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Video shows BlackBerry 10 L-series in action
0. phoneArena posted on 12 Dec 2012, 13:21
We just saw leaked photos of the next generation BlackBerry 10 L-series handset, but still pics can really only tell you so much about what a device will be like. Moving pictures are a far better indication, and with that in mind, a video has leaked showing RIM's next handset in action. Of course, the leaked video is from Vietnam, so most of you probably won't be able to understand what's being said, but that's not really all that important...
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1. Pings (Posts: 304; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
It looks like an Android UI pre ICS.
2. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
I was going to say the same thing. Looks like it would take some getting use to. It is very responsive though.
7. slaggyb (Posts: 216; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
You must be dreaming if you say this looks like andriod ICS
12. Pings (Posts: 304; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
You must not be able to read.... What does "pre ICS" mean? And!, I said "UI". MIUI is ICS+ and doesn't look like it because it's an UI...
10. AnTuTu (Posts: 1580; Member since: 14 Oct 2012)
Those bezels are not making any sense to me :( They should really think on design one more time as they still have time :(
11. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
The hardware design is baked in at this point. The cost to change would be prohibitive. As a former BB user, the UI just doesn't grab me. Maybe I am too far down the Android path, but that could be said about a lot of former BB users. Converting the recent departures will be key to RIM staying relevant in the market.
3. LordStickMax (Posts: 6; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
not impressed
8. slaggyb (Posts: 216; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
No matter what, nothing will impress you period.. You must be using a nokia 3310.
4. k4j98 (Posts: 60; Member since: 12 Jul 2012)
I've thought it ever since the first images of the l-line leaked: the front looks like an evo lte!
5. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
Yeah, this definitely would never make me jump ship from Android. If I previously went from RIM to iOS this might be enough to earn Blackberry another shot.
6. Hollywould (Posts: 14; Member since: 31 Oct 2012)
Whats a BlackBerry?
9. AppleConspiracy (Posts: 637; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
MeeGo Harmattan + iOS = BB10
16. raphz (Posts: 37; Member since: 22 Oct 2012)
i second your opinion :)
it actually looks like meego
13. snowgator (Posts: 3609; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
I was hoping for more then just a grid icon layout and one screen of recently used tools. First video I have seen that actually soured me a little on BB 10. January is coming, will be glad to see it in action, but this needs to offer something unique to compete, in my humble unimportant opinion. I am not seeing it on this walkthrough.
14. DerryAhmad (Posts: 292; Member since: 05 May 2012)
The Device looks great! Very sleek and I'm glad it came with SD Card slot and removable back door. The OS looks interesting, especially with all the gestures. Looks like a refined Playbook's OS and have some Meego in it.
15. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
22. Nikolas.Oliver (banned) (Posts: 1574; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
You're clearly a fanboy... Admit it
How do you know that bb is an awesome platform for everyone?
23. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
gaming, business, teens and a lot more!! duh!!!!
24. Nikolas.Oliver (banned) (Posts: 1574; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
Teens are not going to buy bb devices anymore (except in my country)
The vast majority of teens in developed countries use eigher iphone or android
There's no way they can switch to bb anymore
In addition, the games that are available in bb10 is not as good as Google play or app store
29. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
lol...teens will still love BB10!!!
you're really stupid coz you keep on hating!!!
25. Nikolas.Oliver (banned) (Posts: 1574; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
you said to me that gs3 feels cheap as it's made of a cheap plastic
now it's payback time!
this bb 10 has a cheap plastic backcover !!!
30. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
oh... lumia is plastic..but dont feel plastic!
while S3, a plastic but still feel plastic!!!
and these BB10 is plastic,but have you seen bold 9900? its not high end spec like what on android but that phone looks really better!!! very classy that what s3 looks!
17. Nikolas.Oliver (banned) (Posts: 1574; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
Not cool enough to make people use bb again
19. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
lol...whatever you say troll!
18. downphoenix (Posts: 3165; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
Im pretty excited for it.
If anyone on sprint gets one and they dont care for it, I will trade you my S3 for your BB10.
20. xtroid2k (Posts: 544; Member since: 11 Jan 2010)
This is a very good platform. I enjoyed seeing the different features. However this platform is only good cause the other ones are. Yes there are features that the other ones don't have but they definitly are no show stoppers. So I say this. I wish them luck but I don't see the customers flocking to the platform in the numbers needed to survive.
21. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
I have to say its a pretty device BB.
26. metoyou (Posts: 279; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
Can't wait till RIM release them...they are super responsive OS and a great true multi-task as well :)
27. cdgoin (Posts: 598; Member since: 28 Jul 2010)
I would consider BB over WP IF they make a QWERTY version.. if not they are going to die a quick and painful death. MANY BB users have waited to upgrade to the new BB10, so they can get a QWERTY keyboard. Without one its just another Apple clone.
28. mattrajeh (Posts: 11; Member since: 23 Nov 2012)
i think bb10 will be good, give it a chance, Blackberry is no longer popular in the US but it is still popular in other parts of the world, in Lebanon, over 50% of users have blackberry with the very interesting offers available, and BBM is so popular to a point that even my university(and others) have it's offiacial BBM to stay in contact with it's students(most have blackberrys), so if RIM they really come up with something good i think they can rise again


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Canada Square in Buenos Aires Welcomes its New Totem Pole
Aboriginal dances during the ceremony
A new totem pole from British Columbia was put up in Buenos Aires' Canada Square. The ceremony was a tribute to the rich indigenous heritage of Canada and Argentina. At the launch, Ambassador Gwyneth Kutz highlighted the significance of the totem pole as a tangible cultural bridge, uniting the countries of the Americas through an indigenous world view.
A new totem pole
Invited to the inauguration by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Ambassador Kutz underlined that the totem pole represents the spirit of unity amongst the inhabitants of the Americas, which is reinforced through exchange, mutual trust and ongoing dialogue.
The totem represents a tangible symbol of an indigenous worldview that defines us as countries of the Americas.
The Ministries of Culture and Public Spaces of the City of Buenos Aires carried out this project in order to replace the historic totem pole which stood in Canada Plaza from 1964 until it was retired in 2008.
In choosing Canadian artist Stan Hunt, the City paid homage to Hunt's ancestors, notably his father, Henry Hunt, who carved the previous totem, and Grandfather Mungo Martin who was the original master carver of the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria.
The ceremony included dances of the indigenous peoples of both Canada and Argentina in order to welcome and bless the monumental piece. The totem pole, measuring 13 metres, was carved from a single solid red cedar tree by artist Stan Hunt of the Kwakiutl tribe of northern Vancouver Island.
Canada Plaza serves as a gateway to the city as it is centrally located at the crossroads of the Port of Buenos Aires, the Retiro Train Station, the primary bus terminal, the National Bureau of Immigration and the National Museum of Immigration.
In this context, Ambassador Kutz expressed her hope that this new totem pole would serve as a testament to the thousands passing through the plaza each day, of that which can be accomplished together through creativity, social integration and civil participation.
Multicoloured, majestically facing the rising sun, the new totem pole was inaugurated by Minister of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, Hernán Lombardi and Minister of Public Space, Diego Santilli, along with Ambassador Gwyn Kutz, representatives of Argentina's aboriginal peoples and the diplomatic community.
The Ambassador concluded her speech stating that "Canada Plaza in Buenos Aires makes us proud because it belongs to all of us. A proverb of the Kwakiutl people of Vancouver Island says 'We are in the land, the land is in us.' "
Ambassador Kutz and aboriginal dance group
Minister Lombardi, Ambassador Kutz and Minister Santilli.
Aboriginal dances during the ceremony
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I am sitting in NC, thinking about my friends at the Bier Tent at the National. Wednesday night and Saturday night are the nights that I have been the Head Bartender for many Nationals, and I wish I could be there, serving with my friends. Serve on and keep those thirsty riders hands filled with bier.
We will meet again on the road soon, I hope
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STELLA'S SET: "This is so Stella," Elettra Wiedemann said of the scene at the Americas Society Art Gallery, where Stella McCartney presented her pre-fall collection Tuesday night. "This mise-en-scène is what she's all about, chic yet playful." Wiedemann, clad in a citrine blazer from the designer's resort collection, continued surveying the sea of Stella in the room where chicly outfitted models walked among the mere mortals. Hanne Gaby Odiele lounged on a chaise in one corner, sipping Champagne while debating the virtues of the new iPhone with Tilda Lindstam. In the next room, models huddled around a tufted ottoman to play Scrabble.
