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The working title of this film was The Thrill of Your Life. Cinerama Holiday was the second feature film to use the Cinerama widescreen process. Although the film was not viewed, according to the Los Angeles Times review, the film opened with a black and white sequence in standard 35mm, during which the Cinerama process, and its development, was featured. The footage continued in black and white during the Marshes' airplane flight to Switzerland. When the airplane traveled into a cloud formation, the image broadened to Cinerama and shifted into Technicolor. After the plane emerged from the clouds, the Swiss Alps were in view. Sequences mentioned in reviews or news items that are not referred to in the synopsis include the following: in Paris, a visit to The Louvre Museum and the Lido nightclub, a performance of a Molire play, a review of the cadets at St. Cyr military school and a marionette performance of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood; in San Francisco, a musical performance at The Tin Angel nightclub, a cable car ride and Chinese-American musicians at a club in Chinatown; in Colorado, scenes of Gore Canyon and the towns Grand Junction, Bond, Kremmling and Glenwood Springs.
The Daily Variety review notes that Cinerama Holiday also featured a scene in which John Marsh slips away from his wife for an unexpected visit with former Navy peers, and adds that there was an intermission break that preceded the sequence in Paris. The intermission May have followed a segment in Switzerland; however, the exact sequence of events in the film prior to the intermission has not been confirmed. Cinerama Holiday marked the feature film debuts of Betty and John Marsh, and Beatrice and Fred Troller, none of whom was a professional actor. According to a Variety news item dated January 13, 1954, Betty Marsh was located through a University of Kansas City drama class. The pressbook notes that the Stollers were suggested by a Swissair airline representative, who knew Fred Stoller because of his advertising work on behalf of the airline. Both couples were selected by producer Louis de Rochemont after he auditioned numerous others.
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The question of which side in the officiating lockout is responsible for the failure to negotiate is almost as difficult as determining which member of an openly affectionate couple is actually Shmoopie.
The NFL has said that replacement officials will be used for Week One of the regular season, and the locked-out officials have said that it's not their fault that the two sides aren't talking.
"It now appears the NFL is willing to forego any attempt to reach a deal in the last seven days before opening night," the NFL Referees Association said in a statement issued this afternoon. The NFLRA also accused the NFL of continuing to assume a "take it or leave it" posture.
"It is unfortunate because the Referees want to get back on the field," the NFLRA said. "Our members have been engaged in extensive preparations and are ready to go. If the NFL is serious about negotiating, we are ready, but we can't negotiate with ourselves."
In a Tuesday appearance on WSCR's McNeil and Speigel Show, NFL V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson, said of the locked-out officials: "They have not reached out to us recently and I can tell you I don't believe we've reached out to them so right now we're at impasse and we are focused on getting our officials ready for Week One, our current officials and they will be out there continuing to improve and do a good job, a very credible job in our opinion."
The problem continues to be that this dispute lacks any external person with the ability to force the two sides back to the table. So neither side has any obligation to talk until the other side wants to. Also, neither side has any duty to abandon its current position. The NFL has every right to dig in and wait for the officials to blink, and the officials have every right to dig in and wait for the officials to blink.
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The following article presents the very latest information on refinancing. If you have a particular interest in refinancing, then this informative article is required reading.
You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial information about refinancing. But don't be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.
When you bought your own car, you might not have found the best financing deal. You could have taken out your car financing through a car dealer at an interest rate that is possibly higher than other financers. This could be one of the reasons why you are currently paying way too much your current car loan. If your credit has not been in tip-top shape, you could be paying a higher interest rate as penalty. If so, then it's high time you looked into refinancing.
Car loan refinancing is fast and easy. Once your car loan refinancing application has been approved, your current loan will be paid off by the new car finance company. You will be making payments at a lower interest rate than you have been previously paying. You'll be surprised at how much you will be saving on car loan refinancing. Your savings could amount to hundreds, even thousands of dollars over the course of the loan, depending on how much your new interest rate is charged on your car loan refinancing deals.
Car loan refinancing may be a very promising way of saving you money but most people have not thought of refinancing their cars. You can say that car loan refinancing works in the same way as home refinance. In car loan refinancing, you pay off your current car loan with a refinancing car loan. This time the loan comes from a different lender with a lower annual percentage rate, making your monthly car loan payments much less with interest rates that have dropped, while allowing you to pay off the balance of your car loan in a shorter span of time. Car loan refinancing has become a very popular trend because of the dropping interest rates. Use the money you save through your car loan refinancing to pay off credit card debt or accelerate your car loan payoff.
This is exactly the reason why people with bad credit who are paying a high APR need to apply for a car loan refinancing with low APR. Most bad credit borrowers can indeed refinance to a lower APR but many don't think to try because they were "programmed" or duped by the dealer into thinking they are stuck at the higher APR they have imposed.
It's very important to have a car loan refinancing early, because with car loans, the interest is mostly paid in the earlier payments. The earlier your car loan refinancing is approved, the more money you save. If you wait until the 4th year to refinance your car loan, your savings will be a lot less.
How much is the ideal APR for a car loan refinancing? If you didn't get 0% to 3% APR car loan from a dealer or bank, you should consider a car loan refinancing. Even if you got a decent APR auto loan, consider having a car loan refinancing. Most online car loan refinancing sites have a car loan calculator. You'll be surprised at how much money you can save just by lowering your interest rate. Refinance your car loan today!
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I have been to few conferences, such as Blissdom Canada, that have really opened my eyes to the world of blogging and the opportunities to work with some pretty amazing brands; but I couldn't really see how that would work with my existing personal brand, so I would leave the conference happy to have learned lots and made some great connections and then it was back to the world of social media.
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Autotransplantation is a transplant operation that involves transplanting tissue from the same individual. Autotransplantation is often used because it does not involve the risk of rejection. Common operations involve skin grafts and a special type of blood reuse.
Autotransplantation is commonly used to replace tissue that has been damaged beyond repair. Skin grafts are the most common operations, where skin is prelevated from another part of the body, sometimes including the whole underlying muscles and blood vessels, and used somewhere else.
Autotransplant is sometimes used in more special clinical procedures, when blood is stored before an operation, treated, and then put back into the patient's circulatory system.
Autotransplants are often preferable to transplants of organs from donors, because the risk of rejection is nonexistent. The procedure is also quite easy in most cases, and the risk of severe complications due to a mistake in the procedure itself is almost zero.
