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- Introduction to Screenwriting
Whether you want to write micro-budget indie films or Hollywood blockbusters, this course will teach you how to create a script that can sell. Start with the fundamentals and how to develop that tiny spark into a story, and finally how to structure it into a screenplay. You'll also get an inside look into the business of selling your script and building your career as a writer.
- Explore the exploding new market for screenplays, and learn what a script needs to find a place there.
- Understand where stories come from and how they work, and learn how to apply that knowledge to your own stories.
- Understand the nature of conflict, and recognize it as the heart of every story we tell; then learn how to develop conflicts in your own scripts.
- Understand that characters are the embodiment of conflicts, and then learn how to create compelling characters for your own stories.
- Understand the fundamental simplicity of the three-act structure, and then learn how to use it to build your own stories.
- Understand the essential elements of a story's beginning, and learn how to employ them in your own work.
- Understand the particular challenges posed by your script's long middle section, and learn ways to solve them.
- Understand what makes a movie's end work, and learn how to craft the right one for your script.
- Understand what brings a scene to life, and learn how to turn beats from your outline into vivid, exciting drama.
- Understand how movie dialogue works, see how it's different from theatrical dialogue, and find out how to use it to create and explore character.
- Learn how to take a first draft and turn it into a great script.
- Learn how to turn your writing talent into a career.
Wednesday - Lesson 01
In our first lesson, we'll discuss the increasing opportunities for new screenwriters and all the ways you can use those opportunities to build your own career. You'll find out why it's going to be so much easier to get a movie made in the near future and what that could mean for your career as a writer. Then you'll get an insight into the three basic elements that any script needs to succeed: a great concept, compelling characters, and a strong structure. Finally, we'll examine what your script needs to look like, and we'll explore ways to achieve that easily. By the end of this lesson, you'll be ready to dive into this exciting world.
Friday - Lesson 02
In this lesson, we're going to explore why we don't just love stories—we need them. We'll search in our distant past to discover where stories come from, and then we'll rocket back to the present to understand how they work. We're going to examine the rules that define Western storytelling, and then you'll learn the one simple sentence that will allow you to create compelling stories for your own scripts. Finally, we'll take a close look at the master story that underlies almost every other story ever told and find out how it can help you shape your own stories.
Wednesday - Lesson 03
In this lesson, we're going to look into the very heart and soul of any story—the conflicts that drive it. We're going to pull some stories apart to see why they don't tick, and then we'll put them back together the right way so they do. You're going to learn about the one central feature that defines every story, and the seven conflicts that define all stories. Finally, we're going to examine how you can take a deeply personal internal story and turn it into a movie that audiences will love.
Friday - Lesson 04
In this lesson, we're going to unlock the secrets of creating great characters. We're going to blow up the stale formulas of "building profiles" and focus on the essence of your characters instead of the details. We'll find out how to strip characters down to the central conflict at their core, and then we'll explore ways to build them back up into living, breathing human beings. And then we'll see how even the most brilliantly developed characters can fall flat on the page and how to bring them to life.
Wednesday - Lesson 05
In this lesson, we're going to blast through all the reams of nonsense that have been written about the mysterious complexities of the three-act structure and reveal how simple and elegant it really can be. We'll analyze what goes into each of the acts, and figure out how to use them to tell an unforgettable story. And we'll tackle the dreaded task of outlining, explaining why it's essential—and how to make it easier and more productive.
Friday - Lesson 06
In this lesson, we're going to take a hard look at how to start your stories. We'll examine the subtle elements necessary to get your script off to the right start and explore the ways you can accidentally send your audience off-course. Then we'll tear apart the opening of some great movies to see what makes them tick. Finally, we'll tackle the one quality your first pages need more than any other.
Wednesday - Lesson 07
In this lesson, we're going to tackle the hardest part of any script—the second act. We're going to explore the reasons why it's so much more difficult to plot than the first and third acts, and then we'll zero in on the one sure way to make sure you'll always have enough story to fill the great middle of your screenplay. Through close examination of one brilliantly structured script, we'll discover the essential element that keeps stories alive through act two. Finally, we'll take a hard look at act two's crucial structural component, and how you can make it work for you.
Friday - Lesson 08
In this lesson, you're going to find out why some scripts have endings you'll never forget—and some have finales you'd rather not remember. We're going to explore the mysterious, contradictory nature of the great ending, and you'll discover how those last few scenes can completely transform everything that's come before. Then we'll tear apart a few finales to understand why some soar and others sink. Finally, we'll take a hard look at that most difficult ending to pull off, the big twist.
Wednesday - Lesson 09
In this lesson, you're going to take those first steps from outline to script. You're going to see the difference between a scene that exists as a paragraph in an outline and one that comes vividly to life on the page. You'll dive into the process of creating exciting scenes that pop from the first line and how to keep them going until the end. And finally, you'll learn the one trick that will always turn a flat scene into one that sings.
Friday - Lesson 10
In this lesson, you're going to learn what makes film dialogue special, and how you can use it to create and develop your characters. You'll get a tour through various types of dialogue with stops to explain the particular challenges each one poses and the rewards each brings. You'll find out why screenwriting is the one place where it's never good to be on the money, and how to get off it. And finally, you'll get a map to tell you how to avoid the biggest trap in writing dialogue.
Wednesday - Lesson 11
In this lesson, we're going to celebrate our finished first draft—and then leap into rewriting it from top to bottom. We'll explore what the real purpose of the first draft actually is and how to get the most out of it. We'll find the joy of the accidental discovery and investigate how to use that to make the script better than you ever consciously knew it could be. You'll get a demonstration of how this works in practice. Finally, I'll give you a step-by-step roadmap for approaching your rewrite.
Friday - Lesson 12
In this lesson, we're going to take your finished script and turn it into a movie. We'll explore the ways you can get your script to the movers and shakers in Hollywood—and divine which movers and shakers you should target. We'll weigh the merits of agents and managers, contests and script analysts who promise to get your screenplay to all the top executives. Then we'll take a clear look at an alternative way to get your script made into a film that reflects your vision. Finally, we'll talk about ways to encourage and manage your growth as a writer while you work toward your big break.
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"Jeff, Who Lives at Home" is a film we've been itching to see since the buzz out of Toronto last year. Now that we've gotten our first look, the film's March 16 release can't come fast enough.
From the writing-directing team of Jay and Mark Duplass, the film stars Jason Segel as the titular 30-something, a man frozen by a perpetual existential crisis--or possibly just laziness. When his mother (Susan Sarandon) demands he leave the house on an errand, he runs into his brother Pat (Ed Helms), and together they discover that Pat's wife (Judy Greer) may be having an affair.
We dig that Segel has managed to find his way to the A-list while continuing to do smaller films like this one. We're happy to see that Helms appears to be stretching himself beyond his go-to man-child persona. And what are the odds that Greer would appear in consecutive films in which she's spied on from behind a row of bushes by a man who suspects his wife of cheating? (That's almost as crazy as two movies in one month having posters featuring the star with cash taped to their torso--bananas!)
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We loved the Duplass brothers' 2010 film, "Cyrus," which starred Jonah Hill as a 20-something living at home with his mother, played by Marisa Tomei, the two of them winding up in a demented love triangle with John C. Reilly. That said, we hope their next film doesn't center around a 40-something who lives at home with his mother.

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Tons of iPhone apps come out every day. Most are helpful, cool, and fun, but there is a new one that is informational but also kinda creepy, if you ask us.
iSurgeon lets users alter images of themselves to see what they would look like after a variety of plastic surgery options. Or, you can see what anyone would look like with plastic surgery.
