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RiT Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2003 Results
* Strongest Quarter of the Year
* Sequential Revenue Increase and Substantial Bottom Line Improvement
* Growing Interest and Momentum in Both Enterprise and Carrier Sides of
Feb 03, 2004, 00:00 ET from RiT Technologies
TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RiT Technologies (Nasdaq: RITT), the pioneer of intelligent physical layer network management, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2003 were $4,186,000, an increase of 18% compared to $3,547,000 for the third quarter of 2003. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2002 were $4,377,000. Net loss for the period was ($1,347,000), or ($0.15) per share, compared to ($3,707,000), or ($0.42) per share for the third quarter of 2003, and ($1,828,000), or ($0.21) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2002. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2003 were $15,189,000, compared to $18,424,000 for 2002. Net loss for the period, including a $1.9 million inventory write-off taken in the third quarter, was ($6,817,000), or ($0.77) per share. Net loss for 2002, which included a $1.5 million inventory write- off, was ($6,910,000), or ($0.78) per share. Commenting on the results, Liam Galin, President and CEO, said, "The fourth quarter of 2003, the strongest of the year, showed sequential revenue increase and substantial bottom line improvement. Sales of our leading Enterprise solutions continue to account for the lion's share of our revenues, including the steady contribution of OEM sales. The return to our normal seasonal pattern of stronger fourth quarter revenues is an encouraging indicator. At the same time, we are seeing growing interest and momentum in both the Enterprise and Carrier sides of our business. "We are proud to have recently formed a strategic alliance with NORDX/CDT, one of the world's leading developers of structured cabling solutions. NORDX has become a strong proponent of the IPLMS (Intelligent Physical Layer Management System) concept, and recognizes our PatchView(TM) as the best solution available. We are planning joint sales and marketing activities with the goal of selling our IPLMS systems to clients on four continents, an initiative with the potential to significantly increase our Enterprise sales." Mr. Galin continued, "The fourth quarter has been an active period in terms of new product releases. At the BICSI Winter Conference, one of the cabling industry's major trade shows, we launched PVMax(TM), a powerful new PatchView(TM) platform, together with a new version of PatchView for the Enterprise(TM) (PV4E) software. The combined offering provides improved ease of use, implementation and maintenance benefits, together with a dramatically improved ROI that enhances its value proposition for our customers. "Overall, we feel that we are well positioned as we move into 2004, and are making every effort to translate the growing interest in both our product lines into increased revenues and an improved bottom line." The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time/ 17:00 Israel time. To participate, please call 1-800-322-0079 (toll-free) from the US, or +1-973-935-2407 from international locations. The ID Code of the call is RIT. For those unable to participate, the teleconference will be available for replay for 14 days by calling 1-877-519-4471 (U.S.) / 1-973-341-3080 (International), beginning 12 o'clock noon (EST) the day of the call. About RiT Technologies RiT Technologies pioneered the development of intelligent physical layer management solutions, designed to provide superior control, utilization and maintenance of networks. RiT's innovative solutions help customers capitalize on network investments and reduce cost of ownership. RiT's Enterprise Solutions include PatchView(TM) for full web-based management, planning and troubleshooting of network physical layer connectivity, and SMART Cabling(TM) System components for single-source, end- to-end structured cabling solutions. PairView(TM) and PairQ(TM) Carrier Solutions help telcos capitalize on outside plant investments by giving them reliable, mass-verified and qualified infrastructure and connectivity databases. With a global sales network spanning 60 countries, RiT's key customers include major financial institutions, corporations and global telecommunications companies such as: Deutsche Telekom, Alcatel, TELMEX, TELENOR, The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), ING Barings, INVESCO, DIAGEO, Daewoo, and Reuters. RiT is a member of the RAD group, a world leader in communications solutions. For more information, please visit our website: www.rittech.com Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. This press release is available at http://www.rittech.com/ and http://www.portfoliopr.com/ COMPANY Simona Green CONTACT: Financial Director +972-3-766-4249 firstname.lastname@example.com PORTFOLIO PR Paul Holm/Jerry Cahn CONTACTS: 212-736-9224 firstname.lastname@example.com/ firstname.lastname@example.com RiT TECHNOLOGIES LTD. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (U.S GAAP) (U.S dollars in thousands, except per share data) For the three months For the twelve months ended Dec. 31, ended Dec. 31, 2003 2002 2003 2002 (Unaudited) (Audited) Sales 4,186 4,377 15,189 18,424 Cost of sales 2,627 2,566 10,782 11,080 Gross profit 1,559 1,811 4,407 7,344 Operating cost and expenses: Research and development: Research and development, gross 1,060 1,101 3,978 4,177 Less - royalty-bearing participation -- 44 116 264 Research and development, net 1,060 1,057 3,862 3,913 Sales and marketing 1,452 1,948 5,857 7,846 General and administrative 430 628 1,587 2,591 Total operating expenses 2,942 3,633 11,306 14,350 Operating loss (1,383) (1,822) (6,899) (7,006) Financial income (expenses), net 36 (6) 82 96 Loss for the period (1,347) (1,828) (6,817) (6,910) Basic and diluted loss per share (0.15) (0.21) (0.77) (0.78) Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares 8,910,352 8,910,352 8,910,352 8,910,352 RiT TECHNOLOGIES LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (U.S GAAP) (U.S dollars in thousands) Dec. 31, 2003 Dec. 31, 2002 (Audited) (Audited) Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 2,714 6,163 Marketable securities 560 570 Trade receivables, net 3,369 3,632 Other current assets 767 684 Inventories 4,760 6,920 Total Current Assets 12,170 17,969 Property and Equipment Cost 3,209 3,181 Less - accumulated depreciation 2,858 2,610 351 571 Assets held for severance benefits 1,435 1,182 Total Assets 13,956 19,722 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Liabilities Trade payables 3,225 2,143 Other payables and accrued expenses 2,153 2,445 Total Current Liabilities 5,378 4,588 Long-term Liabilities Liability for employees severance benefits 1,970 1,700 Total Liabilities 7,348 6,288 Shareholders' Equity Share capital 260 260 Additional paid-in capital 23,928 23,928 Accumulated other comprehensive income 15 24 Notes receivable from employees (27) (27) Accumulated deficit (17,568) (10,751) Total Shareholders' Equity 6,608 13,434 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 13,956 19,722
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"Every few months, the wiring came loose, and the little hooks holding them up just looked so terrible," she said. "I've replaced them with LEDs in nice, clean lines, and it looks much better now."
The flyer was for the City of Palo Alto Utilities' "Ugly Lighting" contest, which invited residents to send in pictures of their nightmare lighting. The winners earned rebates for EnergyStar(r)-certified LED lighting.
Chun was the runner-up who received a $100 rebate.
"The city utilities department has had different kinds of rebates for energy and water conservation for a long time now," said Joyce Kinnear, manager of City of Palo Alto Utilities marketing services. "The LED was a new one, and we held this event to call attention to it. Around 15 people sent in applications."
The department reached out to residents through a citywide mailing for this contest. Applicants were required to send in a photo of their current lighting situation, as well as write a letter explaining why it would be an improvement to upgrade. The idea was to offer incentives to discontinue the usage of inefficient incandescent or halogen lighting by Palo Alto residents.
"By offering a rebate like this, we were much more likely to pique people's excitement and interest in the matter," Kinnear said. "They are much more likely to get higher quality with LED lights, and they will save money on their electric bill by replacing their incandescent bulbs."
Roger Carpenter won a $400 rebate through the contest, and has been switching out his old canned lighting for LEDs.
"I've been wanting to replace a lot of the lighting in my house, and I've slowly been doing it," he said. "Even though the LED lumens is lower, it feels brighter. It uses much less wattage too."
Replacing outdated incandescent lights will reduce wattage and make a difference in the monthly electric bill, Kinnear said.
New regulations have banned the manufacturing of 100-watt incandescent bulbs since January 2012. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that compliance with the new regulations will save consumers nationwide about $6 billion in energy costs by 2015.
The contest was judged by four members of the Palo Alto Utilities Services staff.
"The criteria was that they were replacing incandescent bulbs, the wattage of those bulbs, how old the bulbs were and how many of them were replaced," Kinnear said.
Palo Alto utilities often sends out suggestions for additional ways citizens can cut down on their energy use, beginning with reducing time spent in the shower to conserve water.
Rebates of varying amounts are also available for the purchase of EnergyStar(r)-approved appliances, which can use up to 50 percent less water and energy than industry-standard models.
After replacing an old appliance, the city then offers $35 rebates for those who recycle their old refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers — as well as reductions in their utility bill.
Adding insulation around the home can cut costs related to heating or cooling systems as well.
Pool pumps can be replaced with more efficient models that will utilize less energy.
"People have definitely been cutting down the amount of electricity they use on a per customer basis," Kinnear said. "Despite the increase in population and business use, the aggregate use in the city has not increased."
Palo Alto Utilities set goals of reducing electricity usage by 7 percent and natural-gas usage by 5.5 percent over a 10-year period. They are currently on target to achieving both these goals, Kinnear said.
The department continues to have third-party companies evaluate and verify savings from the rebate programs. The actual savings rate found in these evaluations continues to be close to the savings rates estimated by Palo Alto utilities, she said.
The city constantly encourages residents to transition towards a more sustainable environment through dozens of these rebates and educational programs. A full list of rebates can be found at: www.cityofpaloalto.org/smartenergy.
For more Home and Real Estate news, visit www.paloaltoonline.com/real_estate.