"It's like cheveux," Kayley Chabot said to French face Manon Leloup, running her fingers through her perfectly coiffed tresses in an attempt to explain her latest play: "H-A-I-R-Y." Nearby, Jerry Seinfeld said hello to a bundled up Alec Baldwin, while McCartney introduced the comedian's wife Jessica to model Frankie Rayder. Other notables included Hope Atherton, Cecilia Dean, Jeff Koons, Glenn Close, David Neville and Gucci Westman.


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There's something wrong with European. :D
English Teacher
There's something wrong with European. :D
Does j in transcription count for a consonant sound? :? Or it is somewhere in between consonants and vowels :D
Good question.Originally Posted by Tanja
To be more specific, it's a palatal glide.
j is like consonant in that it can't stand along; it must precede(or follow) a vowel in order to form a syllable. /j/ and /w/ are sometimes called semivowels, and it may be said that they are the consonantal forms of the vowels /i/ and /u/.
Great explanation, Blacknomi! Thank you!Originally Posted by blacknomi
I do remember something like palatal glide from my phonetics class...but not much...
My Introduction to Phonetics says: "[j] - constrictive, mediolingual, palatal sonant". Hmmm... this word "sonant"... it makes me confused... What is that?
Thanks. You are most welcome. :DOriginally Posted by Tanja
You mean "sonorant".
Sonorants are sounds produced with a relatively FREE passage of air through the mouth or the nose. Notice: the opposite of sonorants are called 'obstruents'; the airstream cannot travel through the nose, it is obstructed(blocked) in the passage through the vocal tract.
It is marked as [+son] or [-son].
Nasal stops: m, n, ing
Liquids: l, r
Glides: j, w
Vowels: you know that :D
Sonorant instead of sonant? Funny! Is there really a misprint in the book?! :? :DOriginally Posted by blacknomi
Sonant=voiced consonant.
That's what dictionary says.
You are right on that!
And all sonorants are sonants! But not all sonants are sonorants. :D


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Congress tries to avoid dairy disaster
With President Barack Obama showing new interest, House and Senate Agriculture committees are drafting a short-term farm bill extension to avert a spike in milk prices next month but also permit another round of direct cash payments to already profitable growers — a costly subsidy that lawmakers had vowed to end this year.
Without some action, an outdated 1949 farm law will kick back in on Jan. 1 requiring the Agriculture Department to buy up dairy products at a rate of $38.54 per hundredweight, or more than double the current prevailing price. Secretary Tom Vilsack risks being sued however he chooses to implement the policy, but consumers could see a real impact at the grocery store in a matter of weeks.
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That potential milk crisis has caught the attention of the president, who is coming off the sidelines after largely ignoring the farm debate all year.
Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, the ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture panel and a prominent leader on dairy issues, said he was called by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Friday after Obama reached out to her seeking action. Talks had already been underway on the extension, but the president's intervention led to a flurry of exchanges among the committee leaders Friday.
Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) told POLITICO the goal is to have a "responsible short-term extension" of no more than nine months. And her hope still is to enact a five-year plan early enough in 2013 that the cash subsidies could be reduced or eliminated before payment is due in October.
Her own bill adopted by the Senate last June did so, as did a House bill reported in July. But progress stopped when House Republican leadership refused to allow floor debate on the package even with the promise of tens of billions in savings over the next decade.
House Agriculture Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) has already said he will reconvene his committee to begin marking up a new bill in late February. Stabenow told POLITICO that her intention is to move in February as well.
"Direct payments automatically get extended at this point until we write a new farm bill," Stabenow said. "The hidden winners right now of not passing a farm bill are those who want to keep subsidies going for farmers who don't need it. We are not going to be able to stop that until we get a farm bill."
As described by Stabenow, as many as 37 expiring provisions of current farm policy would be extended, a more ambitious undertaking than some in the House may want. And to offset the cost, some reduction may be needed in the direct payments.
In the case of dairy, the draft bill would also incorporate changes proposed in the Dairy Security Act — a major priority for most dairy producers and Peterson but one strongly opposed by many processors as well as Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).


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LaMar: 'Tremendous pride' in Rays
Organization's first GM, current Phils scout on hand for Game 5
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
"[There is a] tremendous amount of pride," LaMar told TBS during an in-game interview Thursday. "People forget that it was 10 years, we had a low payroll and we were in the toughest division in baseball. I probably take as much pride on the staff members -- the coaches that are still here, the people in the front office and the players on that field.
"It wasn't me, frankly; we had a great organization and they advanced those people within the organization. When you're the general manager, you're blessed to have that position, but there's a tremendous amount of people in scouts and player development that go into that. They're reaping the benefits."
One night after LaMar's Phillies became the 35th Major League club to win a League Championship Series in five games, he was perched on the field level at Fenway Park, observing his former franchise suffer an 8-7 defeat to the Red Sox, sending the ALCS back to St. Petersburg for Game 6 on Saturday.
LaMar was at the trigger of conducting one of the best deals in recent baseball history, acquiring left-hander Scott Kazmir from the Mets in July 2004 for pitchers Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato.
As Kazmir stepped up to the task of silencing Boston's bats with six strong innings on Thursday, LaMar reflected on how strong an acquisition the Kazmir trade -- lauded as a steal at the time and only growing in scope as each year passes -- has proven to be.
"He's real good," LaMar said. "He has been good and he's always been a great competitor. We were fortunate enough to make a trade that turned out very well for us, and Scott actually has pitched better tonight, in our opinion, than he has over the last two or three starts. He's truly one of the premier left-handers in the game."
|"This is a very balanced team. ... They're just a young athletic, energetic club."
|-- Chuck LaMar, on the Rays
LaMar drafted six of the players on the current Rays roster, including B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, James Shields and Andy Sonnanstine. Also included on LaMar's list of selections is Delmon Young, who was swapped to the Twins for Matt Garza and Jason Bartlett last offseason.
Though he offers platitudes to executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Joe Maddon, LaMar said he is not completely surprised by the Rays' run of success. The parts were there to bring winning baseball to St. Petersburg, but even LaMar didn't expect this many victories this soon.
"I thought in Spring Training they would have the best year that they would ever have," LaMar said. "I thought they could possibly challenge for .500 baseball this year. To say that they were going to have this kind of success this quick, I don't think anyone would say that.
"It's a credit to Andrew and Joe Maddon and the players on the field. They believed it, they bought into what they were doing, and it's amazing what momentum can do when you've got talented players."
No one will need to brush LaMar up on the task at hand if the Phillies and Rays meet in the World Series. The city of Philadelphia is hungry for a champion, having not achieved a title in any major sport since the 76ers beat the Lakers in the 1983 NBA Finals.
But with the road to a championship for the Phillies possibly running through St. Petersburg, LaMar knows better than most that those streets no longer promise such a smooth path to victory.
"This is a very balanced team," LaMar said. "Their defensive ability is superior -- it might be the best defensive team in baseball. They run the bases, they steal bases, a combination of foot speed and power, they beat you in so many different ways. They're just a young athletic, energetic club."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Working much like an emulator, the program enables users of Windows 7 to install Android apps on their PC and synchronize them with a device running Android. Making use of the company's cloud connect service, apps can be synced wirelessly without the need to remember to connect your Android device to your computer.
The installation includes a number of bundled apps which can be used in windowed or full screen mode, and a standard mouse and keyboard can be used in place of a touch screen. BlueStacks App Player provides an interesting way to try out new apps as well as a means of making your favourite apps, and games, available on additional platforms
The standard version of the app allows for a limited number of apps to be installed, but an upcoming premium version will allow for an unlimited number of apps.


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According to new research from Cerulli Associates, a Boston-based global analytics firm, retirement rollover contributions reached $321 billion as of year-end 2012.
"Financial services providers are focused on IRA rollovers to win and retain clients, and to increase assets under management or advisement," said Kevin Chisholm, associate director at Cerulli. "Rollovers are not just an opportunity for IRA providers. They are a necessity to be successful."
In its latest report, "Evolution of the Retirement Investor 2013: Influencing and Addressing Retirement Savings", Cerulli examined decisions made by individuals throughout their retirement planning lifecycle, with particular emphasis on 401(k) plan participants, IRAs, rollovers and retirement income. The report profiles these individuals and allows firms to develop strategies aimed at capturing assets earmarked for retirement.