So, before you suggest your spouse go under the knife, you can pick what size implants, how much to tuck that tummy, or how big to puff up her lips. Or she can see how you would look with some improvements. Virtual plastic surgery.
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iSurgeon was created by Dr. Michael Salzhauer, the surgeon who wrote the book "My Beautiful Mommy" to help kids deal with Mom's plastic surgery. Ugh. How about teaching kids that it doesn't matter what mommy looks like; true beauty comes from within.
The app will be free for the first month when released later this month.


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Big Ten M5: 02.13.12 EditionPosted by jnowak on February 13th, 2013
- It appears this almost certainly will not be that year for Northwestern. The Wildcats have come close to making their first-ever NCAA Tournament in the past few years, but they've experienced a number of setbacks over the course of this season. The latest is particularly troublesome: Jared Swopshire, a graduate student and Louisville transfer, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season. With senior Drew Crawford already suffering a season-ending injury (shoulder), the Wildcats are now even more shorthanded without their top scorer and top rebounder available. Offensively, this means more pressure on breakout player Reggie Hearn and Dave Soboloweski. As for rebounding, the Wildcats will need more of their bigs to step up and help Hearn (who by default becomes the team's leading rebounder) on the glass.
- Nathan Palm writes that last year Ben Brust was somewhat of a bipolar player from the non-conference slate into Big Ten play. He was supposed to be a sharpshooter but he shot only 30 percent in Big Ten play. He impressed at times during Wisconsin's non-conference schedule but fell off the map during conference games. This year has been a different story. Brust was the hero in a huge home win against Michigan last weekend, but he has come a long way in a number of different facets of the game. He's started every Wisconsin game this season, averaging a team-high 34 minutes. His scoring average has risen by more than four points per game, and he trails only Jared Berggren in team scoring. Wisconsin's strengths this season on paper are mostly in the frontcourt, but Brust has given the surprising Badgers another important offensive weapon.
- It's been an up-and-down year for Illinois. The Fighting Illini surprised just about everybody by jumping out to a 12-0 start and beating Butler on its way to a Maui Invitational championship and Gonzaga in Spokane. But once Big Ten play hit, they took a serious dive. John Groce's team lost six of seven games at one point before its latest resurgence, including wins against ranked foes in Indiana and Minnesota. So where do we place them now? Dave Wischnowsky says it's still too soon to consider the Illini a lock for the NCAA Tournament, despite its slew of quality victories. The Illini have by and large fallen too far to compete for a Big Ten title, but can still do some major damage in the conference. Four of their last seven games are on the road, with contests remaining against Michigan and Ohio State. There's more work for them to do.
- Here's an unfamiliar role for Ohio State in recent years: the spoiler role. The Buckeyes may have fallen out of contention for a Big Ten title after their latest loss to Indiana over the weekend, but they can still manage to do plenty of damage. They've already got four conference losses, and the winner of the conference may have as few as three or four. It's unlikely the Buckeyes will run the table, as they've proven to be quite vulnerable this year with games against Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan State remaining on the schedule. OSU may not be league title contenders this season, but this group is as talented as any in the league and it would not be wise for any team to take them lightly.
- Bob Knight is a legend of Indiana basketball. Yet the famed coach-turned-broadcaster doesn't have a good relationship with the program, and he rubbed some salt in that wound when the Hoosiers traveled to Ohio State this weekend. "I used to coach a little bit," Knight said in a taped recording before the game,"and there's nothing like Ohio State basketball." Sorry, Bob, but Ohio State doesn't have anything on Indiana basketball. And your feud with the program is just plain silly. Grow up.


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BOSTON — There's a price war brewing. Exchange-traded funds are becoming cheaper by the month and cost-conscious investors are reaping the rewards. That's provided they don't focus so narrowly on expenses that they disregard other factors, like which investments to select in the first place.
The largest ETF provider, BlackRock's iShares unit, recently said that it's finalizing ETF fee cuts that will be detailed later this year. Charles Schwab slashed its ETF expenses last week.
Other big ETF players could follow suit, further pressuring mutual funds to cut expenses to avoid losing more investors and assets to the fast-growing ETF industry.
ETFs are on track to record a sixth-consecutive year of attracting more than $100 billion in new cash. Although ETFs held about $1.2 trillion at the end of July, mutual fund assets are still about 10 times larger.
The cuts at Charles Schwab enable investors to pay just 40 cents a year for every $1,000 in a diversified stock ETF. The two lowest-cost ETFs among Schwab's lineup — U.S. Broad Market (SCHB) and U.S. Large-Cap (SCHX) — now have expense ratios of 0.04 percent. That's the ongoing charge to cover operations costs, expressed as a percentage of assets.
Index mutual funds have long been the first choice for anyone looking to invest on the cheap, but they're now being undercut by the lowest-cost ETFs. For example, Vanguard's lowest-cost stock mutual fund available to average investors, the 500 Index Fund (VFIAX), charges a shade above the cheapest Schwab ETFs. It charges 0.05 percent, with a minimum investment of $10,000.
IShares could soon shift the cost equation further in favor of ETFs. BlackRock's CEO recently said that his company plans to announce cuts at some of iShares' largest stock ETFs later this year.
IShares, State Street's SPDRs family of ETFs and Vanguard commanded a cumulative 84 percent of the U.S. ETF market last month, based on assets managed, according to the research firm ETFGI. IShares was the leader with a nearly 44 percent share. Schwab ranked 12th, with a share of 0.7 percent.
"(Schwab is) trying to move up among the top five or 10 ETF providers," says Todd Rosenbluth, an ETF analyst with S&P Capital IQ. "To do that, they need to draw appropriate attention, and shoulder some of the costs themselves by cutting fees this low."
The ongoing fee reductions have put some ETF providers at risk of failing to fully recoup costs. Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger says his company's cuts should be viewed as part of a broader strategy to offer low-cost options across a range of investments.
Most ETFs are similar to index mutual funds. Both seek to match rather than beat the market by investing in a basket of stocks or bonds. Fees are typically low because investors aren't paying managers to pick investments.
A distinct feature is that ETFs can be traded throughout the day like stocks, unlike mutual funds that are priced only at the close of daily trading. Also, with ETFs, average investors pay the same expenses as institutional investors, unlike with mutual funds. But fees shouldn't be the sole consideration in comparing ETFs, or mutual funds. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Many of the more than 1,000 ETFs available invest in narrow segments of the stock market, and some hold just a dozen or so stocks. They're primarily used by institutional investors looking to put money in a small market segment. If you're investing for retirement, you're likely to be better off with a diversified ETF investing broadly across the stock or bond market.
Diversified stock ETFs aren't all the same. While many track the Standard & Poor's 500 index, others invest in broader or narrow market segments. For example, Schwab's Large-Cap ETF tracks an index of 750 U.S. stocks, so it includes hundreds of stocks that are too small to be in the S&P 500. If those smaller stocks under- or outperform the S&P 500, the resulting performance difference in the ETF could overwhelm any advantage afforded by choosing an ETF with lower fees.
Rosenbluth says Schwab's attempt to gain market share has been hampered by the fact that its stock ETFs are still too new to have 3-year performance records. Schwab launched its first ETF in November 2009. Many investors are reluctant to consider investing in a fund that isn't well-established, and doesn't offer much of a history for assessing performance.
"For many people," Rosenbluth says, "the 3-year benchmark is a starting point for their decision-making."
