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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A is for Angel
23 comments:
- Carver said...
I like the look of the angel too. Carver, ABC-Wed. Team
- July 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM
- Leslie: said...
Very nice and a great start to our new round. Have an awesome week,
abcw team
- July 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- Tina´s PicStory said...
perfect A :)
- July 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM
- Wanda said...
The Angel in your photo is lovely. I know and believe in guardian angels, and know one has my back....
- July 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM
- Roger Owen Green said...
Very evocative.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
- July 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM
- Pat Tillett said...
I love it too! It's an amazing photo!
- July 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM
- Luna Miranda said...
i like the silhouette, too. it's a contemplative pose.:p
- July 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM
- EG CameraGirl said...
As a silhouette it may fool a few people. :))
- July 17, 2012 at 3:58 PM
- Joy said...
Perfect setting, that is my idea of a perfect angel statue, human mixed with ethereal.
Joy - ABC Team
- July 17, 2012 at 4:41 PM
- mrsnesbitt said...
This so reminded me of Coventry Cathedral here in UK. So sacred yet so modern/contemporary.
Thanks for your comment re my chickens - hope you enjoy further adventures.
Deniae ABC Team
- July 17, 2012 at 6:39 PM
- Janie said...
I like the silhouette, too, and the beautiful gardens beyond. It looks like the angel is guarding heaven's gate.
- July 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM
- Lmkazmierczak said...
Good choice for the start of another round of ABCs♫♪
- July 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Lynette Killam said...
A lovely shot, Carol,so tranquil and composed against the verdant garden...:)
- July 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM
- photowannabe said...
Terrific capture of the angelic silhouettes.
- July 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
- Gattina said...
Nice picture !
ABC Team
- July 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- chubskulit said...
My son would always ask "What is Angel?" lol.
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.
- July 18, 2012 at 6:17 PM
- Ann said...
Just a gorgeous angel statue. Looks so statley standing there at the chapel.
- July 18, 2012 at 11:58 PM
- ChrisJ said...
That is a very interesting angel. The wings are so large and I don't ever remember seeing an angel with legs before so he/she is quite contemporary looking.
- July 19, 2012 at 1:07 AM
- VioletSky said...
How considerate that the angel gets to stay indoors, where it the temperature is comfortable, and look out onto that lovely garden.
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The long Azaan!
I thought a part of "enlightened moderation" was regulating the moulvi's use of the loudspeaker. But he seems to be increasingly empowered to abuse the loudspeaker.
Contrary to the teachings of Islam, there is now not one time for Azan or prayer. Each moulvi is waiting for the other to finish before saying his Azan. The result is that each morning our neighbourhood has Azans for 45 minutes. Is this not sacrilege? Should there not be one call for a prayer?
Not every moulvi is a good muezzin, yet each chooses to yell into a mike that is full volume. I thought that the tradition was for the person with the best voice to call for prayer.
An Azan by a moulvi who has no talent for it and into a distorted loud amplifier really takes away from the beauty of the Azan. And to keep on hearing it being repeated over and over again for 45 minutes cannot be in keeping the teachings of our beloved religion.
In many Muslim countries that I have been to the rule is that in each neighbourhood there will be only one Azan. In addition, they also have a taped Azzan by a reputable Kari that is played over a speaker system. Then most of us also know that the volume of a public address system has to be set in mid range. Setting it too loud distorts the sound ruining the music.
The state is ready to regulate everything but the moulvi. Sounds bizarre! Why does the ministry of religious affairs not regulate the moulvi and his behaviour? He should not be above the law and stick to the fact that the time for prayer does not vary according to the whims of the moulvi.


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I made this PCA-map by using distribution numbers from Eupedia. A small modification was made and Finnish numbers were replaced by the Finnish east-west distribution from the study Lappalainen et al.
Ydna, of course, represents only a small part of the genome. It however moves forward the genetic inheritance without recombination. Recombination is typical for autosomal genes, so the yDna is also free of similar genetic drift. A strong yDna-polarization can't be completely ignored in estimating the overall homogeneity of populations because it has a connection with the autosomal inheritance through individuals. For example 100 % of men in a population belonging to the same branch of certain haplogroup can have a strong parallel effect on the autosomal side of the genome. In this context don't get confused by terms homogeneity, admix shown by admix-analyses and opposite terms heterozygosity/homozygosity.
We obviously can't claim that the diversity in yDna means always diversity in auDna, neither claim that homogeneous yDna leads to homogeneous autosomal genes per se, but looking at the history and genetic studies we see certainly the connection between yDna and auDna. This makes the yDna certainly helpful in estimating populational structures. Keeping in mind, however, that when analyses lead to interpretations of history, we should also know something about the history of yDna groups before making conclusions to avoid making circular arguments in evaluating the history. Be careful.
Nevertheless, a strong correlation between yDna and auDna is obvious in this small analysis. I could put comparable autosomal analyses here. Basque, Irish, and certain British people shows homogeneous fractions on yDna, which seems to correlate with the strong own history, thus likely points also to certain homogeneity of these population (Can we accept this by only looking analyses, not based on our foreknowledge?). Also, the Bosnian Croats and the Catalonians belonging to these edging groups sounds acceptable. A thousand dollars questions is whether all Balkans belonging to the HG's I2+I2a came from Bosnia, whether Brits, Scots and Spaniards belonging to the Hg R1b came from Wales, Basque country and Catalonia, or do we have other explanations. I think that we have, it is genetic isolation and genetic drift of these populations.
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Is DX11 the problem?