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My New York City trip keeps getting better! Last night I had dinner at Bobo in the west village. The owner, Carlos Suarez, has managed to combine the service of delicious food with a welcoming and chicly comfortable space. The amazing interiors were designed by Dolores Suarez (cousin of Carlos) and Caroline Grant of interior design firm De Kar. With all it's thoughtful attention to detail the upstairs dining room feels as if you've stepped into some one's Paris apartment for dinner, while the lower level is more gentleman's club and the outdoor space is a homey garden patio.
The highlight of the evening was my dinner guest, Michelle Adams aka MA Belle blogger and the creator of Rubie Green Fabrics.
Michelle and I have been in touch via email for the past few months working on getting her beautiful fabrics to me for the new showroom in Australia. I always suspected that she would be as fabulous as her fabrics - and I was right! She is young and modern and fun and embodies everything I love about contemporary decor and everything I want to bring to the Australian market! . We had so much to talk about…. the time just flew! Michelle told me all about her recent trip to Italy, and was kind enough to share her must-see list with me. (coincidentally,I leave for Italy next week.) Of course the J.K. Florence is top of the list - Michelle raved about this fantastic hotel in a recent MA Belle blog. I am looking forward to a long collaboration with Michelle not only in business but also as a friend.
So much is happening here in New York - the trip is even more successful (and fun!) than I had hoped. Everything is falling into place and I am over the moon!
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After spending the day frolicking around Anna Maria Island, a Cortez Beach restaurant is just what you need to unwind from the hot day and enjoy an incredible dining experience. Most of the restaurants on Cortez Beach have fantastic views to offer its visitors. The seafood is always fresh because of the areas close proximity to the Gulf which is why people rave about the taste of the seafood around here. Make sure you complete at least one of your Florida dinners with a slice of key lime pie. There are plenty of fine local wines to wash it down with so be sure to try some while you're here. A dinner facing the serene views of Anna Maria Island is a once in a lifetime opportunity you don't want to miss. Some of these places may require you to reserve a table so call beforehand to ensure your spot!
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina – 12507 Cortez Rd W, Cortez, FL 34215
Known for having some of the best fish tacos on Cortez Beach, Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina has many other seafood dishes for you to enjoy as well. Make sure you try the fried scallops as an appetizer because they are truly to die for. The ambiance, amazing food, and the outstanding service are three of the main reasons why this place is so popular. Don't believe us? Feel free to stop on by!
Star Fish Company Dockside Restaurant – 12306 46th Ave W, Cortez, FL 34215
Although most of the food is served in boxes, don't let that fool you! The quality of the food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is quaint. With the view and a side of coleslaw, you can't go wrong. The mullet, Mahi, and grouper are all an excellent choice. This popular eatery stays on the top of the list because of the friendly staff, family-friendly ambiance, and decent seafood prices!
Swordfish Grill – 4628 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215
This place is considered food heaven for many because of their swordfish, lobster mac and cheese, and their Mahi Mahi. All of their food is cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Happy Hour is appealing to most of the locals because of the great deal of beer. If you're looking for somewhere that brings back that old Florida fishing village feel, you've found it!
Seafood Shack – 4110 127th St W, Cortez, FL 34215
Another local favorite is the Seafood Shack! Wednesday is all you can eat shrimp night, and it is amazing! Other local favorites are the salmon, clam chowder, and the cobb salad. However, eating here is more than just great food. It also comes with excellent service in a family friendly establishment.
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A lagoon problem could be solved with the extension of sewer service from the Chickasaw Trail Wastewater System and about $1.4 million in grants and loans, according to Del Stover with the Marshall County Industrial Development Authority.
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The state fire marshal's office has offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects who set fire to the ATM machine at Slayden Bank, according to Tracy Jeffries, Marshall County fire investigator.
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Mille Smith, lately of Memphis, has joined Holy Family as principal this year. She brings new energy and optimism and a wealth of know-how.
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Cloud-10 Risks with Cloud IT Foundation Tier
IT Foundation Tier of Cloud (or Data Center)
This layer contains the IT hardware and underlying datacenter technologies that enable clouds. The critical components of a cloud enabled datacenter are
- Computing Hardware
- Storage/Filers
- Networking
- Virtualization Technologies (Xen, VMWare,...)
- Load Balancers and Management (both in hardware and software)
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Some of the areas that IT foundation/Data Center tier needs to deal with are
- Physical location of the DC (geography)
- Availability of Resources like Power, Network (ISPs), Cooling
- Scaling of computing hardware ( small servers vs. big super domes)
- Logical Segregation Architecture (especially when dealing with Multi-Tenancy)
- People (Controlling Administrative Access)
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1. Data Center Disaster Recovery and Failovers
One of the biggest risk user's of a Cloud Foundation layer face is to handle disaster recovery and failover scenarios. Due to complexity of the virtualized data center and multi-dependency on underlying components MTBF (Mean time between Failures) becomes very low. There has been multiple incidents logged every week related to these [3].
Incident [1] with Xero a SaaS provider in New Zealand that went offline due to power failure in one of the 9 datacenters used by the underlying infrastructure provider Rackspace is a good example that shows how inter dependencies if not mapped properly can cause failures. In this case the underlying service provider had 9 global data centers and failure of one should have been transparent to the customers.
2. Logical Isolation of Resources for Multi-Tenancy
If the Cloud DC is to be used by multiple tenants. An architecture to support logical separation of the resources at all the layers is essential i.e. Computing (Virtualization) , Networking (Virtual Switches and VLANs) and Storage (logical separation of files with access controls) is required. Due to logical nature of these controls a lot will be dependent on keeping a very tight control on the configurations, that maintain these logical controls.
Google docs flaw that allowed unauthorized users to see personal files [6] is a good example.
3. Administrative Access Controls
Like in any Data Center, administrators generally will still have full access to all the resources. E.g. ability to clone a given Virtual-Machine or add a span port to snoop the traffic or even directly access a sensitive customer file. A very tight control starting with the background check of the administrator to full audit-ability and spot monitoring of all the activities performed by the administrative users is required.
An administrator at Amazon accidentally deleted cloud resources causing outages [7].
4. Domino Effect and Dependencies in Cloud
As compared to the traditional 3 tier application architecture (Web/App/DB) most of the cloud applications/services have a very complex dependency. A cloud service may be using another Mashup or web service provisioned by another Cloud vendor. This can create Domino effect scenario where failure or delays in one service can impact multiple dependent services.
Virtualization and logical controls are still dependent on the underlying hardware. Failure in one can put unexpected load on to other resources making them fall one by one.
