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Data Domain's board has told its stockholders to postpone any decision on EMC's $1.8bn, $30/share tender offer until it makes a formal recommendation on or before June 16th.
The board desires to be taken over by NetApp to fight common enemy EMC, but finds itself being hotly pursued by said EMC.
It has already accepted and reaffirmed its acceptance of a revised $1.9bn NetApp offer, which is a combination of cash and NetApp shares so shareholders might expect its response is likely to be pretty negative towards the EMC bid.
However, Data Domain's board has to formally review the EMC bid "consistent with its fiduciary duties" because its offer represented, as EMC declared, a Superior Proposal to the original cash plus shares $1.5bn NetApp bid, being a $1.8bn all-cash bid. EMC's bid letter to Data Domain made this abundantly clear as it stated: "This (bid) is a Superior Proposal as defined in your merger agreement with NetApp," which obligates Data Domain's board to properly examine it.
Data Domain is now considering, as it must, the EMC proposal to see if it will deliver better value to its stockholders than the NetApp bid. It's doing this with its financial and legal advisors, meaning that there have to be valid and defensible reasons for any recommendation to accept or reject the EMC did.
Fiduciary duty means that the board of directors have to act in the best interests of the company's owners, the stockholders. This doesn't mean in the directors' best interests or their preferences or, necessarily, the company's employees' best interests. The test is the shareholders' best interests and that means maximising the value of the company for them.
The Data Domain board, its financial advisors, and its legal advisors have to decide upon a defensible recommendation for the bid which provides the best value for shareholders. A difficulty is deciding between cash now and share value in the future.
Shareholders have shares worth $32.79 on the open market. If they accept the EMC bid of $30, they immediately lose $2.79 per share.
If they accept the NetApp bid they get $16.45 per share plus a part NetApp share for every Data Domain share they hold, and the size of that part relates to the NetApp stock price. The Data Domain board and its advisors have to determine if the value of the cash component of the NetApp bid together with the NetApp share component is going to be reliably greater than EMC's $30 per share.
There is also the possibility of having to compensate NetApp if the recommendation is in favour of EMC. That will have to be weighed in the balance as well.
Good luck to them in devising a defensible test for this and justifying the result, because EMC's lawyers will surely be poring over their recommendation with a microscope if it is against the EMC proposal. ®
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I put off this column because I knew I could. Because I knew if I got it done by Monday afternoon, it would still be alright (even though I'm supposed to have it finished by Sunday night). But I knew I could, so I did.
That's the creed of a procrastinator. As long as getting away with it is still possible, we'll do it. Rather we will not do it. Because a true procrastinator only does it when they have to do it, and we're very good at delaying the act of doing.
There's an old joke about procrastinators working hard to avoid working, and that happens constantly. But in my case, I simply sat there and didn't start writing this column until I knew I had to because, well, I knew I didn't have to.
On Saturday I was sick - still sneezing from the cold I picked up the previous week, probably aided by my putting off going to sleep. Sunday I was too tired, certainly aided by my putting off going to sleep. I did, however, have time to watch The Matrix: Revolutions, which is silly since I haven't seen The Matrix: Reloaded. I want to, but I keep putting it off.
I finally sat down to write this in the lobby of Jiffy Lube, where I'm getting my oil changed after first seeing the oil light pop up on my car two months ago. The oil light went on and off a number of times, so I figured I was okay until the light stayed on. And I haven't driven this car in the last two months, so there was no harm done. The light started going on permanently two days ago, so I finally decided to change my oil today, mainly because I happen to drive by a Jiffy Lube on my way back from the bank.
I went to the bank for two reasons: One, to deposit the check I've wanted to deposit for the past four days. I had to do that today because the last check I waited to deposit still hasn't cleared, probably because someone at the bank waited to deposit it until the last possible minute. So I figured I ought to deposit a few more bucks so that the new amount will clear just in time for me to need it. The second reason was to buy a money order. A month ago my friend, while driving my car, got a traffic ticket that is due in two days, so when I send the money order overnight tomorrow morning, they'll get it just in time. Last possible minute - that's the credo.
Now that I think about it, my friend was speeding because we were running late for a show, stuck in traffic that afternoon after checking out of the hotel at the last possible minute. Actually, it was an hour after the last possible minute, because we asked for a late check out. We knew ahead of time that we'd be behind time. The hotel was able to grant us the late checkout because housekeeping never starts making the beds on time anyway.
The ticket came at the end of the month, along with many other tickets for many other drivers. The police probably had a lot of tickets to give out, since they'd been putting them off the whole month. I guess procrastination makes the world go round - just a few minutes later than it would have otherwise.
So now I'm forced to write a column in the lobby of a Jiffy Lube, which is good because I didn't have anything else to do. Though I just spent the last five minutes watching the Cosby Show on the lobby monitor instead of writing this column. I'd seen that episode already but it was still something to do that wasn't the work I was supposed to do. Now that there's an episode of The Parkers on, I'm writing again.
I was originally thinking of writing a column on how Michael Jackson was late to his trial but I decided not to because that column would take some researching online. And I don't have a web connection here, so I'd have to put off finishing the column until later and I'm just not the kind of person who would do that. Because when I get home, I want to watch SportsCenter instead.
A brief tangent: I found Michael Jackson's lateness to be almost as ridiculous as his, well, everything he's ever done. No matter how much I procrastinate, I still arrive in time. I'm obsessive about that, mainly in response to my upbringing. I'll put it this way - I was born three minutes before my due date, which was the last time my parents were early for anything.
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It's no surprise that some Christians and the organizations they represent are less than enthused about the forthcoming Blue Like Jazz movie. But Steve Taylor, the film's director, claimed today on Donald Miller's Blog that certain prominent Christian filmmakers "issued what amounts to a fatwa against Blue Like Jazz."
One of the concerns involves a movie being released this month called October Baby, which is being distributed by Provident Films. Taylor received word that Provident had ordered exhibitors not to show trailers of the Blue Like Jazz movie at October Baby showings. Taylor also shared this excerpt from an email forwarded to him, which reportedly came from the Vice President of Provident Films (text is verbatim from Taylor's post):
i think exhibitors are going to try to play the Blue Like Jazz trailer with october baby
this can not happen – the trailer actually has the words "I hate Jesus" in the voiceover along with a number of images that will be very offensive to catholics
it is in the best interest of theaters to not run the trailer because they are going to have a lot of angry patrons if they do
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Not surprisingly, this upset Taylor for many reasons. Specifically, there is nowhere in the Blue Like Jazz trailer or the film where the words "I hate Jesus" are used.
