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Russian electric current tips
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Electric current is 220 volt. Sockets normally take Continental-type pins; electric razors and hairdryers need a plug adapter.
Explore Russian Culture without Paying for a Visa
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The area called Ida-Virumaa, in the Eastern part of Estonia, bordering Russia has the largest Russian community in the European Union. The historical city of Narva, with its fortress facing Russia and the Ivan Fortress
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on the Russian side of their river, is a 98% Russian city.
The area his historically important, with many traces of past conflicts between Russia and Europe. The town of Narva-Joesuu has the longest and most beautiful beach in the Northern Baltic Sea, with luxurious SPA resorts and a Mediterranean atmosphere.
If you want to take a "glimpse" at Russia at its best, its people, food and culture without going through the Visa process and expense, come and enjoy a taste of it in Ida-Virumaa!
Public Transport in St Petersburg
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The "marshrutka" is a mini-bus taxi which follows a fixed route. The "marshrutka" concept emerged in the 90s as a reaction to overcrowded public transport. These days, they go just about everywhere
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within the city centre and out to the suburbs.
They have set departure points, but otherwise, when you see the number you want, just hail it down like a taxi. To pay, hand your fare (20 – 26Rbl) to the driver or to the person in front of you. When you want to get off, yell out loudly, 'ostanavites pazhaluista,' (stop, please) and the driver will come to a screeching halt.
Bridges in St Petersburg
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St. Petersburg is possibly one of the only cities in the world that finds itself split in two every night from May until late November. Yes we are taking about those bridges. There are 13 bridges that cross the river
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Neva and they open for at least four hours to let large ships pass, meaning that for land lovers there's no way to cross the river.
Every night without fail crowds of happy tourists and locals gather on the banks of the river to drink champagne and watch the spectacle, whilst angry drivers and pedestrians shake their fists in frustration as they find themselves trapped on the wrong part of town. Pay attention to our timetable of bridge opening times and ensure that the tired- looking guy staring at an un-crossable river in the middle of the night isn't you.
Bridges going up:
- Voladarsky: 02:00-03:45, 04:15-05:45
- Finlyandsky: 02:20-05:30
- Aleksandra Nevskogo: 02:20-05:10
- B. Okhtinsky: 02:00-05:00
- Liteiny: 01:40-04:45
- Troitsky: 01:35-04:50
- Dvortsovy (palace bridge): 01:25-04:55
- Blagoveshensky: 01:25-02:45, 03:10-05:00
- Birzhevoy: 02:00-04:55
- Tuchkov: 02:00-02:55, 03:35-04:55.
Travelling by metro in St Petersburg
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When you want to go somewhere in St Petersburg usually the fastest way to get there is by metro or some call it subway. Because in St Petersburg traffic jams are usual thing especially from 8 to 10am and from 5 to 8pm.
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If you plan to travel once or twice in metro - you can buy metro coin for 22 rubles per coin which is about 0,7USD per coin. You can travel in metro as long as you wish from one side of the city to another using 1 metro coin. If you plan to travel more then 10 times you can buy ticket for 10 travels with discount - but you should remember that this ticket will expire in 2 weeks and different people can't use it simultaneously. So if you are with group of people you can't buy 1 ticket for 10 metro rides with discount - you will need to buy either 10 coins or ticket without discount.
Touring tips for visiting St Petesburg
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St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in the world – but while serfing Internet for its numerous museums keep in mind:
- Museum opening hours (10-11am -5-6 pm, each has its own day off, but it
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is practically never Sunday or Saturday+ extra day off at the end of each month for cleanup day)
- No discounts for senior citizens, only for children and students upon showing ISIQ (international student's identification card)
- Some museums has special opening hours only for the Russian speaking tourists and separate hours for foreigners, hours for individuals and hours for the organized groups
- St Petersburg downtown is very vast and if you are limited in time and wish to see as much as possible just hire a driver with a comfortable car, not only a guide as all sites of interest are situated rather far from each other (otherwise the city tour will take 6-8 hours and this is without getting inside museums)
- May - middle of September is a high tourist season in St Petersburg and there are long lines in many museums - plan your time in advance or try to buy tickets on line (though not all museums have their sites)
- The only Russian Museum, The Hermitage and St Isaac Cathedral offer special services for handicapped tourists
- The most famous theatre in St Petersburg (if not in Russia) is Mariinsky (former Kirov) theatre of Opera and Ballet- it is possible to book tickets (don't forget to register first) on line but keep in mind that tickets for foreigners are more expensive (the idea is that cost is the same for everybody, but the locals have discounts).
Museum rules sometimes surprise foreigners: they ask you to leave your jackets, raincoats, umbrellas, big sacks and even bottles of water in a check-in room. If you didn't pay for taking pictures leave your cameras in a check-in room as well (this is what they demand in the Hermitage).
Public transportation and taxi in St.Petersburg
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Public transportation is widely spread, cheap and doesn't depend on the distance. You have to pay inside a bus, trolleybus or in metro station vestibule, the cost is less than $1. Stops are relatively few and far
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between so getting off at the wrong one can mean a lengthy walk. Please beware of pickpockets! Registered taxis are run by many different companies They are usually Volgas or Fords, painted bright yellow with a chequered logo on the doors. Most Russians eschew taxis in favor of hitching rides in private vehicles, which enables to earn extra money as chastniki (moonlighters). You simply stand on the kerb and flag down any likely looking vehicle heading in the right direction. When one stops show him a paper with your destination name and what you are willing to pay the driver may haggle a bit, but there is so much competition that it's a buyer's market.
What gift to buy in St Petersburg
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- A very good idea is to buy St Petersburg porcelain (factory was founded in 1744). Prices varies greatly from cheap up to very expensive ones but quality is invariably very high not speaking about beautiful design.
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Lacquer boxes made of papier-mache and belonging to different schools will struck your imagination with their beauty.
- Amber
- A set of Christmas toys
- Imitation of Faberge eggs (though not loved by everybody)
- Matryoshka or nesting dolls (there are so many of them that even a set with images of presidents of USA is available
Stay Healthy & Safe
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As in any big city here, in St Petersburg (alas!) we have pickpockets. We have to admit that they are hard working people and know every business very well. So when you are in the down town or attending some great public
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events be careful: don't keep your valuable private belongings in the back pockets of your trousers or in any other way they can be seen and reachable to everybody. Keep an eye on your expensive cameras and be attentive using metro and overcrowded (in high tourist season) public transportation. Actually it is enough to show your common sense and everything will be OK!! If having some health issues you can use the services of local "American Medical Clinic" (www.amclinic.ru) Or "Euromed" clinic (http://en.euromed.ru/).
They will charge you in full but if you have a medical insurance you will be provided with all necessary papers to be reimbursed later when return back home.
