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iMeetingPad replaces the standard notepad you used to bring to meetings before the iPad era dawned. Does your notepad connect to the projector? Can your notepad bring the applause or laugh track? Can it wake dozing colleagues with a cock crow? iMeetingPad can! Of course you will type serious notes or make silly doodles, but iMeetingPad also helps you with your sketching with basic drawing tools and a collection of clip-art images to drop in. Unlike your old paper pad, iMeetingPad offers unlimited pages in unlimited separate documents (meetings). Also unlike your old system, you can edit your doodles, shapes, images and text at any time, move, size, rotate them or change their color with ease. Easily swipe through your pages of notes and enjoy Apple's standard but sexy page turn graphics, or just jump to any page instantly, with a touch. And iMeetingPad supports your projector, letting you send your notes and graphics out to a projector or TV connected using Apple's video adapter cable (not included). Draw on your iPad while your colleagues watch in awe and envy on the big screen. iMeetingPad also lets you save your notes to a PDF file and email them directly from within the app. Any text typed into the pad is also extracted from the PDF and included in the body of your email, making it easy to paste into your desktop applications or search for in your email system. Of course you can just delete all that from the email, and spend the meeting writing totally unrelated emails... we won't tell. iMeetingPad was designed from the ground up for your iPad by a team that has had professional business apps on the AppStore since opening day. Features: - Designed for iPad! - Draw lines, freehand drawing, filled or open shapes and images from a collection of included clip art - Object-oriented drawing lets you move end edit drawn elements at any time - Constrained drawing mode: use 2 fingers to make perfect squares, circles, or lines that are horizontal or vertical - Nudge mode lets you move, rotate or scale your element by small, precise increments - Large collection of clip art easily extended with images from your iPad photo album - Lifelike paper and chalkboard background textures - Handy sound effects wake up your meetings with a touch, from a toilet flushing to a laughing audience, iMeetingPad lets you quickly express yourself, without saying a word. - Font favorites keep your font menu manageable: pick which fonts you want to see from the iPad's large list of fonts. Add or remove favorites any time. - Meetings include metadata that store the time and date, purpose (if any), and the meeting attendees - Email PDF version, with text from pad also included in body of email, for your convenience - Search meetings by contents, tags, attendees purpose, or all of the above. - In-meeting tweeting! Yup twitter away those less interesting meetings by sending your own pithy tweets and keeping an eye on those you follow. Silently! - Intuitive interface with multi-touch gestures: 1-finger drag to make current shape: draw out a text box, make a line or shape, place a sprite or just draw 2-finger drag with line or shape tool constrains shapes to perfect square size, lines to horizontal or vertical 1-finger tap to select element, repeated single taps cycles selection through elements under tap 2-finger single tap on selected element brings it to front 3-finger single tap on selected element pushes it to the back 1-finger double tap on selected element to edit properties 2-finger double tap adds the current sprite image at tap location 2-finger drag on selected in move mode to duplicate element 2-finger tap on rotation widget to jump 30 degrees Pinch and rotate on selected element to scale and rotate Swipe left or right on page bottom to go to next or previous page, respectively
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Michael Bolton gave notice of his seasonal intentions in 1992 when he included "White Christmas" on his covers album Timeless (The Classics). In 1996, he continued to forestall the necessity of following up the commercially disappointing 1993 album The One Thing (having previously delivered a hits collection in '95) by issuing a full-length Christmas album. Christmas discs tend to mix the lighthearted with the reverent, and while Bolton could certainly be solemn enough (if characteristically overwrought) to turn in an acceptable "Silent Night," his takes on holiday fare intended to emphasize the fun side of the season came off as a little intense. Demonstrating his new interest in the operatic tenor range, Bolton duetted with Placido Domingo on "Ave Maria."..and he included two newly written Christmas songs...On the whole, as Christmas albums go, This Is the Time came under the heading of "If you like Michael Bolton..." (The album was released as a "CD Extra" featuring multimedia information for computer users that included a video of Bolton performing his mournful version of "White Christmas" live, plus a sneak preview of Bolton's upcoming CD-ROM containing a discography, an excerpt of a music video of "Said I Loved You...But I Lied," a little backstage footage from a documentary, and information about Bolton's charitable foundation.)
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Performance CreditsMichael Bolton Primary Artist,Vocals
Sam Bush Violin
Ray Kelley Cello
Ada Dyer Background Vocals
Gary Foster Woodwind
Jim Walker Flute
Audrey Wheeler Background Vocals
John Chiodini Guitar
Jeanie Tracy Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Phil Madeira Hammond Organ
Plácido Domingo Vocals,Track Performer
Richard Todd French Horn
Keith Thomas Guitar
Elizabeth Wilson Violin
Bob Adcock Cello
Israel Baker Violin
Larry Batiste Choir, Chorus
Kitty Beethoven Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Larry Bunker Percussion,Vibes
Jodi Burnett Cello
Russ Cantor Violin
Mark Cargill Violin
Gene Cipriano Clarinet
Jon Clarke Woodwind
Ronald Cooper Cello
Larry Corbett Cello
Rollice Dale Viola
Isabelle Daskoff Violin
Yvette Devereaux Violin
Chuck Domanico Bass
Assa Drori Violin
Bob Efford Clarinet
Arni Egilsson Bass
Ernest Ehrhardt Cello
Jerry Epstein Viola
Henry Ferber Violin
Ronald Folsom Violin
Frederick Seykora Cello
Armen Garabedian Violin
Berj Garabedian Violin
Harris Goldman Violin
Gary Grant Trumpet
Cynthia Green Choir, Chorus
Sandy Griffith Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Sol Gubin Drums
Peter Hatch Viola
Gwen Heller Violin
Jerry Hey Trumpet
Dan Higgins Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone,Woodwind
Paula Hochhalter Cello
Byron House Bass
Dann Huff Guitar
Lisa Johnson Violin
Wynonna Judd Track Performer
Anne Karam Cello
Roland Kato Viola
Terrance Kelly Choir, Chorus
Randy Kerber Electric Piano
Valarie King Flute
Bill Lane French Horn
Michael Lang Piano
Brian Leonard Violin
Norma Leonard Violin
Dane Little Cello
Johnny Mandel Conductor
Michael Markman Violin
Miguel Martinez Cello
Jerry McPherson Guitar
Edward Meares Bass
Betty Moor Violin
Cynthia Morrow Viola
Carole Mukogawa Viola
Nashville String Machine Strings
Buell Neidlinger Bass
Irma Neumann Violin
Jack Nimitz Woodwind
Don Palmer Violin
Claudia Parducci Violin
Joel Peskin Woodwind
Kazi Pitelka Viola
Claytoven Richardson Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Chris Rodriguez Background Vocals
Jimbo Ross Viola
Daniel Rothmuller Cello
Brenda Roy Choir, Chorus
Marc Russo Tenor Saxophone
Bob Sanov Violin
Dan Shea Synthesizer,Bass,Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer Bass
Harry Shirinian Viola
Haim Shtrum Violin
Amy Shulman Harp
Tina Soule Cello
Eve Sprecher Violin
Margaret Storer Bass
Linn Subotnick Viola
Robert Sushel Violin
Ian Underwood Synthesizer
Gerald Vinci Violin,Concert Master
Brad Warnaar French Horn
Dorothy Wade Violin
Hershel Wise Viola
Shari Zippert Violin
Dixie Blackstone Violin
Gayle Levant Harp
Yoko Matsuda Violin
Dave Stone Bass
Darlene Coleman Choir, Chorus
Michael Ferril Violin
Ray Kelly Cello
Fred Selden Flute
Conesha Owens Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Marie Fera Cello
Suzie Katayama Cello
Mark Baranov Violin
Peter Doubrovsky Bass
Walter Afanasieff Synthesizer,Acoustic Guitar,Bass,Keyboards,Hammond Organ,Synclavier,Synthesizer Bass
Reg Hill Violin
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Trombone
Chris Kolgaard Bass
Marty Kristall Woodwind
Laura Kuennen-Poper Viola
Mari Tsumura-Botnick Violin
Nicolas Bearde Choir, Chorus
Tina Gibson Choir, Chorus
Betty Moore Violin
Andre Hughes Choir, Chorus
Dave Rockin Duke French Horn
Mark Taylor French Horn
Mike McKnight Synthesizer
Sam Karam Clarinet
Jeffrey DeRosa French Horn
James Atkinson French Horn
David Duke French Horn
Chris Ermacoff Cello
Donald Ashworth Woodwind
Marc Sazer Violin
Raymond Tischer Viola
Calvin Smith French Horn
Michael Ramos Viola
Technical CreditsAdolphe Adam Composer
Michael Bolton Arranger,Producer
Mel Tormé Composer
David Foster Arranger,Producer
Colin Towns Composer
Ronn Huff String Arrangements,String Conductor
Keith Thomas Arranger,Producer,String Arrangements,drum programming,Piano Programming
Franz Gruber Composer
Mariah Carey Arranger
Dana Jon Chappelle Engineer,Vocal Engineer,Vocal Producer
David Gleeson Engineer
Carl Gorodetzky String Contractor
Mark Hammond drum programming
Jerry Hey Horn Arrangements
Louis Levin Director,Direction
Johnny Mandel Arranger,Producer,Orchestral Arrangements
Dave Reitzas Engineer,Vocal Engineer,Vocal Producer
John Richards Engineer
Schmitt Engineer
Dan Shea Arranger,Programming,Producer,drum programming,Orchestra Production
Isaac Watts Composer
Robert Wells Composer
Bill Whittington Engineer
Ellen Fitton Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Lowell Mason Composer
Walter Afanasieff Arranger,Programming,Producer,Horn Arrangements,drum programming,Choir Arrangement
Christopher Austopchuk Art Direction
Grace Row Vocal Producer
Jan Fairchild Engineer,Vocal Engineer,Vocal Producer
Tim Wood Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Joseph Mohr Composer
John Sullivan Dwight Composer
Mike McKnight Programming

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There's something about Sarasota that makes me want to PR. I'm not sure what it is. It's definitely not an easy course (Gaspararilla and Miami are much easier), but again something seemed to click.
And click it did. NEW PR: 1:58:00 (yes, on the dot)
I love coming home with a brand spanking new PR (by 37 seconds). And the fugliest medal I've ever owned.
Sadly, the dolphin in not life size.
Recap to come!


