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- 1. e-‐Commerce Trends from 2014 to 2015 1
- 2. Quick Wins Game Changers Worth considering! E-‐Commerce Trends for 2015 • Cross-‐border B2C • Mobile • Automated Pricing OpGmizaGon • Omnichannel • Big Buying Days • Free Shipping • New Customer AquisiGon Models maturity / roi potenGal impact on market • Next-‐day delivery • In-‐store Pickup • Free Returns • Own Brands • Wearables • Social Commerce • Content MarkeGng • Mobile-‐First MarkeGng • ProgrammaGc Ad Buying and MarkeGng Auto • Digital Content • mPayments • Bitcoin • Security • Magento • hybris • Beacon Technology • Machine-‐learning Services • 3D prinGng • New Business Models
- 3. B2C eCommerce Sales Worldwide hVp://www.staGsta.com/staGsGcs/261245/b2c-‐e-‐commerce-‐sales-‐worldwide/ hVp://ecommercenews.eu/key-‐e-‐commerce-‐trends-‐in-‐2015 e-‐Commerce sales worldwide will reach $1.7 trillion in 2015 Next year, local consumers all over the world will discover global, or foreign, web sites in a major way, and spend a larger por;on of their online budgets on non-‐local e-‐ retailers. This will pose serious challenges to local merchants but will also create new opportuni;es for them to sell abroad. Jörgen Bödmar, CEO of Scandinavian Design Center An increasing number of e-‐ retailers are beginning to see the benefits of physical stores. Karl Prytz, CEO, Animail
- 4. B2C eCommerce Sales Worldwide • Business-‐to-‐consumer (B2C) ecommerce sales worldwide reached $1.471 trillion in 2014, increasing nearly 20%. • Asia-‐Pacific is the leading region for eCommerce sales in 2015 and represents 33.4% of the total, compared with 31.7% in North America and 24.6% Western Europe. • Cross-‐border B2C – The worldwide leaders in B2C eCommerce export include: USA, UK, Germany, Nordic naGons, Netherlands and France. Their overall online retail cross-‐border export is forecast to top EUR 100 billion by 2020. – Cross-‐border B2C eCommerce thrives in Europe, supported by the iniGaGves of lawmakers in creaGng a single online retail infrastructure and regulaGon. hVp://www.emarketer.com/ArGcle/ Worldwide-‐Ecommerce-‐Sales-‐Increase-‐ Nearly-‐20-‐2014/1011039 GLOBAL CROSS-‐BORDER B2C E-‐COMMERCE 2014, yStats.com , hVp://ystats.com/uploads/report_abstracts/ 1076.pdf
- 5. The World's Leading eCommerce Companies 1. Amazon 2. JD.com 3. Wal-‐Mart 4. eBay 5. OVo Group 6. Alibaba (excluding wholesale) 7. Groupe Casino (Cnova) 8. Tesco 9. Rakuten 10. Best Buy hVp://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-‐markets-‐worlds-‐leading-‐e-‐154500570.html hVp://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-‐10-‐31/casino-‐e-‐commerce-‐arm-‐cnova-‐seeks-‐up-‐ to-‐375-‐million-‐in-‐u-‐dot-‐s-‐dot-‐ipo In terms of growth, Alibaba outpaces all its compe;tors in the top 10, more than doubling the revenues from retail marketplaces last year. JD.com Inc. ranks next with close to +70%. Casino Group is combining businesses of Cdiscount in France, Colombia and Asia1, and Nova Pontocom in Brazil (company jointly held by GPA and ViaVarejo). About 13 million ac;ve customers in Europe, La;n America and Asia. It plans to raise as much as $375 million in an ini;al public offering in the U.S. in 2015.
- 6. hVp://www.pracGcalecommerce.com/arGcles/ 69413-‐13-‐Notable-‐Ecommerce-‐IPOs-‐for-‐2014, hVp://www.fool.de/en/2014/11/06/rocket-‐ internet-‐vs-‐alibaba-‐showdown-‐of-‐the-‐e-‐ commerce-‐ipos-‐of-‐2014/ hVp://nvca.org/index.php? opGon=com_content&view=arGcle&id=344&Itemi d=103 hVps://www.cbinsights.com/blog/ecommerce-‐ venture-‐capital-‐investors-‐2014 , hVp://techcrunch.com/2014/12/31/7-‐venture-‐ capitalists-‐predict-‐what-‐will-‐happen-‐in-‐2015/ Interes'ng IPOs of 2014 • Alibaba (NYSE: BABA). Already the world's largest online and mobile commerce company, the Chinese giant, whose mission is "to make it easy to do business anywhere". Largest ever global IPO. – Market CapitalizaGon $236 billion (€186 billion) • Rocket Internet (ETR: RKET). Founded in 2007 by the Samwer brothers, the German Internet start-‐up incubator. The company's stated mission is "to become the world's largest Internet plarorm outside the United States and China" – Market CapitalizaGon $7.2 billion (€5.7 billion) Capital Market We are seeing larger funds spread across fewer firms. In 2015 we can expect to see the average deal size increase with an up;ck in later growth rounds. Tony Tijan, CEO, Cue Ball Group
- 7. eCommerce Startups to Watch • Wish is a mobile shopping startup that looks like Pinterest but only shows you what you want to buy. hVps://www.wish.com • Casper wants to tackle the tradiGonally convoluted process of buying a maVress and streamline it for the web. hVps://casper.com • With Instacar , you can order groceries by the phone or online, and have them delivered to your apartment in less than an hour. hVps://www.instacart.com • Jet has announced it will offer shares of stock to early users. hVps://www.jet.com • Thanks to Glamsquad, you press a buVon and a stylist will show up at your home. hVp://www.glamsquad.com • Spring is an Instagram for shopping. hVps://www.shopspring.com • Curbside lets you buy at brick-‐and-‐mortar stores , using your phone. Instead of waiGng for delivery, you pick up your purchases from the store — curbside — without ever having to get out of your car. hVps://www.shopcurbside.com hVp://www.businessinsider.com/the-‐16-‐best-‐startups-‐that-‐ launched-‐in-‐2014-‐2014-‐12 hVp://www.businessinsider.com/14-‐startups-‐to-‐watch-‐ in-‐2015-‐2014-‐12
- 8. B2B Buyers Want Useful Services • Driven by their online buying experiences, B2B buyers are demanding omnichannel capabiliGes when making work-‐related purchases. • Nearly half (49%) of them prefer to make work-‐related purchases on the same websites they use for personal purchases. – 32% begin their research on brand manufacturer sites and 25% -‐ on search engines . • They expect the next-‐day delivery or an esGmated Gme of the product arrival. • B2B buyers want useful services to support their shopping journey: self-‐ servicing accounts, store locators, personalized product recommendaGons and reviews. Building The B2B OmniChannel Commerce Plarorm Of The Future, Forrester, 2014 In my opinion, regarding B2B area, the forthcoming year will result in bigger awareness and decisiveness as to the investment in higher quality technology. Tomasz Lis, B2B eCommerce Manager, Brand DistribuGon Future technology innovaGon will focus on automated pricing opGmizaGon
- 9. Omnichannel • In recent years, the mul;channel concept has morphed into omnichannel. • From the customer's perspecGve, there is only a single, technology-‐enabled channel that brings together all touchpoints. • 8% of retail companies are planning to add a Chief Omnichannel Officer or SVP, EVP or Head of Omnichannel to the roles in the next 18 months. hVp://www.getelasGc.com/omnichannel-‐vs-‐mulGchannel-‐and-‐the-‐store-‐of-‐the-‐future/ Exclusive 2014 Surver Report: The Omnichannel Challenge: Strategies That Work, Oracle, 2014 Omni-‐channel refers to the prac;ce that leads to a consistent shopping experience across channels and this includes brand messaging, promo;ons, pricing, customer service, etc.. According to Google -‐ 85% of online shoppers start a purchase on one device and finish on another. Vlad Zachary, Director Omni-‐Channel Commerce at Upshot Commerce What are the most valuable ways your omnichannel strategies have improved your business?
