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New Beverages research report from Canadean is now available from Fast Market Research
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/30/2014 -- Summary
The Quarter Beverage Tracker: Portugal report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the Portugal beverage market. Providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by the industry
Key Findings
- Returning consumer confidence boosted consumption across soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
- Soft drinks saw an increase of 0.7%, with strong performance by still drinks, juice and nectars offset by negative growth in sports drinks.
- Alcoholic drinks had a positive start to the year with growth of 1% overall supported by promotional activity by leading brands.
- Soymilk enjoyed growth of 0.8% as products become more affordably priced.
- Packaging design appeared as the key element to capture consumers in a time of low innovation.
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This report offers comprehensive details analysed for the beverage market for Portugal, offering data information and market forecasts. The report identifies the key drivers for any changes noticed by professional consultants. In particular this reports provides in-depth analysis for the following:
- Volumes for Q1 2014 vs Q1 2013, Provisional 2014 volumes, moving annual totals (MAT) and latest 2014 forecasts are provided for each individual beverage category.
- All forecasts included supporting text on quarterly performance and forecast assumptions.
- More granular data is provided for the Carbonates category, with data split by regular vs low calorie, and by key flavors.
- Significant activity in the soft drinks industry is covered including recent new product introductions (detailing flavor, pack type, pack size, retail price and selected pack shots) and the latest industry news.
- Identification of new products , detailing owners, operators and branding
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma teen facing a three-count indictment that accuses him of sexually abusing children at an orphanage in Kenya was ordered by a federal judge Wednesday to be detained until his trial.
The order by U.S. District Judge David Russell reversed a magistrate's order that authorized the conditional release of Matthew Lane Durham, 19, to his family's home in Edmond. In handing down the order, Russell said the charges against Durham "are extremely serious" and that he could not create conditions for his release on bond that would assure the safety of others.
"From the evidence submitted it appears that defendant potentially poses a danger to himself and to others in the community, especially minors, who are ill-equipped to protect themselves," Russell's 11-page order says.
Russell's order comes after Durham was indicted by a federal grand jury that accused him of traveling from Oklahoma City to Kenya to sexually abuse children at the Upendo Children's Home outside Nairobi, which specializes in assisting neglected Kenyan children by providing them with food, housing, clothes and academic and religious instruction.
Durham was also indicted for illicit sexual conduct in foreign places and aggravated sexual abuse. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors allege that Durham engaged in sex acts with as many as 10 children aged 4 to 10 while volunteering at the orphanage. An affidavit filed in federal court said Durham, who has volunteered with the children's home since June 2012, wrote and signed a statement acknowledging the sexual misconduct. An Upendo official provided the statement to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, the affidavit says.
But Durham's defense attorney, Stephen Jones, has challenged the credibility of Durham's statements and claims they were coerced by orphanage officials in Kenya who kept him in isolation and confiscated his passport. Jones did not return a telephone call seeking comment about his client's detention.
Russell's order states prosecutors have presented evidence that Durham has struggled with pornography and the desire to touch children for years and the judge expressed concern about the teen's mental health.
Durham, who is scheduled to enter a plea to the charges on Friday, has made statements about being powerless over a demon he has named Luke, Russell's order states. And during a conversation with his father, he did not deny engaging in the alleged activities "but denied remembering having done so," Russell said.
"Furthermore, since his return from Kenya, while living at his parents' home, defendant made threats against the founder of Upendo," the order states. Prosecutors say Durham sent a text message in which he threatened to burn down the house of Upendo's founder.
In ordering Durham's detention, Russell instructed authorities to confine him in a corrections facility separate from people serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal. Durham was arrested last month and has been held in the Logan County Jail.

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UPDATE 4/29: Richard Florida's Blog picked this up HERE. Might be some interesting conversations over there.
Book Review: Cities and the Creative Class
Bruce Reyes-Chow, 2007
Introduction and Rational
Richard Florida, Hirst Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University has attempted over the years to define the cultural and economic realities of who he has coined, the "Creative Class." Also known as the "Cultural Creatives" and/or "Bobos" this is a segment of society that I am focusing on as part of my Doctor of Ministry Program, specifically around the mainline church response to this group as well as the impact on pastoral leadership.
A follow-up to his first book, The Rise of the Creative Class which details the economic impact of this group Cities and the Creative Class takes a closer look at the relationship between the Creative Class and their economic and social impact on urban enclaves. He names San Francisco, along with other cities such as Seattle, Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis, as major cultural centers where this particular culture has produced great economic and cultural growth.
His focus on the urban Creative Class culture in general and San Francisco specially is particularly compelling because about 90% of the congregation I serve would fit into the Creative Class culture.
Who are the Creative Class
One critique of this book is that there are some assumptions about the reader, mainly that they understand clearly who makes up the Creative Class and have mostly likely read The Rise of the Creative Class. Still, he does offer some help in the area by defining his "3 T's" of Economic Growth" (37) as Technology, Talent and Tolerance. Creative centers have high concentrations of people who express greater level of competence and instances of these three areas. In regard to these area he says,
Creativity and the members of the Creative Class take root in places that possess all three of these critical factors. Each is a necessary, but by itself insufficient condition. To attract creative people, generate innovation and stimulate economic development, a place must have all three. I define tolerance as openness, inclusiveness and diversity of all ethnicities, races and walks of life. Talent is defined as those with a bachelor's degree and above. And technology is a function of both innovation and high technology concentrations in a region. (37)
While there are clearly cultural issues that are open to critique regarding this particular community, I believe that one of the reasons mainline urban churches have lost a meaningful connection with this segment of the population is that we have not acknowledged that we have failed to maintain the same level of creativity and innovation that this community requires and experiences as their cultural norm.
Book Summary
The book is divided into three main subject areas: Talent, Tolerance and Place. Each areas uses research to illustrate the differences between major urban areas as well as some suburban and rural settings. Each chapter is focused on trying to determine why each of the cities, named as Cultural Centers, were or are economically successful.
Part I, the Talent portion of the book compares various studies to determine the rankings of cities in regard to technology, environment, regional issues, etc. Basically he draws some conclusion as to why more talented people are drawn to particular areas,
In other words, talent does not simply show up in a region; rather, certain regional factors appear to play a role in creating an environment or habitat that can produce, attract, and retain talent or human capitol. (109)
Part II, the Tolerance portion of the book – and my favorite – focuses on the idea that the Creative Class is attracted to environments that have a high level of tolerance.
Our theory is that a connection exists between a metropolitan area's level of tolerance for a range of people, its ethnic and social diversity, and its success in attracting talented people, including high-technology workers. People in technology businesses are drawn to places known for diversity of thought and open-mindedness . . . (130)
Of note in this section, as well as throughout the book, is that Florida considers the gay population, or lack thereof, a major determiner of an areas level of creativity and tolerance.
