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It ran for just four nights in New York before being shown in movie theaters across the country, but if you missed the latest, all-star incarnation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Company (Image Entertainment; now available), it's yours to own on DVD and Blu-ray. This musical about love, sex and marriage totally rewrote the Broadway playbook when it first premiered in the early 1970s, and four decades later, it's still a showstopper, especially with this extraordinary cast.
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Bobby, the charming, handsome guy who's the only bachelor in his group of married friends, mainly because he runs from commitment as fast as he can. The ensemble also includes Stephen Colbert, Christina Hendricks, Jon Cryer, Martha Plimpton, Craig Bierko, Katie Finneran, Jim Walton, Anika Noni Rose and, putting her own spin on "The Ladies Who Lunch," Patti LuPone.
While the rehearsals and backstage goings-on were no doubt fascinating, this release features no documentary or deleted footage; the only extra is a lengthy essay by director Lonny Price, a longtime Sondheim collaborator.
Actress Sarah Polley made a strong showing with her directorial debut, Away from Her, netting rave reviews around the planet and scoring Oscar nominations for her script and for Julie Christie's lead performance. So while Polley's sophomore feature, Take This Waltz (Magnolia Home Entertainment; now available) is perhaps inevitably disappointing, it still reveals her as a filmmaker worth watching.
Michelle Williams stars as a young woman in a happy-enough marriage to chef Seth Rogen, suddenly finding herself attracted to the bohemian rickshaw driver across the street (played by Luke Kirby). It's a film full of talented actors and promising ideas, but the results are a little disappointing. Still, the movie offers several pleasures, among them a ferocious supporting performance by Sarah Silverman as an in-law who's struggling with sobriety.
Several noteworthy docs hit the new releases shelf as well: Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (Magnolia Home Entertainment; now available) offers a candid and previously unseen discussion with the late inventor and entrepreneur; Half the Sky (Docurama Films; now available) sends actresses like Olivia Wilde, Eva Mendes, Gabrielle Union and Diane Lane around the globe to spotlight gender inequity as well as opportunities for women throughout the third world; and Nitro Circus: The Movie (Arc Entertainment; now available) offers everything from motorcycles to school buses in extreme-sports situations — and in 3D, no less.
Classic: David Lean and Ridley Scott Under Your Tree
It's the holidays, so be on the lookout for lots of lavish DVD gift sets for that cineaste in your life. (Even if that cineaste is you.) Probably the splashiest is the 50th anniversary edition of Lawrence of Arabia (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; now available). The basic two-disc Blu-ray offers this classic in high def along with conversations with Peter O'Toole and with fervent admirer Steven Spielberg; spring for the four-disc gift set, and you also get a gorgeous coffee-table book, a soundtrack CD, a never-before-released deleted scene and even a frame from a 70mm print.
And since fans of Blade Runner (Warner Home Video; now available) apparently never tire of new home video editions of this visionary classic, there's now a four-disc 30th anniversary version, complete with numerous different cuts of the film and a cool replica of Deckard's Spinner car.
Lest you think this anniversary-special-edition business is reserved only for manly man movies, HBO Home Entertainment celebrates the 10th birthday of sleeper hit indie My Big Fat Greek Wedding (now available) with the comedy's Blu-ray debut. Extras include a new 30-minute making-of retrospective (including interviews with John Corbett and the film's writer-star Nia Vardalos) along with never-before-seen deleted scenes.
It's not necessarily a "box set," but any DVD shelf will suddenly get classier and sexier with Pier Paolo Pasolini's Trilogy of Life (The Criterion Collection; now available), which packages together the Italian auteur's definitely-not-for-high school English versions of literary classics The Canterbury Tales, The Decameron and Arabian Nights. Bawdy, sensual and provocative, these adaptations are anything but dry and musty. This snazzy Criterion set might make a librarian blush, but he or she would admire the treasure trove of documentaries, essays and deleted scenes contained within.
Stanley Kubrick went out of his way to keep people from seeing his debut feature, 1953's Fear and Desire (Kino Classics; now available), but once he passed on, there was no way to keep that barn door closed. Thanks to Kino and the Library of Congress, at least you can now see this early war picture (costarring Paul Mazursky, who would later become an auteur in his own right) in high-def Blu-ray. The disc also features The Seafarers, a Kubrick short film from the same year.
Music fans won't want to miss Ike & Tina: On the Road: 1971-72 (MVD Entertainment Group; now available), a collection of concert footage featuring two R&B giants at the peak of their game. (Granted, it's hard not to think about what was going on between those two offstage, but as performers, they were electrifying together.) And fans of Italian horror should get their hands on Night of the Devils (RaroVideo; now available), an influential fright flick that featured early effects work by Carlo Rambaldi, who would go on to design the character of E.T.
Finally, before West of Memphis hits theaters with its look at the "West Memphis Three" and their wrongful incarceration for the murder of three young boys, The Paradise Lost Trilogy (Docurama Films; now available) compiles the groundbreaking work of documentary filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, who originally brought this tragic and powerful story to life. The trilogy is a potent reminder of the power of filmmaking both to move audiences and to change society. (And even if you've seen all three Paradise Lost docs, this new set comes with an entire fourth-disc's worth of new material.)
TV: Cowabunga, Dude
Speaking of snazzy holiday gift sets, do some totally awesome shredding (with Shredder!) and pick up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series (Lionsgate; now available). Dude, it's 23 DVDs, covering all 10 seasons of the classic cartoon, packaged in a replica turtle van. Anyone who can distinguish Rafael, Michelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo based solely on the color of their domino masks needs this exhaustive collection (complete with over three hours of special features) in their lives.