- 10. Omnichannel With omnichannel retail at American Eagle Ou`iaers a customer might bring their phone into the store, scan a barcode and comparison shop in real-‐;me. As Chief Digital Officer Joe Megibow explained, if they decide to order, it's up to the retail associate to recognize the online order is being placed in the store, and to fulfill that order in person. hap://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbloomberg/2014/09/30/omnichannel-‐more-‐than-‐a-‐digital-‐transforma;on-‐buzzword/ £81,00 £83,00 £93,00 £126,00 £99,00 £118,00 £0,00 £20,00 £40,00 £60,00 £80,00 £100,00 £120,00 £140,00 The omnichannel opportunity. Unlocking the power of the connected consumer, DeloiVe, 2014 online research and online shopping offline online offline + research during the shopping offline + research online BEFORE the shopping ROPO OMNICHANNEL AND ORDER VALUE
- 11. Big Buying Days are Ge}ng Bigger • Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Super Saturday, Small Business Saturday, Green Monday, Singles Day, … jumping in on the holiday season as early as possible • Last year, U.S. Cyber Monday sales were $2.3 billion—up 29 % from the year before. • Cyber Monday morphed into Cyber Week. • About 70% of U.S. eCommerce shipments during the 2014 Christmas shopping period included free shipping. hVps://www.shipwire.com/w/blog/9-‐e-‐commerce-‐trends-‐2015-‐influence-‐buyer-‐ experience/ hVp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-‐11-‐07/china-‐singles-‐day-‐record-‐seen-‐as-‐ bmws-‐sell-‐cheap-‐online.html hVp://www.pracGcalecommerce.com/arGcles/75840-‐6-‐Holiday-‐Online-‐Shopping-‐ Trends-‐to-‐Watch-‐in-‐2014 hVp://www.pracGcalecommerce.com/arGcles/75840-‐6-‐Holiday-‐Online-‐Shopping-‐ Trends-‐to-‐Watch-‐in-‐2014 hVp://ibmbenchmarklive.mybluemix.net/#/realGme/conversion hVps://www.internetretailer.com/2014/12/26/online-‐sales-‐rise-‐83-‐christmas-‐day This year, Alibaba only took two hours to reach $2 billion in sales on Singles Day, and by day's end reported sales surpassed $9 billion. Christmas Day '14: IBM Benchmark Live • Average order value was $100.33, up 6.2% from a year earlier. • Smartphones accounted for 40.6% of online traffic and tablets 15.9%. • Tablets accounted for 18.4% of online sales and smartphones 16.3%. • Computers accounted for 42.6% of online traffic, and 65.2% of online sales. • Consumers spent 21.4% more on average when shopping on their desktops. • The conversion rate was 4.56% on computers and 2.15% on mobile devices.
- 12. Flexible Delivery • Next-‐day delivery and rapid in-‐store pickup will rock in 2015. – Browse online and use the store as your personal pick-‐up center. • Amazon Prime Now allows its Prime members to get items delivered in just one hour in NY. • Companies are keeping warehouses closer than ever to buying hubs. • Uber and Ly• have built a massive local transportaGon network -‐ courier and same-‐day delivery could make an enGcing field of expansion. • Returns are criGcal to the ongoing user experience. The next fronGer is free shipping on returns. • Some eCommerce startups will be giving discounts to consumers in exchange for the wait for their products. hVps://www.shipwire.com/w/blog/9-‐e-‐commerce-‐trends-‐2015-‐influence-‐buyer-‐experience/ hVp://recode.net/2014/12/18/amazon-‐introduces-‐one-‐hour-‐delivery-‐in-‐new-‐york/ Where: in-‐store pickup post office of my choice office home parcel locker How gi• wrapped sprayed with perfume embossed, Engraved When same day next day deferred delivery rerouGng
- 13. Own Brands • Amazon's own line of diapers -‐ Amazon Elements. The line of diapers and baby wipes will only be available to customers who belong to the Amazon Prime membership program. • Zalando brand awareness in countries with Zalando shop launched before 2012 is 89%. • Nerlix is moving away from buying content. It would rather draw addicts, who have just one just-‐for-‐Nerlix show that prevents them from canceling.. hVp://recode.net/2014/12/04/amazon-‐unveils-‐its-‐own-‐line-‐of-‐diapers-‐ confirming-‐partners-‐biggest-‐fears/ Zalando – Europe's leading online fashion desGnaGon, Zalando AG, 2014 hVp://iveybusinessreview.ca/cms/3198/arrested-‐economics-‐assessing-‐the-‐ business-‐case-‐of-‐nerlixs-‐original-‐content/ Ne`lix is hedging against rising content licensing costs, which are up 700% over the past two years. While per-‐show licenses will never surpass the cost of original producing a series, their increases will make ongoing investments in House of Cards less expensive on a differen;al basis. MaVhew Ball
- 14. Shopping Malls • Online stores and websites are already making a shi• toward mobile opGmized shopping experience. • You can expect more businesses to focus on creaGng mobile-‐friendly stores and even hybrid experiences in their physical stores to accommodate mobile shoppers. • Wearables may just be the link between eCommerce and the physical world. • Google Launches Store Visits Metric to help prove online2offline impact. hVp://searchengineland.com/google-‐store-‐visits-‐esGmated-‐ conversions-‐metric-‐adwords-‐211254 hVp://www.addshoppers.com/blog/2015-‐ecommerce-‐trends-‐what-‐to-‐expect hVp://www.shopify.com/pos/touch-‐screen One dashboard to manage your retail and online stores in Shopify Mul;-‐channel really transforms to omni-‐channel for all categories, if you want fast growth. We will also see smart players combining online and offline in innova;ve ways -‐ think events, popups, physical retail and new delivery op;ons. Dylan Fuller, Head of Ecommerce, Ales by Mail
- 15. Mobile Traffic will ConGnue to Rise • The world is moving quickly to 3G and 4G networks. • Mobile users watch a lot of video. • Global mobile transacGons are averaging 42% annual growth in volume and value between 2011 and 2016. • Asia-‐Pacific is leading the world in terms of mobile users' enthusiasm for shopping via mobile device. hVp://www.forbes.com/sites/connieguglielmo/2014/02/05/mobile-‐traffic-‐will-‐conGnue-‐to-‐rise-‐ rise-‐rise-‐as-‐smart-‐devices-‐take-‐over-‐the-‐world/ hVp://etc-‐digital.org/digital-‐trends/ecommerce/mobile-‐commerce/ Each day you see a curated selecGon of items. Swipe right to save an item, swipe le• to skip it. hVps://www.getstrut.co/ For several years, keeps repea;ng that next year will be the year of mobile, but it is at the end of 2014, in the US the ;me spent on mobile outgrown the ;me spent in front of the TV. Is ecommerce prepared for it? Karol Pokojowczyk, Founder, CEO, Colibri.io
- 16. Mobile Commerce • In the past four years, the mobile eCommerce market in US has grown by 19%. • 36.9% of visits to online stores have come from mobile devices. • Over the last two years, iPhone's share of eCommerce orders has gone down from 75.1% in 2012 to 53.6% in as of March 2014. • Samsung have more than quadrupled their share of phone orders -‐ from 6.9% in 2012 to 30.5% in 2014. • iPad sGll accounts for the biggest share of tablet eCommerce orders. • Purchases made on Amazon Kindle Fire are now accounGng for 4.5% of all tablet orders. • In 2014 email markeGng generated 26.7% of sales on mobile phones, compared to only 20.9% on desktop, and 23.1% on tablet. hVp://blog.custora.com/2014/07/custora-‐pulse-‐ mobile-‐report/ People are actually buy on mobile now. Compared to last year, when most transac;ons were started on mobile and were either abandoned or completed on desktop. Murry Ivanoff, CEO of Metrilo, metrilo.com Looking at data from over 100,000 ecommerce stores that use the Shopify pla`orm, we saw 50.3% of traffic coming from mobile (40.3% from mobile phones, 10% from tablets) and just 49.7% from computers. Tobi Lütke Founder, CEO, Shopify
- 17. Wearables • Businesses will be able to rapidly update consumers on price changes, promoGons, etc., while marketers will have a whole new method of catching their aVenGon, a way that only stops when a person is asleep. • Wearable tech is on the rise. – Cisco esGmates that there were 21.7 million wearable devices in 2013. In five years, that number is expected to rise to 176.9 million devices hVp://www.addshoppers.com/blog/2015-‐ecommerce-‐ trends-‐what-‐to-‐expect hVp://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/soluGons/service-‐provider/ visual-‐networking-‐index-‐vni/index.html hVps://econsultancy.com/blog/65911-‐mobile-‐markeGng-‐ commerce-‐trends-‐from-‐2014-‐into-‐2015/ Then come 2016 expect a v2.0 Apple Watch that blows us all away... maybe with 100% accurate voice recogni;on. MaV Hobbs, Just Eat Most importantly we've seen mobile payments via NFC or Apple Pay become a reality, changing the func;on of mobile devices forever. Sarah Watson, Group Mobile Manager, Net-‐A-‐Porter Group
- 18. e-‐Commerce Design Trends • In 2015 responsive, mobile-‐friendly eCommerce websites will stop being a compeGGve advantage and start to become a necessity for doing business online. • Web design trends: 1. data science 2. hidden menus (someGmes called hamburger menus) • People don't yet understand what the hamburger menu icon means. 3. responsive design for large screens 4. flexible and large typography 5. large photography 6. video content and backgrounds 7. slippy UX 8. material design by Google hVp://www.google.com/design/spec/material-‐ design/introducGon.html hVp://www.pracGcalecommerce.com/arGcles/77729-‐6-‐Ecommerce-‐Design-‐Trends-‐for-‐2015 hVp://uxmag.com/arGcles/the-‐top-‐ux-‐predicGons-‐for-‐2015 hVp://www.reserved.com/de/en/
