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The pundits have been saying for weeks that Mitt Romney had to win the first presidential debate to have a good shot at winning the election, and he did. Yahoo! Finance reached out to several top market strategists and economists to give their immediate reaction to Wednesday's debate. Their comments ranged from the color of the candidates' ties to whether the candidates forcefully made their case to the small percentage of undecided voters. (Responses are below).
The Daily Ticker's Aaron Task attended the debate at the University of Denver and asked CNBC's Chief Washington Correspondent John Harwood if Romney lived up to the debate pressure.
"Romney needed to come out and be aggressive but also respectful of the president and I think he met that challenge," says Harwood.
Romney hammered Obama on his economic, health care, energy policies and tax policies.
"He confronted the president directly," Harwood says, and Romney's decision to call out the president on his failure to reduce the deficit was Romney's "strongest moment of the debate."
Romney repeated his claim that the president's $716 billion cut from Medicare would reduce benefits for recipients which the president and factcheckers have refuted. The former Massachusetts Governor also said the $90 billion the administration has spent on green energy projects was a waste of money.
Related: Clean Energy: Obama Says It's the Future, Paul Ryan Calls It a Fad
The debate was notable for what Romney said and Obama did not.
The president didn't talk about the administration's bailout of the auto industry, which has helped Obama appeal to voters in Ohio, a key battleground state. President Obama also didn't discuss Romney's record at Bain Capital or the infamous secret tape of Romney telling supporters he's not concerned with the 47% of voters who are dependent on government programs and support Obama.
Related: Are 47% of Americans Government Moochers?
That missed opportunity "was an example of the president not being at his most aggressive," says Harwood.
In this morning's Politico column headlined: Presidential Debate 2012: President Obama Snoozes and Loses, Roger Simon writes. "It's not that Romney performance was prefect or polished—it wasn't—it's just that Obama's was so mediocre."
And Romney wasn't the same candidate he was in the primaries trying to appeal to conservative Republicans. Now the Republican candidate, Romney "tried to tack to the center by emphasizing values he shares with the president" says Harwood.
The New York Times editorial today says, "Virtually every time Mr. Romney spoke he misrepresented the platform on which he and Paul Ryan are actually running" including saying "he had no intention of cutting taxes on the rich or enacting a tax cut that would increase the deficit. That simply isn't true. "
Romney said his plan to cut income taxes 20% across the board would not add to the deficit and refuted Obama's response that it would increase the deficit by $5 trillion, referring to finding from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center finding. Romney said he would reduce deductions and credits to cover that revenue loss.
The Wall Street Journal's editorial says the "Romney Reboot" has arrived, establishing a new baseline.
A CNN initial poll today had Romney winning the debate 67% to 25% for Obama.
"The question going forward," says Harwood "is whether president Obama decides to be more aggressive going against Romney and whether he can push Romney off his game the way Mitt Romney seemed to push the president off his game last night."
John Muir, weekend anchor of ABC World News, tells The Daily Ticker, "There will be a lot of pressure on the Obama campaign to step it up in the next two debates."
Here are the comments from some top market strategists and economists:
Jeff Kleintop, Chief Market Strategist, LPL Financial
No particularly tough China talk may mean less risk of trade protectionism and may be a plus for U.S. retailers & U.S. exporters.
On health care, a strong showing by Romney may help HMOs. But diagnostic labs, generics & hospitals may benefit if Obama prevails.
Forget the polls & pundits, let the market decide who won. If HMOs, big banks, & oil stocks outperform tomorrow, Romney delivered.
Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group
Do debates matter? We'll find out soon because Obama has been winning the election, but Romney clearly won the first debate. Is anyone who will actually vote still persuadable? Romney successfully combined warmth and urgency. Obama began way too cool by half. His details swallowed his message. Obama sometimes looked annoyed and unhappy, while Romney looked to be having the time of his life. No major stumbles by either side and Obama got warmed up about halfway through. But Romney was ready for a debate, and Obama was not. The debate played to Romney's strength. No abortion, no evolution, no gay marriage, no fist-shaking conservative talking points. Just economics, health care, and the role of government. Romney was much better at channeling Ronald Reagan than Obama was at channeling Bill Clinton. Let the fact-checking and spin begin. It's 13 days until the town hall debate...
Dean Baker, Economist, Center for Economic and Policy Research
President Obama is paying a price for never having bothered to tell the public the truth about the nature of the downturn. We have a weak economy because the housing bubble collapsed. The collapse cost us $700 billion in annual construction demand and $500 billion in annual consumption demand, for a total shortfall in private sector demand of $1.2 trillion.
The private sector will not replace this demand just because we want them to -- it doesn't make any sense. In the short term there is no point but to have the government fill this huge demand gap through budget deficits. In the longer term we can hope to replace the demand with higher net exports, but that will take time.
This is inescapable arithmetic. The fact that almost no one understands these basic facts, including many of the reporters covering the campaign, is largely President Obama's fault since he has not explained them to the public. This failure will now make his re-election path considerably more difficult.
Mark Luschini, Chief Investment Strategist, Janney Montgomery Scott
Political version of a Yankees/Red Sox game with good punch-counter punch but both holding their own. Mr. Romney seems quite comfortable and President Obama is not wavering. Obvious angles that don't require much teasing to differentiate.
I'm pleased that the focus is on domestic issues because this has to be at the heart of the concerns of the 14.7% that are underemployed.
Both candidates accepted little interruption from Jim Lehrer. But they both did a good job of staying on topic.
Each candidate has been good at correcting each other when one seemingly painted outside the lines. Mr. Romney has seemingly been a little more aggressive and President Obama was quick witted when he scolded — kiddingly — Jim Lehrer for using what was supposed to be his last five seconds by interrupting him costing five seconds.
Both are articulate and knowledgeable on the subjects. There was very little pause and little struggling for fact or information.
I think both candidates offered enough contrast well enough for viewers to make a choice.
Josh Brown, Blogger, The Reformed Broker
My reaction is that we may finally have a race after all. The most interesting comments to come from Mitt Romney Wednesday night were the ones concerning Too Big To Fail. It was exciting to hear him make the nuanced argument that the banking industry is not monolithic, and that certain parts of Dodd-Frank favor the systemic six banks and make it harder for regional banks and community thrifts to compete. I thought Obama's silence about the shady way that health care was pushed through (the parliamentary trick we call reconciliation) was incredibly telling, almost as though he had nothing to say in his defense. Also, I thought the Bloods and Crips color scheme of their ties was highly apropos.
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Highpower International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results
Strong Gross Margin Improvement; Achieved Full Year Profitability
NEW YORK, NY and SHENZHEN, CHINA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/21/13 -- Highpower International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HPJ), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium rechargeable batteries and battery solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012.
Fiscal Year 2012 Highlights
- Net sales of $112.6 million for fiscal year 2012, an increase of 2% over fiscal year 2011 sales of $110.6 million
- Continued strong performance in Lithium battery segment -- lithium battery net sales up 67% in fiscal year 2012 over fiscal year 2011; total lithium battery pieces sold increased 48%; and a 74% increase in volume per ampere hour
- Gross margins of 21% in fiscal year 2012, compared to 16% in fiscal year 2011, a 500 basis point improvement
- Achieved full-year profitability; EPS attributable to Highpower International of $0.13 for fiscal year 2012, compared with a loss of ($0.18) in fiscal year 2011
Management Commentary
"We are pleased with our return to full year profitability in 2012 while we continued to make important investments to advance our position in the rechargeable battery industry," said Mr. George Pan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Highpower International. "During the past year, we continued to shift into higher margin lithium batteries, which has proven to be a very successful strategy with another year of 67% sales growth in this segment. We believe lithium and higher capacity batteries will continue to be a sustainable long-term growth driver for Highpower as we capitalize on robust end-market demand for mobile phones, tablets, energy storage and small-sized transportation vehicles.