HI i have a huge problem after playing some old games (neverwinter, sims 2&3) and well sims first of all i never had problems until i bought neverwinter nights 2 platinum and well it diddnt run max but it ran smooth. so i downloaded the newest drivers for my videocard. but instead of helping it made all my games run SO LAME!!!
from what i read the problem might have been dx11 that was included in the drivers, i also manually patched neverwinter and lowered all the specs down to pathetic graphics, and it runs worse than before the drivers... same for my other games that once ran beautifully.... what do i do? i have considered a system reformat but thats the last resort anybody help i'll love you forever!!!! <3<3
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I've heard that you can download directx 9 and/or 10 on top of directx 11 and they can run fine together. Look into it: GOOGLE
Also check this forum out it may give some more information (Though it speaks only of Dx9&10; it is meant for vista but pertains to Win7): Can I have DirectX 9 and 10 on Windows Vista? - TechSpot OpenBoards
Try running the games (likely meant for older OSes) in compatibility mode. It can also help in the graphics area.
I've tried multiple Directxes and honestly haven't noticed any difference, which may be good or bad.
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If you set the game executable to run in xp compatibility that automatically sets it to dx9. Also DX11 is backwards compatible and doesn't automatically use dx11 unless the game specifically supports it. ...that's a very short list right now.
You may also be experiencing performance dips due to the aero theme on your desktop. Disabling windows visuals and extra appearance stuff should return that performance.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Nexevo
[...] links inform Vista does not run previous versions of DX it infact emulates them.
So you will need to install DX9 and when required Vista will emulate it
Or you can try modernizing the game, say: Playing the very similar Dragon Age: Origins Game with better graphical qualities and less glitches
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yes, just about every problem you can think of with vista has been fixed in 7, compatibility modes I've never personally experienced a problem with. I've even run software so old xp had a problem with it without troubles.
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Subject: Theology/Culture [Post Kingdoms Theology Here]
Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:03 am
Theology of the Nations of the World is specific to each and diverse as the cultures that create them. Each one plays host to a Rich mythology that can go back for millennia, explaining everything from war to farming. Use this thread to post any information about your Nation's beliefs or Culture.
Empire of Lochaber -
-Worships Graham, God of War.
-Believes in (blank) Afterlife.
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(( As this is my thread, I see it would be fitting for me to make the first post.))
Religion of the Holds:
Religion and Mythology in the Holds of Karag Mor has been deeply altered and developed since it's original creation millenniums ago. Intricate, deep, and slightly convoluted, the mythos of the Holds has encompassed every walk of Dwarven Life, giving everything a place in it's existence.
Gods -
Magni -
Magni the Elder God is the Fearsome yet benevolent god of the Dwarves of Karag Mor. Magni is represented by an Ancient, decrepit old dwarf in Green with lanky white hair and a single eye, his right one taken from him in battle against the ancient Frost Wyrms of Old. In the beginning it is believed that Magni forged the world from the energy of the Stars, drawing from them the resources needed to create life, just as one would use many materials to forge a fine blade. After millennium of hammering away with his Solar Hammer, Magni created the world and populated it with all forms of life. Magni created the Dwarves in his image, crafting them from the very bedrock of the world. The Dwarves were the perfect sons of Magni and so he gave his favored Children the Gift of Creation, the ability to forge and build things beyond comprehension of lesser races. Magni is considered the God of the Forge in Dwarven Culture.
Freyr -
Freyr the Warrior God is the Angry avatar of Dwarven Anger and Fury. Brother to Magni and creator of the lower realms of existence, Freyr, like his other brother Sigrid, were jealous of Magni during the creation of the World. Freyr demanded that Magni allow him the right of creation as well, and so too built his master race. However, Freyr was no artisan and failed in his work. From his failure, the Orcs were created. Orcs were the ultimate example of their creator; Brutal, Violent, and Dull Witted. For his failure he was punished by Magni to hunt down and destroy all of his way ward creations. To this day Freyr bears the Horn of War, braying it constantly so that the Dwarves will always be on alert. Even for this, he holds no malice towards his brother, showing his positive trait of Honor.
Sigrid -
Sigrid the Thief God is the embodiment of Dwarven Greed. During the creation of the universe, Sigrid tricked his brother Freyr into creating his own race to counter Magni's, in an attempt to gain the world for himself. When his trickery failed him, he decided to create his own race. Splitting the mighty traits held in the dwarves into multiple races, Sigrid created the Elves, Avians, Goblins, and Lizardmen. Each embodied a beneficial trait of the Dwarves, yet each had one of it's fatal flaws. For this, Sigrid was punished by Magni to forever lose his amassed hordes, placing his treasures in the earth for the races of the World to find.
Graeme -
Graeme the Savior is the immortal manifestation of the Dwarven Chieftain Graeme of Old. In Dwarven Mythos, he was raised from Mortality to live amongst the Gods as their Champion for his efforts in protecting the creations of Magni. Each god has given him a gift that allows him to remain immortal and it is believed that if one were to find and collect all these fabled items, one could revive the long lost Chieftain.
- The Cuirass of Magni
- Freyr's War Spear
- Sigrid's Coin Talisman
Mythos - Realms of Existence
Upland -
The Mythological Afterlife where Honorable Beings are sent to remain with their Ancestors till the return of Graeme. The realm is a higher plain of existence, a paradise of Perfection. Contrary to many beliefs, standard Dwarven Theology states that one doesn't need to be a dwarf to enter Upland, only an Honorable Being.
Midland -
The title given to the realm of existence where Mortals live. Here, Mortals are given endless burdens that they must strive through in order to enter the higher plain. In Dwarven Mythology, it is believed Midland was once meant to be like Upland, but was ruined by the failures of Magni's foolish brothers.
Lowland -
The Mythological Realm of Existence where beings of evil exist and congregate. It is here that Magni banished the Ancient Frost Wyrms and where they currently build their armies for the Revival of Graeme the Savior. The realm is constantly contradicting itself, depicted as a burning wasteland of fire and magma and as a frozen tundra of ice and glaciers.
Mythos - Mythical Beings
Frost Wyrms
The Frost Wyrms were the first beings to exist in the Universe before the arrival of Magni and his Brothers. They were cold and spiteful, refusing to share the gift of life with the universe. In a titanic struggle, the Frost Wyrms were struck down by Magni and his Brothers in a glorious war, punished for all eternity by being locked away in Lowland. It is said the Frost Wyrms regain their strength and prepare to wage a war to retake the universe.
