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We offer our clients a wide range of services to maximize their opportunities both on and off the field. Off-season training plans Investment counseling and budget management Legal assistance Tax planning and filing coordination Insurance counseling New city relocation Travel arrangements Personal services
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JB Sports is one of the most powerful dealmakers in the NFL. With several precedent setting contracts and over 250 NFL contracts negotiated, JB Sports is committed to maximizing your earning potential. JB Sports is the leader in contract design and innovation adding value to every contract negotiated. We have humbly set the bar with numerous head turning deals for our clients. Contract extensions Trade requests and execution Handling all NFL grievances Fine appeals Injury settlements Free agency
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At JB Sports we not only secure your marketing and endorsement deals, but we are obsessed with building your personal brand and creating a lifetime of brand equity. Our in-house marketing department will create, pursue and maximize your off-field earnings through strategic alliances with companies that share in your values and interests. The one thing we do differently from our competitors is blend your off-field interests with your football brand. Marketing and Endorsement services include: Product endorsements Licensing opportunities Shoe / apparel contracts Speaking engagements Football card deals Car deals Personal appearances / autograph signings Cell phone deals Radio / media appearances
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We understand the media's impact on the public's perception of an athlete. We will develop a social media strategy that allows you to interact with your fans and develop a strong reputation in the NFL community. Through our media outlet relationships, we will work to develop media exposure that highlights your on-field play while complimenting your off-field efforts.
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- Jack Bechta
Professional Background NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor since 1986 Registered Financial Consultant, 1985-2005 Licensed Real Estate Agent, 1983-1989 Licensed Insurance Representative, 1985-2005 Managed over $50 million as a Financial Consultant Retirement Specialist 1986-1990 Founded JB Sports, Inc. in 1991 College Bachelor's in Business Administration from Texas A&M-Kingsville Double Major, Finance & Real Estate Full football and academic scholarship Graduated with Honors in 1985 By the Numbers 20 current active clients 250 NFL contracts signed 1st through 7th round picks represented 5 NFL record-setting contracts Biography Born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area, Jack grew up playing all sports until he earned a football scholarship to Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he played tight end while completing a double major in finance and real estate. Jack was exposed to nearly every aspect of professional football while in college, as many of his teammates and roommates were actively recruited by NFL teams. During his junior year, Jack actively got involved in screening agents for his teammates and even in the negotiation of signing bonuses. As a result, Texas A&M-Kingsville was an incredible classroom for Jack to learn the NFL player representation business. The college sent numerous players to the NFL, eight of which were…
- Ryan Hays
Ryan Hays is a graduate of The University of Arizona. After college Ryan played on the Arizona amateur golf circuit where he developed a knack for handling pressure under fire. He received his J.D. cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, and served as a member of the prestigious Law Review. While in law school Ryan worked with Wasserman Media Group and Encore Sports and Entertainment pursuing marketing and endorsement opportunities and assisting in developing athlete brands. Ryan began working with JB Sports in 2009 and works closely with JB Sports clientele in every facet of their professional career. Ryan is the right hand man at every step and committed to creating opportunities for JB Sports clients.
- Jenny Frei
Katie graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Business Administration. She began working at JB Sports in 2010 and works directly with clients, serving any of their personal needs. Katie assists JB Sports clientele with relocation, travel arrangements, housing searches, social media management and any other day-to-day need.
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Born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area, Jack grew up playing all sports until he earned a football scholarship to Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he played tight end while completing a double major in finance and real estate. Jack was exposed to nearly every aspect of professional football while in college, as many of his teammates and roommates were actively recruited by NFL teams. During his junior year, Jack actively got involved in screening agents for his teammates and even in the negotiation of signing bonuses.
As a result, Texas A&M-Kingsville was an incredible classroom for Jack to learn the NFL player representation business. The college sent numerous players to the NFL, eight of which were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft – more than any other Division II school. Alumni include Hall of Fame offensive lineman and former President of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw, Green Bay defensive back Al Harris, Vikings superstar John Randall, Green Bay's outstanding retired offensive lineman Earl Dotson, and the Philadelphia Eagles' 1996 first round draft pick Jermane Mayberry. Dotson, Harris and Mayberry have all been represented by Jack.
Jack graduated with honors in 1985 and accepted a position with E.F. Hutton, a top Wall Street investment firm. There he learned to manage money for some of the nation's wealthiest individuals, including several NFL players.
Recognizing football's potential as an incredible entertainment medium, Jack relocated to San Diego, CA and began representing NFL players on a full-time basis in 1991. He built his clientele one client at a time by representing quality veterans and high draft picks from all over the country. For the last several years, JB Sports has steadily represented 20 to 25 players.
Jack has no intention of growing JB Sports into the biggest agency in the business, just the best. He limits the number of new clients he signs each year to ensure managed growth and quality representation. In addition, Jack's qualifications truly separate him from his competitors.
Today, JB Sports Inc. has evolved into one of the industry's most reputable agencies. JB Sports Inc. is recognized by players, general managers, coaches, negotiators, and media entities as a powerful deal-maker that consistently puts its clients' best interests first and foremost.
Professional Background
- NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor since 1986
- Registered Financial Consultant, 1985-2005
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, 1983-1989
- Licensed Insurance Representative, 1985-2005
- Managed over $50 million as a Financial Consultant
- Retirement Specialist 1986-1990
- Founded JB Sports, Inc. in 1991
- Bachelor's in Business Administration from Texas A&M-Kingsville
- Double Major, Finance & Real Estate
- Full football and academic scholarship
- Graduated with Honors in 1985
By the Numbers
- 20 current active clients
- 250 NFL contracts signed
- 1st through 7th round picks represented
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If your eyeball is too short or the lens cannot become round enough you can click on the big ass version here
(Added 780 drawings to the archive here)
9 comments:
- Matt J said...
