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- Utilize all of Superman's abilities such as super strength, heat vision, flight, and superior marketing
- Two separate combat systems for both ground and air battles
- Epic battles with the most nefarious villains in the universe, including Brainiac 13, Lex Luthor, and Metallo
- Civilian rescues, disaster aversion, high-speed pursuits through Metropolis
- Dialogue written by DC Comics authors
- Particle effects, bump mapping, environment mapping, vertex and pixel shading for incredibly realistic textures and animations
- Huge environments throughout Metropolis and in space
- 15 Levels plus more bonus modes than you can shake a cat at
- Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound with a score created specifically for the game
- More fun than a barrel of monkeys
The Story
Welcome to futuristic Metropolis, redesigned by the sinister Brainiac 13 (we're not quite sure what the deal is with that, yet). Apparently Brainiac 13 took a little vacation from our blue orb, but that vacation has ended. Brainiac 13's come back to take control of his technology which has fallen into the hands of old bald baddie, Lex Luthor. The struggle between the two leaves Metropolis in serious trouble and only one guy in red and blue tights can save the city from destruction. Just watch out for little green rocks people conveniently seem to have from time to time.
The Baddies
Superman isn't so interesting without his rogues gallery. That's why Infogrames is including a plethora of bad mofos for Supes to tangle with. The main villain is Brainiac 13 who comes with an army of B13 bots to slow down the man in red and blue. Cyborg, who was prominent in the long running "Death and Return of Superman" storyline in DC Comics, comes in to once again ruin Superman's life. Superman's archnemesis, Lex Luthor, will be center-stage in the story and you can be certain he isn't planning anything pleasant for the last son of Krypton. Bizarro will also be there, which is straight out awesome. When asked about his appearance in the game, Bizarro said, "Me am so unhappy to be in game." Metallo and Mongul are thrown in there for good measure. Sadly, the most wanted Supes villain doesn't make an appearance. Of course I am talking about the masterfully magnificent mischievous little man from the fifth dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk. He would be the cherry on top of any Superman video game.
Being Super
Superman comes with his standard compliment of powers. He has super strength to lift a tank or open a jar of pickles, heat vision, freeze breath, the gift of flight, X-Ray vision, and of course the ability to wear tights and still look studly.
There are two different, unique types of combat: Ground and Aerial combat. You'll fight on the ground with an advanced combat move system allowing you to bash baddies with a variety of punches and kicks. And you'll have a Zone of Enders-like aerial combat system, offering fast action with huge space to explore. Most of the game takes place outdoors, with large environments to explore. You'll not only travel the skies of Metropolis, but will also head into space.
From what we've seen, Superman: The Man of Steel is gonna be sweet. The screens we've seen and everything we've heard from Infogrames has already washed the bitter aftertaste of Superman 64 from our mouths. Those crazy Frenchmen could have made the same game for both the PS2 and Xbox, but instead have two unique titles that both look stunning. Of course, gameplay is the true test of any game. We'll have to see if this is the dream-come-true Superman title we've been waiting for or another crappy use of a license.
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Do you suffer from a blocked nose? If so you have come to the right place. A blocked nose is one of those things, it is annoying, distracting, frustrating and all of the above. For those of you that have it often or all the time, it can literally take over your life. All you want to do is to breath through the nose.
Many others suffer from this as well and have so I have broken it down into three mainCredit: Fotolio remedies that worked for me to help give relief when necessary. Please bare with me, as some of them involve a minor change in lifestyle and diet, however each one is beneficial. Also some of these Blocked Nose Remedies are long term solutions while some are short term.
First of all the symptoms of a blocked nose range from a simple block, a numbness block where it is so blocked the nose feels numb and a complete blocked nose where one cannot even breath though it at all. All of them are associated to each other with different degrees of annoyance.
3 Great Blocked Nose Remedies That Work!
1. ) My first tip on how to get rid of a blocked nose is with a good saline mix.
This is where you create a mild saline mix, consisting of clean water and salt (just a small amount like salt water) and putting in a small water dropper. Then laying yourself on your bed with your head hanging over the edge drop a few drops in each nostril.
Be aware this will make you cry and eyes water, this is good as it is getting the saline through the nostrils. After about 30 seconds lift yourself back up and dry your now runny nose with a towel. Do again or repeat until you feel air is allowing to pass through the nostril. This technique is a big reliever.
Saline Mix Remedie - 1/4 to 1/2 A Teaspoon of salt per 200ml of good warm clean water.
2. ) My second how to unlock the nose remedy is the diet plan.
You may now want to eat more Chilli's, garlic, horseradish more lemon and in particular large amounts of grapefruit. These are all great natural allergy fighters which is the common cause of a blocked nose. This will help a great deal in time. Hot spicy soups with all of the above is a great natural sinus blocked nose cure.
If you are like many that are sensitive to Chilli's then focus more on the citrus groups, in particular grapefruit and grapefruit seed. This can be purchased as a easy to use grapefruit seed extract which can do wonders for allergy's, it's also natural and works great with sinuses and blocked noses.
3. ) Number three is the environment.
Look at what is around you, do you have pets or is there a lot of dust in your house? Could this be the cause? Do you expose yourself to any nasty chemicals or large amounts of pollution.
Sometimes blocked noses are caused by allergies and it is simply an environmental problem, many dogs hairs can block the nose and casue irritation. Look at these factors and if it is your environment you think then either fix as best you can or consider moving to a less allergy prone area. This can do wonders for a blocked nose as well.
Another option to consider is getting a good allergy test, this can be done quite cheaply and easily. It is always easy to try to solve with over the counter chemicals and drugs however in the end if it is an allergy which 95% chance it is causing this will only cover the problem and not solve it. In the end a lifestyle change is what is mostly needed.

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Stir Things Up!
It's the ultimate party kit for Munchkin fans! Munchkin players really like to combine their sets . . . Munchkin, Star Munchkin, Munchkin Fu, all in one game. That gets really weird . . . but it can also slow the game down.
There are a lot of ways we COULD have addressed this problem. But this is Munchkin, so the solution we chose was to create a lot of really overpowered new cards. Why be a Super Munchkin when you can be an Ultra Munchkin? If a Half-Breed isn't enough, you can be a 1/3-Breed. And if a single Cheat! card doesn't do it for you, you can Cheat With Both Hands!
There are also a lot more monster enhancers . . . and ITEM enhancers, too. There are several new low-level monsters to help you get those easy kills. Unless somebody takes that Sock Puppet and turns it into the Ultra-Rare Extremely Sneaky Sock Puppet With Extra Cheese . . .
Munchkin till you drop! Munchkin Blender – just add players!
This is an expansion, not a stand-alone game. It is meant to be combined with at least one Munchkin game, and preferably two or more, with or without other supplements.
This set includes a card by guest artist Aeire, creator of Queen of Wands. Check it out!
The original card game.
Star Munchkin
Kill the monsters, steal the treasure, and stab your buddy . . . in space!
Munchkin Fu
Chop-socky monster-whacking action straight from Hong Kong's worst films!
- For even more expansions, variants, and accessories, go here!
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French Silk Chocolate Pie I
In this video, you'll see how to make a top-rated recipe for French silk chocolate pie. So rich and delicious, this no-bake pie is also incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Beat the chocolate mixture until it's fluffy, silky, and thick, and spoon it into a baked pie shell. Then just give your pie some time to set in the refrigerator, and it's ready to be devoured! This chocolate pie is always a crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Watch the video, then get the 5-star recipe for Ruth's French Silk Chocolate Pie I. Garnish each silky slice with whipped topping and a sprinkle of walnuts.
