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2010 Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is a midsize crossover sport utility that offers better fuel economy and road manners than similarly sized truck-based SUVs such as the Ford Explorer.
The Edge handles better than traditional SUVs while offering almost as much cargo space. It's about 500 pounds lighter than an Explorer and enjoys an edge of three to four miles per gallon in fuel economy. It offers similar advantages over other traditional SUVs. Benefiting from an available all-wheel drive and a fully independent suspension, the Edge is easier to control than a truck-based SUV in the snow or on wet, slippery roads. Getting in and out of it is easier, too. Yet it gives up nothing in passenger and cargo space. In fact, the back seats in the Edge are roomier than those in the Explorer, a benefit of its design.
The Edge is not small. Considered a midsize crossover utility vehicle, the Edge competes with the Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander. All of these vehicles are larger than they look, a result of their slippery styling.
We found the Edge roomy and comfortable with fully foldable seats for carrying larger cargo. It drives well, with good performance from a modern V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Edge has a contemporary look we find appealing. We like its bold chrome grille. We think it'll please buyers coming from SUVs who want a rugged look with room for the family and assorted stuff. And we think it'll satisfy buyers moving from a sedan who will find they haven't given up much in the way of comfort, convenience and driving dynamics.
Edge was introduced as a 2007 model. Changes for 2010 are relatively minor. Most significant are engine improvements resulting in fuel economy gains of one to two miles per gallon. Edge is EPA-rated at 18/25 mpg City/Highway with front-wheel drive, and 17/23 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Model Lineup
The 2010 Ford Edge comes in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited, and Sport. All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 265 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque, coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available.
The Edge SE FWD ($26,920) and SE AWD ($28,770) are equipped with cloth upholstery, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, air conditioning, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 60/40 split second-row seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack, rear spoiler, and P235/65R17 tires on alloy wheels. Options include a Convenience Package, which includes an auto-dimming mirror, reverse sensing system, automatic headlamps, door-entry keypad, steering-wheel audio controls, and Satellite Radio ($845), and a roof rack ($95).
The Edge SEL FWD ($29,920) and SEL AWD ($31,770) add fog lamps, six-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, keyless keypad entry, six-disc CD changer, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a vehicle information center. The SEL Rapid Spec Package 202A ($2,555) includes the Leather Comfort Package (which consists of leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, particulate air filter and six-way power fold-flat front passenger's seat), and adds 18-inch chrome wheels and 245/60R18 tires. Other options include a cargo package ($555), Panoramic Vista roof ($1,595), Ford's Sync entertainment and communications system ($395), navigation ($2,380), and DVD entertainment ($1,995).
The Edge Limited FWD ($32,720) and Limited AWD ($34,570) come with leather upholstery, Ford's Audiophile sound system with nine speakers, Ford Sync communications and entertainment system, rear park assist, heated front seats, flat-folding six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors, second-row reclining and power-folding split seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, universal garage door opener, interior air filter, heated mirrors, and P245/60R18 tires on chromed alloy wheels. Items not included as standard on the Limited are available as options, for the same prices as on the SEL.
The Edge Sport FWD ($33,920) and Sport AWD ($35,770) come with unique features, including leather seating with Alcantara suede inserts; an eight-piece body kit with special front and rear fascias, body-side cladding, and side-skirt rocker moldings; and 22-inch machine-polished wheels. Options available on other trim levels are also available on the Sport.
Safety features that come standard on all models include dual front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats, side-curtain airbags with rollover protection for both rows of seating, anti-lock brakes, traction control, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. Rear park assist is available and can help alert the driver to objects or people behind the vehicle when backing up.
The Ford Edge is bigger than it looks in photos. The reason is that it has a wide track and a long wheelbase with short overhangs. The Edge is almost eight inches shorter in overall length than the Ford Explorer yet its wheelbase is just over two inches shorter. Also, the track on the Edge is over three inches wider while the overall width is about two inches wider. This means that, in relation to the Explorer and speaking proportionately, the Edge has it tires pushed farther outward, closer to the corners, both in length and width, which gives it a wider and longer stance on the road.
The wide track and long wheelbase relative to the body make the Edge look solid: The four wheels are near each corner, making it appear firmly planted on the road. The long wheelbase and wide track are not just about looks; they make for a more stable vehicle because the majority of the mass is inside the wheels. Visually, this aggressive stance makes the Edge stand apart from the relatively tippy look of traditional SUVs.
The Edge features Ford's bold, American design. The big chrome grille is placed well forward and has wide chrome slats that merge into the relatively small headlights at each side. The high hood is short as the windshield rakes forward more like a sports car or modern minivan.
Despite having a relatively high waist line with shallow side windows, the Edge does not appear as stubby as photographs sometimes suggest. The sporty look is helped by pronounced fender flares and large wheels. The tailgate slopes quite significantly and is nicely rounded, avoiding the truck-like tailgates found on many SUVs.
The Vista Roof adds expansive twin glass moonroofs that cover the whole roof, providing all passengers with a clear view of the sky. There is only a panel, of about one foot, between the front and rear panels that is not transparent.
Interior Features
The Edge combines a stylish, comfortable interior with lots of cargo-hauling utility.
Front-seat occupants find a generous amount of room, largely due to the vehicle's generous width. There is a large center console with a storage box big enough for a laptop computer. Two decent cupholders reside alongside the substantial shifter. The center stack is angled outward to make it easy to reach the large knobs for the climate and entertainment controls.
The Ford Sync communications and entertainment system can be controlled via voice commands or dashboard buttons. It can recognize Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, access their phonebooks, and play calls and read text messages through the speakers. It also has a USB interface to connect with iPods and other MP3 players (it will charge an iPod). To issue a voice command, the driver hits a steering wheel button and speaks the command. Occupants can tell the system to play a specific artist, album or track stored on an MP3 player. While Sync is nicely integrated, we've found it takes time to learn the voice commands, and there may be some frustration until the system is mastered.
The rear seats offer a decent amount of leg room; in fact, there's two inches more here than you'll find in the larger Explorer. Headroom is also reasonable in the rear, even with the optional Vista Roof. The rear-center passenger even gets more room than normal in a vehicle of this size, thanks to the wide track. Getting in and out is easier thanks to rear wheels that are placed well back and thus cause less intrusion from the wheel wells.
Cargo carrying is an area where the Edge excels. The tailgate lifts to reveal a wide opening. With the rear seats in place there's a reasonable amount of cargo room, but pressing a button automatically reclines the rear seats to open up 69.0 cubic feet of storage space on a nearly flat floor. Furthermore, the front passenger seatback can be folded forward to provide a mostly level floor space for long objects all the way to the dashboard. The rear seatback splits 60/40 for increased versatility and the back reclines several degrees on all models for improved rear-seat comfort.
Driving Impressions
Underway, the Ford Edge handles reasonably well, given its considerable size and weight. Having its wheels out near the corners aids stability and handling. Naturally, the higher center of gravity prevents the Edge from being as nimble as a sports sedan, but unless you need to drive fast through the corners, you'll find it is perfectly adequate with less body roll than a regular SUV.
Ford's 3.5-liter V6 engine has variable valve timing and is much smoother and more refined than its previous V6s. This engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. We found the engine produced a good range of power at all speeds and the transmission shifted smoothly. We would rate the performance as middle of the pack: It's neither a barnburner nor a slug. But it does deliver notably good fuel economy.
We found the rack-and-pinion steering provided good feedback with precise control. We tested Edge models with both the 18-inch wheels and the 20-inch wheels and found the latter did not produce a harsh ride, despite the larger wheels and shorter tire sidewall. So, buyers can opt for the flashy looks without worrying about paying a hefty price in ride quality.
We drove the Edge with all-wheel drive, which helped make the car more sure-footed. The all-wheel-drive system is simple, with a viscous coupling that constantly alters the power to the front or rear depending on the need at any given time.
The Edge is not designed for off-road use yet it has a decent ground clearance of eight inches. Ford even lists its approach angle (16.5 degrees), departure angle (26.6 degrees), and ramp break-over angle (17.2 degrees), specifications usually reserved for off-road vehicles. We think the Edge will be fine on unpaved roads. We drove the Edge through snow and ice in Chicago and found it handled quite well thanks to the independent suspension and all-wheel drive.
The four-wheel disc brakes worked well, although we haven't tested them with a fully loaded vehicle hurtling down a mountain road. Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is standard on all models; AdvanceTrac includes the functions of ABS and traction control to help the driver maintain control in slippery conditions or in emergency avoidance situations.