Race to the bottom on ETF fees benefits investors
BOSTON — There's a price war brewing. Exchange-traded funds are becoming cheaper by the month and cost-conscious investors are reaping the rewards. That's provided they don't focus so narrowly on expenses that they disregard other factors, like which investments to select in the first place.


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Greetings all, I have been working on a C port for Worldgroup, and was looking for some old players that could help me test game functionality.
I was gonna do a standalone server as well in c for windows/Linux/mac but no reason to with gamesrv out there so I will stick to worldgroup
for now.
anyone interested in lending ah and let me know.
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Usurper, game for Local Play, BBS, Intranet or Internet
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Tobacco Industry
High-Speed Laser Perforation
Laser perforation is one of the preferred perforation technologies for cigarette tipping paper. With our PerfoLas systems, we are a market and technology leader in this application area. Without the use of components like beam switches, masks, needles,choppers or perforation electrodes, the contact-free laser perforating process offers optimum hole quality and process control. Modifying production parameters is a breeze, so changing market requirements or future law restrictions can be met with great flexibility and without additional investments.
Unique Beam Multiplexer for Maximum Performance and Accuracy
The core technology for perforating is our proprietary beam distribution mechanism, the beam multiplexer. A rotating polygon mirror delivers up to 16 perforation beams which can perforate up to 450.000 holes per second. Hole densities vary between 5 and 50 holes per cm and row. For maximum precision the position of each perforation head can be adjusted in steps of 0,01 mm. Processor-controlled winding motors guarantee a speed uniformity better than +/- 0,5% for web speeds between 50 and 700 m/min. With this extraordinary accuracy the standard variation of porosity reaches the lowest levels available.
Reliable Quality Assurance with Visual Porosity Measurement
Rising quality standards and stricter laws require substantially improved quality assurance systems. With the introduction of VPM – a device measuring the porosity of perforated tipping in Coresta Units in real-time at max. 700m/min, Coherent-ROFIN provides an extremely reliable quality assurance tool for laser and electrostatic perforation systems. Our patented technology yields rich information: Porosity per hole, dimensions of the holes and the overall porosity of the perforation zone are calculated and displayed. Since the system calibrates itself, the results are extremely accurate.


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Elly Elephant in Blue Baby Beansprout Husk Pillow
Our adorable Calming Baby Beansprout Husk pillows are not just photo worthy but it keeps your baby calm as well.
Each of our Calming Baby Beansprout Husk pillows are specially designed and made for your precious little buds using high quality 100% cotton fabric. Each pillow only weighs around 180 grams so it is not too heavy when placed on your little infant's tummy.
Suitable for 0 - 24 months old babies
100% handmade with love and quality fabric/materials.
Pillowcase Materials:
100% Cotton
Pillow Measurement:
Approx. 18cm x 40cm
Pillow Fillings:
- 180g of Beansprouts Husk
Dear Customers,
We would appreciate if you can read the following prior to buying our handmade products as there would be no exchange and refund for such conditions:
1. Actual colors of products may differ from the product images due to different environment, lighting as well as the devices used to view the images.
2. Pictures are for illustration only. The actual print placement of your individual piece may differ from the product images published on our website due the way the fabric is cut and also how the print is been lay out. There will be STRICTLY no exchange and refund for such cases.
3. As all our products are handmade, please do allow +/- 1cm for pillowcases, bolster cases etc and +/- 1 inch for minky blankets in measurements. As always, we would strive to be as accurate as possible but we do seek your understanding that there might be times whereby there'll be some slight discrepancies.
4. The ribbons color and type of the final product may vary from the product images of our drool pads, taggies and stroller/car seat cushion pads, depending on availability of the ribbons.
5. For custom minky blankets, we would use our discretion for color pairing (i.e. fabric versus minky color). Therefore, if you have a preferred color for the minky fabric, we would appreciate that this is made known to us before order confirmation.


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LMC Receives Grant for Breast Cancer Screenings
Lexington Medical Center has received a grant from the SC Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation to provide breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women in the Midlands. Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital in the Midlands to receive the grant this year, and one of only four in South Carolina.
Lexington Medical Center applied for the grant to help women in need in our community. Mammograms can help to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Clinicians know that early detection is key to successful treatment of breast cancer. Many times, women without insurance or financial resources don't have a routine screening mammogram.
"Lexington Medical Center works with local partners to find ways to help provide screenings where they are most needed," said Barbara Willm, vice president of Community Relations at Lexington Medical Center. "Recently, that's included outreach into the Korean and Hispanic communities, including a health fair at a Hispanic grocery store with Lexington Medical Center's mobile mammography van."
In addition, the Susan G. Komen Foundation honored Lexington Medical Center and breast cancer nurse navigator Kelly Jeffcoat as "Komen Champions." In its inaugural year, the "Komen Champion" award celebrates an organization or person that shares the Susan G. Komen Foundation's mission to create a world without breast cancer.
As a breast cancer nurse navigator at Lexington Medical Center, Kelly Jeffcoat helps newly diagnosed women work their way through treatment, providing helpful information and emotional support along the way. Kelly is a breast cancer survivor herself, diagnosed at the young age of 37. Kelly also leads support groups for women with breast cancer at the hospital and in the community.
Lexington Medical Center diagnoses approximately 250 breast cancer patients each year. The hospital's breast program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Lexington Medical Center has four Women's Imaging centers and a mobile mammography van, all offering digital mammography. During treatment, breast cancer patients receive the assistance of a nurse navigator who provides education and emotional support. Lexington Medical Center's cancer program is also accredited with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
This is the fourth time that this affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation has awarded Lexington Medical Center a grant for breast cancer screenings.


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Trade News
Murray Hill & New Providence, New Jersey, May 17, 2010 - Linde North America headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey, has re-qualified for the Responsible Care® certification from the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. Responsible Care is a globally recognized best practice initiative to improve safety, health, environment and security performance by member companies throughout the world. Certification is granted by the ACC to those companies that demonstrate adherence to a strict set of standards that are designed to improve safety, health, environment and security performance.
"We are extremely proud and excited about this certification as we are committed to being recognized as a Responsible Care company," said Patrick Murphy, president of Linde North America, which has been a member of the ACC for over 60 years. "Working toward -- and receiving -- this certification falls right in line with our goals as a high performance organization and our vision to be the leading gases and engineering company."
This is the second time Linde's Murray Hill facility has received the Responsible Care certification. It had received its initial certification in May 2008. Since that time, the company has completed certification of 12 of its production plants located throughout the U.S. Four more Linde plants are scheduled for certification later this year.
The Responsible Care management system offers an integrated, structured approach to drive results in seven key areas: community awareness and emergency response; security; distribution; employee health and safety; pollution prevention; process safety; and product stewardship.
Implementation of the Responsible Care management system is a "plan-do-check-act" process. Companies must first plan – that is, identify, assess and evaluate potential hazards and risks associated with their products, processes, distribution and other operations – and establish goals and objectives to address any significant hazards and risks. Next, they must do what they have planned. Communicating with employees and other stakeholders is essential.
Then companies must check their progress. This stage highlights performance measurement and corrective action. Finally, companies must act. Senior management periodically reviews the continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Responsible Care management system and makes any necessary changes to enhance performance. The results of this process are shared with a company's stakeholders.
A key part of the Responsible Care management system process is mandatory certification by an independent, accredited auditor. All companies taking part in the process undergo headquarters and facility audits to assure that they have a structure and system in place to measure, manage and verify performance. Lloyds of London was the independent auditor for Linde North America's Murray Hill, New Jersey audit.
