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Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Strengths: The brakes look good. The reason I still ride them and I haven't yet switched to Vees is 'cause I don't want to give up the feel of the levers which I like a lot, way more than most Vee brake levers.
Weaknesses: They take way, way too long to adjust.
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Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Mostly other cantis, some Vees, switching soon to Avid.
Bike Setup: '96 Lava Dome, project 2 teeth rattlers, 2" rise bars, others...
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1999
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more than 3 years
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1999
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Date Reviewed: March 6, 1999
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These brakes came stock on my '96 Cinder Cone. They were, by far, THE single most disappointing thing about the bike. They were next to impossible to adjust, flexed like crazy, and had absolutely no stopping power at all. I seriously doubt they even sell these things anymore, but if they do, DON'T under any circumstances consider buying them. There are way better alternatives that cost less than half as much, lx-v's etc... The only thing that these brakes and levers had going for them was that they looked good, which doesn't mean a whole helluva lot when they don't stop you. They get one chili 'cause they did stop me, eventually, albeit with my friends at a complete stop 100' behind me on the trail.
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1999
Bottom Line:
Hey, bullshit crap made by a Taiwan brake maker. Kona could'nt make it with
their Joe Murray line of components and hence the name CURVE was
born. One would be better off just buying a stock Chang Star brake instead
of buying this CURVE brake that puts bucks in Kona's (Dan Gerhard,Jacob
Heibron,Dan(Dewey)LaFavor and Patrick(Paddy)White not to mention a whole
bunch host of others.
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998
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I got these (Curve OM) brakes with my '96 Kona Cinder Cone. They're not bad for stopping but constantly need attention/adjustment for more braking power (esp at the lever and at the cable guide). Up here in the Pacific Northwest, things are muddy and wet and these do not clear mud and crud very well in spite of the holes in it's body. I'm gonna be switching to Vee's soon once I get the cash cuz I'm tired of grabbing handfuls of brake!!!!!! Can't give it anymore than 4 chillies cuz they do perform their job of stopping a 230lb gorilla like me! Keep the dirt side down dudes!
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1998
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I've had these brakes for nearly three years and once adjusted correctly, the brakes did a good job. I adjusted them on the spungy side. I'm sure there not the best, but quality is good and overall they do a good job. Try a different brake pad. Made a difference in the performance.
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1998
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I have Curve brakes and they are running fine on my Kona U'i. They are very strong , (not as strong as V-brakes)and i like them. The only problem with them is there weight. But overal i think that there not that bad of brakes. So i think that they should get atleast a 4.
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1997
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***WARNING*** Do NOT buy these brakes
First of all, If you are going to spend $70 on a set of brakes, you mind as well buy V-Brakes. V-brakes have way more power. Secondly these brakes do exactly what they're called...-they Curve! The brakes flex like crazy!!! If you have them set up normally like any other brakeset, when you pull on the lever the pads touch the rim almost right away and then when you keep pulling, they FLEX all the way to the handlebar. Finally, These brakes are a hassle to set up.
If I had a choice I would rate these a ZERO! But because the raitings go only 1,
I will have to give them that!
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1997
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i bought the u.s. made brakes ( as opposed to the asian manufactured ones on your konas ) and i love them, of course after i've spent 12 hours installing them, there nice and stiff with the richey pads. the only complaint that i have is that the carbon spring caps have small cracks in them, but it hasn't botherd there performance after a year of racing!
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1997
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Curve brakes. Always seemed just right to me. Not to terribly hard to adjust. Then never touched them. Smooth, controlled, no-grab stopping. I'd pay to buy these if they weren't on my Kona Kailuiea as purchased.
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1997
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Time consuming to get set up correct, but once done I haven't had to adjust them in almost 2 years. Best Brakes I have riden.....easy to do minor adjustments with....Gotta love 'em
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1997
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These brakes came with my Kona Lavadome and they're passable, barely. The levers are ok as well. I'm planning on dumping them for a set of side pull brakes soon. Toe in is a pain with these. No wonder Kona dropped them from their 97 line.
Date Reviewed: March 4, 1997
Bottom Line:
These brakes came with my Kona AA (Curve OM). Can't say I ever had any good luck with them. A lot of adjustments. l Finally broke down and bought some DX V brakes. Best and only thing I have had to do to my Kona. I have to say the same for the Curve levers that came with them,,, give them away.
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1997
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I have curve OM brakes on my '96 Kona Kil' and after six months have been very satisfied. It's true that they are hard to adjust but once they're set up they stop ya just fine. The only major dowwner i have had with the is that I keep cutting the inside of my leg on the cantis on steep downhills. Oh well guess I'll have to learn how to ride.
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'Muhammad Ali Goes to Mars: The Lost Interview'
September 19, 2012 - Ben Klein
"This is Muhammad Ali, the heavy weight champion of the world now at the lunar station in Cape Kennedy, on the way to Mars for the first universal title..."
This is a great short clip about Documentarian/Journalist Michael Aisner scoring the interview of a lifetime with Muhammad Ali in 1966 in Chicago.
"We're 17 years old, sitting in the office and Ali screeches up in his red Cadillac convertible...and he starts doing this riff on him going to Mars and fighting the champion up on Mars," Aisner said.
