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Average Cost to keep/care for a Newfoundland
The Newfoundland may be a very large dog, but they are gentle giants renowned for their docile and kind natures. Always eager and willing to please, these dogs are a great choice for people with families because the Newfoundland appears to have a real affinity with children liking nothing more than to play interactive games with them.
They boast wonderfully thick, dense coats which take a bit of work when it comes to keeping them looking good. They also boast having webbed feet and are powerful swimmers. Newfoundlands need a lot of space and are not the ideal choice for people who live in apartments, but they are a great choice for people who boast large and secure back gardens and who spend lots of time at home.
Legend has it that the Newfoundland is descended from the Black Bear which roams this region of Canada. However, it is now almost certain that these large and impressive dogs are not native to Newfoundland, but were developed over time by crossing many other large breeds including the St Bernard and English Mastiff with native Newfoundland breeds known as St John's Dogs. It is also thought the breed was developed by Portuguese fishermen during the 16th century.
Originally, there were two sizes namely the Greater Newfoundland and the Lesser Newfoundland which were also known as St John's Dogs and they were used to pull nets for local fishermen. The Greater Newfoundland being stronger and larger was also used to pull carts and other equipment.
As time passed a dog very similar to the Newfoundland we know today started appearing on the scene and by the 1800's the breed's fame for being able to pull heavy loads and work alongside fishermen reached many people living in European countries. The dogs were soon taken to Europe where breeders started to produce exceptionally good examples of the Newfoundland.
In 1886, The Newfoundland Club was established here in the UK and remains the oldest club in Britain. A breed standard was set soon after which has basically not be changed to this day. Today, the Newfoundland has become a popular choice with many people the world over whether as a companion dog or family pet thanks to their wonderfully kind natures and the fact they are real gentle giants around kids. However, anyone wishing to share their home with a Newfoundland needs to know that thanks to their large size, it costs quite a lot more to care and feed them than it does other breeds.
Height at the withers: Males 71 cm, Females 66 cm
Average weight: Males 68 kg, Females 54 kg
The Newfoundland is a well-balanced large dog that gives the impression of power and strength. They are proud and noble looking dogs that boast having a gentle expression about them especially in their eyes. Their heads are large and broad with a well-developed occipital bone, but no definite stop. Their muzzles are clean cut and short being rather square and well covered in fine, short hair.
Their eyes are quite small being dark brown in colour and set wide apart on a dog's face. Ears are set well back and small, lying close to a dog's head and covered with short hair. Their mouths are soft and dogs boast a strong jaw with a perfect scissor bite where their upper teeth neatly overlap their lower ones. Necks are well set on the shoulders and strong with perfectly straight, well-muscled front legs.
A Newfoundland has a strong, nicely ribbed body with a broad and level topline and muscular, strong loins. Their chest is deep and quite wide and their hindquarters are very well developed and strong. Back legs are well muscled and powerful. Their feet are large and webbed which is a physical trait that makes the Newfoundland such a strong swimmer. Tails are moderately long and fairly thick being well covered in hair. When at rest their tail hangs down, but when a Newfoundland is on the move, they carry their tail slightly up or straight out with a hint of a curve right at the tip.
When it comes to their coat, the Newfoundland boasts having a double, flat coat that is dense and quite coarse to the touch. Their coat is also quite oily and therefore extremely water-resistant. When their coat is brushed the wrong way, the hair naturally falls back into place. Their front legs are nicely feathered whereas their back legs are also slightly feathered. Accepted colours for the breed include the following:
Newfoundlands are renowned for their kind and calm natures. However, they are not the best choice for first time owners because these dogs need to be handled and trained by someone who is familiar with the breed or this type of very large and intelligent dog.
Newfoundlands also have quite a unique and musky odour about them which some people might not be able to live with. They are known to dribble and slobber quite a lot too which is something else that owners might not be able to cope with. Their training and education has to start from a young age and puppies need to be well socialised which means introducing them to as many new situations, people, dogs and other animals as soon as they have been fully vaccinated for them to mature into well-rounded adult dogs.
They are known to be quite sensitive by nature and therefore care has to be taken when training a puppy or young dog because any heavy handed treatment would not achieve very good results. They thrive in a calm environment where they have lots of space to express themselves. With this in mind, a Newfoundland is the ideal choice of dog for people who are familiar with the breed and who boast large, secure back gardens for their pets to romp around in as often as possible.
Newfies are intelligent and as such in the right hands, they are easy to train. With this said, their training and education has to start as early as possible and it's crucial that puppies be well socialised from a young age for them to mature into well-rounded dogs. These large dogs do not respond well to any sort of harsh training or correction, they do answer well to positive reinforcement training methods that are always fair and given by people in a calm way.
Newfoundlands also need to be given lots of mental stimulation for them to be truly happy, well-rounded dogs because if left to their own devices such a large dog will start to find their own ways of entertaining themselves which includes being destructive around the home.
As previously mentioned, Newfies are real gentle giant and rarely would one of these dogs show any sort of aggressive behaviour. They thrive on being around people and in a family environment having a real affinity with children. However, their size alone can pose a bit of a problem to toddlers and younger children so it's important for any interaction between the two to be well supervised at all times.
Newfoundlands are usually good around other dogs, but unless a dog has grown up with a family cat in the home, but care needs to be taken when a Newfie meets or sees another cat. It's best to avoid any contact between smaller pets and a Newfoundland even if they have grown up together just in case even though they are known to be one of the friendliest breeds on the planet.
For further advice please read our article on Keeping Children Safe around Dogs.
The average life expectancy of a Newfoundland is between 8 and 10 years when properly cared for and fed an appropriate good quality diet to suit their ages.
Like so many other breeds, the Newfie is known to suffer from a few hereditary health issues which are worth knowing about if you are planning share your home with one of these active and good looking dogs. The conditions that seem to affect the breed the most include the following:
As with any other breed, Newfies need to be groomed on a regular basis to make sure their coats and skin are kept in top condition. They also need to be given regular daily exercise to ensure they remain fit and healthy. On top of this, dogs need to be fed good quality food that meets all their nutritional needs throughout their lives.
Newfoundlands are high maintenance when it comes to keeping their thick double coats in good condition. Their coats are naturally oily which means they are extremely water resistant as such they dry very quickly when a Newfie gets wet or has been swimming, which these large dogs love to do. Their coats need to be brushed every day to prevent any tangles or matts forming, paying particular attention to the feathers on a dog's legs.
It is also a good idea to have a Newfie professionally groomed twice a year which means they get a good bath in the process. Being such large dogs, it can be a real challenge to bath them at home. It's also important to check a dog's ears and to clean them when necessary. If too much wax is allowed to build up in a dog's ears, it can lead to a painful infection which can be hard to clear up. In short, prevention is often easier than cure when it comes to ear infections.