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Florida Gators five-star signee Brad Beal (St. Louis, MO) was named the 2010-11 Gatorade National Player of the Year on Monday.
Standing 6'4" and 205 lbs., Beal averaged 32.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals per game this season while shooting 73 percent from the field for Chaminade College Preparatory School. He led his team to a 27-1 record in his senior year and concluded his career with 2,634 points.
In addition to being a fantastic basketball player, Beal is also a model student. He has a 91.7 average in the classroom and does plenty of volunteer work when he's not studying or playing.
"This was a year full of outstanding candidates for Gatorade Player of the Year, so Bradley Beal winning says a lot about how perfectly he exemplifies everything the award is about," said ESPN's national director of recruiting for basketball, Paul Biancardi, in an official release. "As a player, he's one of the best shooters in all of high school basketball, and beyond that, he's improved his game so he can use dribble-penetration to shake defenders, he's rebounding at a high margin, his passing is improved and, as a result, he's become one of the best all-around guards in the country. When you look at his makeup, he has a unique ability to help his team win. There's not a greater complement than that."
Beal, who won the Gatorade Player of the Year award for the state of Missouri in 2009-10 and 2010-11, is the first Florida commitment to earn the national honor.
Photo Credit: Wiley Price/The St. Louis American
Suck it Austin Rivers.
Wow! Sounds like a great addition to the team… Was unaware he is such a good student…
Good student, good citizen, good player. Just the kind of kid Billy loves to coach. I bet he isn't a one and done either. How interesting it would be to defend Walker/Boynton/Beal/Rosario all on the floor at the same time with Young to bang inside!
Gonna be sick! Hopefully Young can add some depth to his offensive game…
I agree with Mac (in best imitation Sean Connery voice) Suck it Rivers!
Hope Kenny likes riding the bench … wow. jk. I hope Kenny can pick up from this kids shooting stroke, and Beal and can come in and help the Gators get back to the Final Four.
Donovan working his magic again to get this stud! Can't wait for B-ball season next year!
Can we please, PLEASE get an OOC game against Duke before either Beal or Rivers goes pro! I want Beal to have his way with Rivers on the college court similar to his performance against Rivers in the McDonald's game. I honestly think we got the better of the two. Congrats Beal!
I've never seen Beal play, but, Rivers is an elite talent. Be careful what you ask for. Also,the talent level in Florida, is a bit better than Missouri.
No, he is the real deal. He took Rivers to the cleaners in the McDonald's game. I would love to have both of them as was the original plan, but of the 2, I think I would rather have Beal more than Rivers. While sons of coaches and athletes tend to flourish under billy, Austin Rivers seems to have a large sense of entitlement (just my perception), Beal seems to make everyone around him better.
And how do you shoot 73% from the field for an entire season, I didn't realize that stat until this article..
Holy crap you people are freakin morons!!! G8trpls if you havent heard/seen Beal, recruitniks have been comparing the two forever since they are easily the best shooting guards in the country. And Florida basketball isnt like Florida football, so Missouri isnt too far behind if at all. Austin is more DWade where Beal is more like Deron Williams on the drive but a shoots a much higher percentage, 50% on threes. Austin blows past Everyone on the drive like he did against Beal in the Mcdonalds game a couple times. Bottom line, they WILL BOTH BE NBA first rounders. Gators would be lucky to have him for two years, but i doubt it.
32 ppg 5 reb & only 2 ast a game, looks like he doesn't like to pass the ball much to me. I don't know, I'm just sayin'
He is a 2 guard not a point guard, so that stat doesn't concern me, and when you shoot 73% from the field, how often do you really expect him to need to pass?
Also what's being missed is do anyone of us know what kind of offense his high school team was running? He obviously had a green light, but was smart enough to take the shots he knew he'd make (as evidenced by the 73% FG shooting). Assist have as much to do with the players around you moving to spots they can credit the passer with an assist as the passer finding them in those spots.
If Joahkim Noah is always hanging out around the 3 point arc … he's not going to get you much assists. But if he's screening from the high post, well then there he well net you a ton of assists as long as you can find him on the roll (and the defense is giving that to you).
Besides when was the last time this time really had a lock down shooter? I can think of Humphery, but since the 04's left … no one comes to mind.
As I recall in an interview a while back, one of the things that really excited him about coming to Florida was that Billy's pick and roll offense was very similar to what he played in high school and he felt he would be an early contributor. Rosario is also an outside gun who will be available next season and is another sharp-shooter.
Calathes was an awfully good shooter from range as well..
Thanks, although I do disagree about Calathes, and I may be biased since I didn't feel like he totally bought into the team and Billy's gameplan, but I will never look back and say, " oh that Calathes was a terrific player who could really shoot the lights out."
I can look back and say that about Lee Humphrey though. Man he could kill teams just by draining timely three pointers to kill any thoughts of a come back.
Zooker, your comment makes you look like an idiot.
Marc, you made the 1st comment on this article and that's all I need to know about you…
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You do have to be a bit out of touch to bring up the basketball level in the states of Florida and Missouri. These kids have been playing AAU, Elite 24, and USA Select games for years. Coaches have not just seen the two of them play against elite competition tens of times; they have seen the two of them matched up against each other more than a half dozen times. I mean, I've seen them matched up against each other three times and I don't leave my couch.
I've been predicting Beal overtaking Rivers as the #1 SG for almost a year now, and it's finally come to fruition. Austin is a dazzling offensive player; he can be a machine on offense. When I see his moves, however, the word that keeps coming to mind is "nifty." He's got a killer cross-over, and he's great at using the basket to shield off defenders, but he's not going to go through anyone. He's just not as strong as Beal is. In the college game, Beal is the one much more likely to go to the hoop and get fouled. Beal is the better pure shooter. Austin is great, too, but is a little more streaky.
If you throw defense in the mix, it's a no-brainer. Beal has the makings of a lock-down Joe Dumars-type defender and we see him regularly block guys out of nowhere on the break – a la LeBron or Tayshawn Prince. He blocked a guy five inches taller than him in the Mcdonald's AA game. Rivers can play a bit of "Matador defense" at times; he gambles too much on steals, and he can be overpowered.
Let the Beal revolution commence!


