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Codex has introduced an array of workflow products, including the Codex Review, Vault 2 and Data Logger One.
Nila, Inc., a provider of environmentally sustainable LED lighting fixtures, has released the Zaila portable and compact LED.
Vantage Film, manufacturer of Hawk anamorphic lenses, has introduced its first line of spherical primes, the Vantage One lenses.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced that U.S.-based motion-picture equipment and service provider AbelCine is the first to join Canon's Cinema Lens Service Partner Program.
GoPro has released the Hero3+ line of cameras, which feature a 20-percent smaller and lighter design and 30-percent better battery life than previous GoPro models.
SanDisk Corporation, a provider of flash memory storage solutions, has introduced the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card, designed for professional broadcast, cinematography and next-generation professional photography.
Matthews Studio Equipment, a manufacturer of specialized supports for the entertainment industry, has introduced the sturdy, lightweight MatthewsSlider, which features an open-frame construction.
Zacuto has introduced the Axis, an adjustable, universal electronic-viewfinder mount designed to work with any camera.
Campilots, the company co-founded by cinematographers Volker Tittel, BVK and Holger Fleig, BVK (pictured), has introduced the Colibri Brushless Gimbal, a three-axis stabilizing platform for handheld operating.
Benro has released the S6 Video Monopod, a three-leg folding-base monopod com-bined with Benro's S6 Video Head for increased weight capacity.
Wooden Camera has introduced the C-Box, a single-input four-output HD-SDI distribution amplifier.
Ianiro International has unveiled the Gulliver LED, a portable and fully dimmable 40-watt unit that is available in AC and DC versions.
SGO has introduced the Windows-based Mamba FX compositing software, which is available for a wide variety of PC configurations.
The Codex Vault 2 facilitates extremely fast transfers of camera originals, enabling users to create on-set safety copies, archive to LTO tape with automated production management, QC image and metadata, and review all media. Vault 2 also incorporates powerful look-management features, and provides a simple, streamlined workflow for Red, Sony, Arri and Canon cameras.
Recognizing the need for on- or near-set playback, the Codex Review allows for playback of digital camera originals directly through the Codex Vault for QC and review on a calibrated monitor. Review contains a full color pipeline and is ACES-compliant. A control surface enables easy panning and zooming for thorough QC examination, and an intuitive user interface with a sophisticated timeline allows users to flag issues and generate reports.
The Data Logger One is a single-channel serial data recorder that can be mounted on a camera rod. The unit can capture metadata — including focus distance, depth of field, focal zoom position, inertial, GPS and iris settings — directly from a number of devices, including Preston FI+Z controllers and Cooke /i lenses.
The company has also introduced the Codex Production Server and Backbone. Based on the proven technology of the Codex Vault, the Production Server is a repository for all digital files and metadata generated during principal photography. By using the Production Server in tandem with the Backbone — which enables users to take advantage of the cloud — projects can be run in remote locations while linking to production, visual-effects vendors and other post companies, so that critical information is immediately available to those who need it.
Codex has worked with leading pipeline provider Shotgun Software during the development of the Backbone and Production Server. The Production Server can host the Shotgun Server and can serve as the delivery mechanism for visual-effects plate pulls and transcodes, as well as managing the creation of bid packages and the submission of shots.
"No matter what the budget, the transition from film to digital production provides enormous opportunities for automating and putting control of all of the digital data and metadata in the hands of production, where it can be accessed and utilized easily and quickly," says ASC associate Marc Dando, managing director for Codex. "Both Codex and Shotgun Software have firsthand knowledge of managing digital productions and we will continue to provide cost-effective tools that will facilitate and optimize production in this critical transition period."
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Nila, Inc., a provider of environmentally sustainable LED lighting fixtures, has released the Zaila portable and compact LED. The Zaila provides a high amount of light in a very small form factor while offering all of the features found in other Nila lights, such as on-board, DMX controllable dimming; holographic lenses; AC/DC input; barn doors; and a robust design.
Zaila provides the light output of a 200-watt HMI (or a 350 watt with the tungsten replacement option) while only drawing 45 watts of power. It features instant on, a 10-18-volt DC or 90-250-volt AC input, and conductive cooling. It is also DMX controllable.
The Zaila promises reliability with color accuracy from fixture to fixture, stable color through the entire dimming range, and flicker-free operation at any speed up to 1,500 fps. It uses long-life LEDs, and features a built-in Chimera mount and a two-year limited warranty.
The Zaila Deluxe Kit retails for $999 and comes in a 5"x5"x5" housing that weighs less than 5 pounds.
Vantage Film, manufacturer of Hawk anamorphic lenses, has introduced its first line of spherical primes, the Vantage One lenses. Comprising 17.5mm, 21mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 90mm and 120mm lenses, each prime in the Vantage One line boasts super close-focus optics and a wide-open aperture of T1.
The Vantage One lenses are grounded in an understanding of the history of lens design, an awareness of the industry's fast-changing technological environment, and informative conversations with cinematographers. With modern light-sensitive digital sensors in mind, Vantage One lenses are designed to deliver a flawless look at T2, T2.8 and T4; at T1, the Vantage One lenses lend the image a subtle creaminess perfect for skin tones.
Vantage One lenses will be offered in two versions, one with the regular lens coatings, and the other — marked with a distinctive red ring — with certain uncoated optical elements, which results in additional flaring and lower contrast.
The Vantage One primes feature all the durable, dependable mechanics and robust con-struction that cinematographers have come to expect from Vantage's Hawk anamorphics. All of the lenses in the Vantage One line weigh between 3.3 and 6.2 pounds and feature a front diameter between 110mm and 150mm, and an overall length between 126mm and 174mm. The lenses can be covered by 4"x5.65" filters.