"I did talk to, and am talking to, the marketing head at Provident Films," Taylor told me by phone. He says he emailed the woman at Provident and did not hear anything in response for five days. Once he reached her, she said she never received his original email.
Taylor's contact at Provident assured him they would correct any misinformation coming from Provident about the content of the Blue Like Jazz film.
So where is such pressure coming from? Taylor has connected the dots, which seem to lead him back to Sherwood Baptist Church. Sherwood Baptist is a well-known producer of Christian films, including Fireproof and Facing the Giants (both of which are distributed by Provident), directed by the Kendricks brothers.
No one from Sherwood Baptist has contacted Taylor directly. However, several people have told Taylor personally that they are afraid to go on record, but were ordered to distance themselves from the Blue Like Jazz project for "fear of being blackballed" from working on future Sherwood Baptist movies.
Taylor says this order came from Sherwood Baptist's Executive Pastor, Jim McBride.
"(Jim) hadn't seen the movie prior to his edict," says Taylor, "hadn't read the screenplay or anything. I'm puzzled why he feels so strongly about a film he hadn't seen. And how do they do this when their distributor, Sony, released The Da Vinci Code?"
The Blue Like Jazz film certainly departs from traditional Christian filmmaking in many ways. For one, there is language, drug use and sexual content that earned it a PG-13 rating. But none of this is handled in a way that glorifies the issues. Rather, there is an attempt by the filmmakers to present a more authentic portrayal of American college life.
"This is not a family-friendly movie," Taylor told me at a recent screening of the film I attended. "It's not meant to be."
And because the movie does not ascribe to what Taylor calls the Christian formula for filmmaking, doesn't necessarily consider it a "Christian film," in the traditional sense. Rather, it's a film that deals head-on with many Christian themes.
Release is scheduled for April 13th, showing on 100 screens in 25 cities the first weekend. It is being distributed by Roadside Attractions, a traditionally "secular" film distributor.
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There is a large causeway linking Malaysia to Singapore and many people pass through Johor Bahru on the way to 'the garden city'. However, for those who take the time to explore, Johor Bahru is full of natural and cultural delights.
A great way to get an idea of the natural beauty of this area is by climbing Mount Ophir. At 1,276 meters this is the highest point in the area and provides fantastic views across the city and the Straits of Johor.
There are a large number of interesting buildings to explore and top of the list should be the ornate Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and the Royal Palace Museum. The nearby communities of Kukup village and Muar town are good places to visit to gain an insight into traditional Malay life.
Those who want to soak up the sun for a while should take time to visit the enchanting Desaru beaches as well as the tropical island that are situated just to the south of Johor Bahru. Featuring cool, clear waters, Pulau Dayang is perhaps the most popular of these islands and is an excellent place to practice water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling.
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But that meant I had to go to religious education classes after school at our local Catholic church.
When I was very young, they were called "Catechism" classes. I started them in the fall of 1st grade and they were held every Monday at 4pm throughout the traditional school year, save for the religious holidays that gave us a day off. In later grades (7 & 8) the classes met at 7pm and were referred to as "CCD" classes, which stood for Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Yeah, that's a mouthful, hence the CCD abbreviation. Now a days they call them "Faith Formation Classes". It's all the same thing.
True confession: I never really enjoyed catechism classes. First off, they were always held on Mondays. Mondays already felt like long boring days at school and adding another hour+ of education felt like torture. I'd get home from public school about 3:30pm and I'd have to be at catechism by 4pm so that didn't leave much time to grab a quick snack and head back out the door for the long 😉 (.5 mile) walk to our local church.
I hated that walk.
I had no one to walk with. And my parents never drove me or picked me up. So when it rained, I walked. And when it snowed, I walked. And when it was windy and bitterly cold, I walked. And by the time classes were dismissed (5:30pm), it was dark out or close to it for much of the school year. So then I had to walk home alone in the dark, in the rain, snow, wind, and bitter cold. And let me tell you, that half mile seemed like 5 miles to me! True, I had to walk to public school in the elements as well but I always had friends to walk with and that made it so much more bearable. When it came to getting to and from catechism classes, I was on my own.
In first and second grades, my catechism teachers were nuns. It was their job to prepare me for my First Holy Communion and Confession which happened at the end of my second grade school year. I also had nuns for teachers a few other years but I can't remember specifically which grades. I don't remember the nuns ever smiling or being friendly in the way that my public school teachers were. They were strict and for the most part had a "no nonsense" attitude. They did a good job of keeping us in line and teaching us our prayers though.
During the Advent season, just before Christmas, I remember making cut-out stained glass windows using card stock and colored cellophane paper. I thought those were really cool.
During Lent we were given "Lenten banks" which were tin cans, kinda the size of cat food cans, with a slot in the top. We were expected to fill our banks with coins and return them just before Easter. I wasn't a fan of giving up some of my allowance for the Lenten cans but I did it because it was expected of me.
It was either the 7th or 8th grade when I had a male teacher for catechism. I tend to think it was 7th grade because I don't remember him helping prepare us for our Confirmation (at the end of 8th grade). Anyway, he was totally lost with a room full of teenagers and didn't know how to keep us in line. Some of the boys in my class made fun of him (he was kinda nerdy) and I don't think he even realized it. It sure made the rest of us crack up though. Looking back, I recognize that was really rude of course. But at the time it made for a humorous year of CCD classes!
Those are the highlights I remember from my catechism years. The church and school where I attended catechism classes is still standing, still a Catholic grade school and a place for public school kids to attend "Faith Formation" classes. I suspect most of them get driven and picked up from their catechism classes though. It's a different world now, not the one-car-per-family world I grew up in. I wonder if the kids like their catechism classes any more now that they don't have to walk miles by themselves in the blowing snow, uphill, in the dark, without… 😉


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A press release and blog will both be published in the next few days covering this pricing announcement. Our European websites will also be updated in the next few days to show pricing and options by country.
As we begin production of Model S for Europe, we will only be importing 60 and 85 kWh cars. We will not be importing the 40 kWh car. We may choose to import the 40 kWh car at some point in the future, but it is not planned as an option in Europe for 2013.
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BURBANK >> The mysterious benefactor known as @HiddenCash dropped envelopes of cash around Burbank's Empire Center area Thursday night, attracting hundreds of people scrambling through the area in a social-media-fueled scavenger hunt.