An Active-Active architecture where another hot standby active component takes up making the handover transparent to the consuming services.
5. Backups and Data Loss
Storage within a Cloud solution many times is distributed across the data centers and have complex logical controls over the data such as encryption to keep multiple tenants segregated. IT foundation layer needs to ensure that the data gets backed up properly to ensure minimal data loss in case of any failures. It also need to ensure that the service or application can still perform if one of the node or DC is down. Amazon EC2 had an outage in 2007 that wiped out customer data [8].
There have also been incident where a storage provider (Mediamax [5]) seized operation leaving the data owned by the users/consumers inaccessible and in limbo.
Cloud Computing Wiki [4] is another good resource to look at incidents related to Cloud Computing.
- http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/xero-taken-offline-massive-us-data-centre-failure-104349
- http://dcsblog.burtongroup.com/
- http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2009/07/06/the-day-after-a-brutal-week-for-uptime/
- http://wiki.cloudcommunity.org/wiki/CloudComputing:Incidents_Database
- http://www.demo.com/community/?q=node/160512
- http://www.scmagazineus.com/Google-Docs-flaw-could-allow-others-to-see-personal-files/article/116703/?DCMP=EMC-SCUS_Newswire
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/28/flexiscale_outage/
- http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2007/10/02/amazon-ec2-outage-wipes-out-data/


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Welcome to the blog tour for Drowning Mermaids by Nadia Scrieva!
Deep under Arctic waters lies an ice kingdom carved into a glacier. Those who dwell within it possess magnificent biological secrets. Due to the dangers of impending war, the Princess of Adlivun is forced to flee her undersea utopia and regroup with her sisters in Alaska.
Captain Trevain Murphy is a successful king crab fisherman who has spent his life building his empire above the sea, and knows nothing of the empire beneath it. When he meets a mysterious dancer whose father has just died, he extends kindness towards her, unaware of her unique genetics and royal lineage.
Trevain's attraction to the enigmatic Aazuria Vellamo will involve him in dangerous designs that will forever change his life, and his perspective on himself and his world. He embarks on perilous journeys in which he will need to release all of his insecurities and inhibitions in order to survive.
Trevain Murphy has a great life for the most part. Captain of his own crabbing vessel, Trevain has done very well for himself. Until recently. They lost a member of their crew somehow, and Trevain blames himself. While drowning his sorrow as a local gentlemen's club, he sees the most beautiful dancer ever. She draws him in immediately, and he is determined to meet her. He learns her name is Aazuria, but what he doesn't know is that Aazuria has many secrets. She is the princess of a kingdom of people under the Bering Sea. Trevain will soon find himself caught up in the problems of Aazuria's kingdom, but nothing will top the other secrets he will learn. Trevain's life will be completely altered.
This was a very interesting concept. I liked the unique plot points, and there were some definite surprises in store. There are quite a few things I'd love to talk about, but I don't want to spoil things for anyone. The contrast in speaking styles was a great way to highlight the differences in demeanor of the different characters. Aazuria seemed to be a very calm and positive influence on just about everyone she encountered. She had been forced to make a lot of very difficult decisions in her life. I think that both she and Trevain ultimately wanted the same things- to feel complete freedom.
I think the highs and lows of Aazuria's and Trevain's relationships did seem a but abrupt at times. I think the development there was just a tiny bit rushed. I mentioned there were a lot of twists and turns, and I didn't see a couple of the things coming even though they were hinted at. This helped me want to keep turning pages to see what would happen next. I'm looking forward to the next book in the adventure. In a world full of paranormal YA books, this one takes a unique and different approach to the genre. I feel like "merpeople" hasn't been done as much. I would have liked to learn more about all the underwater politics; they sounded very complex. Overall, it was a fast and enjoyable read. People who enjoy underwater adventures and a very different romance story should check this one out.
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- Which agencies can most convincingly claim to own the branded content space? Media, TV production or advertising?
It depends on what is meant by "own". Historically, ad agencies have always understood audiences, or deep human motivators, and media agencies have owned the paid-for touchpoints. Meanwhile, TV production and publishing have always specialised in creating unadulterated, entertainment-driven, mass-reach content. From adland's perspective, the most important question is not who owns branded content, but who owns the target audience - and that has to be the creative agency. My money's on the emergence of a hybrid model: TV and publishing working alongside creative agencies. As it stands now, traditional agency models are too siloed to claim branded content all for themselves.
- What has changed in terms of media ownership and aggregation that requires a new approach to branded content by agencies?
You could argue that media ownership has been democratised to such a level that ownership is now in people's hands - literally - whether a remote, tablet or smartphone. To reach these audiences, brands can often skirt the media owner and go direct. This lowers the costs of entry and makes branded content a more open-access medium. But it requires a different approach - one that understands consumer behaviour and media experiences.
- Are portals such as AOL, MSN and Facebook challenging agencies by pitching their own content strategies to brands?
The portals may own eyeballs but they're smart because they work in conjunction with agencies to generate ways in which brands can enter people's lives without compromising their values. Their huge user base, tied to their lifestyle editorial specialism, means they're supremely placed to create content-driven activity, but agencies will always steer brand and campaign strategy: a happy medium that retains editorial integrity. This means there is a lot of collaboration. When you think that Facebook could hit one billion members this year, the reach of the biggest portals is phenomenal. They are like the new broadcasters. But it is not in their interests to jeapordise this scale by becoming too brand-centric. They need agencies to help them harness the opportunity of branded content, but in a way that protects their audiences.
- This year, Cannes had its first dedicated category for branded content. Did it tell us anything about where this emerging sector is heading?
Absolutely. It showed that our industry is comfortable playing away from home, not in paid-for media slots but in established programming (whether fictional or documentary) or in ways that transcend the "messaging at" broadcast model, whether interactive or user-generated. We saw awards for brands that add value in society and show they can be a force for good. Branded content is a natural way for this to grow. It shows that commerce-driven content need not be the antithesis of "pure" editorial, which holds dear the old Reithian remit to "inform, educate and entertain". Branded content can not only be good, but do good too.
- There is a lot of confusion about what branded content actually is. Describe it.
You could argue that branded content is an old storytelling model, made modern for a content-savvy world. I don't mean that people reject advertising. It's more that the surfeit of stories means they have to be more selective and, ultimately, only the best stories win. Branded content provides this narrative, making sense of brands in people's lives. It brings brands alive and maintains their personality. It is the reality of the always-on brand surviving in an always-on world.