As a partner, AbelCine joins Canon's existing factory service facility network in providing comprehensive service and support to users of Canon's EF- and PL-mount Cinema Lenses. AbelCine will be authorized to provide warranty repair, non-warranty repair and preventative maintenance on the full line of Canon EF- and PL-mount Cinema Lenses. AbelCine technicians will be qualified to perform detailed function checks on all Canon Cinema prime and zoom lenses, including diagnosis of issues, as well as lens disassembly, maintenance, adjustment and cleaning.
"Canon prides itself on providing first-class service and customer support for professional clients," says Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "We understand that our commitment to our loyal customers only begins at the point of sale. Our new Cinema Lens Service Partner program looks to identify and align us with those organizations that match our own commitment to service and reliability. We are happy to welcome AbelCine as our first partner in this new program."
AbelCine's New York City and Burbank locations will begin offering Canon Cinema Lens Service by the end of the year.
GoPro has released the Hero3+ line of cameras, which feature a 20-percent smaller and lighter design and 30-percent better battery life than previous GoPro models. These upgrades combine with an improved lens and convenient new video-capture modes to produce the most advanced and easy-to-use GoPro yet.
The Hero3+ Black Edition features four-times faster Wi-Fi for quicker transfer and playback of photos and videos from the Hero3+ camera to a mobile device when using the GoPro App. It also offers SuperView, a new wide-angle perspective video mode, as well as Auto Low Light mode for varying lighting conditions.
The Hero3+ Silver Edition offers a two-times faster image processor than its predecessor. It enables 1080p60 and 720p120 fps video, features a smaller and lighter housing, and is waterproof up to 40m. The 3+ Silver also offers the same faster Wi-Fi as the Black Edition.
GoPro has also announced several mounting accessories. The Jaws Flex Clamp Mount features an optional opposable neck to achieve a wide range of camera positioning and adjustability as well as secure-grip jaws for clamping to irregular shapes and super-slim objects. The Junior Chest Harness is a smaller version of the adult-sized chest harness, ideal for children 3 years and older. Additionally, the QuickClip, which now comes bundled with GoPro's Headstrap, enables ultra-compact, low-profile mounting to baseball hats, belts and other objects ranging in thickness from 3mm to 10mm.
GoPro has also updated its Studio 2.0 editing software with storyboard-based video-editing software for Windows or Mac and GoPro Edit Templates to create professional-looking videos based on edits originally produced by GoPro's production team.
SanDisk Corporation, a provider of flash memory storage solutions, has introduced the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card, designed for professional broadcast, cinematography and next-generation professional photography. The 120GB memory card features read speeds of up to 450MB/s for maximum workflow efficiency, and write speeds up to 350MB/s for faster recording performance.
"With the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card, we are enabling a next-generation card format to meet the needs of high-end professional cinematographers," says Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "These cards will enable new digital solutions for professional filmmakers looking to embrace technologies such as high-quality 4K video."
Arri will be the first to implement CFast 2.0 as recording media in a camera. The documentary-style Arri Amira will record to in-camera CFast 2.0 cards, and Alexa XT camera users will be able to use a new CFast 2.0 adapter, allowing Alexa XT cameras, as well as Alexa Classic cameras upgraded with the XR Module, to do the same.
"SanDisk's new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards deliver tremendous performance, allowing professionals to record ProRes 4:4:4:4 [at] up to 200 fps with Amira, and up to 120 fps with Alexa XT/XR cameras, on cost-effective recording media," says Stephan Schenk, general manager of Arri's camera and DI systems business unit.
Canon is also a supporter of the CFast 2.0 standard. "With extremely fast performance, CFast 2.0 memory cards will enable us to develop next-generation cameras with more powerful features, enabling future 4K Ultra HD video recording capability," says Masaya Maeda, managing director and chief executive of image communication product operations at Canon.
The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards are created to withstand real-world exposure to temperature, shock and vibration, and include a pinless design, which lessens the chance of damaging the card or camera while changing cards. Each card will be marked with a unique individual serialization number that can be registered with SanDisk Pro Care Customer Support.
Also available is the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Reader/Writer. Small enough for field work, the reader is built to handle the high performance demands of CFast 2.0 technology and increase workflow efficiency with support for USB 3.0 interface transfer speeds up to 500MB/s.
"We at Matthews pride ourselves in listening to the industry and filling the needs we hear from those in the field," says Robert Kulesh, vice president of sales and marketing for MSE. "Recently, we came to understand that shooters were in need of a simple but multi-faceted slider for everything from the smallest cameras to a 175-pound load."
The MatthewsSlider is low-maintenance and field-adjustable with only a few basic tools. It can work upside-down for low-angle shots and support more than one carriage at a time for A-and-B-camera shots. The slider has a positive lock at 90 degrees when in use on most dollies.
The MatthewsSlider comes in three basic sizes, 29", 35" and 45", but it is also available in custom lengths in 4.75" increments between cross members up to 12'. Each foot/track adds approximately 3 pounds.
Zacuto has introduced the Axis, an adjustable, universal electronic-viewfinder mount designed to work with any camera. The Axis can be swung far forward for a compact shoulder-mounted rig, it can be extended rearward and act as a tripod leveler, or it can be positioned anywhere in between for high-mode, low-mode, dolly, handheld and tripod shots.
The Axis' three pivoting points are controlled independently by red tension levers, which allow users to dial in the exact amount of tension on each segment. The Axis attaches to the camera via other Zacuto accessories such as a Z-Rail, Half Cage or other Z-Rail accessories; it is also compatible with rails from Nato, Swat, Red, Picatinny and Wooden Camera. The Axis can be installed and packed away in seconds.
Campilots, the company co-founded by cinematographers Volker Tittel, BVK and Holger Fleig, BVK (pictured), has introduced the Colibri Brushless Gimbal, a three-axis stabilizing platform for handheld operating. Designed in cooperation with Dieter Wurster, the Calibri enables perfectly stabilized movement in a variety of shooting situations with cameras up to the size of a Red Epic.
