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The Tale of Halcyon Crane
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1. Hallie's father talks about seeing Madlyn at the nursing home the day before he died. Do you think he really saw her spirit, coming for him? Why or why not? Do you believe the veil between the living and the dead is lifted as a person passes from one life to the next?
2. Each child born of the spell from the Witch of Summer Glen has a special otherworldly ability or gift. With Hallie, her gift develops the longer she stays on the island. Do you think Hallie simply grew more aware of her innate talent, or did being on the island somehow change and enhance her abilities?
3. What is the significance of mirrors with respect to Hallie's ability to "see"?
4. Why couldn't Madlyn understand the danger the island posed to her young daughter Hallie? Was Madlyn a good mother?
5. Forgiveness is one of the themes in this novel. Who most needed to be able to forgive? Who most needed to be forgiven?
6. Have you ever seen a ghost? Do you know anyone who has? What are some of the best ghost stories you know?
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As the doors for early voting opened today, some arriving to cast their ballots may not have realized there are more candidates for President than Barack Obama (D) and Mitt Romney (R).
Also running for the nation's top office are Jill Stein (Green Party) and Gary Johnson (Libertarian).
There are several candidates running on the "Other" ticket. They include Virgil Goode, Ross Anderson, Jack Fellure, Peta Lindsay, Jerry White, James Harris and Sheila Tittle.

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The Chicago Blackhawks controlled the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 and with a 4-2 win proved Jonathan Quick is human. The Hawks didn't dominate as much of the action as in Game 1 but it was enough, as Quick wasn't at the top of his game.
The Kings return home hoping for better but Quick comes off a performance where he gave up four goals, which is a rare post season occurrence. Quick was pulled at the 9:20 mark of period two and it was the first time in 34 playoff games he gave up more than three goals in a game. In the other net, Corey Crawford continues to be the consistent goaltender Chicago fans hoped he could be.
Maybe the Blackhawks used up all their bad luck in the Detroit series.
The Hawks aren't hitting goal posts, now they are finding ways to score off the post. The more physical Kings is the club on the short end of body checks and as a result lost Mike Richards their best center and top offensive player in the playoffs. It seemed like Richards was going to play after getting checked by Dave Bolland at the end of Game 1, but apparently concussion symptoms have surfaced.
Even though he hasn't been scoring goals, Jonathan Toews is back to being a very effective player. Credit his perseverance but give Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg high marks for being an outstanding defensive center. The Kings don't have a Zetterberg and without Richards they will have an even more difficult time dealing with Toews and the Blackhawks.
The first period on Sunday saw the Kings play much better than in Game 1 but after 20 minutes they trailed the Blackhawks 2-0.
Andrew Shaw continues to prove he is a very important part of the team and was rewarded with the opening goal of the game. Quick was a bit unlucky as the puck was deflected and then went in off the near post. Some high marks go to Nick Leddy who kept the play alive and got the puck to Brandon Saad who had another impressive outing. It was then Viktor Stalberg who made a slick pass and Shaw did the rest.
Brent Seabrook concluded the scoring in period one and his goal may have been the dagger for the Kings. Seabrook scored in the final minute to give the Hawks a two goal lead in a period where the Kings played their best hockey of the series.
Seabrook was set up by some nice work by Toews and Marian Hossa who once again was dialed on high. Seabrook let a low hard shot go but it was one Quick would normally save. In Game 2 Quick wasn't himself as he was a little off his angle on Seabrook's shot, and there is little margin for error.
Bryan Bickell got credit for the next goal but he got a lot of help from Kings defender Robyn Regehr who shot the puck toward his own net. In any case it was another goal Quick normally stops. He usually doesn't get beat by shots on the ice near his crease, but again the Hawks were rewarded for hard work.
The play came about as Bickell was setting a good screen and Patrick Sharp put an accurate shot on net. The Hawks converted on a power play, which is also good news, and Sharp continues to be impressive in the post season. Bickell also continues to make a case why GM Stan Bowman needs to open his checkbook and sign him to an extension.
Bickell is an upcoming unrestrictive free agent and will be a hot commodity this summer. The Hawks don't have any player in their system with Bickell's size and skill set. When Bickell stops taking 40-foot wrist shots but rather goes to the net and brings physicality to the Hawks lineup he is a difference maker.
Could this be a case of a player raising his level of play mainly because he is in a contract year? Possibly, but at this point Bowman needs to take a chance because power forwards are a rare find.
Speaking of a good find, Michal Handzus continues to make his presence felt. At this point in his career being a second line center might be asking too much of Handzus but he is doing an adequate job and winning faceoffs.
Handzus is a heady player and can pass well. He ended the Hawks scoring by placing a wrist shot just inside the near post to beat Quick. After another short side goal, Darryl Sutter gave Quick the rest of the evening off.
The Hawks can get by with Handzus at center if the other pivots are doing their best work. Marcus Kruger and Dave Bolland on the fourth and Shaw on third line are playing solid hockey and are noticeable on almost every shift. The Hawks captain is back to being a leader on and off the ice as his play continues to impress even though he isn't scoring goals.
The Hawks defense led by Duncan Keith and Niklas Hjalmarsson has been able to stifle the Kings forecheck. The Blackhawks haven't been trapped in their own zone and have been able to control the pace of play. That has happened because of the strong play from the entire crew of Chicago defenders.
The Blackhawks are now in a great position to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
With another top effort and with a little luck this series may be a short one. The Kings did come back to win after losing the opening two games in their series with St. Louis. That said the Blues don't have the same skill and depth as the Blackhawks, and no doubt the Kings know the same.
So expect the Kings to come out and hit the Hawks with their best punch in the opening frame of Game 3. If the Blackhawks can weather the LA attack on Tuesday night and get a lead the Kings could be in a tough spot.
LA is a great home club but if Richards is still out and Quick doesn't bounce back the Hawks could come out on top once again. The Kings were finally able to crack the Hawks penalty kill so maybe that gives them some hope of better days to come.
There is a lot of hockey left to play but so far this series has gone much differently than many predicted.
It has been the "softer" club inflicting the punishment and causing some injuries to surface. The better goaltender was chased in the second period after allowing four goals. The Hawks top two scorers, Patrick Kane and Toews have not recorded a goal yet but regardless their club hasn't lost a game in this series. So far the unexpected is happening and the Blackhawks couldn't be more pleased.
Actually it could be more a case of the Hawks playing as well as they should and the Kings not being able to do much about it.
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Singapore is, if little else, known for its nightlife in the eyes of many foreigners and locals alike. The only problem this creates is an overcrowding on weekends of young adults in busy nightlife areas like Clarke Quay. Maybe it's just the fault of time moving forward, but it seems the crowd is starting to skew younger and younger. For many of us, packed like sardines in a club full of under 20 year-olds is not our idea of a good night out. If you're looking to party in style and exclusivity, this one's for you.