The Ford Edge offers striking styling. The Edge is a far more efficient vehicle than a traditional SUV. Opt for all-wheel drive and you've got a great all-year-round car as well. This is a roomy five-seat vehicle with two rows of seats. We find the Ford Edge a smarter choice than a traditional, truck-based SUV, unless you are towing heavy trailers or frequently driving over rugged terrain.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell took a test drive in the Edge in Chicago. John Rettie drove the Edge in and around San Francisco.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Ford Edge SE FWD ($26,920); SE AWD ($28,770); SEL FWD ($29,920); SEL AWD ($31,770); Limited FWD ($32,720); Limited AWD ($34,570); Sport FWD ($33,920); Sport AWD ($35,770)
|265-hp 3.5-liter dohc V6
|6-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control, traction control, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor
|Safety equipment (optional):
|rear park assist; all-wheel drive
|Basic warranty:
|3 years/36,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Ontario, Canada
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Ford Edge Limited AWD ($34,570)
|Standard equipment:
|leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, 6-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, flat-folding 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and driver's exterior mirror, second-row reclining and power-folding split seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, keyless keypad entry tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 60/40 split second-row seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, Audiophile 9-speaker AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, rear spoiler, fog lamps, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, vehicle information center, rear park assist, universal garage door opener, interior air filter, heated mirrors, P245/60R18 tires on chromed alloy wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|navigation system ($1,995)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|four-wheel drive
|3.5-liter dohc 16-valve V6
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|265 @ 6250
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|250 @ 4500
|6-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|17/23 mpg
|111.2 in.
|185.7/75.8/67.0 in.
|Track, f/r:
|65.4/64.7 in.
|Turning circle:
|38.6 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|40.0/54.8/40.7 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|39.3/56.3/39.6 in.
|Cargo volume:
|69.0 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|3500 Lbs.
|Suspension, f:
|independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
|Suspension, r:
|independent, with trailing arm, stabilizer bar
|Ground clearance:
|7.9 in.
|Curb weigth:
|4288 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented disc/disc with ABS
|Fuel capacity:
|20.0 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 9, 2010.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-392-3673 - www.fordvehicles.com
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So, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift might not be in a feud anymore, but the same can't be said about Minaj and Miley Cyrus.
When Minaj accepted her moon man for Best Hip Hop Video for "Anaconda" at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards she took the time to call out Miley for talking about her to the New York Times recently. In the interview, the "Wrecking Ball" singer said she didn't follow the fight between Minaj and T.Swift because Minaj attacked out of "anger."
"You made it about you," Cyrus said. "Not to sound like a b---h, but that's like, 'Eh, I didn't get my VMA'...If you want to make it about race, there's a way you could do that. But don't make it just about yourself. Say: 'This is the reason why I think it's important to be nominated. There's girls everywhere with this body type.'" Cyrus continued by adding, "What I read sounded very Nicki Minaj, which, if you know Nicki Minaj is not too kind. It's not very polite," and ultimately concluded with the statement that she doesn't think MTV did it on purpose.
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NEWS: Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift are "all good"
But Sunday night Minaj called Cyrus out in a way that will probably only prove Cyrus' point about anger. While thanking her pastor and other fans, Minaj said, "Back to this b---h who had a lot to say about me the other day in the press. Miley what's good?"
"We all do interviews," Cyrus responded. "We all know how they manipulate s--t. Congratuf--kinglations, Nicki."
With a time delay in place, producers were able to censor the artists' curse words. Minaj dropped a few more f-bombs while Cyrus continued talking VMAs snubs and getting over them.
Whether or not this outburst was legitimate remains to be seen as Minaj tweeted minutes later, "Lmfaooooooooooooo" and included emojis with heart eyes.

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Air Force Secretary Michael Donley will step down after a five-year tenure during which he improved the service's handling of nuclear materials, but had to deal with scandals surrounding aircraft contracts, sexual assaults by service members and the mishandling of war dead.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement Friday that Donley is returning to private life. His last day on the job is June 21.
"His leadership came during a challenging time for the Air Force, and he helped instill a culture of responsibility, initiative, and professionalism to the service," Hagel said.
Donley was serving as the Pentagon's director of administration in 2008 when then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates fired the Air Force's chief of staff and secretary amid an embarrassing series of nuclear-related errors. Gates then tapped Donley to take the Air Force post, and he led the effort to restore the Air Force's relationship with top Pentagon leaders.
Over that same time, he has helped direct the service's transformation to a greater reliance on unmanned aircraft, now a critical element in the nation's warfighting capabilities.
While Donley worked to get the nuclear mission back on track, he also became mired in the troubled task to resolve disputes that repeatedly stalled the Air Force's contract to replace its aging fleet of refueling tankers. After repeated stumbles, including the criminal conviction of a Defense Department official and an initial contract award that was overturned, the Air Force in 2011 successfully gave the contract to Chicago-based Boeing Co.
Later that year, however, Donley faced criticism over a gruesome series of revelations about the mishandling of the nation's war dead at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary in Delaware. A review found that workers lost body parts of servicemen returning from Afghanistan and that some cremated remains were dumped in an area landfill.
More recently, the service has been hounded by sexual assault scandals, including an investigation that found that 32 military training instructors allegedly engaged in inappropriate or coercive sexual relationships with 59 recruits and airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. While increased instances of sexual assault and harassment have been spread widely across the services, the Air Force came under fire from Congress members this year after a senior officer overturned a guilty verdict in an assault case.
Hagel has recommended changing the law to largely strip military commanders of the ability to reverse criminal convictions.


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Meet Harry Kay, the grandfather of the writer/performer. Find out what he did in the war, why he did it, what it meant to him and how it affected him.
Find out why thousands of Englishmen fought in kilts in the war, and what this somewhat unusual battledress (to Englishmen anyway!) meant to them.
With a little help from Shakespeare and Rupert Brooke the story is presented with humour and compassion.
•The Kilted Tommy is appearing at
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"Guys on Wall Street would sell the Hamptons house and their art collection before they would take their kids out of a top school," says one Morgan Stanley banker. "Education is an essential." The top end of the art market has recovered quickly from the recession, so selling now might not be a bad move.
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Funny thing is, I see business picking up in the Hamptons ( albeit, from a horrendous Q4 2011) and am hearing about an uptick in NYC sales too.
So what's the truth here? Unfortunately, with no dependable date sharing and tracking system in The Hamptons, we can't know…stay tuned!


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Dr. E. V. Hill II, Pastor
The Los Angeles Community at large is invited to come and hear Dr. Manuel Scott Jr. at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1300 East Fiftieth Street, in the City of Los Angeles, on Sunday, September 6, at 11:45 AM. The Pastor and Members of Mount Zion are so glad to welcome Dr. Scott as a Son of Zion who has preached for us for over twenty-five years. Our former Pastor, Dr. E. V. Hill Sr. made this Sunday Dr. Scott's annual trip to our church and we have continued in the same fashion.
The ministry of Dr. Manuel Scott Jr. has been appreciated in our community, local churches and conventions for many years. He is one of the most energetic, prolific, and Biblically sound preachers of this day. He is especially gifted in Bible studies, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and motivational and inspirational messages to Men and Women's Ministries.
When Dr. E. V. Hill Sr. founded the California State Baptist Youth and Young Adult Convention thirty-six years ago, there was no other preacher that taught Bible study to all the delegates on a daily basis at the Convention but Dr. Manuel Scott Jr. He is truly an evangelist that every Bishop, Pastor and Teacher can trust to educate and inform your members of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Zion family loves him dearly.
Not only will we be blessed by the message of this great man of God but we will also serve the Lord's Supper and give the Right Hand of Fellowship to all new members. We will also continue our season of casual attire.Â
 Please clear your calendar and plan to visit Mount Zion on this special day. You are always welcome at Zion where we still preach and believe "If you have the faith, God has the power."
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For a while there back in 2010 I kept waiting on the promises (by which I mean rumors) that the iPhone would soon-anyday-now-for-real be coming to Verizon. (whose signal is quite a bit better than the alternatives in my mountain town, and I get a company discount, too) But the time came I was tired of waiting, so I eventually pulled the trigger and went for a Droid X. And I liked it, and it worked very well for a while, and I spent quit a bit of time tuning applications and integrating it into my Mac desktop and workflow.
But along the way it started to get unstable. It wasn't uncommon for it to hard-freeze while in the car dock, or if I locked it while using the camera app. It seemed to slow down, too, taking increasing (and increasingly frustrating) long times to do things that a phone should just do, like make calls.
Also, I dropped it three months ago and the rightmost fifth of the screen went dark. Do you know how much stuff, important stuff, is over there? The clock, scroll bars, send and submit buttons in a whole lot of apps, for example. Oh, the comedy of my rotating the phone to reveal a button, or blindly tapping in hopes of finding "send."
