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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 20, 2013) - Tirex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:TXX) is pleased to announce that it has raised $3,019,096 via a non-brokered private placement of 6,038,192 common shares at a price of $0.50 per share. There are no warrants attached to the common shares and all shares issued under the private placement will be subject to resale restrictions expiring four months from the date of closing.
The Company may pay finder's fees in cash, common shares, common share purchase warrants, or a combination thereof, to certain parties instrumental in obtaining subscriptions to the placement.
This private placement provides Tirex additional financial strength as the company advances its business plan at the Mirdita Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide project in Albania.
The Company will not be proceeding with the balance of the financing announced on November 5, 2012, but did close on $1,208,120 relating to that private placement.
In addition to the funds closed in the private placement announced November 5th and the $3,019,096 private placement described in today's news release, Tirex has approximately $1.91-million undrawn under its facility with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a facility described in previous Tirex news releases.
Completion of the private placement is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals including acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
On Behalf of Management,
Bryan J. Slusarchuk, Chief Executive Officer
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Federal Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has issued a `please explain' email to Google Australia after the search engine giant revealed in an email to Pilgrim that it still has a portion of data collected from unsecured Wi-Fi networks in Australia by Street View vehicles during 2010.
A Senate inquiry in 2010 found that Google Australia collected data from home networks via its Street View cars, noting private emails, Web addresses, as well as passwords were among the data captured.
In the emailed letter, dated 27 July, a Google spokesperson said that it had re-scanned thousands of disks from the Street View inventory and found that it continued to have payload data from Australia and other countries.
"We are in the process of notifying the relevant authorities in those countries," read the email.
"Google intends to delete the Australian disks that we located. If you would prefer that we take another course of action, please advise us by 3rd September 2012 so that we can ensure no steps are taken in that regard without further consultation with you."
In Pilgrim's , dated 6 August, and addressed to Google Australia's head of public policy and government affairs, Iarla Flynn, Pilgrim wrote that the National Privacy Principle 4.2 (NPP2) requires an organisation must take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify personal information if it is no longer needed for any purpose for which the information may be used or disclosed under NPP2.
"I do not require Google to retain the additional payload data and, unless there is a lawful purpose for its retention, Google should immediately destroy the data," Pilgrim wrote.
He also requested confirmation from an independent third party that the data will be destroyed.
"Further, I would also request that Google undertakes an audit to ensure that no other disks containing this data exist, and to advise me once this audit is completed," he said in the email.
"I would add that I am concerned that the existence of these additional disks has come to light, particularly as Google had advised that the data was destroyed. Organisations that retain personal information that is no longer required could leave individuals at risk should it be misused."
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) conducted its own investigation into the collection of the payload data under the Privacy Act. After that investigation, Google Australia advised the OAIC in March 2011 that all payload data was destroyed and that it had committed to working more closely with the Privacy Commissioner.
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Great Saul Trail is one of the world's best places for hikers and outdoors-minded people. And naturally we get a lot of inquiries about how to endure the hike for the entire day, needing mental and physical energy and stamina and so we complied a list of good candidates to consider for your camping trips and hikes.
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Much of the interest surrounding forskolin extract stems from its' appearance on The Dr. Oz Show. America's seemingly favorite doctor pronounced that forskolin was "lightning in a bottle" and forskolin took off. Since then a lot of products and companies have been advertising forskolin in many ways that falsely represent forskolin. To clear the air, this is exactly what Dr. Oz had to say about forskolin extract.
Now, while our Great Saul Trail members might sense sarcasm, it is worth noting that this coleus forskohlii root extract does come from the flower and mint family plant.
What Is Pure Forskolin Extract?
Forskolin has actually appeared on The Dr. Oz Show a few times now. First, forskolin was featured on an episode titled "Belly Blasting Supplements. Forskolin was featured in this episode along with four other supplements. Dr. Oz explained that forskolin is actual an extract from a plant in the root family. He explained a little bit about forskolin and called it lightning in a bottle.
Dr. Oz then featured forskolin on an episode called Rapid Belly Plan. Using a balloon demonstration, Dr. Oz explained that forskolin works like a furnace within the body. Dr. Oz lit the balloon and the balloon disappeared, leaving only muscle behind. Dr. Oz explained that forskolin leaves the belly toned while helping to shed away pounds of belly fat.
He quoted a 12-week study where participants lost a significant amount of belly fat and gained muscle mass and bone mass. The end result is a much more toned and slim body.
Forskolin – Does it Really Work?
We've done some extra research on Dr. Oz's sources and we actually have found the study we believe to be the study Dr. Oz referred to. The results of the study would indicate a favorable shift a body composition, meaning that fat mass was lost and muscle mass was gained.
The one thing we could not find is the specific details of the study. We don't know exactly how much muscle mass was gained or how much fat was lost. All we know is that participants who completed the study did increase their muscle mass and decrease their fat loss. While we'd prefer if there were more details about the study, we can only go by what we have and the evidence we have would suggest forskolin is legitimate.
Forskolin Dosage
Forskolin is best taken in the morning before breakfast. You should take 125mg of forskolin roughly 30 minutes before you eat and you'll want to make sure that your supplement contains at least 10% forskolin, although 20% is better.
Dr. Oz specifically recommends inspecting the label to also make sure the dosage and ingredients are correct. This will provide you with a supplement that is both effective and safe for you to take.
Final Thoughts
It's easy to see how Dr. Oz's words could become misinterpreted and misunderstood. Forskolin is an effective fat burner and it can help you shed extra pounds of fat without making any radical changes to your diet or exercise habits. We've seen thousands of people lose weight with forskolin and if you find a high quality forskolin supplement, then there's a good chance you'll lose weight too.


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Strachan names Brown Scotland skipper
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has named Scott Brown as his first captain.
Celtic skipper Brown will lead out the team for the first time ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Estonia at Pittodrie.
"He already knows what it's like to be a captain with pressure and that made him favourite," Strachan told a press conference in Aberdeen.
Gary Caldwell and Kenny Miller have shared captaincy duties in the absence of Darren Fletcher, who is battling a chronic bowel condition, but Caldwell has returned to Wigan with an injury and 33-year-old Miller is unlikely to start as the Vancouver Whitecaps striker is in the midst of his close season.
Strachan confirmed Caldwell's withdrawal was one of several from his squad, adding: "He's left. Grant (Hanley) has left too, they did well to come up, they'd really been struggling.
"Ross McCormack has left, he's got some sort of bug but he made it up here which was terrific. Young James (Forrest) went back because I felt it might be too much to play two games back to back for him. So he's away to Celtic and they'll look after him there."
The Scotland boss is more than willing to co-operate with Clydesdale Bank Premier League managers as all parties aim to minimise player fatigue.
"I spoke to a lot of managers recently and I'm trying to do the best for the group and the best for the managers," he added. "The team that is picked is the best one we can put out tomorrow.
"We're taking into consideration the last time they played, the conditions they played in and who'll be playing at the weekend. We'll try to help them and try to get something positive for ourselves."
Strachan is preparing to make his debut as Scotland manager at the ground where he spent seven successful years as a player between 1977 and 1984, and he added: "When I first got the job I thought 'wherever the first game is, it will be fantastic' but I think I've realised it's even more special that I'm going back to Aberdeen where I enjoyed smashing times with great players."


