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- Debbie said...
The guy on the rocks....creepy! I like what you did with this one.
- November 21, 2009
- Country Girl said...
I love how the ocean looks in this photo. (The mother in me wants to take that umbrella away from that child because of the lightening. ha!) And yeah, the guy on the rocks is really creepy.
- November 21, 2009
- Lisa B said...
It raises a lot of questions . . . great work!
- November 21, 2009
- Kim Klassen said...
you are truly unbelievably gifted... this is amazing!
- November 21, 2009
- kristianne25 said...
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent! The beach is my favorite place to be.Have a awesome day:)Kristianne25
- December 04, 2009
- Shelle said...
Wow your work is so freakin' awesome:):)
- December 04, 2009
- Anonymous said...
simply amazing....!!
- December 09, 2009
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There isn't much that I can say about Grizzly Bear that hasn't already been written by every blog, magazine, and music relate scroll currently gracing the marketplace. Grizzly Bear are of course the Brooklyn foursome of Daniel Rossen, Ed Droste, Christopher Bear, Chris Taylor, that quietly bombarded the scene in 2006 with the highly acclaimed Yellow House and have continued in the months and years that have followed to expand their way in to the realm of "house hold name". Be it the release of the beloved Friend EP, or the near cult-like following of their live performances, or the equally popular (and in this writer's opinion equally talented) side project of Rosen's, Department of Eagles, or the storied appearances on late shows far and wide, it's quite safe to say that Grizzly Bear have arrived. Thus, the excitement and buzz surrounding the release of their third full length, Veckatimest, is near cosmic, and "Cheerleader" the first true single off the album proves this excitement worthy. It's in a similar slow, delicately poppy vein as Yellow House, but there's a sense of growth inherent in the song, a deeper, less ethereal connection that only comes from years of performance. This is a beautiful song, a cloud-like experience that clings to the sides of the brain, long after hearing it. Rejoice, fellow fans, Grizzly Bear has returned.
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Ricci Guarnaccio reveals details of his fling with Sheridan Smith
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Reality TV star Ricci Guarnaccio claims to have enjoyed a steamy two-night fling with actress Sheridan Smith
Ricci Guarnaccio claims to have enjoyed a steamy fling with Sheridan Smith.
The 29-year-old reality TV star said he slept with Sheridan in 2015, but despite her status as one of Britain's most popular actresses, he was unaware of who she was at the time.
He shared: "It definitely would not have happened if we had not been drunk.
"We were on the same level and she knew this was a bit of fun, that we were going to get with each other and that was it."
Sheridan is currently absent from her scheduled appearances in the West End theatre production 'Funny Girl' after suffering from stress and exhaustion.
The actress took a break from the show after her father was diagnosed with cancer.
Although Ricci has not kept in touch with Sheridan following their fling last year, the 'Geordie Shore' star said he is willing to offer his support.
He told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "She seems to have gone from being a confident, normal girl to someone very vulnerable who is at the risk of being destroyed by fame."
This comes shortly after David Walliams said he feels "compassion" for Sheridan, and pleaded with fans to support her decision to have time off.
The popular comedian said: "I feel a lot of compassion for Sheridan. I love her she is like a sister to me. She is obviously going through a very serious issue with her family. In any other job you would be allowed some time off, wouldn't you? I think she should definitely be allowed this time off."
Meanwhile, Natasha Barnes - who is currently in the lead role of Fanny Brice as Sheridan's understudy - also confessed to being worried about her friend.
She said: "This is absolutely the pinnacle of my career. Because for eight years I've been losing out to people who had bigger profiles than me and to be here now, and getting standing ovations is amazing.
"But because Sheridan's a friend and we're a family, it's never going to feel whole without her here. When I'm on stage I don't have time to consider it but backstage before and after the show there is this absence. I miss her and worry about her and I hope that she's alright."


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|Vehicles (Crime) Bill
Mr. Bercow: I am not a lawyer, and I say that as a matter of pride.
Mr. Clarke: That will be the only thing on which we agree in the Committee.
Miss McIntosh: For the record, I am a non-practising Scottish advocate, so rather than being rude to my profession could we please pick on accountants, estate agents or journalists.
Mr. Clarke: I am particularly affected by lawyers. My boss is a lawyer, his boss is a lawyer and my ministerial colleagues in the Department are all lawyers. I also am proud not to be a lawyer.
Speaking seriously, I do not believe that the 27,000 businesses are going to go to their lawyers for advice and incur the legal costs involved. I would expect them to take advice from the British Number Plate Association, as many trade organisations do, without requiring expensive legal advice on these matters. The Government, the DVLA and the association will all provide good advice in a consultative way. There is no need for large numbers of businesses to seek legal advice on these matters. I hope that I have dealt with all the points.
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How Much Should Philadelphia Eagles Really Expect from Trent Cole in 2014?July 10, 2014
Heading into the 2013 season, Philadelphia Eagles fans knew Trent Cole was being asked to perform a difficult task.
After eight productive years as a defensive end in the four-man front, Cole shifted to a stand-up outside linebacker in Billy Davis' new 3-4 scheme. For the first time ever, Cole was asked to not only stop the run and rush the passer, but also take on more responsibility that included even covering running backs, slot receivers and tight ends.
Cole struggled initially. By Week 8, he had no sacks and just 15 tackles. The Eagles were 3-5, coming off consecutive division losses to the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
Then Cole took off, picking up eight sacks in the final eight weeks. He had a pair against Washington, a pair against Arizona and three in the rout of Chicago.
Cole finished the season as Pro Football Focus' seventh-rated 3-4 outside linebacker (subscription required), ranking higher than notable players such as Terrell Suggs, John Abraham, Mario Williams and Junior Galette. He was second-best at his position in stopping the run, finishing behind just Suggs.
Cole's high cap hit for 2014 ($6.6 million) suggested he may have been a cap casualty, and the Eagles did draft his future replacement in Marcus Smith, a first-round linebacker out of Louisville. But there seems to be no indication that Cole will be released, and he should be counted on for another big role in '14.
Smith is an extremely raw player who probably should have gone in the second or third round of the NFL draft. He's going to have to refine his pass-rushing skills to succeed at the next level, and that likely means he won't be pushing Cole for playing time.
Cole has remained remarkably durable during his career, and the same should be expected of him in '14. He started all 16 games in '12 and '13. He missed three games from 2010 to 2011, but those are the only three he's missed since 2006.
Cole is still the best pass-rusher on the team, since Connor Barwin is more of a jack-of-all-trades linebacker who stops the run and covers the pass in addition to rushing the quarterback. Cole should be expected to put up at least eight to 10 sacks again, and he will be helped by an underrated three-man front (Fletcher Cox, Bennie Logan and Cedric Thornton). He's averaged nine sacks per season over the last eight seasons, and he's now in his second year in the new scheme.
There's solid depth up front, with Taylor Hart and Beau Allen added to a unit that already included pass-rushing specialist Vinny Curry. Should Cole find himself wearing down late in the season, Davis can easily spell Cole with a player like Smith, Brandon Graham or even Curry.