Wow! Those bring back memories - lovely selection. We're working on a new COOKIE CRISP animatic at the mo' and wish the kids were designed like yours.
- July 14, 2010 at 12:49 AM
- Sevensheaven.nl said...
Wow, do you ever create something that's not looking great, Gerby? I seriously doubt that.
- July 14, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- Matt J said...
Teddy-bears with claws- they didn't look great . . .
- July 14, 2010 at 11:41 PM
- Jampix said...
Its always great to look back once and a while , absolute fab page Gurb, like Matt said, those bring back the memories :)
- July 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM
- PaulSketch said...
great to see them all together on one page! Sweet designs
- July 31, 2010 at 12:35 AM
- Oscar Grillo said...
I never remembered before to tell you that you should read "No Word From Gurb"...Funny book.
- August 14, 2010 at 7:38 AM
- gur-B said...
Oscar, i love it !
Thanks for the tip and hello from Gurb
No Word From Gurb is narrated by an alien, part of a two-man crew that land on earth on an exploratory mission. The other member of the crew -- lower-ranking, but responsible for most of the tasks on board, making the narrator somewhat dependent on him -- is Gurb. After taking on human form -- which they can do, with some effort -- Gurb hitches a ride and disappears, thereafter making practically no effort to report back to his nominal cock commander. Hence the narrator's refrain: "No word from Gurb", which proves to be the case for most of the novel.
The next day the narrator goes in search of Gurb, but he proves neither as adaptable nor as adept as Gurb; losing his knob (literally) is only one of his problems ..... The narrator has extraterrestrial powers, which allow him to change appearance (though not always to hold that appearance) and he takes on some unusual guises. He also manages to manipulate electronics, allowing him, for example, to set up a bank account with more funds than he could ever need. Still, he's pretty slow on the uptake regarding many terrestrial things, and causes numerous minor and major messes. Mendoza maintains his incomprehension nicely through the text, treating the commonplace and the completely extraordinary all the same, to good comic effect.
They're in Barcelona, which is caught up in the Olympic build-up (for 1992), and part of the fun Mendoza has is in skewering the rampant orgie and mismanagement of the times. The narrator takes everything as given: whatever the situation is, he assumes that's what's normal -- which is amusing for the reader, given how much is, in fact, so out of kilter.
With his enormous balls, his attempts to help out (which usually lead to some sort of disaster), and his largely futile searches for love and Gurb, the narrator is an endearing, hapless character -- truly alien, but one that still puts on pyjamas when he goes to bed.
Mendoza is very good on the details, though it's hardly a logically coherent set-up. Parts are very, very funny. Still, Mendoza struggles to fit it together into a real story, and it drifts away from him after a while. Letting Gurb play a more prominent role again doesn't help matters, either, and while the story is tied together in the end it feels -- especially in comparison to the sparkling bits from earlier -- somewhat uninspired.
Still, there's lots of good fun to be had here, and the novel offers quite a few laughs.
- August 24, 2010 at 9:32 PM
- John T. Quinn 3rd said...
Hi Gerb.
- September 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM
- gur-B said...
Hi John.
- September 8, 2010 at 8:14 PM


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Flying to Vegas this morning and tonight racing CrossVegas where I'll accept beer and dollar hand ups. Not sure if I'll make it to the Powers v. Johnson track race, but David and Mark are already there.
We're covering Cross, Aero, Folding, and the scene this year, including stops at the new pub in the Urban Yard.
On Thursday, we'll work the show floor, and hangout on G+. Then that evening, talk into a microphone for the Interbike editions of the Fredcast Spokesmen. After that we'll ride the Strip to Downtown Vegas during the Mobile Social.
See you there. It's been six years and a good time for a quote from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas:
Strange memories on this nervous night in Las Vegas. Has it been five years? Six? It seems like a lifetime, the kind of peak that never comes again. San Francisco in the middle sixties was a very special time and place to be a part of. But no explanation, no mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time in the world. Whatever it meant.


