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I'm heading for a 4-day trip to Copenhagen, can't wait to get there I love that city! In the bag I also have my newly sewn dress for tomorrow night! I'll be uploading some pics later ;)
Spending New Years there at a party with friends, hope you all have a wonderful night!
Cheers to the freakin weekend!
Friday, 30 December 2011
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
new favourite beanie
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
hold on on lookbook.nu
more nordic fashion on www.nordicwardrobe.com
Monday, 26 December 2011
pastel metallics
romwe.com has some nice metallic-themed items in store! i wanna wear this dress with a white bowler hat..
you can find the dress here
you can find the dress here
it's been a while on lookbook.nu
you can find the jacket, the necklace and more scandinavian cool design here: www.nordicwardrobe.com
Thursday, 8 December 2011
H&M Collection by Trish Summerville
I´m kind of liking the result of the collection for H&M by Trish Summerville which got it's inspiration from Stieg Larssons movie "The girl with the dragon tattoo"
And the prices are very reasonable too! The collection will be in selected stores from the 14.12.2011.
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Falcons beat Chiefs 42-37 to move on
Neighbors met in the opening round of the District 66 girls basketball tournament Monday night.
Constantine ended the White Pigeon season with a 42-37 win, despite 17 fourth quarter points by the Lady Chiefs.
The Lady Falcons were led by Makayla Parsons with 12 points, Bailey Potter had eight, Emily Bowers six and Chelsea Howe four.
Emily Schrock, Michelle Smith both scored three.
Adding two a piece were, Heavin King, Amber Anderson and Monica Chupp. Howe had six steals, five assists and five rebounds.
Parsons had eight rebounds, while Smith, Schrock and Bowers all added five rebounds.
White Pigeon was led by Haley Miller with 13 points, she also had 13 rebounds..
Kayla Lapham added five, while Riley Phelps, Paige Goldman and Allie Bailey all had three.
Danielle Chantrenne and Sydney Harmon both scored two.
Bethany Hagner led the Lady Chiefs with eight steals.

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"Cowboy" Jack Clement, maybe the most important figure in country music that most fans don't know, died Thursday at his home in Nashville after battling liver cancer. He was 82.
Clement was one of the most revered musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers and all-around sages in country music since the 1950s, a man who was sought out in later years by U2 and other rock acts for his creative input.
He was the first person to record Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison, arranged the signature mariachi horn part for Johnny Cash's original recording of "Ring of Fire," persuaded George Jones to record "She Thinks I Still Care" and produced an album considered possibly the finest to come out of the 1970s "outlaw" movement: Waylon Jennings' "Dreaming My Dreams."
Kris Kristofferson has often cited Clement as the first person he met when he first came to Nashville, and the one who may have persuaded him to make his home and start his career as a songwriter there.
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Clement's idiosyncratic career was examined and celebrated in the acclaimed 2005 documentary "Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: Cowboy Jack Clement's Home Movies," which featured interviews with Jones as well as Bono, Cash, Jennings, Dolly Parton and others woven in with actual home movies.
Jack Henderson Clement was born April 8, 1931, in Whitehaven, Tenn., just south of Memphis. As a songwriter he may be best known as the composer of "Guess Things Happen That Way," a No. 1 hit for Johnny Cash that held the top spot on the country chart for eight weeks in 1958. He also wrote "Just Someone I Used to Know," which Parton and her early mentor and duet partner Porter Wagoner turned into a Top 5 country hit in 1969.
For U2, he produced "When Love Comes to Town" and "Angel of Harlem." Clement also did the first recordings for Charley Pride, a former baseball player who also sang. Clement's song "Just Between You and Me" gave Pride his first Top 10 country hit in 1966, and led to Pride's role helping break down racial barriers in country music.
Clement's home studio, known around Nashville as The Cowboy Arms & Recording Spa, drew most of the big names in country music and many in rock as well at one time or another.
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"Among music types, dreamers, poets and clowns," colleague Peter Cooper writes in his obituary in the Nashville Tennessean, "keys to Mr. Clement's house were as common as guitar picks, and as valued as gold records."
He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in April, along with Bobby Bare and Kenny Rogers, but did not live to attend the induction ceremony slated for later this year.
In January Clement was the honoree at an all-star concert at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium. Participants included Kristofferson, Pride, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Jakob Dylan, The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and others. The night also featured video messages from Bill Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama, Bono and Taylor Swift (one of the new generation country stars Clement admired).
A full obituary will follow at follow at latimes.com/obits.
Here's a video of Clement performing his song "Just a Girl I Used To Know":
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Steve Martin and Edie Brickell get back to their roots via bluegrass
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IT Management Slideshow: Test Your Innovation Know-How
In the traditional sense, a great breakthrough happens when a product team comes up with something brand new and brings it to market with astonishing success. But breakthroughs don't always have to be about launching The Next Big Thing. CIOs, for example, constantly depend upon innovation to keep their organizations ahead of competitors. We devised this quiz to test your knowledge of the kinds of breakthroughs that enabled companies across a wide range of industries to achieve success. We challenge you to identify the breakthrough concept with the company that put this innovation to good use. Questions and answers are based on the case studies featured in the book "Breaking Away: How Great Leaders Create Innovation That Drives Sustainable Growth - And Why Others Fail" (McGraw Hill/Available now). Authors Jane Stevenson and Bilal Kaafarani examine the stories behind a number of high-profile, corporate breakthroughs and extract lessons that you can apply to your IT organization. Stevenson is vice chairman of board and CEO services at Korn/Ferry International, a leading C-suite talent management firm. Kaafarani is a former SVP of global research and innovation at Coca-Cola.