@HiddenCash has created a frenzy on Twitter by first hiding envelopes of cash around San Francisco and San Jose before coming to Los Angeles this week. His Twitter account has gained more than 300,000 followers in about a week.
And more than a few of them showed up in Burbank Thursday.
The cash seekers dodged cars, parked illegally and ran around the Empire Center searching for clues. Police reported no major problems, other than a noise complaint directed at the news helicopters covering the action.
A series of clues @HiddenCash tweeted out Thursday afternoon led his followers first to Burbank then to the 5 Freeway/Empire Avenue area, then to an area near a Staples store near the Empire Center and a bus stop on Empire Avenue.
Chris Treichel of Los Feliz found an envelope containing $135 in cash on a grassy area near Empire Avenue.
"It's a fun little scavenger hunt," Treichel said. "So I was excited. I was just over at work and I just found out about this probably an hour ago. I just started reading the tweets and figured, OK it might be over here according to the clues. I saw the helicopters, so I figured I would try it out before I went home."
Treichel and others had followed these clues tweeted out Thursday:
"Tonight's drops: First clue: Sounds like where a robin or eagle might keep their money. 7 PMish."
"3 drops tonight in same area. Remember your earlier clue? Now head to where Russian, Roman, British ________ meets the road to Sac."
"Didn't get a head start? Big shopping center in Burbank. Three drops all around here. First one in cinco minutos. Then about 20 min apart."
"1st drop: You may find hidden treasure under this tall tree (hint: you can see paper fasteners from here)."
As many on Twitter guessed, the first clue appeared to be "bird bank" which sounds an awful lot like Burbank. The second clue was a reference to the Empire Avenue interchange on the 5 Freeway. And the third, then, clearly indicated the Empire Center.
Finally, the last clue for the first envelope showed a picture of palm trees and was hinting at the Staples store at the west end of the shopping complex.
Later clues pointed to a trash can at a bus stop on Empire Avenue, and then a grassy area near a parking lot at a pink ribbon in the ground.
Three envelopes were found by treasure seekers on Thursday, containing $135, $210 and $200.
As requested by @HiddenCash, each of the people who found the envelopes tweeted out pictures of themselves holding the cash.
The $210 was found by 14-year-old Tatiana Ramirez of Pacoima. The $200 was found in a trash can by a group of people who split the cash five ways.
Some came out to the area not to search for cash, but to simply gawk at the spectacle.
"We're watching the craziness," said David Marinelli, 17, who was at the Empire Center site with his friend Andrew Rosalino, also 17. "We heard there's money left and there would be thousands of people and someone would get the money."
"We're not looking (for money)," he added. "We're looking at the people. They almost destroyed the bus stop. Destroying my ear drums. Oh my God, it's intense."
Roselino added: "I find this hilarious. There's people climbing all over the place."
Finally by 9 p.m. the frenzy began calming down as @HiddenCash sent out his last tweet of the night:
"All hidden cash tonight has been found. Go home. Be safe. Be happy. More fun tomorrow. Thank you for the love, L.A."
The day before, @HiddenCash had started his first L.A. scavenger hunt with a series of clues that led to Los Feliz.
Ken Dellinger of Los Feliz had just begun following @HiddenCash on Twitter about 11 p.m. Wednesday when he realized the first clue in Los Angeles was located a few blocks from his home.
The 49-year-old immediately recognized the photo of the William Mulholland Memorial Fountain in Griffith Park that had been posted seconds before he became a follower of @HiddenCash. He grabbed his miniature pinscher, Butch, and ran down to the site where he found a few other men already searching. He soon found the envelope with about $250 in cash taped to the base of the fountain.
"I was very excited; it's such a wild chance that I was able to find it," Dellinger said Thursday. "I was very grateful and glad that guy is doing that and getting people excited about not only helping people out but also paying it forward."
Dellinger said he shared about $50 of the cash with three other men at the fountain who had also been searching for it. He had also gotten a flat tire earlier that day and said some of the cash would likely go toward that expense and perhaps for buying electronics for himself, he said. He also bought his colleagues at work donuts, he said.
"I hope it catches on," Dellinger said. "I know he's one of lots of people that has lots of money and it would be nice to have a little more charity for the regular guy. I think he's got the right idea and I appreciate it."
Scavenger hunts on social media have been very successful in developing audiences and promoting active participation, said Karen North, professor of social media at USC Annenberg School and director of the Annenberg program on online communities.
While @HiddenCash isn't really giving out enough money to make a difference in people's lives, "it is enough money to create a huge buzz," she said.
"It's very exciting; it's very well thought-through," North said. "It's done as a scavenger hunt, which turns it into an incredibly fun citywide game."
The question is however, to what end? The donor has claimed that it's a fun social experiment for good. He now has a very large platform — both on social media and through the extensive news coverage he has gotten — from which can he communicate messages about things he cares about, North said.
"He now has the ear of an enormous percentage of people in America," North said. "Time will tell whether it is what it is, or if he's done this as a brilliant audience-building campaign and he has a message" beyond what he's already said.
The @HiddenCash donor recently told the San Francisco Chronicle that he is between the ages of 35 and 45 and that he had just closed a real estate deal in which he made about half-a-million dollars.
"I decided even before it closed that one of the things I wanted to do with the money was something fun in SF," he told the paper in an email interview.


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ElectricPuppy wrote:ANALyst of what? Why there is not enough revenues on commissions?
Geographic Information Systems.
Sounds really badass, but isn't.
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ElectricPuppy wrote:ANALyst of what? Why there is not enough revenues on commissions?
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I think he sayed he's teh kept man.ElectricPuppy wrote:Good luck with the skoolz, Midinut, sounds like hard work! Are you having to hold down a job at the same time? I don't know how anyone could have that kind of schedule and job.
midinut wrote:I'm going to school under the VA Vocational Rehab program which pays for tuition, books, parking, etc. and also receive a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses. I throw it in the pot and let it help wifey payz the bills.
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The summer issue of the journal of the Quebec Family History Society called Connections have just been released, and it's full of articles, and other newsy bits of information.
In this issue, there is an article by Mark W. Gallop entitled Downton Abbey and Its Predecessors in which Mark discusses the role that the Whiteoaks of Jalna and Downton Abbey has played in convincing him to follow the life of a genealogist.
Henry's Story by Peter Sampson tells of how he found Henry Sampson from Quebec City who has died in a shipping accident along the coast of Portugal in 1913.