Part III, the Place section, Florida takes on university settings and New York, post 9/11. He challenges universities not to lean on the natural draw of the intellectually advanced and talented, but to also understand than the setting and culture are also important to drawing those who are both creative and talented. When he write about New York City in general and Lower Manhattan in particular he affirms the city's focus on building a cultural "node" in the midst of a creative city.
Lastly he posits some of the concerns of the urbanization of the Creative Class, namely that economic inequality is a major concern. In this regard, San Francisco is his main example of economic inequality. He also lists other issues that the urban creative class must confront (172): Housing affordability, Uneven regional development, Sprawl and ecological decay, Mounting stress and anxiety and Political polarization.
Translating to Church
After reading this book for about the fourth time, it has become painfully obvious that there are clear correlations between Florida's explanation of urban economic success and the possibilities for mainline congregational physical and spiritual vitality. I believe that in the end mainline urban congregations see themselves as possessing all characteristics of urban Creative Centers. But, I also believe there is often a large chasm between how a congregation sees itself and the realities of who they are. More specifically, this book brings to light three areas where there may be a difference between self-perception and reality.
Tolerance and Diversity: In this case, I suspect that most congregations at any location on the political/theological spectrum claim to hold tolerance and diversity as important. More often than not however, this is not lived out beyond tokenism or superficial markers of diversity. Florida argues, and I would agree, tolerance must be more than numbers, it must also be a way of life. Just as universities will fail to attract the Creative Class because they pay diversity superficial lip service, highly concentrated areas of the Creative Class will not simply tolerate difference, but will truly appreciate what diversity brings to the larger community. The church needs to take on the approach as well if we hope, not just attract this particular group of people, but to actually live into the idea that tolerance and diversity matter.
Creativity and Innovation:Unlike tolerance and diversity, I am not sure that all congregations value creativity and innovation. Again, however we should, that is if we take one of our core values of the church reformed, always reforming seriously. I suspect that this is one more difficult characteristic for an established church to do after developing great history and traditions. Still, without these attributes, liberal or conservative, we will remain mired in a particular time and context without even knowing it and will again, fail to live into who we claim to be.
Introspection and Evaluation: Florida models one aspect of this culture that is often underappreciated, this group engages in critical self-reflection. I think this is an intrinsic aspect of the Creative Class' ability to innovate and appreciate diverse worldviews, that is no one is complete or isolated, so by default we are in the process of discovering who we are to become. If that is not the church, not sure what is? Unfortunately however, this way of being too often produces reactions of defensiveness and resistance rather than self-reflection and transformation
And while I would severely critique mainline churches regarding these three areas, I firmly believe that because we hold these three areas up as ideals – which not all communities do – we have the greatest potential being transformed into communities that are not just succeeding, but thriving.
Lastly, if I had the research chops to do something like this, I think this book could easily be done in the form of something like "City Churches and the Creative Class" and I would suspect that we would find very similar characteristics in healthy and thriving urban congregations. This book, in terms of my particular project will provide the documentation and analysis to support my theory that mainline churches are equipped to, and if freed to, will attract this unique cultural community.


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Nearly four decades ago the Trinchero family, proprietors of Sutter Home Winery, revolutionized the mass-market, entry-level wine business with the introduction of White Zinfandel, that omnipresent "pretty in pink," easy-drinking, slightly sweet, wine made from the free-run juice of the red Zinfandel grape.
In recent years Trinchero Family Estates has expanded to include wines from several labels targeted at more sophisticated palates. Last week, the Greater Lansing Vintner's Club had an opportunity to sample several of these more limited production wines. All prices are recent shelf prices at Goodrich's on Trowbridge.
As an aperitif, we sampled a Joel Gott 2008 Sauvignon Blanc ($11.59), which was an olfactory delight. After three minutes of enjoying the nose, which was redolent of grapefruit, lemongrass, and green hay (like a concentrated New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc), I realized I hadn't yet tasted this California wine. It presented with bracing acidity and a cleansing palate. Fellow board member Ed Groves, a local singer/songwriter and also a wine buyer at Merindorf's, was impressed with the full body, unusual richness, and long finish.
We next enjoyed a 2008 Joel Gott Chardonnay from Monterey ($11.59), paired against a 2008 Napa Cellar Chardonnay from Napa Valley ($17.99). Ed observed that the light straw-colored Gott presented with a nose of melons and a tasting profile characterized by apples and peaches. Board member Teresa Hyndman noted the clean, crisp presentation with overtones of lemon, which is so characteristic of stainless-steelaged wine that does not go through malolactic fermentation.
As a counterpoint, the Napa Cellar Chardonnay is aged in French oak and presented with a rounder, creamier, more viscous mouth feel and vanilla oak overtones. This wine is not an overblown, buttery Chardonnay, which frequently is so typical of California Chardonnays. It lacked the crispness of the Gott Chardonnay, but added a broader and more complex palate.
Barbera grapes rarely produce wine on any "must buy" wine list, but this grape deserves more attention. We tasted a 2006 Barbera ($19.59) from Amador County's Terra D'Oro Winery, in the Sierra Foothills of California. This appellation is a premier domestic growing region for many Italian varietal grapes, including Barbera. Sierra Foothills wines frequently represent excellent values.
Ed noted that this Barbera presented with a bright cherry nose, while on the palate it displayed darker cherry flavors and wonderful supporting acidity, a characteristic of the grape variety. Michigan State University hydrogeology Professor David Hyndman commented on the beautiful, fresh berry nose with ripe fruit on the palate. Lansing Community College administrator Deborah Cole picked up a smoky note, with overtones of almond and cedar box. A bit of Petite Syrah was added to the blend for extra color and weight.
Next, the big bruisers joined the show. The 2006 Terra D'Oro "Deaver 100-year-old vine" Zinfandel from Amador County weighed in at 15.5 percent alcohol. It is characterized by a nostril-opening bouquet and broad, dark fruit flavors, such as plum and black cherry. The vineyard for these grapes was planted between 1881 and 1884, and the shy bearing vines produce very intense fruit. At $22.99, it is a bargain.
Then came the yin and yang of Cabernet Sauvignons. A 2007 Trinchero Chicken Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($28.99) from the Rutherford Region of Napa Valley was paired against a 2007 Trinchero "Mario's Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon ($49.99) from the St. Helena region of Napa Valley. The Chicken Ranch Cab, from a certified organic vineyard, was a deep garnet color. The very effusive nose included hints of cinnamon, spices, and dark fruits. On the palate, this wine was all about balance, which is always the hallmark of a well-made wine. There were soft, lingering tannins, notes of Bing cherry and other red berries, and a taste that lingered long after the swallow.
The Mario's Cab, at least at this stage in its evolution and without decanting, had a much more reserved bouquet, but offered more intense and concentrated flavors. Grown in unirrigated rocky soil, the fruit displays round, dark-fruit flavors enhanced by sweet French oak.
The 2007 Trinchero Petite Verdot ($49.99), an opaquely dark and brooding wine, was all about power and intensity. While the nose was very floral, the wine presented with dominant but not overpowering tannins and a long finish. Only a few six-packs of this wine were allocated to Michigan. It is a good one for the cellar.