Pictured: A dramatic back-lit bar with elegant wrought iron privacy walls. DOM lounge takes 200 guests at full capacity, and half that if just seating room is taken into consideration.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is now home to a swanky new exclusive lounge. DOM Lounge is modeled after a Czar's palace and is every bit Russian indulgence. It has two levels filled with heritage-rich architectural and design influences in a prime location overlooking the Singapore river.
The bar is bold on the right side of dramatic, the deep red of it back-lit in a way that infuses a touch of modernity with the traditional opulence. High-backed chairs along walls looking like they belong in an old regal house complete the "authentic Czar experience" for guests. Even the materials used in creating the interior of the lounge have been obtained from traditional Russian style interior decoration retailers across the continent.
"Having enjoyed the one-of-a-kind Russian lounge experience during my travels in Europe, I felt compelled to recreate the experience in Singapore, and we felt it only befitting to do so at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands," says Mr Lee Jia Jun, Director of DOM Lounge. Lee adds that the distinct design and influences will add a new facet to Singapore's nightlife landscape. At DOM Lounge, guests will be treated to the finest Russian-inspired drinks in Singapore.
DOM Lounge, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bay Front Avenue, #01-88, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Opening hours: 10pm - 4:30am
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Titleist Pro V1x golf ball loyalist Derek Fathauer wins the Web.com Tour Championship. ; Joost Luiten trusts Titleist Pro V1 to capture the ISPS Handa Wales Open.
Hoggard, a senior writer, covers the PGA Tour and appears on-air in several capacities.
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GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Tom Watson was the wrong guy for the job.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – It didn't take long for the conversation to turn to who could be the next Ryder Cup captains.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Second-guessing is always part of the Ryder Cup, but on Sunday in the wake of the U.S. team's 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 loss the criticism may have reached an all-time high.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Nothing went right for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Nick Faldo caused a stir earlier this week when he said during the Day 1 telecast from the Ryder Cup on Golf Channel that Sergio Garcia was "useless" during the 2008 matches
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – The last putt had barely been holed at Gleneagles and the chorus of concern over another U.S. Ryder Cup loss was already starting.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Phil Mickelson ended a largely forgettable season with a Ryder Cup he would rather not remember.
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All 18 holes of architect Tom Doak's first course design in Mexico opened in late November on a desolate spit of eastern Baja coastline where the rugged hills crash into the Sea of Cortez.
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Update: Two Pedestrians Killed on KY 1010 in Morgan County
Date of News Release: 11/04/2013
(Ezel, KY) - The suspect vehicle is a Blue 2002 - 2005 year model GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab short wheel base pickup. The vehicle will have damage to the left front and the driver side rear tire is believed to be of smaller size than the other tires on the vehicle. Kentucky State Police in Morehead is requesting that anyone with information on this vehicle call (606) 784-4127.
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Two Pedestrians Killed on KY 1010 in Morgan County
Date of News Release: 11/03/2013
(Ezel, KY) - On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 at 7:04 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead responded to a fatal traffic accident on KY1010 near the Ezel community. Elizabeth Thornsberry, age 41, of Ezel and Tony Ross, age 48, of Clearfield were at Jaspers Bar in Maytown, KY. Mr. Ross left Jaspers Bar on foot and was followed by Mrs. Thornsberry in her 2001 Pontiac Bonneville traveling East toward Ezel. It is believed that Mrs. Thornsberry stopped and exited the vehicle to speak with Mr. Ross. Both Mr. Ross and Mrs. Thornsberry were standing in the westbound lane when a vehicle traveling West struck and killed Mr. Ross and Mrs. Thornsberry. The vehicle is believed to be a full size Blue GMC pickup with damage to the front grill and bumper. At this time the vehicle and driver have not been located. Kentucky State Police in Morehead is requesting that anyone with information on this investigation call (606) 784-4127. The incident remains under investigation by Detective Donnie McGraw.


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this tread need a videos with people,who dance to trance on a big and huge events
Maybe we could follow his example and give this a try.
plz no jumping in packed clubs!
trance_oldschool techno,house, jungle, breakbeat,triphop, rave, hardcore
clubbing for life
Other. Because of limited poll options..
Rave style.
I do not live in the world of sobriety.
Trance, Psytrance, House, Breaks, Dnb, some Dubstep
i like dance tck (milky way) in trance tracks :D
Tecktonick + Shuffle and u can dance trance-house-dubstep etc (all)
Progressive, Tech Trance and sometimes Uplifting
I like Gangnam Style of dancing i.e. free minded without any pre-thought steps. It's fun, enjoyable and entertaining.
I love party rock dance
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2014 Alaska Small Ship Cruises Preview & Early Booking Dealsby Todd Smith
Alaska is the most popular destination we send our travelers, and we're readying 27 unique cruise and land packages for the coming 2014 season. Here are a few highlights:
Alaska History Programming Aboard S.S. Legacy
Two new programs aboard the 88-guest S.S. Legacy focus on popular ports and Alaskan history, filling a much needed niche for travelers interested in a more traditional Alaskan cruise aboard a small ship. Alaska's Golden History is an 8-day cruise traveling Alaska's Inside Passage from Ketchikan to Juneau or reverse, while Gold Rush Legacy follows a route from Seattle to Juneau or reverse.
The fully refurbished S.S. Legacy has the aesthetic of an historic steamer that perfectly matches the turn-of-century feel of the Alaskan ports of Juneau, Skagway and Haines. Costumed crew will bring history to life on board while included complimentary shore excursions immerse guests in Alaskan culture and history. Alaska's natural wonders are showcased in Glacier Bay National Park, whale watching in Icy Strait and wildlife of Frederick Sound. These cruises are perfect for guests seeking a softer alternative to Alaska adventure cruises.
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Offering three full days in Glacier Bay National Park and daily off-vessel activities, the Northern Passages and Glacier Bay cruise aboard the 76-guest Wilderness Explorer continues to be our most popular Alaska small ship cruise. Guests seeking an affordable option that includes Glacier Bay should consider the Glacier Bay & Island Adventure with numerous departures aboard the 58-guest Admiralty Dream, 49-guest Baranof Dream or 40-guest Alaskan Dream. Another best-selling option, the Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise, spends a full six days actively exploring aboard the 12-guest Sea Wolf.
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Comments: Bench is surdy, easy to assemble and dirt cheap. However the angle of the seat is horrible, when the backrest is in the flat position your butt slides down into the hinge between the seat and backrest. If your in an upright position this is not an issue. The seat needs to be flat or adjustable. Would not recommend.