Newfoundlands need to be given a minimum of 60 minutes exercise a day and they need lots of space to move around. Ideally, a Newfie should be allowed to roam around a back garden as often as possible so they can really let off steam in a safe environment. With this said, the fencing in a garden has to be very secure to keep such a large dog in.
Because of their thick, oily double coats the Newfoundland suffers when the weather is warmer and therefore care has to be taken when they are exercised. It's best to walk a dog earlier in the morning and then later in the afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky and the temperature is cooler. Care also has to be taken when walking a Newfie anywhere near water because they love swimming and might just jump in no matter what the weather is doing or how safe it is for them to swim.
Young Newfie puppies should not be given too much exercise because their joints and bones are still growing and too much pressure on them could result in causing a dog a few problems later on in their lives. They should not be allowed to jump up or down from the furniture or run up and down stairs because it puts too much pressure and strain on their growing joints and bones.
If you get a Newfoundland puppy from a breeder, they would give you a feeding schedule and it's important to stick to the same routine, feeding the same puppy food to avoid any tummy upsets. You can change a puppy's diet, but this needs to be done very gradually always making sure they don't develop any digestive upsets and if they do, it's best to put them back on their original diet and to discuss things with the vet before attempting to change it again remembering that puppies need to be given a very nutritious diet for their bones and joints to develop as they should.
Older dogs are not known to be fussy or finicky eaters, but this does not mean you can feed them a lower quality diet. It's best to feed a mature dog twice a day, once in the morning and then again in the evening, making sure it's good quality food that meets all their nutritional requirements. It's also important that dogs be given the right amount of exercise so they burn off any excess calories or they might gain too much weight which can lead to all sorts of health issues. Obesity can shorten a dog's life by several years so it's important to keep an eye on their waistline from the word go.
If you are looking to buy a Newfoundland, you would need to pay anything from £800 to over £1000 for a well-bred pedigree puppy. The cost of insuring a male 3-year-old Newfie in northern England would be £54.23 a month for basic cover but for a lifetime policy, this would set you back £103.06 a month (quote as of May 2016). When insurance companies calculate a pet's premium, they factor in several things which includes where you live in the UK and a dog's age and whether or not they have been neutered or spayed.
When it comes to food costs, you need to buy the best quality food whether wet or dry, to feed your dog throughout their lives making sure it suits the different stages of their lives. This would set you back between £70 - £100 a month. On top of all of this, you would need to factor in veterinary costs if you want to share your home with a Newfie and this includes their initial vaccinations, their annual boosters, the cost of neutering or spaying your dog when the time is right and their yearly health checks, all of which quickly adds up to over a £1600 a year.
As a rough guide, the average cost to keep and care for a Newfoundland would be between £140 to £220 a month depending on the level of insurance cover you opt to buy for your dog, but this does not include the initial cost of buying a pedigree puppy.
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Tesla's goal is to accelerate the world's transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered more than 2,400 Roadsters to customers worldwide and received more than 13,000 reservations for Model S. Model S, the world¹s first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle, began deliveries to U.S. customers in June of this year and was named Motor Trend¹s prestigious 2013 Car of the Year.
The Role
The DMV Compliance Coordinator is part of the sales operations team, and will work with Sales Advisors, other Tesla departments and external parties to help complete vehicle reservations, bookings and delivery.
- Coordinates with Sales and Delivery Specialists to process pre-delivery and delivery documents completely and accurately
- Upon return of documents, inputs information into the appropriate systems and distributes paperwork to designated recipients
- Records information and ensures data quality in Salesforce.com, DealerTrack and other record-keeping systems
- Verifies sales orders for accuracy
- Maintains vehicle files
- Serves as an authority on vehicle tax and registration rules by geography, keeping abreast of changes as they are announced, and communicating them to the team in a timely manner
- Processes DMV registrations related to sales, as well as for Tesla-owned vehicles
- Participates in testing of new and updated forms and processes
- Assists with special projects as needed
- Backs up complementary sales admin functions as needed
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I have owned this car since 2011. My previous car was a Golf mk5 1.6FSI. What I like: large interior (for a city car), easy to park, excellent visibility, comfy seats, good for long journeys, big boot, good engine - 1.4 75BHP, iPOD/aux connection. What I don't like: plastics/console, only four speakers. I would recommend this car for students, young couples or elderly people. In two years and four thousand miles I've had no problems.
Submitted: 2013-04-24 | ID: 50701
Great reliable car, never broken or let me down. Only replaced a gas pump for 30 euro. Cheap parts, good ride and good power for a 1.0. Spacy but easy to park; a ride to park anywhere cause of its egg shape on the front. The only thing that can be used against it is all the plastic inside. Few gadgets, but I didn't need them anyway. I prefer reliable and economical and good driving.
Submitted: 2012-10-09 | ID: 50697
A creaking noise when driving on uneven roads and it's only done 10 thousand miles and is still like new.
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Hi. I have a Fox from 2007 and I have started just now having the same problem as you and it`s driving me nuts, very frustating because I haven t a clue from where it`s coming - from Yorkshire
Submitted: 2012-07-10 | ID: 50698
Fab car, upgraded to a company car but still miss my little fox. Nippy around town and capable of driving on motorways, I loved it.
Submitted: 2012-07-03 | ID: 50700
A surprising little car, the Fox. We were looking for something economical to run and looked at the usual Peugeot 107, Ford Ka and Fiat Panda, but happened across a Fox by accident at a dealer. It is quite a plain looking car, but the styling is neat and it manages to avoid looking cheap when compared to the alternatives. The sheer space inside is amazing considering how small the car is, and Urban spec gets a sliding rear seat which means you can flex the space between the boot and rear seats. It also has electric windows and central locking - all that is really missing is aircon. The Fox is actully very pleasent to drive, and feels much more grown up that the other small cars we tried. The ride is also really comfortable and not jittery like a 107. The 1.2 engine sounds quite characterful, and pulls well around town. It is also bearable on the motorway, but perhaps a little short of puff. The only real downside is the cheap plastics in the interior - not really worse than the competition, but not as good as they should be. The real bonus, however is the running costs, which are rock bottom, and the decent residuals once you trade in. A thoroughly decent little car. Don't overlook it.