Cole will frequently play as the 7-technique end in a four-man front, which is undoubtedly an easier task on third downs than dropping into coverage. He's in his 10th NFL season, but plenty of defensive players are still productive at this point in their careers.
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"We can sit around and pat ourselves on the back, but that's not what this is about really. The only thing this is about is the people that are going to get to use it. These are people in crisis and it's a difficult time in their life and this is going to give them a little sunshine in their life," said Don Hutton, Visalia Rotary Community Foundation.
Hutton is not only a Visalia Rotarian but also the project manager. He said it's a project five years in the making. A haven where families with loved ones staying at Kaweah Delta Medical Center can retreat.
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The home is just two blocks away from Kaweah Delta Medical Center and is truly a community effort. In addition to the Rotary Community Foundation and various donations, the lead architect and contractor donated their time and fees.
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After a year as state school superintendent, Ted Sanders legitimately can claim a share of credit for millions of dollars of education reform programs, thousands of new teaching positions, a streamlined procedure for dismissing poor teachers and improved relations between educators and lawmakers in Illinois.
But rather than basking in success, Sanders prefers to talk about what he still hopes to do.
``We will be plowing new ground,`` Sanders said. ``We still have to work on improving teacher training, quality and salaries. We have to make sure we get the money we need in future years. And we have to make the midcourse corrections necessary to keep reform on track.``


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At the WikiConference #India, one of the main topics is support for the languages of India. The government of India acknowledges in its best practices that not everybody speaks English. MediaWiki may not be used by the Indian government, but it certainly aspires to bring these best practices in reality. In summary, we aim to make Wikipedia and all its sister projects as easy to edit in for instance Malayalam or Orya as English.
One of the stumbling blocks for us is that many of the computers sold did not come with support for the Indic fonts or with the keyboard mappings for Indic languages. The "Localisation team" worked hard to overcome these two very basic issues. For many languages the Narayam extension is now live and allows people to type. The next phase is providing WebFonts. Web fonts are fonts send to your computer with the data for the articles.
Providing web fonts can only happen by us when fonts are available for a language and when these fonts are freely licensed. Luckily the fonts used by the Linux operating system are freely licensed and we are happy to provide these as well as other fonts to you.
At this time we are testing the use of WebFonts at translatewiki.net and we intent to bring WebFonts in production for all Wikimedia projects in Indic languages on December 12. We will start off with WebFonts for the Indian languages and other languages will follow at a later date. In the run-up to production day, we need you to assess the fonts for us. the questions we have are:
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Given that our aim is to bring information to everyone, you will appreciate that our prime objective is to enable more readers and help more people to find their way to our projects. We are quite happy to use any font that meets with our technical requirements when it is freely licensed.
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With blogs, there has to be a level of personability, but no one ever goes into the gritty details of their cooking mishaps. Bloggers might gloss over the flubs, but don't explain why they happened or what they changed to reach perfection. I want to see the mistakes. I want to be able to learn from the things that go wrong. I want real.
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Getting a two-wheeler beast might be an item on your bucket list, but bad credit reports stand in your way. Alternatively, maybe you are just crazy about a motorbike because you see its practicality and the ability to turn heads at the same time. It is something that will make your friends talk about you for quite some time as an adventurous person. There might be other reasons for desiring a bike and the icing on the cake would be to hear the phrase motorbike finance available at that time when you walk into a dealership. Perhaps, you could do some things to qualify you for motorbike financing, and this article will be highlighting some of them.
Apply For The Financing
Take charge of your future; thus, be the one who applies for the financing option. The purposeful action yields the best results. Do not be like many people who only dream. Of course, the paperwork you fill will symbolize your application for financial assistance to purchase the motorbike. If you are at a good dealer, then all this might happen while you sip your favorite beverage. Taking the initiative to start the process is the only thing that formalizes your transactional relationship with the financier.
Pick A Reputable Financier
To begin with, you should go for financiers who have a history of offering affordable loans for motorbikes. Of course, you do not want to be stuck with debt that is not easy to cover. A dependable financial partner is the one that takes you through the financing options and makes sure you can handle the repayment period. In addition, confirm that you meet their client profile so that you know they will gladly serve your needs.
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The dealer could offer you different types of loans that vary in their repayment options. Of course, low interests are attractive, but they may come with punitive penalties in case you default. Furthermore, you do not want subtractions on your credit score. Thus, focus on building a reputation of being a good borrower so that your dream of owning the motorbike does not turn out as a nightmare.
The motorbike finance available will appeal to you when you enter a dealership because you might be one of the many people weighed down by a bad credit score. This article gives you the tips on finding the right financier so that you get into a good relationship with them to recover your healthy credit score levels. Financial help is a necessity for coping with today's demands for style and status. Everyone seems to have a repayment in his or her bank statement, and that should not surprise you since monthly payments are more affordable than parting with lump-sum amounts.


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ISU's "Fit Kids" is new health, activity program
AMES, Iowa -- Is your child physically active for at least one hour every day? Is a healthful breakfast always the start to your child's day? Does your child eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily?
Those and other health and activity related questions will be explored by a new physical and nutrition education program created by Iowa State University's department of health and human performance.
"Fit Kids" offers sessions that begin Saturday, Sept. 24, for children 5 to 17 years old and their parents. Cost is $48; scholarships are available.
The program meets for 12 weeks. "Fit Kids" is based on a similar program at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, called "Trim Kid." Both programs target young people who are overweight or at risk for becoming overweight.
On Saturdays, parents attend class with their children for one hour. For the second hour, children participate in either gym or pool activities while parents develop strategies to help their children make healthier choices.
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, students will attend after-school events.
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Wednesday, 30 November 2016
The Doll (Die Puppe) - DVD review
Watching the DVD, and having forgotten most of the plot twists in the interim, I found myself enjoying the story all over again. The baffling set-up is quite splendidly done, although as I said in relation to the book, the solution (and the explanation for the part played in the story by the mysterious dolls) is a bit of a let-down. Never mind: this is often the case when the premise of a murder puzzle is quite dazzling, as with so many of the stories by Cornell Woolrich or Boileau-Narcejac.
John Fraser plays publisher Peter Matty, who becomes besotted with a woman called Phyllis whom he meets in Geneva. Given that the actor playing Phyllis is Anouska Hempel, his infatuation is easily explained. She must have been one of the most beautiful stars of her generation. All the more frustating for Peter, therefore, when she disappears mysteriously while on a trip to the Isle of Wight.
The complications come thick and fast. Why did Phyllis lie about her trip to the island? Why did her photo appear in a shop window, and then get replaced with a photo of another woman? Why did a doll appear floating in Peter's bath? What is the secret nursed by dodgy journalist Max (played by Derek Fowlds, of all people)? And so on. Whilst I did find some of the answers to these questions a bit unsatisfactory, the pace of the story meant that I didn't mind too much, and the inclusion of one of my favourite songs, "The Look of Love" was an unexpected bonus. . Overall verdict: great light entertainment. .
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- dfordoom said...
All the surviving Francis Durbridge Presents serials, including The Doll, have been released in two DVD boxed sets in Australia by Madman. If you have an all-region DVD player they're the way to go. But buy them direct from an Australian supplier like EzyDVD - much cheaper that way.