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A discussion on the American Dream and the U.S. economy
"Has the American Dream Reached the End (or a New Beginning)?: Credit, Debt, and the U.S. Economy," a discussion with Karl Case, William Apgar, and Lisa Lynch.
We are a nation of debtors. How have our borrowing habits helped to build our economy and how have they weakened it? What does this mean for our future as a nation? William Apgar, Senior Scholar at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies and former Federal Housing Commissioner at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Karl Case, Professor of Economics at Wellesley College, discuss the factors that led us intor our current economic morass and explore idea for charting a course forward. Moderated by Lisa Lynch, Dean and Professor Economics at the Heller Schol for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University.
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A two month long investigation leads to a meth bust in the Clay County town of Coalmont.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 6422 E. Coulson Street earlier this week.
Officers found meth, paraphernalia and other drugs.
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Product DescriptionOutfitted with the latest and greatest trickle-down from the Elixir 9s, the Avid Elxir 7 Disc Brake will confidently handle all your stopping duties. Next-gen TaperBore technology provides solid, consistent lever feel and modulation, and saves weight over traditional reservoir systems.MatchMaker compatibility helps you keep your bars cleanLever pivots are placed to offer you the most power and comfort with minimal effortHS1 rotors dump heat and provide smooth, predictable braking
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Date Reviewed: August 7, 2014
Strengths: - Great stopping power
- Accurate
- Adjustable brake lever
Weaknesses: - Noisy when wet
- Paint on the brake calipers is coming of a little bit in a couple of spots.
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I used to own a bike with formula oro brakes and those received tons of good reviews, but I can tell you these are a lot better than the oro's. They have great stopping power and are very accurate. Not once did I experience the problems everybody else is talking about. The only thing is they are very noisy when wet. I changed the braking pads last week (after 1 year of intense usage), so I'm curious about the noise now. Overall great brakes.
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Duration Product Used: 1 year
Similar Products Used: Formula Oro's (2007 model)
Bike Setup: Crossmax ST wheels if that's relevant.
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2014
Strengths: unbelievable power
easy adjust
looks great
Weaknesses: original pair of pads creating vibration
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I couldn't believe my eyes reading the existing reviews...
I'm an experienced rider, more than 5000 hours on the saddle, half of them in wild center of Athens, but less than 100 in the forests before purchasing my FS 29er.
I weight 120Kg (270) total weight bike and rider and I have a 2012 Camber Comp (same as an other reviewer).
I mostly use it in trails of 15-20% average slope (light downhill). I'm not a racer but I really push as hard as I can and I always record my segment times with a Garmin device so that I always have the need to go faster !!
Well, the braking system (200mm f 180r) is the single, by far, most impressive part of my bike and this is a fact that all my friends have mentioned when they had a ride. Extreme power, perfect feel, bottomless endurance and easy adjust. They are so good that they are almost dangerous. On my first long trip with this bike, which was with a team, I was so confident on huge desenting dirt roads, they simply consider me crazy. Never felt the slightest change after long braking sessions, never asked for more power or control.
Only issue was that after 300 Km a noise and a vibration started coming from the front one after the fisrt 2-3 seconds of braking. I changed the front pads with the rears and problem nearly diappeared but after less than 100Km reappeared. I tried sandind pads which solved the problem but only for about 50Km. So finally pads where worn and I purchased two new organic pairs (cheap chinese) worring that this problem could ruin my rides... But since then and after more than 1000Km brakes are simply perfect !!! So, I simply suggest some experiment with the pads to anyone having similar problems.
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Date Reviewed: October 11, 2013
Strengths: Worked okay mostly.
Weaknesses: Required frequent bleeding. Required adjusting during rides. Sized during rides
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Similar Products Used: Formula and Schimano.
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2013
Strengths: They really are pretty. The white color is cool. Also, the levers are comfortable for me. I don't feel like they're unnatural or uncomfortable to grip.
Weaknesses: These are not good brakes. They came on my $3000+ bike and I was expecting some real stopping power. I rode them for a year, simply assuming that my big body (190 lbs.) and the speed that I tend to ride (range from 15-30 mph cross country riding) made them something that I just had to live with... No brakes would really stop me completely. (Stupid, i know, but it was my first time with disk brakes and I just assumed that was part of it... what did I know?) I got on a friend's bike with a different brake system on it and I couldn't believe the braking power. I ordered new brakes the next day.
Also, on 3 separate rides in 1 year, they have seized up on me and required bleeding. (3 times... in one year... and I'm a weekender...wtf?)
From what I hear, they are a huge departure from the Juicy's that they had before... and if you check out the 2014 model of my bike (cannondale carbon flash 29), they replaced them with maguras. Good call.
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Date Reviewed: September 11, 2013
Strengths: Lightweight.
Weaknesses: Noisy and they arent Shimano XT
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Date Reviewed: August 11, 2013
Strengths: none
Weaknesses: The Elixir 7Sl get stuck when I'm riding the bike.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2013
Strengths: Light weight. They stop well enough.
Weaknesses: Squeak HORRIBLY. Calipers will prob need to be rebuilt every year. Burn through break pads. Expensive.
Bottom Line:
SRAM and your LBS are well aware of the problem. Shimano stopped putting them on their bikes and went with Magura.
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2013
Strengths: none
Weaknesses: They came default on a new bike and I knew the reviews were bad, but I thought I would give them a go before swapping them for XT-785s. These brakes were howlers from the first ride with average braking power and no modulation. Basically, they are complete garbage - especially when considering they cost as much or more than the XT-785s.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2013
Strengths: Like the feel of the carbon levers, like the reach adjustment. Bleed is still relatively easy to do and you don't have to do it as often. Very fond of SRAM for taking care of my original brakes/standing behind their product.
Weaknesses: They just didn't meet my expectations. Lots less maintenance than their predecessor but...
Bottom Line:
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Date Reviewed: January 22, 2013
Strengths: Decent braking power. Nice levers.
Weaknesses: Noisy,Vibrate, fade on long downhills.
Bottom Line:
Nothing terribly wrong with these, but they just aren't worth writing home about.
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2013
Strengths: Look good
Weaknesses: Constant problems with noise and vibration.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Avid BB 7, Avid Juicy 7
Bike Setup: Specialized camber comp 29 frame, Fox Evolution Fork, Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain, Shimano SLX brakes 180mm/160mm rotors
Date Reviewed: November 18, 2012
Strengths: Nil
Weaknesses: Horrendous squeak from leaking oil after about 50km of riding. Significant loss of front brake power shortly thereafter. Both sets had to be returned for warranty, leaking oil from pistons.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2012
Strengths: Non existent
Weaknesses: High ambient temperatures, cause brakes to build pressure causing major drag, two sets completely locked up on me, warrantied one caliper only. Bleeding doesn't fix the pressure build up issues. One caliper, the rear fortunately completely locked up on a trail.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2012
Strengths: Powerful, reasonable weight, carbon blade feels awesome.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
Fitted with 180mm HS1 discs front and rear and easily bled at home. To sum it up they are outstanding! Powerful one finger modulation, very progressive feel.
