. A look at the lender's bond yields finds them little-affected as well.
- A far larger issue is U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder calling the rate-fixing we know about so far "the tip of the iceberg," as U.S. regulators pile into a currency-trading investigation. The DOJ, he says, is "taking a leading role" in a "truly global investigation."
- The above-mentioned banks (maybe excepting BK) are being looked at, but Deutsche (DB), Citigroup (C), Barclays (BCS), and UBS are the gorillas in forex.
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Thursday, Nov 145:35 PMMoody's cuts senior debt of Morgan, Goldman, JPM, BNY Mellon
- Moody's cuts the senior debt ratings of Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan (JPM) and BNY Mellon (BK) by one notch, based on its updated views on U.S. government support and standalone bank considerations.
- The credit ratings of these banks have each benefited from the assumption of government support, Moody's says, and its rating actions reflect strengthened U.S. bank resolution tools, prompted by the Dodd-Frank Act, which affect its assumptions about U.S. government support.
- Ratings for Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), State Street (STT) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are left unchanged.
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Thursday, Nov 144:50 PMBerkshire takes 40M-share stake in ExxonMobil
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) takes a new 40.1M-share position in Exxon Mobil (XOM), apparently enough to make Warren Buffett's conglomerate the 6th-biggest holder of XOM shares. (13F)
- Berkshire also added to existing stakes in Bank of New York (BK), DaVita Health Care Partners (DVA), Suncor Energy (SU), U.S. Bancorp (USB) and VeriSign (VRSN); stakes were lowered in ConocoPhillips (COP), DirecTV (DTV), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi (SNY).
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Wednesday, Nov 137:11 AMBNY Mellon looks to boost Asia-Pacific buinsess
- BNY Mellon (BK) launches a new Asia-Pacific Capital Markets business, adding a team of 9 broker-dealer and capital markets specialists to its existing forex services unit in Tokyo.
- "Our immediate focus will be on establishing a strong capital markets business in Japan, as well as starting conversations with our existing investment services clients, who are major players in the Asian capital markets space," says Makoto Saji, president of the bank's Tokyo operations.
- Press release.
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Tuesday, Nov 512:48 PMCS: Investors may want to dial back bank capital return hopes
- New CCAR guidelines are largely inline with last year, says the team at Credit Suisse, but some variables pose more onerous assumptions and could keep capital distributions more conservative than otherwise expected, though still improved from last year.
- The incorporation of a large counterparty default scenario is particularly of note for those banks with material trading and custodial operations. The bar for CCAR passage is thus raised for: BAC, BK, C, GS, JPM, MS, STT, and WFC.
- Additionally, the weakening of economic activity in the severely adverse scenario appears worse than last year. Also included is a reversal in the recent improvement in U.S. housing and the European economy.
- Those best-positioned for excess capital deployment: AXP, HBAN, KEY, NTRS, RF, and USB. Bank of New York, Goldman, State Street, and Wells Fargo all have the honor of ending up on both lists.
- ETFs: KBE, KBWB.
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Friday, Nov 14:01 PMBNY Mellon settles with Florida for $28M in FX probe
- At issue were allegations BK overcharged a state pension plan on foreign currency transactions. The settlement, says Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, provides full compensation for the state's past foreign currency trades, and greater transparency on action going forward.
- The bank continues to face similar charges in other states.
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Wednesday, Oct 1612:34 PMCustodial banks react to Mellon and Northern Trust reports
- BNY Mellon (BK +0.6%) lags the market and its trust bank competitors State Street (STT +2.1%) and Northern Trust (NTRS +2.5%) after Q3 results (from BK and NTRS) this morning.
- Mellon's adjusted net income of $706M was off about 2% from a year ago, with revenue off 7%. Assets under custody of $27.4T gained 4%. Foreign exchange fees of $160M fell 12%. Net interest revenue of $772M rose 3%, though NIM fell 4 basis points to 1.16%.
- Northern Trust adjusted net income of $173.9M was off 2.7% Y/Y, with revenue up 8%. Assets under custody of $5.2T rose 10%. Noninterest income (77% of total) rose 11%. Trust, investment, and other servicing fees rose 8%. Foreign exchange income of $62.8M rose 43%. Net interest income of $244.8M fell 5% as net interest margin declined 7 basis points to 1.14%.
- Previous: BNY Mellon deals with accusations of over-charging clients for FX activity.
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Thursday, Oct 311:52 AMSandler: Q3 a sluggish one for the trust banks
- "There will be minimal cyclical relief for the trust banks in the third quarter," says Sandler O'Neill. Interest rates remain low and transactional volumes light even by typically soft Q3 standards. Only partially offsetting are higher stock prices and industry inflows.
