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It's not new, it's what next.
I've written a completely new review on Seville. This one focuses more on the car itself, and not entirely mine. This review is also more in-line with that would have been written in the late 90's, as opposed to my other, which is focused from my point of view 9 years after the car was sold originally.
Its not new, its what next. This was the tagline to describe the all-new 1998 Cadillac Seville when it was introduced. I think this was supposed to get hordes of Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and BMW buyers into Cadillac showrooms for the first time in decades and show them how much better the Seville was. Unfortunately, no one bought that cheesy campaign and much like The Caddy that zigs, it didnt attract those customers into showrooms and the sales faltered. We cannot blame an ad campaign on the Sevilles failure as a sports sedan. Quite simple: the car isnt a sports sedan. Its a luxury car that has the added benefit of handling pretty decently in the corners. As Car and Driver to eloquently put it Its a luxury sedan that simply doesnt embarrass in the hills. I think that sums up the 1998-2003 Seville STS quite well. However, the car itself is great. Perfect? God no, but its amazing in its own little way. It surprises you in ways that other cars could never do, and its styling continues to be timeless.
A stylistic evolution of the 92-97 Seville which was a hit from the start, Cadillac figured it was smart not to mess with a great thing. Actually, a freaking great thing as the Seville STS remained a sexy masterpiece right up until they killed Seville in 04. The new car was definitely subtle, but it was a great evolution of the 92. The lines were more rounded; the car was wider, yet shorter by 3 inches. The wrap-around headlights and redesigned bumper added appeal to the car, and integrated fog lamps look very neat and well matched. The side profile is similar, but again more rounded with a more European look. Clean, sophisticated, elegant, and all badass American Cadillac. The flair of the 50s and 60s, and the drabness of the 70s and 80s were replaced by a purely American design that showcased the finest Detroit built. Lincoln had the boring and unstylish Continental, and Chrysler wasnt even a player in the field anymore. Lexus had just redesigned the GS400 as a bloated pig; the Mercedes E420 was stodgy and clinical looking. The BMW 540i was really the only car that could compare to Seville, but even then looked quite pale next to it. The best part of the Seville design is the crease in the trunk, which offers a kind of integrated spoiler, and then the line flows down the side of the car into the hood.
The Seville STS would be nothing without a great motor. Luckily, Cadillac was smart enough to realize in the early 90s they would need a premium power plant to compete with brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. You know, Lexus? The one that completely changed the face of the luxury automobile market showed Cadillacs that building crap is not acceptable. So the premium power plant in question here is the 4.6L DOHC 32 valve North star: A wonderful pain in the ass; 300 powerful, beautiful sounding horsepower that launch the STS to 60 in 6.8 seconds. Not bad for a 4,000 pound car. Along with that is the so-called North star System, which integrates the motor with the suspension, brakes, and transmission. The tranny in Seville is a typical 4-speed unit, which compared to the others 5 speeds seems quite pale. However, the beauty behind this tranny is something called PAS, or Performance Algorithm Shifting. The car automatically detects driving habits and holds the gear and you maneuver the car. Hmmm sounds a lot like a manual tranny. Unfortunately, it only works optimally half the time.
As for the overall handling of the car, its pretty good. Remember, this is a 2-ton, FWD luxury car so handling usually isnt something that captures attention. Cadillac figured out how to make it handle decently, using technologies such as StabiliTrak and CVRSS. Stabilitrak is the ultimate traction system, keeping the car firmly planted when you come up on broken down power lines, and automatically puts pressure on one of the front brakes to put the car back on track. Now this may sound like a normal traction control system to you, but in real world uses its much better than the systems offered on other cars. CVRSS, or Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension automatically adjusts the shocks on each road type, and helps smooth out the ride. It also helps the handling and keeps the car more firmly planted through the corners. Unfortunately this is a FWD car, so all the electronic wizardry in the world cant hide that fact. The car pushes in the corners and understeers often. The PAS does help the power situation, but youre still reminded youre not driving a Bimmer. Thats ok though, as the target audience for the Seville really arent canyon carvers, regardless of what those commercials say. Handling is predictable though, and offers a great sense of control.
Nuance leather, zebrano wood accents, and Bose stereo? I must be talking about the Sevilles interior, which offers a mix of luxurious leathers and sub-standard materials. Starting with the good is the elegant teardrop design of the dash, which is simple yet sophisticated. The gauges are neat, coming to life with the turn of the key, which is very Lexus-like presentation. The leather is soft to the touch and smells amazing, and the seats are perfect for those long weekend getaways, and the seat heaters work wonderfully. However there are a few downsides to the interior. The biggest is the build quality, which is quite poor for a $50k car. The Seville suffers from lots of inconsistent panel gaps, poorly constructed headliner material, and poor fitments of several interior parts. Rattles emit through the cabin over rough roads, the glove box door is misaligned. The weatherstripping constantly needs re-attachment. All of this ruin the Sevilles cabin experience, and show that Cadillac isnt serious about competing against BMW and Mercedes. Rear seat occupants are coddled with heated seats, and just enough legroom. There isnt too much room under the seats, so if youre above six foot you might find it uncomfortable after a long period of time. If youre looking for lots of rear seat room, buy a Deville. There is one component of the interior that never fails to amaze, and that is the astounding Bose 4.0 425 watt stereo. This stereo was specifically designed for the Seville STS (optional in SLS) and uses DSP technology with 8 logically placed speakers that emit a sound like no other. Why cant every car have this system installed? Whether youre a Beethoven or Def Leppard listener, this car will not disappoint. The bass is typical Bose, but I have to say that it hits harder than any other Ive heard. The quality of sound is excellent, and it sounds like youre sitting a few feet from the artist themselves. Very few cars can match the quality of sound and ease of use of the unit. It also includes one of the automotive industrys first RDS (Radio Data System), which allows the radio to pick up signals and transmit data on the display.
So now lets proceed to the list of problems a potential Seville owner might face. These include: random people stopping you to ask about your Caddy, street racing some punk in a BMW and beating him, then seeing him whimper away with its valves in pain, a grandma from Florida saying how much she loves your car, or just driving around with a smug look on your face feeling superior because its so god damn sexy. But honestly, the list of Seville issues could fill up a phonebook. With all of the electronic gobbledygook and technology, its bound to screw up one day. So, do youre research before purchasing one of these vehicles. The 2000 Sevilles offer a redesigned motor; maximized to run on regular gas, coil on plug (COP) ignition, and a host of other improvements. The 2003 Seville STS offers up MagnaRide, the same suspension system used in the 50th Anniversary Corvette and some Ferraris. Ive been told this completely makes the CVRSS obsolete, and turns the STS into quite a sporty FWD sedan.
So what about value? How does it stack up? Well the base price for a 2000 Seville STS is $48,680. Adding the heated seat package, wood package, chrome wheels, and 6 CD changer puts the price right below $53k. Thats not bad, especially when a similarly equipped Mercedes would go for $56k and the BMW around $58k. The GS400 does tie the Seville for price, but is saddled with homely looks. The problem with the Seville is the typically lower resale value that it offers. After 5 years, the Seville will only hold 20 to 25 percent of its value, whereas the BMW and Merc will still have 40 to 45 percent. The best value in the class is undoubtedly the Lexus GS400, which offers up a price similar to Seville, better handling, better interior materials, a more comfortable rear-seat, and a much nicer Navigation system. However none of the other vehicles can match the Sevilles styling, ease of use, and astounding stereo. I can only imagine what the Seville STS would be if it had a slightly better built cabin and RWD. It would be damn near perfect.