I have made this pie a hundred times or more and it is the BEST! I use a chocolate cookie crust and top it with whipped cream made with cocoa and powdered sugar.
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If beaten long enough the eggs will 'cook' with the sugar. there is a chemical cooking just the same as using lemone juice etc on raw fish it also chemically cooks it
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I too have made this Pillsbury cook off recipe for decades. If you coddle the eggs and then chill them before using then you have pasteurized them. USDA guidelines describe coddling as putting the whole room temperature eggs ( in the shell) in water that is not yet boiling (about 150 degrees) for a few minutes. Then take them out and refrigerate them before using. Alternatively some restaurant supply stores whole pasteurized eggs by the quart. Either of these methods allows you to serve this dish to guests without worries of salmonella.


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A research team from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, has developed two new techniques of cancer diagnosis and treatment with the aid of microwaves. One method is an alternative to mammography that uses X-rays to detect breast cancer. The other method aims to treat tumours in the head and neck by heating the cancer cells.
Andreas Fhager, Associate Professor of Biomedical Electromagnetics at Chalmers, has developed a system to detect breast cancer with a new technique known as microwave tomography. Fhager's "microwave tomograph" currently consists of some 30 antennas arranged around a cylindrical container adapted to the breast. All antennas act both as transmitters and receivers. The microwaves spread out in a complex pattern that is analysed by advanced algorithms, which reconstruct an image of the breast tissue in 3D.
"We obtain three-dimensional images showing significantly better contrast between healthy and malignant tissue compared to X-rays," Fhager explained. "That makes it easier to detect even really small tumours that may currently be obscured by healthy tissue, thus creating the preconditions for much more reliable diagnosis. Unlike X-rays, the technique also emits negligible doses of non-ionising radiation – less than a hundredth of the radiation to which you are exposed when talking on a mobile phone."
In the second Chalmers project, the microwaves are used to destroy the tumours by heating them, a process known as hyperthermia. Antennas transmit microwaves with high efficiency, perfectly synchronised to heat up individual tumours. Clinical studies have shown that treatment with conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy in combination with hyperthermia may double the long-term ability to cure certain forms of cancer, such as cervical cancer and soft-tissue sarcoma.
"We are now developing a new hyperthermia system that can reach deep-seated tumours in the head and neck with high accuracy," said Hana Dobšíček Trefná, who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering. "In this way, higher temperatures can be reached in the tumour without affecting the surrounding tissue."
With time, the Chalmers team hopes to be able to combine both methods. As soon as a tumour is detected, the already connected antennas could be used to start treating the tumour directly while at the same time monitoring that the right tissue is heated up. The method should also be applicable for parts of the body other than breasts, head and neck. Theranostics – the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in a single system – is a growing area of research, and the Chalmers team believes that microwaves have great potential in the field.


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" Simply beautiful . . . "
Good morning all,
I'm taking an intentional break from the workload this morning. Flipping through design magazines (yay, for the new House Beautiful!), scanning through some of my favourite designer's websites, and planning some window shopping this afternoon after lunch - are all on the calendar for today. For me, it's such an important part of the design process. It's never about re-creating something that you've seen, but, more importantly, it's about being inspired by beauty.
And when you're looking for wonderful spaces, Alessandra Branca is always a great place to start - these images from House Beautiful have always been favourites of mine.
"It's like the Mona Lisa. Would she be as beautiful if the
scene behind her wasn't interesting? The paisley in the
library, the chinoiserie in the dining room, even the
damask in the master bedroom, all have curvy patterns
that create drama, the kind of tension I love against
the straight lines of the furniture."
Such a lovely room. so light. so gracious.
"I adore the styles of the 16th, 17th, and 18th
centuries in Europe — I even love Baroque — but I like
to take the shapes and patterns and find a new point of view for them."
There's still a busy day ahead of me, but I'm feeling like my engines are starting to re-charge.
Hope everyone's having a great week,


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Fashion Blog for updates on latest fashion news about style, trends, designers, reviews and fashion brands. Blog about fashion industry, clothing, and personal style.
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Will Washington's Budget Standoff End With a Tax Increase?
The U.S. faces a record $1.5 trillion budget deficit for 2011, and this week, there's a chance that House Republicans will shut down the government in an attempt to use the pain that would cause to achieve their political objectives.
On a deeper level, Republicans want to do everything in their power to make sure Barack Obama is a one-term president. In that mission, anything they can do to slow down economic growth will help their cause, because -- according to the uncannily accurate predictions of Yale economics professor Ray Fair -- if U.S. GDP grows at 3.7% in 2012, Obama will win nearly 56% of the popular vote.
But if anyone in Washington was serious about reducing the budget deficit, they'd follow the script laid out by Bill Clinton after he faced down the Republicans in 1995 and early 1996. In that scenario, the federal government would raise taxes to balance the budget. After all, Clinton was the only president in recent memory who really got the economy performing at its peak: He left office after having presided over the creation of 22.2 million jobs and a $211 billion budget surplus.
Clinton was fortunate that the Internet took off while he was in office. But Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin also pushed a policy of balancing the budget as a way to tamp down inflationary expectations so investors would feel confident. That confidence created a climate of low interest rates and a boom in venture capital and initial public offerings that fueled many of the startups that helped create all those jobs.
Do Republicans Want Higher Taxes or a Higher National Debt?
In some ways, we're back where we were in 1995, but the game today is different. Republicans, following the leadership of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.), is proposing to privatize Medicare and Medicaid, the government health plans for the elderly and the poor, among other changes. But according to The Wall Street Journal, Budget Committee Chairman Ryan's proposal is vague on paying down the debt, and it can only balance the budget if taxes rise. The Journal cites three reasons:
- It delays balancing the budget, requiring higher debt ceilings. Since Ryan's proposal doesn't balance the budget until about 2030, the only way for the government to keep operating without tax increases would be to raise the debt ceiling every year until 2030.
- It delays Medicare cuts, thus doing nothing to lower deficit for decades. Ryan's "most far-reaching change" cuts government spending for Medicare beneficiaries' health care. But current retirees would remain under the current plan which means that Ryan's proposal won't save the government money for decades.
- Despite a lack of detail in Ryan's plan, the cuts that would make a difference are too severe. To make a serious dent in the deficit would require draconian budget cuts, and the political will for such cuts appears scarce.
The reality is that Congress must choose at least one of two options: raising taxes or lifting the national debt ceiling. From a political standpoint, this choice nicely cleaves the factions of the Republican party. The small-government wing of the GOP supports Ryan's combination of tax cuts and budget cuts, while the anti-national debt, end-the-fed wing passionately opposes raising the national debt.
If sufficient political will existed to make the choices required to balance the budget, there are plenty of ways to increase tax revenues and reduce spending. For example, companies paid far less than the average 35% corporate tax rate on their $1.68 trillion in 2010 profits: Just closing all the loopholes that allowed GE to pay no taxes on its $5.1 billion in U.S. profits would reduce the deficit by as much as $600 billion (based on the reasonable assumption that other U.S. companies are using similar methods to avoid paying taxes). If you then raised taxes on families earning more than $250,000 from 35% up to the 39.6% rate where they were during the booming Clinton years, and got the U.S. out of its wars, you could make a real dent in that deficit.
Clinton Proved That Deficits Matter
There's a long history of division in Washington over the significance of deficits. In 2002, then-Vice President Dick Cheney famously told then-Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, "Ronald Reagan proved that deficits don't matter." But Cheney was simply rebutting the George H.W. Bush wing of the Republican party: The senior Bush famously pointed out during his 1980 primary debate with Reagan that cutting taxes while increasing defense spending and expecting to achieve a balanced budget was "voodoo economics."