- 19. Social Media In 2014, only a handful of e-‐commerce businesses interacted with all their customers online, regardless of the channel. I believe 2015 will bring a breakthrough in social customer support. More and more companies invest in monitoring. Huge contact center companies crea;ng social media divisions. Moreover, 2015 will bring a concrete data -‐ case studies, reports -‐ to prove how valuable engaging your customers online really is. Michal Sadowski, CEO, Brand24 Wow the customer or die! And next will be the shopping func;onali;es in the social realm (Facebook's & Twiaer's "buy" buaons & Curalate's Like2Buy pla`orm for Instagram) tell me that social is going to get a whole lot more shoppable in 2015. Karol Pokojowczyk, CEO, Colibri.io • Social commerce is evolving to meet companies' needs. • TwiVer joins other companies like Facebook in trying to prove that social commerce is working. • Facebook dominates as a source of social traffic and sales -‐ average of 85% of all eCommerce orders from social media come from Facebook. • Community style sites like Polyvore, Instagram can generate high average order value. • Facebook has the highest conversion rate for all social media ecommerce traffic at 1.85%Social commerce workarounds like hVp://liketoknow.it/ and hVp://www.curalate.com/soluGons/like2buy/ hVp://www.entrepreneur.com/arGcle/237684 hVp://www.shopify.com/infographics/social-‐commerce
- 20. eMarkeGng • Content MarkeGng growing bigger than ever: – It already is necessary for companies to adapt content for mobile users. • Video will sGll be growing in popularity. • The length and value of the content will be more essenGal than ever for effecGve SEO . • Mobile-‐First MarkeGng • ProgrammaGc Ad Buying • By 2018, 50% of online display adverGsements in America will be bought this way.Marketers will try new cu}ng-‐edge digital markeGng tools, – Some inspiraGon: hVp://www.smarGnsights.com/managing-‐digital-‐ markeGng/markeGng-‐innovaGon/digital-‐markeGng-‐ trends-‐2015/ As we are reaching the edges of where we can go with brand SEO, PPC and Affiliate Marke;ng, we are looking for more ways to win business. 2015 will be all about local search and employing Google+ to win at a local search level. Nigel Apperley, Head of E-‐Commerce for Kwik Fit, UK, chain of 800 garages hVp://www.russellsgroup.com/internet-‐markeGng-‐resources/top-‐markeGng-‐ trends-‐2015.html , Mobile AdverGsing Trends Report, FunMobility, 2014 hVp://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2386192/10-‐digital-‐markeGng-‐trends-‐ for-‐2015 , hVp://www.economist.com/news/special-‐report/21615872-‐rise-‐electronic-‐ marketplace-‐online-‐ads-‐reshaping-‐media-‐business-‐buy In the future, all adver;sing on social media will be na;ve instream ads. The right rail and banners will disappear altogether. Jan Rezab, CEO of Socialbakers It is not about finding a hole in Google's algorithm , but offering true content that benefits the community. Richard Mancuso, CEO, Unify One
- 21. Driving Loyalty • One of the big challenges in retail is turning a one-‐Gme shopper into a loyal customer. • 6 million people use Shopkick, which makes it the most-‐used shopping app. – Users get points (called kicks) for entering a store and further kicks for scanning items and purchasing. • Retailers have to be more innovaGve in implemenGng their loyalty efforts: – early access to products or services, – unexpected rewards, – tailored perks. hVp://www.inc.com/rebecca-‐borison/top-‐trends-‐in-‐ecommerce-‐for-‐new-‐ year.html hVps://econsultancy.com/blog/64185-‐the-‐five-‐most-‐interesGng-‐mobile-‐ loyalty-‐apps#i.vozbhlf4mf3iV hVps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140821180819-‐81464881-‐3-‐loyalty-‐ program-‐add-‐ons-‐that-‐delight-‐and-‐win-‐over-‐customers Buyers of b2c will always want lower prices. The same is not true with b2b where you are selling to someone who is spending someone else's money. In this case, it's about making their personal experience beaer. If a buyer is going to personally receive an iPad aqer spending $5000 of the their employers money, they won't mind paying 10-‐15% higher on prices. They can even jus;fy this price increase if we are saving them ;me during the purchase process. We plan to put a blog out on rewards in the new year. Richard Mancuso, CEO, Unify One For commodi;es with easy distribu;on, which can be easily compared with each other and without the need for physical connec;on, the transparency will create a "winner takes it all' situa;on. Torkel Hallander, CEO, BytHjul.com
- 22. Digital Content • Music: The digital now accounts for 39% of total industry global revenues, and in three of the world's top 10 markets, digital channels account for the majority of revenues. – Music subscripGon services including SpoGfy and Deezer have broken through the $1bn sales barrier worldwide. • News: The growing range of business models in digital news suggests the industry will be much more segmented now than previously. • Games: Free2Play model will remain popular in 2015 and beyond: – PlayStaGon 4 and Microso•'s Xbox One will offer more F2P opGons than before. – Revenue from mobile gaming is likely to surpass console gaming in 2015. • VOD -‐ TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Video on Demand market to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% over the period 2011-‐2015. • E-‐books -‐ real progress for authors: – Self-‐published authors are now earning nearly 40% of all e-‐book royalGes on the Kindle store. hVp://www.digitalnewsreport.org/essays/2014/new-‐approaches-‐to-‐paid-‐digital-‐content/ IFPI Digital Music Report 2014, hVp://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jul/18/report-‐self-‐publishing-‐surging-‐ebook-‐market-‐amazon hVp://www.internap.com/2014/12/01/top-‐five-‐online-‐gaming-‐industry-‐trends-‐2015/
- 23. Payments • About 15% of purchases in Starbucks U.S. happen via mobile apps. • Apple equips iPhone 6 with an e-‐wallet called Apple Pay. • eBay suddenly resolves to spin off PayPal in 2015. • Companies like LendUp, Kreditech, and Zestcash are working on models to assess creditworthiness with new criteria, e.g. behavior on social media. • Crowdfunding sites have proven remarkably good at aVracGng reliable borrowers. • Digital currencies such as Bitcoin will conGnue to gain tracGon next year. hVp://www.strategyand.pwc.com/perspecGves/2015-‐payments-‐trends hVp://www.mobilepaymentsworld.com/mobile-‐payment-‐trends-‐2015/ The baale for consumer digital IDs and informa;on will accelerate in 2015. This is a key underlying trend which drives interest in mobile payment systems Christophe Uzureau, Analyst, Gartner
- 24. Security • InformaGon security was one of the biggest stories of 2014. – Kmart , JPMorgan, Snapchat, Apple iCloud, Sony, Xbox, … • 54% of the aVacks targeted eCommerce systems. – Point-‐of-‐sale (POS) aVacks come next, making up 33%. • Experts believe that these two types of breaches will dominate the landscape in the upcoming years. • Java, Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader and other third-‐ party applicaGons accounted for 85 % of the exploits used in the cyberaVacks last year. • Many organizaGons are sGll incapable of detecGng data breaches themselves. According to Trustwave's report, 71% of vicGms have been noGfied by others. hVp://mashable.com/2014/12/30/ infosec-‐2014-‐hacking/? utm_campaign=Mash-‐Prod-‐RSS-‐ Feedburner-‐All-‐ParGal&utm_cid=Mash-‐ Prod-‐RSS-‐Feedburner-‐All-‐ParGal hVp://www.securityweek.com/ most-‐2013-‐data-‐breaches-‐affected-‐e-‐ commerce-‐and-‐pos-‐systems-‐trustwave 15 Ways to Protect Your Ecommerce Site From Hacking and Fraud hap://www.cio.com/ar;cle/ 2384809/e-‐commerce/15-‐ ways-‐to-‐protect-‐your-‐ ecommerce-‐site-‐from-‐hacking-‐ and-‐fraud.html
- 25. eCommerce Plarorms • Alexa 1 million top sites survey unveiled leadership of Magento among world top eCommerce plarorms. • Most of the Top 100 Online Retailers use in-‐house-‐built eCommerce plarorms. – Oracle ATG Commerce was chosen by 25 companies from the top 100 eRetailers. – IBM WebSphere was chosen by 20 companies from the top 100 eRetailers. – Other eCommerce plarorms used by online retailers as the top 100 include: eBay Enterprise, Fry/MICROS, RedPrairie/JDA, Hybris/SAP, Demandware, Intershop, Digital River. hVp://blog.aheadworks.com/2014/10/e-‐commerce-‐plarorms-‐share-‐invesGgaGon-‐october-‐2014/ hVps://www.sparkred.com/blog/2014-‐leading-‐ecommerce-‐plarorms-‐for-‐the-‐top-‐100-‐online-‐retailers-‐ america/
- 26. Other Trends to Watch • Beacon technology – sGll waiGng for the killer app, • Speech recogniGon – Amazon Echo, • Machine learning services / deep learning – Google Brain, • 3D prinGng – new materials and business models – possibly the fastest growing area of the IT sector, • New business models -‐ e.g. Pay What is Fair model, • New customer acquisiGon models – e.g. Personal Buying Assistants (app Fetch). We're making a big bet on the fact that most people out there are trustworthy, good, honest people, and those are the kinds of customers we want. -‐ Andrei Cherny, CEO, AspiraGon hVp://www.wired.com/2014/11/andrei-‐cherny-‐aspiraGon/
- 27. About Divante • Started in 2008, we are a rapidly developing eCommerce Agency based in Wroclaw, Poland. • To ensure high quality with flexible approach to business requirements, we work using SCRUM methodology. • We are a full-‐service eCommerce Agency backed up by: – Magento, hybris, CRM, CMS, PIM – more than 150 employees – more than 80 developers (PHP, .NET, RoR, iOS, Android) – 6 Magento CerGfied Developers – 10 project managers – 12 UX designers • Case studies: hVp://divante.co/porrolio/
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About Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is deeply saddened by the recent school tragedy in Florida and extends our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families, friends, school system, and all of those impacted by this great loss.
