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Reuters reported that the Bank of Japan will likely ease
monetary policy next week as the country's outlook continues to be clouded by the potential fallout from the U.S. budget and soft Chinese growth.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
closed up 15 points, or 0.11%, to 13,170. The blue-chip index, which came off a one-month closing high, began the session up more than 7.5% in 2012.
Breadth was positive, with winners outpacing losers 16 to 14. In addition to Hewlett-Packard and McDonald's,
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Hewlett-Packard shares jumped 2.6% amid rumors that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn could be amassing a stake in the PC maker.
McDonald's shares added 1.1% after the fast-food giant reported an increase of 2.4% in global same-store sales for November, exceeding the average analyst estimate of only 0.1%, helped by the popularity of a breakfast menu in the U.S., and value meals and meal combinations in Europe. In October, McDonald's had posted its first decline in monthly sales in nine years.
settled up half of a point, or 0.03%, at 1,419. The
increased 9 points, or 0.30%, at 2,987.
In the broader market, most sectors were in the green, led by advances in the transportation, technology, basic material and healthcare sectors. Only the consumer-cyclical and financial sectors slumped.
Volumes reached 2.96 billion shares on the
New York Stock Exchange
, and were also weak at 1.52 billion shares on the Nasdaq. Advancers edged decliners 1.2-to-1 on the Big Board and 1.3-to-1 on the Nasdaq.
On the fiscal-cliff front, President Barack Obama visited a Daimler engine plant in Redford, Mich., Monday to
make his case for raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans
"I've said I will work with Republicans on a plan for economic growth, job creation and reducing our deficits, and have some compromise between Democrats and Republicans," he told workers.
On Sunday, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House for the first time in 23 days to discuss resolving the fiscal cliff. Details of the conversation weren't revealed, but both offices said that the "lines of communication" remain open.
"Averting the cliff before Christmas will likely rally the S&P to 1,500 by year-end or early January, provided the 2013 fiscal drag does not exceed 1.5% and is not mostly tax hikes," said David Bianco, chief U.S. equity strategist at Deutsche Bank. "But further 2013 S&P upside will be sensitive to the legislation's details. If top income-tax-bracket rate hikes are curbed from what's scheduled, then the S&P should reach 1,550 by 2013's end. If the new top dividend tax rate is 25% or less, then the S&P should reach 1,600 by the end of 2013."
In Europe, Italy's 10-year bond yield spiked by more than 0.2 percentage points to 4.79% after technocrat Prime Minister Mario Monti said over the weekend he intends to resign once the country's 2013 budget passes into law, following the loss of support from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's PDL party. Monti's resignation sparked worries over efforts to repair the country's debt crisis.
Berlusconi announced that he will run for office again.
Monti had stepped in to replace Berlusconi after the Italian 10-year bond yield jumped to a record 7.48% in November 2011.
"The eurozone's political scene was thrown into uncertainty ... Monti's succession was always going to be a potential stumbling block for the eurozone's crisis resolution, and the credibility of Italy's reforms will undoubtedly face closer scrutiny in the coming months, and yields will react accordingly," said Geoffrey Yu, a currency strategist at UBS.
Gold for February delivery rose $8.90 to settle at $1,714.40 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, while January crude oil contracts dipped 37 cents to $85.56 a barrel.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury gained 2/32 to dilute the yield to 1.622%. The dollar was down 0.12%, according to the
In corporate news,
American International Group
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said it plans to sell up to 90% of
International Lease Finance Corp.
to a Chinese consortium led by Weng Xianding, chairman of New China Trust Co., for about $5.28 billion. AIG shares were off 2.3%.
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announced Monday its plan to spin off its commercial and residential security businesses. The company also announced a new share-repurchase program of up to $2 billion of common stock and a dividend hike of about 31%. Shares were off 1.9%.
Shares of
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fell 4.2% on Monday after Oppenheimer urged investors to approach the handset maker with
Shares of
soared 23% after the wired and wireless automated identification and data collection services company agreed to be acquired by
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for $10 a share in an all-cash transaction valued at about $600 million. Honeywell shares were down 0.18%.
Diamond Foods
shares tumbled 10% after the company swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter loss as it was hit by charges tied to probes on its accounting scandal and the shuttering of a factory.
Marathon Petroleum
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shares tacked on 2.2% after being named to Barron's list of 10 favorite stocks for 2013.
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Is your Family Physician the best of the best? Do they go above and beyond to care for their patients? Are they active in the community? Do you think they deserve the 2019 Family Physician on the Year Award? If so, we want to hear about them!
The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Family Physician of the Year. Each year the IAFP awards one family physician the title "Family Physician of the Year" on the basis of outstanding service to patients and community, and devotion to Family Medicine.
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At the end of this month, my children and I are traveling (via airplane) to New Mexico to visit my parents. In order to entertain my boys while on the plane, I plan to show them a movie on my laptop. Now I know, I could just take a portable DVD player (which would be smaller). But on this trip, I plan on taking LOTS of pictures, so I will need my laptop in order to edit them... because, with my Editing Addiction, there is just no way I could wait until I got back home to edit.
So... I don't want to have to carry my huge computer bag (along with a camera bag, a carry-on, two small children, their backpacks, and an umbrella stroller). I decided I would make a little protective pouch for the laptop, that I can just slide into my carry-on.
I knew I probably didn't have enough of one single fabric to construct the entire thing (at least not one that I Loved), but I knew I had TONS of scraps that I Loved, left over from all the purses I made last year for my (now defunct) Etsy shop and my booth at our local Farmer's Market.
After going through all my scraps, and doing a little math, I determined that I needed (44) 3.25" X 4.5" rectangles to construct what I had in mind. This is what I came up with...
a 9.75" X 14.25" X 1.25" pouch with a fold over flap. The entire thing is padded with interfacing, and the inside is lined with soft white felt.
I started going through my fabric stash yesterday morning, while doing some laundry, with no intention on working on a project that day. But as I started pulling the fabrics I loved, figuring out how to construct it, and realizing I already had everything I needed, I just couldn't stop myself. Before I knew it (by dinnertime), it was done.
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In January and February alone, Jinghong power station in Yunnan province released 2.3 billion cubic meters of water.
Some 75 percent of Cambodia's women are employed in agriculture, according to the World Bank.
A growing number of consumers is becoming more health conscious about eating.
Four billion people or two out of every three on the planet do not have enough water to meet their basic needs. VOA Khmer's Cheoung Pochin narrates.
Ven Vorn has been detained since October 2015, in what rights advocates say has been delayed adjudication.