"Rollovers to IRAs will continue to increase as distributions from 401(k) plans increase. There is an intense competition for these assets, and those with existing relationships have a distinct advantage," Chisholm explained. "But, many individuals have multiple relationships, so multiple firms have an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to potential clients. Rollovers continue to have a much greater impact on IRA asset growth than contributions, the report noted.
Cerulli's research finds that rollovers present an opportunity for both IRA providers and defined contribution plan recordkeepers. Traditionally, most assets are rolled into IRAs, but Cerulli encouraged DC recordkeepers to focus on keeping assets within the 401(k) market.


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There's something about this season that's a real nod to traditionalism and classic menswear. This suit has all those trappings, but still looks contemporary and hip enough to be worn in many ways. It does have this kind of British, Anglo personality but it's much slimmer and it's in a rusty brown color, which I think is awesome for fall because it can be mid with so many things. It's one of my favorite suits of the season because of its versatility.
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2. Boss Black Navy Suit
It's the no-brainer, no-nonsense suit. When we put the Mark Sanchez story together, we were looking for one suit that really said, "I've arrived." Something a bit glamorous, something simple. For fall I like the idea that every guy should buy a navy suit.
3. Woolrich Woolen Mills Double-Breasted Peacoat
This appears to be a classic naval peacoat that you could buy at an army navy store, but look closer and it's in a pale grey. This is a standout piece that still has everything you want in a peacoat. It's scratchy and toothy and salty and it's got all that personality, but because of the color and cut, it's been updated.
4. Woolrich Woolen Mills Plaid Flannel Shirt
The mad for plaid shirt trend has been going on for a while now, but leave it to Mark McNairy to do the ultimate plaid shirt. Instead of making it thinner and quieter, he went the other direction, making the plaid as bold as possible, the fabric as thick as possible. But it's tapered, it fits in the shoulder, and it's not oversized. You don't have to feel like the Wichita lineman in this. You're gonna look cool.
6. Shipley Halmos Varsity Jacket
I love this one because it has all the markings of the letter jacket you may or may not have had in high school, particularly the contrasting sleeves. This one is wool, it's not a leather sleeve, so Shipley Halmos have kept the price moderate. It's a classic letter jacket with the striped knit banding and the buttonfront, but the fit is taut and trim. It's something you want to wear with a pair of jeans and loafers, or can put on with a shirt and tie or a crewneck sweatshirt—this is going to be a versatile jacket for fall.
7. J Brand Cargo Pants
We love cargos, but there are a lot of big, baggy, unattractive, too-many-pockets cargos out there. The number one thing: Go for a skinny cargo. Skinny is in. J Brand makes them in olive green and charcoal grey. It's got just enough bells and whistles, or in this case zippers and pockets, to make it look authentic and utilitarian but also incredibly modern.
8. Tailgate Sweatshirts
We love these sweatshirts from Tailgate: They're dirt-cheap, they're shrunken, they're washed, they fit well, and they have great stretched-out necks. It's something you would've carried over from your college days, but they don't have that douchey look to them. They're tasteful.
9. David Hart Co. Plaid Ties
The idea that something can be this bold, this colorful but still be extremely traditional is the perfect storm. David Hart has slimmed it down—this is a nice skinny width—and it's a perfect accent to a grey flannel suit with a white shirt. One of these ties completely modernizes your suit.
10. 7 for All Mankind White Denim Jeans
The key is to wear something heavy with white jeans and it'll always look good. Like a heavy sweater or a tweed jacket. This is a pinwale corduroy, which is a much more fall fabric than denim. The corduroy will give it more heft, which makes it more appropriate for the season.
11. Smart Turnout Striped Socks
The September issue is all about the sock. That is no accident. When the fabrics are heavier and more textural and more patterned and thicker, you want the socks to hold up to all of that. This is not the season to just wear a black or navy sock. The striped sock is meant as an accent but also to enhance the outfit.
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This rugged, heavy leather briefcase looks completely indestructible. When you first buy it, every scratch will bother you, but just let it get scratched. It has a natural oil finish to the leather which keeps it in good shape and weatherproof. You're going to have this briefcase for many years and it'll only get better.
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There's never been a moment in all the years I've worked at GQ that a pair of Jack Purcell or a pair of All-Stars hasn't looked good with anything. What I love about the Jack Purcell is it's in a chocolate brown color which makes it very autumnal.
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This is a vegetable dye that's been hand-burnished so the shoe already has a patina to it that feels like maybe you bought it at a thrift store or you grabbed it from your grandfather's closet—it's definitely a conversation piece. We love what Duckie Brown does for Florsheim—it's a complete retooling of the brand.
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I think when you're piling it on, when you're layering it up, and mixing stripes and putting on an argyle sweater and all these layers of tweed, the wrist is important as well. So these cord bracelets give everyone instant personal style, especially when you're wearing your classic Rolex or Timex. But start off at a snail's pace—just add one. Don't just pile up on the wrist and look instantly like the Milanese fop.
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Is McDonald's rotation spot in jeopardy?
By Cash Kruth / MLB.com
But the Pirates' manager did leave open the possibility of McDonald's spot in the rotation being in jeopardy.
"Sometimes, I do think you have to look at the option of taking something away from somebody. That's always an option," Hurdle said. "But is it at the top of the list? I wouldn't say that.
"You're looking to find a key to unlock something -- and that's the challenge you have with young players, is sometimes it takes different keys. Not one key works with everybody. We're trying to find the keys to unlock him, and we're running out of time."
McDonald, 27, allowed four runs and walked four in 3 2/3 innings in a 7-4 loss to the Cubs on Friday, as his second-half ERA climbed to 7.08 in 12 starts. The right-hander went 9-3 with a 2.37 ERA during the first half, and admitted afterward his confidence has taken a hit.
"When I was 2-0 in the first half, it didn't matter to me. I knew I had confidence and the next pitch I threw was going to be a good pitch, regardless if [the batter] hit [the ball] or not," McDonald said. "Now, at times, things are going through my head like, 'Oh, I have to do this, I have to do that.' In the first half, I didn't think about, 'I have to.' I just thought, 'I am going to,' or, 'There's the glove, I'm going to throw it there.'"
Hurdle said he wasn't alarmed at McDonald's comments, and spoke with the right-hander after the game.
"I think there's a point in time when an honest self-evaluation is critical, and I don't hold that against a player if he will honestly self-evaluate and say something that, you know what, might be out of the norm," Hurdle said. "For him to say what he said, he's talked to me and we're kind of on the same page with some of the thoughts we've identified. I do believe that could [actually be] some help in the right direction."
Morris realizes his dream in debut
CHICAGO -- Bryan Morris was well aware of his surroundings walking into the Wrigley Field visitors' clubhouse on Friday morning.
"I walked through the hallway and all I could think about was all the legends that have been through the same hall," the young Pirates right-hander said. "It gets to me a little bit, because it's what I've been working for my whole life."
Morris did one better than walk those halls on Friday -- he also stepped on the mound. He worked a perfect eighth inning in his Major League debut in the Pirates' 7-4 loss to the Cubs.
"Your first big league game, to go up and get three up, three down, that's one of the sweet parts of bittersweet," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said following the loss. "For him to break in the big leagues, that's a culmination of a lifelong dream -- and there's a lot of people tied to that."
Morris, 25, got Luis Valbuena to ground out to first, Anthony Rizzo to fly out to center and Alfonso Soriano to ground out to short. Morris, the Pirates' No. 13 prospect according to MLB.com, said he wasn't nervous after retiring Valbuena.
A former first-round pick of the Dodgers in 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Morris was traded to the Pirates in 2008. He joined Pittsburgh on June 24 of this season, but was optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis the following day without appearing in a game.
He finally got his chance on Friday.
"Very excited about being here," Morris said. "This has been my dream, and to be able to make my debut in a place like this, [I'm] kind of at a loss for words.
Walker, Snider return to lineup
CHICAGO -- The Pirates received a much-needed boost on Saturday afternoon when second baseman Neil Walker and right fielder Travis Snider returned to the starting lineup.
Walker's start was his first since Aug. 26, as the second baseman has been dealing with lower back tightness. It relegated him to only one pinch-hit appearance, which came during Friday's 7-4 loss to the Cubs. Snider had missed four games with right hamstring discomfort.