So it was a good run, little, er big honkin' Droid, but when my clock came up and I could upgrade, I was at the VZW store when it opened (this part was actually by accident, but I was the second guy in the door that morning) and came home with a black 32gb 4S.
Oh. My. There's just. Why didn't anybody tell me? It's so good, and all the slavering over specifications at the gadget blogs about multi-core and 4.6-inch droid screens is just utter nonsense all of a sudden, because Apple just nails this thing.
I turn on the camera app, and there's the camera. Not only does the app simply start up with a barely perceptible delay, but the quality absolutely smokes that of the droid. The camera lag matters more as my toddler gets faster; waiting for the camera to boot was okay when he was immobile, but the guy is on the move now, people, and shutter lag and slow startup were getting in my way.
The screen is gorgeous. Crisp, clear, colorful. Apps that I got used to working with on the droid — like 1password, tweetdeck, instapaper — are instead shockingly usable.
Tapping a phone number makes a call. I don't wait, wondering if the tap registered. FaceTime is a revelation, one which my toddler is just agog over.
I mentioned my switch on the twittermatic, and a contact of mine expressed surprise to see me make the move, indicating that he expects many more to move in the opposite direction. Now that I've switched, I cannot imagine it. To be fair, android is — probably — forcing Apple to be competitive and pay attention to the apps and features landscape, but the past two years I've spent with my own droid is all I need to be very confident that nobody has the full packages together nearly as well. If there's movement toward android right now, I expect it's from first-time smartphone shoppers corralled by in-store salespeople. (I think smarter observers than I have made this point.) And as we come up on two years since the Verizon iPhone, I predict a surge of movement from VZW droids to iPhone.
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Does Economic Self-Interest MatterMunch, Jakob Roland; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Schroll, Sanne; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In this paper, we re-examine the role of economic self-interest in shaping people's attitudes towards immigration, using data from the European Social Survey 2002/2003. Compared to the existing literature, there are two main contributions of the present paper. First, we develop a more powerful test of the hypothesis that a positive relationship between education and attitudes towards immigration reflects economic self-interest in the labour market. Second, we develop an alternative and more direct test of whether economic self-interest matters for people's attitudes towards immigration. We find that while the "original" relationship between education and attitudes found in the literature is unlikely to reflect economic self-interest, there is considerable evidence of economic self-interest when using the more direct test. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7517
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Rose Skaksen, Jan; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Aastrup Jensen, Claus (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: We set up a theoretical model to analyze the implications of coordination of immigration policies among destination countries. The model contains two types of spill-overs between destination countries: A terms of trade externality and a welfare policy externality. We show that while coordination unambiguously increases welfare of the destination countries, the effects on the level of immigration and on the income distribution of natives are ambiguous. Thus, coordination among destination countries does not necessarily solve the global coordination problem of inoptimally low levels of migration. Coordination, Externalities, Immigration Policy, Spill-overs, Terms of Trade, Welfare. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7698
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Iversen, Jens; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Sørensen, Anders (Frederiksberg, 2009)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: We argue that formal schooling and wage-work experience are complementary types of human capital for entrepreneurs. Strong empirical support is found for this hypothesis as the interaction term between schooling and actual wage-work experience enters positively and significantly in a Mincer equation, whereas the effect of schooling in the absence of wage-work experience is insignificant. These results are extremely robust towards more flexible specifications, including fixed-effects estimations dealing with unobserved heterogeneity. For wage workers, the interaction term is negligible, confirming that the complementarity is a distinct characteristic of entrepreneurial human capital. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7990
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Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Schjerning, Bertel; Sørensen, Anders (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper analyses the importance of entrepreneurs for job creation and wage growth. Relying on unique data that covers all plants, firms and individuals in the Danish private sector, we are able to distil a number of different measures of entrepreneurial plants from the set of new plants, including measures that much more precisely capture the "truly new" or "entrepreneurial" plants than in previous studies. Using these data, we find that while new plants in general account for one third of the gross job creation in the economy, entrepreneurial plants are responsible for between 15% and 25% of this, and thus only account for up to 8% of total gross job creation in the economy. However, entrepreneurial plants seem to generate more additional jobs than other new plants in the years following entry. Finally, the jobs generated by entrepreneurial plants are to a large extent low-wage jobs, as they are not found to contribute to the growth in average wages. However, this insight varies across the different types of entrepreneurial plants. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7713
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Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Munch, Jakob Roland; Schroll, Sanne; Rose Skaksen, Jan (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In this paper, we use data from the first two rounds of the European Social Survey to analyze the extent to which differences in average attitudes towards immigration across the EU-15 countries may be explained by differences in socioeconomic characteristics and individually perceived consequences of immigration, using an extension of a decomposition technique developed by Fairlie (2005). We find that despite the significant effects of socioeconomic characteristics on attitudes, differences in the distributions of these characteristics can only explain a modest share of the cross-country variation in average attitudes. A larger part can be explained by differences in perceived consequences of immigration, but the main part is still left unexplained. Apart from providing useful input for policy makers working in the area of immigration policy, this raises a number of questions for further research for which the ESS data can be successfully applied. Attitudes, Immigration, Cross-country differences URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7687
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Er Danskere Specielle?Munch, Jakob Roland; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Schroll, Sanne; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Denne artikel belyser holdninger til immigration blandt borgere i Danmark og de øvrige EU-15 lande - herunder holdningerne til immigration, der følger af den seneste EU-udvidelse. Det analyseres, hvilke faktorer der ligger til frund for disse holdninger, samt i hvilken udstrækning danskere afviger fra EU-gennemsnittet. Den typiske dansker er lidt mere skeptisk overfor immigration end andre europæere. Danskerne afskiller sig desuden ved, at forholdsvis få forbinder øget immigration med negative konsekvenser for arbejdsmarkedet, men forholdsvis mange forbinder det med højere omkostninger for velfærdsstaten. Når der tages hensyn til opfattelserne af de økonomiske konsekvenser af immigration, kommer Danmark til at fremstå som et væsentligt mere immigrationsskeptisk land, end hvad der kommer til udtryk i de ukorrigerede holdninger. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7564
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Munch, Jakob Roland; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: We propose a complementary approach to analyze the impact of immigration on the wages of native workers. Using linked employer-employee data from Denmark for a relatively long time period (1993-2004), we study the consequences of an increased use of immigrants at the most disaggregate level – the workplace. We find that an increase in the share of workers from less developed countries at the workplace has a signifi cantly negative effect on the wages of natives – also when controlling for potential endogeneity using both fi xed effects and IV. The use of immigrants from more developed countries also appears to be correlated with wages. However, these correlations disappear when controlling for unobserved fi rm and worker characteristics and are thus likely to reflect selection rather than a causal effect of these immigrants. Finally, we find a positive impact on the wages of native workers from having Eastern European co-workers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7638
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Heterogeneity and Non-LinearitiesIversen, Jens; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Sørensen, Anders (Frederiksberg, 2010)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The returns to education in self-employment are addressed in four different specifications of the relationship between log income and years of schooling. The specifications range from a standard Mincer equation with a constant percentage increase in income to an additional year of schooling to the most flexible specification with dummy variables for the different number of years of schooling split into different types of education. Based on the more flexible specifications, important non-linearities and heterogeneity in the returns to education in self-employment are found. These results are robust across different estimation methods: OLS; Heckit correction models to handle sample selection; and IV to deal with the potential endogeneity of years of schooling. Moreover, the results are insensitive to the use of different sample years, different definitions of self-employment, and different income measures for the self-employed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8225
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Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Rose Skaksen, Jan (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In this paper, we show that the welfare implications of immigration which takes place in upturns, and may be partly reversed in downturns, are very different from the implications of immigration usually found in static models. Abstracting from any gains to capital owners and native workers due to complementarities, we find that (especially temporary) immigration may still benefit native workers in a European type of labour market where minimum wages may bind in downturns. However, in the presence of hiring costs, these effects may be reversed. Thus, promoting temporary immigration schemes may lead to adverse consequences if they also increase the costs of hiring foreign labour. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7700
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Konsekvenserne for løn og beskæftigelseMunch, Jakob Roland; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7497
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Omfang, udvikling og konsekvenserMalchow-Møller, Nikolaj; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Munch, Jakob Roland; Aastrup Jensen, Claus (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7568
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Munch, Jakob Roland; Rose Skaksen, Jan; Malchow-Møller, Nikolaj (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: While immigration is unlikely to affect the employment of native workers in the long run, employment of immigrants may be associated with significant short-run adjustment costs for native workers as they have to fi nd alternative employment or are temporarily pushed into unemployment. In this paper, we therefore study the impact of immigrants at the workplace on the employment of native co-workers using a rich matched worker-fi rm data set for Denmark. Estimation of a single risk duration model for job spells of native workers shows that job separation rates increase if more immigrants are hired, especially when it comes to immigrants from Eastern Europe and less developed countries (LDCs). Furthermore, in a competing risks duration model, we fi nd that while immigrants from LDCs increase the unemployment risk for native workers, immigrants from Eastern Europe instead increase the job change probability of native workers. Thus, adjustment costs for native workers are more likely in the case where LDC immigrants are hired. Finally, we fi nd that the results only apply for low-skilled native workers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7510
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So, get lifted by this guy from Spain, currently living in Barcelona. Alex Trochut is an independent designer and illustrator, who has design in his genes. I reckon he never draw childish pictures, when he was kid. His trees were almost a perfect copy of nature and when he wrote Mama the first time, he invented a new typography. Ok, jokes beside. I was mesmerized by his work and, in turn, I was engaged, surprised and touched by its variety and intensity. His Typography work is vivid and playful with intelligent patterns and merges with his illustration style. The phrase less is more becomes rightly useless in his interpretation of structures and compositions. Even though the work is so vivid, he found the pure form contained within itself.