The Linde Group is a world leading gases and engineering company with almost 48,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2009 financial year it achieved sales of EUR 11.2 billion (USD 15.3 billion). The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards sustainable earnings-based growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services.
Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. Linde is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, visit Linde North America online at http://www.lindeus.com
Jon Lederman
Linde corporate communications


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| 8.4°C Belfast
Michael Laudrup will waste no time in getting to know just what his Swansea squad are capable of after taking over at Liberty Stadium on a two-year deal.
The former Denmark international was named as successor to Brendan Rodgers, who joined Liverpool earlier this month. Laudrup will do plenty of research on the job in front of him as he prepares to tackle the English top flight.
"It is going to be a new experience for me and I am really looking forward to it," he said. "I have spoken to many people about Swansea and watched a number of their games on DVD - with many more to watch. Everyone knows the style of football Swansea play and it suits my way of thinking."
Laudrup won five Spanish league titles with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the early 1990s and the creative midfielder was one of the players of his generation.
However, the 47-year-old had spells in charge of Brondby, Getafe, Spartak Moscow and Real Mallorca which failed to deliver any prolonged success.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins played his cards close to his chest in the search for a new boss at the Liberty Stadium. A number of names were linked with the vacancy - including Gus Poyet, Marcel Desailly, Dennis Bergkamp and Wigan assistant manager Graeme Jones.
Jenkins is confident the Dane can have a major impact on the Barclays Premier League.
"There is no doubt about his standing as one of the game's greatest footballers, but we also see the qualities he has as a manager," the Swansea chairman said. "We see Michael as someone who is fully committed and educated in all aspects of the way we want to take the club forward.
"Our overall aim is to build on our first season in the Premier League, but we also fully understand the need to adapt our approach as we go along to remain competitive season after season. Part of that process is to look at new ideas and increase our knowledge on all aspects of the game to keep advancing.
"Everyone I've spoken to about Michael during the appointment process can't speak highly enough about him, not just as a football man, but as a person. I am confident that Michael will prove a fantastic acquisition that will help keep this football club moving forward."


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Corporate Welfare a Continual Failure
Time for government to focus on the basics
Bill Shea of Crain's Detroit Business has an article titled, "Many dollars, little sense: Projects that seemed like good ideas at the time…," which looks at high-profile government projects long on promises but short on results.
Shea cites AutoWorld, the Detroit People Mover, Pinnacle Race Course, Unity Studios in Allen Park, Asian Village and the Jefferson plant deal.
Unfortunately, because of the incentives for politicians and the coverage from the media, these "bold" government projects too often are the norm. In recent years, this has included film subsidies, MEDC select business deals focusing on "green energy" and the "cool cities" project. It even led one former legislator to say that the MEDC should "stop believing its own press releases."
If there is one lesson from Detroit and the "lost decade" in Michigan it is that flashy government projects do not make for sound public policy. Legislators should focus on the basics of government service and leave the rest to the private sector.


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Which one doesn't belong? That would be the fella on the far left – Vasek Pospisil – who is the only man among these four pictured who isn't still alive and well in the Australian Open draw. That other unfamiliar face – second from left – is one Milos Raonic, a 20-year-old Canadian who has advanced to the fourth round of the AO with a four-set win today over 10th seed Mikhail Youzhny. In six matches (including three qualifying wins), Raonic has dropped just two sets. He'll face no. 7 seed David Ferrer in the Round of 16.
More: Montreal Gazette's Stephanie Myles on tennis' changing guard | Canadians on TSF
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News from the world of Maths
Today's a great day for badminton with gold medals being awarded in the men's singles and doubles. This got us thinking about shuttlecocks. They are not like balls at all and this means that they don't behave like balls either. John D. Barrow, mathematician, cosmologist and prolific popular science writer, explains.
A new mathematical analysis of how to hit a winning serve shows that spin is the thing. Perhaps there's still time for Murray's coach to include some maths in his preparations for the match today...
The men's lightweight fours and the women's eights are going to compete for medals today, but are they sitting in the right place? Usually you expect to find rowers positioned in a symmetrical fashion, alternately right-left, right-left as you go from one end of the boat to the other. However, the regularity of the rower's positions hides a significant asymmetry that affects the way the boat will move through the water.
Usain Bolt is determined to become a legend this weekend, by running the 100m in 9.4 seconds. But what does mathematics have to say about this quest? Is there an ultimate limit which no runner can possibly surpass? If there is one, where would such a limit lie? For instance, is there a sub 9 second record in the offing?
Some very exciting medals are going to be won today, including the women's 200m butterfly and the men's 100m freestyle. But we're unlikely to see the rush of record-breaking performances we saw in Beijing in 2008 — that's because in 2008 many swimmers benefited from controversial performance swim suits, which have now been banned. But how did these suits improve performance?
We're getting very excited about the medals that will be awarded in canoeing and kayaking over the next three days. But here's a question: does having lots of paddlers helps or slow the boat down? The kayak with two paddlers has twice as many "engines" to power it, but it also has twice as much weight to drag through the water. Which is the dominant factor?
The first Olympic weekend is over! Of course it's the taking part, not the winning, that counts, but let's face it: it's the medals, especially the gold ones, we all get most excited about. So while we were sitting glued to the telly watching the joys of weightlifting, archery and judo we started pondering some serious questions....
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26 December, 2010
Our First Christmas Snow!
The ice crystals hang like diamond drop earrings from my little Japanese maple…
…and the snow has clustered inside the leaves of the holly, making it look like a snowy rose waiting to bloom!
It's a wonderful winter wonderland in our little neighborhood…the best kind of metamorphosis!
There will be no lunch on the patio or time on the swing set with the grandchildren today! They are at home, not too far away, enjoying their own first white Christmas!
Of course, the staff each took a turn to check out the snow…
…and opted to stay inside and play by the fire…
…which is where you will find me all day today...enjoying a little quiet time after a very busy week! Won't you join us for a cappuccino? Now, where's that Sunday paper? Hope you are enjoying your day!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing our first White Christmas! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week's participants!
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday...Anything Goes!
Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday
See you next time! A la prochaine!
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Debbie, How exciting to have a Christmas snow ! We live in PA and I believe the snow will bypass us and head straight for NYC and Boston -We actually were hoping for a little snow on this lazy day :-) I love your photos and the description you give , they do look like diamond earrings and a flower ready to bloom -How magical! -Maybe you will get to take a walk later today and discover more magic around your neighborhood. Thanks for sharing and I love seeing the "Staff" doing what they do best!ReplyDelete
Debbie, your snow looks gorgeous. It was 74 here yesterday. Can't believe how different it is across the country. Your pictures are gorgeous. Stay inside and enjoy the fire as you look out at the beautiful white snow. Hope your Christmas was super special. Hugs, MartyReplyDelete
Beautiful shots, Debbie. It is melting way too fast!!ReplyDelete
Happy White Christmas! We got snow too -- in fact it's still coming down here in Mid-Atlantic Virginia. Looks like it might just be tapering off a bit. I'm staying in and cozy! Perhaps a long winter's nap in my future.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the snow, Debbie. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year! LaReplyDelete
Don't you just love SNOW? ? ? I sure do! We didn't have any here for Christmas this year. . .but "Mr. Ed" was able to be here! Yeah!( He's a Highway Man)
Loved watching the cats frolic and play! Maurice is "out of sorts" as the "granddog" was here yesterday. Thank you for the lovely photos of snow!