The first President Bush helped set the U.S. on a path to economic strength by raising taxes. Back in 1990, he wanted to boost the economy but Fed Chair Alan Greenspan said he would only lower interest rates if Bush cut the deficit. So Bush back-tracked on his "read my lips, no new taxes" pledge, and in August 1990 submitted a budget that satisfied Greenspan.
According to the Fiscal Times, Bush's final deal "cut spending by $324 billion over five years and raised revenues by $159 billion." Congressional Republicans were outraged by Bush's decision to raise the top income tax rate from 28% to 31%.
But Bush's sense of fiscal responsibility helped set the stage for Bill Clinton, who exploited the resulting economic strength to preside over the best economy in recent memory.
If the interests of the middle class were being considered in this debate, the focus would be on creating jobs rather than cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy while asking the middle class to pay more for essential services. And unlike 21 years ago, high interest rates are not impeding economic growth. This time, the budget standoff is a sideshow being trumped up for political purposes.
From the perspective of the average American, what matters is whether the budget impasse can be resolved without interrupting the trajectory of rising economic growth. If that happens, Obama will ride the wave of recovery to reelection.


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Brainshark, a company that helps businesses use content to drive sales, reports that a whopping 74% of all internet traffic in 2017 will be video.
In fact, researchers have found that video in email can boost open rates by 20% and increase click-through rates 2-3X. Those are some impressive numbers!
If you're a savvy entrepreneur, are you harnessing the power of video to promote your small business? Here are some ways you can use video marketing to expand your brand's online reach.
Customer Testimonials
There's nothing more powerful than a word-of-mouth endorsement from a happy consumer. Do you have a loyal customer who would be willing to appear on video? You'll be surprised how many people strongly support small businesses. Their enthusiasm can be very contagious.
Do you need top talent on your team? Interviews with current employees highlighting office culture and goals can go a long way to attract people who are a fit for your business. Check out a SmartBiz recruiting video here.
Office Tours
Customers enjoy getting a peek behind the scenes of a business they support. Have a perky employee take the lead and show your audience where the magic happens. You can also showcase manufacturing, shipping and fulfillment activities that are rarely seen by consumers.
Boss and/or Employee Introductions
Putting a face on your business creates a personalized experience. Customers who feel a personal connection will be more likely to frequent your business instead of a large and impersonal corporation. Introduce yourself or other key employees. Share what you do on a day-to-day basis, outside activities and interests or a bit of your background. Ask employees to discuss a typical day or why they like working with your company.
Product Tutorials
Video is great way to give potential customers a virtual hands-on experience. Use video to present your product and show them how to use it. Do you own a bakery? Demonstrate how to display one of your most popular desserts. Do you sell clothing? Feature some of your bestsellers and show how to accessorize. Think short and sweet and get creative.
Email Enhancement
Studies show that including the word "video" in an email subject line can increase the open and click-through rates as much as 65%. Include a video along with your marketing copy and keep an eye on analytics to track open and click-through rates.
Be sure to add a call to action to each video you produce like sending viewers to your website, asking them to follow your social media accounts or encouraging them to use a discount code.
Are you ready to start using video content to promote your small business? Visit 11 Online Video Creation Tools for Small Business Use and start producing!
Are you looking for funding to grow your small business? Proceeds from an SBA loan can be used to consolidate high interest debt, purchase new equipment, hire employees or more. Find out if you're qualified in 5 minutes or less here.


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DETROIT — General Motors, under siege for the recall of 2.6 million small cars with defective ignition switches, will not change the strategy for selling its current lineup of new cars and trucks.
The recall, which began in February and was expanded last month, is the company's largest crisis since it emerged from bankruptcy in 2009.
While GM's U.S. market share has declined 2.3% for the first three months of this year, it's too early to say that the recall is hurting sales of its newest models. GM's sales rose 4% in March from a year earlier, well above analysts' expectations and better than Ford's 3.3% increase.
Congress, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Justice Department are investigating how early GM learned of the flawed ignition switches and why there was no recall earlier.
Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer and global Chevrolet and global GM marketing operations leader, said the automaker is not spending more on advertising or incentives than previously budgeted and isn't likely to change that strategy.
"There are really a lot of positive things happening, and it is really about staying focused on the product," Mahoney said.
Chevrolet already has a commercial with a safety message called "The New Us."
"There is not going to be a specific recall ad," Mahoney said. "We are coming at it from the models, and all of the new products we have introduced recently."
GM CEO Mary Barra has apologized to customers during congressional testimony and in other forums. GM is reluctant, however, to incorporate an apology into its marketing.
Mahoney also said GM doesn't plan to advertising directly to owners of Chevrolet Cobalts, HHRs, Pontiac 5s, and Saturn Ions and Skys to buy new vehicles as Toyota did when it recalled millions of vehicles amid concerns about unintended acceleration in 2009 and 2010.
"At some point, perhaps, that is a possibility," Mahoney said. "We are offering some incentives for people who want to trade up. But that's a fine line you have to walk."
GM is offering a $500 incentive to owners of the recalled models that they can apply toward the purchase or lease of a new GM vehicle.
Chevrolet and GMC likely will spend more marketing money and energy on its full-size pickups and SUVs this year. In March, Chrysler's Ram pickup outsold Chevrolet Silverado for the first time that anyone in the automotive industry can remember.
Mahoney said he is not concerned about Ram's market share gains.
Chevrolet is reducing incentives on Silverado while Ram has been offering bigger rebates and discounted financing.
In March, Ram's pickup incentives increased 12.5% from a year earlier to an average of $4,769, according to Edmunds.com. Incentives for Silverado, meanwhile, were $4,180 or 30% lower than March 2013.
"When you start hearing things like that, it's a sure sign that you are getting ahead," said Reid Bigland, Chrysler's head of U.S. sales and the Ram brand


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Canine Care (over at www.caninecare.org) recently had PawFlex™ listed as one of their "Products We Love!". Canine Care publicized the following information after they heard and tried the PawFlex™ bandages:
PawFlex™ is a disposable non adhesive fur friendly super stretch all in one bandage that maintains a secure comfortable natural fit. PawFlex™ is hands down the quickest and easiest bandage system to use. PawFlex™ literally takes seconds to secure and release, making it the most hassle free bandage system. Changing bandages will never again be a complicated, time consuming and stressful event for you or your pet.


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Wizz Air to link north-east England to Sofia, Bulgaria
Wizz Air will begin operating flights between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Sofia.
The carrier will be operating Yorkshire's only flights to the Bulgarian capital, running twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.
The north-east can now reach the enchanting Bulgarian capital to enjoy a modern city with history stretching back several millennia, from ancient Thracian and Celtic tribes through the Romans, Slavs and Ottomans to the present day.
For an exciting city break, tourists can experience wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife.
Surrounded by extensive parkland, Sofia also lies at the foot of a popular ski mountain, Vitosha.
And in the warmer months, the city is near to some of the region's finest beaches.
Wizz Air operates flights to 12 destinations from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, including some of Central and Eastern Europe's most popular destinations: Bucharest, Cluj, Gdansk, Katowice, Kosice, Lublin, Poznan, Riga, Sofia, Vilnius, Warsaw and Wroclaw.
The airline's first flight from Doncaster Sheffield Airport took off in 2006, and since then more than 2.8 million passengers have chosen WIZZ for their travels to and from the South Yorkshire region.