BBC Home Entertainment offers a snazzy Doctor Who: Limited Edition Gift Set (now available), featuring the first six seasons of the show's recent reboot, with Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part One (now available) for Who-vians who want to keep extra-current with the new-school version of the time-hopping hero. They've also got BBC America's sexy Copper: Season One (now available), a gritty police series set in Civil War–era New York City.
And if you've ever wanted to watch a Ken Burns movie without committing to the gargantuan length of his miniseries on baseball, Prohibition or World War II, get your feet wet (or dirty, rather) with The Dust Bowl (PBS; now available), a fascinating look at the Depression-era disaster in America's farmland, which clocks in at a mere two episodes of two hours each.
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After the Oakland-San Diego game tonight, week one of the NFL season will be in the books. There were some amazing rookie debuts including last year's Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III, who went 19-26 with 320 yards and 2 touchdowns and scrambled for 42 yards in the Redskins 40-32 victory over the Saints. RG3's performance Sunday made him the only player to record 300+ passing yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in their NFL debut. Andrew Luck, the other rookie on everyone's radar, didn't seem to live up to expectations as he went 23 of 45 for 309 yards and just one touchdown with 3 interceptions in the Colts loss to the Bears.
Week one was full of record-setting performances and one heck of a way to start out the 2012 season. Denver's new dynasty quarterback, Peyton Manning, joined the 400 club in his debut as a Bronco. Manning is still 107 touchdowns behind leader Brett Favre and 19 behind Dan Marino, but he became the fastest QB to reach 400, doing so in only 209 games (nearly 20 games faster than the two ahead of him).
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Akers kicked his way into the record books tying the current NFL record originally set by Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints back in 1970. Since then only two other kickers have achieved the 63 yarder making Akers a part of an elite group of four, and this week's TicketCity Play of the Week.


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I am an Australian researching my family history, and thus far I can trace my great great father James Dawson to his birth in the UK 1813 crica & possibly some of his ancestory to the BOXALL/FLINT family lines. I have included a file of a descendants report from my files Can any one give me more information on these families especially the DAWSON'S.
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My relative John Snell came out on the Norfolk I was reading Australia Day stories on Tumblr and there is a story on James Dawson that I think will interest you. I am only new familytree circles so not sure how to put the link for you to look at.
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good morning sparkers! its cloudy and drizzly here. looks like a day to stay inside and do leslie.
yesterday I did the second of my three intervals with week 10 of the podrunner 10K series and it was GREAT! I do not run a distance of 10K during the interval--it is timed and paced and with my short legs I actually come up about a mile short. but right now my goal is to complete the 10 K series and then I will measure out the entire distance and work on that. and those goals I am meeting now.
yesterday was cloudy and cool, but I could see blue sky peeking through. I have a great physical need for sunlight and blue sky--since I am outdoors so much of the time its really a part of my well being. so I was glad to be out in what little bit of decent weather yesterday provided. I decided to run the bike trail since it is more sheltered from the strong breeze that was blowing. in another few weeks the wildflowers will be up and then I will take the bike trail more often--there is nothing like the sight of trillium, wake robin, woodland phlox, Dutchman's breeches, jack in the pulpit and the innumerable varieties of violets that decorate the forest floor to make your heart rejoice. yesterday I was lucky enough to spot a gold crowned kinglet and an indigo bunting on my journey. the bunting was the first one I have seen this year--it flew to the ground and then right back up into the trees--but I saw that flash of brilliant blue and knew what I was looking at. and kinglets are such a special treat--they are tiny and very active and only here for a short time as they move along their migratory path. when I passed pelican man on the path (I call him that because once he conquered his deep fear of my dogs to chase me down so I could come back and enjoy the uncommon sight of a white pelican on the lake with him) he told me he had also seen a ruby crowned kinglet. he and I see each other a lot in the spring--he always with his spotting scope slung over his shoulder as he hikes along, and me either in my running gear or with my dogs in tow. at the end of the day I had gone 5.22 miles with my fastest mile at a pace of 12:09. I know this isn't very fast, but for me it is. and it is very close to my goal time of a 12 minute mile. I was tired at the end, and one final part of the run with was uphill and at the edge of a field directly into a strong headwind--was quite challenging. but I held onto the time I was running at during that time, and made it through to the cooldown. I am so proud of this accomplishment. once I have become comfortable at this level I will begin increasing my distance so I am actually covering the 6.2 miles that makes a 10 K. then it will be on to my ultimate goal of a half marathon. the most important thing this interval training has taught me is the fact that these goals are POSSIBLE and ACHIVEABLE for me. I can aspire to this and have the internal assurance that they are realistic and perfectly reasonable things for me to work towards. that is such a heartening thing. the self defeat that so often creeps into my mind just isn't there. there is no room for it.
after the run it was off to the store for groceries. that night after supper I went to a meeting of people who want to begin a community garden. there is a wonderful organization in our area called "unity gardens" that was started by a public health nurse. this amazing model that grew out of her head has taken the kind of charmed path that makes you aware that it was a concept whose time had come. from a single vegetable plot that she worked either alone or in the company of her mom and daughters that was in one of the worst areas in south bend, it has grown to over 50 gardens across the county, with classes and events that run throughout the year. all the gardens are voluntarily managed by communities, and the one stipulation is that the food is free for the taking by anyone. this achieves her layered goals of bringing diverse (either by virtue of race, age, gender or socioeconomic status) groups together with the common goal of providing healthy food for the community. each garden must have input from the community where it is located, but anyone can help out in any garden. there are a couple gardens that serve vulnerable populations (like at the juvenile detention center) that are closed to outsiders, but for the most part they are open to all. some of the gardens have bee hives, or chicken flocks, or native planting, but they all grow food to some extent. they are even going to begin trying aquaponics at one of their new greenhouses.
the community in our area is a new housing development that was built to help young families or low income people transition to home ownership with a lease to own type of model. part of the grant they received stipulated that they had to do a certain number of community based projects, and gardening was one of the things they chose. sara (the originator of the unity gardens model) came and explained her concept to them and they decided to go forward with it. it will be rewarding to watch this happen and be a help to the process. I know that once it gets going it will take on a life of its own and become a valuable part of the neighborhood. gardens always do.
