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The Great Rebalancing:
China's economic growth is sputtering, the Euro is under threat, and the United States is combating serious trade disadvantages. Another Great Depression? Not quite. Noted economist and China expert Michael Pettis argues instead that we are undergoing a critical rebalancing of the world economies. Debunking popular misconceptions, Pettis shows that severe trade imbalances spurred on the recent financial crisis and were the result of unfortunate policies that distorted the savings and consumption patterns of certain nations. Pettis examines the reasons behind these destabilizing policies, and he predicts severe economic dislocations that will have long-lasting effects.
Demonstrating how economic policies can carry negative repercussions the world over, The Great Rebalancing sheds urgent light on our globally linked economic future.
Michael Pettis is professor of finance and economics at Peking University, a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment, and a widely read commentator on China, Europe, and the global economy. He is the author of The Volatility Machine: Emerging Economies and the Threat of Financial Collapse.
"[Michael Pettis is] a brilliant economic thinker."--Edward Chancellor, Wall Street Journal
"Insightful. . . . [O]ffers a sweeping perspective that links trade, exchange rates, and cross-border capital flows to underlying domestic taxation, investment, and fiscal policies. . . . Pettis's erudite, but lucid and very readable analysis brims with surprising ripostes to conventional wisdom. . . . Pettis's stimulating, contrarian take on the present crisis challenges dogma with clear thinking."--Publishers Weekly
"This is a book that should be read by: (a) politicians, central bankers and anybody else involved in macroeconomic policy; (b) all economists; (c) all students of economics; and (d) everybody else. The Great Rebalancing: Trade, Conflict and the Perilous Road Ahead for the World Economy by Michael Pettis is as sharp and clear as a cut diamond in its analysis of the continuing global imbalances. The author brings logic, accounting identities and clarity of thought and language to bear on the issue of prospects for the global economy, putting most other commentators into the shade."--Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist
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Volunteers planting 5,000 trees at fire-damaged Royal Gorge Park
CANON CITY, Colo. — Volunteers have started planting seedlings at the Royal Gorge Park to replace trees lost in the wildfire there last year.
In all 5,000 trees will be planted in the park by June 15, the Cañon City Daily Record reported. Another 5,000 are planned in the years to come.
About 2,200 acres of the park, one of Colorado's top tourism sites, was destroyed by a wildfire in June 2013.

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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by tedr, Nov 23, 2009.
Fire Kubiak. Fire Shanahan. Cut Brown. They simply don't have it.
Here comes the obligatory "Fire Everybody" thread. Come with some
originality please!
No fire??? from me.
I am just done.
Keep Kubiak, Shanahan, Bush, janitor, whoever.
This franchise simply refuses to take the training wheels off.
Call me back when they make the playoffs.
I'm not done with the team, but, this is not a play-off caliber team. We need to stop kidding ourselves. This team might not make it to 8-8
This team doesn't know how to finish games off, or win at the end. Look at Indy. They have been behind in the 4th qtr 4 games in a row and each time they have won. That team knows how to win games. I truly believe there is a very fine line between Indy and Houston, but they know how to win and their GD FG kicker makes kicks when it counts.
Okay then done-guys. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
On second thought, let the door hit you. Really hard.
You know I'm pretty pissed too, but see ya later, we don't need you. This is a solid team that needs the officials to stay the F out. There was one game this year that weren't winnable, and three that were so influenced by the officials that there should be a congressional investigation. If I still lived in Houston, I'd be following the Zebras to the airport and beating all thier asses right now.
Right on. All the haters can suck it. At least the Texans give effort, if you're a shitty fan then good luck with that. Don't need you when we win again.
A running back stiff arms you? You grab that arm, use it as a handle and either break it or use it to slam him to the ground.
A QB runs up the middle at you? You turn your body into a missile and do your best to cripple him.
If a QB runs at you with impunity all game long you realize that you are paid a kings ransom to play a child's game for a living and decide rather you play the game for fortune or glory. If you play for fortune then you don't have a problem.
If you play for glory then you decide that you're playing that game for FREE and hit the SOB so hard that his grand children will be cursing you out decades from now because you hit him so hard that he doesn't know who he is any more. Guys who play for fortune get NOWHERE. Guys who play for glory get gold jackets, Lombardi trophies and rings. The Texans need to decide if they are mercenaries or glory hounds. Last I checked glory hounds win titles.
Just ask NBA fortune hunter Charles "Old Ringless" Barkley.
LOL! I like this guy!
Exactly, our team left it all on the field tonight, and as choked as I am right now I will still support them. Fair-weather fans can take a hike.
Are you really upset with our effort tonight? We didn't lose from lack of trying.
This is still the youngest team in the NFL, with many of its key players
not yet even in their primes. I think you're quitting on them a year
too soon. I say bring everybody back next year, and watch them shine.
This year ain't over. They can still go 11-5.
i'm as close to jumping off an overpass as anyone right now, but there is no way i would suggest firing this staff. for as far as we've come in 3 and a half seasons, we WILL be that much farther as our youngest team in the NFL matures. for all the flaws, for all the poor decisions, we have built an outstanding base to build from. another coaching or management group may get more with less, but we're not done building and that's exactly what i see - building. kubiak doesnt miss fieldgoals in consecutive games, he doesnt throw a flag on an obvious non foul (horsecollar), he's not throwing the ball to player's knees all game, and he doesnt fumble in the redzone as we've done this season. i'm not willing to throw away what this group has done with next to nothing, in the hopes of trading a couple wins for a long term downturn.
our players and our coaches arent going anywhere. next season we'll still have pollard and mario and demeco and schaub and johnson and slaton and the rest as an extremely young and extremely talented group, and we'll have another offseason of insanely good drafting and accurate free agent movement to keep building. Not For Long - i plan on being a Texan for a VERY long time and i for one want 2009 to finish strong with an outside playoff chance, and each consecutive season to continue that building.
Solid team? What are you talking about? Solid teams don't choke at the end of four games when you have a chance to tie.
Stop the whining about the officials crap. The Texans got away with a trip on Young earlier in the quarter. It goes both ways. The officials didn't lose this game- we lost the game because we couldn't stop Young on third down and our offense, which put up 34 on these guys in Nashville, scored 17 points. Anyway you look at it, that's weak.
Tonight was the 1st domino in a total collapse. No excuses, bye week to prepare, and you knew what the Titans brought to the game. Stop their running attack, win the game. As much as I detest the referee's, we continue to allow them to affect the games by keeping it close enough for it too effect it. With the Colts, and Jaguars coming up, I don't hold out much hope for this team to rebound.
I have started the "Cut Andre Johnson" thread because he dropped a lot of balls. I also started the "Cut Shaub" thread because he was almost picked off. Oh and I started the "Cut #56" thread because he got blocked a couple of times. Last but not least I think we should get rid of Pollard for not knocking the piss out of more people.
This team serious needs to rebuild next year.
I really don't feel like we are running the ball enough. I mean yeah I know our running game isn't the best in the league but at the same time, it seems like we don't even give it a chance. We pass the ball so much that we don't tire the opposing defense as much as we tire our offense. In ever offensive series, we need to have at least one legit run play designed in there...I think Kyle just falls in love with the creativity the pass game can make but damn man...please, some toss plays, draws, or something ****.