More than 450,000 passengers flew with WIZZ from Doncaster Sheffield Airport in 2015, increasing by over 26 per cent to 570,000 passengers in 2016.


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U.N. officials say new allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers and civilian personnel in Sudan are being investigated. The allegations stem from an article in Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper that claims hundreds of children as young as 12 may have been sexually abused by U.N. personnel in southern Sudan. The newspaper says its report is based on an internal UNICEF report and interviews with about two dozen victims in the town of Juba. VOA Correspondent Barbara Schoetzau has the details.
The allegations surfaced just as new Secretary General Ban Ki-moon finished his first day on the job. His spokeswoman, Michele Montas, expressed deep concern over the issue.
"The U.N. standard on this issue is clear: zero tolerance, meaning zero complacency and zero impunity," she said. "In cooperation with the U.N. Mission in Sudan, we are looking into the substance of the press reports to determine if the allegations are new or are existing cases already under investigation. It is the U.N.'s policy to treat credible allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse as serious offenses to be investigated by the office of internal oversight services and OIOS has a team permanently based in Sudan which investigates all allegations of abuse."
Some 11,000 peacekeepers from 70 nations are serving in the area to monitor a fragile ceasefire in southern Sudan. The United Nations can discipline U.N. personnel but has little authority over foreign peacekeepers other than to send them home. Montas says four peacekeepers have been repatriated in the last year. She says the presence of a full-time person in Sudan to investigate sexual abuse allegations is a sign of how seriously the United Nations takes the charges.
"The U.N. is very concerned about this issue and has over and over again repeated its determination to end sexual abuses by U.N. peacekeepers," Montas said. "I think in the case of Sudan the fact that they have a full-time person there, I think, is an indication, more than the amount or the number of cases, I think is an indication of the determination to end this practice."
The Daily Telegraph article also reported that Sudan's government may have gathered evidence of abuse, including video footage. Montas says the UNICEF report cited in the Daily Telegraph article refers to abuses by the Sudanese military, not U.N. peacekeepers.


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Price: $4,680,000
Status: For Sale
- Tax: $4,926 (2019)
- Community:Rural Oakville
- City:Oakville
- Type:Residential
- Style:Vacant Land (Bungalow)
- Bath:1
- Age:51-99 Years Old
- ExteriorAlum Siding, Wood
- Sewer/Water SystemsSeptic, Well
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The Houston Heights Association will host one of the biggest events every year in the neighborhood, this weekend's three-tiered party, the Candlelight Dinner and Auction and After Hours Party Friday and the Spring Home Tour Saturday and Sunday.
Much has been written already about the Home Tour, which is themed "Opening Doors: The Key to Our Future is Hinged on Our Past." It is annually one of the biggest fundraisers, if not the biggest, for the Heights Association, and will once again showcase six homes, both old and new. Get a sneak peek of the six homes, as well as ticket information, at www.houstonheights.org/springhometour.htm.
The home tour has been around for decades, but this year, two innovations look to make it a new experience. First, in an effort to cut down on vehicular traffic in and around the route, tour-goers who opt to take their bicycles from house to house will get a $5 discount on day-of-tour tickets. A special route has been mapped for cyclists, and a volunteer "bicycle valet" will be on hand at each stop to assist with parking and security.
And secondly, following Friday's Candlelight Tour and Auction, which will be held from 7-11 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge, 1435 Beall, the association will host the first-ever "Blow the Doors Wide Open" After Hours Party. The party will stay at the Lodge, with dancing to the music of Buzz and the Blue Cats until 1 a.m. Tickets for the after-party are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
For more information on these events, as well as June's Heights Fun Run, for which registration has already begun, visit www.houstonheights.org or call 713-861-4002.
And here are the other four homes on tour:
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S Kaeth is a dreamer and always has been, as well as a mega geek of various geekeries.
She was raised in the gorgeous Driftless area of the Midwest United States on a steady diet of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, mythology, legends of King Arthur, superheroes, and Doctor Who. As a child, she told stories constantly, to family, to friends, and she wrote some of the worst fan fiction and short stories that no one will ever get to see. Seriously, they were bad.
As S got older, she was inspired a great deal by Andre Norton's Janus novels, the Foundation series, the Ender's Game series, Wheel of Time, Ursula K LeGuin, and books like Ringworld. She spent her free time with her best friend or her imagination, walking and thinking and making up worlds. They created their very own roleplaying system with its own class system and lore and mechanics. In fact, it actually creates the basic underpinnings of the "magic system" in her novels today, though she's polished and improved those early brainstormings.
Her favorite books and inspirations include: Michael J Sullivan, Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives, Robin Hobb, Brent Weeks' Lightbringer Series, NK Jemisin, and Patrick Rothfuss.
She's an avid reader, and finds that her optimal ratio for reading to writing is about 2-3 parts reading to 1 part writing. S has been serious about her writing for about ten years, practicing and writing truly awful novels in order to hone her craft and keep herself sane. She has to write and tell stories; it's an integral part of who she is. Writing helps her to make sense of the world around her and deal with life in general. Creative expression in some way helps her to get through the dark times and celebrate the bright times. S has always been, and always will be, a storyteller.
SK is the indie author of Windward and Between Starfalls and a co-founder of Indie Story Geek and a co-founder of Teacup Dragon. She's a Coordinator at WriteHive and Forum Moderator at Writer In Motion, and you can often find her cheering people on in Twitter's Writing Community, when she's not buried under edits.
I'm super excited about the stories I have planned to tell, and hope you will enjoy them!
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From Vienna, featuring 6 tracks of hypnotic Electronica, experiments between Ambient and Techno, mostly with female vocals... and if I'm not totally wrong, the BOILER is the "electronic alter ego" of ANA THREAT. Pretty fascinating sounds going on here. LP with download-code included.
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The highly anticipated 3rd full album (13 songs, LP with download-code included)! It's Synth-Pop, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, and goes beyond all that. A fantastic album, that's challenging, distressed, demonic, upbeat, urgent and first class entertainment. Forget David Bowie! Forget Alan Vega! Here's Bruch, the new King of Low Frequency... (pun intended!)
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Art Institute candy sculpture | What's up with that?
How the museum's candy installation stays filled.
In the Art Institute's Modern Wing, there's an installation by Félix González-Torres called "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) that is composed entirely of hard candy. The viewer is invited to take a piece, yet the pile never seems to shrink. Whose job is it to refill the pile every day, and where do they get that delicious, wrapped candy?—B.M., Northbrook
Bright and sweet on the outside, "Untitled" has an unexpectedly dark center. "This installation is an allegorical portrait of the artist's partner, Ross Laycock, who died of an AIDS-related illness in 1991," Art Institute curator James Rondeau explains via e-mail. As visitors take candy from the pile, originally 175 pounds—Laycock's body weight when healthy—the diminishment recalls how he wasted away before dying. González-Torres (1957–96) let the artwork's owner decide whether the installation would disappear over the course of an exhibition or be replenished, Rondeau says, "metaphorically granting perpetual life to Ross."
Art handlers are responsible for the candy, which the museum purchased from Peerless Confection until the Chicago-based company closed in 2007. The piece's Assorted Fruit Flashers now come from Hillside Candy in New Jersey. "During very busy periods, our art handlers may replenish the pile twice weekly, with approximately 45 pounds being added to the sculpture," the curator explains. "On average, we add 15 or 20 pounds weekly." Sometimes the handlers add candies to rebalance the installation's colors. "This occurs, for example, when visitors have chosen to take all of the blue and red ones."


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Hours worked in employment is the total number of hours usually worked in employment each week by a person aged 15 years and over who:
Hours worked in employment is derived by adding together hours worked per week in main job and hours worked per week in other jobs.