According to the website Blank on Blank "It was two years after Ali had trash-talked his way into a victory over Sonny Liston; a year before he would refuse to go Vietnam. At the time, many black Muslims, led by Malcolm X, were advocating for "total separation" of the races. And so, for a scrawny white boy from the suburbs, heading to the heart of Chicago's gritty South Side was no small thing."
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1 (8 ounce) package
cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can
1 cup
shredded Cheddar cheese
This is an excellent recipe!! I've been making this for years!!! I have found that the dip stays hotter even longer if you warm it in a 300 degree oven for 20-30 minutes!!! Yum!!
Way too salty! I might try it again with leftover homemade chili, but commercially made chili in a can is very salty I guess.
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I make this in the crockpot and it comes out excellent!! My whole family loves it! I put it in for about 2 hours and it's done!
Very easy, cheap and good. We used chili with beans and it turned out excellent. I put it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes instead of using the microwave like the directions said.
I have made this dip for years (in the oven) and I always used Hormel chili WITH beans.....I tried it once without the beans only cause I couldn't find the other and I didn't care for it. I always am asked to bring this dip to parties (I always bring enough for a double batch). Trust me, you won't have ANY leftovers with this one!!
Made this in a crock pot. It was a definite hit!
I've made this dip numerous times and it's a hit everytime! I try and make is a little healthier, so I use Turkey Chili, Light Cream Cheese and 2% Chedder Cheese.
I made it for Superbowl and it was devoured by all! I heated in the stove, instead of the microwave, 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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If you or someone you know may be a victim of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, or any other behaviors prohibited under this policy, you are strongly encouraged to seek immediate assistance. Assistance can be obtained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from:
The University of Iowa strives to create a respectful, safe, and non-threatening environment for its students, faculty and staff. This sexual misconduct policy sets forth resources available to students, describes prohibited conduct, and establishes procedures for responding to sexual misconduct incidents (including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and other unwelcome sexual behavior).
A student who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of a sexual misconduct incident should not be reluctant to seek assistance for that reason. The Dean of Students will not pursue disciplinary violations against a student (or against a witness) for his or her improper use of alcohol or drugs (e.g., underage drinking) if the student is making a good faith report of sexual misconduct. In addition, the law enforcement authorities in Johnson County have a policy of not pursuing charges for improper use of alcohol against a victim of sexual assault.
The University of Iowa prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual assault or sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and any form of nonconsensual sexual conduct. Students should be able to live, study, and work in an environment free from all forms of sexual misconduct.
Any act that falls within the definition of sexual misconduct constitutes a violation of University policy. The University is committed to fostering a campus environment that both promotes and expedites prompt reporting of sexual misconduct and timely and fair adjudication of sexual misconduct cases. The University's procedures are designed to protect the rights, needs, and privacy of the student making a University complaint, as well as the rights of students accused of sexual misconduct. The University also adheres to all federal, state, and local requirements for intervention, crime reporting, and privacy provisions related to sexual misconduct.
Sexual misconduct can be committed by men or women, and it can occur between people of the same or different sex. The University will make this policy and educational opportunities readily available to all students and other members of the University community. Creating a respectful, safe, and non-threatening environment is the responsibility of all members of the University community.
The University of Iowa will make every effort to safeguard the identities of students who seek help and/or report sexual misconduct. While steps are taken to protect the privacy of victims, the University may need to investigate an incident and take action once an allegation is known, whether or not the student chooses to pursue a complaint.
Formal complaints about sexual misconduct by University students, faculty, or staff should be made to the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator (335-6200). An academic or administrative officer, as defined in the University's Sexual Harassment policy (see II-4.1b(3)) must report any known sexual misconduct report to the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator. No employee is authorized to investigate or resolve student complaints without the involvement of the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator.
In addition to violating University policy, sexual misconduct might also constitute criminal activity. Students are strongly encouraged to inform law enforcement authorities about instances of sexual misconduct. The chances of a successful criminal investigation are greatly enhanced if evidence is collected and maintained immediately by law enforcement officers. Students may inform law enforcement authorities about sexual misconduct and discuss the matter with a law enforcement officer without making a formal criminal complaint or a formal University complaint.
Assistance in reporting any form of sexual misconduct to the proper law enforcement authorities is available to any student upon request from a certified victim advocate at RVAP or from the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator.
b. Consent. For purposes of this policy, consent is a freely and affirmatively communicated willingness to participate in particular sexual activity or behavior, expressed either by words or clear, unambiguous actions. It is the responsibility of the person who wants to engage in the sexual activity to insure that he or she has the consent of the other to engage in the activity. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent. For that reason, relying solely on non-verbal communication can lead to misunderstanding. Moreover, the existence of a dating relationship between the persons involved or the fact of a past sexual relationship should never provide the basis for an assumption of consent.
