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On one side of the globe this week, China opened its annual legislative meeting to endorse the new Communist Party leader, Xi Jinping, as the country's next president. High expectations have been set for Mr. Xi to radically reform the Chinese economy – but by what standards isn't yet clear.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, the European Union trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, was in the United States to drum up support for a proposed EU-US agreement on free trade.
These two events in the world's largest economies are the latest moves in an ongoing contest to define the values that drive international commerce.
The overriding reason for an EU-US pact, Mr. De Gucht told the Monitor, is to ensure that standards used by Europe and the US – such as openness, rule of law, respect for rights – can be universal in a world challenged by China's norms of behavior, such as a lack of transparency and mercantile favoritism toward state-run enterprises.
The EU does not want to be aggressive toward China nor is it being defensive, De Gucht said. Rather, because China is no longer an emerging economy, it must take responsibility for improving the international system.
"They are entitled to a place in the universe," he said.
Yet, De Gucht points out, China "doesn't have a strategic approach to remodel the world." So in the meantime, the US and EU must band together to find an equilibrium with China and its brand of "authoritarian capitalism."
An EU-US pact would, for example, raise the bar on what a free-trade agreement should be – higher than the standard currently practiced by the World Trade Organization (WTO). By harmonizing their respective standards in many fields – especially intellectual property – the EU and US would further cement global standards.
China's willingness to join in the setting of world standards has been slow. Last year, a World Bank report stated that China's participation in global governance "will inevitably be gradual as the international community and China make constant adjustments to accommodate each other."
One example of its behavior is China reneging on a pledge to the WTO to open its market for credit-card payments. It still allows its own UnionPay enterprise to dominate the domestic market.
An EU-US pact wouldn't be the only shaper of global trade rules. After the 1998 Asian financial crisis exposed a practice of crony capitalism and lack of transparency in the region, the West took the lead in establishing high standards in financial accounting. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which represents most wealthy nations, also develops standards for business. The OECD, for example, has principles on investor rights and adequate disclosure in corporate governance.
With Europe and the US hit hard by the 2008-09 financial crisis, the world seems adrift on improving standards for capitalism. China, meanwhile, is stronger than ever but beset by domestic problems. An EU-US pact would both strengthen their respective economies and also send a signal to China to join the effort to set standards for global trade.
Trade isn't a zero-sum game. By freeing trade even further, it will eventually benefit all.


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Highlights from today:
- Red Square shots
- Photo shoot with Russian Army Men
- Touring the Kremlin
- Spraying medicine in Peggyâs mouth in a Public Restroom, while all the Russian women stared at us in confusion
- seeing the elaborate metro stations
- "And this was supposed to motivate Russians to kill their grandmas?" One of our leaders' comment, while looking @ a statue of a soviet girl standing proudly with a gun
- Superstitious Russians: they are superstitious about everything. While in the metro station, I noticed the nose of a statue of a dog was shiny gold, because as people passed by they would rub his nose. And I found coins in the hand of several statues.
- Josh getting busted by one of the babushkas for taking pictures in the Metro (definitely not allowed)
- The De La Guerda Showâ: an experimental, interactive, and very crazy show performed by a group from Brazil
- Renalda and I screaming as the acrobats were flying around us
- One of the actors hugging and kissing Renalda
- Justas (a Lithuanian) showing me how American boys danceâhis point was that they can't!
- Walking to the Metro station with 10 other people covered in confetti and water after the "De La Guerda Show"

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Panthers General Manager Dave Gettleman held his first pre-draft press conference since moving from the Giants to the Panthers and sounded like a man pleased with the makeup of his roster heading into next week.
While Gettleman admitted that the depth at secondary, offensive line and defensive line in this draft class matches up well with areas that the Panthers would like to improve, he also said that he didn't think there were any gaping holes on the roster that needed filling.
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|2009-02-28, 04:53
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Polishing Weapons...Btw,read "Until Death Do Us Part" ^_^
If you went out more you'd feel more confident. ^_^. I am being totally serious right now. I am not making fun of you. Lets get that clear. It's just eaiser to be direct. Once you post in a thread like this. You put yourself out there. But I like you.... So I am serious. No matter how it comes out.
I want you to say. "Fuck Her!" Go ahead...say it. "Fuck Her!"
You said it? Now about confidence. You are better off without her. You will wake one morning and wonder what the hell was the matter with you anyway.
(might be sooner if another chick gets you whipped)
You guys kill me with this confidence thing. I know it's easier said than done.
(Because "ugly" is not a nice word. We will use "Facially-Impaired People")
"Facially-Impaired People"... Especially guys. Are the most aggressive and bag the prettiest women. You know why? Because the have nothing to lose. So you have to think like a "Facially-Impaired Person" and say to yourself ..."I have nothing to lose" Then just go and kick it. Just don't be a rude, ass. Otherwise if you relax you should be fine.
People concentrate to much on the "What if he/she says no." and never think"What if she says yes."
"Facially-Impaired People"...think about the latter. (They have to) *no offense or anything*
and TW...
Thinking about the "How's" and "Why" you broke up. Won't get you anywhere. Stop doing that!
Don't jump into a shallow relationship. Seriously ...You should go out.
When you see a woman think "I have nothing to lose". You are witty. That's a dangerous weapon. Women love guys who make us laugh. We will over look any defect he has, if he's funny. If the girls are honest they will say say "She's right" (They're remembering the jerks the dated that way) jk.<--really not a joke.
Anything else?
|2009-02-28, 05:04
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Hiyori Fanboy
lol I loved that "Facially-Impaired People" motivational speech =p you're awesome like that.
|2009-02-28, 12:14
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 30
Talking about facially impaired I am one. I got big lips which are slightly slanted (due to a gangfight 6 years ago which "reoriented" my jaw...).
And as far as I know, the girls here are pretty material and go for good-looking guys. Never ceases to amaze me how some girls can attempt to act cute and innocent in front of a rich friend of mine (he is a lolicon like me ) just to chip off his allowance.
I feel that dating anime girls on a weekly basis by watching their anime is much better than dealing with such girls IRL. This is a personal preference, follow it or not is up to you.
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|2009-02-28, 17:18
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|2009-03-01, 16:08
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|2009-03-01, 21:14
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Location: Polishing Weapons...Btw,read "Until Death Do Us Part" ^_^
WTH?! Isn't the point of this thread--making the need "Blow-up Dolls" for blow-up dolls,obsolete?
Uh. Uh...No Pery Fantasies Allowed!
Let me help you, so in turn--I can help some lonely girl. We out number you guys. There are lot more lonely girls than there is guys.
No you didn't...
There are GUYS who do the exact same thing. This is not a battle of the sexes. It's about dating. If you like anime girls better. Just say...I prefer 2-D girls. You don't have to insult women to do it. That could be why you can't get a date and nothing to do with money at all. :stare:
I could understand that.---I feel the same way. (Find I prefer 2-D males. See guy in the avatar/sig?....That's my boo!)
Unfortunately my boyfriend does not.
The only thing you need to know is women and men think differently. (Don't try to figure us out. Just try to play the game ^0^)
There are women like that. If she's a skank like that only looks at money. Get some hit and dump her. Or the hell with her, you don't need a chick like that.
Don't label all women like that. If you persist in thinking that. How can you trust any girl likes you? We are not all like that.
Most of date with our hearts (except the whores, they do it with other parts ^0^).
We have to like you, love you or, feel we can love you within five minutes of meeting you. -- Guys do not think like that.