Question 40 on the individual form.
Data on hours worked is available for the main job, for other jobs, and for total hours worked in employment per week. It is output by single hours as well as in 10-hour groups.
For further information on these classifications, refer to the:
For background information on classifications and standards, refer to the Classifications and related statistical standards page.
The subject population for this variable is the employed census usually resident population aged 15 years and over.
The subject population is the people, families, households, or dwellings to whom the variable applies.
'Non-response' is when an individual gives no response at all to a census question that was relevant to them. The non-response rate is the percentage of the subject population that was coded to 'Not stated'.
Non-response and responses that could not be classified or did not provide the type of information asked for are usually grouped together and called 'Not elsewhere included'.
For more information on non-response, refer to the 2013 Census data user guide.
Data from this variable is used:
All census data was checked thoroughly during processing and evaluation, to ensure that it met quality standards and is suitable for use. These quality checks included edits.
All data must meet minimum quality standards to make it suitable for use.
A quality level is assigned to all census variables: foremost, defining, or supplementary.
Hours worked in employment per week is a defining variable. Defining variables cover key subject populations that are important for policy development, evaluation, or monitoring. These variables are given second priority in terms of quality, time, and resources across all phases of a census.
The online forms had built-in editing functionality that directed respondents to the appropriate questions and ensured that their responses were valid. As a result of this, data from online forms may be of higher overall quality than data from paper forms. There were differences between how the forms were completed online and on paper for this variable:
Moderate: fit for use – with some data quality issues to be aware of. 2013 Census variable quality rating scale gives more detail.
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In this section you will find information on the Pyramids and Temples of Egypt, which includes computer-generated reconstructions of what the pyramids and temples might have looked like when they were first built. There are also many interactive ground plan maps, photos, paintings and drawings from my visits to these ancient monuments.
There are a lot of far-fetched speculations about the pyramids as well as the Great Sphinx. Some people even believe they were built by aliens from other worlds! All of the material evidence, though, proves conclusively that they were made by the ancient Egyptians as gigantic burial structures.
The temples were the landowners, the centers of administration, and the possessors of all wealth. For 3,000 years they maintained cultural continuity, upheld the authority of the rulers, and safeguarded the social structure. Eventually they became political powerhouses as well, their high priests wielding as much, if not more, power than the pharaoh himself.
Temples fell into two principal types: cult temples and funerary or mortuary temples. The cult temples housed images of the gods, while the mortuary temples were created as shrines to dead kings.
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Ameriprise Financial (AMP) said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter net income was $298 million, or $1.47 per share, down 23% from $388 million, or $1.80 a share, last year. Operating earnings, though, were $378 million, up 3%.
Total net sales were $2.95 billion vs. $2.67 billion in the year-ago quarter, while operating revenues jumped 8% to $2.8 billion, thanks to "strong fee-based business growth from client net inflows and increased client activity, as well as market appreciation, which more than offset the pressure from continued low interest rates," the company says.
"We had a very good quarter, and a terrific year," said Chairman & CEO Jim Cracchiolo in a statement. "Our advisory and asset management businesses are leading our growth. Overall, assets are up significantly across the firm and we have particular strength in our Advice & Wealth Management business, with robust client net inflows and good growth in advisor productivity."
Wealth Business
In the quarter, pretax operating earnings from the Advice & Wealth Management unit and the Asset Management unit totaled $356 million, up 37% from the year-ago period. For the full year, operating earnings from these two businesses were $1.3 billion, up 31% from 2012.
The wealth management unit posted a 36% jump in pretax operating earnings to $162 million, and a 35% increase in full-year operating earnings to $598 million. When its former banking operations are excluded, full-year operating earnings soared 52%.
"Margin expansion continued throughout 2013 primarily from improved advisor productivity, the addition of experienced advisors and market appreciation," Ameriprise said in its earnings release. Its Q4 pretax operating margin was 14.4 % vs. 14.2% last quarter and 11.8% last year.
Operating net revenues grew 12% year over year to $1.1 billion driven, while total retail client assets expanded 16% to $409 billion.
Wrap net inflows expanded 38% from a year ago to $2.8 billion, and brokerage cash balances improved to $19.6 billion. "The combination of asset growth and strong client activity drove a 14% increase in operating net revenue per advisor, excluding results from former banking operations," the company explained.
Its total headcount of advisors at year-end 2013 was 9,716—down from 9,767 in late 2012. It now has 2,205 employee advisors versus 2,318 12 months before, and 7,511 independent advisors versus 7,449 in late 2012.
Ameriprise's advisors improved their overall average level of annual fees and commissions, or production, by 11% year over year to $440,000 per advisor as of Dec. 31. Its advisors have average assets of $42.1 million.
Sterne Agee analysts John M. Nadel and Jason Weyeneth, CFA, say that they are reducing their estimates on Ameriprise's earnings for 2014.
Still, they believe the company's "story remains intact," but note that its recent results indicate "the continued deterioration of several key fund performance metrics and the potential loss of AUM from a recent fund manager departure at Threadneedle."
New Ad Campaign
During a call with equity analysts, Cracchiolo said Ameriprise is launching a new ad campaign on Feb. 8. The ad's theme is "confident retirement."
"Working with Tommy Lee Jones, the campaign conveys how our advisors are uniquely positioned to help people answer their toughest retirement questions. In fact, you'll see a lot of Ameriprise on major TV programming, including during the Olympics, as well as online through the first half of the year," he said.
In conjunction with the ad campaign, Ameriprise will update its website so investors can "explore and evaluate how prepared they feel for retirement, see where they stand versus their peers and be directed to an Ameriprise advisor," he noted.
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William Devane plays "Dutch", a bumbling fishing reporter in The River Why. Mr. Devane became widely known for his ten years as the villainous Greg Sumner on the drama series Knots Landing and his role as President Kennedy in the TV film about the Cuban missile crisis, The Missiles of October. He appeared in the films McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Marathon Man, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training, Testament, Payback and Space Cowboys. He has also appeared on the television series The West Wing and 24.
Mr. Devane is expected to walk the Red Carpet at the World Premiere of The River Why at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 14, 2010. Zach Gilford and Kathleen Quilan will also be there. You can purchase tickets here.


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Apple's engineer Brady Edison created a patch and WebKit ticket that is associated with the service worker that confirms the development of the service worker and progressive web app as well.
After a long debate, a good news might come for the web developer that Apple devices will be going to support the progressive web applications. After Brady's patch release, Jonathan Davis stated in a tweet that, "Yes, it is the beginning".
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OK, so I've thought long and hard as to how to express myself in this topic of commerce and art. One might have noticed that the "Hire Todd" section of my website lay dormant for a few years until now, so let's get right to it if you are interested, shall we?
Music is sacred. It's my reason for life. Creating and recording music is simply my favorite thing in the world to do. That being said, and hopefully taken in the gravity of which it's intended, if you would like me to play on your music and be involved in a collaborative way–I am indeed eager to receive your correspondence and continue a dialogue that will come to fruition and result in some music making. If you are simply kicking tires and curious as to what I might charge for my services, please, don't waste my time or yours. Life is short, time is short, and if you'd like to employ my services you will have my ear! Serious inquires only please.