"Looking over and seeing him on the other side, I think it definitely brought a whole different feel to the clubhouse, to the dugout," shortstop Clint Barmes said. "It's huge for this team. We need him out there and just having him out there puts everybody a little bit more at ease."
Walker went 0-for-5, while Snider went 1-for-5 with an RBI.
The Pirates' lineup did take another hit, however. Alex Presley didn't play on Saturday after the outfielder was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning on Friday.
Inconsistencies at root of Bucs' recent woes
CHICAGO -- Clint Hurdle doesn't think he needs in-depth manager-speak to explain the Pirates' recent skid.
"If you're a fan of baseball -- and [you've followed] the game for a while -- this is pretty easy to identify," Hurdle said. "I don't see this as a complex Rubik's cube whatsoever."
Inconsistencies, a lot of them, Hurdle said, have led to the Pirates' seven-game losing streak and the club winning only twice in their last 13 games entering Saturday's contest against the Cubs.
Only one game above .500 but still just three games behind the Cardinals for the final National League Wild Card spot, it's been another rough second half for Pittsburgh, which also struggled last season after a hot start. The Pirates hope last year's fate -- another sub-.500 record -- doesn't await the 2012 squad. But the comparisons are hard to ignore.
There are still inconsistencies that breed losing streaks, so, in that regard, this version of the Pirates is the same as last year's, Hurdle admitted. But the manager also said he's seen improved commitment, focus and preparation after what the Pirates learned from last year's woes. He hopes that soon begins manifesting itself on the field on a consistent basis.
"We've talked about it now for two weeks, and that's what's been going on for two weeks," Hurdle said. "We need to play better ball, we need to have better at-bats and we need to do better things when the game dictates execution."
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Boeing will present a plan to temporarily fix its troubled Dreamliner battery to the government as early as this week, the Seattle Times reported Monday.
The worldwide fleet of the Boeing 787 aircraft, known as the Dreamliner, has been grounded because of two fires in the lithium-ion batteries.
The temporary fix involves placing the battery in a heavy-duty steel box – with a hose to vent any gases if a fire does occur, the Times reported.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines has ordered several dozen Dreamliners with options on dozens more. The first delivery is planned for November 2014.
The fix would require the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration.
"It's a huge problem for Boeing," said aviation safety expert Denny Kelly. "It's a huge problem in getting it fixed, and it's a huge problem in public relations."
Kelly said the public could soon lose confidence in the jet.
"If this goes on much longer, the airlines are going to start cancelling planes and the general public is going to come out and say, 'I don't want to fly that airplane.'"
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of Shakeup in Rankings,
Chatham, Waterloo Still 1-2
the regular season complete in roughly half the nation's
summer-college leagues, the top four teams in Perfect Game's weekly
ranking of the top 30 clubs remains unchanged. The Cape Cod League's
Chatham Anglers and Northwoods League's Waterloo Bucks rank 1-2 for
the fourth week in a row, while the Coastal Plains' Edenton
Steamers and Texas Collegiate's Brazos Valley Bombers hold steady
again at 3-4.
teams have dominated their respective leagues this summer almost from
the outset.
is a significant shakeup overall in this week's summer rankings,
however, with seven new clubs entering the Top 30. Among them are two
traditional summer powers: the West Coast League's Corvallis
Knights at No. 20 and Perfect Game Collegiate League's Amsterdam
Mohawks at No. 22. Both those clubs started slowly this season, only
to stage late surges that saw them move to the top of the standings
in their respective leagues.
other clubs that entered Perfect Game's rankings for the first time
ever are the California Collegiate League's L.A. Brewers at No. 23
and MINK League's Clarinda A's at No. 24. The Brewers won the CCL
title by upstaging that league's two traditional powers, the Santa
Barbara Foresters and San Luis Obispo Blues, while the A's clinched
the MINK League championship.
the Brewers unexpected success, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
will represent the CCL in this year's National Baseball Congress
World Series, currently underway in Wichita, Kan. As the event's
two-time defending champions, the No. 14 Foresters have been
installed as the No. 1 seed.
Cape Cod League regular season, meanwhile, still has another week
remaining, while the Northwoods League schedule runs until Aug. 14.
national ranking of summer clubs are determined on the following
criteria: won-loss record, league dominance, depth and quality of
professional-level talent and the overall strength of the league.
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Perhaps this is nitpicking, but there was brief moment while readingô Rosalind Eyben and Chris Roche's rebuttal post on evidence in policymaking (part of a must-read exchange with Chris Whitty and Stefan Dercon), that nearly resulted in an early-morning brainô aneurysm:
Letãs start by insisting that a criterion for rigorous research is that it should be explicit about its assumptions or world-view. We suggest that a weakness in many studies is that they usually focus solely on the methodological and procedural and render invisible their ãphilosophical plumbingã. The evidence-based approaches that Stefan and Chris advocateô areô imposing a certain view of the world, just as our approaches do. Their claims to the contrary foreclose any possible discussion about the different intellectual traditions in interpreting reality.ô Theory invites argument and debate.
This argument is made time and time again with those who are both unfamiliar and intimidated by empirical methods. Let me be clear here: a comparison of means does very little to "impose aô certainô view of the world." It is just a comparison of means. If I have run a randomised control trial on fertilizer use, I am answering the question "Did this treatment increaseô fertilizerô on use, on average?" To argue that measurement has some sort of inherent,ô insidiousô philosophical underpinning is a dangerous and backward way to approach life. Aô breathalyser test uses various assumptions to measure a person's blood alcohol level, but I can't very well go about rejecting its validity because it doesn't take into account the power relationship between the cop and the driver.
Can the use of rigorous empirical research be used to support theory or ideology? Of course. Are empirics often insufficient to answer really difficult questions. Of course. It is also the case that economists tend to think about problems a certain way, and this might not always be the way a problem needs to be thought about. Are sociological, anthropological and political methods often just as useful for providing evidence? Of course. Should these results often be considered carefully, keeping in mind the context and the various complexities andô confoundingô factors? Of course.ô
But measuring poverty, or infant mortality, while rife withô methodologicalô assumptions, does not rely on a certain view of the world, unless you classify "I believe some things should be measured" as a world view. So please, stop rejecting simple statistics as a "different intellectual tradition in interpreting reality" – it is really a very silly thing to say and diverts the argument from what really matters: what tools are best for promoting development, and how best can we implement these tools? Rigorous empirical methods are just another tool in the toolbox. Your view of the world will determine which of these tools you rely on the most.
I swear, I think this blog spends half its time trying to put the die-hard randomistas in their place and the other half trying to put the die-hard qualitatives in their place. I need to have a lie down.


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MLBlogs Announces 2010 Top Bloggers
MLBlogs has announced the top blogs for the year 2010 and Phillies Phollowers has been ranked #9 out of all Fan MLBlogs for all teams. In the Beat-Writer category, Todd Zolecki's Zo Zone ranked #1! And in the Pro category, Larry Shenk's Phillies Insider landed at #22 for the year. Congrats to Larry and Todd for a great year of blogging!
As for myself, landing in the Top Ten is a huge honor. Out of all the Phillies Fan Blogs on the site, I have had the priveledge of holding the #1 spot for 3 straight years now. That would not be possible without everyone who has stopped by to read my little rants.
I would like to send out a huge "THANK YOU!" to all of my readers! I have made many new friends through this site as well. These amazing people come from all over the world and share my great passion for baseball.
I decided to jot down a few reasons why I blog about the Phillies for your entertainment:
– As a freelance writer and high school English instructor, blogging is a great way to keep your mind fresh and full of new ideas.
– The voices in my head told me to do it.
– I grew tired of yelling, in vain, at the TV set. This seemed more cathartic.
– I just knew I could make the world a better place both with my photography and photoshopping skills :O)
– This is a nice, safe place to vent when my team decides to suck. Misery loves company.
– This is a nice, fun place to celebrate when my team doesn't suck. Virtual hugs for everyone!
– My Dad doesn't like baseball. I am such a rebel. Also, it proves I must be adopted ;o)
– Simply, to connect and share with other baseball fans!
– Writing is like hiking through the jungle without a destination in mind. You never know who or what you will meet or where you will end up. It is the ultimate adventure. And just like baseball, anything can happen.