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Commission takes legal action against Bulgaria for failing to fully implement the first railway package
Brussels, 26 January 2012 - The European Commission has decided today to refer Bulgaria to the European Court of Justice for having failed to implement correctly different parts of the legislation known as the first railway package. This concerns the implementation of the provisions on charges which railway undertakings have to pay for access to the infrastructure.
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The main objective of the first railway package is to create a basis for market opening and competition in rail services. The provisions of its directives aim in particular at ensuring the independence of the infrastructure manager from railway undertakings, the basic principles guaranteeing non-discriminatory track access charging and the setting up of a regulator to address obstacles to competition in access to rail infrastructure.
Member States were required to implement these directives by 15 March 2003. In the case of Bulgaria, they had to be implemented by the accession date 1 January 2007. Member States were also required to inform the Commission of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions enacted at national level in order to comply with the European rules.
The reason for referring the case to the Court of Justice
After detailed enquiries about the transposition in Bulgaria, an infringement proceeding started in June 2008 with the sending of a letter of formal notice for incorrect transposition of the railway directives. Following modifications introduced in their domestic legislation in order to comply with European legislation on a number of issues, a reasoned opinion was sent in March 2010 on the remaining infringement in relation to its railway track access charges. After having analysed the replies of the Bulgarian authorities, the Commission has decided today to refer Bulgaria, which still does not implement EU rules properly, to the Court of Justice.
The practical effect of incorrect transposition
Incorrect transposition of the first railway package directives1 results in obstacles to market access and a lack of transparency of access conditions. This prevents the establishment of a fully functioning internal market for rail services in Europe. The EU rules on track access charges aim to encourage an optimal use of the rail infrastructure by offering attractive access conditions for railway operators. The different segments of the market should normally only have to pay the cost directly incurred as a result of operating a train service (direct or marginal costs). Infrastructure managers can only impose mark-ups to these direct costs on market segments which are able to pay higher fees. Incorrect transposition may lead to access charges which are too high and therefore exclude certain market segments from the markets. Incorrect application of the charging rules may also lead to unjustified discrimination between railways operating in different market segments.
The next steps
The referral to the European Court of Justice is the third step of the infringement procedure and starts the litigation phase. The Court of Justice will now have to decide on the issue raised by the Commission in its referral. If the Court comes to the conclusion that EU law is infringed, Bulgaria will be required to take the necessary measures to comply with the judgment.
More information on infringement procedures: MEMO/12/42
The infringement proceedings concern the lack of implementation of the Directives 91/440/EEC as amended and 2001/14/EC
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Seeing all the negativity on twitter, on Facebook and all over the internet about how the Vancouver Canucks are done as dinner. It may be a truth, but it is not yet so. Until it's final that the Vancouver Canucks are no longer part of the playoff race, I choose to remain faithful and believe in them. I decided to make my own hockey prayer of the Apostles' Creed and call it the Canucks Creed.
Canucks Creed
I believe in hockey gods,Lord Stanley almighty,
Creator of the cherished cup,and in Captain Hank,
our only voice, our leaderwho was conceived with a twin spirit, Danielborn of the Swedish viking,
suffered under Dustin Brown's hit|
was knocked down; winded and weary;
he descended to the ice;
in the same period he rose again from the hit;
he then ascended into a 3:20 minute shift,
I believe Cory or Luongo, neither will falter,
although it is 0-3 is how the Kings have led
I believe in the hockey spirit,the shot of Sami Salo,
the determination of Kelser,the speed of Jannik Hansen,
the resurrection of my team,
and the cup dream everlasting.
The boys are yet to be eliminated. It could be tonight, it could be next week, or maybe it could be never this season. I refuse to concede defeat when the last battle has not yet to take place. I ask you all to join me in 'prayer' and keep the faith. It may be a last ditch effort, but it is our duty as Canucks fans to believe, keep faith, and hope for the dream to stay alive.
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By drafting a polished college small forward like Harrison Barnes and trading Dorell Wright, the assumption for many is that Barnes will be the Warriors' starting small forward next season.
Newly signed Brandon Rush isn't ready to concede the starting spot, however.
"I'm coming in trying to get that starting job at the three spot," Rush told CSNBayArea.com. "I've been working hard the whole, entire summer to build up on that."
Here's our take: for Rush to start, Barnes will probably have to struggle early as a rookie. For one, Barnes just brings too much size and upside to the three. On top of that, Rush was simply dynamite off the bench in 2011-12, his first season with the Warriors, connecting on 45 percent of his 3-point attempts. He started just one game last season.
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From wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_liberty "The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World [French: La Liberté éclairant le monde]) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, designed by Frédéric Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886. The statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, is of a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence. A broken chain lies at her feet. The statue has become an iconic symbol of freedom and of the United States."
The United States is one of the most diverse countries on earth, jam packed full of amazing sights from St. Patrick's cathedral in New York to Mount Hollywood California.The Northeast region is where it all started. Thirteen British colonies fought the American Revolution from here and won their independence in the first successful colonial rebellion in history. Take a look at these rolling hills carpeted with foliage along the Hudson river here, north of New York City.The American south is known for its polite people and slow pace of life. Probably they move slowly because it's so hot. Southerners tend not to trust people from "up north" because they talk too fast. Here's a cemetery in Georgia where you can find graves of soldiers from the Civil War.The West Coast is sort of like another country that exists to make the east coast jealous. California is full of nothing but grizzly old miners digging for gold, a few gangster rappers, and then actors. That is to say, the West Coast functions as the imagination of the US, like a weird little brother who teases everybody then gets famous for making freaky art.The central part of the country is flat farmland all the way over to the Rocky Mountains. Up in the northwest corner you can find creative people in places like Portland and Seattle, along with awesome snowboarding and good beer. Text by Steve Smith.