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10 years ago, today, I married the man I love!!! That was our family then :)
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
A Special Day - 10 Years in the Making!
10 years ago, today, I married the man I love!!! That was our family then :)
This is our family now :) Isn't it just amazing what blessings 10 years can bring!!
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Melissa - I love your quilts and your family picture. I enjoyed your husband's testimony at church today. I have enjoyed quilting for years. Just last year I finished quilting a quilt by hand for my Mother. She used to love piecing the quilts but didn't enjoy the quilting. She has made several. Nice to see you here! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)
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Steamboat Springs The Steamboat Rugby Club opens its season at 3 p.m. today at Vail.
The teams are traditionally the top two clubs in the Mountain League and are expected to vie for another title this season.
Last season, Steamboat won the Mountain League title on the heels of a late-season win against Vail. But Steamboat has traditionally struggled in Vail, winning just once there in the past six seasons.
"Vail is obviously one of the best teams, if not the best team, in the mountain summer league," Steamboat captain Michael Hurley said. "We're expecting a battle-tested Vail team we always encounter."
Steamboat features a mix of experienced players and several newcomers. Vail returns with a new coach and multiple foreign players. Vail's new coach, Shawn van Rensburg, played professional rugby in South Africa.
Still, Steamboat should be the team to beat.
"We've got a lot of really green new guys that have turned up for the first time," Hurley said. "I think we're in a little bit of a rebuilding phase locally. But we've got a pretty experienced group of core guys. It helps having experienced guys that have been there and done that."
Hurley said anyone still interested in training or playing rugby should come to practices from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Whistler Field.
The team's first home game is at 3 p.m. June 19 at Whistler Field against Breckenridge.


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Next Tuesday, I get to wear a heart monitor for twenty-four hours. Contrary to what a certain piano student's parent may think, this is not an attempt to find out if I really possess a heart.
(People get so touchy this time of year. All I did was tell her kid that her performance of "Oh, Christmas Tree" sounded like it was played by a chimpanzee on acid. I was holding back, because I'm sensitive that way. What I did not say was that the chimpanzee was wearing boxing gloves and the piano was tumbling down a fire escape. I don't know about you, but in my profession we call that a "teaching moment".)
Anyway, the purpose of the monitor is to determine why my heart beats like it was leading a conga line. Cha-cha-cha-cha-cha--KICK! Cha-cha-cha-cha-cha--POW! Cha-cha-cha-cha-cha--BLAM!
While the rest of me cools its heels in Las Vegas, evidently my heart winters in Rio.
Should be fun. And it has given me an idea for a whole new Etsy shop, which is a term I don't understand at all but see everywhere in blogland.
In my shop, I would sell monitors for diagnosing all sorts of health problems, starting with:
- The Common Sense Monitor. Disguised as one of those 'Heidi of the Swiss Alps' snow hats all the teenagers are currently wearing, this monitor would help explain why a certain 14-year old thought that riding a twin mattress atop a piano dolly down a steep neighborhood street would end any way other than abruptly and full of gravel and wall.
- The Self-Awareness Monitor. Resembling mirrored sunglasses but with the mirrors inside the lenses, this tool is useful for understanding that one woman in every ward who starts conversations with phrases like, "Oh, hey, your skin is finally clearing up." If you don't know anyone who does this, then it's you.
- The Gas Bag Monitor. I have a couple of people in my Gospel Doctrine class who could use this. It's worn like a surgical mask, and any time the patient clears his throat, an alarm sounds and the person sitting next to him beats him senseless with his own Blackberry.
- The Quarter-note to Sixty Monitor. This one is my personal favorite. Based on the movie "Speed", this monitor is actually placed on the chapel organ, and when any ward organist plays "I Believe in Christ" at a tempo that has turtles checking their watches, thus turning the singing of the intermediate hymn into a three-day event requiring snack vendors and port-a-johns, the monitor would trigger an explosion blowing the chorister and the organist and the High Council speaker to kingdom come.
Unlike me, you have a heart.
DeNae is a Humorist, essayist, public speaker, free-lance editor, and all-around
swell gal or at least relatively harmless. She's lived
all over creation despite her certainty that she would never leave her hometown.
Clearly, the life she signed up for has been on backorder for 27 years.
Good thing she's loving this 'loaner' while she waits for FedEx to deliver
the real one! You can follow DeNae on her blog My Real Life was Backordered


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Justin Bieber has barely been home for a day and he's already been reported to the police. It's being reported that Bieber is being investigated for battery after getting into a verbal altercation with a neighbor.
TMZ confirms that Bieber was indeed in his Calabasas, Calif. home the morning of March 26 after taking a flight home from Poland. Bieber allegedly got into a fight with a male neighbor just after 9 a.m. and "made physical contact with him." The neighbor has filed a battery report that claims Bieber also threatened him.
Sources close to Bieber claim that there was an argument but that Bieber did not touch the man. The argument reportedly began when the neighbor started "screaming" at Bieber over the fact there were parties at his home while he was overseas.
Speaking of being overseas, Bieber continued his shirtless trend in the airport in Lodz, Poland. As pictures over at E! News show, Bieber was walking around the airport with his shirt off and his underwear sticking out by at least several inches. He was returning to the United States after performing in Lodz on March 25. He will continue his "Believe" tour in countries like Germany and Russia.