The news in this issue is that the QFHS can now announce that they have signed an agreement with FamilySearch to become an affiliate with the library. You can now order microfilm and microfiche from the LDS library in Salt Lake City, and can read them at the QFHS library.
They have the latest books that have been received at the library, genealogical software, and the latest events in their public lecture series.
To go to their website, go to http://www.qfhs.ca


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Mahoney — Dintini
WEIRTON – Shannon O'Lyn Mahoney and Adam Nicholas Dintini were united in marriage on Nov. 8 in the Little Falls Presbyterian Church in Falls Church, Va.
The bride is the daughter of Brian and Terry Mahoney of Alexandria, Va.
The groom is the son of Edalo and Lynn Dintini of Weirton.
The bride wore a softly beaded lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and organza and lace ruffled skirt, as well as a long tailored satin sash with rhinestone and pearl embellishments.
The maid of honor was Kelsey Mahoney, sister of the bride, of New York City. Bridesmaids were Alison Mahoney, sister of the bride, of San Diego, and Alyssa Reiman of Alexandria.
The best man was Frank Vranovich IV of McKees Rocks, Pa. Groomsmen were Anthony Ianni of Pittsburgh and Jeremy Black of Falls Church.
A reception was held at the Top of the Town in Arlington, Va.
After their honeymoon to the Hawaiian Islands, another reception was held at Undos in Weirton.
The bride is a graduate of Hayfield High School and James Madison University. She is employed by Kearney & Co. in Old Town Alexandria as a human resources specialist.
The groom is a graduate of Weir High School and West Virginia University. He is a CPA employed by Kearney and Co.
The couple live Alexandria.


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By now, we're all just waiting for the iPad 3 to officially be announced. With each week, comes more rumors. What's next for the iPad 3? Rumor has it, that Apple's cooking up an 8-megapixel camera on for the iPad 3's rear.
If the above image from Apple Daily (Chinese) is to be believed, the iPad 3 will have a more tapered edge towards the top and a boost in camera power. It won't hammer functionality, but it could be the case that your iPad 2 case/sleeve might not fit on it.
Currently, the iPad 2 has a crappy camera with less than a megapixel. The hole on the iPad 3 leak does show a larger cutout for the camera, but we're skeptic as to whether it'll really be that big of a leap.
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News from around the country and around the globe
To preface this, the iPhone 3GS has a 3-megapixel camera, the iPhone 4 has a 5-megapixel camera and the iPhone 4S has an 8-megapixel camera. It's quite possible Apple might give the iPad 3 a whopping camera to go with that Retina Display.
Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 on March 7. Rumors suggest it'll carry a screen resolution that's twice that of the current iPad, 4G LTE speed, double the battery life and a quad-core processor. Siri might make an appearance, too.
We'll know for sure in just a few weeks!


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Hi everyone! Pastel shades are so sweet and cute, even for summer season. Especially the tones of baby blue, nude and off white are ideal for a fresh everyday outfit. More specifically, a pair of ripped white trousers, a shopper, nude sandals and a linen light blue shirt are ideal for casual stylish looks. Nails, lips and eyes in nude and pastel hues are able to elevate the whole outfit and compliment any girl. Hope you like it!
Light and Airy...
Hi everyone! What do you think about culottes? To be honest, when I first saw them I wasn't that tempted... But then, I started to appreciate their fitting, their structure and most importantly their comfort. Here I chose crisp white culottes, which I paired with white crop top, nude heels and gold accessories. Hope you like this light and carefree look!
Hi everyone! If you follow this blog frequently, you might have seen that we use green shades in a lot of our posts. Dark green, mint green, olive are some of our favourite hues. So today, I decided to create a dynamic look, using pieces in olive green. This look is inspired from the simple structure and color of the army garments, meaning a simple shirt and trousers. Yet, I added few red hints, to offer a subtile femininity to the look, like red lipstick and red heels. And you do you like army chic looks?
Look of the Week #19 {WOW}
Hello there! as you can guess from the title, this is a look for the self-confident and bold women out there! A tribal skirt, a statement necklace and gladiators flats, all together lead to trendy, modern look with an edgy twist. But, to not exceed the limits, we kept the look in black and white (and gray). And you, do you like to make a statement with a bold provocative outfit?
Sushi Time!
Hi everyone! as you might have seen lately, we make several posts about food, recipes, restaurants... In few days we are about to create a new part in this blog, containing all these goodies, so don't forget to keep in touch! For the post now, the last Friday we visited one of the best places for sushi, sashimi and other Japanese flavors, called ''Sushi Bar''. Well, everything was great! Even
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Hey there! As summer is finally here, I can't express my joy in words! So, I decided to make a lively post, showing how much I love this time of the year. There are so many beautiful things about summer: vibrant clothes, lighter accessories, sun, sea, carefree spirit, love and happiness... With this post I tried to express all these joyful feelings. More specifically, I created a total white lace outfit with crop, skirt and a fringed kimono. I let my hair down and I enjoyed the summer breeze. But I think these heels gave breath to this look, with their vibrant blue color. Hope you like it!
#6 {Lace-up Swimsuits}
Hi there! This week, we focus on the beachwear! As summer is getting closer and closer, there's nothing better than preparing for travel... Sandy beaches, clear waters, sunny skies... So, the trend we love lately is lace-up swimsuits. Here, we chose the black color, since its classic and perfect for any skin type. The lace details, their structure an their transparency offer a provocative and sensual twist to the typical beachwear. And you, which do you like the most from the above?
Elegance made in Gold
Hello there! Today, our post is dedicated to divine gold. I think metallic elements have the power to transform and elevate any look! Here, paired with camel crop and skirt they lead to an ultra elegant look. The majestic Greek temple, the gold details and the sacredness of the place augment the power of this outfit. Hope you like it!
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Look of the Week #18 {formal&classic}
Lately, every outfit containing culottes becomes my favourite outfit! So this week, I created a super classy culottes look, for every girl out there that wants to look beautiful and respectful in the same time. Pants, heels and bag, all of them in earthly hues, while a simple white crop and gold accessories offer this special touch to this look. The ideal perfume for this look is ''J' adore'', since its simple, elegant and classic. Have a nice day everyone!