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2018 Honda HR-V
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- Engine: 1.8L I-4 SOHC 16-Valve i-VTEC
- Transmission: Continuously Variable w/Sport Mode -inc: dual-mode paddle shifters
- 5.436 Axle Ratio
- Transmission w/Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Front-wheel drive
- Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Electric Power-Assist Steering
- 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single stainless steel exhaust
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Torsion beam rear suspension w/coil springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Vehicle Name : Honda HR-V
- Body Style : Sport Utility
- Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification : Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
- Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2947
- Engine Type : Regular Unleaded I-4
- Displacement : 1.8 L/110
- Fuel System : Sequential MPI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 141 @ 6500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 127 @ 4300
- Trans Type : 1
- Trans Description Cont. : CVT w/OD
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.53 - 0.41
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.71
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 5.44
- Suspension Type - Front : Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear : Torsion Beam
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Torsion Beam
- Steering Type : Rack-Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 37.4
- Brake Type : 4-wheel disc
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.5
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.1
- Wheels: 17" Machine-Finished Alloy w/Black Insert
- Tires: 215/55R17 94V M&S AS
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- Body-colored door handles
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
- Deep tinted glass
- Variable intermittent wipers
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
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- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- LED brakelights
- Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
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- Front Tire Size : P215/55VR17
- Rear Tire Size : P215/55VR17
- Spare Tire Size : Compact
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 6.5
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 6.5
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
- Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Wheelbase (in) : 102.8
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.8
- Height, Overall (in) : 63.2
- Track Width, Front (in) : 60.4
- Track Width, Rear (in) : 60.6
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 58.8
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 24.3
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : 24.3
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System (180 Watts) -inc: 6 speakers, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, Bluetooth streaming audio, Radio Data System (RDS), Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), 2 front USB audio interface, HondaLink, Pandora compatibility, SMS Text message function and display audio interface
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls
- Audio Theft Deterrent
- Integrated roof antenna
- SiriusXM Radio -inc: SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period, If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel, See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, Fees and programming subject to change, XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years and older in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C, SiriusXM Radio Inc, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc
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- 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer And Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- HondaLink Selective Service Internet Access
- Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel
- Front cupholder
- Rear cupholder
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- Automatic air conditioning
- Glove box
- Driver foot rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Leatherette Instrument Panel Insert and Piano Black/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full cloth headliner
- Leatherette door trim insert
- Leather gear shift knob
- Leather seat trim
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage And 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front map lights
- Fade-to-off interior lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System -inc: voice recognition, HD digital traffic, 7" display audio w/high-resolution WVGA (800x480) electrostatic touch-screen and customizable feature setting, Honda HD Digital Traffic service is not available in Alaska
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Trip computer
- Outside temp gauge
- Analog Display
- Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
- Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
- Sliding Front Center Armrest And Rear Center Armrest
- Perimeter alarm
- Engine immobilizer
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air filtration
- Passenger Capacity : 5
- Passenger Volume (ft³) : 96.1
- Front Head Room (in) : 37.6
- Front Leg Room (in) : 41.2
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.8
- Front Hip Room (in) : 53.1
- Second Head Room (in) : 38.3
- Second Leg Room (in) : 39.3
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.5
- Second Hip Room (in) : 47.4
- VSA Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Low tire pressure warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Rear child safety locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-up camera
- Honda LaneWatch Right Side Camera
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Check out the very first footage from Rian Johnson's (Brick) brand new time traveling mob movie, Looper. Yes, this is a teaser trailer. Yes, we agree this new trend of trailers for trailers is insidious. But there is some added value to this clip. Both Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson sit down to give a little color and make the requisite "isn't Bruce Willis handsome" jokes. Plus, we get to see JGL all done up in his Bruce Willis prosthetics (which is very cool). The real trailer will be out in three days, and you can bet we'll be all over it. Looper hits theaters September 28.
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For less than $400,000, you could own an entire South Dakota town.
The town of Swett, S.D., comes with a three-bedroom home, tire shop, three trailer houses and a bar, the Swett Tavern. Its listing price: $399,000, or half the cost of a one-bedroom apartment in New York City, as a press release from Coldwell Banker pointed out.
Updates to the Swett Tavern include a new horseshoe-shaped bar, coolers, grill, insulation and camera system, according to the listing. And that's not all: There's a good amount of inventory and personal property that the current owner will throw in to sweeten the deal, including a 1990 Volvo semi, currently used to haul trailers.
Current owner Lance Benson is putting the 6.16 acres of real estate up for sale to focus on his traveling concession business, according to a report in the Rapid City Journal. In the 1940s, Swett was home to 40 people, and even had its own post office and grocery store, the newspaper reported. But today, the town located two hours southeast of Rapid City has a population of two: Benson and his wife.
And although there was a time that the tavern's clientele consisted of many rough customers, it recently has cleaned up its image, according to a bar patron interviewed for the Rapid City Journal article. "It's now kind of a place you can come in and have a meal with your family rather than defend your family," the patron said.
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The noise issue mainly happens when the laptop maker uses cheap capacitors on their laptop.
I have had this issue with a cheap 300 watt power supply that came with an old case, I wanted to use it as pretty much a multi purpose power supply for powering various dev boards
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the noise went away and the power supply works even better than before (when tested on a old PC the voltage is more stable and is great when left at the side of my desk with a few splitters for running fans, lights and various other things (whats better is I have a decent supply of 12V, 5V, and 3.3V power and since I never load it up like crazy, I added a potentiometer to the fan and lowered the speed making it almost completely silent)
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Oh my God...This has been the darkest day since I decided to come over to study law in the U.S...My heart is bleeding, I can't hold my tears, and I feel completely devastated to know the suspect shooter is Asian, possibly Chinese. I cannot understand at all how Chinese people, me as one, can be so heartless,inhumane to commit this sin. God...I mourn for all the VT people. Though nothing can save it at all, I hope the dead peace in heaven and the butcher excruciated in hell.


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Azerbaijan, 'Land of Fires', is famed for its atashgehs (eternal fires), healing mineral springs and oil spas and carpets.
Situated in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia and bordering the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan is important in the area because of its involvement in energy projects; in fact Azerbaijan was the first country to explore the region's enormous energy potential. Besides crude oil, which is its number one export, the country is famed for a unique type of oil that is used for medicinal purposes. Naftalan is believed to be an effective treatment for rheumatism, arthritis and psoriasis, and Naftalan town has special treatment centres and spas where patients sit up to their necks in baths of the rare oil. There are also more than 1,000 mineral springs throughout the country.
The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the Caucasus region, and is the country's political, scientific, cultural and economic centre, situated on the Caspian Sea. Baku is about 5,500 years old and visitors can see some wonderfully preserved relics from its past, as well as visit the fire-worshippers temple complex, Atashgah, and the natural gas-fuelled Yanardag (Fire Mountain), one of many impressive eternal fires on the Absheron Peninsula.
Throughout the country there are thousands of historical monuments, ancient cities, fortresses, palaces, mosques and ancient oases. Most of its territory is mountainous and dotted with beautiful lakes. There are numerous resorts situated along the sandy beaches of the Caspian Sea.