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News >> Browse Articles >> Crime News
NYPD Releases Chilling 9/11 Helicopter Photos
The AP via YellowBrix, NYPD
February 11, 2010
NEW YORK — Newly released aerial photos of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attack show the towers coming down from a dramatic new angle.
The photos were obtained by ABC News, which filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the National Institute of Standards and Technology last year. The NIST collected the images as part of its investigation into the terrorist attack.
ABC said it was provided 2,779 pictures on nine CDs. Many of the photos, taken from police helicopters, have never been released before.
Twelve of the photos appear on ABC's Web site. One photo shows a close-up of the upper floors of the burning towers. Others show the towers' dramatic collapse in a thick plume of smoke and debris and sweeping views of billowing smoke clouds.
All photos courtesy of the NYPD.


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Adrenaline overload at break-neck speed: Welcome to the MX Nitro world of thrill-ride motocross racing.
There are 3 awards in Scooby Doo Great Chase. Ver Todos os Prémios
Like, zoinks, man! Is that a ghost in your rearview? Hit the gas in Mystery Machine and stay one step ahead of his spooky grasp. Keep your eyes peeled for trees, boulders, and other obstacles that can slow you down. Scooby-Dooby-Doo!


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Ek Chalis Ki Last Local Music Review
Low budget entertainers have never been reliable and consistent in delivering potential musical contents in their albums but still there are few exceptions. EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL tries to be experimentally innovative with new set of music composers that ranges from Pakistani pop band "Call – the band" to foreign composer Tknow Frankcorsi to our very own Sandesh Shandilya and Ankur Tiwari. The album succeeds to some extent in trendy paced "Laare Choote" ('Call –the band') and "Bheegi Bheegi Si" (new composer Ankur Tiwari) but their magnetism is miniscule and limits their appeal to small sect of listeners. While foreign composer Tknow Frankcorsi is restricted to music arranger as he punches his style of frolicking music to create a different feel in couple of soundtracks. Bollywood's trusted prodigy Sandesh Shandilya disappoints completely in loosely packed musical number ("Panga") as the album shapes itself into average grosser.
Vicissitudes of life takes big slice in chiseling out fortune and destiny and these nerve-racking emotions finds the sound and music of Pakistani rock band "Call – the band" in upbeat rock base track "Laare Choote". Xulfi, the lead vocalist of "Call –the band" proves to be prodigy of this low profile album as he mixes and matches his lyrical intellect with vocal finesse. The soundtrack has flashy sounds of racing trains where the protagonist's voices their tales of fluctuating fortune in short span of time. Its indifferent rendition makes it a situational number where actor Abhay Deol vociferous one-liners emanate the theme. It should find its acceptance with listeners who have been entertained with Sufi rock base music in past otherwise it will relegates itself to cadre of impressive works by new talents. Hear it to feel it! DJ Suketu along with Aks proves their mettle in nurturing another worthy hip-shaking dance floor number in rock-feast soundtrack "Laare Choote (remix)".
Alisha Chinai's excruciatingly sensuous vocals admonish the repercussions of the fluctuating fortune in a game of luck and fortune as shimmering jazz music sizzles out the emotions in "Ekka Chauka". Sandesh Shandilya's music is big take from "Kaisi Yeh Paheli" (PARINEETA) and "Dil Ko Hazaar Baar" (MURDER) for its haunting musical impact that meanders into senses with conventional jazz music with strong impulse of synchronized saxophone notes. It has strong situational feel but ordinary lyrics and sluggishly paced fails to give it a sturdy gripping on ears.
Tknow Frankcorsi musical finesse is stranded with re-arranging the musical arrangements of this track as he renders titillating instrumental notes in intimidating "Ekka Chauka (Title Version)". This version has typical Hollywood thriller feel where the musical backdrop takes its skin and soul from "James Bond" theme music.
Kishore Kumar's evergreen melody "Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si" (CHALTI KA NAAM GADI) has been soul inspiration for decades and it finds its impressive grounding in soft "n" supple "Bheegi Bheegi Si". Fresh talent Ankur Tiwari has many aces on his sleeves as he pens, voices and composes this over-sentimental musical work that talks about sweet communion of lovers in soppy rainy day. The singer impresses to the hilt but his vocal tonality sounds more akin to Indi-Pop singing flair. It should bring smiles and reasons to croon on Valentine Day's but it's delirious pace will restrict its acceptance to campus capers. mpressive!!!
After moments of enchanting melodies, it's time for sleazy and gaudy musical stuff that comes with garish vocals of Rashmi in easily forgettable "Akh (film version)". It works like stuffing for item song where folksy lyrics are blended with sloppy paced music and sub-standard music. Skip it! It is recreated with different musical arrangements with the vocals of Anushka in "Akh (dance version)" with slightly better results.
Bollywood's contemporary music makes its first dent with Sandesh Shandilya's music that talks about "pangas" (misadventures) of missing the last local train in funky paced "Panga". Alisha's shimmering vocals reappears in this duet as they mingles with ever reliable Sonu Nigam with introductory catchy beats. It kicks starts off impressively with catchy beats but thereafter its musical pace slapdash completely. The song reminds of zillions of similar situational tracks heard in last two decades and this song comes out as filler for album and for its listeners.
EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL tries to hard to impress with new breed of musical talents but it fails to pull out a winner. New and unheard musical talents Xulfi ('Call –the band') and Ankur Tiwari proves to be saving grace and winning equation for the album. Unfortunately their work fails to groundbreaking but still their efforts are laudable as they churn out impressive numbers. The album has limited appeal for listeners who craves for indifferent style of musical packaging but will be average entertainer for common listener.
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One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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I'm with Judy M. The first name is tricky but it seems to have an Ol so I would guess Oliver as it's an older name and one that was common in that era. The only other thing could be an abbreviation for the first and then the middle initial added, such as they do with Charles / Chas. I also agree with the Shivers which seems fairly clear.
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←Author Index: Ja | Jami (1414–1492) |
Moulana Nuruddin Abdorrahman Jami, Persian poet. |
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- "Persian fables" Frederic Taber Cooper (ed.). An Argosy of Fables. Book 2: Oriental fables, Part 2, pp. 241-5
- "Jāmī", in Encyclopædia Britannica, (11th ed.), 1911
Works by this author published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.


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Fernando Gonzalez, who just returned to Chile in the wake of his country's 8.8 magnitude earthquake, has released this heartfelt plea for aid:
Gonzalez will take part in this weekend's Davis Cup tie vs. Israel in Chile: "I hope to win and so give a little joy to our country" but has said he may miss Indian Wells to participate in aid efforts in his country. Via tennis.com:
"What I want is to help, and I'm looking at the possibility of not going to play at Indian Wells and to stay in Chile to help," said Gonzalez from Coquimbo, the site of Chile's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Israel.
"I have several ideas and in a couple of weeks I'll try to do something to generate resources. I want to send a message of hope to all of Chile. What does not kill strengthens. I have received many messages from my colleagues, including Roger Federer, who is very concerned about what happened in Chile. I hope that we pull through this."
Via the American Red Cross, you can now text "Chile" to 90999 to donate $10 to survivors of the Chile earthquake – click here for more info.