I've just finished watching A Game of Murder which is also great fun.
- 1 December 2016 at 00:48
- Martin Edwards said...
It is indeed great fun. I've just nabbed Bat out of Hell, which I recall very distantly but very warmly!
- 1 December 2016 at 10:27
- dfordoom said...
Martin, I've just finished watching BAT OUT OF HELL. Durbridge really did come up with some fine and delightfully twisted plot angles. In this case there's a murder but even the murderer isn't sure who the victim was!
Have you seen the late 60s/early 70s BBC PAUL TEMPLE TV series? It's also thoroughly enjoyable.
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A few days ago we reported on Android's growth in the United States — despite the Verizon iPhone. That's all fine and dandy, but how is Android doing in the rest of the world. Well, pretty great actually. Our favorite green robot buddy is on its way to become the dominant smartphone platform by a huge margin. According to Gartner, Android should end this year with a market share at around 40%. For comparison, the second-largest platform — Apple's iOS — will end this year with a 19.4% share of the market. Moreover, the research firm predicts that Android will own around half the global market in 2015. Something I'm having a hard time agreeing with, but an incredible feat whatsoever if it happens.
One of those opponents that fell victim to the Android phenomenon is Symbian. Symbian's decline is almost a mirrored image of Android's growth — as seen in the graph above. Nokia fell completely asleep at the wheel, dismissing Android as a fad that it would go away eventually — boy, were they wrong. Two years later, Nokia is headed by an ex-Microsoft executive and had to partner with said company just to survive. In just two years, Nokia went from mobile powerhouse to Microsoft's mobile hardware department. If something is an anything killer, Android is a Symbian killer. Gartner expects Symbian to have a 0.1% market share in 2015. Symbian, you've been assimilated.
As you can see on the graph above, Gartner believes that Android will stop growing at around 2012 (end of the world?) and stabilize. The reason? The research firm expects Microsoft's Windows Phone to own almost 20% of the market in 2015 — stealing second place away from iOS. Gartner credits Windows Phone's growth to the partnership between Microsoft and Nokia.
I'm very skeptical about this forecast for a few reasons. Firstly, Windows Phone 7 has been available for almost 6 months already, but has done nothing to turn around Microsoft's declining market share. Put simply, people are not buying these things. Secondly, WP7 is right now aimed at the high-end section of the market, competing more with the iPhone than Android. Tell me where I can find the LG Optimus One of WP7, that's right, nowhere. Those kinds of phones are the driving force behind Android's growth. Believe it or not, not everybody wants or can buy the Motorola Atrix 4G. Most people want a cheap upgrade from their "dumbphones", and that's where Android excels. Due to Microsoft's tight control of WP7 and standardized specifications, OEMs are not able to make cheap smartphones like the Huawei Ideos.
Lastly, Nokia might be very good at building excellent hardware, but these days software is becoming more important than hardware. Today, consumers care more about the amount of quality apps on your platform than the amount of megapixels your phones have — and software is Windows Phone 7′s weakest spot. Being at least one year or more behind Android and iOS. But I'm open-minded, I'll reconsider my opinion once I see WP7′s market share go anywhere but down, which is what it's doing now.
Android's rise to the top is nothing short of breathtaking. It seems like just yesterday we were waiting impatiently for the Motorola Droid's launch or reading about this new Google project named Android. In little more than two very short years, Android has gone from underdog to unstoppable destroyer of any who dares oppose it. But enough with what I think, I want to hear what you guys think. Do you see Android stopping at 50% of the market?


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1. What is financial analysis?
- Comparing ratios using numbers from the income statement and balance sheet
- Determining a company's financing needs
- Determining the pricing model for the next year
- Determining the company's stock price
2. Why would a company calculate their Risk Adjusted Return on Capital?
- Is required by the SEC
- Auditors will overlook other abnormalities if a firm demonstrates a favorable RAROC
- Gives companies the ability to allocate capital in the optimal structure
- Keeps the financial analysis department busy
3. What is the purpose of measuring profitability?
- To determine the amount of cash a company brings in on an average in a month
- To analyze specific expenses to look for cost cutting measures
- To measure a company's ability to earn a profit and continue to grow in the short-term and long-term
- To measure a company's ability to pay the highest dividend relative to its competitors
4. Operating Efficiency is defined as ______.
- Net Income/Operating Expenses
- Gross Profit/Operating Expenses
- Gross Profit/Sales
- Net Income/Sales
5. To measure a firm's solvency as completely as possible, we need to consider ______.
- the firm's relative proportion of debt and equity in its capital structure
- the firm's capital structure and the liquidity of its current assets
- the firm's ability to use Net Working Capital to pay off its current liabilities
- the firm's leverage and its ability to make interest payments on its long-term debt
- the firm's leverage and its ability to turn its assets into sales
6. How does Gross Income differ from Net Income?
- Gross Income determines the company's cash flow, Net Income does not
- Gross Income includes several fixed costs, Net Income does not
- Gross Income includes all fixed costs, Net Income does not include any
- Gross Income measures profitability before operating expenses, whereas Net Income is calculated after all operating expenses
7. Which of the following are traded in the capital markets?
- Convertible securities
- Bonds
- Common stock
- Preferred stock
- All of the above
8. By doing/issuing which of the following could a company raise short-term funds by selling receivables?
- By factoring receivable
- By pledging inventory
- By line of credit
- By Notes
- By term loan
9. Government mandated requirements, such as installing pollution control equipment ______.
- increase a company's profits in the long run
- drive many companies out of business
- have resulted in many instances of unethical behavior on the part of managers
- may reduce a company's earnings but are considered a necessary social responsibility for the firm
- do not affect a firm's profit potential
10. Why do you not subtract interest expense from operating profit when calculating Return on Investment Capital?
- Denominator includes debt capital
- Numerator includes debt capital
- Interest is not material in the calculation
- It is important to include interest as it is part of expenses
11. Which of the following is a flaw with financial analysis?
- Each company uses different formulas to calculate the ratios
- Ratios are too difficult to calculate and require a specialist
- Auditors do not look at financial ratios
- One ratio alone does not tell much about the entire financial situation of a company
12. What does the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio demonstrate?
- The price of the company's products relative to how much they earn on the sale of those products
- A company's stock price relative to its earnings. Higher growth companies have higher P/E ratios
- The prices paid for goods relative to how much the company earns on those goods
- The ability of a company to pay dividends
13. Which of the following is not a part of cost of goods sold?
- Raw material
- Labor
- Capital
- All of the above are part of cost of goods sold
14. What is the purpose of measuring solvency?
- To determine a firm's ability to pay its creditors in the long term
- To determine a firm's ability to pay its creditors in the short term
- To measure a firm's cash flow turnover
- To measure a firm's current assets to current liabilities
15. If a company has a high P/E ratio relative to it's competitors ____.
- it is expected to grow more rapidly
- the analyst has inside information
- it has a bad year for earnings, making the denominator smaller, and the P/E ratio higher
- everyone should invest in this stock and not the competitor's
16. Financial managers use the _____________ to plan for monthly financing needs.
- capital budget
- cash budget
- pro forma
- income statement
17. With which of the following regulatory bodies would a publicly traded company be much more involved than a private company would be?