With our students and staff making another transition, we want to reassure our parents, guardians and constituents that Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has proactive measures in place regarding student and staff safety.
Our District follows guidelines from the Texas School Safety Center in determining safety procedures and protocols. The District and campuses have emergency plans which are revised as campus needs dictate. The plans include safety meetings, audits, a variety of drills and assigned roles for staff during an emergency. Additionally, LCMCISD has provided the international Dan Korem training on crisis prevention and intervention to help staff recognize random actor characteristics and personality traits that may require intervention.
LCMCISD values parent and community partnerships and encourages parents to have open communication with their children and to share concerns with campus personnel. We also ask parents to help their students understand that even joking about committing an act of school violence is inappropriate and could lead to both school and/or legal consequences.
Due to both bond construction and hurricane recovery, we recognize the safety challenges posed by the unusual current conditions of our facilities. Even with these extenuating circumstances, we will continue to make student and staff safety a high priority.
The mission of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is to graduate young adults with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in an ever-changing technological society by guaranteeing each student an individualized and well-rounded education.
The District and all six campuses have earned "Met Standard" in the State accountability ratings. LCM students have distinguished themselves in all arenas - academic, athletic, fine arts and vocational.
All LCM campuses have earned Microsoft Innovative School status. At the high school level, being named a Microsoft Innovative School and IT Academy has enabled students to participate in coursework that will allow them to earn certifications as Office Specialists through Microsoft.
LCM CISD has a strong fiscal history with financial transparency, as evidenced by the top ratings on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for as long as it has been in existence and also the Gold and Platinum Circle Awards from the Texas State Comptroller. The Comptroller award is given to entities exhibiting best practices of financial transparency. Click this link for the financial transparency portion of our website.


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sunlit cow pasture. The king-sized bed and daybed were comfy and prettily
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abundance, and the bathroom boasted a claw-foot tub."
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black-and-gold foot-pedaled Singer machine as part of the decor, drawing
Arjun and Araxi's attention for hours. They also inspected the steamer
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The bedroom will look much as it does in these pictures. The main difference will be the sleeping arrangements. On paper, it looks like we will have room for a queen bed and two twin beds.
Phoebe Murdock loved to sew in the summer kitchen -- hence, we named the room "Mother's Sewing Room." (The Murdocks were the first family to own the farm.)
In our initial restoration/renovation in the 1990s, we raised the ceiling (not the roof, just the ceiling), added a bath and replaced the windows -- with older ones! The "original" windows were mismatched, in very bad shape and didn't let in much light. So we replaced them with windows from a 1790's brick home in nearby West Middletown (reputedly the first brick house west of the Alleghenies). They provide a wonderful view of the pasture.
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Chelsea Still Best Team in World After Draw in FA Cup Final RehearsalApril 22, 2009
Barney Corkhill's Unofficial World Club Championship (UWCC) saw another defence today as champions Chelsea took on Everton at Stamford Bridge.
The match was a dress rehearsal of the FA Cup final, with both teams coming into this match on the back of victories in their respective semifinals.
Everton had overcome Manchester United on penalties, extending their recent record to just one loss in 12 games. They were hoping to overhaul an out-of-form Aston Villa for fifth place by the end of the season, and so could not afford to rest people in the build up to the FA Cup final.
Chelsea, on the other hand, dispatched of Arsenal, making it one loss in their past 15 games. They knew that the title was unlikely, but still within reach, especially with Liverpool dropping points the night before. A win would send them within one point of second place.
For all their possession, however, Chelsea couldn't get that crucial goal, and the match ended 0-0.
Everton remained stout in defence throughout the first-half, as they had done at Wembley, limiting Chelsea to ambitious long range efforts.
Despite Chelsea controlling the ball for large parts of the half, it was Everton who had the best chances. Jo was twice sent through on goal, but twice failed to hit the back of the net.
His first effort was shot straight at Petr Cech, while he lost his footing on his second chance at the vital moment. Leighton Baines was brought down in the box not too long after, but referee Mark Halsey waved away Everton's claims, despite the replays showing a spot-kick should have been given.
The second half went much the way of the first. Chelsea were seemingly in control, but Everton had the best chances. Tim Cahill came close with a diving header which was well saved by Cech not long after the second-half began.
As the seconds ticked down, Chelsea began pushing harder for a vital goal. John Terry hit a 40-yard pile-driver which had to be tipped round the post by Tim Howard before Frank Lampard and Salomon Kalou both came close.
It looked as if Everton had held out for a draw as the clock ticked into stoppage time, but then, in the 93rd minute, Didier Drogba unleashed a brilliant effort which cannoned back off the crossbar, much to the relief of Tim Howard.
The 0-0 final score will give much heart to Everton, as they now know that they can compete with Chelsea, and winning the FA Cup is a very real possibility.
56.3 per cent of voters in the poll said that Everton wouldn't be able to beat Chelsea and claim the UWCC title so well done to the majority!
Chelsea's run
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Chelsea's next title defence comes on Saturday as they travel across London to face former champions West Ham. Could the Hammers once again become the best club side in the world?!


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Throughout the years, Porsha Williams has been a polarizing cast member on Real Housewives of Atlanta. Nevertheless, you have to admit that she is funny. Whether she is flubbing words, mixing up geographic locations, or just throwing some solid shade, she is reality TV gold.
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This short 4-mile abandoned railway served as a branch line from the Danbury and Norwalk Railroad in Branchville to the nearby town of Ridgefield. Construction on the line started in 1869 and was completed the following year. The line was bought by the Housatonic Railroad in 1887, itself purchased by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1892. The line was difficult to build owing to the large difference in elevations and relatively short distance between Branchville and Ridgefield, at 342 feet and 900 feet, respectively. Ridgefield was home to a one-stall roundhouse and accompanying turntable.
Passenger service, consisting of three daily round trips typically using two passenger cars, ceased in 1925; freight operations continued over the line until abandoned by the NYNH&H in 1964.
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I am an infrequent Busker and infrequent Clown!
I've been watching allot of youtubes on clowning and improving my hat juggling skills. some gigs as a clown have came in recently (paid & unpaid) So I thought I'd better get more experience.