Lovely pictures! We were so happy to see the snow today and thoroughly enjoyed it! I too took a break today after much activity this past week!ReplyDelete
Hope you have a wonderful last few days of 2010
These are beautiful photos, Debbie. How nice that you had a white Chirstmas. We weren't as lucky...ChristineReplyDelete
Hi Debbie. I took pics yesterday, too. What a wonderful sight! Of course, I had to tell everyone to call me when they got home....you know us southerners and our snowy roads! Beautiful pics, girl! LindaReplyDelete
How wonderful to have a white Christmas! We actually had a few flurries in N. Florida yesterday!ReplyDelete
What gorgeous pictures, I can almost feel the cold outside and the warmth of the fire. Thanks so much for sharing this White Christmas.ReplyDelete
I'm visiting from Metamorphosis Monday.
I just love your adorable staff.
Hey Debbie, I'm cuddled up all warm inside today too. Even though I hail from the north...I love the warm weather; so I'm sooooo glad this is only temporary! :) Happy New Year! ~CCReplyDelete
Oh Debbie how perfect!! And it's your first white Christmas EVER? Doesn't the snow make everything seem magical? I'm so happy for you!...Ok and just a little jealous too *winks* We had a nice WET Christmas in the Pacific Northwest *sighs* VannaReplyDelete
I hope you don't have as much as we have today. But it does make a nice holiday. We'll try going out tomorrow -- hope you were able to brave the elements already. Happy New Year. JaneReplyDelete
It was magical wasn't it! The snow is almost gone from my front yard since we get lots of sun there but I still have plenty in the backyard.ReplyDelete
I so love seeing your cats in action. They are so pretty. I rescue animals so whenever I see well loved cats in excellent homes it warms my heart.ReplyDelete
I've just had the most wonderfully relaxing time exploring your blog and enjoying the beautiful music. Thank you for a most lovely experience and Happy New Year from a new follower.ReplyDelete
That is a beautiful metamorphosis and I'm so glad you got to enjoy your first White Christmas. Even living in Michigan having a White Christmas is always a special treat. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Well, I am glad your dream came true, :)ReplyDelete
I understand, the novelty! It is pretty bad here, no mail, no RR service. Glad I have nowhere to go!
Enjoy your white stuff!
I've had enough of the stuff for this year but I am glad you are enjoying it. I'm always sad to see the Fall leave. Love the photos of the cats and especially Baby Kitty & Isabella play-fighting. So cute! Happy New Year, Deb. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5ReplyDelete
It was simply amazing! So nice to have a white Christmas in South Carolina. Looks like you enjoyed it as well.ReplyDelete
Love your photographs! I was born and raised in NY and I know there is a 1 in 7 chance of having it snow on Christmas. Now I live in South Carolina (not far from Debbie) and I can't even image what the odds are to have snow here in the south! Pretty amazing!!ReplyDelete
I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party
Amaze Me Monday Blog Party
Hi Debbie! I love your snow!! Your home looks so pretty in the snow. Love the looks on your little kitty's faces! But my favorite snap is the one with them playing by the fire.ReplyDelete
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
May your New Year be filled with many Blessings and abundances of Joy for 2011. From my mountain to yours, Until next yearReplyDelete
Hugs and Smiles Gl♥ria
What a wonderful first snow!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year!!
I adored the cat pictures. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Joyce M
It must be a very very very EXCITING Christmas for you and your family. The cats keeping warm I see near the fire. Happy New Year to you and your family.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad you were able to have a white Christmas, it certainly makes the world more beautiful, doesn't it. I love snow! Happy New Year!!!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Cindy
Beautiful photos and your precious cats are gorgeous. Happy New Year.ReplyDelete
So pretty! I'm in with the Kitties ... We don't do cold! :)ReplyDelete
Happy New year!
Debbie, I can always count on you for fantastic photo's..always! How I miss having cats. They were always a constant source of fun.ReplyDelete
And the snow. I wanted to take a bite of it. Lovely. Thank you so much for all you give us. Happy New Year and lots of hugs! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie


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How to Protect your Eggs from Kleptogamists
February 13, 2012 21 Comments
Some of you may be wondering what is up with Sneaky Fucker Week. The rest of you are most likely running away offended in the opposite direction. That is just as well. Things are not going to improve much going forward.
The Back Story behind the very sciency Sneaky Fucker Week:
Here is the premise, a posting by Andres Heinakroon to Amy's Cat Urine Brain Cyst Blog:
'Feline fatal attraction' is a good one but it's not the best. My favourite scientific term is the 'Sneaky fucker strategy', aka kleptogamy. It probably is rather self-explanatory but here goes: In species where males aim to gather a harem of females to mate with, there are two male strategies for successful mating.
The first one is to be as big and strong as possible in order to fight off the competition and win access to the females. This is however both costly and risky. You might spend more energy than you can replace, or you might get seriously injured.
The second strategy is to be a Sneaky fucker. This consists of avoiding any direct conflicts with the alpha males, and keep to the periphery of the harem of females. Then, when the leading male is busy fighting off any competing males, the Sneaky fucker male can sneak in and – well – fuck. And as long as he's out of the way by the time the alpha male is back, he doesn't risk getting into a fight.
It's a brilliant strategy, and this is probably why it's a very common strategy. So beware of the Sneaky fuckers.
The Challenge:
At this fateful moment, Ken, who knew EXACTLY what kind of chaos would ensue, tossed out THIS little remark:
This sneaky fucker business is seriously good enough to merit its own blogpost. Actually, I'd like to see each of you do something with this. Maybe we should declare sneaky fucker week and all write blogposts and make a festival of it.
I've always lived my life with the notion that if all the cool kids are doing it, there must be something worthwhile about the venture. So, when Andreas (@heinakroon), Ken (@lahikmajoe), and Amy (@lucysfootball ) started talking about Sneaky Fucker Week (#sneakyfuckerweek) on Twitter, I jumped on that bandwagon with no hesitation. However, now that I am on the band wagon, I am hesitating a bit.
Andreas (Heinakroon.com) published a very nice post focused mainly on moose erotica. I just call it moose porn because I like to trivialize great works of science. He is going to win the Nobel Prize, I bet, for his research. I hope he does, because then I will NEVER leave him alone about his moose porn prize.
Amy (Lucy's Football) has already composed quite the riveting post on frat boys, mating frogs, and Justin Bieber's red, moist lips.
Lisa, over at Random Thoughts of a Plum, with a "tendency to write blogs that are of a certain level innocence wise," is a little concerned about venturing outside her comfort zone: "I have thought how I could possibly contribute to this sacred week when I can't even bring myself to say the name of it in case Disney smacks me round the face for disgracing his hypothetical website."
I fully agree. My blog is usually very tame and non-controversial. However, I am willing to venture forward in name of science. So, brace for impact….
Since Andreas apparently has all the moose porn covered, and Amy has covered frogs and Justin Bieber, I have decided to go with sneaky fish. And they are out there, don't be fooled. I found this great research paper about the sex lives of fish. You can go read it here:
The sex lives of fishes by Stéphan G. Reebs
If you are short on time, or do not want to read it, I will summarize it for you. Just know that you are NOT in good hands.
Point 1. Sexiness is primary. Or primal. Either way
"Those individuals that did not care about reproduction died without transmitting their genes to the next generation, and their contempt for the reproductive enterprise died with them. In contrast, those individuals that had an innate taste for mating propagated that trait through the population." Which explains all the porn on the Internet. Thanks, Stéphan, you have made it all so clear.
Point 2. Some fish are sexier than others. They can't all be Brad Pitt, you know.