The lightweight Colibri incorporates two motors for each axis — six motors in total — to provide the necessary power to smoothly move the weight of a fully rigged Epic; even with the six motors, the Colibri operates with absolutely no noise. Additionally, Bluetooth modules allow the stabilizer to be configured via PC.
Designed for the run-and-gun videographer who requires mobility, the Benro video monopod series provides solid support, flexibility and portability. The heavy-duty S6 Video Monopod features a three-leg base with pan cartridge for smooth and stable shots along with reverse folding legs for compact travel. The system provides a 13.2-pound payload capacity as well as a four-step counterbalance for working with heavier cameras and longer lenses. The S6 head also includes an independent pan lock, which allows the user to pan smoothly without having to turn the entire monopod, and is equipped with a 65mm flat base with a 3⁄8" thread. The S6 video head can be removed from the monopod to allow users to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs or half-ball adapters.
Other features of the S6 monopod and S6 head include independent tilt lock, a +90/-75 tilt range and a 501PL compatible QR6 plate. The S6 reaches a maximum height of 70" and a minimum height of 27.8".
Pairing the proper video head, monopod and travel case, each Benro Video Monopod Kit is based on an eighth-generation design of single leg, aluminum alloy tubes. The Benro S6 Video Monopod is available now in both flip leg lock and twist leg lock.
Benro products are distributed in the U.S. by Mac Group.
Wooden Camera has introduced the C-Box, a single-input four-output HD-SDI distribution amplifier. Each output is independently re-clocked and carries the same signal strength as the original. LED indicators are located on the operator's side to show the status of power and signal.
The C-Box can accept between 8-20-volt DC and is available in three configurations: C-Box (D-Tap) attaches between a mounting plate and Gold Mount or V-Mount battery plate, and draws power from a D-Tap plug; C-Box (V-Mount) attaches between a V-Mount and battery, power is taken internally, and Red data protocol — if present — is passed through to camera; and C-Box (Gold Mount) attaches between a Gold Mount and battery, and power is taken internally.
"With this new unit, we have delivered a product that does not fall into the usual LED traps," says Nick Allen-Miles, of Ianiro International. "It's designed to perform to a high level over its entire lifespan and to maintain a consistent output throughout a shoot, with no change in color response."
The Gulliver LED is designed for use in small studios and on location. Lightweight and durable, it is ideal for news and documentary reporters. The Gulliver's aluminum casing incorporates near-invisible vents throughout, to keep temperature stable and facilitate heat dispersion. Additionally, the fixture's mirrors are printed on ultra-pure time-tested aluminum, and a special diffusing finish provides the right light balance between softness and high luminance.
"Because of our precise LED arrays and custom-designed heat sinks, the dreaded color shift is not an issue," says Allen-Miles. "These factors, plus LED bulb quality, means that the unit has excellent heat dissipation. This makes a real difference compared to standard products."
SGO has introduced the Windows-based Mamba FX compositing software, which is available for a wide variety of PC configurations. Mamba FX equips users with an entire visual-effects suite, with tools for keying, tracking, painting and restoration. Utilizing an intuitive node-based graphic interface, the software boasts unlimited compositing layers and effects; the software's compositing "trees" also generate plain text files that describe the chain of processes that are scripted and manipulated to automate functions and workflows.
Like SGO's Mistika color-grading and post solution, Mamba FX takes advantage of Nvidia GPU graphics boards to allow for real-time construction and review of effects and incredibly fast processing. Additionally, Mamba FX is completely open in terms of file structure, allowing it to be easily integrated into an existing workflow. Effects created within Mamba FX are completely compatible with SGO's Mistika systems; Mistika can provide conforming, high-end finishing, grading and client-review facilities while numerous Mamba FX systems can share Mistika's storage and file system for a fully integrated pipeline. At additional cost, Mamba FX can also run other SGO feature options, such as the company's Stereo 3D toolset and DCP Creation.


text: Get a 600,000 Gamerscore. Make a Silly Video.Brian Ashcraft8/05/11 6:00amFiled to: Xbox 360MicrosoftStallion83GamerscoreNewsVideo206EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Because why not? Gamer Stallion83, aka Raymond Cox, is on a quest: to be the first Xbox 360 owner to earn a gamerscore of one million. Last fall, Stallion83's gamerscore hit 500,000, celebrating the milestone with a video. And this summer, he's reached 600,000, marking this moment with a goofy video. It's got raw eggs and one-armed pushups. What else do you need?! Advertisement Advertisement Stallion83 is the Guinness Book record holder for the highest gamerscore. He also blogs about his race to a million.For more on the dedicated few trying to bag the highest gamerscores, read Kotaku's 2009 feature "Achievement Chore". Thanks for the tip, Cindy!Reply206 repliesLeave a reply

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Beijing is likely to take further advantage of the absence of US President Barack Obama from major Asian regional summits to bolster its influence in the region when Premier Li Keqiang attends the East Asia Summit in Brunei today.
Li, who will also visit Thailand and Vietnam after the summit, will join the two top forums in Brunei - one between China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the other between China, Japan, South Korea and the Asean bloc.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has already said Li will not hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe or Philippine President Benigno Aquino on the sidelines of the summit.
Li's trip is the latest highprofile move by Beijing to engage the Southeast Asian region, where Beijing has been entangled in maritime disputes over the South China Sea with several nations, in particular the Philippines and Vietnam.
President Xi Jinping has just wrapped up his own Southeast Asian tour, which took him on his first state visits to Indonesia and Malaysia, and his debut at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit.
Obama pulled out of both the Apec summit in Bali and the Brunei meeting, sending Secretary of State John Kerry in his place.
Analysts expect Li to continue exploiting Obama's absence to advance Beijing's agenda.