The Yeti is a Mythological Beast in Dwarvish Lore. In Dwarven Mythos, Yetis existed before creation, offshoots of the Frost Wyrms themselves. Inside them is the cold malice of their progenitors, focused solely on the Dwarves, blaming them for the imprisonment of their creators. Unlike Dwarves and other Mortal Races, Yetis do not fully exist on the material plane and cannot be killed, only banished.
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Shidaran Religion:
Shidarans are polytheistic, worshipping a pantheon of gods and goddesses born out of the hardships in Shidaran life. Marked with a twinge of fatalism, Shidaran religion can seem quite depressing to those outside the society.
Thir - God of Winter, Death, Darkness and Dangerous Beasts -
Thir is not a nice god. He has no temples, receives no offerings, and has no followers. In Shidaran mythology Thir stands in opposition to the rest of the pantheon; while they stand together and defend civilization, he is the cruel god of the frozen lands. By all estimates he is the most powerful deity, outmatching all the others combined. Shidarans spend their entire lives at odds with Thir, surviving whatever calamities he throws at them.
Nevate - Goddess of Hearth, Home, Matronhood and Security -
Shirus - God of Fire, Life, Blood and Warfare -
Shirus is the principle god of the Shidaran pantheon. His portfolio of Fire, Life and Bloodletting represents defiance and vitality in opposition to Thir's oppressive cold. Shirus' temples always carry a sacred flame, and it is said that the deity himself constantly burns with life and passion.
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Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:35 pm
The Ejrahk are a monotheistic people where religion permeates their day to day lives. It is not optional to believe, and it is not optional to follow the laws set down by their god.
- The god of Sacrifice. She is portrayed in an avatar among the Ejrahk as the mountain lion. Because oral lore is prominent among them, there is some variation on what she actually is. Some believe she was truly a mountain lion, others believe that in her time on earth she was a human so proud and fierce that nothing but the cougar could correctly portray her. It is unanimous that she is a supreme god, a jealous one. Her children are blessed, and her children are Ejrahk. Stories abound of her brief time of earth, and her time with the prophet, Ydrek. She taught him the sacred way, and charged upon him the heavy task of finding a people to be hers. She is a harsh god, and is quick to anger and punishment. Despite the fact that her people are blessed, they are sinful and demons dwell among them, sometimes even dwelling in them. Sacrifice and cleansing through pain are the only way to keep demons at bay.
Her teachings are simple in nature, but the interpretations and finer points can be complex and sometimes contradictory. She teaches honor in sacrifice, honor in combat, and to task the body into strength and discipline. Pride and ferocity are valued, while weakness and gentle tendencies are punished. Compassion and love are gray areas among the Ejrahk, for there is a fierceness in both that some feel cannot be ignored.
The distinction between blood and sacrifice among these people is a fine line. They believe that shedding blood, ritual self mutilation, beatings, and war are all things that please Chalava, but it is the shedding of blood and not the blood itself that is sacred. The sacrifice made from pain and the drip of blood is what pleases the god. As such, woman are considered sacred and superior to men in the sacrifices made by their bodies every month and during childbirth.
Spreading religion isn't a priority among the Ejrahk. They are confident in their ability to uphold Chalava's sacred words, and find that few are willing to listen or follow the strict guidelines set down. Demons have taken them, and thus must be left to wander into oblivion.
There is also a very solid distinction between murder, death in combat, ritual sacrifice, and a death punishment. To kill another while fighting them in a fair fight is honorable and glorious. To die in combat is the ultimate sacrifice, and is surely rewarded with a kind afterlife in Chalava's home. To kill another for a petty spite is abhorrent, and constitutes immediate sentencing to death. When put to death for a crime, there is no honor, and there is no sacrifice. Breaking the law will bring Chalava's wrath, and death through her wrath is hardly a death at all. The damned tend to be mutilated and burned.
Tattoos are commonplace among the Ejrahk. Most tend to scar themselves then highlight the scars, making some of the elder Ejrahk look distorted and hideous to outsiders. Another popular tendency is to tattoo pictures of past victories or tattoo war scars, making their bodies strange tapestries.
Not all among the Ejrahk are warriors. Only those who excel and graduate from Kresh are considered warriors for their people. It is not dishonorable to be a Shepard or a more mundane task, as long as it is approached with passion, zeal, and pride.
Tribal Life
A tribe among the Ejrahk is merely a self-sufficient band of individuals. It is easy to form a tribe, and it is easy for a tribe to become lost due to death, assimilation with another tribe, and other circumstances. To become a named, respected tribe from whence you can trace your bloodline is another matter entirely. It requires generations of producing powerful warriors and priests, and remaining prominent in the ever changing politics of the Ejrahk.
It is impossible to know the exact number and structure of tribes in Ejrahk. The conservative estimate is fifty, the realistic figure it probably closer to a seventy-five.
There are 5 critical tribes among the Ejrahk, and twelve major ones. Together they form the seventeen Principle tribes of Ejrahk. These are the seventeen that make decisions for the nation of Ejrahk as a whole. Combined they account for sixty percent of the population. The other minor tribes account for the other forty percent.
Critical Tribes
Walking Mountain
- They are the only tribe to pierce their noses, and so are rather easy to tell from other Ejrahk. Rehal is Walking Mountain tribe.
Black Hoof
- Their horses are superior. To barter for a Black Hoof stallion for your herd is expensive, but worth it. Gran, Warleader of the Ejrahk, hails from Black Hoof. It is considered a small point of contention, that a Black Hoof is considered the most powerful warrior.
Crazed Spear
- The warrior tribe of the Ejrahk. They pride themselves on having the most, the fiercest, and most skilled warriors. Of all the tribes, they are one of two major ones to dye their hair in bright colors.