Morning Joy
Hello! Do you remember in our previous food posts how we stated that we love rich breakfasts with friends? Well now brunching in weekends with friends has become our new tradition! I don't know exactly why, but we love preparing rich dishes and colourful plates, containing all the goodies out there! Here, the ''statement plate'' is without doubt the pineapple salad. Of course, curbs could not be absent, so we added mini croissants, ricecakes and muffins. We finished this glorious I could say meal with berries, banana and strawberry smoothies and mint tea! Kisses!
Like a Dream within a Dream...
Hi everyone! Lately, as the weather gets better and better so our affection towards the red hues grows stronger. In this beautiful classic Greek background nothing could be better than a red pleated dress and gold accessories. This pleated Nelly dress, windy and aetherial in the same time, remins me of a dream...Kisses!
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Look of the Week #17 {Easy}
Ideal for long walks in the park or errand in the city, this look comports the essential and most comfortable pieces of the season. A simple tank top, comfy boyfriend jeans and a shopper bag create a simple but stylish and urban look. Of course, details like layered rings and aviator sunnies elevate instantly this everyday look! Hope you like it!
Little Pleasures...
Hello my friends! How are you lately? This post represents the little insignificant things that make us smile! Like a morning walk, a meeting with friends , fine jewelry...Here, I chose my Mark Maddox watch and a different statement ring. As for the outfit, a LBD, pastel hues and heels are definitely little pleasures. Kisses!
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Luxury in my Plate
Hello there! What is the best thing about weekend? Well for us is all about luxurious breakfasts, with everything we love. This Saturday morning is devoted to the refreshing and delicious fruits! So we prepared a plate with are favourite berry/strawberry cravings and we used oranges and lemons as well. We also added cute mini croissants and for the right amount of protein, we added poached eggs, cheese and the always welcome avocado. To make something different we also created a small humus plate, for an exotic touch! Breakfast like this are super nutritious, tasty and they make our day for sure! Kisses!
#5 {Neon Pumps}
Hi everyone! This week's trend is about the vivid neon pumps. They are colourful, vibrant and charming. Colours like fuschia, royal blue and bright red are perfect for this season, since they combine the beauty of spring and the fun of summer! I think that the best way to wear them is with black and white outfits, or neutral garments or even denim. For special occasions, you could also create a colorblock look, but pay attention first to the combination of colours. Hope we inspired you!
Love, Eva & Eliza
The Perfect Jumpsuit
Hello my friends! Here is a look devoted to jumpsuits! What I love about them is their structure and their ability to make a simple look instantly effortlessly stylish. In this post I paired this pretty camel jumpsuit with black details and gold accents. In case you haven't noticed I tend to use these Asos sunnies in pretty much everything. Their cut-eye shape offer a chic and trendy touch in any outfit. Kisses!
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Hello! How was your weekend? I decided to begin this week, wearing a mix n' match outfit, with a hint of color and mixed patterns. There is something about the length and the blocks in this skirt that drawn my attention. So I paired it with white pieces and just a hint of neon yellow. I finished the look with my beloved cut-eye sunnies and red lips. And you, do you like mixing different and statement pieces in one look?
Look of the week #17 {Subtile Feminity}
Hello! For this week, we picked all the femine lightcolored sweet things out there and we hope we created an ultra romantic look, perfect for this season. Off white lace, combined with nude skirt and bag, gladiators and cut-eye sunnies... In neutral looks, the best way to elevate the style is adding fine jewelry. Here I chose a gold arm cuff and shiny nail polish. I think this outfit represents the beauty of tranquility and is perfect for family gatherings or walks with dear friends. Hope you like it!
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/ Sunday, February 22, 2009 / 6 Comments / Breads and Bakes , Dessert
Hey, I guess I'm joining the French Macarons frenzy too! Almost every food related website have pictures and recipes for them! They look so cute and adorable. This lovely tiny cookie is for all the sweet tooth lover out there. It was fun for me to make them, not perfect but I find them way too sweet for my liking. Anyway, at least all of us at home did try a couple of home-made macarons. As for me, after having one macaron, I had to drink my black coffee, 2 cups of them! LOL!
Btw, there are many basic macaron recipes and I'm not sure which one is the best. I got my recipe from Seriouseats.com
Recipe adapted from Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Herme by Dorie Greenspan
Bittersweet Chocolate Cream Ganache
8 oz (230 g) Bittersweet Chocolate, preferably Valrhona Guanaja, finely chopped
1 Cup (250 g) Heavy Cream
4 Tbsp (2 oz/60 g) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
Place the chocolate in a bowl that's large enough to hold the ingredients and keep it close at hand. Bring the cream to a full boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. While the cream is coming to the boil, work the butter with a rubber spatula until it is very soft and creamy. Keep the butter aside for the moment.
While the cream is at the boil, remove the pan from the heat and, working with the rubber spatula, gently stir the cream into the chocolate. Start stirring in the center of the mixture and work your way out in widening concentric circles. Continue to stir-without creating bubbles-until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Leave the bowl on the counter for a minute or two to cool the mixture down a little before adding the butter.
Add the butter to the mixture in two additions, mixing with the spatula from the center of the mixture out in widening concentric circles. When the butter is fully incorporated, the ganache should be smooth and glossy. Depending on what you're making with the ganache, you can use it now, leave it on the counter to set to a spreadable or pipeable consistency ( a process that could take over an hour, depending on your room's temperature) or chill it in the refrigerator, stirring now and then. (If the ganache chills too much and becomes too firm, you can give it a very quick zap in the microwave to bring it back to the desired consistency, or just let it stand at room temperature.)
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- AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Mmmm.... I've made macarons a few times lately too. Aren't they amazing?ReplyDelete
gorgeous photo!ReplyDelete
Your macarons are beautiful! I still have not tried them myself. I don't know what I'm waiting for!ReplyDelete
@healthydelicious: You too? Okay, will check out your post:)ReplyDelete
@-bcgw: Thanks:)
@Eileen: Thanks and you should try make them:)
it sure looks good! not many can make macarons successfully... surely not me... tried it before & have given up since... but what u did, makes me wanna try again...ReplyDelete
Hey Sherri Anne, you should give it a go again :)ReplyDelete
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My dad taught me how to put a knot in my necktie and the importance of sportsmanship on the field of play.
He showed me the value of family by his sacrifice of time and offered me a fine example of how to treat a mother and a wife.
We prayed before dinner at my house growing up, which is probably the reason why we still do today.
My dad, although now in failing health, was a good one. A person to look up to even as I grew a couple of inches taller than him.
If you�re lucky enough to have you�re Dad still around, and fortunate to have him close by this Father�s Day weekend, don�t just give him a call or send him a card, have him over for dinner.