Consent must be present throughout the sexual activity -- at any time, a participant can communicate that he or she no longer consents to continuing the activity. If there is confusion as to whether anyone has consented or continues to consent to sexual activity, it is essential that the participants stop the activity until the confusion can be clearly resolved.
c. Persons who are unable to give consent. In addition, under Iowa law the following people are unable to give consent:
Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following examples of prohibited conduct as further defined below:
f. Definition of sexual assault. Sexual assault is a form of sexual misconduct and represents a continuum of conduct from forcible rape to nonphysical forms of pressure that compel individuals to engage in sexual activity against their will.
Examples of sexual assault under this policy include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors when consent is not present:
(b) making a real or perceived threat that rejecting sexual behavior will carry a negative consequence for the student.
h. Definition of sexual exploitation. Sexual exploitation involves taking non-consensual sexual advantage of another person. Examples can include, but are not limited to the following behaviors:
(2) voyeurism (spying on others who are in intimate or sexual situations)
(3) distributing intimate or sexual information about another person without that person's consent.
(2) engaging in indecent exposure; or
(3) stalking another person who reasonably perceives the stalker is pursuing a romantic and/or sexual relationship. Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
Examples of prohibited stalking can include but are not limited to:
(b) Following, pursuing, waiting, or showing up uninvited at a workplace, place of residence, classroom, or other locations frequented by a complainant;
(c) Monitoring online activities, surveillance and other types of observation, whether by physical proximity or electronic means, attempts to gather information about the complainant;
(d) Vandalism, including attacks on data and equipment:
(e) Direct physical and/or verbal threats against a complainant or a complainant's loved ones, including animal abuse;
(f) Gathering of information about a complainant from family, friends, co-workers, and/or classmates;
(g) Manipulative and controlling behaviors such as threats to harm oneself, or threats to harm someone close to the complainant;
(h) Defamation or slander against the complainant, posting false information about the complainant and/or posing as the complainant to post to websites, newsgroups, blogs, or other sites that allow public contributions, encouraging others to harass the complainant;
(i) Posing as someone other than oneself to initiate transactions, financial credit, loans, or other contractual agreements;
(j) Arranging to meet complainant under false pre-tenses.
Persons who experience unwelcome sexual behavior may respond to the experience in many different ways, including feeling confused, vulnerable, out of control, embarrassed, angry, or depressed. The University provides a variety of resources to assist students who have experienced unwelcome sexual behavior with their healing and recovery and to help students determine whether and how to make a formal complaint about the incident.
A student may receive assistance from a certified victim advocate by calling RVAP at (319) 335-6000. Trained advocates staff this phone number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Although RVAP's formal name is the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, a student does not need to be a rape victim to use its services, and those services are available to men and women alike.
Certified victim advocates are trained to assist victims of sexual misconduct and will speak with the student confidentially as the student considers options. They can help a student identify other sources of emotional and physical support. They can provide counseling and also assist the student in understanding the student's rights and reporting options. The University encourages all students who believe they may have been victims of sexual misconduct to contact RVAP and seek the assistance of an advocate.
b. Academic and housing accommodations; interim actions to protect students. A student who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual misconduct, as well as a student who has been accused of sexual misconduct, may contact the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator at (319) 335-6200 to request any of the following, when related to the incident or accusation of sexual misconduct:
(2) assistance in exploring alternative housing off campus
(3) assistance in securing a transfer of class sections
(4) assistance in arranging incompletes, leaves, or withdrawal
(5) issuance of a no-contact directive if the University determines that continued contact between a student who has made a complaint, a student who has been accused of sexual misconduct, and/or a witness would be detrimental to any of the parties' welfare
(6) other interim actions, when necessary to protect student welfare, such as interim suspensions.
c. Protection against retaliation. The University of Iowa prohibits retaliatory action against any person making a complaint of sexual misconduct or against any person cooperating in the investigation of any charge of sexual misconduct (see II-11 Anti-Retaliation). This includes any form of intimidation, threats, or harassment. Acts of retaliation constitute a violation of University policy and of the Code of Student Life and will result in disciplinary action. Retaliation should be reported to the Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator.
d. Medical assistance. Students who have experienced a recent sexual assault are strongly encouraged to visit a hospital or clinic to take care of their medical needs. A hospital or clinic can treat a victim's injuries and provide necessary medical advice and medication in case a victim may have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or has pregnancy concerns. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is available to perform a sexual abuse evidentiary examination. Receiving an evidentiary examination does not mean that a victim must make a formal report to the University or to law enforcement. Rather, the examination serves to preserve evidence in the event that a victim may wish to make a complaint in the future.
A sexual assault evidentiary exam is fully covered and paid for by the State of Iowa and will not be submitted for insurance purposes.
To secure medical assistance and/or a sexual abuse evidentiary exam, visit:
The Department of Public Safety is committed to ensuring that students who report sexual misconduct receive comprehensive care, regardless of whether or not they wish to make a formal criminal complaint.
If a student contacts UI Public Safety, an officer will:
(2) accompany the student to the hospital if the student wishes
(3) contact the University's Office of the Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator if the student wishes to make a complaint under University processes or utilize the resources of that office, including making a request for accommodations or other support
(4) talk with the student privately and treat the student with respect, sensitivity, and dignity.