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Top Programs and Events in January and
Included in this advisory are key programs and events at the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science that aim to inspire curiosity
and excite minds of all ages through scientific
NEW! Lizards & Snakes - FREE with
Opens February 3
See 60 live animals at the Museum. The Burmese python, Gila
monster, komodo dragon, green basilisk, and more star in this
fascinating exhibition. Featuring an impressive lineup of lizards
and snakes from five continents, Lizards & Snakes introduces
visitors to these adaptable, colorful, and sometimes dangerous
creatures. The engaging combination of live animals, real and
cast fossils, extensive multimedia, hands-on interactives, and an
activity area specifically for children offers a fascinating look
into the wild world of lizards and snakes that will enthrall and
educate visitors of all ages.
FREE Field Trips for 2011-2012 School Year
The Museum is offering free exhibition admission and free
self-guided tours to all school groups and organized youth groups
this school year. Additionally, the Museum is offering scholarships
to cover bus fuel costs and to reduce fees for onsite labs and
classes. As the region's leading resource for informal science
education, the Museum hosts more than 300,000 students and their
chaperones each year. The organization is committed to making
science affordable, fun, exciting, and engaging. Learn more
at www.dmns.org/teachers.
A Strange Beauty, Photographic Studies by John Bonath -
FREE with Admission
Closes February 19
The first exhibition of its kind and scale, "A Strange Beauty,"
presents some of the Museum's scientific treasures-such as snake
skin sheds, horse skulls, rocks, and minerals-to the public in the
form of art. Bonath's work portrays his belief that in this world
every object has a story that can be unlocked by the viewer's
NEW! Tornado Alley 3D
Opens January 27
Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature's most
dramatic phenomena. Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and
the researchers of Vortex 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to
understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, in this
heart-pounding science adventure.
NEW! Flying Monsters
Uncover the truth about the mysterious pterosaurs, whose
wingspans of up to 40 feet were equal to that of a modern jet
plane. Enter the lush and alien environment in which these
creatures lived, and experience real flying monsters.
NEW! Wildest Weather in the Solar
Take a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful,
powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system.
After seeing a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb and a
400-year-old hurricane, you'll be glad you live on Earth.
A Zoologist's Amazing Mongolian Adventures
Wednesday, January 18, 7 p.m., $8 member, $10
Last summer, Zoology Department chair John Demboski joined a
field expedition to Mongolia to study the country's vertebrate
animals. Demboski returned with a load of scientific data as well
as remarkable tales of fermented mare's milk, wild gerbils and
hamsters, efforts to save the very endangered Gobi bear, an
unexpected run-in with local shakedown artists, and bad
combinations of snow in July and unreliable Russian vehicles, all
topped off by meeting the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia in the middle
of nowhere.
SCFD Community FREE Day
January 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE
Enjoy outstanding permanent exhibitions including Expedition
Health, Space Odyssey, Prehistoric Journey, and Egyptian Mummies;
and participate in games and activities for the whole family.
Science Lounge: Know Your Snow
Thursday, January 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $8 member, $10
(If sold out online, tickets available at the door.)Enjoy a
mind-expanding experience with cocktails and entertainment every
third Thursday of the month. Ages 21 and up. This month, it's no
secret that Coloradans love their snow. Whether you're always on
the lookout for the next Epic Pass-worthy, call-in-sick powder day,
or just love a good snowball fight, you'll get to know snow like
never before. Chill out with our signature cocktail, The Frostini,
as you learn about the crystalline structure of snowflakes, the
physics of skiing, and how moguls migrate uphill.
60 Minutes in Space
Wednesday, January 25, 7 p.m., FREE
Go "behind the stories" in space science using the best images
and animation available to help understand new developments.
Seating is limited to first come, first served.
Darwin Day with Sean B. Carroll
Monday, February 13, 7 p.m., $12 member, $15
Celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with award-winning biologist
and author Sean B. Carroll. His research focuses on the genes that
control animal body patterns and play major roles in the evolution
of animal diversity. Thanks to modern science, Carroll has
discovered biological causes for evolution using technology that
didn't exist in Darwin's day, providing the missing link to
Darwin's history-changing research.
Science Lounge: Hugs and Hisses
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $8 member, $10
(If sold out online, tickets available at the door.) Enjoy a
mind-expanding experience with cocktails and entertainment every
third Thursday of the month. Ages 21 and up. This month, they may
not send chocolate or flowers, but lizards and snakes have spent
millions of years doing whatever it takes to impress their mates.
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a cue from these
romance-savvy animals that understand the language of love. Learn
the courtship dances of the monitor lizard and bearded dragon, tour
the Lizards & Snakes exhibition, and head to the bar for The
February 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE
Visit Lizards & Snakes; enjoy outstanding permanent
exhibitions including Expedition Health, Space Odyssey, Prehistoric
Journey, and Egyptian Mummies; and participate in games and
activities for the whole family.
The Little Creatures of Snowmass
Tuesday, February 28, 7 p.m., $8 member, $10
As usual, the big guys get all the attention. The large,
dramatic fossils of mammoths and mastodons stole the spotlight at
the Ice Age dig site near Snowmass Village, but as the science
continues, evidence keeps piling up for the little creatures.
Richard Stucky, curator of paleoecology and evolution, will
introduce you to the lesser-known characters of the Snowmastodon
Project-like chipmunks, voles, salamanders, and shrews. What you
will learn may surprise you, and will just go to show how resilient
the little guys can be.
Charlotte Hurley: 303-370-6407, [email protected]
About the Denver Museum of Nature &
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain
Region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety
of engaging exhibits, discussions and activities help Museum
visitors celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado,
Earth and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado
Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. To learn more about the Museum,
check www.dmns.org, or call 303-370-6000.
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Many of the Museum's educational programs and exhibits are made
possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area
through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.


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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
My 2011-12 Los Angeles Dodgers off-season plan
My plan is somewhat a rebuilding plan, but also a plan to succeed in 2012. With Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers have two of the best players at their position in the game. It'd be wise not to waste those years with total building.
There's nothing I can do about Juan Uribe and Matt Guerrier, but I'm going to do the best I can with those two still on the roster.
My plan
Priority No. 1 - Extend Matt Kemp
7 years, $140 million + two team options
19: $20M, 20: $20M ($4M buyout), 21: $20M ($4M buyout)
- This is the Dodgers' priority. Kemp is an unrestricted free agent after the 2012 season and is coming off a near-Triple Crown performance. He's 27 years old and is in the early stages of his prime. He's going to be worth every penny, even if he eventually moves from center field to right field.
RHP Hiroki Kuroda - 1 year, $9 million
- This one is a no-brainer, if he's willing to come back. Kuroda was solid in 2011 and could very well be the Dodgers' No. 2 starter next season.
RHP Vicente Padilla - 1 year, $2 million
- Bringing in Padilla last season as a "utility" pitcher was a smart move. It's too bad he didn't stay healthy. The Dodgers should give that option another shot.
OF/1B Juan Rivera - 1 year, $4 million (2013 option for $4 million or a $500,000 buyout)
- Before news of Rivera re-signing broke, I actually had him coming back at $4 million for one season. The reaction on the Interwebs was none too good, so perhaps I was channeling my inner Ned Colletti on this one.
OF Tony Gwynn
- Gwynn would be a nice No. 5 outfielder for the Dodgers, just as he was this season. He wouldn't cost a lot.
RHP Blake Hawksworth
- He threw some quality innings before a late-season collapse. He should definitely be brought back to be the long reliever in the Dodger 'pen.
LHP Clayton Kershaw
- Kershaw could set records in his first year of arbitration, and an extension for him should be forthcoming.
To Atlanta: OF Andre Ethier, 2B Ivan DeJesus
To Los Angeles: 2B Martin Prado, RHP J.J. Hoover
- The Dodgers have a big hole at second base and Prado is available for a big bat. Ethier could be the big bat the Braves are looking for and Prado would slide right in at 2B and in the No. 2 spot in the order. DeJesus is apparently not in the Dodgers' future plans. Hoover is a nice middle-of-the-rotation prospect or reliever.
To Florida: RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Allen Webster, OF Alfredo Silverio, RHP Steve Ames
To Los Angeles: 1B/OF Logan Morrison, RHP Chris Volstad
- This trade is modified from my post the other day about trade targets. This may seem like a lot to give up for a 24-year-old who hit .247, but he'd be well worth it. He'd immediately be the Dodgers' clean-up hitter and provide the best protection for Kemp. The Dodgers also nab a 25-year-old starter who's down on his luck after the last couple of years. He still has potential and is insurance for Nathan Eovaldi.
Trading Guerra at the height of his value is a smart thing. He'll likely be a solid reliever in the Majors, but he might not ever be as good as he was in 2011. I'm not as high on Silverio as others, but I am on Webster. The Marlins have also expressed interest in Fielder or Pujols -- albeit mild -- which could lead them to trading Morrison to improve the rest of the team. All three prospects are nearly Major-League ready.
Free agent signings
IF Wilson Betemit - 1 year, $2 million
- The former Brave, Dodger, Yankee, White Sox, Royal and Tiger returns to the Dodgers with the hopes he splits playing time with Juan Uribe at third base. He can also play first base and second base (in a pinch).
OF Grady Sizemore - 1 year, $6 million + option $9 million option ($1.5 million buyout) for 2013
- Despite people saying he could get close to $9 million, I don't think there's anyway he does. He's coming off three injury-plagued seasons and isn't the same player he once was. So why do I want him? Well, I've always been enamored with his abilities and think he could be a good risk/reward player. He'd basically be replacing Ethier as the Dodgers' left fielder. If he could get back to any part of his former self, this would be a steal for the Dodgers.
LHP Brian Tallet - 1 year, $650,000
- He's older and a lefty, which means he's in demand. The Dodgers need another lefty in the bullpen and not just a LOOGY, either. Tallet can go multiple innings, if needed.
Lineup (8)
Dee Gordon SS
Martin Prado 2B
Matt Kemp CF
Logan Morrison 1B
Jerry Sands RF
Grady Sizemore LF
Juan Uribe 3B
A.J. Ellis C
Rotation (5)
Clayton Kershaw LHP
Hiroki Kuroda RHP
Chad Billingsley RHP
Ted Lilly LHP
Nathan Eovaldi RHP
Bullpen (7)
Chris Volstad RHP
Blake Hawksworth RHP
Brian Tallet LHP
Matt Guerrier RHP
Josh Lindblom RHP
Scott Elbert LHP
Kenley Jansen RHP
Bench (5)
Wilson Betemit IF
Tim Federowicz C
Tony Gwynn OF
Juan Rivera OF/1B
Justin Sellers IF
So, there you have it. No Fielder. No Pujols. Yet, this team can be competitive. The minor-league depth takes a hit with the Morrison trade, but the Dodgers also get a young middle-of-the-order bat in return. They also lose Ethier but gain a second baseman capable of putting up an .800 OPS.
The pitching staff remains the same. I am a little worried about depth and considering the number of injuries the Dodgers had in 2011, it'll be interesting to see what they do to strengthen depth overall.
The Dodgers also have a lot of guys on the cusp of tasting the Majors, including Alex Castellanos, Jamie Hoffmann and Scott Van Slyke. Any of these guys could find themselves on the Dodgers' roster in 2012. The Dodgers also have some pitchers (Shawn Tolleson, Chris Withrow) and position players (Gorman Erickson, Kyle Russell) close to the Majors.
Chime in with your thoughts in the comments section or on Twitter.
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- AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM
I like it except replace Webster with Ethan Martin or Withrow, preferably Martin.ReplyDelete
I like the rest.
Yes, rotation depth is a problem here. But with this team and money constraints you pretty much have to pick your poison for where you want your holes to be (infield or SP). Would you be adverse to letting Volstad take the #5 spot and sending Eovaldi down to AAA to stretch out for the inevitable call up to replace an injured pitcher?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM
You do not trade Ethier. Remember, before getting hurt - he was a triple crown threat.ReplyDelete
Uribe at 2nd or 3rd, and Sign a 2nd or 3rd baseman.
Or . . . keep the kid at second, trade loney for a pitcher, Uribe at 3rd, and sign a big bat.
Also - we need a real catcher.
Oldfan - That'd be nice, but I'm not sure the Fish would even consider it. Perhaps I'm overvaluing Morrison.ReplyDelete
Anonymous 1 - Not at all. Eovaldi might end up in the 'pen when it's all said and done anyway. There's a reason Volstad was once a top prospect. He has the ability to be a top-of-the-rotation starter; he just obviously hasn't gotten there yet.
Anonymous 2 - I'm down on Ethier and the more I think about it, the more it makes sense to keep him (at least for half the season). But if there's any chance to get value in return, I think you have to do it. I'm fine with Ellis/Federowicz at catcher, as long as the Dodgers upgrade enough elsewhere. That's questionable, though.