"Horse Collar....15 Yard Penalty...1st Down!" Sorry...were we WATCHING the same game?!
The only guy I want gone ASAP is Chris Brown. The guy is big but doesn't play big at all. Instead of hitting the holes and running a defender over for a couple yards extra, he goes down like he's 195 and gets stood up or driven back every damn time.
I'd rather the goal line carries go to Slaton/Moats, at least they hit the hole with enough speed to make a guy miss. Brown is running right into them with no power and going straight to the ground everytime.
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REPOSSESSIONS SOAR: More homes were taken over by banks and scheduled for a foreclosure sale than in any quarter going back to at least January 2005.
QUICKENING PACE: RealtyTrac says that surge is a sign banks are starting to wade through the backlog of troubled home loans faster. It expects the nation will see more than 1 million bank repossessions this year.


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AN EXPECTANT mother who thought she was suffering with heartburn found out she was just hours away from death and had to have an emergency caesarean seven weeks before her due date.
Vicky Spray, 33, went to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital with what she thought was a minor ailment but was told her liver was failing and she had a couple of hours to live.
She was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome, an uncommon group of symptoms which occur in one or two out of every thousand pregnant women and causes the red blood cell count to drop significantly..
Miss Spray, of Bassaleg Road, who works at St Woolos Primary School, said: "I thought I had heartburn. I had never had it before and everything else was ok, I had no other symptoms. I was in a bit of pain when I tried to sleep and started to feel a bit uncomfortable but just thought I was being a wuss.
"My partner Adrian Evans said we should ring NHS direct and they thought it could be a blood clot on my lungs and advised me to go to the out of hours doctors."
She then went to the Royal Gwent and had blood tests but was told she was not a priority.
She said: "I was feeling a bit better and thought I was wasting everyone's time anyway and wanted to go home, but was asked to stay.
"My blood was taken again and the platelet count had dropped considerably. I was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome and was told the only way to stop it becoming serious was to get the baby out.
"It was a surreal feeling as I didn't feel ill, but was told I could die in a couple of hours as my blood platelets were dropping quite quickly.
"It was lucky I was in the hospital so long and they had to take my blood again as it had dropped down to 15 millions platelets from 150 million.
"I had a team of 16 doctors - eight working on me and eight on the baby. I kept asking the doctor if I was going to die and he said 'I can't lie to you.'
"But they were all great. He knew how to deal with me and joked that they would be doing their best to keep me alive as I had cost them £5,000 already."
The emergency caesarean took about 45 minutes and baby Sophie Evans weighed just 4lb 4oz when she was born on July 9 last year.
THANKS to the care and attention of staff at the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Royal Gwent both mother and baby are now doing really well.
Both Miss Spray and baby Sophie were classed as critical for 72 hours, but after a week Miss Spray was allowed to go home and a week later Sophie was also given the all clear.
Miss Spray and her colleague Helen Bishop decided to raise money for the SCBU, which looked after her friend.
Every year Ms Bishop puts on a Christmas display in her garden and for the Christmas just gone she put a donation box in the garden, as well as setting up a Just Giving page to raise money for the unit.
Miss Spray said: "All the staff were absolutely fab. I am so grateful to them all.
"I am grateful we are both here. I felt like I won the lottery that day. It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened."
The two women presented a cheque to the hospital for £2,165 last month.


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I love the cloth covers of these notebooks! They're made by a fashion designer known for his ties.
But yowza– they cost €85-155 at this Paris shop's website (which has some other fun-looking stationery items too).
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They are beautiful but have you read any of the text on the site?
'The young creator from New-York creates accessories who meets in the male cloakrooms most trendys. He looks through his collections to democratize and to popularize the accessory. A well-kept manufacturing, noble materials and a modern design.
After ties, knots butterfly and handkerchiefs, here is the pad with its cloth cover.'


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There's one BIG problem with this episode that I am surprised got past everybody from the writers to the continuity checkers. It didn't hit me until after I watched it, they do such a good job of telling the story. There shouldn't have been a "happy ending." Think about it. The cop collapsed after being discharged while doing the laundry. Presumably there was some time between his collapse and when the building super found him. Then there was some time between the 911 call and the ambulance arrival. He got to the first hospital and was declared DOA. Foreman orders the body back to Princeton-Plainsboro for their autopsy. Cop is still dead. Suddenly comes back to life on the autopsy table. He should have been a brain-dead vegetable at that point due to severe oxygen deprivation, not someone about to get discharged to go watch movies with his kid. So it loses points with me on that score. Otherwise the rest of it works very well and the season bodes well, if they don't keep making major gaffes like this one!
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Mr. T's got an interesting idea here of being a "reality check" for
shaking people out of the complacent ruts that we often get into,
forcing them to look at themselves and the world around them in terms
of the "Big Picture" of things. This is important stuff, and is a good
dose of old-fashioned "common sense."
I wonder, though, how well and how long it will play for. The first couple of times might well be interesting, but there's a danger it can become formulaic and dry. Mr. T's personality, humor, and honest intention will carry it far, but it might deliver a more long-lasting message if it evolves into more than just a glorified one-man show.
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The movie starts with some interesting potential. Bring in Nikola Tesla
and it has the possibility to get interesting. Blasted thing had me up
late waiting for some grand conclusion or interesting revelation.
Instead, whew, lame, lame, lame is all I can say about the ending. I
wasted two hours for this drivel? I want my two hours back!!!
[SPOILERS below]
The MOST inane thing of the movie is that Mary, a very fair-skinned blonde, (who just learned she was pregnant when she vanished) and her husband, also of reasonably fair complexion allegedly have this son now seven years old when the husband comes to "rescue" Mary. No disrespect to the actor who portrayed the kid, but he doesn't look at all like he could be the biological kid of these parents. A child who looked more like "Dennis the Menace" from the old TV show would have been much more plausible. Further I was hoping that Mary would go back to Chicago, somehow or other miraculously cured of her cancer to the bewilderment of the medical establishment, but she just vanishes again. Literally. There are also a whole boatload of unanswered questions which the film doesn't even think to ask - maybe we're better off - their answers might have been worse than the questions. Like, what happened to the guy we see at the start of the movie? How does Jenny suddenly "materialize" for Sykes? I could go on but you get the drift...
Bottom line on this picture, they started with some good ideas, worked in some interesting potential, and then got lost in the Bermuda Triangle looking for a decent ending. If the picture hadn't started to roll the credits I'd think they should still be out looking.
If it floats up on a TV set near you PASS IT BY!!!
'Stanley and Iris' show the triumph of the human spirit. For Stanley, it's the struggle to become literate and realize his potential. For Iris, it's to find the courage to love again after becoming a widow. The beauty of the movie is the dance that Robert DeNiro and Jane Fonda do together, starting and stopping, before each has the skills and courage to completely trust each other and move on. In that sense it very nicely gives us a good view of how life often is, thus being credible. Unlike some other reviewers I found the characters each rendered to be consistent for the whole picture. The supporting cast is also carefully chosen and they add a depth of character that the main characters get added meaning from the supporting performances. All in all an excellent movie. The best thing I take from it is Hope.
If they make it so bad, it might become a cult classic. Think 'Plan 9 from Outer Space.' It's all about the $$$. Imagination and creativity are gone - life sucks and we want to see just how much so, more of the same, pile it higher and deeper. Ya gotta wonder how many of these actors will be putting this one on their resumes?!