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Remember how so many from amongst us continued to vote for BN, even as we knew that so much was going wrong with the running of the nation?
Remember Tun Salleh's sacking?
Ops Lalang?
Bank Negara's forex losses?
Bank Bumi losses?
The sacking of the Al-Arqam commune?
Francis Udayappan?
BN still got voted in again and again.
Sure, the media only fed us what was kosher for BN, so some times we did not know everything that we ought to have known.
Things are different now.
Are things really different now?
Since 25th August, this blog has relentlessly carried postings about the goings-on in PKR.
I have questioned Anwar's agenda, whether he is still a closet Malay nationalist, and whether the disciplinary action taken against the 12 was part of a Muslim agenda.
Well, it would seem that within the Pakatan leadership, and most of the citizenry, it is a given that if Pakatan emerge victorious from the 13th GE, Anwar is to be PM.
That being the case, should we not scrutinise this man and his politics now?
Should we not investigate every negative bit of news that we come by?
Some of you think otherwise.
Some of you think that we must accept Anwar and Pakatan, warts and all, as this nation needs to be rid of BN.
I agree that we need to rid this nation of the scourge that BN is, but do you not think we need to be discerning about what we put in its place?
Do we blind ourselves to what might still turn out to be very UMNO traits in Anwar and his inner circle now, only to discover these when he is safely installed in Putrajaya?
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For Edmonton's Pierre Lueders, the momentum that continues to drive him comes from the passion within the man.
Canada's most decorated slider and the pilot of the Canada 2 sled in both the two- and four-man events will head to his fifth Olympics with the Canadian bobsled team in Vancouver and while he feels a tremendous sense of accomplishment from that achievement, it won't be what will drive him to drive his best around the Whistler Sliding Centre course.
It's the desire to win that keeps Lueders keeping on.
"I'm a five-time Olympian and I'm very proud of that," said Lueders, 39, a 19-year veteran of the Canadian bobsled squad. "There's not many people who can make that claim."
He's also a two-time Olympic medallist. Lueders teamed with brakeman Dave MacEachern to win a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, and four years ago in Turin, combined with Lascelles Brown to capture a silver medal in the same event.
Regardless, Lueders will arrive at the Whistler track hungry for more.
"What keeps me going is that I still love to be in my sled, I love the competition, I love to race and I love to go fast," said Lueders, whose resume also includes 88 World Cup medals and eight world championship medals. There's also six overall World Cup titles in the two-man, one overall World Cup title in the four-man, and four combined overall World Cup titles in the Lueders file.
"The hunger and the intensity to compeste and to win is something that is still strong for me."
With Canada's deepest bobsled team to ever attend an Olympiad and the home-ice advantage, all six teams should be contending for medals. But it's a deep sport in talented teams, especially on the men's side, so to bring home two medals would be a solid performance.
Lueders, who first competed in the Winter Games at Lillehammer in 1994, likes the assembly of this Canadian team, especially the addition of Edmonton Eskimos running back Jesse Lumsden as one of the pushers in his sled. Lumsden only started in the bobsled a year ago, but has proven to be a quick learner.
"He's brought such a high level of professionalism to our team," Lueders said of Lumsden. "He's played in some pretty big football games over his career and you can see that he knows how to deal with pressure. He's so calm and cool on race day and he's always prepared."
On Dec. 19, 2007, Lueders piloted the first run down the Whistler Sliding Centre. Turn 7 on the course was nicknamed "Lueders Loop" after he crashed his sled during the track's homologation in March of 2008, the first accident for the Canadian pilot in eight years.
Regardless, Lueders sees nothing but good things coming from competing on home ice.
"I remember talking to members of the U.S. team in 2002 (at Salt Lake City) and they drew tremendous motivation from racing at home," Lueders said. "A lot of the medals their team won there came from that inspiration they drew from that support that led them to race out of their minds.
"I think the same thing will happen in Vancouver. We're going to see great performances from Canadian athletes, some that you would expect, but also from others you've probably never heard of, people who aren't expected to get a medal, but who are going to rise above and turn in the performance of their lives."
Lueders's path to the podium
Feb. 20: Two-man heats 1 and 2
Feb. 21: Two-man heats 3 and 4
Feb. 26: Four-man heats 1 and 2
Feb. 27: Four-man heats 3 and 4