To move things forward I would expect a few things at the top. First an email describing your project in full detail. (for example email like "Yo, how much to play on my song?" will be totally and completely ignored.) Please send a demo or demos of what you hope to accomplish in mp3 or mp4 formats. The music will have to be approved by yours truly. This is because I will not have my name associated with unprofessional or sub par material–not even for a paycheck. I reserve the right to accept or decline all offers. If demos are unavailable then perhaps a finished file of previous work might be acceptable. I will try to be flexible and work within your budget, and we can work out via email what the price will be for my services depending on the amount of material, etc. There will be an engineering fee up front before final tracks. (I employ an engineer so I can concentrate fully on the music and my engineer can concentrate fully on the sounds.) I expect song templates and stems that will work in the Pro Tools format, and that are organized, professional, and time corrected upon arrival. Payment will be made through Paypal, and I will get the tracks done to your complete satisfaction. (I say this within reason….having me redo something 10 times will not be cost effective from your end and believe me, I will strive to please and take your music beyond your original conception.)
Upon agreed terms, you can expect my heart and soul. You can expect my best to elevate your music to the heights of our imaginations. You will have access to 11 drum sets, 60 plus snare drums, 100 plus cymbals, and array of percussion, recorded on Pro Tools through two Presonus ADL600s, Neve and Focusrite mic pres, and top of the line Audix microphones. You will receive a test mp3 for your approval of each track. Upon approval payment will be made through Paypal and you will receive your session files. Satisfaction guaranteed or I will redo it until you are thrilled with the results. (Again, within reason…)
So if you are seriously looking for some drum tracks, I look forward to making your acquaintance soon. Just email me at (firstname.lastname@example.com) and we can start a dialogue.
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Clinovo has 20+ years of expertise sourcing and placing top clinical research professionals across a multitude of diverse opportunities. Clinovo has a proven track record with major pharmaceutical and medical device companies to support and grow their biometric and clinical operational divisions.
Our Commitment
"At Clinovo, we focus on developing collaborative relationships with both our clients and candidates. Our staff has over 20 years experience in building relationships with life sciences professionals. We differentiate ourselves from traditional staffing agencies by our combined resourcing and clinical trial expertise."
"I have worked with Clinovo for many years. Clinovo personally helped me to find full time management positions. I have also worked with them to assist my staff with augmentation resourcing needs. The staff at Clinovo is very professional and willing to sit down to discuss my resourcing needs. They are prompt with resumes for qualified candidates and are very helpful in getting the candidate on boarded. Over the years Clinovo has been an integral part of my success and pleasure to do business with."
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"I have been working with Clinovo and Trisha Heredia for the past 6 years. Clinovo has been one of my go to vendors for my resourcing needs. Its staff is reliable, committed and trustworthy. Clinovo develops a relationship with its client to achieve the best possible technical and personal fit. Clinovo also treats its candidates with the same respect and professionalism as it shows the client. I highly recommend Clinovo!"
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"Trisha Heredia and I have worked together for yearsand she placed me in my first position here in the Bay Area in 1996. As our careers progressed I've relied upon her and Clinovo's expertise in hiring programming staff. Clinovo has an extensive network of qualified candidates, is highly knowledgeable about the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, and is always professional, friendly and pleasant to work with."
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Fontaines D.C. - A Hero's Death CD Album
Barely a year after the release of their hugely acclaimed debut album 'Dogrel', which earned a Mercury Prize nomination and Album of the Year 2019 at both BBC 6Music and Rough Trade record store, Dublin's Fontaines D.C. have returned with an intensely confident, patient, and complex follow up album. 'A Hero's Death' arrives battered and bruised, albeit beautiful - a heady and philosophical take on the modern world, and its great uncertainty.
Two pocket wallet CD with photo/lyric book.
1 I Don't Belong
2 Love Is The Main Thing
3 Televised Mind
4 A Lucid Dream
5 You Said
6 Oh Such A Spring
7 A Hero's Death
8 Living In America
9 I Was Not Born
10 Sunny
11 No
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One of the main definitions of the word "student" is one who "takes an interest in a particular subject," according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
One of the main definitions of the word "student" is one who "takes an interest in a particular subject," according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
In the case of Kittatinny Regional High School senior Shawn Davis, call him a well-rounded student -- one who has interests in many subjects.
"I love expanding my knowledge," Davis said. "One of the most valuable things in life is learning more."
Davis' love for learning anything and everything has led him to be Kittatinny's representative for the 2017 Pass It Along Scholar Athletes Program.
Davis has excelled in the classroom, where he is ranked eighth in his class of 166. He has competed well in athletics as a soccer player, lacrosse player and a swimmer for the Cougars. He has also dedicated extensive time in the community as a volunteer.
Davis has been curious about everything his entire life.
His father, Lawrence, served in the U.S. Navy and would tell him stories about his time in Japan, where he met Davis' mother, Chie, and where Davis was born.
He moved with his family back to the U.S. when he was 2 years old and found his "love" for soccer, a sport he started playing at age 4. He also learned the value of volunteerism.
"I've always been attracted to community service," Davis. "Putting others before yourself is a moral that I grew up with."
When he reached high school, Davis had one goal in mind: "Going into high school, I wanted to expand my horizons," Davis said. "There are so many opportunities in high school, especially in athletics, and I wanted to take advantage of that."
It showed, as he became a two-sport athlete as a sophomore playing soccer in the fall and lacrosse in the spring. As a junior, he added swimming in the winter, becoming an athlete of all seasons.
Davis added lacrosse and swimming so he could become "a more versatile athlete," which he felt he has accomplished despite dealing with the tough learning curves that come with lacrosse and swimming.
"It was definitely tough at first because I put myself in complete new situations with new rules and new environments," said Davis, who was a two-time All-NJAC Colonial Division first team selection and an All-Herald second team member as a forward/midfielder for soccer.
"But, it took a lot of practice and dedication to catch up to my peers and teammates. Being able to play on varsity shows my progression and dedication to learning something new."
Academically, Davis took advantage of his time learning every subject, as evident of his 4.352 GPA, his completion of 16 AP/Honors classes, his score of 4 on both the AP U.S. History and AP Environmental Science exams, and his score of 32 on the ACT.
In the community, Davis has been a part of the Peer Leadership organization and the Interact Club at Kittatinny. He also assists with local trash pick-up days.
Kittatinny head boys soccer coach Chris Cummins is not surprised that Davis was able to become this type of student athlete by the end of his high school career.
"He's done everything and more in terms of whatever I asked him to do," Cummins said. "He organized all of our fundraising. He was our captain and extension of our coaching staff. We centered our game plan on him. To this day, I couldn't ask for another Shawn Davis."
It is no surprise that Davis will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy next year. He hopes to continue his way of life as he looks to make a difference in the world.
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By the SRSrocco Report,
As the Financial Circus continues today, pushing down the precious metals prices, millions of Americans are going to get wiped out when the collapse of U.S. net worth begins in earnest. Anyone with a tad bit of common sense realizes these financial markets today are totally disconnected from reality.
With new stories of 40 million Russians to take part in "Nuclear Disaster" drill, the Philippine President telling President Obama "To Go To Hell", he's buying weapons from Russia, U.S. Suspends Diplomatic Relations With Russia on Syria, U.S. Ends Fiscal 2014 With $1.4 Trillion Debt Increase: Third Largest In History, Deutsche Bank Troubles Raise Fear of Global Shock, it's completely hilarious that the gold and silver prices are selling off big time today.
With 90% of the U.S. media now in control by six large mega-corporations, Americans have no idea just how bad the U.S. financial system has become. News stories today that would have caused a stock market crash and a spike in the precious metals years ago... no longer are a realistic barometer of the market today. Instead, the broader Stock, Bond and Real Estate Markets where 99% of Americans are invested, continue to be propped up.