Recent years have already seen hotter weather and more irregular rainfall in Cambodia, which is predicted to be badly hit when global temperatures change further.
The combs and honey are rich sources of food, and their wax is used in pagodas and places without electricity.
Number far higher than previous reports show; scarcity fueled by population growth, consumption habits and demands from agriculture
Some 6 million people could be affected by the dam, including people living not just on the Mekong, but on the Tonle Sap River, as well.
Civil society groups are calling for Laos' Don Sahong hydropower dam project to be discussed when Southeast Asian leaders meet with U.S. President Barack Obama next week.
Intrepid Voice of America journalists braved strong winds and blowing snow to photograph the early hours of a massive storm that threatens to dump near-record amounts of snow on Washington.
Hun Sen announced the commission at the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers Friday, where he also warned he would begin demoting officials found colluding with timber smugglers.
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Association of Professional Genealogists Names New Staff for Professional Management Conference
Anastasia Harman and Corinne Knasinski Bring Broad Event-Planning Experience to Premiere Professional Genealogy Event
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 23 July 2013- The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) today announced new staff for its annual Professional Management Conference (PMC). Anastasia M. Harman of Gaithersburg, Maryland, will serve as PMC Coordinator, and Corinne Knasinski of Parker, Colorado, will be PMC Site Coordinator.
As PMC Coordinator, Harman will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual conference, which offers topics relevant to genealogy professionals and those interested in the profession. She will draw upon her extensive event-planning experience at Ancestry.com, where she managed the company's presence at tradeshows, developed curriculum for conference classes, and organized company-specific events nationwide. She also worked as a research manager for seasons 1-3 of NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?"
"APGs PMC is the premiere event for professional genealogy," said Harman. "I look forward to working with the APG team to further grow the conference in attendance and value."
Working with Harman will be Corinne Knasinski. As PMC Site Coordinator, she will manage on-site conference arrangements, including the meeting facility, live broadcasts, and other conference needs. Knasinski brings many years of event-planning experience at non-profit organizations in the finance industry and for professional organizations. "Im excited to help grow a conference that offers so much to the genealogical community," said Knasinski. "With programs ranging from advanced research to business skills, the APG PMC's provides excellent tools for todays professionals."
"We welcome Anastasia and Corinne," said APG President Kenyatta D. Berry. "The APG Professional Management Conference is unique in its focus on the professional genealogist. The conference has evolved over recent years to accommodate more levels of learning and to allow off-site members to participate. We look forward to working with Anastasia and Corinne as we bring PMC to the next level."
About APG PMC 2014
The 16th annual APG PMC will be held in Salt Lake City, 1011 January 2014, before the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. A call for speakers will be sent out to APG members soon. Join the APG PMC 2014 discussion on our Facebook or LinkedIn sites, or on Twitter using hashtag #APGPMC.
About the Association of Professional Genealogists
The Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org), established in 1979, represents more than 2,600 genealogists, librarians, writers, editors, historians, instructors, booksellers, publishers, and others involved in genealogy-related businesses. APG encourages genealogical excellence, ethical practice, mentoring, and education. The organization also supports the preservation and accessibility of records useful to the fields of genealogy and history. Its members represent all fifty states, Canada, and thirty other countries. APG is active on LinkedIn, Twitter (www.twitter.com/apggenealogy) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/AssociationofProfessionalGenealogists).


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The key to success is not technology; although in today's markets it typically plays some role. None the less, it's still not the key. Nor is the key to success having the greatest idea ever; there are probably more exceptional ideas than there are stars in the sky. Innovation? Over-rated. Passion, dedication and execution? Oh. Now we're getting warmer.
We are closer to the heart of the matter because regardless of what you might think the keys are, those contributors sit on the same foundation. The foundation for success is:
Culture + Communication + Collaboration
The best organizations understand the value of C+C+C, and are forever trying to curate and encourage it. A great idea without the proper support of C+C+C is probably doomed. Also, notice I referred to C+C+C as "it." That's because when properly assembled the whole (i.e., "it") becomes greater than the sum of the parts. Just the same, if one is compromised, the other two will be negatively affected as well. C+C+C equals one.
Most importantly, above all else, C+C+C is about people. People make up your organization. You market and sell to other people. Put aside all the hype (e.g., innovation will bring you business salvation) and we're left with one of life's few absolute truths—cliche, yes—but still true: People make the world go round. In short, you can't have innovation without C+C+C. You can't have innovation without the right people brought together, at the right time, in the right way.
A robust set of tools for communication is what separates humans from the other creatures on God's great earth. However, with power also come responsibility. Communication ain't easy. Begin human is a full-time job; at least for me it is. No one will accuse me of being a great communicator. I try. I get it wrong more than I'd like to admit. We all do, don't we? What I'm trying to say is: Within the context of C+C+C, Communication is the foundation of Culture and Collaboration. Without Communication we, as humans, have nothing.
Without Communication we, as humans, have nothing.
Ironically, much of this came up, in some form, during a series of lunch and post-work conversations I had with a trusted colleague. Finally, a couple weeks ago, I said to myself, as I'm fond of doing, "There's got to be a better way." A day or so later, while taking the train to NYC for a couple of meetings with clients, I sketched out a checklist that became the basis for this mini-series: Better Communication for All. Naturally, I want to share my finding with others. I hope you're wanting to collaborate on this as well.
Please note: These are in no particular order. For now let's get the ideas on the table, from there were can refine and reorder.
• "I see it differently."
Often, in the course of a conversation, when we see a point to push back on we almost naturally default to, "I disagree with you," or even "I think you're wrong." These are words of division. They don't foster resolution. They fuel tension and bitterness.
Instead, "I see it differently" allows you to make your case without making it adversarial and personal (i.e., directed at the other person). Yes, you can dive into the minutiae of facts and figures later, but lead with your open-arms contribution first. Put another way, does it make sense to immediately alienate the person(s) you're trying to sway?
Put another way, does it make sense to immediately alienate the person(s) you're trying to sway?
Also, this simple phrase gives you a fail-safe should further discussion determine that you were wrong to say they were wrong. It's easier to save face by saying, "Oh. I see it more completely now. Thanks. Yes, let's…" Back peddling from "you're wrong" might not be so easy. We are human, and things do go wrong sometimes. I'll eventually cover that later in this series.
• "What do you mean by _____?"
We all know the knock on assume. Yet how often do we try to cut conversational corners and automatically fill in the blanks when clarity wanes? So rather than fall victim to assume, "What do you mean by" gives the message sender the benefit of the doubt. Assuming can be dangerous; while clarity mitigates human communication risk.