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Ampicillin Side Effects
What should I watch for?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose tests. If you use such tests, talk with your health care professional.
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.
Common and Rare Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:
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Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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Magdalene Mary "Maggie" Casolo
Magdalene Mary "Maggie" Casolo, 92, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 27, 2010, at her residence. She was born April 17, 1918, in Byrnedale, the daughter of the late John and Mary Holjencin Liptak. On Nov. 5, 1938, in St. Joseph's Church in Force, she married Severin (Kebe) Casolo, who predeceased her on July 16, 1983. Formerly of Hill Street, Ridgway, she had lived in Ridgway for most of her life. She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and was employed by Sylvania in Emporium for more than 30 years. She volunteered at the Thrift Shop and St. Leo's Bingo for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and canning – but most of all, she enjoyed sharing these efforts with others.She is survived by her daughters, Jean (Edward) Marchok of Latrobe and Mary (Dale) Wilson of West Henrietta, N.Y.; a son, James (Bonnie) Casolo of Bonita Springs, Fla.; a son-in-law, James Caribardi of Johnsonburg; a sister, Helen Herbstritt of St. Marys; eight grandchildren, Stephen Wilson, Sharon Stefano, Janice Ryan, Thomas Marchok, Judy Allegretto, Donald Caribardi, Corinne Klein, Bradley Casolo; 17 great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Caribardi; a sister, Mary Bianco; and by seven brothers, John, Stephen, Joseph, Louis, Fred, George, and William Liptak.A Mass of Christian Burial for Magdalene Casolo will be celebrated at St. Leo's Catholic Church on Monday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Celebrating will be Fr. Brian Vossler, pastor. Committal will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Friends will be received at the Meehan-Shilk Funeral Home, Ridgway, on Sunday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Leo's Catholic Church, 111 Depot St., Ridgway; or to the Caribardi Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Elk County Community Foundation, St. Marys, PA 15857.


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University of Vermont
2012-2013 Catalogue
Global Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
General Requirements
Specific Requirements
Thirty credits, including GRS 001 (Introduction to Global Studies); GRS 200 (Seminar in Global Studies); and four core courses drawn from disciplines relevant to Global Studies. To fulfill these core requirements, students should take one course from each of the following three thematic areas, and a fourth core course in the thematic area of their choice.
Political-Economic Perspectives on Globalization: POLS 051, EC 040, CDAE 002
Human and Environmental Perspectives on Globalization: ANTH 021, GEOG 050, ENVS 002
Humanities Perspectives on Globalization: HST 010, or WLIT 020
The remaining twelve credits for the major should be drawn from the list of Global Studies electives each semester, study abroad program, or in consultation with the Global Studies advisor. Nine of these elective credits must be at the 100-level or higher. No more than nine credits used toward the major may be taken from any one discipline. In addition, majors must complete either four courses at or above the 100-level in any foreign language or a minor in a foreign language.
- Colleges and Schools: College of Arts and Sciences.
- Departments and Programs: Global and Regional Studies Program.