I was initially concerned about bleeding these brakes due to so many bad reviews online. Using the top spec Avid bleed kit it only took 5 minutes each end.
I highly recommend this product.
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2012
Strengths: Ok performance and I'm 115kgs
Weaknesses: Overheat then start to squeal on long descents. Had to get em rebuilt after 4 months of use as I couldn't bleed em and the they also build up pressure when they heat up.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 5 months
Similar Products Used: avid Cr, Avid Elixer 3
Bike Setup: Specialised Fsr Carbon Comp
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Grimm Review: The Walking Deadby Nick McHatton at . Updated at . Comments
The ramifications of Nick's time as a member of the undead came quickly in Grimm Season 3 Episode 2, as everyone he cares about is now completely swept along in the cover up.
Nick's time Grimm Smashing has come to end, but his hangover as a zombie is far from over.
Showing the ability to go in and out of actual death in his sleep – complete with the grey face and heart stoppage – I'm curious to see how this new ability of his is incorporated into Grimm Season 3.
The bigger issue is what Nick did as a zombie: killing a man. Nick wants to turn himself in and I can understand that if it was two years prior, but that Nick is long gone. Like Renard explained to Nick, he's in two worlds now.
As much as Nick wants to abide by the morality that drives him as a cop and a human, he's not that man anymore. What might not go in Portland is perfectly acceptable in the Wesen world.
Nick might not always agree with that line of thinking, but he didn't have any say in the matter when committing the acts; and he didn't have much of a say after being cured since Renard, Rosalee and Juliette put themselves in the line of fire to cover Nick's trail. Even so, what Nick did isn't quite murder. Going by the tape, it's far more likely that it's self-defense or manslaughter.
I'm having difficulty believing Eric is dead, but with his plan to bring the Grimm back to Europe foiled, I suppose it might be better that he is dead. With Renard's mother calling him so they can talk, I'm starting to wonder if Renard is next in line to head up the family. I don't recall Renard having any other full brothers or sisters, so it's likely he's up next.
If that does happen, it puts Renard in a precarious position. He's been attempting to get back at his family and keep the Grimm away from them - and he's now done both.
Along the way, Renard's protecting of Nick and his friends has ended up dragging him along for the ride and Renard does seem fond of everyone. So if he were to join the family and become its new king, then that leaves him with potentially trying to bring back the Grimm.
This idea also brings back memories of "Three Coins in a Fuschbau" when Renard, driven by the coins, saw himself as a leader. He dreams of being a leader, so what is he willing to do to get it?
Adalind continued her journey to get her powers back, and this week she got to sew the flowers she picked into Frau Pech's corpse.
Could this ritual get any grosser? Sewing the corpse up, biting the bloody thread,and then Adalind rubbing those flower guts all over her pregnant self?!?
If I were Adalind, I would be wiping my hands on my pants and yelling "nope!" as I hauled it out of there and back to Portland. Why is Adalind so hell bent on getting her powers back? What is so wrong with being human? I hope Grimm Season 3 begins to answer those questions.
Nick McHatton is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow him on Twitter.Tags: Grimm, Reviews
Ok I am I wrong for being happy that Nick hit Juliette? I know I am but I did enjoy it. Sorry guys can't stand her!
I also think The Captain's mom sounded like Stefania! I really like Stefania and I hope they keep her around. I also don't think Eric is dead. I hope he is not because they wasted a very good actor by wasting so much time last year on boring Juliette. I still can't stand Juliette. I hope this doesn't mean The Captain is the baby's father! But if The Captain is the father and Stepfania is the grandmother that would explain who she is so hell bent on getting her hands on the baby. Poor baby just a pawn! I really like Adalind and I am glad they have her a regular now. Less Juliette more Adalind! Why does it look like Nick is shooting Monroe next week!
Good episode. I wasn't suprized to find out Nick killed someone and it makes since that he did it in self defense because even thought he was a zombie he had more control than others did and I don't think he would ever let himself kill someone even though it wouldn't necessarily be his fault. Nick being dead while he was alssep but then waking up and being completely normal is interesting and I can't wait to find out more about that. Can't wait till the next episode it looks really good.
I just read that east coast will start late because of live football and will be rerun. Can this be possible??? Going to back and reread. First I've seen of this. Hope it is not true!!
I remember a while back, when we were still unsure of how Hank and Juliette would ever fit in on the show, there was one episode where the review was titled, "The One Where No One Was Useless." I think that certainly applies to this episode! I enjoyed this episode. It's great seeing how cohesive a unit Team Grimm has become. Even though we still don't know Renard's full agenda, it's clear that whatever his agenda is, he cares about these guys and REALLY wants them on his side. As for Nick, he likely would have been acquitted of the killing, but honestly, what would they say in court? Although, I find it strange that Nick didn't leave any fingerprints or DNA on the scene; he's a cop and his identifiers would be on file... There's no way Eric Renard is dead. He probably saw that coming. I also don't trust the Captain's guy...how is he the only ally that's still alive? Also - Adalind...again, EWWWW. Almost lost my dinner. On that note, did anyone else think that Cap's mom sounded exactly like Stefania? My only complaint about this episode was the lighting. The fight scenes looked SOOO amazingly choreographed and badass, I wish we would have been able to see it better. That barn was so dark!
I really liked the episode. I had feared that the show as going to go a different direction during the premiere. I like the case of the week format with a longer arc only getting a few minutes an episode. My only problem with Nick's guilt is that they are playing it like he has never killed a man before. Granted he could remember those deaths and he knows it was the only option, but still.
While I agree, the prior killings that Nick did were when he was wearing his Grimm hat and going after the monsters. This case was one where HE was the monster and he kill a normal human. Even as a Zombie he maintained enough control that he did not attack anyone but only defended himself if attacked. IOW: This killing was self defense.
So is this this storyline going to play out through the rest of the season?
If so how LONG and how WELL are they going to stick to their story to protect nick? Besides it showed in the final scene nick was already starting to crack. When is SGT.Wu going to know about all of this he's still in the DARK....Come on! As for Adalind her storyline is boring and it's a drag!!!! I'm OVER IT!.
