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Sunderland were unlucky to go down to a single-goal defeat in the West Midlands on Saturday.
They played well throughout, creating good chances and never gave up against a Wolves side who got the ball forward early at every opportunity.
In the seventh minute, Robbie Clarkson headed inches over from Dan Smith's centre but the midfielder should probably have scored. Then Craig McFarlane had a far-post effort scrambled away almost from the line. The game remained goalless at the break but the young Black Cats had played all the football.
After the interval, however, Wolves came at the visitors and penned them in for long periods. The goal came on 65 minutes, ironically when Sunderland broke to relieve the pressure. But they lost possession and consequently there was little cover when Wolves striker Chris Cornes cut in and bent a superb drive round Trevor Carson into the top corner.
Sunderland fought back and Jake Richardson, son of former Sunderland youth coach and England international Kevin Richardson, thought he had equalised, but the Wolves keeper brought off a magnificent save to deny the Wearsiders the draw they came so near to obtaining.
Academy manager Ged McNamee said: "If the first half chances had been taken, we would probably have gone on to win. But we never gave up and deserved something out of the game."
SUNDERLAND UNDER-18s: Carson, Ball, Christensen, Hartley (Connolly 72), Smith, Kingsberry, Richardson, Clarkson, Davidson (McFarlane 22), Wanless, Graham. Sub not used: Anderson.

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Traffic to newspaper websites from Facebook has increased by as much as 11 percentage points over the last year, according to a report from internet marketing research group comScore.
Figures from comScore's research show that some popular news sites had up to 14 per cent of their total inbound traffic generated by third-party links coming directly from the pages of Facebook users.
For the top five online newspapers in Europe, readers from the social network accounted for an average of 7.5 per cent of total unique visitors in June 2011.
This may be demonstrating an increase in the level of interest by online consumers in relevant, original content, as they are sharing it with their peers and driving further readers to the parent company's website.
The main contenders in the report included the UK's Daily Mail and Guardian newspapers – ranking first and second in popularity – receiving a combined total of more than 30.7 million unique visitors for the month.
Of particular note in the report is that readers travelling to the sites would then spend an average of 40.5 minutes per month viewing their articles – more than a minute and twenty seconds per reader per day.
That means that Europe's top sources for news and fresh content were able to secure user-generated links from a third-party social network that resulted in readers staying on a landing page for a measurable amount of time, without navigating away or closing the browser tab.
This is compounded with other reports from comScore that show Facebook enjoying 162 million unique US visitors in July 2011 – an increase of nearly two million inside of a month.
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Nuovo look per l'ottavo dottore di McGann January 3, 2013Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Generale , add a comment
La Big Finish, che produce le audio adventures del Doctor Who, ha lanciato a novembre il nuovo look del Dottore di Paul McGann.
Abbandonato finalmente l'obsoleto cappotto di velluto e l'odiata parrucca ricciolosa, The Eighth Doctor porta i capelli corti, veste un giubbotto di pelle nero ed e' diventato un personaggio molto piu' dark che dashing, sulla via verso Ninth di Eccleston. Il nuovo look e il design del nuovo sonic screwdriver sono stati curati dalla Weta e approvati dalla BBC. L'unica cosa che mi lascia un po' perplessa e' l'orrido borsello marrone con la tracolla… Speriamo che se lo perda per strada molto presto.
La nuova audio adventure si chiama Dark Eyes, in quattro parti, ed e' acquistabile sul sito Big Finish, anche in formato download. La prendero' presto e vi raccontero'
E visto che ci siamo, vi linko anche una simpatica fanfiction che ho scritto per un concorso letterario della Big Finish nel 2010, "The Doctor Wears Valentino", dove anche il mio Eighth Doctor ha i capelli corti e indossa un fantastico giubbotto di pelle. Mi piace pensare di aver contribuito un po' alla trasformazione
The Doctor wears Valentino July 11, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Eliver, Generale, Racconti, TV , 9comments
A Doctor Who short story by Elisabetta Vernier
'Let's see. Italy-Italy-Italy… Yes! Italy!' the Doctor declared, fiddling with the levers and switches on the Tardis console. 'Two thousand and… something.'
With a satisfied smile, he listened as the Tardis groaned her way through space-and-time to reach her destination. Then, lost in thought, he ran his hands over his battered velvet coat.
'Time to retire, my old friend' he muttered with affection, poking a finger through a hole in the fabric inside his right pocket.
Hopefully, he would be in Milan just in time for the beginning of the Winter Sales season.
It was an unusually warm winter, even for Italy, and the January sky was clear blue, with thin streaks of white. In Milan, however, nobody seemed to care. The city buzzed with its usual frenetic business activity, and enjoying a beautiful morning was considered a waste of time. And money.
In Palestro Park, no one noticed the blooming trees, just as no one noticed an odd blue cabin materialising beside a large oak tree by the duck pond.
'Oh, my god!' Elisa whispered to herself, stopping abruptly to stare wide eyed at the life-size Tardis prop someone had built in Palestro Park. 'I totally love it!'
But what in hell was a Tardis prop doing there?
Maybe the BBC is doing some external shots for the new series! Maybe…
Whatever the reason, Elisa couldn't help but stare. She had to have a picture of herself with that awesome looking Tardis. So she looked around, in search of someone she could trust with her mobile phone.
At last, she spotted a familiar face. Well, familiar wasn't the right word. She felt she knew him, but couldn't place him clearly. He was lean and tall, with short wavy black hair, soft blue eyes and a full mouth in a pale face.
He was wearing a dark coat, and had a long scarf around his neck. A striped scarf.
Ewwww… Where did he get that? She thought, cringing with aesthetic disgust.
But who was he? She knew she was terrible at recognizing people.
Was he a co-worker of hers? Nah. A TV journalist, maybe. No, not a chance.
'Well, whatever' she told herself, and joined him on the shore of the duck pond.
He was feeding the ducks with lazy gestures.
'Hey' she said. He turned to face her. His eyes were both kind and sharp.'Could you please take a picture of me with that…'
The word Tardis stuck in her throat like a fish bone.
In her mind, a face and a name had suddenly clicked together. Paul McGann.
That was it! So the BBC was really filming something incognito! But why the Eighth Doctor and not Ten?
She realised she was still staring at him, caught in mid sentence, and blushed.
'I'm so… so sorry, sir' she stammered in English. 'I didn't mean to bother you, Mr McGann. I didn't realise it was you. I'll just be…'
The British actor looked slightly amused.
'Excuse me, miss. What did you just call me?' he inquired, very politely.
Oh, god. He was so British she could faint.