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Noordhoek at a glance
Noordhoek is situated between Chapmans Peak and Ou Kaapse Weg. The Area is known for its horse riding on the beach. One of the few areas where you can still ride a horse from your home to the 7km beach. The Noordhoek competition arena is well known for dressage and horseriding competitions. Not only is Noordhoek Cape towns best kept secret but it is also home to some of the rich and famous. With the different areas each catering for different lifestyles and budgets. De Goede Hoop is a private estate where one of the biggest sales ever in Noordhoek took place. Chapmans Peak area is fast becoming the jet set area with people fighting to get properties on the limited area above the beach. It is also popular for its 2 Acre equestrian farms and then in the avenues the more reasonably priced "renovators dreams" which were the originally built properties. Belevedere and Noordhaven are for the lock up and go high flyers who do not want to look after a bigger property and/or horses. These properties are generally very modern and consist of large homes on fairly small erven by Noordhoek standards. San Michelle is for the reovators as it was the original development in the area and although the houses to renovate are becoming less and less available there is still a chance for you to find a good deal in this area. Crofters Valley, Brambledene and Dassenberg are equestrian Acres where everyone seems to have chickens, pigs or some kind of interesting pet! Lots of dog lovers in this area. All the properties are 1 Acre and you are allowed to have 2 horses and a cottage for the in laws. Danielsdale is fairly unknown by most and hosts stunning 3 Acre farms - mainly with horses on them. Liverly in the area is very sought after and the price is anything from R4500 per horse.
Noordhoek Farm Village is great entertainment with all of its restaurants and pubs. The famous chef Frank Dangeroux was introduced to Noordhoek by Rose Eedes Properties when we sold him his plot of land where he built his French provencale home. The famous Toad run by the Internationally known Rugby player is a stunning place to have you dinner as a locan and visitor. Wild Rose Country Lodge is a stunning Lodge set in Crofters Valley for those quiet weekends away.
Sunsets across the Western Sky are hard to beat and we get the last rays of the Sun in Noordhoek. We have a wonderful group of Artists, a good community spirit and love for Nature.
Last and not least is Lake Michelle and Chapmans Bay and Stonehaven Security Estates for those who enjoy living in an Estate where you have 24 hour security and someone else looking after your security needs in a very modern and beautiful environment.
So if you need any further information do not hesitate to call Rose on 082 45 35 45 2.
List of schools in the area:
- International School of Cape Town Wynberg, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 763 5300 www.isct.co.za Co Ed School - UK (English) Curriculum - 4years - 18years
- Reddam House School Steenberg, Boulevard, Tokai, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 702 2322 www.reddamhouse.org.za Co Ed School - Kindergarten to Matric
- Bishops School Rondebosch, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 659 1000 www.bishops.org.za
- Boys Only School - Preparatory to Matric
- Constantia Waldorf School of Cape Town Constantia, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 794 2103 Co Ed School - Kindergarten to Matric
- Herschel Girls School Claremont, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 670 7575 (Prep School) Tel: +27 21 670 7500 (High School) www.herschel.org.za
- Hout Bay International School Hout Bay, Western Cape Tel: +27 21 790 8149 Co Ed School - UK (English) Curriculum - 4years - 18years
- American International School of Cape Town Constantia, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 713 2220 www.aisct.org.za A U.S based, international curriculum for students in Pre-K through High School
- Synergy Fish Eagle Park, Sunnydale, Cape Town Tel: +27 (0)21 785 5500 Fax: +27 (0)86 650 4414 Synergy is a Private Pre and Primary school
- Imhoff Waldorf School Kommetjie Road, Kommetjie, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 783 4237 http://www.imhoffwaldorf.org
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The image below is an up to date map of the solar system displaying the orbits of the terrestrial planets and the estimated position of thousands of known asteroids. This diagram is missing comets, space probes and, of course, the undiscovered asteroids. Even conservative estimates would suggest that for every asteroid on a dangerous Earth-Approaching orbit there are hundreds more which have yet to be discovered. There are over 300 known objects on Earth-crossing orbits, the majority of which are potentially capable of causing death and destruction on a scale unheard of in human history.
The terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) are shown on the diagram by Cyan or White squares, and their orbits are represented by the blue ellipses around the Sun (the yellow dot at the centre). The Earth is highlighted because of its special importance to us. Small green points mark the location of asteroids which do not approach close to the Earth right now. This does not exclude the possibility that they will do so in the future but generally we can consider the Earth to be safe from these for the near future. Yellow objects (with the exception of the one in the middle which we astronomers call the Sun ;-) are Earth approaching asteroids which are called Amors after the first one discovered. Amors have orbits which come close to the Earth but they don't cross the Earth's orbit. However, their orbits are close enough to the Earth that they could potentially be perturbed by the influence of the planets and begin to cross the Earth's orbit in a short time. There are over 300 known objects on such orbits.
Finally the red boxes mark the location of the Apollo and Aten asteroids. These cross the Earth's orbit and are the most directly identifiable astronomical threat for the near future. Included in this selection is the infamous asteroid, 1997XF11, which made a major impact on the world's headlines in March 1997 when observations indicated that it had a good chance of colliding with the Earth in 2028. Thankfully, new observations were made and the newly calculated orbit predicts a close approach of about 600,000 kilometres. Other asteroids which have orbits which may hit the Earth are 1999 AN 10 and 1998 OX 4. Further observation is required to determine their orbits in sufficient detail to predict an impact or a near miss.
It is estimated that there are perhaps 100,000 to 1,000,000 undiscovered asteroids on similar Earth crossing orbits.
Have a Nice Day.
I've also made up a short movie which shows 400 days in the life of the NEO population.
Alternatively, if you're adventurous you might want to take a look at this C programme for X which can use the current asteroid file to display a realtime animation. It's currently in development but you can play around with it if you want.
This map is a 2 dimensional projection, and it can look very busy in the vicinity of Earth. To get a better idea of the distribution of objects near the Earth I have a map showing the relative positions of all asteroids currently within 0.3 AU.
The Asteroid elements are all taken from Ted Bowell's excellent online catalogue. All other software and text is Copyright 1998 - Scott Manley - Take a look at his home page.
While you're here you might want to take a look at Armagheddon ;-).
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Assassin's Creed Figures
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- Action figures from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Make your other action figures walk the plank
- All individual figures come with a character-specific unlock code
These Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag action figures are a different kind of online piracy: the completely legitimate variety. These figures are officially-licensed, which we think might make them technically privateers and not pirates, but we'll let that go. They seem to have a lot of weaponry, which is pretty convincing.
Edward Kenway
- 27 points of articulation
- Includes 2 swords
- Code unlocks Kenway Family Sword
Haytham Kenway
- 25 points of articulation
- Includes pistol and sword
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Benjamin Hornigold
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- Code unlocks Hornigold's Sails
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- Action figures from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- From McFarlane Toys
- Most come with special unlock codes
- Dimensions: 6" tall
- Ages 8+
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On Friday, in a television interview, an African-American author and journalist fired a skeptical shot across the bow of My Brother's Keeper, President Barack Obama's initiative in support of young African-American and Latino youths.
With funding and research from major corporations and foundations, the initiative looks to identify and replicate programs that have a track record of helping young people succeed. The participating corporations and foundations are already spending $150 million on such programs, and are committed to spending $200 million more over the next five years.
Esther Armah noted, however, that the fundamental challenge faced by young men of color cannot be fixed by programs.
"We do not deal with economic inequality through programs," she said. "Inequality is met with policy, not philanthropy."
She is correct to the extent that the greatest threat to young men of color is the hostile terrain on which many of them are raised.
The reality, as Attorney General Eric Holder pointed out, is that young men of color are more likely than their white peers to land in a police precinct for school offenses that should best be handled in the principal's office.
The reality, according to an American Civil Liberties Union report, is that while blacks and whites used marijuana at the same rate, blacks are four times more likely to be prosecuted for it.
The reality, according to federal data, is that African-American students are suspended and expelled at a rate that is more than three times that of their white peers, with nonviolent offenses such as disruption, disrespect, tardiness and dress code violations accounting for some 95 percent of out-of-school suspensions.
So, yes, changing or implementing polices that address such inequality should be a top priority, and the good news is the president is not blind to this. The Affordable Care Act, the reform of mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws and new national guidelines on school discipline are among policies he has enacted that will, for the better, have direct and indirect impacts on the lives of young men of color.
But while policy changes hold the promise for a long lasting, far-reaching remedy to economic inequality, young men of color ought to be taught how to survive in a world that, as the president noted, is not as forgiving as the one in which he grew up.
"When I made a mistake the consequences were not as severe," the president said. "I had people who encouraged me � not just my mom and grandparents, but wonderful teachers and community leaders � and they'd push me to work hard and study hard and make the most of myself. And if I didn't listen they said it again. And if I didn't listen they said it a third time. And they would give me second chances, and third chances. They never gave up on me, and I didn't give up on myself."
The My Brother's Keeper initiative will help nurture a similar caring environment, but as the president also noted, "no matter how much the community chips in, it is ultimately going to be up to these young men and all the young men who are out there to step up and seize responsibility for their own lives."
It means young people must learn to control the things they can control � applying themselves in school, avoiding behavior that puts them in harm's way, and not allowing the injustices they face to dampen their will to persevere.
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Crews used generator-powered floodlights and thermal imaging cameras to identify heat spots - bodies or pockets of fire - at what was once 1644 and 1646 Park Avenue, near 116th Street.
Police guarding the scene wore surgical masks and neighborhood residents covered faces with scarfs amid the thick, acrid air.
The explosion injured more than 60 people, with searchers still trying to locate others who remained unaccounted for a day later. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city was "hoping to find others still alive" and then "to determine exactly what happened here."
"I can only imagine knowing that at any moment you might find a body, how difficult that is," he told firefighters at the scene.
The explosion on Wednesday morning shattered windows a block away, rained debris onto elevated commuter railroad tracks close by, cast a plume of smoke over the skyline and sent people running into the streets.
Edward Kilduff, the Fire Department's chief of department, said the amount of debris had been reduced to about 1½ floors by Thursday morning. He said rescuers were concerned about the stability of a free-standing wall at the back of the scene.
Scores of residents who lived in or near the two collapsed structures were temporarily relocated to nearby PS 57, where a Red Cross staging area was set up. The displaced have since been relocated to the Salvation Army, where food, shelter and counseling are available, regardless of immigration status.
No name or identifying details were given for the body taken from the rubble Thursday. Of the seven other victims recovered, three women and one man have been identified A handful of people are still unaccounted for and it's still being treated as a rescue mission.
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Meanwhile, the search for clues as to what caused the blast continues.
The preliminary theory is that the buildings were ripped apart by natural gas that built up inside and then exploded. A more than century-old cast-iron pipeline supplied the building, and several families in the buildings smelled gas the night before the explosion.
The fiery blast erupted around 15 minutes after a neighboring resident reported smelling gas, authorities said. The Con Edison utility said it immediately sent workers to check out the report, but they didn't arrive until it was too late.
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano and Con Edison CEO John McAvoy said that before that call, they had received no complaints in the last 30 days about a gas leak in the area.
At least three of the injured were children; one, a 15-year-old boy, was reported in critical condition Thursday with burns, broken bones and internal injuries. A woman was in critical condition with a head injury. Most of the other victims' injuries were minor and included cuts and scrapes.
A tenant in one of the destroyed buildings, Ruben Borrero, said residents had complained to the landlord about smelling gas as recently as Tuesday.
A few weeks ago, Borrero said, city fire officials were called about the odor, which he said was so bad that a tenant on the top floor broke open the door to the roof for ventilation.
"It was unbearable," said Borrero, who lived in a second-floor apartment. "You walk in the front door and you want to turn around and walk directly out."
The Fire Department said a check of its records found no instances in the past month in which tenants of the two buildings reported gas odors or leaks.
Edward Foppiano, a Con Ed senior vice president, said there was only one gas odor complaint on record with the utility from either address, and it was last May, at the building next door to Borrero's. It was a small leak in customer piping and was fixed, he said.
The block was last checked on Feb. 28 as part of a regular leak survey, and no problems were detected, Foppiano said.
Con Ed said it remains to be seen whether the leak was in a company main or in customer-installed inside plumbing. The gas main that serves the area was made of plastic and cast iron, and the iron dated to 1887, Foppiano said.
"Age is not in and of itself an issue with cast iron," he said, noting that Con Edison has a cast iron replacement program and the pipe was not slated to be removed in the next three-year period.
A National Transportation Safety Board team arrived in the evening to investigate. The agency investigates pipeline accidents in addition to transportation disasters.
NTSB team member Robert Sumwalt said investigators would be looking at how Con Edison handles reports of gas odors and issues with the pipe and would be constructing a timeline of events.
Just before the explosion, a resident from a building next to the two that were destroyed reported smelling gas inside his apartment and thought the odor might be coming from outside, Con Ed spokesman Bob McGee said.
Associated Press contributed to this report.