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Wondersauce Case Study
Eric Mayville is a co-founder of New York creative agency, Wondersauce. Founded in 2012, the rapidly growing company currently employs seventy people in New York and an additional ten in their Columbus, Ohio Office.
With a growing list of high-profile clients and projects, Wondersauce is already a cornerstone of the New York creative scene, creating outstanding products for their diverse client list is fuelling the rapid growth of the business.
Where They Started
Initially, Eric and business partner John, tracked sales and cash flow in a simple and straight-forward system that culminated in a set of spreadsheets, but soon Eric was in charge of managing their contracts and cash flow as their growth began.
Eric would run scenarios through his head, gauging the impact of hiring new staff, landing jobs and losing bids, all in an attempt to take hold of their increasingly complex business. "Everything was done very ad hoc. I used spreadsheets, sometimes we would save them, sometimes we wouldn't," explains Eric, "a lot of it was just like that, or in my head, before Dryrun."
Early on, Wondersauce was in a comfortable position. They started cash flow positive out-of-the-gate. "We didn't take any loans, we didn't need any help, we always had our cash. Not until we reached that certain height, certain pain-point, did we start really thinking about how to manage cash flow," explained Eric.
Their frantic growth led to some key questions: How many new designers can they hire? Can the additional staff be sustained and profitable? How will their sales need to look to stay in the black and grow?
"How do we communicate with our Creative Director when he says I need five or six more designers," says Eric.
The challenge was in evaluating all of the different scenarios the new hires and rapid expansion posed. It was critical to understand the impact on their cash flow and decide whether they can sustain the sales needed to support the new staff.
Finding Dryrun
Eric discovered Dryrun while researching methods for tracking sales and cash flow. Working in the creative industry and "not a numbers guys," Eric was eager to find a system that was clear, highly visual and something he could share with other "non-numbers people." Eric needed a system that would both help him understand the state of their cash flow, sales projections and growth plans while sharing the "big picture" with his partners. Dryrun fit the bill.
The first forecast Eric built dealt with expansion into a new office. Keeping the other partners in the loop was crucial. Expenses were exploding and they now had to account for both recurring revenue while also landing new projects to feed their growth, at that point, from twenty to forty people.
Here is the actual line of reality…it was almost instant. It hit me the first day.
Managing a business of this size and complexity is truly a team effort. Discussions with the partners had to be efficient and highly informed. While evaluating their growth plans in Dryrun, Eric explained that they could "run through those actual scenarios in real time which is fantastic." Dryrun proved to be a highly operational and on-the-fly tool.
Taking advantage of the scenario features in Dryrun, they were able to balance out their expenses, figure out what they could pay themselves, while keeping an eye on the next four to five months. Now they could track their expenses, accounts receivable and even build in sales projections.
This was the first time they were able to see a complete picture of their cash flow, budget and sales pipeline all in a single view. "We weren't able to grasp any of that until we put the scenarios through Dryrun" explains Eric. Their new understanding revealed that they were "going to be good for the next few months" giving them room to plan for growth.
I think I spent a few hours setting up an accurate copy of that first scenario and it was great. When we looked at it and saw we could actually duplicate a scenario…and say "hey, here's what happens if we lose an account. Here's what happens if we get a new office. Here is the actual line of reality" …and that was great. It was almost instant, it hit me the first day. – Eric Mayville
Bringing a Finance Pro On Board
The rapid growth of Wondersauce, lead Eric and his partners to bring on some critical help in the form of Chris Sampogna, a finance pro from KPMG. The timing was right for Chris to move on to a managerial and finance position inside of the company. Being the brother of partner John, and a friend of Eric, he was eager to explore a new industry.
Chris was tasked with taking control of everything from taxes and payroll through to their accounts payable and receivable. "They were needing someone there to know the numbers, to know what was coming in and going out" says Chris.
"Now that we have an in-house accountant that has a finger on the pulse of our business, he can send us multiple scenarios, we can look at sales forecasting and it can all be put together. The picture is so much bigger now …there are so many moving parts now. I have no other tool that can do it like this" adds Eric.
Watching the Key numbers
Chris has developed a sophisticated system of four forecasts in Dryrun to keep his hand on the pulse of Wondersauce. Among those forecasts, he tracks their cash flow, what's coming and going into the business along with their checking account.
He also tracks their ongoing budget of expenses, along with their retainer income, in order to set sales goals while keeping an eye on their bottom line. He maintains a forecast that is at least six months out.
Tracking and communicating their break-even point and sales goals on a regular basis is essential for the partners.
To further complicate the situation, Wondersauce has two locations in different states. To keep everyone in the loop in their Ohio office, Chris shares sales forecasts, along with the bottom line numbers of their current sales versus their overhead. These baseline forecasts along with other key numbers are shared to keep everyone in the loop across the entire business.
Evaluating Past Performance
Now that Dryrun has a history of company performance built up, Chris is able to look back and evaluate their past performance by comparing month over month and year over year figures. He can also uncover issues in their expenses, such as answering "why was our overhead 30 grand higher than last year?" explains Chris.
With numerous projects, timelines and payment terms, Chris can also quickly answer if, or when, different invoices were paid. This information is often the most critical to the partners.
In a project-based business like Wondersauce, "being able to come up with a bottom line analysis" is critical. With different timelines, budgets and allocation of staff, cash flow can be highly variable but expenses continue every month. It's critical to have an eye on those bottom-line numbers and visualizing it in Dryrun is a big help," according to Chris.
Rapid Growth Scenarios
"With the rapid growth we are going through right now, we have a lot of different changes" explains Chris, "one of the big things is knowing our overhead and monthly costs." With Dryrun, he can scan to keep track of that critical bottom-line, "which is huge, I can't do that with excel and it's a great tool for that."
By knowing when they would go into the red, based on their current sales and retainer income versus their ongoing expenses, helps them to not only know their break-even point but also set sales goals that can fuel their growth.
The Power of the Visuals
Visualizing the big picture with the built-in graph helps Chris jump from quick scenario building that's not too specific, through to highly detailed budgets, cash flow and sales numbers. That ability lets the team at Wondersauce deal with long term growth planning along with the weekly and monthly cash flow that fuels their business.
Sharing the critical day-to-day cash flow forecast, alongside the longer range sales projections and growth plans is critical for the team at Wondersauce. The mission-critical data informs key decisions that drives the business forward.
Being able to visualize everything, it just looks more believable…you can just go down the list and see all the numbers. You know every decision is based off of knowledge. – Chris Sampogna
Wondersauce has rapidly grown into a leading creative agency in New York City. Being a member of the Society of Digital Agencies, they frequently advise up-and -coming businesses on the digital solutions that drive their business forward. As one of the most progressive companies in the region, Eric is a strong proponent of harnessing the power of digital tools.
To fuel the sales and growth of business, if you aren't planning resources with 10,000 Feet, using Pipedrive for sales and Dryrun for cash flow, then "I don't know how you are running your business." – Eric Mayville
Find out how Dryrun can help you manage your cash flow and take control of your business.
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Top 10 Best Cars For MPG
Thinking of buying a fuel-efficient car that offers decent MPG? You're not alone. Everyone likes to save money when driving these days, and one of the biggest burdens on any motorist's wallet is the fuel bill.
While the performance of any car is important, basic economics means that choosing a car that with high MPG (miles per gallon) is a must for most on any kind of budget. Along with insurance costs, the MPG of a vehicle is a key factor for any economical car and it's often the biggest expense on your annual motoring bill.
And with environmental concerns and future emission charges at the front of many car owner's minds, it's little wonder that mileage economy is a critical factor for most buyers.
With petrol and diesel prices rising all the time, diesel car values falling and higher taxes being charged for the most polluting vehicles, having a car that can squeeze as many miles as possible from each gallon of fuel could well save you hundreds of pounds a year. So which cars are best for fuel efficiency?
Find out below – we've created this buying guide to show you the best fuel efficient cars for MPG available on the UK market in 2020.
The best cars to buy for MPG are reviewed below:
- Toyota Prius
- Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi
- Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
- Honda Civic 1.6 iDTEC
- Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi
- Renault Clio dCi 90
- Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
- Volkswagen Golf GTE
- Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer BlueHDi 130
- Suzuki Celerio
1. Toyota Prius (Hybrid)
Everyone who has taken too many Uber journeys loves to hate a Toyota Prius, but with a claimed 94.1 MPG and CO2 of just 70g/km, there's no arguing with the Toyota's frugality. Business users can also expect a benefit-in-kind rating of 13% which is incredibly generous.
Prices start from £24,245 for the entry-level 'Active', whereas the more work focussed 'Business Edition' is £25,185. The range-topping 'Excel' will set you back a rather hefty £28,355.
Coupling a 1.8-litre petrol engine to a hybrid battery pack is achieved through a silky smooth CVT automatic gearbox, occasionally it can be a little slow when you want an extra poke of acceleration, but on the whole it makes the Prius a calm and serene place to be.
True MPG is only around 62.5 MPG as claimed by Autocar in their test, so make sure you take all the official figures with a big pinch of salt.
Toyota wants to charge a premium for the Prius purely from an MPG point of view, but with those miles per gallon looking on the low side, the Toyota is priced around the same as a Germanic saloon of much higher quality.
Even though the Prius was the first eco-warrior to hit our roads, it might not necessarily be the best option these days. It still wrings out many miles per gallon, but there are arguably better alternatives for top-down MPG out there. We'll cover them through this guide.
Price: Starts from £24,245
- Easy to drive
- Decent kit across the range
- Pricey
- People may think you are an Uber driver.
2. Ford Focus
Not only have Ford recently updated the Focus with some incredibly stylish looks, they've also worked hard to make the 1.5 litre TDCi engine as efficient as possible. Officially they claim 85 MPG, but real-world tests have seen figures of roughly 60 MPG, which still isn't bad from such a big family hatchback with room for the kids.
Price wise the 1.5 TDCi starts at £20,345 in entry-level 'Zetec' trim, but prices can increase to £26,645 for the 'Vignale' edition, that does include a slight power bump to 120 PS from 95.
The ride is hailed as somewhere between a VW Golf and a Skoda Octavia, with lower powered cars having a different suspension setup to their fire breathing bigger brothers. Interior quality is on the good side, with plastics easy on the eye but nothing stands out as special. Even the Kia Ceed offers more luxury than the average Focus can.
Cramped rear seats always used to be a complaint of previous generation Focus models, but this has now been fixed. Even lankier humans reaching the 6-foot mark will find it comfortable enough in the back over long journeys.
So if you're after a comfy, spacious family hatchback that sips diesel through a straw, the Focus is indeed an MPG winner to add to your test drive list. It does well in our best hatchback guide too.
Price: From £20,345
- New model to market
- Be safe in the knowledge you're driving the UK's most popular car
- Fresh looks
- High entry point to the model
- Interior feel not so great
3. Skoda Octavia
Skoda rate their 1.6 TDI Octavia at 74.3 MPG, real-world numbers have it sitting around the 67.3 mark though – still incredibly high for such a big car. That's even when combined with an automatic DSG gearbox.
Pricing starts at £22,345 for the base 'SE Drive' model fitted with the manual 1.6 TDI. You can't now spec the automatic DSG with the 1.6. The highest spec you can match the 1.6 TDI is the 'SE L' which will set you back around £23.920.
Winning WhatCar? 2018 family car of the year goes to show why the Octavia made it to our list. While it may not be the most exciting car to look at or drive, it provides a spacious interior to lug around the kids and all their kit. Think of it like a budget VW Golf, or a Ford Mondeo on Focus money.
Inside, the plastics are a little rougher than what you'd find in its VW stablemate, and there's less standard tech on offer. All of this can be added on, but it's an extra cost, some of them rather hefty.
If you're a practical thinking person, then the Skoda Octavia and its diesel 1.6 engine are the rational choice for an MPG-friendly family car.
Price: From £22,345
- Great value for money
- Kind of like a Golf but with more bang for your buck
- Boring looks
- Equally uninspiring drive
4. Honda Civic
Honda have always done frugal diesels well, the last generation Civic could manage 520 miles per tank which equates to 60.9 MPG. Well, this new 10th generation Civic is claimed to achieve a staggering 80.1 on a combined cycle, but real world figures pin it at closer to the 65 MPG figure, which is still incredibly high and better than the previous Civic.
Thankfully you can spec the 1.6 diesel from basic 'SE' trim, so prices start at a reasonable £19,805. Range-topping 'Prestige' can't be optioned with the diesel, so the highest you can go with that engine is 'EX' which starts at £24,510 before options.
The new Civic is wider, longer and lower than the last one giving it better handling and a lot more space for rear seat passengers. That swooping roofline hurts head height so it's not as good as the new Ford Focus for larger people, but legroom is still healthy and the boot also compares well to the Focus.
Again the Civic is a great family hatch contender, with pricing that aims it squarely at the likes of the SEAT Leon and Ford Focus. It also undercuts the entry-level diesel Golf by over £2,000.
Price: Starts at £19,805
- Rides well
- Limited rear headroom
- Divisive looks
- Same money as a Focus
5. Peugeot 208
If you're after a smaller hatchback or a little city runabout that's great on MPG, then the last generation Peugeot 208 BlueHDi is one of, if not the most frugal. The older 1.6 BlueHDi achieved better MPG than many hybrids could muster.
In its latest downsized form the 1.5-litre diesel claims to manage 67.7 in the new WLTP tests. This new way of testing MPG and emissions aims to simulate real-world conditions so can be taken at more of a face value compared to the old, overblown values. Expect around 65 MPG on a good run.
Yes, the 208 is has been replaced, but that's good if you're a buyer on a budget as the second hand models can now be found from just £5,000 with around 40,000 miles on the clock.
You can bag the new 208 with the 1.5-litre diesel in entry-level 'Active' trim for £18,850 range-topping 'GT Line' tips the balance at £22,200 but adds things like parking sensors front and rear, LED headlights with high beam assist, reversing camera and sporty GT styling along with large 17-inch alloys.
As a second car for commuting or around town the older Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi makes perfect sense.
Price: Used from £5,000 – New from £18,850
- Superb MPG
- Great looking interior
- New model so prices are high
- Pricey compared to competition
6. Renault Clio
One of the cheapest superminis on our list is the Renault Clio dCi 85, Renault state it will achieve 91.1 MPG, but real world figures post it around the 80 mark, which for £17,295 is damn good value for money.
That's in part due to the diesel engine being available on the basic 'Play' trim level, as well as at the opposite end of the spectrum in the sporty looking 'R.S Line' which starts at £19,795. These prices make the Peugeot 208 look decidedly expensive.
Inside the interior has been completely refreshed, now you get a nice large infotainment screen, smart detailing across the dash and even leather seats if you want to pay the extra £800. Couple that with great MPG and the quality balance is there.
The interior and exterior is good throughout, with a subtle textured finish across the top of the dash rather than the harder plastic you find in most hatchbacks this size. There's also plenty of well-priced options to make the Clio stand out.
If you're after a brand new car that's superb on fuel with outstanding MPG, then the Clio could well be the cheapest on sale today. It's not as stylish as the 208, but if you're after a brand new car on a budget, you can't go wrong.
Price: From £17,295
- Cheap compared to the competition
- R.S Line packs some sporty looks
- Old model, has only been face lifted slightly over the years
- Infotainment can be fiddly to use
7. Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid)
Another hybrid makes our best MPG list, this time the relatively new Hyundai Ioniq.
Hyundai says it will achieve 83.1 MPG; real-world figures put it around the 63.9 mark. This still makes the Hyundai a high hitter; it also has some striking looks that make it stand out from the majority of plain Jane hatchbacks on our roads.
Prices start at £22,795 with a benefit-in-kind rating of 19%, that's more than the Toyota Prius and the Hyundai is nearly £2k cheaper. It also only emits 84g of CO2 per km, in part due to its super slippery design giving it a drag coefficient of 0.24.
Hyundai has fitted a 1.6-litre engine with a hybrid system, again via a CVT for smooth power delivery. A top of the range Ioniq costs £26,995, and they've recently released a plug-in hybrid version that's priced from £29,950, this model drops emissions further to just 26 g/km.
The rear seats in the Hyundai are on the cramped side, so probably best for kids rather than adults on longer journeys. It can also struggle when at motorway speeds so it's best as an around town, short journey runabout, especially as diesel will get better MPG on a long run.
Price: Starts at £22,795
- Unique looks
- Smooth CVT gearbox
- Doesn't do so well on long runs
- Can struggle at higher speeds
8. Volkswagen Golf GTE (Hybrid)
Sadly as of the date of writing you can't currently order a brand new VW Golf GTE, apparently due to 'unprecedented demand, leading to long delivery lead times, Golf GTE is currently closed to ordering.' A real shame, as it has superb MPG for its size and power.
When the books open again the GTE is one of the best petrol hybrids on the market, it packs hot hatch performance when you want it, but can be a fuel sipper when you need it.
It's powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor near the gearbox. Total power is 204 BHP, and the 8.7 kWh battery can potentially drive you 31 miles on EV power alone.
MPG is rated at 188, that's due to the battery pack, sadly the real world range is around 72.9, making it one of the highest scoring cars on our list, but it also starts at £28,000 making it rather pricey.
Keep an eye out to see if it goes back on sale, but VW may just be waiting until the next generation Golf is released before selling the GTE again.
Price: From £28,000
- Hot hatch performance
- Looks just like a Golf
- Not currently on sale
- Performance comes at a price
9. Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer
If you need a car with seven seats to carry around the tribe and all their kit the Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer is the current MPV MPG champ. As with the Peugeot 208, the BlueHDi version comes up trumps, in fact, the automatic version achieves better miles per gallon and lower CO2 than the manual.
The 70.6 MPG and 105 g/km of CO2, real-world MPG claimed is more likely to be around the high 50s in reality. It's not outstanding for MPG, but for its size it does well.
A central dial binnacle keeps the driver's view of the road distraction-free and there's tons of storage to be found throughout the cabin. Inside is nice and light thanks to the large windscreen; a panoramic roof can also be specced on higher trim levels.
Prices start at £26,355 for the entry-level 'Touch Plus' edition, the top of the range 'Flair Plus' starts at £32,150 with the BlueHDi 130 manual.
AutoExpress claim the third row is rather on the squashed side, but even with seven seats in use, there is still a decent amount of boot space to be had. Standard kit is high across the range but the one to go for is 'Flair' as it ticks all the boxes.
Price: Starts at £26,355
- Big load-lugging ability without looking like a bus
- Surprisingly high MPG
- Becoming a bit long in the tooth
- Third row can be cramped
10. Suzuki Celerio
Now for the first petrol only car on this list, it's a city car and somewhat of a super budget MPG choice, the Suzuki Celerio. Costing just £8,999 when it was new the little Suzuki is powered by a tiny 1.0-litre petrol engine, but it's claimed MPG is a massive 78.4. Real world figures show it coming closer to 64.9, but that's pretty damn close to Suzuki's stated figure.
In terms of car for your money you don't get much, the Celerio is very much an 'emerging markets' car, it sells huge numbers over in India. You will, however, get super low running costs, great MPG and it's also cheap to buy in the first place.
Refinement isn't great; the 1.0-litre engine is thrashy and coarse, the plastics are of poor quality and flimsy in places, there's also a lot of wind noise at motorway speed. On the positive side, it's easy to drive with light controls and a decent sized boot for such a small car.
It's the true shoestring budget option for a secondary car that has winning MPG around town. Especially now they can be found on the second hand market from around £4,000.
Price: Used from £4,000
- Motoring for a fraction of the cost of a normal hatch
- Tiny dimensions make it a great city car
- Unrefined
- Cheap feeling interior
- No longer on sale
There's an MPG champion for every budget and size
So there you go. 10 cars that all provide exceptional miles per gallon. As you can see, diesel is still the champion of MPG – even with all the bad press over the last few years, petrol – and even some hybrids – can't come close to diesel, the fuel of MPG brilliance. Read more about diesel in our guide to buying and selling a diesel car.
Peugeot have done an astonishing job with the BlueHDi in the plucky little 208, and it turns out that the Toyota Prius might not be all it's cracked up to be when it comes to being MPG-economical.
Hopefully this article has given you some food for thought and shown you a wide range of alternatives that are currently on the market. If you're looking for a great deal on a car, be sure to have a read through our guide to the best PCP deals on the market in the UK.
MPG getting you down? Need to get rid of an old gas guzzler?
Is your old and much loved car simply costing too much to run these days? Worried about whether your car is Euro 6 compliant? Thinking of selling it on and putting the money towards a new car?
Make sure to check out all our car selling guides and value your car over on our homepage for a quick cash sale.
If you're looking for best in class MPG for your next motor, be sure to read our further buying guides, here are some below:
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The Irish government has reached an agreement with Apple to start collecting the $15bn tax they owe, reports The Guardian.
The EU commission ruled in August 2016 that Apple must pay the Irish state a record $15bn for unpaid taxes over a number of years. This ruling stated that the tax benefits granted to Apple were unfair as they allowed them to pay significantly less tax than other businesses. Ireland did not ask for this tax as of the huge economic success that was brought to them by being a low tax entryway for multinational businesses to access the EU, they are worried that this new case will damage its attractiveness to firms.
"We expect the money will begin to be transmitted into the account from Apple across the first quarter of next year" – finance minister Paschal Donohoe
Although Apple and Dublin continue to deny this ruling from 2016, Apple is now beginning to pay the back tax, the biggest case in a European crackdown on common tax practices of American technology companies. The payments will be paid into an escrow account as the Irish government continues to appeal to the EU courts.
Under an agreement signed on Tuesday between Apple and the Irish finance minister, Apple will pay a large initial sum next month and will then begin paying out €1bn ($1.2bn) in several installments throughout September.
The money will be invested in an effort to ensure a good financial return for Apple should the court appeals succeed and the funds returned to the company. Apple has since changed its tax structure but remains a large investor in Ireland.