Submitted: 2010-07-13 | ID: 50696
Travelling home from a meeting on Friday 7/5/2010, I was travelling eastbound on the M4 from Bath, when going past junction 13 I noticed in the rear view mirror outside of the car a large plume of white smoke completely covering the rear window. I immediately pulled over to the make an emergency stop on the hard shoulder. I noticed the oil warning light on the dashboard and then smoke appeared from the engine. A passing motorist on the westbound side of the M25 raised the alarm on the extent of the fire, so I immediately tried to escape from the car (jarring my back at the time). I have had a back problem over the last few months which the pain has been easing, and now since trying to get out of the vehicle as fast as humanly possible, I have jarred my back yet again!!!! The motorist was 100% correct in raising the alarm as fluid was leaking profusely from the engine compartment and the flames were getting stronger. I called the fire brigade and they were on the scene within ten minutes. By the time the fire brigade went to work the flames had engulfed the entire front of the car, melting everything including the tyres. Now obviously I did not have time to remove any personal stuff, therefore after the fire brigade doused the flames my belonging in the car were soaked. At the time of the incident I called VW assistance for help. Initially they said there was nothing they could do as my car was on fire and a potential write-off. To my horror they advised me to get the car salvaged and arrange a taxi. I reminded them that my car was only five months old and recently serviced by an authorised VW dealer. I may have been in shock so I hung up and rang back. Again I was advised that the recovery team would not come out to assist me. I had to have a lengthy conversation with someone before the option that VW recovery would arrange a taxi to take me home. Trying to get hold of VW over the weekend was futile. Today they were most ungelpful and even suggested that I may have been smoking! Have there been other cases of a five month old car simply self combusting?
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My six month old Bluemotion set itself on fire on the way home in December 2010. I'm still persuing it, there's been a VW product recall for lots of 2010 models in the US but nothing here... - Danny Pearson from Nottinghamshire
Submitted: 2010-05-10 | ID: 50693
Only had it two weeks but what a small car, plenty of room, good build, good ride, still can't cloes the door frist time yet as its so well built. Not many extras but well worth the money.

Submitted: 2010-04-16 | ID: 50695
The car itself is lovely, however, I put an order in at my local VW centre back in July and am going to be waiting until at least January for this car. I am getting no compensation, my tax runs out end of October, MOT in January, and when I first bought the car I was told it would be ready by September... it is just not good enough.
Submitted: 2009-10-22 | ID: 50692
This is just the very basic 1.2 Fox with no extras - so, it's manual windows, lock your own doors etc. It does have airbags, PAS and a half decent CD player and the good news is inexpensive doesn't mean cheap! OK, so the quality of the plastics is not in Passat league, but it's solid and well screwed together. It drives really well and the 1.2 is fine about town and even holds it's own on the motorway. It's really roomy (even more in the back than it's bigger cousin, the Polo?). It handling is neat and tidy, and as economical, comfortable transport (albeit basic) it's absolutely ideal. I know other cars in it's class have more toys, but I'd rather do without the extras for VW quality (and residuals).
Submitted: 2009-04-07 | ID: 50702
I'll give it 5, I'm used to Corsa's and thought I'd never change - after test driving a Fox I was hooked, disappointed that they don't do a diesel yet though. 1.2 is nippy enough and holds the road better then a Corsa. I was peeved that glove box was a bit small but found a great storage container under drivers seat after a month. Really economical and like a Tardis inside - sooo rooomy.
Submitted: 2008-10-13 | ID: 50704
I chose the 1.4 litre engine over the 1.2 so that I could have a little more oomph . It gives me plenty of power and is perfect for longer journeys. I can not give the Fox 5 stars as the build is not up to the same quality as the Golf, a car I have recently owned. This is a good and cheap alternative to the Volkswagen Golf.
Submitted: 2007-10-30 | ID: 50703
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The Financial Services Agency plans to allow insurance companies to offer coverage for expensive infertility treatment in a bid to curb the declining birthrate, sources close to the matter said Tuesday. The change could be made this spring.
Infertility treatment is on the rise as more people are choosing to marry later in life, but the costs are not covered by public medical insurance. Some costs are, however, subsidized by the state and local municipalities.
The agency will solicit opinions on the issue before revising ordinance for the Insurance Business Law.
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KDE Keyboard Shortcuts with different Keyboard Layout
During the Debian setup I had to find out what to do to be able to write in Greek in KDE. Now I can read/write everywhere but keyboard shortcuts don't work for both English and Greek layouts.
I had to set up most of them in Greek as alternatives. For example shortcut "Change Keyboard Layouts" is set to:
Alternative->Alt-Ctrl-Greek_K (which in fact print's in screen as a square like any other Greek character)
I thought this was a deep linux problem and coped with it since yesterday. I created a new user for some tests and I realized that the shortcuts work well there! What should I change in my user to do the same.
I found it out right now!
Enabled "Include latin layout" for Greek in Control Center and it works like charm:)
Hey, THANKS, man! Your post helped me to figure out this simple but very useful trick.
I'm glad I was able to help you.
This was something that caused me lots of trouble.
Ηελλο τηέρε !
Aparently my Greek work.
The question is how to put some fonts there
because at first it seems there are only these arials.
The easy way?
Ευχαριστώ πολύ :-)
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ADO.NET Data Services Overview
ADO.NET Data Services consists of patterns and libraries that enable the creation and consumption of data services for the Web or an intranet. ADO.NET Data Services exposes data as resources that are addressable by URIs. This enables you to access and change data by using the semantics of representational state transfer (REST), specifically the standard HTTP verbs of GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE. This topic provides an overview of the components, patterns, and practices that compose ADO.NET Data Services.
ADO.NET Data Services exposes data as resources that are addressable by URIs. These resources are represented in terms of the entity-relationship conventions of the Entity Data Model (EDM). In this model, entities represent operational units of data in an application domain, such as customers, orders, items, and products.
In ADO.NET Data Services, you address entity resources as an entity set that contains instances of entity types. For example, the following URI from the quickstart returns all of the orders from the Northwind data service that are related to the customer with a CustomerID value of ALFKI:
When developing a data service with Visual Studio, the host name of your data service is typically in the format of localhost:<port number>. After the service is deployed, the host name will be the URI of the server that is hosting the data service.
Query expressions enable you to perform traditional query operations against resources, such as filtering, sorting, and paging. For example, the URI http://localhost:12345/Northwind.svc/Customers('ALFKI')/Orders?$filter=Freight gt 200 filters the resources to return only the orders with a freight cost of more than $200. For more information, see Accessing Data Service Resources (ADO.NET Data Services).
ADO.NET Data Services takes advantage of standard Internet protocols to create data services that interoperate with applications that do not use the .NET Framework. Because you can use standard URIs to address data, your application can access and change data by using the semantics of representational state transfer (REST), specifically the standard HTTP verbs of GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE. This enables you to access these services from any client that can parse and access data that is transmitted over standard HTTP protocols. For more information, see Making Changes to Data (ADO.NET Data Services).