In addition, when a conversation escalates and perhaps even gets heated, this question slows things down. It not only offers the opportunity for clarity, but it can be used as a subtle way to derail the current trajectory. Perhaps there really is a misunderstanding somewhere along the line?
Who knows, it's possible the sender isn't completely sure either. "What do you mean by" is a great tool that buys needed pause, as well ensures everyone is closer to being on the same verbal page, so to speak.
Note: You can use this proactively as: "What I mean by ____ is…"
• "Why do you believe _____?"
As human to human communication goes, expressing what is relatively routine. Much of our day to day interactions are of the what variety. Ordering food or coffee is a what. On the other had, as they say, the devil is in the details. In the spirit of not assuming, often it helps to understand the why of the other(s). Perhaps their ideas are based on misinformation? Perhaps you're trying to sell them on Z when their major concerns are P and Q? Perhaps they literally missed a memo?
On a more fundamental human level, done correctly, asking why also extends the olive branch of empathy. It's taking the extra step to develop a deeper understanding and connection. Why is personal. But be careful, you don't want to be interpreted as questioning the basis of their input. The purpose here is to build bridges (i.e., understanding and common ground), not walls.
Always be mindful not to assume you know why they are thinking what you think they are thinking.
Note: You can use this proactively as: "Let me explain. I believe _____ because…"
• "Can you show me an example?"
There's a reason we have the cliche: A picture paints a thousand words; as well as: Seeing is believing. Some human minds are better than others with the abstract. And nearly all prefer real over theory. When in doubt, ask for an example.
Here's a simple example. (See what I did there?) Someone says, "We want the logo to be blue." Well, there's sky blue, royal blue, midnight blue, etc. Asking for examples can eliminate a lot of guessing. Nothing is more exact than an example.
Note: You can use this proactively as: "Let me show you an example…"


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Lady Vikings advance to semifinals
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Defense isn't glamorous, but it does win basketball games, and South Tahoe proved it Wednesday.
The lady Vikings used defense to shut down a disorganized Truckee team 35-28 in the playoff quarterfinals. The win advances South Tahoe to semifinals against Elko on Friday. The winner will then move on to finals Saturday and earn an automatic trip to state.
On Wednesday, South Tahoe jumped out to an early lead and held it through all four quarters.
Senior Brooke King cemented the win for the Vikings when she nailed a free throw that made it a three-possession game in the final minute.
For a more detailed report check back online or check the Tahoe Daily Tribune on Friday.


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Leroy Sane shortlisted for Young PFA honour
FLYING HIGH: Leroy has made quite an impact...
Leroy Sane has been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year.
The City winger's dynamic performances in this, his first season in the Premier League, have caught the eye of his fellow professionals and is on a shortlist of six players.
No City player has won this award since 1976 when Peter Barnes, also predominantly a left winger, was named the PFA Young Player.
With eight goals in 28 appearances and seven in his last 15, Leroy Sane has become a firm favourite among the City fans and the 21-year-old will hope to end the campaign in a rich vein of form.
He will be up against Dele Alli and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur, Michael Keane or Burnley, Romelu Lukaku of Everton and Sunderland's Jordan Pickford.
The winners will be revealed at 44th PFA Awards to be held in the Grosvenor House in London on Sunday 23 April 23, 2017.


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The Foreign Policy Network
The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) is Germany's network for foreign policy. As an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit membership organization, think tank, and publisher the DGAP has been promoting public debate on foreign policy in Germany for 60 years.
The DGAP's goals are:
- to promote and contribute to foreign policy debate in Germany,
- to advise decision makers from politics, business, and civil society
- to inform the public on foreign policy issues
- to strengthen the German foreign policy community
- to advance Germany's foreign affairs status in the world
About us
Think Tank
Policy Oriented Research
The DGAP's think tank undertakes policy-oriented research at the intersection of operational politics, business, scholarship, and the media. More than 30 foreign policy experts work in ten research programs focusing on: transatlantic relations, European integration, Russia/Eurasia, international security policy, energy policy, global economics, the Middle East, and China.
Contributing to Public Debate
The DGAP helps foster and moderate the national foreign affairs debate by bringing together high-ranking decision makers from politics and business, scholars, and the interested public in various formats such as conferences, roundtables, and study groups.
Advising Foreign Policy Decision Makers
The DGAP's experts regularly publish studies and analyses on current foreign policy issues that offer concrete policy approaches.
More than 2,500 members are active in the nonprofit organization DGAP. DGAP members receive exclusive invitations to speeches by prominent figures, podium discussions, and fireside chats, giving them the chance to participate in foreign affairs discussions with decision makers from Germany and abroad.
This opportunity is available not only in the headquarters in Berlin, but across Germany in the DGAP's Regional Forums in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, and Dresden.
To encourage more young professionals to get involved in the DGAP network, the YOUNG DGAP was founded in 2008. The YOUNG DGAP provides special offers and events such as mentoring programs tailored to those under 35.
Are you interested in joining the DGAP? Contact us.
The DGAP's library and documentation center is one of the oldest and most important public libraries for foreign and security policy. Its holdings date from 1945 on and contain more than 200 national and international journals, over 85,000 books, and numerous electronic publications.
Through its cooperation with the scholarly research network "International Relations and Regional Studies" (IBLK) our library offers access to the largest composite dat on international politics in Europe.
Whether for academic, professional, or personal use, the library's services are open to students, scholars, and anyone interested in international relations.
IP Journal
The DGAP publishes the foreign policy magazine IP. The IP appears in German as a bimonthly print magazine and in English as an online magazine for German and European foreign policy.
IP Journal is the source for a German perspective on important foreign affairs issues, as well as in-depth analysis on central questions of German and European foreign policy from renowned authors and experts in and outside of Germany.
The German-language print magazine IP - originally founded as "Europa Archiv" in 1945 - has established itself as Germany's leading foreign policy magazine. You can get an annual subscription to the German IP or buy the latest issue at train station and airport book stores across Germany.


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I work in a daycare and there are families in both situations there. I think you should pick a place where you feel completely comfortable with the people and program. You should also consider your commute and time of day. If you are not picking up until 5:30 or after and you have a child who may nap after a long day during a long commute, you may want to consider that. It may mess up their sleeping schedule if they begin napping so late.
Should I pick a daycare near my work or my home?
There are pros and cons to having your daycare center be near your work or your home. What should moms consider when making this decision?
Both are reasonable, but I think more people prefer close to home.
I always picked the one closer to home, in case something came up and I left work early, or if I needed a grandparent to pick my kids up and take them home for me. And what happens if you change jobs?