You ever heard the saying "It's a womans prerogative to change her mind"? It's because we can be convinced we really like a guy, we thought we didn't by that guy if he plays his cards right...
Advice for the ladies
If you are at a party and you wonder why a guy hasn't talked to you all night.
It's because he's watched you turn down guy after guy all night. I know some were "Facially Impaired," Too Short or Ewww <--those I give you a pass for.
Thing you have to understand is. Guys don't judged other guys They only say that about cute guys. They can tell if he's "Facially Impaired"
Even guys who seem the most confident have to have a ego-booster.
"What?! She's talking to that dude!! Oh I know I can get her"
If they see you not mingling with any guy, they will just think you are cold. You are going to have to flirt with some of those rejects...NOT LEAD THEM ON...JUST FLIRT.
More than than that you understand I wasn't making in fun of you, right?
I won't make fun of any of you. I am just going to give it to you straight. It's the best way. You asked and I know I can help since I am a chick--who can think like a guy.
Plus I can spot game, and I got's game. It really doesn't sound good when a chick says this...but I HAVE experience
Game isn't what you say--it's how you play it.
You (TW) need to to get over what you can't change. Until you do that, you won't be able to date.
You can get advice online, but you can't find your match.
I hope you weren't offended.... I was trying not to be offensive.
It's the best way I could say it. I don't like to call real people that Characters can't type...it's not nice.
I am sorry to say there are shallow people like that. You don't need those kind. Those lips are doing you a favor...
At the same time...
You could work around that. You see "All that glitters isn't gold" but there is a such thing as "packaging."
Just try to kick it to somebody else. It's why its called dating. You are only a "dog" if you act like one. If you are committed and you still sleep around. Or you're just a complete "asshole/pig/chauvinist---that sorta thing. You are free to ask any number of girls out you want to.
Sometimes an "Facially Impaired Person" can become Beautiful and an Beautiful person can start to appear "Facially Impaired" ---the more you get to know them. Keep that in mind.
I can't think of anything else atm, anyone else?
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|2009-03-01, 23:07
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No no, it's interesting when you state 'i am a girl who can think like a guy', the point here for guys who are asking for advice and may want a female perspective is to have girls who think like a girl, so when they give their thoughts out, it's geniunely feminine.
Since you've taken the no BS, zero sugar coating approach on a topic that's sensitive for most, I'll leave it to ya.
Although you've said it before, do keep referring to the point that this just happens to be your approach to this topic and you're not directly attacking anyone else.
Our minds may understand your logic, but people's hearts can still be stung...
|2009-03-02, 00:08
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Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Age: 30
See, the thing is, when girls say find your good qualities, the thing they always mention is being funny and witty. And it also happens to be the only thing mentioned every time. -_- What about shy people or those with unique senses of humour and such? Not everyone's Chris Rock (or Kyon, *grins*) and quite a few of the guys find humour about Super Smash Bros. or whatever* funnier than trying to play the suave playboy.
*Note: Super Smash Bros. jokes cannot reach me either. Just an example. Mind, I have my own, erm, "humour quirks."
I mean, apart from being fun, one could always cynically add "money" and "looks" into the equation. But beyond that "good qualities" becomes rather, ah, intangible.
Intellectual? -- I just heard someone muttered "boring" really loud.
Strong? -- O...kay. If that's your thing I guess. People who try to show their strength just come out like dangerous material though.
Confident? Pushy? -- Sorry girls, but as a guy I can definitely say that you've just got yourself an egotistic sonofabitch.
Broad back? Big hands? -- shoujo/yaoi cliché alert.
Good in bed? -- an important quality (haha), but I don't hear people advertise it. And those who do, well...
"Driven In Pursuit of a Big Dream" -- I see that a lot in shonen fare but never in real life or "chic fiction."
Caring? Nice? -- Haha. Ha. Hahaha. Ha~ Ha...
[/Goes back to the Death Star]
So, essentially, as a girl, what do you usually look for in guys?
|2009-03-02, 03:44
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Hiyori Fanboy
Though I hope you're not grouping them in with the "rejects" you're talking about... =p
Though I haven't actually dated for... going on 4 years now. Bleh. It'll be hard to get used to dating again. Dx
|2009-03-02, 12:31
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I think you can read and memorize all the tips and tricks that go with dating, but they never really help much. As a guy, what helped me most was to dive straight in and get experience. It really is a simple matter of doing it.
What do girls look for in a guy? Who gives a shit. How can I get a girl to like me? You can't, you can only be yourself and believe that a girl will like that person. You say that, but a girl has never approached me or shown interest in me? That's because you don't give yourself the chance. Go to parties, or someplace with a crapload of ladies. You'll make mistakes and feel like a complete douche without a doubt, just don't take it too seriously because it doesn't matter. Most girls will overlook any flaw if they like your vibe.
Hakisak's advice is good because it doesn't overcomplicate the issue. And yes, please get over 2D girls if that happens to be holding you back.
|2009-03-02, 13:32
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Now, I can easily make small talk and make girls laugh. I can't seem to get beyond this though. I have plenty of female friends, but that seems to be all I ever get. Everytime I talk to a girl I end up in the friendzone even though I'm confident and funny. I'm not the best looking guy (slowly working on this, got a good haircut this weekend, working on getting rid of the last remnants of my acne, losing some weight) but I'm not bad either. Maybe it's because I look much younger than I am. I'm short and have a baby face and girls always call me "cute" and want to hug me but unfortanetly I think it's the bad type of cute.
How can I escalate things beyond just a small chat? I really don't know what to say. I can literally talk with girls for hours on end but nothing ever goes beyond this. What do I start to say or do so things go beyond this? I mean I want to bring things to the next level with a girl, but I really have no clue what to do. Probably doesn't help that I never started trying till college, so I'm really confused on what to do. Do I ask them out on a regular date? But what about meeting a girl at a party, seems kind of weird to ask them out there? I'm just really confused, I honestly have no idea what to do. I know what I want but have no clue of how to get there.
|2009-03-02, 14:53
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: 永遠の冬の国
Age: 28
Ah, always wanted to say this. I'm tired of seeing so many people on the internet not getting something so basic
|2009-03-02, 14:57
|Link #1056
And yeah, you shouldn't ask a girl out at the party, you simply exchange numbers at the end of the party and call her later to organise a date later. Give her your number first of course, and then she should give you hers. You sound like a great guy so it's only a matter of time.
|2009-03-02, 15:41
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|2009-03-02, 17:58
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Pretentious moe scholar
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 32
Do you have any tips regarding the follow up phone call type stuff? I've never been that good on the phone.
|2009-03-02, 18:38
|Link #1059
If you ever want to kiss a girl, play with her hair and say how soft her hair is, then lean in. Never fails.
|2009-03-02, 19:38
|Link #1060
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: JPN around Tokyo
y.. you are awesome.. especially the quotes
If you ever want to kiss a girl, play with her hair and say how soft her hair is, then lean in. Never fails.
Ask to see her hand and say how small it is or w/e, and rest your head on hers.
you are a very playboy, aren't you? or is it usual to do for boys ?
i haven't seen boys doing that in Japan.. maybe they are shy . They aren't good at praising girls .
i think praising girls to get a girlfriend is not so bad..if i were treated like that, i wouldn't feel bad (though if it seemed very intentionally or exaggerated, i would withdraw )but how will you keep that attitude to her in your relationship ?
i just wonder.. if you do that by your natural personality, it's good. But if you just pretend,and stop that when you are tired, that relationship wouldn't turn good , and as a result hurt her .