Mother�s like restaurants on their special day. Dad�s like grills.
And just think, rather than waiting in line to be seated for dinner at a local eating place, take the time while you�re preparing his feast to tell your dad what he means to you.
But what to cook? Don�t fret too much. Let the available time be your guide as well as what you�re dad likes to eat.
Here are a few simple ways to make the main dish special this Father�s Day.
Pork Steaks
This dish much more popular in the Midwest and a former Gazette cop reporter, Adam Linhardt of the St. Louis area, taught me how to fix this meal that remains a favorite.
If you�re wondering why I mention Adam, he made me promise that I�d always give him the credit for this dish.
First, not every grocery store in town sells pork steaks, which are basically pork butts cut in the fashion of a traditional steak.
Lowes Food does and so does Bi-Lo, but they�re not always around in the meat section.
Now, one thing that makes this meal so good is its ease in preparation.
Just take your pork steak, add some salt and pepper along with some fresh rosemary to both sides. We used to have a rosemary plant just for this purpose.
After that simple task, put your pork steak on the grill for about 10-15 minutes on each side. Before you�re done, slather both sides with Sweet Baby Ray�s original barbecue sauce. Don�t use any other type sauce, it just won�t be as good.
And don�t let the simplicity fool you, this will end up being one of your Dad�s favorite meals if you give it a try.
I�ve been using various rubs on my steaks for so long I still find it hard to believe some folks still do not use this simple trick to add to the flavor.
Just go to the any grocery store and look for a steak rub that you think your dad would like and add it to the cut of beef before cooking.
It will make such a difference in taste don�t be surprised if your dad and others around the table stay clear of the various steak sauces you�ll put out.
Now, I haven�t done this one yet, but I plan to soon on the recommendation of a friend.
Buy fresher steaks by either purchasing your meat from a seller at a farmers market or go to an actual butcher.
For this Father�s Day, do the little extra.
And more important than anything, as you�re grilling your steak whether it be beef or pork � call your dad outside by the grill by himself and let him know you love him and what he has meant in your life.


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Apropos of almost nothing, a string of Elvis Presley tunes boomed out of the PA for those awaiting Steve Jobs' entrance onto the Moscone Center's stage in San Francisco for his Macworld 2004 keynote presentation. (It was apropos of almost nothing, because while "Ready Teddy" and "Too Much" appropriately captured the audience's sense of anticipation, "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel" don't exactly convey corporate confidence.) Notable in its absence, at least to those of us inclined to look to for soundtracks to our lives, was "All Shook Up." Maybe event organizers knew that, despite the unveiling of Final Cut Express 2.0, iLife '04, and the new Xserve G5 and Xserve RAID, Jobs wouldn't be announcing anything earth-shaking in the two hours to come.
Jobs began his speech by announcing that 60,000 viewers in 100 countries were viewing the keynote via broadband (which explains how EMedia was able to file this report from our Madison office) and playing Apple's famous "1984" commercial for the first Macintosh, introduced almost exactly 20 years ago (January 24, to be exact. In fact, Jobs spent a good portion of his speech celebrating Apple's past—both the past 12 months and the past 20 years—without dropping any new totally new pieces of hardware or software.
But since Apple just released the Panther OS in October (and Jobs claims that 9.3 million users, or about 40% of Apple's installed base, is now using a version of Mac OS X), and the G5 has only been out a few months longer, the lack of brand new toys didn't really come as a surprise. And the changes to Final Cut Express should be enough to make Mac-based digital video editors take notice.
Express Delivery First and foremost, Final Cut Express 2.0 offers batch capture, the one glaring omission in the initial version of the software. Running a close second—since its end-user benefits will depend on the speed of that user's machine—is the addition of RT Extreme, which renders effects, transitions, and compositing in real time (but requires a processor speed of at least 500mHz). FCE 2 also includes a Safe mode that prioritizes quality over speed.
While the GUI doesn't bring any significant changes from the last version (itself an almost carbon-copy of Final Cut Pro), it's more customizable. Editors can control the height of video and audio tracks independently in the timeline, and they can add shortcut buttons for their most frequently used functions. Color correction is still only two-way, but that's proved to be plenty for FCE's largely prosumer market. Final Cut Express 2.0 is available immediately for $299, with an upgrade for current Final Cut Express users available for $99.
Jobs introduced iLife '04 by comparing it to Microsoft Office (which introduced its Office 2004 suite for the Mac during the keynote). "iLife is like Microsoft Office for the rest of your life," Jobs said, "letting you organize your projects outside of the office." The biggest change from iLife 3 is the addition of GarageBand, a scaled-down version of Apple's Soundtrack software. Shipping with 1,000 royalty-free audio loops and more than 200 effects as well as over 50 software-simulated instruments, GarageBand allows aspiring musicians to create their own tracks and soundtracks, then export them to CD, MP3, and AAC, or use them in other iLife applications.
The new iDVD 4 includes 20 new menu and motion menu themes, some including sub-menus, as well as a DVD Map View that shows a Finder-like overview of project assets and navigation. Also added are autoplay and slideshow looping capability, as well as a new Resource Meter that keeps track of how much space and how many tracks and menus you've used up.
The latest version of iMovie has plenty of new features, too, including faster effects rendering and audio and video track trimming directly in the timeline. Staying true to its consumer market, it also automatically selects appropriate compression for delivery to the Web, email, or Bluetooth-compatible devices. New additions to the transitions and Skywalker Sound Effects collections round out iMovie's latest offering.
The iLife '04 suite will be released on January 16 for $49. Jobs also announced Jam Pack, which adds more than 2,000 loops and 100 instruments to GarageBand and will sell for $99.
Serve Somebody Not as eye- or ear-catching but just as valuable to the digital studio is the Xserve G5, which Jobs claimed ups the processing power on the G4-based Xserve by about 60 percent to more than 30 gigaflops. Enclosed in its 1U rack-mount form factor is a new system controller, three Serial ATA drive modules, optional internal hardware RAID and dual PCI-X slots that support 133mHz PCI-X cards. The Xserve G5 will be available in February in three standard configurations: single 2.0gHz processor with 512MB RAM for $2,999; dual 2.0gHz processors with 1GB RAM for $3,999; and a compute node cluster-optimized version with dual 2.0gHz processors for $2,999. The first two configurations come with an unlimited client license of Mac OS X Server, while the last carries a 10-client license. All configurations include dual FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 ports as well as a FireWire 400 and single USB 2.0 port on the front.