So what is the final consensus on the Cadillac Seville STS? Well, if youre looking for a sports sedan, head on over to your BMW dealership to pick up a 5-series. This car is just not serious enough to be a sports sedan. Its too heavy, too soft, and too big. If youre looking for an extremely comfortable, gorgeous powerful highway cruiser with decent handling, the Seville is perfect. Is it worth its $50k price tag? Ehhh, not so much. The car lacks the overall refinement and status of other luxury brands. Youre best bet is to pick up a used Seville, which are now reaching the low teens. Unless you buy one brand new, this car is the best value on the luxury car market.
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I have to disagree with you on the build quality. MY weatherstripping never comes off, the panel gaps are a little off, specifically the wood trim from dash to doors, but I don't have any rattles.
all the rest though, top notch as always.


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Every dog has his day and June 24th happens to be a common day which is celebrated by dog lovers as the "take your dog to work" day.
It is funny that even though we live among our loved ones, a dog still happens to be man's best friend. And this makes it even more justified that we should applaud their dedication to mankind.
Workplaces also open their doors to welcome the pets into the office on this day. This is done to celebrate the importance of dogs and to inspire people to adopt more pet dogs. But since not all people in the office will take kindly to the idea, you should make sure that the presence of your dog does not cause any offence in general. Here are some tips to avert any mishaps.
Keep the Dog on a Leash
Since everyone comes to the office to work, they might get alarmed to find a dog climbing onto their desk when they are least prepared. If you bring your dog to work, keep it in your room and don't allow it to take the rounds of the office unless it is on a leash. If you have other dog lovers in the office, they can come to your room to meet your dog.
Install a Baby Gate
You may want to keep the dog in a particular area of the office. It might cause problems if the dog escapes to the other parts of the office unattended. With the help of a baby gate, you can restrict the movement of the dog in a particular space where it can be free to roam.
Keep Away From Toilets and Dining Rooms
To maintain the hygiene of the office, you should restrict the dog from escaping to the dining hall or the toilets and bathrooms. Even if your colleagues are happy with the presence of the dog, you should keep your pet away from these areas.
Observe the Mood of the Dog
The pet will not understand that it is the "take your dog to work" day and may be in a completely different mood on that day. It may not like being taken to the office. You should observe this and return it to its comfort zone as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will only get irritable and spoil the office atmosphere.
Hire a Pet Sitter
It can be a good idea to have a professional pet sitter in the office on this particular day when many of the workers will bring their dogs in. If you plan the event, the visit of the dogs to the office might be more enjoyable and the work atmosphere too will not be disturbed. The pet-sitter will help to keep the dogs engaged.
If you love your dog, you will surely love to flaunt it in front of your friends and colleagues. But try to make sure that everyone looks forward to the day and enjoys it as much as you.

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Disregard last post My Gears are 3.08. Same Questions
I may be able to offer you assistance with understanding the capabilities of the 1998 GT as well as choosing the correct gear.
We use a computer based automotive performance calculator that accurately reports the performance of a car based on user input.
I had the same question when swapping out the rear gear in my 1969 Charger R/T. I had a choice of 3.23, 3.55 or 3.91. The 3.23 offered the best 1/4 mile times and the 3.91 was 1 tenth slower in the 1/4 mile. The 3.55 was 6 hundredths on a second slower than the 3.23 and turned out to be easier to get.
For a street driven car the 3.55 gears were fine and I was willing to give up the 6 hundredths of a second quicker in the quarter.
We used our computer program PC HOTROD to help make these comparisons and were satisfied with this decision. The car ran great!
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Not all cars lend themselves to a 4.11 rear gear; other things come into play as well.
A 4.11 gear may feel faster (seat of the pants) but the end result relies on the total combination and may end up being slower and becoming a waste of money and time.
I ran the numbers on your Stang and the reports indicate the following:
Stock Trim with a 3.08 gear:
14.86 @ 93 mph & 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Top Speed 140.5 mph.
Stock Trim with a 2.73 gear:
14.86 @ 92.4 mph & 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds.
Top Speed 142.8 mph.
Stock Trim with a 3.27 gear:
14.87 @ 93.1 mph & 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Top Speed 141.1 mph.
Stock Trim with a 4.11 gear:
15.01 @ 92.4 mph & 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Top Speed 143.3 mph.
The 3.27 & 2.73 were installed by Ford based upon if the car was an automatic or a manual and I don't know which belongs with which so I ran the number on both as a 5 speed unit.
As you can see the 4.11 does not help at all.
I didn't think that Ford offered a 3.08 gear as an option for the 1998 GT's (could be wrong thought). Are you certain that is what you have or do you know that it was swapped out to an aftermarket gear?
I can email you these report to you if you wish.
Visit our website to view the performance reports of other Hotrods.
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Horseradish Crusted Salmon
To make this dish, a horseradish-and-breadcrumb crust is patted on top of each fillet; the fillets are then broiled until golden brown.
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Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 2000
- 5 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish, grated on small holes of box grater
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for pan
- 6 six-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed
Heat oven to 450 degrees; position rack 8 to 12 inches from heat. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped (1/4- to 1/8-inch pieces). Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, shallot, dill, horseradish, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse just until combined; set aside.
Rub bottom and sides of a 12-by-17-inch pan with olive oil. Place salmon on pan, spacing fillets 2 inches apart. Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pat mixture onto top of each fillet. Bake until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn heat to broil, and cook until tops are a rich golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.


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Turquoise Hill deal to exit Mongolia miner SouthGobi falls through
By Susan Taylor
TORONTO (Reuters) - A deal that would have allowed Canada's Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TRQ.TO: Quote) to unload its remaining stake in Mongolian coal miner SouthGobi Resources, a company that was once worth billions of dollars, has fallen through.
Turquoise Hill said on Friday that the agreement with National United Resources Holdings 0254.HK expired on April 30.
The deal's failure marks another setback in Turquoise Hill's effort to sever ties with SouthGobi (SGQ.TO: Quote), a company hit by a slowing Chinese economy, weaker coal prices, accounting problems and funding woes.
Turquoise Hill, a unit of global miner Rio Tinto (RIO.L: Quote), said it could not complete the transaction with Hong Kong-listed National United Resources 0254.HK for 56.1 million SouthGobi (SGQ.TO: Quote) shares, a 23.3 percent stake, under the terms of the agreement.
The C$12.8 million ($10.5 million) deal was announced in July 2014.
Vancouver-based Turquoise Hill also owns an about 66 percent stake in the massive Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.
"Our focus is Oyu Tolgoi and we are looking at alternatives for divesting our remaining stake in SouthGobi," Turquoise Hill spokesman Tony Shaffer said in an email.
Last week, Turquoise Hill closed a deal with private Chinese company Novel Sunrise Investments Ltd to sell 48.7 million shares in SouthGobi for about C$17 million. Continued...


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I've been on absolute X-Men kick lately, so thank you to LiT for this blog theme, giving me even more opportunity to talk about it.
As I've already raved, Days of Future Past completely revitalized my love for the franchise; and more than that, it just felt so much like an X-Men experience to me. I mean it as the highest compliment when I say that the film feels like watching an episode of the 90s cartoon, and stands as exactly the movie that I, as an X-Men-loving child, would've wanted - all the best things about the franchise (the characters, the powers, the visuals, the social themes) are there.
I was introduced to the 90s cartoon probably about midway through its run and a bit by happenstance. It's actually a bit odd for me to go back now and realize that there was an order to it, because so much of my experience was guided by the seemingly random airing of episodes. But as I've done so, it's actually made me appreciate the series more.