I don't think Rosalee and Juliette lied to the detectives at all. Split hairs, certainly, but they didn't lie outright. As for Nick, he's not culpable in any way for the bar fight incident - first, he didn't start the fight (and seemed to only go after people who were attacking him), and second, he was under the influence of a powerful drug that had been administered to him without his consent! And they have the entire Portland PD to testify as to the zombie-drug's effects. They can't prosecute Nick for the death any more than they could prosecute any of the other victims. The true guilty party is already dead.
This show continues to be top-notch brilliance mix of macabre and awesome
The pacing is seriously hurting this series.


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Figure images/calendar.png [Outlook2007calendar view]
You can use Outlook 2007 not only to access email, but also to use an online calendar. This has several benefits: you can access the calendar from any Exchange client, including Outlook Web Access; other Nexus users can use your free/busy information to schedule meetings with you; and you can give other people access to your calendar so they can add or update events, or just view your schedule.
This guide will explain how you transfer events from your existing Outlook 2007 calendar on your local computer into the online calendar, how to share your calendar with your colleagues, how to schedule a meeting using Outlook 2007, and how to synchronise Outlook 2007 with the Oxford Nexus (the Oxford University Exchange server) to ensure your information is always up-to-date and correct. This guide assumes you have already successfully configured Outlook 2007 to access Oxford Nexus.
1. Importing events from your local calendar to the Exchange server
If you already use the calendar function in Outlook 2007, you may want to transfer your existing calendar entries into your new Nexus calendar, so that you can access your calendar from anywhere using Outlook Web Access, or so that you can share your calendar with other Nexus users.
When you start Outlook 2007, you should be able to see both your personal
calendar (locally stored on your own machine) and the new Nexus account
calendar. You can view both calendars side by side by selecting each calendar
from under the
[My Calendars] menu. If you only have a few items in
your personal calendar you can simply drag and drop them on to the correct place
in the Nexus calendar.
Figure images/drag-drop.png [Dragging and dropping event from one calendar to another]
Many users are likely to have many entries in their personal local calendar which will need to be transferred to the Nexus version. In order to do this you need to export your personal calendar and then import it into Nexus:
Exporting your Personal Calendar
[File] from the top menu and select the
and Export] option
Figure images/menu.png [menu listing]
Figure images/import.png [Opening screen of the wizard]
[Export to a file] and
click on
Figure images/export2.png [Export to a file screen]
[Personal Folder File]
and click on
Figure images/export3.png [Export to a file screen]
Figure images/export4.png [Export Personal Folders screen]
Figure images/export5.png [Save file screen]Click the
Finish button when you have made your
Now that your data has been saved to a .pst file you need to import it back into Outlook and into your Nexus calendar. To do this:
Importing your personal calendar data into your Nexus calendar
[File] >
[Import and Export]
Figure images/menu.png [Menu]
Next to continue
Figure images/import.png [Import export wizard]
Figure images/import2.png [Import file screen]
Figure images/import3.png [Browse to location of your file]
Figure images/export7.png [Import Personal Folders screen]
Figure images/sidebyside2.png [Personal and Nexus calendars next to each other]
2. Adding UK holidays
[Tools] >
[Options] to open the
Options screen.
Figure images/caloptions.png [menu]
Calendar Options... button
Figure images/options.png [General options screen]
Calendar Options screen click on the
Holidays button
Figure images/calendaroptions.png [Calendar options screen]
Figure images/holidays.png [Tick country name for holidays you need]
OK. The countries holidays are now added to
your own calendar.
Figure images/xmasday.png [Christmas day marked in calendar]
3. Sharing your calendar with colleagues
Using Outlook 2007 with your Oxford Nexus Exchange account enables you to share your online calendar with colleagues within the University. However your colleague must be a registered Nexus user for you to share calendars. If they are using other local departmental systems or are from outside of the University please see 3.1. Sending calendars to Non-Nexus colleagues. To share your calendar with colleagues on Oxford Nexus do the following:
Calendar button found on the lefthand menu.
This will open your calendar as shown below:
Figure images/calendar.png [Calendar default view]
My Calendars. A contextual menu appears.
Figure images/sharecaloption.png [Calendar contextual menu]
[Share Calendar] option from the menu. A new screen
appears which is partially completed for you.
Figure images/sharecalrequest.png [Sharing email screen]
Request permission to view the recipient's
button. Your request will then be emailed to your colleague.
Figure images/calrequest.png [The received email requesting shared calendar access]
Private calendar events: Some clients do not fully support private items and your private items may be revealed to those you share your calendar with. Please see the "How private are my private calendar entries?" entry in the Nexus FAQ for more details.
3.1. Sending calendars to Non-Nexus colleagues
If your colleague is not on Nexus but you still wish to send them your calendar, Outlook will let you send a static version instead. To create and send a static version do the following:
Calendar button in the main menu.
Figure images/menu.png [Outlook main menu]
My Calendars section right click on the
calendar you wish to send and choose
[Send via Email...]
option from the menu.
Figure images/email-menu.png [Outlook calendar menu]
Send a Calendar by
Email screen:
Figure images/email-calendar.png [Send calendar by email screen]
Send Calendar by Email screen you can choose a
calendar from the
Calendar dropdown list.
Date Range dropdown list choose how much of
your calendar you want to send. This can be just one day, a month or any
date range you specify.
Figure images/date-range.png [Choose the date range to send]
Detail dropdown box choose how much
information you want to send. The default
only option will often be all that is needed.
Figure images/availability.png [Outlook menu]
Show my time within my working hours
Advance button you will get
several other options including the
Email Layout option.
This is set to
Daily Schedule by default, but can be
changed to just a list of your events.
OK when you have set your calendar
Figure images/emailed-calendar.png [Compiled calendar added to your email]
3.2. Permissions
After you have shared your calendar with someone else you may decide that they no longer need to be able to access it. In order to review who can see your calendar and change their permissions for it:
My Calendars section.
Change Sharing Permissions. You will now see the
Calendar Properties screen:
Permissions tab, you will see a list of
people allowed to view your
Figure images/change-permission.png [Changed access permissions screen]
Permissions settings, or delete
them entirely.
Figure images/change-permission2.png [Changed access permissions screen]
Apply and then
OKwhen you have
finished to close the
Permissions screen. You will return
to your Outlook calendar.
Please note: Having permission to see a calendar is not the same as being a delegate for that calendar. If you wish someone to act on your behalf e.g. editing your calendar or responding to emails, or if you have been asked to do this for someone else, you will need to read our information on Delegating access to email, calendar and other Nexus features.
4. Viewing another person's calendar
To view another person's calendar in Outlook 2007 you need to do the following:
Figure images/calrequest.png [The received email requesting shared calendar access]
Open This Calendar button, your
colleague's calendar is automatically opened in Outlook in a new window. You
can then see their appointments.
Calendars section. Click on the
People's Calendar section to reveal your colleague's
shared calendar.