Congratulations to all of the MLBloggers who made the Top 100 of 2010! This takes a lot of time and dedication. Be proud of all you have accomplished!
Photoshopping by Jenn Zambri Photography
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*


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And another one bites the dust. Sheesh, they were going great until the end. When are these ignoramuses going to learn that the cum doesn't belong on the face? And dropping down there to munch on that pussy after he's had his dick in it just doesn't even look appetizing at all. She needs a good creampie instead of taking on her face.
Hello dear
"oh yeah", I think she said XD
so nice Girls
The first 8 minutes of this were pretty awesome, then she started star-fishing it and seemed to forget how to say anything other than "oh yea". Over all wasn't too bad, could have been better though.
this looks like the girl me and my husband had a 3some with while on vacation
what a great reward she is 1 sexy girl
Oh yeah:)
oh yeah!
Sexy feet
clean your lens
Nice to see a white guy not fucking like jackrabbit. Love the way he eats pussy.
Great until 6:15 when she starts her oh yeah, oh yeah nonsense.
At first I wasn't so sure that this guy deserved such a hot girl, but he really satisfied her, I really like her feet as well, she could stroke my cock with those feet any day
Dude, take your socks off!
ya'll watch too much porn bro's
well she is HOT.... But he had a teeny weeny
Nicht schlecht
That's fantastic pussy eating! I love a scene where the girl gets off and the guy loves doing it! Hot!
Please replace that smoke detector battery!
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh yeah
very nice pussy missy can i fuck it hard plz make u cum loads over my cock xxxxxxxx
You can't beat Missy - she always looks great getting fucked
She has lovely dirty feet!! Is wonderful.... Any fuck with dirty feet is a special fuck!
I was expecting the Kool-Aid man to bust the fucking wall down. Jeez...
one of those girls on camera who is clearly very horny
Missy is so hot!!
ese pendejo no merece una nena como esa
shes got dirty feet what the fucK?! lol
too many oh yeahs, looks too fake and spoils the mood
Having only mediocre cocksmanship, I have employed a very dedicated and enhanced pussy eating game, very similar to this dudes style.
fuk......i need my pussy sucked...i need my bf now!
..OMG!!! i want that guy eat my pussy, am so horny when he licking pussy..love it..i wish im the girl..by the way my pussy need big cock..im fucking horny so wet!!
Really lame I h8 her tits
she rolls her eyes at the end of doggy. kinda ruins the mood
She has talent: Being able to stick a dick in her pussy, no hands involved. Doesn't matter if it's a bit loose. Someone did that to me once, still turns me on.
This was good until the anal
love missy monroe
need to fuck her
one hell of a pussy-eating spree!.. damn!
Ride me baby till i cum into you
she almost fell asleep lol
Well she clearly was not enjoying that was she
dan,,,Interesting question ? I've licked pussy with another guy's cum in it straight afterwards.
boochie, would he lick your pussy if you came home with another guys cum in your pussy....I wish i had done it when I had the chance, but let her shower first..I still don't know what the fuck i was thinking.....
its hot..
That's how my boyfriend fucks my hot pussy! He licks my pussy and butt hole after he's finished.
She's pretty great and all, but she says 'Oh Yeah' too much! She isn't Macho Man Randy Savage (R.I.P) But other than that, great video! :D
I would've cum deep in her vagina while I sniff those cute smelly feet.
Oh yeah?
She is hot and passionate and knows how to put on a good show.....the dude is pretty lame...she could have probably used a dildo to better effect.
i want someone to fuck :( Male or female I love them both. this girl is so sexy and the guy has a nice cock yummy i am SOOOO HORNY
Man I sooooooo wish I was that lucky guy :) She is so fucking sexy
Lots of oh yeahs in there.
why his penis seems broken? at 05:24 !
i wonder if she ever had a big black hard dick because i got one for her
id fuck her tits so hard theyd fall off
i think i found the ARC, because your ass is out of this world
wonder who nicky is haha....
Great when she's on top and them pussy juices are flowing down his Cock She;s got meat on her twat that Tesco's Never need to pop out for the odd kebab just get to drop her knickers and chomp on that for a while satisfy any hunger. Not to sure if she would go for the chile sauce though !!
its so nice fucking..
she really enjoy it^^ lovely pussy
That guy can lick and suck my pussy any day.
I like to it her pussy.
that made me cum so fast lol
goood, i like it
Too many oh yeahs.
God- you are so good Missy!
LOve her baby face, especially with cum on it. She is one hot cute little fuck. I'd love to eat her pussy.
fuck me she could suck a golf ball through a straw
OMG That's how man should eat pussy! DAM! Looking 4 a volunteer! thisone got me so wet and more horny!
oh my god.!!! that couple re-enacts EXACTLY how me and my boyfriend fuck. i mean i sound just like her while he is all silent lol
that was a good video
Absolutely agree with Stealinyodreams
I want this guy deep inside of me
That is just so nasty that she has dirty feet, other then that I love her videos
this girl is absolutely amazing. she is my dream girl
Great video, great fucking and he looks so amazing when he's eatting a girl out. I would love to fuck that guy OMG!
qu'est ce qu'ils sont sales c'est pieds
Holy shit, I loved that way she got on top and just backed up and let his cock slide in, then rode him good, rocking those hips, that makes me cum every time.
Wonder if the cameraman/narrator got seconds with Little Smiley.
ohhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
wow she really is getting off on him
that's one huge pussy
Nice tits missy
FUCK. her oh yeahs.... made me so fucking annoyed
you need new blinds; I saw and enjoyed it all.
she fucks i wish i was there
ou damn fuck you`re so fuckind hot.... i would like you so much!!!
She's got beautiful feet. Would like to suck them for hours!
My hubby fuck me like that too. After the real fuck he eat my pussy, it makes me crazes, All i used to do is to call is name, Sholly, Sholly, Sholly 1 million times. Go Missy you rock the fuck.
Was für eine Fickmaus - endgeil! Total süßes Gesicht blankes Teeny-Fötzchen und wie hingebungsvoll sie am Schluß um die Ficksahne bettelt - nur schade, dass sie das süße Mündchen nicht aufgemacht hat und den saft sich hat in den mund spritzen lassen
I wonder if she fucks girls to if she does she can come over to my house
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Summaries of EU Legislation
Summaries of EU legislation: direct access to the main summaries page.
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Consumer credit
European legislation harmonises the general conditions relating to consumer credit, including the main information consumers ought to be aware of, and their obligations. This information includes the annual percentage rate of charge or, failing that, the total amount that the consumer must pay for credit.
Council Directive 87/102/EEC of 22 December 1986 for the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit [See amending acts].
The Directive aims to bring about a certain degree of approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit.
The Directive does not cover:
- credit agreements for the purpose of acquiring or retaining property rights in land or a building;
- credit agreements for the purpose of renovating or improving a building;
- hiring agreements which do not provide for the title passing to the hirer;
- credit free of interest or any other charge;
- interest-free credit agreements where the consumer repays the credit in a single payment;
- credit in the form of advances on a current account granted by a credit institution or financial institution, with the exception of credit card accounts;
- credit agreements involving amounts less than EUR 200 or more than EUR 20 000;
- credit agreements whereby the consumer undertakes to repay the credit either within three months or by a maximum of four payments within a 12-month period.
Member States may also exclude from the scope of the Directive certain types of credit which are granted at rates of charge below those prevailing in the market and which are not offered to the public generally.
Any credit-related advertising that indicates some aspect of the cost of the credit must also include a statement of the annual percentage rate of charge.
Credit agreements are to be made in writing. Besides the essential terms of the contract, an agreement must state the annual percentage rate of charge and the conditions under which it may be amended.
Where credit is granted in the form of an advance on a current account, the consumer is to be informed in writing, at or before the time the agreement is concluded:
- of the credit limit, if any,
- of the annual rate of interest and the charges applicable,
- of the procedure for terminating the agreement.
Any change in the annual rate of interest or in the relevant charges, during the period of the agreement, must be notified to the consumer at the time it occurs.
In the case of credit granted for the acquisition of goods, Member States must lay down the conditions under which the goods may be repossessed and are to ensure that neither of the parties gains any unjustified enrichment.
The consumer may discharge his or her obligations under a credit agreement before the time fixed by the agreement. In this event, the consumer is entitled to an equitable reduction in the cost of the credit.