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The weak British pound will not be sufficient to derail ComfortDelGro's profit growth this year, according to a report by DBS.
DBS estimated that the group's bus and taxi operations in the United Kingdom account for around 20% of ComfortDelGro's operating profit. At the net profit level, ComfortDelGro's UK operations contribute just around 18%, on back of higher tax rates in the UK,
"With the recent weakness of GBP, there have been concerns that this will have a significant impact on ComfortDelGro given its presence in the United Kingdom. Our estimate shows that, while our net profit forecasts could be marginally affected, these are largely translational in nature. on a theoretical basis, every 10% depreciation of the GBP against SGD would have c.1.8% impact on the bottom line," DBS said.
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Jesus H. Chrit on a crutch and his mother Mary, you guys can come up with all kinds of shit when left to your own devices, can't you?
I'm not even going to bother correcting all the misinformation you're running with - this is WAAAAYYY too funny...
Your replies, and most of the others here - are based on nothing. Since every time I post my true thoughts toward the lot of you the post get's deleted, I'll just let you continue wallowing in ignorance and jumping to conclusions. I hope to God none of you work for government, law enforcement, or R&D, LMAO!
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Wow. I just went to read through our various blogs, and - WOW. JUST WOW.
All the insight and emotion COMPLETELY VANISHED upon realizing that in the time we weren't posting, the mods came in here and deleted all trace of other members (INCLUDING THEIR OWN) sickening behaviour - and left all of our posts up and intact.
That's just sick. Now I remember why I stopped posting here.
HMA, it's been nearly a year. Really, really, you're going to dredge all that up again? It was dreadful, on all sides. Please let it die, or message the mods privately.
Let it die? I did. I'm not dredging anbything up - that was a deliberate act based on - what? What purpose could that possibly serve - other than to cover up the attrocious behavior of several of the more popular members, mods, and even admins? They erased EVERYONES posts - anyone reading this thinks we're raving lunatics. I suppose they'll say the coprrect action now is to delete it all, huh? Despicably indicative of how this site is run.
Any member can delete their own posts up to 12 hours after posting, FYI. I don't know anything about this thread and the drama of last year, 'cause I joined in November I think. I wouldn't have been reading this thread until you posted to it. And that post does appear to have the purpose of dredging up old shit, for some reason.
Moderators can delete posts in any member's blog if requested by the blogger - maybe Violet asked to erase all arguments, or maybe they have other criteria for doing so, since the blogs section is not meant to be a space for debate. Did the conversation start in the general section and get moved to the blogs? Maybe that's when extraneous posts were removed, as a way to respect your blog. When conversations get intensely personal between members who are in relationship with each other, it does seem more appropriate to go into the blogs section.
I don't know why you'd even care if any of the anonymous members here think you are raving lunatics. People will either respond to your posts and threads or not. Big whoop, it's an online community. Not everyone is aligned with each other. Why waste time and energy bitching about the past? If you have an issue with a moderator, PM them. If you think this forum is run despicably, then why bother? I just see no practical purpose for your rant.
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Guest Commentary: FMCSA Data on CSA/SMS Proves the Scores Cannot be Used by the Shipping Public
The CSA/SMS methodology and measurement system is fatally flawed. Only a small fraction of carriers are measured, and of those that are, an astonishing 56 percent are deemed to warrant further intervention because of high scores.
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By Tom Sanderson, CEO, Transplace
The CSA/SMS methodology and measurement system is fatally flawed. Only a small fraction of carriers are measured, and of those that are, an astonishing 56 percent are deemed to warrant further intervention because of high scores. With highway accidents at an all-time low and improving steadily, how can more than half of all carriers measured require further scrutiny?
An astonishing finding in the FMCSA data is that only 5 percent of measured carriers are in the best 20 percent on the Fatigued Driving BASIC while 32 percent of all measured carriers are in the worst 20 percent. Safety should be an absolute, not a relative measure. Grading on a curve in safety is wrong, but to distort the curve in a fashion that awards 5 As for every 32 Fs is absurd. Here is a summary of the data downloaded over four months from the FMCSA website.
In each month, approximately the same number of carriers is in the dataset (765,000), approximately 12 percent of the carriers have an SMS score on at least one BASIC, and 56 percent of measured carriers have at least one BASIC over the intervention threshold – a golden triangle. The FMCSA claims to measure 200,000 carriers, but if that is the case perhaps the Administration should include those other 110,000 carriers in its publicly released data. While 12 percent of carriers have at least one score, fewer than 10 percent are measured on any particular BASIC and less than 5 percent are measured on 3 of the 5 publicly released BASICs. Only 3 BASICs measure more than 10,000 carriers.
The number of alerts or golden triangles by BASIC is relatively stable at the aggregate level over the four months we studied. We are working with a leading transportation and logistics professor to measure volatility at the carrier level, which we know anecdotally to be of great concern to small carriers.