It depends on whether you pay for your daycare by the day or by the hour. To reduce the cost of childcare and make sure that my take home pay is as much as possible (as I only work 2 days a week), I researched daycare near my work place and opted for a place as near to my work as possible!
I picked one closer to home.. just felt like after work, I needed that drive all to myself.. and it also made my daughters commute shorter in the morning and the evening..
When my daughter was younger, I preferred the daycare closer to work - I could pop in if I wasn't traveling and breastfeed. When she got older, though, and I ended up changing jobs, it was a huge pain to take her 20 minutes each way to day care so we ended up switching to something 5 minutes from home. A stroke of luck was that they also offered full day Kindergarten (our public school system is still half day so it's tough on full time working moms).
One other thing was that since it was close to home, there were a few other kids going into the same school in First Grade so she already knew some of the kids there. It was a great transition for her!
It depends how far from work you live? If you cannot collect your child, can the person allowed to collect your child get there if it is near your place of work? If you are on holiday but child still at Nursery (ie daycare as I am in UK) (ie if u are spending the day doing chores) is it worth extra time to get to Nursery? You have to consider what is the best scenario. I'd personally choose it near my home as you may move to a diff office but not be able to or want to take child out of daycare so you would be all over town whereas if your child is in daycare near your home you can take them and go to work. Thats would I do anyway.
I always chose one near home. I work 25 minutes from home so I always felt like if I were sick and couldn't go to work I certainly wouldn't want to have to drive 25 minutes to drop my son off and then turn around and make that drive home to crawl back in bed!
It also has the added advantage that some of the friends he made will be going into the same elementary school with him!
We chose near home. This way, either one of us can drop off/pick up. Even though my job has been stable for the past 5yrs, my husband's work has changed multiple times. We have lived in the same house for 8yrs, so that is the more logical choice.
i chose one near home only cause i work out of y car.... and its easyier as i not lway in the office... but if i did work in the office more i migh get one in tthe middle,....'
you need to find one were the staff are happy and intercting with the kids...
i was told to always go and look b4 10am cause thas when the are generally playing and starting the activities fir the day... best way to work out if u lik the staff or not.. and dont book a time to come just drop in u will catch them by serprise and see what they really like..
I have the best of both worlds: my work is close to our home and so is the daycare. I mainly thought about the distance between my work and the daycare. I wanted to be able to get to our child quickly if something should come up. Both being close to home is a bonus :) But everyone's situation is different and this decision needs to be made for what's best for the family and child. I have several friends who have their kids in a daycare close to their homes but their work is further away.
Also meant to add that we plan on moving closer to the daycare so our child can continue to grow with the friends he's made so far and be in a better school system than what we're zone for where we live now so that's something to think about.
I picked a daycare near my work mostly due to the fact that I wanted him closer to me. I knew if something with the weather was going on and we were so far apart I would have such anxiety. I needed to know he was closer to me and I could leave my job at anytime to go get him or be with him if he was sick. I have never regretted that decision!
Home! It is much easier if you are too sick to go to work, you can still bring the child to daycare. Same if there are two children and one gets sick. Also, both parents can share the responsibility of pick up/drop off which is nice. I have only regretted the decision to be closer to home than to work one time, and it was when my daughter had gotten hurt at school and I was rushing to get to her. However, the convenience of day care close to home, outweighs the off chance that something could happen. Also one more pro: My kids have made friends with kids they will be going to elementary school with- made the kindergarten transition much easier!
As I am finding out now, with a 4 year old who is starting JK part time (and a 1 year old who will also be in daycare), you need to think about what you might be doing for before and after school care down the road. Given that our daycare does not offer bussing to and from her school, we are looking at juggling a very complicated schedule in the next school year.
It's better you find it near your work place if you working ,but if you are not working it has to near your home.
We choose a daycare close to work. I planned on nursing when I returned to work. The facility I chose allowed me to come any time to nurse. My job was very flexible with me leaving. It was nice to visit my little one when I was missing her. My daughter is almost three and I still go and visit when I'm missing her. You really have to choose what is right for you and your family. Good luck!
I chose daycare close to work so that I could spend time in the car with our son going to and from work each day. I loved it especially now that he can talk because he can tell me how his day went etc.
We are now about to have our second and my husband is dropping him off/pick up daily and love it too but I miss it.
I did think about moving him closer to home but for the moment he will leave it as he has some little friends there and I don't want to change his life to much with a new baby coming.
In the next 12 months or so, I will look at putting him in somewhere closer to home as I will be not returning to work and that way he can spend a day or two in a day care place close to home so that he gets to meet some local children his own age before starting school.
I chose a daycare close to my home. My husband and I both do drop off and pick ups and we work on seperate ends of the city. It didn't make sense to pick a daycare so far away from where my husband could be involved. Also dependant on your job situation are you certian you will be at your position for several years? If you will be switching positions or if it's even a possibility than I would pick near my home. You wouldn't want to switch care providers because you switched jobs.
I had to make this decision too when I was pregnant because my job and home were pretty far apart. I picked a daycare near my work because the provider was a friend of the family and I felt more comfortable that my husband grew up with her and her family. She has done daycare for 15 years. Also, I knew that we would be moving in the next year or two, but I planned on being at my job for many years and/or moving closer to my job eventually. So it made more sense for us to have daycare near my work. I like that I am only a few minutes away. The downside is she has to spend more time in the car, but at least we get to spend it together! We have now moved closer to my job, so I am very glad we decided on a daycare close to my work and my daughter loves her daycare :)
Well a pro to having a daycare near your work is that if something were to happen you can get to your child quicker. Con the price may differ depending on where the daycare is located. I chose a daycare based upon the environment, staff and the ratings. The price is a little higher but since my son started going there (started Jan this year) he knows how to count, his colors and his speech has improved to where you can understand him. But take your child somewhere YOU as the parent feel comfortable. Convince isn't always best but some people choose it. Wish you luck!
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Sandy Weill pushed Jamie Dimon out of Citigroup because he was too ambitious.
"The problem was in 1999 he wanted to be C.E.O. and I didn't want to retire," Weill told the New York Times. "I regret that it came to that. I don't know what else could have been done except for him to be more patient."
It is an extraordinary admission from a man who built one of the largest banks in the world. Weill and Dimon were close business associates and friend for decades, with while in the mentor role to the much younger Dimon. Until Dimon was forced out, many assumed he would be Weil's successor as head of Citi.