His website link in your bookmark list is a must have > Alex Trochut
Follow this link to read more information about him > It's Nice That
Here some pieces of his Portfolio.
The Guardian G2. Cover Illustrations.
I.D. Magazine. Lettering.
The New Classics. Poster.
Computer Arts Magazine. Type Treatment.


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George Kerscher Ph.D. – "In the Information Age, access to information is a fundamental human right."
George Kerscher began his IT innovations in 1987 and coined the term "print disabled." George is dedicated to developing technologies that make information not only accessible, but also fully functional in the hands of persons who are blind or who have a print disability. He believes properly designed information systems can make all information accessible to all people and is working to push evolving technologies in this direction.
As Secretary General of the DAISY Consortium and President of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), Kerscher is a recognized international leader in document access. In addition, Kerscher is the Senior Officer of Accessible Technology at Learning Ally in the USA. He chairs the DAISY/NISO Standards committee, the EPUB Maintenance working group and the W3C's Steering Council for the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). George also serves on the USA National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) Board.
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Revision as of 11:06, 26 September 2016
- 1 Eine Nachricht senden
- 2 Besucherliste
- 3 Smilies
- 4 Audies
- 5 Gruppen als Registerkarte
- 6 Schalten sie Ton & Radio Ein/Aus
- 7 Anmelden/Abmelden
- 8 Receiving/Sending a Private Message
- 9 Start/Reaktion auf einen Privaten-Chat
- 10 Been Auto-Signed Out?
- 11 Wurden Sie gekickt?
- 12 Wurden Sie Verbannt?
- 13 Profiledialog
- 14 Registieren
- 14.1 Why register?
- 14.2 Wie registriere ich mich?
- 14.3 Wie kann ich meine registrierten Namen ändern?
- 14.4 How do I get a short registered name (shortname)?
- 14.5 Will I keep the same ranks/Friends list if I login on another computer?
- 14.6 Wie ändere ich mein Passwort?
- 14.7 How do I change my xat ID?
- 14.8 How can I change my xat e-mail?
- 14.9 Habe ich mein Passwort verloren?
- 14.10 How to delete my account?
- 15 Interact Dialog
- 16 Schlechte Chat Etikette
Eine Nachricht senden
Um eine Nachricht zu senden, schreiben Sie eine Nachricht in die Box unten in der Chatbox. Die Nachricht wird an die anderen Benutzer gesendet, wenn Sie die Eingabetaste drücken.
Die Besucherliste ist eine Liste von Personen, die derzeit im Raum chatten. Jeder Name hat eine Chatfigur, und die Farbe zeigt den Status an. Die Figuren sind:
- = Gast;
- = Mitglied;
- = Moderator;
- = (Main) Owner;
- = Berühmtheit;
- = ignoriert;
- = gebannt;
- = xat-Personal;
- = Pink Power;
- = Blueman Power;
- = Purple Power;
- = Gold Power;
- = Everypower-Feature;
Wenn Sie eine Nachricht an eine Person in der Besucher-/Freundesliste leuchtet Ihre Figur grün, um anzuzeigen das Sie ein Gespräch mit der Person führen. Wenn andere Personen eine Nachricht senden werden Sie sehen, wie auch deren Figur leuchten.
Smilies sind Emoticons für Ihre Nachrichten. Sie können Smilies entweder durch klicken auf einen der Standardsmilies über der Nachrichtenbox oder durch direktes eingeben der Smiliecodes. Beispielsweise ist : - ) der Code für den gelben Standardsmilie. Es gibt viele zusätzliche Smilies welche nicht Teil des Standardsets sind, die finden Sie hier. Jederzeit wenn Sie auf einer Chatseite sind und die vollständige Liste aller Smilies (ausgenommen einige Abonnenten-Smilies), schauen Sie am linken Bildschirmrand, wo sich über dem roten X das Symbol für die Smilie-App befinden sollte. Wenn Sie darauf klicken, wird dies die Smilieliste öffnen. Klicken Sie einfach auf einen Smilie und der Code für diesen wird in der Nachrichtenbox erscheinen. Wenn Sie den Code sehen wollen, damit Sie ihn manuell eingeben können, bewegen Sie einfach den Mauszeiger darauf.
Wenn Sie Ideen haben für neue coole Smilies, dann schicken sie diese bitte an unsere Smiliemacher oder schlagen Sie sie im Forum vor und legen Sie ein Bild bei, wie es aussehen soll.
Audies sind Soundeffekte für Ihre Nachricht. Ein Audie wird verschickt durch '#' gefolgt von dem Namen des Sounds, z.B. #respberry, #giddy, #ohh. Erscheinen werden diese als Soundsymbol in der Nachricht und automatisch beim Senden abgespielt. Sounds können wiederholt werden, wenn Sie darauf klicken. Sie finden hunderte mehr davon, hier. Beachten Sie, dass Benutzer die die Chatbox-Sounds stummgestellt oder die Noaudies Power besitzen, Audies nicht hören werden. Sehen Sie Noaudies für weitere Information.
Gruppen als Registerkarte
Der Besitzer der Chatbox in der Sie chatten hat womöglich eine Chatgruppe seiner Chatbox hinzugefügt. Diese wird als benachbarte Registerkarte neben dem Haupttab erscheinen. Eine Chatgruppe ist ein geteilter Chatraum, erstellt für einen bestimmten Zweck. Beispielsweise:
- Um ein bestimmtes Thema zu besprechen (z.B. Musik, Anime, surfen, Computerspiele)
- Für eine bestimmte Altersgruppe oder bestimmte Arten von Personen (z.B. um die 20, Studenten)
- Für ein bestimmtes Land und/oder Sprache
Wenn Sie mehr Chatgruppen sehen wollen, schauen Sie in der Gruppenseite nach.
Schalten sie Ton & Radio Ein/Aus
You can turn chatbox sounds on and off by clicking on the speaker icon on the bottom right of the chatbox. A disabled sign will appear on it once clicked. To turn sounds back on, click again. If you want to turn the sound up or down, hover your cursor over the speaker, then move the arrow up and down to increase or decrease the volume. If you are a main owner of a chat group, you can set all default sounds to on or off by clicking the "Edit Your Chat" button on the bottom right of your chatbox. Then go to "Extra Features," scroll down and you will see "Default chat box sounds to OFF." Check the box next to it, scroll down and click "Update these Options."
If a chat has a radio station, you may click the radio icon to turn it on or off. You may adjust the volume the same way as you can with chat sounds. If you're a main owner, click "Edit Your Chat" then "Extra Features" to set up a radio station. Read more about setting up a radio station here.
Um den Chat zu verlassen klicken Sie die Schaltfläche Chat Verlassen, Sie werden auf der Benutzer Liste als offline angezeigt und sie können dann auch keine Nachrichten sehen oder senden bis Sie wieder Chat Starten klicken oder den chat neu startet.
Receiving/Sending a Private Message
A private message appears in the chat window but has only been sent to one person. It is like being in a room full of people and whispering something to someone that you only want them to hear. If you see a message that has a gold padlock next to it, that person has sent you a private message that only you two can see.
To send a private message to another user, click on their name in either the chat or the Visitor list. On the menu that pops up, click on "Private Message" and a large padlock will appear on the left side of the text box. This indicates that the next message you send will be a private message, to the selected user.