A student may need support when talking with law enforcement or University administrators. Students are entitled to be assisted by a certified victim advocate at every stage of the process and are encouraged to consult with the victim advocate and bring the victim advocate to meetings.
(2) When to make a formal complaint to University administration. There is no time limit on making a complaint to University administration. However, students are strongly encouraged to report incidents of, or share information about, sexual misconduct as soon as possible after the incident occurred. The University may ultimately be unable to adequately investigate if too much time has passed or if an accused individual has left the University. Other factors that could negatively affect the University's ability to investigate include the loss of physical evidence, the potential departure of witnesses, or loss of memory.
(2) In non-emergency situations: Criminal sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, should be reported to the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the location where the assault or abuse occurred. Non-emergency reports to law enforcement may be made as follows:
(b) If the incident occurred in Iowa City, call the Iowa City Police Department at (319) 356-5275.
(c) If the incident occurred in Coralville, call the Coralville Police Department at (319) 248-1800.
(d) If the incident occurred in University Heights, call the University Heights Police Department at (319) 356-5276.
(e) If the incident occurred in North Liberty, call the North Liberty Police Department at (319) 626-5724.
(f) If the incident occurred in another area of Johnson County, call the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at (319) 356-6020.
b. Off-campus violations. Off-campus violations, including online behavior, that affect a clear and distinct interest of the University are subject to disciplinary sanctions. For example, sexual misconduct by a student is within the University's interests when the behavior:
(2) occurs during University sponsored events (e.g., field trips, social or educational functions, University related travel, student recruitment activities, internships, and service learning experiences)
(3) occurs during the events of organizations affiliated with the University, including the events of student organizations
(4) occurs during a Study Abroad program or other international travel, or
(5) poses a disruption or threat to the University community.
b. Academic or housing accommodations. A student who is accused of sexual misconduct may seek academic or housing accommodations, as explained above in IV-2.4b of this policy, when such accommodations are related to problems related to the accusation.
c. Due process. The University will treat accused students with fairness and respect and will ensure that its investigations and disciplinary proceedings are conducted in accordance with principles of due process.
A student who is accused of sexual misconduct may be assisted by an attorney or other advisor of his or her choosing. A student who is accused of sexual misconduct should consider seeking the assistance of an attorney.
d. University prohibition against knowingly false complaints. The University prohibits students from knowingly making false complaints of sexual misconduct (including sexual assault and sexual harassment). Knowingly making false complaints of sexual misconduct constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Life and will result in disciplinary action. However, a complaint made in good faith is not considered false merely because the evidence does not ultimately support the allegation of sexual misconduct.
Students who would like to discuss their situations in a private environment, and share or seek information about a sexual misconduct issue without making a formal complaint have a number of options. At various offices on campus and off campus, students can speak to individuals who have professional or legal obligations to keep communications with the student confidential. When seeking advice and support, students who are concerned about confidentiality should always discuss that concern with the person to whom they are speaking, and should inquire about any limits on that confidentiality.
Generally, under Iowa law, confidentiality applies when a student seeks services from the following persons:


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Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs. See Davidson Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
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One of the very best schools (middle and high) in the U.S. and best in the state of Georgia. Offers varied curriculum from core subjects to electives. A superb fine arts department. Draws students from all ethnic groups throughout the county. High level of character and behavior expected from all students. Attending Davidson is a privilege not a right. All teachers and administrators we have met so far appear to be very competent and interested in the children. We highly recommend this school for all qualified students.
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Are you convinced America's ills are the result of the poor, working poor, the unemployed and the homeless having too much power in Washington? Really? Don't you think that you might want to reexamine your logic on that? Because I think a more responsible view might be something like this:
America is essentially under attack by corporate and financial industrial power, an oligarchic coupe has been underway for decades and is gaining more and more ground with every farcical election cycle and every piece of legislation passed by the bribed, spineless, immoral lick spittles installed into Congress by those same fraudulent, farcical "elections."
The foundation of a functioning and legitimate democratic republic is an informed citizenry. When corporate and financial industrial power owns the means of providing necessary, factual and complete information to the citizens, it seizes the flow of information and becomes little more than a mouthpiece that serves its own ends.
It doesn't stop there. Not only is our source of information controlled by corporate and financial industrial power, our campaign, debate, election and vote tallying mechanisms are under their purview as well. This is not democracy by any definition.
The face of our republic is a facade, a fraud. We are presented with a 24/7, 365 Circus designed to deceive. We are served up a message that is crafted to create the illusion that we have choices–legitimate choices and that our votes, our candidates and our information used to form our opinions on those candidates as well as issues vital to our lives and our world, are factual, unbiased and without meddling and free of propaganda. This is an attack on the United States of America by what some might call domestic terrorists and it must be stopped.


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Never mind. I don't want to get into political debates. I get into enough religious debates :P
Obama sure does spend A LOT of money wining and dining always using the same excuse.. You could've boosted the economy with the billions you wasted traveling around doing everything but what you were supposed to do, just sayin'.. Get with the boosting already, 200 million a day kissing foreign *** & eating caviar, all that crazy illuminati crap is starting to make sense now. It makes more sense than believing a guy with such over-the-top spending habits could possibly boost.... Why do I bother, hypnobamas.