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1. Re: Wimpy case fan power on DH67BL(B3)?Flying_Kiwi May 7, 2012 1:31 PM (in response to Chrisk-K)
I don't have that particular board but the two case fans connected to my DG45ID both run between 580 - 620 RPM (the CPU fan runs at around 1135 RPM) and it seems the trend is that newer motherboards only speed up the fans when the cooling is actually needed ie when things start to get too warm. As long as Intel Desktop Utilities says your temperatures are all in order, enjoy the silence!
2. Re: Wimpy case fan power on DH67BL(B3)?Chrisk-K May 7, 2012 3:21 PM (in response to Flying_Kiwi)
That makes sense. Compared to the temperature I got when I had a BadAxe2 and an OC'ed Q6600, it's not even warm with the DH67BL + i5 2500. Now that my PC is so quiet, I'm sort of annoyed by HDD noise, which I hardly heard before! I might get SSDs...


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Montastraea annularis
Montastraea annularis, commonly known as the boulder star coral, is a species of coral that lives in the western Atlantic Ocean and is the most thoroughly studied and most abundant species of reef-building coral in the Caribbean to date.[1] It also has a comprehensive fossil record within the Caribbean.[2][3] This species complex has long been considered a generalist that exists at depths between 0 and 80 meters[4] that grew into varying colony shapes (heads, columns, plates) in response to differing light conditions.[5] Only recently with the help of molecular techniques has M. annularis been shown to be a complex of at least three separate species.[6][7][8] Those species are divided into M. annularis, M. faveolata, and M. franksi.
A related species is M. cavernosa, which has larger polyps.
- ^ Dawson, J. P. 2006. "Quantifying the colony shape of the Montastraea annularis species complex." Coral Reefs. Vol. 25:383-389.
- ^ Budd, A. F.; Stemann, T. A.; Johnson, K. G. 1994. "Stratigraphic distributions of Neogene to recent Caribbean coral reefs." J Paleontol. Vol. 68:951-977.
- ^ Budd, A. F.; Klaus, J. S. The origin and early evolution of the Montastraea 'annularis' species complex (Anthozoa: Scleractinia)." J Paleontol. Vol. 75:527-545.
- ^ Connell, J. H. 1978. "Diversity in tropical rain forests and coral reefs." Science. Vol. 199:1302-1310.
- ^ Graus, R. R.; Macintyre, I. G. 1976. "Control of form in colonial corals: computer simulation." Science. Vol. 193:895-897.
- ^ Knowlton, N.; Weil, E.; Weigt, L. A.; Guzman, G. M. 1992. "Sibling species of Montastraea annularis, coral bleaching, and the coral climate record." Science. Vol. 255:330-333.
- ^ Weil, E.; Knowlton, N. 1994. "A multi-character analysis of the Caribbean coral Montastraea annularis (Ellis and Solander 1786) and its two sibling species, M. faveolata (Ellis and Solander 1786) and M. franksi (Gregory 1895)." Bulletin of Marine Science. Vol. 55:151-175.
- ^ Knowlton, N.; Budd, A. F. 2001. "Recognizing coral species present and past. In: Jackson JBC, Lidgard, S.; McKinney, F. K. (eds) "Evolutionary Patterns: growth, form, and tempo in the fossil record"


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Dr. Jim Coffield joined RTS-Orlando full time in 2003 and serves as Professor of Counseling and the Clinical Director of the M.A. in Counseling degree program. Dr. Coffield teaches core counseling courses related to the theory and practice of counseling, group psychotherapy, developmental psychology, psychological testing and evaluation, pastoral counseling and the integration of psychology and theology. As Clinical Director, Dr. Coffield oversees counseling students' practicum and internship experience at the Oviedo Counseling Clinic, a community mental health facility staffed by RTS counseling students and located on the seminary campus.
Dr. Coffield is a licensed psychologist and received a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Tennessee. His research and clinical interests include adoption, special needs children and narrative psychology. Dr. Coffield is passionate about training counselors and has more than 20 years of classroom experience in graduate and undergraduate settings. His clinical experience includes counseling individuals, couples, adolescents and families in private practice, college, church-based and hospital settings. In addition to his roles at RTS, Dr. Coffield continues to maintain a part-time private counseling practice.
Students appreciate Dr. Coffield's personal interest and encouragement and the way he weaves humor and engaging stories throughout his teaching. Prior to pursuing counseling, Dr. Coffield worked as a youth pastor and basketball coach. He and his wife, Mona, have two sons, Skylar and Pearce, and a daughter, Kim.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 23rd May 2011 22:13 UTC, submitted by poundsmack
Yes, it's still being updated.
OS/2 eComStation 2.1 has been released by Serenity Systems International and Mensys BV. The market for eComStation may not be particularly huge, but it still has its niches here and there. Since there might be folks here that aren't in the know: eComStation is the commercial continuation of IBM's OS/2, developed to support modern hardware.
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OpenJDK and QT4
by martini on Tue 24th May 2011 02:59 UTC
Also. The OpenJDK port (http://svn.netlabs.org/java) and the QT4 port (http://svn.netlabs.org/qt4) are key for this platform. This ports allowed to have several applications ported to it.