Where the creditor's rights are assigned to a third person, the consumer's rights remain unaffected and action to enforce any claim may be taken against that third person.
The Member States must ensure:
- that consumers using bills of exchange are suitably protected, when such practices are allowed;
- that the existence of a credit agreement does not affect the rights of the consumer vis-à-vis the supplier of goods or services purchased by means of such an agreement in cases where the goods or services are not supplied or are not in conformity with the contract.
The consumer may seek redress against the grantor of credit when the following conditions are fulfilled:
- the consumer has entered into a credit agreement with a person other than the supplier of the goods or services purchased;
- the grantor of the credit and the supplier of the goods or services have a pre-existing agreement under which credit is made available exclusively by the former;
- the consumer obtains his or her credit pursuant to that pre-existing agreement;
- the goods or services covered by the credit agreement are not supplied or are not in conformity with the contract;
- the consumer has sought redress against the supplier but has failed to obtain satisfaction.
The Member States are to:
- ensure that persons offering credit obtain official authorisation to do so;
- ensure that the persons in question are subject to inspection by an official body;
- promote the establishment of appropriate bodies for providing information and advice to consumers in respect of credit agreements and for receiving associated complaints.
The Council is required to revise the amounts laid down in the Directive, for the first time in 1995, and every five years thereafter.
The Member States must ensure that the rules set out in the Directive:
- are complied with in credit agreements;
- are not circumvented as a result of the way in which agreements are formulated, e.g. by the device of distributing the amount of credit over several agreements.
The Member States may introduce more stringent rules than those laid down in the Directive.
Directive 90/88/EEC sets out a single mathematical formula for calculating the annual percentage rate of charge throughout the Community and for determining credit cost items to be used in the calculation.
Directive 98/7/EC focuses on the calculation of the annual percentage rate of credit charge.
Entry into force
Deadline for transposition in the Member States
Official Journal
Directive 87/102/EEC
OJ L 42 of 12.02.1987 Corrigendum OJ L 278 of 11.10.1988
Amending act(s)
Entry into force
Deadline for transposition in the Member States
Official Journal
Directive 90/88/EEC
OJ L 61 of 10.3.1990
Directive 97/7/EC
OJ L 101 of 1.4.1998
Directive 98/7/EC
OJ L 101 of 1.4.1998
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning credit for consumers [COM(2002) 443 - Official Journal C 331 E, 31.12.2002]. This proposal seeks to repeal Directive 87/102/EEC by harmonising legislation in the different Member States, with the aim of enhancing consumer protection in relation to cross-border transactions so as to achieve an internal market in the consumer credit sector.
The proposal, as amended by the communication [COM(2005) 483 final] consolidating the earlier amendments, is underpinned by eight guidelines:
- Harmonisation of consumer-related rules in the different Member States, which will not be allowed to add anything to the new rules.
- Extension of the scope to cover all consumer credit. A series of cases are not covered, including mortgage credit, credit exceeding 50 000, hiring agreements (unless they pass the title to the hirer) and leasing agreements.
- Consumer's right of withdrawal within 14 days of signing the credit agreement, with no need to give a reason or pay additional costs.
- Easier comparison between available forms of credit through the introduction of the rate expressing the capital cost ("borrowing rate") and the annual percentage rate of charge, or, failing that, the total cost of the credit to the consumer, including, for example, insurance.
- The lender is obliged to advise the consumer on the products offered and to satisfy himself about a client's solvency before granting credit. The consumer also benefits from fuller information on costs, clauses and conditions of the product.
- A personal guarantor is entitled to the same information as a borrower. In the event of consumers failing to fulfil their contractual obligations, there are ground rules for repossession of goods and debt recovery.
- Registration of lenders and credit intermediaries, with ground rules laid down for the activities of intermediaries.
- Where suppliers of goods and services act as credit intermediaries for lenders, the latter will be held jointly liable if obligations towards consumers are not met.
[COM(97) 465 final - Not published in the Official Journal]. Summary report of reactions and comments. This document follows on from the Commission report of 11 May 1995 on the application of Directive 87/102 for the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit (COM(95) 117 final, see above). It gives an overview of the comments made by the Member States, the financial services industry and consumer groups on the problems raised in report COM(95) 117 final.
The general thrust of the report, favouring Community-level harmonisation of provisions governing credit for consumers, is not endorsed by all the Member States, for reasons to do with subsidiarity and the volume of cross-border operations. Moreover, whilst representatives of the financial services industry are in favour of introducing codes of conduct, consumer groups would prefer the implementation of legislative measures.
Lastly, the deliberations on consumer credit must take into account analyses carried out in parallel areas.
[COM(96) 79 final - Not published in the Official Journal]. Commission report of 12 April 1996 on the operation of Directive 90/88/EEC.As far as the method for calculating the annual percentage rate of charge is concerned, the formula set out in Directive 90/88/EEC (Annex II) has been adopted by all the Member States except Germany, France and Finland.
As regards the elements of the cost of credit to be included in the calculation, the transposition of Directive 90/88/EEC into national legislation has resulted in a minimum harmonised level of protection for all the European Community's consumers.
[COM(95) 117 final - Not published in the Official Journal]. Commission report of 11 May 1995 on the operation of Directive 87/102/EEC for the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning consumer credit.
In this report, the Commission notes that most of the Member States have adopted more stringent provisions than those laid down in the Directive for the protection of consumers. It covers the following aspects:
- extension of the scope of Directive 87/102/EEC;
- advertising aimed at young consumers;
- requirement for consumers to supply information and for professionals to give advice;
- bank overdraft rules;
- review of consumers' circumstances before ordering repossession;
- early repayment;
- bills of exchange;
- subsidiary liability;
- creation of bodies authorised to receive consumer complaints;
- cooling-off periods;
- consequences of non-execution of consumer credit contracts;
- usury;
- credit intermediaries;
- data protection;
- guarantors;
- over-indebtedness.
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BOULDER Officials in Boulder are worried that a major international cycling race will bypass the city next year.
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge has drawn criticism from some residents, who are concerned about the effect the race has on open space and recreation areas.
Analysts say the economic effect was much less than the $8 million that the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau had predicted this year because many spectators were local residents. Members of the Boulder City Council say they still believe this years race was a success.
Durango had a similar response to the race, which began in downtown Durango on Aug. 20.
Officials from the USA Pro Cycling Challenge had told Durango to prepare for 20,000 to 25,000 visitors. By the citys estimates, there were 11,000 to 13,000 spectators on race day, based on crowd counts and estimates based on mathematical formulas of people occupying so much sidewalk space.
Indications are that the event did not bring many extra visitors to Durango. The citys hotel occupancy rate this August was about 84 percent, the same as August 2011, when the Pro Challenge did not ride through town, according to the Rocky Mountain Lodging Report. September had a higher occupancy rate of nearly 86 percent.
Still, several city officials said the national and international exposure from the race will help Durangos tourism industry in the future.
According to the Boulder Daily Camera, race officials want to alternate the race course every year to keep it competitive. The race in August traveled through a dozen cities in Colorado, starting in Durango and ending in Denver.


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Skip to comments.Stop the Media from Lying About the Fiscal Cliff
Posted on 11/30/2012 8:47:20 PM PST by annajones
Stop the MSM from Pressuring Congress!!! We should not sit back and let the Main Stream Media continue "campaigning" for Obama!!! The lies: We want to give tax breaks to the 98% of Americans. Obama has a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy.
We can make a difference. History shows they had to back down some when we apply pressure via blogs and notifying conservative news outlets and hosts otherwise they look like fools or continue to appear even more untrustworthy which we know they are. We can't have the kind of news outlets that dictatorship countries have.
Obama says he has a mandate to raise taxes. Two recent polling firms (Gallup was one) polled voters and they said they are not in favor of raising taxes and they are in favor of cutting spending.
The media is spreading the lie that we would help 98% of the people from getting taxes raised. It's a lie. It's not 98% and includes all small businesses (employers). Tax them and we have job losses. If the economy tanks even more (Obamacare alone is forcing small businesses to cut hours), the House will be blamed NOT Obama. The perception created by the media just prior to the presidential election is that Bush was responsible for the bad economy. So you can bet that if the tax rates go up on all businesses and the economy tanks even more because Dems refuse to cut spending (tax more spend more; US Treasurer says no caps on debt ceiling) it will be blamed on Congress NOT Obama!!!!