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Joe Thomson co-founded Horizon Wealth Advisors in 1999 in Houston, TX with his business partner, Larry Maddox. Joe's primary focus at both Maddox, Thomson & Associates and Horizon Wealth Advisors is client relationships, consulting, and income and estate tax planning.
Joe Thomson joined Larry Maddox in 1985, and together they started the accounting firm of Maddox, Thomson & Associates, P.C. Joe began his professional career in 1978 at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. where he provided tax compliance and consulting services for various individuals and corporations.
Joe Thomson attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accountancy, and a Juris Doctor. Joe is a CPA and an associate member of the National Association of Personal Financial Planners (NAPFA).


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Today, Neko Case has released the new music video for the anthemic track Last Lion Of Albion, a requiem of a song for the magnificent landscapes and creatures that have been erased from our planet by the effects of humans
"I'm very honoured and excited to debut this video for "Last Lion of Albion" by one of my very favourite artists, Laura Plansker," Case explained. "I've loved her work forever; she's so skilled at using handmade figures and props to create surreal worlds. Her work perfectly balances humour and darkness in a way that breaks my heart. She has a way of making something so artificial so very alive. The turning of the lion's head to look at the sky, or its own reflection makes me cry my eyes out. There is so much straight ahead compassion in Laura's work, there's no need to manipulate emotion of the viewer, it is the perfect balance. I'm so happy to share it here with you!"
Take a watch of the beautiful video, below…
Hell-On, Case's new record, was born at the hands of some three dozen performers in all, from k.d. Lang, Laura Veirs, Beth Ditto, and Robert Forster on backing vocals, to Joey Burns of Calexico and Doug Gillard of Guided By Voices on guitars, and Barbara Gruska and Matt Chamberlain on drums. The sidelong perspective is part of the known Neko galaxy, but the production is more expansive and edgier, moving into new universes
With a Hell-On stage show featuring glowing, life-size wasp nests and Case as the wasp queen, she and her band are currently on tour in Europe and will play the UK next week with dates below….
Nov 7 – Leeds @ Brudenell Social Club
Nov 8 – London @ Barbican


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Seahorse Restaurant
65 Marsh Rd
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At the Seahorse Restaurant they offer all the greatest Seafood dishes that you crave! They specialize in making our classic Seafood dishes the one's that you will remember and always come back for. So take a trip in and try their classic and generous Lobster Roll, or their succulent Steak & Scallops!


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Every year the Anchorage Opera brings up amazing performers and is a key piece of The Arts culture in Anchorage. Their season posters reflect a uniquely Alaskan twist on operas from all over the world.
Initial feedback on the designs was incredibly positive. The client was thrilled with the outcome, and Anchorage Opera received a lot of positive feedback on social media platforms about the design. Showcasing Anchorage Opera's productions with this caliber of original artwork highlights on a national level just how much Anchorage values the arts.
Additionally, the As One opera was only possible because of a national grant. The opera's composer was impressed with Anchorage Opera's unique visual interpretation of the opera. Having quality posters to promote the opera helps Anchorage Opera by putting them in an even better position for future grants.