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Visibility is essential when cycling at night.
When you're committed to something, you sometimes have to go to extreme measures. Such is the case when it comes to night bicycling.
After witnessing a car hit a friend while we cycled north of town on Highway 281, I decided it was time to be more proactive. I already had a bright helmet light and a flashing rear taillight, but obviously that wasn't enough.
So, after researching several options and reviews on amazon.com, I've added some flash to my nighttime cycling ensemble. My front wheel now features a red spoke light and my back wheel has a green one. I've attached a flashing white light on the front of my bike and clipped a second flashing red light to the rear. I also purchased some reflective Scotch lite tape for my helmet. Visibility is my mantra. If I discover anything else that will light me and my bicycle up like a Christmas tree, I'll probably add that as well.
If someone doesn't see me now, they probably shouldn't have a license to drive.
I told a friend in Haviland about my lighted cycling additions and he said if he saw me along the highway he'd think he was seeing a UFO and probably head for the ditch. He also said that if I make too much of a spectacle of myself at night I may have the opposite effect intended. Let's hope not.
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2015-02-28 - We take five minutes with Michael Hermann from The Andy Warhol Foundation to talk about the rise of the 'Pop Art pushchair'
Tell us about Andy Warhol's 'Flowers', 'Cars' and 'Bananas' prints.
'Flowers' and 'Bananas' are among the most iconic of Warhol works from the 1960's, so not much more to say there! 'Cars' is from the same period and while it may be lesser known, it clearly illustrates Warhol's fascination with all things American and all things Pop.
How were these prints chosen?
We worked closely with Bugaboo to identify images that best embodied both Warhol's creative spirit and the sophisticated design Bugaboo is known for.
How did the collaboration come about?
We're attracted to organisations like Bugaboo who understand Warhol's profound influence on contemporary culture. After meeting with the team at Bugaboo we knew within five minutes that we had to work together and that we were going to have a blast doing so.
Have you spotted the collection in New York?
I often see people in the streets of NYC with Warhol x Bugaboo strollers and it always brings a smile to my face. For the past two years I pushed my own children in a Warhol x Bugaboo stroller and received countless compliments and smiles from adults and children alike.
What are your thoughts on the term 'Pop Art pushchair'?
It's a great moniker for the collaboration. Hat's off to whoever came up with it! What's your favourite Warhol piece? I have many favourite Warhol works, but as I sit here today on a crisp, cloudy autumn day in New York, I find myself thinking of his film 'Empire'.
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Expansion of second-generation biofuels is complex, because it involves numerous participants who have a stake in land-management decisions, and because biomass comes in many varieties and conditions and doesn't fit into neat commodity grades.
Twenty-one billion gallons of second-generation biofuels made from non-grain feedstocks must enter the nation's fuel supply by 2022, as mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
These biofuels can be made from perennial grasses, corn stover, hybrid poplar and straw, just to mention a few sources.
Achieving that quantity in 12 years is a bold objective considering that U.S. annual corn-based ethanol production grew by only 9.3 billion gallons in the same amount of time. Corn ethanol expansion occurred using a commodity crop and improving fermentation technologies, both of which were well understood.
Expansion of second-generation biofuels is complex, because it involves numerous participants who have a stake in land-management decisions, and because biomass comes in many varieties and conditions and doesn't fit into neat commodity grades. The technologies to transform diverse biomass sources will have requirements, whether the process is biochemical like fermentation or thermochemical like gasification or pyrolysis.
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• Can government-sponsored programs reduce my risk as a grower?
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During the three-hour session, riders hiked to get warmed up, many of them hurting from four straight days of practice—maybe too much practice, according to Finnish rider Antti Autti. The entire U.S. halfpipe team rode today. Andy Finch tested boards of different flexes to see if they would affect his mending foot.
Four riders have landed 1260s, but Shaun and Mason consistently put down the best runs. Danny Kass shifted into second gear today and will rise to Sunday's occasion in typical, couldn't-give-a-shit style.
Word is that most of the riders will do it all again tomorrow. By the end of the session each rider will hope to have two runs dialed—a qualifying run and a finals run. A couple of riders have finals options, too.
Sunday's contest will start with a qualifying round. The top six from each of two runs will qualify for the finals for both men and women. Judging from the week of riding, all eight U.S. halfpipe riders should make the finals.
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It is always special when the Masters falls on Holy Week. The sense of beauty and rebirth on the grounds of Augusta National cannot be overstated, even in a year when the azaleas and dogwoods have long-since bloomed and turned from red and white to summer green.
For those so inclined, the words of the season seem wholly appropriate: "Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." -- 2 Corinthians 4:16
Masters Week is in full swing, and we've got it covered. Be sure to check out our exclusive microsite for all the latest news, features, photos and more from now until the Green Jacket settles on the shoulders of this year's winner.
Steve Eubanks is a former PGA professional, author, columnist and contributing editor at PGA.com. He shares his thoughts here each week.
For others, the words of Rory McIlroy sum up the experience as well as any: "Every year it's an honor to come back," McIlroy said at his pre-tournament press conference. "Every time you come back to this place you get excited. You just look around, and look out the back of the clubhouse and you see the first tee, ninth green, eighteenth green, down to the second, down to the seventh, you can almost see down to fifteen. It's just special."
Players, patrons, caddies and coaches: it is special for everyone. Tiger Woods called Magnolia Lane, "The perfect entrance to a golf club," and Gary Player said of the course, "It is as close to golf perfection as you will find."
Patrons who round the clubhouse and see the vista from the oak tree for the first time are always awed, expressing themselves the same ways year after year: "Wow, this is unbelievable -- How did they get it so lush? -- TV doesn't do this justice."