"The absence of Obama is a boost for China," said Ksunanto Anggoro, a lecturer in strategic affairs at the National Defence University in Indonesia.
In previous East Asia summits, Washington has been the main advocate for discussions on the South China Sea dispute. This has irked Beijing, which opposes the issue being brought up on a multilateral platform, insisting it be discussed bilaterally.
At a briefing to discuss Li's trip on Monday, Deputy Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said the South China Sea dispute should be resolved through bilateral negotiations involving the countries directly concerned, and that intervention by outsiders would only complicate the situation.
Du Jifeng , a Southeast Asian affairs analyst at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said territorial disputes would likely be raised at the summit by the US, Vietnam, the Philippines and Japan, which has an ongoing dispute with China over the East China Sea.
But without a strong US presence, Beijing would probably sidestep the issue and divert attention to economic and trade cooperation, Du said.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa told the South China Morning Post on the sidelines of the Apec summit that Beijing should understand that "a united Asean" would be in China's interest.
Du said Asean would neither like to be dominated by Beijing, nor want to upset the world's second biggest economy.
"Asean will try to avoid being seen as taking sides in the territorial disputes," he said.


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The Commonwealth Children's Center has become a model for early childhood education. CCC thrives on its unique ability to attract families from economically and geographically diverse neighborhoods to the rich history of downtown Boston. Our teachers embrace this diversity by fostering each child's individuality, creativity and learning style in a nurturing environment with strong home-school connections. We demonstrate our commitment to public service and diversity by providing tuition on a sliding scale to state employees and welcoming voucher families to our Center. We ensure that at the Commonwealth Children's Center, the children are the center.


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ROOTS The Beauty Underground in Laguna Beach wants to make you more beautiful with fewer toxins.
As the beauty world explodes with more natural alternatives to the chemical ingredients often found in the cosmetics we buy for their promises of youth and good looks, Laguna Beach native Laura Linsenmayer knew it was time to bring these options together under one roof.
Linsenmayer, a licensed cosmetologist since 2000, opened ROOTS The Beauty Underground – a nontoxic cosmetic store and organic hair salon – last year on August 1 with a mission of offering "nontoxic, healthy yet high-performance cosmetics" to Orange County. Placing high priority on customer education, Linsenmayer thoroughly researches each brand and sections up products by price point and quality level to help consumers make more informed decisions. "There are so many wonderful cosmetic companies out there that are not filling products with carcinogens," says Linsenmayer. "Why on earth would we slather ammonia on our body if there are alternatives?… It's just plain logic."
Linsenmayer took some time from searching for the best in nontoxic cosmetics to answer some of our questions about beauty toxins and the alternatives.
What are your standards for carrying a product?
Not everything in my shop is in fact certified organic. I feel it is my responsibility to make sure a product is of good quality as well as still high performance… I hand out "dirty dozen" cards: This is a list of the top 12 chemicals [anything ending in siloxane or methicone, BHA and BHT, DEA, fragrance, parabens, petroleum, phthalate lead compounds, PPD, PEGs, MEA and TEA, sodium laureth sulfate, triclosan] we should avoid in our cosmetics. Not every single thing in here is free of all 12. We are on our way, technologically speaking, to one day not having any of these chemicals, but until then, I am still a beautician first and foremost and will always offer my clients cosmetics that work really well but may not be totally free of the dozen.
It says something that a store can be built on nontoxic and organic products. How has the industry evolved in this regard?
We are so close to having all cosmetics created using nontoxic alternatives and/or certified organic ingredients, and when each one of the items that we need is available both clean and high-performance, I will have it. The beauty industry is going through a complete transformation as we speak. We as consumers are so much more educated and informed on our health and the available alternatives, whether it be foods, medicines or cosmetics. We are taking back control of our lives and health these days.
Are there any big differences for customers in using these products versus the toxin-packed ones?
Yes, absolutely there are differences. For example, I carry a water-based nail polish line called Acquarella. Now each time a client is interested in purchasing an Acquarella color I have to explain to them that Acquarella is perfect for someone who is dead serious about eliminating toxicity from their lives. A water-based polish is not going to have the staying power that say Priti NYC or Sheswai Lacquer, [both of which] I carry, have. I am explaining daily to my guests that by shifting over to nontoxic cosmetics, there will always be something that we will have to give up.
It seems that the healthier something is, the more expensive it tends to be. What can your customers expect price-wise for your products?
This is such a crucial element to the design and business plan of ROOTS. In my skincare section I have four different brands. Starting at the very top is my "top shelf" line Tata Harper. This is the best of the best, the most costly due to the high quality of ingredients and revolutionary research and tech that went into making it. So Tata is top shelf. Then we go down to the next shelf to Suti holistic skincare. This line is the best quality for a bit lower price point. Then down again to Pangea Organics. Pangea is the best organic skincare you can get in the $40 range. Then down again to Acure Organics. This is an entire line that is not only totally affordable ($20 average) but is a wonderful quality, great performance and also is a super philanthropic brand that works with numerous charities. I want every client to be able to find a product that they need, in their budget. I was very strategic in applying this tactic to all of my categories.
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Police arrested Muhammad Yasin Malik, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) following post-prayer protests in uptown Maisuma locality of summer capital Srinagar on Friday.
Malik was leading dozens of supporters after the Friday prayers during a JKLF march to city centre Lal Chowk from the adjacent Maisuma locality.
Police intercepted the march and arrested Malik and five other JKLF leaders. This resulted in protests as people in the area resorted to heavy stone pelting at police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
Security forces used batons and tear gas shells to disperse the protesters who kept regrouping to throw stones at the forces. Malik and the five leaders were taken to Kothibagh police station.
Friday's protest was against the sentencing of three Kashmiris by courts in the state for their involvement in separatist violence during the last 23 years.