- Which agencies can most convincingly claim to own the branded content space? Media, TV production or advertising?
No particular corner of the agency world owns it right now. Those who can consistently create, and then brilliantly execute, the idea will lead the field. Simple as that. The problem is that both the entertainment and advertising industries are still very siloed, so few entities can convincingly cover all bases, nor work together in the ways required. It's partly a generational problem but, thankfully, there's a new breed of hybrid creative talent emerging.
- What has changed in terms of media ownership and aggregation that requires a new approach to branded content by agencies?
There has been too much talk about social platforms, without deep consideration of the creative editorial assets needed to bring them to life. Turning diagrams into interesting, multiplatform stories is the big priority now.
- Are portals such as AOL, MSN and Facebook challenging agencies by pitching their own content strategies to brands?
Some are. But providing just strategy, or a platform, without brilliant execution is a fairly pointless exercise. Something great still needs to be created. When technology can be harnessed to create a richer experience as part of that, then all the better.
- This year, Cannes had its first dedicated category for branded content. Did it tell us anything about where this emerging sector is heading?
It tells us that awards companies are a good business to be in right now. But, seriously, it does illustrate the anxieties of an industry desperate to be recognised in this emerging field. And that, in turn, makes Cannes the new global creative battleground for our sector - so bring it on. Judging by the entries, it also shows that the US is still about five years ahead of the UK. But some of us are chasing fast.
- There is a lot of confusion about what branded content actually is. Describe it.
That's because the industry is drowning in turgid Powerpoint charts and buzzwords. First, there's no such thing as branded content. There's just good content and bad. Content is simply something that gives people value - whether it be entertainment or utility. Inevitably (but unacceptably), most that is funded by brands is shit. But some of it - a small but inspirational percentage - isn't.


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Fri, 17 Mar 2006
Fedora Core 5
On Monday afternoon there is a scheduled release of Fedora Core 5 (the link will be working after the release). I have mirrored it from the upstream site (thanks to Jakub Jelinek), and I have tried to upgrade some of my boxes to FC5.
So far it looks mostly OK, with the following glitches:
- On my primary workstation the dual-head setup caused the system lockup. I have played with X configuration yesterday, and today it works OK. I am not sure which change caused this (I have even tried to recompile the X.org from FC4, so I think I use some drivers from 6.8.2 on the 7.0 X server, I need to investigate this further).
Because of the new
udevI had to move to the newer kernel on my laptop. This means I have hit the kernel/ACPI bug #6111 (either that or the older bug #4150 is back).
- On both my primary workstations at home and at work I was not able to log in - my gnome-session dies somewhere in the initial stage. I have fixed this at work (altough I am not sure what was the cause), so I will try to fix it at home as well.
- MPlayer and Liferea have missing few shared libraries. I think this one will get fixed as soon as the FC5 will be opened and repositories like Extras, Livna, and FreshRPMs manage to catch up. For now, I have simply copied the libraries from the FC4 system.
Apart from that, I think FC5 is a decent system - I like new graphics (and the ClearLooks theme). I have yet to explore the new technologies like Avahi and others. I have tried both i386 and AMD64 systems, and Vlasta even installed FC5/ppc on his iBook.
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valor wrote:
It seems you forgot to put http:// at the beginning of your Avahi link.. Btw: I like the new ClearLooks as well :)
Yenya wrote:
Fixed, thanks.
spes wrote:
I hate ClearLooks, I set old RH theme (can't remember name right now).
adelton wrote: Where is the old hourglass?
Ugh. Installed the FC5, but: how do I get back the hourglass mouse cursor? The blue flying ball is flying waaaay to fast for me and it is very distracting.


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This new Hyundai compact shines a sportier aesthetic.
In terms of design changes, stress the more angular drop ceiling, a sharper lateral silhouette and a front bumper more marked and aggressive than in the previous Hyundai i30.
What's more, the central grill-honeycomb mesh and black-matte is accompanied by a redesigned fog lamps with LED strips for lighting daytime. The rear windows have also changed, coming very close to those of the Hyundai Veloster.
The 16 "wheels also emphasize the sporty appearance of this compact car, which has been designed for European tastes.
The new three-doors Hyundai I30 assembled engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liter petrol and diesel , capable of developing power between 90 hp and 128 hp, managed by manual or six-speed automatic gear. Among them include the 1.6 CRDi diesel with 128 hp, whose emissions figures are reduced to 97 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
In addition, this new Hyundai i30 incorporates theFlex Steer system '. This allows us, through three modes adjustable-Comfort, Normal or Sport-assisted change direction depending on the conditions or characteristics of the road.


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After-market parts catalog season just got started. And the first one I received is the one from W&W Cycles AG in Germany, serving clients all over Europe.
Not received by Post Office or UPS, but via my emailbox with a link to their new KLOLOSSAL 2011 online catalog.
A total of 24,669 parts to be precise. So, faithful Europeen readers, fire your desktop, laptop, notebook, iPad (what else?) because cold weather is always the best time to start a new project or complete one, although as you know a biker's work is never done… W&W Cycles AG.


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After a night of drinking, again, I had to have some pho. You know, good ol hangover cure.
Being at work nixes any chance of going to a restaurant for lunch, so my co-worker went to get pho for both of us.
Pho 99 was the best place we could find. At $6.25 for a regular bowl of pho tai, it was a decent deal. However, I really think pho should be eaten at the location instead of to go. My soup was warm when it arrived and the meat tasted a bit funky.. but whatevs. I am totally stuffed till tomorrow. Now, if only I could take a nap.
Pho 99 Noodle and Grill
11819 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Itacho Japanese Restaurant
Ita-cho? Ita-NO-t so much.
Dinner here was a spur of the moment decision. We drove by, saw the place and said sure, why not?
I guess our eyes are bigger than our stomach cuz we ordered a shitload of food.
-Salmon Sashimi- this was one of the freshest salmon I have ever had. It was perfect and tender and melted in my mouth like butter.
Spicy yellowtail roll- pretty damn good too and actually had a spicy kick
Unagi- not bad.. good size, kinda charred on the ends.. I think this is the new trend?! I keep eating charred Unagi every where I go.
Yellowtail sushi- eh.. it was ok
Cold Zaru soba- wtf? The noodles were not that good and the dipping sauce was just plain gross. It wasn't the typical soba dipping sauce and just tasted weird. This was a disappointment. Also, wtf to the quail egg being raw? Raw quail egg = no thanks. I will never eat raw eggs. They should have said this on the menu, cuz I ordered this dish so I could have the damn quail egg.