- With that side of the income statement looking sluggish, expense management will be the key to margin-preservation, and State Street (STT -0.5%) - says Sandler's Jeff Harte - has the most ambitious program in place. He rates it a Buy while competitors Bank of NY (BK -2.1%) and Northern Trust (NTRS -1.3%) remain Holds.
- Harte hikes his Q3 EPS estimate for State Street by $0.02 to $1.20, while cutting BNY $0.03 to $0.59. Northern Trust is cut $0.05 to $0.77.
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Thursday, Oct 311:20 AMBanks submit revised "living wills" to regulators
- Those with assets greater than $250B were required to submit new plans this month for winding down operations in the event of another financial disaster.
- The plans differ significantly, but all agree no bailout would be required.
- The 11 banks submitting: BAC, BK, BCS, C, CS, DB, GS, JPM, STT, UBS.
- Bank of America makes note of its sale of 20 non-core assets since 2009, and its excess cash and securities. Said securities, says the bank, can be quickly redeemed for cash, whether through outright sale or repo agreements (no haircut if the other 10 are trying to do the exact same thing?).
- FDIC Press release.
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Friday, Sep 1311:18 AMExplosive action in BofA Article 77 hearing
- Bank of America's (BAC +0.3%) Article 77 hearing resumed this week at which a NY State Supreme Court judge will or won't approve the bank's $8.5B MBS settlement with investors like Goldman, BlackRock, and Pimco. To review: The objectors - led by AIG - contend the amount is far too small and the trustee assigned to guard bondholder interests - BNY Mellon (BK) - was horribly conflicted due to business ties with BofA.
- In what CLSA Mike Mayo describes as the most explosive action thus far, AIG's attorneys tried to establish Brian Lin of little-known RRMS Advisors (he was hired by BK to write a report on the reasonableness of the $8.5B deal) was no more than a rubber-stamp for the cheap settlement. The judge eventually had to step in and cut off questioning.
- Mayo maintains his sell rating on BAC, believing Street consensus of a 1-in-20 chance of the settlement being throw out is too small. Should the judge actually vacate the settlement, the bank faces another $16B-$22B in legal damages, he says.
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Thursday, Aug 224:35 PMMoody's puts major U.S. banks on review
- Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan (JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Wells Fargo (WFC) are on review for downgrade as the agency considers reducing its assumption for how much government support they're likely to get.
- Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) are also on review, but for "direction uncertain" as Moody's considers what may be more than offsetting improvements in their standalone credit strength.
- Mellon Bank (BK) and State Street (STT) - whose ratings are already under the scope - will also be included in this new review.
- Moody's telegraphed its intention to undertake this move back in March.
- All of the above stocks are off marginally in AH trade.
- Source: Moody's.
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74. In Absentia: The prohibition against judges hearing testimony if one party is absent
Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Our verse calls the testimony "shav," "in vain." This testimony is worthless because each litigant has the right to hear and respond to his opponent's case. If testimony is offered in the absence of one of the parties, it is unacceptable, as the present party may be inclined to overstate his case and the absentee is unable to correct him. To avoid this situation, judges are prohibited from hearing from either litigant until everyone has arrived.
Let's say, for the sake of argument, that a judge is for some reason willing to hear one's testimony in the absence of the opposing party. In such a case, it would still be prohibited for the present party to offer testimony as the Torah warns us to "keep far from any potentially-false situation" (verse 23:7). Additionally, the Talmud in Makkos (23a) uses our verse to support the idea that one may not accept words of lashon hara (gossip).
The reason for this mitzvah is that God hates falsehood. One litigant testifying in the other's absence is too tempting a situation; it will invariably lead to some creative embellishments. As we've stated, God wants us to keep far away from such situations, so He commanded us not to put ourselves in this position.
This mitzvah applies in all times and places, specifically to the courts. In the Talmud, it is discussed in the tractates of Makkos (23a) and Shevuos (31a). In Shulchan Aruch, it is codified in Choshen Mishpat 17. Not hearing one litigant in the other's absence is #281 of the 365 negative mitzvos in the Rambam's Sefer HaMitzvos and #65 of the 194 negative mitzvos that can be fulfilled today as listed in the Chofetz Chaim's Sefer HaMitzvos HaKatzar.


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I dislike the name Lightning for F-35.
The original US Lightning was an expensive interceptor that was hard to fly and fight.
The original UK Lightning was a limited hot rod.
I like Mustang, Hurricane or Tempest.