The new Xserve RAID is a 3U form factor rack storage system that offers up to 3.5TB storage capacity and 210MBps throughput, as well as support for Windows- and Linux-based computing environments. Available immediately, the 1TB configuration sells for $5,999, while the 1.75TB and 3.5TB configurations sell for $7,499 and $10,999, respectively.
In Other News… Jobs wasn't the only one with product upgrades or new product announcements. Roxio showed off its new Toast with Jam 6 audio editing and mastering software, with new features including Dolby Digital encoding, more flexible cross-fading, and BIAS Peak Express, the same stereo and editing package that comes with Final Cut Express. Jam 6 also creates DVD music albums with on-screen menus and the option to record in Dolby Digital sound. Toast With Jam 6 will sell for $199 when it's released in March.
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3. All ads must be accompanied with actual photos of the item(s) for sale, no stock photos except for Verified vendors and sponsors, and no "email for Pix". 5 items per User and up to 5 items per post. No multiple posts from the same person on the front page.
If a person posts an item for sale and on other boards he is required to come back to gunco and edit his past to show the item is sold.
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Caregivers are feeling the pinch just like everyone else, but there is a difference. Many caregivers are used to caregiving on a dime. They've been on a "controlled" budget for years, and yet they may be reeling from their shrinking savings, or a recent change in insurance coverage that leaves them short. Another worry. How can caregivers make ends meet and not compromise case for their loved ones?
I don't know about you, but I grew up with two very saving people. My parents were married in 1929 (and we all know what happened that year, managed to find jobs through the depression, then Daddy fought in WWII. I'm one of those kids that grew up with stockpiles of canned goods in every closet.
My mother was the original recycler–bread wrappers, aluminum foil, buttons, shoe strings…you name it and it got reused. But when my mom got Alzheimer's and I became her caregiver, let me tell you, all that worrying and hoarding turned ugly. She fixated on things (part of the disease), and sadly, fear and worry grew with age. Being a sand-gen mom meant I had to keep everybody going–meals, laundry, meds, doctor appointments, kid's needs filled my head and my heart and my hands. As it should be.
I'm not going to insult your intelligence by telling you to clip coupons or turn lights off in unused rooms. You know to put extra water in your soup and buy day old bread. I'm more concerned you'll take "saving" too far and not get the things you really need.
It's not easy, but I want you to know that you can do this. You can figure out how to handle your finances even in this tough, crazy time.
Caregivers possess a very important skill: ingenuity.
We're problem solvers par excellent. We've had to figure out how to budget our time, our strength, our groceries, and even our sleep. And if you've gained a skill in one area, you can transfer that ability to another area.
So I'm going to give you some strange advice: Don't go crazy with cutting back.
Because you have enough on your plate.
Because you're probably already pretty saving.
Because you already have enough to worry about.
Because it's best to concentrate on one or two areas where you really can save or get help.
Because your loved needs you to care more about your relationship than saving six bucks at the grocery store.
Because time is precious–even more precious than money.
It's easy to get caught up in the frenzy you hear in the news. It's easy to panic. But panic won't help. Turn off the news. Put on a CD, some music, a book on tape–whistle, call a friend.
Your role as a caregiver, (which also means you're a spouse, a daughter, a son) means that you don't get to freak out. You have many hats to wear. Your job is to keep the big picture in perspective–managing everything from your home to your health, from your loved one's health (including mental health), and even dealing with issues of the dying process–grief, hospice, and death. You have to know when to forget the world and just hold hands.
If you're considering doing without something–lights, heat, filling up your car with gas, renewing your license, foregoing that doctor's appointment, or eating red meat–ask yourself this question: Can I live with the consequences of doing without this? If the answer is no, or it's really taking a chance, then it's not worth the risk. You can actually wind up spending more money by doing without something necessary–and then trying to play catch up.
Caregive on a Dime:
- Is your car older and paid off? You might want to consider changing your coverage and drop your comprehensive coverage. Your insurance will go down, but realize that if your car is stolen, vandalized or weather damaged, it won't be covered. You'll only be covered if you "collide" with another car.
- Ask your doctor before changing your prescriptions to the generic version. Why? Not all geriatric meds work the same. I know someone who had a reaction when switching to generic–it caused major problems.
- Ask. Ask your bank if you should refinance (assuming your home isn't paid off). Ask for a discount. Ask for assistance. You're entitled to services you probably don't even know about. Call up your senior center or your elder affairs office and start asking for help.
- Consolidate houses, cars, and incomes. More and more families are doing the multi-generational living thing. It makes sense–brothers, sisters, ex's, and parents are all figuring out ways to live together.
- Ask if you qualify for any prescription programs or trials. Ask your doctor, your pharmacist, or your elder affairs office for more details.
- While coupon cutting and sales can help, a caregiver is stressed for time. Don't kill yourself driving to three stores to get your basic groceries.
- You can get free or reduced price supplies for adult diapers, food supplements, and other home health aid products. Check at www.qualityeldercare.com, or www.elderdepot.com, or www.agingpro.com. Keep asking and keep looking for what you need.
- Choose to be happy right where you are. Live small, but find ways to give yourself a few creature comforts.
- Watch out for depresssion. If you're on a tight budget, it's easy just to hunker down and try not to move–but that's not healthy. Be sure to do the simple things–take your vitamins, stretch, call a friend, and get outside at least ten minutes a day for that very necessary vitamin D.
- If things get mad, make some noise. I call it having a "Shirley MacLaine Moment." Remember Shirley in Postcards from the Edge when she lets loose on the nurse in order to get pain medication for her daughter? Sometimes you have to let loose. Yell, demand, make noise. Don't suffer in silence. Don't cave in and give up. Don't go hungry or do without needed medication. Call up a local church, shelter, senior center and tell them how bad your situation is–oh, and don't forget those relatives you rarely ever hear from–call them too. But don't cry wolf–a lot of people are in dire circumstances–and you may only get one shot at help, so use it wisely.
Keep life simple, appreciate life, and keep it all in perspective. You've lived long enough to see good times and challenging times. The only constnat is change. Please know that there are people out there who care, so don't sit behind your front door and give up. Hope is your greatest weapon. Hope is food for your soul.


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Locally known as Druk-yul or Druk Tsendhen, i.e. land of the thunder dragons, Bhutan is a treasure house of Buddhist art and the last Himalayan kingdom, which is still shrouded in Buddhism, magic and mystery.