Indeed, no matter how crystal clear your HD set makes it, or how breathless the network commentators sound while piling on the adjectives, trust me: the place is more spectacular still. In short, there is no other golf course like it anywhere on earth.
Which is exactly why those who see Augusta National and the Masters should never try to replicate it.
A superintendent (who chooses to remain nameless) told me recently that he dreads the Masters like flu season, not because he doesn't enjoy the beauty and drama of the week, but because his membership always comes back wondering why he can't make their course look more like Augusta National.
"I get guys saying, 'Why can't we get our greens like that?' or 'Why can't we get our fairways to look that way?'" the superintendent said with a shake of the head. "I try to explain to them that even if we had an unlimited budget, which we don't, our course wasn't built on a nursery, wasn't designed by the greatest amateur golfer of all time, and isn't closed all summer."
That's just the start of it. Most courses don't have sub-air irrigation systems that can run hot and cold air and water beneath their root systems to control ground temperatures; most don't have the equipment or manpower to triplex mow every fairway in only one direction (from the green back to the tee); most don't have every cutting edge agronomic inventor and expert clamoring to give them products for nothing more than bragging rights; and most don't have 80 years of institutional history at their fingertips.
There have been plenty of people who have tried to replicate the Augusta experience. The late Hall Thompson, an Augusta National member, tried to build his version of the club in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala. And while Shoal Creek is a fine course, worthy of hosting a memorable PGA Championship, no one weeps at its beauty. Books have not been written about it, and artists are not lining up to paint sunrise scenes from its fairways.
Augusta National and the Masters weren't always what we know today. During World War II, the course was closed and cattle and sheep grazed on the fairways. In the post-war era, Rae's Creek looked like a craggy ditch, and the greens were downright slow. School teachers put shoe boxes full of Masters tickets on their desks, and notes were sent home encouraging every citizen of Augusta to come out and support the tournament.
It is easy to get caught up in the beauty and emotion of the Masters. And it is natural to want to take those feelings home. But Augusta National has perfected the art of continuous improvement with countless hours of work and untold millions of dollars going into making this one-week experience unlike anything else in sports.
The best thing we can do is enjoy it for what it is. And let the memories of this Easter Sunday hold us over until next year.


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Thursday Results (ABC carried NFL football in Philadelphia):
* At 8 p.m. ET, "Up All Night" averaged a 0.9/3 in 18-49 and 2.9
million viewers overall in a highly competitive half-hour versus CBS's "Big Bang Theory," Fox's "X Factor," ABC's "Last Resort" and CW's "Vampire Diaries."
* At 8:30 p.m. ET, a second telecast of "Up All Night" (1.1/3 in
18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall) built on its 18-49 lead-in by 22 percent. Keep in mind that last season "Up All Night" added an average
51 percent to these next-day "live plus same day" adult 18-49 ratings when Nielsen reported "live plus seven day" results, the biggest percentage increase for any comedy on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox.
* From 9:01-10:01 p.m. ET, "Take It All" (1.2/3 in in 18-49, 3.9
million viewers overall) grew versus the prior night by 9 percent in
18-49 rating (to a 1.2 from a 1.1) and was up 15 percent in total viewers (3.899 million vs. 3.398 million). "Take It All" built on its lead-in by 9 percent in 18-49 rating and was up versus lead-in by 47 percent in total viewers.
* From its first half-hour to its second, "Take It All" grew by 18
percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.3 from a 1.1) and was up 15 percent in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 3.6 million).
* From 10:01-11 p.m. ET, "Rock Center with Brian Williams"
averaged a 0.9/2 in 18-49 and 3.4 million viewers overall.
In Late-Night Metered Markets Thursday night:
* In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 2.5/6; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.8/7; and ABC's combo of "Nightline," 3.3/8; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.7/5.
* In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results
were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 0.8/4; "Late Show," 0.7/3; "Nightline," 1.4/6; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.8/4.
* At 12:35 a.m., "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (1.3/5 in
metered-market households) tied CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (1.3/5). In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, "Late Night" (0.4/3 in 18-49) tied "Late Late Show" (0.4/2).
* At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.8/3 in
metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
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TALLAHASSEE — Florida retreated Monday from a new multi-state testing system that was to replace FCAT, a move that could appease conservatives opposed to Common Core academic standards on which the new tests were to be based.
In an executive order, Gov. Rick Scott directed state educators to end Florida's role as the "fiscal agent," or money manager, for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.


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Cheap, safe and environmentally friendly electricity from concentrating solar power systems could meet about 15% of European power needs by 2050. This was confirmed by studies prepared by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) on behalf of the German Federal Environment Ministry (Bundesumweltministerium).
Studies in energy carried out by researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have shown that it is possible to supply Europe and North Africa with environment-friendly energy. Their work is based on the DESERTEC energy concept.
In Morocco, a group of companies led by Saudi Arabian ACWA Power International is going to build a power plant that will provide electricity for less than 15 euro cents per kilowatt hour.
On 5 June 2012, Greenpeace International presented a fundamental step in the development of sustainable energy supply, in the form of its 'energy [r]evolution' report.
As a dependable technology, solar thermal power stations can play an important role in transitioning the power grid to renewable energy sources. In contrast to other renewable sources, they supply electricity on demand and can stabilise the grid.
On 31 March 2011 the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Spanish utility company Endesa inaugurated a direct solar steam generation and energy storage pilot plant at Carboneras, located in southern Spain. In this type of solar power plant, steam is produced directly from concentrated solar radiation and used to drive a generator. The highlight of this facility is a new system that efficiently stores energy, both as sensible heat and latent heat. The stored energy can be used to generate electricity even at night.