Whilst the premise of "Search" was interesting, indeed somewhat foreshadowing "The Six Million Dollar Man" by a couple of years, i.e., people with bio-electronic enhancements, the very premise of it limited the show to running out of steam, ultimately. After all, how many things can you search for? Jewels, people, renegade SEARCH-systems scientists, etcetera? Eventually the plot becomes formula, which becomes dull. If they could have done more character development, or given the cast a better chance to act off each other, it might have lasted longer. Still, what was done was done well, until it got boring. Wouldn't mind seeing it in reruns again, though no doubt some things would seem somewhat dated, over thirty years later. Still, it is nice to remember when this show was "cool."
Yes, it's hokey, yes, it could have used character development, yes, it was
a product of its time. But the show was also fun. As far as Doug and Tony
mostly landing in historically significant episodes, I've always held the
rationalization that since these events had a greater impact for the future,
like stronger "magnets," they'd be more "attractive" to time travelers
rather than merely day-to-day existences of the majority of people. Of
course you have to know what those events will be in advance, and have
plenty of stock footage available to make the stories work, but all-in-all
it makes for an enjoyable show. One thing to note is whenever anyone wants
to sabotage the tunnel, or whenever they've got to get inside the machines,
they always use the same panel from the "mainframes" on the side of the
control consoles. I didn't realize that week-to-week, but seeing it more
regularly brought that to my attention.
A movie and/or new series might be either very well done - or could fail miserably. As Lee Meriwether is the last of the primary Project Tic-Toc support team characters alive, perhaps a show could start from a premise of government agents visiting her in the present to get information about the original Tic-Toc, with maybe some flashbacks from the original series as she tells them about it, then moving into a new show or situation from there. I'd like to see at least one of the original cast members be given a role in a sequel like this. As the series ended in a very open-ended fashion, it would be interesting to return to a long-mothballed Tic-Toc project, have them update the components, then begin the stories anew. Gee, should I start writing fan fiction or what?
Until my thoughts above manifest, when you get the chance, watch the original. It is an enjoyable, nostalgic, blast from the past!
Some other commentators have bemoaned the historical faults, others the romantic interest. To which I say this - first off, it was a made for TV movie. What is the first role of such a movie? To entertain. Perhaps the History Channel will do a more accurate documentary, if that's what people want. As for the romance, where would the movie "Titanic" have been without the love story? Similarly, this movie needs the romantic interest to move the very 21st Century "Scholar" into a position to want to get involved with people that are more the stuff of Myth, Legend, and to a great degree, Hope. Otherwise, why should he bother? "The Journey West" is a story I'd not heard of. Now, even with this fanciful introduction, I think I'll go look it up and read it. To bring me to do this, both the movie, and other comments here, have thus been successful. Microwave up the popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show. Just don't take it too seriously, just enjoy it for the entertainment that it is.
Good movie. One is best served by the comment from G'Kar of Babylon 5: "No
one here is exactly who he or she appears to be." Understatement award to
Kinda cross a bad LSD trip with stunning visuals and a credible ending that neatly ties the pieces as to the why of what we saw and it works very well. Watch "The Matrix" before this one - seeing the one will provide a key to the other. At least, it did for me. Well worth watching because you're given quite a puzzle to be entertained with. The director's commentary on the DVD version adds layers of insights too. All in all a good bang for the proverbial buck.
Don't ask why some things stick in one's head 30 years later, but the
opening theme of "The Protectors" went like this:
In the avenues and alley-ways Where the soul of man is easy to buy, Everybody's wheelin', everybody's dealin' All the lower living are high.
Every city's got 'em, Can we ever stop 'em? Some of us are gonna try...
For the cosmic two cents that it's worth.
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TWINSBURG -- More than 70 businesses from Twinsburg, Aurora and Solon are ready to "Explore the Possibilities" at the sold-out 3Chamber Women's Expo, set for Jan. 26 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.
The expo, begun four years ago by Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce member Judy Caine of Prosperity NEO in Solon, is the most popular expo organized by the Twinsburg Chamber throughout the year, according to Chamber officials. More than 600 people attended the expo last year.
"And we'd love to meet that again this year," Caine said. "It's a great networking event for all people, an interactive event where you can meet great people and do some great networking. It's a great place to learn and have fun."
The 3Chamber Women's Expo had more humble beginnings, starting as informal after-hours gatherings through the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce's Twinsburg Women in Networking group, or TWIN. Professional women from many different backgrounds gathered to exchange ideas and contact information.
Those early groups blossomed into the first 3Chamber Women's Expo in January 2014 as the Aurora and Solon chambers of commerce came on board, and the expo has grown ever since -- incorporating all types of vendors and offering an experience for men, women and families.
"I thought the [Twinsburg] Chamber could use a group of women who could network and learn from each other," Caine said of the early years. "We knew then we were going to be making an impact."
This year will feature a change in theme, according to Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Abby Fechter, from "New Year, New You" to "Explore the Possibilities." As well, the 2017 expo will begin a half-hour later at 4:30 p.m., allowing people a little more time to get out of work and over to the Hilton Garden Inn.
Other than those changes, Chamber officials say if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
"We kept much of everything else the same," Fechter said. "This has been such a great success for all three chambers."
Fechter said the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce will offer Bicentennial information at its booth this year, as the city of Twinsburg, village of Reminderville and Twinsburg Township celebrate the community's 200th birthday in 2017. There will also be walkaway gifts and a chance to win prizes via a drawing at the Twinsburg Chamber booth.
"This is one of our favorite expos to put on every year," Fechter said. "We get to showcase all of the great businesses here in Twinsburg and the area."
Dr. Shelby Vojtech Zackaroff, chiropractic physician and owner of Chiromax on Darrow Road in Twinsburg, has had a booth at each of the first three expos and is one of the main sponsors this year.
"The expo has been a successful event for participants and attendees," Zackaroff said. "It connects people in the local communities and chambers. This allows me to see my current patients and meet other people who reside or work in close proximity to my office. It also affords opportunities to speak directly with potential patients and customers.
"We are able to educate these people about Chiromax, our services, products and the overall benefits to their livelihood. Health and wellness are important to us and the expo allows us to share this message."
Jackie Comeaux, owner of J Nicole Fashion and Design on White Marsh Drive in Twinsburg, is attending the expo for the first time.
"Hopefully women will stop by my booth to discover a 'new you' and try to update their style," Comeaux said. "Hopefully people walk away with a better understanding of what it's like to be stylish and chic!"
For more information on the Jan. 26 expo, call the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce at 330-963-6249.


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Families unleashed their inner explorer as they embarked on an adventurous Easter egg hunt around the picturesque grounds of Ickworth House.
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As cookie season warms up, we want recipes
The St. Petersburg Times food section seeks recipes for its ninth annual Christmas cookie issue, which will publish Dec. 1.
We want all kinds of recipes: bars, drops and cutouts, with nuts and without, iced, plain and sprinkled, gingerbread, peppermint and chocolate. If your cookie comes with a heartwarming story, send that along, too. The cookie issue will include two dozen of the most enticing reader recipes, all tested by the Times.