I actually think the F-35 will be the last fighter. I see conflict going cyber and with drones.


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I lived in Boston for six years, and never knew Lizzie Borden's house was just down the road.
(Random learning from the Internet #725)
Turns out Lizzie Borden and her poor, axe-murdered parents were from Fall Rivers, which is an hour outside of Boston. Their house has been turned into a museum and bed-and-breakfast, and was recently chosen by The Huffington Post as one of the "10 Strangest Lodgings to Stay Around the World."
I would second that notion.
Visitors can take a "time tour" of the murders — even see the carefully preserved skulls of the Bordens – then stay overnight in Lizzie's room or the rooms of her dearly departed mom and dad.
Well, that certainly sounds restful.
Of course, we have to remember that Lizzie was found not guilty at the murder trial. But the made-for-TV movie, "The Legend of Lizzie Borden" starring Elizabeth Montgomery, is what is burned on my brain.
There she was — sweet, nose-twitching Samantha — spooky scary as Lizzie Borden. After watching her re-enact how the police thought the murders had taken place, I was never more certain in my life that any woman was a cold-blooded killer. Based on her performance alone, there is no way I would stay overnight in that house.
If the ghost of Lizzie Borden doesn't get you in your sleep, I'm pretty sure Elizabeth Montgomery will.


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Alright guys, so prior to releasing Alphamine, i had the privilege of being the FIRST person to give this product an entire eight week run.
So I'm definitely no stranger to this forum, and lifting/nutrition in general. That being said, earlier this year I had a TON of personal things coming up (work, women, etc) that pretty much destroyed my diet, kept me out of the gym longer than necessary, and ultimately left me gaining a TON of unwanted fat. Enter Alphamine....
Nutrition & Exercise Plan:
Prior to beginning Alphamine there was literally NO structure to my diet. Training was still decent, i made it to the gym 4x a week most of the time, and still performed my usual compound based moderate intensity/moderate volume "bodybuilding" routine. Once starting Alphamine, I kept workout intensity up, but I began to put a structure back into my diet. Nothing crazy, i just switched to eating 2200-2300 calories per day, low carb, & i included a carb binge every 5-6 days.
Alphamine First Thoughts:
Upon first dosing Alphamine, the first thing I noticed was how easily it mixed & how great it tasted. Like, i seriously HATE the typical flavors of all powdered supplements, but not Alphamine.
Next, and the thing that stood out the most, was the HUGE suppression to my appetite. I would wake up around 8am, dose my alphamine, and not even realize I hadnt eaten until 1-2pm. Because of this, I actually FELL into an intermittent fasting program. The smooth energy from Alphamine made buzzing through my typical workday amazing, and the diet was AMAZING. Seriously, who doesnt want to just gorge on 2k cals in one sitting every day and LOSE FAT!?
Once I became acclimated to intermittent fasting, i began breaking my fasts around 2pm, just so i wouldnt be training on empty at my typical gym session (6-7PM).
Before & Afters
This is the part that amazed myself, seriously. With the dieting being so casual this time around, I couldnt believe at how lean this has gotten me. Also, I didnt lose ANY muscle or strength! Alphamine needs to be a staple in all of your future cuts!
Both pictures were taken un-pumped in a carb depleted state for maximum accuracy.
Before Weight - 205
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Before Pants size - 36" and feeling tight
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy comes from natural resources, such as sunlight and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. It is often contrasted with energy derived from fossil fuels, which is non-renewable as these fuels are finite in supply. Renewable energy systems produce either heat or electricity, and examples include:
Heat - solar thermal (e.g. solar water heating), geothermal heat pumps, air source heat pumps and biomass (e.g. wood-fuelled stoves)
Electricity - solar photovoltaic (solar PV), wind turbines, and hydropower (e.g. from rivers or ocean waves and tides).
Generating your own energy
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) provides valuable guidance on choosing the right type of renewable energy system for your needs and circumstances. It also helps to explain the various forms of incentives and financial support available to householders, community organisations and businesses. This support includes the Government's Clean Energy Cashback schemes - Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs)(for renewable electricity systems) and the anticipated Renewable Heat Incentive - which collectively replace the grants formerly available under the Low Carbon Building Programme. To be eligible for FiTs, you need to use an installer certificated under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Planning permission is required for some renewable energy installations in homes, and you should contact the Planning Officers in your district council to check the planning requirements in your local area, especially if you are considering wind turbines or air source heat pumps. General guidance on planning issues and renewables is available on the Energy Saving Trust's website.