How do you think about it?
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I honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow I thought I would list a few things I am thankful for (cliche I know, but who cares)
I am Thankful for my sweet husband, who never ceases to make me smile. There are some I know who have lost theirs this year and for them my heart breaks....
I am Thankful for my home, and while it might not be the biggest or the fanciest its ours and I love it and all the beautiful land around us.
I am Thankful for my job, yes I did say that. Over the past year work has been rough. Not only do I love what I do, I am so grateful to have a job, as there are some I know who are struggling to find one.
I am Thankful for my family, they have hovered around me like gaurdain angels this year when I have been sad or sick. They have not held against me my faults or flaws. They have helped give me strength when my mind is screaming "I can't do it".
I am Thankful for my friends who have listened to me b*tch and made me laugh when I needed it.
I am Thankful for mine and Heath's health, I know many who are watching their spouse struggle with illness.
There are many other things I could add to this list but I won't bore you with them...
What are you Thankful for this year?
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I am Thankful...
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Dinner in a Pumpkin
For Halloween Mom and I wanted to make a Halloweenish dinner. I found this recipe online and we attempted to make it. It was super yummy! I thought I would share!
Dinner in a Pumpkin
1 medium sugar pumpkin (pie pumpkin, we couldn't find one so we used a carving pumpkin)
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cup tomato sauce
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cup tomato sauce
1 cup crushed tomato
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 cup uncooked minute white rice
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 cup uncooked minute white rice
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place turkey in a large, deep skillet. Crumble and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
- Drain fat, add onion and garlic; saute slightly.
- Add sugar, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, tomatoes and tomato sauce and rice; mix thoroughly.
- Layer inside of pumpkin with 1/3 of cabbage, green beans and beef and rice mixture. Repeat layers, replace lid and bake for 2 to 3 hours.
Wash pumpkin, cut off top, scrape out seeds and discard.
Make sure you cook this in a roasting pan because the pumpkin gets very soft and there will be alot of juice. I wasn't sure about the cabbage but it was really good once it was all cooked. Also make sure you season your green beans before putting them in. You could also make this in squash and it would be really good. This was so yummy I can't wait to make it again!
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Vacation Time
This past week I was on vacation, which was glorious! This time we did not go anywhere we stayed home and the fun came to us. Last Sunday, my parents along with my sister and grandmother came for a visit.
Dad was kind enough to spend his entire vacation driving all his tools to Georgia and building us a much needed covered porch. I must say it turned out beautiful, I love it! I am amazed at what he can do in such a short amount of time. He got it completely finished, Heath and I just have to paint it!He was even able to use some of the wood from the "Big House" that burned down last year. This was special to us because we took our wedding pictures on that porch, and some of that same wood now covers our own porch. Lets just say, you rock Dad! We love our porch, THANKS!!!
I am going to be putting a big Texas star right in the front! (Hope you don't mind me copying Ashlie!)
Of course, mom left her touch here too! She made four sets of curtains. They turned out great! I pictures I took, however are too bright so I will have to add them at another time. I can never seem to accomplish any decorating when she is not here. I need an opinion and creative advice that Heath cannot provide. Thanks mom I love the curtains! So happy you came!
I was super glad Brooke came not just because I love spending time with my sis but, because she is a rocking stylist. She does such an amazing job on my hair every time. I wish she lived close so she could always do it. She is a master colorist! Thanks for the new do, love it!
Nana was here too. She did what she does best...sit and watch! That's what she did but, we were super happy to have her visit since we hardly get to see her! Thanks for coming Nana!
In addition to all this fun we also spent time shopping, cooking, watching movies, playing games and enjoying every ones company. Thanks family for making the 700 mile trip. We are so glad you got to come, Hopefully next the rest of the crew can join!
*side note* Mom, Nana and Brooke were actually here I did not however, manage to get one picture of them, as usual!
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Salmon Fishing on the Waimakariri
Local Fisherman Phil Walsh is happy to put his neck on the block and argue that, undeniably, there is an element of luck involved with catching salmon
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Salmon fishing can be notoriously fickle sport. Those driven to catch Quinnat Salmon (Chinook) should, learn everything within their power to advance their chances of catching them. Really keen fishos commit themselves to this purpose.
While undeniably, there is an element of luck involved with catching one, the flip side of this is that everyone is in with a chance. And while a bit of knowledge can be of benefit, countless are the times novices catch magnificent salmon on their first time out; much to the chagrin of some seasoned anglers who've spent all day on the riverbank for nought.
In the lower Waimakariri and its lowland tributary the Kaiapoi River, luck, along with perseverance are your greatest allies. Being able to fish for the mighty Chinook in such close proximity to where many Waimak people live makes them the envy of the salmon fishing fanatics the world over. Several nice fish have been landed this autumn alone.
Success is undoubtedly the intersection of preparation and opportunity. One keen young chap who did manage to connect the two was deservedly rewarded one evening; all within two kilometres from the heart of Kaiapoi township.
David Giddens story is:
Heading down the Waimak after work one night my expectations of hooking a salmon were high, pulling into the Ferry Road car park the amount of the vehicles made the evening's fish look promising. Jumping out of my car I headed for the river with Abu 7000 and Shimano Backbone in hand. I choose my spot next to the old man, as I asked how the fishing has been I tossed my weapon out into the water. My choice was a 22gram white zeddy (zed spinner). As the lure hit the water the outgoing tide pulled it downstream. After about seven casts I began a slow retrieve when I felt the distinct thump and a pull on the line, without thinking I struck and with that, the battle was on!
After ten or so minutes I saw my zeddy re-appear, lodged inside a salmon's throat and with one final pull the salmon slipped into a fellow angler's net. Once landed and dealt to, I quickly weighed it on the scales; one nice 14lb salmon on the bank.
I wasted no time in throwing the zeddy back out in search for that bag limit of two fish. Only a handful of casts went by when for the second time this evening I had another battle on my hands. With the rod tip held high I watched the rod as it nodded and was pulled down towards the water. After a quick struggle I had on the bank a small but fresh 9lb Chinook salmon. With my bag limit on the bank after a little over an hour's fishing I headed off for the five minute drive home to process the catch.
What a night!!
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Will Wi-Fi Be the Death of Mobile?
In 97 countries around the world, there are now more mobile devices than people. No wonder mobile networks are clogged with massive amounts of new traffic! Mobile operators are struggling with how to provide the mobile broadband experience customers expect, in a cost-effective, scalable, and profitable manner. I believe that Wi-Fi, the "silent sleeper" of wireless access networks, may hold the answer.
The mobile industry is on the brink of a fundamental change. Just think of some recent key developments:
- There has been massive growth in Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones, tablets, cameras, and game consoles—and nearly half of network traffic growth is Wi-Fi.
- The number of Wi-Fi access points is also exploding, with more and more free public access.
- At the same time, economic modeling by Cisco IBSG shows that mobile operators can reduce costs and improve customer experience by offloading mobile data to Wi-Fi networks.
It's not surprising that Wi-Fi is becoming an integral part of wireless network design. After all, Wi-Fi has truly come of age and now realistically represents a viable wireless access network. But will Wi-Fi be a complement to—or substitute for—mobile wireless networks? Consider the following:
- Wi-Fi covers most of the places where we are: 80 percent of the time, people connect to the mobile internet from their home, office, or other indoor location—all areas that are addressed by Wi-Fi.