Start/Reaktion auf einen Privaten-Chat
A private chat is a conversation with only two people; it is like leaving a room full of people and finding a private room to talk in. When you are sent a private chat message, a tab will appear with the senders name on it under the message window. It will flash to indicate a new message and the speech bubble will remain green to show that you have not read it yet. Click on the tab and you will be in a private chat with that person. While you are having a private chat with one person, you may also see the main room and other private chats flashing and remaining green to indicate new or unread messages. You can switch between these and maintain conversations with several people at once if you want to. When you have finished with a private chat, move your cursor over the tab and press the red x that appears to close it.
Been Auto-Signed Out?
If you haven't typed a message for over 15 minutes, the chat box will automatically sign you out. To sign back in, press the "Sign In" button on the bottom right. Owners and Moderators are not automatically signed out, so they should take more care to sign out when they leave to prevent visitors from wondering why Moderators/Owners are not responding to them.
Wurden Sie gekickt?
If you have been kicked out of a chatbox, you will need to sign in again if you wish to continue chatting. There will be an information message that is sent to everyone in the room that says who was kicked, who did the kicking, and the reason for the kick. You will also be "Gagged" (unable to send messages) for 15 seconds after being kicked.
Wurden Sie Verbannt?
If you have been banned from a chat box, you will have received a banned information message, your pawn in the Visitors list will have turned brown, and your name will have changed to "Banned." You will still be able to see the messages being sent (this only applies if the chat doesn't have Banish or Banpool assigned), but the other people in the room will not receive any message you try to send. The ban may be for a limited duration and if so, you could return later. The ban may have been a warning and they may un-ban you sooner if you remain online for a while.
If you believe you have been unfairly banned, you should click "Report Unfair Ban" on the large window that appears upon being banned. This will send a message to the main owner of the chat saying that you've been banned, why you think it's unfair (if you included text), and your email (ff you included it). If the ban happened while you were online, it will send a transcript of what was recently said on the main chat prior to you being banned, and give the chats creator an option to demote the person who banned you.
Personen die Sie als Freund hinzugefügt haben können ihren Privat Chat sehen.
Click your name at the top of the Visitors list, on the right, to set up your display name and avatar. If you are new to the chatbox, you will have been assigned a "toon" name like WuggyBunch and a random picture. These however, are easily changeable.
How do I change my Name?
Geben Sie Ihren Namen in das Feld Name ein, wie er auf der Benutzerliste angezeigt werden soll.
Wie kann ich mein Bild ändern?
To change your display picture, you can choose one of the default images shown by clicking on it. Every time you choose one, you will get another selection from which to choose. If you wish to look at a wider selection of images click the 'more…' button and follow the instructions. Alternatively, you can use any picture you like by getting the "Direct Link" of an image. (you can easily upload images here) After copying the "Direct Link," paste the link into the "Picture" box and click OK.
Wie ändere ich meine Startseite
To add a homepage or set a different one, enter the link to a website e.g. http://xat.wiki in the homepage box, then click OK. If you have a home page specified, whenever you post a message, a small home icon will appear next to your name. If someone clicks on this, they will open the link in your homepage. To remove a homepage, simply leave the homepage box blank and click OK.
How do I turn off automatic sign in on a chatbox?
If you don't want to be automatically signed in to the chat box on web pages you visit, then you can turn off automatic sign in. Click your name and uncheck "Sign me in automatically." You will have to click the "Sign In" button every time you visit a chat box to appear online. To return to automatically signing in, click your name, check the box again, then click OK.
How do I Reset my ID/user data?
If you wish to reset your ID number and screen name (not your registered ID or account name), right click on any chat screen, then click "Settings." After this, click the little folder icon. You should see a little arrow/gauge that you can move from left to right; move the arrow all the way to the left then press close. After you refresh the chat page or go to a new chat page, these effects will take place. Doing this will remove your friends list, as well as all your data and status in chat group you have visited. So if you do not want to lose all of the data stored (friends list, status etc..) do not reset. If you reset completely then log back into your registered account and your friends will still be able to contact you on that account, but you will have lost all stored data doing this process. Do it at your own risk. When you're done, and you want xat to store the data again, right click on a chat screen, and this time move the arrow all the way to the right. After you do that, click close and it will start to store the data. Anytime you want to reset the stored data, repeat this method.
You can visit the Subscribers Guide for more information regarding this topic.
Mehrere Namen?
Click on your name, and at the top right of the pop up box you will see "new user..." Clicking that will make a default name that you can change and switch back and forth between other names you have added. You can have up to five extra names to switch back and forth between. Instead of having to manually change your name, you can switch from the other names you have added. Note: after doing this you can't delete the extra names!
Why register?
Registering allows you to keep your ID, rank (moderator, member, owner etc), and Friends list on other computers (or after your cookies have been deleted.) You can also get a xatspace, which is your own personal xat profile. Registering also makes it almost impossible for other users to impersonate you, and makes it easier for your friends to tell who you are if you're on other computers. It also allows you to buy xats and subscription time, or receive them through transfers or trades. On a few chats, you might not be able to join unless you're registered. Your name also appears higher on the list than non-registered users.
Wie registriere ich mich?
Click on your name in the chat and click the "Register" button. Fill in the required information (email must be valid), and submit the form. Log into your e-mail and click the activation link you received from xat. Afterward, login using your registered name and password. You may need to refresh any chats you're on for the registration to take effect. If you don't get an email, then your email service has not delivered the email. Try opening a Gmail account.
Wie kann ich meine registrierten Namen ändern?
Warnung: Jeder kann Ihren alten registrierten Benutzernamen nehmen, wenn Sie es auf einen neuen ändern.
Click here and put in the username you registered with and your password in the appropriate fields. Scroll down and click "More," and in the Change Registered Username field, type in what registered username you want (as long as it's 10-18 characters.) After this, click "Change User Name" (you may need to refresh any chats you're on in order for this to take effect.) You can only change your registered name only once every 14 days.
How do I get a short registered name (shortname)?
Instead of having a registered name that is 10-18 characters, you can purchase a Shortname. A Shortname is a registered name that is 4-9 characters long. The Shortnames cost at least 1,000 xats. Generally speaking, the shorter the Shortname, the higher the price. By clicking here, you can see prices of Shortnames or even buy one if you'd like.
Will I keep the same ranks/Friends list if I login on another computer?
Yes, your rank and your Friends list will be restored if you login to your registered account on another computer. You can login by going to xat.com/Login.
Wie ändere ich mein Passwort?
Click on your name in the chat, click the "Register" button, and click the "Change password" tab. Your password should be at least 8 characters long and consist of letters (capital and lowercase) and numbers. The more characters you use, the stronger your password will be. Avoid using personal information like your birthday, your name, etc. You may also want to change your password every 3-6 months to ensure maximum security of your account.
Note: Special characters (!@#$ etc) are stripped from your password when logging in, so be sure just to use alphanumeric characters (a-Z, 0-9).
How do I change my xat ID?
xat IDs are generated randomly. You can clear your browser cookies to get a new randomly generated ID. Otherwise, you can bid on IDs via the xat auction.
Note: xat does not support the trading of IDs.
How can I change my xat e-mail?
Note: This help topic requires you to be a paid user (have made at least one payment to xat.)
If you would like to change the e-mail account associated with your xat account, you would have to create a ticket.
Habe ich mein Passwort verloren?
Click on your name in the chat, and click the "Register" button towards the bottom of your name card. Click the "Lost password/username" tab. Alternatively, you can go to http://xat.com/LostPass. You'll need access to the email you used to register your xat account. After filling in the captcha, enter your email, and a link will be emailed to you. Go to your email and wait for this email (may take up to 30 minutes to arrive.) If the email doesn't arrive after 30 minutes, check your spam/bulk folders. Once you receive the e-mail, click the link and you are able to reset your password.
How to delete my account?
NOTE: If you ever want to register your ID in the future, save the register link to your ID.
1 - Go to http://xat.com/login
2 - When it says LOGIN SUCCESSFUL scroll down and click the more button.
3 - Now you should see an option that says "Delete (your current username here)".
4 - Click that button and it should tell you to check your email.
5 - Use the link in your email to login and click the delete button once again.
- You cannot delete an account with xats/days/powers on it.
- If you just registered your account you have to wait 14 days before you can delete it.
- Keep in mind xat does not support the transfer of IDs so if you get scammed in the process of selling one xat can't help you.
Interact Dialog
To interact with a person either click on their name on the Visitors / Friends lists or by a message they have sent. This will open up a dialog, which will give you more information about them and options to interact with them.