Submit as many recipes as you'd like by Sept. 17 to Christmas Cookies, Taste, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731. Please include your name, city of residence and daytime phone number. Recipes also can be e-mailed to [email protected] Put COOKIES in the subject line.
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The Gulfport Lions Club is hosting a Labor Day Fish Fry from noon to 7 p.m. Monday at the Lions Den, 4630 Tifton Drive.
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Three years after his last album, Bromst, Dan Deacon returns on August 28 in North America (and a day before everywhere else) with a new one, America. "True Thrush" is the second single to be released from it, after "Lots". The album's getting put out by Deacon's new label home, Domino.


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Ancelotti: Chelsea are on a par with Man United
Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea are on the same level as Manchester United despite Harry Redknapp's dig at the Blues ahead of Sunday's clash with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs boss Redknapp claims Chelsea have a long way to go before the club are big enough to be classed in the ''same bracket as Manchester United''.
Chelsea's chief-executive Peter Kenyon quit the club this week - five years after he vowed to ''turn the world blue'' by 2010, and four years after he pledged to make the Blues ''the world's number one club'' by 2014.
But since Roman Abramovich took control of the club in 2003, Chelsea have struggled to win the Champions League - despite reaching five semi-finals in the last six seasons. Yet Ancelotti insists there is parity between them and United.
''Chelsea are on the same level as Manchester United, as a club and as a team,'' declared Ancelotti. ''The only thing is that Manchester has more tradition in respect to Chelsea, but this means that for us it can be a very good motivation to start this season very well.''
Former chief operating officer Ron Gourlay has been installed as the new chief-executive but Ancelotti took time out to pay tribute to the work of the outgoing Kenyon. His departure also puts the spotlight back onto the club's sporting director Frank Arnesen.
The Dane is responsible for the academy at the club and in the wake of FIFA's transfer ban for inducing youngster Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens two years ago, his position is expected to come under further scrutiny.
But Ancelotti said: ''The role of Frank Arnesen is sporting director and he is working very close with me. I have a good relationship with him and we want to do the best for the club.
''Peter Kenyon did a very good job but I didn't know him very well. I spoke with him in the period that I've been here but he leaves a fantastic team and club and he worked very well for Chelsea.''
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Atlanta Hostage Gave Gunman Meth
Ashley Smith has always said it was the power of faith that spared her from being the next victim of the Atlanta courthouse gunman who afterwards made his way into her apartment. Turns out, it might have been the power of meth.
Ashley Smith, the woman who says she persuaded suspected courthouse gunman Brian Nichols to release her by talking about her faith, discloses in a new book that she gave him methamphetamine during the hostage ordeal. Smith did not share that detail with authorities at the time. But investigators said she came clean about the drugs when they interviewed her months later. They said they have no plans to charge her with drug possession.
In her book, "Unlikely Angel," released Tuesday, Smith says Nichols had her bound on her bed with masking tape and an extension cord. She says he asked for marijuana, but she did not have any, and she dug into her illegal stash of crystal meth instead.
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Networking at the range isn't just for firearms fans anymore.
The Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting its "Skeet & Meet" clay skeet-shooting networking event from 3 to 6 p.m. May 14 at the Bald Mountain Shooting Range, 2500 Kern Road in Lake Orion.
Chamber Executive Director Denise Asker said the event, which kicked off last year, was an attempt to stray away from typical golf outings and take advantage of another shared interest among Chamber members.
"Since our golf outings have been successful, we'd give them an option to network over another shared interest," Asker said. "Plenty of organizations do skeet-shooting outings, so we tried it with really modest expectations last year and it was wildly successful."
It's not just for experienced shooters, either; a trainer will be on hand for those who opt for the beginners course, making this a great event for entry-level shotgunners, Asker said.
"It's one of those events where even if you're not an experienced skeet shooter, it's a great excuse to try something new," she said. "It allows our members to achieve their networking goals in a way that we've identified is fun for them and different."
The unique nature of the event brings out a crowd that normally doesn't show up in such numbers at other networking events throughout the year, Asker said.
"It's great for automotive suppliers," she said. "That's who we saw a lot of last year in addition to our education community. I don't often get those two in such abundance, but we've had leaders at Oakland University and leaders at many of our local suppliers."
Space is limited to 25 on the range's Beginner Course with up to five people per station. The Chamber encourages those who have shot skeet before to register for the Scenic Course, which has much more space. Ten golf carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the otherwise walkable course.
The event has several options for participation for individuals and teams of four.
The 25-clay Beginners Course, including a trainer and equipment at each station, is $40 per person. For $50, participants will get 50 clays for the Scenic Course using their own equipment (or $60 including shotgun rental). Up to 10 teams of four can get the 50-clay Scenic Course with a golf cart for $225, or $240 with shotgun rental.
Attendees will meet at The Venue, 3880 Lapeer Road in Auburn Hills, following the event for another networking opportunity.
Registration ends May 13. Call the Auburn Hills Chamber at 248-853-7862 for more information.


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Global Employment Law AlertA recently filed lawsuit in New York against a large Japanese multinational raises the stakes for foreign employers who employ "rotating staff," hired in the parent company's country but assigned to the United States. The case highlights a significant potential legal exposure for foreign companies employing "rotating staff" in the United States.
Rotating staff are usually citizens of the home country, hired by the parent company overseas. They usually occupy senior positions at the U.S. subsidiary of the foreign company for a predetermined amount of time—perhaps three to five years—and receive beneficial compensation to account for the overseas assignment.
In lawsuits over rotating staff, home country employees of the U.S. subsidiary allege that the rotating staff are preferred for senior management positions, receive higher compensation than their U.S. counterparts, have more lenient disciplinary standards, and conduct meetings in the home country language, all of which result in the U.S. employees feeling excluded and having limited advancement opportunities.
These employees allege that these kinds of practices constitute unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of national origin, citizenship, and/or race.
These kinds of practices have been challenged in the past, and courts have recognized that the rotating staff are in fact employees of the parent company, and that the parent company has a legitimate interest in assuring that its U.S. operations are overseen by people familiar with the parent's operations and with the home country's language and culture.
Recent case
On February 5, 2009, a former employee of a Japanese company's U.S. subsidiary sued that company, and its Japanese parent, in New York federal district court. He claimed that the companies discriminated against him and other non-Asian employees on the basis of nationality and race by (among other things):
He claimed that these practices violated federal, state, and local law prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of national origin, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII"). He also claimed that all the rotating staff's U.S.-hired direct reports were younger than their managers, creating an "age hierarchy" in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") and analogous New York state law.
Other cases with similar factual allegations against other foreign companies and their U.S. subsidiaries are pending in New York federal courts.
Court decisions
An early case against another Japanese company considered a related issue, and rejected the discrimination claims. There, the employee alleged discrimination based on her national origin (American). She attempted to use as evidence of discrimination the fact that her termination, and that of other American employees, was not accompanied by comparable dismissal of Japanese rotating staff. However, the court found that "the Japanese were in reality employees of the parent corporation assigned to an American subsidiary for varying periods of time as part of a rotation program." Thus, rotating staff, in that instance, were not considered U.S. employees. Shiseido Cosmetics, Ltd. v. State Human Rights Appeal Board, 72 A.D.2d 711, 712 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't 1979).