18. Which of the following transactions would have no impact on the stockholder's equity?
- Purchase of land from the proceeds of a bank loan
- Dividends to stockholders
- Net loss
- Investments in cash by stockholders
19. Which of the following is a flaw with financial analysis?
- It is complicated
- Changes in accounting policy can drastically affect the results of a ratio, making comparison analysis difficult
- Companies are required by law to do it, even when they do not want to
- Errors are inherent in financial analysis, rendering it useless
20. What is historical value?
- Prices adjusted for inflation
- The current sale value of an asset
- The original cost or price paid for an asset
- The average value of an asset
21. Which is the primary financial statement used to measure profitability?
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Retained Earnings
22. What is operating leverage defined as?
- Extent to which variable costs are utilized
- Extent to which fixed assets are utilized
- Extent to which fixed assets and fixed costs are utilized
- Extent to which fixed costs are utilized
- Extent to which prices change
23. Which report does a publicly traded company file quarterly with the SEC?
- Prospectus
24. If a company using financing has a 60% chance of a $75,000 return under normal conditions but a 40% chance of a $20,000 return when money is tight and borrowing costs are higher, what is the expected return for this firm ?
- $75,000
- $60,000
- $53,000
- $40,000
- $20,000
25. What is one caveat when calculating ROA and comparing to other companies?
- Asset values change over time
- Carrying value of assets may be valued differently (historical, market) by different companies
- Liabilities vary month to month making this ratio difficult to track accurately
- Every financial analyst calculates it differently making comparison useless
26. Which is/are the primary financial statements used to measure stability?
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet and Income Statement
- Statement of Cash Flows and Income Statement
27. Which ratio would you use to assess a company's ability to pay bills?
- Interest coverage ratio
- Times interest earned ratio
- Price earnings ratio
- Current ratio
- Profit margin
28. In breakeven analysis, if fixed costs rise, then the breakeven point will __________.
- fall
- riseM
- stay the same
- none of the above
29. Firm A has a Return on Equity (ROE) equal to 24%, while firm B has a ROE of 15% during the same year. Both firms have a total debt ratio (D/V) equal to 0.8. Firm A has an asset turnover ratio of 0.9, while firm B has an asset turnover ratio equal to 0.4. From this, it can be assessed that ______.
- Firm A has a higher profit margin than firm B
- Firm B has a higher profit margin than firm A
- Firm A and B have the same profit margin
- Firm A has a higher equity multiplier than firm B
- more information is needed to say anything about the firm's profit margin
30. In 2002, the US passed the Sarbanes-Oxley law which ____.
- did not change any function of the Boards of Directors of publicly traded corporations
- gave the Financial Accounting Standards Board the oversight responsibility for public auditing firms
- does not change the responsibilities of independent auditors
- was developed in response to the accounting scandals at Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and others
- protects senior executives from prosecution for accounting fraud if they are unaware of its existence
31. An inventory pricing procedure in which the oldest costs incurred rarely have an effect on the final inventory valuation is ________.
- Retail
- Weighted-average
32. Which of the following equations properly represents a derivation of the fundamental accounting equation?
- Assets + liabilities = owner's equity
- Assets = owner's equity
- Cash = assets
- Assets – liabilities = owner's equity
33. Accounting scandals of the past 5 years ______.
- resulted in criminal convictions of senior executives at large US corporations like Enron and WorldCom
- resulted in the criminal conviction of at least one major independent auditing firm
- resulted in record fines being paid by major brokerage companies to the SEC
- resulted in the strengthening of the SEC's enforcement powers
- All of the above are true
34. CAPM formula calculates which of the following?
- Present value of equity
- Expected return on equity
- Discounted rate on equity
- Weighted interest rate on equity
35. Which of the following is an example of an area of business where use of "questionable" ethics is considered a necessity?
- Attracting and sustaining new customers
- Aggressive accounting practices that stretch the intent of accounting standards
- Dealing with other firms who use "questionable" ethics
- Suppressing information that may negatively affect a firm's reputation
- None of the statements above is correct
36. The accounting scandals of recent years ______.
- had no effect on the level of prices in the US stock markets
- were a complete surprise to analysts who followed the stocks of the companies involved as they were issuing positive recommendations of the securities to their clients
- brought out the fact that brokerage firms were promoting stocks to earn hefty fees for underwriting new security issues
- were of such a small magnitude that the government did not feel it was warranted to prosecute the companies and their officers that were involved
- have been dismissed as falling within the latitude of judgment for applying GAAP rules
37. Which ratio would you use to measure how effectively the firm uses the money shareholders have invested?
- Return on assets
- Profit margin
- Earnings per share
- Price earnings ratio
- Return on equity
38. Which of the following types of firms may operate with high operating leverage?
- A doctor's office
- An auto manufacturing facility
- A mental health clinic
- None of the above would have high operating leverage
39. What is meant by "the goal of the corporation is to maximize shareholder wealth"?
- Pay out dividends
- Maximize profits
- Achieve the highest possible value for the firm
- Control costs
- Increase sales
40. Which of the following is considered a profitability measure?
- Day's sales in inventory
- Fixed asset turnover
- Price-earnings ratio
- Cash coverage ratio
- Return on Assets
41. Which is/are the primary financial statements used to measure liquidity?
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet and Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet
42. What does CAPM stand for?
- Current Asset Pricing Model
- Capital Asset Pricing Model
- Current Average Product Model
- Capital Average Product Model
43. Which is a characteristic of an efficient market?
- Stock prices are high
- Prices adjust rapidly to new information
- Stock prices are low
- Trading is difficult
- There are only small daily changes in price
44. What does Return on Assets indicate?
- How well a company employs its capital investments
- How much cash the company has generated over the last year
- How much debt the company has to pay relative to its asset base
- How profitable a company is before leverage
45. Which of the following would not be included in a balance sheet?
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Sales
- Cash
46. Gerald's had opening total stockholders' equity of $160,000. During the year, total assets increased by $240,000 and total liabilities increased by $120,000. Their net income was $180,000. No additional investments were made. However, some amount was paid as dividend during the year. What was the amount of the dividend paid?
- $20,000
- $60,000
- $140,000
- $220,000
47. Which short-term financing rate always requires the use of international data?
- Cost of failing to take a cash discount
- Prime rate
- Effective rate
- Effective rate with compensating balances
48. A company wants to increase its current ratio. Which of the following would help the most?
- Borrowing a long term loan
- Borrowing a short term loan
- Creating more stringent collection policies to decrease accounts receivable
- Using cash to pay down accounts payable
49. Rate of profit (r) is defined as ______.
- r=(surplus-value)/(fixed assets)
- r=(surplus+value)/(capital invested)
- r=(surplus+value)/(fixed assets)
- r=(surplus-value)/(capital invested)
50. Which of the following is not a financial intermediary?
- Commercial banks
- Credit unions
- Insurance companies
- Credit card companies
- Pension funds
51. Which is an example of a variable cost?
- Management salaries
- Utilities
- Property taxes
- Raw material
- Depreciation
52. Insider trading _____.
- is permitted by the SEC as long as the information becomes public within 30 days
- is a victimless crime as no one suffers an economic loss
- serves no beneficial or economic purpose
- is not legal under any circumstances
- is not illegal as long as the person using the information obtained it from someone else
53. If a firm has $100 in inventories, a current ratio equal to 1.2, and a quick ratio equal to 1.1, what is the firm's Net Working Capital?