- Much of what we do is nomadic, not mobile: Two-thirds of all smartphone activities are "nomadic," such as email, web browsing, gaming, using productivity tools, and making video calls. Wi-Fi is ideal for these pursuits.
- New nomadic devices will consume even greater amounts of mobile data: While a smartphone typically consumes 24 times the data of a standard mobile phone, tablet PCs and laptops consume 122 times and 515 times more, respectively.
- Consumers will happily use Wi-Fi as an alternative to mobile: Our research shows that U.S. smartphone users already use Wi-Fi a third of the time to access the web.
- Wi-Fi can offer a more cost-effective solution, and a better user experience: Wi-Fi delivers higher speed, good coverage, and a better experience—all at a lower cost than mobile. Complex price structures and device-specific data plans could actually encourage users to migrate to Wi-Fi.
- There are several ways to make money from Wi-Fi: In addition to the traditional business of retail hotspots, there are now several other viable access models where operators can make money by charging mobile carriers or other Wi-Fi providers.
Several types of service providers can create winning strategies to succeed in Wi-Fi. Mobile operators can use Wi-Fi to offload growing data traffic. Existing Wi-Fi network providers can (1) sell wholesale access to mobile operators for data offload, and (2) sell access and value-added services to retail hotspot owners. Integrated providers, who typically already have both mobile and some Wi-Fi capabilities, can use Wi-Fi to offload data traffic from their mobile networks and differentiate their fixed broadband offers.
Wireless networks will evolve over time, but one thing is certain: Wi-Fi is a critical element in mobile networks. Wi-Fi is not the death of mobile, but it is the beginning of a new chapter for this revolutionary industry.
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Nope I don't think that Wifi will be the death of mobile
Interesting subject! So by using Wi-Fi will mean that instead of paying a monthly mobile bill, our calls will be cheaper – right? (and we'll be using services such as Skype)
This all sounds pretty good in theory, but in practice, a call made with Skype has many flaws, and I'm not sure it can be reliable for the time being. But I definitely agree that this is a new exciting path to take.


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I wanted to call this Telluride X because it resembles a jeep, but with the parts that will find their way on, Tellusumm is a likely name.
First off, get rid of the stock bumper for something more scale ish, Summit bumpers look perfect.
Second was to try and cool the Titan 12T down.
I'm gonna run it stock for now until the motor calls it quits
Looks nice! Can you show us how to mount the bumpers?
He Who Dies With the Most Toys Wins.
Wow, those Summit bumpers look Stock! Also, how did you mount them?
Is owning 27 RC's too many? No way!
Mounting is easy, when you have the parts.
Seen in blue
Working on editing down my trail session from today. 40 min on the stock battery.
Unfortunately the Go-pro died when I swapped to lipo and went down the other trail. Took some pics though.
I also swapped on a set of BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains from my old slash platinum.(painted the rings blue with a sharpie paint pen) They are better than stock, but you'd be far better off with something larger.
I almost wish traxxas had bothered to design Canyons to fit the sc wheels.
Also did some GPSing, getting 19mph with stock pinion and 31mph with a 26t
Wow, I never knew that bumper adapter existed! Cool, thanks for sharing.
Oh by the way, I'm subscribed.
Is owning 27 RC's too many? No way!
Those bumpers really look sweet! Nice find!
I'll try anything once, maybe twice!
I see you dont have the chrome bar and headlights from the Summit. You don't like the Summit headlights too?
Brushless 19/62 SPC 8.2 It's not a Tekin or a MM
Hurry up and get a patent before Proline or RPM steals it! They look killer.
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
I totally dig that Summit bumper adapter. I wouldnt mind having a couple of them. What grade of alloy?
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Looks like they are made of plastic on a 3D printer, I'm jelous... Like when bradbrad made the first wheelie bar for the 1/16 e-revo and some Chinese company stole his idea... I guess making that in aluminum is not that cheap...
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He Who Dies With the Most Toys Wins.
Looks great! Are you going to lock the diffs?
Slash 4x4 LCG+(rolling)HCG, Slash 2wd(raptor)
how does the additional cooling work out?
The vid's not great, but doing three things at once has a learning curve. Also my first time with the truck out in the wild
Trying to learn editing, but my computer is a bit slow.
Not much in the way of sound other than the transmitter clicking, add your own music. The trail had a few downed trees so a few hand of god moments, I did give it a good try though.
Here's the rig:
Turns out the new TQ is mod friendly(for now) and the third channel is as simple as installing a switch.
Which is good
Deviate: There not horrible on the Summit but I think they'll look huge on the Telli. I'll have to borrow my friend's for pics. I'll probably just design my own though.
rag6: I'm just south of Pittsburgh, can I borrow a few G's for the patent. Please
sean1214: Something like that.
patmanz28: Trying to get a baseline on the stock motor to really judge it's effectiveness, haven't used it yet. I'm rather amazed at how well it's working so far. Although I did do the first run break in and I know I'm not the hardest on things.
DiggerPede/danielhr77: I print in PLA right now. I hope to eventually get an ABS machine because you can work in a lot better stuff like derlin. The Revo bumpers are so flexible that the plastic holds up great.
I'd think the block of aluminum needed to machine these out of would be pretty pricy .
Those bumpers look GREAT! Nice to see people making good use of 3D printers too
With those beautiful scle looking bumper all the Telluride needs now is a scale looking shell ... I kinda think it should have had one from the start :-/
Geovw72, how far south? I have a killer place to run your truck about 4 miles NE of downtown. I also drive a taxi and could pick u up lol!!!
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I know that Traxxas is probably modifying the program(hence the ), but it does work just installing the switch.
Can't guarantee it working in the future on other radios
I'm kind of surprised no one's really hacked the Traxxas radios, they use the same chip as the GT radios.
I've tried but haven't got it to talk yet
rag6: South hills/ Washington area, we'll have to get together sometime. I hope the sarcasm came across, patents are so dang expensive and they don't always cover everything.
I'm sure if rpm or pro-line thought there was a big enough market they'd come up with a nice solid mount that tied into other parts of the truck.
I know the vids broke, working on it
Just pm me if you get a hankerin' to come north. You are not that far.
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
The telluride definitely looks better with a spare on the back so I made a bracket.
It bolts through the body and has held up pretty well so far. The weight is good too, the back end doesn't just hop all over now.
The roof also needs some attention.
That's a cut up summit light bar and some 5/16 K&S tube with printed brackets.
I may plastidip it, but I kind of like the look of the aluminum.
Stickers are boring so I made a fuel door and some handles.
The screw to mount the door handles makes a good lock cylinder looking detail.
And the summit lights are not as big as I thought
not sure I really like them though.
I also made some mechanical changes:
500k diff fluid; It really should have been this way from the factory. On the trail it required a lot less wheel speed to get the diffs to transfer power which made it easier to control over obstacles. I don't feel that turning was affected, the truck is so short and narrow as it is. It actually felt easier to drive on pavement because it rotated slower and didn't just snap into a roll over.
Lower the rear hubs; The rear hubs have two mounting holes for the hinge pins. The truck comes with them in the lower and if you move them up you get a little extra ground clearance. This keeps the rear skid from hitting everything you go over.
Nice job, it looks nice.
Is owning 27 RC's too many? No way!
I know in the 2wd pede's, using that upper hole can make the drive shafts bind against the arms at full extension. Good to know that the shortie arms have more room.