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The tanker driver charged over a fiery fatal crash on Sydney's northern beaches has claimed his vehicle had defective brakes.
Shane Day, 47, was charged with multiple offences, including dangerous driving occasioning death, after the tanker he was driving crashed in Mona Vale last October and exploded.
A driver and a passenger from another vehicle were killed in the huge explosion.
Day briefly appeared in Manly Local Court on Wednesday.
Outside court, his lawyer Dennis Miralis said his client would fight the charges.
He said an inspection of the Cootes Transport truck that Day was driving revealed the brakes were defective.
"We have been advised by the police and RMS (Roads and Maritime Services) that a very thorough inspection of this vehicle disclosed that the brakes were defective and not functioning properly," he said.
Mr Miralis, who stood in front of a silent, stony-faced Day, said it was rather unusual that Day's employer had given a driver the truck when it had a known defect.
"This is clearly a very traumatic event for my client," the lawyer said.
"He not only suffered physical injuries during the course of this incident but he is now going through the incredibly stressful experience of being charged with this very serious offence."
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages…or at least all dudes over 21…welcome to a good show…a great show…the GREATEST show on the earth outside of your local stadium! THIS is Cirque du Tailgate!
It comes but 16 times a year (for the most part), exploding into the parking lot wherever your favorite team plays, hoisting tents, setting up shop and getting its three rings ready for an extravaganza that won't be seen again for quite some time (a week).
Now, for a show of this magnitude to work, it really requires the grandest of figures to guide us all through such a one-of-a-kind attraction. And who better do so than the most vibrant of all Cirque du Tailgate performers—the Grillmaster!
Introducing act after act, the Grillmaster grabs our hands as we parade along through a menu of the unknown, showcasing all kinds of ultra exotic kabobs, steaming links of meats galore and sauce-slathered chicken parts aplenty. Exciting the taste buds of both young and old, this apron-clad magician makes the chugging of ice-cold pilsner more possible than ever before, even in blizzard-like conditions! At the end of the day, you'll agree that NO ONE works harder to please the Cirque du Tailgate crowd.
However, the Grillmaster is just the beginning! There are tons of other familiar faces to enjoy in this show of shows, so surely keep your eyes peeled for a whole slew of unforgettable performances.
You'll see the contortionist; aka, the cute and limber sorority throwback that may not know a thing about football, yet still happily accepted the invite of that frattooed loser from the yoga class she bought on Groupon anyway.
Then, be on the lookout for the manic-minded unicyclist, who wobbles back and forth between brown-out and black-out, slurring his words while repeatedly explaining to you how he spent the holidays alone again last year.
And don't forget about the tightrope walker! You won't want to miss the tipsy faces he makes while practicing the sobriety tests he knows he'll be performing for an entirely separate crowd later in the day.
Ready for more? Then step right up and take a peak at the animals! Oh, the animals!
From miniature little monstrosities crudely crammed into homemade mascot costumes to the burliest of grizzly bears moseying around with oddly shape letters painted onto their thickest tufts of chest hair, each of these beasts can be quite frightening, to say the least!
They move from tent to tent, ring to ring, overpowering conversations in the crowd and devouring the contents of every cooler in sight. Check them out before their hibernation ritual begins, as it won't be long before they fall into a good, old-fashioned food coma.
And what kind of circus would be complete without a couple of clowns?
They come in all shapes and sizes, but none so memorable as the Randy Marsh-esque juggler, who tosses back multiple bottles of booze again and again. Later in his performance, watch as he tries to escape from a pair of real police handcuffs, repeating his mantra of "This is 'Merica!" to get the support of the audience. Laugh away as he and several other sad-faced clowns get crammed into a police-striped clown car and dumped into the dunk tank, er, drunk tank.
All in all, there's not a show on Earth like Cirque du Tailgate. Got a few favorite sights and sounds of your own from the pre-grame big top? Then by gum, let's continue this social conversation in the comment section below!
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Forums : MFLS Central Forum Thread : Week 33 Matches [R]
from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 10/12 9:44 ET
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Week 33 Matches
Wednesday, Oct 14
TOR - RNY 7 pm ET
DAL - VAN 9 pm ET
RSL - POR 9:30 pm ET
Friday, Oct 16
ORL - NYC 7 pm ET
SJE - SKC 11 pm ET
Saturday, Oct 17
TOR - CMB 2 pm ET
NER - MON 7:30 pm ET
RSL - DAL 9:30 pm ET
Sunday, Oct 18
DCU - CHI 2 pm ET
RNY - PHI 3 pm ET
HOU - SEA 5 pm ET
LAG - POR 7 pm ET
Idle: COL
Tuesday, Oct 15
USA-Costa Rica 6:30 ET
Canada-Ghana 7:00 ET
Two more weeks left in the MLS regular season.
TOR, RNY, DAL, RSL, POR all play two games this
week. RNY appears to be on a path to the
Supporters Shield. Dallas and LA are battling
for the top spot in the West. Comments? Share
your thoughts below.
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Union playing for pride this week and next week, have tix for
the PHI-ORL game next week to cheer on the team after a
tough season but we move on to a big season for us next year.
from Weirder Bremen
on Tue 10/13 8:13 ET
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No Giovinco, no Altidore for Toronto on Wed. They
are with their national teams.
from Stormin Union
on Wed 10/14 12:47 ET
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Smart that the Italian coach called up Gio, impact player.
Another dismal performance last night for the US and just read
an insightful post on Soccer America on the root of the
problem with the USMNT. "I don't think the talent has gone
down in recent years but the ability of the coach to motivate
the players to perform at their best has." Bingo.
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The Atomic Ant entered in the 62nd and setup the
equalizer 11 minutes later, although Italy had
secured a Euro 2016 berth three days ago vs
Azerbaijan. I expect today is a travel day, thus he
might feature on Sat.
from Shaolin Mystigods
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Jozy just got a red card while sitting on the bench. from FC Byrd Turgler
on Wed 10/14 19:48 ET
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That's edgy. And bad for this game, but gotta love the passion sorta???? from FC Byrd Turgler
on Wed 10/14 19:50 ET
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For the record, Jozy's insanity looks bad now, but it would be more palatable if he has a fast forward (like Donovan) running off of him. from Arrows SC
on Wed 10/14 20:03 ET
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Sluggish game so far. Neither team can get out of second gear. from Weirder Bremen
on Wed 10/14 20:37 ET
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Zubar whiffs, Gomez makes RB pay. from Arrows SC
on Wed 10/14 20:52 ET
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Holy $#&% what a goal by Giovinco. from Weirder Bremen
on Wed 10/14 22:29 ET
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2-0 Dallas. The enigmatic Mauro Diaz has a goal and
an assist 55 minutes in. It looks like RNY will
have some competition for the shield.
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You say enigmatic. I say mercurial. Not quite even odds, but the results tonight upped the stakes for this weekend. I've been speculating for a while that Pareja's been kid glovin' Diaz for the stretch run. He's a slight dude playing in a rough league. FCD averages over 1.8 ppg in all of his games played since last year. He's a difference maker even when he doesn't score. We seriously need to marry this guy off and put him in a US kit. from FC Byrd Turgler
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Oh, and Norm, about 3pm your time this Sunday, I'll have an airbrushed Bimbo logo on my chest. In all likelihood, I'll be running through Bukowski's old neighborhood knocking on doors and asking strangers if they want to hear me recite the ballad of LeToux while I scrub their whitewalls. The decaying architecture and classic cars here are the closest replica of Havana we have in the lower 48. from Stormin Union
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Union will be up for the match, philly-RBNJ is always an
intense one and a team that has nothing to lose is a
dangerous team to face. Mentioning those cars Ben reminds
me of when I went to Cuba a while back, like stepping back in
time and my relatives there know how to keep those old
Russian cars going.
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Wedgwood for the Tabletop
Last week we shared a little background on ceramics and dinnerware manufacturer, Wedgwood. No longer just for Grandma's tabletop, this week we bring you a roundup of some of our favorite Wedgwood products available on the market, today.
Since 1759, Wedgwood has produced high-quality ceramics world famous for their understated and elegant designs. Though still holding a strong sense of tradition, the company has recently teamed up with designers like Vera Wang, Jasper Conran and artists like edgy illustrator William Broome to bring new life to their classic line. Check out this selection of resources for today's Wedgwood pieces - all of which have a stylish and understated elegance that is sure to bring that much sought-after sophistication to your holiday dining table.
Main Image Left: Jasper Conran at Wedgwood Navy Fringe Dinner Plate, $35
Main Image Right: Jasper Conran at Wedgwood Etched Stainless 3-Piece Serving Set, $95
2. Vera Wang Blue Duchesse 5-Piece Place Setting, $100
3. Vera Wang Vesta Metal Small Bowl, $35
4. Vera Wang Dust Large Pitcher, $85
5. Wedgwood Will Broome Teacup and Saucer Set, $90
6. Barbara Barry Wedgwood Radiance Sugar Dish, $140
7. Wedgwood Edme Low Centerpiece Bowl, $68


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If you like the hassle-free nature of all-inclusive vacations and also are a fan of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, you'll love the newest addition to Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone — Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, the chain's first all-inclusive property in Mexico.
The hotel, which has a beachfront location, features 259 rooms and suites and offers guests dining options that include French, Brazilian churrascaria and an international buffet.
"This resort brings a touch of the now to the all-inclusive model," said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "It offers an exceptional resort experience while also further diversifying our portfolio with vacation options for all types of travelers."
The resort's opening follows a recent Hilton study that indicated more than 90% of U.S parents were at least "somewhat interested" in taking their families on all-inclusive vacations.