'Mr McGann' she repeated, in a small voice. 'You are Paul McGann, the actor, right? I mean, the Eighth Doctor, you know…'
At that, the man looked deeply puzzled.
'The Doctor?' he asked, frowning. 'You know about the Doctor?'
'Of course I know the Doctor!' she replied, feeling a little offended.
Ok, Doctor Who fans weren't that many in Italy, but they knew their Doctors and companions, just like any other fan would. And she was a true fan.
The man gave her a concerned look.
'Well, miss… What is your name?'
'Well, Elisa. I'm afraid I'm not who you think I am' he said, studying her.
'Yeah, right' she said, smiling. 'Don't worry, I won't tell the press.'
He dropped the last breadcrumbs in the water.
'I see you're not easily convinced' he said, crushing the small paper bag in his elegant hand. 'Follow me, then. Shops open in ten minutes and I wouldn't want to be late.'
She followed him without thinking. She'd be late for work, but she couldn't care less.
She was going shopping with the Eighth Doctor!
At 9:00 o'clock, Via Montenapoleone was packed with tourists, queuing outside the flagship stores of the most famous Italian fashion brands.
It was a strange thing, fashion. The Doctor had changed his own personal tastes so many times, but he could hardly remember wearing anything else than his beloved velvet coat.
Actually, his beloved velvet coat, retired.
The dark grey coat he was wearing – something he had dug out of the Tardis wardrobe – had belonged to one of his previous selves: elegant, yes, but way too formal. He had been so bored by his own reflection he had grabbed his ancient coloured scarf, to add a touch of personality. The result was puzzling: he looked like some sort of overgrown version of Harry Potter. And apparently, he also looked like someone else, this Paul fellow Elisa had mistaken him for. An actor, she had said.
An actor playing the Doctor. Playing… me! he thought, both amused and offended by the idea of being the star of some TV show.
How did it happen? How come he had never noticed? And, above all, how much did these people really know about him and the Time Lords? He had spent quite some time on Earth, but this TV show matter was absolutely new to him. Could it be dangerous?
The young Italian woman he had met in the park was queuing with him in front of the Valentino shop, too embarrassed to start a conversation. She kept shifting her hazelnut eyes on and off of him, afraid to be caught staring. From time to time, her freckled face blushed slightly.
'Tell me more about this actor who looks like me. He plays the Doctor, right?' he asked, to ease her embarrassment. Besides, he was really curious about his fictional self.
Elisa stood silent for a moment, thinking.
'Yes… and no' she explained at last, looking uneasy. 'Well, he used to. Not anymore. He regenerated.'
'He-did-what?' barked the Doctor, raising his voice a little more than he meant to.
The young woman went pale. She was probably beginning to realise he wasn't him, after all, and that she was shopping with a total stranger.
'The Doctor, he… he regenerated. Twice. He looks different now.'
'How different?'
'Very different' she said. 'Tall skinny Scottish guy, with freckles. Funny hair. Big teeth.'
'Teeth?' he repeated, distractedly running his tongue over his own quite remarkable set of teeth. 'But it's impossible! It never happened. It's all wrong!'
She frowned slightly.
'Wrong? Why? Are you an Eccleston fan?'
One hour later, they had almost reached the top of the queue.
In the meantime, Elisa had updated the guy she stubbornly thought of as "Paul" about the last ten years of Doctor Who. She was puzzled by how little he seemed to know: she knew the actor hadn't been much into the whole Who thing, but she wasn't prepared for his abyssal ignorance.
He seemed oddly interested, though, and she liked that.
However, when he asked about the early days of series, she had to give up and admit her own ignorance. As a matter of fact, her knowledge about the Doctor started with the 1996 movie. First to Seventh Doctors were still a complete mystery to her.
No, wait. Seventh was the Bilbo-Baggins-looking guy, McCoy, the one who died in surgery.
'So, who created the Doctor?' he asked her again, with an intense look on his face. 'When did it happen? Where?'
'I'm really sorry, Paul' she said, tasting the sound of his first name.'Can't help you with that. We could check on Wikipedia, if you like.'
'Stop calling me that, please?' he pleaded. 'Call me John, if you have to. John Smith.'
She couldn't resist his begging eyes. Besides, the Doctor's alias fitted him well.
'Sure' she replied, with a smug smile. 'So, what are you planning to buy, John?' she asked, changing subject.
'Buy?' he asked, like he had just landed from another planet. Actors were strange people.
'Oh, riiiiight! Shopping! Valentino!' he remembered, at last.
'Yes, that's why we've been queuing here for the good part of an hour, I suppose' Elisa said, hoping he wouldn't change his mind. If she had to lose a day's work, she wanted it to be for a good cause. Like helping Pau… – no, John – choose some superstylish new Valentino suit.
'A business suit, maybe?'
John wrinkled his nose, faking disgust.
'No thanks, not for me' he replied. 'I need a new coat. And I like velvet.'
'Wait a minute. Did you just say velvet?' she asked, with sincere surprise. 'But I thought you hated the Eighth Doctor's costume! You said it yourself, more than a couple of times, in interviews. You hated the costume, as much as you hated the wig!'
'Wig?' he pressed her, looking truly horrified now. 'What wig?'
Then their turn came, and a beautiful waitress helped them inside.
The Doctor glanced at his own reflection.
The violet velvet coat suited him perfectly. Waist, shoulders, lapel: everything was absolutely wonderful.
'Pleeeeeease!' moaned Elisa, sitting on a small couch near the mirror. 'You look like… Elton John! And old, as well.'
'I am old' he replied, with a tired smile.
'Oh, stop it!' she said, waving her hand at him. Then she rose and went straight for the waitress.
'Mi scusi' she addressed her in Italian, not knowing the Doctor could understand her just as well. 'Could you please bring us something that doesn't look so… old style? Forget velvet. Bring us something… leather. And bring a sweater. Cachemire. Make it dark green, V-neck.'
The Doctor listened, surprised by that outburst of creative thinking. Maybe he should trust her and see what happened. After all, he still had plenty of time to investigate the whereabouts – and whenabouts – of the man who created his fictional self.
When the waitress came back with an armful of clothes, Elisa welcomed her with a huge smile.
'Try and see!' she told him, then she left.
When she re-entered the small room, he was standing in front of the mirror, looking…
'Fantastic!' she cried, holding her fists against her cheeks. 'Totally, absolutely fantastic!'
He turned to face her, looking amused.
'Not bad' he admitted. 'Quite different from my usual style, but not bad at all.'
She made an "I told you so" face.
'It's Valentino.'