Malik told IANS: "After 20 years, Kashmiris are being sentenced to life imprisonment. Why were we released from jails in the first place? If there is no embargo on peaceful protests I must ask the Indian civil society why old cases are being opened up against Kashmiris now."
"Ours is a peaceful struggle and pushing people to the wall would be dangerous. I appeal to the intelligentsia and the civil society in India to ponder over the serious situation that is emerging because of the sentencing of our people to life imprisonment," Malik added.


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With shares of Costco (NASDAQ:COST) trading around $114, is COST an OUTPERFORM, WAIT AND SEE, or STAY AWAY? Let's analyze the stock with the relevant sections of our CHEAT SHEET investing framework:
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Costco is engaged in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and through majority-owned subsidiaries in Taiwan and Korea. The company's depots receive container-based shipments from manufacturers and reallocate these goods for shipment to its individual warehouses, generally in less than 24 hours. Costco's typical warehouse format averages approximately 143,000 square feet, where many products are offered for sale in case, carton, or multiple-pack quantities only.
Earlier this quarter, Sinegal James D, who is Director at Costco, sold 8,000 shares at $115.92 per share for a total value of $927,360. The shares recently traded near $115 per share.


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objcopy [-F bfdname|--target=bfdname] [-I bfdname|--input-target=bfdname] [-O bfdname|--output-target=bfdname] [-B bfdarch|--binary-architecture=bfdarch] [-S|--strip-all] [-g|--strip-debug] [-K symbolname|--keep-symbol=symbolname] [-N symbolname|--strip-symbol=symbolname] [--strip-unneeded-symbol=symbolname] [-G symbolname|--keep-global-symbol=symbolname] [--localize-hidden] [-L symbolname|--localize-symbol=symbolname] [--globalize-symbol=symbolname] [-W symbolname|--weaken-symbol=symbolname] [-w|--wildcard] [-x|--discard-all] [-X|--discard-locals] [-b byte|--byte=byte] [-i interleave|--interleave=interleave] [-j sectionname|--only-section=sectionname] [-R sectionname|--remove-section=sectionname] [-p|--preserve-dates] [--debugging] [--gap-fill=val] [--pad-to=address] [--set-start=val] [--adjust-start=incr] [--change-addresses=incr] [--change-section-address section{=,+,-}val] [--change-section-lma section{=,+,-}val] [--change-section-vma section{=,+,-}val] [--change-warnings] [--no-change-warnings] [--set-section-flags section=flags] [--add-section sectionname=filename] [--rename-section oldname=newname[,flags]] [--long-section-names {enable,disable,keep}] [--change-leading-char] [--remove-leading-char] [--reverse-bytes=num] [--srec-len=ival] [--srec-forceS3] [--redefine-sym old=new] [--redefine-syms=filename] [--weaken] [--keep-symbols=filename] [--strip-symbols=filename] [--strip-unneeded-symbols=filename] [--keep-global-symbols=filename] [--localize-symbols=filename] [--globalize-symbols=filename] [--weaken-symbols=filename] [--alt-machine-code=index] [--prefix-symbols=string] [--stack=size] [--subsystem=which:major.minor] [-v|--verbose] [-V|--version] [--help] [--info] infile [outfile]
The GNU objcopy utility copies the contents of an object file to another. objcopy uses the GNU BFD Library to read and write the object files. It can write the destination object file in a format different from that of the source object file. The exact behavior of objcopy is controlled by command-line options. Note that objcopy should be able to copy a fully linked file between any two formats. However, copying a relocatable object file between any two formats may not work as expected. objcopy creates temporary files to do its translations and deletes them afterward. objcopy uses BFD to do all its translation work; it has access to all the formats described in BFD and thus is able to recognize most formats without being told explicitly. objcopy can be used to generate S-records by using an output target of srec (e.g., use -O srec). objcopy can be used to generate a raw binary file by using an output target of binary (e.g., use -O binary). When objcopy generates a raw binary file, it will essentially produce a memory dump of the contents of the input object file. All symbols and relocation information will be discarded. The memory dump will start at the load address of the lowest section copied into the output file. When generating an S-record or a raw binary file, it may be helpful to use -S to remove sections containing debugging information. In some cases -R will be useful to remove sections which contain information that is not needed by the binary file. Note---objcopy is not able to change the endianness of its input files. If the input format has an endianness (some formats do not), objcopy can only copy the inputs into file formats that have the same endianness or which have no endianness (e.g., srec). (However, see the --reverse-bytes option.)