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
Love it! How did you make the rear spare tire carrier?
Slash 4x4 LCG+(rolling)HCG, Slash 2wd(raptor)
sean1214: It's 3D printed. See it here
He Who Dies With the Most Toys Wins.
The scale details are amazing. One of my fellow cab drivers has a printer. He made a 3d 1.5 oz shot glass that was amazing. I just dropped a 2wd ft bulkhead off to him to copy. We are gonna see how good that material holds up 8)
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
dude searched around the maker bot site and found a front caster block that alows you to use 2.2" rims!
summit /mustang /stampede-2s spc lipo
So here it is with pro-line badlands, my favorite looking tire, on the standard offset RPM #82222
I also came up with an led "array" and some other parts for the summit bumper
And Mirrors:
That shouldn't break off
danielhr77: I remember reading through that awesome thread. I understand the skepticism and I'll work on solid evidence. These TQ radios don't seem to be "link" anymore, but I'm guessing they'll lock them at some point. Maybe they'll go back to yellow buttons, my vote is for blue though, it would look awesome on the LaTrax radio.
rag6: That's a lot of material to print solid, and a lot to ask out of the material. I'd also be curious to know how it turns out, holds up, what it's printed in/on.
I no nothing of the biz with the printers or material. The item(3d shot glass with the outside dimensions of an 8 oz drinking glass, and a 1.5 oz shot glass inside with webbing to support the outside) he showed me was a milky colored plastic. It was stiff, and he stood on it (about 175lbs the guy looks to be). I see him about 2x a week at the airport, but have not ran into him yet to see if he tried to print it. I will try to get the specs on what he is working with.
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
oh sorry i didnt know....
but looks awsome.how are the parts holding up?
and man that thing is starting to look rilly rilly good
summit /mustang /stampede-2s spc lipo
You are doing an amazing job with your attention to details and fabrication. Awesome looking Truck and conversion!
What tires are those in your last images?
they look like p-l moabs but am not sure
summit /mustang /stampede-2s spc lipo
reod12x2: No worries, it was gonna get here sooner or later.
Yes those are Pro-Line Moabs, long discontinued and really hard to find. I really love the look of them.
rag6: That narrows it down to just about anything. You can get any type of plastic in any color, may have been nylon given he stood on it. Though you can print anything solid and it will be fairly strong.
I haven't hit the trail with it yet, but I took it on a test spin and everything worked fine. 2.2" are an amazing improvement in clearance and grip.
Blue button is awesome, and I'm not a fan of the small TQ wheels
^^ I have to ask: How did you get the LaTrax TX???
BTW wanted to thank you again. I'm still waiting for the clear Telluride bodies to become available so I can use my parts.
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Are they released yet???
Ya can't polish fertilizer...
Got the lights all wired up
Not a huge amount of light, but I'm happy
I kept the tail lights dim, have to fix the roof lights so they don't bleed so much
Finally got the chance to run it.
The Titan 12T really wasn't happy. The xl5 also wasn't thrilled, but that's a lot to run off the bec. I think it thermaled at one point, or hit lvc early. It never browned out though.
The 2056 didn't have much issue, not sure if the lack of caster helped or not. I picked up a 2075 so that's going in next.
The hubs held up well. I held no punches and they're still in one piece.
The 2.2s kind of felt bulky, but I was on the harder trail. Not sure if I could get 1.9s to fit.
I had the go-pro with me, working on posting a working vid.
I has a vid
Not great, but hey it works.
I cleaned/re-lubed the 12T and installed my spacer along with the 2075. I also noticed some wear on the steering rod-ends so I moved them to the inner hole on the knuckle.


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With a successful fragrance franchise under her belt and her first baby on the way, Mariah Carey already has plenty on her plate, but that's not stopping the multi-platinum star from gearing up to launch her first lifestyle line of sparkly baubles, shoes and limited-edition fragrance for HSN on Nov. 29. And Mariah fans will not be disappointed. From the pave-set "initial" pendants to the crystal-encrusted butterfly earrings, the collection is signature Mariah. "From the inception of working with Elizabeth Arden, I wanted the fragrances to represent what I really like," Mariah tells WWD. "It really opened my eyes and opened the doors for me in terms of starting to think about going into other creative ventures." And although it comes as no shock that the high-heel queen would extend her creativity to shoes–her line includes fur-trimmed suede boots and quilted nylon boots–she admits that jewelry wasn't always on her radar. "I never even used to wear jewelry. I used to wear baby earrings, tiny things," she said, but once she was influenced by HSN's resident fashionistas, she was sold. And with 20 years of performing in the bag, Mariah's Nov. 29 TV time isn't striking any nerves, telling WWD, "I think it's just about being yourself, explaining the different products and enjoying yourself." Tell us: Will you buy Mariah's HSN line? –Jessie Goldberg


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If there's any teen boy with the fashion sense to back up a criticism of a monarch's looks, it is Justin Bieber. The 18-year-old only recently went on the record to criticize England's Prince William over the fact he has been balding. While I personally believe a shot at the Prince's sweater sets may have been a bit more understandable, the Biebs just cannot seem to understand why anyone would let their hair go when there are products on the market for adult males to keep their fashionable locks.
The "Boyfriend" singer recently did an interview with the U.K.'s Rollercoaster where the topic of Prince William's hair came up. The young phenom seemed bewildered when considering why the Prince does nothing for his hair.
"I mean, there are things to prevent that nowadays, like Propecia. I don't know why he doesn't just get those things, those products. You just take Propecia and your hair grows back. Have you not got it over here?"
Coming from a kid who regularly favors camouflage and gold chains, I doubt Prince William will find it in him to be offended, especially since he seems perfectly content with his signature hair. According to Gawker, Prince William and his heavily-locked brother even joke around about the male balding patterns on the elder's head, which would suggest Propecia will not be in the picture any time soon. If you are still curious to see what the British figurehead would look like with a different hairdo, The Dailymail has obliged, and quite frankly, Prince William looks handsomer as is.


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I love cabbage rolls, whether rolled or deconstructed, but regular sized ones are a bit too large and sloppy in my mind to put into all but the largest bento boxes. These are little bento sized cabbage rolls, just a bit bigger than a ping-pong ball. They aren't too showy to look at, but are deliciously juicy hot or cold. They are kept compact and slim by using napa or Chinese cabbage instead of regular cabbage leaves, since napa cabbage leaves are thinner and more tender, and using the smaller inner leaves that are about 10 inches (25cm) long.
Another feature of these mini cabbage rolls is that I tried making them in a rice cooker, and they came out great. I've also given instructions for making them on the stovetop, but if you're looking for more ways to utilize your rice cooker, you may want to try it out that way.
Here's the great bento idea of the week from the bento community - cucumber ribbons from MJ!


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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Working at "The Shoe" in Beverly, Massachusetts
United Shoe Machinery Corporation was a major employer in Beverly, Massachusetts. The locals called it "The Shoe," and when it began manufacturing in 1902 it was the largest factory in the world at that time. By World War I it employed over 5,000 workers. Founded in 1899, they produced machines for the shoe industry, and it was one of the first international companies. There were branches in England, Germany, Canada, South America and Asia by 1905. It quickly became a monopoly, receiving royalties on 317 million pairs of shoes by 1932.