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Ariel Sharon, the former prime minister of Israel, has been in a permanent vegetative state since suffering a massive stroke on January 4, 2006. For the past seven years, a respirator and a feeding tube have kept him alive at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, Israel. He has never shown any reliable signs of awareness or consciousness – until last week.
The stroke left the man once dubbed by Israelis as "the Lion of God" bedbound and technologically dependent on machines for his existence.
In the past, some of his family felt that he was able to slightly move a finger and show some signs of responsiveness but his doctors believed that the strokes so damaged his brain that both recovery and any serious mental activity were impossible.
But last week, a team of doctors and neuroscientists from Israel's Soroka University Medical Center subjected the 84-year-old Sharon to a series of sophisticated brain scans. They were surprised at what they saw.
They showed him pictures of random houses, which he would not be expected to know. Then they flashed a picture of his own house before his eyes. When the images of his own home were shown, areas of his brain "lit up" with activity. Similarly his brain "fired up" in response to hearing the voices of family members but did not when nonsensical gibberish sounds were presented to him.
Sharon is not the first person to surprise doctors who doubted that anything could be going on in a brain located in a body that was otherwise unresponsive for years. Other patients with massive brain injuries have shown some brain activity included one case in which a 23-year-old woman, when asked to imagine different scenarios including playing tennis, showed strikingly similar patterns of brain activity to those found in scans of healthy volunteers.
So what are we to make of this? Can doctors say with certainty that he won't recover? Is Sharon really "in there" unable to move but alert and awake? Should we ever remove life-support from someone who has been severely brain injured by a stroke or traumatic injury or asphyxiation? These questions are hardly trivial since families and health care teams face them every day all over the world.
Can Sharon come back? Many Israelis and his family fervently hope so but older patients, especially 84-year-olds who have been through two strokes and remained unresponsive for seven years, do not come back.
Is he "in there"? Let's hope not. Being trapped in your own body year after year unable to move anything or communicate in any way would be horrific.
What about the brain activity? The data that the doctors and scientists see is very hard to interpret. Something is going on in Sharon's brain when he sees or hears familiar things. But is he really aware of what he sees or are well-worn neural pathways firing up when familiar stimuli are present without anyone home to appreciate them? No one really knows for certain, but it seems fair to say that a very damaged brain is not "thinking" or aware or self-conscious in a manner similar to healthy human brains.
So what is the case for keeping Sharon alive? He is not dead—he has brain activity. Still, he may be suffering if he has any awareness of being trapped inside his own body. Prolonging his life may be causing incredible misery to him and others like him.
The best we can do is to let families try to decide what to do as long -- as they understand the facts and the uncertainties. And as long as they are willing to help pay the bill. Keeping Sharon or others like him alive in a very damaged, extremely limited state with no hope of recovery is not something that the government should pay for without some support from those who want life to go on.
The choice to keep Ariel Sharon alive is one that deserves respect but is also one that demands involvement—emotionally and fiscally. The choice to let him go also deserves respect. In this case, uncertain medical science can only give way to well-intentioned ethics.
Arthur Caplan is the head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center.


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This original artwork has been sold. You could see the other paintings in the gallery, or choose a print below /if available/.
200 x 140 cm, Oil on canvas
The battle Mitkov depicts in his paintings is more genuine than a factual one. There is more to it than the physical battle. It is a battle of spirit, of the part of the Universe that is accountable for changes and inconstancy of time. No battle, no victory - this is the message Pavel Mitkov's artworks send across.
Do not balk at life's challenges for this is where you opportunities lie. Even Angels cannot avoid fighting battles in this world. And Angels always stand up for the good.
Touch of gold
Genuine gold was used in all paintings of the BATTLE series. According to the artist, this is the element in Mendeleev's periodic table to best reflect the cause of most wars around the globe. Gold is magnificent, yet treacherous. It is noble, yet makes you go out of your senses and act greedily. Little has the world changed in this regard, but in these paintings, you can see the deep philosophical insight that gold is just gold, and it is entirely up to us to decide whether to use it for good or wicked purposes. Still, one thing is sure - "Angels, too, make mistakes."
The most fascinating period is from 2012 on. Mitkov highlights two particular dates in it: 21.12.2012, supposedly the end of the world, and 10.02.2013, the beginning of the Age of Aquarius and the Chinese New Year. According to the artist, that was the time when the mankind chose its future 2000-year cycle and the good prevailed. Always positive, always filled with a lot of energy, Mitkov turned his latest period into a life mission. It is not about just composing paintings but rather about creating and putting enormous love into canvases. The painter believes a painting can make a real difference in a man's life.


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Project "Monocle" is a new memory profiling tool from Adobe to profile ActionScript applications (Flash Player on the desktop) and mobile applications (that run on Adobe AIR).
Monocle uses the Telemetry feature to help you profile your Flash content. Telemetry works inside the internals of the Flash runtime, beyond the ActionScript level, and sends data to Monocle. Monocle then parses the data and displays it clearly and concisely.
Monocle is based on the Telemetry feature, which runs on the release version of Flash Player. So, you do not need the debugger version of Flash Player to use Monocle. You can, therefore, profile your content even in a release version of the build, making this especially helpful in tracking down a memory leak or fine-tuning the performance of a released application.
To see Monocle in action, watch this video by Adobe's Thibault Imbert: http://vimeo.com/46917940#.
Configuring Project "Monocle" with Flash Builder 4.7 (Beta)
You can configure Project "Monocle" with Flash Builder 4.7 to profile your ActionScript applications. To get started, you need the following:
- Flash Player 11.3 or a higher version (stand-alone or plug-in) and Adobe AIR 3.3 or a higher version
- Flash Builder 4.7 Beta (available on Adobe Labs)
- Project "Monocle" (available on the Monocle Prerelease Program; you need to sign up to get access to the prerelease program)
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If a sports bar blasting Blink 182 and offering 20 beers on tap is your idea of a good time, then Agave is for you. The black bean soup is very good. My compliments end there, in the second sentence of this review.
Agave is a new restaurant that has opened in Bridgehampton in the spot previously occupied by Almond. Some of the walls have been painted a dark red, some a dark yellow. There are some entertaining movie posters en Espanol, such as the Beatles' "Que Noche la de Aquel Dia." There are five flat-screen TVs, some empty whiskey barrels out front, and some crap on the floor of the back dining room, so I guess this room is not in use yet.
Upon being seated we got some pretty good salsa and chips. We began our meal with nachos with chicken, mini sushi tacos, Mexican mussels, and black bean soup. The nachos were average, the grilled chicken served with it tasteless. The beans were underneath the pile of chips and some canned, sliced, pitted olives came in a little dish beside the nachos. The dollop of guacamole was a few slices of mushed avocado, not really seasoned, not really chopped up.
The mini sushi tacos were described as "sushi-grade seared tuna with roasted corn, roasted red pepper, lime, cilantro, and mango-avocado salsa served with queso fresco, guacamole, and sour cream on the side." They were four small taco shells with completely raw tuna inside with a toothpaste tube-like squirt of sour cream atop the whole. We told them we thought the tuna was supposed to be seared, as stated on the menu. Much confusion ensued. We ate it as-is, sour cream on raw tuna. Can you taste it? The mango-avocado salsa served alongside it was good, though.
The Mexican mussels were okay, though the broth was a bit bland and the dish was served with flour tortillas. We were a bit mystified by this accompaniment — the tortillas served no purpose, they couldn't absorb the broth.
We all agreed the black bean soup was very good, and there was a big, generous bowlful. It tasted fresh and had a hint of garlic and vinegar.
For entrees we tried the beef burrito, carne asada, shrimp on skewers, and the fish of the day, which was mahimahi. The beef burrito was huge and mostly full of rice. The guacamole was once again, large pieces of avocado with nary a sprig of cilantro, a whisper of jalapeno, or dice of red onion. Muy blando.
The carne asada was a nicely seasoned and grilled piece of skirt steak with what appeared to be a tomatillo sauce out of a jar, tasteless olive green stuff. The shrimp on skewers were served barely warm on a cold plate with rice that had turned brittle from age and refrigeration. The mahimahi was a bit overdone and the mushrooms were a peculiar, nay, jarring topping. The desserts offered are churros, cheesecake, and ice cream. We were informed that all are frozen, so we took a pass.
Agave has a very expensive menu. Appetizers and bar offerings are $4 to $19. Entrees are $14.99 to $29.00, salads are $7 to $22.99, and burgers $9.99 to $19.99.
Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. The restaurant was busy on the night we went and everybody was eating their food. I have come to the conclusion that if you open a restaurant anywhere on Montauk Highway in the summertime, you will have customers. We unanimously gave the food a grade of C-. One guest remarked "I feel like we're stuck in an airline terminal and this was the only place open to eat." Okay, I said it.
So there you have it. Bean soup. Beer. Blink 182. Que noche la de aquel dia.