The House wants to modify the tax structure to get of loop holes that affect employees more so that small businesses. They have small businesses and jobs kept in mine.
It's the Dem's that are not willing to budge. They want the tax hike now and "claim" they will look at spending cuts later (like never; just like they always did). The tax hike is the ONLY thing Congress has as a bargaining chip. Give them what they will not do anything for Congress later.
The media wants us to believe that it's Congress who is not budging when in reality if you read what the Dems are saying they only want the hike and nothing else.
Please email your conservative news stations. We need the truth out. We should not let the media dominate the news. We should call them out and let a number of people (even on our side) know what the truth is. Trust me, some of them are still clueless and let the media rule their decisions some.
If we could stop the Media from lying Zer0 would never have been elected.
I think the biggest fly in the ointment that no one in the MSM is talking about is the Payroll Tax that Obama slashed. The only funding that goes into Social Security was slashed 23% (employee contribution)by "The One"
...and no one is talking about it
The Payroll Tax cut represents 2% of most everyone's pay.
Tack 2% increase on top of the 'fiscal cliff' and you got Thelma & Louise velocity.
Why isn't anyone talking about it?
You might as well try stopping dogs from sucking eggs.
Stop the Media from Lying About (insert just about anything here).....
Good luck with that.
...or stop the sun from rising in the east.
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That turkey burger on the menu sounds healthy – a portion of protein with veggies on the side. Surprise… it's a ticking calorie bomb! Read on for the top 10 diet-busters at your favorite chain restaurants. Then test how much you know about staying lean when dining out… Restaurants are a dieter's downfall. For one thing, meal portions have ballooned (and so have we). Foods are frequently sautéed, stir-fried or simmered in gobs of butter or oil. Even foods that sound healthy can be laced with hidden fat, sugar and salt.Here are 10 of the most fattening dishes at your favorite chains, based on information from nutrition experts and restaurants themselves:1. Turkey and Veggie BurgersThese only sound healthy. Sure, veggies are low in fat. So is turkey when it's skinless and cooked without oil. But the burger's size, fat content and condiments determine its total nutritional value and calorie count. So who would guess that Ruby Tuesday's Bella Turkey Burger contained more than 1,100 calories and 71 grams of fat? The extra baggage comes from its bloated size, signature sauce and cheese. Not only that, turkey is frequently ground with its skin on, adding calories and unhealthy saturated fats. Veggie burgers aren't much better. Restaurants often heap on fattening toppings to "beef" up the burger. For example, Ruby Tuesday plumps up their version with garlic mayo and Swiss cheese, for a total of 953 calories and 52 grams of fat.Make it lean: Hold the cheese and toppings (except lettuce, tomato and other raw vegetables) and order special sauces on the side. Ask for buns grilled without a brushing of butter or oil. You can also request a kid-size portion or, better yet, split your burger with a friend.
2. Sizzling FajitasThink chicken fajitas are lower in calories than beef fajitas? That's not always the case, says Joanne "Dr. Jo" Lichten, Ph.D., registered dietitian and author of Dining Lean – How To Eat Healthy When You're Not At Home (Nutrifit Publishing). That sizzle often comes from clarified butter poured over the chicken and vegetables right before serving. The beef already may have enough fat for that effect, Lichten explains. Add tortillas, rice, guacamole, sour cream and cheese, and your plate at Applebee's averages a killer 1,900 calories and 76 grams of fat, according to The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter (Family Health Publications) by Allan Borushek. Make it lean: Ask your server to hold the butter. You'll miss the sizzle but save about 200 calories and 14 grams of artery-clogging saturated fat. And take home a doggie bag – those large portions are far more than a single serving. 3. Onion BloomsAmong nutritionists, this is the world's scariest vegetable. An onion has about 100 calories, a little vitamin C, three grams of fiber and some potential disease-fighting properties. It's versatile, tasty and nutritious. But once the chef batters, fries and serves it up with dipping sauce, the harmless onion turns into a calorie bomb. Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin' Onion with sauce packs 2,310 calories, more than 130 grams of fat and almost three days' worth of sodium. Chili's Awesome Blossom topped 2,700 calories and 200 grams of fat – so shocking that the chain dropped it from the menu after New York City required restaurants to post calories for dishes. Make it lean: If you're jonesing for fried onions, skip the bloom and order onion rings off the kid's menu without sauce. They contain about 35 calories each and just 1 to 2 grams of fat.
4. Chicken-Topped SaladsSalads and chicken are probably the most famous "diet foods." Infamous is a better word. Take these three salads, for example:
6. Lo Mein Authentic Chinese food can be light and healthy, but on this side of the Pacific, restaurants serve meat cooked in vats of oil.At P.F. Chang's, for example, the Lo Mein Combo of beef, chicken, pork and shrimp has 1,820 calories and 83 grams of fat. Order the lunch portion and you'll shave off only 80 calories and 4 fat grams from your meal. Make it lean: The lightest lo mein on P.F. Chang's dinner menu is the Lo Mein Vegetable, which still packs 1,340 calories and 51 grams of fat. A better choice: their Moo Goo Gai Pan (660 calories, 34 grams of fat) or Shrimp with Lobster Sauce (589 calories, 29 grams of fat).7. QuesadillasChicken and flour tortillas sound healthy enough. But plumped up with cheese and grilled in oil or butter, quesadillas can trip up your best dieting intentions. Sour cream and guacamole don't help either. At O'Charley's, for instance, a Southwestern Chicken Quesadilla saddles you with 990 calories and 59 grams of fat – almost half of them the unhealthy saturated type.
Make it lean: Get the Pollo Magro Skinny Chicken, which has one-third the calories of the eggplant, or the Simple Salmon, which has half!
9. Tuna Salad SandwichThe main culprit here is mayo – at 100 calories per tablespoon! Au Bon Pain's tuna melt has 760 calories and 41 grams of fat. Much of that comes from the mayonnaise and melted cheese. Another issue in restaurants is the sheer size of the bread. At home, you'd likely build your sandwich on two regular slices of bread. That's about two ounces and 150 calories. But restaurants often use thick bread, big rolls or greasy croissants, which can easily double the calories in your sandwich.Make it lean: If it's tuna you crave, try a wrap instead, like Au Bon Pain's Southwest Tuna Wrap (541 calories, 25 grams of fat). Otherwise, you're better off with a deli-style turkey or roast beef sandwich; Panera Bread's Smoked Turkey on Sourdough has just 490 calories and 14 grams of fat. When it comes to sandwiches, ask what's in that secret sauce. You're probably safe if it's BBQ sauce, vinegar or mustard, but steer clear of cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.


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Real World Homophobe Ryan Likes to Cuddle with Boys
We met Ryan last week when The Real World premiered its 784th season. Ryan is homophobic (watch here). He's also crazy! Tonight, he cuddled with a boy while blow drying his crotch before fighting with another boy. Videos inside.
Tonight's episode opened with Ryan—in the middle of a manic episode, probably—announcing to the house that he lurves to cuddle WITH ANYONE. Even boys, or—gasp—gay boys! And that's precisely what he did: watch as Ryan and gay roommate Preston lay in bed together, as Ryan (who was blow drying his crotch, for some reason) sensually tickled Preston's earlobe.
The next best clip from tonight's episode involved the aftermath of Ryan's probably fake shoulder "injury," which came out of nowhere (and which he treated like a bullet wound). After returning from the hospital (hah/ugh), roommate Knight asked Ryan what kind of injury he'd sustained. Ryan responded oddly (to say the least), then said he'd faked it, then just went kind of crazy and—sling and all—almost went to blows with Knight.
Thank you, Ryan, for providing us with enough crazy to last until next Wednesday, when you'll undoubtedly give us more material.


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Faculty Lectio Groups
Faculty Lectio groups provide an opportunity for SPU faculty to study Scripture as well as connect with people across disciplines. Join a group this fall with one of these three leaders:
- Katie Kresser - Group info TBD. Email Katie for more information.
- Don Lee - Group info TBD. Email Don for more information.
- Stamatis Vokos - Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:15 (starting October 2); Meet at Kingswood House.
2014 Book Celebration
The Center for Biblical and Theological Education and the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University
The 2014 Book Celebration
We hope you can join us for this special opportunity to celebrate theological scholarship geared for the life of the church. Featuring these recent publications from School of Theology faculty members:
Please Join us for refreshments, as well as a brief overview of each book. Those in attendance will receive a free copy of one of these books. Space is limited, so RSVP (firstname.lastname@example.com) early to ensure your place and select a free book.