- $0
- $100
- $200
- $1,000
- $1,200
54. Which of these items would be accounted for as an expense?
- Repayment of a bank loan
- Dividends to stockholders
- Purchase of land
- Payment of the current period's rent
55. Which of the following inventory methods will always produce the same results under both a periodic and a perpetual system?
- Average
- All of these
56. Which of the following does the cash flow cycle measure?
- The time between purchase of raw materials and collection of cash
- The time it takes to invest liquid funds
- The time it takes for a check to get cleared in the bank
- The maturity date of corporate bonds
- The time between offering a marketable security and receiving funds from sale of one
57. If two companies have equal risk, which one will have the higher stock price?
- The one with the expectations of higher returns
- The one that pays dividends
- The one that splits its stock
- The one whose stock is traded most frequently
- online/All of the above
58. Which of the following is not an area which is assessed by financial analysis?
- Profitability
- Solvency
- Stability
- online/Adequate Cash balances<
59. What is the formula for Return on Investor Capital?
- ROIC = (NetOperatingProfitLessAdjustedTaxes) / (Fixed Assets)
- ROIC = (NetOperatingProfit) / (InvestedCapital)
- ROIC = (NetOperatingProfitLessAdjustedTaxes) / (InvestedCapital)
- ROIC = (NetOperatingProfitLess) / (Fixed Assets)
60. Which financial statement best allows a firm to assess its ability to pay dividends?
- Statement of Cash Flows
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Statement of Operations
61. Return on Assets is defined as _______.
- Net Income/Current Assets
- Net Income/Total Assets
- Gross Margin/Current Assets
- Gross Margin/Total Assets
62. How often can a company change its inventory valuation methodology and still be compliant with GAAP?
- Once per month
- Anytime, there are no rules
- Once per year, but not every year
- Never, you decide once and only once
63. Which security makes up the majority of external financing for corporations?
- Common stock
- Preferred stock
- Bank loans
- Bonds
- Venture capital funds
64. What type of analysis will describe how changes in volume affect costs and profits?
- Trend analysis
- Break even analysis
- Common size analysis
- Ratio analysis
- DuPont analysis
65. The three sections of a Statement of Cash Flows are _____.
- Leverage, liquidity, financing
- Operating, investing, profit
- Operating, investing, financing
- Sales, investing, financing
- Operating, investing, borrowing
66. What is the DuPont analysis?
- Breaks Return on Equity into 3 pieces: Operating Efficiency, Asset Use Efficiency, Financial Leverage
- An analysis created by the DuPont paint company
- A ratio analysis style based on factors beyond the financial numbers
- A modified cash flow analysis
67. How does Cash Flow Return on Investment differ from most financial ratios?
- It is the only ratio involving cash flow
- It can be calculated from the income statement
- It assumes the stock market sets prices based on cash flow, not profitability
- It is the only ratio where a negative number is a good result
68. Which cash collection technique is the most cost-effective for companies with many locations?
- Self-addressed stamped envelopes
- Centralized collection system
- Lockbox system
- Using a post office box
- Regional collection offices
69. What is the purpose of measuring stability?
- To determine if management is being ethical
- To determine if the company has an adequate product mix
- To determine the firm's ability to stay in business in the long run
- To determine if the company has too many high level executives
70. Retained earnings will change over time because of several factors. Which of the following factors would lead to an increase in the Retained Earnings?
- Net loss
- Net income
- Dividends
- Investments by stockholders
71. Planning for future growth is called ________.
- capital budgeting
- working capital management
- financial forecasting
- none of the above
72. Pro forma statements are _______ statements.
- actual
- projected<>/span>
- previous years'
- next years'
73. Which of the following is not a fundamental of accounting?
- Materiality
- Timeliness
- Matching
- Magnitude
74. Asset Turnover is defined as ______.
- Assets/Inventory
- Sales/Assets
- Sales/Net Income
- Assets/Net Income
75. What is the purpose of measuring liquidity?
- To determine if the firm is keeping enough cash on hand to pay accounts payable
- To determine if the firm is investing their liquid assets to earn the highest return available
- To measure a firm's ability to remain cash flow positive and meet its short-term obligations
- To measure a firm's return on investment
76. Which is/are the primary financial statements used to measure solvency?
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet and Statement of Retained Earnings
- Cash Flow Statement and Income Statement
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Last spring, I started taking an antidepressant.
It very literally changed me, saved me, rescued my family, my marriage from a place that no one liked, from a depth so deep I didn't recognize how far down it was until I was out of it.
I went to the doctor back then under the guise of wanting a physical. Really, I wanted a buoy. I wanted to be brave enough to tell someone who might be able to help how bad things were. I wanted to no longer lay in my bed and cry for no reason. I wanted to be tolerant, patient, calm all the time with my sweet children. I wanted my husband to continue to love me. I no longer wanted to be that thing everyone tiptoed past, in case she lost it. For no reason.
For me, of course, it wasn't no reason. It was every reason. It was the pancakes I made that didn't turn out. It was my husband, who is amazingly great, not putting his hand on my knee while we watched TV at night even though I had touched his arm. It was that dream job I used to have but lost because I made a stupid, ego-driven decision. Because I didn't listen. Because I was dumb. It was everything. It was nothing.
So I talked to the doctor. I was brave. I cried for about half an hour. She listened like a girlfriend. I told her I missed Omaha. I told her about that job. I told her about my kids and my husband and my I'm-not-ever-enough fear. She told me to take the medication.
I didn't. I filled the prescription and let it sit in our medicine cabinet for about a month and a half. The little things that were nothing things continued to grow in my mind. I continued to not handle life very well.
I continued to feel bad about myself, about my behaviors, about my emotions. I continued to unintentionally damage my marriage and my family.
Finally, I decided: What do I have to lose? Take the pills.
And I did and within three weeks, that hole became shallower, that low became higher. By summer, I felt what I suspected normal must feel like. I no longer fixated on things that didn't really exist. I suddenly had an ability to let things go that I'd never had before. I still sobbed til the point I couldn't speak when I dropped my kids off with their dad for his month-long visit last summer. But I recovered quickly. Within 15 minutes, I felt stable. My mind was clear.
Life was good. Even my husband will tell you, the past seven months have been as close to what he hopes our lives will feel like as they've ever been.
It's OK to take medication, if you need it. It's OK to ask for help. Don't be a hero, my friend back home reminds me.
But then I got pregnant and then I googled "Celexa and pregnancy" and then I panicked. Cleft lips, cleft palates, withdrawal symptoms in the newborn, persistent pulmonary hypertension (a serious lung condition), heart defects … they've all been linked to Celexa use in pregnancy.
I asked my OB, who said, "Yes, those risks exist, but your baby might suffer those birth defects anyway." I asked my OB, who said, "I'd recommend you stay on the medication."