Yesterday I went to our local market, which is quite an established big affair!
I clowned and busked for 2 hours up and down the various isles in front of stalls, great reactions, this was the best fun I've had as a clown, I was mime-ing and playing Saxophones, some juggling with balls, as per watching the videos I copied peoples walk or stance and this worked very well. I used my Soprano sax as a fishing rod trying to real money into my hat, I raised smiles where ever I went (I was totally speechless....mime)
This felt great, I had a blast, I connected with people, I was very creative and in the moment.. but here's the kicker..... zero money.
I did get some free product from some of the stall holders, i.e. Chocolate, Fudge, and fresh Corriander.
Walking out past several other traditional musical buskers. I see plenty of dosh in their hats...... so I'm confused.
As clown in this years Santa Parade (which I've done for the last three years I get $100 per hour) and other fairs and festivals I've done for free for experience, what to do..... as I love the complete freedom of Clown Busking,....
Maybe I'm just not suited to the streets and need to take this into a more intimate polished arena.
It's not about the money...but some would definately feel good????
Advice please
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When somebody says "It's not about the money" it's usually about the money, or at least what the money represents.
As for solutions, I'd say that when people are confronted with a situation they're confused about, they don't know how to react. Take the stand-up comic, the woman who has breast cancer. She opened one of her shows, "Thank you thank you thank you, I have cancer." Some people gave nervous laughs, some clapped, but most just sat their mute. How are you supposed to react to something like that?
Well, how do you as a market customer react when you're intent on buying chocolates and ceramic chickens and a clown walks past you pretending to fish with a saxophone? They don't know how to react, so, like the people in the comic's audience, they don't react at all.
Now, I'm not a circle performer or a clown; I'm a street musician who stays in one place playing. I have a hat and a fold-up sign next to it showing a photo of my button accordion and a photo of a fistful of dollar bills, which reads, "Your tips keep music alive". It tells the audience that I survive on tips and that dollar bills are appropriate. People see the sign, reach into their pockets, and give me folding money.
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In a nutshell, you were mobile.
The challenge is to take the joy of clowning you found and manage to focus it all into only one space, and specifically, the hat in that space.
It is much harder to clown this way as you cannot just leave when it gets awkward and go and find a new audience. It requires consistancy and material.
Set some boundaries and carry on ...
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Here's a routine you might like...this routine came from a clown in NOLA, America named "Toots" sometime from the early 80s. Nearly every clown to come outta NOLA the next 10 to 15 years did this routine. First off you need a squeaker, that is maybe a bird whistle or the little barrel from inside a squeakie toy for a dog, etc. they work the best and you can then talk in a squeaky voice. Lay out a small rope for a ring, stop the people by doing some sort of magic ,changing color silks etc., grab the best looking chick, interactive rope trick such as cut rope tie it back together slide nott etc.,bra trick that is use the girl to tie 2 good size scarfs together with bra hidden inside one stuff this in girls shirt throw silk to look as if it went into the scarfs get 2 big guys to come up and hold the ends of the scarfs on the count of 3( every body counts) they pull the scarfs and the bra pops out, every one laughs you pass the hat you make $$$. This is about a 12 or 15 minute show and you should do 3 or 4 shows per hour. You can buy the bra trick in most magic stores or make one yourself . Good luck . Has any one seen "Toots" lately? I saw him in Key West a few years ago and he was teaching a young lady to clown and I think living in Gulfport , Mississippi.
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Jack Wilshere will be sidelined for three to four weeks with fresh injury problems, dealing a blow to Arsenal and England ahead of key games.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who missed the whole of last season, is out of Arsenal's Champions League decider at Bayern Munich on Wednesday as well as two World Cup qualifiers for England.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Tuesday that Wilshere has an inflamed left ankle after being injured in the Premier League game against Tottenham on March 3.
A right ankle injury kept Wilshere out of action from July 2011 to October 2012, and Wenger wants to ensure he is rested to prevent another lengthy layoff this time.
"I could see in the last couple of games he had started to dig deep,'' Wenger said. "He has played 30 games. For us it is not welcome but maybe for him it is not bad that he has a little breather.''
Wenger said the "initial plan'' is for Wilshere to be out for three to four weeks.
"It is more about prevention,'' Wenger said. "The specialist decided he needed it. He has some bone bruising. The last time it deteriorated into a stress fracture. That's what we don't want to happen.''
Wilshere will be missing in Munich as Arsenal tries to overturn a deficit in their last-16 Champions League encounter on Wednesday.
Arsenal is currently fifth in the Premier League - one place below the Champions League qualification places - and will be without Wilshere in Saturday's match at Swansea.
"He was out for 17 months and we had to deal with it,'' Wenger said. "We must be able to deal with it for two or three games.''
Wilshere will be a big loss for England later this month, with a trip to San Marino followed by a tough match at Montenegro, which tops the qualification group.


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The government wants to make sure you don't miss televised events such as the Super Bowl or the latest episode of "The Big Bang Theory."
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to restrict tactics that broadcasters -- like Super Bowl host and "Big Bang" presenter CBS -- can use as they try to extract greater fees from cable and satellite TV providers.
Unfortunately for broadcasters, that could mean a loss of clout as they try to make up for sluggish advertising revenue.
"This clearly bears watching for media companies," Paul Gallant, a Washington-based analyst with Guggenheim Securities, said in a note Thursday.
Impasses in contract negotiations are increasingly leading to programs temporarily disappearing from pay-TV systems, and FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler says the agency should act on behalf of consumers in such disputes. The agency is asking for comments on proposed ground rules during contract negotiations. The FCC didn't propose a ban on blackouts, but its order asked whether "causing consumers harm to enhance negotiating leverage" should be a factor as it considers whether negotiating tactics are fair.
145 blackouts in 2015
Restrictions would come at a bad time for broadcasters: Their advertising growth has been slow as viewers turn to online video and other web distractions, and as a result they rely increasingly on fees that subscription-TV providers pay for their content. That income, which represented 1% of TV station revenue in 2006, is projected to climb to 25% by 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
In August, about 5 million satellite-TV customers were left without local channels when Sinclair Broadcast Group temporarily withheld its content from Dish Network subscribers during contract talks. The signal was restored after the FCC intervened. Time Warner Cable went a month in 2013 without CBS programming during a fee dispute, and lost customers in the process.
Disputes have triggered 145 blackouts so far in 2015, compared with 107 last year and 127 in 2013, according to the American Television Alliance, an advocacy group that represents cable and satellite companies. TVfreedom, which represents broadcasters, offers a different count, saying this year has seen 14 impasses that resulted in program disruptions, compared with 13 last year and 22 in 2013.
Some signal blackouts in 2014 lasted just a day or two, but others lingered for weeks or even months, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence report on Friday citing data from SNL Kagan.
The tone of the FCC's inquiry, released Wednesday, "is not balanced and is focused on practices of broadcasters," Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar said in a note.
Taking blackouts online
The agency in its notice asked whether broadcasters should be allowed to demand that pay-TV systems carry sibling non-broadcast channels, a practice known as bundling. The agency also asked whether broadcasters may block online access to network shows by pay-TV subscribers during a dispute. CBS cut online access for Time Warner Cable subscribers during their 2013 dispute, the agency said.
Competition between cable and satellite providers has increased leverage by broadcasters, who wield "must-have" programming and so hold a threat of customer loss over the pay-TV providers, the FCC said in its order. As a result, "fees have steadily grown and are projected to increase further, thereby applying upward pressure on consumer prices," the agency said.
The National Association of Broadcasters, with members including CBS, Comcast's NBC, 21st Century Fox Inc.'s Fox and the Walt Disney Co.'s ABC, said that "nothing in this proceeding will necessarily translate to lower cable prices for consumers."
Dennis Wharton, spokesman for the trade group, said the FCC action benefits Dish, AT&T, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications and Verizon Communications.
"Consumers will be left wondering why the FCC is working overtime to tip the scales even further in favor of these mega-companies," Mr. Wharton said in an e-mailed statement.
Dish in a statement said it was "pleased" with the FCC's action. With rates and blackouts increasing, "real reform is needed to protect consumers," said Jeff Blum, senior VP at the Englewood, Colorado, company.
Brian Dietz, a spokesman for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, said the trade group wasn't commenting.