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Sometimes the names of cars play an even greater role than the specifications and build quality. Marketers come up with the most resounding names, not thinking about the fact that in other languages may be dissonant. In recent decades, there is a tendency to names derived from Latin and Greek roots.
1. "Mitsubishi Pajero".
In Spanish speaking countries this model is not popular because Spanish "Pajero" refers to a person engaged in masturbation.
2. Toyota MR2.
In France, this model didn't get popularity, as the French MR2 sounds like "merde", which means "shit".You would not buy a car with such name, would you?
3. Audi e-tron.
Germans from Audi surprised their neighbors - the French. In French "etron" the same as "merde".
4. Fiat Uno.
In Finland was not particularly popular, since "Uno" in Finnish means "idiot".
5. Honda Fitta
In the Nordic countries "Fitt" is vulgar epithet to the female genitals. Subsequently, the company changed its name to the Honda Jazz.
6. Audi TT Coupe.
Audi again no luck in France since "tete coupe" means severed head. after such mistakes, the company will open vacancies marketing specialists
7. Volkswagen Vento.
In Italy, "vento" in the jargon means "fart". Another fact is the company didn't changed the model name for this region.
8. Ford Pinto
In Spanish-speaking countries, this model suffered a setback - "pinto" refers to the male genitalia.
9. Mazda Laputa
Who coined this name, was quite familiar with the literature - so called island, which hit Gulliver. However, in Spanish "la puta" means "prostitute".
10. Chevrolet Nova
Nova in Spanish means "does not go". (A common myth, but in fact, the model sold well there, despite the unfortunate name).
11. Nissan Moco
Spanish moco means "shrimp", and not the one that crawls, and the one from the nose. Japanese car manufacturer not guess that could mean its vehicle.
12. Mercedes Vaneo
Everything is logical, if this van, why to name "Vaneo"? Though so called popular toilet paper in the world.
13. Nissan Serena
Second model of his brand. Same fail as with the Mercedes Vaneo, but in this situation Serena is a popular manufacturer of feminine hygienic pads.
14. Toyota Opa, Toyota Vitz
German Opa means "grandfather" and Witze - "anecdote". Not perfect name for youth oriented models, is not it?
15. Opel Ascona
In northern Spain this word denote intimate area of women.
16. Ford Fiera
Latin America with this model failure occurred as «Fiera» means "ugly old woman".
17. Geely Rural Nanny.
"Rural Nanny" Well, just the perfect name for a pickup ! In comes to mind is something like "Let's Eat porridge!"
18. Ford Probe.
The failure was the fact that this word - Probe - called a stool. Our doctors just say "Bring a sample, please" and as a patient, in theory, must guess what.
19. Buick LaCrosse
In Canada was soon to change its name because in Quebec City this word means self-gratification.
20. Volkswagen Jetta.
The Italian is almost never used the letter J, so there are all pronounced as Letta - in Italian "thrown in the trash."
For a new car is often quite difficult to find the right fancy name. After all, when choosing a name for a car it is important to consider the manufacturer, grammar rules, pronunciation. Often developers of new models even come up with a variety of contests for the best name for the new model, promising a decent prize winner. And yet, in the automotive world today there are still bad and ridiculous names in vehicles


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A fresh home teeming with modern aesthetics, the St. Lucia is a wonderful plan offered by LifeStyle Homes at the 55+ community of Alamanda Key.
With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the St. Lucia offers plenty of privacy for everyone. Even better, all dwellers and guests are treated to ample closet space. The master bedroom features two walk-in closets, while the guest bedrooms each feature one of their own as well.
The dining room, gourmet kitchen, and great room are all large and open, and allow for free-flowing conversation.
Of course, this home being an Alamanda Key plan, it also features a front porch with decorative gingerbread roof railing, a metal roof, and Florida Keys-inspired color scheme.


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BBC 6Music celebrates 10 years with concerts
Digital station marks ten years with special broadcasts
Chris Swindells - 06 February 2012
Between March 12 - 16 presenter Lauren Laverne will come live from the BBC's
Maida Vale Studios with live sessions from acts associated with 6 Music, including Spiritualized and Orbital.
These will be available to listen live through the digital radio station and watch live on the 6 Music website.
Orbital have already confirmed four headline festival shows for 2012, including a huge Big Top closing performance at Bestival 2012.
On Friday March 16 all stages of the Southbank Centre, London will be used to host a variety of live sets from festival favourite Laura Marling, Gruff Rhys, Anna Calvi, Beth Jeans Houghton and one to watch in 2012, Lianne La Havas.
Follow Virtual Festivals on Twitter and Facebook for artist interviews and more details on how to stream the performances live next month.


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Say no to high commissions. Our cash back incentive gives the benefit to both buyer & seller. Goldenbear Holiday Homes is becoming more and more popular as a selling agent and is fast becoming the agent of choice for both sellers and purchasers on Hacienda Riquelme.
Having an on-site property manager is a must have for any apartment owner. You will have complete piece of mind knowing that your key holder / property management team is residing on site and able to respond swiftly to any emergency situation that may arise.
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Outside: Balcony/Terrace, Shared Swimming Pool, Private extended trerrace
Other: Parking, Secure Parking, Lift Access
Suitability: Wheelchair Accessible, Suitable for Children.
Changeover Day:
The furnishing of the apartment includes a leather sofa in the lounge area. For your entertainment there is free Wi-Fi/Satelite TV, a wide screen TV, and radio facilities.
A dining table in the lounge area
The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and twin single beds
The spacious bathroom is fully tiled and features a bath with shower head, WC, basin and bidet. A towel rail/radiator ensures comfort in low season and dry towels all year round
The kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine etc
Further Details Outdoors
There is a furnished outdoor terrace.
The glorious sunshine makes every meal or afternoon cocktail a special occasion whilst enjoying views of the golf course.
This is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the the tranquil setting.
The first thing that strikes you about Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort is the wide open spaces, extensive gardens and abundance of wildlife, creating a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a truly peaceful holiday.
Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort, is centred around an old Hacienda, once belonging to a noble Spanish family and dating back over 200 years.
What's nearby:
– Supermarket 10 minutes (walking)
– Bar 10 minutes (walking)
– Club House & Pro Golf Shop 5 minutes (walking)
– Tennis/Football/Bowls 1 minutes (walking)
– Bars and Restaurants (nearby village of Sucina) 5 minutes (driving)
– Banks 5 minutes drive
– Petrol Station 5 minutes (driving)
– Nearest Beaches 15 minutes (driving)
– San Javier Airport 15 minutes (driving)
– Alicante Airport 55 minutes (driving)


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Here is Wilfred A. Peterson's sequel to his poem "Slow Me Down, Lord" that we ran last week. Both poems present valid perspectives. We need to strive for balance in our lives, a proper pace for living, knowing when we need to slow down and when we need to speed up.
Speed me up, Lord!
Start the pounding of my heart
And concentration of my mind.
Quicken my slow pace
With a vision of my limited earthly time.
Give me,
Amid the confusions of my day,
The calm of self-chosen priorities.
Break the spell of quietness.
Let not soothing music or television
Keep me from activities.
Help me know
When to wake up,
When I've had sufficient sleep.
Teach me the art
Of channeling my energy
So I get things done–
And still have time
For flowers and friends,
Pets and children, smiles and books.
Remind me each day
That there is more to life
Than "sitting around."
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it is still producing.
Speed me up, Lord,
And inspire me to spend my strength wisely,
Remembering life's important values
That I may meet more challenges
And fulfill a greater destiny.
—Wilfred A. Peterson
Hugh Fulford
September 22, 2015


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Usually close (and weak) pairs are treated only at the LMP2 level in LCCSD(T) calculations. This not satisfying since LMP2 often treats van der Waals interactions poorly, hence compromising the high accuracy of the actual LCCSD(T) calculation. Fortunately, close pairs can now be treated in an inexpensive way at a level beyond LMP2, ranging from local direct RPA via ring CCD to LCCD[S]-R. This is described in
O. Masur, D. Usvyat and M. Schütz, J. Chem. Phys., 139, 164116 (2013);
M. Schütz, O. Masur and D. Usvyat, J. Chem. Phys., 140, 244107 (2014).