A similar holding emerged in a case involving expatriate employees of a Swiss bank; due to the temporary nature of their assignments (3-5 years) at a New York bank branch, they were held to be employees of the parent bank in Zurich, and not of the New York branch. Rovtar v. Union Bank of Switz., 852 F. Supp. 180, 186 (S.D.N.Y. 1994).
At least two courts have held that pay differentials between rotating staff and U.S.-hired employees are not unlawful when the differential can be explained by (1) different job positions and responsibilities, or (2) foreign relocation allowances to defray the cost of overseas travel. Fitzgibbon v. Sanyo Securities America, Inc., No. 92-Civ-2818, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10601 (S.D.N.Y. July 31, 1995); Yap v. Sumitomo Corp. of America, No. 88-Civ-700, 1991 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2124 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 22, 1991).
Guidance for foreign employers
It seems clear that keeping expatriates and U.S. citizen employees on separate employment policy "tracks" may increase the likelihood that the rotating staff will be considered employees of the parent, and not the U.S. subsidiary, and hence decrease the parent's exposure to the anti-discrimination provisions of the ADEA and Title VII.
To best assure the lack of application of these laws, rotating staff should be considered and treated, to the maximum degree possible and practical, as employees of the parent company, as opposed to the U.S. subsidiary. Thus, expatriates should be classified as employees on international assignment, not as U.S. employees.
An employee of the parent company (not a U.S. employee) should apply the employment policies of the parent company to determine compensation, compensation increases, performance evaluations, and promotions for any expatriates on international assignment. The U.S. subsidiary company should have no authority to discipline or discharge the expatriates. The employee benefit plans for expatriates should also remain separate from those of the U.S. employees.
The practice of the rotating staff holding meetings in the home country language, while understandable, should be minimized, as it can result in employees feeling alienated, and believing that they are being deprived of opportunities. Similarly, it is not prudent to write documents in the native language with the hope and expectation that only rotating staff will understand what is written.
Two dozen countries have entered into treaties of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation with the United States. Those treaties generally permit companies of those countries to favor citizens of the particular country in certain circumstances. However, courts allow this defense in only narrow circumstances.
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Other Accounts of What You Read in Luke 21
Luke 21:5–38—Matthew 24:1–42; Mark 13; Joseph Smith—Matthew
Understanding the Scriptures
Luke 21
|Mites (v. 2)
|Small coins of very little value
|Abundance (v. 4)
|Penury (v. 4)
|Pestilences (v. 11)
|Give you a mouth (v. 15)
|Give you inspiration so you know what to say
|Compassed (v. 20)
|Them that give suck (v. 23)
|Mothers who are nursing children
|Perplexity (v. 25)
|Nigh (vv. 30–31)
|Surfeiting (v. 34)
|Excesses from drinking
Luke 21:5–38—Important Joseph Smith Translation Helps
Pay close attention to the Joseph Smith Translation as you study this chapter. You can also find many helps by referring to the "Understanding the Scriptures" section for Matthew 24 (p. 33). Joseph Smith also made many inspired changes for Matthew 24 (see Joseph Smith—Matthew), and you will find many helps there.
Luke 21:24—"The Times of the Gentiles"
Elder Joseph Fielding Smith, then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, explained: "The times of the Gentiles commenced shortly after the death of our Redeemer. The Jews soon rejected the Gospel and it was then taken to the Gentiles. The times of the Gentiles have continued from that time until now" (Church History and Modern Revelation, 1:179).
Studying the Scriptures
Do activities A and B as you study Luke 21.
"Signs of the Times"
In Luke 21:5–36 Jesus answered the disciples' questions concerning the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the events that would precede that destruction. This passage not only tells of what would happen before the temple was destroyed, but also what would happen before the Lord returned in glory.
As you read this account, describe the signs given in Luke 21:8, 11–12, 26–27.
Make a Preparation Checklist
The Second Coming will be "great and dreadful" (Malachi 4:5) for the wicked, but "if ye are prepared ye shall not fear" (D&C 38:30). Read Luke 21:32–38 and list at least seven ways you can prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.


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Coronation Street's Peter Barlow will show up drunk at his murdered lover, Tina McIntyre's funeral, as the police investigate who was the culprit.
Warning! Spoiler Alert!
The cast and crew of Coronation Street have filmed funeral scenes for Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) who is set to be murdered later this month.
In dramatic scenes, the Street residents will be left in utter shock wondering who could have committed such a tragic crime. However it looks like they will have to wait months before the murderer is revealed as this storyline is set to rumble on for the rest of the year.
In her final days Tina's affair with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) becomes intense and it's not long before people begin to suspect something is up – could someone end Tina's life so that the secret doesn't come out, or could they kill in a fit of hatred after discovering her betrayal.
There are sure to be a number of suspects, including Peter, who does himself no favours when he shows up at Tina's funeral drunk and ends up in a scuffle with his pal Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).


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"Since the crash, the State has been taking new precautions to protect the safety of New York commuters and devoting every resource at our disposal to expedite restoration efforts. At my direction, the MTA will be implementing a Safety Stand-down that will require all employees to participate in safety briefings. Since Sunday, other State agencies and authorities have been providing extra support to restore service to the Hudson River Line as quickly as possible, including Port Authority escorts of heavy equipment, extra DOT and Office of Emergency Management workers to help on the scene and DEC personal to monitor any environmental issues. In the aftermath of Sunday's tragic crash, New York's commuters have shown incredible patience. The State will continue to work day and night to get things back to normal so New Yorkers are no longer inconvenienced."
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Just a few rows away from Jayne Mansfield (to the northeast) is the grave of actress Janet Gaynor (1906-1984), who was the very first actress to win an Academy Award, back in 1927.
She may be best remembered for her starring role
in the 1937 version of "A Star is Born."
Next is one of the world's most famous directors, Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959), the man who shot the first full-length movie in Hollywood ("The Squaw Man"), founded nearby Paramount Pictures, and went on to make such classics as "The Ten Commandments," "King of Kings" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."
He even played himself in a Hollywood classic, "Sunset Blvd." You will remember that movie's final line, in which a crazed Gloria Swanson descends the stairs, proclaiming "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille!"
His large tomb, containing two matching stone sarcophagi,
is easy to spot. From Janet Gaynor's grave, just walk northeast.
DeMille's tomb is out near the street curb.
walk around the far north bend of the lake, past the statue of an angel
holding up a cross, to the lake's west side, and you'll find grave of John Huston
farther out near the road. (I'm told that there is now a large bush of yellow flowers growing at his grave.)
Huston was portrayed by Clint Eastwood in the 1990 film "White Hunter, Black Heart."
His headstone has gold lettering and is surrounded
by small flowers and plants.
Walk a little farther south from Huston's grave, right next to a small tree by the road, and you can find the grave of character actor Adolphe Menjou (1890-1963), who was voted "the best-dressed man in America" nine times.
Incidentally, he appeared with Janet Gaynor
in 1937's "A Star is Born," (he played
the studio boss to her aspiring actress role,) as well as in dozens of
other films, from "The Sheik" (1921) to "Pollyanna."
around to the south side of the lake, right across the street from the
Fairbanks pool, is the belated memorial to actress Hattie McDaniel
the first African-American actress to win an Academy Award.