infile outfile The input and output files, respectively. If you do not specify outfile, objcopy creates a temporary file and destructively renames the result with the name of infile. -I bfdname --input-target=bfdname --binary-architecture=bfdarch Useful when transforming a architecture-less input file into an object file. In this case the output architecture can be set to bfdarch. This option will be ignored if the input file has a known bfdarch. You can access this binary data inside a program by referencing the special symbols that are created by the conversion process. These symbols are called _binary_objfile_start, _binary_objfile_end and _binary_objfile_size. e.g. you can transform a picture file into an object file and then access it in your code using these symbols. -j sectionname --only-section=sectionname Copy only the named section from the input file to the output file. This option may be given more than once. Note that using this option inappropriately may make the output file unusable. -R sectionname --remove-section=sectionname Remove any section named sectionname from the output file. This option may be given more than once. Note that using this option inappropriately may make the output file unusable. -S --strip-all Do not copy relocation and symbol information from the source file. -g --strip-debug Do not copy debugging symbols or sections from the source file. --strip-unneeded Strip all symbols that are not needed for relocation processing. -K symbolname --keep-symbol=symbolname When stripping symbols, keep symbol symbolname even if it would normally be stripped. This option may be given more than once. -N symbolname --strip-symbol=symbolname Do not copy symbol symbolname from the source file. This option may be given more than once. --strip-unneeded-symbol=symbolname Do not copy symbol symbolname from the source file unless it is needed by a relocation. This option may be given more than once. -G symbolname --keep-global-symbol=symbolname Keep only symbol symbolname global. Make all other symbols local to the file, so that they are not visible externally. This option Make symbol symbolname weak. This option may be given more than once. --globalize-symbol=symbolname Give symbol symbolname global scoping so that it is visible outside of the file in which it is defined. This option may be given more than once. -w --wildcard Permit regular expressions in symbolnames used in other command line options. The question mark (?), asterisk (*), backslash (\) and square brackets ([]) operators can be used anywhere in the symbol name. If the first character of the symbol name is the exclamation point (!) then the sense of the switch is reversed for that symbol. For example: -w -W !foo -W fo* would cause objcopy to weaken all symbols that start with "fo" except for the symbol "foo". -x --discard-all Do not copy non-global symbols from the source file. -X --discard-locals Do not copy compiler-generated local symbols. (These usually start with L or ..) -b byte --byte=byte Keep only every byteth byte of the input file (header data is not affected). byte can be in the range from 0 to interleave-1, where interleave is given by the -i or --interleave option, or the default of 4. This option is useful for creating files to program ROM. It is typically used with an "srec" output target. -i interleave --interleave=interleave Only copy one out of every interleave bytes. Select which byte to copy with the -b or --byte option. The default is 4. objcopy ignores this option if you do not specify either -b or --byte. -p --preserve-dates Set the access and modification dates of the output file to be the same as those of the input file. --debugging Convert debugging information, if possible. This is not the --set-start val Set the start address of the new file to val. Not all object file formats support setting the start address. --change-start incr --adjust-start incr Change the start address by adding incr. Not all object file formats support setting the start address. --change-addresses incr --adjust-vma incr Change the VMA and LMA addresses of all sections, as well as the start address, by adding incr. Some object file formats do not permit section addresses to be changed arbitrarily. Note that this does not relocate the sections; if the program expects sections to be loaded at a certain address, and this option is used to change the sections such that they are loaded at a different address, the program may fail. --change-section-address section{=,+,-}val --adjust-section-vma section{=,+,-}val Set or change both the VMA address and the LMA address of the named section. If = is used, the section address is set to val. Otherwise, val is added to or subtracted from the section address. See the comments under --change-addresses, above. If section does not exist in the input file, a warning will be issued, unless --no-change-warnings is used. --change-section-lma section{=,+,-}val Set or change the LMA address of the named section. The LMA address is the address where the section will be loaded into memory at program load time. Normally this is the same as the VMA address, which is the address of the section at program run time, but on some systems, especially those where a program is held in ROM, the two can be different. If = is used, the section address is set to val. Otherwise, val is added to or subtracted from the section address. See the comments under --change-addresses, above. If section does not exist in the input file, a warning will be issued, unless --no-change-warnings is used. --change-section-vma section{=,+,-}val Set or change the VMA address of the named section. The VMA address is the address where the section will be located once the program has started executing. Normally this is the same as the LMA address, which is the address where the section will be loaded into memory, but on some systems, especially those where a program is held in ROM, the two can be different. If = is used, the section address is set to val. Otherwise, val is added to or subtracted from the section address. See the comments under --change-addresses, above. If section does not exist in the input file, a warning will be issued, unless --no-change-warnings is used. Set the flags for the named section. The flags argument is a comma separated string of flag names. The recognized names are alloc, contents, load, noload, readonly, code, data, rom, share, and debug. You can set the contents flag for a section which does not have contents, but it is not meaningful to clear the contents flag of a section which does have contents--just remove the section instead. Not all flags are meaningful for all object file formats. --add-section sectionname=filename Add a new section named sectionname while copying the file. The contents of the new section are taken from the file filename. The size of the section will be the size of the file. This option only works on file formats which can support sections with arbitrary names. --rename-section oldname=newname[,flags] Rename a section from oldname to newname, optionally changing the section's flags to flags in the process. This has the advantage over usng a linker script to perform the rename in that the output stays as an object file and does not become a linked executable. This option is particularly helpful when the input format is binary, since this will always create a section called .data. If for example, you wanted instead to create a section called .rodata containing binary data you could use the following command line to achieve it: objcopy -I binary -O <output_format> -B <architecture> \ --rename-section .data=.rodata,alloc,load,readonly,data,contents \ <input_binary_file> <output_object_file> --long-section-names {enable,disable,keep} Controls the handling of long section names when processing "COFF" and "PE-COFF" object formats. The default behaviour, keep, is to preserve long section names if any are present in the input file. The enable and disable options forcibly enable or disable the use of long section names in the output object; when disable is in effect, any long section names in the input object will be truncated. The enable option will only emit long section names if any are present in the inputs; this is mostly the same as keep, but it is left undefined whether the enable option might force the creation of an empty string table in the output file. --change-leading-char Some object file formats use special