During the Great Depression, USM made only 15% less than just before 1931, and workers were sometimes furloughed, but not laid off. By 1960 USM had invented over 800 new machines and held more than 9,000 patents. When the monopoly was broken up, USM tried to diversify but fell into debt and sold many of the new divisions. By the 1970s the USM had its last decade of manufacturing in Beverly. The factory property was bought by Cummings Properties in 1996 and converted into office, laboratory and research space.
The Beverly USM factory was a good employer in its day. Besides employing the majority of blue collar workers in the region, it also established an industrial school, part of Beverly High School, where young men were guaranteed a lifetime job with "The Shoe." There were also athletic associations, a country club and a chorus. My parents held their wedding reception in the country club, which is now the Beverly municipal golf course. "Inside are a theater, an auditorium, a library, locker rooms, bowling alleys and cozy little rooms for the women who may congregate with their sewing or other pleasant diversions so dear to the feminine heart," New England Magazine reported [from the Cummings Center website].
This is the kind of prosperity that drew immigrants to New England. This is the kind of guaranteed employment that my generation and my daughter's generation will never know. I can't imagine working in one place my entire life, knowing that my children would be guaranteed jobs, too! This just doesn't exist anymore in the United States.
Three generations of my family worked here at "The Shoe" in Beverly, from my two great grandfathers, three of my four grandparents, and my father.
My great grandfather, John Peter Bowden Roberts, immigrated to Beverly in 1915 from Leeds, England to work at "The Shoe." He was lured by his son-in-law, who also left Leeds to work at General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts. His other son-in-law, my grandfather, Donald Munroe Wilkinson, worked at "The Shoe" as a shipping inspector. His daughter, Bertha, who married Donald, was a matron at USM during World War II, watching over the many Rosy-the-Riveters. They all lived on Dearborn Avenue, within walking distance of the factory.
On my mother's side of the family, my great grandfather Arthur Treadwell Hitchings was a draftsman and shoe designer for "The Shoe." He lived in company housing near the USM company golf course. His son-in-law, my grandfather, Stanley Elmer Allen, was a glazier for 45 years at USM. I can remember his retirement party was a big deal in the 1960s, when thousands of people were still employed by "The Shoe." My father, John Warren Wilkinson, worked his way through college as a security guard at USM. Various other uncles and cousins all spent some time employed by USM during the mid 20th century. They all had modest jobs, but they were happy with their situations and community.
The Cummings Center in Beverly is now more than 1.5 million square feet of office space. The Cummings Properties worked with the Beverly Historical Society to showcase artifacts from USM throughout the hallways, and in a special gallery. Of special interest are the many photographs of workers, old time clocks and machinery. It is located at 181 Elliott Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, and it is free and open to the public.
The collected archives 1899 to 1972 of the USM have been donated to the Smithsonian Museum, and include 5,000 glass plate and safety negatives of shoe making machines, company catalogs, photographs taken at the Beverly plant, and 16mm motion pictures. A complete description of the collection can be found here: http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1267646M588BM.4957&profile=all&uri=link=3100006~!135429~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=Browse&menu=search&ri=2&source=~!siarchives&term=United+Shoe+Machinery+Company%2FCorporation&index=#focus
Essex National Heritage Area, Industrial Trail http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/united_shoe.shtml
The Smithsonian Institution Research Information System - Search over 2.3 million records, with 290,000 images, video and sound files from Smithsonian museums, archives, and libraries http://www.siris.si.edu
Copyright 2010, Heather Wilkinson Rojo
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The joys of the community of geneabloggers --- I learn bits and pieces of history that I might never have known --- and the history centers around real people and their times. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Such an interesting post Heather! I enjoyed reading it and learning about "The Shoe". :)ReplyDelete
Fascinating stuff!
- AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 9:39 PM
It always amazes me how many shoe factories there are/were in Massachusetts.ReplyDelete
I grew up in Bridgewater (down in the Brockton area), and there are a whole bunch down there! Many of my family members (great-grandparents and their siblings) worked in shoe factories in Randolph, Brockton and Bridgewater, just to name a few.
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Dayglow, originally known as San Diego in the Wasteland before 2162, is a town upon the remains of San Diego, near the site of the Glow and located in southern California.
The town is north and west of the Glow, which can be seen from its borders.
The exact intensity of bombing on San Diego remains a mystery. However, dialogue suggests that the city was hit by at least one nuclear weapon.
Before 2161, the town was populated by an unknown number of people, some of whom later became the Followers of the Apocalypse,[1] including Nicole, the founder of the Followers and her parents. Butch Harris also seems to have lived here for a time before moving to the Boneyard, and later the Hub.[2]
After the exodus, due to the spread of sickness, the town was completely abandoned.
After 2162, a number of ghouls are rumored to live there, as part of the Great Migration from Necropolis - once the ghouls learned of West Tek, they were eager to see if they could scavenge technology from the abandoned facility. The town was renamed Dayglow and some ghouls formed partnerships with scavenging companies from New Adytum and the Hub, and have built quite a profitable business. At least one super mutant, a refugee from the Cathedral, was also rumored to be working with the ghouls and humans in Dayglow.
In 2189, Dayglow became one of the five founding states within the NCR. The Dayglow Incorporation Address by NCR President Tandi at Dayglow is represented on the NCR $100 bill.
Before 2161Edit
Dayglow does not appear in any of the Fallout games, but is mentioned in Fallout (only as "near the Glow"), Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, its add-on Honest Hearts, the Fallout Bible and The Armageddon Rag, Vol. 4.
Behind the scenesEdit
- Its old name is revealed in the Fallout Official Survival Guide.
- Dayglow is likely a play on Daygo, a slang term for its old name San Diego.
- ↑ Fallout Official Survival Guide
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MUMBAI (MarketWatch) — Most Asia stock markets notched slim gains Tuesday, but the rebound was constrained by political uncertainty in Greece, and Chinese shares slipped to the downside.
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average (100000018) added 0.7%, while South Korea's Kospi (SEU) gained 0.5%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index (XJO) put on 0.3%.
In China, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 0.3%, while the Shanghai Composite Index (000001) lost 0.1%.
For most Asia bourses, the performance marked a modest recovery from a 2%-3% plunge many of them suffered on Monday.
Conita Hung, head of equity markets at Delta Asia Financial Group in Hong Kong, said the rebound was tempered by lingering uncertainty in Europe.
"We have stabilized, but the rebound has been weaker than expected. Investors are still very cautious about European developments, and the fall in Shanghai has constrained the market in Hong Kong," Hung said.
In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.20% slipped overnight, though the S&P 500 SPX, +1.44% edged higher, as investors mulled the outlook for the debt-laden euro zone following French and Greek elections over the weekend seen as a rejection of austerity programs. Read more on the U.S. session.
Talks in Greece have so far failed to secure a cross-party coalition after the nation's president gave New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras three days to put together an alliance on Monday. Failure to form a stable government would result in fresh elections in Greece. Read more on the Greek election.
"There are now serious doubts about the country's ability to implement the European Union and International Monetary Fund-mandated austerity measures," said IHS Global Insight analyst James Goundry.
The uncertainty kept the euro relatively weak against the yen, and the U.S. dollar traded just below the ¥80 level in afternoon Tuesday trading, helping technology and car exporters' stocks rebound a little from Monday's battering.
Shares of Hitachi Ltd. (6501) rose 2.6%, Advantest Corp. (6857) ADTTF, +37.18% climbed 2.1% and Toshiba Corp. (6502) TOSYY, +1.36% traded 2.9% higher ahead of its earnings report due after the market close.