"We believe 2013 will be a pivotal year for Highpower and have never felt more excited about our business. There are a number of important catalysts coming to fruition in the latter half of the year, which include the build out of our new battery and e-waste recycling business as well as the ramp up of our new manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, which is expected to become fully operational at the end of the 2013. This will position us to better meet future demand in the years ahead," concluded Mr. Pan.
Mr. Henry Sun, Chief Financial Officer of Highpower International, added, "We are delighted that Highpower returned to profitability in 2012 despite some softness in world economies and our ongoing investments in our business. In 2013, we expect continued strong growth in our lithium battery business and stable performance in our Ni-MH segment. While we will continue to make capital investments in 2013 for manufacturing equipment at our new facility in Huizhou and our recycling facility in Ganzhou, we believe that we will be able to remain profitable for the year, while at the same time positioning us for increased profitability and growth in 2014 and beyond."
Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 totaled $30.8 million, a year-over-year increase of 19% compared with $25.9 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. The increase in sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 was primarily due to a 74% year-over-year sales increase in our lithium battery segment, which was offset with a slight decline in Ni-MH battery sales.
Fourth quarter 2012 gross profit increased to $6.4 million, as compared with $5.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. Gross profit margin was 21% for the fourth quarter 2012, as compared with 20% for the fourth quarter of 2011. The year-over-year increase in gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of 2012 was primarily due to higher sales volumes, lower commodity costs, and a greater percentage of higher-end battery products.
R&D spending was $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, as compared with $0.9 million for the comparable period in 2011, due to the increase in our workforce to expand our research and development and management functions.
General and administrative expenses, including non-cash stock-based compensation, were $3.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, as compared to $3.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $0.8 million, as compared with loss from operations of $1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Net income attributable to Highpower International for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, based on 13.6 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with fourth quarter 2011 net loss of ($1.9) million, or ($0.14) per diluted share, based on 13.6 million weighted average shares outstanding.
Full Year 2012 Financial Results
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2012 totaled $112.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 2% compared with $110.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to a $15.2 million increase in net sales of lithium batteries and a $1.3 million increase in net sales of Ni-MH batteries, which was partly offset by a $14.5 million decrease in revenues from the Materials business as we shift away from materials trading to preparing for a materials processing and recycling platform.
Gross profit for 2012 increased to $23.7 million, as compared with $17.7 million for 2011. Gross profit margin was 21% for 2012, as compared with 16% for 2011. The higher gross profit margins in 2012 were primarily due to lower raw material costs and less revenue from the lower margin Materials business.
R&D spending was $4.6 million for 2012, as compared with $3.2 million for 2011, due to the increase in our workforce to expand our research and development and management functions. Selling and distribution costs were $5.3 million for 2012, as compared with $4.5 million for 2011, reflecting increased investment in sales and marketing, including participation in industry trade shows and expanded international sales efforts.
General and administrative expenses, including stock-based compensation, were $11.5 million for 2012, as compared to $9.7 million for 2011. The increase was primarily due to a $1.6 million increase in the provision for bad debt expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Income from operations for 2012 was $2.8 million, as compared with loss from operations of $2.2 million for 2011.
Net income attributable to Highpower International for the year-ended December 31, 2012 was $1.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, based on 13.6 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with 2011 net loss attributable to Highpower International of $2.5 million, or ($0.18) per diluted share, based on 13.6 million weighted average shares outstanding.
Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2012, Highpower International had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaling $34.3 million, total assets of $120.4 million, and stockholders' equity of $31.2 million. Total debt was $54.6 million at December 31, 2012. Bank credit facilities totaled $69.2 million, of which $34.7 million was available at the end of the year.
Based on our current expectations for global demand for the rechargeable battery market in 2013 and our continued shift toward mobile power sources, higher-value energy storage systems and transportation products, we expect revenues to grow between 15% to 20% over 2012 revenue levels. We expect to remain profitable for the full year in 2013.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time/10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results and answer questions.
Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing 877-941-8609 from the U.S. or 480-629-9645 from outside the U.S. and referencing the reservation code 4608669. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the Internet may do so by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site at www.highpowertech.com or www.InvestorCalendar.com.
About Highpower International, Inc.
Highpower International was founded in 2001 and produces high-quality Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-based rechargeable batteries used in a wide range of applications such as mobile devices, computer tablets, electric bikes, energy storage systems, power tools, medical equipment, digital and electronic devices, personal care products, and lighting, etc. With over 3,000 employees and advanced manufacturing facilities located in Shenzhen and Huizhou of China, Highpower is committed to clean technology, not only in the products it makes, but also in the processes of production. The majority of Highpower International's products are distributed to worldwide markets mainly in the United States, Europe, China and Southeast Asia.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, and statements about industry trends and the Company's future performance, operations and products. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the current economic downturn and uncertainty in the European economy adversely affecting demand for the Company's products; fluctuations in the cost of raw materials; the Company's dependence on, or inability to attract additional, major customers for a significant portion of its net sales; the Company's ability to increase manufacturing capabilities to satisfy orders from new customers; the Company's ability to complete the construction of its new facilities within the time frames and cost estimates currently anticipated; the Company's ability to maintain increased margins; changes in the laws of the People's Republic of China that affect the Company's operations; the devaluation of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Renminbi; the Company's dependence on the growth in demand for portable electronic devices and the success of manufacturers of the end applications that use the Company's battery products; the Company's responsiveness to competitive market conditions; the Company's ability to successfully manufacture its battery products in the time frame and amounts expected; the Company's ability to successfully develop products for and penetrate the electric transportation market; the Company's ability to continue R&D development to keep up with technological changes; changes in foreign, political, social, business and economic conditions that affect the Company's production capabilities or demand for our products; and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Company's control.