characters at the start of symbols. The most common such character is underscore, which compilers often add before every symbol. This option tells objcopy to change the leading character of every symbol when it converts between object file formats. If the object file formats use the same leading character, this option has no effect. Otherwise, it will add a character, or remove a character, or change a character, as appropriate. length must be evenly divisible by the value given in order for the swap to be able to take place. Reversing takes place before the interleaving is performed. This option is used typically in generating ROM images for problematic target systems. For example, on some target boards, the 32-bit words fetched from 8-bit ROMs are re-assembled in little-endian byte order regardless of the CPU byte order. Depending on the programming model, the endianness of the ROM may need to be modified. Consider a simple file with a section containing the following eight bytes: 12345678. Using --reverse-bytes=2 for the above example, the bytes in the output file would be ordered 21436587. Using --reverse-bytes=4 for the above example, the bytes in the output file would be ordered 43218765. By using --reverse-bytes=2 for the above example, followed by --reverse-bytes=4 on the output file, the bytes in the second output file would be ordered 34127856. --srec-len=ival Meaningful only for srec output. Set the maximum length of the Srecords being produced to ival. This length covers both address, data and crc fields. --srec-forceS3 Meaningful only for srec output. Avoid generation of S1/S2 records, creating S3-only record format. --redefine-sym old=new Change the name of a symbol old, to new. This can be useful when one is trying link two things together for which you have no source, and there are name collisions. --redefine-syms=filename Apply --redefine-sym to each symbol pair "old new" listed in the file filename. filename is simply a flat file, with one symbol pair per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --weaken Change all global symbols in the file to be weak. This can be useful when building an object which will be linked against other objects using the -R option to the linker. This option is only effective when using an object file format which supports weak symbols. --keep-symbols=filename name per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --keep-global-symbols=filename Apply --keep-global-symbol option to each symbol listed in the file filename. filename is simply a flat file, with one symbol name per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --localize-symbols=filename Apply --localize-symbol option to each symbol listed in the file filename. filename is simply a flat file, with one symbol name per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --globalize-symbols=filename Apply --globalize-symbol option to each symbol listed in the file filename. filename is simply a flat file, with one symbol name per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --weaken-symbols=filename Apply --weaken-symbol option to each symbol listed in the file filename. filename is simply a flat file, with one symbol name per line. Line comments may be introduced by the hash character. This option may be given more than once. --alt-machine-code=index If the output architecture has alternate machine codes, use the indexth code instead of the default one. This is useful in case a machine is assigned an official code and the tool-chain adopts the new code, but other applications still depend on the original code being used. For ELF based architectures if the index alternative does not exist then the value is treated as an absolute number to be stored in the e_machine field of the ELF header. --writable-text Mark the output text as writable. This option isn't meaningful for all object file formats. --readonly-text Make the output text write protected. This option isn't meaningful for all object file formats. --pure Mark the output file as demand paged. This option isn't meaningful for all object file formats. --impure Mark the output file as impure. This option isn't meaningful for all object file formats. --keep-file-symbols When stripping a file, perhaps with --strip-debug or --strip-unneeded, retain any symbols specifying source file names, which would otherwise get stripped. --only-keep-debug Strip a file, removing contents of any sections that would not be stripped by --strip-debug and leaving the debugging sections intact. In ELF files, this preserves all note sections in the output. The intention is that this option will be used in conjunction with --add-gnu-debuglink to create a two part executable. One a stripped binary which will occupy less space in RAM and in a distribution and the second a debugging information file which is only needed if debugging abilities are required. The suggested procedure to create these files is as follows: 1.<Link the executable as normal. Assuming that is is called> "foo" then... 1.<Run "objcopy --only-keep-debug foo foo.dbg" to> create a file containing the debugging info. 1.<Run "objcopy --strip-debug foo" to create a> stripped executable. 1.<Run "objcopy --add-gnu-debuglink=foo.dbg foo"> to add a link to the debugging info into the stripped executable. Note---the choice of ".dbg" as an extension for the debug info file is arbitrary. Also the "--only-keep-debug" step is optional. You could instead do this: 1.<Link the executable as normal.> 1.<Copy "foo" to "foo.full"> 1.<Run "objcopy --strip-debug foo"> 1.<Run "objcopy --add-gnu-debuglink=foo.full foo"> i.e., the file pointed to by the --add-gnu-debuglink can be the full executable. It does not have to be a file created by the --only-keep-debug switch. Note---this switch is only intended for use on fully linked files. It does not make sense to use it on object files where the debugging information may be incomplete. Besides the gnu_debuglink feature currently only supports the presence of one filename containing debugging information, not multiple filenames on a one- per-object-file basis. --file-alignment num of your dlls, each should have a unique base address and not overlap any other dlls. The default is 0x400000 for executables, and 0x10000000 for dlls. [This option is specific to PE targets.] --section-alignment num Sets the section alignment. Sections in memory will always begin at addresses which are a multiple of this number. Defaults to 0x1000. [This option is specific to PE targets.] --stack reserve --stack reserve,commit Specify the number of bytes of memory to reserve (and optionally commit) to be used as stack for this program. [This option is specific to PE targets.] --subsystem which --subsystem which:major --subsystem which:major.minor Specifies the subsystem under which your program will execute. The legal values for which are "native", "windows", "console", "posix", "efi-app", "efi-bsd", "efi-rtd", "sal-rtd", and "xbox". You may optionally set the subsystem version also. Numeric values are also accepted for which. [This option is specific to PE targets.] --extract-symbol Keep the file's section flags and symbols but remove all section data. Specifically, the option: *<removes the contents of all sections;> *<sets the size of every section to zero; and> *<sets the file's start address to zero.> This option is used to build a .sym file for a VxWorks kernel. It can also be a useful way of reducing the size of a --just-symbols linker input file. -V --version Show the version number of objcopy. -v --verbose Verbose output: list all object files modified. In the case of archives, objcopy -V lists all members of the archive. --help Show a summary of the options to objcopy. --info Display a list showing all architectures and object formats available. ld(1), objdump(1), and the Info entries for binutils.
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Birth Date: | 04/03/1991 |
Height: | 6-3 |
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Year: | Sophomore |
Hometown: | Nis, Serbia |
High School: | Administrativno-Birotehnicka Skola |
Position: | 2MD |
2010: Played in 23 games during his first season with the Gauchos…Scored 15 goals and dished out 14 assists…Was second on the team with 20 steals…Also drew eight penalties or ejections and had a pair of field blocks…Had three multiple-goal games…Scored two goals in a narrow 7-6 loss to No. 1 USC (Oct. 3)…Ended the season amidst a six-game scoring streak.