Food and restaurants
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Restaurants mushroom in St Petersburg every day. Of course we have "McDonald" and "Subway" restaurants not mentioning numerous Italian, Japanese and Chinese ones. But while walking in the downtown and
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get hungry try delicious pancakes with different stuffings at "Teremok" – or Russian pies at Stolle - fast, cheap and really tasty. Russian pickles, Borsch (traditional beetroot soup), Solyanka (made of meat over-lefts), beefstroganov are available at highly recommended "Na Zdorovie" and "Chekhov" restaurants. Be ready that in many restaurants it is allowed to smoke though they start arranging non smoking zones. We recommend to drink bottled water which is available everywhere ($2-3per bottle).
Money tips in St Petersburg , Russia
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Be ready that in many places they don't accept credit cards, but fortunately we have plenty of ATMs which are available everywhere (you can find them for sure in vestibules of many metro stations), so you can get local
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currency, RUBLES (one ruble is 100 kopecks), Exchange rate is 1$=30 rubles, 1 euro =40 rubles (drop at www.xe.com). When bringing traveler's cheques expect to pay up to 3% commission for getting cash (besides not every bank accept them; the happy place is Raiffeisen Bank- Moyka Embankment, 36, just in the downtown, working hours is 9am-6pm).
As for the tipping it is usually 5-10%
How to get Russian tourist visa
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In order to travel to Russia you have to obtain tourist visa (but we arrange visa free excursions for cruise passengers and those arriving to St Petersburg from Helsinki by ferry Princess Maria or Princess Anastasia) We
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provide you with visa support letter (visa invitation letter) for getting visa in Russian Embassy/ Consulate. For that you have to have the proof of pre-booked accommodation in Russia for entire period of your being there and know exact days you are in St Petersburg. Upon arriving to Russia you have to be registered within 7 working days at the Russian Visa and Passport service (if you stay at hotel they will do it for you but sometimes it is not free).
Dress code when you tour St Petersburg
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Dress code of the country
Nothing special- keep European style, but when attending acting churches try to cover head (women) and naked parts of your body (so gentlmen, no shorts please). When in the theaters (ballet or
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opera performances) you can be dressed casually, but be sure there will be many (mostly foreigners) dressed up to the nines!
Language course and stay in St. Petersburg, Russia
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White Nights - the best time to travel to St. Petersburg. White Nights is the period of time when the centre of the Sun goes down beyond the horizon at midnight for about 7 degrees. St. Petersburg is the place where you
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can observe this phenomenon within more than 50 days. The White Nights of St. Petersburg are famous in all parts of the world and attract attention of not only tourists, but also the citizens of St. Petersburg.
Winter tips for Moscow travelers
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We welcome snow, we welcome you!
If you ask random people around the world "What do you think of when I say Russia?" First answer – vodka! True. Continue...bears, perestroika, matroshka, Putin, snow..Oh,
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stop here! SNOW. The most beautiful, yet least comfortable time of the year in Russia. Ok, so you're making a decision whether it's a good idea to go to Russia in the winter. You probably begin thinking "Do I even own a pair of gloves? What the heck is 'black ice'? Will I end up paying fee of luggage overweight with all these cloths?" Don't panic! Just read a list of the following tips and you'll feel 'half-Russian' before you're done with it!
1. It's not about the brand or the number of shoes you take with you. It's about the thickness of the soles of your shoes. It does not have to be bulky, up-to-you-knee shoes. They have to be water-resistant and keep your feet as far from the ground as possible.
2. Gloves sound like an 'accessory'? Well, it's not! Grab a pair to save your skin and make your outdoor experience a pleasure. (you'll be amazed how quickly you'll learn to dial your touch-screen phones with your nose!)
3. Don't go out killing animals for a beautiful fur coat. Trust me, there are very affordable, simple, winter coats that will keep you warm. Hood would be a good attribute!
4. Use lots of lotion on your face and hands before and after going outdoors. Winters are quite windy in Moscow – it'll dry your skin very quickly.
5. Ask your tour-guide or travel company to arrange your tours so that it alternates outdoor and indoor excursions. Hope this short list helps you during your travel to Russia and remember, if all fails, there's always an invisible coat*!
*good Russian vodka;)
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The new Tampa Bay Rowdies have joined a new professional outdoor league scheduled to begin play in April.
Team spokeswoman Megan Danner on Friday confirmed the move by the Rowdies, who were originally scheduled to participate in the United Soccer League's First Division.
The new outdoor league, which has yet to be named, was introduced last week. It includes several teams that are leaving the USL's First and Second divisions.
The nine-team league also includes the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact, St. Louis Soccer United and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Tampa Bay joined the league this week along with Crystal Palace Baltimore, a USL Second Division team.
Last week the Rowdies hired former professional player Paul Dalglish as their coach. The second of four planned invitation-only player combines is scheduled for mid December in England.
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Teaming up with the talented youth in the Orange County School of the Arts' Commercial Music Conservatory, the South Coast Symphony lends its unflagging skill to a program of classic-rock staples. Throughout the evening, innovative covers that honor artists spanning from Journey to Foreigner to Joan Jett benefit from an atmospheric infusion of orchestral melody, the inspired vigor of youthful performers, and the decisive editing of lengthy mouth-harp solos.
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The South Coast Symphony bills itself as "the unstuffy symphony." Which isn't to say that its pro musicians have any disrespect for the classical tradition—any given season likely will be rich with mammoth orchestral works and famous operas. But the group has broad tastes, and accordingly partners with a wide range of musicians to put on evenings of Broadway show tunes, renditions of classic-rock albums, and film-score performances. Many of the concerts are designed to be welcoming to a wide audience, including kids or adults who have never listened to anything besides CDs of funny sound effects.


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Ferdinand left behind for Shakhtar trip
Rio Ferdinand has not travelled to Ukraine with Manchester United for their Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, though Robin van Persie did make the trip.
Anderson, Fabio and Wilfried Zaha were also left out of David Moyes' travelling party.
"Rio has a slight groin problem," said manager David Moyes. "It is nothing serious but I was never bringing him anyway."
United are looking to bounce back from consecutive Premier League defeats to Manchester City and West Brom that have left them 12th in the table.
Van Persie returned to action against West Brom, coming off the bench after missing the Manchester derby with a groin injury.
The club have made their worst start to a league season for 24 years, though they top their Champions League group after the 4-2 win against Bayer Leverkusen.
Moyes had appeared to suggest his side were not contenders for this season's competition because they did not have enough world class players.
However, the Scot is adamant United -- who reached the final as recently as 2011 -- would be giving their all in a bid to reach Lisbon in May.
"Of course we'll try to win the Champions League," he said. "That's part of the job at Manchester United and I'll do everything I can to try to make that happen."