"Evolutionarily speaking, stakes are very high in the reproductive game. There is pressure on all individuals to leave as many viable descendants as possible in the next generation. One way of doing this is to choose a sexual partner of high quality." Lisa (Random Thoughts of a Plum) describes this method as "luring the female of their species into bed with weight lifting and muscle flexing and eyebrow wiggling."
"But for those individuals who score low in the mate choice game, there are other ways to pass on their genes, less flashy ways, tactics that are less straightforward, some might say less fair-play, but reasonably efficient nonetheless. Amy (Lucy's Football) describes this as "the one who's hanging out, willing to be your best friend, but always eyeing you a little too avidly" of fish.
This is where Stéphan introduces us to the "dirty little secrets of a fish's sex life." (I'll bet you NEVER thought you would hear about dirty little sex life secrets of fish today.) "In almost all fishes, fertilisation is external. The male's sperm and the female's eggs are released from the body and they must meet in open water for fertilisation to occur. While they float in water, a female's eggs are vulnerable to interception by the sperm of a male who may not be her chosen mate."
Point 3. Sneaky fuckers have big balls. No, I mean LITERALLY.
"Sneakers make a special investment in their unconventional way of life. They develop huge gonads."This is where I started cracking up, thinking about the sneaky fish with huge gonads. Feel free to take a break here and have a good laugh. We can wait.
Okay, stop laughing, there is some SERIOUS sciency stuff coming up here. Stéphan says, "The testes of sneakers can be up to seven times the size of the norm for the species. This is because sneakers practice sperm competition … the more sperm they release, the greater their chance of grabbing a good share of fertilisations. So, to produce more sperm, sneaker males invest into the development of big testes." Grab it while you can little fishy with the big balls, grab it while you can.
Come to think of it, fish aren't the only ones experiencing sperm competition. I read something once about how a gorilla has smaller penis in proportion to his body size because he essentially dominates a harem and has all the females to himself. Chimpanzees, on the other hand, have larger penises in proportion to their bodies due to increased mating competition. So, if the sneaky fish have larger gonads, logically, the sneaking moose would have larger equipment as well. I will now test this hypothesis by searching for moose penis size on Google. Wait here….
…. okay, as you may have accurately predicted, googling 'moose penis' was very bad idea. Due to my lack of primary resources, I will have to write the rest of this post based on what I already know about gonads. Now who around here would be investing in big testes? One group comes readily to mind.
How to Spot a Sneaky Fucker:
You may have read my post, "How to Improve your Karma," in which I discuss the propensity of Texans to drive around in trucks hung with artificial ball sacs. You know… as if the truck has suddenly grown a pair of giant testicles. Since these guys, with their huge truck ball sacs, are the obviously the ones with increased capacity for mating competition, it follows that they are the sneaky fuckers. If you see a guy with balls attached to his truck, your eggs very well may be vulnerable to interception. So, watch yourself.
As a public service, I have included this t-shirt you can wear as a message to all the sneaky fuckers out there:
If you have a blog post for Sneaky Fucker Week, please alert me so I can include your link below. We need to make sure everyone is as informed on this situation as much as possible.
For Further Research:
The sex lives of fishes, Stéphan G. Reebs
Lucy's Football: I'm a lover, not a fighter, and I'm really built for speed
Random Thoughts of a Plum: A project that I kind of accidentally fell into… an introduction to what will come and… Benjie: The story of a very sneaky little rascal.
Heinakroon.com: The art of kleptogamy
lahikmajoe: Duckie the quintessential sneaky fucker


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February 24, 2013 | Washington, D.C.
A year before moving up to Division I of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association, Liberty University's men's lacrosse team, currently a Division II MCLA squad, notched its first triumph over a Division I team, Sunday afternoon at George Washington.
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"It makes me feel good about moving forward," Liberty head coach Kyle McQuillan said. "It definitely is a step in the right direction and gives me confidence that we do belong at that level."
The Flames got plenty of support from a vocal visitors' section, neutralizing the hostility of playing on the road, at Mount Vernon Athletic Complex.
"We've got a lot of kids from the Northern Virginia, (Washington) D.C., and Baltimore areas and we had more fans in the stands than they did, from alumni and parents and friends," McQuillan said. "It was kind of like a home game for us."
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Ethan Kamholtz, a sophomore transfer from Penn Yan (N.Y.), gave up five first-quarter goals before settling down behind the Flames' formidable defensive front, finishing with 19 saves.
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Offensively, for Liberty, Joe Gargiulo had another big game, netting four goals after scoring six in a 12-6 season-opening victory over Charleston (S.C.) last Sunday. He was complemented by Kurt Tobias (five goals, two assists), Ryan Miller (three goals, two assists) and Bryce Mrakovich (two goals, three assists). Derek Haywood (three assists), Jake Barsigian and Mike Strappelli each tallied one goal, with Strappelli and Mike Zumpano adding assists.
"Our scoring was spread out," McQuillan said. "We really dispersed the ball pretty well across the board. They weren't able to formulate a counter to what we were doing on attack."
He said the Flames did a much better job of possessing the ball than they had in their opener.
"In comparison from our last game against Charleston to this game, we owned the ball when we had it," McQuillan said. "We didn't make poor decisions with the ball. The biggest thing we can take away is we really controlled the game this time. We took care of the ball, made good decisions with it."
GWU (2-2) had beaten Toledo University, 14-3, in its opener before losing to the University of Pittsburgh, which is ranked in MCLA Division I, 12-7, and defeating East Carolina, 11-4, on Saturday.
Liberty should get its first feel of spring weather when it travels south to Savannah College (Ga.) and Coastal Carolina (S.C.) next Saturday and Sunday. Savannah is ranked 15th in Division II of the MCLA, one spot ahead of the Flames, who moved up from 19th to 16th this past week.


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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2012--
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) announced today its
market outlook for its first quarter of fiscal 2013. During the first
half of the quarter, both export and domestic sales prices for ferrous
metals dropped approximately $50 per ton from August levels driven by
significantly lower domestic utilization rates and the weak economic
conditions globally which continued to adversely impact overall steel
demand. Domestic selling prices recovered toward the end of the quarter.
Export sales prices lagged the domestic market slightly, strengthening
in November for December shipments. Current export sales prices have
nearly recovered to August levels. During the quarter, the supply of
scrap continued to be constrained by low US GDP growth, and supply
volumes were negatively impacted by the lower price environment.
In our Metals Recycling Business, ferrous average net selling prices are
expected to decline approximately 5% from the fourth quarter of fiscal
2012. Ferrous sales volumes are expected to decline approximately 20%
due to softer demand resulting from the economic uncertainty, reduced
flows of raw materials and timing of shipments. Nonferrous average
selling prices are expected to increase approximately 5% while volumes
are expected to decline approximately 30% from the fourth quarter.
Operating income per ferrous ton is expected to be $4, approximately 60%
lower than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, due to the declining trend
in selling prices, the impact of constrained supply volumes on
production costs and the timing of shipments.
In our Auto Parts Business, the drop in commodity prices is expected to
result in a decline of 5% in revenues from the fourth quarter of fiscal
2012. First quarter operating margin is expected to increase to
approximately 8% due to lower average inventory costs and normal
seasonal improvements in our retail operations, including higher
admissions, which more than offset the impact of lower ferrous and
nonferrous selling prices.
In our Steel Manufacturing Business, average selling prices and volumes
are expected to be in line with the fourth quarter. Steady market
conditions, combined with reduced costs of raw materials, are expected
to result in operating income of approximately $3 million.