So much for the striped scarf and the violet velvet coat, she thought, chuckling. Now we're talking!
'Shall we go, now?' he said, taking out his credit card. 'Wikipedia calls!'
'There, you see?' Elisa said, pointing at the screen of her notebook PC. It was lunch time and her office was empty and silent. 'Wikipedia says Doctor Who was created in 1963 by three guys at the BBC named Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber and Donald Wilson. The show went on from 1963 to 1989, for 26 seasons, then it was cancelled. It was brought back in 1996 by Philip Segal, for the American movie… That's where you came in.' She paused, blushing. 'I mean, that's when Paul came in.'
'The actor who looks like me.'
'Yep' she answered, clicking on the actor's name to bring up a photo. When it loaded, the Doctor felt like looking in a mirror. He and Paul could have been twin brothers. It was too much to be a coincidence. Something must have happened in the past. Someone must have seen him and his Tardis, first in the Sixties -as an older self – and then again in the early Nineties, in his present body.
'1996, you said?' he repeated, thoughtful. 'Where? London?'
'Let me check' she replied, scrolling the webpage. 'It says Segal tried to bring the show back around 1994. He was British but worked at Columbia Pictures, in the US. Hollywood, I'd guess.'
'Hollywood, 1994' mumbled the Doctor, trying to recall that period in Earth's history. 'Ah, yes! Schindler's List won the Oscar for best movie, and the Lion King opened… What a year! I love the Lion King!'
'Oh, me too!' she replied, her face lighting up with excitement. But not for long.
All of a sudden, the Doctor stood up as if a bell had just rung in his mind.
'Forgive me, but I've got to go now.' He picked up his new jacket, ready to leave. 'Business calls.'
'Oh, I see.' she replied, giving him a sad look. 'Time to leave. Where to, if I may ask?'
'Hollywood, 1994!' he answered, with a mysterious smile. 'Then, of course, London, 1963. Again.'
He took a step, then turned back and held out his hand to her.
'How about some real space-time travelling with the Doctor in his new fantastic Valentino jacket?'
Elisa's jaw hit the floor with a loud thump.
Some time later, the Tardis rematerialised under the oak tree in the park.
'Here we are, back to where we came from' the Doctor said, stepping out of his blue cabin.
'Except for the fact that you erased Doctor Who from history!' she complained, sulking. 'It's my favourite TV show, and now it's like it never existed!'
'It was never meant to exist. It's for the best! Those guys at the BBC knew too much about me: it was dangerous. I had to do it. To protect me, but most of all, to protect you. You humans, I mean.'
'I'll be your n.1 fan, now' she said, looking both happy and sad. 'The only one, actually…'
'Oh, come on! Why the sad face?' he said, trying to cheer her up. 'This world doesn't know the Doctor, but you still do! And you're not the only one. Who cares about a fictional hero, when you've seen the real thing?'
He flashed her one of his best, dashing grins.
'C'mon, let's take that picture and make sure you won't forget about me' he added, grabbing her hand and dragging her towards the Tardis. 'Give me your mobile phone, quick!'
She took out her small phone from her purse, hesitated for a moment, then handed it to the Doctor.
He fidgeted on it with his sonic screwdriver and positioned it onto a bench, a few metres from the Tardis.
Then he ran back to her, wrapping quickly one arm around her shoulder.
'Say cheeeese' he teased her, then pressed a button on his screwdriver.
The camera phone, now remote-controlled, clicked softly, recording the scene for posterity.
Later that day, Elisa stared at the screen of her phone.
The Doctor, in his Valentino jacket, looked dashing. He was gone, now, but he was real.
And she knew there were still a few fans out there, waiting for him to come back.
– I'll find them, Doctor. You bet I will.
She put down the phone and opened Google.
Smith & Jones: il Dottore è tornato! April 1, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Generale, TV , add a comment
Già, il Dottore è tornato.
Nuova compagna, Martha Jones, ma "same old life" per il caro mr. Smith.
Pazzo come sempre, schizzato e farneticante.
E con i capelli dritti in testa, un po' a caso.
Se penso a quanti altri Doctor poteva essere David Tennant, almeno un po' simili al mio amato Ninth (o anche Eighth, non mi sarei lamentata), mi sento male.
Datemi una macchina del tempo: voglio dimenticare questa rigenerazione!
Marzo, il mese della cuccagna :) February 25, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Generale, TV , add a comment
Come altro descrivere questa pioggia di serie che escono miracolosamente dal lungo hiatus festivo?
Battlestar Galactica, Lost, Jericho, Heroes e poi la nuova stagione di Life on Mars, e ancora NCIS… A marzo, poi, prima di Pasqua, si vocifera che inizierà la terza stagione del nuovo Doctor Who.
Ma è bellissimo! Datemi un pizzicotto! Sto sognando?
Oh, no! 1000 partecipanti! February 3, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Eliver, Generale, TV , add a comment
Dal sito della Big Finish:
01.02.07: The Short Trips short story competition has now closed.Thank you to all of the 1,073 entrants! A winner will be announced soon and will have their work published later this year.
Ma porca miseria, mille e rotti racconti su The Doctor…
Se prima avevo una pallidissima speranza – ma molto molto molto pallida – che il mio racconto potesse essere almeno apprezzato, ora mi viene da ridere.
Ma quanti cavolo sono i fan di Doctor Who nel mondo anglosassone?
Che dire? Whatever… 😛
Quindi preparatevi a leggere presto online il mio nuovo racconto su The Doctor. Datemi giusto il tempo per tradurlo in italiano.
Fantastic! February 2, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Eliver, Generale, TV , add a comment
Finalmente abbiamo visto Christopher Eccleston in azione nel nuovo episodio di Heroes! Ed è davvero un mito
Tra l'altro, quei simpaticoni degli sceneggiatori gli hanno fatto esclamare "Fantastic!" e io stavo stramazzando al suolo dal ridere. Sembra davvero di vedere the Doctor, caduto per caso in un'altra storia.
Ottima scelta, speriamo soltanto che non sia una meteora di passaggio.
The Doctor wears Valentino January 26, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Eliver, Generale, TV , 1 comment so far
Ah, dimenticavo! Ho inviato il mio racconto al concorso per l'antologia Short Trips della Big Finish. Si chiama The Doctor wears Valentino ed è una prospettiva curiosa (e soprattutto italiana) sul tema del concorso, cioè "How the Doctor changed my life".
The Doctor wears Valentino
A Doctor Who short story by Elisabetta Vernier
'Let's see. Italy-Italy-Italy… Yes! Italy!' the Doctor declared, fiddling with the levers and switches on the Tardis console. 'Two thousand and… something.'