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Since New years is coming up, the people here at CJMTTVid are taking a holiday weekend.
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Miriam B. Kelsey
April 21, 1920 – June 28, 2012
Miriam B. Kelsey of Waukesha was born in Zealandia, Saskatchewan, Canada, on April 21, 1920. She passed away on June 28, 2012 at the age of 92. In 1942, Miriam graduated from Englewood School of Nursing in Chicago as a registered nurse. She married Robert E. Kelsey of Waukesha after he returned from World War II. They were married 31 years until Robert died suddenly in 1976.
She worked for many at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in pediatrics and in doctors' offices for pediatrics. After her retirement in 1985, she continued in home care nursing and caring for children as a registered nurse.
Miriam was a dedicated nurse, dedicated loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful servant to God and her church, and loved by all who knew her.
Miriam was dearly loved by her three children: Robert (Linda) Kelsey, Susan (Larry) Wilson of Mequon, and Jill R. Kelsey. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Brian (Vanessa) Wilson, Robert E. (Megan) Kelsey Jr., Michael (Amy) Kelsey, Ryan (Katie) Kelsey, Matthew (Carissa) Wilson, and Jacquelyn Wilson. She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren: Payton, Madison, Avery, Evelyn, Bella, Lucas, Wesley, James, Samuel, and Lauren. She is further survived by her four sisters, Inez Lang, Hazel Schmitt, Eunice Redman and Phyllis Rasmussen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Luella Fordham; her husband, Robert E. Kelsey Sr.; and her siblings Clarence Eugene Fordham, James Fordham, Charles Fordham, and Norma (Fordham) Lang.
Flowers may be delivered to Victory International Fellowship at 3285 N. Calhoun Road in Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin – www.chw.org. Go to Giving and Volunteering, Shop to Support, Donate Online. Then complete the form, enter CC information, or send to Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation Mail Station 3050, P.O. Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
Miriam blessed many during her life of caring for others, especially children. A gift in her name would continue blessing children and be greatly appreciated.


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CRESTVIEW � The north Crestview �barbecue wars,� resolved by the purchase of Ms. B�s Bar-B-Que and Bakery by across-the-street rival Possum Ridge Barbecue, ended with the restaurant�s unexpected closure shortly after Thanksgiving.
CRESTVIEW � The north Crestview �barbecue wars,� resolved by the purchase of Ms. B�s Bar-B-Que and Bakery by across-the-street rival Possum Ridge Barbecue, ended with the restaurant�s unexpected closure shortly after Thanksgiving.
Shuttering the popular eatery on Industrial Drive next to Johnny O�Quigley�s Ale House leaves north Crestview bereft of a barbecue restaurant and the city with one sit-down BBQ eatery, Hub City Smokehouse, in southwest Crestview.
�I really don�t know why Crestview can�t keep a barbecue place open,� local barbecue fan Kenny Curring said, adding his family often liked to pick up a rack of ribs from Possum Ridge for Sunday after-church dinner.
Also long gone is the Smoke House, formerly across the street from the Southside Center owned by Tim and Belinda Gibbons, Ms. B�s founders.
Also gone is Chappy�s Barbecue in the Shoffner City neighborhood, which the Gibbonses operated after its founder died.
Sonny�s Real Pit Bar-B-Q closed and is now a Chinese restaurant, and today the location of Johnny Ray�s is a Mexican restaurant.
�Johnny Ray�s was the best,� Curring said. �They had really good barbecue and good onion rings and wonderful pies topped with whipped cream.�
Viola Plante, who with her husband, pit master Rick Plante, owned Possum Ridge, told patrons not to give up hope, saying the couple had plans to bring barbecue back to north Crestview.
�We are waiting for a couple things to fall into place,� Viola Plante said. �Just because we�re not in the restaurant or the trailer does not mean grass is growing beneath our feet.�
Possum Ridge got its start in a big, black trailer on North State Road 85. The couple had long wanted a �sit-down� restaurant and jumped at the opportunity when the Gibbonses decided to sell Ms. B�s to devote more time to their family.
While some suggested Johnny O�Quigley�s popularity next door to the barbecue restaurant forced Possum Ridge out of business, former Ms. B�s server Sherrie Stanley, who worked for the Gibbonses at all three of their Crestview locations, said the opposite is true.
�Oh no,� Stanley said. �When O�Quigley�s opened, business became insane. We were getting a lot more business than before. When Tim took a full-time job, it was too much for Belinda to try to run everything herself. She wanted more time with her family and was spending night and day at the restaurant.�
Now, both the Gibbonses and the Plantes are doing occasional barbecue catering. While Viola Plante wouldn�t discuss the reasons for shuttering Possum Ridge, she assured fans of her family�s barbecue that a new chapter is about to begin.
�We�re working it out and we�ll have something to announce after the first of the year,� she said.


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Carelli, LLC necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 96 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
We market a motorcycle dryer that is used to blast the water off of a motorcycle after it is washed. We have a concept for an ad and want your creativity to create it!
This contest is GUARANTEED!
This should be an ad that can be either a 1/4 page or 1/2 page ad. Full color. You can check out our website for more information on the product.
The design we would like to see is as follows:
A dog shaking off water with the line "Dog Drying" or something like that.
Next to it, a motorcycle being dryed with our product or even a picture of the product itself with the tag line "Hog Drying". For you who do not know, Harley Davidson Motorcycles are known as Hogs here in the USA. We cannot use the Harley Davidson Logo so don't even try that.
It could be "how to dry a Dog...how to dry a hog... I will leave that up to you. We also welcome YOUR creativity.
We want people to order through the website and not the phone!
And INCLUDE the price since we sell consumer direct.
Another way to play on the term "Hog" is to show an actual hog (yeah a large pig) rolling in a pigpen covered with mud and dirt and then show a Harley Motorcycle all clean. Maybe with the tag lines "dirty hog", and "Clean Hog".
We want it to appeal to bikers. So stay away from rainbows and PINK!


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Great American Seafood Cook-Off Fires blazed and seafood sizzled as New Orleans hosted the fifth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in August 2008. During the two-day competition, 15 chefs from 14 different states prepared their best dishes using the seafood indigenous to their state. Famed New Orleans chef John Besh, the winner of the 2004 competition and the 2006 James Beard Foundation's Best Chef of the Southeast, hosted the event. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol" Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba. Rick tastes the smooth sherry and marvels at prancing stallions as he finds the passion in Andalucian culture. He finishes his visit with fun in the Spanish sun on the coast.G


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Consider this stunning party a Destination Wedding Au Naturale. Crafted by Goldfinch Events and Design, along with the most wildly beautiful floral arch by Mum's Flowers, this alfresco affair is plopped down in the wilds of Montana and it couldn't be more beautiful. The proof is in photograph after stunning photograph by Jeremiah & Rachel. See the full day right here!
From the Bride... When Rich and I initially started planning our wedding we knew we wanted it to be a "destination" for our guests. We wanted our guests to be able to have a vacation and enjoy an amazing party at the same time. I grew up vacationing in the Flathead Valley and my parents built a cabin there nine years ago, so for us it was an easy choice. Plus, Montana is my favorite state and the majority of our friends had never travelled there before! We felt our wedding would be the perfect reason to go. Our wishes for the wedding were for it to be fun, relaxed, have great food and of course be beautiful! We decided on an outdoor venue for the rehearsal, ceremony and reception. That way our guests could enjoy mountain views (although sparce because that week ended up being the worst wild fires the state had seen in some time) and beautiful weather (fingers crossed). Our wedding planner Cara from Goldfinch found the perfect venue that could host all our events and even accommodate some guests. We were sold the moment we drove through the gates. After some weather scares (smoke, wind and rain,), our wedding day turned out just as we had imagined. Then skies even cleared for the ceremony and photos afterwards. For other brides planning their wedding, my advice is to go with your gut when making decisions and hire a team that you trust. Our planner, florist, calligrapher, photographers, everyone understood my vision and aesthetic - this made my life so much easier! Also, your wedding is your day- feel free to do things your way! Since we wanted a relaxed feel, we passed on some "traditional" wedding elements... Including a first dance and a wedding cake. This gave guests more time to be included and enjoy the wedding. One of my favorite elements from the day was the custom flower crown bar during the happy hour. Our guests loved it and made for some awesome pictures. I also loved the signage details. All in all I couldn't have asked for a better day! Everyone was dancing under a beautiful canopy of flowers and lights until the very last song - Rich and I included!