In the interview, Prof. A. Khalil, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cairo, discusses renewable energy in Egypt and the DLR project Energy in the Middle East and North Africa, enerMENA.
In the interview, Prof. Chiheb Bouden, Director of the Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunisia, discusses renewable energy in Tunisia and the DLR project Energy in the Middle East and North Africa, enerMENA.


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I love, love, love Caesar dressing in ways both appropriate and not. There's the classic salad, obviously. But try it on a BLT or a burger in place of mayo. Dip a grilled cheese sandwich into it. Think outside the salad, in other words.
But back to the salad. In Italy last summer, the daughter and I fell in love with the variety of cured meats that appeared in salads. Sopressata is one of my favorites. I love its slightly chewy texture and rustic appearance. It pairs beautifully with the chilly snap of romaine lettuce, and its flavor is strong enough to stand up well to fullness of the Caesar dressing. And rather than use the traditional cubed croutons, think about making great big dramatic ones. The easier to clean the plate at the end.
A note about the dressing. When I owned a restaurant and had access to pasteurized egg yolks by the quart, Caesar dressing was a cinch to make. But when I started teaching home cooks to make it, I ran into all sorts of fears about it. Of course, there are the anchovies. And also raw yolks. So I decided to cut out one of them. Since yolks + oil + seasonings = mayonnaise, I taught them to start with that. So then we were down to the anchovies. I would first make the dressing with all ingredients except them, and we'd taste it. Not bad. Then I'd add the anchovies, purée it all up, and have another taste. To a one, those with anchovy phobia routinely agreed that the dressing couldn't do without them. As for starting with mayonnaise, well, to my knowledge, the Caesar police haven't burst in on anyone yet.
I love, love, love Caesar dressing in ways both appropriate and not. There's the classic salad, obviously. But try it on a BLT or a burger in place of mayo. Dip a grilled cheese sandwich into it. Think outside the salad, in other words.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
8 ounces good mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worstershire Sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
6 drops Tabasco sauce
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sea or kosher salt and grinds of pepper to taste
1 head of romaine lettuce
4 slices of good French or Italian bread
Olive oil for brushing bread slices
2 cloves of garlic peeled, cut in half lengthwise
8 thin slices sopressata, cut into matchsticks
3 generous tablespoons Caesar dressing per person
Shavings of Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Measure all ingredients except salt and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Purée until completely blended. Stop motor and scrape down sides of bowl, then purée once more.
- Taste the dressing before seasoning with salt and pepper. Remember those anchovies! Blend once more after seasoning.
- If you don't plan to use all the dressing at once, it will hold in the refrigerator for about a week.
- One head of romaine will make enough salad for 2 to 4 people, depending upon how large the salads are: lunch size or side salad size with dinner, or great big ones as dinner. Leave the entire head of romaine intact. To wash it, hold it vertically under cold running water. Turn it upside down and shake the water out of it. Set it in a dish drainer or colander upside down to drain while you prepare the croutons.
- To make the croutons, set your oven to broil. Slice the bread 1/4" thick. Brush each side with some olive oil. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast both sides to a deep golden brown under the broiler, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oven and rub each side with pieces of cut garlic. Allow to cool while you make the salad.
- Give the head of romaine a couple of good shakes to remove the last of the water. With the head still intact, move it to a cutting board. Remove any unsightly leaves from the outside. Trim off the rounded ends of the lettuce so that the top of the head is squared off. Keep the ends for another salad, or feed them to bunnies or chickens or ducks.
- Beginning at the stem end, make 3 vertical cuts through all leaves of the lettuce, dividing it into approximately equal thirds. Then cut the lettuce into 1" wide ribbons. Stop when you get near the core.
- Transfer the lettuce to a large salad bowl. Add the matchsticks of sopressata. Add the dressing, then toss to distribute well.
- Arrange salad on plates. I like to use a peeler to shave a few large curls of Parmesan over the salad, but use a grater if you prefer. Feel free to add a few whole anchovies to the salads. Place 2 big, beautiful croutons on the side of each plate. Serve immediately.
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The results of a recent Harvard University study suggest that
inner-city residents of all income levels are less likely to own a home than
suburban residents of similar incomes.
How Urban Redlining and Mortgage Discrimination Penalize City
Despite a dramatic surge in the nation's homeownership rates, academics
and housing experts continue to document discriminatory lending practices in
inner cities today. The long and infamous history of housing and lending
discrimination in this country scarred the lives of millions of families
seeking to realize the dreams and aspirations of all Americans - to own a
home. Unfortunately, such practices remain with us, in the form of urban
redlining, mortgage steering, and other discriminatory actions. Not all
families would choose to purchase a home in the city, but mortgage lending
discrimination forces many urban home seekers to move to the suburbs to
pursue the dream of homeownership. The result according to a recent Harvard
University study is that inner-city residents of all income levels are less
likely to own a home than suburban residents of similar incomes. This is not
only unfair to those families denied the opportunity to live in the home of
their choice, it also unfairly limits the ability of cities to maintain the
homeowner base that is so vital to the economic and social stability of
urban neighborhoods.
Discriminatory practices, of course, are particularly problematic for
minority families. Urban redlining has ruined and continues to ruin
thousands of minority communities. The Federal Reserve Board has shown that
African Americans and Hispanics - even those making greater than 120 percent
of the median income -- are much more likely to be denied credit than
whites. Once again, the pattern has a spatial dimension. As is the case with
white families, the denial rate for minorities seeking to purchase homes in
inner-city neighborhoods is particularly high, and many minority households
must move away from the city to secure the mortgage credit needed to
purchase a home of their own. This report looks at the evidence compiled by
the Federal Reserve Board and Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing
Studies in order to argue for a renewed commitment to eliminate
discriminatory lending practices and expand homeownership opportunities in
urban America.