With a satisfied smile, he listened as the Tardis groaned her way through space-and-time to reach her destination. Then, lost in thought, he ran his hands over his battered velvet coat.
'Time to retire, my old friend' he muttered with affection, poking a finger through a hole in the fabric inside his right pocket. Hopefully, he would be in Milan just in time for the beginning of the Winter Sales season.
Lo so che non ho nessuna speranza, con le migliaia di fan scrittori anglofoni che ci sono là fuori, ma avevo voglia di esserci anche io e di scrivere su the Eighth Doctor. Non so quali saranno i tempi dei giudici, ma stay tuned per il risultato
Chris Eccleston in Heroes! January 26, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Eliver, Generale, TV , 1 comment so far
L'ho visto, l'ho visto!
Peccato per il barbone e il capello disordinato: vabbe' che è invisibile, ma speriamo che lo ripuliscano un po'. Ah, il caro Chris Eccleston… quanto tempo è passato!
A parte questo, non me ne vogliano le fan di Hiro e di Mohinder (vero Weir?), ma il buon Parkman per me resta l'hero più interessante, forse perché più 'vero'.
Eighth for Shada January 11, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, Generale, TV , add a comment
Finalmente ho finito di ascoltare Shada, il radiodramma Big Finish tratto dall'episodio perduto di Doctor Who scritto dal mitico Douglas Adams, e devo dire che l'ho trovato molto carino. Paul McGann è sempre in gran forma nel ruolo dell'Eighth Doctor e il personaggio di Romana – ex socia del Dottore e ora presidentessa di Gallifrey – funziona molto bene. L'avventura è convolgente e, qua e là, spuntano riferimenti douglasiani gustosi come la vecchia auto di modello Ford Prefect
Se vi incuriosisce, potete guardare la versione animata in Flash di Shada sul sito della BBC
Captain Jack, why? Pecché? January 2, 2007Posted by eliver in : Doctor Who, TV , 1 comment so far
Lo sapevo, lo sapevo, lo sapevo, lo sapevo.
E' finita la prima stagione di Torchwood e la fine era un pacco di dimensioni cosmiche! Tworp-Tworp! Bzzzzzzzzz…
L'ho già detto? LO SAPEVO!!


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The military-drafted Constitution prohibits Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi from serving as president, but she has rankled the governing party, which is the political arm of the military, by saying she would serve above the president.
"The president will be told exactly what he can do," she told a television interviewer on Tuesday. "I make all the decisions because I am the leader of the winning party."
But she also sent signals that she was not out for revenge. She told another interviewer, "We are not going in for vengeance, and we are not going in for a series of Nurembergs."
She added that she would "uphold the parts of the Constitution that are good."
The Constitution was written by the generals, who have governed Myanmar in one form or another since 1962, and it was devised for them to retain significant power even in the case of electoral defeat.
By Wednesday evening, the commission had announced official results for 298 of the 491 seats contested in Sunday's elections. Of those, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, won 256, and the governing party won 21.
There are 664 seats in the two houses of Parliament; the military appoints 166 of them.
The commission also announced that Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi had been re-elected to her seat, which was expected given the almost divine reverence that she commands across the country.


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Why Choose Us When You've Been Injured In An Accident?
Being injured in a car accident can turn your world upside down. People often don't know where to go or whom to see.
Many of our patients' own primary care doctors do not want to be involved or will not bill the auto insurance.
At Northwest Injury Clinics, we have been treating patients in the Tri Cities and outlying areas since 2009.
Reason #1: Experience
The number one reason to choose us as your car accident chiropractor is experience! We understand Washington accident laws, and I have personally treated over 4,000 patients who have been injured in auto accidents.
Washington personal injury protection (PIP) covers treatment that is 'reasonable and necessary.' What does that mean? It means we have to be able to justify our care to the insurance company and peers with evidence-based approaches.
What it means is that we won't continue to see you for 2-3 years after the accident and run up huge bills with treatment that is not helping, like some of our competitors do.
If we do not get you better or you plateau with care, we will order appropriate imaging and refer you out to a specialist—even if that means less money for us.
Our goal is to serve you, the patient. We understand auto insurance. We know how to find coverage when it may not seem like there is any.
We know what UIM is, that PIP 'stacks,' and that it covers you as a pedestrian or on a bicycle, or in someone else's vehicle. This is referred to as the 'PIP halo.'
Reason #2: Quality of Care
At Northwest Injury Clinics, we offer chiropractic care for car accident injuries, and our providers also do manual therapy at every visit to help mobilize and loosen the soft tissues.
Would it make sense for a chiropractor to 'adjust' your spine without addressing the tightened or injured tissues that attach to those joints? Of course not.
Our goal is to restore motion in the spinal segments and address the tone and texture of the injured tissues. We do that through manual therapies like Graston Technique, and we are the only clinic in the Tri-Cities certified as Active Release Practitioners.
We also work hand-in-hand with medical providers and physical therapists to help condition and strengthen the spine after it has been injured.
We Offer All Our New Chiropractic Patients A Free TENS Unit
A TENS Unit is a safe, noninvasive, drug-free method of pain management when used as directed.
Reason #3: Convenience
Being injured in an auto accident is inconvenient enough.
Not being able to sleep, bend, lift, play with your child, or do common household chores can take an emotional and physical toll.
We offer everything in one convenient spot: chiropractic, physical therapy, primary care, and massage therapy.
We work together to meet functional as well as pain goals. We discuss treatment plans and progress (or lack thereof) of our shared patients and what we need to do as a team to help get them better.
Reason #4: Patient-Centered Priorities
The fourth reason is because we care! At Northwest Injury Clinics, you are our number one priority.
Our philosophy is 'Take care of the patients first, and everything else will take care of itself.' We care about getting you well.
We care about treating you with dignity and respect after you've been injured. We want to help you achieve the best possible outcomes after your car accident.
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Spectacular city views to Port Phillip Bay extend from this stylish two-bedroom apartment that boasts a prime position in a sought-after Southbank complex, located just moments to Melbourne CBD.
Enter into the carpeted open-plan living/dining room where floor-to-ceiling views from the 36th floor offer a peerless outlook across the city. The adjoining galley-style kitchen is also stylishly appointed with stone bench tops, mirrored splashback, pantry, gas cooking and premium European stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave.
The immaculate main bathroom is another standout feature of the apartment with large frameless glass shower and European-style laundry; the guest bedroom is ideal for visiting friends and family; and you'll enjoy stunning floor-to-ceiling views in the generous master bedroom with built-in robe.