Figure images/other-cals.png [Other people's calendar listing]
If you have previously been given access to a calendar but have since deleted it you can regain access by:
Open a Shared Calendar. Click on this
Figure images/namesearch.png [Name search box]
field and press
Name button. This opens up the
University Global
Address List:
Figure images/addresslist.png [University address list]
Figure images/iantest.png [Name underlined]
OK. If you have permission to view the calendar
it will appear in your
Outlook calendars page. If not, you
will see a new message asking if you want to request access to this users
Figure images/no-permission.png [Message asking if you want to request calendar access]
Send. Your colleague
will then decide if they want to grant you access or not.
4.1. Printing Calendars
Microsoft Outlook 2007 is not designed to print multiple calendars. However, there is a Microsoft tool that can be installed should you need to print multiple calendars. Please see Printing multiple calendars using Outlook 2007 for details.
5. Schedule meetings
One of the great features of Outlook 2007 is the ability to schedule meetings with colleagues. You can easily see when someone is free and plan your meetings accordingly. To schedule a meeting follow the instructions below:
Figure images/calendar.png [Menu]
Calendar tool bar, select
New to open the
New Appointment email.
Figure images/new-button.png [New button]
Appointment email, add your recipents email
addresses and set a subject for the email.
Figure images/appointment-screen.png [Appointment email screen]
Schedule Assistant, click the large button in
the top menu. (N.B. can appear just as text if your Outlook window is small)
Figure images/schedulebutton.png [Schedule Assistant button]
Schedule Assistant screen.
Figure images/schedule-assistant.png [Schedule Assistant screen]
All Attendees column add in the names of the people
you want to invite.
Figure images/add-attendees.png [Adding invitees]
Figure images/calendar-view.png [Calendar]
Figure images/schedule-dropdown-dates.png [Drop down boxes]
Figure images/free-times.png [People availability suggestions]
Send button. Your time and date are automatically added
to the
Appointment email and sent to your colleagues. The
appointment is also added to your own calendar too.
6. Where next?
If you have any problems, in the first instance you should contact your local (College or Department) IT staff. If they cannot help then please contact the OUCS Help Centre for further assistance.


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Featuring poly mesh fabric, this top enhances breathability to help you keep cool, dry and comfortable during all workouts. PlayDry technology helps keep you cool, by wicking moisture away from the skin, while the racer back style offers a more natural range of movement.
Team this fitted vest top with the Reebok printed skinny fit tights and trainers or relax up your look in the Reebok cuffed pants and matching hooded top.
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2. Active Directory Domain Naming
2.1. Overview
Previously these pages described one option for naming your Active Directory domain (Option 1 below) and this remains the recommended option. However it is occasionally necessary to use a different name, or you may have taken over the management of a domain with a different name. This is described in Option 2.
- Option 1: Use the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name (Recommended)
- Using this configuration, the name of your domain must match the DNS name exactly, e.g. oucs.ox.ac.uk, chem.ox.ac.uk. This is generally easier to understand, easier to configure, avoids possible problems with disjoint namespaces (which may not necessarily fully supported by all applications) and is usually the best approach to take for domains that need to be accessed by remote systems. However it limits most units to a single Active Directory domain, unless you have more than one DNS subdomain assigned to your unit.
- Option 2: Use a different name from the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name
- This allows for additional domains in a unit which only has a single DNS domain name. It is more complicated to understand, and more care is needed to avoid possible clashes and name resolution problems. Additional configuration may be needed if systems that are not joined to the domain need to access domain resources. Systems could end up with disjoint DNS registrations and applications may not always be tested exhaustively as to whether they support this. This solution is likely to be most reliable in an environment that needs limited or no access from external systems.
The majority of installations will be using Option 1. If you are considering Option 2, a good understanding of DNS is helpful, and we'd suggest researching the possible implications for Active Directory (some links to Microsoft documentation are given below). Mixing the two options within the same forest is likely to be possible, but is beyond the scope of this documentation.
The next section explores the options in more detail, and Microsoft provide a wealth of further information such as Creating Internal and External Domains and Using an Internal Subdomain as well as Disjoint Namespace.
2.2. In Detail
Microsoft Active Directory is designed to use the DNS to enable servers and workstations to locate services (such as domain controllers) running within the Active Directory namespace.
To support an Active Directory domain called example.org, DNS servers that manage the example.org subdomain must be available to your domain controllers and workstations.
The following diagrams show the Active Directory and part of the DNS namespace that would correspond to example.org.
Microsoft Active Directory currently supports several possible DNS namespace configurations as follows.
- An external DNS namespace, used only on a public network such as the Internet (i.e. use the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name)
- An internal DNS namespace with referral and access to an external namespace (i.e. use a different name from the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name, but allow your DNS to talk to the internet DNS)
- An internal DNS namespace, used only on your own network
See Namespace planning for DNS for more information.
Within the University the third option is likely to be very rare, as workstations using this option would not be able to access the internet (or indeed access systems outside the unit). So we'll concentrate on the other two.
Option 1: Use the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name (Recommended)
Using the same namespace for both external and internal purposes (option 1) has been the recommended solution within the University environment since Active Directory was released. It is probably the easier to understand and you are less likely to run into name resolution issues. Many University installations of Active Directory are use this method successfully. In this scenario, a unit uses its existing DNS name (e.g. chem.ox.ac.uk, oucs.ox.ac.uk) as its Active Directory domain name. It continues to be the reommended solution.
There is one known limitation in that, as most units only have a single DNS name available, they are restricted to one Active Directory domain. As it is generally recommended to stick to a single domain if at all possible, for most locations this is not a problem. Occasionally a second domain is essential, in which case option 2 may be a way forward. There are different options on the choice of the internal name, which will be covered in subsequent sections.
In addition, because of the way in which DNS registrations are handled, occasional problems can result because the A records for the domain are not registered. Each domain controller will attempt to register an A record for the name of the domain (i.e. unit.ox.ac.uk) to resolve to its own IP address. However this issue can be normally be addressed where necessary. Refer to the configuring DNS to Support Active Directory using an Existing DNS Name (Option 1) pages for full details.
Option 2: Use a different name from the existing DNS name of your unit for your Active Directory domain name
For both options 1 and 2, within the context of Oxford University, the external namespace for a unit will be the existing subdomain already provided by the Domain Name System service run by the Computing Services (such as oucs.ox.ac.uk, chem.ox.ac.uk etc.). For option 1 your Active Directory domain is given the same name as your allocated DNS subdomain. However for option 2, while workstations and servers retain their existing public DNS identities, your Active Directory domain is configured to use a different internal name. Servers and workstations will have with dual identities, one in the usual external namespace, and the other in the internal private namespace.