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Kharma aka Amazing Kong — real name Kia Stevens — breaks her silence on her WWE release for the very first time speaking exclusively to Diva Dirt about her release, her time in WWE, her brief but boundary breaking run there, and much more.
Kharma talks about joining the company which she describes as her dream job, what it was like breaking the mold for Divas, being given a huge platform for her debut, leaving after just one month, competing in the Royal Rumble match, and her departure.
The former Knockouts Champion also discusses her journey to lose weight, pitching a reality series, her return to wrestling at SHINE 5, the current women's wrestling scene and whether she's had talks with TNA about returning.
Full interview available here: http://www.diva-dirt.com/2012/11/29/exclusive-kharma-amazing-kong-interview/
On being offered a job by WWE in December 2010: "I did not see it coming. I was actually about 14 days away from announcing my retirement in wrestling. I got a call. I'll never forget, I was sick with a cold and I got a call from Tommy Dreamer and he asked if he could give my number to John Laurinaitis. And I said, 'Um, yeah!' Five minutes later I got a call from John Laurinaitis who spoke with me and offered me a position at WWE. I don't think I closed my mouth for a good 20 days."
On her WWE release: "Sometimes things aren't moving along as quickly as they need to be, and some things weren't progressing as quickly as they should have been. I think the release was actually a good idea and very appropriate. WWE, the world knows they don't just hire anyone. If they hire you, they're going to invest in you. They're going to apply any and every resource they have for anything that you're going through, so having said that, again, the timing just was there. My release was, in my opinion, appropriate."
On whether she would return to TNA: "I do appreciate the opportunities I was given by TNA, Dixie Carter and Terry Taylor. I appreciate my time there, it was good… until it wasn't. [Laughs] No [communication] whatsoever with them. I'm very grateful, they're the ones that introduced me to the US market, but that time is gone."


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Orange Bowl features two potent offenses
By STEVEN WINE
MIAMI (AP) — As a youngster, Geno Smith lived so close to Sun Life Stadium he would sit outside his house watching games on the upper-deck video screen.
Come Wednesday night, he'll try to light up the scoreboard himself. Smith returns to South Florida as the quarterback for No. 23-ranked West Virginia against No. 14 Clemson in the Orange Bowl.
"It is kind of a storybook game for me," Smith said Monday.
The video screen will likely be showing plenty of replays, because both teams score a lot and allow a lot of points. Forcing a couple of turnovers — or even a couple of punts — might be enough to win.
"Man, it's two great explosive teams," West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin said.
Both are led by talented triggermen. Smith ranked ninth in the country in total offense this season, while counterpart Tajh Boyd ranked 18th. Each threw for more than 3,500 yards, and each had at least 25 touchdown passes.
"We are both very mobile quarterbacks and can pretty much do everything," Smith said. "We can throw the ball, we can run. Tajh is a little smaller than I am, but he is just as good."
Boyd also benefits from a pair of especially inviting targets — first-team All-Americans Sammy Watkins and Dwayne Allen.
A potent offense is the reason the Tigers (10-3) are making their first appearance in a major bowl since January 1982, when they beat Nebraska in the Orange Bowl for their only national title. Offense is also the reason West Virginia (9-3) has a shot at its third Bowl Championship Series victory in seven years.
The Mountaineers ranked seventh nationally in pass offense and averaged 35.0 points per game. Clemson set school records for total yards, passing yards and points, averaging 33.6.
The buzz about the way both teams move the ball is enough to grate on a defensive player.
"I get tired of it. I ain't going to lie," West Virginia linebacker Najee Goode said with a chuckle. "Everybody talks about offense. Nobody talks about defense.
"I love our offense. They make our job easier. But the team that plays the best defense is going to win."
The Mountaineers' 3-3 stack defense can be tricky for teams unfamiliar with it, and Clemson doesn't see it much in the ACC. The scheme makes it difficult to predict which defenders will drop into pass coverage, and West Virginia ranked 15th in the country in pass efficiency defense.
"To attack it is a little bit different," Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said. `They like to drop quite a few back. They're going to bring their fourth defender somewhere in a rush, and they're going to try to force your quarterback to make decisions."
The Mountaineers have been less successful against the run, and that's Clemson's weakest area, too.
In fact, it's hard to say which defense has been less impressive. The Tigers won their first Atlantic Coast Conference title in 20 years despite giving up at least 30 points in six games.
Even while winning their first eight games and climbing to sixth in the rankings, the Tigers allowed 45 points against Maryland, 38 against North Carolina and 30 against Florida State. Then there were blowout losses against North Carolina State and South Carolina to end the regular season.
The Big East Conference co-champion Mountaineers gave up 49, 47 and 38 points in their three defeats. However, they did show improvement late in the year while sweeping the final three games.
"At the beginning of the season I wouldn't be able to tell you what type of defense we were, or if we even had a personality," defensive tackle Julian Miller said. "But these last three games definitely showed we're resilient. You're not sure what you're going to get, but you're going to see us keep playing hard. Hopefully in the fourth quarter we're hitting on all cylinders."
Clemson's defense is coming off its best performance of the season in the ACC title game. The Tigers forced three turnovers, allowed only 330 yards and shut out Virginia Tech in the second half to win, 38-10.
Tigers defensive back Coty Sensabaugh figures there's room for that kind of defense in the Orange Bowl, too.
"Everybody will be watching the big show," Sensabaugh said. "We have a great opportunity to prove a point to everybody in the country."


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures extended losses on Thursday after retail sales in January showed that shoppers stayed away from stores due to cold weather. Initial weekly jobless claims also ticked up by more than expected.
Deal news lifted Time Warmer Cable Inc. shares ahead of the open, after Comcast Corp. agreed to buy the rival cable operator.
On the corporate front, grocer Whole Foods Market dropped more than 7% in premarket action after lowering its outlook, while PepsiCo topped forecasts and announced it would raise its dividend and boost share buybacks in 2014.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average US:DJH4 fell 94, or 0.6%, to 15,848, while S&P 500 futures US:SPH4 dropped 11 points, or 0.6%, to 1,805.70. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index US:NDH4 slid 21 points, or 0.6%, to 3,602.50.
The losses followed a mixed session on Wednesday, when the S&P 500 index SPX, +0.22% fell slightly after its biggest four-day surge in a year.
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen was scheduled to make an appearance on Thursday, but the Senate Banking Committee postponed its hearing with the new Fed chief late Wednesday due to an impending winter storm. The testimony would have been her second this week. A new date for the committee hearing has not been set.
U.S. retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The drop was larger than expected as shoppers stayed indoors because of cold weather.
Initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 339,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Economists polled by MarketWatch expected claims to fall slightly to 330,000. The four-week moving average was 334,000, an increase of 250 from the previous week's revised average of 333,750.
The government will issue a report on business inventories for December at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, with a 0.4% gain expected.
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Among companies, Time Warner Cable US:TWC was one of the biggest premarket movers. The cable company climbed more than 8% ahead of the open, on news that Comcast CMCSA, +0.26% will buy TWC for $45.2 billion in a deal that would combine the two biggest U.S. cable operators. Comcast shares fell 2.6%. Shares of Charter Communications Inc. CHTR, +3.16% are off 6%; the rival cable operator had waged a months-long battle to buy Time Warner Cable.
Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO, -0.90% fell more than 4% premarket, after the networking-equipment firm late Wednesday said its fiscal second-quarter profit dropped to $1.43 billion, or 27 cents a share, from $3.14 billion, or 59 cents a share, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, profit slipped to 47 cents from 51 cents, while revenue fell almost 8% to $11.2 billion. Read: Cisco CFO: 'There's been a slowdown, and it's very abrupt'
Also late Wednesday, Whole Foods Market Inc. US:WFM said its fiscal first-quarter earnings rose to $158 million, or 42 cents a share, from $146 million, or 39 cents a share, a year earlier. However, the high-end supermarket chain lowered its fiscal 2014 earnings-per-share outlook, sending the shares down 8.5% premarket in Thursday trade.
Beverage-and-snack company PepsiCo Inc. PEP, +1.33% on Thursday topped forecasts with core earnings of $1.05 a share on revenue of $20.1 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast earnings of $1 a share. The company also said it would boost its annualized dividend by 15% and that it planned to increase share buybacks in 2014 to around $5 billion.
American International Group Inc. AIG, +0.59% is forecast to post earnings of 96 cents a share in the fourth quarter.
Kraft Foods US:KRFT is expected to post earnings of 61 cents a share in the fourth quarter, while Avon Products Inc. AVP, -1.39% rose marginally in premarket action after topping Wall Street forecasts for the fourth quarter.
In other financial markets, the mood was mostly downbeat. The dollar declined, oil prices were lower and most metals prices dropped. European stock markets traded lower and Asian bourses closed in negative territory.
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