Dark Stag
- There is little special about this tribe currently, other than the quality of their storytellers.
- Most of Ejrahk's spiritual leaders and priests come from Ej'Ydrek. They trace their lineage directly from the prophet Ydrek himself. They generally live in and maintain Kresh.
Major Tribes
Bear Tongue
Various others
Each of the seventeen tribes of Ejrahk are distinguishable. There is little difference in facial structure or hair color of the Ejrahk. A combination of the quality and style of tattoos, hair style (and whether they dye it), along with the style and make of their clothing determine tribal descent. These combinations can be subtle and confusing even to the natives. It is virtually impossible for an outsider to be able to tell what tribe an Ejrahk might hail from, aside from the several major, flashier tribes.
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Religion in Mille Sessau
Van Sessau
- Although those who followed her describe that she refered to herself only as Van, every since the publication of the Cordat of Sessau she has been given the moniker of Sessau as a form of cultural nationalism. She proclaimed herself the messenger of the Goddess of Sessau, who was the reason that the kingdom had flourished. Everywhere she went she preached fine cultural etiquette, respect even to enemies, and an adoration for nature. Van Sessau's own preference to cats can be seen in modern Sessauan culture, as most nobles and even the Empress keep them for cats. Van Sessau preached until her death, and she was buried right next to the Grand Palace, and over her grave site the Sacellum of Sessau was built. The Grand Priest is now considered to be the interpreter of Van's words via the Cordat of Sessau.
Van Sessau was a small, timid female who preached what is today remarked as genuine chivalry. She considered herself the embodiment of the Goddess of Sessau and warned that not following the Goddess would have dire ramifications for Sessau.
Cordat of Sessau
- The holy book of Sessau, it has all the teachings of Van Sessau in it, although it was written during her lifetime, she remarked that such a book was irrelevant as her teachings would never be forgotten. The Grand Priest of Sessau has the original text locked away, but most noblemen keep a copy of the Cordat nearby at all times.
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Religion in Caexi
There is no true religion within the Confederacy of Caexi since it the elves don't believe in gods and the orcs believe more in shamanism. No the elves and orcs of Caexi believe in the strength of their backs and the contest of arms. Both races instead follow three tenants that form their daily lives even when out of combat. If one from outside the kingdom were to describe the religion of the Confederacy they would say that the elves and orcs religion is 'The Way of the Sword.'
One is to respect their opponents with a high regard or admiration. They risk their lives in the contest of skill and deserve the respect owed to them by their courage.
To overcome ones fears or face down odds that would turn weaker beings away is the true test of a warrior. This is to be not easily intimidated and without being incautious or reckless in one's trials.
The highest tenant to warriors and the people of Caexi is loyalty. To be faithful to ones house or clan and to each other while in service to the Confederacy is held above all else. It is loyalty that cause many elves and orcs to join the military to serve. It is also to protect their clan mates or house members.
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(living in the water) – god of water, seas and swamps. He is believed to live at the bottom of Galicia Ocean. He's very important to all Lizardmen, because of his element. Legends say that he created all life in the Great Ocean at the beginning of whole world and after lands were created he made living beings go out from his kingdom and possess continents. That's why water in seas and oceans is salty. He doesn't like naval battles, because they tear down his peace. Defending ships are said to have his support. Reptilians offer captured enemies as a sacrifice for him by drowning them in front of shrines.
(lord of forests) – his element is earth. Defender of Zvar'Korret and the greatest enemy of Avians. He created continents as new home for all land species and plants as food for them. He's believed to live in a cave on one of continents, all Lizardmen hope to find him once. Feathers of birds are usually sacrificed to him, but the greatest offering are wings of Avian. He hates birds and Avians, because they despised lands that he created and started flying.
(mother of everyone) – goddess of fire. She is also patroness of mothers and their eggs. She protects Lizardmen's hatchery and keeps fire away from the island.
Lizarmen like warm temperatures, but fire is evil power she took control over.
(flying one) – demon, master of air. He is believed to be the most powerful Avian.
Heaven, earth and hell
Lizardmen's beliefs are 'reversed'. Their hell is said to be deep under water, in Jetese'ujene's kingdom. Good warriors and honest citizens become strange creatures from the deep after death. Enemies of the race, traitors and criminals are taken to the air considered as hell. They will be tortured by Kjo'flutur's demons eternally.
On the earth, every living being (excluding Avians) is grandchild of gods, Lizardmen and reptiles which they evolved from. They can be more or less loyal and friendly, but still they are beloved children. That doesn't mean Lizardmen aren't ready to fight anyone. Avians are infernal creatures. Reptilians are scared of them and believe that the flying race can be fought only in the Zvar'Korret, holy land.
Every female Reptilian is priestess of Nenete'Gjitha. Lizardwomen's only work is laying eggs and looking after them in underground hatchery.
Lizardmen who became priests serve both Zot'pyjet and Jetese'ujene.
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China sneezed and the world caught double pneumonia. So far in 2016, oil prices and global markets have taken a pounding as China's economy slows. The Dow is down 6%, and the Shanghai Composite lost 24% in January. Plus, the yuan has plummeted to a five-year low. And now Donald Trump wants to whack Chinese exports with a 45% tariff. Is the Great Boom of China finally ending?
There's certainly evidence to say yes: The Shanghai stock index is down 48% from its June peak. The World Bank recently cut its forecast for China GDP growth to less than 7%, the lowest since 1990. Corruption is rampant and the authoritarian instinct to shut down markets when they falter has spooked investors.
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Ugly, for sure. But savvy investors see turbulence and search for waves they can surf to success. Look closely and it's clear that China's economy of 1.4 billion people is undergoing a seismic shift—from top-down infrastructure investment to a more consumer-driven economy, moving from concrete to cars, cellphones and other consumer goods enjoyed by developed economies. Over the next several years, investors would be wise to focus on Chinese consumers buying goods and especially services (insurance, car rides, vacations).