ADO.NET Data Services supports HTTP requests and responses in more than one data format to accommodate various client applications and platforms. ADO.NET Data Services can represent data in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and Atom Publishing Protocol (AtomPub), which is the default format. The format of the payload is specified in the header of the HTTP request. For more information, see Payload Formats (ADO.NET Data Services).
ADO.NET Data Services also uses other existing Internet facilities for such operations as caching and authentication, and it integrates with existing hosting services, such as ASP.NET and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). For more information, see Hosting the Data Service (ADO.NET Data Services).
Although resources are addressed based on an entity-relationship model, ADO.NET Data Services expose data regardless of the underlying data source. After ADO.NET Data Services accepts an HTTP request for a resource that a URI identifies, the request is deserialized and a representation of that request is passed to an ADO.NET Data Service provider. This provider translates the request into a data source-specific format and executes the request on the underlying data source. ADO.NET Data Services achieves storage independence by separating the conceptual model that addresses resources from the specific schema of the underlying data source.
ADO.NET Data Services integrates with the ADO.NET Entity Framework to enable you to create data services that expose relational data. You can use the Entity Data Model tools to create a data model that contains addressable resources as entities and at the same time define the mapping between this model and the tables in the underlying database. For more information, see Entity Framework Provider (ADO.NET Data Services).
ADO.NET Data Services also enables you to create data services that expose any data structures that return an implementation of the IQueryable interface. This enables you to create data services that expose data from .NET Framework types. Create, update, and delete operations are supported when you also implement the IUpdatable interface. For more information, see Reflection Provider (ADO.NET Data Services).
ADO.NET Data Services supports functionality beyond simply addressing data resources. You can add validation logic through service operations and interceptors. Service operations are methods defined on the server that are addressable by URIs in the same form as data resources. Service operations can also use query expression syntax to filter, order, and page data returned by an operation. For example, the URI http://localhost:12345/Northwind.svc/GetOrdersByCity?city='London'&$orderby=OrderDate&$top=10&$skip=10 represents a call to the service operation named GetOrdersByCity on the Northwind data service that returns orders for customers from London, with paged results sorted by OrderDate. For more information, see Service Operations (ADO.NET Data Services).
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Marrakech is a city with thousands of faces: bright, lively and incredibly beautiful. Morocco as a whole has much to offer tourists: the desert or the mountains with the famous Atlas peak, and don't forget the old city of Medina. Nothing better than enjoying the traditions entering all your senses. Spices, ceramics, jewelry, rugs and more. The heart of Morocco is here. The selection of products is an endless pleasure and do not worry, bargaining is an old tradition!
The Jardin Majorelle is a botanical garden beautifully restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. It was designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924, during the colonial period when Morocco was a protectorate of France. The best time for photos is the late morning. In this garden, also visit the Museum of Islamic Art in Marrakech, which offers North African textiles from the personal collection of Saint-Laurent as well as ceramics, jewelry and paintings by Majorelle.
The Menara Gardens are located at the foot of the Atlas. They were built in the 12th century (c. 1130) by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min. 'Menara' is the name derived from the flag with a little green pyramid roof (Menzeh). The pavilion was built during the 16th century during the Saadi Dynasty and renovated in 1869 by the Sultan of Morocco Abderrahmane, which served as a shelter during the summer. The best time for photos is in the late afternoon with the sunset. The walk is perfect for romantic couples.
The Jemaa El Fna is a world heritage site under UNESCO. You should take your time to walk around at different times of day and evening. From one hour to another, the shapes, the ambience, and the levels of the Plaza and its atmosphere also change! This is the heart of the city, surrounded by bazaars, hotels, gardens and more. Here you can eat cheap excellent kebabs!
Between the old town (Medina) and the center of Marrakech near Kutubiya, there is Cyberpark, a park for education, especially youth on information technology and sustainable development.
Also, not to be missed are the Museum of Marrakech, the Medersa (Koranic school), the Saadian.
Finally, hit the souks (markets) of various crafts, art, dealers in spices, herbalists (where you can try their tea with mint) and why not finish the day with a relaxing massage with essential oils?
Most hostels in Marrakech riads (the traditional name of old houses) are lavishly decorated with gardens. The [hostels in Marrakech> https://www.hostelsclub.com/city-en-689-Marrakech.html] can truly be described as an oasis of calm while in a bustlingand exotic city. You can experience an authentic stay at one of these top choices:
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Not to mention the Riad Zagouda which is well located and very economical.
Finally, if you want a guest house in Marrakech at low rates and get a massage, try The Guesthouse Dar Selwan.
Marrakech, the most active city in Morocco, offers clubs, pubs, smoking bars, lounges, skybars, or banquets in the souks.
Note that €1 is equivalent to 11.09 Dirhams. So even the most chic restaurants are affordable!
The Jacaranda Restaurantwas built in 1950 has been recently renovated, with the key words in mind: imagination and taste. Strategically located, it offers a view of the center of Guéliz. Specializing in French cuisine, you can also enjoy the Moroccan and international cuisine prepared by the chef who is none other than the owner! There is musical entertainment on the weekends and they also have permanent exhibitions of modern paintings.
Location: Gueliz
Budget: From 150 to 250 Dhs
The Queen Atlantic is the only boat restaurant in Marrakech, takes you on an unforgettable cruise through a dreamy landscape with delicious and refined cuisine, makes for a magical atmosphere. Enjoy the trendy live performances of 80's remixed, Jazz, Blues, Latin Soul, but also many oriental musicians. The Atlantic Queen invites you to take off toward new horizons.
Location: Gueliz
Budget: 80-150 Dhs
The Tanjia is another great choice. An old brewery located between the eastern Bahia Palace and the Palace Badii with a terrace that offers breathtaking views of the Koutoubia. This is a simple, elegant place unique to the Moroccan art of living with a Western touch. Moreover, it is not uncommon to have a meal together with famous stars such as Gad Elmaleh, Bob Sinclar, and others. You will be offered traditional Moroccan cuisine and international dishes. Try the barbecue, one of their specialties! There is also a belly dancing show accompanied by a traditional music group or the resident DJ.
Location: Mellah - Medina South
Budget: 150-250 Dhs
Bars & Lounges
Coffee Marrabook: In the heart of Medina, 200 meters from the famous Jemaa el Fna, Marrabook Café is located in a small alley close to the pedestrian street of Princes. A themed bookstore coffee shop where you can find, of course, a selection of books on Morocco and Africa, while tasting Moroccan specialty dishes or fast food.
Location: Jemaa El Fna
Budget: - 80 Dhs
Coffee Marrakch'Chic: For the first time in Marrakech, a lounge restaurant where the decoration is calm with refined tones on white designer furniture, chic! The opening took place on July 23, 2010, and has a lounge area welcoming you with its intimate atmosphere for a drink with friends or your partner. The menu is rich and varied. An upscale place in the heart of Guéliz!