Subscribers lost amid the fights
Broadcasters have demanded higher rates from cable- and satellite-TV providers that deliver their programming to consumers. Fees paid to broadcast networks and stations by subscription TV services may reach $6.3 billion this year, 7% higher than an earlier projection of $5.9 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence. Fees are projected to rise 63% from this year to $10.3 billion by 2021.
Time Warner Cable lost about 300,000 video subscribers during the third quarter of 2013, when it had its dispute with CBS. The fight that blocked signals in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas ended as Time Warner Cable agreed to pay more for the right to carry CBS. Charter has proposed buying Time Warner Cable.
CBS, whose stable of popular shows ranges from "NCIS" to "The Amazing Race" to "The Good Wife," has led the way in extracting fees from cable, satellite and phone companies to pay for traditionally free broadcast TV. It is expected to receive $1.4 billion in affiliate transmission fees in 2015, followed by Fox at $1.24 billion.
"We have the most watched programming there is anywhere, and we will get paid the appropriate amount for it," CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said Aug. 5 on an earnings call.
Shannon Jacobs, a CBS spokeswoman, declined to comment.
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Dependable, nutritious, and delicious raw or cooked, both green and red cabbage are among the most productive cool-season crops. Gardeners growing cabbage in cool climates can grow huge, blue-ribbon heads. Where hot summers divide the cool seasons, fast-maturing varieties do well in spring and again in fall. All types of cabbage are at their best in late fall, after exposure to light frosts.
Green cabbage varieties vary in their earliness and mature size. Smaller varieties can be grown at close spacing.
Red cabbage provides higher levels of vitamins A and C than other types of cabbage do, and its bright color is always beautiful on the plate.
Savoy cabbage produces a crisp heart and crinkled, dark green outer leaves.
Pointed cabbage develops conical instead of rounded heads. Its upright growth habit and tight outer leaves protect pointed cabbage from insects and sun.
Napa cabbage (or Chinese cabbage) matures quickly and produces crisp, mild-flavored leaves. Learn more in Growing Asian Greens.
For more information about types of cabbage and our recommended varieties, see our Cabbage at a Glance chart.
In spring, start seeds indoors or in a cold frame eight to 10 weeks before your last spring frost, and set out hardened-off seedlings when they are about 6 weeks old. Seeds germinate best at 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
In summer, start seeds 12 to 14 weeks before your first fall frost, and transplant the seedlings to the garden when they are 4 to 6 weeks old. Plant early and late varieties to stretch your harvest season.
Growing cabbage plants requires regular feeding and abundant sun. Choose a sunny, well-drained site with fertile soil that has a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Loosen the planting bed and mix in a 2-inch layer of compost along with a standard application of a balanced organic fertilizer or well-composted manure. Water the fertilized bed thoroughly before setting out seedlings. Allow 18 to 20 inches between plants for 4-pound varieties; larger varieties may need more room. Varieties that will produce heads that weigh less than 2 pounds (check your seed packet) can be spaced 12 inches apart.
Begin harvesting cabbage when the heads feel firm, using a sharp knife to cut the heads from the stem. Remove and compost rough outer leaves, and promptly refrigerate harvested heads. If cut high, many varieties will produce several smaller secondary heads from the roots and crown left behind.
Cabbage will store in the refrigerator for two weeks or more, and you can keep your fall crop in cool storage for several months. Clean cabbage carefully, because heads may harbor hidden insects.
Cabbage yield is generally about 1 pound per foot of row. For the spring crop, three cabbage plants per person is probably sufficient for fresh eating. Grow another four plants per person in fall if you plan to store your cabbage or make sauerkraut.
Cabbage is a biennial crop that produces seed in its second year, after it has been exposed to cold weather. Most commercial cabbage seed is grown in Washington state, where winters are mild enough to allow the survival of seedlings set out in late summer. These plants form only small, loose heads before blooming and producing seeds the following summer. In colder climates, growers dig cabbage plants and move them to a cool root cellar for winter, burying the plants' roots in buckets of moist sawdust. The stored heads are trimmed and replanted in early spring. Isolation is often required to keep cabbage from crossing with its close cousins, so you should grow only one type of cabbage for seed in a given year. Cabbage seeds will keep for five years if stored under excellent conditions.
Various types of slaw made from raw, chopped cabbage are popular accompaniments for seafood and barbecue. Cooked cabbage recipes number in the thousands, from crunchy stir-fries to slow-cooked braises. Tame strong-flavored cabbage by chopping and then blanching it for one minute before proceeding with your recipe. Include a few fennel seeds in the cooking liquid to reduce cabbage's cooking aroma. Large outer leaves may be blanched and frozen for later use making cabbage rolls. Chopped cabbage can be blanched and frozen, or fermented into sauerkraut. (Read Got Cabbage? Make Sauerkraut! to learn how to make your own kraut.)
Cabbage is a good source of vitamins A and C. Red cabbage and green cabbage that has tight, white cores typically contain high levels of vitamin C, while dark outer leaves offer an abundance of vitamin A. Homemade, fermented sauerkraut (or refrigerated kraut that hasn't been heat-processed) contains health-enhancing nutrients and bacteria.
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I realized there is no thread for the classic cartoon, so I made one. I recently started to watch some of the episodes, when I was a kid I always liked it, but I never followed the series in order. So to start the discussion, I found that perhaps the writers were fans of Watchmen.
For example, in "Enter The Fly", when Baxter is in the disintegration chamber with the fly, he looks like Dr. Manhattan getting blasted in the chamber:
I thought it was a little farfetched at first, but then I saw something more.
And in "Splinter No More", the monster that comes out of the dimensional portal is very similar to Ozymandias alien:
And that's that. Discuss.
I suppose they could've been fans and plus it was very commom for TV cartoon writers who worked on multiple shows that shared exact episode stories.
A few of the Marvel Superheroes are somewhat niche characters that aren't extremely versatile, thus they don't have a lot of longevity potential. For example, Namor is a water guy, Silver Surfer is a space guy, Dr. Strange is a magic guy, and so on.
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With the continued growth of the global real estate crisis, debt from the economic collapse in the sector could be a diamond in the rough for the institutional masses, Mercer said Wednesday.
The Marsh & McLennan subsidiary stated in its Nov. 10 announcement that pension funds and fellow institutional investors can capitalize on options for "nonbank lenders to selectively and profitably bridge" the funding gap from the sector's "significant value destruction."
Mercer explained in the announcement that "after any crash there are opportunities in the purchase and workout of non-performing loans." The global consulting, outsourcing and investment services firm stated that this opportunity lies within less risky new performing and mezzanine debt.
Furthermore, due to structural changes in the real estate market as a result of declining property values, the banking industry's loan-to-value (LTV) ratios have been lowered, which have allowed for a "good position" to present itself for fund managers when "negotiating debt terms with borrowers, resulting in favorable returns for investors," the press release said.
According to Mercer's estimates, the U.S. funding gap is currently situated at $300 billion to $400 billion, with a more than $195 billion level in Europe, and about $8.8 billion in Australia.
David Nix, head of private real estate research in Mercer Investment Consulting's Real Estate Boutique, explained in his comments that the firm believes that "this investment opportunity will exist until the funding gap in real estate has disappeared." This is "unlikely" to because loans issued at the cusp of the market still have to be repaid, refinanced, restructured or foreclosed, Nix said.
Despite this support, Mercer notes there are "inherent risks." Nix explained that investors should see how the opportunity fits within its investment framework, as well as instituting a thorough review of the best managers, the Wednesday release said.
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Woodpecker Wooliams' new album will be available for sale in October via Robot Elephant Records.
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|I always love a light blend of pasta for either a whole meal or side dish.
Here is one of my very favorites with lots of topping suggestions!
1 pound of your favorite pasta boiled in salt water drained and tossed with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano Cheese. Set aside.
1 freshly squeezed lemon no pits!
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oregano, parsley and basil dried
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grating cheese
Mix all together in a pan or microwave safe bowl, warm it up in the microwave or stove top till everything is blended together.
Pour over pasta. Garnish with suggestions below.