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RIP IK Gujral: A look at the man who gave India 'Gujral doctrine'
- Dailybhaskar.com
- Nov 30, 2012, 15:49 PM IST
New Delhi:Popular for his 'Gujral Doctrine', Inder Kumar Gujral was the 12th Prime Minister of India. Gujral was the second PM to govern exclusively from the Rajya Sabha, after HD Deve Gowda. He was born on December 4, 1919.
Gujral was appointed Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union as the Indian envoy to Moscow.
During this second tenure as Minister of External Affairs, he propounded his 'Gujral Doctrine', which called for better relations with neighbours. He always emphasized the importance of friendly and warm relations with India's neighbours.
He made his debut in politics when he was in college. He stepped into the field of politics when he was in college. He joined the communist party and after the Indo-Pak war, he joined the Congress party. Gujral left the Indian National Congress party in the mid-1980s and joined the Janata Dal. He belongs to a family of freedom fighters. Both his parents participated in the freedom struggle in Punjab.
At the young age of eleven, he himself actively participated in the freedom struggle in 1931 and was arrested and severely beaten by the police for organising movement of young children in the Jhelum town. In 1942, he was jailed during the Quit India
After 1996 elections, when the United Front government was formed at the center under the leadership of HD Deve Gowda, Gujral was again named Minister of External Affairs.
He also served as Union Minister or Minister of State of several other portfolios—Communications and Parliamentary Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Works & Housing and Planning.
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No one wants to feel powerless in any situation. Safety is the most important aspect to daily life and is an innate human desire. In the routine of everyday life, it is easy to feel in control, safe, and therefore unaware of your surroundings. Unfortunately, it is times like this that are actually the most common instances when people are attacked or assaulted. In a situation where you are facing a threat to your life, a loved one's life or even your property it was important that you have the confidence and preparation level to deal with the situation. When you face a situation in which you are in immediate danger, your adrenalin is pumping in your system and it is difficult to focus. Only training and preparation can help one master the technique of self-control and proper action when facing imminent danger.
Self-defense classes can be very instrumental in providing the reassurance and the sense of control that one needs to survive dangerous situations. Many people tend to relate self-defense classes to women and children. The truth, however, is that everybody needs self-defense classes. Not only will these classes give you the capability to deal with unsafe situations, it will also instill vital life skills.
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The biggest benefit of going for self-defense classes is the confidence that you will be building in yourself. Before joining self-defense classes, many people suffer from fear and uncertainty. Indeed, lack of self-confidence is a problem that many people point out to be a problem that they always have struggled with. When you get into self-defense classes, the skills that you gain help you gain some sense of control not only in dangerous situations but your life as a whole.
Another great life skill that you can learn at self-defense classes is self-discipline. Self defense classes punctuality and discipline. The biggest part of the lesson will be in the practice itself. When learning any form of martial arts one has to engage in a lot of practice, some of which might be very hard to carry out. Your teacher will help guide you through the right steps and encourage you to have the discipline needed to learn the right way. The practice and repetition will require some to take steps towards self-discipline they have never tried before. This kind of self-discipline is invaluable and will also help you in other places in your life.
As mentioned earlier adrenaline is a hormone that most of us are just not equipped to deal with. Most people simply take to running when faced with danger and when they cannot do that they feel that they cannot do anything else. However, in self-defense classes, encompass with the skills to compose yourself even in the most dangerous situations. Such composure once gained will enable you to assess the situation ad make an informed decision on the best form of action for the situation. The main guide is to scream, strike, and run.
Goal setting, a crucial life skill can also be learned through taking self-defense classes. When practicing, one has intentionally to set goals as to the specific moves to learn. You will then have to go through the hard task of learning the skill until you completely get it. This process will help you develop the drive needed to undertake any work not only in the class but also in life. Self-defense classes are truly important so that you can learn to not only defend your life in threatening situations, but so that you can also learn important life skills.


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Synopsis: | Hailed as the first "feminist-buddy" movie, Sarandon and Davis bust out as best friends who head directly into one of the better movies of the year. Davis is the ditzy Thelma, a housewife rebelling against her dominating, unfaithful, abusive husband (who, rather than being disturbing, provides some of the best comic relief in the film). Sarandon is Louise, a hardened and world-weary waitress in the midst of an unsatisfactory relationship. They hit the road for a respite from their mundane lives, only to find violence and a part of themselves they never knew existed. Outstanding performances from Davis and especially Sarandon, with Pitt notable as the stud who gets Davis' motor revved. Director Scott has a fine eye for set details. |
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Producer(s): | Mimi Polk Sotela, Ridley Scott, MGM |
Cast: | Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Christopher McDonald, Michael Madsen, Brad Pitt, Timothy Carhart, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lucinda Jenney |


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Big Sky: Infinity PlayStation Vita
- Publisher: Ripstone
- Release Date: Dec 11, 2012
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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Negative: 11 out of 32
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Jan 15, 2013This is the most frustrating game. There is so much potential. Unfortunately, dying, when you have no idea why, is no fun. And that is the only way you will die. However, in the parts where you can actually see what is going on, the game is a blast.
Dec 28, 2012
Jan 21, 2013I I feel slightly bad awarding it such a low score for a game which was free with ps plus. However after playing on and off for a little while, i find this game more typical of an ios constant running game like temple run etc.
Nothing to keep me entertained for more than 5 mins -
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Aug 23, 2013A fun, if not repetitive shooter. This can't be a greatly long review, there's really nothing to say about it. The mechanics are simple, The graphics are arty and nice. The enemies are generic, and the weapons are generic, there's really nothing unique here. I found myself bored in hours.
Dec 28, 2012
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Official PlayStation Magazine BeneluxMar 14, 2013In this very challenging twin-stick shooter levels are randomly generated, meaning you'll never be served the same stuff twice. It looks tight and has controls to match its look, but could have benefited from a bit more variation. [February 2013, p.91]
Games Master UKFeb 9, 2013While it feels a little rough around the edges, there's plenty of addictive charm as you hurtle through psychedelic space landscapes with little more than a drill, banding tunes and some pop culture references for comfort. [March 2013, p.85]
Playstation Official Magazine AustraliaJan 29, 2013Big Sky: Infinity manages to give the player a fun shooter that surprises each time they jump in, but have coupled these good times with utterly broken scoring systems. Why should our latest effort in Arcade mode be judged against the session that opened immediately with a score multiplier zone that severely boosted the points we got from those first enemies? Isn't it unfair that this boss fight occurred so early on? [February 2013, p81]