For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties see "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's public filings, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, its Form 10-Q reports for the quarters ended March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012 filed with the SEC and its Form 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2012 to be filed with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company has no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Stated in US Dollars) For the three months ended For the year ended December 31, December 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011 Net sales 30,800,194 25,850,327 112,648,705 110,600,477 Cost of sales (24,384,461) (20,747,722) (88,942,281) (92,852,899) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Gross profit 6,415,733 5,102,605 23,706,424 17,747,578 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Research and development expenses (1,345,764) (937,273) (4,611,054) (3,239,436) Selling and distribution expenses (1,442,921) (797,245) (5,347,692) (4,451,548) General and administrative expenses, including stock-based compensation (3,164,804) (3,333,259) (11,478,541) (9,739,554) Litigation expenses - (1,500,000) - (1,500,000) Loss on exchange rate difference (142,139) (194,318) (220,597) (851,899) Gain (loss) on derivative instruments 490,059 82,557 730,591 (54,229) Equity loss in an associate - - - (108,346) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total operation expenses (5,605,569) (5,179,538) (20,927,293) (19,945,012) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Income (loss) from operations 810,164 (1,576,933) 2,779,131 (2,197,434) Other income 226,359 294.789 630,842 752,875 Interest expenses (327,842) (180,627) (705,218) (545,884) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Income (loss) before taxes 708,681 (1,462,771) 2,704,755 (1,990,443) Income taxes expense (189,126) (394,461) (1,132,340) (463,556) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Net income (loss) 519,555 (1,857,232) 1,572,415 (2,453,999) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Less: net loss attributable to non- controlling interest (46,207) - (144,607) - Net income (loss) attributable to the Company 565,762 (1,857,232) 1,717,022 (2,453,999) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Comprehensive income Net income (loss) 519,555 (1,857,232) 1,572,415 (2,453,999) Foreign currency translation gain 307,049 751,829 532,918 1,972,214 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Comprehensive income (loss) 826,604 (1,105,403) 2,105,333 (481,785) =========== =========== ============ =========== Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (39,922) - (146,932) - Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company 866,526 (1,105,403) 2,252,265 (481,785) =========== =========== ============ =========== Earnings (loss) per share of common stock attributable to the Company - Basic and diluted 0.04 (0.14) 0.13 (0.18) =========== =========== ============ =========== Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted 13,582,106 13,582,106 13,582,106 13,582,106 =========== =========== ============ =========== HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Stated in US Dollars) December 31, December 31, 2012 2011 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 6,627,334 5,175,623 Restricted cash 27,695,569 12,708,999 Accounts receivable, net 25,323,899 21,129,418 Notes receivable 392,242 515,107 Prepayments 3,223,795 4,251,723 Other receivables 802,907 1,041,614 Inventories 16,719,807 13,512,942 ------------ ------------ Total Current Assets 80,785,553 58,335,426 ============ ============ Property, plant and equipment, net 33,462,369 25,462,656 Land use right, net 4,423,348 3,132,965 Intangible asset, net 700,000 750,000 Deferred tax assets 762,954 857,209 Foreign currency derivatives assets 255,508 15,653 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS 120,389,732 88,553,909 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Accounts payable 27,509,195 22,153,822 Deferred revenue 661,178 - Short-term bank loan 20,478,604 9,545,383 Notes payable 26,397,200 17,909,843 Letter of credit - 2,880,000 Other payables and accrued liabilities 4,485,918 6,941,063 Income taxes payable 1,180,469 411,536 Current portion of long-term loan 1,925,762 - ------------ ------------ Total Current Liabilities 82,638,326 59,841,647 ------------ ------------ Long-term bank loan 5,777,286 - TOTAL LIABILITIES 88,415,612 59,841,647 ============ ============ COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) (Stated in US Dollars) December 31, December 31, 2012 2011 ------------ ------------ EQUITY Stockholder's equityPreferred stock (Par value: $0.0001, authorized: 10,000,000 shares, Issued and outstanding: none) - - Common stock (Par value: $0.0001, authorized: 100,000,000 shares, 13,582,106 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011) 1,358 1,358 Additional paid-in capital 6,035,230 5,831,237 Statutory and other reserves 2,790,484 2,726,390 Retained earnings 17,291,584 15,638,656 Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,049,864 4,514,621 ------------ ------------ Total Equity for the Company's Stockholders 31,168,520 28,712,262 ------------ ------------ Non-controlling interest 805,600 - TOTAL EQUTIY 31,974,120 28,712,262 ============ ============ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 120,389,732 88,553,909 ============ ============ HIGHPOWER INTERNATIONAL, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Stated in US Dollars) For the year ended December 31, 2012 2011 Cash flows from operating activities Net income (loss) 1,572,415 (2,453,999) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,090,403 1,848,824 Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,744,655 387,734 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 71,473 24,279 Equity loss in an associate - 108,346 Loss on derivative instruments (236,709) 54,229 Deferred income tax 102,614 (27,532) Share based payment 203,993 650,919 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (5,650,965) 179,538 Notes receivable 127,414 (241,465) Prepayments 1,063,693 (1,936,925) Other receivables 248,026 (225,015) Inventories (3,020,127) 1,380,674 Accounts payable 6,624,896 3,107,868 Deferred revenue 653,015 Other payables and accrued liabilities (2,503,482) 1,630,890 Income taxes payable 754,589 (793,633) ------------ ------------ Net cash flows provided by operating activities 3,845,903 3,694,732 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (11,646,583) (7,674,215) Acquisition of land use right (1,327,754) - ------------ ------------ Net cash flows used in investing activities (12,974,337) (7,674,215) ------------ ------------ Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from bank borrowings 14,627,171 13,936,095 Repayment of bank borrowings (3,776,533) (16,186,300) Proceeds from notes payable 46,359,978 36,655,387 Repayment of notes payable (38,188,330) (29,407,905) Proceeds from letter credit - 11,403,244 Repayment of letter credit (2,880,000) (9,916,133) Proceeds from long term bank loans 7,924,935 - Repayment of long term bank loans (316,997) - Proceeds from non-controlling interest 950,992 - Increase in restricted cash (14,696,735) (6,279,671) ------------ ------------ Net cash flows provided by financing activities 10,004,481 204,717 ------------ ------------ Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents 575,664 459,760 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,451,711 (3,315,006) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,175,623 8,490,629 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents - end of year 6,627,334 5,175,623 ============ ============
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The front line in the impending battle between those who want Confederate monuments in North Carolina to come down and those who stand opposed is likely to be found beside Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, home of the state's flagship university.
That is where Silent Sam, a monument of an unnamed Confederate soldier, has stood on the UNC campus since it was crafted by John Wilson, paid for by UNC alumni and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and dedicated in 1913. Sam has been under attack before, but probably never with more fervor than now, which includes a sit-in by UNC students that ended late last week.
In one corner are those who see Silent Sam and similar monuments, including the one at the Robeson County courthouse, as racist reminders of this state's ugly role in the Civil War and its defense of slavery; in the other corner are those who say they are simply historical markers that honor ancestors who lived under a different set of mores and fought bravely for a way of life.
Silent Sam has one important ally — North Carolina law.
Two years ago, not long after Dylann Roof, a self-proclaimed white supremacist, walked into a Charleston, South Carolina, church and slaughtered nine blacks and injured a 10th, the General Assembly moved to try to protect Silent Sam and other such monuments from emotionally-fueled attacks that had been triggered.
The Republican-led General Assembly passed and Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that prevents "removing, relocating, or altering monuments, memorials, plaques and other markers that are on public property without permission from the N.C. Historical Commission."
Surprisingly, the bill passed the Senate in a 48-0 vote. The House vote, though overwhelming, split 70-37 in favor, with Robeson County Reps. Charles Graham, Garland Pierce and Ken Goodman, all Democrats, voting against the bill.
There are now calls to repeal the legislation, with critics pointing out that local governments that had the power to erect such monuments are powerless now to take them down. But any repeal is unlikely as long as Republicans have a stranglehold on the General Assembly, and votes to take down Confederate symbols can be tricky as well for Democrats.
So who is this Historical Commission with the veto power? It is a 17-person board, under the Department of Cultural Resources, whose members — mostly professors and historians — are appointed by the governor to six-year terms. The commission "advises and assists the Secretary of Cultural Resources and oversees the rules and regulations for acquisition, disposition, preservation, and use of materials of historical, archaeological, architectural or other cultural value."
As far as we know, the commission has never been challenged to make the call on whether or not a monument should be removed or relocated, but our bet is that Silent Sam will be the test case. The commission, if asked to make the call, could then do so after reasonable conversation and deliberation.