You have to go back to the Asian currency crisis of 1997-98 to understand today's slowdown. China's leaders knew they had to continue modernizing; even simple things like roads and sewer systems were still lacking. They had watched neighbors South Korea and Thailand and Malaysia go under and crash their currencies trying to pay back massive dollar-denominated debt used to upgrade their own infrastructure. So instead of borrowing from abroad, China's leaders encouraged workers to emphasize saving over shopping, which helped build more housing, highways, airports and trains.
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In June of 2017 I had the great privilege to volunteer with Foxhole Homes - a non profit organization located in the Tularosa Basin, New Mexico, with the mission to provide sustainable housing and community for veterans in need.
"The present goal is to build a sustainable research community that will provide housing with little or no utility bills, and offer jobs for veterans utilizing regenerative agricultural practices that will make the land throughout the community more fertile as time goes on.
Inspired by Earthship Biotecture the structures in the community will be designed to meet their own utility needs. We hope to take advantage of the Sustainable Development Test Site Act to explore what is possible and practical in building design and construction. The agriculture will focus on intensive methods, including aquaponics and cutting edge greenhouse designs. Broad acre techniques will utilize perennial food systems to build the fertility of the land over time, and restore groundwater resources. We are pursuing research agreements with several universities and seeking to partner with the National Science Foundation's Brackish Groundwater Desalinization Research Facility."
Here are some photos of my experience building the Desert Fox 2. Generally speaking this design is akin to an Earthship inspired tiny house that took about a month and six thousand dollars to build. Here are some photos of my experience building the Desert Fox 2. Generally speaking this design is akin to an Earthship inspired tiny house that took about a month and six thousand dollars to build. This building was constructed with: tires tamped with cardboard, earth and gravel; glass bottle bricks; concrete; a ceiling made out of untreated pallets; adobe; and windows and sliding glass doors donated by members of the Alamogordo community. Not only did I get to make my first bottle wall (the cactus) - I also had the great joy of reuniting with my beloved Earthship Academy classmates and work beside volunteers from the local Air Force Base.
I love sharing my energy and expanding my skills with Foxhole Homes because I believe in their mission and commitment to follow through with integrity. Ted Brinegar, co founder of Foxhole Homes and graduate of the Earthship Academy, is paving the way for sustainable development with an openness to experimentation with many different kinds of reasonable and environmentally resourceful construction practices as well as a true open heart committed to helping those in need who have served our country.


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I'm looking into this portfolio and had a few questions: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount- ... -cases.htm
I will only be storing 24x36" screen prints. Will the $199 24x36" option include everything I need to safely do this? (Aside from refills.)
I am limited on space and am considering building two small blocks of wood to hold this upright. Is there anything wrong with this? Does anyone else have any [free] suggestions?
Does anyone happen to have a discount code on hand? With shipping this to Canada, it's coming up quite expensive
From what I've gathered here, this is a decent portfolio for storing prints long-term. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
Thank you!


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Here are the final Emmy nomination predictions from the Emmy Experts with fancy, pretty pictures courtesy of EE Nicole Latayan!Read More »
Emmy Predictions: How New Rules and New Shows Promise to Shake Up the Emmys
Awardswatch Emmy Expert Chris Pepper has some thoughts about the Television Academy's overhaul of the Comedy and Drama categories and offers his first predictions for the 2014/2015 Emmy season. Two weeks ago, the Television Academy announced a series of major changes which promised to finally address the issue of category confusion which had previously plagued the ceremony for some time. Instead what …Read More »
2014 EMMYS: Final Winner Predictions RANKED feat. The Good Wife, Breaking Bad, Veep, The Normal Heart and Sherlock
Ok, so you've listened to the podcast. Or, you're still listening to it. Now, behold the FINAL Emmy predictions and RANKINGS from our Emmy Experts on all Primetime categories. By ranking them we will create a point-based outcome to decide who is the most expert of them all. There are quite a few categories that all Emmy Experts can agree …Read More »
Emmy Analysis: Writing of a Comedy and Drama Series (Louie, Veep, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones)
Our Emmy Expert Nicol has his analysis of the series writing categories and who he thinks is going to win. Comedy seems to be a good battle between Veep, Orange is the New Black and Louie while Drama appears to be between Breaking Bad and…Breaking Bad. Don't forget to visit Nicol's website Back to the Frying Pan for extra awards …Read More »
Emmy Analysis: Directing of a Comedy and Drama Series (Orange is the New Black, True Detective, Breaking Bad)
Our Emmy Expert Nicol (who has his own fantastic website, Back to the Frying Pan) is breaking down the series directing categories and nominations to tell us who he thinks is going to win. Will freshman shows Orange is the New Black and True Detective run away with these or will 4-time winner Modern Family triumph? Will Boardwalk Empire and …Read More »
2014 Emmy Analysis: Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series (The Big Bang Theory, Veep, Shameless, Orange is the New Black!)
One of our Emmy Experts, Nicol, is back with analysis and predictions, this time for Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series in which Guest Actor looks to be between the previous winners of the last two years in Bob Newhart and Jimmy Fallon. Guest Actress could be a battle between two Orange ladies, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba. …Read More »
OFFICIAL Submissions for 66th Emmy Awards (Updated)
While we know the official submissions in the Guest categories, the official submissions for performers and programs come trickling in day to day. Check back here for the official list as its updated. Drama Series BREAKING BAD DVD A – "Confessions" & "Rabid Dog" DVD B – "To'hajiilee" & "Ozymandias" DVD C – "Granite State" & "Felina" DOWNTON ABBEY DVD …Read More »
2014 Emmy Predictions: How Did We Do?
Not bad, not bad. Better than most Emmy predictors out there even. Our Emmy Experts (yours truly included) did predictions in all Drama, Comedy and TV Movie/Miniseries categories as well as Variety Series, Reality-Competition Series and Reality-Competition Host. Here are our results! Nicole – 130 (77%) – WINNER Chris – 128 (76%) Erik – 126 (75%) Peter – 126 (75%) …Read More »