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The Prosecution of Public Figures and the Separation of Powers: Confusion within the Executive Branch. A Conceptual Framework
Criminal investigation and prosecution of politicians, top civil servants and other public figures are topics frequently discussed in the media. The nature of the investigating or prosecuting authority varies between countries – from the general public prosecutor, through magistrates to independent counsels or parliamentary investigation commissions. This paper analyzes the role and status of public prosecutors within the separation of powers-concept. Prosecutors are usually part of the executive and not the judicial branch, which implies that they do not enjoy the same degree of independence as judges, and are ultimately subordinated to the directives of the minister of justice or the government. Conflicts of interest may hence arise if members of government can use the criminal process for their own or partisan interests. The incentives of public prosecutors in different jurisdictions are compared.
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You delinquent by Mack 10 heard on The Players Club movie
Mack 10, Scarface Featuring Ice Cube
Music By: Mack 10, Ice Cube, Scarface
Courtesy: Priority Records
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You delinquent lyrics
Voice: what the f**k?Mack: I'm tired of playin' with yo' ass nigga today you gone die.
Voice: aaaagh agh
I went from inglewood to h-town tryin' to put the hustle down
But I could already
Reed full lyrics tell these bitch niggas wanna clown
Like I'm the new jack of the city but I ride like nina roll
& I can see now one eighty seven got to be the penal code
I'm fed up that's it that's all f**k that get it get it
& since he bullshitted & ran with it
A murder must be committed
Now the kidnap got to go down
In other words I got to steal him
Then put the pistol to his grill &
Cock the hammer back & kill him
We finna (get him) & once we (get him)
Gotta make a statement
He f**ked the family
Man to respect 'em we gotta waste him
No hesitatin' heat him up & leave him on the pavement
Then find his momma so she can help us find her baby
Nigga are you crazy?
We don't bullshit when it comes to payday
They f**k with face they
Don't let me catch you on the highway
Or in public places we dumpin' on ya like that
Nigga you delinquent we on yo' ass like that
You delinquent muthaf**ka give up the pink slip
We got to kill who you drink with
We got to blast who you think with
A money murder
A money murder
We got to hurt ya
We got to hurt ya
Caught his ass slippin' at a parkin' lot
Red dot marks the spot
I'm trippin' on how hard he got
He got some bitches in the front seat smilin'
When asked about the paper he owe he kept drivin'
Paid us no mind & hit the corner in the 5.0
Dippin' disrespected pimpin' mack 10 trippin'
Loadin' up the stainless .44 grip &
The trigger off his finger finna start clickin'
Aww f**kain't that a bitch
This nigga actin' like I'm some type of sucka
I'll tell you what face you drive
When I blast this muthaf**ka
Done took my last weed crop money
So you know we through g
Dog I been around too many hogs
To let a punk nigga do me
I give a f**k what you claim
Where you from & who you know
Nigga touch my dough fa sho
Ya get a blow from the .44
So let his neck go brad
It ain't no need to choke the nigga
Just close ya ears & get back homeboy
I'm finna choke the trigga
[face] aiight there he go
There that bitch go
Come on come on let'sgo
If a rider need his heat 'cause it's cold outside
We gets money worldwide & we stay down to ride
So I stuff the clip of the .45 cause I gotta survive
& the niggas that's jive they end up dead on the rise
All pissy & shitty victims of the hoo bang committee
When mack & face get down it's like a polinity
Straight rulers of the city hit the stick & now we bent
& blowin holes in what you think with
Of niggas that's delinquent
Hey so when a nigga shoot you nine man,
A nigga gon need to get that money, whati'msayin'?
When a nigga shoot you half a bird,
A nigga gon need to get that money.
Nigga wadn't bullshittin' when he fronted it to you.
So don't bullshit when it come to payin a muthaf**ka.
Aiight? you delinquent.
Can I get my muthaf**kin' ends nigga?
We got to get you for that dollar bill (2x)
We got to get you for this dollar bill
We got to get yo' ass dollar bill
A money murder
A money murder
We are going to hurt you nigga.
A money murder
A money murder (give it up)


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-In their lobbying against the Armenian genocide bill in Congress, Turkey has employed a valuable ally: its own Jews. (Forward)
-And when that bill passed a committee vote, Turkey's reaction was to blame the Jewish lobby. (The Jerusalem Post)
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The Cubs' No. 14 prospect recorded his second two-homer game in a row and his fifth straight with at least one longball Friday night as short-season Boise outslugged Everett, 11-8.
Vogelbach went 3-for-4 with five RBIs and has seven homers during his streak.
The 2011 third-round Draft pick said there isn't any one key to his power surge, attributing it to a laid-back approach that keeps him grounded and relaxed at the plate.
"I've just been trying to be patient at the plate, get good pitches, not chase any and let the ball come to me," he said. "Recently, I've been slowing it down and letting the game come to me. It's felt pretty good, but most of all we're starting to win, and that means to the most to me. It's a good streak right now. Hopefully, we keep it going."
Vogelbach's tear has carried across two levels in the Cubs system since leaving extended spring training at the end of June. In 24 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League, he batted .324 with seven homers, a .391 on-base percentage and .686 slugging percentage.
The 19-year-old first baseman was promoted to the Northwest League at the end of July, and it's mostly been the same story, In 16 games with the Hawks, he's hitting .381 with a league-leading eight homers, 20 RBIs, a .443 OBP and .841 slugging mark.
According to the Fort Myers, Fla.-area high school product, it took a lot of personal development to get to this point.
"I started off slow in extended [spring training] and kind of came out of there with a chip on my shoulder, to prove I belonged," he said. "I think that I came a long way. I was really frustrated in extended, not myself, and I knew it. Instead of fixing it, I just got more and more frustrated.
"And then once the season started, I went back to the old me and it's all coming back the way I want it to."
Overall this year, Vogelbach is hitting .345 with a .411 OBP and .745 slugging percentage in 40 games. He has more extra-base hits (34) than strikeouts (29), drawing 19 walks for good measure.
That kind of rounded profile is what he's looking for.
"I try to pride myself on being a complete hitter, not just a power hitter," he said. "I want to hit for average, limit strikeouts as much as I can, get walks, see pitches and get in hitter's counts. If I do that, the homers will come. I don't want to be that guy that hits 30 homers and hits .220."
Jeimer Candelario backed up Vogelbach on Friday with three hits, including a pair of doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. Marco Hernandez homered and drove in two runs for Boise, which has won six of its last seven games.
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« on: June 05, 2007, 03:45:42 PM »
I'd get a legal job first. When they were recruiting I thought they said they won't look at your app until you've passed a bar anyways. The last thing you want is to be unemployed in September...while going through the lengthy application process.


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The guys over at XBMC.org have just released the final version of XBMC 11.0 Eden.
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It's been over a year in the works and today we are excited to announce that XBMC 11.0 is finally ready and available for download. You can find XBMC 11.0 here.
XBMC 11.0 Milestones include Addon Rollbacks, vast improvements in Confluence (the default skin), massive speed increases via features like Dirty-region rendering and the new JPEG decoder, a simpler, better library, movie set scraping, additional protocol handling, better networking support, better handling of unencrypted BluRay content and structures, adjustable display refresh rate in OSX (to match the already available feature in Windows and Linux), AirPlay support, an upgraded weather service with geoip lookup, and much, much more. Check out the highlights in the summarized changelog.
In addition to our many software improvements, we've increased our reach in the realm of hardware support since Dharma was released. Eden marks the first in-sync stable release for the Apple TV2, iPad, and other iOS devices. We've vastly improved the method by which we handle input, including heavily upgrading JSON-RPC support, making remote control support much, MUCH simpler in Windows, and enabling unique methods of device communication with hardware. And now even AMD devices are supported for GPU video decoding in Linux to some extent, thanks to the inclusion of VAAPI.
Beyond XBMC 11 for Windows, Linux, OSX, and iOS, we are also happy to announce XBMCbuntu Final.
XBMCbuntu is very similar to past versions of XBMC Live. By default, the user boots directly into XBMC, and if he/she chooses, he or she will never see the underlying OS. However, unlike Live, XBMCbuntu is now built upon a full LXDE desktop environment, which has a web browser (Chromium) with a fully updated (and updatable) version of Flash built-in and a GUI package manager ready to install and update all of the normal Ubuntu programs a typical Linux user might use. The user may now toggle between XBMC, which auto-starts, and a normal desktop if he or she chooses. And, perhaps most exciting for many users, XBMC will now be upgradeable, both from command line and from the GUI package manager, without fear of crashing the XBMC experience.
Naturally, those users who do not want to see the desktop will never need to. When you boot your computer, you will be booted directly into the XBMC homescreen, just as you are right now. The only clear difference is the new power underneath the hood. Those users who have already installed the Beta version of XBMCbuntu can upgrade to final using the apt-get upgrade commands.
This is great news and I will be downloading it later myself!
Have you tried it yet? If so, tell us what you think.