I didn't grow up on the comic books, but I imagine the series was just a goldmine for anyone that did, the ultimate exemplification of all things X-Men. It had so many core characters from the franchise at the forefront - Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, etc. - and it seamlessly let us get to know so many others around the peripheral - Colossus, Nightcrawler, Bishop, Cable; to say nothing of the effort it put into utilizing so many key villains - Juggernaut, Sinister, Magneto, Apocalypse. I credit the series entirely for my knowing the franchise as well as I do; this series is the reason I get excited seeing Sentinels on the big screen, and bounce up and down in my chair once I recognize En Sabah Nur.
One thing I've appreciated - particularly throughout the early seasons - is how borderline serialized it is as times. For the entire first season of the show, anything that doesn't end on a cliffhanger at the very least incorporates plot threads that organically guides the series into the next storyline, effortlessly tossing in more characters and villains with ease. It also utilizes so many classic stories from the comics - The Cure, Days of Future Past, the Dark Phoenix Saga, and everything involving Apocalypse - that I imagine seeing these depicted in cartoon format alone was a big draw for the comic book aficionados. All the while hinting at the larger universe, both in terms of the general X-Men storyverse, as well as the Marvel Universe itself (with appearances from Captain America and Spider-man, to name a few).
More than that, it also did immense justice to the main characters - delving into so many personal histories, like Wolverine and the Weapon X Project, Rogue's connections to Mystique and Carol Danvers, Storm's life as a street thief, and Gambit's troubled family. It explored the continual relationships between our main cast - Jean and Scott, Rogue and Gambit, Wolverine's unrequited love for Jean, Rogue and Storm's friendship (something I've sorely missed in other formats) - and found ways to create believable conflict (pretty much Wolverine antagonizes everybody and how they respond to it is actually a pretty good measure of their character). And it let their storylines play out in ways that we would want - Jean becoming Phoenix and Dark Phoenix (with multi-arc episodes dedicated to the task) and their continued reliance on Professor X to keep them together and stable.
What's more, it has a rather surprising amount of social themes embedded into the material - enabled in no small part by how easily the fundamental premise allows for it. The kinds that address tolerance, humanity's fear of difference and change, and the despicable ways that people will contrive their continued persecution, even as it becomes integrated into the political sphere. As a pre-adolescent, I can't really say how much of it actually resonated with me, but as an adult, I appreciate even more how the sociological aspects are interwoven into the material, far more than just about any other comic book franchise.
And this in turn demonstrates why I would pick X-Men as my favorite over the likes of Spider-man, Batman, Superman, and everything from The Avengers, even though I've enjoyed every one of those in at least one form or another. More than any of the others, X-Men is ensemble-based, meaning we have a large cast with loveable characters and tons of interesting relationships; it has no shortage of great female characters; it speaks more to the wish-fulfillment of powers emerging during adolescence; its characters are more the misfits of society, rather than the beloved heroes; and it utilizes so many different forms of social commentary with relative ease, with mutants standing in for so many disenfranchised minorities.
I would argue that it was the most significant and prolific comic book-based cartoon series of the 90s - if not ever - because of the degree of success it had in translating the beloved franchise into a television series. And in the process, demonstrating and creating ultimate versions of so many characters into measures that other iterations still strive for. It's not coincidence that so many fans have cited this show as a big influence on and/or their introduction to the entire X-Men franchise.
X-Men: Evolution came out when I was in college and I watched it faithfully. I enjoyed its re-imagining of the characters, all the while still doing justice to them under different conditions. It brought characters like Nightcrawler and Shadowcat to the forefront (where they belong), found a refreshing new way to use Wolverine's character (something echoed in the film Days of Future Past), and sought out different scenarios in which to utilize the conflicts and relationships between characters (one of my favorites being Mystique and Rogue). Best of all, it used Rogue in satisfying ways - showing that even without other powers and as a teenager, she can still be melancholy, kickass, and fun (I wish Bryan Singer would take notes). And it did enormous service to the Apocalypse storyline in ways even the 90s cartoon never accomplished. With a few seasons building up toward it, and delving more into En Sabah Nur's history, we as the audience really felt the weight of who this individual was and the threat that he posed once he finally emerged from his tomb.
But I would pick the 90s X-Men over Evolution in the end primarily for introducing me to the franchise to begin with. And to me, there's nothing more telling than how I look at it now. There's not a single other tv series I loved as a I kid that I could watch as an adult and appreciate for itself (I won't even go near Mighty Morphin Power Rangers because I know its absurdities would damage my happy memories). But X-Men manages to be so many things - wish-fulfillment, social commentary, and filled with resonant characters - that I've continued to love it well into adulthood.


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Is It CalPERS' Turn to Clean House?By
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has long pushed companies to clean up their acts. Now the nation's largest pension fund is getting flak for its own governance practices. But while other pension funds are overhauling their policies on hot-button issues—including campaign contributions and investment middlemen—CalPERS is making only marginal changes.
The worry among shareholder activists is that this new perception may hamper CalPERS' ability to enact change elsewhere. "It's embarrassing for CalPERS," says Charles M. Elson, chair of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. "What's the old saying about people who live in glass houses?"
HUGE SUMS AT STAKEThe main concerns center on the pension fund industry's relationship with money managers. CalPERS and the like dole out huge sums of money to financial firms to invest. Some worry that money managers are making campaign donations to elected officials to win lucrative state investment contracts with CalPERS and other pension funds. Others take aim at so-called placement agents, middlemen who get paid for steering those contracts to outside investment firms. As the largest—and one of the most powerful—pension funds, CalPERS is a prime target for critics. CalPERS defends its policies. Chief Investment Officer Joseph Dear says the pension fund takes great care to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Over the years, the $200 billion pension fund has used its hefty financial clout to push for change at the companies in which it owns shares. It has railed against excessive pay for CEOs, campaigned to eliminate conflicts of interest on Wall Street, and lobbied to give investors a bigger voice at annual meetings. "It's always fun to hear them take companies to the woodshed," says John M.W. Moorlach, a county supervisor in Orange County, Calif. CalPERS called for the ouster of Walt Disney (DIS) Chairman Michael Eisner in 2005 over weak stock returns, as well as New York Stock Exchange (NYX) Chairman Richard Grasso, whose pay the fund called excessive in 2003.
Now CalPERS, which provides retirement and health-care benefits to 1.6 million state workers, is feeling the heat. Prosecutors, regulators, and lawmakers are taking aim at state pension funds for a broad range of ethical issues. For example, New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo earlier this year announced an investigation into pension fund abuses. Other big pension funds are changing their ways in response to the pressure. But CalPERS seems to be resisting.
Consider the issue of campaign contributions. Some money managers with state contracts donate to the campaigns of elected officials, who typically populate the boards of pension funds like CalPERS. The concern is that these contributions could influence how officials award pension fund investment contracts.
The Securities & Exchange Commission is considering a ban on such donations to elected officials. While CalPERS says it supports the SEC's proposal, it has asked in comments to the agency that the ban not apply to political action committees (PACs), political parties, or charities associated with officials, unless the officials are soliciting the contributions. Other states have already implemented these sorts of restrictions. In New Jersey, the donation ban applies to 120 state officials and their PACs. CalPERS says the current disclosure requirements for board members are sufficient.
That may be, but such contributions are raising eyebrows. Former board member Sean Harrigan, for example, solicited large donations from money managers for a union fund while at CalPERS. The longtime union official has been subpoenaed by the SEC and the California attorney general as part of a broader probe into pension fund abuses. "He has absolutely done nothing unethical or illegal," says Harrigan's attorney, Mark Byrne.
Critics say CalPERS' response to the debate over placement agents is even more disappointing. Placement agents, the middlemen who direct state investment contracts to money managers, have been the subject of state and federal probes in recent months. The SEC is considering an outright ban on these players—and several pension funds have preemptively decided to restrict their money managers from using placement agents.