Using this option, unlike option 1, the A records for the domain name are registered, and units can have multiple Active Directory domains. For machines that are part of the domain, everything should work as expected. On the other hand, people who are accessing domain resources from machines that are not part of the domain will need to use the external name of the resource, rather than the domain name, and if there is no equivalent (e.g. the domain name itself), this could lead to problems. We would recommend further reading via the links below before deciding to use this option. It is likely to work best in environments where little or no access is required from systems outside your unit and domain.
For more information see Microsoft's pages on Creating Internal and External Domains and Using an Internal Subdomain as well as Disjoint Namespace.
If you are still unsure about which option is best for you or have further questions, please email OUCS via firstname.lastname@example.com, including Active Directory DNS on the subject line to discuss the options.
- Recommended configuration: configuring DNS to Support Active Directory using an Existing DNS Name (Option 1), or
- Alternative configuration: configuring DNS to support Active Directory using a Private Internal Name (Option 2).
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Thorium nuclear energy:An alternate safe,cleaner resource
Hi yawl! Sure hope you all have had a summer with great outcomes!It's sure has been a busy ,productive one from this neck of the woods!One thing I've been researching this summer has been alternate forms of cleaner energy.One particular topic of interest was thorium a very little known or heard about element on our periodic table .I think you will find the following Google Tech talk by Kirk Sorensen (2009) very very intriguing!This is not a new technology but rather one that was put into experimental use for 6 years way back when then trashed by the U.S. government(couldn't make weapons grade plutonium from it What a crazy world we live in!!Now,fast forward to today and you will find that thorium liquid fluoride generators are being brought back to the table as a possible alternate energy source however ,still much gov.t debate and foot dragging is going on due to the same issues and well,quite frankly, ignorance whether intentional or not.There is a subtle movement going on though that will hopefully spread the word about this very intriguing possibility.If you've time,try and listen to Kirk's excellent lecture about this form of nuclear technology.I know nuclear brings bad memories for all of us but,after having watched this video, see what you think then. I was totally anti-nuclear because of its costs and most importantly the risks during operation and hazardous waste material disposal in its 'after-life'.
Here's a link to this particular lecture there are several on the subject!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZR0...&feature=relmfu
Or if that doesn't work, Google or You Tube Kirk Thorensen:Energy from Thorium:A Nuclear Waste Burning Liquid Salt Thorium Reactor.There are several videos offered.
There's always hope out there isn't there guys?Even in this very cranky period of Mama Earth's time. Dang do we need a cosmic slap up the back of the head or what!!?? It's all about $$$..sad to say.Be well ,Deb
When asked what he thought about Western Civilization Gandhi replied ," That would be nice!"
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Thank you for this post. Very interesting stuff. Yes, always hope out there and inside too!!!!
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Ah yes indeed dear Brit there is much hope both outside and inside! Great point! Sorry for taking sooo long to reply.Was putting that 'inner' hope to the test these past few weeks.My 26 yr. old son had a mild heart attack but is doing quite well now..scared the baloney out of us for a bit but put that inner' energy' on overdrive! Hope your dear Lee is doing well and everyone else here on this wonderful site! big hugs and mwah!
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3 hurdles to Verizon iPhone success
On the eve of the Apple iPhone's much-anticipated debut on Verizon's wireless network, it may not matter that the phone is stale, a new one is coming and not everyone can afford it.
By Scott Moritz, TheStreet
At 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, on the Verizon Wireless (VZ) Web site, the virtual stampede for Apple's (AAPL) CDMA iPhone is set to begin.
But on the eve of this long-awaited arrival, naysayers might wonder if the presumed success of the Verizon iPhone may be just a little bit overblown.
The answer will come quickly.
Based on the first hours of order volume, Verizon and Apple will have a good idea of how demand stacks up to their internal projections and whether they are likely to hit the 11 million iPhone target that analysts forecast and Verizon has adopted.
So what could impede Apple on its latest road victory?
Here are three main concerns that loom ahead of the Verizon iPhone debut.
All theatrics aside, the big difference with the Verizon iPhone is that Apple has merely added a 3G CDMA wireless chip to the iPhone 4 that was launched with AT&T (T) last summer. As one observer noted at the Verizon Apple iPhone unveiling: "It's a middle-aged phone going to a new carrier."
The lack of newness with the Verizon iPhone becomes more obvious when you consider that there's a faster, better version looming just a few months ahead. For the past four summers, Apple has introduced a new, improved version of the iPhone. In keeping with that tradition, the next iPhone is widely expected to be an LTE-capable 4G model that promises lightning-fast Internet connections on a mobile device.
Finally, Verizon has had a successful Google (GOOG) Android campaign with phones from HTC, Motorola (MMI) and Samsung, not to mention the millions of Research In Motion (RIMM) BlackBerry customers. Verizon said last week that about 23 million of its subscribers now own smartphones. The question now is: How many more will be leaving their $50-a-month plan and jumping onto the $100-a-month smartphone bandwagon?
A lot of these concerns could quickly be trampled by the onrush of Verizon iPhone buyers who, for months, maybe years, have been gearing up for this day.
"It's going to be more supply-constrained than demand-constrained," said Recon Analytics' Roger Entner, a wireless industry strategist and close observer of the past four iPhone launches. "They will sell everything they have, however many units that is. The first announcement will be: 'We are sold out.'"
That would be little surprise to anyone who has paid attention to the drama leading up to this moment. On TheStreet's site alone, the phrase "Verizon iPhone" has appeared in 133 stories since we first broke the news of a CDMA iPhone a year ago.
Investors and consumers alike have been transfixed by the prospects of a big sales debut of the Verizon iPhone. And much of the excitement is fueled by years of pent-up demand.
So where are all these estimated millions of Verizon iPhone buyers going to come from?
Bank of America analyst David Barden asked as much during the Verizon earnings conference call last week. While it's easy to see where a quarter of Verizon's customers can afford the upwards of $100-a-month smartphone, getting larger percentages of customers to cough that up will be more difficult, Barden reasoned.
In reply, Verizon chief Ivan Seidenberg essentially said that smartphones change everything. "The revenue pie we're looking into is much bigger than the one that you think exists today," said Seidenberg. "So not only will those $40 customers become higher data users, but the $80 customers will go to $105 and $110."
What else would you expect a phone company chief to say?
Some analysts note that Verizon's Droid and BlackBerry fans have become quite loyal to their camps during the rise of the iPhone and many will opt to stay put.
"The real surprise may come from the feature phone owners and iPhone fans at the other carriers," said industry strategist Michael Cote of the Cote Collaborative, referring to the types of customers that will likely be a part of the Verizon iPhone sales rush. "I think we'll see a lot of Droid holdouts and a lot of iPhone hopefuls."