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There's a fabulous article today on BLDGBLOG, about roof-top farming in London. Being both an avid green-roof fan, and a former London resident myself (and remembering those miserable grey days) – I can't think of anything more exciting that the possibility of transforming the grizzly bombed out concrete blocks of my old Hackney stomping grounds into lush, green, food-producing gardens.
London-based architecture firm Agents of Change (AOC), proposes that "vacancy in cities" is really "a starting point for a new urban form." The AOC asks, how could London be adapted "to an agricultural logic, the logic of rotation, seasons, ground and growth?"
From BLDGBLOG:
AOC has proposed a Hackney "New Garden City", complete with an "Agricultural Action Zone (AAZ)." This would include "a self-sufficient ecology of grass roads, localised rainwater collection, organic solar films and biological compost systems… liberating the ground's agricultural potential."
AOC's Croydon Roof Divercity project which radically rethinks the landscape of Croydon's roofs (and sounds really, really fun): "Taking the flat roofs of Croydon as our testbed," they write, "we propose a new roofscape for the city – beaches, ice rinks, golf courses, allotments, skateboard parks and pasture refresh Croydon's tired concrete." How about a shooting range?


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"shut The Goddam Plant!"
The great sit-down strike that transformed American industry
April/may 1982 | Volume 33, Issue 3
And when the strike came, there was no doubt it would focus on Flint, the General Motors citadel. William C. Durant founded the company there in 1908, and it had remained the center of GM auto production. The Flint of 1936 was a drab gray industrial city of 160,000, some sixty miles northwest of Detroit, ringed by GM installations. Fisher Body One was to the south, a huge Buick assembly plant to the north, Fisher Body Two and a Chevrolet complex to the west, AC Spark Plug to the east. Two out of three of the city's breadwinners—more than 47,000 of them—worked for GM. Four out of five families, directly or indirectly, lived off the company payroll. Virtually every aspect of economic, social, and cultural life revolved around GM. Flint was very much a company town.
The union's first job was what a later generation would call consciousness raising. Wyndham Mortimer, a veteran trade unionist, began this task even before the UAW defected to the CIO, combining the five weak Flint locals into one, Local 156, and planting the seeds of unionism. In October, 1936, however, the quiet, hard-working Mortimer was replaced by twenty-sevenyear-old Bob Travis, a more personable and energetic organizer. At Travis' side was Roy Reuther, who, with his brothers Victor and Walter, would become a dominant force in the UAW. The sons of a German immigrant, the Reuthers were, in Victor's words, "born into the labor movement." Eloquent, ambitious, and like'his brothers deeply committed to trade unionism, Roy Reuther formed a strong partnership with Travis.
Facing a hostile management with a fearful company town infested with labor spies (the only safe topics of conversation in Flint, according to Mortimer, were "sports, women, dirty stories, and the weather"), UAW organizers did the bulk of their recruiting in workers' homes and at clandestine meetings. The labor journalist Henry Kraus was brought in to edit the Flint Auto Worker , an important vehicle for airing worker grievances and spreading the UAW gospel. Much effort was devoted to involving workers' wives in the movement. And rather than spreading themselves thin proselytizing the entire Flint GM work force, Travis and Reuther focused on the men in the city's two key Fisher Body plants. Their efforts were made easier by Franklin D. Roosevelt's overwhelming victory in the November elections, which labor took as a good omen for support from Washington.
By late December, Flint Local 156 had signed up 10 per cent of the city's GM workers, largely in secret to foil the spies and mostly in Fisher One and Fisher Two. On December 22, GM Executive Vice-Président William S. Knudsen, meeting with UAW President Homer Martin, denied that issues such as union recognition, job security, pay rates, seniority rights, and the speed-up were "national in scope." Corporate headquarters had no say in such matters, he piously declared: they must be settled on the local level with individual plant managers. Martin recognized this account of the workings of the General Motors Corporation for what it was—pure fiction. It was clear that the company had no intention of obeying the Wagner Act and seriously bargaining with any independent union. The stage was set for a strike.
But what kind of strike? Veteran Flint workers remembered an attempt to close Fisher One in 1930 that had been smashed by local lawmen abetted by the Michigan state police. Pickets were scattered and ridden down by mounted officers, and strike leaders were arrested and subsequently fired. Few UAW officials in Flint had any illusions that their forty-five hundred or so members could long sustain a conventional picket-line strike in the heart of General Motors country. The solution might lie in an entirely different kind of strike—a sit-down.
The tactic was ingeniously simple. Instead of walking off the job, strikers stopped work but stayed at their machines, holding valuable company property hostage to enforce their demands. A sit-down was far less vulnerable to police action than outside picketing, and it neutralized a primary weapon in management's arsenal, the use of strikebreakers to resume production. Even more than a conventional striker, the sit-downer was taking his fight directly to management.
The sit-down was not new—some claimed to have traced its origins back to stone masons in ancient Egypt—but its baptism by fire took place in Europe in the twenties and thirties. Italian metal workers, Welsh coal miners, Spanish copper miners, and Greek rubber workers sat down at their jobs, and in the spring of 1936 mass sit-downs in France took on the proportions of a nationwide general strike. In the United States in 1936 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported forty-eight sit-down strikes. The ones most closely watched by auto workers took place at Bendix Products (owned in part by GM) in South Bend, Indiana, and at two Detroit parts makers, Midland Steel Products and Kelsey-Hayes Wheel. All three won limited worker gains and deeply impressed UAW militants. Thus far, however, no American sit-down had been played for truly high stakes.


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Ron Paul for President
I realize it's early in the election campaign, but I'm already throwing in my endorsement. Actually, my endorsement was given before Ron Paul even announced his candidacy. The Congressman from Texas is an oddity amongst his Republican peers, since he actually votes according to the conservative, libertarian values that those aforementioned peers merely give lip service.
So, a couple months ago, Ron Paul announced that he's seeking the 2008 Republican nomination for President. I couldn't be happier. I think that if Americans actually considered the platforms of the candidates, and not their party affiliation, Dr. Paul's position on issues appeals to many people who wouldn't consider themselves Republicans. I also think that so many conservatives are so disillusioned with the Republican party that they are ready to vote for an old-style conservative candidate.
The following story comes from the Wikipedia article linked above, and perfectly describes his position on smaller Federal government:
He has been criticized at times for his voting record, being the only dissenting vote against giving Pope John Paul II, Rosa Parks and Mother Teresa the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. According to Texas Monthly, "When he was criticized for voting against the medal [for Parks], he chided his colleagues by challenging them to personally contribute $100 to mint the medal. No one did. At the time, Paul observed, 'It's easier to be generous with other people's money.'â€