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Robbie Williams says being with one woman ''feels unnatural'' but he finds it easy to be faithful since giving up alcohol
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But the 'Candy' singer - whose wife Ayda Field gave birth to their first child Theodora Rose last month - said he has no problem avoiding temptation and staying faithful since giving up alcohol.
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E*Trade Sets Kevin Spacey As New Poster Boy
E*Trade Financial (NASDAQ: ETFC) has replaced Grey Advertising baby ads with Kevin Spacey to appeal to the "mature" investor.
On Thursday, March 20, E*Trade announced in a 30-second ad that debuted in the opening games of NCAA March Madness tournament that the iconic baby from the commercials had resigned.
E*Trade CEO Paul Idzik commented that the company needed a new, more scientific approach to marketing last year. Idzik wanted to see the brand's marketing move in a new direction. The CEO fired fired Nick Utton, and replaced Grey Advertising with Oglivy & Mather.
On March 21, New Chief Marketing Officer Liza Landsman told Reuters that, "The baby was a wonderful iconic expression of what we were but we want something that better reflects our present and where we are going."
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With the structure of the new marketing "Type-E" campaign taking shape, E*Trade hired actor Kevin Spacey from the television series House of Cards. Landsman commented that Spacey will depict a talent scout who spots Type-E investors. The Chief Marketing Officer describes Type-E investors as "self-directed, independent, maybe a little irreverent, confident investor."
The online trading company hopes that the new marketing strategy will appeal to mature investors who want help planning for retirement.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, marketing guru "Charlie Curve" Wollborg commented on the extreme marketing revolution saying, "it is surprising that they [E*Trade] would take such a drastic change." Wollborg, who didn't particularly enjoy the previous baby campaign, remarked that "you can't ignore Kevin Spacy. He can act, he has charisma and you can't take your eyes off him when he's on screen."
Despite an admiration for the actor, Wollborg questioned if the actor's previous "bad guy" roles will impact the commercials. Wollborg asked, "Do you want advice from a baby or a criminal?"
Wollborg emphasized that E*Trade is familiar with taking risks in advertising. More importantly, though, "E*Trade understands the end game."
Shares of E*Trade are up more that 145 percent since Paul Idzik took over as CEO last year, beating TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. E*Trade has traded as low as $20.21 on Friday, down almost 9.7 percent. Shares are currently trading at $20.30.
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The biggest problem for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is not the idea or the product provided and neither its customers, but their needs. High prices of production and office space are critical to the survival of a small business. Incubators come as a response to the needs of small and medium enterprises in key steps of a business, such as initiation and market penetration. An incubator aims to have a positive effect on the economic health of an area, of a community.
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Partnership enhances The Coca-Cola Co.'s "Arctic Home" campaign, supporting World Wildlife Fund to conserve polar bears' arctic habitat. Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven are joining forces this holiday season to give customers a chance to have some chilly fun for a great cause. The initiative is part of The Coca-Cola Co.'s "Arctic Home" campaign, which supports World
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NACS Chairman Jeff Miller discusses card fees, fuel and the future of convenience stores. By John Lofstock, Editor. Jeff Miller, president of Miller Oil Co. in Virginia, wears many hats. He is an oilman, an industry advocate and a leader. For the past year, he has also been the chairman of NACS, which could
Coca-Cola Mini Can Gets More Affordable
Customers want affordable options on their favorite beverages, and Coca-Cola is answering the call with a better price point. Coca-Cola is providing a more affordable price point for the popular 7.5-ounce mini can to expand consumers' options for enjoying their favorite Coca-Cola beverage. The new price point will make the mini can more accessible during
Coca-Cola Introduces Fully Recyclable Racks
"Sustainability is core to our business, so we want to demonstrate this commitment to our customers, and consumers at every level," says Coca-Cola spokesperson. As the Coca-Cola Co. continues to advance its efforts in sustainability, it is developing a family of 100% recyclable merchandise display racks for use in grocery and convenience stores in the
Kangaroo Express, Coca-Cola Partner for Kids
Five-week fundraiser across three states aims to help send kids with chronic medial conditions to Kyle Petty's Victory Junction for a once in a lifetime camping experience. Cary, N.C.-based The Pantry Inc., an independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern U.S., is partnering with Coca-Cola for a third consecutive year to send children to
Happy Birthday Coke Zero
The Coca-Cola Co.'s most successful new sparkling beverage in a generation, Coke Zero, turns five this year. During its time on the market, Coke Zero has posted double-digit sales gains for five straight years and is showing no signs of slowing. Among more than 350 sparkling beverage brands launched since 2001, Coke Zero is one
Nice N Easy's Duskiewicz Honored
Fran Duskiewicz, the senior executive vice president at Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes and a 25-year veteran employee of the company, has been honored twice by the convenience store industry this past month. Duskiewicz, who has been a member of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Research Committee for five years, has now been
Nestlé Waters' CEO Inducted into Beverage World Hall of Fame
Kim Jeffery, president and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, was welcomed into the Beverage World Hall of Fame on Sept. 22, 2010, at the Interbev 2010 Conference in Orlando, Fla. For more than 25 years, the Hall of Fame has honored executives in the beverage industry who have demonstrated devotion, creativity and passion for
Frigoglass And Coca-Cola Recycling Team
Frigoglass, a global provider and manufacturer of beverage coolers, and Coca-Cola Recycling LLC are joining forces to give used plastic beverage bottles a new life through recycling and re-use. At the National Association of Convenience Stores' NACS Show in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 6, the two companies announced a joint effort that will facilitate the
Rutter's Announces Final Free Gas Winners
York, Pa.-based Rutter's Farm Stores has announced the final two winners of free gas for one year in its annual summer contest, "Fuel Up Free!" Charles Powers of Red Lion and Brenda Howard of Wrightsville are the seventh and eighth winners, respectively, in the contest, which ran from May 24 to Aug. 29. The other
Rutter's Congratulates Fourth Winner
York, Pa.-based Rutter's Farm Stores' summer gas giveaway has reached the half-way point in its 2010 journey. Customer David Wagner of Littlestown, Adams County, Pa., is the fourth of eight lucky Rutter's customers who will receive free gas for a year in the company's "Fuel Up Free!" contest. The contest runs through Aug. 29, with
Mexican Coca-Cola A Big Hit
Mexican Coke, now becoming more widely available in the U.S., is developing a cult following among consumers, The Grand Rapids Press reported. "(Mexican Coke) seemed so much better," one consumer told the newspaper, adding, "It's just not as fizzy or harsh tasting." She's not alone in her opinion. A Facebook page dedicated to the drink
The Calorie Burner
Enviga, the sparkling green tea proven to burn calories, will make its national debut from Beverage Partners Worldwide, Nestle S.A. and The Coca-Cola Co. Enviga is designed to work with bodies to increase calorie burning, providing an optimum blend of green tea extracts (EGCG) and caffeine. Scientific studies have shown that EGCG and caffeine
Water with Punch
Coca-Cola launches Dasani Plus vitamin enhanced flavored water beverages. The line, with zero calories per serving, comes in three varieties,Refresh + Revive: Kiwi Strawberry Flavor has 10%of the RDI per serving of vitamins B3, B6 and B12; Cleanse + Restore: Pomegranate Blackberry Flavorcontains 10% of the RDI per serving of vitamins E,B3, B6 and B12,
Consumer Confidence Returning?