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Los Amigos Invisibles
For Los Amigos Invisibles, it has been over 60 countries visited, 1 Latin Grammy + 2 Latin Grammy nominations, 3 Grammy (NARAS) nominations, 7 studio albums, 1 live DVD+2CD, 1 record label, 20 years in the music business, and with high hopes to continue to do what they love to do.
2011 "Not So Commercial" is released in US and the band start the year touring the US to promote it. Later they embark in the "20 years together" Tour which hits important cities of the world including a very special show in Los Angeles along with Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil in the Hollywood Bowl. In December 1rst "Not So Commercial' is nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Latin Rock, Pop or Urban album.
2010 January marks the release of "Commercial" in Australia followed by a tour throughout the country that would take them to such prestigious venues as the Queensland Performing Arts Center in Brisbane and the World Of Music, Arts and Dance Festival in Adelaide; whilst receiving rave reviews from the local press. In the spring, "Commercial" is released in both Spain and Argentina where Los Amigos Invisibles continue their promotional tour to sellout shows in both continents. In the summer, the band participates in festivals such as The Couleur Cafe in Belgium; Pirineos Sur in Spain; and Bonnaroo, Central Park Summerstage and Lollapalooza in the USA.
2009 On June 9th, their new album "Commercial" hit the stores in the US, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Band starts the promotional tour visiting several places in the US, Mexico and Venezuela. In September "Commercial" is nominated for the Latin Grammys on the Best Latin Alternative Album category. On November 5th, Los Amigos Invisibles win their first Latin Grammy in a ceremony that took place in the city of Las Vegas.
2008 They kick off the year with a US west coast tour alongside Si*SE, followed by stops in Mexico and Puerto Rico. On May 12th they publish their first ever DVD, showcasing a live concert at Aula Magna in Caracas, Venezuela; in celebration of their 15 years together as a band. For the release of their DVD + 2CD, "En una noche tan linda como ésta", a live show is broadcast across Venezuela. They continue on a tour, sponsored by Movistar, across the country, making stops in Maracaibo, Valencia, and Caracas. Meahwhile, Los Amigos are wrapping up the post production of their latest album due out at the end of the year.
2007 Los Amigos Invisibles continue to tour non-stop around the United States and Latin America, taking part in important music festivals such as Rock Al Parque in Bogota, Colombia; and Vive Latino in Mexico City. In addition, the band travels to Guatemala and El Salvador to play for the very first time. Joined by the original authors of the songs on "Superpor Venezuela", they perform a show titled "Los Amigos y sus amigos" at the Poliedro de Caracas and the Aula Magna in Maracaibo, Venezuela. They return to New York City to record their sixth studio album.
2006 Los Amigos Invisibles make Gozadera Records USA official by publishing "Superpop Venezuela", their first album under the label. The album, produced by Dimitri from Paris, earned them a Grammy nomination for best urban-latin-alternative album.
2005 For the second time LAI goes to Australia starting the year with the amazing Sydney festival. Follow by tours in USA, Mexico & south America.
The upcoming Release of "Super Pop Venezuela" the 5 th newest Album promises a journey into Venezuelan pop and alternative music from 60s 70s and 80s all with Los amigos invisibles authentic musical style with the help of Dimitri from paris superb taste and production skills.
LAI performs at the "Jimmy Kimmel" show (ABC networks) and does LATV's SHADOWS new show that gives the viewer a behind the scenes from the artist lifestyle through a normal day on their lives.
In September LAI is nominated for the GRAMMY'S
2004 LAI keeps touring USA , UK and Mexico with the success from Venezuelan Zinga Son, with a mayor USA Album Release Show atÊ IRVING PLAZA NYC.
"Chill out Venezuela" the first CD from GOZADERA RECORDS catalog, featuring artist proposing new and original music from Venezuela was also release with grate success and appreciation.
LAI appears in American national TV and Radio PBA, LATV to name a few, also a live internet broadcast show from KCRW Radio studios in California.
2003 Los Amigos Invisibles participate in Louie Vega's Album Elements of Life as well as Dimitri from Paris' Crushing Attitude. Venezuelan Zinga Son is released in Europe and Japan thru Long Lost Brother Records, company responsible for Jamiroquais career, in Venezuela they form Gozadera Records to release their albums and start working on Chill Out Venezuela .
2002 Masters at Work and Los Amigos Invisibles start working together and they record the single "Bruja" on sale as 12 inch through MAW Records, both sides excited decide to start recording Los Amigos Invisibles next production "Venezuelan Zinga Son" which will be out late August this year.
2001 Taking into account the many work opportunities and convenience to travel worldwide, Los Amigos Invisibles decide to move to New York, going back to Venezuela every once in a while to play, promote the album and pay attention to the crowd that made them in the first place. They manage to contact several important personalities of the Dance Music worldwide and start to make remixes for different artists, they meet amongst others "Little" Louie Vega from Masters at Work with whom they become friends and start a strong working relationship.
2000 Maybe the reason why it took so long to produce their third album was the endless touring and the new workpace, but finally feeling comfortable to record again, they decide to try their luck with producer Philip Steir and move for a couple of months to San Francisco to create "Arepa 3000 a Venezuelan journey into space". The fruit of many long arguments between the band and the producer, this LP accomplishes a nomination to the Grammy and another to the Latin Grammy, consolidating the bands name worldwide.
1997 It's time to record "The new sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera." With the help of producer Andres Levin and sound engineer Fernando Aponte, Los Amigos Invisibles record their second album half in Caracas and half in New York. From now on music is now longer a hobby and becomes the profession of the band members, they start to tour around the world and to listen to new acts and new styles of music; in between we find of course Masters at Work's "Newyorican Soul" which becomes a permanent addition to their CD holster.
1996 Thanks to ex President Caldera's economic policies, Los Amigos Invisibles decide to try their luck with 20 CDs under their arms in New York. They manage to book a couple of shows in S.O.B.'s and through their future manager Alberto Cabello they place the 20 copies of their CD in a record shop in New York. Destiny throws the dice and David Byrne decides to buy one of their CDs in that very same store, and noticing a phone number in the back cover of the CD he decides to call and find out what the band is doing. By pure chance the band was out of the record deal with EMI and after a few conversations Los Amigos Invisibles, they become a part of Luaka Bop.
1995 Many hangovers after and with all the band members consolidated, Boris Milan, friend of the band and owner of a recording studio in Caracas persuades Los Amigos Invisibles to start recording their first album. With the intention of releasing it independently, the money needed to record the album is found through an anonymous friend who decides to lend the money to the band, but halfway through the recording, the said friend decides to marry, leaving Los Amigos Invisibles with a recorded album and a video but no way to distribute it. Fortunately through Caplis (friend of the band and bass player to Desorden Pœblico a local Ska Band) they contacted EMI Venezuela, who offers a distribution deal thus releasing "A typical and autoctonal Venezuelan dance band".
1991 In answer to the many rocker and dark acts frequently found in theaters in Caracas, a group of friends decide to form the best or rather the only Venezuelan dance band. In a crusade to convince the owners of forgotten discotheques that dance is not only salsa and merengue and that electric guitar is not the same as Punk, Los Amigos Invisibles start to conquer the club scene in Caracas thus offering their friends a way to party.
Los Amigos Invisibles son:
Mauricio Arcas: Percusión
Julio Briceño: Voz
Armando Figueredo: Teclados
José Luis Pardo: Guitarra
Juan Manuel Roura: Batería
José Rafael Torres: Bajo