Finally, the tasting was capped with a Terra D'Oro Zinfandel Port. One half of the grapes come from 100 year-old vines in the Deaver Vineyard. While it does not have the complexity of a vintage Port from Portugal, it would be a notable finish to a meal, and should pair beautifully with chocolate bars or pecan pie. At only $20.99, this very drinkable young Port styled wine is value-priced.
While it is comforting to stick with wines and grape varieties one knows — and enjoys — some of the wines above, while new and untested to many readers, are certainly worth a taste.
In vino veritas.
(Michael Brenton is president of the Greater Lansing Vintners Club. His column appears monthly.)


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Our driver told a day before that we will leave early because 29 Km stretch of road near Khardung La was not in good condition and we have to drive slow. We started at 9.00 AM from Leh after breakfast. The distance from Leh to Nubra Valley is approx 125 Km and estimated travel time is 5 – 6 hours including halts on the way. The initial 24 km road from Leh to South pullu checkpoint was paved but next 15 km of the road till Khardung La pass was mainly dirt & loose rock. After crossing Khardung La pass another 15 km of the road until north pullu was loose rock and dirt but afterward the road till Nubra Valley was paved.
Our driver was skilled and maneuvered the vehicle skillfully on high & narrow roads. The mountains and valleys on the side of roads were mostly barren but created a beautiful landscape with blue sky. We drove for nearly 2 hours on this gravel road. Then suddenly our driver pointed at an arch shape rock pillar on the left side, it was marked India Gate. After seeing the pillar he announced that we are about to reach Khardung La pass, which was few hundred meters ahead.
Finally, we reached Kardung La pass the highest motorable road in the world at 5,359 m (17,582 ft). We stop there for photo op and tea. There is a small cafe at the pass, it serves black tea, Maggi noodles and sometimes Momos. We had tea and momo, clicked some pictures and started for Nubra Valley.
We drove for another 3 hours and then took another tea break near a small village. As we moved closer to Nubra Valley landscape started changing. Now we have a river flowing on one side and there was some greenery. After another hour's drive, we reached our hotel. I quickly dumped my luggage and we started for Hundar sand dunes.
The main attractions in Hundar village are double hump camels. This species of camel can survive in cold and high altitude areas. They keep their camels in good conditions and the timing for the ride is fixed between 4.00 to 6.00 PM, when the sun is not too harsh for animals. Hundar is highest altitude desert with sand dunes and camel walk on these dunes during the safari. These safaris last for 15 minutes and then animal goes for rest. I spent some quality time there and after sunset returned to my hotel. There are some tents in Hundar village for an overnight stay. There were no activities in the area so, I retired to the hotel after dinner.
Next day morning after breakfast we went to Diskit village. On the top of a hillock, there is a 32-meter tall statue of Maitery Buddha opposite Diskit Monastery.
There is a legend attached to Diskit Gompa, according to it a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. This is one of the oldest monasteries and dates back to the 14th century. It owes its inception to Changzem Tserab Zangpo, the elevated Coppola in the monastery is adorned with a beautiful fresco that illustrates the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Tibet. There are hundreds of Tibetan and Mongolian texts stored inside the temples inside the monastery.
On the way back we stopped at Panamik, it is popular for its hot water springs and a sacred Yarab Tso lake near the entrance of the village.
While we were coming back, we have to cross a fast flowing stream (Nullah) near Khardung La. It was not there while we went a day before and came to know that it appeared due to the sudden melting of the glacier.
Travel tips for traveling from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass –
* Keep hydrated during the trip, it helps in combating high altitude.
* There are limited washrooms on the way.
* On the way you will get tea, Maggie noodles and momos only.
* Don't stay for more than 15 minutes at Khardung La pass.
* There were an army dispensary and first aid center at Khardung La pass and they have a basic arrangement for AMS.
* Some times due to the sudden melting of glacier water starts flowing from mountains and roads get washed away. This can create delay but the army and HIMANK repair the road on priority.
* Roads are rough and winding if you have motion sickness problem then take the medication before traveling.
P.S. If you can add one more day then visit Turtuk.It is very different in terms of landscape and cultural orientation in comparison to the Nubra Valley. In Apricot season you can see trees loaded with trees around the entire village and you can also view Karakorum range.


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Our Pastors & Staff
Our pastors head up a team of volunteer leaders who manage our various ministries and outreaches.
Ian RobertsonSenior Pastor (Interim)
Ian came into the role of Interim Senior Pastor at Morrinsville Baptist in February 2018. He is married to Colleen. They have served as Pastors around New Zealand and have also spent time as missionaries in India.
Jarrod HuntAssociate Pastor
Jarrod has been a Pastor at Morrinsville Baptist since 2012, first as Youth Pastor, and now in the temporary role of Associate Pastor. His primary roles include overseeing our Sunday services, Pastoral Care Team, Welcomers and New Comers Team and Youth Ministries. He also manages our 24/7 Youth Workers that are in Morrinsville College. He is married to Ally and they have 5 chilldren.
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Mark was appointed as Operations Manager in 2012 and is responsible for pretty much everything the pastors don't do! He is married to Sharon and they have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.


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text: Every christmas I share what i'd love to get if I could.. Well, the truth is that at the moment. there;s a lot of speculation towards if it could be our very last Christmas. For some, today 21st dec 2011 will start the count down for the so called End of the World, predicted by the calendar Maya, but dont be naive, I don't particularly like or feel the need to call it that way. The truth is, that the date is approaching and something it's gonna happen for sure. When I say something, I mean something MAJOR. I don't wan't to create polemic about the whole, already talked, topic but has been on my head for such long time that reaching the day of today in our calendar, made me feel the needed to share for the first time with you guys (my mates are already bored of my talking about this), that we should all be AWARE. Everyone should do what their guts, heart and head will tell them to do and respect the other's decisions to live this time and "the time" that is left as we please.. Enjoy and be thankful for probably the last 365 days on earth as we know it. Back to the present Christmas, as you know every year I create a wish list on my mind with the pieces of desire that I've been craving for the past six months and later on I pick my favourite item to share it here with my readers. Last year it was the Proenza Schouler bag but this time I've returned to opt for an emblematic Prada Saffiano Lux bag which seems so practical that I should start saving the pennies right now, cos I can see myself wearing this beauty for ages! What will you be asking Santa this year??


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The all-new Mazda3, arguably one of the most important new cars for 2014, has finally arrived in Australia.
Mazda's small 3 lost the number one sales spot to Toyota's Corolla in 2013. But, with the new Mazda3 hatch and sedan here, and Toyota's new Corolla sedan on the way, the race will soon be on again.
Can this new 3 range steal back the sales crown? It's more expensive than the Corolla, but Mazda will be looking to its new European styling, improved interior quality and enhanced features to win buyers.