Impulse purchases of sodas, Hershey bars and snacks are on the upswing at U.S. convenience stores, a sign the economy and consumer confidence might slowly be turning around, Bloomberg.com reported. The decline in soda sales at convenience stores slowed last quarter for the first time in at least a year, according to PepsiCo and Coca-Cola,
Coke Plans New Distribution
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is testing a new method of delivering beverages to 7-Eleven stores in Southern California, using Costco Wholesale Corp. as an intermediary, Reuters reported. Currently, under Coke's direct-store delivery model, beverages are sent from the bottling facility to a warehouse and then to a distribution center, which distributes the drinks to individual stores.
Coke To Aquire North American Operations Of Its Biggest Bottler
Coca-Cola Co. today announced it plans to buy the North American operations of its largest bottler, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., in a strategic reversal that would close a competitive gap after PepsiCo. reached a similar deal, Reuters reported. "Coke couldn't sit back while Pepsi delivered $600 million (or more) in synergies for reinvestment and then transformed


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et's first day at Camarilla College, a school controlled by a gang of rebellious ten year olds. They answer to one person only; Corey Leoni. After the confiscation of the most valuable football card of all time, Jet becomes the key to their perfect plan; find out where the card is, create a diversion and claim it for themselves. There's only one problem, the teachers have a plan of their own.Overview from IMDb.com
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8 Days Since my Lips Were Filled, Shouldn't the Swelling Be Gone by Now? (photo)
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Teosyal Lip Fillers! My Top Lip is Bigger Than the Bottom and Has a Huge Lump in the Middle?
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Mexico's president elect wants Austin murder case reevaluated
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:23:41 GMT —
Mexico's president-elect says the U.S. Supreme Court should reevaluate the murder case of a Mexican woman who was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the death of a Texas boy.
Enrique Pena Nieto filed a brief Monday in his personal capacity, asking the court to hear the appeal of Rosa Estela Olvera Jimenez.
He says she was denied due process because she wasn't given funds to hire expert witnesses and had ineffective counsel.
Pena Nieto was governor of the state of Mexico when Jimenez, a native of that state, was sentenced in 2005 for the death of a nearly 2-year-old boy she was babysitting.
The boy died three months after choking on five paper towels lodged in his throat.
Jimenez says she's innocent.
Pena Nieto becomes president in December.


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By Jason Bramwell
In a report released publicly on November 14, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) emphasized that the IRS should take further steps to improve security at some of its facilities.
From October 2010 to September 2011, there were more than 1,400 reported threat incidents directed toward IRS employees and physical infrastructure, according to the TIGTA report, The Physical Security Risk Assessment Program Needs Improvement.
The IRS Agency-Wide Shared Services Physical Security and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) office is responsible for the protection of employees, visitors, and property at IRS facilities as well as the security of IRS infrastructure and classified information.
To fulfill one of its primary responsibilities, the PSEP office implemented a risk assessment program based on the Department of Homeland Security Interagency Security Committee Standards and Best Practices, according to TIGTA. Risk assessments evaluate both internal and external security risks and are conducted on a pre-established schedule depending on the assigned facility security level of the facility.
TIGTA's overall objective of its review was to determine whether comprehensive physical security risk assessments were conducted in a timely manner, as required at all IRS facilities.
While the IRS conducted 630 risk assessments at nearly all of its facilities and met its requirement to provide a report summarizing the findings to the IRS commissioner in January 2011, TIGTA found that risk assessments were not completed at fourteen IRS facilities occupied by IRS employees.
In addition, the PSEP office did not complete risk assessments at forty-nine other facilities – including child care centers, parking lots and garages, and storage units – that were not specifically occupied by IRS employees but were located in or adjacent to the buildings. The IRS stated that security at those buildings were the responsibility of the Federal Protective Service but did not provide evidence that the facilities received a risk assessment.
"While PSEP office management did not explain why risk assessments were not performed at the fourteen facilities we identified, the PSEP office's method of tracking its inventory of facilities may have contributed to the omission", TIGTA stated in the report. "The PSEP office compiles its inventory list by maintaining an Excel spreadsheet based on real estate data contained in the IRS' Graphic Database Interface (GDI). Because the Excel spreadsheet is a standalone document and not linked to the GDI, any changes in a facility's status must be noted by the PSEP office employee and transferred to the spreadsheet manually. Therefore, if the PSEP office employee does not reconcile the changes between the GDI and the Excel spreadsheet, there may be errors and omissions in the inventory list maintained by the PSEP office."
Completed risk assessments prepared by the IRS identified numerous additional security countermeasure needs at IRS facilities. However, TIGTA found that some countermeasures were not implemented due to resource constraints, the IRS cited. For example, the IRS did not implement blast mitigation countermeasures at approximately 191 facilities and has not added additional guards or other countermeasures at certain taxpayer assistance centers.
During site visits to IRS facilities, TIGTA also found that risk assessments did not identify additional vulnerabilities. For example, a child care center allows direct access to one IRS facility without the required security screening. At another facility, a local IRS manager chose not to implement countermeasure improvements paid for and provided to the facility.
"Without access to prior risk assessment documentation, the program lacks transparency, and the PSEP office cannot provide assurance that the required risk assessments are performed timely or that security vulnerabilities raised in the past have been mitigated or resolved", TIGTA stated in the report.
TIGTA made seven recommendations to the IRS to address identified weaknesses. For example, TIGTA recommended the IRS include the development of a process to ensure that inventory records contain all relevant information, including the dates when risk assessments should be performed. TIGTA also recommended the IRS implement appropriate security protocols at the facility with the child care center to screen all visitors entering the grounds and the building according to requirements.
IRS management agreed with the recommendations and plans to implement corrective actions to address them. For example, the IRS is making sure that inventory records include all relevant information and is developing a process that requires all countermeasures are put in place and functioning at all taxpayer assistance centers.
David Grant, chief of the IRS Agency-Wide Shared Services, wrote in response to the report",Ensuring the security of IRS employees, facilities, and taxpayers is of the utmost importance to us."