CalPERS hasn't. The California pension fund's official position on the SEC proposal is "neutral." "If the only way you are able to get access is to pay someone to use their connections, then you shouldn't get that business," says Mercer Bullard, a law professor at the University of Mississippi and advocate of pension fund reform. "It's morally wrong."
CalPERS' Dear says placement agents play a useful role in connecting big funds with small money managers, who don't have ample marketing staffs. CalPERS recently hired the law firm Steptoe & Johnson to review its relationship with these middlemen. It also asked investment bank Houlihan Lokey to assess the pension fund's lineup of outside money managers to see if they're doing anything improper or charging too much for their services. "One of the major expenses of running a fund is fees," says Dear. "I'm determined to get a deal for our fund."
These sorts of issues have been dogging CalPERS of late. In October the California pension fund disclosed that Arvco Financial Ventures, a placement agency run by former CalPERS board member Albert Villalobos, had received $50 million in fees for winning state investment contracts on behalf of money manager Apollo Global Management (AINV) over a five-year period. Even Dear said the sum "amazed" him. Villalobos didn't return calls.
WEDDING FAVORSAdding to the controversy, Villalobos hosted a wedding in 2004 at his Nevada mansion for CalPERS then-Chief Executive Fred Buenrostro, according to a Nov. 3 article in The Sacramento Bee. Buenrostro said he didn't have to disclose the wedding under state rules. "It's not whether it is right or wrong, it is the appearance of impropriety," says William J. Pollacek, treasurer for California's Contra Costa County.
Meanwhile, CalPERS' practices seem to be at odds even with its own advice for companies. In recent years the pension has fought hard to get companies to hold annual elections for the entire board so that directors will be held more accountable. That means getting rid of so-called staggered terms in which only a handful of board members come up for a vote each year. At CalPERS' urging, hospital bed maker Hill-Rom Holdings (HRC) announced on Oct. 6 that it would eliminate staggered terms for its board.
CalPERS itself has no such policies. None of its board members sit for an annual election; most serve four-year, staggered terms. CalPERS says its board election process is far more democratic than that of the typical company, where even getting on the ballot can be difficult. Nonetheless, says a CEO at a large company that has been targeted by CalPERS over this issue: "I don't think they have the moral high ground. They have a lot of issues in their shop."


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I used the adorable Oh Boy! papers-the ABC's from the talented Crystal Wilkerson over at Jessica Sprague. I thought that the red and white polka dot paper and all of the bright, happy colors were a perfect fit for our Disneyland countdown!
I then cut out the circles and they are ready to be placed on our chart each day. Oh…I also added Velcro to the back of the circles and placed them on the countdown chart. That way the kids can place them easily and we can also use this again and again.
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A rat or mouse captured alive
Okay... about a week and a half ago we had our house baited for rats, then this past Thursday our cat caught what we thought was a mouse... I'm not sure. Definitely there are rats around as I had seen on at least 2 occasions rodents too large to be mice on top of the neighbor's fence.
Anway, last Thursday after the cat caught a mouse (indoor only cat by the way) the cat dropped the mouse and it ran to its hole then outside, hiding in a bait holder. The dog went outside and pawed at the container, the mouse ran under the fence and away. We called the exterminator back and he refilled traps and added more in the attic and kitchen.
Today, the cat caught a rodent again. The cat then carried the rodent from where she caught it to the front door, trapping it in a corner where she dropped the rodent to play with it. The dog was curious too, but neither pet was apparently going to kill it, so I scooped it into a Glad tupperware type container and started trying to figure out what to do with it.
So it's Sunday and the exterminator's answering service will pass a message to them on Monday, the city's website has the standard answer of "exterminated by approved processes" whatever that means... A little searching around produced a Yahoo! answers question where one person said smash its head with a hammer and everybody else said killing a rat is cruel.
If smashing a rat's head is the way to go I'd do it, but I wish there was another option... In the end this one died of asphyxiation, which I feel bad about but then again it's certainly faster than the poison would have been.
bbq!!! :laughing: maybe stick it in the freezer til its a rock? i kinda like the hammer idea :bangin: all kidding aside, i thought it was a big no no to poison mice/rats with animals around. might be something to ask the exterminator in the morning
did you say rat barbecue?
yes, if the animals might eat the rodents, they will ingest the chemicals used to kill the rodents and...well, you don't want that.
Mashing with a hammer will likely be a bit messy unless you have a perfect touch to be able to kill them without mashing them. Depending what you have them in, you might be able to drown them if you have some water source deep enough. The tupperware thing; poke some holes in the lid and fill it with water. or put them in a can with some holes in it small enough so the critter won't get out and start up the car and put the can so it will get filled with the exhaust. (just don't do it with the car in the garage!!)
Got any neighbors that raise snakes?
Our exterminator told us our cat would have to eat 50 rats within a short period of time to be affected.
The poison takes 6 or 7 days to kill rats or mice.
The exterminator did say that it is sometimes a problem that squirrels take off with blocks of bait and it kills them, but personally I haven't had any fondness for squirrels since they ate the leather interior and convertible top of my dad's 1946 Lincoln Continental. Not saying I have it out for squirrels, but I don't really feel much guilt if they die either.
And I'm sure the time to suffocate the rat is less than to freeze it, plus I definitely didn't want to risk putting it somewhere it might be able to chew its way out, then chew into something like our food.
I did think about the exhaust, but was concerned about an openning for carbon monoxide to get in to any container I have would be an escape sized openning.
I like the snake idea, but I don't know anyone with a snake. And LOL at BBQ, but I think that might skirt animal cruelty laws and I think I'd rather not cook rat on the same place I cook things I actually want to eat.
you might want to read this on a likely poison that is being used:
not that I'm going to eat them but apparently somebody does.
G Gordon Liddy reportedly ate a rat when he was young.
Particularly if they are rats, I would be more concerned with rabies or other diseases than with the affect of the poison. Assuming that you feed them regularly, and that the cat and dog do not exist solely on what they catch, they may eat one or two mice, but will most likely play them to death, and then pretty much leave them alone, once you give them an "ataboy". But, while playing with them, they are apt to draw some blood. We live in a rural area, and at least a few field mice sneak their way into the barn and attached garage as the temperatures start to drop in the fall. So, I set out traps, but in places where the mice can get to, but that the pets cannot, such as on top of or under a work bench, behind a piece of plywood leaned against the wall, etc.
I usually give them a swimming lesson/test in a bucket or barrel....haven't had one pass the test yet! :eek:
The trouble with poisoning rodents is that it takes a while for them to die. They could easily die within the walls or attic of your structure (no one knows where) and then they would stink for weeks on end. Decaying rodents put-off a disgusting odor.
In the case of the Tupperware mouse you could have just flushed the little devil down the toilet and been done with him/her.
I would prefer traps over poison any day.:)
Heh.. my luck, flushing a rat would coincide with a batch of mud from the collapsed pipe blocking the sewer line resulting in the rat backflushing right back into the crawl space! One of many thing which are on the to-do list with a strong preference to wait until next spring or summer.
5 gallon buckets have many purposes... :laughing: I prefer a good 'ol shovel to the noggin though. :thumbup:
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The Pentagon is sending out to 400,000 members of the military a survey which seeks to ascertain their views regarding proposals to end the infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays and lesbians. Among the questions are: "If don't ask, don't tell is repealed and you had on-base housing and a gay or lesbian service member was living with a same-sex partner on-base, what would you most likely do?" There are eight possible answers, two suggest normal behavior or an effort to get to know the person, four suggest discomfort or even moving off the base, one poses don't know and the other, something else. Several gay advocacy groups are upset at wording in the survey. Alexander Nicholson of Servicemembers, argues, "it is simply impossible to imagine a survey with such derogatory and insulting wording, assumptions, and insinuations going out about any other minority group in the military." He points out the word, "homosexual" is used in the survey, a word that is generally not employed in most surveys.