The Jad Mahal: An exquisite place, an idyllic setting for a drink, dinner or for listening to music. The decoration sometimes Moroccan sometimes Hindi being colorful with warm light. Add the sweet aromas mixed with deliciously prepared meals, a great combo for a good time. There is Moroccan cuisine, Thai and Western dishes offered by David Ducrocq, this chef and lover of cuisine that has been cooked in prestigious places like the 'Orient Express' train or the 'Beau Rivage'.
Location: Wintering and Agdal
Budget: 400 Dhs
The Skybar Pool: The Palais Soltan Marrakech Swimming Club Hotel has the city's new Skybar. The site is 1200 m2 which can accommodate up to 1000 people and it is next to the Pacha Club (another popular night spot). Its terrace offers panoramic views over the Atlas and reminds us of the splendor of Morocco. The Skybar Restaurant Club offers a live set non-stop from 11am until late at night when several DJs succeed in creating a musical atmosphere alternating every style of music you can think of. It is ideal for an evening outdoors!
Location: Wintering and Agdal
Budget: 150-250 Dhs
Cantobar: They were the first to open a Karaoke spot in Marrakech. This stylish bar-restaurant welcomes you for lunch, but also in the evening where a scene is all about you. Take a turn at singing your heart out. Located on Rue Moulay el Hassan between the Convention Center and Freedom Square, the Art Deco storefront is very inviting. The interior space is divided into two dining rooms, a bar, a stage and a VIP area in an upscale atmosphere. They have Eastern and Western cuisine and impeccable service.
Location: Gueliz
Budget: 150-250 Dhs
Pasha: This nightclub is a harmonious blend of an amazing, electrifying atmosphere and world-renowned DJs. The club seems to round up all the local customers and also attracts many foreigners. Tuesdays to Saturdays, the 'Chill Out' area welcomes' Wildpoppy ', a Live Band, French, composed of a singer and guitarist of three pop-rock musicians. They are open from 11 pm-1am during the week and until 2am on weekends! The new tapas menu is worth trying!
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February 12–18, 2007
The Cyber Risk Report is a strategic intelligence product that highlights current security activity and mid- to long-range perspectives. The report addresses seven major risk management categories: vulnerability, physical, legal, trust, identity, human, and geopolitical. Cyber Risk Reports are powered by Cisco Security Intelligence Operations, an advanced security infrastructure that identifies, analyzes, and defends against threats to keep organizations informed and protected. Cyber Risk Reports are the collaborative efforts of Cisco security analysts from the following teams: IntelliShield, Applied Intelligence, Remote Management Services, Intrusion Prevention System Signature Development, Cisco Product Security Incident Response, Cisco Malware Research, Strategic Technology Assessment Team, Infrastructure Security Research & Development, IronPort Email and Web Threat Research, Critical Infrastructure Assurance Group, Advanced Services, Security Sales and Engineering, Corporate Security Programs, Government Affairs, and Legal Support.
Vulnerability and threat activity increased significantly over the previous time period. Microsoft released security bulletins and patches to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office applications that attackers were using to conduct targeted attacks. Microsoft also released security bulletins and patches to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Step-by-Step Interactive Training, Microsoft Data Access Components, and Microsoft security applications. During the time period, Cisco also released security advisories to address vulnerabilities in Cisco Firewall Services Module, Cisco PIX and ASA, and Cisco IOS products.
Sun released a security advisory and patches to address the Sun Solaris Telnet and Login Combination Unauthorized Access Vulnerability, detailed in IntelliShield alert 12641. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a Solaris system running telnet. This vulnerability has received significant media attention, and exploit code is publicly available.
Trojan.PPDropper.G, reported in IntelliShield Daily Virus Report 12668, is currently circulating in the wild. This trojan exploits the Microsoft PowerPoint Unspecified Code Execution Issue reported in IntelliShield alert 12670. Attackers continued to take advantage of the Valentine's Day holiday by seeding Nuwar variants throughout the month. The latest seeding, WORM_NUWAR.AAI, propagated by sending enticing, holiday-related messages via e-mail. The attachments appear as harmless greeting cards, but a copy of the worm is installed on the machine after execution. The worm uses an executable as the attachment; this filetype should be blocked at e-mail gateways to reducing the likelihood of infection.
IntelliShield published 134 events last week; 61 new events and 73 updated events. Of the 134 events, 88 were Vulnerability Alerts, 34 were Security Issue Reports, three were Malicious Code Alerts, five were Daily Virus Reports, and four were Security Activity Reports. The alert publication totals are as follows:
Weekly Alert Totals
Significant Alerts for February 12–18, 2007
Sun Solaris Telnet and Login Combination Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Sun Solaris contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system. Exploit code is publicly available. Sun confirmed this vulnerability in an alert notification and released patches.
Previous Alerts That Still Represent Significant Risk
Microsoft Word Arbitrary Code Execution Issue
Microsoft Word contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with privileges of the user. Malicious code exploiting this vulnerability is circulating, and a proof-of-concept document is publicly available. IntelliShield reported this malicious code as Trojan.Mdropper.X in alert 12579, the Daily Virus Report for January 31, 2007. Microsoft confirmed the vulnerability in a security bulletin and released updated software
Microsoft Word Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Word contains a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to corrupt system memory and execute arbitrary code. Malicious code exploiting this vulnerability is publicly circulating. Microsoft confirmed this vulnerability in a security bulletin and released patches.
IntelliShield Activity Report: Super Bowl Website Compromise
A number of health care, government, and other websites have been found to contain links to malicious scripts similar to those found on the Dolphin Stadium website before Super Bowl Sunday. The attackers created a link to a malicious JavaScript file in the header of the main page of the affected site. The JavaScript file attempts to exploit the Microsoft Windows MDAC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability described in IntelliShield Vulnerability Alert 10698 and the Microsoft Windows VML Buffer Overflow Vulnerability described in IntelliShield Vulnerability Alert 12423 to download malicious files.
IntelliShield Activity Report: Multiple Root Domain Name Server Denial of Service Attacks
News media sources are reporting that several root-level domain name servers were subject to denial of service attacks on February 6, 2007. Reports indicate that thirteen root DNS servers were under attacks that lasted for an estimated twelve hours.
Microsoft Office Malformed String Arbitrary Code Execution Issue
Microsoft Office contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Attackers have used malicious code disguised as an Excel document to exploit this vulnerability in targeted attacks. Microsoft confirmed this vulnerability in a security bulletin and released software updates.
Microsoft Word Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Word contains a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Attackers are using malicious code that exploits this vulnerability to conduct limited attacks. Microsoft confirmed this vulnerability in a security bulletin and released updated software.