The data on Fatigued Driving is particularly troubling. The intervention thresholds are set at 35 percent for non-hazardous and 40 percent for hazardous-materials fleets. In each of the four months we studied, 56-57 percent of all measured carriers on the Fatigued Driving BASIC have golden triangles. We dug into the February data set in more detail and found that less than 2,300 carriers, or only 4.6 percent of the 50,000 measured carriers, have scores in the best 20th percentile. By definition, there should be 10,000 carriers in the top 20 percent. More than 16,000 carriers scored in the worst 20th percentile, or 32 percent of all measured carriers. In this BASIC, the FMCSA is giving out 5 As for every 32 Fs.
In the graphs below, the straight lines show the number of carriers that should be at each percentile in an unbiased system. The curved lines show the actual FMCSA data for the BASIC – highlighting the fact that far fewer carriers than should be are awarded good scores. The graph on the right indicates a similar, though less biased, pattern for the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC in which only 10 percent of the carriers are in the best 20 percent and 28 percent are in the worst 20 percent.
Furthermore, the SMS scores have no correlation with accidents per million miles according to the fine analysis done by Wells Fargo. The regional data anomalies are too numerous to discuss here. Yet, some shippers and brokers are using this faulty data to decide which carriers to use.
That is denying business to perfectly safe carriers and obviously does nothing to improve highway safety. To make matters worse the FMCSA wants to use a system where 5 percent of the carriers are in the best 20 percent and 32 percent of the carriers are in the worst 20 percent to mathematically calculate a Safety Fitness Determination. We can't let that happen behind closed doors in DC. Let your congressional representatives know that CSA/SMS is fatally flawed and is causing real harm to the supply chain while doing nothing to improve highway safety.
About the AuthorJeff Berman, Group News Editor Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management, Modern Materials Handling, and Supply Chain Management Review. Jeff works and lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where he covers all aspects of the supply chain, logistics, freight transportation, and materials handling sectors on a daily basis. Contact Jeff Berman
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Congratulations to Android Lovers, Finally the wait is over. Android 5.0 Lollipop has been officially unveiled and Google will be making its first on Earth show on their own owned few Nexus devices. Latter on all the compatible Smartphone's will be enjoying their most awaited lollipop. According to this is the most comprehensive and a giant update for Android OS ever since the launch of Ice cream sandwich update in 2011. Speaking to the sources, chief designer of Android stated that they got inspired from paper and ink and that's where from the new design language for Android L originates. There are a lot of improvements and new features in Android L and much more stuff you should know. So, here we have collected every possible feature which Android L flaunts.
10 new features of official Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Upgraded Battery Saving schema- Project Volta: As Google had already disclosed this project during Google I/O 2014, they have finally revealed that this project will be seen working in their Android L update. It will allow Android users to optimize the power consumption in such a way that least possible power consumption takes place and that too under permanent user control. Besides this optimization its upgraded power saver mode will be much more effective than past via different cut offs.
- Android – Chrome Integration: With the release of Android L, Google has strengthen the Android and their chrome Os bond by making personal log in feature available for Chrome OS. Whenever your Android Smartphone will be near to your chromebook, it will auto login. Moreover, the sync between your Android Smartphone and Chromebook has now been made possible. Their Chrome OS can easily run the famous Android applications.
- Enhanced UI: The previous UI of Android OS has been highly revolutionized in Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Your interface will no more be static now but will always be bouncy with the real new 3D effect introduction which will make the elements present on interface somewhat elevate so that 3D effect will be clearly noticeable. Moreover a brand new refreshing scheme of colours have been implemented all over the user interface.
- Broad Spectrum OS: So far this Android Os was limited to your Smartphone's only but with this new release, Android L will be seen rolling out in cars via Android Auto and also in other accessories like TV's and Smart watch's. With this step, the Android Smartphone and car integration days are not too far, just be ready.
- Improved and simplified security mode: The new unlocking feature by the name of personal unlocking has been integrated in Android L which aims at improving the user security but in user friendly way. This new feature will allow users to set a specific location for their Smartphone's which will be safe. On reaching that spot, your Smartphone will be automatically unlocked. The kill switch, much talked about earlier has also been introduced in this update.
- Upgraded Notification receiving system: In this Android L update, you will no longer have to pull down your notification bar for getting to them. Now you will directly be receiving notifications on your lock screen. New app heads will be display on your screen with the notification, you can just tap to go inside or swipe to ignore.
- Android Run Time (ART): This is the most talked update which people have been gossiping since Google I/O 2014 and its finally here. Finally Dalvik has been completely taken over by the new Android Run Time compiler which is super fast and has got very broad compatibility as compared to the older one.
- Android at Work – Best for business: With the contribution of Knox from Samsung to Android, Android has made this feature to put to work in Android L OS. This feature will be keeping an extra security for business stuff separating it from day to day entertainment stuff. Moreover android L be seen with proper office suite for editing and creating those files with ease.
- Chrome Browser Up gradation: Just like the UI of Android L, material design feature has also been upgraded into the Google chrome browser for android. Just like you are checking the apps you used recently in your Smartphone, after integration of chrome , you can also be able to check the Google search result tabs recently viewed just like apps.
- DNG / API compatibility for camera: This news is literally a rumor yet but according to the sources, this new update will allow users to save image files in the digital negative format. This allows enhanced picture improvement qualities like easy manipulation.


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Photographed by: Carolina Ramirez
The weather usually isn't an obstacle to the way I dress. Living in San Francisco means bundling up most of the time, due to the unpredictable cold, windy, warm, sunny weather. I love layers, but I hate carrying around an extra coat sometimes, especially now that I have a new addition to my must carry arounds, my new camera. So yesterday, I dressed lightly, even when it was raining, down pouring for a minute and sunny the next. I was already carrying an umbrella, my laptop bag, my camera bag and my Dooney & Bourke bag (gift from Megan, thanks!), I decided to just wear this blazer and a cardigan underneath to keep warm. How do I stay "chic in the city"? I just brave San Francisco's bipolar weather and dress exactly the way I want and not let the weather affect the way I dress.