It was Hattie's last wish to be buried in a white casket at Hollywood Forever, next to her fellow stars. But back in those days, racist laws prohibited burying black people in "white cemeteries." So instead, Hattie was buried over in Rosedale Cemetery.
But some 47 years after her death, the new owners of Hollywood Forever did their best to right that wrong. Hattie's family didn't want to move her remains at this late date, so the cemetery did the next best thing - they've built a memorial to Hattie, on the lawn overlooking the lake.
You can't miss it - it's the large pink stone pillar
between the curb and the lake, across from the Fairbanks grave.
Most of the stars buried at Hollywood Forever reached their zenith in the 1920's, 30's & 40's. But there are a few newer names here as well.
Closer to the road, and a few steps to the west, you can't miss the large statue of a young man playing an electric guitar. This is the memorial to Johnny Ramone (1948-2004), the guitarist and founding member of "The Ramones".
The definitive American punk rock group, the Ramones
(along with groups like The Clash and the Sex Pistols) stripped
rock & roll down to its basic four chords and sped up the beat. Unlike
other punk bands that disappeared after a season or two, the Ramones began
in 1974 and lasted until 1996. Loud and fast. The turned out a string of
songs like "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Johnny was cremated, but his ashes aren't here -
yet. They were given to his wife, who reportedly plans to have
both of their remains interred at the statue after her death.
The memorial stands between the lake and the
Fairbanks memorial.
From the Johnny Ramone statue, look up and to your left (northwest) a little, and you'll see a small white bench not far from the lake edge. There's a small tree growing behind the bench. Walk over to the bench, look down, and you'll find the modest grave of one of Hollywood's true legends, Fay Wray (1907-2004).
Is there anyone who doesn't remember the original B&W, 1933 version of "King Kong", where the monster ape carries the screaming girl in his hairy fist, up the side of Manhattan's Empire State Building, swatting at the bi-planes that attempt to shoot him down?
"King Kong" was remade in the 70's, and again in 2005, but the original film will always remain a classic for the ages.
The girl held in the giant gorilla's fist, the "Beauty that killed the Beast", was none other than Fay Wray.
She had made 50 other films before "Kong",
starting with silent movies, and made another 40+ afterwards, ending in
1980 with TV's "Gideon's Trumpet" - but she will
always be remembered as the girl in "King Kong".
She lived
to be almost 97 years old. (She was offered the role of "Old Rose" in "Titanic", but declined it.
Just a little to the east of the Hattie McDaniel memorial, near the curb
across from the Cathedral mausoleum, you should notice the large, white
double tomb of Harry Cohn (1891-1958),
the movie mogul who founded Columbia
Pictures. He picked this spot himself, because it was close to
his old studio. (The tomb is
just to the east of the Cutts family mausoleum).
A few steps away, you'll find the simple grave of singer-actor Nelson Eddy (1901-1967) (Lot 89), who starred in all those M-G-M musicals with Jeanette MacDonald, such as "Rose Marie," "Naughty Marietta" and "New Moon."
He also had his footprints immortalized in the cement outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
grave is located near the edge of the lawn, just across the street (north)
from the entrance to the Hollywood Cathedral Mausoleum. The marker simply
reads: "Nelson Eddy. June 29, 1901 - March 6, 1967".
To find it, locate the small curbside marker that says "Section 8
" (near the fork in the road outside the mausoleum). Just to the north
of this marker you will see what looks like a small rose garden, with two
thin cypress trees. Nelson Eddy's
marker is nestled up against the edging stones that border the north side
of this small garden area, four markers to the west of a large palm tree,
and just a few yards southeast of the two twin cypress trees.
[ Update: as of 2015, Nelson's grave
has changed a lot since I shot this photo. The flowers are gone,
for instance, as are the edging tones. I will update the photo
the next time I visit the park. ]
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Britney Spears vs. Justin Bieber – Pop Clash
UPDATE: Justin Bieber won! Vote for him in the next Pop Clash battle here.
Last week, Britney Spears ousted returning champ Cher Lloyd to become the reigning winner of Pop Clash! Now Brit's 'Work Bitch' will face off against Justin Bieber's 'Heartbreaker.'
Britney's new single proved that she's still got it. Sounding as fierce as she did back in her '…Baby, One More Time' days, Brit advocates working for what you want. The mother of two definitely can both walk the walk and talk the talk! In recent years she's toned up and scored a Las Vegas residency. If anyone knows how to "work," it's Britney!
Justin Bieber has also been working it. The singer has been touring the world, but still managed to drop 'Heartbreaker.' The track emphasizes JB's R&B influences, allowing Bieber to croon to his heart's content. The song shows his personal growth, as he owns up to his own imperfections.
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Church started Sunday morning by singing and Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Mitchelle Cotrone.
Sunday school lesson was The Disciples Empowered and Encouraged, Acts 1:1-8, 16-17, 38-39 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. We had specials by Fern Cooper, Lena Ingram and Elsie Atchison . Bro. Lyle Wright brought the message. He read I Kings 3:5. He prayed then read I king 3:6-10, II Chronicles 7:8-14. After a good message we sang. We were dismissed by Sister Lena Ingram. Church started Sunday night by singing several songs. We had specials by Lena Ingram, Elsie Atchison, Woodrow Connce and Raymond Haden. Bro. Woodrow Coonce brought the message. He read Luke 24:45-49. He prayed. After a good message Bro. Lyle Wright read I Samuel 1:6 and talked a while and then we sang. We were dismissed by Bro. Ronnie Epps.
It was birthday and anniversary night. We sang Happy Birthday to Elsie Atchison and Happy Anniversary to Raymond and Naida Haden then we all had food together and visitation.
Visiting Elsie Atchison Tuesday were Debbie Ritter and Karan Vinson. Wednesday visitors were Gary Dickens, James, Wanda Phinney, Loretta McLaughlin, Lena and Peyton Ingram. Visiting Thursday were Karan Vinson, Chylynn Johnson, Lena, Terrill and Peyton Ingram. Those visiting Elsie Sunday were Noel and Donna Atchison, Lena, Terrill and Peyton Ingram, Jade and Deanna Atchison and friend.


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I recently met a woman whose husband died suddenly and tragically less than a year ago. They had been together over forty years and had been high school sweethearts. She has the most amazing attitude. Yes she misses him terribly, but she knows that she will see her husband again. In fact, they had promised … [Click to read more …]
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Designing Shapes for Use with Themes in Visio 2007
Tim Davenport, Microsoft Corporation
August 2006
Applies to: Microsoft Office Visio 2007
Summary: Learn about the new Theme feature in Microsoft Office Visio 2007, how it works, and how it affects and improves your ability to design shapes. (11 printed pages)
This article describes how the Theme feature works (particularly in the Visio ShapeSheet spreadsheet) and how you can design shapes to take advantage of it. This article assumes you have an understanding of the ShapeSheet spreadsheet and shape development.
The new Theme feature in Microsoft Office Visio 2007 represents a significant change in the way Visio drawings are designed and formatted. Because it is implemented differently from similar features in previous versions of Visio, it requires some changes in the way you design and build Visio shapes.
The Theme feature in Visio 2007 lets you apply consistent, professionally designed color schemes and formatting effects to your drawings with one click. You can choose from the built-in set of themes or create your own custom themes. Themes are displayed in the Themes task pane in the Visio user interface (UI). To open the Themes task pane, on the Format menu, click Theme, or click the Theme button on the Formatting toolbar.