Fried octopus- good and crispy with tentacles.. Me likey
Steamed white fish with veggies- this was pretty damn good. But the veggies were better than the fish.. Fish was kinda bland, and the sauce it came with to dip in was so sour, it was like dipping into lemon juice. Blech!
Service was okay. *shrugs*So.. given all this, would I come back? Maybe, but I wouldnt make a special trip out here. Oh ya, the bathroom was kinda cool with the mirror and flower.. see pic.
Itacho Japanese Restaurant
7311 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Chosun Galbee
I've been craving KBBQ forever and finally got to hit up Chosun with some friends last Sunday. It's pricey, but I really do think the quality of meat is up there. For 3 people the total bill came to $90. Dayammmmmmm!!
Ok, so we ordered a bunch of food. 1 galbi, 1 bulgogi and a fish egg soup. Personally, I wasn't too fond of the fish eggs, but the soup itself wsa tasty. Galbi was well marinated and cooked perfectly. Bulgogi was tasty as well, nice and tender.
One thing that I didn't particularly enjoy was how the servers kinda rushed us with the meat. They kept throwing the meat on there, when we were still eating. I like to enjoy my food and take my sweet time ok? Like the bulgogi was freakin all cooked and put out on a different plate within 10 min. What the..
I did like the vast amount of side dishes (banchan) they gave us. My faves- fish cake, potato salad, spicy cucumbers and broccoli. The lettuce salad with some kind of dressing was pretty good too. OH!! The seaweed soup- yummy yum yum.. One of my faves. Reminds me of my mom's seaweed soup with beef ribs back in da day.
Anyways.. one other plus for this place. Good ventilation. You don't smell like a smokehouse after. Yay!
Chosun Galbee
3330 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Sunday, November 2, 2008
BLT and P Soup
Woke up this morning to rain.. What?? Rain in Los Angeles? I guess fall is finally here.
This gave me the hankering for some good old soup. I crave comfort food when the seasons turn. This recipe is from Rachael Ray and it is seriously my fave soup ever. Well, this and wonton noodle soup. OK, beef noodle soup too. What? I'm Asian, I can't live without noodles soup!
The soup is fairly easy to make. Main ingredients are bacon, leek, tomato and potato. Hence the name of the soup. Just stir it all together and enjoy!! I've included some pix of the process. Yumo!
Mmmm... this beats any store bought soup. And it lasts for days!
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Decisions of ICEHR
Normally, ICEHR arrives at decisions by consensus. However, on the occasion when consensus is not achieved, a formal vote will be held and the decision will be based on majority vote of those present. The Chair votes in the case of a tied decision.
All proposals receiving approval through the delegated review process are presented to the full committee for notification.
Conflict of Interest
Members shall not be present or otherwise participate in the review and/or discussion of research with which they are associated as principal co-investigator, collaborator, or as supervisor of student research, whether the proposal is from a student, faculty member, or external researcher. Members shall also not participate in the review of any proposal where the researcher is someone with whom they have or have had a close personal or financial relationship. It is required that members declare any conflict or interest, or preceived conflict of interest, and will excuse themselves from the review of the relevant proposal.
Decisions / Possible Outcomes of the Review Process
The outcome of the review process will normally be one of the following decisions:
- Approval without modifications. The research can proceed as proposed for a one-year period, renewable.
- Approval with modifications, no report required. Normally this requires minor changes to materials for participants or potential participants. When ICEHR makes approval contingent on changes to the proposal, it shall provide the researcher with written grounds for the decisions. Once these changes have been made, the research can proceed for a period of one year, renewable.
- Decision pending submission of additional and/or revised materials, report required. The review is incomplete pending receipt of additional and/or revised information from the researcher required to fulfill the intention of the TCPS 2. ICEHR makes suggestions for additions and/or modifications that should bring the research into compliance with TCPS 2. The research may NOT proceed until a report detailing intended modifications has been received, reviewed and approved by ICEHR. Once the revised proposal has been approved, the research may proceed for a period of one year, renewable.
- No approval, suggestions for re-submission. The research in its present form does not meet TCPS 2 standards, and ICEHR has provided the researcher with the reasons for this decision and given the researcher an opportunity to reply before making a final decision. The proposal will have to be re-submitted with substantial changes, reviewed, and approved before research can begin. No approval, and none likely. The research cannot be undertaken without violation of some of the provisions of the TCPS 2 and ICEHR has provided the researcher with the reasons for this decision and given the researcher opportunity to reply before making a final decision.
Reconsideration of Decisions
Researchers have the right to request, and ICEHR to provide, reconsideration of decisions affecting a research project. Such request shall be made in writing to the Chair of ICEHR.
When ICEHR is considering not approving a proposal, it shall provide the researcher with the reasons for the prospective decision and give the researcher an opportunity to reply before making a final decision.
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If you believe that there has been a procedural problem (e.g., a conflict of interest of one or more of the ICEHR members) in the consideration of your proposal, you can appeal ICEHR's decision. Please refer to Memorial University's Policy on Ethics of Research Involving Human Participants. The decisions of the ICEHR cannot be overridden by the University, except in the case of a successful appeal on procedural grounds.


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A fisherman should wear clothing that is similar to his surroundings. Although fish can not see well, they can see colors, and you can easily scare them if you are wearing bright clothing. Stick to earth tones.
Quality equipment does not have to be expensive. It is not necessary to have expensive equipment and it won't increase your catch or your enjoyment level. Pick the gear that falls into your budget and you will feel good about the time spent using it when fishing.
Always be aware of the weather conditions you surround yourself in, this can play a crucial role in your success rate with fish. For example, a violent thunderstorm with lightning could easily put a stop to your dream fishing trip. When planning your fishing trip, check out the weather.
Make sure your hands are wet before reeling in your fish for the last catch. This will keep your hands from stripping the fish of its natural oils. This method becomes even more important if your catch will be released back to the water.
You must make sure to have the basic essentials on you when you are fishing. What you need may change, depending on where you intend to fish. Usually, it is wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats. In addition, if you are heading into any wilderness for your fishing trip, you should also carry a compass, flashlight, and cell phone.
When fishing for bass, use light-colored grubs as bait. Light-colored grubs are available in many colors from white, to yellow, to chartreuse and they tend to be very effective. Grubs which are translucent tend to have metal-colored flocks in them, which causes light to reflect, helping you to increase your chances in catching fish. If nothing seems to be biting, choose a grub which is the same color as the water.