Also my favorite places to shop would be Urban Outfitters and Zara, in terms of new clothes. In terms of thrift stores, I love Goodwill. Goodwill is a glorious place to shop, because you can find some real hidden gems, if you spend enough time rummaging through the regular coal. I love Buffalo Exchange, because I trade my clothes there, so I get store credit in return and I have found the most beautiful faux fur pieces there. Second hand stores are great, because you find pieces with a history, the clothes have a nostalgic quality that makes me feel like a heroin from a period film.
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BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. mobile payment landscape is currently in a state of flux: Although two-thirds of consumers are interested in learning more about transitioning to a mobile wallet platform, that interest is simply not translating into adoption. While traditional payment methods continue to reign supreme, a number of third-party mobile wallets are jockeying for position in the U.S. mobile payment landscape—but not all have the vision needed for long-term survival. To endure the inevitable wave of consolidation, a well-defined roadmap paired with patience and endurance will be among the many competencies required.
In a new report, "US Mobile Wallet Roundup: Gauging the Future Potential of Today's Solutions," Yankee Group, a division of The 451 Group, ranks the staying power of Google Wallet, Isis, LevelUp, Loop, MCX, PayPal, and Square as determined by the strength of their merchant and consumer value propositions and ability to deliver on them. Based on these evaluations, the report presents five best practices vendors should follow to succeed in the tumultuous and crowded marketplace.
Highlights from the report include:
- Mobile wallets remain a story of high interest and low adoption, as just 16 percent of mobile device owners have used their phone to make an in-store payment in the past three months.
- PayPal has taken an early lead in the mobile wallet race. With 15 percent of consumers having used its application in the past month to make an in-store transaction, PayPal enjoys nearly four times the adoption of its closest third-party wallet competitor, Google.
- Prioritizing integration with SMB point of sale (PoS) systems can lead to near-term adoption. Smaller merchants see greater value in third-party wallet solutions as compared to their upmarket counterparts.
"With the hype surrounding mobile wallets building on a daily basis, separating the signal from the noise has become increasingly difficult. The harsh reality is that despite billions in investment across the ecosystem, adoption of such mobile payment technologies has been far from illustrious," said Jordan McKee, Yankee Group Analyst and author of the report. "Just 16 percent of mobile device owners have used their phone to make an in-store payment in the past three months. More concerning, of those using mobile wallets, 73 percent are doing so fewer than five times per month. Clearly, the way we pay for goods and services is not slated to change anytime soon. But although cash and cards may enjoy dominance for some time, with fully two-thirds of consumers remaining interested, it's important to recognize that the mobile wallet is far more of a latent opportunity than a pipe dream."
About Yankee Group
Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. We provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide. Visit www.yankeegroup.com.
About The 451 Group
Headquartered in New York, with offices in key locations – including Boston, San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Seattle, Denver, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Singapore and Moscow – The 451 Group owns and operates 451 Research, a leading technology-industry syndicated research and data firm focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The 451 Group also owns and operates Uptime Institute, an independent provider of thought leadership, certification, education and professional services for the global datacenter and emerging Digital Infrastructure industry and Yankee Group, the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world.
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July 17, 2008
Invasive Species Costing Great Lakes Region Millions
A new study published Wednesday reveals that 57 species carried into the Great Lakes since the lakes were connected to the sea are responsible for $200 million in annual damages. The conservative estimate does not include harm done to other parts of the U.S. or to the Canadian economy, said the report from the Center for Aquatic Conservation at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
The report said the various species, which includes the round goby and the zebra mussel, have been carried into the Great Lakes in the ballast water of oceangoing vessels since the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959.But even if the parade of organisms stopped tomorrow, the costs "would unfortunately continue" because the estimates are based on events that have already happened, according to ecologist David Lodge, director of the Notre Dame center.
The report said that as of 2006, the annual losses to sport and commercial fishing, tourism, and impacts on water treatment and supplies was in excess of $200 million. Although the study did not extend beyond 2006, it is safe to assume the costs were ongoing, Lodge said.
"Considering that new invasive species are being discovered every year, and species already present are spreading, it is likely that the losses experienced in 2006 will increase in following years," the researchers wrote.
Zebra mussels, which can clog water pipes and deplete small plankton on which other species rely, have spread throughout North America as California, the report said. Just as troubling are species such as the Eurasian ruffe, which compete for survival with native yellow perch and walleye. And species such as the round goby prey on nests of smallmouth bass.
The recreational fishing sector, with $1.5 billion in total annual spending, experienced the largest of the estimated losses, $123.6 million. Those who enjoy Great Lakes wildlife spend $9.3 billion each year, a sector that is now seeing a loss of $47.7 million. The study also found that water use facilities, including 13 nuclear power plants, suffered $27 million in losses.
The conservation group Great Lakes United called the problem a "growing national crisis."
"Before the U.S. Congress adjourns for the elections, the Senate must agree to legislation already passed by the House of Representatives that puts in place protections against invasive species," group representative Jennifer Nalbone told Reuters. Such legislation would require ocean vessels arriving at any U.S. port to come equipped with treatment technology to clean their ballast water as early as next year, she said.
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Today, they`re called junk bonds. Until the recent wave of public interest, they were more decorously known as ``high-yielding bonds.``
Either way, they`re bonds with a lot more risk than a Triple A issue, and a tempting yield that`s 3 to 5 percentage points higher than the yield on Treasury bonds. With long-term Treasuries at about 10 percent today, junkers are running in the area of 13 to 15 percent.