Over the years we've heard various explanations for the split. Some said it was Dimon's reluctance to promote Weil's daughter. Others have attributed the split to Weill's jealousy over the media attention Dimon had begun to receive. Still others have said, in whispered voices, that Weil worried Dimon was plotting some kind of coup.
Now we learn from Weill's own admission that it was his own reluctance to step aside that forced Dimon out. And he blames Dimon for his impatience. Keep in mind that Weill was 66 when Dimon was forced out and he retired just four years later. For the sake of those four years, apparently, the ship of Citi was wrecked.
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The Senate Natural Resources Committee today amended Senate Bill 314 and sent it to the full Senate. Earlier this year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) asked the Kansas Legislature to consider eliminating the hunting and fishing license exemptions for persons 65 years of age and older. The committee held hearings on the bill on February 17 and March 1.
The state's wildlife and fisheries programs are funded by license/permit fees and a federal match from the excise tax paid by hunters and anglers on equipment they buy (these revenues can only be used to fund wildlife and fisheries programs; they cannot be used for state parks). The state's share of the federal excise tax is based on the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold. Removing the senior exemption or charging seniors a reduced fee allows Kansas to capture the federal excise tax for seniors who hunt and fish. The amended bill would give senior residents two options for buying discounted hunting/fishing licenses. Either option would bring federal excise taxes back to Kansas, and help the agency achieve a more stable and consistent revenue stream.
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There is a lot of meat in Mangaung. The comrades will go through seven-and-a-half tonnes of dead cow over the next few days.
The Flatulent Forces of Change call us 100-percenters "voting cattle" and then, of course, there is the bedroom beef that is apparently being delivered to the swish guest houses of the ANC's high and mighty.
I cannot reliably confirm the last, as I live about as close to the leadership as deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe is to unseating Jacob Zuma from the president's seat in Luthuli House.
But I did notice a nubile with just a JZ kanga wrapped around her emerge from the shadows of one of these monolithic buildings at the University of the Free State at 3am arm-in-arm with a suited delegate. They clinched under the glow of the streetlights – for a moment it was beautiful – before heading off in opposite directions.
Romance dies so easily. Especially in Mangaung. Or, as the locals still insist, Bloemfontein. "It will always be Bloemfontein to us," a young student confided early one morning in an Asian-fusion restaurant that appeared to specialise in charred steaks. The other students – none older than 25 – nodded sagely. They appeared as keen on change as the 100-percenters are, but that is where the similarity stops.
Apparently nobody is doing the midnight Mangaung Macarena because of the "heavy police presence on the roads".
To me, it seems the locals are not just concerned about the darkies in government, but the fact that the darkies in government are running riot right here. The laagers have gone up, with Mangaung's students, farmers and tractor mechanics not venturing far from their home-made brandy and cokes. Even the infamous Second Street, where Cubana – a favoured choice of power-broker delegates which is charging R200 a head to get in and get ahead, or some head – is dead, despite the legendary Mystic Boer just around the corner.
These mystic boers. Heard they wanted to celebrate iMpi yase-Ncome, or what they call Die Slag van Bloedrivier (The Battle of Blood River) on December 16 by setting off some fireworks at the conference. Not sure why the police had to step in and arrest them. I like bright colourful things – like yellow ANC T-shirts. That is why I joined.
There are, evidently, untransformed pockets in the Free State. Like I said, romance dies in Mangaung.
The last time I was here, Bafana Bafana were one-nil up at half-time against a 10-man France in their final group stage match of the 2010 World Cup. The three-nil win we needed to qualify for the knockout seemed an achievable dream. We won 2-1, but the dream died that day.
Romance dies in Mangaung, especially with news that members of the South African Football Association executive have been suspended for alleged match-fixing in the build-up to the World Cup.
Does that mean all that excitement and the gees before and during the World Cup was just a lie, as fixed up as this ANC election is going to be with the Flatulent Forces of Change seemingly unable to break any wind of change?
It seems Motlanthe's romantic notion of desisting from attaching himself to any faction and slate is going to die like Bafana's World Cup dream here.
It is unsurprising. While the Jacob Zuma strategists have been concentrating on mobilising their voting cattle and the tangapreneurs have been primping their flesh for the high-powered, the Flatulent Forces of Change's focus appears to be everywhere but here.
Take Sis Thandi Modise. She is challenging the ANC's incumbent, Baleka Mbete, for the position of national chairperson and instead of corralling her cows in Mangaung, she appears more interested in other kraals in the North West where she is premier.
Her office sent out a media release this morning congratulating police for "the recovery of 30 head of cattle stolen from Verdwaal village near Itsoseng" which she found "encouraging". It would be more encouraging if you were counting your cattle closer to Mangaung, Sis Thandi. But, what do I care, I eat romance for breakfast with my well-done steak.
Nkosi Luthuli is a Maskandi artist from KwaZulu-Natal, a branch delegate and the Mail & Guardian's undercover diarist at the conference.


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. factory activity expanded last month at the fastest pace in 2 ½ years, an encouraging sign that manufacturing could lift economic growth and hiring in the coming months.
The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Tuesday that its manufacturing index rose in September to 56.2, the highest since April 2011. That's up from 55.7 in August and the fourth straight increase in the index. A reading above 50 indicates growth.
Manufacturers added jobs last month at the fastest pace in more than a year and ramped up production. They also received new orders at a healthy pace, though slower than in August.
U.S. factories are showing signs of picking up after slumping earlier this year. A modest recovery in housing and strong auto sales are pushing up demand for steel and other metals, auto parts, furniture and appliances.
Factories had been hampered by weak growth overseas that lowered demand for U.S. goods. But exports grew last month, though at a slower pace than August. Europe's economy is slowly recovering after an 18-month recession and Japan is also growing faster after two decades of stagnation.
The economy expanded at a 2.5 percent annual pace in the April-June quarter, up from a 1.1 percent annual rate from January through March. Many economists believe growth slowed in the July-September quarter to a 2 percent pace or below. But the gains in manufacturing could set the stage for stronger growth in the October-December quarter.
Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve said manufacturers boosted their output in August by the most in eight years. The gains were driven by a robust month at auto plants.
Still, companies placed only slightly more orders for long-lasting manufactured goods in August after a sharp fall in July. Demand was held back by fewer orders for defense aircraft and other military goods, the Commerce Department said last week. That could be related to steep government spending cuts that took effect in March. Excluding defense spending, orders rose 0.5 percent.
And demand for so-called core capital goods rose 1.5 percent, after falling 3.3 percent the previous month. Core capital goods are a good measure of businesses' confidence in the economy and include items that point to expansion, such as machinery and computers.