The advent of FiTs has led many installation companies to approach householders, businesses and other organisations with offers of 'Free solar PV' schemes. These commonly involve the installer receiving the FiT payments, whilst the building/site owner benefits from reduced electricity bills. Whilst such offers appear advantageous to the customer, you should weigh up the pros and cons carefully, and take account of guidance from reputable sources such as the Energy Saving Trust.
For news and information on local and regional initiatives to support the renewable energy and sustainable building sectors, please refer to Devon County Council's Environmental Technologies webpage.


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If you purchased the ram at the same time from newegg, it seems weird they would send you different models or chips. When you inspect the chips, if they look the same, it seems like a compatibility problem with that specific ram and mo/bo combo. You may be stuck leaving those two slots open, or you could also try to return the ram and trying another brand. As mentioned above a lot of people buy PCs to save money, but they dont think about the long term costs involved in maintaining them. In the PC world, there are so many possible combinations of hardware that it is virtually impossible for a motherboard manufacture to test every hardware combination for compatibility issues. When buying a mac, they limit your hardware options down so much that everything can be tested and approved for compatibility. That is why Macs seem more stable.
On a side note, if you have hibernation enabled, windows will also store a temp file that is the size of your ram. So for future reference, along with making pagesys file smaller, make sure hibernation is also turned off.


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Way before Alice in Wonderland's much anticipated movie release into the world, it could perhaps already be the most merchandise-heavy movie of 2010. The Tim Burton fantasy has already dipped its mad toe into the world of designer delights with ranges of jewellery, dresses and beauty. It's even got two soundtracks! But how can we not understand the craze, after all, flick through any fashion mag and the influence of Alice is everywhere and yet we've got news of a new beauty range that, while happily flashing some Wonderland credentials, isn't tying in with the new version of the Lewis Carroll tale, but rather paying homage to Disney's 1951 animation. Introducing the Paul & Joe Alice in Wonderland limited edition cosmetic range which is scheduled to launch at my favourite funky fashion website, ASOS on 25th February and at swanky London store, Harrods from 6th March.
So what do we have on offer? Namely a collection of blotting paper tins for shine control with mirrors (which will sell for £25 each), paper refills and two lip treatments. The range is split into two colour ranges, the packaging defining them.
The pink one is called Sweet Milky Pink, the accompanying lip treatment coming in a cute pale pink called Fantasy; and the blue-packaged one known as Sheer Orange has a lip treatment in a blushing peach called Daydream. These lip shades manage to be both gorgeous and subtle, providing just a hint of colour and a conditioning quality that helps keep your smackers silky smooth.
As we've come to expect from the Parisian brand, the colour-coordinated packaging looks absolutely delicious. There are the familiar cartoon characters such as Alice, the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit all in pretty pastels and a floral motif that is just pure flirty fun.
Can't get enough of Alice and her Wonderland adventures even before watching the movie? Here're some juicy bites
The Movie
Synopsis: Alice in Wonderland is a fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. It is an adaptation of the Lewis Carroll novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The film will use a technique combining live action and motion capture technology. Mia Wasikowska will play the role of Alice, alongside Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen, and Anne Hathaway as The White Queen.
Also released in 3D.
The Beauty Products
OPI, the nail polish experts, have unleashed four killer shades inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The quartet of nail lacquers is all bright and vivid, providing your fingers with an exciting splash of colour following in the footsteps of the amazingly vibrant and dramatic-looking fantasy film. Colour so fantastic, you'll think you're dreaming.
As per so many AIW-inspired fashion treats, the lacquers all have whimsical names in-keeping with the movie. "Thanks so Muchness" is a gorgeous, berry pink, while "Off With Her Head" is a cracking crimson, perfect for all wannabe Red Queens.
Playing up to the movie's 3D quality, the remaining two polishes share a glittery sparkle that is sure to dazzle. "Absolutely Alice" is a blue glitter, perfectly matching the shade of Alice's dress, while "Mad as a Hatter" is just as busy as you'd expect from a shade inspired by the zany Mad Hatter. This one enjoys a heady cocktail of colours, the rich rainbow made from purples, pinks, blues, greens, gold and silver to create a real showstopper.
The Paul and Joe range (above)
Urban Decay joined the Alice bandwagon to bring us a gorgeous eye shadow palette called the "Book of Shadows".
As we've come to expect from the American cosmetics company, it's quality through and through and looks irresistible. The palette opens to reveal a pop-up scene from the movie, colourfully depicting Alice surrounded by massive mushrooms upon one of which perches the imperious-looking Caterpillar (voiced by Alan Rickman) with an empty "drink me" bottle lying discarded. Behind all of this is a mirror allowing you to carefully apply the make-up and yet still inhabit the weird and wonderful world of Alice.