Themes are divided into Theme Colors and Theme Effects, which control the following formatting attributes, respectively:
Theme Colors
Attributes of theme colors:
Fill pattern
Accents 1–5
Theme Effects
Attributes of theme effects:
Line pattern, weight, transparency, and rounding
Fill pattern and transparency
Shadow style, transparency, offset, magnification, and direction
Connector pattern, weight, transparency, rounding, and arrowhead style and size
You can apply a theme to your drawing by clicking a thumbnail in the Theme - Colors task pane or theTheme - Effects task pane, or by right-clicking a thumbnail and then clicking either Apply to All Pages or Apply to Current Page.
In earlier versions of Visio, the Color Schemes feature provided users a limited ability to apply formatting themes in templates that were designed to support the feature. To apply Color Schemes to shapes, shape developers had to assign a style to the shapes, selected from a set of hidden Color Scheme styles. When users then applied a color scheme to the drawing, Visio changed the colors used in the color-scheme styles so that any shapes that used styles based on them would also change color.
The Theme feature in Visio 2007 uses a completely different approach. A shape does not need to have a style assigned to it to support themes. In fact, the feature does not use styles at all. You can apply themes to any shape or group of subshapes, unless they are protected in some way from themes or formatting.
If you draw a rectangle by using the Rectangle tool and then apply theme colors and theme effects to the page, the rectangle immediately takes on all the applicable theme-formatting attributes listed above, and no further action is required on your part. In effect, applying a theme works the same way as applying manual formatting.
The THEME Function
The Theme feature is enabled primarily by the new THEME ShapeSheet function that gets the current theme's format settings. If you apply a theme to the page, Visio inserts the THEME function in a formula in all the formatting cells controlled by the Theme feature.
The THEME function takes the following strings:
Theme Attribute
Fill pattern
Shadow color
Accent 1
Accent 2
Accent 3
Accent 4
Accent 5
Theme Attribute
Latin font
Asian font
Complex Script font
Line pattern
Line weight
Line transparency
Line rounding
Fill pattern
Fill transparency
Shadow style
Shadow transparency
Shadow X offset
Shadow Y offset
Shadow magnification
Shadow direction
Connector pattern
Connector weight
Connector transparency
Connector rounding
Connector arrow begin style
Connector arrow end style
Connector arrow begin size
Connector arrow end size
Theme User Cells
When you apply a built-in theme to a page, Visio inserts a user-defined cell into the ShapeSheet to specify the theme that you applied. Typical values for these cells are shown in the following table.
User-Defined Cell
The cell value is an integer that represents the currently applied theme in the built-in set included with Visio. In this way, the THEME function determines which theme is applied so that it can get the theme's format settings (which are stored internally in Visio) and apply them to the shapes on the page.
Visio stores custom themes as hidden masters in the current document and refers to them by GUID in the user-defined cells. Typical values are shown in the following table.
User-Defined Cell
ShapeSheet Cells Affected by Themes
When you apply a theme, Visio attempts to set the following ShapeSheet cell values by inserting the THEME function along with the strings listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
Line Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Line Format
Line Format
Line Format
Line Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Fill Format
Some of the shapes included with Visio 2007 do not require you to do any additional work to make them look good when you apply a theme to them. For example, the Process shape on the Basic Flowchart stencil is a simple rectangle that that looks good with all of the theme's default formatting.
In some cases, however, it may be necessary to protect certain parts of a shape from themes or to prevent application of themes to the shape altogether. For example, allowing a theme's line-rounding formatting to apply to the PC shape is probably not appropriate.
You can use the following ShapeSheet functions and cells to protect a shape or subshape from themes.
GUARD Function
If a ShapeSheet formatting cell contains a formula that is wrapped in the GUARD function, it is not overwritten by themes. GUARD also prevents the user from applying manual formatting (that is, using the various commands on the Format menu), so this method is appropriate only when it is unlikely that the user would want to change the formatting.
THEMEGUARD Function
The new THEMEGUARD function protects a formula from being overwritten by themes but not from manual formatting. You can also use it to design special theme behavior into a shape, such as taking a specific accent color or a tint or shade of another color. There is more detail about using this function later in this article.
LockFormat Cell (Protection Section)
If the LockFormat cell in the Protection section is set to 1 (TRUE) for a shape, any themes applied to the page are not applied to that shape, and all of its formatting cells remain unaffected. As is the case with using the GUARD function, setting the LockFormat cell value to TRUE also prevents users from formatting the shape manually.
LockThemeColors and LockThemeEffects Cells (Protection Section)
If you set the value of the LockThemeColors cell or the LockThemeEffects cell in the Protection section to 1 (TRUE) for a shape, Visio does not apply theme colors or effects to the shape. However, users can still format the shape manually. Setting both of these cell values to 1 is the best way to prevent application of themes to shapes. For example, the Stop shape on the Transportation Shapes stencil has both cell values set to 1 because it represents a traffic stop sign. A traffic stop sign has a specific shape, therefore it is inappropriate to change its formatting when you apply a theme to the page.
In the simplest cases, if you apply themes, Visio inserts default formulas into ShapeSheet cells and shapes look good without requiring any special treatment. However, more complex shapes require special formulas to make them take certain, nondefault aspects of the theme, such as an accent color, or to disregard some (or all) of the theme's formatting.
Treatment of Connectors
Because connectors (such as the Dynamic Connector shape included on many stencils and connectors drawn with the Connector tool) are themed separately from regular lines, they require special treatment. Connector masters are designed with the formulas already present in the ShapeSheet (instead of being inserted when the theme is applied), and the begin/end arrow style and size cells are also affected.
ShapeSheet Section
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Line Format (for a connector)
Accent Colors
By default, if you apply a theme, shapes take on the theme's main fill color, line color, and text color. However, for more color variety or to distinguish parts of a drawing, you can apply an accent color to a shape instead. Accent colors are a set of additional, complementary colors that can be applied by users or predesigned into shapes.
You can apply any of the accent colors to a shape by using the Text Color, LineColor, and Fill Color buttons on the Formatting toolbar (or the equivalent Text, Line, and Fill commands on the Format menu). Then, as you apply different themes, the shapes retain the same accent color, no matter which theme you apply. A shape that has Accent 5 assigned in the Solstice theme still has Accent 5 assigned to it if the user applies the Apex theme (but it is the Apex theme's version of Accent 5). The following is the ShapeSheet formula that Visio inserts if you apply accent colors to shapes manually:
Usually, the shapes included with Visio 2007 use the main colors defined in the theme, but some shapes have formulas that specify that they take Accent 1, Accent 2, or Accent 3 when a theme is applied. (Accent 4 and Accent 5 are used only by the Data Graphics feature.) Calendar, Block Diagram, Gantt Chart, Marketing Charts and Diagrams, Timeline, and Value Stream Map are examples of templates whose shapes make use of accent colors.
CELLISTHEMED Function
To design shapes that behave one way when themed and another way when not themed, you can use the new CELLISTHEMED function. In its most common use, the function allows a shape to take an accent color when themed and to take some default RGB color when no theme is applied.
A good way to see how CELLISTHEMED works is to look at the Circular Arrows shape from the Marketing Diagrams stencil in Visio 2007. The first arrow uses the main fill color from the theme but the others use accent colors. Otherwise, the entire group would take the same fill color.