Garnish for photo above:
chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese
grape tomatoes cleaned and cut in half
long shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Other suggestions for topping this pasta:
Black Olives
Roasted Peppers and Artichoke Hearts
Lemon Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
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This is perfect for the nights where I need a quick dinner. That happens to be almost every night...lol.ReplyDelete
This Mediterranean pasta is very good and so fresh with the addition of lemon. Bye, have a good dayReplyDelete
Yum! This s my kind of meal quick, simple and full of flavor.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:46 AM
looks fresh and delicious this pasta. Great presentation too mia cara. Buone le penne al limone.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful, filling yet simple dish! Looks like a perfect lunch for me!ReplyDelete
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Hi Claudia! This pasta looks soo hearty and delicious! I love the tomatoes and basil. Have a wonderful evening~ReplyDelete
Dear Claudia, I love this fresh and delicious dish. Blessings dearest. Catherine xoReplyDelete
Simple and delicious! I could eat this night after night!ReplyDelete
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled "User Fees and Refunds for Premarket Approval Applications." This guidance outlines the types of premarket approval applications (PMAs), including supplements and other submissions, that are subject to user fees as well as those that do not have an associated fee. The guidance also identifies industry and FDA actions on these submissions that may result in a partial refund of the fee. The guidance document is immediately in effect, but it remains subject to comment in accordance with the agency's good guidance practices (GGPs).
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Submit written requests for single copies on a 3.5″ diskette of the guidance document entitled "User Fees and Refunds for Premarket Approval Applications" to the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance (HFZ-220), Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Send two self-addressed adhesive labels to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 301-443-8818. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance.
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Regarding device issues: Thinh Nguyen, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-402), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-594-2186.
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The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (MDUFMA) (Public Law 107-250), amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow FDA to collect user fees for certain premarket reviews. The new law also permits partial refunds under certain circumstances, such as in the case of a non-filing decision for a PMA. In other cases, the statute permits a refund but stipulates that it is to be in an amount determined by the level of effort expended by the agency during its review of the application. The guidance outlines the user fees due with certain PMAs, the refunds set by statute, and FDA's plan for determining the amount of the fee to be refunded when the exact amount is not prescribed by the new law.
FDA is making this guidance document immediately available because prior public participation was not feasible. MDUFMA's user fee provisions were effective immediately, and it is essential for the agency to provide guidance to its stakeholders on the user fee program as quickly as possible. Although it was not feasible to obtain comments before issuing the guidance, in accordance with this agency's GGP procedures, FDA will accept comments on the guidance at any time.
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This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's GGPs regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the agency's current thinking on user fees and refunds for PMAs. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations.
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Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may also do so by using the Internet. CDRH maintains an entry on the Internet for easy access to information including text, graphics, and files that may be downloaded to a personal computer with Internet access. Updated on a regular basis, the CDRH home page includes device safety alerts, Federal Register reprints, information on premarket submissions (including lists of approved applications and manufacturers' addresses), small manufacturer's assistance, information on video conferencing and electronic submissions, Mammography Matters, and other device-oriented information. The CDRH Web site may be accessed at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh. A search capability for all CDRH guidance documents is available at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html. Guidance documents are also available on the Division of Dockets Management Internet site at http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets.
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DSOGaming writes: "CD Projekt RED has just announced that The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings has sold 1.1 million units to date."
a great game like Witcher 2 should sell lot more than that
Glad to add to that number when the enhanced edition launches on 360
Yeah I picked this up when it was $15 on amazon. I haven't played it as of yet, but it's good to know PC players will be getting the free update.


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The OWL2 syntax allows for deprecated classes and properties, although deprecating an entity doesn't change the semantics. Is there a standard way to deprecate an axiom? Would there be a negative consequences in using owl:deprecated, or should this be considered reserved? I have one project in mind, where we are providing provenance for each axiom - a unique identifiers and a pubmed URI. When we remove an axiom we want to keep it around so we don't reuse the same ID or accidentally add back an equivalent axiom. I expect that in order to silence the axiom we will have to keep the axiom in a separate ontology that is never imported during reasoning. I don't think there is a way to keep the axiom annotation around without the axiom (perhaps in OWL full, but I'm not interested in going that way). Another option would be to translate the axiom to an annotation assertion but this would be a bit hacky. Is there any recommended practice here?Received on Thursday, 1 December 2011 18:41:28 UTC
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Fires in El Paso County have significantly changed the landscape, presenting risk of debris flow and flooding. Hillsides once protected by vegetation have been compromised and precipitation could have significant impacts on the landscape. Residents both in the burned area and those downstream of those areas should be prepared for potential flooding and are strongly urged to purchase flood insurance.
Download the Flood Preparedness Brochure
Health Risks
Tetanus: After a flash flood, there is risk of injury as cleanup efforts begin. Tetanus is a concern for persons with both open and closed wounds, and a tetanus vaccination is recommended for all residents or first responders who have not had a documented dose within the past five years. Contact your medical provider to determine if you need the Tdap vaccine. You may also contact Public Health's Immunization Clinic.
Infectious Disease: Flood Waters or Standing Waters
Additional Resources:
Before a Flood
Before a Flood
Create a plan to move everyone in your family to higher ground during a flood event and make sure each member of your family understands the plan.
Have a 72-hour kit ready to go in case you need to evacuate – remember the 6 P's in your planning – papers, pills (medicine), phone, pets, purse (money) and photos.
Stay aware of local flash flood warnings through local radio, TV and on www.weather.gov/pueblo. Have a battery-operated radio available.
Register your phone (land line or cell) for emergency notifications at www.elpasoteller911.org.
Purchase flood insurance – most homeowners' policies do not cover flooding. www.floodsmart.gov.
Take photos of your belongings in case you need to file insurance claims after a flood event.
During a Flood
During a Flood
Move to higher ground and avoid areas subject to flooding.
Do not attempt to walk across flowing streams, drive through flooded roadways or allow children to play in drainage areas (just 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet).
If water rises in your home before you can evacuate, move to the top floor, attic or roof.
Stay aware of local flash flood warnings through local radio, TV and on www.weather.gov/Pueblo. Have a battery-operated radio available.
If you come in contact with floodwaters, wash your hands with soap and disinfected water.
If you see clogged inlets or other public drainage infrastructure problems, report it immediately to: City Streets Division (719) 385-5934 or El Paso County Public Service Dept. (719) 520-6891
Reserve the use of 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergent needs requiring public safety response, call 444-7000 within City limits or 390-5555 in El Paso County. For information related questions, call Pikes Peak United Way Information & Referral at (719) 955-0742.
After a Flood
After a Flood
Re-entry and cleanup
After a Flood: Precautions When Returning to Your Home
Cleanup: Flood Water After a Disaster or Emergency [Click here for printer-friendly version]
CDC: Cleaning and Sanitizing with Bleach after an Emergency
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: After the flood: guide to returning to your home and cleaning up
EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
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Disinfection of Drinking Water Supply Wells Contaminated by Flood Waters
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AAA Plus Towncar & Shuttle can be found at N Willis Blvd 3711. The following is offered: Taxi Services. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Portland there are 14 other Taxi Services. An overview can be found here.
A AA Plus Towncar & Shuttle is located at 3711 N Willis Blvd, Portland, OR. This location is in the Kenton neighborhood. This business specializes in Taxi Services.


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"Identity crisis in America: is the government overstepping its boundaries?," The Patriot-News, May 17, 2009. Online>
"Grand jury blasts PennDOT licensing as reckless," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 13, 2009. Online>
"Private Eyes: state should pass laws to curb use of our personal data," The Patriot-News, March 30, 2009. Online>
"Privacy rights should be respected despite security fears," The SJU Hawk, December 10, 2008. Online>
"Federal ID Program Could Affect Pennsylvania Driver's Licensing," Beaver County Times, March 1, 2008. Online>
"The Real Danger: In the Name of Fighting Terrorism, We Could Destroy Our Democracy," Beaver County Times Editorial, February 26, 2008. Online>
"State Should Reject Real ID Proposal," The Republican & Herald Editorial, February 26, 2008.
"Stu Bykofsky: This ID is Less Than a Real-ity Show," Philidelphia Daily News Comentary, February 25, 2008.
"Political Opposites Join in Real ID Fight," The Morning Call, February 22, 2008.
"Conservative, Liberal Pa. Lawmakers Oppose Federal Real-ID," Associated Press, February 22, 2008.
"Left, Right Fight National ID," The Morning Call, February 21, 2008.
"Backlash Mounts Against Real ID," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, February 19, 2008. Online >
"Yewcic, Bastian, Murtha continue fight against REAL ID," The Daily American, January 27, 2008. Online>
"Lawmakers Urged To Reject REAL ID Act," [Philadelphia] The Bulletin, January 23, 2008.
"A Real ID Pain," Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial, January 17, 2008.