Well. I didn't. I stopped taking those pills that saved my family from myself. And now, about a month later, I'm back down in that hole in the corner of my bedroom in the dark. Those thoughts about things that don't matter take up too much space in my head. I cry like I used to. I'm a mess. It has not been fair on my husband or my children.
Once again, I miss Omaha, I miss momaha, I miss my friends like I can't breathe. Kyle says, "Take the medicine. I'm worried about you. This is our affecting our family."
So today I went back to that doctor, that medical therapist almost, who so kindly listened to me cry in her office last year. She said, "Take the medicine."
And so this afternoon, on Valentine's Day, I'm trying to remember how clear it all feels when I'm on the medication, how better our lives are, how it's OK to accept the help that fixes the chemical imbalance in my brain, the one that isn't my fault, the one I can't control on my own no matter how much I tell myself to suck it up and be strong and get through it.
I'm trying to trust in the universe that if I take the pills I need to be who I truly am, my babies will be OK. Please, let them be OK. Let us all.
The doctor gave me a lower dosage of the antidepressants. Those pills are waiting for me at the pharmacy.
I am going to pick them up… probably tomorrow.
As I left the doctor's office this afternoon, I took off my winter coat. The sun was shining, and though the streets and yards are still muddy and dirty and wet, I can tell spring is coming.
It's just around the bend.


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No Readers
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Ask for the minimal amount of opt-in information.
Just asking for an email address performs the best. Subscription conversions plummet with each additional form field. A good rule is to ask for information you will regularly use or information that will substantially enhance your marketing follow-up. For example, I regularly send personalized emails to my subscribers, so asking for a first name makes sense and I'm willing to take the conversion penalty.
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No Comments / Engagement
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#8: Move the Cheese
Comments used to be an accurate measure of a blog's popularity but they aren't as critical as they used to be. Some niches aren't well suited for comment driven discussion. Instead of comments, focus on the time the reader spends interacting with your content, the number of social media shares, and subscriptions to your offer. These measures reflect behavior that drives your blog's long-term success.
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Social platforms like Facebook and Google+ may be better places to interact with your audience.
Conversations held on Google+ and Facebook will improve your post's visibility and attract new readers. Copyblogger recently moved its on site comments to Google+. They cited the time it took to delete spam and low-quality comments as reason's for their move. This may be a worthwhile option for your blog.
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Are you asking readers to comment on questions posed in your blog post? Are you selecting topics that are provocative and/or controversial?
If comments are important, turn up the heat, stoke emotion, and ask your readers to share their point of view.
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Money. Revenue. Profit. These aren't bad words. It's not immoral or unethical to start a blog to make money. Your blog shouldn't be exempt from earning its keep. However, a blog isn't a direct-response, immediate sales, tactic. Blogs work best when they create demand by sharing valuable information. Here are three blog sales potholes that trip up most bloggers:
#11: Find the Right Product / Reader Fit
Does your product solve a reader need? Often, businesses will attract readers that are the wrong customer.
I recommend setting up quick chat sessions with your readers to ask about their potential needs. This information will help you select useful blog post topics and refine your product promotion message.
#12: Be Patient
It's difficult to sell products on new blogs. Any product sell requires trust. New blogs haven't had the time to attract an audience and earn reader trust. I recommend waiting 6 months to a year before attempting to earn an income from your blog.
#13: Fix Your Process
Online selling requires keeping your product top of mind with your audience. In my experience, only 2-5% of readers are ready to buy immediately. The other 95-98% of readers will need more proof and trust to take the next step. Your marketing process should keep your offer and your product in front of the 98% for when they are ready to buy. Examine each step your reader takes from reading a post, to subscribing, to visiting a product landing page to checking out. You want to optimize each part of this process and remove any barriers. Simple tweaks in your process can lead to profitable results.
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Any of these problems can be overcome with a good strategy and stubborn persistence. Select one area to tackle, make it a priority, and keep working the problem until you're successful. Remember your voice, message, and vision is valuable. Don't let anything, especially a temporarily sick blog, stand in your way.


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MITHI: Two days after the Supreme Court took suo motu notice of unabated deaths of children in Tharparkar district due to malnutrition and unavailability of proper and adequate health facilities over the past couple of years, relevant officials have stopped sharing details of such cases with the media.
After failing to get the data of fresh cases reported at various health facilities of different towns, this correspondent contacted Thar district health officer (DHO) Dr Mohammad Akhlaq Khan, who said that he was strictly forbidden to share such details with the media. "My high-ups have told me to report all such cases only to them and no one else," he said.
The health department and its officials in the district believe that the media reporting over the past few years regarding the drought-like situation and position of medical facilities at hospitals and other healthcare centres etc has been 'irresponsible' and the number of deaths exaggerated. They also disagree that the cause of mortality among the children, as well as expectant mothers, who died at government hospitals and health centres happened to be malnutrition, unavailability of proper medical support or official negligence.
DHO Khan preferred to say "no comment" when he was asked whether he received the directive in the context of the apex court's suo motu notice.
Only recently, Dr Khan, sharing official data with Dawn, had put children's reported death toll in the district up to April 16 this year at 99.
"A total of 31,744 ailing children were brought to six health facilities of the district and 145 of them were referred to various hospitals in Karachi and Hyderabad during the period," he said.
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Bulletstorm is crazy. If it was a man, he would be doing flips off walls and painting blood runes on his girlfriend's face. In this first-person shooter, your objective is to kill a bunch of freaks in the most stylish, sadistic ways possible. Many IGN editors have previewed Bulletstorm in the past, but yesterday I got my first chance to play. Bulletstorm not only has an over-the-top campaign and cooperative multiplayer, but it also boasts a special mode called Echo. In it, players tackle a small chunk of the single-player campaign that's scored and ranked, giving players the opportunity to compete with friends.
It's like the developers at People Can Fly brought evisceration to the arcades.
The only level in Echo mode I could play was "Collapsed Building." If the title didn't give it away, this brief gunfight takes place in the crumbled remains of a high-rise. Echo mode gives players a small assortment of weapons to start with, so the action picks up fast. Besides the standard automatic rifle, players also begin with a pistol and a grenade launcher. The grenade launcher is a special sort of firearm, as it launches two grenades bound by a metal wire. This deadly contraption wraps around a victim's neck or legs and causes some serious damage.
There are two things that make Bulletstorm a bit different from your typical shooter. The first is your melee kick, which sends baddies flying through the air in slow motion. The second is your leash -- a sort of energy whip that can pull those ugly freaks out of cover and into the barrel of your gun.
Echo mode brings a competitive element to this unique carnage and gives you bite-sized chunks of the single-player campaign to master. I love the idea of learning a level well enough to score mega points, and that's exactly what Echo allows.
People Can Fly got things right when it comes to scoring kills. Gamers love earning points for stuff. It's intrinsically rewarding because it's a numerical representation of your progress. In Bulletstorm, the more creative the kill, the more points you earn. Grabbing an enemy with your leash and then pulling him into a spike will activate the Voodoo Doll bonus and give you tasty points as a reward. Or perhaps you'll wrap a grenade wire around someone's neck and kick them into a group of enemies. A skilled player can accumulate a tremendous pool of points from executing creative, varied kills.