Mazda3 Program Manager, Kenichiro Saruwatari, said the Japanese carmaker followed a theme of "innovating the sports compact" when it set out to design the third generation of Mazda's small car.
"Since the launch of the first generation in 2003, through the second generation and up to the present, the Mazda3 has consistently exceeded both customers' expectations and the industry standards," Mr Saruwatari said.
"The Mazda3 has established itself as one of Mazda's core models. It is sold in over 120 countries around the world and accounts for about 30 percent of Mazda's annual sales volume. Total cumulative sales since the model was launched now exceed 3.9 million units."
Six variants will be available from launch: the Neo, Maxx, Touring, SP25 and SP25 GT, while the Astina name makes a return for Mazda Australia in the range-topping SP25 Astina.
Pricing starts from a sharp $20,490 plus on-roads for the Neo 2.0 litre manual, rounding-out at $38,190 plus on-roads for the SP25 Astina automatic.
Engine options in the new Mazda3 range include the 114kW/200Nm 2.0 litre SkyActiv petrol engine, and the more powerful 138kW/250Nm 2.5 litre SkyActiv petrol engine.
The upgraded 2.0 litre engine marks a 6kW/18Nm improvement over the old model, while the 2.5 litre unit improves by 16kW and 23Nm.
Both engines will be offered with six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions, with fuel consumption listed as low as 5.7 l/100km for the 2.0 litre and 6.0 l/100km for the 2.5 litre.
Mazda says straight-line stability, tyre grip and ride comfort have all been greatly improved.
This is thanks to a re-tune of the springs, dampers and stabilisers and a new 'mechatronic' electric power steering system.
Body rigidity is 30 percent improved on the outgoing model, while the new car is also lighter than its predecessor.
Over 300 components were reviewed during the design process to ensure weight was kept to a minimum, including greater use of high-tensile steel.
The previous 16-inch wheel-size remains, available in both steel and alloy depending on the variant, while the 17-inch option has been replaced by 18-inch wheels in higher-spec models.
The new model is 40mm wider and 15mm shorter in height than the outgoing 3. And, despite the wheelbase growing by 60mm, overall length is unchanged at 4460mm for the hatch and 4580mm for the sedan.
Headlining the features list for the all-new Mazda3 is Mazda's first ever 'Head-up Active Driving Display', with vehicle speed, navigation information and more displayed on a clear vertical panel above the instrument cluster hood.
A red ring surrounding the centrally-located analogue dial in the instrument cluster 'pulsates' as the driver opens the door, while the clear head-up display panel rises into position as the ignition is activated.
A new connectivity system offers improved phone, navigation and audio use, plus access to the Stitcher, Pandora and Aha apps.
The front seats are all-new and lighter than those of the outgoing model, offering more knee room for rear-seat passengers.
Interior colour options include off-white or black leather for premium models, with black cloth the only option for entry-level variants.
Eight exterior colour choices are available, including two new colours; Titanium Flash Mica (predominately silver) and Deep Crystal Blue Mica.
Safety features for every model include six airbags, ABS, stability control, electronic brake-force distribution with Brake Assist and an Emergency Signal System, which activates the flashing hazard lights if a driver brakes suddenly at speeds of 50km/h or higher.
A 'Safety Pack' is optional with all models except the SP25 Astina, ranging from $1500 in the Neo, Maxx, Touring and SP25 down to $1300 in the SP25 GT.
The pack adds a rear-view mirror with Auto-Dimming Function, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Smart City Brake Support.
The Auto-Dimming Function mirror is standard in the SP25 GT and all of these features are standard in the SP25 Astina.
A 'Sunroof Pack' is available for the SP25 GT only, incorporating the Safety Pack and a sunroof for $2900. The sunroof is standard in the SP25 Astina.
Audio systems range from a four-speaker unit in the Neo to a six-speaker system in the Maxx, Touring and SP25, while the SP25 GT and Astina models get a premium nine-speaker Bose unit.
Servicing: Mazda's new 3 will be covered under the company's recently announced Service Select plan, which focuses on flexibility and buyer needs. Full details will be revealed on February 1.
PRICING (excludes on-road costs)
- Mazda3 Neo - 2.0 litre petrol - 6M - $20,490
- Mazda3 Neo - 2.0 litre petrol - 6A - $22,490
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- Mazda3 Maxx - 2.0 litre petrol - 6M - $22,990
- Mazda3 Maxx - 2.0 litre petrol - 6A - $24,990
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- Mazda3 Touring - 2.0 litre petrol - 6M - $25,490
- Mazda3 Touring - 2.0 litre petrol - 6A - $27,490
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- Mazda3 SP25 - 2.5 litre petrol - 6M - $25,890
- Mazda3 SP25 - 2.5 litre petrol - 6A - $27,890
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- Mazda3 SP25 GT - 2.5 litre petrol - 6M - $30,590
- Mazda3 SP25 GT - 2.5 litre petrol - 6A - $32,590
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- Mazda3 SP25 Astina - 2.5 litre petrol - 6M - $36,190
- Mazda3 SP25 Astina - 2.5 litre petrol - 6A - $38,190
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The average age of diagnosis for an autistic child is currently five, but a new method of detection could shorten that by four years, allowing parents far more time to come to terms with the diagnosis and learn how to manage it. Toddlers could be diagnosed as early as 1-year-old. But is this a good thing?
Researchers studying autistic children have discovered their brain activity appears to be out of sync much earlier than anyone realized. In autistic toddlers, the language areas in the right and left sides of the brain are less synchronized. The weaker the synchronization, the more severe the communication difficulties exhibited by the child.
For parents who are seeking answers to developmental delays, this could prove revolutionary.
Of course, no one wants to hear that their perfect child has any issues at all, but the earlier the diagnosis, the earlier parents can research and learn what it will mean for the future to have a child on the spectrum. Right?
Of course, it could also be wrong. I know it is very different, but when my son was 15 months, he was still not walking and early intervention got involved. They helped him start walking and I loved them, but it was a stressful few months. I could have avoided them by just allowing my son to unfold on his own.
He also has a strange tick that he does when he is excited where he throws his arms out, flaps them and opens his mouth wide. For a few months, I was worried about that, too. Certainly, it would have been nice to rule out autism with a brain scan, but what if it hadn't? It seems to me that babies grow and change and scans tell us things that may or may not be correct. As it is, children are diagnosed at an age where they have started to show the signs. At one they likely seem like all babies.
Maybe the scan would reveal the truth, but as a parent, I guess I would rather my child reveal who he is to me. I guess I am having trouble seeing the benefit of knowing earlier. Sure, it would take some guesswork out and we would be better prepared for the challenges ahead, but even after a brain scan, I imagine I would still hold out hope that it was wrong and I am not sure what, if anything, I would do right away. I could see knocking a few years off the diagnosis might be relieving, but 1-year-old just seems way, way too early to be making such diagnoses.
Do you think early diagnosis is better?