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LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas's Lucasfilm Ltd and its "Star Wars" franchise for US$4.05-billion in cash and stock, a blockbuster deal that includes the surprise promise of a new film in the series in 2015.
Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger told analysts on Tuesday that the plan is to release a new movie in the series every two to three years thereafter. The last "Star Wars" picture was "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005, and Lucas has in the past denied any plans for more.
Lucas, a Hollywood icon known for exercising control over the most minute details of the fictional universe he created, will remain as a creative consultant on the new films.
"For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next," said Lucas in a statement. "It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I've always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime."
Lucas will become the second-largest individual holder of Disney shares, with a 2.2% stake.
Disney will pay about half the purchase price in cash and issue about 40 million shares at closing.
"This is one of the greatest entertainment properties of all time," Iger said. Like Disney's purchases of Marvel Entertainment and Pixar studio, LucasFilm will "drive long-term value to our shareholders," he said.
Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo said the deal would lower Disney's earnings per share by a low single-digits percentage in fiscal 2013 and 2014. H e also said Disney would repurchase all of the issued shares on the open market within the next two years, on top of planned buybacks.
This agreement marks the third time in less than seven years that Disney has signed a massive deal to take over a beloved studio or character portfolio, part of its strategy to acquire brands that can be stretched across TV, movies, theme parks and the Internet.
In early 2006, Disney struck a deal to acquire "Toy Story" creator Pixar, and in the summer of 2009 it bought the comic book powerhouse Marvel.
Disney already has a great portfolio and this adds one more. They don't have any holes
"Disney already has a great portfolio and this adds one more," said Morningstar analyst Michael Corty. "They don't have any holes, but their past deals have been additive."
Iger said he and Lucas first discussed a possible sale about 18 months ago. Lucas was pondering his retirement, and Iger was looking to add another well-known brand to the Disney empire. The two signed the deal at Disney's Burbank, California, headquarters on Tuesday.
"Everywhere I went, 'Star Wars' was already there, and sometimes they got there ahead of us," said Iger in an interview. "I kept seeing that brand and decided maybe we should buy it."
He told analysts he believed there was "substantial pent-up demand" for new "Star Wars" movies. Each of the last three films in the series would have grossed US$1.5-billion in today's dollars at the box office, CFO Rasulo estimated.
The film's iconic characters also will boost Disney's sales of toys and other consumer products, particularly overseas, executives said. Sales of "Star Wars" items such as Darth Vader and Yoda action figures total roughly US$215-million a year, Rasulo said.
In 2005, the year the last "Star Wars" film was released, LucasFilm generated US$550-million in operating income, Rasulo said.
Disney also will be able to extend the presence of the franchise at its theme parks around the globe, Iger said. The company's parks already feature rides based on "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," another Lucas property.
"Star Wars" characters also are likely to find a home on the Disney XD cable channel, which is aimed at young boys, Iger said.
Iger wouldn't commit to keeping the "Star Wars" operation separate from Disney, as he did with Pixar and Marvel.
And Lucas won't sit on the Disney board despite his 2.2% stake in the company, Iger said. The late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who held a large stake in Disney after it bought his Pixar studio, had a seat on the Disney board.
From a fan's perspective, critics said there was sure to be at least some excitement at the prospect of episode seven in the saga of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
"Do I want to see more Star Wars movies? Not really, but they're not making these movies for me," the film writer "Mr. Beaks" wrote on the well-regarded industry site Ain't It Cool News. "There's a whole new generation of Star Wars fans, and they worship the prequels like folks my age worshipped the original trilogy."
Besides "Star Wars," the Lucasfilm deal also includes rights to the "Indiana Jones" franchise, though Disney did not elaborate on any plans for that series.
With a file from Associated Press
© Thomson Reuters 2012


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Targeted therapy drugs used for pancreatic cancer
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Each slot holder will draft 1 team per slot held, and will get every card for that team. Any cards with multiple teams will be randomized between team holders. Any cards that feature a player on no specific team will be randomized amongst all slots. Breakdown case = 874.95 x 2 = 1749.90 / 32 = $54.65 per team supplies/shipping = $5 subtotal = $59.65 per team paypal (0.029% + .30) = $2.03 total (approx) $62 for first slot / $60 for each additional slot The Break Itself This product is scheduled for release on December 29,2010. Once all slots are filled, this will be moved to active. Payments for slots should be made by Wednesday, December 10th (about 2 1/2 weeks prior to the expected release date). Once slots are paid for, the randomization will be done and a video of it will be posted to youtube (user id is achau9598). Once randomized list is posted, first person will choose team and PM the next person - who will pick and PM the next (and so on). Break will be broadcast on ustream (user id aaron21222) and then posted to youtube. The Goods Configuration: 12 boxes per case. 24 packs per box. 8 cards* per pack. *Each pack contains 7 Topps Magic Football cards Plus 1 Mini Parallel card! Topps Pays Tribute Again to its First Nationally Distributed Football Set with 2010 Topps Magic Football With 3 Autograph Cards in every Hobby Box, Topps Magic Football will cast a Spell on Collectors! PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS ALL-NEW! - Stamp Cards - Relic Cards - Insert Cards - Parallel Cards - Base Cards Feature NFL Uniforms AND WITH 3 AUTOGRAPH CARDS PER BOX! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AUTOGRAPH CARDS - 3 PER BOX - Magic Autographs: 190 rookies, veterans and legends from the base set appear with their signatures. Available in a Chrome Refractor version numbered to 10. - Magic Dual Autographs: Two players showcased with 2 autographs and numbered to 25 on each of these 15 cards. Available in a Chrome Refractor version numbered to 5. - Magic Triple Autographs: Ten different cards highlighting 3 players, 3 autographs and numbered to 25. Available in a Chrome Refractor version numbered to 5. NEW! STAMP CARDS - Gridiron Stamp of Approval: Each of these 50 stars are displayed along with an actual football themed U.S. Postage stamp, embedded into a mini card, and numbered to 10. - Historical Stamp of Approval: Fifty American greats paired with a corresponding, authentic U.S. Postage stamp, also embedded into a mini card, and numbered to 25. NEW! RELIC CARDS - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! - Magic Relics: Highlighting 6 0 players from the base set with a relic swatch and numbered to 25. NEW! INSERT CARDS - 12 PER BOX - Rookie Stars: Twenty outstanding 2010 Rookies. - Magical Moments: The top twenty NFL personalities and events from the 2010 season. - History's Best: The game's foremost stars both present and past. NEW! BASE CARDS - 7 PER PACK - 200 Rookies, Veterans, and Legends and 50 short printed subjects POSE IN THEIR NFL UNIFORMS on 2-1/2 x 3-1/2" 24 pt. card stock. MINI PARALLEL CARDS - 1 PER PACK - The entire base set paralleled in the Magic original-sized 2.075 x 2.905" format: - NEW! Pigskin Black Bordered Base Card: Numbered to 50 The Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. .. 32.
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- Sleeps: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
- Beds: 7
This 1930s ranch house has four bedrooms. It sleeps nine people and is available to equestrian and non-equestrian users. Facility also has a kitchen and a detached cook shack with a covered barbecue pit. No linens or cooking utensils are provided. Stalls/corrals hold up to five horses. Tents are allowed outside the lodge. Customer is responsible for cleaning the lodge after use. Five electric-only RV hookups are available
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In it, but not of it. TPM DC
NY GOPer: I'll Only Vote For Marriage Equality If Churches Are Exempt
As the Daily News explains, Ball argues that anti-discrimination provisions in New York state law that would effectively force religious institutions to provide services to same-sex couples, even if they object to same-sex marriage on religious grounds:
New York's anti-discrimination laws would force religious organizations to either cater to same-sex couples against their teachings or stop providing key services, he and other religious leaders argue.Otherwise, they say, the church and related organizations could face lawsuits because the law prevents discrimination based on marital status.
Ball told Joseph Spector of LoHud.com that he thinks the state should pass a civil-union bill instead: "I believe we could immediately pass the most comprehensive civil-union bill in the country and at the same time find a way to constitutionally package an initiative and referendum on gay marriage and put it out to the people."
Ball is one of eight state Senators who, according to a survey last week by Gannett's Albany Bureau, hasn't officially staked out a position on a marriage equality bill that's been introduced in the State Assembly.
The bill would need 32 votes to pass the Republican-controlled state Senate, and it already has 26 Democrats who say they'll vote for it. Five Republicans and three Democrats are still on the fence.
Several of the other undecided lawmakers did not immediately return TPM's request for comment. Sen. Shirley Huntley's (D) office would not comment on the bill.
In 2009, the state Senate, then controlled by Democrats, voted down a similar bill after it passed the State Assembly. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has said he hopes to pass a marriage equality bill before the end of the legislative session on June 20, but he doesn't want it brought up unless he knows it has the votes.
Ed Note: This post has been corrected from an earlier version, which incorrectly stated the exemptions as being intended to protect religious organizations from performing same-sex marriages against their wishes. That is in fact a scenario from which they're already protected. The exemptions being sought would protect religious organizations from providing services to same-sex couples against their wishes.