That seems a fair way to decide the fate of these memorials, certainly preferable to toppling them as a way to placate angry and often uniformed protesters. In that respect, the 2015 law appears to us as being reasonable.
We would like to see the Historical Commission asked and then for it to give approval for the relocation of Silent Sam, perhaps to a museum where it can enjoy some peace and quiet. That not only would silence Silent Sam's critics, but provide a path forward for similar monuments across the state, including the one in downtown Lumberton.


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This guide gives step-by-step directions for reaching the inner-workings of the display screen of the iMac G4.
Position the computer so that all three screws on the underside of the display are accessible. This may be upright or laid flat with the screen face down on a soft surface.
Unscrew the three underside 1.5 mm hex screws with the tight fitting, hexagonal screw head.
Separate the front panel of display from base by firmly, but carefully, applying pressure upward. As a result, the two panels should slide apart.
While the cords are still connected, access the inter-workings of the display from the top.
The red circle indicates the LED cable.
The blue circle indicates the inverter cable.
The yellow circle indicates TMDS connector.
Disconnect the inverter cable by grasping the chords on each side of the white connection and gently pull your hands away from each other.
The next cord to unplug between the two panels of the display is the inverter cable. This will be located under the inverter closer to the bottom of the screen and will have only two cables connecting at a smaller white connection.
Like the inverter cable, grasp each side of the white connection and gently unplug the inverter cable.
The third, and final, cable you will need to unplug is the TMDS connector. This is located under a rectangular strip of black tape that has a gray and black cord coming out of one end.
Peel back the black tape, starting at the end with the cords protruding out.
Under the black tape, you will see the gray and black cords going into a connection that looks like it is wrapped in aluminum foil. Grasp that connection and pull carefully in the downward direction toward the bottom of the display.
Now that you have unplugged all of the cables, you can lay the front panel of the display face down on a soft surface.
Next, you will unscrew the four 5 mm T-10 screws located at the corners of the display.
Once the four screws are removed, the display is ready to be removed and the inverter is accessible.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For every step we need to have an action. Step 4 of dissasembling the screen does not have this.
In step 5 we remove the inverter cable, but in step 6 we say inverter cable... again . Is this true?


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A Serious Academic, am I, am I
The Guardian posted this article on academic use of twitter yesterday and, rather predictably, academic twitter "blew up," which for academics means using a hashtag to furiously state how important being online is and sharing a blog post by the Tattooed Prof. I did not partake in the hashtagging (#seriousacademic), but I did a lot of stroking my chin and murmuring to myself in support of these statements, support that alas the various tweeters had no way of recognizing due to my silence. If you're reading this now, consider your point well received. So, academic twitter stirred itself gently into the frustrated simmer sometimes described by the overly dramatic as a frenzy, and before very long we had identified the writer of the original piece as the personification of academic privilege, an avatar of whiteness and lecturing and tweed, the vanguard of insidious power structures and cultural expectations that demand conformity and make exclusion an art form. We did all this, and I say "we" despite my twitter silence because yes, I was in there too, nodding and stroking my chin in a really rather patrician and conformist academic way indeed, when perhaps I should have been flexing or base jumping while reciting the opening chapter of The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere, or something, I was there in spirit; we did all this because we are academics, because it is 2016 and everyone and their dog now points out cultural and political structures of limitation with gusto as if we figured it out a few months ago, and because those structures are terrifically insidious and have a nasty habit of continuing to accrue influence even when being cited as an ultimate, almost eschatological, target of opposition.
Incidentally, that paragraph had monstrous, unfettered sentences and willful use of commas, which are both things serious academics do not do, unless you consider the fact that they spend so much time telling each other not to do these things that serious academics actually do this a lot. In fact, we do a lot of things we tell ourselves not to do, not because academia inherently promotes contradictions (although it does) but because we are human beings.
Anyway. I agree with many points made yesterday, and as someone who spends a lot of time on twitter, I both recognize and share the desire, the need to defend and champion the value of being an academic person who uses the Internet. History Respawned is one of the most enjoyable and intellectually rewarding things I have done in my career, and it simply wouldn't exist without the kind of engagement decried in the original Guardian article. Indeed, Bob Whitaker created the series specifically with that engagement in mind, but according to traditional ways of evaluating scholarly work the series has little value. As Dean Burnett and Kevin Gannon (the aforementioned tattooed professor) do such a great job of pointing out, online engagement and the use of online tools, including twitter, actually democratizes academic work and allows for boundaries of engagement to expand in exciting and unpredictable ways. Speaking personally, my favorite thing about being an academic on twitter and on the Internet more broadly is how extremely forgiving it is. To date, if you follow me on twitter or visit this blog you are more likely to hear my thoughts on a video game, professional wrestling or the state of Liverpool FC's midfield than you are to encounter a considered discussion of academia. Yet when I do seek to make contributions, or share some thoughts on History Respawned or another project, there are people there to offer opinions or support. The beauty of it all is that the borders between these various things are porous, to say the least. I revived an interest in professional wrestling mostly out of a desire to write about it academically. I take the importance of academic engagement with video game culture very seriously. I am a sports historian, and so although I am likely to ask the University of California Press to publish my book that explains, once and for all, why Robbie Fowler was the best striker playing in English football in the 1990s, it is rather important that when I write about public engagement with a capitalist spectacle that I have some inkling of what I am talking about not just on an intellectual level but on a level somewhat deeper (that is still, in its own way, a vital part of the intellectual mind). Essentially, it is very much a plus, and not a minus.
It is also an aspect of academic life I very much did not expect. I have a significant amount of sympathy for the author of the original piece, because his or her writing created an important conversation based entirely on the presumption that they were utterly, utterly wrong. This sympathy exists despite the fact I agree that their argument was essentially incorrect and badly expressed, in fact my sympathy pours out because of this, because I have done the same thing myself, but also because I remember being in graduate school. My own preconceptions were completely skewed. I imagined myself as an older man (magically, with my 20s and 30s taken care of by Time) doling out wisdom to young minds and seeing my work adorn the bookshelves of the world. In essence, I saw myself working at an imaginary institution one part University College Cork (my alma mater), one part Yale University and one part complete fiction. Those were not partitions of equal dimension, either. The predominant culture in graduate schools across the country in response to this, horrifically, convinces most graduate students that their failure to attain such a position is irrefutable evidence that they are inferior. Inferior to others, yes, intellectually, as writers, in every possible way that you could think, so that there are thousands of people wandering the United States today with doctoral degrees convinced, deep down, at least in their darker moments, that they are nothing but a drag on society and a failure. This is not helped by the putrid state of the academic job market, but neither is it limited to the ranks of those not in tenure-track positions. So, yes, I have sympathy for the writer of the original piece, because either they are one of the lucky few who will get a job at one of the top fifteen or so destinations in the country, according to those preconceptions, and thus live out a life of blissful ignorance, occasionally writing an op-ed for the New York Times or a similar publication complaining about how difficult it is to research while having to teach more than one class at a time; or, and this is more likely, they will be vomited out in a few years to a job market that, if I can be rude for a second, does not give a shit about them and is cruel in ways that were described to me in detail but that I still failed to recognize until I encountered it. Cruelty that only became more apparent when I did get a tenure-track job and others did not.