The complex also offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy in the landscaped gardens with barbeque facilities, and features an impressive indoor lap pool with sauna and fully-equipped gym.
Loved the location and it was quiet in the building, beautifully presented, We were impressed and will definitely return.
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On the ground - Todae Solar
Carbon footprint
Rising electricity costs have provided strong incentives for egg farmers to explore alternative sources of energy.
All industries have environmental impacts and for the egg industry, the key impact is energy use. The greatest advancement in animal welfare in the past 20 years has been the introduction of climate controlled sheds to protect flocks from harsh climatic conditions. The consequence of this has been an increase in electricity use. Still, the egg industry has a low carbon footprint compared to other protein sources, with cage egg production using slightly less energy than barn and free range systems.
Sharp increases in electricity costs in recent years have provided strong incentives for egg farmers to explore alternative sources of energy. In particular, high electricity transmission costs to remote areas have made establishing large scale solar energy generation viable for a number of large egg farms. It could be expected that as the cost of solar technology continues to fall and efficiency increases there will be further opportunities to transition the industry towards renewable energy.
Carbon footprint is based on inputs sourced off‑farm as well as energy used on-farm and the primary input for the egg industry is feed grain. While the grains industry operates at scale and is highly efficient, the transport of grain increases this impact. Transport costs and distances are largely beyond the control of the egg industry but the ability to minimise grain usage is a major focus. Feed efficiency can have a significant impact on carbon footprint, flock health, and productivity and is therefore an important area of focus as the egg industry continues to expand free range production that is generally less feed efficient than cage systems.
Two studies have been conducted on energy use in the Australian egg industry: a full supply chain life cycle assessment and an energy efficiency study of farms. This work determined that feed production makes up around three-quarters of energy use across the whole supply chain and on-farm energy use across bird housing, feed milling and egg grading is the second largest component.
A major project currently underway is investigating the factors that drive poor feed efficiency in flocks of hens, such as metabolic variation and body composition. The research will provide important information on the physiology underpinning feed efficiency, as well as the influence of a range of husbandry and nutrition approaches on flock performance.
Solar is the most mature of the renewable energy opportunities and significant investment is happening across the egg industry. Solar installations at egg farms with a combined capacity of 7000 kilowatts have been completed over the last two years, equalling approximately 10,000 tonnes of carbon offset, the equivalent of 2,000 cars taken off the road for a year.
An assessment of biogas energy generation found the energy potential of layer manure is moderate and overall manure volumes are sufficient to produce more electricity than is required for on-farm activities. At least one biogas facility has already been established at an Australian egg farm.
Land management
The main focus of land management is in the growing free range segment where extensive ranges are required.
Egg farmers have the ability to positively or negatively impact the environment through land management practices, and for the most part, the industry makes a positive contribution.
The main focus of land management is in the growing free range segment where extensive ranges are required. Hens are naturally destructive of the environment through scratching and foraging behaviour and it is very difficult to maintain pasture or cover of any kind immediately outside free range sheds.
Beyond this, egg farmers face the challenge of enticing hens onto ranges where they can be exposed to high temperatures across the day and predators. This process can be assisted through tree cover and new free range farms usually involve tree and shrub planting on range areas.
The success of new plants is far from guaranteed and the industry is experimenting with resilient plant species that have the ability to withstand a range of climates and hen behaviour.
Egg Industry Environmental Guidelines updated and republished in 2018 incorporate the latest scientific knowledge on key environmental issues affecting the egg industry. The Guidelines give egg farmers the necessary information to improve their environmental management practices as well as assisting in the establishment of new farms or expansion of existing operations.
A resilient plants research project currently underway is identifying vegetation suitable for free range layer farms across different soil types and rainfall patterns. A guideline package will be developed for free range egg farmers on what, when and how to plant, as well as strategies to manage plants on farm.
Assess the viability of renewable energy across farming contexts
Explore opportunities to increase feed efficiency
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Rock in Rio 2017 is one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Back in Rio de Janeiro, where it all began back in 1985, it's set to be another spectacular and diverse edition. With thirty years of history behind it, the festival crams its stages with A-list bands and artists from all over the globe.
Let's say, hypothetically, you're a music lover who's never made it to a concert. And you want to make up for lost time. No problem. Get to to Rio this month! As long as you have plenty of energy and a week to spare, you can catch up on a lifetime's worth of music. And not just any performers. We're talking a living, breathing, heart-racing Who's Who in rock history, with headlining stars at last year's festival including Beyoncé, Muse, Justin Timberlake, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and Iron Maiden.
It's hard to overstate just how huge and storied this festival is. It's so mammoth it's held in what will be Athlete's Park in the 2016 Olympics. Its impact on the local economy was almost half a billion U.S. dollars last year. Tickets sold out in four days in 2011. Nearly 600,000 attendees in 2013 (scaled down on purpose) took in 160 musical attractions, fueling their exuberance with 530,000 liters of beer, 48,000 pizzas, and 280,000 hamburgers. Besides breaking records for crowds, food consumed, and YouTube live viewers (it took Felix Baumgartner's space jump to top the three million people who tuned in to Metallica's show during Rock in Rio 2011) the festival boasts some 10 million followers on social media.
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She has graduated from Makerere University with a JD, and from the University of Maryland with an MFA. While at Makerere University Baingana was an active member of FEMRITE – Uganda Women Writers Association, which she has referred to as "a literary home of sorts".
Her work has appeared in AGNI, Glimmer Train, African American Review, Callaloo, The Guardian, and Kwani.
She currently resides in Uganda.


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Chesini Precision road bike, complete with a Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset and
3ttt handlebar and stem.
Chesini are in our opinion one of the most underrated Italian framebuilders, consistently
turning out top quality frames for racers and enthusiasts alike, and they are still in thriving
business today. Their top frames were named 'Precision', and you can see why as soon as
you look at the bike.
Painted in an elegant shade of champagne gold, the bike displays many nice touches –
the rear dropouts are filed to hexagonal corners and drilled. All of the lugs are nicely
worked, and the headtube lugs are reinforced in the style of Masi. The top tube slopes
gently down from the saddle to the stem, the first European example from this period
that we've seen – check out the space above the headtube.
Custom made ? Probably.
The Nuovo Record groupset is in top condition, and is running nicely with a Shimano
Dura Ace 6-speed freewheel. The wheelset consists of Campagnolo Record hubs,
matched with dark anodised Ambrosio rims – perfectly trued and running straight.