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SOURCE: "The Performance of Power and the Power of Performance: Rewriting the Police State in Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist," in Modern Drama, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1, March 1990, pp. 139-49.
In the following essay, Wing maintains that the form of Accidental Death of an Anarchist reinforces its content. The provisional, ever-changing nature of the play, she argues, demonstrates that the "notion of a single, monolithic, political truth is shown to be as corrupt as the notion of a unified, cohesive, theatrical representation."
Italian playwright Dario Fo has been exploring the radical relationship between power, violence, and comedy for the past forty years.1 In a wide variety of plays and performance events which feature theatrical techniques culled from the fertile traditions of his homeland, fo weaves comedy's ancient ploys into a complex production mode featuring a type of grotesque physical paradox which he calls "black mime,"2 in order...
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Classical Beat: Interview with BSO Guest Conductor Honeck
Maestro Shares His Thoughts About Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony
|Conductor Manfred Honeck leads the BSO at Symphony Hall this past February. He returns to the BSO for a debut at Tanglewood this weekend.
In Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection"), composed 1888-1894, Mahler the sonic architect has constructed a cathedral of sound that tells the story of a life – our lives – as he spreads before us his five-part panoply of human existence. The final movement, lasting nearly 40 minutes, and with the entrance of the huge chorus, is a symphony within a symphony. Taken together, this 90-minute masterpiece moves us, transports us, and teaches us.
Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck will lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra this weekend at Tanglewood, including at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, soprano Camilla Tilling and mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly.
In an in-depth phone interview, Honeck, music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, shared his thoughts about this landmark symphony.
HONECK: It will be a wonderful experience for me to conduct the amazing Second Symphony with the Boston Symphony on Saturday evening. For a conductor, this is one of the greatest pieces to bring to life. As I think about Mahler's process of composition, I am amazed that he was so successful in creating new and original elements into the symphonic form with such mastery. Even in his First Symphony he does this. And it is not an experiment, but is fully realized.
Mahler is the most radical symphonic composer I know. In the Second Symphony, he has expanded the form to five movements, and the succession of movements is unbelievable. It carries the listener away in a progression that is so powerful and inspired that we are taken on a fantastic journey of discovery. Mahler is truly the composer of surprises.
What does this Mahler symphony meant to you, personally?
HONECK: I feel that Mahler tried to compose his own life in this work.The first three movements describe the struggle and the distance one travels to get from darkness to light. I conduct the tender Schubert-like second movement with some feeling of rubato – in a relaxed tempo.
To me, the second movement represents an ideal of the beauty of nature. And Schubert is truly the first Viennese composer – the father of Viennese music, having been born in Vienna, unlike Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. But the center of the Symphony is the fourth movement, which is for an alto voice and the orchestra. The alto sings the poem "Urlicht," which means "Original Light." For me, this is the key to understanding the entire symphony, as it marks the point that turns from death and despair towards hope, faith and to the resurrection to come.
How did the musical and cultural environment Mahler inhabited lead him to create the 'Resurrection' Symphony?
HONECK: Mahler was a product of his environment – the culture of late 19th-century Vienna. He was deeply involved in that culture, and in fact was a leader of it. In the "Resurrection" Symphony, there is a transformative moment right before the chorus enters, which Alma Mahler named "the great call." This moment in the Symphony is, for Mahler, and can also be for us, a life-changing experience. It asks the question: "What happens after death?"
(The choral ending is humanity's answer to that question, with words written by Mahler himself: "O believe, you were not born in vain, have not lived in vain, suffered in vain! What was created must perish. What has perished must rise again. Tremble no more! Prepare yourself to live! … Arise, yes, you will arise from the dead. My heart, in an instant! What you have conquered will bear you to God.")
Concluding our conversation, I asked maestro Honeck to say a few words about the anticipated effect the concert experience would have for listeners.
HONECK: if you go to this concert, you go to experience something you can never experience in any other way in your life – certainly not in a recording. This Second Symphony can only be heard live, with the offstage sounds of the brass coming from a great distance, for example. No recording can do that justice. You must be there to hear this music in the moment.
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Sour Cream Graham Cracker Cake Butterscotch glazeFrom notyourmomma 11 years ago
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How to make it
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut, nutmeg, cinnamon, crushed grahams, nuts and soda. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and the sugars until fluffy add egg yolks one at a time and beat very well with each addition. Add sour cream and crumb mixture alternately to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and vanilla. Bake in a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes, until the cake tests done. cool in the pan for ten minutes, turn out on a cooling rack over a sheet pan. Glaze with butterscotch glaze.
- Glaze: In sauce pan combine butter, sugar, milk and bring to a full boil. Add sugar and extract. Beat until smooth. Add extra milk if necessary to make the glaze drippy.
- "Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable."
- Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
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Ultimate Orlando Challenge: AKA, This Is a "Mini" MouseAdventure?April 30, 2014 No Comments
Dad and I, along with my best friend Angela, began competing in MouseAdventure's annual Walt Disney World events in 2012. Part scavenger hunt, part trivia competition, part endurance test, the events are exciting but exhausting. They're also addictive. When we learned the Walt Disney World MouseAdventure was cancelled for 2014, we were devastated.
Enter Kevin Yee. A well-known Disney blogger, he was also Angela's teacher for an online course on Disney princesses in spring 2014. He was part of the original MouseAdventure design and production team, but left the California-based group when he moved to Florida. Unbeknownst to us, he began running similar events, but with a shorter timeframe and at no charge, in 2005.
Our Experience
Angela emailed me in a fit of excitement on a random weekday. She had just heard that Kevin was running one of his events, known as "The Ultimate Orlando Challenge," at Epcot that Sunday. Dad and I were just recovering from major head colds, but we knew we couldn't pass up the opportunity. I gave her the go-ahead, and the "Gate Crashers" (our MouseAdventure team name) were back in business.
The instructions told us to meet in the hallway behind Epcot's Club Cool, a pavilion featuring Coca-Cola products from around the world, at 1 p.m. The game would be over at 5. We knew Kevin would build a jam-packed, exciting event, but with only four hours, we imagined an extremely scaled down mini-MouseAdventure.
We arrived at the meetup location shortly before 1:00. Kevin went over the rules, which were wildly different than those of MouseAdventure. While that game prohibits the use of cell phones, the compressed time frame and heavy focus on trivia in the Ultimate Orlando Challenge made them essential. Yet Kevin warned us that many of the questions would be unanswerable based solely on Google searching.
Promptly at 1:30 p.m., the 22 teams dispersed based on a scatter quest. Designed to prevent teams from bunching up in one location, the quest sent us to different parts of Epcot's World Showcase. As team captain, Angela randomly selected and popped a balloon to learn our first destination. We were unlucky, as we had to travel to Italy, at the far side of the World Showcase, to write down some information from a sign in front of the restaurant. When we returned to Club Cool with the correct answer, we received our first main quest, known as a Secret Mission.