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A-Rod bruises cheek on tag play at third
Alex Rodriguez left the New York Yankees' exhibition game against Boston on Wednesday night after being hit in the face by a deflected ball at third base.
EU fines Microsoft $613 million, orders changes
BRUSSELS, Belgium The European Union slapped Microsoft Corp. with a $613 million fine Wednesday for abusively wielding its Windows software monopoly and ordered sanctions that go well beyond the U.S. antitrust settlement setting up what could be another lengthy court battle.
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New deli offers culinary styles from across the globe
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Alaska passengers may increase, profit may not
ANCHORAGE (AP) Alaska can expect more cruise ship passengers this year but that may not mean bigger profits for the industry, said a Holland America executive.
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Exhibit traces troubled era of artist
NEW YORK Like a star burst in the gathering gloom, modern artist Paul Klee painted some of his most luminous works on the eve of World War II, as Europe drifted into catastrophe and his death approached from a crippling disease.
No practice makes band perfect
"I can count on one hand the number of rehearsals we've had," said Hal Spence, the band's lead vocalist, who also plays guitar and keyboards.
Shy woman stars in poignant adventure
Ada Blackjack was not a typical celebrity. A petite Inuit with a third-grade education, she hid from the paparazzi of the 1920s who put her name on the front pages of newspapers around the world. The adventure that caused her notoriety was so traumatic she wanted only to forget it.
'Ladykillers' doesn't die despite slow spots
''The Ladykillers'' looks like a Coen brothers movie, with its inventive camera angles and magical imagery from Roger Deakins, the genius cinematographer who also shot the Coens' ''Fargo,'' ''O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' and ''The Man Who Wasn't There,'' among many others.
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Head Start's daily activities reflect concern of caring community
Kenaitze Cuya Qyut'anen Head Start would like to thank the following local agencies for volunteering their services and time. Jane Fellman and Safety Seal did a presentation on winter safety. Thank you, Mr. Alan, for your superb performance.
First Senior Olympics successful; next year's event now in the works
We would like to thank the Peninsula Central Mall Association for hosting the first Kenai Peninsula Senior Olympic games. The Olympic games were so successful that next year's games are already in planning.
Mentors talk, make connections, establish friendships with students
Over the past few years, the Aspirations Advocate Program has made a positive impact in the lives of local students. Begun at Skyview High School in 2000, the program brings community volunteers and students together for weekly meetings that last throughout the school year.
Special interest groups love sound science when it supports their side
I would like to respond to Ken Tarbox's letter to the editor on Jan. 14, 2004. His letter basically attempted to announce to the world that the Kenai River Sportfishing Association is a less than informed entity which is out to destroy our local community by allowing too many sockeye salmon into the Kenai River.
Cross-country ski season ends with appreciation for support
Now that the high school cross-country ski season has come to a close, I would like to publicly thank the parents and organizations that have contributed greatly to our programs and to the young people who take part in this very Alaskan sport.
District 33 Democrats support 'yes' vote on Proposition No. 1
District 33 delegates to the Democratic Caucus passed a unanimous resolution at their caucus meeting on March 20 inviting all Kenai Peninsula residents to support and vote for Proposition No. 1 which would encourage and facilitate the Kenai Peninsula Borough to fund cocurricular activities for students attending the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
Qualifications of those running for HEA board should be studied
Before we know it, it will be time for the Homer Electric Association (HEA), annual meeting and election of three people to the board of directors. Ballots will be on the way soon.
Raffle provides help to veterans
Chapter No. 5 Disabled American Veterans wishes to thank all the people that purchased tickets in our successful raffle to provide assistance to veterans in need. We especially thank the Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council for sponsoring the raffle, and to all that helped with the sales of tickets and promotion.
House OKs new tax bill on branding
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Unocal pushing ahead on wells
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Photo feature: Been there, done that
Rick Winings makes a pass on a well-traveled hill in Turnagain Pass on Monday during an outing with his family. Winings, of Anchorage, said he was happy with the weather. "It's gorgeous. I can't believe how hot it is," he said.
Carr, Van Meter recount Iron Dog win at Kenai chamber
Snowmachines are used by residents all across Alaska for everything from hauling freight to recreation. But when it comes to going fast, it's becoming apparent that the Kenai Peninsula has the need for speed.
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Work continues to aid peninsula homeless
A group of dedicated Kenai Peninsula residents still is working to find a way to meet the needs of the area's homeless population. Though progress isn't coming overnight, potential organizers of the Kenai Interfaith Shelter Services are moving forward with plans for a network of agencies to serve those in need of housing.
CPGH takes on new philosophy for caring
Central Peninsula General Hospital's top executive told a group of Soldotna business leaders Tuesday he wants the implementation of a new health care philosophy to make the hospital "the Mayo Clinic of Alaska with better service."
As spill anniversary marked, world looks to Alaska for best practices
In my job, I frequently point out perceived shortcomings of the oil industry, but this time I want to recognize how much better the industry performs in Alaska than in many other parts of the world.
Voters deserve thorough debate on critical issues
At the rate that President Bush and John Kerry have been duking it out lately with personal and nasty exchanges, the 2004 presidential campaign could wear out voters long before the Nov. 2 election.
Polls show it's anyone's race
The latest results of our InsiderAdvantage national poll in the presidential race show President George W. Bush back on top in a tight race against Sen. John Kerry. The same survey offers a glimpse into why Kerry has fallen from the wide lead he enjoyed over Bush just last month. Following are the poll results:
Stage set for big battle over tax cuts, spending
There's good news and bad news from Capitol Hill.