The 1981 rear derailleur has been cleaned up with new grease, and the spring
tension adjusted. Sachs chain, new cables and bar tape complete the bike,
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How to Get a Commercial Drivers License in Nevada
1. Get Started Online With Commercial Drivers License Assistance
You cannot obtain a commercial drivers license online or through mail. Instead, you must apply for a CDL at your local DMV office, where you must take the driving skills test in person. However, depending on your state's guidelines, you may be able to begin the application process by completing an online form. You may also be able to schedule your knowledge and skills tests online. With so many options available even before you step foot in a DMV, the CDL application process can seem intimidating or confusing. Thankfully, with the help of our detailed guide, you will get all the information you need about how to apply for a CDL in your state. Our guide covers everything from the types of commercial licenses available, the level of expertise each skill test requires and how to renew or replace your commercial license in the future.
2. In Person at the DMV
The only way to obtain a commercial drivers license in any state is to pass a written and skills test at your local DMV. You should bring the appropriate application filled out and all the required paperwork, such as proof of identity. A DMV employee will administer the skills test that corresponds with the type of commercial drivers license you applied for and will pass or fail you based on your performance. The application and testing process can easily take a few hours, so most DMVs will not allow walk-ins and require applicants to make an appointment ahead of time in order to take a skills test. Because this process can be very time consuming, it is important to go to the DMV well prepared. Additionally, showing up to your appointment unprepared may result in you failing your written or skills test, which will cost you both time and money to retake.
A Nevada CDL must be applied for in person, at a commercial DMV office. A CDL license is required in order to operate a commercial vehicle within Nevada, and across state lines. Depending on the class of license, you may be restricted to operating certain types of vehicles. All state requirements must be met prior to applying for a license. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Certain restrictions are placed on drivers younger than 21 years of age.
Learn How to Apply for a Commercial Driver License Now
Commercial drivers license fees vary, and are based on the applicant's age and the class of license. Drivers may be subject to test fees, in addition to the permit and licensing fees. Knowledge and skills tests must be completed by all applicants in order gain commercial driving privileges in Nevada.
CDL Requirements in Nevada
The Nevada CDL license requirements must be met by all applicants. Regardless of the CDL class, drivers must be at least 18 years old to apply for a CDL license. In addition, applicants must:
- Be at least 25 years of age to operate vehicles over 70 feet long.
- Be at least 21 years of age to hold an interstate license, a hazardous materials endorsement or a passenger endorsement
CDL requirements state that all drivers must hold their permits before applying for their full licenses. Furthermore, they must pass all applicable tests and practical exams. In some cases, drivers are required to complete physicals and submit medical examiner certificates. This is only required if you certify as non-excepted. Regardless, all drivers must self-certify with the NE DMV.
How to Apply for a CDL Permit in Nevada
An NV CDL permit must be applied for before a full license can be issued. Permits are valid for 180 days, and must be purchased from a commercial driver's license office. If all of the above CDL requirements are met, drivers may apply for a license by completing the required steps, which include:
- Submit a CDL permit application form to the DMV. Applicants must self-certify as intrastate excepted, intrastate non-excepted, interstate excepted or interstate non-excepted. Each option reflects the type of commerce in which the driver is involved, and the location of the vehicle.
- Submit a medical examiner's certificate, if required.
- Submit proof of identity, such as a valid United States passport or birth certificate.
- Submit proof of your Social Security number (SSN), such as an SSN card.
- Submit proof of residency in two forms, such as a Nevada vehicle registration and a recent utility bill.
- Submit proof of a name change, if applicable.
- Take the vision test.
- Pass all written knowledge tests.
- Pay the permit fee.
A CDL permit must be held for at least 14 days before a skills test can be booked. During this time, drivers may practice operating their vehicles. However, CDL permit rules state that all drivers must be accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 25 years old, and:
- Holds a valid CDL in the same class.
- Holds all applicable endorsements for the same type of vehicle.
- Has over one year of licensed driving experience in the same type of vehicle.
- Is positioned next to the driver or behind the driver, while in the vehicle.
CDL Written Test in Nevada
The general CDL written test must be taken by all applicants. In addition, tests must be taken for each applicable endorsement. Written tests are available at commercial drivers license offices when a permit application is being submitted. An online CDL test is not available.
However, drivers may study the subjects online, or via the state's CDL handbook before taking the test. Depending on the type of vehicle being driven and the cargo being transported, drivers may be required to take one or more of the following written tests:
- CDL General Knowledge Test
- Passenger Transport Test
- Air Brakes Test
- Combination Vehicles Test
- Hazardous Materials Test
- Tank Vehicles Test
- Double or Triple Trailers Test
- School Bus Test
Not all of the above CDL written tests are available to drivers applying for their permits. Hazmat written tests are only available to applicants who have completed a federal background check. All knowledge tests must be retaken if you renew your permit, or if it has been expired for more than 30 days.
Nevada CDL Training Schools & Practice Tests
CDL practice test questions are available in the NV CDL book. While the handbook may be used for CDL prep, the NV DMV recommends additional training. There are multiple private CDL school programs for drivers who wish to enroll in a more in-depth course before taking the practical exam. While CDL training is not mandatory for most licenses, having a deeper understanding of the equipment improves your skills as a driver. Pricing and program details vary between centers.
How to Get a CDL License in Nevada
Drivers may apply for CDL licensure after holding their permits for more than 14 days. Contact your local CDL DMV office to make an appointment for a skills test. The skills test is the final step in receiving a full license. Follow the below steps to get your CDL license after applying for a permit:
- Take and pass the skills tests
- Provide proof of identity, Social Security Number and residency
- Submit a medical examiner's certificate, if applicable
- Submit a completed CDL application form
- Pay the CDL licensing fee
Information on where to get CDL licenses can be found on the state's DMV website. Opening times vary between locations.
CDL Driving Test in Nevada
The practical CDL test can be taken at a DMV office or via a third-party test center. Appointments must be made at least four days prior to arriving if taken at a third-party location. The road skills exam is the final stage in applying for a license, and tests the driver's ability to perform a safety inspection, control the vehicle and drive on public roads. Note that the CDL driving test cannot be completed with the aid of an interpreter.
Drivers must complete the CDL driving skills test using the same vehicle for which their license applications are being processed. There are three stages to the test:
- Vehicle inspection
- Basic vehicle control
- On-road driving
Drivers must pass each section before advancing to the next stage.
How to Get a CDL as a Military Member in Nevada
The state accepts military CDL waivers for applicants who have operated similar vehicles while on active duty. The waiver allows drivers to skip the skills test portion of the application. However, drivers must meet certain requirements before applying. Applicants must:
- Be members of the military, National Guard or Reserve.