How propped up? Well, let's say by a staggering $31 trillion in the past six years. According to the wonderful folks at the Federal Reserve, U.S. net worth increased from $57.9 trillion Q2 2010, to a stunning $89 trillion Q2 2016:
I would imagine a lot of wealthy Americans believe they are living life "High On The Hog" today. However, that $31 trillion in additional wealth is a nothing more than a "Digital Mirage." For wealth to grow, more energy must be burned and positive economic activity must be generated. This is the foundation of all economic principles.
Unfortunately, Americans did not burn more energy to create this additional $31 trillion in U.S. net worth. Matter-a-fact, total U.S. energy consumption in 2016 will likely turn out to be less than it was in 2010:
This chart is very simple to understand. The left axis shows U.S. net worth in trillions of dollars while the right axis indicates total U.S. energy consumption in quadrillion Btu's (that's one hell of a lot of energy). As we can see, total U.S. energy consumption has fluctuated a bit, but has been relatively flat for the past six years.
Moreover, total U.S. energy consumption will likely be lower in 2016 (96.5 quad Btu's) compared to 2010 (97.4 quad Btu's). On the other hand, total U.S. net worth has climbed to $89 trillion versus $57.9 trillion in 2010. So, the real question is... where did this extra $31 trillion in U.S. net worth come from if total energy consumption was flat?
In all likelihood, the increase in U.S. net worth came via the tens of trillions of dollars of Fed and Central Bank liquidity. Basically, hot air and lots of smoke and mirror accounting.
We can clearly see the same type of financial insanity taking place in the growth of U.S. GDP - Gross Domestic Product:
How the U.S. GDP increased nearly 25% in six years while its energy consumption remained flat is one for the record books. Now, this wasn't always the case. U.S. energy consumption nearly tripled from 34 quad Btu's in 1950 to 98 quad Btu's in 2000. Thus, U.S. GDP increased as total energy consumption increased.
However, the magicians at the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury figured out a NIFTY way to increase our Net Worth and GDP for the past six years while energy consumption remained flat. Unfortunately, most Americans don't understand this "Ponzi Finance 101"... including most of the highly educated intellectuals.
This is what I call "Intelligent Stupidity." The country is full of really smart people who are completely stupid when it comes to basic financial and economic sense. Instead, they have been infected by what James Kunstler calls, "Wishful Thinking."
WARNING: Most Analysis Out There Is Completely Useless
There's quite a lot I can write about this topic. Let me start off by saying, we can totally write-off the Mainstream media (MSM). Once you understand that, you have 90-95% of the battle won. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of incomplete, faulty and lousy analysis by the internet alternative media.
I am not trying to be harsh here, but the truth of the matter is that a significant percentage of the alternative media is full of companies and sites that promote lousy conspiracies, pump & dump stock scams and precious metals selling fraud or thievery.
This is really a horrible situation. When some poor American finally wakes up to the Greatest Financial Ponzi Scheme in history and starts to read the alternative media, chances are high that they are misled or taken advantage of financially.
For example, one of the websites that I used to read several times a week was just bought out by one of the largest financial newsletter organizations. This gentleman is on CNBC often and puts out some pretty good stuff that Zerohedge posted all the time. I gather many of you will figure this out.
More and more BIG NAMES are selling their souls for the very DOLLAR that they say they despise. How despicable.
While I don't have a problem with someone charging for original content, I do have a problem when the analysis is faulty, lousy or misleads the public. I would imagine a small handful of folks who read my work may say the same about me. However, you can't please everyone.
This is the reason why I offer donations rather than a paid subscription service. If someone finds merit in the work, then they are more than welcome to contribute. I believe the information I publish is really important for all the public to understand.
The problem with much of the alternative media analysis, is that it fails to include the key factor... ENERGY. Today, I see that SilverDoctors has published one of Keith Weiner's articles titled, Deutsche Fuels Silver, To The DOWNSIDE. In the article, Weiner makes the following claim on silver:
One thing's for sure, silver is a lousy bet at this price with these fundamentals. Buying silver right now—at least if you're buying it on speculation of a price gain—is almost the textbook definition of a Ponzi scheme.
Keith's work is based on the "gold and silver basis", which refers to the current abundance or scarcity of metal in the market. This is based on short-term trading activity, not long-term fundamentals.
I would kindly like to remind my readers that right before the 1929 Stock Market Crash and Great Depression, American Economist Irving Fisher made his infamous statement, "Stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau." Unfortunately, nothing has changed with economic or financial wisdom in 87 years. Americans are just as gullible as ever.... even worse.
Keith Weiner forecasts the paper gold and silver price much the same way the musicians on the Titanic continued to play their instruments as the ship sank. Thus, Weiner is acting just like the musicians on the Titanic who were trying to calm the passengers. Instead, Weiner's analysis is focusing on the short-term noise (music) while the entire U.S. economy will sink down the toilet.
The Coming Thermodynamic Oil Collapse Is Worse Than I Realized
Last week, I spoke with Bedford Hill of the Hills Group about their "Thermodynamic Oil Collapse" model. What an interesting conversation it was. Bedford Hill was the project manager of a group of engineers that put over 10,000 hours in designing their Thermodynamic Oil Collapse model.
Bedford told me that after they ran the model, the results were so shocking, they sat on the damn thing for two years before publishing. I asked him did any of the engineers that worked on the model disagree with the results? His answer was, "Not a single one disagreed."
It has taken me some time to digest this new energy information as well understand the details by talking with Bedford Hill and Louis Arnoux of nGeni. Again, I will be interviewing these gentlemen on this Thermodynamic Oil Collapse model and the implications shortly.
Anyone interested in reading the Hills Group work, you can go to their website, thehillsgroup.org, or check out their detailed report.
The rapidly falling EROI - Energy Returned On Invested is gutting the entire U.S. oil industry and economy. Instead of the United States enjoying real fundamental growth based on increased energy consumption, we have turned to inflating electronic digits as an indication of our wealth.
As I explained in the beginning of the article, U.S. energy consumption has been flat for the past six years, while U.S. GDP has increased nearly 25%, as our supposed net worth has jumped 54%. Again, this goes against any sound fundamental economic theory. We have totally removed ourselves from reality.
While the Fed and Central Banks will continue to prop up the markets by printing money and buying bonds and stocks, they can't print barrels of oil or energy BTU's.
There lies the Rub...
Lastly, if you haven't checked out our new PRECIOUS METALS INVESTING section or our new LOWEST COST PRECIOUS METALS STORAGE page, I highly recommend you do.
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Erply Point of Sale for Windows - The Powerful Point of Sale and Inventory software for large and small businesses
This full featured Windows POS terminal client is one example of what you can do when utilizing your existing computer and hardware configuration. ERPLY works online and offline by utilizing development called the Cloud-Hybrid technology.
Whether you are in the stores or on the road, ERPLY allows you to track inventory, make sales, manage employees and more. Any data that is imported into the cloud system is relayed over to the offline system and the offline activities are auto-synced into the cloud later, when the internet connection is re-established.
ERPLY offline POS offers you much more than just the standard features. It is about offering the new technology that retailers desire.
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For many, pre-planning your funeral needs is about the worst task imaginable. No matter how gloomy it may be, it should be done to relieve stress upon the family during one of the hardest times imaginable. There are several reasons a person should pre-plan their funeral needs especially if they are approaching retirement.