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At this writing, the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) December wheat contract price is $5.05, the July '07 wheat contract price is $4.82 and the July '08 contract price is $4.73. The current central Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle cash price is $4.88. Using a minus 35-cent June basis, the market is offering $4.47 for June '07 delivered wheat and $4.38 for June '08 delivered wheat.
The market factors driving current wheat prices are Southern Hemisphere wheat production (Argentina and Australia), tight U.S. and world wheat stocks and U.S. wheat export demand. Factors driving June '07 wheat prices are the same plus U.S. winter wheat planting conditions.
Argentina's wheat harvest normally starts about the second week in November and ends about mid-January. In September, the USDA predicted Argentine wheat production to be 496 million bushels compared to 459 million bushels last year and a five-year average of 520 million bushels.
Australian wheat producers are experiencing drought conditions. The USDA's September estimate was 716 million bushels compared to the 790 million bushel projection in August. Australia's 2005 production was 900 million bushels and the five-year average is 791 million bushels.
Reports indicate the Australian Wheat Board has lowered Australian wheat production from 827 million bushels last spring to 551 million bushels. Some estimates have Australian wheat production as low as 478 million bushels. Australia's wheat harvest starts in October and runs through December.
United States wheat ending stocks are projected to be the tightest since 1996 and world ending stocks are projected to be the tightest since 1988. The question is, "Will ending stocks be above or below current expectations?" And, "What will 2007 wheat production be?"
Hard red winter wheat planted acres are expected to be slightly higher than last year. While drought conditions in Oklahoma and Texas have moderated, it is still too dry to plant wheat in many areas. Some wheat that has been planted has blown out and some has died due to moisture shortage.
Hoping for a timely and slow rain, many producers are "dusting in" the wheat. Reports also indicate that many producers are not going to place stockers on wheat pasture (it does not exist in most areas) and are concentrating on wheat production.
Rain in Illinois and Ohio are hindering the soft red winter wheat plantings. It may be early November before U.S. winter wheat plantings are clearer.
Exports demand continues to be below expectations. The USDA projects 2006/07 wheat exports to be 900 million bushels. This requires an average of about 17.3 million bushels per week. Weekly exports have averaged 15.6 million bushels and need to average about 18 million bushels per week for the remainder of the marketing year to meet USDA's export projection.
Hard red winter wheat exports for the 2006/07 marketing year are projected to be 30 percent less than last year. Current shipments are 73 percent less, have averaged 4.1 million bushels per week and need to average 6.7 million bushels per week for the remainder of the marketing year.
For wheat prices to continue the uptrend, U.S. wheat exports must increase. For export demand to increase, Australia's wheat production needs to be 550 million bushels or less and Argentina's wheat production needs to be 500 million bushels or less.
In volatile markets, it is essential to have written marketing plans and the discipline to follow them. The odds are that wheat prices will continue the uptrend and if it remains dry in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, the June 2007 wheat prices could be in the $6 range. Prudent producers will set price targets and will have the discipline to follow the plan.


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While there was no new vendor at the NYIGF that knocked me off my feet, there were a lot of great new products and a lot fun colors. The new backgammon table from oomph, above, is already a hot ticket item. It doesn't come with a top but interior designer Elizabeth Bauer suggested covering it with a glass or clear plexi top so it can serve double duty as a dining table. Don't forget that while all the vendors are wholesale, they will also sell to designers. Just make sure to ask if there is a minimum. You can usually find a list of retails stockists on their websites if you can't purchase directly.
Jonathan Adler colorful dresser.
This console from Lamshop comes in 16 colors and a few different sizes.
Colorful tables at Bungalow 5.
Chelsea Textiles started with the Gustavian furniture and has branched out into mid-century and lacquered tables that I absolutely love!
More colorful tables at Worlds Away.
Spring green at Bungalow 5.
Love this chair and pillows from Jonathan Adler.
Loved this seating arrangement at Festoni.
Fun pillows from Room Service.
Middle Kingdom is one of my all time favorite vendors!
The packaging is just as fabulous as the soaps from Claus Porto!
Love the leather and ostrich mirrors at Made Goods.
It was winter outside but spring inside the Two's Company booth.
Chic designs at Waylande Gregory.
Always pretty pillows at Judy Ross.
Graphic print chairs from Seletti.
Patterned pillows from Dransfield & Ross.
Loved this artistic pillow from Dransfield & Ross.
More colorful vases from Middle Kingdom.
Liberty print and patterned pillows from Julian Mejia.
Natural Curiosities is my new favorite art booth.
Love these Liberty print tissue holders from Julian Mejia.
Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic


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If not for the availability of the nearby Anaheim Ducks, perhaps matching up the Los Angeles Kings with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium would have brought some symmetry to this idea of playing an outdoor game on Southern California ice.
The big, bad Canadiens actually came to Los Angeles from April 9-20, 1943, for an exhibition series to raise money on behalf of the U.S. and Canada efforts during World War II, a cause that included many NHL players leaving the game to fight for their countries.
The Canadiens took over the Tropical Ice Gardens, an outdoor rink in Westwood Village on the southwest corner of Weyburn and Galey avenues. The year-round Alpine-designed rink, home of UCLA's club hockey team, could accommodate a reported 10,000 spectators as well as 2,000 skaters on the rink.
The rink opened in October 1938, but was in existence only until 1949 when the Veterans Administration gave the land to UCLA so it could expand its campus.
The Canadiens and Boston Bruins had been doing fundraising events for the war. But for this trip, it was just the Canadiens, minus star player Maurice Richard, out with had a broken ankle, who came West by themselves after the Bruins eliminated them from the Stanley Cup semifinals. L.A. promoter P.H. Halbriter arranged for what would be this first visit to L.A. by an NHL team.
The other squads involved in the series were the Victoria (British Columbia) Navy team, as well as one from the Southern California Hockey League called the San Diego Skyhawks. Those teams were fortified with some NHL players, including the famous Bentley brothers – Reg, Doug and Max – from the Chicago Blackhawks.
Montreal, with stars Joe Benoit, Elmer Lach and captain Toe Blake, won the best-of-7 L.A. series, 4-1. The only loss Montreal suffered was by a 6-5 count to Victoria Navy when the Bentleys were involved in several fights.
Los Angeles Times sports columnist Braven Dyer wrote after the final game: "The Flying Frenchmen … gave Southern California fans an exhibition of high class hockey and are welcome back whenever they can find time to appear here again." Dyer wrote in another column: "After watching Les Canadiens and the Bentley boys at the Westwood Ice Bowl, you can put me down as a rabid fan … the skating lads are staging such a great show."
Outdoor and indoor skating rinks like Tropical Ice Gardens used to dot the Southern California landscape. When the Tropical Ice Gardens opened, the Los Angeles Times proclaimed "neither sun nor desert wind shall keep Los Angeles from skating … the giant plant — only a dream several months ago — stands today as the only all-year outdoor ice rink in the world."
Recreational and seasonal outdoor ice rinks in Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Pershing Square, L.A. Live and even at Seaside Lagoon, just feet from the Pacific Ocean in Redondo Beach, have come and gone over the past 50 years, with the cost of building the rink and keeping them open dependent on the crowds it attracts and the value of the property.
The rink built at Dodger Stadium will come down almost right away after Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game. But it's not the first time the ballpark has had a special winter-themed event that left those who saw it somewhat baffled.
In concert with an international ski trade and fashion show, a 26-story high ski jump was set up in right field near the reserve level. The event from Oct. 25-27, 1963, included two jumping exhibitions and a slalom race. The jumps were actually delayed a day because of the inability to create enough snow for the ramp with the existing ice machines.
"From a structural standpoint, it might be the most impressive thing ever built inside the stadium for an event," Dodgers team historian Mark Langill said. "Normally, when the stadium is rented out, things happen on the flat part of the surface of the field – an RV show, a Barry Goldwater campaign rally. But I don't think anyone ever took advantage of the height of the place like that one. That's something to capture your attention."
Instead of trying to set any kind of distance records, the jumpers simply came off the ramp and landed in an area that would have been the Dodgers' infield.
Langill said there are no accounts of how many attended the event or much else of what transpired. A photograph of one of the jumps shows most of crowd gathered behind home plate on the loge level.
"Rarely do you hear from anyone who actually attended it," Langill said. "Many people will say, 'I was here for this or that.' But this is a time when people say, 'They did what?' There's more curiosity and intrigue that such a thing happened."


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Q: Hello, Due to bad eating habits I have obtained amenorrhoea. Will eating more fruits and vegetables help me
A: It is important to consult a physician if you are experiencing amenorrhea. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low in saturated fats and sugars is important in maintaining overall health.


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What's a tip for celebrating a holiday or milestone with your kids when your partner isn't able to be there?
Holidays can be rough without our spouses to share in that joy. We do our best to bring him in wherever we can, sending Christmas trees/ornaments/gifts ahead of time, and sending up a little prayer that we'll get to skype the day of so he can be apart of our celebration. If we can't skype, then I'm always on the camera and video recorder, snagging every minute I can to upload to Jason.
We also tend to carry around a tiny sign that says, "We miss you Daddy!" so when something big happens, we throw the sign in the picture and he knows we're thinking about him.
But, these events are also tough on the kids when he's away. I do my best to validate their feelings, and give them an outlet like letters or email to keep that communication open with their dad. And they love packing up care packages in anticipation!