Private Nachricht
A private message is sent to only one person and no one else can see it. To send a private message, click on a person on the Visitors / Friends lists or the name on a message someone has sent, and click "Private Message." A pad lock will appear on the message entry window, type your message and press enter. When the message is sent, it will have a padlock next to it and only the person you selected will see it. To send another private message, follow the same procedure again. In some case, Private Chats (see below) can be more useful.
Privat Chat
A private chat is a one on one conversation in a separate tab on the chatbox. To start a private chat, click on a person on the Visitors or Friends lists or the name on a message someone has sent and click Private Chat. A tab will appear that contains just you and the person you want to start a private chat with. When you send your first message a tab will appear on their chat box which they can choose to answer or not. Note: You may not be able to Private Chat a user if they have the NoPC power. You can click Powers for more information regarding the special abilities.
Als Freund hinzufügen
If you want to add someone, so you can easily find them and talk to them another time, you can add them as a friend. Click on that person on the Visitors or the name on a message they have sent and click Add as Friend. They will appear on the list in bold and move to the top of their rank. They will also be added to your Friends list, accessible by clicking on your Friends tab at the bottom of the list.
When you return to the chat box at a later time, you can click on your Friend list and see which ones of your friends are online on any chat box, not just the one you are on. You can send them a private chat or private message from your chat box to theirs. If the user has added you as a friend, you will be able to see which chat they are on so you can go there (unless the user has the NoFollow power.) If you want to unfriend someone, click on their name and click "Un-Friend."
How many friends should I add? You can add as many friends as you like but there is no point in adding everyone you ever see, only people that there is a chance that you will want to talk to again. The more friends you have added the harder it becomes to find the ones you really want to talk to.
/f Add a User by their ID
Wenn sie von einem Person ID kennen und möchten ihn als Freund hinzufügen können sie den Befehl /f nutzen, Beispiel:
/f124575554 JoeBlogs
Dies fügt 124575554 als Freund mit dem Namen JoeBlogs
If someone is bothering you or you just don't want to see them talk? Then you can Ignore the user. Click on that person on the Visitors or Friends lists or the name on a message they have sent and click Ignore. Their pawn will appear grey in the user list and you wont be able to see any of their messages, and they wont be able to start private chats with you. The ignore is remembered, even if you use the chat box another time. If you want to Un-Ignore them and see their messages again click on the person in the list and click Un-Ignore. Please note that the ignore feature only lasts 12 hours, so when the 12 hours is up, and you are still being harassed or want to ignore them simply Re-Ignore.
Also if you are a moderator or owner you will still see messages from ignored users in the main chat but you won't receive private chats or messages.
SHIFT Ignore: If you hold the shift key down when you press ignore only Private chats and private messages are ignored - you can still see the messages from that person in the main chat.
Schlechte Chat Etikette
When using a xat chatbox, you have to abide by the Terms of Service. But there are specific things that you might do that are considered bad etiquette and will annoy some users.
Fluten oder Spamming
Flooding or spamming is typing random numbers and/or letters for no reason or repeatedly sending a link. This is very disruptive to the chat box and all the users in the chat. People find it very annoying and if you do it you may find you are either banned or Ignored by everyone in the room. Talking in CAPS, using too many smilies or audies in a way, may also be considered as spam or flooding. If you do either of these too much, you may be Ignored or even banned from the chat.
Reden in GROSSBUCHSTABEN
Typing messages with CAPSLOCK on often annoys people, it is used to say that you are SHOUTING what you are saying. You can type in CAPS if you want, unless a chat's rules say otherwise, but you should expect that people will add you to their Ignore list. It is best saved for when you are really shouting something.
Zu viele Smilies
Using smilies livens up messages and makes the chat more fun but if you keep on sending them it can be annoying and you will soon be on everyone's ignore list.
Too Many Audies Sound Effects
The odd sound effect can make a chat fun but if you keep on sending them, it can be annoying and you will soon be on everyone's Ignore list.
You may create chat groups or accounts relating to your services outside of xat.com. However, you may not go to other chat groups and promote your services. This is prohibited in the xat Terms of Service. In addition to this, other chat group owners tend to dislike such behavior and it may lead you to have a ban from individual chat groups.
Fragen um Moderator, Eigentümer, Mitglied etc.
Owners of popular chats are often bombarded with requests for people to be made moderators, or other ranks, and most will just Ignore anyone who asks, or give them a warning kick. If you want to be a moderator on a chatbox; you should be active on the chat, make friends with users, and try to be helpful to other users. This is the best way to become a rank on a chat group.
Asking strangers for free xats/days/powers
People have to work hard for their money, and to get xats/days/powers. With this being said, they likely won't give it away to people they don't even know, unless they specifically say they're giving it away (such as a Contest or competition.) If you don't know how to purchase xats, you can do so by registering, clicking your name, and clicking "Get xats".


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NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Republican candidate for governor Curtis Coleman on Wednesday outlined an economic plan that would cut state taxes by an estimated $2.4 billion, limit growth in state government and remove what he called roadblocks to economic growth.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Republican candidate for governor Curtis Coleman on Wednesday outlined an economic plan that would cut state taxes by an estimated $2.4 billion, limit growth in state government and remove what he called roadblocks to economic growth.
"Let's make reducing the tax burden on Arkansas taxpayers our No. 1 objective. Let's do that first, and let's put everything in order behind that objective," Coleman, the CEO of Safe Foods Corp. of North Little Rock, said during a news conference at his campaign headquarters in the Safe Foods building.
Asked if he would place cutting taxes above funding public education as a budget priority, Coleman said he would.
"You start with tax cuts for taxpayers, but that doesn't mean you have to cut funding for education," he said.
The biggest proposed tax cut in Coleman's plan is a phased-in reduction in state individual income taxes that he said would cost $2.3 billion over eight years. The plan also would reduce the number of state income tax brackets from six to four, with people in the upper three brackets seeing a decrease in their tax rate, though some in the bottom bracket would see a tax increase.
In the first year, people earning $50,000 or more would pay 6.82 percent, people earning between $20,000 and $49,999 would pay 5.85 percent, people earning between $10,000 and $19,999 would pay 4.38 percent, and people earning $9,999 or less would pay 2.43 percent.
Currently, people in the state's top bracket — earning over $33,999 — pay 7 percent and people in the lowest bracket — earning $4,099 or less — pay 1 percent.
Rates would decrease under Coleman's plan each year. For the 2023 tax year, the rates for the four brackets, in descending order, would be 5.53 percent, 4.66 percent, 3.19 percent and 1.18 percent.
Coleman said he would pay for the tax cuts with a combination of expected increases in state revenue and reductions in the annual operating budgets of state agencies. He said he did not yet have any specific agency cuts to propose.
When asked in an interview how he justified changes that would raise taxes on the poorest Arkansans, Coleman said, "If they do, I've missed that."
After being shown that his plan would raise taxes on some people by nearly 150 percent in the first year, Coleman said. "I would expect we would repair and change (that) before we did the actual proposal. It was certainly an unintended consequence and an oversight on my part, definitely not an intention to increase anybody's taxes."
Coleman also said he would propose eliminating the capital gains tax, which he said would cost $45 million a year; exempting military retirement pay and survivor benefits from the state income tax, which he said would cost $14 million a year; and cutting corporate taxes by $24 million a year.
His plan for corporate taxes is to do away with the current six brackets, with rates ranging from 6.5 percent to 1 percent, and replace it with just two brackets: Any business with an annual income of $1 million or more would pay 6 percent and any business with an income below $1 million would pay nothing.
Coleman also said he would create "tax-free enterprise zones" in every county where the median household income is below the statewide median household income. Any business that starts up in or moves from out of state into one of those counties would pay no state income tax for its first 10 years, provided it was not competing with a similar business in the region.
Coleman maintained that the tax break would cost the state nothing because it would go to companies that do not exist in Arkansas now.
He also said he would propose limiting annual growth in state government to the percentage of annual growth in the gross domestic product and would put more emphasis on technical training in schools.
Coleman's plan also calls for the creation of several committees. One, composed of small-business owners, would review state laws of the last 10 years and flag those that inhibit economic growth; another, composed of small-business owners and taxpayers, would review current state regulations and flag those that inhibiting economic growth; and a third, composed of taxpayers, would review future obligations of the state, such as public employee pension plans, to determine if the state will have adequate resources to meet them and if adjustments are needed.
"We've got to remove the (statutory and regulatory) roadblocks to create growth in new jobs growth and in new income in Arkansas, which will obviously create new revenue for state government, which enables the tax cuts I am proposing," Coleman said.
Coleman's Republican primary opponent, former Congressman Asa Hutchinson, who has proposed his own plan for cutting individual income taxes, said in an emailed statement Wednesday that he welcomes other candidates to offer plans to cut taxes.