Fiscal action cannot wait
It was just a little more than six weeks ago when the Conference of Alaskans completed its work in Fairbanks. I remain proud of the group's thoughtful debate and have been working since then with the Legislature on legislation that reflects the spirit of the resolutions the conference adopted.
Public's interests not currently represented at state negotiations
Despite the howls and distortions from unions that want to continue to be represented on both sides of the table when negotiating state labor contracts, Gov. Frank Murkowski is on the right track in trying to end the practice.
Around the Peninsula
Quilting guild plans open sewKenai Lions to meetCPGH board schedules meetingBoy Scout awards dinner plannedPublic health center closed MondaySeniors to hold bazaar, bake saleDessert show, auction slatedLa Leche League meeting setPop Warner to hold membership meetingKennel club offering dog classesClarion seeks information on military members
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Fish and Game bear baiting clinic set KPHA plans dinner, auction fund-raiser Fish and Game meeting slated Senior service board to meet April 7 AARP of Alaska to offer tax assistance
NCAA hoops teams don't make grade
If your kids brought home the same lousy report cards that two-thirds of the 65 teams in the NCAA men's tournament did, they'd be grounded for months. Instead, the teams are all going to get new sneakers and fistfuls of cash.
Top-seeded Duke downs Marquette
DURHAM, N.C. Alana Beard and reserve Brittany Hunter carried Duke into the round of 16.
Hornets snap Pistons' win streak
NEW ORLEANS Jamaal Magloire's last-second jumper gave the New Orleans Hornets an 82-81 victory over Detroit on Tuesday night, snapping the Pistons' eight-game winning streak.
Ludlow wins giant slalom
GIRDWOOD, Alaska Libby Ludlow was cut, scraped, bruised and sick. But she wore the grin of a winner.
Lakers drub Kings
LOS ANGELES The Lakers turned what had been billed as a Western Conference showdown into a blowout.
Paul, Nelson to clash at point guard
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. If Chris Paul wants to see his future he needs only to look across the court at Jameer Nelson on Thursday night.
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In good hands
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Devils' Brodeur becomes youngest goaltender to reach 400 victories
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Ninilchik seeks fifth straight title
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Okafor, Nelson honored
There's no debate when it comes to Emeka Okafor and Jameer Nelson. They're unanimous All-Americans.
Seattle signs Taylor
Bobby Taylor agreed to a four-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, reuniting with former Eagles coach Ray Rhodes.
Sabres edge Montreal, pursue playoff position
BUFFALO, N.Y. J.P. Dumont and Adam Mair both scored in the second period to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.
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Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004)
Finally, a new look! While Scorpion remained more or less exactly as he had been in Deadly Alliance (albeit with a metal breastplate in place of his more leathery costume), Sub-Zero returned for Deception with a suit of fur-trimmed armor, courtesy of his newly discovered Cryomancer ancestors. And while he retained most of his moves from the last game, he at least got his old ice-clone maneuver back.
Meanwhile, Scorpion didn't have any new moves to speak of this time around, although he did undergo a substantial shift in alignment. With his vendettas either dismissed or temporarily on hold, he became an agent of the Elder Gods, sent to save the various realms of existence by annihilating the newly introduced Dragon King, Onaga.
While the differences this time around were mostly cosmetic, however, that doesn't make them any less interesting. Nor does it make Scorpion's alternate costume (a return to his slick MK4 duds) any less cool, or Sub-Zero's strangely monkish alternate outfit any less weird.
The redesigns didn't stop there, either. If you took a look at Deception's included "Puzzle Kombat" mode – essentially its own version of Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo – you already know that the two ninjas appeared as adorable, superdeformed versions of themselves…
… who, incidentally, were no less likely to kill each other, albeit in cuter ways.
Speaking of killing each other, Deception not only brought Fatalities back in force, but introduced suicidal new Hara Kiri moves meant to rob your opponent of the satisfaction of killing you. The number of -alities wasn't quite up to the decadent-overkill standards of MK3, but they were nastier and more numerous than Deadly Alliances, and that was welcome – even if Scorpion did inexplicably rip off Sub-Zero's signature kill this time around.
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005)
After the execrable horrors of Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub Zero and Mortal Kombat: Special Forces, Shaolin Monks was a shockingly non-shitty spinoff. Never mind that it single-handedly retconned huge chunks of Mortal Kombat's storyline – as God of War-style beat 'em-ups go, it was relentlessly entertaining. But it got really good if you could manage to unlock Scorpion and Sub-Zero as playable characters, thereby replacing silly Liu Kang and Kung Lao with their infinitely more awesome ninja counterparts.
For the first time, Shaolin Monks' "ko-op" mode actually let the two rival ninjas work side-by-side, matching harpoon with ice blast to destroy the legions of Shao Kahn. Of course, if that's not your thing (although we don't know why it wouldn't be), Shaolin Monks also featured a versus mode that turned the game into a Mortal Kombat-flavored take on Power Stone. Naturally, it also featured plenty of Fatalities for the unlocked characters – and while there were more to perform in the campaign, the ones on offer here were all that was needed for Scorpion and Sub-Zero to tear each other to ribbons once again.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
Call us suckers for anything old, but after seeing Sub-Zero and Scorpion go through so many changes in the last couple of 3D Mortal Kombats, it was actually kind of a relief to see them back in their more familiar costumes for the "final" MK. Moves-wise, Sub-Zero didn't change too much for this iteration, although he did have a stunning close punch and a new, ass-chilling variation on the MK3 ice shower:
It was Scorpion who sported the most upgrades, however. Not only had his harpoon spear taken on a weird, clawlike appearance, but he could now knee-launch his opponents into the air and then yank them back to earth with it.