- Hold a drivers license in Nevada.
- Be currently employed – or formerly employed – by the military within one year of submitting an application.
To apply for a CDL for veterans or military using a waiver, drivers must submit the permit application, take all applicable written tests and submit the skills test waiver form.
CDL Medical Exams in Nevada
The new DOT physical requirements must be met be all drivers. When applying for a permit, drivers must self-certify with the DMV. Depending on the self-certification, you may need to submit a medical examiner's certificate with your application.
If a CDL physical is required, you must visit a DOT medical examiner and obtain a certificate. The CDL medical exam certificate becomes part of your driving record. Any changes or updates to your health or commerce must be sent to the NV DMV.
Types of CDL Classes in Nevada
There are three types of CDL licenses in Nevada: the Class A license, Class B license and Class C license. Each type refers to the vehicle's weight and function. You must apply for the class of license that reflects the commerce and size of your vehicle. See below for a brief outline of each CDL class:
- Class A CDL – Combination vehicles weighing more than 26,000, and trailers weighing more than 10,000 pounds.
- Class B CDL – Buses and truck weighing more than 26,000, and trailers weighing less than 10,001 pounds.
- Class C CDL – Vehicles weighing less than 26,001, and trailers weighing less than 10,001 pounds.
Types of CDL Endorsements in Nevada
There are six CDL endorsements available to Nevada residents. An endorsement is added to a CDL if the driver is operating a specific vehicle or carrying certain cargo. The following endorsements are available in Nevada:
- X – Tanker Hazmat Endorsement
- H – Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- P – Passenger Endorsement
- S – School Bus Endorsement
- N – Tanker Endorsement
- T – Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement
Interstate vs. Intrastate Commercial Drivers Licenses in Nevada
An intrastate CDL can be used to operate a commercial vehicle within the borders of Nevada. In contrast, an interstate CDL license can be used to operate commercial vehicles within Nevada and outside of state lines. Drivers under the age of 21 cannot apply for the interstate license, however.
Commercial Driving License Fees in Nevada
The CDL license cost varies, depending on the length of the license and the number of endorsements being added. The CDL permit cost is often broken into two parts. The first payment is made during the permit application, and the second payment is made after completing the skills test.
Find Out How to Apply for a Commercial Driver License Today
See below for a breakdown of CDL fees in Nevada:
- Original CDL license (with knowledge and skills tests): $142.35
- Original CDL license (without skills test): $112.25
- CDL permit: $58.25
- Completion of permit: $58.25
- Endorsement added: $18.25
- Driving skills test: $31, plus a $3.25 photo fee
- Written test retake fee: $3
- Driving test retake fee: $25
Nevada CDL Forms
- Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5876)
- Application for Commercial Driving Privileges (CDL 002)
- CDL Certification for Waiver of Skills Tests (CDL 004)
Note: DMV forms change regularly. The forms provided above are current based on the date of writing.
- Commercial Driver Licensing from dmvnv.com
- Commercial Driver License Manual from dmvnv.com
- CDL Self Certification from dmvnv.com


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Still sick, still home, still spending a lot of my time just looking out the window, this morning I watched a single black duck make its way up the river against the current, edging around the newly developed fringes of ice on the banks, poking among the exposed stones and in the eddies. It hung out within view for a while, a dark silhouette in churning grey water framed by the sepia tones of the leaf-strewn banks and bare trees above. Then it was gone. Only the trees, dead leaves, and pale, expressionless sky remain. And me, here at the window.
Ice on the river.
Lone black duck skirts the edges,
too soon out of sight.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 5: Black duck
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The IDS (Intrusion Detection System) has been around for several decades. We believe there is still much room for growth. In no way am I criticizing the researchers or vendors who build an IDS - I am merely going to acknowledge the difficulties involved.
Lack of Solution
While I believe an IDS can actually assist in dealing with many of the same threats as firewalls and anti-virus, the data tells us that they don't normally represent an effective solution. Therefore, many organizations choose not to use them. My argument? If this was the case, then one would instinctively expect the level of penetration to be even lower when deploying an IDS.
False Alarms
In terms of challenges, one of the most commonly identified issues in relation to an IDS is the problem of false alarms; resulting from situations in which legitimate and harmless activity is falsely judged to represent an attack.
Time is money and you have little time. The problems of false positives (e.g. the time wasted by investigating them, or the potential for genuine alerts to be overlooked in the noise) have led to significant changes in the marketplace.
The emergence of IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) technologies occurred as a direct response to this issue and the negative press surrounding IDS. Having said this, false positives are far from the only issue that can present problems. A review of IDS/IPS literature reveals that challenges may be faced at a number of levels, from constraints during the initial rollout of the technology through to its effectiveness and its ongoing use. On top of these challenges is the added cost.
Each network segment requires a different appliance because an IDS/IPS is normally deployed inline, not out of line.
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response
Too often, alerts are generated independent of context to other data that is prevalent or available in the network. The value of a next generation SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) technology is: Network Consensus in Context. The same way you would conduct a manual digital forensic investigation is how you can best reduce alert overload and not rely on a single security device.
QuorumTM is a SOAR technology. It recognizes that while independent point solutions can propose a threat candidate, convicting an activity based on one tool is a fool's errand. Because a narrowly observed activity can be taken out of context. For example, packet dropping alone and the high speed network traffic can contribute to false positives and false negatives. The high speed of network traffic combined with the information overload can cause packet dropping. Therefore, the probability of missing attacks increases. Why? Because encrypted traffic and IPv6 encrypted traffic attacks can successfully reach the destination without being monitored by IDS/IPS.
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VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) - Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. ("Rainmaker" or the "Company") (
The Company reported revenues of $3.5 million and EBITDA1 of $0.06 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. The results compare to revenues of $3.4 million and $0.23 million for the same period in 2014.
For the full year ended 2015, revenues were $15.9 million and EBITDA of $1.3 million, compared to revenues of $10.2 million and negative ($0.7) million for the same period in 2014.
The operating loss for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $0.5 million and $0.9 million, compared to a loss of ($0.02) million and $(2.0) million for the same reporting periods in 2014.
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The Company achieved a 56% increase in annual revenues from 2014. This stronger revenue performance reflects the Company's increased production volumes from new production service clients and additional DVD productions from existing clients in the last half of the year. The Company's performance, particularly on the revenue and operating EBITA lines, shows a clear upwards trend in the results from operations of the business.
Michael Hefferon, President and Chief Creative Officer, commented, "We are very pleased with the solid improvement in the Company's service revenues year over year. We are working toward continuing this growth trend by further increasing production service levels in 2016, together with our original IP property, ReBoot. The increased revenue and service business has been the key driver in reducing our operating losses as we look to achieve our goal of future profitability.