Fishing where there are many plants or weeds can cause great frustration. While it may be uncomfortable to fish in weedy areas, fish often times feed in areas of high vegetation and these areas make fantastic fishing spots.
A reason that you may be losing fish off of a nice lure could be your hooks. Many fisherman don't know that hooks can become blunted or twisted with time. This affects the ability of the hook to catch securely. The best way to solve this problem is by replacing the old hooks with new ones.


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As for me personally, I prefer to read the write-ups discusssing promising, new forms of online wagering, as well as regulatory updates on the many betting jurisdictions the world over. What is true in the UK, may not be true in Malta, and vice versa. As a publishing outlet for the industry, Online Casino Suite certainly has a responsibility to stay abreast of such changes and updates and notify players and the betting community at large when such changes will affect them.
So, if I can be so brash as to toot our own horn, I suppose you could say this is one of the factors that makes for a great affiliate site like your's truly. And that, my friends, is exactly what the iGaming Business Affiliate Awards aims to pay respects to. Even if OCS doesn't win next year's awards, the fact that the affiliate sector is being recognized by a highly respected trade publications is a pat on the back for affiliates who aim to bring more accountability and transparency to the online gambling industry.
Another great online gaming trade publication in business today is eGaming Review (eGR) Magazine. Largely focused on the European sector (let's face it – that's where most the legal action is these days, albeit there's great news fodder for the up-and-downs of regulation in the States), eGR dishes out timely news articles and in-depth special reports pertaining to many areas of the industry. Likewise mindful of the role that affiliates play, one of eGR's special reports for 2010 is the Affiliate Report. I'll give you one guess what it's about.
As for awards, until now, the eGR Operator Awards primarily recognize operators and developers – basically the B2B side of internet betting. aims to pay some respect to. Not to be confused with iGaming Business' Affiliate Awards, which judging by the name, obviously centers around the affiliate industry, the eGR Operator Awards now includes four new affiliate categories for the first time in six years. These categories include "Gaming Review Site of the Year", "Innovative Gaming Site of the Year", "Best Gaming Comparison Site of the Year", and "Best Gaming Community Site of the Year".
eGR Magazine's Publishing Director, Seb Timpson, said it best: "We are not looking just to reward the biggest affiliates. Entrepreneurialism and a professional approach are attributes that the judges will also be looking for. We hope these awards will be a benchmark for affiliates, and a badge of achievement that affiliates will be proud to shout about to their users and partners."
The awards ceremony, which is expected to draw a sell-out crowd of 800, will be held over dinner (as is the tradition), at the Artillery Garden at the HAC in London on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. In similary vein to the entertainment industry's Golden Globe awards, the eGR Operator Awards is a black suit, white tie affair befitting the best of what the online gambling industry has to offer.
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Brandon Roy scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers rallied to spoil the New York Knicks' home opener tonight with a 100-95 victory.
Andre Miller had 19 points and 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, who improved to 3-0 by erasing a nine-point deficit in the final 5½ minutes. Aldridge hit the tiebreaking free throw with 25.5 seconds left, and both he and Miller made two apiece in the final half-minute.
Wilson Chandler finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who made only one field goal after taking a 92-83 lead with 5:31 remaining. Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points but turned it over six times in his home debut.
Raymond Felton, also making his Madison Square Garden debut with the Knicks, scored 16 points.
It was encouraging home start for the Knicks — until crunch time, when none of their new additions could find the basket.
New York's lead was gone after Portland rallied to grab a 95-94 advantage on Miller's 3-pointer with 2:08 to play. Felton's foul shot tied it with 1:23 remaining, and it stayed that way until Aldridge was fouled on an offensive rebound and made one free throw for a 96-95 edge with 25.5 seconds left.
Nicolas Batum blocked Felton's drive, Aldridge made another free throw, and the Knicks lost a chance to tie when a ball that was originally called out of bounds on Portland with 6.5 seconds left was overturned when instant replay showed it was off Stoudemire.
It was an all-too familiar finish for a team trying to move away from its awful recent past.
The Knicks have 10 new players on the roster as they try to return to the postseason for the first time since 2004. New York shares the league's longest current playoff drought with Minnesota and is mired in a franchise-worst stretch of nine straight losing seasons.
Boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer introduced the Knicks during the elaborate pregame festivities, when it was emphasized these are the "new" New York Knicks.
The first quarter was the same ol' story.
The Knicks surrendered 58 percent shooting, hit only 36 percent themselves, and trailed by as many as 10. The lead was still 10 midway though the second before reserve Chandler led a 16-3 run that gave New York a 42-39 lead on Felton's 3-pointer with 1:54 remaining.
Chandler had 15 points and 12 rebounds in 17 minutes in the first half, which ended in a 44-all tie.
Notes: The Knicks fell to 33-32 in home openers. … Portland is 2-0 on a four-game trip that concludes with games Monday at Chicago and Tuesday at Milwaukee. … A Blazers spokesman confirmed the team won't offer former No. 1 pick Greg Oden an extension on his rookie contract. The oft-injured center is still recovering from a fractured left patella that ended his season early last December.


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As I was getting ready for my first grade sweeties, I ran across something you might find useful in your class. It's one of my number of the day printables. It is a good review activity for this time of the year, since we've worked a bit with place value.
I've also included a 1-120 chart. It's a nice addition for the back side of this number of the day practice or it can be a stand alone.
Click on the picture below if you would want a free set of these pages.click here.
I hope you have a wonderful week.


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Over on the newly formed LightBox Interactive site, the new developer posted a press released unveiling its official launch today. LightBox Interactive was founded by Dylan Jobe and several other members of Incognito Entertainment. The press release notes that no jobs were lost in the transition, as the founding process has been in the works for nearly a year.
Although no specific details are given on LightBox Interactive's first projects, the press release does mention that the developer will be working with Sony on the PlayStation platforms. According to Kotaku, the first game on LightBox Interactive's plate is rumored to be a Warhawk-type shooter set in space.


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Look at granny get down with the zebra print. Who wouldn't tap that?
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Look at granny get down with the zebra print. Who wouldn't tap that?
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Tokyo Flesh Flash makes some of the freshest watches I have ever seen. They don't just look amazing, but they display their time each in a truly unique manner. Such wild stuff, and it does not stop there.
This company makes wallets too, some italian leather, snakeskin, and this beauty…stingray leather.
Oh it exists and it costs over $1000. Getting mugged has never been so costly.