He also had a new variation on his old teleport punch, which came with a fake-out this time.
Perhaps best of all, the "new" Sub-Zero/Scorpion costumes were used to make giant-headed versions for Motor Kombat, Armageddon's bizarre pack-in tribute to Mario Kart.
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In its 1999 decision in River Parishes Company, Inc. v. Ormet Primary Aluminum Corporation ("Ormet"), the Commission considered a complaint by a tug company concerning one exclusive tug arrangement at Ormet's dry bulk terminal at Baton Rouge, LA. In that case, the Commission determined that it had jurisdiction over the complaint because some of the vessels calling at Ormet's dry bulk terminal were engaged in common carriage, but also held that the complainant failed to demonstrate that Ormet's exclusive tug arrangement resulted in poor service or excessive costs, or produced unlawful anticompetitive effects. These exclusive arrangements allegedly have now spread to 17 of the 41 bulk terminals serving 89 percent of the dry bulk vessel calls on the lower Mississippi River. In view of the pervasive nature of these arrangements, and the complaints from numerous users, and one competitor, that costs have increased and competition has been stifled, the Commission commenced this inquiry to determine whether it has jurisdiction over the affected terminals, and, if so, whether these exclusive arrangements may violate provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.
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Alexandre Orion (born 1978 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian street artist, multimedia artist and photographer.[1]
Alexandre Orion grew up in some of the busiest streets in Brazil. As a child in São Paulo, he became accustomed to sidewalks thronged all day, and the din of traffic at night. Orion was quick to respond to the appeal of the streets and his first graffiti was done at the age of 13. While adolescent instinct drove him, the hard reality of the streets called for new ideals. Now he draws inspiration from multitudes; silence and thought; experiences and memories; happiness and suffering. An artist amid the crowd, the many found within him. Humanity lives in Orion: his time unique, his universe collective space.
Discovering, in 2000, the theory of image in Barthes, Dubois and Aumont. A year later, his Metabiotics project involved finding a place in the city where he would paint the wall and with his camera at the ready, await the decisive instant when people interacted spontaneously with his paintings. Framing the precise situation promoted a joining of painting and real life, encouraging an encounter (or confrontation) between reality and fiction within the field of photography.
This decisive moment of interaction between people and painted image led to Metabiotics, as opposed to traditional photography's conveying the false idea of all that is photographic being real. Metabiotics questions truthfulness: the paintings were actually done in the walls, people really did pass by and act spontaneously, but what we see suggests a type of montage that did not exist. Everything is both true and false.
In 2006, Orion created Ossário, an intervention in one of São Paulo's road tunnels, spending 13 nights or early mornings using pieces of cloth to remove some of the thick layer of soot from vehicle exhausts impregnating sidewalls. But the grime was selectively wiped off in such a way that skulls were outlined by the grime left on the walls. The tunnel became a catacomb with over 3,500 hand-designed skulls reminding people that the same black soot impregnating tunnel walls also darkens our lungs and our lives. Our very own archeological site was brought to our notice.
The work was done at night as Orion faced deafening traffic noise, the suffocating sensation of stagnant air, and numerous police checks. But cleaning is not a crime; polluting is. As the work progressed, it became clear that nobody could stop him cleaning up - except by doing the job before him. So a few weeks later, teams of municipal workers turned up to remove grime, but only from the intervention area. The rest of the tunnel was left as it was. As if nothing had happened, Orion continued working until the municipal staff returned. This time, they washed the whole tunnel. The name of the crime had changed: now it was censorship. After the intervention, all the road tunnels in the city were cleaned up. But the recently washed walls became black again in an amazing short time. The Ossário message had already been delivered. But Orion did not stop there. Returning to the tunnels, he drew the skulls and took the dust or soot off the walls using rags. Then, he washed the rags and waited for the soot to settle and the water to evaporate until just the black powder from exhaust tubes was left. This apparently useless toxic substance was made into pigment and used for the works in the Art Less Pollution series of large-scale paintings, their impressive realism evoking old advertising images with a touch of irony. Orion is using pollution to portray the apparently inoffensive everyday existence that produces it.
Articles in English: [2] [3] [4]
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- ^ Matthew Vree (March 14, 2006). "ENGLISH . First he paints on walls. Then he bring his street images to life". San Francisco Chronicle. p. E1.
- ^ Kate Stanworth (June 27, 2008). "ENGLISH . Alexandre Orion - Exposing The City". The Argentina Independent.
- ^ Nicholaus Gutierrez (May 18, 2011). "ENGLISH . Ossario". Sensate Journal.
- ^ Endrigo Chiri Braz (April 8, 2010). "PORTUGUESE . A Arte Urbana de Alexandre Orion". Revista Cult.
- ^ Diogo Rodriguez (March 11, 2010). "PORTUGUESE . Osso em Pó". Revista Trip.
- ^ Interview (September 19, 2011). "SPANISH . Interstícios Urbanos". The City Loves You.
- ^ Isabelle Pohl (September 13, 2010). "GERMAN. Wenn Graffiti lebendig wird – Alexandre Orion". I . Ref. Archived from the original on 2013-02-17.
- ^ Jacob Kimvall (February 29, 2008). "SWEDISH . Omvänd graffitirengöring". I . Ref.


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Karma Slave"You shouldn't be so hard on yourself," Kite said, putting a hand on Natsume's shoulder. It was a brave move for someone who was usually so awkward about comforting people. "It couldn't be helped."
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Natsume sniffed. "That's nice of you to say, but I was completely horrible! How could I have been beaten so easily?"
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