Mr. Craig Graham, Chief Executive Officer, added, "The 2015 year was another challenging year however we took steps this year to move the Company forward. Some of the key accomplishments include:
We are actively pursuing new opportunities on both production service and intellectual property projects, while exploring potential strategic opportunities to further grow as a multi-faceted media Company.
The Company is preparing for the upcoming release of Ratchet & Clank on April 29, 2016, as the culmination of a production investment for the last three years. We wish to thank all the current and former employees for their tireless efforts in completing this project as well as our shareholders for their continued support in the Company."
Beginning in 2016, the Company will be reporting using certain non-IFRS ("GAAP") measures, in addition to results reported in accordance with IFRS. These non-GAAP financial measures are considered supplemental indicators of the Company's financial and operating performance. They include operating earnings, operating earnings per share and operating EBITDA. The Company believes these supplemental financial measures reflect the Company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in its business.
The Company defines operating earnings as net profit or loss excluding the impact of specified items affecting comparability, including, where applicable, share of loss of equity accounted investees, other non-operational income and expenses, deferred taxes and other gains or losses. The use of the term "non-operational income and expenses" is defined by the Company as those that do not impact operating decisions taken by the Company's management and is based upon the way the Company's management evaluates the performance of the Company's business for use in the Company's internal management reports. Operating earnings per share is calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding and does not represent actual earnings per share attributable to shareholders. The Company believes that the disclosure of operating earnings and operating earnings per share allows investors to evaluate the operational and financial performance of the Company's ongoing business using the same evaluation measures that management uses, and is therefore a useful indicator of the Company's performance or expected performance of recurring operations.
The Company defines operating EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of Investments in film and television properties), adjusted for certain corporate expenses and items affecting comparability as specified in the calculation of operating earnings. Operating EBITDA is presented on a basis consistent with the Company's internal management reports. The Company discloses operating EBITDA to capture the profitability of its business before the impact of items not considered in management's evaluation of operating performance. Unless otherwise stated, the Company includes the amortization of Investment in film and television in the calculation of EBITDA.
Operating earnings, operating earnings per share and operating EBITDA do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company cautions readers to consider these non-IFRS financial measures in addition to, and not as an alternative for, measures calculated in accordance with IFRS.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future plans and financial performance. The words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", and similar expressions are often used to identify forward-looking statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific. In evaluating these statements, readers should specifically consider risks which may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon certain assumptions considered reasonable at the time they were prepared. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions regarding: (i) general economic conditions, (ii) Rainmaker's future business prospects and opportunities, and (iii) Rainmaker's ability to complete any or all of its proposed production work. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties identified herein materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove to be incorrect, then actual results may vary materially from those described herein. In respect of Rainmakers business generally, readers should also refer to Forward-looking Statements in the Management Discussion & Analysis for year ended December 31, 2012. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Rainmaker does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained herein.
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Rainmaker Entertainment Inc., a multifaceted animation studio, is one of Canada's largest producers of CG animation. Rainmaker's first feature film Escape from Planet Earth, distributed by The Weinstein Company, enjoyed its theatrical release on February 15, 2013. Currently the studio is working on its second feature, Ratchet and Clank. Based on the popular Sony PlayStation game, this film is slated for release in 2015.
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While growing up, my view of the world was shaped by Dr. Seuss. Books like Oh, The Places You'll Go! told me the world was filled with people who were different, but friendly; happy Eskimos ice-fishing outside igloos, oasis-dwelling Arabs offering me dried dates, cheerful striped-shirt-wearing French people welcoming me to their cafes. Sad to say, this happy wonderland, waiting to be explored, isn't really like today's reality. Much of the world seems to want to burn our embassies, boycott our hamburgers, or deny our geared turbine powerplants a home on their new military transports. Meanwhile, the Bush administration's attitude towards the rest of the world is dismissive, at best. These guys vacation in Wyoming and Texas, not Tuscany.
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As comic relief in all of this, Rep. Jim Saxton, one of the hard working Eurofighter employees behind the US Le Bourget boycott, added $1 million to the House Defense Authorization Bill to support a major new US air show. That's One Million Dollars. The guy sounds like Dr. Evil in that Austin Powers movie, holding the world hostage for $1 million because he comes from the pre-inflationary '60s. That amount wouldn't buy the wheel chocks to hold the planes in place.
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But the short-term beneficiary might just be Boeing's 767 tanker lease. It finally got signed, probably to send a message that the US supports its industry. And you can bet that the remaining 300-400 plane requirement will be filled by Boeings too. The deal came at a pivotal moment—the 767 program is running on fumes. Over the last decade, US military contracts have served as production line guarantees for the F-15, F-16, C-130J, and other planes, helping to secure export contracts. The 767 deal extends that tactic to Boeing's commercial work.
The 767 tanker lease leads to another worrying next step—creeping nationalism looks set to creep its way over to commercial markets. For years, the civil aviation market has been making slow progress. Air carriers are hopelessly mired behind closed borders, but at least commercial offset agreements have been almost abolished. Politicians still pressure international customers to buy Airbus or Boeing, but domestic markets have gotten freer—Air France likes the 777, Northwest likes the A319. But in another sign of the times, Rep. John Mica has proposed that US air carriers be obligated to tell passengers who made their plane. Why stop there? If it's a Delta 777 and the body came from Japan and the engines were made in Britain, why not force them to reveal that too? This situation could easily keep taking a turn for the ugly. And what the hell is wrong with these congressmen? Wasn't that Freedom Fries nonsense enough?
What to make of all of this? On the civil side, it's a tragic affront to what remains of the idealism in this industry—aviation is supposed to be a noble affair, immune from nationalism and petty politics. On the military side, nationalist impulses are short-sighted. Despite their differences, the Western Democracies still have a great deal in common. In the long run, neither the US nor Europe can go it alone in a dangerous world. And open defense markets, on both sides of the Atlantic, would create the additional competition needed to keep quality high and prices low.
Sermonizing won't change any of this. But remember: in tough economic times, the easiest thing for politicians to do is blame foreigners and raise borders. This thinking prevailed in the 1930s; it also led to the hysterically successful 1940s.
Once again, back to my day job. June's Aircraft Book update includes the Trainer overview, plus the A340, 757, AMX, Tornado, PC-9/T-6, UH-1/412, and India's LCA and ALH. If you're going, I hope to see you at Paris.
Yours, 'til French Waiters Actually Like Us,
Richard Aboulafia
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