I'm glad that Echo mode exists, because it's a smart blend of single-player and multiplayer gameplay. For those of you that don't want to play online with others but still want to compete in an indirect fashion, Echo provides a medium for that. Like time trial courses in racing games, Echo missions are meant to be played numerous times. It's the perfect place to experiment.
Bulletstorm is currently scheduled to launch on February 22nd. A demo will be available via Xbox Live on January 25th and it will appear a day later on the PlayStation Network.


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These may be gloomy times for the computer industry, but not for Personal Computer Rentals Inc., a national franchiser that is making a name for itself by catering to trade shows, conventions and businesses in need of a short-term PC-fix.
While other retailers look for ways to curtail costs and ride out the recession, Cranbury, N.J.-based PCR is laying plans to expand its national operation over the next three years -- at a rate of one new franchise a month.
At that rate, the company will have 95 outlets open in major markets nationwide by 1994, said Martin Alderoty, PCR TTC treasurer. The firm currently has 63 stores, including one in downtown Baltimore, making it the largest computer rental franchiser in the nation.


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Kids Making Miracles (KMM) began as a simple coin drive in one area elementary school. Today, over 26 years later, hundreds of area K-12 students at schools throughout Oregon and southwest Washington have helped the KMM program raise more than $10 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. In the process students have learned valuable lessons about the importance of philanthropy, helping their community and being leaders in their schools.
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I didn't do a dang thing to make this drink healthified.
No natural sweeteners. No low-fat whipped cream. No chia seeds. No whole grains. No protein powder. No coconut water. No barbell squats. No tricep dips. It's full-leaded, my friends. And you know what that means? That means it is healthy for your soul. Somethings are meant to be enjoyed in their natural form. And I believe this grandiose mocha is one of them.
When I heard that Starbucks came out with a salted caramel mocha, I was decidedly intrigued. But that intrigue quickly faded when I took my first seasonal sip of my beloved pumpkin spice latte. No other Starbuckian interloper was going to tear me away from my true love. I kept saying, "I'll try one next time." And then, when the next time came, I found "grandenonfatnowhipdecafpumpkinspicelatte, please" tumbling out of my mouth before I could catch it. But this past weekend, I drove up to the drive through prepared to actually see through with my promise and order a salted caramel mocha.
Then I saw the sign advertising the eggnog lattes. And well, that was that. Grandenonfatnowhipdecafeggnoglatte, please.
But not to be deterred by my terrible promise-keeping, I came home later and whipped up one of these seasonal mochas from scratch for myself. And I have to say, this may be the best coffee drink I've ever made.
It was sweet, but not too sweet, a little bit salty and perfectly rich and decadent. Of course, if you aren't feeling as over-the-top as I was, you can skip the whipped cream and extra caramel sauce. I'm sure it'd be equally delicious scaled back. Plus, you could then avoid the beautiful, but messy spillage that happens when you drop whipped cream on a full mocha. For example.
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Salted Caramel Mocha
Adapted from The Motherload
Makes 2 servings
I haven't tasted the Starbucks version, so I have no idea if this does it justice or not, but I do know that this sucker is awesomely delicious. Feel free to use this as a jumping off point to make your own perfect mocha. Make it more or less sweet depending on your tastes, and feel free to toss in a bit more cocoa powder for a deeply chocolate taste.
For the drink:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup hot, strong coffee (I did 4 tablespoons of coffee to 1 cup water in a French press)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (my favorite recipe)
For the topping:
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk over low heat until very hot. Remove from heat and froth milk with a frother, whisk or immersion blender. Or, pour into a Mason jar, screw on lid and shake until very frothy.
- While the milk is heating, whisk together the coffee, cocoa, sugar and caramel sauce. Split the coffee mixture between two mugs.
- Pour the hot milk and foam into the coffee, dividing evenly between the two mugs.
- For the topping, mix together salt and sugar. Top each mug with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce and a hefty sprinkling of the salt and sugar mixture.
What's your favorite fancy coffee drink?
I know this post makes me sound like a Starbucks feign, but I really only hit the 'bucks up in the fall and winter. And even then, it's only about once a week. But my drink of choice is definitely the pumpkin spice latte, followed closely by the eggnog latte. Although, honestly, this mocha was so good it might be giving both the PSL and EL a run for their money. Yum!


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Mamiya's Latest Offering
The Mamiya DM22 is a 22 megapixel medium format digital SLR camera. It comes with a 48 by 36 mm sensor, and it sells for nearly $10,000. Unlike traditional Mamiya cameras, the DM22 model looks more like a traditional SLR camera even having a 3.5 inch size LCD screen. Does it, however, favorably compare to other cameras on the market?
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The camera looks pretty impressive, especially the large LCD screen that takes up most of the back of the camera. This LCD screen takes over the duties of the viewfinder since the camera doesn't have a viewfinder. For traditional photographers, this could be a drawback, especially if you don't like relying on the LCD screen.
The problem with the LCD screen on most cameras is that it provides you with a distorted view of your images. They make look fine on the screen, but they don't look as good when you blow up the images on your computer.
It also doesn't have any type of CCD or CMOS sensor, which most cameras have. This is a type of light sensor, and it is responsible for collecting color information. Without a sensor, your images may not be as dramatic as those taken by other cameras.
All of the controls are located on the top and front of the camera. They are fairly easy to reach. The entire rear of the camera is dedicated to the LCD screen. The camera sits well in the hand, but it's slightly heavy, especially with larger lenses.
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Lenses/Stabilization TechnologyRating
The Mamiya camera is compatible with both the Mamiya AF focal plane and Mamiya 645 MF lenses. It is also compatible with the Hasselbad V-series lenses, but you need an adapter to connect these lenses to your camera.
You will want to invest in a tripod with this model. If not for the weight, then you need the tripod to keep your camera steady. The DM22 doesn't have any type of internal optical or digital stabilization. This technology keeps your camera images from looking shaky or noises due to slight hand tremors or movement. Without this technology, there's a greater chance that your images will look blurry.
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Despite the lack of a CCD sensor and the optical/digital stabilization, the photographs taken by the DM22 are surprisingly sharp. The colors look great, and the images remain crisp even at different zoom levels. The 22 megapixel resolution really stands out against traditional images.
The ISO range is a little disappointing. Most cameras come with a range between 25 and 1600. The DM22 only has a range between 25 and 400, which means that you'll probably be relying heavily on external lighting or your flash.
This model uses a CF card to store digital images. It doesn't have any type of internal storage. This shouldn't be a drawback, however, since most cameras don't have an internal storage.
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RAW ImagesRating
Unlike many Mamiya models, this camera produces its own RAW file.RAW files are easier to manipulate since they aren't as compressed as JPEG or similar images. The Mamiya RAW files are compatible with different types of programs, including Capture One, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and Leaf Capture. This means that you don't have to hunt for a program that is compatible with this type of file. In fact, this type of RAW file is more compatible than many RAW files created by mainstream cameras. The RAW files look really good with 16 bits per channel color depth and a dynamic range of 12 f-stops.