It is all ahead of this young writer (I assume for the purpose of having a subject to consider in my head while I write that they are in their early 20s, which is egregiously ageist of me and also inexplicable, as I was not in my early 20s when I began graduate school) and I wish them the very best. The article also touched on something else of interest. Academics are very, very good at making work for themselves, at taking a good thing and thoroughly ruining it. This has led in large part to a Tyranny of Good Ideas in the form of progressive pedagogy, which when cited and shared uncritically essentially assumes those who continue to lecture in the Year of Our Lord 2016 CE probably end each semester with some kind of ritual where the students partake in lots of chanting and nodding towards an enormous figure in the quad woven from thistles and twine before burning it with monographs written after 1978 as kindling. It also leads to extremely confusing, sometimes downright oppressive, ways of evaluating one's contribution to one's institution (for those of us in academia who have one; I didn't miss the point of Dean Burnett's piece, I promise). As a result, academics across the United States labor towards research expectations established by experience at wealthy, elite institutions, despite having a fraction of the resources and time needed for those expectations to make sense. It is not reasonable to tell someone she will be teaching eight classes a year for the next five years but that she probably needs a book in production, or an article in a "top tier" journal, or whatever the standard of her field may be, by tenure and promotion time, but that is happening. A lot. I share the frustration across academic twitter in the last two days that good work done online and engagement on twitter and digital projects without notable funding do not garner enough attention from institutional administration in conversations that affect careers. I have spent massive amounts of time working on video episodes and podcasts designed for a broader audience, and it can be galling to see it listed somewhere as a supplementary bonus, equated with vague elements of service to the university no one can figure out how to categorize, rate or evaluate. That impulse takes a lot of the fun out of academic life. It is important we do not allow ourselves to get to a point where young academics have to maintain a significant online presence as a minimum. We must recognize it as a plus in a sea of pluses being produced by academics of differing styles and backgrounds and interests. It is vitally important that we do not take something vibrant, something that celebrates possibility, and craft a set of expectations that then become standardized. That is an old trap. That is where this concept of the serious academic, in the more pejorative sense, thrives.
The strongest argument in favor of academic engagement online is the one that celebrates the diversity engendered by such activity. Not participating should be allowed to be part of that. Just, you know… try not to stake out your own hill and claim it as the only legitimate spot. The beauty of it all lies in its freedom. I should point out that being active online takes time. Sometimes a lot of time, depending on what you are doing or what your goals are. It is time that needs to be recognized. Some of of us have it, some of us do not, some of us want to spend it doing other things. Do whatever you want. The freedom is what it is all about. The freedom to just talk about video games (I just finished the first two Dark Souls games, and they are very good), the freedom to write a blog post, check it for spelling errors and just post the thing, the freedom to say or write things and know they will be heard or read, because I am a serious academic, and this is serious stuff, but it is nice to have spaces where we can just talk and experiment and let everything run together. It is a lot more fun this way.


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By Brandon Dumsky
Allison Webb was chosen as Truman High School's Rotary Club of Independence Student of the Month for the month of April.
Before attending Truman, Webb was part of the Kansas all-state track team for three years. She also recently broke the discus record at Truman this year.
Webb has also participated in a variety of other sports, such as volleyball the past four years, basketball for three years and competing in other track events four years as well.
Besides being involving in athletics, she is also a member of National Honor Society, S.A.D.D. and International Club.
Webb plans to attend Missouri Southern State University and become a member of the track and field team.
Her parents are Gregg and Kelli Webb.
• Mitchell Herrick is April's Rotary Club of Independence Student of the Month for Truman High School.
He is a 3-time academic letter recipient, an "A" honor roll student and a member of both National Honor Society and Character Council.
After school, Herrick has participated in Youth Entrepreneuers and DECA, where he has been both a regional winner and two-time state qualifier in both organizations. He also has been a mock trial state qualifier, debate state qualifier and been a member of Truman's baseball team all four years.
Herrick plans to major either in business or political science and ultimately attend law school after he completes his undergraduate degree.
His parents are Brent and Damon Herrick.


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Slipped Discs September 2015
Discs you may have missed | by John Noyd
No two ways about it, this year's fall albums coordinate numerous musical solutions. Count on brash multi-faceted jazz-singer CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT's undivided devotion to ambidextrous emotions, "For One To Love," plus side-pocket dockside-rockers LOS COLOGNES's hep catwalk-twang, "Dos," before adding shaggy slackers HOOTON TENNIS CLUB's smug Liverpool walkabout, "Highest Point in Cliff Town," to astronomical art-monsters THE DEARS' razor-sharp chamber-rock mazes, "Times Infinity: Volume One," for results covering every angle.
Wand1000 Days
Record Label: Drag City
Review published: August 2015
Maneuvering through psycho-groovy rock-boogie, "1000," wows and plows around wavy amazements, constructing hippie-conscripted symphonies sifting trippy visions between grungy fuzz lunging in gurgling fury and flanged folk-jams prancing in cosmic sophistry. Exchanging zany daintiness for thunder-struck ruckus, Wand's discombobulated sages spawn mythic misfits, whipping splendid mind-bending intentions into head-banging prog-operas where electric narcolepsy descends, bends and avenges with ragged imaginations.
Darwin DeezDouble Down
Record Label: Lucky Number
Review published: August 2015
Spring-loaded goading from swinging opinions vetted in unfettered perceptions, Deez's crisp wit flickers in shrewd hip-swiveling dissidence as cool dime-store Romeos unleash shark-like malarkey from slick tricked-out pop. Upbeat table-turning journaling backed by boss froth and chic cheek, "Double," tumbles in snazzy songs strong on ironic homilies and catchy metaphors, slyly prying into lively reprisals while shyly driving court-jester life-lessons.
U.S. GirlsHalf Free
Record Label: 4AD
Review published: August 2015
Tectonic electronics adorned in stormy non-conformity, "Half," wraps rattled theatrics around savage habits tuned to rebellious beat-heated jealousies. Serving dance-floor tourists throaty potions dosed in glowing incantations, U.S. Girls funnels haunted taunts into totalitarian clarions as corrosive hooks cooked with jungle cunning cavort among fiendish alt-rock arenas, bewitching trip-hop hostages caught by panoramic purgatories and bottled up inside baffling laboratories.
Joan ShelleyOver and Even
Record Label: Quarter Records
Review published: August 2015
Spinning literate yarns into consoling poetry, Shelley's rich folk voice and finger-picked guitars coax articulate descriptions from nurtured words whose timeless burdens carry motherly comforts inside gentle swells and sparse harmonies. Threaded and feathered in luminous acoustics and patient engagements, "Even," weaves placid ballads into dashing tapestries hemmed in trembling assurance and wind-swept acceptance, sealing well-heeled feelings within hand-carved art.
TelekinesisAd Infinitum
Record Label: Merge Reocrds
Review published: August 2015
Lofty cottony alt-pop compositions executed in beautiful synth-driven arabesques drizzled over brittle nimble bounce, "Infinitum," tucks supple couplets inside free-spirited travelogues, turbo-charged sing-alongs,and sad-eyed monologues. Soul-baring, pre-sequenced secrets line Telekinesis' cyber-syncopated daze relaying pulsating cravings to carpet heart-throb sobbing in grand, amorous fantasies while poignant romantic misfortunes float over circular percolations plying earnest truths in buoyant New Wave grooves.