2014 EMMYS: Final Nomination Predictions – Breaking Bad, Masters of Sex, RuPaul's Drag Race, Orange is the New Black!
You've heard the podcasts but here are the FINAL predictions from our Emmy Experts! What do you think? Tell us here or in the forums and then come back Thursday, July 10th when the television academy announces the nominees for the Emmy Awards and see how we did! Click images to enlarge.Read More »
The Curious Case of FX at the Emmys
As the Emmy award season approaches, I thought it would be interesting to delve into the Emmy history of the FX network which has both opened up the Emmy game to basic cable networks in a way that was never thought possible before the early 2000s, but has also endured a number of surprising, and frustrating, award snubs. The FX …Read More »


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Stefan Struve: Jet Lag Led to Slow Start in Comeback Win Over Dave Herman
Stefan Struve earned yet another come-from-behind victory Wednesday night, rallying to stop Dave Herman in the second round of their co-headlining heavyweight attraction at UFC on Fuel TV 1.
Known as a slow starter, the Dutchman took his time in finding his range at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. Round one belonged to Herman, who deftly maneuvered inside the massive reach of his 6-foot-11 opponent to deliver crisp punch combinations.
"I decided to not go all-out in the first round. I think the jet lag caught up with me this week. I slept like four or five hours every night, and I'm used to nine or 10," Struve told Fox Sports following his second-round technical knockout win. "I wasn't down on myself [in round one], but I was feeling a little out of the fight. [In round two], I saw he was getting tired, and I was feeling good."
It was at that time that Struve (Pictured, file photo) finally located his rhythm, rifling off combinations from distance and scoring with a takedown that briefly landed him in the mount.
"We've been working really hard on my striking. I've been with my coach, Bob Schrijber, for 10 years now. Everything seems to be falling together," said Struve. "I'm using my reach, and I seem to be getting bigger and stronger. It felt like everything was going smooth today. I thought he would be harder to take down, but when I had my grip on him, he went really easy. You don't want me on top of you [using] ground-and-pound."
Struve eventually connected with a game-changer, buckling his smaller adversary with a beautiful right uppercut and pursuing Herman to the floor, where the "Skyscraper" transitioned seamlessly from side control back to the mount. Though the American managed to escape the position once, Struve would not allow it a second time, dropping punches from top position and forcing referee Josh Rosenthal to intervene.
"You learn from every fight. For next time, I may start faster, because I know I have the energy for three rounds. We train so hard. [Fights are only] three rounds of five minutes, you know?" Struve explained. "You train 10 or 20 times that every day. I was just feeling it out. I was really relaxed, and I liked that. I'm getting more relaxed every time [I fight] in the UFC."
Struve has professed for nearly a year that he plans to eventually shed his beanpole aesthetic and bulk up to around 290 pounds before cutting down to the heavyweight limit. The fighter, who weighed in at 256 pounds prior to Wednesday's contest, asserts that he is beginning to reap the benefits of his concerted effort to pack on the pounds naturally.
"In the past, I doubted my strength, and I tried to throw every shot as hard as possible," said Struve. "If you look at me now, it's way more technical. I just really place it perfectly, and I know I have the power to put someone down."


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The Tuffclad® benches can be designed to match your playground. A variety of color options for seats and frames allow you to create a bench that blends seamlessly into your play space, and the plastisol-coated seat provides a comfortable surface for adults or children taking a break from their recreational activities. Benches are available in 6' and 8' lengths for in ground, portable or surface mounting.


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Ok I can finally say it!!!
I was asked to join Scrap That!'s design team! I was honored and of course I joined!
Scrap That! is a Canadian company that is launching an exclusive scrapbook kit club on May 1st. Every month they will pride themselves in creating an innovative kit full of carefully selected high-end double sided papers, specialty papers, premium embellishments and one-of-a-kind specialty items. They will also include a collectable signature product , a layout sketch and one technique product including instructions and tips.
I will be working along side these wonderful ladies:
Vicky Alberto
Darien Anderson
Lidia Salas
The site is currently getting revamped due to new ownership. As soon as it's up and going, i will post a link!
So stay tuned!!!
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Offering modern, tastefully styled rooms in a traditional chalet, this BnB can be found 300 metres from the Wilderswil-Dorf bus stop. Most rooms have a mountain-view balcony or terrace and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available and you can park your car on site for free. With at least 28 m² in size, the rooms at BnB Chalet Gafri are very spacious. They come with elegant stone floors with underfloor heating, a seating area, a safe and a refrigerator. Each unit also have a private bathroom with ...a shower and provided with a hairdryer and a make-up mirror. There is a shared laundry and ironing facilities, and a shared kitchen can be used on request. Tea and coffee are available for free at the Gafri chalet. Gluten-free and lactose-free products are available for breakfast. On request, the property offers a free transfer from the Interlaken or Wilderswil train stations to the hotel. The centre of Wilderswil and the Wilderswil Train Station can be reached on foot in 10 minutes. The Wengen Ski Area is 10 km, the Mürren Ski Area is 14 km and the Grindelwald Ski Area is 17 km away.Read more
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I talk to strangers.
And I talk to little kids and pet dogs I encounter.
It brings joy to my life. And sometimes maybe a little sparkle to someone else's day.
I was thinking about this while I was on my (almost) daily lunchtime jaunt around the neighborhood. I encounter all types of people, moms with strollers, elderly couples holding hands, dog-walkers. I always offer a smile and a nod. Sometimes I get an acknowledgement. Often times, I don't.
In the checkout line at Target I am known to play peek-a-boo with babies and make small talk about the weather with the cashier.
We are a dog-friendly office, and stopping to pet a furry friend is a great way to meet somebody new.