Grow up, whats with the ignorant comments tonight.
Usually if you say "Grow up" you mean that you accept the truth of the person's statement but don't see their reaction to the facts as mature. You might want to rephrase your post. It seemed weird to me until I realized you didn't accept truth in his statement.
lol he's got his finger on the top left of the photo
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I like how Zuckerburg is considered a "Tech" Leader
Steve Jobs had his elbow on the table, and he wasn't raising his glass!
I was only making a joke. I see now that you take yourself really seriously and use these forums as a platform to make your political viewpoints everyone's business. I'll go away now and try my best to follow your example and grow up.
If you don't know anything about politics, you have no business insulting a man trying to clean up a mess he didn't even make. Let's not bring blind, unjustified hatred for a political figure into a discussion about the world's leaders in innovation having a dinner to discuss how to help our market. When did George Bush ever meet with these men to try to help the economy? The economy was pretty bad when he was in office too.
What makes what Zuckerburg has done with social networking, internet advertising and technology lifestyles anything short of technology leadership?
Do you have any idea how smart he is? If you can't see how Facebook could have a huge impact on economic climate based on technology, then I equally "like" your post about him.


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Markets have been taking things a little easy of late, coming back from recent highs, but holding broader upward trends. Followers of my Investing Strategy will see we are in a 'Hold' phase. The S&P came close to a 'Take Profit' cue, but recent weakness cooled things off. This hasn't stopped buyers from shopping for bargains, and a number of stocks have enjoyed good volume trading in recent weeks. Of the qualifying stocks I examined, some of the more interesting movers include Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: JAZZ), Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC) and Zhongpin (NASDAQ: HOGS).
Jazz Pharmaceuticals saw a huge surge in buying following a patent ruling in its favor. But while the ruling unleashed the proverbial hounds, it was its earnings report in May that set the groundwork for the move higher. In January, Jazz Pharmaceuticals merged with Azur Pharma, and move that fed into Q2 earnings and brought with it a 27% increase in net income. The acquisition also helped raise annual guidance from an EPS of $4.15 to $4.40. Jazz Pharmaceuticals' latest acquisition, EUSA Pharma, has the potential to take revenues and profit to another level and help diversify revenue from Jazz Parmaceuticals' lead narcolepsy drug, Xyrem.
Azur's drug pipeline may not pack the revenue punch of Xyrem, coming in at under $10 million a drug; but EUSA's leukemia drug Erwinaze boasts sales of $115 to $125 million, nearly 40% more than Xyrem currently brings in. Jazz has a history of beating guidance, posting steady improvements over the last eight (profitable) quarters looks set to continue into future quarters. Jazz's continued expansion into the European market, combined with the benefits of Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax rate, will only add fuel to its earnings fire.
Associated Banc-Corp is more of a slow burner. Whereas Jazz Pharmaceuticals has been up-up-and-away since 2009, Associated Banc-Corp has traded below $15 for the best part of 3 years. Regional banks have been one of the few bright areas in the banking sector, with MT&T Bank Corp one of my recent features. Banks have spent the past few years trying to manage their bad loan book, and Associated Banc-Corp has reported solid progress in this regard, reducing exposure to problem loans. Bad loans dropped from $699 million in July of last year to $410 million in the current year.
Ironically, the bank is seeing good growth in commercial real estate lending. This division was up $193 million on what were termed "solid results" by company executives. Growth came from 'multifamily' units (a blend of residential and commercial development), totaling $40 million. The company also saw plenty of construction activity in Cincinnati, Minneapolis and Wisconsin, which enabled the bank to make new hires. Growth in a heavily depressed sector is good news for signaling economic improvement, but also demonstrates Associate Banc-Corp's strong positioning in the commercial sector. Further expansion with commercial lending will mean better yields in a low interest rate / low margin environment.
In addition, Associated Banc-Corp has discussed a change in its dividend, or even declaring a special dividend. This will make the stock more attractive to investors seeking yield. It would also kick start the steady process of rebuilding the dividend - and confidence in the company - after the credit crunch.
The third stock, Zhongpin, is relatively illiquid; this means it's relatively easy for it to qualify under the conditions of my scan. The stock has performed well after a torrid IPO back in 2005. Buyers have defended $9 and now look ready to push it beyond $11, but what has them buying? This is a stock which has made similar non-news moves in the past.
The Chinese government has been driving the pork industry towards centralized properties, to the expense of smaller slaughter houses. This consolidation creates a void which Zhongpin is seeking to fill, but it's competing heavily for the space. However, it is working towards a goal where it will account for two thirds of Chinese pork production by 2015, but this should be viewed as a long term goal.
Hog prices have declined in recent months, as farmers thinned herds to reduce animal feed costs. But there has been a general increase in hog prices since 1999, making the current situation look like a seasonal blip. Increased supply of pork on the market has suppressed margins for end products, and this has weighed on Zhongpin; not to mention falling domestic consumption bringing prices down. But supply issues will balance themselves out as farmers consolidate to fewer, but more productive sows.