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If you are stranded on a desert island, this is the only product you need.
Maybe one of these too, in case of predators.
Apple unveiled the new iPod shuffle today. It talks to you and is small as shit.
$79 and 4GB. Not bad.
Despite the choking hazard, I could be down.
I was eating breakfast this morning, watching some TV, and I had the good fortune of seeing a commercial for this beauty…
What the fuck is that, you say? It's a Topsy Turvy Upside Down Hanging Tomato Planter. I know you are all dying to have one on your front porch too, so don't hesistate swing by their website and drop $19.95 plus shipping and handling.
What are the benefits of this device besides aesthetics? For starters, you know longer have to dig or weed, or maintain any sort of garden for that matter. Instead of having a quaint little garden you can show to your house guests, you can hang one of these bad boys anywhere you please. I think it would make a fly ass chandelier…
Oh America, sometimes I wonder if I even know you anymore.


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In case you haven't figured out from the title of this post, this has nothing to do with the super pricey Louboutin polishes. I MAY get the red one in the future just for novelty sake, but as of now I don't own it. But just because I don't have the polish, doesn't mean I can't have some Lubu nail fun!
For this manicure I used Orly Liquid Vinyl and I topped it off with some black rhinestones from KKCenterHk. I loved how despite the fact that they are rhinestones, they still look really subtle and they don't overpower. They add just enough to the manicure. Then on the underside of my nails I used Essie's Fishnet Stockings to mimic the bottom of the shoes. I like how this turned out, but I think I would have liked it a bit more had I done them now, as I have more of a free edge.
Time for a funny Toronto International Film Festival story! So one of the days I was there a couple of the girls came in and they were super excited. They had seen the "mean uncle" from Harry Potter. When they told me I asked them if they were sure. They told me they were positive. I then informed them that the man who played Uncle Dursley(Richard Griffiths) had died more than a year ago.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Louboutin Nails(Polish not included) & Meeting a dead man.
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I think it looks really cool with the black rhinestones! :)ReplyDelete
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Oh so gorgeous. I love the black rhinestones on the black polish. I can't imagine the time it took to painstakingly paint the undersides of your nails like that. It looks great! That is such a beautiful mani, it's both subtle and dramatic.ReplyDelete
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I like to make things in sets of three. It's just a quirk I guess.
This week's offerings are no exception. Three angel sisters-- Addie, Sadie, and Lillian. . .
. . .and three more Valentines.
I like the stitched-up one best.
I think that mended hearts are so much more interesting than pristine ones, don't you?
You'll find both of these trios (and all sorts of other stuff) in the shop later today,
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Smoothies - UK - September 2010
The smoothies category has seen its exponential growth – driven by the success of Innocent – checked in the past three years, with the economic downturn seeing many consumers switching to cheaper alternatives such as pure fruit juices.
However, the decline of the category has also been due to negative publicity around adverse health effects and brands such as Innocent have not made a strong enough case as to why they are worth paying more for in spite of people having less money to spend.
- Heavy discounting has failed to arrest the decline in the smoothie market, with consumers continuing to switch to cheaper alternatives such as fruit juice. As a result, the market declined by 36% between 2007 and 2009, following strong growth (+159%) between 2005 and 2007.
- Despite strong supporting evidence from the British Nutrition Foundation, Innocent has failed to defend itself, and the smoothie category in general, from accusations that smoothies are calorie laden and bad for your teeth.
- Innocent dominates the market, accounting for 80% of all value sales despite having a torrid time over the last two years. This is mainly on account of Pepsico's decision to discontinue market number two brand PJs, and its lack of success in extending the Tropicana brand into the smoothies market to fill the gap.
- Smoothie brands should be shouting louder about their exotic flavours, with three quarters of drinkers finding their exotic combination of fruits exciting.
- Smoothies should also be targeting the impulse channel more, as time pressed consumers look for a quick health fix, rather than relying on sales of litre cartons in supermarkets, where margins are being eroded by heavy discounts.
- Coca-cola's investment in Innocent should provide the brand with the distribution scale to improve margins while maintaining price competition. Mintel's price-analysis shows that unlike their litre option, Innocent's smaller sized 250ml bottles and 180g kids cartons are vey expensive compared to their soft drinks competitors.
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Table of contents
Issues in the Market
- Definition
- Abbreviations
Future Opportunities
- Embracing versatility can broaden smoothies' appeal
- Fruit can equal happiness
- Embracing versatility can broaden smoothies' appeal
Market in Brief
- A rollercoaster market…
- …but one still worth investing in
- Virtually a one-brand market
- Barriers to purchase must be overcome
- Exploiting new markets…
- …and unique selling points
- A rollercoaster market…
Internal Market Environment
- Key points
- A uniquely British market
- Economic woes burst smoothies' bubble
- Figure 1: Trends for statements about shopping frugally, 2006-10
- A more demanding consumer has emerged
- Figure 2: Trends for general statements about shopping habits, 2006-10
- There are still opportunities for non-essential goods
- Health, convenience and premiumisation remain key drivers
- The kids' lunchbox market is now a key target
- Health message not getting through
- Less dependent on dodgy UK summers than most soft drinks
- Figure 3: Trends for smoothie drinking, by quarter, Q1 2008-Q1 2010
- Key points
Broader Market Environment
- Key points
- Smoothies benefit from health legislation
- Recovery remains fragile but will improve from 2011
- Figure 4: Trends and forecast for consumer expenditure, at constant 2010 prices, 2005-15
- Demographic changes
- Key points
Competitive Context
- Key points
- The growth of non-alcoholic drinks
- Figure 5: Percentage yearly growth of UK household spend, for drinks categories in 2009, at constant value, (reference year 2006)
- Energy drinks, squash and fizzy soft drinks prove the most recession-proof
- Figure 6: Penetration of non-alcoholic drinks, 2006-10
- Key points
Strengths and Weaknesses in the Market
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Strengths
Who's Innovating?