"Of course we must first meet our obligation for a quality education. I have offered a concrete and detailed income tax reduction plan that will lower taxes on middle-income families first without affecting our commitment to a quality education for our kids," Hutchinson said.
Seeking the Democratic nomination for governor are former Congressman Mike Ross, who also has a plan to cut individual income taxes, and substitute teacher Lynette Bryant.


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UCLA football scholarship for 'Diddy' Combs' son
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Justin Combs, the 18-year-old son of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, will attend UCLA on a $54,000 football scholarship.
It is one of 285 athletic scholarships the university hands out every year.
It comes at a time when student fees are rising and a year after the university had to use more than $2 million in student fees to cover an athletic department funding gap.
Money for Combs' scholarship will not affect need-based scholarships awarded by the university, UCLA spokesman Ricardo Vazquez told the Los Angeles Times.
"There is a big separation between financial aid based on need and how that's funded and how athletic scholarships are funded and awarded to students," he said, noting that athletic scholarships come from athletic department ticket sales, corporate partnerships, media contracts and private donations.
The newspaper said Justin Combs defended taking the scholarship on Twitter: "Regardless what the circumstances are, I put that work in!!!! ... PERIOD."
The senior Combs is worth an estimated $475 million and gave his son a $360,000 Maybach car for his 16th birthday, the Times said.
Justin Combs, a 5-foot-9, 170-pound defensive back, graduated from New Rochelle Iona Prep in New York with a 3.75 grade point average. He also had scholarship offers from Illinois, Virginia and Wyoming.
If needy students are unaffected, there is no problem, said Emily Resnick, outgoing president of UCLA's Undergraduate Students Association. "If his athletic abilities deserve it, then more power to him."
Joelle Gamble, who will graduate from the university in a few weeks, said the scholarship could be considered an investment since UCLA would probably benefit by the celebrity Combs could bring to the school.
"It's how college athletics works. This is how we're going to get money," she said.
A few years ago, former Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd said fame was a factor when he offered a scholarship to rapper Master P's son, Romeo, for the 2008-2009 season. But Romeo left the team in 2010 after playing just 19 minutes in two seasons as a Trojan.


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Cape Hillsborough National Park, approximately 45 minutes north of Mackay, is where you'll find rainforest meeting the shoreline, volcanic headlands, eucalypt forests home to koalas and kookaburras and prehistoric rock formations.
Cape Hillsborough Beach, also know as Casuarina Beach, provides one of the most iconic Australian photo backdrops, the 'Roo on the beach' at sunrise. Wallabies and kangaroos scour the morning tide for mangrove seed pods, seaweed and coral sand dollars. Enjoy the sunrise as wild marsupials bound up and down the beach.
Remember however, that these are wild animals and should be treated as such. Please do not feed the kangaroos and wallabies and ensure to keep a safe distance at all times.


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This morning, the entire country is buzzing with the news that three women, missing for more than 10 years were found alive inside a Cleveland house.
As pictures of the house came out – it looks like a typical urban neighborhood, with houses lining the street, neighbors walking around, etc.
The man arrested for the crime was well-known in the neighborhood, according to Charles Ramsey, who rescued the women:
"Yeah, we all knew him!"
Here's that interview:
So that got us thinking: how well do you know your neighbors?
I've lived in several different places in recent years, and honestly, there were times I wouldn't know my neighbors if they walked down the street past me.
Is that a problem? Should we know our neighbors better?
One Daily Item newser says of his/her neighbors:
I am 75 percent sure that no one is doing anything illegal. True monsters are people and you just don't know where they live.
Very true.
What do you think? How well do you know your neighbors?


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Exelon today announced the Finance executives reporting to Jonathan W. (Jack) Thayer, who has previously been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of the combined company, upon close of Exelon's planned merger with Constellation.
CHICAGO AND BALTIMORE - Exelon today announced the Finance executives reporting to Jonathan W. (Jack) Thayer, who has previously been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of the combined company, upon close of Exelon's planned merger with Constellation.
The company is naming executives in the Finance group ahead of schedule to ensure that the appropriate accountability and delegation of authority related to Exelon's financial systems and banking relationships are firmly in place in advance of the close of the merger. The rest of the executives who will report to President and CEO Christopher M. Crane's direct reports are expected to be named in February.
"I am excited to welcome this group of proven leaders to the Finance executive group for the new Exelon," said Thayer. "We are fortunate to have a very high level of talent, and I believe the diverse backgrounds and experiences of this team will enable us to produce superior results for our company and our customers. I'm looking forward to driving efficiency and supporting growth with this team once our merger closes."
Reporting directly to Thayer upon completion of the merger will be the following executives:
Andrew L. Good, currently senior vice president, Corporate Strategy and Development at Constellation, who will become senior vice president and chief financial officer, Exelon Generation. Good also will report to Crane in his capacity as president of Exelon Generation. Reporting directly to Good will be Jorge Acevedo, currently vice president and controller for PECO, who will become vice president, Power Finance, and Jeffrey R. Williams, who retains his role as vice president, Nuclear Finance.
Bryan P. Wright, currently vice president, chief accounting officer and controller at Constellation, who has been named senior vice president, Corporate Finance. Reporting to Wright will be JaCee M. Burnes, currently vice president and assistant treasurer, Exelon, who will become vice president, Investor Relations; Matthew R. Galvanoni, currently vice president and assistant controller, Exelon, who will become vice president, Financial Systems Integration, with responsibility for strategy and execution involved in bringing together the companies' financial technologies; and Karie L. Anderson, currently Exelon's vice president, Corporate FP&A, who has been named to an interim executive role supporting Corporate FP&A & Special Projects.
Duane M. DesParte, who will remain in his role as vice president and controller, Exelon. Reporting to DesParte, and working closely with their respective operating company chief financial officers, will be Robert "Buddy" Aiken, currently executive director and assistant controller, Constellation, who will become vice president and controller, Exelon Generation; David M. Vahos, currently executive director, Audit, Constellation, who will become vice president and controller, BGE, in the fourth quarter of 2012 after the planned retirement of Anne A. Hahn, who currently holds the position; Kevin J. Waden, who will remain in the role of vice president and controller, ComEd; and Scott A. Bailey, currently assistant controller at Exelon Generation, who has been named vice president and controller, PECO.
Stacie M. Frank, currently vice president, Investor Relations for Exelon, who will become vice president and treasurer.
Mary E. Ludford, who will remain in the role of vice president, Audit & Controls, reporting to the Audit Committee of the Exelon Board of Directors in addition to her reporting administratively to Thayer.
Thomas D. Terry Jr., who will remain in the role of vice president, Tax.
The following utility Finance executives will report both to Thayer and to their respective utility chief executive officer upon close of the merger:
Phillip S. Barnett, currently senior vice president and CFO, PECO, who will add the title of treasurer and report to Thayer and PECO President and CEO Craig L. Adams.
Carim V. Khouzami, who will remain in the role of vice president, CFO and treasurer of BGE, reporting to Thayer and BGE President and CEO Kenneth W. DeFontes.
Joseph R. Trpik, who remains in his role as senior vice president, CFO and treasurer, ComEd, reporting to Thayer and ComEd President and CEO Anne R. Pramagiorre.
Today's announcement does not affect groups currently reporting to Thayer in his role as Constellation chief financial officer, such as Constellation's Information Technology, Supply Chain and Real Estate groups. Those groups will be reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative and Diversity Officer and President of Exelon Business Services Company Ruth Ann M. Gillis. Executives in Gillis' areas will be named as part of the combined company's regular staffing and selection process.
Additional executive appointment in ConstellationExelon has also named Jennifer Lowry, currently vice president and treasurer for Constellation, to the position of vice president, Generation Company Strategy, for the combined commercial business, reporting directly to Kenneth W. Cornew, who will become executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Exelon, and president and CEO of Constellation upon close of the merger.


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MILAN, Italy — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host the next World Meeting of Families in 2015, an event attended by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world. It will be the first time the event, established by Blessed John Paul II in 1994, will be held in the United States.
Pope Benedict XVI made the announcement June 3 after the five-day event's closing Mass to some 850,000 people gathered at Milan's outdoor Bresso park.
"I send my warm greetings to Archbishop Charles Chaput and to the Catholics of that great city, and look forward to meeting them there along with numerous families from all around the world," he said. "God willing," he would take part, he said.
The pope would be 88 in 2015 and it would mark his second trip to the United States, his first to Philadelphia, as pope.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia, went on stage to greet the pope. The pope, who chooses the venue for each world families' meeting, thanked the archbishop for his willingness to host.
The international gathering, which celebrates and aims to help families live their Christian vocation, is held every three years and is organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family.