This will help Zhongpin in the quarters ahead even if it doesn't help in the now. Earnings have come in below expectations in recent quarters, but the company has consistently reported profits. There was a rumor of a company buyout in March at $13.50, but this looks to have drifted off into the ether. However, the price tag gives an indication as to what executives publicly think the company is worth (which is no doubt less than what they privately think it's worth).
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Some economists explain this higher-than-the-highest phenomenon by saying that CEOs' jobs are becoming more difficult, and that they therefore should be paid better. But the EPI favors a different explanation: that CEOs hold the reins of their organizations and can win the compensation that suits them.
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Netflix Positioned for Subscriber Boom with Social Media Integration
Scott is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Having been a member of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) for several years, I utilized the discontinued feature that allowed for recommending films to friends and family. Surprisingly, it went beyond expectations as it essentially made every aspect of one's rental queue available to those invited into a customer's friends list.
Most people who would want to make recommendations would probably still want some degree of privacy but it seemed to be an "all or nothing" choice. After the service was discontinued by Netflix a few years ago, it seemed as though Netflix was remarkably behind the times. The service has long begged for a Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) "Like" or "Share" button on the information page for each film.
After years of wondering what's been taking Hastings so long to wake up to the growth opportunities Facebook integration would present for Netflix, I was shocked to learn the reason. I learned that the sages in Washington had actually crafted a law that posed legal challenges to people -choosing- to share their movie recommendations on a service like Facebook.
During the late Justice Robert Bork's failed confirmation, a Washington City Paper reporter named Michael Dolan talked a video rental store clerk into giving him Bork's account records, which was the catalyst to legislators crafting the Video Privacy Protection Act (of 1988). The purpose was to prevent anyone from disclosing what titles a customer had checked out. It is difficult to fathom how any law could deprive American citizens of the right to -willingly- share their favorite films with their friends on a website they have joined without coercion.
Anyone with even a morsel of sense can distinguish the difference between a video store clerk, without the knowledge of the customer, disclosing their customer's rental history to a reporter versus allowing a customer their right to consciously "opt in" to a feature with the very objective of sharing their rental choices with their invited friends.
According to headlines this past week, the law has been updated to finally allow for such a service. Now that Netflix is able to catch up American customers to the 21st Century, I would suggest that Hastings consider giving customers an alternative to his agenda of "frictionless sharing," which is the term for the feature Netflix previously offered. There is no reason why we should have to open our entire queues to those with whom we want to make a recommendation.
Getting Facebook integration right the first time could be detrimental to the tremendous growth in subscribership the opportunity presents. Just as word of mouth can make or break a film's success, it could do the same for Netflix.
For example, the most commonly shared items on social media are news columns and blogs. There are millions of those on the Internet and tens of thousands of sources from which they are offered. Millions of these articles converge through Facebook. However, with online film distribution there are only a handful of platforms on which to view these films and they all charge money in various manners for valued films. Unlike with news distribution, which struggles to extract a few dollars from readers, most movie watchers have no reservation about paying and are accustomed to doing so.
Netflix is the standard for bringing American consumers online film content and when members see their family and friends giving personal recommendations of films on the Netflix platform no less, those Facebook members who are not yet Netflix members will be presented with the most powerful thing that Facebook has been trying to cultivate with other products and services: the coveted –personal- referral.
If I'm on Facebook and suddenly see that Aunt Tilly is "sharing" her love for laundry detergent or toothpaste, I'm thinking either Aunt Tilly is being offered a coupon, or someone has hijacked Aunt Tilly's identity.
On the other hand, if I see Aunt Tilly is recommending The King's Speech on Netflix "Watch Now," I'm going to assume that she really watched and liked the film. The beauty is that her recommendation should take me right to the page with the description, ratings and a play button.
As long as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings doesn't force the odious "frictionless sharing" upon participants, I look for Netflix to experience an explosion of new subscribers resulting from a daily avalanche of referrals. For the reason that film viewing is such an integral part of the lives of our media obsessed culture and the ease of extracting discretionary spending on films, I look for Facebook to acquire Netflix. They both stand to benefit from one another immensely. Although Facebook can show Netflix the subscribers, Netflix can immediately "show Facebook the money."
Facebook has the leverage with their much higher market cap of $57 billion to Netflix's $5 billion but one can easily argue that there is a great deal of "good will" in FB's stock price and that Netflix is undervalued at present compared to other content providers and their past stock price history, which was three times what it is now. Their revenues and earnings are not as far apart.
Netflix's margins have been declining during the transition to online streaming. Nevertheless, I believe they will be unstoppable as long as they have a palatable sharing feature. I believe perhaps dogmatically that Facebook would fail in attempting to become the standard that Netflix already is. I don't care how big they are. It isn't that simple to implement what Hastings is implementing. It reminds me of how people believed that Wal-Mart would dominate video rentals and banking and everything else.
Facebook would be better allowing Netflix to remain separate, accretive to earnings and focus on synergies rather than trying to make Facebook the distributor in name. Keep the Netflix brand. We like it for some reason. I'm not saying Hastings is a Steve Jobs but I do believe that like Jobs, he played the outcast for a time and will once again be hailed as a media genius.