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It would appear that Dwight Howard's collective performance at NBA All-Star Weekend was one for the ages. Not only did he turn in a rather uninspired performance on the court (including a weirdly detached, sort of abrasive interview with Craig Sager from the bench during the game), but he also apparently went out of his way to publicly drive the rift between himself and Kobe Bryant deeper than it has ever been.
The New York Post published a report that Dwight mocked Kobe openly in the locker room in front of the rest of the players (Watch Dwight clown Kobe on the Lakers team plane earlier this season). From the report:
Relations between Kobe Bryant and his Lakers teammate Dwight Howard were beyond icy during the weekend's All-Star game in Houston — with Howard mocking Bryant behind his back in the locker room, sources exclusively tell Page Six. Amid other reports that the Lakers' chilly on-court chemistry was spilling into the locker room, we're told that Howard "grabbed Kobe's uniform, put it on, and imitated him in front of all the other players on the West team. He was joking and berating Kobe" to fellow NBA stars, including the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant. The source added Bryant later arrived in the locker room, "said hello to everyone on the team except Howard, grabbed his stuff and moved as far away from Howard as he could." Despite a recent clear-the-air meeting in Memphis, relations haven't thawed.
Mocking Kobe in front of his peers? Wow. Sorry, there's no coming back from this one, Lakers fans.
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May 27, 2003
Done In At Deland...Movin' On To Miami!
We ran into a hot pitcher in Stetson's Adam Blair on Saturday, and came up short in our pursuit of the A-Sun Tournament Championship. I have to be honest and admit that the edge was taken off my disappointment because of our regular season title and the expected at-large selection by the NCAA. I have said before, that the biggest source of pride about our NCAA participation is that all five times, FAU was selected as an at-large team. That is a clear indication of the success of the program throughout the course of a long season, rather than just a single tournament. That said...the tournament that counts begins on Friday.
The NCAA has once again sent us down I-95 to play in the Coral Gables Regional. Perhaps one day, our facility will be made suitable to host this tournament, and reward a team that has had a great year. But at this point, we need to be happy that our friends and families will be able to attend and lend their support. I know that for many parents, this site is much more convenient to see their sons play the most important series of their lives.
Much is being made of the great post season record UM possesses on their home field. My only response to that is we need to start changing the trend. First we must get by the University of Florida. They will present a formidable opponent for us on Friday. The good thing is that this club has a pretty good feel for itself. I think our kids know that they are a talented team that has accomplished much this year. However, they are also aware that we have stumbled at times against teams we should have beaten.
Bethune-Cookman is the fourth team in the field, and certainly not anyone to be overlooked. They have been regulars at the post season party, and have a great number one pitcher to get them in the winner's bracket. The Wildcats are definitely not a typical fourth seed.
I have many thoughts running through my head and sending feelings into my gut. Should I really share them with everyone? I don't know. But I'll tell you this. FAU baseball has worked hard to be in the same class as the traditional powers in the state, and by extension, the nation. The regional win last year was a big step in that direction, but that was in Tuscaloosa. There was no other Florida school in sight. If we want to prove we belong, this is the stage upon which to get it done. Only with a regional victory here, will we gain the respect of the average sports fan. Close will not get it done. We are not looked upon as true winners in the eyes of many. We are mere pretenders, but as the song goes, "It's a town full of losers and we're pullin' out of here to win!" KC


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Hello darlings, Welcome Back to Cognac's Corner Magazine for our Very Special Mercedes Benz and New York Fashion Week Edition.
Shauntele's Fall 2012 Collection
Shauntele's Fall 2012 Collection was a slightly edgier take on Shauntele's trademark feminine silhouettes. Shauntele's collection presents a multidimensional femininity by combining tailored, body conscious constructions with details of soft draping. As Nana Brew Hammond of BlueFly says: "Staying true to her commitment to working woman chic, designer Shauntele presented a collection punctuated by cubicle ready separates complete with colorblock skinny pants and pencil skirts, printed dresses and killer coats." Her approach ushers in a new respect and understanding of modern woman's duality. Both femininity and function meet to create versatile classics to be treasured as mainstays in any wardrobe. Launched in 2008, Shauntele's clientele includes some of the most influential women on the Manhattan social scene, such as Ivanka Trump and actress Judy Reyes.
FIRMATO Espen Salberg Fall 2012
After presenting at Hong Kong Fashion Week this past season, FIRMATO Espen Salberg made its New York debut with its Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection titled "The Scent of A Woman." The silhouette is that of body enhancing shapes that will emphasize a woman's curves and femininity. Draping and ruching play equally important parts, as do exceptional fitting and pleating. Espen's FIRMATO Woman, is a strong woman, sophisticated and elegant, at times inspired by the images of a "Femme Fatale." She is proud of her femininity, sensuous and always elegant. The collection consists of Evening and Cocktail dresses as well as Mix & Match pieces and jackets.
Born in Norway and living many years in Italy and now Bali, designer Espen Salberg discovered his creative flair for design during his career in the international dance sport world as a former World Professional Dance Champion, teacher and coach. Known as the originator of "Stretch Couture," Espen has worked with celebrities & artists of many calibers all over the world. Espen had the pleasure of designing and making the lilac dress that Jennifer Lopez wore in the famous Tango dance-scene with Richard Gere in the film 'Shall We Dance." He has been a Judge on the popular reality show" Dancing With The Stars" in Italy and recently in Indonesia. His experience as a dancer and choreographer influence his creative fashion work, being familiar with the movements of the body and the way to let the beauty of dance movements transfer into sensuous lines and shapes that enhance a woman's presence.
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|Posted by bruker at Jul 3, 2011 7:43:14 PM
Hebrew Font
All book names in main widow and in chapter,book navigation window are in Hebrew. How can I get it back to English?
Running Eloquent 2.3.4 in Snow Leopard.
|Posted by ricaluanna at Jul 5, 2011 6:18:45 PM
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I am also experiencing this.Please can anyone help?Thanks.
Enhance lashes the natural way with idol lash.We have to try payday advance loan.
|Posted by mdbergmann at Jul 6, 2011 8:16:10 AM
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Try to a second english system language.
I assume this is set to Hebrew currently.
|Posted by bruker at Jul 7, 2011 8:25:53 AM
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The only setting I know of is the Font tab in Font setting in Display tab (=Helvetica 16) and the module fonts. Curiously, the fonts in the module tab all default to the Helvetica and cannot be changed individually.
I am not sure what you mean by a "second english sytem language." If you mean the Mac OS system font, then it is English.
|Posted by mdbergmann at Jul 7, 2011 11:49:14 PM
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With "second english sytem language" I mean the second language in the list of available languages in the Mac OS X system preferences.