But the gains weren't enough to reverse the declines in previous months.
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2011 Hospice du Rhone Seminar – The Rhone Valley
The first seminar from the 2011 Hospice du Rhone, was designed as an introduction to the Rhone Valley at large, the 2nd largest wine producing region in France. As with an introduction to anything, there is no way to fully cover the Rhone Valley in a single seminar. Thus, three producers were selected to discuss the region and present some of their wines.
Michel Gassier discussed his Château De Nages. Michel described how his 70-hectares of Château de Nages is planted with Syrah, which seems to excel in the soil, creating dark, concentrated, tannic grapes, while the Grenache is reserved for the poorer soils which temper its natural growth. In addition, Mourvèdre seems to add a spicy complexity to the finished wines. Michel discovered that certain parcels of his had a predilection for Roussanne, as well as Grenache Blanc to round out his white blends. He also described Costières de Nîmes at the southern most vineyard of the Rhone Valley, where Rhone varieties are planted on the stony alluvial despoits of the Rhone River, and dry winds of the Mistral blow regularly. He also explained something less intuitive than you might think – how the heat of the day becomes cool at night to help keep the wines from this region fresh. Apparently, the top layer of stones stores up the heat of the sun. Then at night, the heat is released by the stones accentuating the natural convection caused by the cool sea air that comes in from the Rhone Delta called the Petite Camargue. The warm rising air displaces the cooler air above it, forcing the cool air downward. As a result, the temperature range between day and night is increased.
Next up was Nicolas Haeni, of Domaine de Cabasse. The Alfred Haeni family moved from Switzerland to Séguret in 1990, and operate both a winery and a hotel. In 2004, Nicolas took over management of the winery, and continued in his father's tradition. The growing area extends across twenty hectares and various appellations: Séguret, Sablet Côtes du Rhône Villages A.O.C., and Gigondas AOC. He seemed to love their location in Séguret in the Provençe, a region where the Romans planted vineyards. Jucunditas (Latin for "joie de vivre"), is now known as Gigondas. Nicolas described their most recent challenge – the terracing encompassing 3.7 hectares in Séguret, which were laid out in 2005 and planted in 2006. They were able to terrace the mountain slope while at the same time taking into consideration the landscape's view and the risk of erosion. All steps of the terracing were measured by laser and have a slope of three percent. The drainage is first led to the crest of the hill before it flows over the terracing. These specifications qualified them for the EU-supported Priorat Life Project. The terracing also afforded very dense planting.
The last panelist was Albéric Mazoyer, of Domaine Alain Voge in Cornas. Albéric is Alain Voge's partner and operating winemaker. Albéric now runs the estate. Alain excelled in conventional grape-growing, but Albéric convinced him to go biodynamic. Voge has 6.5 ha of Syrah in Cornas AOC, 4 ha of Marsanne in St Péray AOC, 1 ha of Syrah in St. Joseph AOC, and a few more Syrah vines in the CdR. The Syrah vines are planted in decomposed granite, known locally as gore, on some of the most beautiful hillsides in the Cornas appellation. In the winery, the Syrah grapes used for the red wines are destemmed. Fermentation is done in small (30-50 hl) stainless-steel vats; temperatures are controlled, and caps are punched once or twice daily. Ageing is done in oak barrels for 14-24 months, according to the "strength" and requirements of each wine. For the white wines, the grapes are pressed whole. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is done in barrels for Fleur de Crussol and Terres Boisées, then the wine is aged on lees for 12-16 months. The Harmonie cuvée is vinified then aged on lees in vats only for 10 months.
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Our annual charity cookbook and holiday ornament (mugs and travel mugs too!) are now available for purchase at CafePress! All proceeds go to Kids Kicking Cancer. Many, many thanks to everyone who contributed to this year's recipe book! For each cookbook purchased, an entry form is included to win an autographed item from Gerry! Your continued support is genuinely appreciated!!
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Kevin Garnett scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor shooting to beat the Chicago Bulls 71-69 Wednesday night.
Paul Pierce went only 2 for 12 from the floor but he hit a 3-pointer that bounced around the rim to give Boston a five-point lead with 3 minutes to play. The Celtics shot just 36.8 percent but still had the advantage over the Bulls, who made just 36.5 percent of their shots.
Joakim Noah had 10 points and 16 rebounds, and Carlos Boozer had 11 and 11 for Chicago. Reserve Marco Belinelli added 12 points in under 20 minutes for the Bulls.
Garnett made a turnaround bank shot to give Boston a 67-62 lead, then he went to the floor for a steal as both teams got sloppy. Three misses later, Luol Deng scored from the lane with 49 seconds left then Chicago forced a five-second call on Boston's attempt to inbound from a timeout.
Belinelli came off a screen for a layup that made it a one-point game, and the Chicago defense almost forced a shot clock violation but Brandon Bass dished to Garnett in the final seconds and he quickly put up a jumper that made it 69-66.
Boozer tipped in Nate Robinson's missed 3-pointer, then Pierce hit a pair of free throws to again make it a three-point game.
Robinson went to the foul line with 6.2 seconds to play, making the first and missing the second. Belinelli got the rebound and put up a 3-point attempt that was blocked by Jason Terry. Taj Gibson grabbed it and fired up another 3 that fell short as the buzzer sounded.
The teams now break for All-Star weekend then the Celtics begin a five-game road trip and do not return to TD Garden until March 1. The Bulls resume their season Tuesday night at New Orleans.
The Celtics opened a 20-9 lead in the first quarter but gave up 10 of the first 13 points in the second to cut a nine-point lead to a basket. Chicago went ahead midway through the second and had a 36-35 lead at the half.
Boston scored just eight points in the third quarter while hitting 4 of 21 shots, staying close because the Bulls had only six baskets and 13 points in the period. That gave Chicago a 49-43 lead after three.
After Noah's tip-in put Chicago up 54-47, Boston responded with 12 straight points while holding the Bulls scoreless from 10:35 left to play until Jimmy Butler converted a three-point play with 4:50 to get Chicago back within 59-57.