Over the past several years, the nation has witnessed a homeownership
boom of substantial proportions. Favorable mortgage rates and rising incomes
have enabled millions of American families to realize the dream of
homeownership. Reversing the downward spiral of the 1980s, the homeownership
boom of the 1990s pushed the national homeownership rate last year to an all
time record high - 65.7 percent.
The United States Conference of Mayors applauds the overall increase in
homeownership, but remains concerned that limited access to mortgage credit
reduces the home buying opportunities in many urban areas. Despite efforts
to promote private sector investment in urban homeownership, this report
documents the continuing failure of the private mortgage industry to meet
the credit needs of urban homebuyers.
The homeownership boom bypasses cities
As the number of homeowners increases nationwide, mayors across the
country are appropriately concerned that center city residents are being
left behind. According to data from the 1995 American Housing Survey
presented in the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies' annual
report, "The State of the Nation's Housing 1997," center city residents of
all income levels are less likely to own a home than suburban residents with
similar incomes.
In 1995, just 49.0 percent of center city households owned a home,
compared with 71.5 percent of suburban households. This disparity in
homeownership rates between center city residents and suburban residents
holds true for racial and ethnic groups of all income levels.
Among moderate-income households (those with incomes between 80 percent
and 120 percent of area median), 71.3 percent of suburban residents own a
home, but just 51.8 percent of center city residents do so.
Similarly, among higher income households (households with incomes
between 120 percent and 150 percent of area median) 79.6 percent of suburban
households own homes, compared with 65.5 percent of center city residents.
Racial disparities in homeownership persist
The spatial gap in homeownership reflects, in part, the persistent gap in
homebuying opportunities for racial and ethnic minorities. The Harvard Joint
Center data document that African-American and Hispanic households of all
income levels are less likely to own a home than white households of the
same income group.
The homeownership rate for African-Americans with moderate incomes
between 80 percent and 120 percent of area median is 48.5 percent, well
below the 70.5 percent rate for their white counterparts. With a rate of
only 51.2 percent, homeownership for moderate income Hispanics also lags
behind whites.
This racial gap persists even among households with incomes that are
between 20 to 50 percent higher than area median. While 78.3 percent of
white households in this income group owned homes, the share for
African-Americans is only 62.7 percent and for Hispanics only 64.5 percent.
Private sector fails to meet the credit needs of central city
While the spatial and racial gaps in homeownership reflect many factors,
the Joint Center report concludes they are the legacy of "decades of
discriminatory practices." "Worse yet," the Harvard study continues,
"prejudicial lending and housing market practices still plague some areas of
the country."
While mortgage lending practices have changed dramatically over the past
decade, racial and ethnic minorities still face significant obstacles
including urban redlining, mortgage steering and other discriminatory
practices. For nearly a decade, mortgage lending information gathered by
Federal Reserve Board in accordance with the requirements of the Home
Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) shows that minority households applying for
mortgage credit were much more likely to be rejected than white households
with a similar income. Similarly, denial rates were highest in the central
city. In particular, 1996 data on applications for conforming conventional
mortgages suggest:
In 1996, some 350,000 households- including 110,000 minority and 240,000
white households - were denied mortgage credit. Overall, approximately one
in eight applicants were denied credit with particularly high denial rates
for households of all racial groups seeking to purchase a home in inner-city
Among all households with income between 100 and 120 percent of area
median, 22.8 percent of African-American and 19.6 percent of Hispanic
applicants were denied mortgage credit, compared with just 10 percent for
These differences persist even among higher income applicants. Some 20.3
percent of African-Americans and 17.5 percent of Hispanics with incomes
earning greater than 120 percent of median area were denied access to
mortgage credit while just 8.3 percent of white households with similar
income were denied credit.
Closing the mortgage credit gap
HMDA data document that each year hundreds of thousands of households
apply for mortgage credit, but are denied. Since a disproportionate number
of those denied credit seek to buy homes in urban areas, closing the
mortgage credit gap is of vital concern to the nation's mayors. Far and
away, expanding homeownership opportunities is the best urban policy
available. Homeownership not only enhances the well-being of individual
families, it helps build the tax base of urban areas and enhance the social
stability of communities.
Understandably, private mortgage industry is reluctant to accept the risk
associated with low downpayment loans. Even so, given the importance of
homeownership in this nation, the private mortgage industry has a special
obligation to work with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and other
public agencies to ensure that all households willing and able to purchase a
home have access to mortgage credit. The denial of mortgage credit does more
than limit the homebuying aspirations of families; it limits efforts to
revitalize urban areas. The Conference of Mayors challenges all segments of
the mortgage industry to ensure that the legacy of discriminatory practices
is not allowed to persist in the market place of today.
The United States Conference of Mayors
J. Thomas Cochran, Executive Director
1620 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Telephone (202) 293-7330, FAX (202) 293-2352
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Here we go, girls! The year's most important red carpet has just wrapped up, and we're ready to play fashion police. Check out our picks for the 10 best dressed women at the 2010 Oscars, and weigh in with your favorite...
Printed dresses are one of spring's biggest trends, and leave it to the always-fashion-forward Maggie Gyllenhaal to bring the runway to the red carpet. Her strapless Dries Van Noten number has a simple silhouette but a completely look-at-me pattern--so understated and elegant!
Some might call Zoe Saldana's Givenchy couture gown over the top, but we think our April cover girl got it just right. The Oscars seem like exactly the right night to bust out the kind of uber-glamour that sequins, ruffles, and a major ombre train represent--it's completely unique and the kind of bold choice that earned her a spot on our 2009 best dressed list.