Each of the accented arrows uses CELLISTHEMED in a formula that makes it take an accent color when a theme is applied and a default RGB color when no theme is applied. For example, Table 8 shows the formula that is in the FillForegnd cell for the Accent 3 arrow shown in Figure 2.
No theme applied
Theme applied
THEMEGUARD(IF(CELLISTHEMED(TRUE),SETATREFEXPR (THEME("AccentColor3")),SETATREFEXPR(RGB(85,255,85))))
This formula causes the arrow to take the color represented by RGB values 85, 255, 85 when no theme is applied and Accent 3 when the shape is themed. Both the TRUE and FALSE results of CELLISTHEMED are wrapped with SETATREFEXPR, a function that provides a place to store default or locally applied formatting values and that provides better interaction with colors assigned manually by the user. The entire formula must be wrapped in the THEMEGUARD function. Otherwise, Visio replaces the formula with the default THEME("FillColor").
Color-Related Functions
TINT and SHADE
Together, the new TINT function and the new SHADE function provide a way to create a color that is a tint or shade of another color. They adjust the luminosity (the L in the HSL color model; also known as lightness or luminance) of the color by the integer specified in the cell formula, using the HSL scale of 0–240.
For example, the Circular Arrows shape in Figure 2 can be designed to use tints of the theme's fill color, rather than accent colors, to differentiate the arrows. Figure 3 shows the arrows with formulas that tint—that is, that increase the luminosity of—the theme's fill color in increments of 30.
The SHADE function works the same way, except that it decreases the luminosity of the color.
You can use the BLEND function to create some interesting coloring effects in shapes. BLEND creates a color that corresponds to a point on the spectrum between one color and another. The BLEND function takes a floating point value from 0 to 1 inclusive, with 0 being the first color and 1 being the second.
In Figure 4, the colors in the Circular Arrows shape are a blend between the theme's fill color and its Accent 3 color.
The TONE function is not widely used in the shapes included with Visio 2007, but it is available for your shape design. It is similar to SHADE, but instead of decreasing the luminosity, it decreases the saturation (the S in HSL). Like SHADE, it takes an integer from 0–240. Figure 5 shows how it can be used in the Circular Arrows example.
HUEDIFF, SATDIFF, and LUMDIFF
The HUEDIFF, SATDIFF, and LUMDIFF functions allow you to apply a color based on the difference in hue, saturation, or luminosity between two other colors. For example, LUMDIFF is used to set the fill-pattern color (the FillBkgnd cell value) on shapes that have accent colors assigned to them, to ensure that they look consistent with shapes that have the main fill color assigned.
The Inventory shape in Value Stream Map, which uses Accent 1 as its fill when it is themed, is an example of the use of LUMDIFF. It has this formula in its FillBkgnd cell:
The LUMDIFF formula shades the FillForegnd color by the same amount of luminosity difference there is between the currently applied theme's fill color ("FillColor") and its fill pattern color ("FillColor2").
The main principle to remember as you design shapes for themes is that if they look good when users apply color or other formatting to them manually, they look good when users apply themes. For example, the shapes on the Servers stencil are designed in such a way that users can apply a fill color, line color, or shadow to them without breaking their special isometric appearance.
Figure 7, the Proxy Server shape on the Servers stencil, is a good example of a shape that uses many of the concepts described in this article to maintain a pleasing appearance when it is themed or formatted. As with the other shapes on the Servers stencil, the design requirements were these:
Users can apply a fill color, line color, or shadow to the shape by using the formatting commands on the Format menu or on one of the formatting toolbars, while maintaining the shape's appearance.
The shape is a default tan color when there is no theme applied and Accent 2 when a theme is applied.
The shape is protected from formatting that breaks its appearance, such as line rounding.
Formatting is applied selectively to parts of the shape, where appropriate.
The Theme feature in Visio 2007 provides a powerful new way for you to format your drawings quickly and easily. It does not require that you assign a special style to shapes to which you want to apply themes. By using the information presented in this article, you can design shapes that take advantage of the level of theme functionality you feel is appropriate for each shape you build.
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GoingGreyMemberMember since: April 29, 2010
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First off I had better say that I am in the Whangarei area.
As a single person I often have to rely on handymen.
Because tradesmen often try to rip me off (because I am a woman on her own) I end up using the likes of `Hire A Hubby' who were always pleasant and reasonably priced.
However, in recent weeks I wasn't able to get help for a few maintenance jobs and then I spied an advertisement for `AB FAB'
The man from "AB FAB House Maintenance Services" came along and gave me a free, unconditional quote – and provided me with written references.
He fixed the things that needed fixing and his bill was VERY reasonable.
I have since referred "AB FAB" to several other people who have all come back to me to say how good a job was done and how cheap he was.
My poor old neighbour didn't learn about my new handyman until it was too late. She got someone in who charged her $90 to change an outside tap washer. 😯 😯 😯
Anyway, if anyone in the Whangarei area needs an honest, reliable workman who does a good job (and takes his mess away with him) I would highly recommend Quinn Patterson of AB FAB House Maintenance Services.
And no, he's not a relation. I wish he was then it would cost me nothing to get my little jobs done. 😀
Quinn does everything from changing a light bulb to plumbing and electrical work and he is happy to come and give you a free quote.
I think honest, reliable and reasonably priced tradesmen need to be referred on. 🙂June 25, 2010 at 10:24 pm #638775
MrLinkMemberMember since: January 13, 2009
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JimNasebyMemberMember since: July 7, 2010
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Have passed this info on to a friend who lives in Hikurangi. :green:September 5, 2013 at 11:14 pm #638779
AbFab1MemberMember since: September 5, 2013
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Thank you very kindly for this glowing testimonial. 🙂
I always do my best- that's the way I was raised to do things.
Kindest regards,
Quinn.:DMarch 26, 2014 at 6:43 pm #638781
kewlkiwiMemberMember since: October 6, 2006
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Quinn, I couldn't find your name on the public register of certified electricians?
Bob. 😕November 3, 2014 at 7:48 pm #638783
AbFab1MemberMember since: September 5, 2013
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Hi Bob,
I'm sorry, but I have only just noticed your question here.
If you had perhaps used Google & found 1 of my websites, you could have emailed me directly?
I am not a certified Electrician, I'm a Maintenance Contractor.
I do have certified contractors (Electricians, Plumbers, Drain Layers, Carpenters etc.) on my specialist contractors list, whom I call on when particular expertise is required.
I trust this adequately answers your query.:D
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A brand new accessible Classic Mode is the headline feature of the freshly announced Football manager 2013.
Described by publisher Sega as a "seismic shift" in the series, FM2013's Classic Mode offers "an alternative, less time-consuming" game type that is hoped will appeal to those who have until now found the game's depth too intimidating.
It's said to allow a full season to be played out in eight to ten hours and is modelled on the more simplistic take on the series offered by its iOS versions.
"The introduction of FMC is a major step forward in Football Manager's evolution," Sports Interactive's studio director Miles Jacobson explained. "In recent years it's become clear that there's a large group of people who would like to play Football Manager, but simply can't devote the time required to get the most out of the game – in fact, now that they have families and other commitments, even some members of the SI team have found themselves in this position.
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