Huffing and puffing from the mile-plus run to Italy and back, Angela laughingly told Kevin the scatter quest was "evil." He smiled as he handed us the Secret Mission, saying, "You're going to think this is a joke, but it's completely serious." The Secret Mission required us to leave Epcot and make our way to the Wilderness Lodge, a Disney resort hotel located near the Magic Kingdom, not Epcot! After finishing that quest, we would turn our answer sheets back in at Club Cool before receiving our next mission.
We opted to take the bus, which allowed all three of us to work on the lengthy trivia sheet along the way. As promised, many of the trivia answers were not readily available online. Along with other teams, we spent the ride to Wilderness Lodge watching grainy ride-through YouTube videos of different attractions and trying to figure out exactly what we were looking for.
At Wilderness Lodge, we were required to search the lobby for specific items and then solve problems or questions based on those things. For example, we had to locate a replica train engine and write down the number engraved on the train. It took us a few extra minutes to locate the last item, and we left the lobby shortly after the people with whom we had shared a bus. Fortunately, we caught up with them at the bus stop outside, waiting for a ride back to Epcot.
We solved almost all of the trivia, and turned everything in at Club Cool. The next portion of the game consisted of three separate quests that took us to different countries in the World Showcase. We were required to solve one quest at a time, returning the answer sheet to Club Cool to collect the next quest. We also received a Photo Quest sheet with a list of clues to signs located throughout the World Showcase. We were allowed to work on the Photo Quest throughout the day, turning it in with our final quest. The end of the game was promptly at 4:30, and all teams were warned that we would lose 5 points per minute for tardiness.
We ended up completing two of the three World Showcase quests along with the Wilderness Lodge Secret Mission, most of the trivia and the majority of the Photo Quest. Dashing back to Club Cool from the other side of the World Showcase, we managed to turn in our materials at 4:30 on the dot. Overheated and exhausted, we collapsed in the Club Cool hallway alongside the other teams to wait for the 5 p.m. results.
As it turned out, we placed 7th out of 22 teams. We would have done better had we not overthought one clue, and misidentified a caribou as an elk in another challenge. Still, we learned a lot from our previous MouseAdventure competitions, and we were proud of ourselves.
Tips for Parents
The Ultimate Orlando Challenge is shorter than a traditional MouseAdventure, and is free to join (other than park admission, of course), but it is in no way simpler or easier. We genuinely felt that the game packed a full day of MouseAdventure into a three-hour endurance run. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to do it again.
Even small children will get a kick out of looking around for specific items. If your kids are old enough to read, consider using the game as an educational tool, asking them to read the clues and relevant signs. However, the required level of stamina is quite high, and little legs could easily become overtired. If you have young kids on your team, consider using a stroller for the day.
We opted to use the boat across the World Showcase Lagoon a few times. It might have cost us some time, as the boats run every 15 minutes, but with Dad's bad back, the chance to sit down periodically was invaluable. When racing with kids, taking advantage of Disney transportation can mean the difference between having fun and having a miserable time. Use sunscreen, carry plenty of water and remember to drink every few minutes.


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Man left with SEVEN WEEK erection after falling off his bike
A MAN who fell off his bike was left with an awkward erection that lasted for seven WEEKS.
The unnamed 22-year-old fell on the crossbar of his mountain bike, leaving him with the permanent erection.
After a few days of pain, the discomfort subsided but his unfortunate condition stayed exactly where it was.
It was only after five weeks that the man decided to visit the Adelaide and Meath Hospital in Tallaght, Ireland.
After careful examination, doctors conculded that the man was suffering from a priapism –a high flow of blood to the penis.
"We were very happy with the outcome"Dr Ronan Browne
There have only ever been two reports of this occuring following a bicycle fall.
The Irish Medical Journal reports that the man was treated for two weeks with a "pressure dressing" which finally cured him of his unwanted extention.
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Last week I gave some insight as to why I am proud to be an IT professional. I got a pile of responses and wanted to share some of what others told me about why they are proud to be IT pros.
- I get paid to do what I love
- I help people for free on my blog and forums
- I feel a "bond" with other IT Professionals
Glenn MacDonald
- Being the one everyone comes to for help
- Meeting the challenges of being stumped by programmers or hackers
- Enjoying what I am doing even though it may be difficult and not pay as much as other professions
- Getting to use all the new gadgets before everyone else
Terry Grignon
- the most important is how interesting the job has become
- Sometimes I'm tempted not to call it a job since there are so many cool things to learn and ways to be creative.
- I am lucky (although I think it's becoming more common) to bestride both worlds in that I manage hardware/software/databases AND do development.
Peter Piluk
- I have an impact on every part of my companies operations, from our VoIP phone system to our email system to our network infrastructure to our manufacturing processes to even the simple task of showing someone how to schedule a meeting in Outlook.
- The thing I am most proud of is the problems I solve before anyone knows one even exists!
- As an IT Pro, when I have a good day, everyone can do their job...heaven help them when I have a bad day. Thankfully I've had very few of those!
Ed Braiter
- Trying to figure out all the acronyms (and not confusing that acronym with a similar one).
- Keeping up to date with the latest technologies - especially if in a company that doesn't give much training or are between jobs.
- Keeping clients/users up to date and notify them in the easiest terms they can understand (I send out an email to clients once every two weeks to notify them of security updates, new phishing scams, and other fun stuff that IT pros have to fight).
Kyle M. Cowan
- One of the main reasons I'm proud to be an IT Pro is because of the community of IT Pros, and the support from Large Corporations such as Microsoft.
- It is not often you see an entire industry look towards its community base for support. Although knowledge is power, the best way to gain knowledge is to share the knowledge you already have
- Being a frequent attender of many of the Microsoft Events, I love to see the drive of all of the other IT Pros, and to feel the support they give me when I need an answer to a difficult problem.
Anthony Joseph
- I'm proud to be an IT Pro because when there are IT issues or problems, I know first hand where to go and what to do to fix them.
- I feel great knowing I am the one they are looking to for answers instead of having to chase others to get them.
This is just short sampling of the responses I got. I was overwhelmed by what people wrote in their emails and I will be posting more of these comments over the next week.


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#BookReview: Yesterday's Gone: Season One by @thedavidwwright and @seanplatt
Yesterday's Gone: Season One by Sean Platt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
You woke up this morning and something seemed a little…. off. You didn't hear the hum of the cable box or the little click the refrigerator would make every 15 seconds. Your cell phone didn't charge up all the way.
Oh yeah.. And your family is gone.
What the hell is happening?
Well, this is the premise of Yesterday's Gone by Sean Platt and David Wright, whose serialized hit turned into a novel. I both read the Kindle edition of this book and listened to the audiobook companion available at Audible.com.
There was an element of cliche with the some of the characters in this book. Boricio was the serial killer psychopath with an over-abundance of testosterone — say beer-battered bullshit just one more time. Luca was a saccharine sweet clairvoyant child whose metaphoric "sad spiders" thing irritated. Most of the characters were pretty original and solid, though.