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Research from the University of Adelaide shows middle-aged women are more likely to suffer depression from a common medical problem that they find too embarrassing to talk about: urinary incontinence.
However, help is available for women if they seek medical advice, researchers say.
In a study of the experiences of women with urinary incontinence, researcher Jodie Avery found that middle-aged women with incontinence (aged 43-65) were more likely to be depressed than older women (aged 65-89).
Speaking in the lead up to World Continence Week (24-30 June), Ms Avery says the younger women's self esteem is often hit hard by urinary incontinence, while older women tend to be more resilient and accepting of their condition.
"Women with both incontinence and depression scored lower in all areas of quality of life because of the impact of incontinence on their physical wellbeing," says Ms Avery, a PhD student and Senior Research Associate with the University's School of Population Health and School of Medicine.
"Key issues for younger women affected by incontinence are family, sexual relationships and sport and leisure activities.
"The most common difficulties women express about their incontinence are things like: 'I can't play netball', 'I can't go to the gym', 'I can't go for walks', or 'I can't go dancing', and these are real issues for women who are still in the prime of their lives."
Urinary incontinence affects approximately 35% of the female population. The main cause in women is pregnancy, with the number of children they have increasing their chances of becoming incontinent.
"Our studies show that 20% of the incontinent population has depression, and this is something that we need both sufferers and GPs to better understand," Ms Avery says.
"Sufferers of incontinence are often reluctant to get help, but attitudes are slowly changing. It is very important for them to seek advice about their condition. In some cases, urinary incontinence can be curable with an operation, and this is quite literally a life-changing operation for many women.
"GPs need to be aware that if their patient is suffering from incontinence, this condition is often linked with depression which needs to be treated to increase their quality of life.
"Ultimately, we hope that our research helps to raise awareness in the community about both the mental and physical issues associated with incontinence. We know it's embarrassing, but if you discuss it with your GP, your life really can change."
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On 10 March, around 100 people affected by MS and their family and friends, MS health professionals, industry representatives and the general public attended Japan MS Society's (日本多発性硬化症協会 – JMSS) second MS seminar in Tokyo, Japan.
JMSS Chairman Dr A. Igata opened the seminar. Dr T. Saida (President of Kansai MS Centre, President of PACTRIMS), Dr T. Yamamura (MS professional at National Centre Hospital and member of MSIF's International Medical and Scientific Board), Dr K. Takahashi, Dr Y. Miyazaki and Dr T. Tabira (also a member of MSIF's International Medical and Scientific Board) gave presentations at the seminar. Tomoya Ito, a person with MS who won three silver medals at the London Paralympic Games in 2012, also gave a speech.
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O.A. Cleveland's Update
October 10, 2013
By Dr. O. A. Cleveland
The cotton market eased through another positive week as both the
fundamentals and technicals factors mentioned last week remained active
trading news. Prices, basis the New York December contract, spent most of
their time between 86 and 87.50 cents, closing just above the 87.50
market. The trading at 81-to-88 cents continues, with no strong movement
expected outside the range.
The mid-80s is sound, with a bias to the topside.
Quality will be a rare lot this year. Just as the Southeast is facing a
tropical storm, China has a typhoon headed for its traditional cotton
belt. Ongoing weather problems in Asia and the Subcontinent have damaged
both yield and quality, with particular emphasis on India, China, and
Pakistan in that order.
Those fundamentals, coupled with a sneaky push from funds, lifted prices
all week (maybe I should not say "sneaky," as all trading appeared to be
well above board). More correctly, the funds have quietly and without any
fanfare added to their long positions all week. They continue to see
potential above 90 cents. Maybe that happens, but I see far too much
demand degradation once prices reach the 88-to-90 cent level.
Higher prices did limit demand this week. Yet, market action appeared to
open a new "High Price" chapter and put in two meaningful sub-titles. The
December 2014 contract (Red Dec/Pink Dec) finally moved back above 80
cents and eased its way to nearly 81.50 cents. World prices also climbed
back to near 93 cents. And, we¹re nearing the peak harvest season -- i.e.,
the yearly seasonal price low -- in eight of every ten years.
An even more bullish tone, at least for the remainder of the 2013 crop
and into early 2014, is that mills have increased the price point where
they re-enter the market for export purchases to about 85 cents. This is
an indication that mills have concerns regarding both quality and
Three months ago mills became active at 83 cents and were more and more
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(paying roughly about 161 cents per pound). This adds nothing but more
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The backdrop in all of this remains the collapse of the Indian rupee in
the world financial markets. In dollar terms, cotton price for Indian
mills is now as much as 98-to-103 cents per pound. The Indian weather
concerns also have raised concern that Indian mills may not have enough
cotton to keep operating at full capacity for as long as sixty days. And
this is the world¹s second-largest producing and consuming country!
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Lubbock, TX (KCBD) - Efforts are underway in Washington to rename a local post office in honor of a fallen Lubbock soldier. House Bill 5565 would name the Monterey station on Gary avenue the "Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office."
Davis graduated from Estacado and served four tours of duty overseas. About a month and a half ago his sister, Margaret, heard that a few post offices in Austin were named after fallen soldiers and she knew it was something she had to do to honor her brother who was killed in Iraq.
Davis, 35, was killed by enemy fire in Baghdad on June 23, 2007. Insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire and an improvised explosive device.
Davis graduated from Estacado High School, before enlisting in the army in 1999. He served in the Middle East during four tours of duty in Kuwait, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"It came at a good time yesterday was three years we lost him," said Margaret Davis about the timing of the bill that would name a Lubbock post office after her brother. "It's something we've been working on for not too long and just really excited. We lost him and just feel like he deserves this," said Davis.
Sgt. Davis left behind a large family determined to honor him. Margaret worked with Congressman Randy Neugebauer's office and Thursday he introduced the bill on the house floor.
"One of the reasons I like to do that is I think it's a gentle and subtle reminder that freedom is not free," said Rep. Neugebauer by phone from Washington.
Margaret believes her brother would love what they are doing to honor him. She hopes that when people send letters and ship packages they will remember Chris and other fallen soldiers and those who are still fighting.
"Someone that goes into the Chris Davis Post Office will say 'I wonder who Chris Davis was?' There will obviously there will be a plaque to commemorate his service," said Rep. Neugebauer.
"We forget fallen heroes and I don't want that with my brother or any other local heroes we have lost," said Davis. "Of course it will make Memorial Day, Father's Day and June 23rd a whole lot easier knowing he has got this."
The Davis family says they will only use this post office once the change is official. There is no date set for when it will become the "Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office," it all depends on the legislative calendar.
So far 19 other Texas lawmakers have co-sponsored the bill.
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