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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 11, No. 2 Fall 1984 George J. Murphy UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN EARLY CANADIAN FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION Abstract: The Ontario Companies Act of 1907 was one of the earliest legislative enactments to require presentation at company annual meetings, and specify the content of, the financial statements of commercial and manufacturing companies. The study describes the background to this important event and points to the two main influencing forces—the office of the Provincial Secretary and the equally active and informed Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. The concern for disclosure suggests that Ontario was in the forefront of accounting develop-ment in the latter part of the nineteenth and the first decade of the twentieth centuries. The turn-of-the-century financial statement requirements of the Canadian Province of Ontario constitute one of the earliest pieces of legislation in English-speaking countries to mandate shareholder disclosure of income statement and minimum balance sheet in-formation for general commercial and manufacturing corporations. The background to this legislation exposes the complex and inter-mingled influences underlying this important event. Such influences as existing disclosure in regulated industries, an active and pro-gressive-minded office of the Provincial Secretary in charge of Companies Act legislation, a political and economic environment that developed a tradition for government intervention and for federal-provincial jurisdictional disputes in commercial and indus-trial activities, an awareness and concern for recommended ac-counting changes in other countries, and a remarkably active and well-informed provincial association of accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO), all figured prominently in establishing the legislation. The author appreciates the helpful comments of his colleagues, Professors V. B. Irvine, W. D. Lindsay, and T. Musser; the use of the libraries of the Ontario Ar-chives, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and the Ontario Legis-lature; and the financial assistance of a Leave Fellowship Award from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada.


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The May issue of Vanity Fair features a great article about the "War for the Internet," or, more precisely, the battles over Internet privacy, piracy and security. I found myself in alignment with the group of guys that VF calls the "forces of Organized Chaos," including Vint Cerf, Jeff Moss, Joshua Corman and Dan Kaminsky. The article's filled with quotable gems (e.g., "Anonymous is more like a brand or a franchise,") but here's a nice sum-up of the "Organized Chaos" vision for the future of the Internet:
…the forces of Organized Chaos, by and large, think that the Internet should be allowed to evolve on its own, the way human societies always have. The forces of Organized Chaos have a pretty good sense of how it will evolve, at least in the short term. The Internet will stratify, as cities did long ago. There will be the mass Internet we already know—a teeming bazaar of artists and merchants and thinkers as well as pickpockets and hucksters and whores. It is a place anyone can enter, anonymously or not, and for free. Travel at your own risk! But anyone who wishes can decide to leave this bazaar for the security of the bank or the government office—or, if you have enough money, the limousine, the Sky Club, the platinum concierge. You will always have to give something up. If you want utter and absolute privacy, you will have to pay for it—or know the right people, who will give you access to their hidden darknets. For some services, you may decide to trade your privacy and anonymity for security. Depending on circumstance and desire, people will range among these worlds.
In this context, structuring the Internet around authentication systems that make it impossible for anyone to remain anonymous seems as foolhardy as insisting upon only non-commercial usage of the Web (and, yes, I've heard serious people seriously suggest this.) Finding the right balance between order and chaos on the Web is the era-defining challenge we face right now.


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Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time
BBC New Generation Artist Elena Urioste on recording Messiaen's masterpiece
Having been brought up in a steadfastly non-religious household that chose instead to worship at the church of 'be nice to people and use your conscience as your guide,' I tend to (perhaps unfairly) approach music rooted in religious faith with a heavy dose of skepticism. Or, to spin it more positively, music has usurped religion as the dominant presence in my life, grounding me though periods of triumph and providing elevation in moments of doubt. What better to believe in than the power of music: a force that transcends words, binds performers and listeners alike in the most intimate of agreements, inspires even the most cynical soul to weep, swell with rapture, or uncover some long-hidden truth?
But Olivier Messiaen, a deeply religious man in the more conventional sense, is able to translate his almost consuming devotion to a higher power - into a sound world so vivid, so acutely moving, that it seriously calls into question my lifelong atheism. If this is what it means to truly believe I can't help but think, as the pulsing heartbeat of his 'Louange' for violin and piano melts away into an eternal silence, that it doesn't seem like such a bad way to go through life after all.
Shortly after my appointment to the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme, I met with Adam Gatehouse and Emma Bloxham to map out my coming two years and brainstorm repertoire ideas. Having seen the repertoire of my fellow NGAs, a seed immediately planted itself in my head: Messiaen's Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps. I had fallen in love with the piece years before and had the opportunity to perform it only once; upon realising that among my new colleagues on the scheme were a clarinetist, a cellist, and two pianists, that particular choice of repertoire seemed predestined. 'Can we?' I asked Adam and Emma timidly, thinking that such an undertaking, fated and seductive as I chose to view it, seemed improbable due to a host of logistical impediments. But nearly two years, a cycle of new pianists and countless schedule-juggling emails later, ZZ, Mark, Leonard and I had all thrown our hats into the ring. A recording date was set.
I couldn't have been alone in my trepidation regarding the decision to record Messiaen's 50-minute masterpiece after only one day of rehearsals as a quartet, the maximum amount of time that our schedules and Atlantic Ocean-divided living situations would permit. Even with extensive time, detailed score study, and guaranteed collaborative chemistry, how does a group begin to scratch the surface of a work that encapsulates an entire universe?
Nonetheless, when the four of us met at the BBC Maida Vale studios in London a few weeks ago we delved into the work with a collective enthusiasm and synchronicity that suggested that we were continuing on in the middle of a chapter together as opposed to squeezing out an awkward introductory paragraph. Perhaps that is simply the nature of the Quatuor, a mammoth work possessing an emotional arsenal that ranges from terrifying to ecstatic, to unspeakably tender: it gives the impression of having always existed, and unifies its undertakers accordingly. A group doesn't assemble the piece, or build an interpretation from scratch; rather, it works to uncover the flow of music that happens to be passing through the room at that given moment.
Pianist Zhang Zuo, cellist Leonard Elschenbroich and clarinettist Mark Simpson warm up in the studio
From left: cellist Leonard Elschenbroich, pianist Zhang Zuo, violinist Elena Urioste and clarinettist Mark Simpson
Despite the emotional gravity of much of the Quatuor - and, of course, paying due respect to the appalling conditions of the prison camp where Messiaen penned most of the piece - the four of us enjoyed a thoroughly congenial rapport from the get-go, due largely to our clarinetist's side-splitting sense of humour. For me, that is the mark of a successful collaborative experience: the ability to handle the music seriously, but not ourselves. By the end of our one allocated rehearsal day we had, to the very best of our ability, wrung as much meaning from the music as our exhausted minds and bodies could manage.
In a way, the eight-hour recording session the following day seemed almost an afterthought. Rather than treat the session as a representation of our definitive interpretation of the piece (a ridiculous mentality for any recording scenario, let alone one for such an abbreviated period of time), letting the tape roll was merely the sonic equivalent to taking a photograph, a snapshot of the work we had done together on a piece that will forever be mightier than one day, one quartet of musicians, one lifetime of study. Admittedly, there were moments of chaos, of severe fatigue, of frustration at the limited amount of time we had been given for such a monumental undertaking; but there were also goosebumps, and tears of overwhelming joy, and glimpses of that intimacy that can only exist between musicians who are inhabiting the exact same space at the exact same time, accessed through a portal which only great music can open.