LowOnes and Sixes
Record Label: Sub Pop
Review published: August 2015
Eliciting exquisite admissions through deliberately slippery mystery, solemn indie-rock golems power Low's eclipsing whispers, enlisting persistent convictions corroded in quiet dares and mounting pressure. Rationing dark, feed-backed passions within super-saturated minimalism, "Sixes," affixes efficient high-stakes restraint to condensed intensity whose solid methodical lottery straddles crackling chaos and radiant revelation. The gloaming slow-core Minnesotans play Madison's High Noon Saloon September 18th.
Final Thoughts
While numbers don't lie, September albums also grapple with subjective connections. From folk-rocker Nicole Schneight's observant alter-ego AIR WAVES' confident providence, "Parting Glances," to thoughtful indie-pop tumbleweeds WIDOWSPEAK's beguiling half-smiles inside, "All Yours," interpretations vary in accuracy. What does gumbo-loving night-trippers JOHN ELLIS AND DOUBLE WIDE's blissfully tipsy," Charm," rosy post-folk floater MONOGOLD's doting fairy-tales, "Good Heavens," or lo-fi tunesmith SHELF LIFE's idiosyncratic, "Everybody Make Happy," really mean? Don't ask valiant velvet bellwether K's CHOICE's gritty alt-rock commitment, "The Phantom Cowboy," or introspective Seattle specter DOWNPILOT's cellar-dwelling testament, "Ghost Radio."


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This looks incredible. I've always been disappointed that EverDrive products overlook Lynx and Jaguar.
Me too, Professor. The good news is that SainT announced that he's got a Jaguar SD cart design in the works too! Jaguar emulation is still a work in progress, so real hardware is really the way to go. This will make Jaguar ownership so much more affordable for those that want to play and not collect.
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Posted 21 June 2016 - 04:48 AM
Even though it's been years since i physically had either a Lynx or a Jaguar, i love the idea of these.
atarilbc simply nails it by pointing out that this makes owning a Jaguar such an attractive concept to those who have been keen to see what the Jaguar has to offer, but has been put off by some of the absurd prices it's games seem to go for these days.
Posted 21 June 2016 - 04:55 AM
Anxiously await my name to be called next on the list and equally eager to see the Jaguar cart come to life as well. Great time to own both of these systems!
@atarilbc - which Lynx games do you *not* have on the SD cards and why? Just curious if there are any that just don't work with it or?
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Posted 21 June 2016 - 09:43 AM
@atarilbc - which Lynx games do you *not* have on the SD cards and why? Just curious if there are any that just don't work with it or?
I just downloaded an incomplete "complete rom set" in my haste to get playing and haven't bothered to fill in the gaps. I think there were initially some issues with a handful of roms but it looks like those have been resolved in software. He's on version 1.6 now, which is what I have, and everything I've tried has been aces.
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Posted 07 February 2017 - 02:17 AM
I received mine a few months ago. It is an awesome product, well-designed and with a 3D printed cart shell to boot.
I usually run it in my LCD upgraded Lynx. I've been able to enjoy Dracula again - while also discovering Shanghai (guess I'm a sucker for a decent puzzle game...Lynx version is hard though), Desert Strike (wow) and Double Dragon (one of those you always read about but rarity makes it pricey).
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Posted 07 February 2017 - 08:25 AM
Oh yes, this is one nice piece of tech for the Lynx. I'm still organizing my rom files so I can find them more easily in the menu and sorting through some roms that don't work but after trying it out, it is something I'd recommend Lynx fans to get.
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Conner Museum, South Texas Archives team up to preserve family heritage
John E. Conner Museum - 09/01/16 - 10/03/16
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The John E. Conner Museum and the South Texas Archives, both located at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, have joined forces to provide a unique opportunity for the South Texas community. Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad will help preserve the Hispanic culture and heritage of the region in a three-event program.
The first event is a geared to promote Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad. Coinciding with Mexican Independence Day, Friday, Sept. 16, the South Texas Archives and the Conner Museum will host alumna, artist and author Carmen Lomas Garza from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, 1730 W. Corral Ave.
Lomas Garza will discuss family and heritage as it is reflected in her folk art. Following her talk, Lomas Garza will be available to sign autographs. Dinner will be served and Mariachi Celestial will perform. The event is free and open to the public.
The second of the three events provides the community the opportunity to bring their family photos and heirlooms to the Conner Museum to have them scanned and digitized. Community members may bring their items to the museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Staff from the South Texas Archives will scan and digitize up to five photos per person while you wait.
Participants will receive a high resolution digital copy of their photos on a thumb drive and a copy of the digital image will be preserved in the South Texas Archives and accessible to future researchers and genealogists.
A station also will be set up where people may bring family heirlooms. A digital photo will be taken of the heirloom and given on a thumb drive. All original photos and heirlooms will be returned to the family.
Staff from the South Texas Archives also will be recording brief oral histories of community and family. These also will be digitally preserved.
The third and final phase of Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad will be an exhibit at the Conner Museum based on the results of the documentation. The exhibit will be in spring 2017.
Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad is sponsored by a Common Heritage grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Program. All phases of the project are free and open to the public.
"Through Mi Familia-Mi Comunidad, we hope to encourage further documentation and preservation of family histories, heritage and culture in our Hispanic community," said Jonathan Plant, director of the Conner Museum and director of the project. "We hope this project will inspire all families in South Texas to recognize the value and importance of preserving their own stories and family histories."
About Carmen Lomas Garza
Lomas Garza earned her bachelor's degree in art education from Texas A&I University in 1972. Her paintings reflect her experiences in the Hispanic community growing up in Kingsville.
She is the author and illustrator of two children's books featuring her paintings and the stories behind them entitled Family Pictures/Cuadros de familia and In My Family/En mi Familia. She also wrote two books on the Mexican tradition of paper cut-outs called papel picado.
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The trees in Regina's Victoria Park must have looked a bit chilly this week. On Wednesday afternoon, there were 300 scarves tied around them.
It was done by the group Angels 4 Warmth to raise awareness about the need for warm clothing for those less fortunate. The scarves were left for those who need them.
Since the mid-1990s, the group has gotten together to knit and crochet warm clothing like mitts, toques, scarves and blankets – and then give them away.
Donna Curran is president of the group. She said they now have more than 150 volunteers.
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Last year the group made 8,000 pieces and this year they're shooting for 10,000.
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Eating in Moscow Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago
Starting our sightseeing trip early in the morning the Grand Café Dr Jhivago was the perfect choice for an extended brunch with some Russian specialities. It is located on the backside of the Red Square directly in the centre. As soon as you enter you'll find a modern restaurant decorated all in white and red with transparent Kartell objects. We ordered a lot of food and even managed to eat it all. Starting with a warm almond croissant, hot oatmeal and omelettes with mushrooms. Whenever I see Oeuf Benedict on the menu I have to go for that, which made three different meals for me. A really tasty speciality were the dumplings filled with cherries, which I highly recommend. Ah that was such a yummy fest and the perfect start into the morning. As you can imagine we didn't need any lunch later.
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Eating in Moscow Odessa Mama
Coming from the street you'll already see a nice terrace outside with cute lamps hanging from the trees. This is right where Odessa Mama is located. I imagine summers here amazing! Somehow I didn't feel like in Russia at all. It reminded me more of places I've seen in London. As soon as you enter you'll be asked if you'd like to eat Georgian or Hungarian food. The Georgian restaurant is located on the lower floor, while the Hungarian restaurant in on the upper floor. This is great and makes you come more often. The interior is super industrial, with cozy music and friendly staff.