In the auto sector, Honda Motor Co. (7267) HMC, +1.44% advanced 2.2% after Credit Suisse upgraded the shares to outperform and hiked its price target, while Nissan Motor Co. (7201) NSANY, +1.15% gained 3.1%.
Gains for benchmark heavyweight HSBC Holdings PLC (5) HBC, -0.21% lent support in Hong Kong. Shares rose 0.5% ahead of its earnings report due later in the day.
Delta Asia Financial's Hung said many investors would trade cautiously ahead of the results.
Transport-related stocks were among other advancers in Hong Kong, with oil lower in electronic trading in Asian hours. Air China Ltd. (753) AIRYY, +4.62% (601111) climbed 3.2% and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (293) CPCAY, +2.25% added 0.9%, while shipping firm China Cosco Holdings Co. (1919) firmed by 0.5%.
However, commodity-sector moving lower in Hong Kong and Shanghai included Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (601600) (2600) ACH, -0.14% down 2.8% in Hong Kong and down 1.5% in Shanghai, and Jiangxi Copper Co. (600362) (358) JIXAY, -3.02% down 0.9% in Hong Kong and down 1.4% in Shanghai.
In Seoul, Korea's key shipbuilding sector showed strength. Shares of Samsung Engineering Co. added 2.3%, while Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. put on 1.3%.
Australia watching for budget
Gains in Sydney moderated after Australia's trade deficit widened in March to $1.6 billion. Read more on Australia's trade deficit.
Shares of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (FMG) FSUGY, +2.83% put on 2.9%, while BHP Billiton Ltd.(BHP) BHP, -0.99% added 0.3% and Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO) RIO, -0.31% gained 0.4%.
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Australia's federal budget was due to be handed down later Tuesday, with the government expected to deliver a modest 1.5 billion Australian dollar ($1.5 billion) surplus for the current year. Read preview of Australian budget.
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episode 9 had got to be the worst episode.....HSK literally cried and said nothing. Now at episode 11 part 1, the script writer is pretty much trying to say (in a super roundabout way) that honesty is the best policy, what goes around comes around. DUH! - i thought kdrama had progressed from the 'silence from mountains of secrets only ending in cliche betrayal/misunderstanding' plot....this drama is more predictable that i thought....considering to stop watching it.
I got more scared for Cha Seung Jo.....what if he knew everything i cant imagine how hurt he will be...Knowing that the two woman he love actually approaches him for money...although Se Kyung really loves him would he able to believe her after he found out everything....ahhhh this is killing me....
princetonduh?! isn't it obvious? if they reveal the truth already yes, you're right there will be no problem (still there is). Like snapping your fingers or eating chips in you favorite couch. But then again it means GOODBYE. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING. THE END.
mariaare you crazzyyyyyyyyyyy all of us must hate him i mean the character............i want to kill him..............i mean the character not the actor
phirmaybe she likes bad boy ._.
Wth?! She likes secretary kim without knowing that he is the president so she rejected him, but when she found out he is the president of artemis, she likes him even more and accepted him? I hate it! A real gold digger no matter what, president cha never deserves someone like s.h kyeung!:(
What the heck! That In Hwa called her sister-in-law and HSK as whores because they intentionally approached him for money. Duh! Her family is the same. They wanted the marriage between GN Fashion and Royal Group. The mother even asked Tommy Hong's help as a matchmaker. So, in that standing, she's a whore too! She is a rich woman who also intentionally approached a man because of his money. Damn! Anyway, I love this drama. I'm a fan of moon guen young and PSH.
Serenityx3Oh my gosh! You are so right. I totally agree with you. Double standards everywhere.
ummmme too agree with u -_- they r too gold digger -_- whenever a poor person like rich person it means that person is gold digger but rich person like rich person it`s called love -_- wth is that our world is so rude -_-
zinneyyif you think properly you'd realise that it isn't double standards. in a marriage of convenience, both parties know exactly what they want to get from the union. in the other kind of relationship, you approach a man because of his money feigning love, in essence your are being deceitful, also about your intention. that's low.
I notice something...in part 2 conversation with HSK and JTC, When Han Se Kyung come out from the toilet saying "If I disappear in front of your eyes, promise me you will not die on that day instead of "promise me you will die on that day" I'm confuse with the subtitle.
I thought Tommy Hong almost dead from a sudden Heart Attack... CSJ... Fighting! HSK wanted to be success in her life no matter what. So she thought of getting involved with a rich man. After finding one, actually she started loving him. There's nothing wrong. So what's the big deal? How come her expressions are still the same. She's like a widow who lost her loving husband recently... Hey, HSK, Cheer Up Girl>>>
I hate when they decide to cast an actress that was all sunshine and light previously, in all black and dark severity once they start to not be angelic. They pull their hair back or give it a witchy cut and dress them dark thinking we wont get it enough with out the spoon feed. Like people who decide to do things they think are wrong try to dress like the wicked witch to show it off. hahaha
This drama started strong with an interesting story line but the dialogues in the past episodes are silly, the lead actors' acting is silly (writer's and director's fault). I'm disappointed that the Princess Man is cast in this sub-par drama. I think the actress playing In Hwa is a better actor and prettier than Moon. Moon is also pretty when she smiles or is not in her usual pitiful mode, I hope the director will ask her to brighten up.
Thank you for the sub wonderland team @ viki.com. and thanks to gooddrama. But please, the sub on ep 10 and 11 are not complete. could you reupload it with the complete subs? We are the viewers really appreciate your hardwork guys. We really thankful that because your hardwork we able to watch this drama regularly, but why this matter (not completed subs) coming up? So, please could you reupload those 2 ep with complete sub?? Please~ we'd like to watch again. :) Thank You
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text: Ever since Mars Attacks!, Tim Burton has mostly been in the adaptation business, rendering dark and becurlicued Sleepy Hollows and the like. With Frankenweenie, he adapts his own work—the first animated short he ever produced for a major film studio, and the one which semi-famously got him fired from Disney back in '84. Working for "the man" generally entails a minimum of originality, yet—for all of his faults-- Burton's vision is still unlike any other filmmaker's. In his films, introverts have access to bat caves, wonderlands, and the surprisingly comfortable interiors of giant peaches, all of which become the inner worlds of lonely people. It's remarkable that this entire sensibility sprang so fully formed in that original short. It's here, too. When his weenie dog Sparky is killed by a car, young Victor Frankenstein is inspired by his new science teacher to generate some impressive innovations in the untapped field of reanimation. Victor, voiced by Charlie Tahan, intends to submit his reassembled and electrically resurrected dog at his school's science fair, but he's actually motivated by a broken heart. The dog is great. Sparky isn't a cartoon character as much as a behaviorally accurate little canine, which is 10 times cuter than if the script had gone in a Dreamworks Animation direction, with, like, Ben Stiller voicing the dog, and then a song by Smash Mouth; the script by Lenny Ripps from Burton's original story, is tight and brief, hitting all the marks you'd expect from an animated kid's film, and it's all enlivened by Burton's visual style. The man should make more small movies like this one.


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Rosario+Vampire Manga
Shounen manga serialized in Jump by IKEDA Akihisa.
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By a bizzare coincidence, Tsukune Aono has accidentally gotten himself admitted to a youkai acadamy, a school attended by monsters (youkai). Just when he thinks he'll run away from there, he meets the beautiful girl Moka and his mood turns ultra happy. However, she transforms into her true form when the rosary on her chest is taken off, she's a super vampire!