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Thor: The Dark World - Movie Image Of Anthony Hopkins' Odin & Alternate Movie Posters
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With the release of the new Thor: The Dark World trailer comes a new movie image from Marvel's twitter feed of Anthony Hopkins' Odin sitting with his son, Thor played by Chris Hemsworth.
Besides the trailer, a new movie poster was released as well and artist Olly Moss blogged about his recent work that he did for Marvel. They approached him to their wrap-gift for the cast and crew and he designed a character poster for each principal cast member. He showed off the following posters of Thor, Loki, Odin, and Heimdall and showed what Marvel paid him in return. Pretty sweet deal...
"Earlier last year, I was invited by Craig Kyle and Kevin Feige to make their wrap-gift for the cast and crew of Thor: The Dark World.
Heres the thingie I did. Each principal cast member had their own character on their poster.
And they paid me with a real Mjolnir!"
Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and "Marvel's The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, "Thor: The Dark World" is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not final) and screenplay by Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not final) and is based on Marvel's classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book "Journey into Mystery" #83 in August, 1962.
"Thor: The Dark World" is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
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Sunrise Sausage Bake
Wake up your family's taste buds with this satisfying dish of savory sausage, creamy eggs and colorful peppers. This easy and festive casserole is perfect for preparing ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy breakfast with your early rising guests.
- 2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- 1 lb. precooked sausage links, cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
- 2 green onions (green parts only), sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cups 1/2-inch cubed Italian or French bread (about 9 slices)
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
COMBINE milk, eggs, sausage, cheese, red pepper, green onions, onion powder and garlic powder in large bowl. Add bread cubes, stirring gently to moisten bread. Pour mixture into baking dish.
BAKE for 45 minutes or until set. Serve warm.
• This bake can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
• Substitute multi-grain bread for Italian or French bread.
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Great for church coffee time!
I am always looking for recipes that work well for our church coffee time. Warm dishes go well and go quickly! This was a great find!
Everything a Growing Body Needs
This recipe has everything that I like and was not too hard to master.
Family favorite
I use this recipe when our kids and grandkids are in town; can be prepared the night before and just popped in the oven in the a.m. It beats trying to serve up eggs one person at a time!
Yummy Anytime
My family likes to have breakfast for the evening meal on occasion. This dish really hit the spot. It was very quick and easy. So this is a dish we have a least once a week, for breakfast or dinner.
Good Breakfast
I live alone and cook for myself,so I had to tinker with the amount of ingredients, but when it was done it was really good. It's a change from a standard breakfast.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 440
- Calories from Fat: 230
- Total Fat: 26g (39% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 12g (61% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 260mg (87% of DV)
- Sodium: 650mg (27% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 21g (7% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 0g (2% of DV)
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Vitamin A: 20% of DV
- Vitamin C: 35% of DV
- Calcium: 40% of DV
- Iron: 10% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


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Welcome to my "House of A R T " in Croatia!
"Fall in love" with the natural beauty of the Croatian coast and spend the holidays in your own style , according to your own priorities!"
The village of the Sabunike is a sweet tourist destination located 15 km from Zadar, in North Dalmatia region, known for its lounges sandy beaches, its beautiful landscapes, preserved nature, clear and warm sea, and a wind that gently blows all the time making the air frias!
If you're a fan of water sports , unspoiled nature, sailing arround islands, long walks by the sea, you like to play beach volley...the village of Sabunike is a place for you!!
There are numerous cycling tours that will allow you to discover surrounding islands and atypic dalmatian villages...on b i k e !
Have confidence in my sport and curious minde, and let me to show you Croatia in a special way far away from turistic crowd!!
House of Art is in an ideal position ,located 400 m form the beach and there are many things to visit in surrounding area:
- a historic towen of Zadar
- Nationals Pracs ( Kornati, Paklenica, Krka, Plitvicka jezera)
- the Island of Pag
-the Island of Vir
-rafting on the river of Zrmanja
-a towen of Nin...
You have possibility to rent rooms or apartments in my house of Art in Croatia!
What marks my life is sport, art and travel...all of this you will found in the atmosphere of my home!
The house is decorated in an Ethnic style and is a reflection of my travels arounde the world over the pass 20 years.
The furniture is unusual because it is composed of elements that people have left and I restored theme, and change their purpose.
The apartment of the first floor of the house includes a lounge, two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom,a balcony and a large terrace.
The kitchen is brigt and complitly equipped: stove,oven, microwave, fridge with freezer,coffie maker, toaster, blender,cooking utensils,electric barbique...
On the terrace their is a large dining table for 8 people and it is a great place to spend time.
The Ethnic room I is big and spacious,equipped with a double bad,a double mattress, wardrobe and decorated in a Tunisian style.The balcony overlooking the garden has a table and four chairs.
The Ethnic room II is decorated in a desert style, equipped with two single bad,large wardrobe and small table.
The bathroom includes a toilet,Italian shower,a washing machine and sink.
The apartments on the second floor of the house includes a large living room,two bedrooms,kitchen and bathroom decorated in a Retro style.
The large terrace surrounds the whole apartment.
***towels and linens provided***
***there is a possibility to have a breakfast, lunch or diner , depending on the season***
***rent camping equipment***
***rent bikes***
***rent equipment for free climbing***
***private parking***
***as a qualified guid in the tourism, I can arrange you touristic tours around***
***Tax is not included in the price (1 euros per person per day)***
Discover the coast and countryside on a bicycle!!!
Let's go together in an adventure to explore the nearby islands , towens, wild nature, saltwater bays,red rocks...on b i c y c l e s!!!
Or, why not to go to the National Parc of Paklenica and climb the beautifull rocks...?
You have the possibility to rent a bikes or equipment for free climbing...while staying in my house of Art...
Why "Art & Récup"?
- with wooden pallets I made beds
- with old wooden planks I built shelves
-with bear caps I decorated an old surfboard
-I used parts of old furniture ,painted them and I turned them into works of Art
-most of the furniture I found on the streets of Europe and Africa and restored it...
-as has a Eiffel Tower it was made with leftover fill...
Want to spend the holidays in an artistic environment and create something from "nothing"...?
I'am here to help you accomplish these ideas!!!
Want to spend the holidays on a diferent way?
... you want to spend the night in a small fishing boat?
... you want to share the everyday life experience with a shepherds or a fishermens?
... you want to relive pleasant moments with the hosts of a village, taking part in the preparation of traditional Croatian kitchen?
...you want to participate in an Art workshop at the studio of local artist?
...or...just want to spend the night in tent with the beautifull view of the starry sky?
........call me and give it a s h o t !!!
Sailing around islands
Be your own captain, look at the map and decide where you want to sail...
Discover Long island and beautifull bay Sakarun...only 2 hours sailing from Sabunike...
Or choose to sail in "Small Kornati", around the beautifull Island of Vir...
Enjoy Robinson tourism,and who knows ...you might finde a hidden treasure....
Let the game begin!!!
***arrival and departure is generally flexible***
***minimum days to rent is 3 nights***
***tourist tax is not included in my rate - 1 euros per day/adult***
***reservation fee: 30 % in advance, the rest after arrival in cash***
Bad & Breakfast
Depending on the season, there is a possibility to have half-board stay...(Bad & Breakfast).
If you want a break from cooking during the year...just let me know...and I can offer you breakfast at the price of 7 euros/person.