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Winter mountain biking: what to wear, where to ride and how to set up your bike
How to get ready for some cold weather shredding…
Summer may well be a long and distant memory, but a cold and wet winter is no excuse to leave your bike in the shed while your waistline slowly expands. With the right kit, preparation and advice winter riding can be a thrill rather than a chore. Here's what you need to know.
Don't forget to check out our guide to winter mountain biking where we explain the bike handling skills you need to stay rubber side down in this slippy season of slop… but there's no point having perfect technique if you're too cold to function and your bike is falling apart…
1. What to wear
As British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes once plainly put it, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing." While that might seem a bit rich coming from a man who has lost a fair few digits to frostbite on his extreme travels, the sentiment is totally accurate. Being warm, dry and comfortable will make a huge difference, both physically and psychologically.
Waterproof shoes
A set of waterproof and/or insulated riding shoes are a very specialist purchase, but your toes will thank you once the temperature plummets and the rain starts coming down. If you invest a bit of money now, they'll last you a very a long time too. Some riders also like to move to flat pedals and matching shoes during the winter, as they allow you to quickly dab in slippery conditions as well as making the inevitable bit of pushing much easier.
Waterproof socks
Whether you have waterproof shoes or not, a set of waterproof SealSkinz socks are simply incredible. They use a liner to prevent water getting in, which means that splashes from puddles and wheel spray doesn't instantly leave you with cold, wet feet. While water can still get in over the top of the sock, they're still a great weapon to have in your winter riding arsenal.
Knee warmers
Keeping your muscles and joints warm is important in winter. Most off-roaders we know opt for three-quarter tights for most weathers, and will go for full lengths when it gets really cold. There are fleecy options available, and a few brands make completely waterproof tights as well. If you want to boost the warmth of a standard set of shorts, then roadie-style knee warmers are a good option too.
Waterproof shorts
Unless you prefer the form fitting shape of unadorned Lycra, most of us prefer baggy shorts. Using a set of waterproof shorts over a padded liner means a drier bum and more comfortable ride. Some models just use a waterproof patch to help fend of wheel spray, leaving the rest of the short more breathable and comfortable.
Base layer
Probably the most essential winter item is a good long sleeve baselayer. They're worn right next to your skin so it's important to find what works for you. Some folk like the warming properties of natural materials such as Merino wool and others prefer man-made options, including treated polyester. It's worth bearing in mind that while wool tops stay warm when wet, they don't tend to dry as quickly as synthetics.
A well-fitting waterproof jacket is essential. Look for long sleeves, a dropped tail and a high neck. Hoods are useful, but can be a pain if they don't stow away or aren't removable. It's worth looking at softshells too, because they're now as waterproof as the best hardshells, and warm too.
Gilets are another great addition to your riding wardrobe. On warmer days, they can be combined with long sleeve baselayers to keep your core warm, but allow faster cooling of your arms and armpits.
Headband/neck tube
These can be worn as a scarf to keep drafts out and your neck warm. They can also be worn like a bandana, keeping either your ears or whole head warm under your helmet.
Clear glasses
Although tinted lenses make certain lighting conditions better, clear lenses are consistent in all lights. Make sure the size of the lens fits your face well, because poorly fitting glasses won't be able to keep wind or crud out of your eyes.
Winter gloves
You need to be able to hold on to the bars, so don't go for something too clumpy — many winter gloves are guilty of having too much padding on the palms. Look for gloves with windproof backs because your hands remain static on most rides and so get cold quickly.
Top tips & hacks for staying warm in winter
- Chilly beans: Always have a beanie in your riding pack and put it on as soon as you stop. Don't cool down first — layer up straight away.
- That's handy: Take some latex gloves with you in case things get really cold. They make perfect glove liners.
- Soggy bottom: Take a carrier bag with you to sit on at the pub and then to stash your kit in when you reach your front door.
- Wash off: If you don't have a hosepipe, wash your muddy kit in the shower before putting it in the washing machine — and clean the filter regularly. Also, wash your bike when it's still wet, because it's far easier than allowing dirt to dry on.
- Feet first: Fill some old socks with silica gel and then use them to take the moisture out of your riding shoes, eliminating the damp smell. Failing that, use news paper and change it regularly!
2. How to prep your bike
For winter, you want a slightly more open tread pattern than you would for dry weather. See what other riders use or ask the staff in your local bike shop for the best choice of tyre in the mud around your area. Experiment with tyre pressures too — it's worth running lower pressures to get more traction, even if you need to add some extra pressure to get home on roads or towpaths.
Keep your drivetrain as clean as possible and use a quality wet lube. Finer dry and wax-based lubes won't last long when the conditions are wet.
It's worth installing some fresh inner cables before winter, with some light oil in the housing to help resist friction. If your bike doesn't have an unbroken outer cable, consider switching to one. Even if you have to zip-tie it to your frame, your shifting will stand much more chance of staying sharp.
When moisture works its way under your grips, it's just a matter of time before they slide off. If you use regular grips, wire them on. Lock-on grips are a much better idea though. If you regularly ride in muddy conditions, consider a grip with a pattern that'll still give you traction when it's smeared in muck.
Mudguards / fenders
There are several mountain bike-specific mudguards available on the market. Note that downtube-mounted guards, such as the well known Crud Catcher, deflect the spray from the front wheel. Meanwhile, other styles of guard catch the spray that flicks out front and back in your face, especially those that are fitted to the fork brace. They can be cheap and light too. A rear mudguard isn't as essential as a front one, and you'll usually struggle to make it work well with a full suspension machine.
If you have user serviceable hubs, give them some TLC before winter by stripping them down, cleaning and rebuilding them. Use quality grease on the hubs, and a thin oil for the pawls on the end of the cassette body. if you have sealed cartridge bearing hubs, look after them not not blasting all the muck out with a pressure washer. They'll thank you in the long run.
Remove your seatpost from your bike and clean the inside of the tube before replacing it, adding a bit of quality grease (or carbon prep paste if you have a composite post) to prevent it becoming seized. If you have a dropper post, make sure you clean the shaft regularly and lubricate the seals with a silicone based spray.
Nature makes a mess of brake pads. If your pads are old, remove and inspect them — replace them before they wear through to the metal. Also, clean your rotors to remove any residue.
Top tips and hacks for winter mountain bike setup
- Saddle drop: In severe conditions try running your saddle an inch lower. This lowers your centre of gravity and makes things easier to control when the going gets sloppy.
- Quick fix: Don't suffer while fixing a flat when it's hammering with rain. Buy some CO2 cartridges and use them to get out of the cold and wet quickly.
- Lube up: After wet rides, spray water-displacing lubes, such as WD40 or GT85, into bolt heads and around moving parts to help reduce the chance of rust and seized bike kit.
3. Where to ride
If you live somewhere rocky and gritty like Scotland or the Yorkshire Dales in the UK or the eastern United States, you can carry on racking up the miles throughout the winter. But if your local trails have been reduced to claggy mud, why not give them a rest instead of cutting them up and look elsewhere for riding thrills?
Bike parks
Purpose-built to offer the most fun riding possible whatever the weather, bike parks are a winter saviour for off-road razzing. So why not find a decent one that's within travelling distance. Then you can throw your bike in the back of the car and turn up, knowing that the trail you're about to hit is perfectly rideable and sure to offer some fun. Most offer uplifts too, so you can save your sweat and take a break before your thrills.
Trail centre
There are more and more trail centres popping up, meaning there's a vast array of great off-road riding of every description, with routes to suit all abilities. Having a nice cafe at the start and finish is a godsend for getting warmed back up too and many also have a bike shop attached, just in case you have forgotten your shoes/jacket/innertubes…


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Microsoft's Open Move is Very Good News
But so, what? Microsoft is now preparing to make the programming and technical details for Windows Vista, Office, .Net, and other key apps available to anyone who wants to download them. No one pays a dime unless they build an app which uses some of Microsoft's patented information.
Microsoft fought doing anything like this for the better part of two decades because being able to build applications that tie into its own known protocols was really the company's secret sauce for success. Why give up that kind of competitive advantage?
However, that was then and this is now. Then, Microsoft held the world in its sway with Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and viable competition on any front was virtually non-existent. These days Ballmer wakes up every morning to the latest Google application development news, or tantalizing tidbits about all the neat stuff companies are building for Facebook, MySpace, and other "open" environments. Linux isn't exactly a strong desktop competitor, yet, but I'm sure Gates and Ballmer are sick of all the plaudits tossed Unbuntu's way and Linux is has hurt Microsoft a bit in the business market.
In the end, Microsoft can no longer afford to be closed.
Some have equated Microsoft's decision with going "open." Let's be clear, the company is opening the kimono a bit, but it's by no means open. There is no consortium working on Vista code (though that certainly wouldn't hurt, would it?), and sending in proposed updates that some group, along with Microsoft, approves for inclusion in the General Vista Code. Likewise, Office and even the company's online initiatives are all home-grown. This is "openness," not open source.
And this is also good news for everyone, including:.
More companies, especially the ones that couldn't afford to be cherished partners and pay for a look at these protocols, may start looking at Microsoft as a true partner in their quest for software success. Which means more people will develop more apps add-ons for Microsoft products. That could start making everything Microsoft does appear even more attractive--dare I say cooler?--before.
Software Companies:
They can start building tools that work with Microsoft products and avoid situations like the one we're currently facing with Windows Vista SP1, where some pretty major apps may not work with the operating system service pack. It could also mean that Windows 7 will be the most compatible and "open" platform Microsoft has ever built.
More compatibility at all levels, more tools to use with the operating system you're probably already using and decreasing frustration.
Look, I get that many people will say that this is another defeat for Microsoft at the hands of a relentless EU, but I say it's a win, win, win. Now if the EU will only accept this compromise and cut Microsoft a little bit of a break.