Vellucci, Justin, "Real ID Shapes up to be Real Headache," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 14, 2008. Online>
Frankel, Larry, "Real ID would be real nightmare for Americans," The Tribune Democrat, November 28, 2007. Online>"Siproth Commends House on Denouncing Federal Real ID Timeline," Pocono News, June 19, 2007. Online >"A National ID: Too Many Hands; Too Many Eyes," Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8, 2007. Rep. Babette Josephs, "Real ID is a Real Problem," March 5, 2007. Online >Sessinger, Lou. "Real ID Will Mean Headaches for us all," [Philadelphia] The Intelligencer, Column, February 6, 2007. "Big Brother Can't Wait to ID us all," York Dispatch, February 28, 2006. PDF >"PennDOT decries deadline for changes in issuing driver's licenses," [Pittsburgh] Post-Gazette, January 13, 2006; Online >National survey of motor vehicles administrators uncovers deep concern over Real ID across the nation. Pennsylvania officials' response to the survey is available here. State Rep. Tom Yewcic says Real ID "will be a budget buster for states." (January 12, 2006)View the press release; Online >
HR 767, urging the United States Congress to repeal the Real ID Act of 2005. (Passed the House 194-3.)
HB 2537, prohibiting the Commonwealth from obtaining certification onder the Federal Real ID Act of 2005. (Adopted by the House 197-0)
HB 1351, relating to the compliance with the federal Real ID Act. (Live)
SB 1220, a bill stipulating that neither the Governor nor the Department of Transportation or any other Commonwealth agency shall participate in the compliance of any provision of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
HR 296, opposing implementation of the costly federal standards imposed under the Real ID Act of 2005. (Adopted 200-0)SR 126, memorializing the Congress of the United States to repeal or delay the creation of a national identification card and the implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005 (Adopted).HR 100, a resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to repeal or delay the creation of a national identification card and the implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005.HR 101, urging the United States Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the assistance needed for implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005 and urging the Congress of the United States to provide the funding needed for implementation of the act.


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Kellan Lutz Flaunts Ripped Abs In New 'Hercules' Trailer — Watch
Do you like '300?' What about 'Gladiator' and 'Troy?' More importantly, do you like seeing Kellan Lutz without his shirt on? Then you HAVE to see the new trailer for 'Hercules: The Legend Begins!' Watch it below!
Kellan Lutz is officially stepping out of the Twilight shadow into a franchise of his own. And if the trailer of Hercules: The Legend Begins is any indication, he's also out to prove that his six-pack is even more impressive than Taylor Lautner's!
Kellan Lutz Is Jacked In 'Hercules: The Legend Begins'
The Hercules flick definitely takes some cues from other movies from the same time period — 300, Gladiator, Troy, etc. — but it appears that Kellan has been able to breathe new life into a tired topic.
As Hercules, the former Twilight star is (as far as he knows) a bastard son to a queen who is unaware of his true identity and ability. At first just another Greek warrior, he soon learns that he is the son of Zeus, and that's when things start to get fun.
The movie appears to be a straight origin story, with clear intentions to stretch Hercules' story into several action-heavy flicks. Which we will not be against — Kellan looks more ripped than ever and thankfully, the Greeks weren't too keen on wearing shirts.
'Hercules': Not Just An Action Movie
Hercules will also feature some romantic elements. First, Kellan's character will have to decide whether to face his destiny or run off with the Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. Later on, the romance between Hercules and Princess Hebe is established.
It's all going to be a ton of fun to see (the movie's out on Jan. 10), for guys and girls!
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Watch the trailer below and let us know!
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Christmas has been and gone, it's time to take down the decorations, but that doesn't mean the festive spirit has left Richmond just yet. It's been a fantastic panto run this year with Cinderella and although there's only a week left, you still have plenty of time to see the show if you happen to have missed it! Those of you who have already come along are sure to have noticed our sparkling set (with that much glitter it would've been hard to miss!) but you might not have thought about how it all gets put together. So, as a belated Christmas present for you, we've created a time lapse video of our technical crew putting it up. This is a rare chance to see how our stage is transformed over two days, thanks to our very hardworking crew, and we've squeezed it all into an exciting 3 minute video which you can view on our YouTube page. And for anyone who hasn't seen the show yet but has booked tickets, this is a sneaky peek at what you have in store this week!
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This story begins five years ago in a tree next to a cliffside park in Shell Beach. There, up in a large tree, nested a family of black-crowned night herons, including 13 baby chicks.
Neighbors Sue Sloan and Terry Lilley knew of the night herons in this tree and surrounding trees and enjoyed watching them when they swooped down to eat small sea creatures.
One day, they came home to find the tree had been chopped down by the property owners. They rushed over to find that only two chicks had survived, the rest having been killed by the fall, and observed two adult herons flying in circles above where the tree had stood.
The chicks, only a month old and not yet able to fly, were pecking worms out of the soil to survive.
Sue and Terry began to find worms for the chicks to eat. One chick went off on its own. The other was friendly and began to come near the caring humans. Thus began a relationship that lasted three years.
They fed the chick smelt, a type of fish, three times a day. The chick began following Sue to her nearby upstairs apartment. It did this until it was old enough to fly.
In turn, Sue and Terry led the heron down to the beach to show it how to forage for sea creatures, turning over rocks that hid the food underneath.
They determined the chick was a female when the heron developed the beautiful, blue-grey feathers and dark beak of a female in "heat."
One day, Sue and Terry were walking to the seaside park when she swooped down on them suddenly. Sue ducked, yelling, "Whoa, Nellie." Terry said, "That's it, that will be her name: Nellie."
As Nellie grew and learned to fly, she would visit them in the early morning and the evening, when it was feeding time, then sit awhile with them. She would light on their shoulders or their legs.
Sue and Terry were careful not to tame her, so they wouldn't "pet" her. They wanted her to remain wild with the other night herons nearby. They knew that Nellie had a mate and chicks, but her family didn't come near the humans.
Night herons are large birds and noisy during mating season, which is February to April. They make loud "quoking" noises, leaving abundant droppings.
For this reason, many residents cut the trees down or back to discourage the birds from nesting. Terry and Sue worked hard to discourage cutting the trees down in the neighborhood.
These herons do not migrate, remaining in the same neighborhood throughout their lives. One tree holds several generations of a family, from babies to grandparents.
Sue says they are not endangered, but because of the rampant cutting of trees they nest in, they are threatened. Federal law prohibits cutting down trees during mating season but is not enforced.
Nellie came around to Sue's house for three years, then stopped two years ago. It was a special time for Sue and Terry and sad when Nellie's visits ended. More information and photos can be found on www.pbase.com/lilley/nellie.


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PST File Explorer Freeware v.11.05.01
It is possible to explore PST files even without MS Outlook email client manager installed in a system by using the PST file explorer freeware.
OST File Explorer v.5.2
Enormous requirement of OST to PST Converter software, because your OST file became impracticable due to bad effect of these errors- shutdowns, Database corruption, virus attack, Software failure, Hardware failure, Synchronization Problem.
Heapar File Explorer Control .NET
Sometimes software developers need for a control like Windows Explorer to work with the file system directories and files. Our file explorer control allows you to explorer the file system. The file explorer control allows you to navigate your file system.
Compound File Explorer v.220.127.116.11
The Compound File EXplorer (CFX) is a developer's tool for examining and editing the structure and contents of OLE structured storage files (aka 'compound files').
IPad File Explorer v.2 20
iPad File Explorer is an easy iPhone browser to explorer and manage files and folders of you iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch.
Windows File Explorer v.0.6.0
Windows File Explorer is a file manager for Windows similar to Windows Explorer. But Windows File Explorer uses a different approach:
ADB File Explorer v.0.3.1
ADB File Explorer is a Windows based file explorer for Android
Argonaute File Explorer v.1.02
Argonaute is a Java file explorer to view and manage local and remote files.
Scout File Explorer - Simplified file browsing. v.1.0.0
Scout File Explorer is a simplified file manager with a tree-style browsing interface.
DriveScan File Explorer v.1.2
Quickly explore drives & network shares to find every file or folder - sort, group, filter and search to locate just what you need. With DriveScan it's like working with your file-system in Excel. Easily perform bulk file & folder management tasks
MAP File Explorer v.184.108.40.206
When developing programs, programs crashing is a hazard all developers face. No matter how hard you try, and how good your quality assurance is, sooner or later a bug will get past your own testing standards and end up revealing itself to a customer.


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All-ways Construction was founded in 2005, and is located at 5327 Deal Rdg in Williamsburg.
All-Ways Construction is located at 5327 Deal Rdg, Williamsburg, MI. This business specializes in Home Repair & Improvement.
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