Not a bad manga. It's not exceptional or anything, but it's entertaining enough. It does have some very typical shounen moments, but the artwork is good enough to keep me reading. And the plot thickens in volume 4 and onwards.
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Too bad Zombie zone doesn't work on it too often. I have a raw of vol 6 and it looks Very interesting.
ZZ is still on 3 if I remember right.
It becomes a harem by Vol 2 and I like reading about all the mythological creatures in each chapter.
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I bought up to volume 8 of this series (I think I buy too much manga...) :/
To be honest, the first few volumes were rather dull and repetive. Aono gets into trouble, he pulls off Moka's rosary, super vampire saves the day. Rinse and repeat. The witch arc in volume 4 was decent though. The plot picked up around volumes 5 and 6 (especially volume 6, good stuffs), however volume 7 somehow left me somewhat disappointed. And judging from the story progression in volume 8, this series seems to be ending soon, unless the mangaka wants to drag on and write another arc.
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ok so far i really like it and only read to chapter 12 because the damn has not been translated but o well gotta wait and see. By the way I heard they were going to animate this when they do i hope they stick closely to the manga especially the developing relationship between Tsukune and Moka because we know they care for each other in more than just being friends not having just drag it out like othere series do.
|2007-10-21, 19:39
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Finally bought and read volume 10. Apparently, the author does want to drag on the series. Volume 10 is the last volume of the first arc, and the author is continuing with the 2nd arc as we speak.
The only good thing I can think of is that when the anime comes out next year, it probably won't deviate much from the manga since there's already a complete arc for them to animate. Unless they really really want a different ending.
As for the first arc of the manga, it was pretty decent. Nothing too fancy but it is as complete as a story arc can get. I can only guess what the author is planning for the 2nd arc.
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I just recently looked up the first three volums, I didn't get that attached to it since it really appeard to lack plot. But now when you all say that the plot thickens I'm more interested to see how things go. Somehow though, I can imagine that I wouldn't mind this made into an anime, it would suit it. However so far it lacks explanation to such an extent that I've almost given up on finding one. In the beginning the "randomness" was all over the place. But well I'll try to read up further, since apperently it gets better...
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It is not a sequel per se; R+V's new arc is only named Season II because the series had to switch magazines when Monthly Shonen Jump was put out of service and thankfully replaced by Jump Square SQ. S2 simply picks up where S1 left off; I doubt we'll even see mention of S2 anywhere in the volumes as it is of no consquence to the publishing/printing companies...
Oh, and, btw, according to SimonSays.com, the following titles have just been licensed by Viz:
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Elbit Systems has received a follow-on contract to supply its Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems for the Republic of Korea Army's Surion helicopter. The Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH), otherwise known as the Surion, is a joint venture between Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Eurocopter along a 51/49 percent split, respectively. The Korean Army has ordered around 200 Surions to replace its aged fleet of MD500 and UH-1H helicopters, while 40 additional KUHs will go to the Korean Marine Corps for amphibious duties. Deliveries have already begun and should be completed by 2022, with Marine deliveries taking a year longer to complete.
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- On being spontaneous: "I don't really make decisions. I go with the flow. If I were a strategically minded person, I think I would have a far different career. But I would be more outlandish if I could. A lot of times you just don't get the chance."
- On peeing on Zac Efron in The Paperboy: "The peeing thing, I didn't think was that weird, because I was in character. That was for the jellyfish. And for me it said so much about Charlotte. One, she's protecting him. Two, she's tough as nails and no one else is going to pee on this guy. All of that made total sense to me. I just went for it and didn't overthink it."
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Planning to go to the World Series this year? If you are lucky enough to attend, think about using your mobile device to enhance the experience.
Last month, my colleague used an iPad during our team outing at a San Francisco Giants game to watch his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals, live via streaming media on Major League Baseball's MLB.TV app. Thanks to the Cisco network infrastructure and Wi-Fi technology deployed in AT&T Park, he was able to catch both games simultaneously.
Down in Southern California, while unfortunately the San Diego Padres didn't make the playoffs – one thing is for certain – this season Petco Park Stadium saw a trend with the increase in mobile device usage at games by their fans.
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From a business perspective, before the stadium upgraded its infrastructure, they faced financial risks of losing $1,000 per minute. With Cisco's technology, Petco Park is now more agile in responding to the environment and has the connection to respond very quickly.
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So here I am, Saturday night and I'm still working at my PC. I met Katie last night and discussed Smoke Swap in Cargo. Ok, my friends Scrimshire were headliners but I can't think of a more apt place than a smoky venue to discuss a tobacco related film. Cargo isn't unlike any other bar in the amount of passive smoke circulating around the venue. I left about 3am stinking of the pungent odour and my cloths on my bedroom floor aren't going to clean themselves today.
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Looking forward to meeting up Monday. Be careful with the fags though…. I've been trying to quit for fifteen years. It's not fun.
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Right, I'm of to watch The Insider starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe based on the true story about Jeffery Wigand who blew the whistle on big tobacco in the USA. Just remember, it only takes one individual to change the world. I think there is a message in there for our Prime Minister!
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Blood Brothers
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Publisher's Summary
"I'd be damned if I would ever worship their God of unconditional forgiveness. Mine was the Old Testament's God of justice - the God who had exposed the lascivious elders of Babylon plotting the ruin of Susannah, the God who fortified yound David against a giant Philistine.... They were flesh and blood, they prized their own worth, and asserted it, even to the point of bloodshed. What God brought out of their revenge for Israel or anyone else was not their concern. Who knows the mind of God? Man's business is to know his own mind, and he sins when he ignores its commands."
In Madrid, at the age of 7, Juan Ramon Fuertes witnesses the murder of his parents by two thugs supervised by his father's business partner, Martin Esteban. His identification of the murderers dismissed by the police, the boy vows to avenge his parents. Sustained by his lust for revenge, Juan Ramon endures years of abuse in a Spanish orphanage, where he follows the movements of Esteban in news reports, eventually noticing Esteban's beautiful and pious son, Bernardo.
Later, when Bernardo begins training as a monk, Juan Ramon's plan crystallizes: Use the son to get the father. With cool calculation, Juan Ramon begins monastic training, finally entering Bernardo's monastery in Toledo as Father Juan Ramon. Sensing Bernardo's attraction to him, Juan Ramon seduces the young monk to gain access to Esteban. Gradually enthralling the devout, troubled Bernardo, Juan Ramon pursues the two thugs while planning Esteban's murder.
But all his schemes for justice hit an unforeseen snag when the fierce avenger falls in love with his tortured protgé. Told from the points of view of both Juan Ramon and Bernardo, Blood Brothers explores the fascinating mixture of lust, love, spirituality, and revenge underlying the mutual seduction of a holy monk and his unholy brother.
Michael Schiefelbein has lived in Italy and Washington, D.C., and now resides in Memphis, Tennessee, where he is a professor of writing and literature. He is also the author of Vampire Vow.
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- Candateshia Pafford
- Fort Worth, TX
- 06-14-13
Ok story and narration
Michael Schiefelbein likes to write about gay religious people. This can be ok...but all his story start off with a sort of prejudice because of this. The story is ok... The drama and smexing are pretty great, but there is just something about priest smexing each other that take away from the story. It kinda of reminded me of his Vampire Vow series without the vampires. Same logic and drama if you have read that series.
Good credit for m/m romance; not a buy
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