I don't know for which reason, maybe this is a bug, but sometimes the second instead of the first is taken by Eloquent.
|Posted by bruker at Jul 8, 2011 10:52:52 AM
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True that. I had to remove Hebrew as a system language. It looks like Eloquent keeps the last version as default version (now German). Also, have trouble unlocking netnotes.
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Sunderland choose not to sign up striker Cisse
Sunderland have confirmed they will be not be taking up an option to sign Djibril Cisse on a permanent deal.
The 27-year-old Frenchman spent the season on loan at the Stadium of Light from Marseille, and the Black Cats negotiated the terms of a prospective transfer then.
However, chairman Niall Quinn has revealed that they would not be taking up that option.
He told the club's official website: ''We wish Djibril well and thank him for his contribution to the club this season.''
It is understood the fee Sunderland agreed was around £10m, although because it was set in Euros, the weakness of the pound since meant it could have amounted to nearer £13m.
Cisse made 38 appearances for the club and scored 11 goals, one fewer than strike-partner Kenwyne Jones, but he found the back of the net only once in his last 12, four of which came from the bench as it became clear that he was unlikely to remain on Wearside.
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Washington • U.S. employers added 217,000 jobs in May, a substantial gain for a fourth straight month, fueling hopes that the economy will accelerate after a grim start to the year.
Monthly job growth has now averaged 234,000 for the past three months, up sharply from 150,000 in the previous three. The unemployment rate, which is calculated from a separate survey, remained 6.3 percent in May. That is the lowest rate in more than five years.
Utah's jobless rate for May will be released June 23. In April, it fell to 3.8 percent.


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Tulis Speaks on "Structure and Power in The Federalist"
Jeffrey K. Tulis, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, spoke to students and faculty on October 26, 2009 on "Structure and Power in The Federalist." Professor Tulis visited campus as part of our Visiting Scholars Program. In addition to his seminar on The Federalist, he met with PhD candidate Joseph Wysocki, who is writing a dissertation titled "Congressional Rhetoric: Going Public and Its Effects on the Institution," and with other graduate students in the program.
Professor Tulis's interests include American political development, the presidency, and constitutional theory. His publications include The Presidency in the Constitutional Order (LSU, 1981), and The Rhetorical Presidency (Princeton, 1987), and journal articles and chapters on topics that recently include constitutional interpretation, the logic of political change, and the meaning of political success. Several collections of essays on The Rhetorical Presidency with responses by Tulis have been published, most recently a special double issue of Critical Review: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Politics and Society, 2007. His current research spans topics in political theory and American politics, including problems of constitutional design, Tocqueville, and the effects of major political loss on American political development. He is completing a book on the problem of institutional deference, and is working on the Legacies of Loss in American Politics.
Professor Tulis has served as President of the Politics and History Section of the American Political Science Association, and has held research fellowships from NEH, ACLS, Olin Foundation, Harvard Law School, and the Mellon Preceptorship at Princeton University, where he taught before moving to Texas. He has held visiting positions at Notre Dame and Harvard. He is co-editor of the Johns Hopkins Series in Constitutional Thought.


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We've never needed it more.
President Harry S Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer on April 17, 1952. Each following president was to sign a proclamation for such a day to occur on the date of his choice. In 1988, the law was amended so it would be held on the first Thursday of May.
Of course, there has been resistance to such an observance over the years. A lawsuit was filed in 2008 and upheld by a U.S. district court judge in 2010 that the law was unconstitutional and "an inherently religious exercise that serves no secular function."
In 2011 a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago unanimously overturned the decision without addressing the law's constitutionality. According to the court, "the president is free to make appeals to the public based on many kinds of grounds, including political and religious, and that such requests do not obligate citizens to comply and do not encroach on citizens' rights."
The court's ruling was appealed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and the constitutionality of the law is still under challenge.
But Thursday is still the National Day of Prayer. And President Obama as he did last year will again sign a proclamation inviting all citizens of the nation "as their own faith directs them, to join me in giving thanks for the many blessings we enjoy, and I call upon individuals of all faiths to pray for guidance, grace and protection for our great nation as we address the challenges of our time."
Observing a National Day of Prayer is much like maintaining "one nation under God" in our Pledge of Allegiance to the flag or keeping "In God we trust" on our coins. It's a national, government-sanctioned recognition of a higher power and a deeper meaning to our very existence. And many people object to that. But the government can't compel Americans to pray, nor to trust or even recognize God. We are free to pray to any god we choose. And we are free not to.
And that freedom unites the majority of us at times like Sept. 11, 2001, or April 15, 2013, when our worst fears are realized and our hearts are broken during the "challenges of our times" and we need to turn to the power sovereign to it all — the creator, who ordained upon us those certain unalienable rights of the Declaration of Independence.
And if a day comes when political correctness, the "separation of church and state" mantra and the lawsuits of every anti-god organization in the country succeed in scrubbing our nation of all references to that creator, then that may be the time we lose the gift of his grace in hearing us when we collectively call upon him in our desperation.


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SEBASTIAN VETTEL has warmed up for the start of the new Formula
One season – by doing a bit of DIY.
The Red Bull ace clinched his third successive world crown last year after
narrowly beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to the title.
The German was forced to battle back from last place at the Brazilian Grand
Prix to snatch sixth spot – enough to retain the trophy.
And the 25-year-old has been preparing for his 2013 campaign by relaxing in
his Swiss home – and getting handy with a hammer.
He said: "I had a pretty quiet winter at home. I didn't do much. We did a lot
of travelling towards the end of last season, especially with the
back-to-back races.
"It really drained the energy out of me. We had a very strong finish to the
season but it was also very hard.
"So it was good to enjoy home. I did some DIY. There were some jobs that
needed doing around the house. Just stuff lying around that I never had
chance to do during the year.
"I also enjoyed sleeping in my own bed and making my own breakfast instead of
sleeping in a hotel and having a breakfast buffet."
Vettel says he is unsure yet as to whether the new RB9 — unveiled yesterday at
Red Bulls' Milton Keynes base — will be quick enough to net him a fourth
And he is looking forward to taking it for a spin in Jerez during the F1
testing sessions.
He added: "We are all stating from zero. We all have the same chances. It is
going to be a long year for all of us.
"What happened last year does not really give us a head-start or an advantage.
There is a lot of pressure but I am just excited to get back in the car and
start the testing.
"It's one thing to do all the talking now, but it all stops once we put our
helmets on.
"Whether it is quick enough we will have to see but hopefully we will be up
there, even though there is no guarantee."
Vettel had been linked with a switch to join Alonso at Ferrari in 2014 but
distanced himself from the rumours and says he is happy to stay at Red Bull,
which feels like his "home".
He added: "I am happy with the team and feel very comfortable here.