text: Tonight, Americans will celebrate their freedom by watching exploding balls of gunpowder and various colorful chemicals shooting through the sky. Impressive as that may be, Nature is always one up on us. The sun is a mass of incandescent plasma with a constantly roiling surface and a chaotic temperament. Somewhat unpredictably, it seethes and produces enormous explosions known as solar flares or coronal mass ejections (CME). Though similar, these aren't the same thing: A flare happens when the sun's surface releases a huge energetic burst, typically producing the energy equivalent of ten million volcanic eruptions. A CME, on the other hand, is an explosion of charged particles shooting from the sun at average speeds of 1.8 million kilometers per hour (kmh), potentially damaging satellites or even power lines on Earth. CMEs often, though not always, follow a solar flare, and figuring out exactly how both phenomena work is a major challenge in heliophysics. Though both flares and CMEs can happen at any time, they tend to occur most often during the peak of the sun's natural cycle. The sun changes from less active to more active over periods of roughly 11 years. During solar minimum, the least active times, sunspots disappear and major events are rare. During solar maximum, a period we are entering now, the sun's surface is dotted in sunspots and flares and CMEs occur more frequently. But make no mistake – both periods, max and min, present their own dangers to people and objects in space. The most recent solar maximum happened in 2000. If you paid attention to the last paragraph, you might think that means another solar max was due in 2011. Even NASA scientists thought so. But, for unknown reasons, the sun remained very quiet. The most recent data suggest solar max is happening this summer but no one is really sure. In any case, this solar max appears to be one of the quietest in the last century. But that doesn't mean solar flare and CMEs have been completely absent. With the 4th of July as an excuse, we will take a look at some of the sun's most impressive combustions over the last few years, learn a little science, and hopefully gain an appreciation for the awesome power of our parent star. Above: Blam! A beautiful CME shoots out of the sun at more than 5 million kmh on Aug. 31, 2012. This particular eruption hit Earth a few days later, creating spectacular auroras when charged particles interacted with our planet's magnetic field. Image: NASA/SDOWow You're going to look at a lot of photos in this gallery and think, "What? I've never seen the sun that color before." First of all, stop staring at the sun. Secondly, though we humans perceive the sun as yellow, that's because its radiation peaks in the yellow part of the electromagnetic spectrum. But the sun is actually producing tons of light at all wavelengths, including many that our eyes can't see (which is why looking at the sun will burn your eyes). Our fleet of sun-watching satellites, though, can detect light at a wide variety of wavelengths. The data they return help scientists study all aspects of the sun. Much like different colored fireworks, the images these satellites produce are also beautiful to look at. Image: NASA/SDO/Goddard Space Flight CenterAhhh! Neither a flare nor a CME, this prominence erupted from the sun's surface on Dec. 31, 2012 but didn't have quite enough energy to break away. It fell back to the bubbling surface after extending nearly 260,000 km outward. To give you a sense of how massive this thing was, the Earth is shown here to scale (and this was a fairly small prominence). Image: NASA/SDOOooh This is what a solar explosion looks like from behind. On Mar. 5, 2013, a large CME burst from the side of the sun facing away from Earth. The charged particles were sent away from us, but were blasted in the direction of Mars. Venus appears as a bright spot in the lower right side of this animation. Image: SOHOCrackle This composite image shows all the sun's activity between April 2012 and 2013. As the sun ramped up toward its solar max period, certain areas showed higher activity than others, which can easily be seen in these 25 superimposed images. Image: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/SDO/S. WiessingerHuh? A million-kilometer-long filament erupts from the lower left of sun in this image from Dec. 6, 2010. That the prominence snakes along more than half the sun's face is not the weirdest part of the picture. Rather, it's the bizarre alien colors of the sun, resulting from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory snapping the photo in extreme ultraviolet wavelengths to best study the filament's details. Image: NASA/SDOFlash This dramatic flourishing prominence appeared on the sun in April of 2010. It was among the largest such filaments ever seen by NASA and ESA's fleet of sun-watching satellites. Image: NASA/STEREOFwoosh A complex strand of plasma escaped the sun's surface on Jan. 31, 2013. Clever NASA scientists decided to call it a 'dragon tail filament' because that's what it looks like. Image: NASA/SDOBang! In May, the sun unleashed three enormous X-class flares one after the other. X-class flares represent the most energetic category of flare. Below: An animation of most intense flare ever seen, which erupted in 2003. Images: 1) NASA/SDO/AIA 2) ESAWhomp A hundred-million-ton prominence jetted from the sun on Apr. 19, 2010 and hung above its surface for a while, trapped in solar magnetic fields. Lacking the energy to depart, the prominence fell back to the surface in a dramatic crash. There appears to be a dark hovering line in this animation, resulting either from some overexposed pixels in the camera or an enormous floating space dragon sucking energy from the sun (but most likely the former). NASA/SDOSplash A solar eruption on June 7, 2011 blasted material outward, some of which then splashed down on the surface. Such a splashdown event has rarely been seen and was captured here by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. An awesome close-up of the fiery blobs hitting the splash zone can be seen below. Images: NASA / SDO / P. Testa(CfA)Shoom An exquisite CME shot out of the sun in May, producing this swirling round mass of particles seen by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Images: NASA/SDOWTF? Sometimes the sun produced such strange events that no mere mortal fireworks could ever hope to top them. This gigantic solar tornado, which whipped around the sun's surface in September 2011, is a case in point. The tornado is big enough to swallow five Earths and made up of superheated gas at a temperature of between 90,000 and 3.6 million degrees Fahrenheit. This phenomenon is thought to precede CMEs. Images: NASA/SDO/AIA/Aberystwyth University/Li/Morgan/LeonardKa-Blamo During the last solar max, an enormous CME rained particles down on of NASA's sun-observing spacecraft. This blast in November 2000 produced the fourth largest radiation storm seen in three decades. Ionized protons and other high-energy particles can be seen peppering the CCD camera of NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. Image: SOHO


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Boucles Heartbeat - Plaqué Or Rose 18K
Les boucles Heartbeat séduiront toutes les romantiques. Une belle preuve d'amour à votre moitié que vous porterez au quotidien. Disponibles en or, or rose et argent.
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