First, it is a definite way to ensure whether you are cremated or buried. A lot of people wish to be buried among a family cemetery or have a 'green' cremation. By taking care of those plans prior to your death, you ensure your wishes are ensued. Secondly, it takes a lot of stress away from a family who has just endured a tragic loss. I make this comment based both as a professional and upon personal experience. As a daughter, I was so glad my father had taken care of everything prior to his passing and pre-paid for all plans. As if the process of sitting with the funeral director is not hard enough, it simply made the time spent answering those types of questions go quicker. Additionally, as a professional, I have not heard one complaint from a child or spouse if the deceased pre-planned their funeral arrangements. Rather, the child and/or spouse felt relieved to know their loved one received exactly what they wanted. Third, pre-planning avoids causing a financial strain upon the family. A lot of my clients wish to be buried but have not set aside sufficient funds to pay for the burial which can easily cost in excess of $10,000. If children or relatives do not have the funds to properly bury someone, then burial may not be an option. Fourth, if you become sickly, so that your medical bills become astronomical, and are required to apply for Medicaid, burial space of up to $1,500 cannot disqualify you for Medicaid. Also, an irrevocable prearranged funeral contract will also not disqualify you from receiving Medicaid. However, please ensure the funeral home is familiar with issuing such contracts as Medicaid can become complicated.
Lastly, it completes the estate plan. A thorough estate plan will provide you with Powers of Attorney, a Living Will and a Last Will & Testament or Trust. A discussion of how to title assets and what future steps may be necessary to remove certain assets or retitle assets is also appropriate. Equally important is a discussion about pre-payment of funeral planning. So simply asked: Have you made plans yet or will your spouse and/or child?
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The first day of her Disney wish, Lillie had a wonderful time meeting all the characters and riding her favorite rides. After her first fantastical day in the house of the mouse, Lillie and her family had a wonderful dinner at the swanky restaurant and bowling alley Splitsville before heading back to their room at the luxurious Melia Orlando Suite and Hotel. Lillie had an enchanted second day at Disney, and had a delicious dinner at Olive Garden that night. On the last day of her wish, Lillie and her family had a blast watching the dazzling fireworks display at the magic kingdom.
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Students, staff and parents at Bishop Heber High School celebrated their success in 2017. Almost 73% of Year 11 students at Bishop HeberHigh School achieved the national benchmark of five or more GCSE passes at A*-C including the new 9-4 grades in Englishand Mathematics (80% inc legacy A*-C grades). An outstanding achievement! A superb 83% achieved grades 9-4 in English, and 79% achieved grades 9-4 in the new Mathematics GCSE. Over 630 grades were an A*/A or 7 and above which accounted for 32% of all grades. 36 students in total (pictured) have also achieved the top A*/A (grades 7-9) grades in eight or more subjects, including: Omar Abul-Magd (Marford), Nathan Anderton (Wrexham), Sammy Banks (Malpas), Evangeline Barrow (Whitchurch), Harriet Bennion (Wem), Rebecca Bourne (Threapwood), Beth Buckley (Carden), Ellie Cansdale (Malpas), Michael Duffy (Tilston), Tom Faithfull (Threapwood), Ben Forster (Malpas), Ella Foster (Whitchurch), Poppy Hall (Whitchurch), Miranda Hopkins (Wrexham), Kieran Jones (Whitchurch), Rebecca Kirk (Whitchurch), Isabel Lamb (Wrexham), Amber Lloyd (Whitchurch), Toby Long (Whitchurch), Ella Marvell (Whitchurch), Ben Matthias (Wrexham), Richard Morgan (Malpas), Lily O' Shea (Malpas), Ben Parry (Whitchurch) James Rayfield (Farndon), Louis Realff (Farndon), Charlotte Ridgway (Malpas), Hannah Rose (Farndon), Paul Scott (Holt), Kate Stevenson (Whitchurch), Abi Studley (Tattenhall), Andrew Sweetnam (Whitchurch), Adam Thomasson (Whitchurch),David Tute (Tilston), Gemma West (Worthenbury), Jack Wright (Churton).
Subjects in which students achieved more than 40% A*/A grades include Art, Biology, Chemistry, DT Textiles, IT, Physics and Religious Studies. Students from across the ability range have achieved results that are a credit to them and demonstrate superb progress. In many cases they have exceeded their predicted grades in all subjects. In addition to their GCSE successes, Year 11 students also made valuable contributions to the School and wider community in many other ways, including raising money for charity and as Volunteer Sports Leaders and Peer Mentors. Many have also completed the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in their own time demonstrating their commitment to their personal progress.
Headteacher Mr David Curry is delighted with these record results. He said, "It is another year of great results and shows that Bishop Heber High School continues to prepare its students for the challenges of A-level and beyond". Mr Curry added: "This is a fabulous achievement for both students and staff, and is testimony to their hard work and dedication. I would like to congratulate all our students on their success. The hard work of the students themselves, together with the excellent teaching of my colleagues and the support of the students' families has led to these outstanding results."
Our Director of Learning – Sixth Form, Mr Woodward, "is looking forward to welcoming back many of the hard working year 11 students ready to take on the next step in their Education at Heber. Our excellent Sixth form results reported last week, together with theseimpressive results continue to demonstrate that Bishop Heber High School continues to offer exciting and successful learning opportunities. For those of our students who will be seeking training, employment or college opportunities we wish them well in their future and thank them for their enormous contribution to our School throughout their five years at Heber".
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Hi to all, I loved the 80's synth pop and used to mess about with Synths at school but could never afford to buy any so had rubbish casio affairs at home that make plinky plonk sounds. I have been out blind I suppose and bought a Yamaha DX7IID and a Roland D50, are these any good? I intend to buy a drum machine of some sort and try to make music as I enjoy it. I am a complete novice and have joined to get experience and advice. Where and how would you suggest I start with the learning process?
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yes. They're classics. The DX7 is a notoriously tricky to program FM synth, but there's a lot of recognizable/famous sounds in the presets. personally i love the d50, others may have their own opinions.EIGHTIES wrote: I have been out blind I suppose and bought a Yamaha DX7IID and a Roland D50, are these any good?
as for where to start out, it depends on what you want to do.
Do you know how to play keys or read music? Do you have any familiarity with hardware or software sequencers?
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Actually both aren't the easiest to program. But both are decent choices for "80s synth pop".
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What kind of 80s music are you trying to capture the general tonality and timbres from? Examples maybe?
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maybe you like Xeno and Oaklander? they have a vintage modern sound. with the exception of the modular, I think they use all vintage 80's analog synths.
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can't go wrong with a roland jx-3p or jx-8p for fairly cheap.
For effects 80s rack mount lexicon would not be bad.
For effects 80s rack mount lexicon would not be bad.
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Dx7? Fm is tricky
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To be honest its much easier to get FM once you get subtractive. My recommendation would be to go buy a Roland Gaia. They go pretty cheap used on ebay. That will make all your classic analogue Synth tones (like digital type sounds also found in 80's music) and you'll learn all about envelopes and lfos and pitch. The gaia is simple and there is no menu driving. Most explanations of Fm rely on assumed knowledge of Analogue subtractive. Though if your willing to stake it out, I'm sure you could teach yourself to program those machines. Download the manuals.
Or If your not really into programming, you could just work out how to load patches others have made onto your boards and play their sounds.
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Aren't there any decent software editors for these synths? Should be a good solution for getting a better understanding of them
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Yes D-50 is great. (I prefer it to DX7 even though I like the DX7 fine). Having owned 3 D-50s and each one in better and better condition I think I've developed an unhealthy obsession with that synth. Yes it looks beautiful and is very well built but it's the sound I always miss when it's gone. No software or other synth replaces it. Even if I don't always need or use it in my music I still love playing it and hearing it.
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Yamaha DX7 would sound very good for the kind of music you want to play but as it has been previously said FM synthesis needs lot of work and patience
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