Also, if you want to enjoy the tastes of Dalmatian recipes, but you are not attracted to classic restaurants...I offer you to spend beautiful moments with the hosts of the village,participate in their lifestyle and taste variety of foods!!!
Rent a bike
Discover the coast on a bicycle!
You have the possibility to rent a bikes at a price of 12 euros/per day.
Also, I can be your guide and show you the hidden beach,lost villages,beautiful sunsets, place that are unknown even to local residents...at a price of 20 euros/per day.
Rent camping equipment
You've decided to rent an apartment or room and spend a pleasant holiday in a comfortable design...but...sometimes you wanted adventure and spend the night camping...
Why not?
You can rent camping equipment that contains : tent for two people, double air mattress and two sleeping bags...for the price of 20 euros/per day.
***in april, may, june,septembre and octobre you have possibility to camping in courtyard of the house***
Travelling to" House of Art" in Sabunike
How to come to my House of Art, in Sabunike II, number 134?
The city of Zadar is an easily accessible destination by air, land or sea...
Arrival by plane!
The town of Zadar has an international airport called Zemunik...It's a small but modern airport 30 km away from the village of Sabunike.(8 km away from the town of Zadar).
If traveling by plane, the cheapest options offered by the companyRYANAIR !
Flights from Germany : Baden-Baden / Frankfurt / Dusseldorf
*Dublin, Oslo, London...*
You can find lots of flights from major European cities to Zadar and a large number of flying companies : Ryan Air,Wizz Air, Croatia Airlines,germany Wings...
Arrival by car!
With the new highway Zagreb - Zadar(A1),you need just 3 hours to come from Zagreb to Zadar.
After the town of Zadar follow direction Nin - Vir.
Once you have passed Nin, after 2 km on your right is the village of Sabunike...
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For more fun in the sun, tour the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway for $35. Finally, check out Sonny Bono's statue and Liberace's star on the walk of fame, then sample the best date shakes ever at Palm Springs Fudge and Chocolates downtown.
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JEROBOAM: A wine bottle holding 4/5 of a gallon (3.03 litres).
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JEROBOAM I: First King of Northern Israel (died c. 901 b.c.).
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- 01/09/2003
To: Reporters, Editors, News Directors
From: Joe Rowson
Board of Regents Schedule: January 17-18, 2003
January 17
|Campus Visit, University of Nebraska Medical Center
|10:00 a.m.
|Welcoming Remarks
|Harold M. Maurer, Chancellor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
|10:15 a.m.
|Tobacco Settlement Funding: The Next Level of Research
|Thomas Rosenquist, Vice Chancellor for Research
John Gollan, Chairperson, Internal Medicine
William Rizzo, Professor, Pediatrics Metabolism
|11:00 a.m.
|Campus Tour
|Ron Schaefer, Director, Facilities Planning & Construction
Del Lee, Associate Vice Chancellor, Business & Finance
|11:20 a.m.
|Increasing Cancer Survival with New Radiation Technology
|Charles Enke, Chairperson, Radiation Oncology
|11:35 a.m.
|New Techniques in Teaching Nursing Skills
Lani Zimmerman, Chairperson, Adult Health & Illness
|12:00 noon
|Nebraska Health System Initiatives
|Glenn Fosdick, President, Nebraska Health System
|1:10 p.m.
|High-Tech Operating Rooms
|Dmitry Oleynikov, Assistant Professor, Surgery
|1:30 p.m.
|Educational Frontiers: Geriatric Medicine
|Catherine Eberle, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
|2:00 p.m.
|The Nose Knows: Importance of Sinus Research
|Donald Leopold, Chairperson, Head & Neck Surgery
|2:30 p.m.
|General Affairs Committee - Regent Chuck Hassebrook, Chair
|Privately Funded Research
|William B. Lacy
Vice Provost of University Outreach & International Programs
University of California, Davis
|3:30 p.m.
|Business Affairs Committee - Regent Randy Ferlic, Chair
|Kelly Clarke
Baird, Holm, McEachen, Pedersen, Hamann & Strasheim Law Firm
|4:30 p.m.
|General Affairs Committee - Regent Chuck Hassebrook, Chair
|Rural Outreach
|John Owens
Vice President and Vice Chancellor
Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources
January 18
|8:30 a.m.
|Regular meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents
|Strategic Issue: Academic Libraries: Challenges and Strategic Directions
|Janice Boyer, Dean of Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michael Herbison, Director of Libraries, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Joan Giesecke, Dean of Libraries, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nancy Woelfl, Director, Library of Medicine, UNMC
Richard Leiter, Director of Law Library, UNL
|The agenda for the Board of Regents meeting is posted on the universitys website, www.nebraska.edu
Items of interest scheduled for this meeting:
Privately Funded Research: General Affairs Committee
New commercial opportunities, patent laws, and federal policies, as well as growth in private-sector support for research, have contributed to changing collaborative relationships between universities and private industry. While such partnerships have existed for decades, these new relationships are generally more varied, wider in scope, and more aggressive and experimental, and they are attracting more interest on the part of the public and policy makers. William B. Lacy, Vice Provost of University Outreach and International Programs at the University of California, Davis, is a widely published authority on the current state-of-the art in university-business research relationships. He will discuss his views on this issue with the members of the Board of Regents.
Peer Group for University of Nebraska System: Item XI-A-1
The Board of Regents has historically identified a group of peer institutions for each of its campuses. Recently the board has discussed development of a list of university systems comparable to the University of Nebraska. The peer group can be used for comparing organizational patterns, best business practices, technology and distance learning developments, and policy issues. Two consultants, Dr. Charles B. Reed, Chancellor of the California State University System, and Chancellor Emeritus Donald N. Langenberg of the University of Maryland System, were asked to recommend systems for the peer group.
Joint Ph.D. Program in Information Technology: Item XI-A-2
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Omaha propose to offer a new joint Doctor of Philosophy degree in Information Technology. This will be a multidisciplinary program integrating theory and practice in applied computing, information systems, Internet technologies, advancements in telecommunications and the management of information systems. Very few other universities offer multidisciplinary programs in the field of information technology. An external reviewer of the proposal noted that this could become a signature program helping to move the University of Nebraska into the top ranks of universities, nationally and internationally.Students would be able to enter the program on either campus. A joint doctoral program committee would supervise the program.


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Meet the Man Who is the Actor in the Miller Fortune Commercials [VIDEO]
Meet the actor behind the new series of commercials promoting the Miller Brewing Company's new beer, "Miller Fortune".
The new product line is aimed at attracting the craft beer crowd with a taste that I describe as somewhere between a lager and an ale. The commercials feature the familiar actor encouraging bar patrons (usually male) to take a chance and do something they may not ordinarily do because "you never know where Fortune leads." But who is this guy?
"This guy" is actor Mark Strong. A 50-year-old, London, England native who boasts a long list of credits on his IMDB profile including the role of villain Lord Blackwood in the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. He also played the role of Hani in the 2008 thriller, Body of Lies starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Russell Crowe, along with roles in the Ryan Reynolds-led Green Latern, the remake of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Zero Dark Thirty.
Strong also starred as Frank Agnew in the AMC original series, Low Winter Sun, the same role he played in the TV movie version in 2006 which aired on the BBC in England.
His new role as, let's say, "The Miller Fortune Guy" should keep Mark on our televisions for a long time to come.