Krivokolennyy per., 10с5, Moskva, Russland, 101000
Bars in Moscow Kitayskiy Letchik Dzhao Da
Later on that evening we also managed to go to one more bar for a nightcap. Luckily one really cool bar I'd saved was right next to our hotel and checked it out. The Kitayskiy Letchik Dzhao is a super laidback bar and they usually play live music. They have different rooms. I'm sure there are tons of bars like this one spread all over Moscow.
Lubyanskiy pr-d, 25, стр.1, Moskva, Russland, 101000
Eating in Moscow Uilliam's
One more highlight was definitely dinner at Uilliam's, which is a super trendy restaurant. As soon as you'll get in the area you'll already feel that the neighbourhood has more money. Uilliam's was also packed for a Tuesday evening and we got a small table next to the open kitchen. Open kitchens are always great and you can also eat directly there. The whole restaurant has such a nice atmosphere. We had a nice starter with tartar and a little salad followed by delicious lamb chops and beef. It was all freshly prepared and tasted really well. All in all, I would come back again but the restaurant is slightly overpriced. On the other hand, good meat costs a lot of money and I'd rather spend a little more for good quality. And don't forget to check out their bathrooms, which are probably the cutest I've seen in a long time.
Malaya Bronnaya Street, 20А, Moskva, г. Москва, Russland, 123104
Bars in Moscow Kalina Bar
For our last evening we chose a special location for some drinks. There are a couple of bars with an amazing view over Moscow and the most famous one is Sixty. However, the restaurant/bar is only open on weekends. Luckily, Kalina Bar was our next choice, which was view-wise great. Since we didn't manage to go to the newer district Moscow City we got a nice overview from their top floor. Perfect ending to a great trip I'd say!
Lotte Hotel, Novinskiy boulevard, 8, Moskva, Russland, 121099
Eating in Moscow
more recommendations I'd saved:
Kafe Pushkin
Village Kitchen
Spez-buffet Nr 7
Chestnaya kukhnya
Lyudi Kak Lyudi
Jagannath Vegetarian Restaurant
Mari Vanna
Cafés & Bars
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Zouma and Varane. French football could have a new defensive axis to rival the Thuram, Desailly, Lebeouf golden age of the late 90s, early 00s.
A mainstay under Jose Mourinho last season, Varane has found first-team football harder to come by under Carlo Ancelotti. Despite just four La Liga appearances, he remains one of the world's best young talents.
Thrown into El Clasico earlier this year aged 19, the Frenchman barely put a foot wrong up against Leo Messi and Andres Iniesta.
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Southwest Valley Literacy Association President Jan Cosgrove (right) tutors ESL student Chong Hintz, of Avondale, at the Civic Center Library, Avondale, March 8. The Assocation is celebrating 40 years in the valley and is continuously searching for tutors.
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Reporter: Benjamin Eberlei (beberlei) Assignee: Benjamin Eberlei (beberlei) Tags: - Zend_Soap_Wsdl
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WSDL Generation has many twists between different frameworks and languages. Allowing a strategy pattern to handle the programmers preferences in which way a WSDL file should be auto-generated would be a great addition to flexibility of this component. It would allow to handle complex types based on the currently set strategy.
Refactoring could be done in a non BC way with implementing the current AutoDiscover mechanism as default mechanism and add additional strategies that can overwrite the default behaviour via a setter method, setDiscoverStrategy().
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Fixing the issues with additional Array and ComplexType support should be handled within this refactoring of Zend_Soap that adds different autodiscoviering strategies.
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Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. sales of video-game hardware and software rose 16 percent last month as consumer spending on a new generation of consoles continued to fuel a rebound for the industry after years of decline.
U.S. retail sales of consoles, software and game accessories increased to $514.3 million from $443.1 million a year earlier, researcher NPD Group Inc. said today in an e- mailed statement. Hardware led the increase, while software revenue declined.
The monthly report points to potential demand for the industry heading into the holiday shopping season, when a number of popular new titles will debut. Consumers in Europe are getting a first look at new games this week during Gamescom, the world's largest video-game fair, which is drawing record attendance, according to its organizers.
"Similar to the pattern seen in seven out of the last nine months, strong growth in hardware sales offset declines in software sales," Liam Callahan, an NPD analyst, said in the statement.
Sales of hardware, including Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One, doubled to $198.8 million from $99.4 million a year earlier, NPD said. Sony said on Aug. 12 that worldwide sales of the PS4 exceed 10 million units, marking the fastest growth ever for its PlayStation devices.
Software sales shrank 15 percent to $178.2 million, NPD said, reflecting a drop in sales of older-generation games, along with light spending on new titles. The top selling games for the month were Sony's The Last of Us for PlayStation and Minecraft for both older Sony and Microsoft machines.
PS4 sales, which have been in the lead since the new generation consoles were released last year, are about double the 5 million Xbox One units sold, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jitendra Waral wrote on Aug. 13.
Microsoft said in July that a lower-priced Xbox One console, now comparable to the PS4, has boosted console sales. Sony is demonstrating a larger number of exclusive titles at Gamescom, Waral said, which may help the Tokyo-based company to outpace Microsoft's console sales, BI's Waral said.
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Once at the beach, you can either make a mad dash into Jamaica's inviting waters or kick your feet up on your personal lounge chair. With palm trees behind you, blue waters in front of you, and sand under your feet, this day at the beach will certainly meet you in your daydreams back home. After our time at the beach we will head to Scotchies Restaurant for a classic Jamaican meal. The famous Jamaican jerk chicken will leave your taste buds and stomach satisfied as your beautiful surroundings allow you to subconsciously savor your food a little bit longer. The perfect day in Jamdown!
Departures: 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM,
Meeting instructions: Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.
Special instructions: - Lunch includes jerk chicken, rice, peas, festival (cornmeal fried dumplings), and one non-alcoholic beverage.
- It is a one-hour drive from the Falmouth pier to the tubing and beach locations. Your driver/guide will give you a history of Jamaica and the area on your way.
- You will have access to changing rooms and showers at the facilities.
- Cash bar and restaurant available on site.
- We recommend you wear or bring your swimsuit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, an extra T-shirt, waterproof camera, hat, and flip flops or other waterproof footwear.
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Are you searching for ultimate paradise? Why not head to two Seychelles islands for the beach holiday of a lifetime! This package starts on the island of Mahe and then takes guests to Dennis Island. Start your stunning retreat, with a stay on the north-east coast of the main island of Mahe at the 'Carana Beach Hotel Seychelles'.
This brand new hotel offers 40 stunning suites overlooking a gorgeous beach, surrounded by lush green jungle and giant granite boulders. Modern twists on traditional Seychellois island architecture, blended together with ocean-themed décor, creates a casual, yet chic ambiance, ensuring a comfortable stay. Simply bask in the sun and unwind beside the swimming pool, on the beach, or enjoy various revitalising treatments at the spa. Be as active as you want with the option to take part in fishing, snorkelling and diving, sailing and cruising, guided walks and trails and more. Adventurous guests should definitely explore the bustling capital, Victoria, a mere 16 minute car journey away. For a remote desert island paradise, head to Denis Private Island. Arriving by plane, luxurious and elegant cottages await. With no Tvs or mobile phones, guests can relish complete relaxation away from the buzz and worries of everyday life. Surround yourself with rare endemic ecosystems, boasting giant tortoise, magpie robins and turtles hatching at certain times of the year. The island is yours to explore, so meander through the forest, take a refreshing dip in the lagoon or follow the island expert on a nature or bird feeding tour. In the evenings, dining choices range from room service to romantic dinners on the beach. Perhaps socialise with other guests at the Creole nights and barbecues on the beach and create memories that will last a lifetime. This holiday really is like no other! Don't miss out!