Pull out the drawer and inside lies the make-up, 16 of Urban Decay's best-selling eye shadow shades, albeit it they're all re-named with quirky Alice-inspired monikers such as "Muchness", "Midnight Tea Party" and "Curiouser". These are joined by two 24/7 eye pencils and a travel size eye shadow primer potion, meaning that you've got everything you need to create a gorgeous Wonderland look.
The Fashion
Alice's dress will be given a haute couture flavour by a number of top designers who've been enlisted by swanky French department store, Printemps for a planned AIW-themed window installation, due to be unveiled to the public next February, coinciding with both the movie's release (5th March) and Paris Fashion Week.
And who are the names so far confirmed to be working their Wonderland wizardry? Step forward Scottish sizzler Christopher Kane, avant garde Belgian Martin Margiela, his countrywoman, the gothic-loving Ann Demeulemeester, colour crazy Bernhard Willhelm, Manish Arora known for a kitsch campness and Colombian Haider Ackermann famous for abstracts.
Tom Binns, Stella McCartney, now add to that list L. A. designer, Sue Wong who has announced that she is to release a fashion line inspired by AIW, lining up a gorgeous high-end dress line called "Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature". Forget celebrity crazes, Alice is surely this spring's trendsetter!
Like the songs on the AIW-inspired soundtrack album, "Almost Alice", the dresses are based on the story's famously quirky characters including The Red Queen, The White Queen and of course, Alice herself, with locations, such as the talking flower garden also playing their part.
Wong is known and celebrated for her romantic and feminine creations and this dress range is no different. The colours are all soft and flattering, the details delicate and intricate (expect ruffles, ruching, embellishments, etc.) and all using such gorgeous and flowing fabrics as Victorian antique lace.
And there's something for everyone, from short, funky and fun dresses like the strapless Red Queen and the cute and innocent pink mini (pictured) to more sweeping, floor-length gowns for more formal events such as the White Queen dress and Talking Flowers Garden dress.
On the collection and her involvement with Disney, the designer explains: "I have long been mesmerised by the fantastical tales of Alice and her surrealistic adventures in Wonderland and am thrilled to be collaborating with Disney on this project." She continues: "This classic story, along with Tim Burton's inspired interpretation, lends itself especially well to my design aesthetic, which is whimsical and fun, while adding yet another element of creativity and expression to my artistic process. It is an honour to help bring this marvelous tale to life."
And it's a collaboration that has the suits at the House of Mouse similarly excited. "Disney has been influencing fashion trends for several years thanks in part to the universal appeal of our characters and to the inspiration from such creative works of art as Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland," says Robert Oberschelp, director of Disney Lifestyle Collections for Disney Consumer Products. "Our collaborations with top designers like Sue Wong have also enabled us to keep our lifestyle collections fresh and vibrant serving up an aspirational effect with consumers and Disney fans of all ages."
Maybe of all ages but not of all budgets, as the collection will be priced from $329 to $609 when it launches across the US next month. Find it at top department stores Macy's, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Lord and Taylor, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as Wong's website, www.SueWong.com.
Amazing sky-scraper shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood.
London-based Kirkwood has been steadily building up an impressive showbiz clientele, with celebrated trendsetter Daphne Guinness and Carrie Bradshaw herself, Sarah Jessica Parker both snapped stepping out in his footwear and these shoes, decorated with tea cups, red roses and a pocket watch are sure to further promote his talents. "I am very happy to be involved in this project as I love Alice in Wonderland," enthused the graduate of Central Saint Martins to Vogue.com. "My interpretation for Alice is all about fantasy and fun through escapism."
His work will be joined in the store window display by a gorgeously romantic pink puffball mini dress by Alexander McQueen, a blue veiled gown by Maison Martin Margiela, a puffy-sleeved blue mini with playing cards motif by Manish Arora and what looks like a flowing gown only shown in sketch form by Haider Ackermann.
The Jewellery
Another day, another Alice in Wonderland-inspired fashion range. They seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment in the build-up to the movie's release! Well, the latest to join the tea party is Swarovski which is debuting their "Underland" spring/ summer collection next month. And by the looks of things, we can expect some truly gorgeous trinkets from the crystals brand and all in the very reasonable price range of $80 to $150.