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Ahoy there! Chris Bray and Jess Taunton here - two young Australian's, sailing the adventure of a lifetime! Having bought a tired old yacht in Canada in 2009, we spent three months in 2010 rebuilding her, named her 'Teleport', fell in love, and are now sailing her home to Australia, as slowly as possible, via the world's coolest & most remote places. In 2012 we became the first junk-rig (& youngest couple) to sail the infamous Northwest Passage in the Arctic above Canada! Considering as Jess had never sailed before, and Chris had to read up on junk-rig yachts and rebuilding and hand-starting single-cylinder boat engines, we've learnt lots already but can promise the next few years will be just as exciting, scary, heart-breaking and hilarious!
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$20,000 CAD in Prince Rupert, Canada from August 2015 onwards.
After months of contemplation about what to do with Teleport next year we have made the very hard decision to put her up for sale! It's not an easy decision to make, we really have been 'living the dream' for the past 5 years being able to take months off work each year and sail her that little bit closer back to home. However, we dream of other adventures too, like kayaking around remote islands, cyclin...READ MORE >>
Happy New Year everyone!
Chris and I have just returned from a month of running 2x two week photo safaris in Kenya!! More on that below, but I have just finished editing our next video update, number 27!!
VIDEO UPDATE #27 - Lituya Bay to Red Bluff Bay, Alaska, July 2015. Lituya Bay is a fascinating and hauntingly beautiful place. A 'tide-line' of younger trees still rim the bay, evidence of the wold's largest-ever mega-tsunami that occurred here 50 years ago. Amazing story - there were th...READ MORE >>
Merry Christmas everyone!!
In Between getting back from running our Galapagos and Amazon photo safari, an unexpected trip to India and Christmas (tomorrow!!) we have managed to edit together our latest video from our Teleport expeditions!! Enjoy!!
VIDEO UPDATE #26 - Cordova to Yakutat, Alaska, July 2015
Onwards from Prince William Sound and out into the dreaded Gulf of Alaska! The infamously remote Cape Saint Elias for my 32nd Birthday with dolphins, orca etc! Moose in Icy Bay and body...READ MORE >>
Although we have only been home for two weeks in-between running photo safaris on Kangaroo Island, Australia and on Monday we are setting off to run a safari in the Galapagos / Amazon, we have managed to edit TWO new teleport videos!
Video Update #24 � Nelly�s Rest to Seldovia, July 2014
An amazing few weeks exploring the wonderful Prince William Sound, beside huge calving glaciers, seals on ice, orca, reversing tidal waterfalls, an unexpected gale and a visit from Aussie adventures and ...READ MORE >>
It's been a while - we've been busy - but we're very excited to have finally finished the next little video update for you guys!
VIDEO UPDATE #23 covers our journey from Seward to Nelly's Rest, Alaska, back in July 2014. This was when, brand new shrimp pot ready, we headed around into Prince William Sound for the first time (like the popular Inside Passage' but more wildlife, and less people!), went hiking, watched humpback whales bubble-net feeding, were investigated by pods of orca, anchore...READ MORE >>
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As most you have already heard, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the British/Sri Lankan writer and visionary passed way this morning in Apollo Hospital. Clarke who was a house hold name in Sri Lanka was living in the country from 1956. It is said that the souther sea is what brought Clarke here. It is a know fact that he really liked the places like Unawatuna, Roomassala, etc.
Clarke was a worldwide known person for his famous work like the Odyssey series (2001, 2010, 2061, 3001) and Rendezvous with Rama, Fountains of Paradise, The Deep Range, etc. and also for inspirational visionary work. For me, "The Deep Range" is the favourite, not at any rate because of the Sri Lankan connection in the book, but because of the illustration of Ocean and creatures it creates. I'll always keep re-reading it to experience that wonderful feeling of being in the Ocean. This is also the book where Clarke points that we could look into the sea before going to walk among the stars.
Sir Clarkes passing away remarks the end of the reign of "The Big Three" (Issac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein) of science fiction. I'll not get into the details of his contributions to the world, Sci-Fi, non-fiction or other. For a start you can read the Wikipedia page I linked above. I just wanted to say that he and his work was inspirational for a number of generations and it will remain so.
Here are some links I found on the Net reporting his death:
Slashdot: Arthur C. Clarke Is Dead At 90
The Associate Press: Writer Arthur C. Clarke Dies at 90
Washington Post: Arthur C. Clarke; Sci-Fi Writer Foresaw Mankind's Possibilities
BBC: Writer Arthur C Clarke dies at 90
LA Times: The passing of a legend: Arthur C. Clarke
National Post: Sci-fi giant Arthur C. Clarke dead at 90
Bloomberg: Arthur C. Clarke, Author of `2001: A Space Odyssey,' Dies at 90
With generations of people whos been inspired by his work, the Clarke mark will be visible in future than it did in past. Whenever we look into the stars, whenever we unravel the mysteries of the deep see, whenever we take steps as a race and whenever a LOLCat meows about stars :) we'll remember him.
PS: A side note. When people in US and similar areas heard that Clarke died on Wednesday, it was still Tuesday for them. So as one person in Slashdot said "He even died tomorrow". Well, he lived the future, and died in future.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Arthur C. Clarke: The Odyssey Concludes
By Gaveen Prabhasara Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Arthur C. Clarke, Sci-Fi, Sri Lanka 3 comments
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text: I just won a bid o gunbroker for a used glock 17. I think it is about 8 or nine years old. Should I be looking to replace anything such as springs? I am a newbie to glocks. What should I look at to see how durable or used the gun is? I'll be purchasing night sights and some mags, should I add anything to the list? It's a third generation 17.


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Marroquin stops Escalante in three
By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside
Photos: Robert Hughes/Top Rank
World rated Featherweight Roberto Marroquin (23-2, 16KO) rebounded in dramatic fashion from his previous fight, a loss to WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux last September, with a devastating KO of veteran Antonio Escalante (28-6, 19KO) at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma Saturday night. Marroquin landed a double jab followed by an overhand right that ended the fight at 49 seconds of the 3rd round.
It was a hotly contested fight early on as the taller Marroquin used his jab to walk down the smaller Escalante, but Escalante was having some success to the body and also landed some combinations to the head of Marroquin. The turning point of the fight, however, came late in the 2nd round when Marroquin appeared to have landed a knockdown with a body shot that was ruled a slip by Referee Jay Nady. Marroquin may have not gotten the call, but he knew he hurt Escalante with that punch.
"Absolutely it was a straight shot to his abs and I knew he was hurt. I followed him but Escalante's is known to knock out his opponents while he's hurt so I just stayed alert and focused. Like I was saying, I kept using my jab, you noticed all that damage after the 1st round nothing but jabs that landed in his face."
Although Marroquin was never seriously hurt in the fight, Escalante did get his attention with one of those body shots.
"There was a body shot that he threw that landed but it didn't do much damage really. He started throwing little flurries and there was a punch that caught me but nothing to hurt me. I just put my guard up and was cautious and try to go the distance really."
Marroquin stated at media day in Dallas that this was a crossroads fight for his career.
"My career was on the line. I told everybody once I lose two in a row I might have second thoughts about coming back to the ring, but we trained hard and like Paul was saying use your jab and it was really easy I'll tell you right now."
Marroquin's trainer Paul Reyes praised the jab.
"You saw that jab was working, that jab was working. That was the key to this win, the jab, he was setting him up."
Reyes sees the same championship pedigree in Marroquin that he had in his former champions, Donald Curry and Paulie Ayala.
"There's no doubt in my mind that Robert proved to the boxing world that he is going to be a world champion. We anticipated a tough fight like I told you before and this guy has been around and Robert is just a little bit better."
With only big fights on the radar for Marroquin, there was talk in Marroquin's dressing room after his win that a possible showdown with the newly crowned IBF Featherweight World Champion Evgeny Gradovich could be on the horizon.