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Musical Instruments • Repairs • Rentals • Lessons
Despite the change to the county shelter in place order, Bridgepoint Music will continue to operate with curbside appointments ONLY, and not offer in-store shopping.
Bridgepoint Music was founded in the heart of downtown Menlo Park to provide musicians with a place to shop for products and services to enhance the expression of their talents.
We sell both new and used instruments and accessories. We take pride in the instruments we have available and only carry the brands that share our commitment to quality.
Our rental program offers students access to quality instruments at competitive prices while including the flexibility to help a student find the best fit. The relationship between a musician and their instrument can last for a lifetime, sometimes it's love at first sight, and sometimes one needs try out a few before they find one that clicks. Our rental programs and lessons are designed to help you make that fit.
Service is at the core of everything we do. All of our instruments are thoroughly inspected by our technicians before they are sold. Our service department offers cleaning and maintenance as well as repair work on your instrument to ensure that you're always playing at your best.
Whether you are in need of expert repairs, brand name merchandise, lessons, rentals or advice, we are here to help. Call, e-mail, or stop by today!
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Paris, France, and Southampton, England, March 21, 2005 – Dassault Systèmes (NASDAQ:DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) and ICEM Ltd. today announced the signing of a strategic software development agreement under which ICEM will develop and sell the next generation of its surface design and analysis and design visualization software suite for Class-A surface development based on Dassault Systèmes' Version 5 Architecture and Components. ICEM becomes a Gold Software Partner in Dassault Systèmes' Component Application Architecture Version 5 (CAA V5) software partner program.
ICEM will provide a PLM solution component that will tightly connect the styling and engineering departments, further endorsing the new 3D XML open format from Dassault Systèmes. It will deliver a comprehensive suite of products addressing end-to-end Automotive Class-A processes, from Class-A design and analysis to reverse engineering, realistic rendering and sketch tracing, all fully integrated with the V5 PLM environment. These solutions will include new versions of existing products for static rendering, real-time rendering, scan modeling and quick surfacing, as well as advanced applications such as dynamic, global manipulation of surfaces, advanced surface analysis, and passenger/pedestrian safety analysis. The solution will be marketed by ICEM and will either operate in standalone mode or in perfect synergy with an existing integrated V5 PLM Solution. The first release including core Class-A surface modeling and modules for dynamic global modification of surfaces and surface optimization are scheduled to be available for customer delivery in the third quarter of this year. ICEM will also provide dedicated, highly skilled consulting, best-practices and support teams to deploy the solutions to the industry. As a next strategic step, Dassault Systèmes and ICEM aim to extend the partnership to Concept Design.
"As a long-term corporate customer of both DS and ICEM, we feel confident that this partnership—merging the strengths of each partner—will be able to fulfill our end-to-end process from styling via Class A to manufacturing, an important process within our Virtual Car strategy," said Peter Reindl, responsible for CAD/DMU applications and process integration at BMW. "Providing furthermore the necessary openness, this partnership will certainly also enable a better integration of our suppliers into this process."
"This partnership provides us with a best-in-class automotive Class A surface modeling solution that is fully integrated into our enterprise-wide, CAD environment," said Richard Riff, Henry Ford Technical Fellow, Virtual Product Creation & PLM, Ford Motor Company. "As a result, we will be using native CATIA V5 data throughout the vehicle body and interior design development process, with no need for data translators. This will bring real benefits in terms of data integrity and consistency, as well as in terms of an improved workflow."
"Automotive industries around the world are facing constant pressures on their styling and engineering processes and must consider innovative approaches to reduce design cycle time," said Dominique Florack, executive vice president, Research & Development, Dassault Systèmes. "Leveraging the best assets from each partner, we will deliver a unique and innovative V5-based styling-to-manufacturing approach as an intrinsic part of the PLM business transformation."
For ICEM, the significance of this partnership agreement is that it enables us to fulfil our committed strategy, designed to deliver a 'next-generation' set of surface modeling software solutions that contribute fully to the process-centric PLM vision of our customers," said Lee Cureton, CEO, ICEM Ltd. "We also retain our autonomy as an independent software company. One of the principle aids to improving the design-to-manufacture workflow is a fully integrated software environment that enables a seamless and uninterrupted two-way flow of information between the different design and engineering disciplines involved in the process. This agreement enables us to considerably improve design-to-manufacture workflow by providing a tight link from which the whole PLM chain will benefit."
With its headquarters in the UK, ICEM Ltd. is the leading worldwide developer of advanced surface modeling, design and visualization software. ICEM software is a critical component of the product lifecycle management (PLM) software environments of many of the world's leading automotive, aerospace, sporting goods and consumer durable products manufacturers and their suppliers.
With a worldwide network of sales and support offices and specialist distributors covering Europe, the USA, South America, Australia and the Asia Pacific region, ICEM's principal market sector is the worldwide automotive industry. Here it includes most of the leading manufacturers among its customers, including the Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler Group, Volkswagen Audi Group, Porsche, BMW, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Nissan, Subaru and Harley Davidson among others, as well as leading automotive industry companies such as Volke, EDAG, Pininfarina, Bertone and Bertrandt, among many others. The company also has a significant presence in the industrial design market.
For more information, visit http://www.icem.com/
CAA V5 (Component Application Architecture) is Dassault Systèmes' open middleware and development environment for PLM. The CAA V5 Software Community Program is dedicated to ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) willing to develop, sell and support CAA V5-based applications, fully integrated with CATIA, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM and DELMIA V5. This collaboration results in the expansion of Dassault Systèmes' 3D PLM solutions to cover the entire product lifecycle range, thus enabling mutual customers to take advantage of a larger set of products in response to their specific industrial needs.
More Information available at http://www.3ds.com/alliances/software-partnership/


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Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc. has developed a very unique horse feeding program with a full line of Triple Crown horse feeds. It takes a lot of hard work, training, and genetic luck to win the Triple Crown which is why the manufacturing of Triple Crown products focuses on three critical areas: Revolutionary formulations, Premium Ingredients and our EquiMix® Technology.
Triple Crown Horse Feeds
Triple Crown has a variety of feeds to meet and maintain your horse's performance at its peak and addresses proper equine nutrition. Smith Farm Supply now has access to the full line of Triple Crown horse feed below. For more product information or pricing, call one of our five locations.


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03. 12. 2007
Nvey Eco organic makeup
If you're truly passionate about going organic, and already eat organic foods and use organic skincare, perhaps your next step might be to consider organic makeup. Nvey Eco is a line of makeup from Australia that promises no parabens, no synthetic preservatives, no SLS, no propylene glycol, GM-free ingredients, no petroleum-based ingredients and no talc. Nvey Eco doesn't test on animals, and is certified by Organic Food Chain, a leading organic accreditation body in Australia.
What the products do contain are nourishing ingredients such as safflower oil, sweet almond oil, natural beeswax, chamomile, jojoba oil, rose absolute, and vitamins A, B5, C and E. The range is reasonably comprehensive, if not particularly exciting, with foundations, powders, concealers, blushes, lipsticks, lipglosses, eyeshadows, mascaras and a brush kit. Colours are limited (it's no MAC), at least for now. I haven't had a chance to play with the products yet, but a personal worry is that they - seemingly designed for dry, sensitive skins - would just slide off my oily face.
Nvey Eco is currently available in Australia, the USA and Singapore (contact them to find a stockist in your country).
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Sensational Quote Sunday
Some books change your life. They change the way you see the world. They do this not only with the story as a whole, but sometimes with an idea, a beautiful phrase, or even a word, that resonates with you the way nothing has before.
Sensational Quote Sunday is my way of paying homage to those books that remind me every day why I love reading.
This week, I'm back to basics, with a quote from a series that reminded more than one generation why they love reading.
Harry Potter is the perfect example of books becoming a part of your life, not just something you read but something you experience.
One of my happy places is within the pages of an incredible book! You too, right?!
(Also, who wouldn't love that on their light switch?!)


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news from the Congregation of the Causes of Saints
By Jeff Ziegler ( articles ) | Dec 20, 2003
This morning, the congregation announced the approval of miracles attributed to four blesseds, clearing the way for their canonization. They are Bl. Giuseppe Manyanat y Vives (1833-1901), Bl. Nimatullah al-Hardani (1808-58), Bl. Paola Elisabetta (1816-65), and Bl. Gianna Molla (1922-62), the most well-known of the four.
Miracles were also approved for seven venerable servants of God, clearing the way for their beatification. The most famous of the seven is the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Karl I (1887-1922).
Finally, seven servants of God were declared venerable. Among them is Clemens Cardinal von Galen (1878-1946), bishop of Muenster.
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 3 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Emera, (TSX: EMA), announced that it will acquire a 38 percent interest in Light & Power Holdings Ltd. (Barbados Stock Exchange: `LPH`) from Leucadia National Corporation (`Leucadia`). Under the terms of the agreement with Leucadia, Emera will acquire the interest from Leucadia for US $85million.
LPH is the parent company of The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited. (BLPC) BLPC is the sole utility operator on the island of Barbados, serving 120,000 customers. BLPC has three power generation stations consisting of 239 MW of installed capacity. There is a regulatory regime on the island that allows a full fuel pass through mechanism.
`This acquisition is an exciting next step in our Caribbean growth strategy as we begin to build scale in the region,` said Chris Huskilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emera Inc. `BLPC is consistently ranked as one of the top-performing electric utilities in the Caribbean for efficiency, performance, and rate structure.`
The Board of LPH has said that `they welcome the investment of Emera` and that `the combined knowledge and experience of Emera and LPH in the electric utility business will maintain and enhance the technical strength and future prospects of BLPC for the continued benefit of electricity customers in Barbados`.
This 38 percent investment will make Emera the largest single shareholder of LPH. Approximately 62 percent of LPH is locally held by 2,700 Barbadian shareholders, including the National Insurance Board of Barbados, which owns 23 percent.
LPH is Emera`s third investment in the Caribbean. This follows a 19 percent investment in St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (Lucelec), a vertically-integrated monopoly utility on the island of St. Lucia, and a 25 percent indirect interest in Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC), a vertically-integrated electric utility on the Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter and is not subject to regulatory approval. This transaction will be financed with existing credit facilities and is expected to be immediately accretive.
Barbados is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, with a population of approximately 285,000. The government is a parliamentary democracy and the legal system is based on English common law. Canada enjoys a strong working relationship with Barbados, and Canadian companies make up approximately 75 percent of the international financial community on the island. Barbados enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the region, and tourism is the main economic activity.
About Emera
Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) is an energy and services company with $5.3 billion in assets. Electricity is Emera`s core business. Approximately 94% of Emera`s revenues are earned by Nova Scotia Power Inc (NSPI), Bangor Hydro Electric Company (BHE) and the Brunswick Pipeline. NSPI and BHE are wholly-owned regulated electric utilities which together serve 603,000 customers. The Brunswick Pipeline is a 145 km gas pipeline in New Brunswick. Emera also owns 19% of St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited, which serves more than 50,000 customers on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and 25% of Grand Bahama Power Company which serves 19,000 customers on the Caribbean island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas. In addition to its electric utility investments, Emera owns Bayside Power, a 260 MW gas-fired power plant in Saint John, New Brunswick; Emera Energy Services, a physical natural gas and power marketing and asset management business; a joint venture interest in Bear Swamp, a 600 megawatt pumped storage hydro-electric facility in northern Massachusetts; a 12.9% interest in the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline; and an 8.2% interest in Open Hydro. Visit Emera on the web at www.emera.com.