The collection is said to consist of 17 pieces, including necklaces, earrings, rings and pendants, referencing all sorts of AIW imagery. We've clocked a number of these stunning charms, such as cotton reels and scissors (ala Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter), hearts and clubs (representing The Red Queen) and bunny and pocket watch (in the style of The White Rabbit) and think the collection promises to be sparkly picnic of precious pieces.
Swarovski has enjoyed a long and suitably stunning relationship with Hollywood, the luxury crystals brand having adorned vintage style icons like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, Mae West in I'm No Angel and Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes through to more modern trendsetters like Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge! and Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
And working alongside AIW comes as little surprise when you consider that the movie's costume designer is Colleen Atwood, who has collaborated with Swarovski on the likes of recent musical Nine and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (which, like AIW, is incidentally a Tim Burton movie.)
Stella McCartney to produce Alice in Wonderland jewellery range
So, what can we expect? So far, a necklace and bracelet have been confirmed, set to sell for $425 and $395 respectively, making them much cheaper than the Walt Disney Signature Collection by Binns ($1,000 to $2,000) and more akin to his Disney Couture Collection ($100 to $500).
The pieces are being handmade in Italy and will consist of brass chains with a light gold finish. These will be decorated with eye-catching charms fashioned from Plexiglas and Swarovski crystals in a colour palette of black, brown and sheer pink. The charms themselves will be the main opportunity to unleash a little Alice madness with a rabbit, a pearl, The Mad Hatter's hat and diamond, heart, spade and club shapes.
Jewellery guru Tom Binns has planned to release 2 lines of jewellery for AIW.
One line is for the Walt Disney Signature Collection and will consist of six items all inspired by specific characters or events, such as the Mad Hatter, the White Queen and the Red Queen. On his creation for the latter, his self-confessed favourite character, Tom explains: "For her necklace, I interspersed red lacquered hearts with vicious little pins and thorns."
Celebrated for his surreal style, Tom is a natural fit for the movie: "With Alice, I could be my mad self, but in the context of Tim Burton's Alice, my madness actually seemed rather tame." However, we reckon there's nothing tame about the gorgeous broken teacup necklace (pictured) which is expected to sell for $1,000 to $1,500. Yup, this line of limited edition trinkets is for those with deep pockets only, with prices starting at $1,000 and climbing to $2,000.
But those on a tighter budget are also catered for thanks to the 35 piece Disney Couture collection which is more consumer friendly with prices ranging from $100 to $500. This will be sold at New York's Tom Binns Megastore and other international boutiques from spring 2010.
And excitingly, this could be just the start of things from Wonderland, as a Disney Consumer Products (DCP) rep added mysteriously: "The collection will include a number of surprises that will connect fashion conscious folks to the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland."
The Merchandise
Hot Topic is already ahead of the game with cool tees, gorgeous jewellery and much more besides. Limited edition, certainly.
With over 60 fantastic finds, there's sure to be something for Alice enthusiasts and with such a colourful cast of characters, fans of each are well served. Looking forward to checking out Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter? Then get your hands on the "M is for Mad" bright red T-shirt ($22) or ones with his zany, orange-barneted portrait.
Also featuring his mad mug are wallets, key caps, key chains, sketch books, badges, posters, hoodies, rings and wall clocks, while other popular characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen and Alice herself are similarly kitted out with fantastic film goodies.
Disney Alice in Wonderland Lost Cropped Hoodie ($42-$44)
Disney AIW Red Queen Heart Clip Watch ($20)
Disney Alice In Wonderland Red Queen Keyhole Bag ($39.99)
Disney Alice In Wonderland Mad Hatter Locket Necklace ($15)
Alice in Wonderland is being touted as one of THE trends for fashion in 2010, with all sorts of top designers adding a dash of Wonderland magic to their collections, so be a true trailblazer and nab some of these Hot Topic gems today!
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Irfan Kamal May 25th, 2012
Twitter has been nothing short of a world phenomenon, popular in countries around the world and an undisputed factor in significant political change – and a star for customer service. It continues to grow rapidly, with a recent emarketer study projecting Twitter growth up to 4x higher than Facebook (on a lower base) in 2014. And, there are many of us who greatly value the discovery and connections we achieve through Twitter.
Our own research suggests exposure to social content has a significant impact on brand perception and sales impact (2-7x increased probability of purchase lift based on a restaurant study). So, the general outlook for social content is bright.
The Problem
Yet even with its success in some high visibility areas and its fantastic growth, it just doesn't seem like Twitter has quite hit its stride yet. It has been overshadowed by Facebook and – at least for now – new entrants like Pinterest.