Pope Benedict did not attend the Sixth world meeting in Mexico City in 2009 and spoke to families after the concluding Mass via live satellite link-up. Blessed John Paul did a similar satellite broadcast message at the concluding Mass when he could not attend the event in Manila in 2003 due to his limited physical mobility at 82.
The first world meeting was held in Rome in 1994. Since then it has taken place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1997; Rome in 2000; and Manila, Philippines, in 2003; Valencia, Spain, in 2006, Mexico City in 2009. Almost every meeting has drawn more than a million people.


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Whew! We made it through the week of birthdays! Bernadette turned 1 on Thursday, and Deirdre turned 3 on Saturday - both girls enjoying their special days of cake, ice cream and celebration. Deirdre celebrated at school on Thursday, too - we took in cupcakes for the class, she got to wear a crown - she was in heaven.
She was milking her royalty status all week, in fact. We were talking to a friend of mine on Wednesday around noon, and she asked what kind of cupcakes Deirdre was going to take to school the next day. Deirdre responded, "I'm taking strawberry." And I said, "Well, now - that's news to the baker." I explained to Deirdre that we would be taking cookie cups this time, and she looked at me, looked back at my friend, and said, "We're taking strawberry."
Hmmm. Funny how the apple doesn't fall from the godfather tree.
I figured I'd let the whole subject alone - we'd take naps, I'd make the cookie cups, and that would be the end of it.
But where did I find myself later that evening? At the store, buying strawberry cake mix for Miss Priss' strawberry cupcakes. I just couldn't let my little lady down. I mean - it was her very first birthday party at school. And if she wanted strawberry...well then...she'd have strawberry.
Which drives home the point that I always try to make when people ask me about kids and lupus. I always say that you have to put yourself first - that you have to make a point of keeping yourself happy and healthy - all in an effort to keep your kids happy and healthy. And I can say this so definitively because as parents, and particularly as mothers, we're going to do everything we can to make sure our little ones are taken care of. We're going to bend over backwards time and time again, to make sure they've had enough to eat, ensure they get enough sleep, confirm that their greatest and smallest needs are being met. We just can't help ourselves. We're going to minimize their suffering, and in fact, eliminate it whenever possible. Instinctively, we're going to try and keep them as content as possible at all times - without even thinking about it. So what we do have to think about - is the idea of putting ourselves first. We actually have to make an effort to do so - an effort that is vital to our health and well-being. And truthfully, to the health and wellness of our children, too.
The healthier we are, the better care we can give to our little ones. The more rested I am, the better equipped I am to handle my gals. The less stressed and more relaxed I am, the easier it is for me to enjoy every moment with those munchkins.
So just think:
How many times have you said to someone, "My little one does so much better with an hour of down time or quiet time during the day." Yeah- well guess what? So do we.
And how many times have you turned the world upside down to make sure you little one gets in a nap?
You shush the dog, catch the mailman in the driveway, put off running the laundry, the dishwasher, or taking a shower - just so the house stays as quiet as possible because you know how important that nap is to your child. Well, guess what? Your nap is just as important, too.
Maybe you take one before the kids come home from school, or maybe you ask your husband to take over for 30 minutes after work, or maybe you enlist your neighbor's daughter to play with the kids while you rest. However you make it happen - make it happen. You know you'd do the same for your kids.
Deirdre was getting those strawberry cupcakes one way or another. There was no way I was going to let her down. I just have to remember that I can't let myself down either. It's not fair to me, and not fair to her either. I owe it to her and her sister to be healthy. And from the assertive way Deirdre carries herself, I don't think she'll let me off the hook for anything less!


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Carrie Underwood to Be Honored as a Top Humanitarian
Carrie Underwood has been a longtime supporter of humanitarian efforts, and now she's being honored for her selfless and generous philanthropic work.
Country Radio Broadcasters will present Underwood with the Artist Humanitarian Award in 2014, and looking at her long list of humanitarian work, that comes as no surprise. The award, created in 1990, recognizes country artists who have "exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career."
In addition to establishing C.A.T.S. (Checotah Animal, Town, and School) Foundation to focus charitable efforts on her hometown community in Checotah, Okla. and helping build a playground (along with stronger education), the superstar singer has also embraced many other charitable endeavors: Pedigree's Pet Adoption Campaign, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Save the Children, trips to Africa for American Idol's Idol Gives Back, a USO Tour in the Middle East, celebrity fundraisers for City of Hope ... the list continues.
As fans probably remember, the Red Cross was 'blown away' after Underwood donated one million dollars from her tour proceeds for disaster relief. That gives just a peek into the singer's massive amount of humanitarian work and even bigger heart.
"In a format rich with artists that are generous with their time and talents for a wide variety of worthy causes and needs, Carrie Underwood has distinguished herself with her depth of kindnesses and commitment to making a positive difference," CRS President Charlie Morgan says. "We are humbled by the good work she has done and are proud to highlight her efforts by naming her Artist Humanitarian of the Year."
Underwood will be honored at the opening ceremony of the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Feb. 19, 2014.
Past recipients of the annual award have included Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks and Charlie Daniels, among others.


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Italian 'Olio Beato' Organic Olive Oil 750 ml. Olio Beato is 100% USDA Organic First Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, made from olives harvested in the countryside of the famous Valley of Bari, Italy.
The olive trees thrive in the Mediterranean climate zone, which produces ninety-five percent of the world's olive crop. Apulia is the region with the national production supremacy of olive oil in Italy. This is where this most exquisite "OLIO BEATO" is produced.
Since the olives are fragile and firmly attached to the tree, they are still frequently harvested by hand. Workers balance on ladders and climb into the branches, snatching limbs with one hand and combing with the other with plastic comb heads. They may use small hand tools to strip the branches or use their hands, which they protect by wearing gloves or taping their palms.
The harvested olives are taken immediately to the oil-mill. They are placed in a vat and crushed into a paste by eight-ton granite or stainless steel millstones at room temperature. Five kilograms of olives are needed to obtain one liter or 1 1/2 cups of olive oil.
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Alice Creed
Another close-up showing the eye makeup applied to Gemma Arterton
The poster for 'Alice Creed'
Gemma Arterton in the cult British psychological thriller The Disappearance of Alice Creed
A close-up of Gemma's smoky, smudged, teary eye makeup
Martin Compton and Eddie Marsan played the kidnappers responsible for The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston take a break after soundproofing the 'cell' prior to their abduction of Alice
Alice is handcuffed in the padded room
Alice makes it out safe and well, apart from a few cuts and bruises
"I am a Jew!" Omid Djalili in full cry in The Infidel
A wedding scene from The Infidel
Another scene from the wedding ceremony, The Infidel
A quiet moment – Richard Schiff, best known for his role in The West Wing – from The Infidel
Extra hair was hand-woven in to the henchmen's beards to achieve more density
The Nassir Family, The Infidel
Tuppence Middleton as Justine in this cult teen slasher movie
Three members of the terrorised school goth gang
Tuppence Middleton in her school uniform
Neve Campbell as Princess Elizabeth in the comedy satire Churchill – The Hollywood Years
Christian Slater as Churchill … while channelling his inner John McClane
Neve Campbell as Princess Elizabeth disguised as a Wren … you need to see the movie really!
We shall fight them on the beaches … in our white t-shirts
Christian Slater had a blast making this movie … he was great fun to work with
Neve Campbell as Princess Elizabeth
Christian Slater's profile … rather different from Sir Winston Churchill's
Sir Anthony Sher – an unlikely (but brilliant) Hitler
Anthony Sher's Hitler suffers a hairstyle malfunction after he orders his barber Teasy Weasy to remove a grey hair – but ends up with a perm instead
Poster for cult noughts teen series Skins, shot on location in trendy Bristol
April Pearson – one of the Skins gang. Oscar-nominated Dev Patel also got his break in this landmark show
Another poster for the genre-busting series
Anna Brewster, one of the cast in Nearly Famous, which was compared to The OC and Skins when it came out in 2007
A close-up of Anna Brewster who played Kate Sherman, a young actress struggling to make her name without trading on the reputation of her famous father
Anna Brewster as Kate Sherman
Talulah Riley as troubled young writer Lila Reed
Although the show didn't attract huge ratings it won a devoted cult following among the 13-20 age group
Talulah Riley as Lila Reed
Olivia Williams as legendary whodunnit author Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie (Olivia Williams) undergoes hypnosis in a bid to reveal how and why she disappeared
All smiles from Olivia Williams as the story ends on a high
Photo credit: Sheila Rock
Photo credit: Marcello Benfield
Photo credit: Gino Spiro