I realized while I was out today, that I need human contact. I need that connection. And I think a lot of us do. But don't know how to go about it. I used to have a lot of insecurity in unknown situations. Social angst. I had fear of being rejected. Until one day I didn't. I found myself asking more people how their days are going. Or what weekend plans they have. It catches people off guard. What I have found is most people will answer. Graciously.
And for those that don't, I no longer take offense. Not everyone is built to talk to strangers.
But I am.
Give it a go. Because you never know whose life you might touch with a daily dose of friendly.


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Here's a new video from the folks hard at work attempting to get a usable port of Android onto the dying HP TouchPad, and more progress has been made. The touchscreen still doesn't work, which is kind of a big deal (but one they're working on), but what's new now is a bit of command-line accessible dual-boot action with Android 2.3.5. Again, not much your average weekend flasher can take advantage of -- this is still very, very pre-alpha. But the progress is exciting, and is starting to make a believer out of more of us.
Source: Team-Touchdroid; via Rootzwiki
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The Elmore Mountain Road-or the "Mountain Road," as locals call it-stretches 7.5 miles along the foot of Elmore Mountain connecting Stowe to Elmore, Vt. It passes through Morrisville on the way. I know the road well having lived off it, in some way shape or form, since 1979. It's a 35 mph road; both sides of the road boast the most breathtaking views on the Eastern Seaboard.
As can be expected, rich folks live at the highest elevations of the Elmore Mountain Road.
In October, you can spot the rich folks by the thick blanket of wet "first snow" piled on the roofs of their cars as they drive around town. (It's a local status thing that I believe is manufactured in some cases. Really.) Ok, you're rich enough to have a mountaintop home, but not rich enough to have a garage? Poor folks live in the valleys, and bogs, and swampy areas of the Elmore Mountain Road. The poh folk stick out, or they used to stick out in March and April, driving around town in their giant balls of rolling mud cakes.
You see, the Elmore Mountain Road is not only famous for its views, but it's equally famous for its mud. At least it used to be.
Used to be during the spring, or as we call it here in Vermont mud season, you could drive into a rut on the Elmore Mountain Road and not be seen or heard from 'til July the Fourth. Not anymore.
Now, the frost just-don't-go-so-deep in Vermont. Modern day weather and Vermont life in general is becoming more Connecticutish by the hour. Road crews have learned a great deal about crowning roads and scooping swales and shaving shoulders and laying drainage, so now anything needing to run-off, can run-off; mud season nowadays is a mere shadow of it's former self. Nowadays it's tough trying to find a good mudin'.
Flatlanders who've moved here within the past 10 years have no idea how bad a spring road can be, but they still love to play the martyr. "Oh my garsh, I can barely make it down in the morning, but in the afternoon the road is terrible, just terrible. Takes me forever to get home. Good thing I just had a fabulous yoga class, or I'd be a wreck."
I don't like to burst the bubbles of flatlanders, so I don't mention that us old timers used to enter the Mountain Road between mid-March and mid-April wondering if we'd make it home-not when we'd make it home.
The softness of the old-style Vermont spring roads used to make life difficult. It wasn't too much fun getting mired up to your running boards in thick, stanky mud. But the softness of those roads hardened us, made us tough, and separated us from anyone not from here.
That was then, this is now.
Now, changes, natural and man-made, are stealing a good bit of what made us all feel like Vermonters (and Elmore Mountain Road's claim to fame).
Mud. Rest in Peace mud seasons of old.
This is all not the beginning of the end. The end began long ago-with the beginning.
Rusty DeWees tours Vermont and Northern New York with his act "The Logger." His column appears weekly. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Listen for The Logger, Rusty DeWees, Thursdays at 7:40 on the Big Station, 98.9 WOKO or visit his website at www.thelogger.com


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by Mike Ferguson
(St. Charles, MO) – The school year is back in full swing and students, parents, teachers and administrators are focused on homework, tests and ball games.
They should also be on the lookout for bullying – both in person and online.
Tina Meier established the Missouri-based Megan Meier Foundation after her daughter took her own life. That happened after online bullying went unchecked. Tina has the information about what bullying is (and is not) and the impact it has in 2016. She also has advice for parents, teachers and students on what to watch for and what to do if you suspect it's happening in your community.
Also, back to school means getting your pencils, paper, notebooks and calculator.
For some Missouri families, it might also mean getting a lawyer. The fact is that school administrators and parents don't always agree on what is best for the child's education. There are also times when disagreements happen over what is fair discipline and what is not.
Maggie LaMore is an attorney with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, one of the legal aid offices in the state. She explains why families might enlist a lawyer to work through conflicts in the public school.
On the web:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Legal Services of Missouri (with links to all the legal aid offices in the state)


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ToysRUs released their 150 doorbuster strong Black Friday 2011 as PDF and interactive ad now.
The ToysRUs Black Friday 2011 Ad has been officially released on Nov. 14 as low resolution image scans. Now you can browse all 150 doorbuster details in high quality online in an interactive ad with roll-overs or download the ToysRUs Black Friday 2011 ad as pdf file.
The newly released ToysRUs Black Friday 2011 Ad is also searchable. That makes it easy to compare toy deals with other Black Friday 2011 Ads. As reported, the biggest Black Friday deal in the ToysRUs Black Friday Ad is not on a toy. ToysRUs is offering all Apple iPod touch models with a free $50 gift card. Best Buy is only offering the 8GB iPod touch with a free $50 gift card. Best Buy has though a $5 lower price.
Do not forget that the doors for the ToysRUs Black Friday 2011 Sale are already opening at 9pm on Thanksgiving Day.