Strong progress on cost reductions is continuing and we are on track
with our restructuring program announced in August to lower pre-tax
operating costs by approximately $25 million annually. However,
corporate expense in the first quarter is expected to be slightly higher
sequentially as a result of $2 million of nonrecurring benefits in the
fourth quarter and higher intercompany profit eliminations due to the
timing of shipments. For the first quarter, net income is expected to be
in the range of break-even before pre-tax restructuring charges of $2
million. Actual financial performance may be materially different based
on, among other factors, market conditions and the timing of shipments.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements and information included in this press release that are not
purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are made pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Except as noted herein or as the context may
otherwise require, all references to "we," "our," "us" and "SSI" refer
to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements
regarding our expectations, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding
the future, including statements regarding trends, cyclicality and
changes in the markets we sell into; strategic direction; changes to
manufacturing and production processes; the cost of compliance with
environmental and other laws; expected tax rates, deductions and
credits; the realization of deferred tax assets; planned capital
expenditures; liquidity positions; ability to generate cash from
continuing operations; the potential impact of adopting new accounting
pronouncements; expected results, including pricing, sales volumes and
profitability; obligations under our retirement plans; savings or
additional costs from business realignment and cost containment
programs; and the adequacy of accruals.
When used in this report, the words "believes," "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "assumes," "estimates," "evaluates," "may,"
"could," "opinions," "forecasts," "future," "forward," "potential,"
"probable," and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements.
We may make other forward-looking statements from time to time,
including in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
press releases and public conference calls. All forward-looking
statements we make are based on information available to us at the time
the statements are made, and we assume no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. Our
business is subject to the effects of changes in domestic and global
economic conditions and a number of other risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in,
or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Some of these risks and
uncertainties are discussed in "Risk Factors" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our
quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Examples of these risks include:
potential environmental cleanup costs related to the Portland Harbor
Superfund site; the impact of general economic conditions; volatile
supply and demand conditions affecting prices and volumes in the markets
for both our products and raw materials we purchase; difficulties
associated with acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses; the
impact of goodwill impairment charges; the realization of expected cost
reductions related to restructuring initiatives; the inability of
customers to fulfill their contractual obligations; the impact of
foreign currency fluctuations; potential limitations on our ability to
access capital resources and existing credit facilities; the impact of
the consolidation in the steel industry; the impact of imports of
foreign steel into the U.S.; inability to realize expected benefits from
investments in technology; freight rates and availability of
transportation; product liability claims; costs associated with
compliance with environmental regulations; the adverse impact of climate
change; inability to obtain or renew business licenses and permits;
compliance with greenhouse gas emission regulations; reliance on
employees subject to collective bargaining agreements; and the impact of
the underfunded status of multiemployer plans in which we participate.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes expected performance excluding expected
restructuring charges. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial
measure allows for a better understanding of our operating and financial
performance. This non-GAAP financial measure should be considered in
addition to, but not as a substitute for, the most directly comparable
US GAAP measures.
About Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers and
exporters of recycled ferrous metal products in the United States with
58 operating facilities located in 14 states, Puerto Rico and Western
Canada. The business has seven deep water export facilities located on
both the East and West Coasts and in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The
Company's integrated operating platform also includes its auto parts and
steel manufacturing businesses. The Company's auto parts business sells
used auto parts through its 51 self-service facilities located in 14
states and Western Canada. With an effective annual production capacity
of approximately 800,000 tons, the Company's steel manufacturing
business produces finished steel products, including rebar, wire rod and
other specialty products. The Company commenced its 107th
year of operations in fiscal 2013.
Source: Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.Investor Relations:Alexandra
Deignan, 646-278-9711orMedia Relations:Chip Terhune,
503-367-2568Website: www.schnitzersteel.comEmail:
[email protected]
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Several rooms, each with 10 willing sufferers stretched out on chaise longues were being simultaneously tortured by nubile girls and agile boys.
Where was this den of depravity? Were we in some ante room of hell -- or was it heaven? It was neither. It was a respectable establishment in the city of Wuhan devoted to Chinese foot massage.
Our guide suggested that we enjoy(?) this unique form of Chinese therapy before heading off for the flight to Shanghai.
"Afterward," he enticed us, "you won't need to ride the bus. You'll feel like running along behind it."
"Foot massage" doesn't begin to describe the experience.
We removed our shoes and socks and relaxed comfortably on the sofas while our feet were soaked in a clear golden liquid that might have been warm tea.
In unison, the young people seated at our feet began their routine. Attention was first devoted to the soles of our feet. I suppose they used acupressure, digging into selected points with what felt like Phillips screwdrivers.
Every time I screamed, the little imp administering the pain grinned with sadistic delight and probed even more deeply with her sharp knuckles.
That torment over, work began on our ankles and calves. Perhaps we were numb from the previous assault, or so grateful for the respite from the intense pressure, but the pummeling that then began felt almost pleasurable.
We were not finished. Gestured to turn and face the backs of the chaises, we folded our legs in front of us and relaxed while our backs, necks and heads were expertly and soothingly manipulated.
I could hear my husband crooning in ecstasy.
In all, the "foot" massage lasted more than an hour, every attendant finishing at the same time, trained to the second. The cost was 12 American dollars, and I wondered how long it would be before some entrepreneur in the States would set up a string of "Chinese foot massage parlors." The mass production aspect of what is usually an individual treatment would surely be profitable.
Big surprise! In the middle of our local shopping mall in Southern California, on red velvet banners, in golden Chinese characters, I spot the announcement for a service -- $12 for a 10-minute relaxation massage by non-English-speaking Chinese masseurs.
In full public view, people kneel on backless chairs and sink their faces into a padded ring. We had to try it, of course. It wasn't a "foot massage," but it was pleasant and restful, a brief escape in a stressful morning.
Oh and by the way -- after our Wuhan massage we didn't run behind the bus on the way to the airport, as our guide encouraged, but were in such a euphoric mood we felt no pain as we joined the noisy, jostling crowds in the long security lines.
And we smiled all the way to Shanghai.
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I continue my exploration of the many varied wines of Portugal's Vinho Verde region with this pair that showed up at the house last week. Given that I'm now living so close to sources of fresh seafood, pork offal, and cured meats that require a five-language guidebook, I'm beginning to think that it's time for me to start studying authentic Portuguese cuisine.
At some point, there's going to be a dinner party invite that begins, "The first course will be eels... If that's a problem, I'm not offended if you decline, because it's only going to get more non-mainstream American after that."
As with Spain, the wines of Portugual continue to amaze me with their ability to pair with a wide range of foods, and even bargain wines like these will just get better and better depending on how much care and flavor you put into your dishes. At the very least, rich cheeses and grilled vegetables topped with sea salt will draw out wonderful tastes when paired with wines such as the two below.
2012 Quinta da Raza Grande Escolha
Minho Vinho Regional
Blend of Alvarinho & Trajadura
$13, 12.5% abv.
This is a fairly traditional Vinho Verde, a little fizzy but oddly (and refreshingly) not sweet. Tropical fruits and a little floral undertone round out the nose, while the body is crisp, dry, and one that goes well with fresh fruit and yogurt. Not suggesting this as a breakfast wine, but as a light afternoon summer snack it works well.
2012 Quinta de Gomariz Espadeiro Rosado
Ave, Vinho Verde
100% Espadeiro
$12, 11.5% abv.
Beautiful light salmon color, mild flavor of wild strawberries, bright acidity and a clean, smooth finish. And it's got some gentle bubbles to it, which I wasn't expecting. I enjoyed it with yet another homemade anchovy pizza as part of my summer project to A) get better at making pizzas and B) sweat in the kitchen. The salt of the fish and the savory elements of my dried mushroom tomato sauce came together perfectly with this wine for great balance all around.