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I've no idea where is K gonna take me for dinner on New Year's Eve but I hope it will be as good a choice as Trattoria Nonna Lina! Available till 31st December and in the spirit of year-end camaraderie, this authentic Italian restaurant with a homey ambiance and friendly service is offering a specially crafted sharing menu of 5 appetizers, 3 mains and 2 desserts ($168++ per pax). Yippee, that's a lot of food!
The New Year Menu starts off with a refreshing octopus salad, seasonal Canadian oysters with lemon dressing, classic smoked salmon crostini, homemade seafood ragu on toasted homemade bread and a lobster bisque, which is a traditional Tuscan seafood recipe popular with New Year's celebrations.
Insalata di Polpo
a tuscan seaside recipe featuring tender morsels of slow-cooked octopus
Have you noticed that there's no meat so far? According to owner-chef Simone, a native of Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, people over there feast on meat during Christmas (carnivores rejoice!) and then it's an all seafood diet when New Year comes around (pescetarians rejoice!) so basically, Xmas = meat, New Year = seafood, haha.
Crostini al Salmone
premium norwegian ocean-caught salmon on toasted homemade bread
I was initially worried that ordering another octopus starter off the a la carte menu would be an overkill since we already had the octopus salad. Luckily we didn't cancel! The tender baby octopus absorbed the earthy flavour of the porcini mushrooms and it was an explosion of umami! I've been convinced that no chewy and rubbery octopus will come out of Chef's kitchen!
Polpetti e Porcini ($25++)
baby octopus and porcini mushrooms in prosecco reduction
K can't live without his meat so the fresh beef carpaccio perfumed with truffle oil was all his to savour. This is an ideal dish to share as the generous portion can easily feed 3-4 pax.
Carpaccio di Manzo con Porcini ($24++)
fine slices of raw beef with truffle oil and porcini mushroom dressing
Back to the New Year Menu (hope I'm not confusing you lol). Mains include gnocchi (made with minimal flour) cooked with clams, Italian "snowball" and cacciucco, Nonna Lina's popular Tuscan style seafood stew featuring assorted seafood slow-cooked in thick broth and served with homemade bread.
Gnochetti Vongole e Chardonnay
traditional homemade potato dumplings with clams in a chardonnay reduction
What stole my heart was the plate of "snowball" – so-called because Chef formed a unique medley of seafood, herbs, and ricotta cheese into the shape of a "snowball". Texture was crumbly soft and the taste was surprisingly not too cheesy. Amazing stuff, I've never had anything quite like it before!
Palle di Neve
an exclusive secret family recipe and drizzled with fish ragu
The pan fried cod fish from the a la carte menu sounded something I'd like and bingo! Although the sauce smothering the fish was very creamy and heavy, it was a wonderful pairing with the naturally oily and silky cod.
Merluzzo della Nonna ($40++)
pan fried cod with pine nuts in lemon sauce reduction
While I had my cod to make me happy, K had his dream dish – a mix grill of beef, lamb and sausages with baked potatoes. Good quality meat and expert cooking by Chef left K with nothing but praises.
Grigliata di Terra ($48++)
tenderloin, lamb rack, Italian sausages marinated in barolo wine over 36 hours
After a taste of the homemade chocolate and rum pudding, I totally understand why is this a house favourite! We were floored. Stunned. Speechless. It was too good, very smooth, insanely rich, potently alcoholic, and words are inadequate. K said this is one of the top 3 desserts of 2014 (I haven't decide what's the other two heh) and I have to agree. Of course it has to be a part of the New Year Menu!
Bonet Argentarino ($16++)
traditional italian chocolate and rum pudding with homemade caramel sauce (contains alcohol)
Can't end an Italian meal without tiramisu! Nice but nothing as memorable as the chocolate and rum pudding… Which I'm craving for now!
Homemade Tiramisu ($12++)
My thanks to Valerie and Chef Simone for hosting dinner!
Trattoria Nonna Lina
61 Cantonment Road
6222 0930


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Peg Hanafin's Book Launch
Thurles lady Peg Hanafin will launch her first book this Friday evening in Colaiste Eile, Thurles at 7:00pm.
Entitled 'Getting More Out of Life' this wonderful collection of thoughts and ponderings has something for everyone and is a must read for anyone who loves thought provoking material with a sharp cutting edge.
Many of Peg's articles have been published here in The Tipperary Star and have received huge reaction from our readers.
An open invitation is being extended to all to come along and have a chat and a cuppa with Peg, who does not get back to Thurles very often these days. She is really looking forward to meeting up with all her friends, neighbours and acquaintences at the event and would love to spent time chatting with them.
The book will be available at the launch or in local bookshops thereafter.
See you there.


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Tropical Ecology: Costa Rica
Introduction to the ecosystems, animals, and plants of Costa Rica, including issues associated with the preservation of biodiversity. Studies will be conducted both in the field and in the classroom.
If you are interested in taking Biology 350 or Environmental Studies 350 during the May Term 2012, please pick up an application form from Dr. Harper either at the May Term Travel Fair, October 11 from 5-7pm in the Memorial Center Main Lounge or from his office at CNS C107A after that date.
Prerequisites for Envir. Studies 350: ENST 120 – Ecology and Environmental Problems (can be taken during the spring semester, 2012); consent of instructor.
Prerequisites for Biology 350: Biology 102 (as of the Fall semester, 2012) and consent of instructor.
Prerequisites for all students: You must be in very good physical condition and be able to tolerate constant humidity/heat, and the presence of scorpions, spiders, and other uninvited organisms in your room. In order to snorkel along the coral reef, you must pass a swim test administered by Dr. Harper.
Selection Process: Students must pick up a form from Dr. Harper, complete it and return it. Students from all majors will be considered and up to 16 students can enroll in the course. The selection criteria include career interests, academic performance (i.e., GPA) and the reasons you wish to enroll in the course. All students will be notified by e-mail as to whether they will participate in the course.
Cost of the Course: $3,250: This amount includes all meals, all lodging and transportation. Some equipment (e.g. frame backpack, hiking boots, binoculars, etc.) is mandatory for students enrolled in the course, and the cost (above) does not include those items.
Tentative Travel Dates: 4 May - 20 May 2012. We will fly from Chicago O'Hare to Liberia, Costa Rica, and then and return to O'Hare on 20 May. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from Chicago O'Hare.
Location in Costa Rica: The Area de Conservacion Guanacaste is in northwest Costa Rica, and Liberia is the nearest city. You can get more information from the following we sites: http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/1997/index.html ; http://www.investigadoresacg.org/; http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/
Ecosystems visited: We will conduct studies in the Tropical Dry Forest, virgin montane (i.e., mountain) Pacific rain forest, Caribbean rain forest, a coastal mangrove ecosystem and a coral reef.
Accommodations: We will stay in field research stations in Santa Rosa National Park (with plug-in electricity), at Cacao (a remote field station with no plug-in electricity), and at a Caribbean lodge. One night we will camp on the beach (Playa Naranjo).
Photos from prior May Term trips may be seen here.