- Key points
- Natural and ethical are the main NPD drivers
- Figure 7: Trends for current top two claims made by new launches, 2007-10*
- New innovations targeting kids
- Innocent is mainly innovating around flavours
- Frumoo makes a virtue of its Britishness
- Key points
Market Size and Forecast
- Key points
- Smoothies see dramatic reversal in fortunes
- Figure 8: Trends and forecast for volume sales of smoothies, 2005-15
- Figure 9: Trends and forecast for value sales of smoothies, at current and constant (2010) prices, 2005-15
- Discounting prevents even greater losses
- Figure 10: Retail price per litre of smoothies, 2004-09
- Incremental growth from 2011
- Figure 11: Trends and forecast for value sales of smoothies, at constant (2010) prices, 2005-15
- There is growth potential but also limitations
- Key points
Market Share
- Key points
- Innocent grows its share despite fall in sales
- The kids are alright
- PepsiCo get its fingers burnt
- The next generation
- Figure 12: Trends for take-home brand share of smoothie brands, 2007-09
- Key points
Companies and Products
- Key points
- Take-home smoothie producers
- Innocent (Coca-Cola)
- Naked Juice (PepsiCo)
- Tropicana (PepsiCo)
- RDA Organic
- Smoothie bar chains
- Crussh
- Revive Juice Bars
- Key points
Brand Elements
- Key points
- Brand map
- Figure 13: Attitudes towards and purchase of smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand qualities of smoothie brands
- Innocent rules the roost
- Figure 14: Personalities of various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Experience of smoothie brands
- Innocent most bought, but still infrequently
- Figure 15: Consumer purchase of various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand consideration for smoothie brands
- Tropicana has greatest appeal
- Figure 16: Consideration of various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand satisfaction for smoothie brands
- Innocent most excellent
- Figure 17: Satisfaction with various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand commitment to smoothie brands
- Innocent has greatest loyalty
- Figure 18: Commitment to various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand intentions for smoothie brands
- Tropicana nearing Innocent on retention
- Figure 19: Future usage intentions for various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Brand recommendation for smoothie brands
- Innocent has highest recommendation
- Figure 20: Recommendation of various smoothie brands, May 2010
- Innocent
- What the consumer thinks
- Figure 21: Attitudes towards the Innocent brand, May 2010
Brand Communication and Promotion
- Key points
- Past 12 months see a big push in adspend
- Figure 22: Main media advertising expenditure on smoothies, 2006/07-2009/10*
- Innocent shouting about five-a-day message
- Innocent goes after the kids market
- PepsiCo reduces its investment in smoothies
- Figure 23: Total media advertising expenditure on smoothies, 2008-10*
- Key points
Channels to Market
- Key points
- Limited presence in impulse means almost total reliance on major multiples
- Figure 24: Trends for value sales of the smoothies market, by channel of distribution, 2007-09
- Exploiting routes to market with huge potential
- Café culture
- The on-trade
- The breakfast trade
- Vending machines
- Key points
Consumer Usage and Purchasing Habits for Smoothies
- Key points
- Smoothies tune into a new generation of consumers
- A quarter purchase smoothies for their kids…
- Figure 25: Penetration of non-alcoholic drinks in the past year, by drink type, June 2010
- Figure 26: Who people buy smoothies for most often, July 2010
- …in contrast to fruit juice which is more of a family purchase
- Figure 27: Who people buy smoothies for most often compared to fruit juices, July 2010
- Smoothies are an expendable luxury…
- Figure 28: Frequency of consumption of RTD fruit/vegetable drinks and smoothies, 2006-10
- …as well as being an 'all or nothing' product
- The implications of discounting
- Litre cartons dominate
- Figure 29: Packaging types drunk most often, 2010
- High price point prohibiting growth of impulse sales of Innocent…
- Figure 30: Price positioning of selected soft drinks, based on size of packaging, August 2010
- …as well as kids' products
- Figure 31: Price per 100ml for kids' selected kid drinks multipacks, August 2010
- The importance of targeting parents with younger kids
- Figure 32: Trends for fruit juice versus smoothies consumption among kids, by age, 2008 and 2009
- Key points
Consumer Attitudes towards Smoothies
- Key points
- Convenient health is a winning benefit…
- Figure 33: Attitudes towards smoothies, July 2010
- …however, smoothies can make more of their exciting flavours
- Figure 34: Flavour benefits which influence the purchase of smoothies, July 2010
- Smoothie drinkers are divided about their health benefits
- Men more cynical about health benefits of smoothies
- Figure 35: Net difference in attitudes towards smoothies, by gender, July 2010
- The focus is on what is inside rather than outside smoothies
- Figure 36: Key and secondary purchase drivers for smoothies, July 2010
- In an ideal world…
- Key points
Changes in Consumer Consumption Over the Past Year
- Key points
- Picture is getting brighter for smoothies
- Figure 37: Quantity of smoothies consumed compared to a year ago, July 2010
- Younger generation driving uptake
- Calorie content driving reduction in consumption more than value
- Figure 38: Attitudes towards smoothies, by whether people have maintained or reduced their consumption in the past year, July 2010
- Expense aside, cutting back is not an easy decision
- Key points
- Consumer research
- Advertising data
- Focus groups
- Consumer research
Appendix – Internal Market Environment
- Figure 39: GfK NOP Consumer Confidence Index, January 1988-July 2010
- Figure 40: Trends in personal concerns, June 2009 and June 2010
Appendix – Broader Market Environment
- Figure 41: GDP, PDI, consumer expenditure and savings, at constant 2010 prices, 2005-15
- Figure 42: Trends in the age structure of the UK population, 2005-15
- Figure 43: Forecast adult population trends, by socio-economic group, 2005-15
- Figure 44: UK households, by size, 2005-15
Appendix – Brand Communication and Promotion
- Figure 45: Main monitored media advertising expenditure on smoothies, by leading advertisers, 2008/09 and 2009/10*
- Figure 46: Main monitored media advertising expenditure on smoothies, by leading brand and advertiser, 2008/09 and 2009/10*
Appendix – Consumer Usage and Purchasing Habits for Smoothies
- Figure 47: Most popular types of drinks drunk in the past year, by demographics, July 2010
- Figure 48: Next most popular types of drinks drunk in the past year, by demographics, July 2010
- Figure 49: Smoothies most often bought for, by demographics, July 2010
- Figure 50: Trends for packaging types drunk most often, 2007-10
Appendix – Consumer Attitudes towards Smoothies
- Figure 51: Attitudes towards smoothies on a five-point sliding scale, July 2010
- Figure 52: Agreement with attitudes towards smoothies, by demographics, July 2010
- Figure 53: Agreement with attitudes towards smoothies, by demographics, July 2010 (continued)
- Figure 54: Main factors influencing the purchase of one fruit juice/smoothie brand over another, by demographics, July 2010
Appendix – Changes in Consumer Consumption Over the Past Year
- Figure 55: Quantity of smoothies consumed compared to a year ago, by demographics, July 2010


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