Thursday, May 15
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Fine Center, First Free Methodist Church (adjacent to campus)
3200 3rd Ave W. | Seattle, WA 98119
RSVP to Kelsey Rorem (firstname.lastname@example.com), with your preferred book choice by Thursday, May 8.
A Cross In The Water-An Artistic Reflection On Isaiah 49:1-52:12
Being a designer I tend to think in a more abstract way than most people. But for me that is more satisfying. So when I was asked to do this reflection I instantly turned to the blogs that I follow to try and find an image that can express what I feel in regards to the reading. Many of the photographers that I follow are surrealist photographers which means their work centers more around the hyper natural state of things, the images have an other-worldly quality to them. I connect with that type of imagery more so than some paintings and abstract artwork.
What stood out to me in the reading this week was the question posed of "what does it mean to be the servant of the LORD?" That question became very personal when I applied that question to how I try to be a servant to God and others. For others it is easy because of their presence in my life physically, but for God it is a little bit different. After reflecting on that and looking through some photography I found an image that communicated what I thought about being a servant (See the image here). The image is of a man and woman carrying a cross through the water. The symbolism within the image is very powerful, the cross representing the life of Christ, his death and resurrection, and the water representing the baptismal qualities of Christ's life. Relating to me personally it communicates the need to be as "Christ-like" as possible to be his servant. Trying with his help to be the best representation possible, and by representing Christ we are sharing his story with others that we encounter and empower those around us.
I hope the image had a meaning for you and is a fun different perspective to see from!
God's Confetti – An Alumnus Reflection on Isaiah 40:1-48:22
by Elaine Nguyen, Class of 2012
Here's the thing about me: I am a planner. It's how I function and it's what I do, often to overwrought and borderline obsessive detail. During autumn quarter of my freshman year, I walked into my faculty advising appointment with all four years of college planned out -- down to what quarter I would take so-and-so class required for my major and fully aware of which courses were only offered every other year. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. We haven't even touched my extensive lists or penchant for color-coding information -- all done via cloud computing to easily sync multiple devices and provide cross-platform compatibility. Of course.
Why exactly am I disclosing this? Because I want you to be able to gauge what it means when I say this week's Lectio -- on subverted messianic expectations and plans going awry in God's upside-down kingdom -- resonates with me. With its many doubts and re-evaluations, I feel like this past year has been an exercise in ruined plans and unanticipated changes. Transitions like graduating can do that to you. This summer, in particular, was all sorts of unexpected.
For one, I moved around a lot. Over the span of four months, I finished out a lease, sub-letted, house sat, couch surfed, and then returned home. For another, I was still job hunting. Given that most of my fellow accounting majors had received job offers six or more months ago, I was rather frustrated. Working at my internship took up more space than intended, and many life-giving relationships weren't given space at all. So on and so forth. It wasn't a terrible or overly tumultuous situation, by any means, but it's certainly nothing I would have chosen for myself. I like steps falling neatly into place and, needless to say, post-graduation goals didn't involve such steps as living with my parents.
And yet -- this was the summer I needed. Oh, don't get me wrong; I resisted and resented being caught in suspension. But having my expectations broken was a slow revelation, a begrudging transition that led to its own remarkable transformation. Remarkable, really, because it basically happened in spite of me. Remarkable, yes, in that way deserts look like coarseness and desolation until you look again. (That's a lesson I keep learning -- always look again.)
Look again, and it turns out displacement can be a space for generosity. It's the strangest feeling to house-sit for people who manage, even in their absence, to extend the warmth and hospitality of their home. It's a wonderful and curious thing.
Look again, and y'know that whole job thing? There might be biases to confront and ways to re-imagine your context. For me, putting aspects like business networking (which I was inclined to decry as thinly veiled self-interest and disingenuous conversation) in terms of pastoral ministry (i.e., "What does it look like to minister and serve someone I've just met?") shifted my entire perspective. After all, networking involves meeting real people who have real qualities about them if you're willing to honestly engage.
Look again, and there's reason enough to be thankful for family. Car problems and a series of doctor appointments taught me -- as much as I fuss about being independent and having everything under control already, gosh -- young adults still need their parents. What ever the shape or scope of our (sometimes strained) relationship is, I am knit to my family.
When you don't get to choose for yourself, you are put in the incredibly humbling place of learning to receive. When I am stripped of my tools in desert exile, I cannot fashion the image I most like -- human plans with human forms and human beauty; I cannot twist my creative capacity to cast my own limited visions. (Or, at the very least, it's much more difficult to do so. I'm pretty good at mucking things up and finding ways to build a golden calf or two in the wilderness -- all the while thinking myself terribly resourceful for melting what gold rings and material I do have -- but that illusion gets thrown down rather quickly.) If I respond faithfully, it is posture of dependence. It's waiting like a baby bird to be fed, open need and all.
A friend once put it for me like this: sometimes God makes confetti out of our big plans for ourselves and uses it to celebrate God's greater design for the kingdom. On my part, I am learning how to not be a party-pooper when the time calls for it -- how to celebrate when the barrenness of the desert becomes a source of renewal, how to see divine glory when pagan kings are used as instruments for deliverance, how to rejoice when dead has come to life and what was loss has been found.


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Lube and adjust drivetrain
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UNPACK/PACK bike and deliver to check in center if needed- $ 150.00
Receive bike case/box only and provide storage- $ 25.00
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Race Day Wheels is the Official wheel rental business of IRONMAN® U.S. Series. We will be at many IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events for wheel pick-up and return.
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TBT offers Pack & Ship service to athletes living in areas that their trucks just can't get to. You're only responsible for dis-assembling and boxing your bike for outbound shipping and then re-assembly once your bike is returned home. TBT will handle the rest!
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Take the night off and use TBT's optional Valet Service. Whether you shipped your bike with TBT or not –TBT will pick up your bike and bags (bike and run) from transition after your race. Two unique Valet Services to choose from:
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Spinlister is the Official Bike Share of IRONMAN.
Spinlister: Launched on April 1st, 2012, Spinlister is as a peer-to-peer bike rental platform to connect the cycling universe, help the environment, and encourage peer-to-peer sharing. With their seamless web, iOS, and android apps, built-in security features, and a database of user reviews, Spinlister has won the trust of cycling communities all over the world.
Spinlister provides a platform for listers and renters to meet. Listers make money by renting their equipment to like-minded people while renters find a variety of rides all over the world for an affordable price. Spinlister currently has users in over 100 countries and insures all bikes (up to $10,000).
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The drafting technology program offers three concentrations: architectural drafting, civil drafting, and architectural and civil drafting.
Courses combine the technical know-how and hands-on experience necessary for work in a variety of drafting fields. Students work side-by-side with professionals from the architectural and engineering community, gaining valuable on-the-job experience. In the classroom, students develop skills in mathematics, drawing and lettering, architectural concepts and design and construction techniques. Students use conventional drawing techniques and computer aided drafting.
Students may request credit by examination for any DRT class.
Undergraduate Program
Drafting Technology -- Certificate
Concentrations: Architectural Drafting, Civil Drafting, and Architectural and Civil Drafting
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Age Group(s): Pre-schoolers
Date: 1/9/2013
Start Time: 10:15 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Wednesdays: January 9 � February 27, - 10:15 � 11:00am. For children ages 3-5 years. Join Sandy for this fun filled story time featuring stories and activities with a special focus on early literacy skills. Sandy will be reading stories while parents take a 30 minute break. Parents will rejoin for the craft activity. Registration limited to 20 children per class. Registration done on a weekly basis. Call the library or register firstname.lastname@example.com: Great River Regional Library - Monticello Map
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Reese Witherspoon was all smiles when she grabbed lunch with her family and a few friends in LA yesterday. The actress mom is back in California during one of her weekend breaks from the set of Wild in Portland, OR. Reese has been dividing her time between her home in LA and the film shoot in the Pacific Northwest, taking frequent trips back home on weekends to spend time with her family. Last weekend, Reese ran errands with her family in LA, including her mini-me daughter, Ava, who is starting to look more and more like her mom. Reese isn't the only star with a child who looks uncannily similar to her famous parent — check out more celebrities with look-alike kids!
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