Note: These wines were provided as samples.
07 August 2013
5 comments:
- Vitor Mendes said...
Thx Ben for the sharing! I will definitely add the anchovy pizza to our "paired dishes" for the Espadeiro.
Hope to have you visiting us one day at QG.
- 08 August, 2013 11:57
- Unknown said...
Muito obrigado, Vitor!
- 08 August, 2013 18:38
- Mafalda Teixeira Coelho said...
Ben, thank you for your notes.
Quinta da Raza is also delicious with shellfish.
kindest regards,
Mafalda, Quinta da Raza
- 12 August, 2013 04:59
- Unknown said...
Saúde, Mafalda!
I need to find a good local vendor for bacalhau.
- 12 August, 2013 18:33
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Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire
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Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor's 40 year-old professional theatre company, invites you to the opening party of its 2013-2014 40th anniversary season.
"Scenes and Songs is perhaps the most popular event of our season," says Artistic Director Bari Newport. "I am thrilled to announce that ghastly golf pants, ghosts and ghouls, dancing bears, charming princes, Tony winners, World Premieres, and an enduring classic are all a part of PTC's 40th Anniversary Season. We look forward to sharing snippets from all of our upcoming productions at the free Scenes & Songs event."
Newport adds, "We will also be making a surprise announcement. It is an evening and a season, not to be missed!"
The 40th Anniversary Season tees off with The Fox on the Fairway (September 5-22). This fast-paced comedy follows the owners of two rival country clubs who shake hands on a sizeable wager for their next golf tournament then watch as it all comes crashing down around them. The cut-throat contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a missing diamond, ghastly sweaters, mistaken identities, emotional mulligans, and rapid-fire chip shots! A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair…with golf. A hole in one!
Next, a classic ghost story… Combine an exquisitely written spine-chilling plot with one of the longest running plays in British Theatre history and you have The Woman in Black (October 17-November 3). Summoned to attend the funeral of an elderly client, a young solicitor discovers the tragic secrets hidden behind the shuttered windows of the remote Eel Marsh House. A woman in black is not as she appears, and a creeping sense of unease takes hold as her story unfolds to uncertain end. Sure to awaken the spirits residing in the Bangor Opera House!
Just in time for the holidays, a musical extravaganza breathes fresh life into a familiar fairy tale. Cinderella: A New Telling of an Old Tale (December 5-29)features outlandish costumes, exuberant choreography, spectacular sets, and a cast of colorful characters, including a charming prince, hilariously hideous stepsisters, and some very ba-a-a-d sheep. Packed with sharp wit, wild fun, and original music, this creative twist on a magnificent classic is spectacular fun for all ages. Grand pageantry befitting the holiday season! A REGIONAL PREMIERE!
Competing visions of the way life should be! In One Blue Tarp (January 30 – February 16) the ubiquitous blue tarp provides the backdrop for this comic play about a Maine native defending his right to do as he's always done and a woman "from away" who wants to change things and knows just how to do it. A lighthearted but poignant examination of the notions of home, place, and progress. First written and developed for PTC's 2010 Northern Writes New Play Festival; named Best Play for the State of Maine. A WORLD PREMIERE!
Welcome to the savage, underbelly of playground politics! When little Benjamin whacks his playmate Henry with a stick, breaking two teeth, it is important that the boys' parents set the right example by discussing the matter calmly and reasonably. After all, nothing will be gained by behaving like children. But in God of Carnage (March 13 – 30) the thin veneer of civility is stripped away with corrosive wit in this comedy of manners… without the manners. A TONY AWARD WINNER!
With original music by singer-songwriter Jacob Augustine and starring Bangor native, Monica Willey, PTC proudly presents a groundbreaking new production of Our Town (April 24-May 11). Our Town tells the story of young lovers George and Emily, whose life in a small New England town becomes a microcosm of everyday life. The wisdom of the play, rendered through a deceptively simple story, makes Our Town an enduring treasure of the American theatre. In celebration of the play's 75th Anniversary and our 40th, PTC draws on the unique strengths of our community to mount an OUR TOWN for our time. A PULITZER PRIZE WINNER!
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Nobody posted anything this morning, and you know what that means, don't you?
It's mine, all mine! Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Congratulations, Jennie. Oh, wait. I'm not eligible to win a book. Darn it.
That's 3 books I have to buy now. This is killing my budget, you know.
Congratulations, Jennie.
You have piqued my interest with the "frankly somewhat unbelievable" history mystery. I guess I will have to buy the book, because now I must know!
Hope you have a cool day, with hot sales.
Yeah! Got the message my reserved copy was ready for me. The store opens in 30 minutes - must finish getting ready. Will sit in cafe w/coffee in hand end visit Avery & Derek this morning
Why aren't you eligible to win, Joyce? I said all you had to do was leave a comment, didn't I?
Ramona, the history mystery story isn't in the book. It's this rather amazing coincidence I came across while I was researching. You'll have to read the Fresh Fiction blog. (Although the history mystery in the book is pretty cool, too!)
Thanks, alwzdreamn! Hope you like it!
Oops. I guess I haven't mainlined enough coffee this morning.
I will read the blog--and the book!
Yay, Jennie! I wish you fabulous good luck with the book. Mine is on order from Mystery Lovers, and I can't wait to get it. But I'd love to have an autographed one, too! Then I could share with my mother, who loves reading new authors.
Many congrats, Jennie!
The premise sounds exciting.
Congratulations on your release and I already picked up my copy this morning. I can't wait to catch up with the gang.
Congratulations, Jennie!
JB, I assumed your fellow Working Stiffs weren't eligible.
I don't think we can assume that, Joyce. As far as I'm concerned, you're ALL eligible. I'll pull a name at random out of a hat (or maybe a bowl) later this evening.
Thanks for all the good wishes, you lovely people!
It's always cool to see yourself on the shelf. I hope tha feeling never goes away.
Congrats, Jennie.
Congratulations, Jennie, fellow real estate agent! :)
Congrats, Jennie.
I look forward also to the release of "A Cutthroat Business", set in our very own Nashville.
Congrats! You must feel great!
Thanks, Will, Jenny and Renee!
And thanks, Lynn Marie! You musta snuck in there while I was posting the previous thank-you!
Congrats, Jennie! Good luck with your book. It sounds really good.
Hope that you have a great day!
I would be excited to win one of your books. Therefore, I am commenting.
Thanks, Laurie!
And thanks, LKB!
Awesome! So exciting to have a release day :) Love the cover and the titles for your books - they sound right up my alley!
Thanks, Jemi! The covers are gorgeous - the designer is Rita Frangie with Penguin and the artist (the one who actually paints the picture) is Jennifer Taylor with Paperdog Studio - and the titles tend to be pretty cool, too. DIY-4 is tentatively titled Mortar and Murder, FYI. It's coming next January. It's my title suggestion, but I wish I could come up with something better, since it doesn't really capture the book, IMO. Book 5 doesn't have a title yet, due to not being written, although I'm playing with Tape and Tragedy. There's a film - or rather TV - connection. :-)
Drawing is officially over, and the winner is-
drumroll, please!
Heidi Ruby Miller!
Congratulations, sweetie. Email me at email@example.com with your address, and let me know whether you'd like the new book, Plaster and Poison, or one of the other two in the series: Fatal Fixer-Upper or Spackled and Spooked. Entirely up to your.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments, everyone. There's still a chance to win copies of Plaster and Poison over on Books on the House, so if you didn't win here, you can try there.
See you Friday!