Bordered by India and China in the south and north respectively, Bhutan is landlocked country and the smallest kingdom that's anchored entirely within the Himalayas.
Interestingly, Bhutan has successfully endured its independence for centuries and is one of the few countries in the world which hasn't been colonized in its history.
Besides its magnificent natural beauty, Bhutan also possesses a strong sense of culture which binds the country together and is a major factor which distinguishes it from its neighbours.
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1. Visa: Except for the citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives, everyone entering the country must obtain a visa before arriving, which is processed through an online system by licensed Bhutan tour operators (local and their international partners). There's no need to visit the Bhutanese embassy in your country.
2. Advance Payment: A trip to Bhutan requires your trip to be paid in full and wired to the Tourism Council of Bhutan. It's only after the payment that the Visa will be issued/cleared.
3. High Value Low Impact tourism: A minimum daily package is required for tourists as per the policy framed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. It includes the following services:
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Perched high on the Himalayas, Bhutan can be divided geographically into 3 regions, namely Western Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan and Central Bhutan.
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March is rapidly approaching, and along with it comes the first Tire Rack Solo National event of the year: The Ft. Myers Match Tour. What better way to get the year started right, than to come to the inaugural Match Tour, in sunny warm Florida? Here are five reasons why the Ft. Myers Match Tour is a must-stop along your way to Nationals.
1: Kick-off. Ft. Myers is the perfect chance to shake off the cobwebs and dive head first into competition. It's the first chance for people to see who the real challengers, cars and drivers, are going to be in the upcoming season.
2: There is a Pro Solo there the very next weekend! Your competitors at the ProSolo are going to be at the Match Tour getting a jump on dialing in their car. Do you really want to be left behind? Of course you don't! You're a driver, you're a winner!
3: Did we mention that there is a Pro Solo there the very next weekend! Hellooooo!! Florida vaca anyone?!! You have beautiful Sanibel Island for maxin and relaxin. Or maybe doing some shell hunting, if that is your thing. Maybe you're a fan of sports that need only one ball. Did you know there are Spring training games going on during the week? Not into baseball? Oh the huge manatee! Speaking of which, you could check out all the huge manatees here: https://travel.usnews.com/Fort_Myers_FL/Things_To_Do/Manatee_Park_20117/ Besides all of that, there are quite a few great Restaurants and breweries in the area, sure to help you unwind between events
4: Concrete. Fast. Transitions. What a great way to start that Lincoln dial in. Courses at Ft. Myer are generally of the "runway" variety: long, more transitional, and fast! The site layout and course designs provide opportunities for both horsepower and handling to shine.
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Wargaming's 15th Anniversary is coming up soon, and there's only one way to celebrate it... and that is with Tank Company Frenzy Events!
Usually, we hold Wargaming Company Battles event every 4th Friday of each month. The participation is usually high with 100+ quality teams participating each month against our WG team. We know you want more to help boost the company battles system, so we will continue to provide that by enhancing our usual company event in celebration of our 15th Anniversary. So instead of one WG company team, each country will have a WG team made of players (hand selected) primarily from those countries. This will enable us to field 6 teams instead of the usual 1.
We will also increase from the usual 4th Friday of the month, to cover the weekend and will span three weekends instead of the usual one.
The schedule is as follows.
Please continue reading the details of the leadup events, and when done, check out the information on our 15th Anniversary Tank Company Frenzy Finale.
Log on during these timings with your own tank company for a chance to play and win!
Challenge the WG Tank Companies with your own tank company formed in these Tank Company Game Modes and get to win 1,000 gold for a victory over them!
For this Tank Company Frenzy Event, the WG team will field 2 teams from Singapore and Malaysia.
Junior Company Battles (Singapore & Malaysia)
17th - 18th May, 2013 (Friday and Saturday)
How to Participate
Players are to form their own tank companies in the listed Tank Company Game Mode during the event timings and wait for the system to arrange a match-up against the WG Tank Company.
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Eliminate the WG Tank Company or capture their base to secure victory.
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Our Wine Picks Flash Sale focuses on one discounted wine per week.
These are wines that we purchased at a great price, found on closeout from an importer, distributor, or winemaker; or perhaps are simply wines that we need to move so we can step up to the next vintage.
At any rate, they are great wines at a great price, so you should subscribe to our newsletter here!
You can pick the wines up in the shop, or we can ship the wines to you. (Low cost overnight shipping is available in CA, urban NV and AZ).
We'll post current and past Flash Sale newsletters on this site, but remember, these are limited wines, and often sell out quickly!!
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MWC 15 Special
Last night during its CES press conference, Sony Mobile introduced its new flagship Xperia Android smartphone, the Xperia Z. With a 5" Full HD 1080p Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE, the Xperia Z has all the specifications expected from a premium smartphone. On top of this, it brings the best of Sony's unique technology, content, design and connectivity to deliver rich user experiences. The Xperia Z's razor sharp Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, brings Sony's long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone and delivers an immersive viewing experience with super brightness and clarity.
The smartphone shares capabilities with Sony digital cameras and features Exmor RS for mobile, the world's first image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones. HDR technology gives clear images against strong backlight, so users can capture razor sharp pictures and videos whatever the conditions.
The Xperia Z also includes Battery STAMINA Mode that can improve the standby time by four times or more by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.
Sony media applications offer a consistent entertainment experience across a range of Sony devices. Pre-loaded on Xperia Z, the "WALKMAN", Album and Movies apps, enable discovery of on-line and off-line content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all your downloaded music, a library of 18 million songs to explore from Music Unlimited and Facebook social integration. The Movies application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited while the Album application enables easy access to Facebook friends' photos as well as browsing photos by location.
One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, headphones and now TVs. With the new BRAVIA TV, also announced today, simply touch Xperia Z to the remote control of the TV to instantly enjoy your photos and videos on the big screen.
Precision engineered with premium materials, the Xperia Z introduces a unique "OmniBalance" design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces on all sides. Despite its slim 7.9 mm body, the Xperia Z is highly durable with tempered glass and anti-shatter film on the front and back, as well as the highest levels of dust and water resistance3 (IP55 and IP57) found in a premium smartphone.
The Xperia Z is said to be launched globally in Q1 2013. In selected markets, a design variant of the Xperia Z - the Xperia ZL - will also be released in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL delivers the same immersive entertainment experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.
The Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.
Without a contract, the Xperia Z will be available in black, white and purple and retailing for around 649 Euro.
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