"This is now my fifth year with the team and although it's gone by very
quickly, it feels like home for me. I have a long background with Red Bull.
"I wondered about whether this question [about my future] would come up and I
thought it is like a woman, you cannot ask her about her age.
"It's a bit like that with contracts in Formula One."
Meanwhile, his team-mate Mark Webber has spent the winter recovering from an
operation to remove a metal plate from his leg.
He has now recovered and also looking to stake his own claim for a world
He said: "I had a good offseason. I had some maintenance done on my leg and it
went very well and now I am ready to go.
"[Having a stable team] is a massive advantage. It is hard to believe that I
have been here for seven years.
"Yes. I do believe I can have a crack at the championship this year, as I have
done in previous seasons.
"That is my goal. That's what I think about when I get up each day and I am
working hard to keep on doing that.
"I believe the team give me their full support. You cannot win a championship
with only 99 per cent support, you need 100 and that's what were are going
into 2013 with in place."


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In his contract, Knicks rookie Monty Williams, who has a history of an irregular heart beat, "has agreed that both he and his estate waive any right to sue the Knicks should he suffer a cardiological episode on the courts." This is just one of the "many precautions which teams and doctors are going through to limit their liability as pressure mounts to keep athletes in the game," according to a report in this morning's WALL STREET JOURNAL. Lawsuits against pro teams were rare until recently, but a case involving former 49er Charlie Krueger, who won a malpractice suit against the team and its physician for more than $2.3M in '88, sent "shock waves" through pro sports. Clark Leslie, who represented Krueger, said that since then many teams have "cleaned up their acts." Players now demand injury protection clauses and disability coverage in their contracts, and teams use modern medical advances to properly screen athletes before signing them. But incentive clauses in contracts link compensation to performance, giving "benched athletes an incentive to sue those who keep them out of play." Dr. S. Michael Lawhon, whose medical group services the Bengals: "If I do something that the $5-million a year player claims inhibited his ability to complete a contractual agreement ... I don't have the malpractice insurance to cover that" (Milo Geyelin, WALL STREET JOURNAL, 12/7).


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VIDEO: Josh Gates Chats New Syfy Series STRANDED
Below, check out an interview clip featuring Josh Gates, one of the creators and executive producers of the new Syfy series Stranded. The series will premiere Wednesday, February 27th at 9-10 p.m. ET.
About STRANDED:
If you thought "Paranormal Activity" was scary - get ready for "Stranded." The new Syfy reality series uses the same stripped-down first-person method to document an unconventional - and terrifying - paranormal and psychological experiment in which participants are Stranded at haunted location for a week and must record the entire experience themselves.
Jason Blum, producer of the "Paranormal Activity" movie franchise, "Insidious" and "Sinister," serves as an executive producer; as does Josh Gates, the host and co-executive producer of Syfy's popular series "Destination Truth."
Each of the six hour-long episodes features the self-recorded footage of a diverse group of everyday paranormal enthusiasts. The footage from the subjects' cameras is supplemented by strategically-placed security cameras at each location, creating a suspenseful, completely unscripted first-hand account of each group's stay.


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18-wheeler overturns on I-20
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:25:00 GMT —
An 18-wheeler hauling batteries overturned on Interstate 20 in Darlington County Wednesday afternoon.
A tractor trailer overturned on I-20 westbound at mile marker 127 at the Darlington-Lee County line, according to officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The driver is expected to be OK.
The two westbound lanes have now reopened after being closed for several hours.


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Gothenburg, Sweden, 2012/06/26 - Fingerprint Cards is today launching a new area sensor, FPC1011F3. Compared with its predecessors, the new FPC1011F3 has thinner design and offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) - Fingerprints.com.
It now has the industrys best ESD resistance. FPC1011F3 is in mass production and has already been chosen in high volumes by all major FPC customers.
The thinner design has been developed to further facilitate the integration of the low-power-consumption area sensor into small embedded biometric products, such as bank tokens and USB keys. Robustness is important in many applications and FPC1011F3 withstands an electrostatic discharge of ± 30 kV. The ability to handle high ESD discharges is very important to ensuring long life for electronic components.
FPC1011F3 is manufactured in the same production facility as FPCs existing area sensor with its qualified production methods, thus ensuring very high product quality with very few customer returns.
Christian Skeppstedt, Product Manager at Fingerprint Cards says: We at FPC are constantly endeavoring to improve our products and to always be at the cutting edge in the biometric technology field. Our launch of FPC1011F3 emphasizes our intent to continue to invest in both area and swipe sensors. Area and swipe sensors complement each other by targeting different customer segments and both products are needed for FPCs continued success. The launch of FPC1011F3 is a key step in continuing to have competitive products and in maintaining FPCs dominant market position in, for example, the Chinese banking industry.
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individuals unique fingerprint verify the persons identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPCs technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The companys technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fingerprint Cards AB (fingerprints.com) is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg. Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980).
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Thanks Shipwreck. For the past few days, Springfield has been ignoring my questions, so I don't know what's going on.
I have a question for you guys. My friend also told me they didn't even bother finishing the barrel bushing, as the edges were very sharp enough to shave with. Is that normal for a SA 1911? Due to my lack of experience with 1911s, I just thought that's how SA does it. My Kimber, and a few others I looked at locally the other day are not like that.
ANYWAY, I just called them. They haven't had time to look at it yet, so there are no answers on the "what went wrong front." They said all of their inventory is designated to retailers at the moment, so it will likely be a few months until they are to replace it. They will most likely be able to issue me a refund (not sure if tax and NICS will be refunded too) by the end of next week, but this is not confirmed yet.
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Healthy brain workshop at Hospice
HPH Hospice will host a free workshop, "A Healthy Brain," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the HPH Hospice team office at 12260 Cortez Blvd.
Jerry Fisher, program specialist for the Alzheimer's Association, will facilitate the workshop, which is targeted to baby boomers and seniors. He will give participants tips for keeping their brains agile, which can help reduce the risk of Azheimer's disease or other dementia.
"A Healthy Brain" is an Alzheimer's Association program based on the best available science on brain health and focuses on things a person can do every day to exercise the brain.
There is no cost, but registration is required. Call Jen Carlevatti at (3520 573-8514. Information is also available online at hph-hospice.org.
Driver Safety Program schedule for August
AARP Driver Safety Program is offering these classes in August. This is a six-hour class that costs $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers (members must bring their AARP cards):
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 and 10, Brooksville Enrichment Center, Suite 120, Medical Arts Building at Brooksville Regional Hospital, 17222 Hospital Blvd., Brooksville. Call (352) 684-2524 to register.
• 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and 12, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, Suite 105, Medical Arts Building at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10441 Quality Drive, Spring Hill. Call (352) 799-3370 to register.
• Noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 and 11, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Call (352) 797-7497 to register.
• 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 and 17, Hernando County Mining Association Enrichment Center, 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville. Call (352) 799-3370 to register.
• 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Brooksville Enrichment Center. Call (352) 666-2246 to register.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20, Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. Call (352) 666-2246 to register.
Meeting on growing food slated July 25
A community meeting, "Growing Food for Hernando County's Hungry," will be presented at 9 a.m. July 25 at Green World Path, Inc., 1665 Donto Way.
The program will include community outreach, gardening, awareness and a presentation on "Hungry in America." It will include helping to grow healthy local food for churches and organizations such as People Helping People, Love Your Neighbor, Jericho Roads Ministries and others, as well as expanding the Auro Community Garden for this project.
To obtain more information or to RSVP, call Dori Bon at (352) 799-0200 or (352) 263-1998.
Dedication set for new section of cemetery
The City of Brooksville Cemetery will have a dedication of its newest section, the Green Meadow, from 10 to 11 a.m. July 29, at 1275 Olmes Road.
The Green Meadow will offer a "green," natural burial option, an environment of native flora and wildlife. It will provide a habitat for endemic birds and animals, returning lands to their native grasses, flowers and shrubs.
Call Brooksville Parks and Recreation at (352) 540-3830 or visit cityofbrooksville.us.
Rising Sun Cafe to host artist reception
An art exhibit featuring the works of Susan Duda, Stuart Harrison, Judy Johnson and Jana Withers is on display throughout July and August at the Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St.
A reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. July 28. Refreshments will be served.
The event is cosponsored by the Spring Hill Art League. For information, call Sandra LaValley at (352) 799-9690 or visit springhillartleague.com.


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Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the outspoken Vatican Secretary of State, addressed the political figures who have questioned the tax advantages received by the Catholic Church.
Politicians have argued that Catholic institutions in Italy are receiving an exorbitant amount of tax breaks. However, the Church maintains that its work to assist society at all levels would be compromised if it was forced to pay full taxes.
According to ANSA, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone said "critics were stoking 'cheap' polemics and 'falsifying' reality by presenting the tax breaks as undeserved and unjustifiable privileges."
"If Catholic organizations stopped work, many tens of millions of people throughout the world would be deprived of the only support they can count on every day," he said.
Nevertheless, the cardinal reassured those tens of millions that the Church would never consider a "strike" to prove its point.
ANSA also reported that Bertone, "complained that the Church's opponents were taking advantage of this [investigation] to undermine the credibility of 'institutions which are the most active in healing society's wounds." The prelate was apparently referring to Italy's Rose in the Fist (RNP) party, a government ally made up of Socialists and libertarian free-market Radicals, which has been vocal in complaints about the Church's 'privileges'. "Those that systematically stoke these polemics should review their strategy which damages not only Italy's public image but also the beneficiaries of the Church's charity and social work," Bertone said.
The controversy emerged last year when a complaint regarding the Church's tax status was raised by a group of Italian businessmen supported by the Radical party. The accusations of unfair advantages are the result of recent investigations by the EU into whether or not the tax-exempt status of the Church's social service organizations should be curtailed.


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Bollywood threw up an eclectic mix of movies in 2011. While formula films like Ready, Bodyguard and Singham proved to be massive blockbusters, urbane films like Don 2, Rockstar and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara also drew large audiences. And then there were the smaller experimental films like Shaitan, No One Killed Jessica, Delhi Belly, Yeh Saali Zindagi and The Dirty Picture that impressed. Our nominations reflect these changing trends. The irreverent comedy Delhi Belly that is 80 per cent in English leads the pack with 19 nominations including Best Film and Best Director. The small but edgy Shaitan helmed by first-timer Bejoy Nambiar follows with 14 nominations across categories. The coming-of-age film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara toplined by Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif and Farhan Akhtar has garnered 12 while a pathbreaking movie like The Dirty Picture has notched up 10 nominations. Experimental films like No One Killed Jessica, Shor In The City and Yeh Saali Zindagi are almost at par with nine nominations each.
A-listers like Ranbir Kapoor (Rockstar), Vidya Balan (The Dirty Picture) and Priyanka Chopra (7 Khoon Maaf) broke new grounds in terms of the roles they attempted, which not only resonated with the audiences, but got noticed by our jury that nominated them in the Best Actor category. Giving glam divas Priyanka Chopra and Vidya Balan competition is Kalki Koechlin who impressed the jury with her brilliant act in Shaitan. Kangana Ranaut, who turned out to be a pro at comedy in her debut attempt in this genre in Tanu Weds Manu, is the other contender and so is Rani Mukerji for her bold act in No One Killed Jessica.
What is heartening is that majority of the directors in the Best Director list are relatively new. While Bejoy is a debutant, for Abhinay Deo (Delhi Belly), Rajkumar Gupta (No One Killed Jessica), Zoya Akhtar (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) and Krishna D.K and Raj Nidimoru (Shor In The City) their second directorial ventures won them the honours. Of course, theres Milan Luthria giving a run to the younger lot with his bold film The Dirty Picture. The trend started last year that saw three debutants Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan), Anusha Rizvi (Peepli [Live]) and Maneesh Sharma (Band Baaja Baaraat) making it to the Best Director category. Of these, Udaan and Peepli [Live] were small films and would have been relegated to being festival films if not for the Screen Awards that brought them into the forefront. In fact, Udaan, the coming-of-age story of a teenager that had no stars, had higher nominations than the blockbuster Dabangg.
A glance at the nominations over the years is a testimony to the fact that the Screen jury goes beyond formula films and box-office success to choose those that have broken new ground. Be it Taare Zameen Par, a touching story of an eight-year old dyslexic boy or Life In A..Metro that had six different stories set in Mumbai, they were at par with the blockbuster Om Shanti Om in the race to the top contenders. The following year saw close competition between a period film Jodhaa Akbar, the critically-acclaimed Rock On!! and the gritty A Wednesday that notched multiple nominations. 2010 had the blockbuster 3 Idiots notching up as many as 21 nominations out of 28 categories, competing with the pathbreaking Paa that garnered 14 nominations. The point we are trying to make is that the Colors Screen Awards is one platform where the Davids and Goliaths are at par.
Being a part of the changing face of cinema, wherein detailing and packaging have become paramount, the 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards has introduced a new category of awards i.e the Best Costume. Also, with B-Town actors shedding their conventional roles and embracing different shades, we have bifurcated the Best Actor in a Negative Role category into Male and Female.
With only a few days left for the red letter day, the office is abuzz with excitement. Come January 14 and the winners will be announced at the grand event. So, get ready to raise a toast and join in the celebrations!