Cisco IOS Voice Service Session Initiated Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
Cisco IOS contains a vulnerability within the processing of SIP packets that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a temporary denial of service condition. The vendor scored this vulnerability to indicate active exploitation and reports random exploits of the vulnerability in the wild; however, these attacks may be accidental or unintentional. Cisco confirmed this vulnerability in a security advisory and issued approved workarounds.
Microsoft Visual Studio .rc File Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft Visual Studio contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Proof-of-concept code is available to demonstrate this vulnerability on Windows 2000 with SP4 installed. Microsoft has not confirmed this vulnerability, and updates are unavailable.
Adobe Reader Hosted PDF File Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Apple Mac OS X DiskManagement BOM File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server contain a vulnerability within the handling of BOM files in the DiskManagement framework that could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Proof-of-concept code is available. Reports indicate this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. Apple has not acknowledged this vulnerability, and updated software is unavailable.
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to crash the affected application or execute arbitrary code. Exploit code is publicly available. US-CERT has released a vulnerability note. Computer Associates has not confirmed this vulnerability, and updated software is unavailable.
Microsoft Windows Workstation Service NetrWkstaUserEnum() Denial of Service Issue
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP contain an issue in the Workstation service that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause denial of service condition. Attacks via this exploit are likely to succeed against Windows 2000 and XP systems in their default configuration; however, a firewall blocking ports 445/tcp and 139/tcp will mitigate the attack. Exploit code is publicly available. Microsoft has not acknowledged this vulnerability, and software updates are not available.
Microsoft Windows Client Server Run-Time Subsystem Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability within the Client Server Run-Time Subsystem that could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Proof-of-concept code is available to demonstrate the denial of service condition and information disclosure. The Microsoft Security Response Center confirmed this vulnerability, but updates are not available.
Microsoft Visual Studio WMI Object Broker ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Issue
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an issue in the WScript.Shell object that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with privileges of the user. Exploit code is publicly available, and this issue is being actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft confirmed this vulnerability in security bulletin MS06-073 and released software updates.
Microsoft Windows Media Player ASX Playlist Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Media Player contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition or execute arbitrary code. Proof-of-concept code is available. Microsoft confirmed this vulnerability with security bulletin MS06-078 and released updated software.
Apple Safari Password Manager Information Disclosure Issue
Apple Safari contains an issue that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain saved user credentials. Attackers are actively exploiting this issue in the wild. Apple has not confirmed this issue, and no software updates are available.
FBI Laptop Loss
A recent report by the United States Justice Department claims that three to four FBI laptops are lost each month. Although this statistic is a decrease from a previous study, the report is still troubling, because the FBI cannot always determine whether the missing laptops contained classified data. Read more
IntelliShield Analysis: Laptop thefts continue to plague both businesses and federal agencies with little reduction in loss. The FBI appears to have decreased the average number of incidents per month, but the bureau is still struggling to identify whether sensitive information has been compromised. Businesses are advised to continue educating users in proper laptop security and also ensure that sensitive information stored on laptops is properly secured.
Telkom Social Engineering Heist
An organized team of criminals recently bluffed their way into a business in South Africa and left with the Managing Director's laptop and the contents of his desk. Disguised as employees of the South African phone company Telkom, the group entered the office and informed the receptionist that they needed to check the PBX. The receptionist remained skeptical and phoned a superior, but the criminals managed to complete the theft in less then six minutes and escape the premises. Read more
IntelliShield Analysis: Most laptop thefts are considered "crimes of convenience," but this incident appears premeditated and organized. A physical presence and uniform is often convincing enough to discourage receptionists or employees from requesting identification or other credentials from guests. Organizations are advised to require inspectors, work crews, and visitors to be escorted through the premises. Organizations are also advised to authenticate unannounced visitors before allowing access to facilities.
Sandia Labs Verdict Awards US$4.3 Million
A jury in New Mexico recently awarded an ex-network security analyst US$4.3 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Shawn Carpenter was terminated in January 2005 after launching an independent investigation to identify and track an espionage intrusion into his company, Sandia National Laboratories. Carpenter then shared his information with multiple government agencies. Carpenter was terminated after Sandia officials learned of his investigation and ordered him to stop, even though the FBI requested that he continue to share information. Read more
IntelliShield Analysis: The jury awarded Carpenter an amount that doubled the original lawsuit's request. Most analysts claim the award could indicate that national security takes precedence over Sandia Lab's own interests. Information managers should take note of the judgment and remember to properly respond to information reported by employees regarding security incidents.
Mobile Malicious Code Rises
A recent Informa Telecom media study claimed that over 80-percent of mobile operator respondents suffered infections, and the number of incidences in 2006 were over five times higher than the previous year. The research indicates that mobile companies are most concerned with customer satisfaction, citing reductions in satisfaction related to reported infections. Read more
IntelliShield Analysis: Mobile devices are becoming prevalent in the work force, and security policies are advised to include the technology. As devices become more advanced, users will become dependent on their use in daily business activities. This factor could increase the amount of sensitive information that could be disclosed during a compromise. Users should be reminded to treat mobile devices similar to desktop or laptop computers, and information security departments are strongly advised to incorporate mobile device data protection strategies into user training.
There was no significant activity in this category during the time period.
There was no significant activity in this category during the time period.
Terrorist Attack on Indian Train
The recent bombing of an Indian train 80 kilometers north of Delhi is being attributed to terrorist attempts to disrupt peace talks between Pakistani and Indian leaders scheduled for the next day. As the train passed the city of Panipat, passengers reported hearing two explosions before a fire swept through several train cars. Indian Minister Khurshid Kasuri and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf have both released statements condemning the attack. The two leaders also pledged to continue their commitment to the peace process. Read more
IntelliShield Analysis: The Samjhauta Express, which links New Delhi and Lahore, is often referred to as the "peace train," because the train resumed function during peace talks in 2004. The attacks appear to be aimed at increasing tension on both sides of peace negotiations; however, the incident may actually serve to unify India and Pakistan as the countries pursue anti-terrorist countermeasures.
Upcoming Security Activity
February 17–20, 2007: Carnival
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i really hate how my nose changes upon smiling *droops*. i have had something called a "sinch suture" so my nose doesnt droop when smiling. however i had it removed as i thought it affected my teeth show. however i kinda do want it back. i guess what i would like to know is what options are there so the nose doesnt move when smiling. i hate how from profile view how it looks when i do smile. is the procedure i had the only way or what other things can i bring up with my surgeon. thankyou
Rhinoplasty and Smiling
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Drooping tip
This not an uncommon issue. Usually I cut the upper lip muscles slighly and most importantly, I support the tip with a cartilage intercrural graft. Cinching sutures have been used to narrow the nasal base but, often lead to asymetry and discomfort.