- It's the #2 social network based on visits, but its current total user active user base is still much lower than Facebook's (about 1/6 of Facebook in the US, according to eMarketer)
- Engagement is low — monthly average time spent on Twitter (36 minutes) is 91% lower than time on Facebook (6 hours 33 min) and 54% lower than Pinterest (1 hour 17 min), according to Mediabistro/Statista
- As a partial result of this (and probably as a result of other factors such as ad tools and analytics), monetization has lagged, with estimated 2011 revenues of $139.5 million (eMarketer), or about 1/25th of Facebook's $3.71 billion actual 2011 revenues (S-1 filing).
It seems that these issues are among those threatening Twitter's ability to increase its momentum with brands and organizations.
The Way Forward
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Two decades ago, one of Mexico's leading social critics proclaimed Los Angeles "the heart of the Mexican dream." Pedro P. agreed, leaving behind his native Oaxaca for work as a gardener in the city's San Fernando Valley. After 14 years as an undocumented immigrant, however, Pedro, age 44, is heading home at the end of April, drawn by an economic resurgence south of the border that has led some observers to label Mexico the "Aztec tiger."
He is hardly alone. According to the Mexican Migration Project, the rate of undocumented emigration to the U.S. is nearing zero. It peaked at about 55 of every 1,000 Mexican men in 1999; by 2010 it had fallen to 9 per 1,000, a rate not seen since the 1960s.
When President Barack Obama visits the new president of Mexico next week, he will find a country very different from its usual image in the U.S. Even with its bloody drug war, Mexico saw its economy grow by 4% in 2012, a rate that is expected to reach as much as 7% annually in the years ahead. In 2012, foreign investors pumped $57 billion into Mexican stocks and bonds, five times what they invested in Brazil. Big manufacturers like Bombardier and General Electric GE -0.15% General Electric Co. U.S.: NYSE $26.54 -0.04 -0.15% Dec. 12, 2013 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 30.80M AFTER HOURS $26.54 0.00 0.00% Dec. 12, 2013 7:58 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 159,247 P/E Ratio 18.99 Market Cap $268.92 Billion Dividend Yield 2.86% Rev. per Employee $466,918 12/10/13 GE Capital to Refund up to $34... 12/05/13 GE to Proceed With Manufacturi... 11/27/13 First Steam, Then Diesel. Will... More quote details and news » are expanding their facilities there and creating high-wage jobs, taking advantage of the country's deep pool of engineering and professional talent.
Manufacturing is even returning from China, where it started to emigrate in the 1990s, about the same time that Mexican immigration to the U.S. swelled. The annual hourly wage in Mexico is now $2.10, compared with $1.63 in China. Add in the lower costs of transportation to the great market to the north and Mexico's own expanding domestic market, and the economic attraction is clear.
More surprisingly, the growing sense of a Mexican turnaround is based not just on economic prospects but on greater confidence in the Mexican government, especially at a time when elected leaders in more-developed countries seem to be at a loss in dealing with long-term problems.
President Enrique Peña Nieto is delivering on his promises to reform Mexico. LatinContent/Getty Images
Like most Mexicans at home, those working abroad have long been suspicious of the country's politicians, especially those of the PRI—the notoriously corrupt autocratic party that ruled for 71 years before the country's democratic transition 12 years ago. Now the PRI is back, this time through fair elections, and its charismatic new leader, President Enrique Peña Nieto, is promising to take Mexico to the next step as a fully globalized middle-class society.
At his inauguration last December in Mexico City, Mr. Peña Nieto stood in front of the country's most powerful monopolists, Carlos Slim Hélu and Emilio Azcarraga Jean, and promised to disband their television and telecom empires. To robust applause, he promised to reform the teacher's union which, incredibly, has long had the power to hire teachers and even to pass on hereditary jobs. And he pledged to "open up" Pemex, the laggard state oil monopoly that has been the core of Mexico's nationalist ideology since the 1930s.
The inaugural audience was stunned by the scope and specificity of the new president's program—and the fact that he was openly taking on the historical pillars of the PRI's power. The day after his inauguration, he broke the partisan rancor of the election campaign, in which the PRI won just 38% of the vote, by announcing a consensus "pacto" with other major parties that agreed to support his list of reforms.
Six months into his term, Mr. Peña Nieto has begun to deliver. The head of the teachers union, Elba <phrase name="Gordillo, Esther" seoname="" significance="PASSING-MENTION" type="PERSON" topicid="" vrtysux="PERSON|Gordillo, Esther">Esther Gordillo —known for her luxe wardrobe and accessories—was arrested for embezzlement. New laws have been passed to empower the government to break up the telecom and television monopolies. Plans for opening up Pemex are well under way, and legislation is imminent.