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King Graham and Queen Valanice were glad to have their children back. Graham thinks that it is time to pass onto them his old adventurers' hat. When he throws it across the room, he suffers a heart attack and collapses on the floor, and he is carried off to bed. The only way that Graham's health can be restored is by retrieving the magic fruit in the faraway land of Tamir. A beautiful fairy called Genesta offers Rosella the chance to be transported to the land, and find the fruit. But once she gets transported, she cannot be sent back unless she helps the fairy regain her talisman that was stolen by the evil witch, Lolotte.
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
Genre(s): Adventure


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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
lou lou
I always kind of liked the ghost chair by Philippe Starck for kartell -
that's liked, not loved - but now that they have a mini version called the lou lou?
it's for sure on the wish list for my own lulu (lou lou?)
if i could just choose a colour....
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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
What Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (HCl) is a form of vitamin B6 that is bonded with hydrochloride to increase absorption. Vitamin B6 is an essential vitamin that is used by the body to make amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Vitamin B6 is found throughout the diet in sources like fruit, vegetables, and grain.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Benefits
Pyridoxine HCl may support heart function, promote brain health, support healthy mood, fortify the joints, and help aid healthy sleep.†
- Heart healthy†
- May promote healthy brain function†
- Helps support healthy mood†
- May fortify the joints†
- Could aid healthy sleep†
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


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How Location Data Answers Different Questions
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ON INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES HAVE been around for a long time. Data companies like Info- group collect publicly available data from millions of records, update it monthly and add their own algorithms and models to deliver a data product that helps businesses and governments make informed decisions. Infogroup went one step further and made all of its data
location-based so that it is now easily searchable based on specific geographic areas of interest.
Demographic data is valuable beyond simply targeting consumers for direct mail campaigns. Public agencies and economic development organizations use business and residential information as benchmarks to develop plans and to model expansion and growth. "A lot of information is used for transportation planning, urban planning, economic development, public health, and law enforcement. Where people live, who the top employers are, size of businesses and specific industry types, are critical pieces of information for public entities," said Allan Benek, Vice President Government Services for Infogroup. "Hundreds of federal, state and local government agencies rely on this data each and every day."
From an emergency management perspective, it is important to know how many people are working in particular buildings, or how many people are at a particular residence in the evening. Understanding the types of industries in an area is important as well. Is there a volatile or toxic chemical impact possibility? Is there a general office building with hundreds of employees at a specific location?
This information has a direct impact on the plan for evacuation. Compare the use of this same information for site location analysis for a new restaurant. From a restaurant perspective, it is important to know the type of diner that is within the area—business lunch crowd or student lunch crowd, for example.
Environmental compliance and waste disposal programs require an understanding of the chemicals being used by certain companies. For example, where are the local car engine oil changing services, dry cleaners or offset ink print shops located? When researching businesses in an area, industry classification data may signal a business in need of inspection. This type of location data aids in regulatory and compliance research.
Have you ever wondered how states identify new lottery distributors? Or how the need for a new turn lane and traffic signal is determined?
Demographic data is about so much more than marketing and advertising. It's about economic development, public health, and safety and transportation.


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Currently playing: Sometimes ft. Ryan Leslie - Cassie
great photo! i wanna be back visiting in london!ReplyDelete
Glowing perfection.ReplyDelete
I wish I lived there :( I'm loving your comfy style lately! Soo cool!
so bright and shiny there...its cold and dark and rainy here. shivers.ReplyDelete
...pleasant and welcoming picture; peace in the middle of the day.
The song I'm currently playing is; Nelly Furtado's "Showtime". Other songs I've stumble throughout the day are (any song) by; Regina Spektor (my fav: Sweetest Downfall) Kate Earl, Brandy, or whatever brings a happy feeling to my spirit.
This reminds me of staying at my friend's flat in Crouch End :) I love London and penguin biscuits!ReplyDelete
lovely composition!ReplyDelete
Preeeeeety picture. I want to live in England!ReplyDelete
yeah screw nyc - I must leave.ReplyDelete
So that's were our spring sun's disappeared!ReplyDelete
I want to live in london...ReplyDelete
it IS sunny.
here the leaves in my yard turned brown overnight :(
I so need a blanket here..still cold and rainy. I did see the Duchess. Really, Kiera was amazing. And Feinnes..what a 'wanka' He was just a snake in this movie. So much better than Brideshead revisited..but it had to do with the flow of that film. It was so choppy. The guy from Momma Mia was in the duchess as well... as Lord Grey..he was good, too. I really didn't have any expectations for it other than costumes..but it was really a good story,too.
Oh..and I got my flu shot and my arm really hurts..hopefully, if you get one, yours won't be that bad.
It looks so beautiful there!ReplyDelete
It looks so beautiful there!ReplyDelete
It looks so nice there! I miss uk :(ReplyDelete
i love that song :)
La C
thanx for the tip on a new song!! *wink wink*...ReplyDelete
Hope you enjoyed. I bet you did!ReplyDelete
such a pretty photographReplyDelete
LOVE this picture!!! I definitely need to go to London!!ReplyDelete


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Musharraf's power gave away media freedom and consequentially Pakistan witnessed an emergence of more than a dozen news channels in the past decade.
Almost one half of the advertising expenses in Pakistan are absorbed by news channels, this shows the commitment of viewers contributing magnanimously towards the TRP's of these channels. The power of the media is precisely explained by Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, editor, and professor:
"For a long time I am convinced that the conflict between Jewish people and black people in this country was a media event".
Hence, it was media, hosting an enmity for the sake of TRPs.
Whenever there's a blast or a disturbing issue at hand, we divert our attention towards these numerous news channels. We, the gullible sum of 18 billion people, look up to these channels for the right message to be conveyed to us at the right time.
Media has gained the power to make or break an issue, a rapport, a reputation or a nation within the sixty minutes of a Talk show.
We see an advent of dozens of talk shows, each being hosted by an anchor who leaves no stone unturned in criticizing the running policies of Pakistan. These shows, being supported by the nation, invite the most powerful people from our nation and create a controversy by creating enmity between them in front of billions of viewers.
Another treachery of this media is the coverage is 100% irrelevant: either flawed or intentionally skewed. By irrelevant I mean the issues given coverage are not the ones which are of utmost concern for the Pakistani common men. For example, if Bollywood is crashing or Hollywood is thrashing, it should have no whatsoever importance for the person watching news to learn what's going on in his country.
'Intentionally skewed' because these channels cover the relevant material with an exaggerated concentration on one sided arguments. When an epidemic poses a threat to a nation, why only the dead are being shown while those alive can also be an example of the intensity the disease is posing on the nation. Why the government is blamed for lack of awareness, when creating awareness is the 'Prime Target' supposedly for a 'Responsible Media'?
As Thomas Griffith states:
"The news is staged, anticipated, analyzed and reported until all interest is wrung from it and abandoned for some new novelty".
At the end, all I would like state is that Media needs to buckle up and start focusing on its code of conduct. Media literacy is or rather should be the primary aim of any 'Mass media' which claims to serve the people. I hope that the hopeless immaturity shown by media will soon be replaced with a much stronger and genuine approach directed towards the betterment of the nation:
"Newspapers & TV networks have sometimes been outrageously abusive, untruthful, arrogant and hypocritical. But it hardly follows that elimination of a strong and independent press is the way to eliminate abusiveness", Potter Stewart.