Tip movement with smiling indicates poor tip cartilage strength
When your tip pulls down, it is not because of your upper lip or lip muscles; that's why the lip surgery didn't work.
The pulling down is because your nasal tip cartilages aren't strong enough to hold your tip up and resist the pull. This is called "inadequate tip projection" and is very correctable.
Find an experienced surgeon whom you like and see how he or she an help support your tip better--my preference (because they are anatomical) is tip grafts.
Plunging Tip
By the sounds of it, you have a plunging tip. You had this addresses and want it back. There are a number of surgical maneuvers which can be done to address this issue either by way of muscle cutting technique, implant or grafts.
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Nose droop on smiling is a common problem when the tip is ptotic and underprojected. It can also occur when there is "tension' in the nose because the nasal septum is pushing it down. rhinoplasty can correct this for you permanently.
Learn more: http://www.palmbeachface.com/rhinoplasty.html
Tip droop with smiling
this problem is mainly a result of poor tip support - you would likely benefit from structural grafting of the columella and tip
Learn more: http://www.seattlerhinoplasty.com/html/before_n_after_set.php?procedure=primary_rhinoplasty&id=05
Nose droops when smiling, what's the solution
Photos are always helpful but from what you describe the nasal muscles overcome the inherent strength and support of the nasal tip, when you smile, causing the tip to droop. The cartilage at the upper, anterior end of the nasal septum can be trimmed and an orthopedic permanent suture placed to rotate the tip and add strength to resisit the muscles effects.
This is a fairly common procedure, have done this many times and can be done with or without Rhinoplasty depending on what else is done to the nose at the same time. By itself it's a 15 minute procedure with incisions in the inside of the columella.
Learn more: http://www.drfpalmer.com
Nasal appearance while smiling
In some patients, the attachment of the nasal muscles in the central portion of the nose can pull the nose down while smiling. The easiest way to correct that is to snip that muscle during a rhinoplasty procedure and place a graft to prevent it from reattaching and support the tip of the nose. I hope this information helps.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Other details to be found in the game's online listing include the fact that no cuts were needed to obtain a UK release, and that it contains 168 minutes worth of in-game cut scenes.
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Contrary to reports, Florida Gov. Rick Scott reads news
Florida Gov. Rick Scott became known as the governor who doesn't read newspapers after he said as much during a January news conference. PolitiFact reports, however, that "the same day Scott told a roomful of reporters he didn't read their work, his staff gave him a 27-page packet of news stories" featuring 15 stories from Florida and national news outlets. Brian Burgess, Scott's communications director, says the briefings started during the campaign. A communications staffer stays up late each night to compile a packet of important stories, which is updated before 7 a.m. So why did Scott say he didn't read newspapers? PolitiFact listened to a recording of the news conference and notes that he did qualify his answer: "Well, I get some briefings, so if it's something I need to know about, I do." Burgess tells PolitiFact, "Anytime I had the opportunity to push back, I tried to do that ... But it wasn't the biggest myth we tried to refute." Scott will see what it's like to be on the other side of the questions when he does a one-day stint as a newspaper reporter as part of a program in which he samples everyday jobs. || Earlier: Florida governor's PR man, media in 'Twitter war'


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Mitchell pharmacist charged with stealing drugs
A Mitchell pharmacist has been accused of stealing prescription drugs from a local pharmacy.
Jim Buechler, 59, is charged with possession of a controlled substance by theft and grand theft for taking prescription pills from the Walgreens pharmacy. Buechler's employment was terminated last week, said Emily Hartwig, a spokeswoman for Walgreens.
She said Walgreens had no further comment on the case, because it is an ongoing investigation.
The Mitchell Police Division was called to Walgreens on Jan. 23 for a report of an employee theft. Court documents state Walgreens noticed discrepancies in its drug count "several times over a long period of time."
Detective Lt. Don Everson, of the Mitchell Police Division, said Walgreens noticed its drug count was off on Dec. 16. Through an internal investigation, Walgreens said some employees noticed strange behavior in Buechler.
Everson said Buechler stole various pills including zolpidem, a medication used to treat insomnia, and metoprolol, a medication used to treat high blood pressure. The total cost of all the pills was approximately $3,500. Everson said there was no indication Buechler was reselling the pills.
Zolpidem is a controlled substance — a drug defined by state law as having a high potential for abuse — but the other drugs are not.
The possession charge carries a maximum penalty upon conviction of two years in prison and a $4,000 fine.
Buechler is also charged with grand theft — because the value of the stolen items is more than $2,000 — which carries a maximum penalty upon conviction of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Buechler was arrested Jan. 23 and was released the same day on a personal recognizance bond, agreeing to appear at a future court date.
Randy Jones, executive director of the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, said the board does not interfere with criminal investigations.
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Lawrence R. Klein and Applied Economics/Lawrence R. Klein y la economía aplicada
Along present article we have tried to highlights the main contributions of Lawrence R. Klein to applied economics trough his longer career, both as teacher and as researcher. Having in mind the diffi cult task that means to concentrate the huge amount achievements made by the cited author we have grouped it into four different issues: Economic thought, econometric techniques, applied econometric models and other research fields. A lo largo del presente artículo hemos intentado recoger las principales aportaciones del profesor Klein al amplio campo de la economía aplicada a lo largo de su dilatada carrera como docente e investigador. Siendo conscientes de las limitaciones que puede suponer la revisión completa de una obra tan vasta como la generada por el citado autor hemos optado por agrupar sus principales aportaciones en torno a cuatro grandes apartados: pensamiento económico, métodos econométricos, modelos econométricos aplicados y otras áreas de Investigación.
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Volume (Year): 24 (2006)
Issue (Month): (Abril)
Pages: 43-94
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- Fromm, Gary & Klein, Lawrence R, 1973. "A Comparison of Eleven Econometric Models of the United States," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 63(2), pages 385-393, May.
- Klein, Lawrence R. & Glickman, Norman J., 1977. "Econometric model-building at regional level," Regional Science and Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 7(1-2), pages 3-23, March.
- Lawrence R. Klein & Virginia Long, 1973. "Capacity Utilization: Concept, Measurement, and Recent Estimates," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 4(3), pages 743-764.
- Klein, Lawrence R, 1974. "Issues in Econometric Studies of Investment Behavior," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 12(1), pages 43-49, March.
- Lawrence R Klein & Wendy Mak, 2005. "Initial Steps in High-Frequency Modeling of China," Business Economics, Palgrave Macmillan;National Association for Business Economics, vol. 40(1), pages 11-14, January.
- Marwah, Kanta & Klein, Lawrence R., 1995. "The possibility of nesting South Asia in Asia-Pacific economic integration," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 6(1), pages 1-27.