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A NYSC Fundraiser Fit For Giving
Written on November 16, 2012 at 10:53 am , by Lauren Cardarelli
The ultimate feast-off is one week away so what better way to start the season of giving than giving back? Work off that slice (or two!) of pie and help raise money for the New York Cares Hurricane Sandy relief effort at the New York Sports Clubs' "Work Out to Help Out" fundraiser. Every NYSC location will be selling three-day guest passes for $20 from Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25. 100 percent of the fundraiser proceeds will be donated to New York Cares, as well as a portion of every new member's initiation fees. Special program classes, like NYSC's new UXF Burn and UXF Ripped, will also be offered at each location.
Interested in lending a hand post-sweat? Gym goers can find out more information on local New York Cares volunteer opportunities and coat-drive drop off locations. Learn more about the "Work Out to Help Out" initiative on NYSC's website.
Categories: Causes, Fitness, The Fit Stop | Tags: hurricane sandy, New York Cares, New York Sports Club, Thanksgiving
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One Nation Under Fitness
Written on September 25, 2012 at 3:34 pm , by Lauren Cardarelli
The race of the year is in our midst—the Presidential Election, that is—where two of our nation's toughest competitors will finally face off. Are you ready? Registration nudge: today is National Voter Registration Day!
We weighed in to see if we were "Fit for Office" at The New York Sports Club with Master Trainer Prince Brathwaite. The class tested our mental, physical and political grit with a full-body circuit that even Paul Ryan would approve of. You, too, can pledge allegiance to this sweat sesh (for free!) starting this week at select Sports Clubs in Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C. and Boston.
So what's on the workout ballot? After warming up with a "Primary" routine, prepare for a trip down the "Campaign Trail" with ten 50-second stations including kettlebell "Swing States," "Donkey Kicks," "Balance the Budget" bosu ball squats and "Michelle Obama Arm" pushups. Three "Running Mate" moves are next, where you and a partner "Band Together" for bicep presses, back-to-back weighted medicine ball passes and "Cross Party Lines" pushups. Both circuits are repeated before "Stretching the Truth," a quick cool-down that solidifies the previous 50 minutes of intensity.
Of course, the election-year parody inspired a patriotic playlist, too, that had approval ratings as high as our heart rates. Here are the tunes that had us moving forward, while believing in America.
For more information, check out My Sports Clubs online.
Categories: Fitness, The Fit Stop, Workouts | Tags: Fit for Office, My Sports Clubs, New York Sports Club, Presidential Election, Prince Brathwaite
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Fit to Fight: FITNESS Tests the BRAVE Workout
Written on June 22, 2012 at 5:11 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Lisa Turner, editorial intern
Now that The Hunger Games is out of theaters, do you find yourself wishing you could be empowered by another tough, take-no-prisoners heroine? Pixar decided to fill that void with their latest animated flick, Brave, in theaters today. Since there was a Games-inspired workout, we hoped there would be another opportunity to put our own arrow-slinging skills to the test. So when we heard that New York Sports Clubs teamed up with the movie's creators to drum up a challenging new workout inspired by the film's main character, Merida, it was only a matter of time before we ran over, bow in hand.
Called the "BRAVE—Change Your Fate Workout," creator Amira Lamb raises heart rates and whips participants into fighting shape using fun equipment like a fitness bow and a wooden sword. She pushed us to the limit with each move, combining high knees with archery moves and squats with swipes of the wooden sword. After enduring the 45-minute workout, our arms were shaking and buns were sore. A rest day is definitely in order!
We chatted with Lamb after the class to find out what she likes most about the workout and how she maximizes time at the gym.
What do you like most about the workout?
It's very different. It's nice to not work with dumbbells and body bars all the time, and after our Hunger Games-inspired workout, we wanted to keep going with cool themes. In this class we use different types of equipment to get a unique effect on the body.
It was definitely an intense workout, especially for such a short amount of time! How do you maximize every minute?
If people need a break, they can take one, but I don't encourage them to do so. We only have 45 minutes, so I want to make the greatest impact on your body possible. You don't want to rest too much because you want to keep your heart rate up. If there are too many breaks, it's a relaxed workout and the benefits are minimized.
Do you have any tips for women who are super-busy and want to get a total body workout?
Try full-bodied movements, or exercises that encompass both the lower and upper body at the same time. Some examples: kettlebell swings, squats to a shoulder press, or lunges with upright rows. Basically, you want to use as much of your body as possible within one move. By combining strength and cardio at the same time, there's an added metabolism boost that helps you burn calories during and after the workout.
Is the Brave workout not offered in your community? Keep reading for moves you can do at home!
Categories: Fitness, The Fit Stop, Workouts | Tags: Archery, Disney's Brave, fast workouts, Hunger Games, New York Sports Club, we tried it
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" 39-43 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE. Tel: +44 (0) 1244 326052 "
I had a week's holiday and decided that for that week I wanted to go somewhere and actually get away even if just in the UK. I decided to go to Chester for a few days as I have never really got to see the town properly and it is a pretty place to visit. I started looking for places to stay on quite a low budget as I didn't have enough to be spending £100 a night. I looked up laterooms.com which came up with a number of options but after narrowing it down judging by price and location, I opted for the Stafford Hotel on City Road as it seemed to be in a quite central location and I wanted something more traditional than the typical Premier Inn or Travelodge.