After calling this fight with Escalante a crossroads fight after losing to one of the best in the world in Rigondeaux, let's hope Marroquin enjoys this one for awhile.
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Hot Top Rank Welterweight prospect Alex Saucedo (8-0, 6KO) scored a TKO of Norman Allen (6-8, 4KO) at 1:40 of the 2nd round in a scheduled 6. Allen took the fight to Saucedo at the opening bell with a left to the body and head of Saucedo, but that only seemed to energize Saucedo who had a huge following at the fight.
Saucedo snapped back the head of Allen and later sent him to the ropes with a powerful overhand right. Allen mustered a late rally before the end of the 1st round that had Saucedo staring him down as he walked to his corner.
In between a few flurries by Allen, it was all Saucedo. Saucedo fired multiple shots to the head and body of Allen before landing the knockout blows, which came from a straight right, followed by a left hook that put Allen on the canvas. Allen got to his feet right away and started stomping his feet and apparently was not paying attention to Referee Laurence Cole who told him to come forward. Cole at that point called off the fight as Saucedo stayed undefeated with the win.
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After a slow start, Top Rank middleweight prospect Abie Han (19-0, 12KO) battered the tough but outclassed Brandon Baue (12-9, 10KO) over 8 rounds to win a unanimous decision of 80-71 on all judges scorecard.
Han dropped Baue in the 3rd round with a shot to the body for the fight's only knockdown, but Baue got up at the count of 9 from Referee Jay Nady. Han remains undefeated with the win.
Travis Hartman (12-16-1-1, 6KOs) vs. Haskell Rhodes (12-0, 7KOs)
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In a foul filled fight, Super Lightweight Haskell Rhodes (13-0, 7KO) threw everything at Travis Hartman (12-17-1, 6KO) but the kitchen sink over 6th rounds but could not put him away and instead settled for a unanimous decision of 59-54, 58-55, and 58-55.
Although there were no knockdowns in the fight, Hartman went down three times in the 3rd round and once in the 5th from low blows. In the 5th round, Referee Laurence Cole had seen enough and took a point away from Rhodes, although he did warn Hartman for pushing down the head of Rhodes causing some of those foul.
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Former amateur sensation Super Bantamweight Tony Lopez (2-0, 1KO) picked apart with left and right hooks to the body and head of Manuel Rubalcava (1-3) over 4 rounds for the 2nd time in the last couple of months to once again win a unanimous decision of 40-36 on all judges scorecards. Rubalcava sustained an accidental head butt that had blood dripping from his right eye, but Lopez could not take advantage but still came out with his 2nd pro win.
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Light Heavyweight Bo Gibbs (7-0, 5KO) pummeled Rich Cherry (3-7-1, 1KO) scoring a TKO at 1:40 of the 2nd round. The brawny Gibbs overpowered Cherry to come away with his 5th knockout in 7 pro fights.
Dennis Knifechief (1-2, 1 KO) vs Rolando Garcia (2-0 1KO)
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Middleweight Rolando Garza (2-0, 1KO) demolished Dennis Knifechief (1-3, 1KO) at 2:40 of the 1st round to earn the TKO victory. Garza dropped Knifechief twice with left hooks before Referee Jay Nady waived it off to save Knifechief from further damage.


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In general, I'm not a huge fan of formal wedding portraits ...
But the official royal wedding portraits are pretty awesome.
There's the standard bride and groom shot:
Then the bride and groom with their families and the kids from the wedding party:
But this one is by far my favorite:
Don't you just love what they did with the train of Kate Middleton's wedding dress? It looks like they had her sit, then lifted her train from behind her dress, flipped it forward, and fanned it out in front of her. I've heard several people say they thought Kate's dress was too plain, but clearly they're missing the gorgeous subtleties.
In other news, I love that it looks like the little blond boy is trying to make a move on the queen-in-waiting!
Which of these three portraits do you like best? Will you do formal portraits at your wedding?
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Rated 5 / 5 stars
lol i love in the original comic when the sheep said you "can't" do something. Well the bear just did, so clearly is was possible for him to be able to do it. I hear it all the time in the English language. You can't, you must not. what they should say in order to have a more precise and clear speech is you shouldn't do so-and-so and then go on to say why or the reasoning. people are so use to just letting the other person assume the "why" which is fine for somethings but eventually people lose the meaning of "why" and stop questioning why they do the things they do which i think is terrible because it leads to people become just like sheep (which is why i loved why you made the other person a sheep).
I have more to say but i don't want to fill up too much space. I enjoyed watching the full comic. your pictures and meanings, I feel, are well done.
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I sure hope people dont talk in this depth all the time, or else I will find myself going crazy with the depth of life. I guess my main issue is that it doesnt flow together. By the looks of it(and that your name is on every bottom left corner) these were all seperate pieces put into one image. The best, seemless transition was probably slide one and two, but those are both white so its pretty self fulfilling.
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dude if this thing is E dont cuss in the authors comments dude
If you're offended by the words you shouldn't be on Newgrounds, let alone the internet.
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Perfect, awesome illustration! Congratulation! It would be wonderful as a talebook. O.O :D


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Victorian MP David Hawker today promised to be firm but fair after winning the coveted job of Speaker of the House of Representatives ahead of former minister Bronwyn Bishop.
The wheat farmer and grazier from rural Victoria beat Mrs Bishop 42 votes to 32 for the $200,000-a-year job of maintaining order in the lower house.
Sydney MP Bruce Baird, widely tipped as Prime Minister John Howard's pick for the position, did not even make the final round of voting when Liberal Party MPs made their decision late this afternoon.
Former ministers Wilson Tuckey and David Jull were knocked out in the first round, while Mr Baird was eliminated in the second.
Mr Hawker's election will be formally ratified when the 41st Australian parliament is opened tomorrow.
Nationals MP Ian Causley will be deputy speaker.
A clearly moved Mr Hawker, who has run before for the position without success, said he was honoured.
"It will be my intention to be firm but fair but, most importantly, to facilitate the smooth running of the House, which I believe is for the benefit of all members, for the government (and) for the opposition," he told reporters.
"I believe it's a very important role in terms of projecting the parliament to the whole nation in a way that, I think, upholds the dignity that should be there for the parliament of Australia."
Mr Hawker declined to answer questions on what changes he would make to the role, previously held by Neil Andrew who retired at the October 9 election.
"I will be talking to the parliament tomorrow about some of the ideas I have," Mr Hawker said.
"I am very honoured by the opportunity that I have been given. I intend to discharge it to the very best of my ability and I will be working with all members of both government and opposition to ensure that we can facilitate the smoothest running of the parliament that we can make it."
Mr Hawker's election came as a relief to Labor following concerns that Mrs Bishop and other candidates had been actively campaigning on who could be toughest on the opposition.
Opposition Leader Mark Latham last week dubbed Mrs Bishop "Scary Spice" for her formidable glare and presence in the chamber.
Manager of opposition business Julia Gillard congratulated Mr Hawker and said his win was a snub to both Mr Howard and Mrs Bishop.
"It appears that the prime minister has been humiliated in his party room," Ms Gillard told reporters.
"Everybody knew he was canvassing for Bruce Baird. Bruce Baird didn't even make it to the final ballot so I'm sure the prime minister's got a lot to feel uncomfortable about."
She said even the Liberal Party room had not wanted Mrs Bishop to be Speaker.
"It was clear from what Mrs Bishop was saying when she was campaigning that her whole campaign was about who was going to be toughest on the opposition, not who was going to be fairest to Australia's democracy," Ms Gillard said.
"I would hope that Mr Hawker is going to set a standard above that which we would have expected from Bronwyn Bishop, but I'd have to say that's not a very high bar for Mr Hawker to get over."