ToysRUs Black Friday Ad Highlights:
- Free $50 ToysRUs Gift Card with purchase of any Apple iPod touch (Available on in-store purchases only; Limit one per guest; Valid 6 hours after activation and expires 1/28/12)
- SAVE $120 on POWER WHEELS Boss or Barbie 12-Volt Ford Mustang Ride-Ons – Was: $319.99 each; Now: $199.99 each
- 50% OFF LeapFrog Leapster 2 – Was: $49.99; Now: $24.99
- 50% OFF My Baby Alive – Was: $44.99; Now: $22.49
- 50% OFF Riptunes 2GB MP3 Player with Video – Was: $29.99; Now: $14.99
- 50% OFF Sylvania 7-inch Android Tablet or 7-inch Android Netbook – Was: $149.99 each; Now: $74.99 each
- 40% OFF ALL LeapFrog Leapster Software – prices vary
- 40% OFF TRANSFORMERS Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime – Was: $79.99; Now: $47.99
- 35% OFF Select LEGO Construction Sets – prices vary
- BUY 10 for $10 on ALL Squinkies 2-Packs (Must purchase 10 to receive the deal; Originally $2.49 each)
- BUY 2 GET 3rd FREE on Beyblade Metal Fusion Battle Tops – prices vary
- $10 Special Value Pack of Babies"R"Us Diapers (48 – 96 ct) – Over $50 value (Includes $38 in coupon savings; Limit 4 per guest; Available at Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us)
You can access the ToysRUs Black Friday 2011 Ad on the ToysRUs Facebook page now and also shop the current 2-Day ToysRUs Weekend Sale.
Black Friday 2011 is here. Shop early Black Friday deals now or browse the Black Friday 2011 Ad Deal Highlights. The Walmart Black Friday 2011 Ad is the most popular Black Friday ad, but the Best Buy Black Friday 2011 Ad is what you need to actually see as the retailer features the best Electronics deals. We are again providing you with complete coverage of Black Friday including buying guides, deal analyses, Black Friday Ads and more in our Black Friday Hub. Make sure you follow us on Twitter to no miss any Black Friday 2011 Deals.


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This is the LAST WEDNESDAY of Person County Farmers Market 2015 Season!
Please join us for our usual gang of Wednesday marketers – Bob, Calvin, Karen, and Debbie, Obie and Sheritta are back! and our new-favorite rookie, Clay, will all be in attendance to send us off!
From this point, we change to a pre-order Wednesday market pick-up but you have to be on our email list – write to firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like to receive weekly emails of availability throughout the Autumn/Winter to continue to purchase from a selection of our vendors.
Family Farmstead will be bringing eggs, maybe some arugula, basil, rosemary and perhaps a few cut flowers!
Blue Crown Farm will have:
Tomatoes, Leaf Lettuce Heads, Eggplant, Okra, Pak Choi
S&H Farm will be at the Person County Farmers Market this Wednesday with their Certified Naturally Grown produce!
Abanitu Organics will have muscadine grapes, garlic, spicy salad greens, kale, heads of lettuce, chard and ginger!
Stillwater Farms and Food will have both chicken and duck eggs, oregano, rosemary and aloe plants along with homemade crafts
Hester Produce and Cloverfield Farms will be selling honey, melons, chile peppers, chestnuts, jalapeno pepper jelly, dried butter beans, and handmade Nativity scenes.
ALSO please welcome back Evelyn Terry to our last mid-week market – we've enjoyed her presence on Wednesdays both with her dulcimer and with her sweet, upbeat attitude! Here she is showing another market favorite, local T'ai Chi instructor, Peter Kay, the secrets to playing the dulcimer.
Please click any links above to place pre-reserved orders for market pick-up
Enjoy Wednesday at the Market! Join us 3-6pm
And click links below for more to Read, Like, Follow and Share!
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What I am about to refer to you is not a blog, nor is it a website – it is a profile page for one of the most creative and prolific web writers I've ever encountered. Her name is Crystal Ray, and she can advise you on everything from how to prank your boyfriend to how to make your own bean bag.
Here are just a few of her more than 3500 article ideas:
For more information about this amazing writer, read Associated Content's Crystal Ray of Hope for Aspiring (and Seasoned) Writers.
And if you need some creative ideas, before you Google whatever it is you need to create, visit Crystal Ray's profile page (click the link)!
If you would like to read more from this author, click any of the following links:
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Northern Lehigh got some good news and some bad news yesterday.
The bad news came when Jim Christman gave the Bulldogs a case of silent bats with very credible off speed pitching. Palmerton rallied for three runs in the third to gather a little sweet revenge with a 5-2 Centennial League win.


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Solar's Positive News: Capacity Plans Are Finally Adjusting
By Clean Energy Intel on November 11, 2011
This year's period of intense over-supply in the solar sector has continued to pressure solar players, leading to a recent batch of announcements of cut-backs and cost reductions. All of this may simply seem to be a continuation of the recent slew of bad news that has plagued the industry in the past few months. [...]
ReneSola Share Repurchase Program Starts Slowly
By Clean Energy Intel on September 15, 2011
Late last month, I discussed the fact that in another sign of the undervaluation in the Solar sector, the Board of Renesola had authorized a $100m share repurchase program. On the day of the company's announcement, its stock price was down 66% on the year. You can read more detail on the original share repurchase program and [...]
US Still Net Exporter of Solar to China
By Clean Energy Intel on September 13, 2011
Following the announcement that CIGS solar start-up Solyndra had declared Chapter 11, I published an article suggesting that although this was clearly not good news, the overall solar sector in the US was still in relatively good competitive shape, with a healthy trade surplus with the rest of the world of some $1.9bn. You can [...]
Likely Beneficiaries of Japan's Push on Solar
By Clean Energy Intel on August 26, 2011
Japan's new Renewable Energy Bill has raised a number of questions concerning implementation and the likely beneficiaries. I'm working on an article on this at present. However, it seems worth providing an initial view. In two articles which I published on Seeking Alpha back in March I suggested that we would see this development in [...]
Insider Buying At First Solar – Another Sign That The Sector is Oversold
By Clean Energy Intel on August 25, 2011
Earlier today, First Solar announced that five of the company's senior executives have this week purchased a total of 5,500 shares in the company, adding to their current holdings. That would imply a value of just over half a million dollars. Which executives were involved and full details are provided in the press release from First [...]