Mr. Peña Nieto's success is hardly assured. Rooting out corruption and establishing a fully functional legal system will be enormous challenges. But unlike many other national leaders, he is addressing in practice the central crisis of our times: how to effectively govern modern democracies that by their nature generate discord and disagreement.
The strength of one-party autocracies like the old PRI—or China's modern mandarinate—is their unity of purpose and their capacity to implement structural change over the long term. By contrast, democracies today across the West are paralyzed, unable to build a consensus out of the cacophony of voices and multitude of interests.
The trick for Mexico, and for other countries, will be to balance this impressive institutional capacity with transparency and public oversight. Effective governance is a fine thing, but not at the cost of democratic accountability.
The Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa once famously called Mexico under the old PRI "the perfect dictatorship." It had the trappings of democracy—regular elections and a transfer of power every six years—but was ruled by the iron fist and the greased palm. Under Mr. Peña Nieto, Mexico now has the chance to perfect its democracy—and to serve as a model for the world.
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ghost touchPros: Easy to use, tablet with Microsoft Windows RT, office and AT&T LTE. Cons: PROBLEM in The touch screen. Other Thoughts: Uncommon for ASUS to have a major quality flaw, usually they have very good QC in production line. Manufacturer Response: Did you find this review helpful? |
Great for the pricePros: - Extraordinarily quick, like a tablet should be. Cons: - Asus software wasn't installed for the touchpad or Supernote. It only took a second to go to the store and download them.. Other Thoughts: It's exactly what I thought I would get, and I was able to buy a few for my development team, since it looks like RT won't be disappearing. All of the *apps* that are available for Windows 8.1 Desktop are available due to them all using WinRT. If you're complaining there aren't any apps at this point, you're not looking. They may not all be great, but the ecosystem is coming along. Did you find this review helpful? |
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WOW..Pros: WIN RT is by the best mobile OS (in my opinion) out there.. fast and fluid , it does what its told Cons: ... i recieved the dock that was promised A MONTH LATER!! ASUS tech service is horrible, i have an issue with the screen and it decides to go insane all the time , swiping the screen, lowering the volume, just buggy as hell. i dont know what happened , but i tried to call asus, and nothing, no answer, no help, im no happy haha. i will upload a video showing this. Other Thoughts: FIX MY TABLET ASUS! Manufacturer Response: 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
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Worked Great until Firmware update.Pros: It did everything I wanted it to do when it worked, I would have given 5 stars. Hopefully Asus will allow me to RMA it to them so that they may fix it. Cons: Had no problems at all with this product until I downloaded a firmware update, then the screen started to fail. I started to get the jumping screen that many others have stated. Other Thoughts: This is my second Vivo tab, my first tab was DOA. I'm getting kind of frustrated since i paid $550 and have had two defective products within a couple of months. Manufacturer Response: 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
AMAZINGPros: Has windows RT which means it comes with Microsoft office. However you can't installed software on it because it is the RT version. Only way to installed programs is through the windows store. To me this si perfect because i already have 2 computers and a nook. I don't need anything more then that for my tablet. Cons: Boots slow sometimes and programs open slower. I anticipated this before i bought it. I knew that it would. It runs on internet fast, however programs and such open slow. It isn't snail slow, but it hesitates a moment after clicking. To me not a huge thing. 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
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Dont buyPros: It's well design from an aesthetic perspective and is a true mobile device. Love WIndows RT. Cons: There is an inherent design flaw that is causing the screen to jump and generate touch screen input by itself. This renders the device complete unusable. Just do a google on ASUS Vivo Tab jumping screen. Until ASUS acknowledge the design flaw and make available a fix DO NOT buy this device. Other Thoughts: Uncommon for ASUS to have a major quality flaw like this but guess it happens. Let's see how they recover. Manufacturer Response: 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
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Bass Fishing at Obregon - Lake Oviachic Lake in Mexico |
Obregon - Lake Oviachic Articles Prior Fishing ReportsArea Photos Mexico Bass LakesAgua Milpa Travel WarningsAny time you travel outside the USA, be aware that you are subject to local law governing the area you are to visit. As a general rule, travel to lakes in Mexico is considered safe. However, there are reports of unrest and violence between competing drug cartels, and Mexico law enforcement. Most of this activity in confined to areas away from the bass fishing lakes. Some of the border towns and population centers in Mexico experience higher than normal levels of crime and violence. Often, American border town information centers can advise regarding cartel activity in neighboring Mexico border towns. It is always best to caravan, stay on the main highways and be aware of what's going on around you. |
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