So, anyway, back to the thick of it… This Season is the immediate aftermath of something that's caused most people on the planet to disappear. Only a handful of people are left, and we see the survivors find each other. The story hops from person's perspective to person's perspective, infuriatingly when the story gets good, but that just kept me reading when I could and turning on the audiobook as soon as I got in my car every day.
This book really was overall very enjoyable. It is taking the long way around as far as character development and plot velocity, but as it was born for a serialized experience, it may just have a different feel in novel form.
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J.-P. Mazellier
Thales Research & Technology, FR
Keywords: carbon nanotubes, field emission, photocathode
Summary:Carbon nanotubes (CNT) cathodes are cold field emitters. CNT photocathode consist in combination of CNTs with photodetectors. In a CNT photocathode, the photodetector limits the current that the CNT emit under electric field. As a result, by controlling impinging light power on photodetectors, the photocathode current can be controlled. Two strategies are possible: to couple CNTs with photodiode elements or photoresistive materials. Our work focused on the fabrication of vertically aligned CNT, grown by PECVD, coupled with photodetectors in an array configuration . A first case of study concerned silicon p-i-n photodetectors with good responsivity at 650nm (red light). CNT based photocathodes have been demonstrated in our group. First results demonstrated an ON-OFF ratio up to 30. Simulation work points out the role of the surface leakage in dark current and electrostatic control. Consequently, we improved the process in order to maximize ON-OFF ratio. We also focused on CNT-diamond photocathode. Diamond is a high resistivity material with good responsivity at 266nm (deep UV light) [2]. Diamond reveals to be an excellent diffusion barrier to nickel, allowing for direct CNT growth. We studied the performances of this innovative structure in terms of photocathode characteristics.


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This large, executive family home is LOCATED DIRECTLY ON MURI LAGOON. With an impressive outdoor deck and seating area, the views to the lagoon are magical. The upstairs deck is child-proof, so nice and safe for your little ones.
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There is a 4 bedroom house upstairs and a 5 bedroom apartment down stairs. This offers family's and groups more choice for privacy. These can be rented out together, perfect for a large family or wedding group.
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Special conditions: GROUP SPECIAL Group special! We are currently offering a special for large groups or family bookings. Book the entire property; 9 bedroom house for only $689 per night! These 9 bedrooms sleep up to 18 people and works out to be just $38 per person per night. This is a saving of up to $240 per night! Be in quick to book your stay now (prices subject to change). No excessive noise after 10pm please, as we are in a residential area. No parties please and smoking outside only.
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I never really ascribed to the belief that when looking for love you will "just know" when you've found "the one." Honestly, it sounded like a recipe for disaster to me. The first (but certainly not the last) time someone told me that, I'd already be in love enough times to know that I tended to fall for the wrong kind of men. If I experienced the feeling of "just knowing" with a particular love interest, it was probably a sign that the man had commitment issues or was emotionally unavailable (and not that he was "the one").
There was no sense of instantly "knowing he was the one" when I first met my husband. To the contrary, there were a lot of reasons that, at the time, he was completely wrong for me. In the end, however, my husband and I discovered that we are, in many ways, quite compatible. His personality is vastly different from mine, although I wouldn't go so far as to say we are exact opposites. We share many of the same goals and values; we'd be decidedly incompatible if we didn't.
So what is it that makes us compatible? What makes any two people compatible, for that matter? A book called, "The Love Compatibility Book: The 12 Personality Traits that Can Lead You to Your Soulmate" by Hoffman and Weiner attempts to answer this question. (Find it on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Compatibility-Book-Personality-Soulmate/dp/1577312260). The authors suggest that there are twelve factors that determine compatibility between two people. I'm going to list them and share my thoughts but check out the book for more information.
1. Need for companionship: It helps for you and your partner to prefer about the same amount of companionship. If one of you hates being alone and wants constant companionship and the other needs a lot of alone time, this is likely to cause problems.
2. Idealism: Are you a dreamer or do you tend to be very practical? A dreamer with an extremely pragmatic partner might end up feeling like her partner is always trying to step on her dreams.
3. Emotional intensity: This is an area where the most compatible partners seem to balance one another out. It would probably create problems in a relationship for both partners to have the same level of emotional intensity -- imagine two hot heads always flying off the handle or two emotionally distant people who never share their feelings with one another. It is also probably difficult for two partners to have exact opposite amounts of emotional intensity -- imagine an emotionally intense person trying to evoke feeling from a partner who is distant and emotionally contained. As I said before, the key word when it comes to emotional intensity is balance.
4. Spontaneity: Do you like everything to be planned or do you enjoy doing things on a whim? This is another area where balance is the key.
5. Libido: How often do you feel like having sex? Differences between partners in how often they want to have sex is a VERY common problem in relationships, especially in married or co-habitating couples.
6. Nurturance: Do you like to take care of your partner or do you prefer for your partner to take care of you? Honestly, I don't think you can put this into an "either/or" category. Personally, I don't want to have to "take care" of my husband (every once in a while is ok, but not all the time); I also really don't like being "taken care of" (I can take care of myself).
7. Materialism: How much stuff do you want to have? If one partner tends to spend a lot of money on purchases that the other partner sees as wasteful it could cause problems. In my opinion, this category should be replaced with "shared financial goals" or something to that end. "Shared financial goals" seems far more relevant to compatibility than "materialism."
8. Extroversion: A person does not necessarily want a partner with the same degree of introversion or extroversion as he himself posesses. In my opinion, what is most important is that each partner allows the other to be his- or her-self.
9. Aestheticism: This refers to how much you enjoy art, music, or the beauty of nature. To me, this category seems way too specific. A more general (and, I think, relevant) category might be "shared interests." Partners should enjoy at least some of the same activities (and should pursue individual interests as well).
10. Activity level: Are you a "homebody" or do you always seem to be going somewhere or doing something? Activity level depends a lot on energy level. For example, my husband has far more energy than I do. After a few hours out and about I'm typically exhausted. My husband, on the other hand, is full of energy and ready to do something else.
11. Subjective well being: Are you an optimist or a pessimist? If you are a pessimist, are you annoyed by people who are too "peppy" or positive? If you are an optimist, do people with a negative outlook tend to bring you down? Do you want a partner that shares your outlook on life or do you want someone who can help you look at things differently?
12. Intellectualism: Do you keep up with current events? Do you read anything you can get your hands on? Do you enjoy a good conversation about public policy, world history, the state of American society (or whatever it is you happen to be interested in)? I think it is also important to consider intelligence. People tend to select partners with levels of intelligence similar to their own.
I know, I've said A LOT more than I usually do. So I'm done, for now;-)


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Violinist Lindsey Stirling & Josh Groban Walk the Red Carpet at Billboard Music Awards 2014!
Violinist Lindsey Stirling hits the red carpet at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 18) in Las Vegas, Nev.
The 27-year-old musician presented an award on stage that evening alongside Modern Family's Sarah Hyland.