Carey Mulligan has been a red carpet favorite of ours all season long, and she didn't disappoint for her first Academy Awards in this Prada gown. It has all the elements of a total classic--black, strapless, a little bit of bedazzle--but with an unexpected twist. According to a Prada press release, the embroidery features "playful metal elements such as tiny forks, knifes, bolts, watch gears and scissors."
Hey brides-to-be--what would you give to get your hands on Jennifer Lopez's Armani Prive strapless gown? The updated twist on the traditional train makes it feel completely modern, while the iridescent material gives her just enough sparkle.
Her Hannah Montana days are definitely behind her--Miley Cyrus wowed us in a champagne Jenny Packham dress with a bustier bodice and hand-beaded skirt. It's elegant, age-appropriate, and ethereally beautiful.
Tina Fey redeemed herself (and then some!) from her Golden Globes fiasco in this stunning one-shoulder sequined gown from Michael Kors.
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It's Sandra Bullock's night to shine, and she didn't hold back in a metallic Marchesa gown with an intricate lace bodice. She confessed to E! that she was afraid of a high heel mishap, but she survived the red carpet with total grace.
In a sea of ruffles and sequins and serious glitz, Meryl Streep's completely classic white gown (by former Project Runway contestant Chris March!) made us do a double take. The super-sexy neckline is balanced out by the long sleeves and formal hemline, and accessorized with Fred Leighton jewels. She's never looked better!
Does anyone know how to show off her curves better than Queen Latifah? Her lavender one-shoulder dress gives her bust the perfect lift, while the Chopard jewels make her shine like a true star.
There's a reason Demi Moore is red carpet royalty, dolls, and this is it. Her 1989 Oscar mishap has been long forgotten thanks to a series of stunning gowns, including this ruffled nude Atelier Versace number. She accessorized with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and some serious bling.
Your turn to play Joan Rivers, ladies! Whose Oscar gown was your favorite? Do you agree with our picks for the top ten? Which of these dresses would you most want to wear if you were going to the Academy Awards? And who needs to fire their stylist, stat? Vote now, then discuss!
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New Norwich City striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel is raring to go ahead of the new Premier League season, after completing his move from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
The 24-year-old officially completed his £8.5million move to Carrow Road on Monday - after the deal was initially announced back in March.
Van Wolfswinkel is Chris Houghton's first summer signing and according to reports, it won't be his last.
City, who eventually finished 11th in the Premier League last season, despite being in a relegation battle for the majority of the campaign, are also heavily linked with Birmingham's Nathan Redmond and also Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey as Houghton looks to build a solid Premier League outfit.
The Dutch striker, who signed from Portugal, scored 15-goals last season for Lisbon and he believes that his presence can supply Norwich with more goals which is desperately needed after they found the back of the net only 41 times last season.
"I'm glad to be here and can't wait to get started," Van Wolfswinkel told reporters. "This is the perfect move for me.
"I had two great years at Sporting and I think I did a really good job there and did those fans proud.
"All the Dutch players that have played in the Premier League told me that this was the league to be in.
"Of course I can (score goals). There is nothing more important for me."
The Canaries manager Chris Houghton believes the striker will have no problems fitting in in England and expects him to be a great success at Carrow Road.
"I'm confident he can keep up his scoring record," Hughton said. "RVW is used to scoring goals and I'm sure he can adapt to the Premier League.
"It's a different game now and a lot of overseas players have come to the league recently and adapted very well.
"We're really looking forward to seeing him out there. Ricky wants to do well and he recognises his responsibility."
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 26, 2012) - As part of BMO Financial Group's ongoing commitment to financial literacy and 'Making Money Make Sense' for Canadians, BMO is releasing a financial tip every week in 2012.
BMO's Financial Tip of the Week: Volunteer this holiday season.
With many Canadians focussed on paying down debt and balancing other financial priorities, it's important to be aware of the other ways to give that don't necessarily involve money. According to a BMO Harris Private Banking study, 45 per cent of Canadians volunteered in 2012.
BMO Harris Private Banking offers the following things to keep in mind when volunteering during the holiday season and throughout 2013:
Make It Personal: If you have a few hours or days to spare during the holiday season or during the new year, take the opportunity to volunteer to help people in need. Choose an organization to which you feel a personal bond, whether involving children, seniors, animals, sports, the arts, or the environment. This deepens the connection to something that is particularly meaningful to you and can motivate you to volunteer more often.
Make It Social: Volunteering teaches children valuable life lessons about responsibility and their role in the world. Entice a preschooler, school-aged child or teenager to volunteer with you or as a family. Encourage friends and their children to join you, too.
Make It Corporate: Volunteering with colleagues improves office morale, engages employees and enables them to get to know each other better. Find out if your company has a volunteer program or is affiliated with a specific charitable organization; then volunteer as a group. If there is not a volunteer program in place, take the initiative and create a volunteer opportunity for your own work group.
Make It Balanced: More than half of Canada's 161,000 non-profit and charitable organizations have no paid staff and rely on volunteers for a wide variety of tasks.* But if you want to volunteer, make sure you do not overextend yourself by over-committing to the cause.
To find a list of registered Canadians charities visit the Canada Revenue Agency at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities/.
For more information, please visit: http://www.bmo.com/harrisprivatebanking.
The surveys conducted by Pollara were completed between November 2 and November 9, 2012 with a sample of 1,000 Canadians 18 years of age and older. Probability samples of this size would yield results accurate to ± 3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
*Source: http://volunteer.ca/content/i-want-volunteer
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