I arrived in Chester as I decided to leave the car behind and travel by rail. I have visited a few times before but normally by car so am not good with the street name around there. When outside the train station, I decided to just get a taxi to the train station as I couldn't be bothered walking. However, the driver seemed to think I was joking as literally looking up the street he pointed to a sign and that was my hotel, so laughing away I realised I should have researched how far from the station it was and decided to drag my case up the road as it was a very short walk.
On arrival, we had to fill out a registration form and then pay for the hotel cash up front. I was quoted the wrong price which caused a bit of a dilemma at first but she settled and gave it to the price quoted on the phone as with no paper receipt it was our word against hers. We were given the keys and walked through the dining room up the narrow stairs to the room. Once in the room it had a really nice cosy feel for the price paid. We had booked a family room so to the left when walking in consisted a small room with 2 single beds, a TV and a wardrobe and bedside table. This then had a door which walked into a double bed room which was a good size again it had a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, as well as a phone and a wardrobe and a few tables. This then had a bathroom joining onto it which had a shower/bath and toilet. Each room has toiletries free with it and clean towels which is expected but still a good touch.
The decoration in the hotel is homely, and very British, which is what I wanted. Paying cheaper I expected it to be a bit of a dump but on entrance the reception is right in front of you, the only problem is there is not always someone at it and there is no bell to ring. The place had recently been redecorated the staff had told us but it definitely had a nice look, even the dining room all tables neatly laid out and spaced out.
The hotel has a range of leaflets on things to do nearby but the staff happily recommended us to restaurants nearby to eat at as well as places to see. It is literally a 10 minute walk into town from here to see the shops and so on but even on the same street as the hotel are numerous restaurants to eat at. If the walk to town seems too long you can pay £4 for a taxi but unless it is raining heavily it seems quite lazy to do so.
The room was kept warm and a maid came round to clean the room and replace tea/coffee and give a bit of a tidy up and make the beds. She was very friendly and also the beds are comfy enough and the room was the perfect size. Included in the price was breakfast which was served every morning from 8-9am in the downstairs dining room. There is a table with orange juice laid out and a jug of milk with bowls and numerous boxes of cereals. There is also fresh fruit and yoghurts. The staff ask if you want tea or coffee then bring out a fresh pot which is nice. They also ask if you want a full English breakfast or not, I opted for this each morning so they bring out the traditional, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, tomato and mushrooms cooked promptly and it is really nice. They let you sit after 9am not rushing you out which also made it relaxing as it is the only meal of the day served here.
At night you can sit in the bar which isn't always busy but the drinks were priced reasonably and it does have a nice atmosphere to it if you want a few drinks before going out on the town.
The hotel has wireless in it; all you need to do is ask downstairs for the password which is again useful considering nowadays a lot of places try to cash in on internet usage. The staff in the hotel are very nice, it seems to be family run, only one of the staff members was a bit rude but overall they were happy enough to help and make the stay most enjoyable.
The only fault I have with the hotel is the curtains in the room, I don't know if it was all or just my room but in the bathroom in particular they didn't cover the full window and with it being dark outside and having a shower you don't want to give any passers by a preview so if you can just position it right you should be safe. On a bathroom you shouldn't have to worry like this though so it was a bit irritating fiddling about with it all of the time.
The hotel cost £60 a night for 3 of us in a family room but this was what we were quoted. Their actual price as quoted from the website is on Sunday-Thursday: a single from £28, a double/twin from £48, a four poster from £60 and a family room £65.
At the weekend the rates go up slightly so from Friday - Saturday a single is £45, a double/twin is £70, a four poster is £75 and a family room is £80. I do feel if you haggle though they will take you as they weren't completely full on my stay, they were steady though.
The hotel address is City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE. The phone number is 01244 326052. If you want more information on the hotel then you can go to their official website at http://www.staffordhotel.com/contact.htm


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Nickelback Fans Are More Likely To Be Pro Death Penalty, Says Music App
Are you a fan of Of Montreal? Well, you're probably a cheating, drunken, vegetarian who likes redheads — at least according to new website Stereotype.fm.
Stereotype.fm is a new toy from the makers of music-based dating service, Tastebuds.fm, who polled their 100,000 users in order to come up with a product that spits out stereotypes about music fans with ease. Here's a few examples: Nickelback fans are most likely to agree with the death penalty. (They were also found to be the most libido-dampening band in a previous study by Tastebuds.fm.) Mark Ronson fans really like being spanked (sexually). Lil Wayne fans are the most prepared for the zombie apocalypse.
The site is a pretty simple affair: Just type a band name into the search bar to pull up stats relevant to that act. Unfortunately, a lot of my favorite bands yielded no results, meaning that their fans are probably most likely to be pretentious music snobs.
For those not familiar, Tastebuds.fm launched in 2010 as a dating site catering to music fans. Most recently, it introduced a Spotify app into the fray, helping lonely hearts find love via their music libraries.
Hit up the site and let us know: How should we go about judging you based on your musical tastes?
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