Perhaps one day life will lead me to believe in a higher power with the fervor and conviction of Olivier Messiaen. In the meantime, the gift of complete synchronicity, with my colleagues and with music itself, provides for me the wholly consuming magic that spiritual devotion offers some. And that is more than enough for me, at least for the time being.
- Elena Urioste, BBC New Generation Artist (violin)
The BBC New Generation Artists' performance of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time will be broadcast on Radio 3 on Sunday 24 August. Visit: www.bbc.co.uk/radio3 for more information
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With its gently scalloped festonné rims, this porcelain dinnerware revives the elegant simplicity of a French classic. The pure white glaze complements food beautifully and suits casual as well as formal dining. The collection is made in France by Pillivuyt, a company respected for fine tableware since 1818.
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- Dinner Plate: 11 1/2" diam.
- Salad Plate: 9" diam.
- Soup Plate: 9 1/2" diam.
- Cup: 9-oz. cap.
- Saucer: 6 3/4" diam.
- Cereal Bowl: 6 3/4" diam., 25.3-oz. cap.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Kare from Beautiful and practical No chipping here! I've had my set for years and it has held up beautifully. I love it.Date published: 2019-07-10Rated 3 out of 5 by pepomntpat from Does not Hold Up Well We have had this set for a little over a year. I love how everything looks! But in just 14 months of use, these very expensive dishes are chipped around the edges on several pieces. I expect to have to replace the set in another year because the chipping is so bad. They are also very awkward to fit in a dish washer and our standard size cabinets. I had never considered measuring the dimensions of dishes! Overall a disappointment.Date published: 2018-12-20Rated 4 out of 5 by Cheryl123 from Nice dishes These dishes are beautiful. I waited to write my review to see how they work for everyday use. I purchased them in February 2016 and have used them as everyday dishes for about 6 months. I own 8 place settings. I replaced a set of Mikasa dishes that constantly would get marked up from our silverware--Mikasa dishes were not the quality expected of the name. The new set of Pillivuyt does not get marked AT ALL using the same exact Reed & Barton flatware. My only complaint is the dishes seem to chip fairly easily. I have 1 dinner plate, 1 salad plate, and 1 bowl each with a tiny chip after 6 months of use.Date published: 2016-08-18Rated 5 out of 5 by SuePea from Love these dishes! The Pillivuyt Queen Anne dinnerware is of excellent quality, beautiful, and timeless. It is appropriate for every day use and elegant enough for a formal dinner. A delicious meal is even more delicious on these dishes..Date published: 2015-02-02Rated 5 out of 5 by Boatblonde from Just Gorgeous I am in love with my new dinnerware!!! It is gorgeous, simple, but elegant, a good weight, dishwasher and microwave safe. I had a dinner party using my new dinnerware, and everyone commented on how much they liked our plates. (And I never mentioned that I had just purchased them prior to dinner.) plus there is something so chic about knowing they are made in France. We use these for everyday, but they are so elegant, that we use for dinner parties as well. These are pricey, but worth every penny. These will last you forever! Oh, and they are packed very well for shipping. Mine arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Took awhile to unbox as well they were packaged so well.Date published: 2014-12-03Rated 5 out of 5 by MietteSA from I love mine I bought an 8 place setting including sugar bowl and creamer about a year ago and was lucky enough to find them at the outlet store. I love them, they are beautiful enough to use everyday, which I do and classic enough for entertaining. They have stayed shiny and new looking, I have no problem at all after a year. I love them and expect them to last for a long time.Date published: 2014-08-13Rated 2 out of 5 by Cullinaire from Big disappointment! I bought ten Pillivut Queen Anne dinner plates for my wife. The design, I'll admit is quite beautiful. Unfortunately, 7 of the 10 plates had glaze defects or other imperfections. Not something one would expect at 30 bucks a plate. We took the defectives back and had to cull thru a large stack of plates at the store in order to find 7 unflawed replacements. Not good at all, and something I do not expect from Wms Sonoma.Date published: 2012-07-21


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Overrated - Australia and Bangladesh
Underrated - England and Sri Lanka
Overrated - Australia and Bangladesh
Underrated - England and Sri Lanka
Bangladesh, in that people are continually referring to them as a "cricket team".
Australia is easily the most overrated team, people expect them to strive through a short period of adversity and transition but many of their "inexperienced" players seem mediocre i.e Dussey, Hopes, White, Harris. They'll be declining for a while.
England is the most underrated team. They won an ODI series against SA convincingly not long ago and in my opinion, they were pretty unlucky during the Indian series. They have many upcoming youngsters such as Shah, Bopara, Broad, Bell and they have a talent pool potentially better than Australia.
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England were quite a bit overrated in the lead up to their series at home to SA (who were somehow second-favourites in this neck of the woods) but now there's a sense of shock when they actually put up a game like they did in India.
Australia were badly overrated before the India series, it's quite clear to see now, but the pendulum's swinging the other way. A few players need to find form and fitness but they're still as good as anyone.
In ODIs, New Zealand are startlingly underrated IMO.
Pakistan were overwhelming favourites to beat us in their home series and Sri Lanka struggled to win their matches in Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. I don't understand how they are overrated, i guess those people chose SL through vindictiveness.
I feel India is to a slight extent overrated. Especially our bowling attack. It's great that we're finally getting some decent fast bowlers but I don't think we're anywhere near the best pace attack in the world as some people would make it out to be. I agree that we're the second-best team in the world, but I don't think we're as close to South Africa as we'd like to think. Perhaps if we can convincingly beat New Zealand, I'll jump on the bandwagon.
I think Sri Lanka is quite underrated. Their team has never seemed that strong on paper but they're a good team that is rarely given credit. Most likely it has to do with how little cricket they play.
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Lad, you'll learn very quickly on this forum that cricketing knowledge is 2nd-to-none, and you'll get pulled up very quickly if you only tell half the story. Your statement above is a classic example.
Kenya is/was criminally underrated. Should have received test status before Bangladesh.
Consensus at the minute seems to be that they are all a much of a muchness in many ways in ODIs, which would suggest none are overrated
Same in Tests really, SA, Aus & India rightfully acknowledged as the top teams (in no particular order btw), England & Sri Lanka next down, New Zealand and West Indies just below (Pakistan not played lately so hard to say).
Don't think anyone is getting/missing out on much hype at the minute itbt
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