Also seen on the red carpet that evening was Josh Groban.
"Vegas bound! Hope I leave with all my marbles! (I bet with marbles. Sometimes they're confiscated.) #BBMAs" Josh tweeted earlier in the weekend before heading to Vegas.
FYI: Lindsey is wearing a Rachel Cassar top, John Galliano shoes, a Stephen Webster ring, and M.C.L. bangles.
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Two modern-day teens find themselves in a transported inside a 1950's sitcom where their actions disrupt the idealized lives of the characters and literally brings color and love, along with violence and racism, to the people inhabiting the show. -- Chris Kavan
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Indyfreak 09/05/2018 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 3/4
Warm and genial fantasy comedy.
mitchellyoung 02/19/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
A fun drama that deals with interesting coming of age themes, set amid a "Leave it to Beaver" 50's town. The film's use of color, while obvious, works extremely well, as do two strong performances from Maguire and Witherspoon.
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Interesting fantasy concept that uses it's story to stretch farther into shared human ideas and emotions, all while delivering some smart satire. There is a lot going on here and the majority of it works. I find new reasons to appreciate this film every time I revisit it.
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I think this is one of those films that is light and playful, but also a bit dark and profound. It really satisfies and holds your attention from start to finish. Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon are delightful, as are Joan Allen (the most captivating of the characters), and Jeff Daniels. It certainly holds it's place amongst films that are brilliant and eye opening. It reminded me of a couple of books I read in school; The Giver and A Wrinkle in Time. It's an original in every sense of the word and one that doesn't get old.
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"Pleasantville" by Yojimbo
A pair of teens are transported into the world of a black and white 50s sitcom where their presence has some profound effects. On the surface, Pleasantville is just another fluffy, wish fulfillment fantasy, but lurking beneath is some pretty smart and funny social commentary. Somewhat in the vein of Tim Burton's work, it examines the "suburban dream" of middle America, still clung to by many right-wing conservatives nicely represented by J. T. Walsh as "Big Bob" and his fascistic Chamber Of Commerce. He is the one to rally the middle class, white males of the community to try and preserve the status quo once the emancipated inhabitants of Pleasantville become the enemy, branded as "coloreds" in this 50s "utopia" that is completely devoid of black faces. The rest of the cast are equally go...
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Lost in the Garden of Eden?
Director Gary Ross really nails the complexities, hypocrisies and core values of American life in this underrated debut tale of life, love and the trouble with choice.
Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon play teenage siblings who, through a glitch in the division between reality and TV, find themselves trapped in a fictional '50s suburban sitcom world. Instead of wasting this premise on cheap jokes about the difference between modern and recent society, Ross injects an incendiary concept into the mix: what happens when a town that's designed to operate under a complete absence of independent thought is exposed to the forbidden fruit of free will?
When Maguire (via logic) and Witherspoon (via lust) challenge the simplistic belief systems of the "one-dimensional" citizens of Pleasan...
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On 23 June 2016, the UK will hold a referendum to decide whether it will remain a member of the EU. If the UK decides to leave, that would lead to a cut-off from the EU and its (food) legislation. This might lead to new or amended trade restrictions (such as new labelling or safety regulations). To be able to timely prepare for such amendment it is good to look ahead.
Article 50 of the Treaty on the EU provides for the procedure for a Brexit. If the UK decides to withdraw, it has to notify the European Council thereof. Then, the EU will have to negotiate and conclude an agreement with the UK, setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal. These arrangements will set out the framework for the future relationship between the EU and the UK. European legislation shall only cease to apply once this agreement enters into force or, if no agreement is reached, two years after the notification of the UK to the European Council (which period can be extended).
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Chrysler Group Named Among the Best U.S. Employers for Hispanic Women
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Chrysler Group Named Among the Best U.S. Employers for Hispanic Women
- Chrysler Group is named to the top 12 companies listed on the annual Latina Style Top 50 Report
- The Report "is the most respected evaluation of corporate America's employment opportunities and policies as they pertain to Latinas"
- This was the tenth time the Company has been included in the Top 50 Report
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 20, 2013 / 3BL Media /PRNewswire/ -- The editors of Latina Style magazine have again selected Chrysler Group LLC for inclusion on the magazine's annual list of the 50 best companies for Hispanic women to work in the U.S. This year, Chrysler Group was included among the top 12 companies listed in the Report and will be featured in August issue of the magazine.
The Latina Style Top 50 Report highlights companies that have a dedicated effort to diverse recruitment and promotion initiatives, including companies that have programs to recruit veterans and military personnel, and is considered "the most respected evaluation of corporate America's employment opportunities and policies as they pertain to Latinas."
This was the tenth time the Company has been recognized in the Top 50 Report since the benchmark was established in 1997.
"Chrysler Group's leadership team believes strongly that our commitment to recruiting diverse talent is a source of energy and innovation that fuels our continued success," said Nancy A. Rae, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Chrysler Group LLC. "This recognition validates the strategic value of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contributes to our Company's growing reputation as an employer of choice for diverse talent."
Latina Style magazine began the Top 50 Report list as "a quest to explore deeper into the business world and bring forth powerful and useful information on the increasing importance of recruiting professional Latinas." In 1997, with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and national Hispanic organizations, the magazine developed a comprehensive survey that is sent annually to Fortune 1000 companies. The LS50 report, the result of that annual survey process, highlights each selected company's leadership programs, employee benefits and Latina representation in senior positions.
More than 800 companies are evaluated for the Report each year.
About Chrysler Group's leadership commitment to diversity, inclusion and diverse talent development
In 2012, the Detroit Free Press named Chrysler Group as one of the best places to work in the state of Michigan. Chrysler Group also has been named one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother magazine 13 times.
Chrysler Group was named among the nation's "Top Supporters" of Engineering Programs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the past three years, recognizing the Company's efforts to develop, recruit and hire talented students pursuing technical careers at the nation's minority-serving institutions.
Over the years, a long line of Chrysler Group employees have received important professional recognition from various diversity organizations, including Black Engineer of the Year, Women of Color, HENAAC Great Minds in STEM and others, reflecting the Company's strong commitment to developing its diverse workforce.
The Company supports six employee resource groups (ERGs) whose objectives include promoting a positive awareness of diverse people and issues within Chrysler Group and to ensuring that the Company's products and services are tailored to diverse customers and employees. Chrysler Group's ERGs include: Chrysler African American Network; Chrysler Hispanic Employee Network; Chrysler Asian Network; the Native American Employee Resource Group; the Gay and Lesbian Alliance at Chrysler Group and the Women's Forum.
About Latina Style Magazine
Latina Style magazine is the most influential publication reaching the contemporary Hispanic woman. With a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of nearly 600,000, the magazine is unique in its ability to reach both the seasoned professional and the young Latina entering the workforce for the first time showcasing Latina achievements in all areas, including business, science, civic affairs, education, entertainment, sports, and the arts.
About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group's culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat's complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, all-new Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
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