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This Mamiya camera doesn't have any type of zoom or exposure modes. These cameras are geared towards professional who set their own controls. So, if you are a beginner, this is probably not the camera for you. It doesn't come with any type of face detection or scene modes.
The camera kit comes with a battery, battery pack, FW800 cable, camera strap and the Leaf Capture and Capture One DB software programs. It also includes an 80 mm f/2.8 D focal plane lens. This lens is functional, but you probably want to invest in more powerful lenses after a while.
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Overall ValueRating
Overall, the Mamiya DM22 is a nice-looking and extremely functional medium format. Medium format cameras normally don't have as many features as traditional SLR cameras. If you are in the market for a camera with all the bells and whistles, you shouldn't consider a medium format camera like the DM22.
Professionals who use these types of cameras will be pleasantly surprised by the power of this camera and how easy it is to use. Plus, you just can't beat the RAW images produces by this 22 megapixel camera.
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Only help if you can be helpfulHey All, A topic has come up of late in the IRC channel in regards to the general feel of the forums and the community that supports them. Things have progressed further than I would have liked with out this being addressed more publicly because I would much rather have snubbed this out sooner rather than later.. but I have been busy. Here is the general rule I would like people to follow: Wheaton's Law "Don't be a dick." Those of you from the IRC channel know that this is the only rule I ask people in there to follow and we generally have a good and lively time chatting about all manner of things. This is basic rule that just about everyone understands and I am going to expand it to the forums from here moving forward. If you can not help people in a helpful and polite manner then I simply ask you to stop. Now I generally take a back seat to moderating the forums as I like to participate in the suggestions forum fairly heavily at times and would rather do so as a forums user than a moderator. But I am also fairly well known for being the person who constantly puts their foot down and so I am stepping up and doing so on here. If you find yourself unable to respond to a message politely then I ask that you do not respond. This mostly focuses on the increasing level of hostility found within the Suggestion forum as well as the Server forum. I do not care if this is the 30th some odd time you have seen someone make the same suggestion. Or even if the new post on an older topic is one entry above the old one. I expect the members of this forum to respond politely to the user, new or old, and point to the older topic if it applies and even go the extra step to suggest they either add in new information or to summarize the outcome of the previous discussion based upon the new post's entry into it. That is what we are here for, that is why I close most topics instead of deleting them, so that they can be found and referenced down the road. The next topic is the slew of derailment attempts I have seen as of late. If you want to have fun and joke around that is what the off topic forum is for and pretty much anything goes there. I do not expect to read a suggestion thread and have to go through 3 pages of image memes people have shot back and forth. Quite simply this is a waste of my time to read and then have to clean up. Now for the summary. I am going to start taking a more active role, especially in policing the suggestion forum, and handing out warn levels to people whom I see doing this. These will be indiscriminate and applied not to just the first person who derails or is impolite on a topic or response, but to everyone whom follows the lead of that person. As I do not like doing things with out giving you all warning this post shall serve as that warning. If you have a desire to bring this topic up with me then I invite you to do so on the IRC channel. Lets raise the level of quality and grow the community. Let us not descend into the quality often found on the minecraft or league of legend forums. There is simply no need for that here. Be passionate about things, just do not be abusive.
Offline ServersRecently I've seen a few server listings showing up on the first page of the Servers forum that have been closed for an extended period of time, but have recently gotten a reply from a new member who didn't realize the server is offline. To help prevent this from happening in the future, it would be greatly appreciated if you could use the report function on the original post of any servers that have been confirmed as offline, so that the topic may be locked. If you are the admin of a server and plan on taking the server offline, please use the report function on the original post of your topic to let the TFC Staff know that the topic should be locked. If you are the admin of a server that has a locked topic, and would wish to bring the server back online, please use the report function on the original post of the topic to let the TFC Staff know that the topic should be unlocked. As always, please remember to follow rule #3 of the servers forum and update your topic title to contain the version of TFC that the server is currently running. You can do so by editing the OP, and then clicking on "Use Full Editor."
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The legendary Hero- My Artwork Mincraft video
CristalPalace posted a topic in Videos ( and Live Stream )Hello friends, I am fan of Minecraft and designer, I would like if possible to present my drawing of Minecraft, I did without sketch, on paper. They are very easy to draw figures so I did without sketching, then just take care of the scenery and that's it. For those who want to draw, the tip is: use many rectangles. I hope you enjoy a big hug to everyone. Minecraft Artwork - The legendary hero
[0.79.?] Fix Shaders for Terrafirmacraft Water
WoolyCreeper posted a topic in GuidesHow to get reflective fresh water in Terrafirmacraft. I have used the method with SEUS, Sildurs, chocopic and others.http://youtu.be/gjN9DuDVWLAText to search for"mc_Entity.x == 8.0 || mc_Entity.x == 9.0"Text to insert" || mc_Entity.x == 2136.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2137.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2138.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2139.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2140.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2141.0 || mc_Entity.x == 2142.0"
Starting out in TFC - Walkthrough for beginners - Intro to Food/Water/Shelter
micmastodon posted a topic in Videos ( and Live Stream )Hey guys, I made another walkthrough. This one is geared toward anyone not familiar with the mod and it focusses on how to get and utilize food, water and shelter in the first day or so. It's meant to complement my other two videos on how to get the first metal tools and on TFC weapons/damage. I hope this helps some people!
Spumwack's Video Tutorials
spumwack posted a topic in Videos ( and Live Stream )I am going to post all of my video tutorials here. They are designed to be high quality, short, educational, and entertaining. If anyone is new to the game and has a request for a tutorial, send me a message on YouTube. (There is a limit of 5 media files per thread, so scroll down the thread for further guides.
If you could design a video game, what would it be?
Teranz posted a topic in Off TopicLike the title saiz if you could design ANY game, what would it be? Would be a fast action, first person shooter,,maybe a MMORPG? Or even a horror game? It could be even a sandbox game like minecraft or GTA... You can make anything in this post so let the imagination go WILD!! Ok, i will start off: I want my game to be a first person shooter with slight RP going on in the background, with a post apocalyptic theme. This game wont be like CoD or BattleField. When the person first joins my game he/she will be asked to pick one out of three races. The races will depend on what your weapons/vechicals/characters/bases and so on will look like, it will also depend on were your bases will be. Post your video game ideas!
Charcoal Pit Tutorial Video
Houaha posted a topic in Videos ( and Live Stream )I just started playing TerraFirmaCraft and I decided to make a tutorial on making a Charcoal Pit, I don't know why but it was confusing to figure out at first so hopefully this helps some other out!


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I am always on the look at for new tutorial, some are fun to just read others, I have to try. I am always intrigued by miniatures and frankly there are lots of tutorials out there for making cakes and other sweets but this one really caught me. It goes through the steps in great detail and tips. All those but why is my cake not like the one on You-tube seemed to be answered. Even better it is free and shares all the secrets.
I found this on Instructables.com. It is written by talty who has a number of other tutorials listed there. She goes through the each step clearly and descriptive. I have made a number of cake slices and they look amazing just following her steps. If you like doing miniatures, you'll love this tutorial.