- Lawrence R. Klein & Arthur Doud & E. Sojo, 1985. "Simplification of Large Scale Macroeconometric Models," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 11(1), pages 28-40, Jan-Mar.
- Howrey, E Philip & Klein, Lawrence R & McCarthy, Michael D, 1974. "Notes on Testing the Predictive Performance of Econometric Models," International Economic Review, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania and Osaka University Institute of Social and Economic Research Association, vol. 15(2), pages 366-383, June.
- Kanta Marwah & Lawrence R. Klein, 1996. "Estimation of J-Curves: United States and Canada," Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association, vol. 29(3), pages 523-539, August.
- Brauer, Jurgen, 2007. "Arms Industries, Arms Trade, and Developing Countries," Handbook of Defense Economics, Elsevier.
- Lawrence R. Klein, 1947. "Theories of Effective Demand and Employment," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 55, pages 108-108.
- L. R. Klein, 1958. "The Friedman-Becker Illusion," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 66, pages 539-539.
- L. R. Klein, 1951. "The Life of John Maynard Keynes," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 59, pages 443-443.
- Gary Fromm & Lawrence R. Klein, 1976. "THE NBER/NSF Model Comparison Seminar: An Analysis of Results," NBER Chapters,in: Annals of Economic and Social Measurement, Volume 5, number 1, pages 1-28 National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Klein, Lawrence R., 2004. "New growth centers in this globalized economy," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 499-505, June.
- Lawrence R. Klein, 2000. "International Financial Volatility and Agricultural Commodity Trade: A Primer: Discussion," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 82(3), pages 701-702.
- Klein, Lawrence R, 1984. "Money in the Wharton Quarterly Model: A Reply," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 16(1), pages 76-79, February.
- Klein, L. R., 2004. "China and India: Two Asian Economic Giants, Two Different Systems," Applied Econometrics and International Development, Euro-American Association of Economic Development, vol. 4(1).
- Klein, Lawrence R., 2004. "Comment on academic exclusion: the case of Alexander Del Mar," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 20(1), pages 69-71, March.
- Howrey, E Philip & Klein, Lawrence R, 1972. "Dynamic Properties of Nonlinear Econometric Models," International Economic Review, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania and Osaka University Institute of Social and Economic Research Association, vol. 13(3), pages 599-618, October.
- Lawrence Klein, 1992. "Some Tendencies in Modern Econometrics," Indian Economic Review, Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics, vol. 27, pages 5-14.
- Ronald G. Bodkin & Lawrence R. Klein & Kanta Marwah, 1991. "A History of Macroeconometric Model-Building," Books, Edward Elgar Publishing, number 51.
- Marwah, Kanta & Klein, Lawrence R. & Bodkin, Ronald G., 1985. "Bilateral capital flows and the exchange rate : The case of the U.S.A. vis-a-vis Canada, France, West Germany and the U.K," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 29(1), pages 89-110.
- Klein, Lawrence R., 1993. "Economic analysis of inflation," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 4(2), pages 239-247.
- Klein, Lawrence R. & Salvatore, Dominick, 1995. "Welfare effects of the North American free trade agreement," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 17(2), pages 163-176, April.
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Forget the reset button — Resident Evil should power down
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Even video games have a beginning, a middle, and an end, but the Resident Evil movie franchise seems to hit the reset button every few years, offering up gratuitous violence and Milla Jovovich's cleavage for the camera in the hopes of getting one more stack of quarters from your pocket.
At this point, they might as well, because they've cloned the central heroine Alice (Jovovich) — ensuring the game-based silliness will exist for as long as the producers feel a lingering desire to dress Jovovich in a black latex battlesuit. And despite the passing of the years, the former model can still pull off the skin-tight look, as well as the martial arts stunts.
Granted, it's all done in slow-motion these days with the help of green screens and wires, which reduces the element of showmanship, but nonetheless provides some semblance of entertainment in an otherwise empty package.
Easily the worst outing in an already mediocre movie series, Resident Evil: Retribution opens in a slightly different looking world as Alice walks through a normal suburban home getting her kid ready to go to school.
Yet, within seconds, a battle breaks out. Alice tries to save her child as the carnage begins, but she's forced to watch her husband die before the screen turns black.
A few moments later, we see her eyes open. She's in a lab-like cell, wearing what appears to be a linen serviette. A short time later, her Plexiglas prison goes offline, a drawer with black latex springs open and she's back to her old self.
Or so it would seem, but as the setup explains, the old Alice had special viral abilities endowed through mutation and genetic engineering: She had been used as a guinea pig by a morally bankrupt corporation that created a special zombie virus as a weapon.
The corporation thought it had Alice under its thumb, but a mutation allowed her to defeat the zombies — which in turn threatened the ruling power. The only way they could tame Alice was to make her an ordinary human once more, and that's where this story picks up.
Alice is just a regular mortal, and now that she's in the corporation's underwater headquarters, she's going to need a lot of help getting out. Fortunately, her former enemy is now on her side and hacking into the central server in a bid to set her free and start the revolution on the surface.
Yes, it's an awfully long setup for a movie that isn't worth the time, but there are moments when you sense people trying to deliver more than violence and lame dialogue.
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This chase story has no inherent dramatic value on its own because there's no character development of the central heroine. Alice is Alice — a plastic action figure in sexually titillating outfits.
Her nemesis is another woman in clingy clothes (Sienna Guillory). At one time, they were best friends and allies, but the buddy was co-opted by the forces of doom. Now, she receives orders to kill Alice through a mechanical bug glued to her chest.
The scenes where Alice and her former friend face off could have been fun, but the script fails to exploit the obvious Biblical drama that stands before it, and gets lost in a maze of moronic action sequences that are neither eye-popping nor all that necessary.
Where other Resident Evil films at least offered up some interesting special effects, this one looks and feels low-budget, to the point of setting much of the drama in a world that looks exactly like our own in an obvious bid to keep production costs down.
Not even the kid plot line is given enough time or concern. Alice finds the cloned child back in the suburban environment where she's been hiding since the opening act. When the kid sees Alice, she thinks it's her mom.
Grafting bits and pieces of Alien into the mix, Alice decides to save the kid, even though it will slow her down.
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The moviegoer will have to grope for the door alone.
CAPSULE REVIEW: Resident Evil: Retribution – The videogame franchise about a woman infected with a zombie virus scrapes the bottom of the petri dish in this low-budget and altogether boring exercise in formula. Milla Jovovich tries to bring some substance to a vacuum, but it's sucked out faster than an eyeball in a zombie's rotting maw. Rating: one star out of five. – Katherine Monk
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Note i haven't seen it yet. but there is a $5.00 Tuesdays where i am at i watch then it might suck.
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