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To those of you who coupon and "get it", I say WOW. I watched a portion of ABC's extreme couponing, and I couldn't believe the savings these people were getting. So I figured I'd better jump on the bandwagon and try and save my family a little more money. I've done two shopping trips using coupons. The first one, I'm not sure how much was really saved, since it's not stuff I would normally get, but it was a pretty good deal. Today's shopping trip was a bit different. I saved $25!!!!! Of course I spent about that much too. It would've been more savings but I got lost in all my coupons and missed some things, grabbed the wrong things.
Hopefully by the end of january though, I will have this down to an art!
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This big pizza smothered with toppings is one of my specialties. I like to prepare a bunch at Christmastime, dress up as Santa Claus and deliver them to friends.
Top 10 Pizza Recipes
- 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1/4 cup each chopped green pepper, sweet red pepper, ripe olives, white onion and red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 teaspoons cornmeal
- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 27 pepperoni slices (1-3/4 ounces)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, peppers, olives, onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until tender; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
- Grease a 14-in. pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to prepared pan.
- Build up edges slightly; prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning and pepper; spread over crust.
- Top with the vegetables, meat mixture and pepperoni. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Loaded Pizza in Light & Tasty
August/September 2001, p15
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Jeffrey A. Butler has been named treasurer of the Rhode Island Commercial & Appraisal Board of Realtors and the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, a subsidiary of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. Butler is broker/owner of Butler Realty Group. He has been a member of both boards since 2008. Butler brings to his role nearly 35 years of experience in real estate. •
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After several false starts, multiple financing plans, and more than one missed deadline, the Finkbeiner administration says it now has the best deal yet to jump- start the planned mix of private and public investment for a new Marina District in East Toledo.
"Absolutely. This is the best structure we have had yet and the thing that is not a part of this - it requires no additional money from the city, so the general obligation bonds we talked about before are no longer necessary," said Dave Amstutz, Toledo's manager of economic development.
Toledo City Council has scheduled review tomorrow of legislation authorizing Mayor Carty Finkbeiner to enter into a second amended development agreement with Dillin Riverfront Properties Inc. The business is run by developer Larry Dillin.
Under the current plan, Mr. Dillin would get 58 acres on the waterfront in exchange for $3.6 million.
But Councilman D. Michael Collins called the arrangement a "shell game" in which "money is washed."
Councilman George Sarantou, chairman of council's finance committee, said he had not seen the legislation and withheld comment. "My understanding is that Larry Dillin is coming up with the money for the project and this will allow us to continue in a positive direction," he said.
Mr. Dillin could not be reached for comment.
The history of the project is long.
Under the plan in effect, the city in early fall 2008 would have assisted the project by issuing approximately $3 million in assessment backed general obligation bonds.
Mr. Dillin, under the terms of the new amendment, still will be required to personally guarantee the repayment of a $3.5 million State Infrastructure Bank loan for public improvements.
Mr. Dillin would need to start erecting buildings by Dec. 31, 2010, to avoid losing the property back to the city.
The mayor's proposed agreement authorizes him to accept the $3.6 million for the sale of property and deposit the money into a capital improvement fund, which is to be used for "reinvestment into the public portion of the Marina District."
"No money actually changes hands," Mr. Collins said.
On May 29, Mayor Finkbeiner held a news conference at the Marina District to show the public a new road and boat docks.
He said that by the end of the year, it could have a sprawling waterfront park.
Mr. Dillin said at that time he had assembled a private investor group to provide the $3.6 million to buy the 58 acres of the 128-acre site and that construction could start on the waterfront park by July.
Mr. Dillin said he expected to buy the land by a June 1 deadline and that the city would use the $3.6 million to begin construction on a public park with completion sometime in 2010.
But the deadline passed with no check written to the city.
Mr. Amstutz said the missed deadline was not a deal-killer.
"If you are selling a house, as an example, and the buyer takes a little longer to get the loan approved, are you going kill the deal if it's a good deal?" he said. "You keep working at it to put it together."
The $11 million park is also to be funded by a $5 million grant from the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission.
The city already has spent $1.84 million for water and sewer infrastructure in the Marina District.
According to previously announced plans, the park is to feature a refurbished boat dock area, an amphitheater, and a clock tower.
It is to have an urban sand beach, grassy areas leading down to the Maumee riverbank, viewing areas, and solar-powered lighting.
And there are to be concrete walkways extending the mile length of the Marina District project.
A marine terminal building at the downriver end of the site has already been completed.
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Unit Head and Faculty Weekly Mailing 3-13-12
For Unit Heads
Each year Dean Antczak publishes his annual goals and a report on these goals on the CLAS website. The Report for 2011-2012 has been posted. http://gvsu.edu/cms3/assets/D653A93F-9F2D-583F-8CCB806937FE8384/Dean_s_Office/antczakactivitiesreport2011_2012.docx
The Padnos International Center will sponsor an information session for faculty members interested in applying to be a Fulbright scholar.
Andy Reiss, from the Fulbright Office of the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, will be available to answer questions on Friday, March 16, beginning at 3 p.m. in the DeVos Center, University Club Room.
Fulbright awards are typically for U.S. citizens only. Register for the session at www.gvsu.edu/seminar (under FTLC programs).
No matter the state of the economy, students struggle to acquire professional wardrobes without acquiring more debt. Join us in efforts to provide professional attire to students entering the workforce by donating your gently used men's and women's suits and separates. Clothing accepted through the month of March. See attachment for locations.
Please encourage your students to Learn about career options available for liberal arts majors from alumni who have "been there, done that." Moderator: Tim Bulson, '09-President of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Chapter. See attachment for details.
Dear CLAS Unit Heads,
Please encourage sabbatical eligible faculty members in your department to attend the Sabbatical Forum: The winter Sabbatical Forum is being hosted by the Faculty Development Committee on Thursday, March 29, from 3:30-5:00 pm in 308 Padnos Hall. This bi-annual event allows individuals to meet with members of the FDC committee to answer any questions they may have .
Although sabbatical guidelines will be reviewed, the forum will primarily focus on concept building for research. Encourage anyone applying to attend and bring any ideas they may have for their sabbatical. Committee members are also available to conduct pre-reads.
Thank you in advance for helping to get the word out!
David Stark, Chair, Faculty Development Committee
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CLAS Research Colloquium 308 PAD, 2:30-5:00
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April 16 Annual Awards Banquet EC, 5:30 p.m. April 18 Unit Head Meeting 2266 KC, 3:00-5:00 April 20 Year-end budget allocations to UH for equipment April 23 Banner Opens for Final Grading April 23 Final Exam Week April 28 Commencement May 1 Final Grades due by noon May 2 Unit Head Meeting 2263 KC, 3:00-5:00 May 2 Traverse City Commencement