Attended Administrativno-Birotehnicka Skola...Competed as a center back in water polo and also swam, specializing in breaststroke...Also played for the Nis Water Polo Club...Twice took third, took fourth once and fifth once in the Serbian Major League...Was a member of the Serbian Junior National Team, which took second in the European Championships and third at the World Championships.
Lazar Komadinic was born in Nis, Serbia on April 3, 1991...Parents are Marina and Nebojsa...Has one younger sibling, Djordje...Is majoring in business with a minor in managerial economics at UCSB...Enjoys playing basketball when not in the pool...Names "Snatch" as his favorite movie while "Lord of the Rings" is his favorite book...Enjoys the music of Blur...Names Michael Jordan as his hero.


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BODYWORKS is network of health, fitness, and rehabilitation facilities, currently located in Beckley and Pineville, WV. Our staff is dedicated to understanding and satisfying the evolving needs of the 4,000 clients and members we serve each year.
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Our commitment to a healthier tomorrow grows out of a deep understanding of the ripple effect that pain and disease have on an individual, their loved ones, their employer, and their community.
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Journalist Claire Rayner: I have no language with which to adequately describe Joseph Ratzinger, AKA the Pope. In all my years as a campaigner I have never felt such animus against any individual as I do against this creature. His views are so disgusting, so repellent and so hugely damaging to the rest of us, that the only thing to do is to get rid of him.
Scientist Richard Dawkins: the Pope .... A leering old villain in a frock
Philosopher AC Grayling: If the head of a drug cartel was involved in a conspiracy, we would ask some very serious questions once he came to the UK. Why should we treat the Pope any differently?
Author Philip Pullman: In one way, I hope the wretched organisation will vanish entirely.
Peter Tatchell: He has strayed from the moral and ethical values of most Catholics and most of humanity.
This is not just advocacy of secularism or atheism. It is so emotionally charged and hostile to the Church that it better deserves the name of anti-clericalism.
Which raises a question. Anti-clericalism has mostly featured in countries in which the Catholic Church played an influential role in society. There were intellectuals in these countries who, in rebelling against society, sought to attack and undermine the Church through acts of mockery, sacrilege, dispossession or violence.
But modern Britain is run along secular, liberal principles. So why would intellectuals there feel the need to kick so viciously at the Pope?
I'm open to ideas, but I would answer this way. For some decades, a pure form of liberalism has asserted itself. Liberalism no longer accepts values drawn from aristocratic codes of honour, or a family ethos, or identification with a national tradition, or ideals of masculine or feminine behaviour.
So there is no tempering of a liberal world view. Liberalism is going it alone and this is leading to ever more radical forms of liberal concepts of equality and justice.
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To put all this another way, if you want your liberalism pure and "uncompromised", then you may not react too favourably to the Pope arguing that Christian institutions should be allowed to be run along Christian, rather than liberal, lines. The Pope's views would have been far less controversial even 30 years ago, but now they conflict with the expectations of a section of the political class - even to the point of rousing powerfully anti-clerical feelings amongst some of those most committed to secularism (and betraying the fact that liberal toleration isn't always so tolerant).


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Get an overview of this hotel4-star Jerusalem hotel in West Jerusalem, walk to Jerusalem Great Synagogue
Located in West Jerusalem, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Jerusalem Great Synagogue and L.A. Meyer Institute for Islamic Art. Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem and Western Wall are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a sauna are onsite.
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All 214 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests will also find room service, free weekday newspapers, and free bottled water.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Prima Kings Hotel features a health club and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1292 square feet (120 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2014.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 214
- Number of floors - 7
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Conference space size (meters) - 120
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- Conference space size (feet) - 1292
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
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Room Amenities
- Refrigerator
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Where to Eat
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Prima Kings Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
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By: GRANDMANAN, 11:35 AM GMT on February 28, 2014
Winter continues to show her stuff, overcast, -10C with NW wind 20-25KPH giving a windchill of -17C. To see some sun and moderating temps as the day unfolds, with cold temps overnight, gradual warming over the weekend. Longrange not giving any indication of better temps for many days.
Lots of activity on the "middle ground" and the ledges by the scallop fleet yesterday. conditions, for this time of year, were very good yesterday, clear, no wind or swell would have made the work day much more tolerable.
The southward exodus picking up daily, March Break starts after classes today. With this latest invasion of the ARTIC VORTEX one has to travel a long way south to get T-shirt weather, a strange and long winter has been the order of the day.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:42 AM GMT on February 27, 2014
The month may be concluding, however certainly no indication that winter is relaxing its grip on the temp. Currently -15C, clear, mill pond like on the harbour, great reflection of Ross Island. Temp will moderate to low single digits on minus side as the day unfolds. Similar conditions with slight moderation over the next few days. The long range still indicating cooler temps.
Boats that have been scalloping finish up, locally, tonight. A boat shucking in the harbour long after dark last evening, must be a some around, price reports good prices remains. A combination of product and good prices not often the case.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:45 AM GMT on February 26, 2014
Mother-in-law kiss cold -16C, sea smoke making up, fortunate no breeze to enhance the conditions. Clear, temp to rise low single digits for a moment or two then return to deepfreeze this cycle to remain until at least the weekend.
Rob planning on coming home for the March Break, for a few days at least, his vehicle requires some attention, plus his laundry must be overflowing by this time.
Scallop fleet well spread out, did see at least one boat in the harbour till late in the evening, shucking the beasts prior to hitting the wharf. They will have today and tomorrow to take advantage of the new found quota.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:44 AM GMT on February 25, 2014
The term ARTIC VORTEX has become part of the weather discussion this past few weeks. The Vortex is now paying another visit to this part of the world, and appears reluctant to retreat north for the next several days. Lots of daylight, however the minus 10C pushed around by westerly 30KPH gives a significant Wind Chill, no change for most of the next week or so, clear and cold.
Scallop quota found for the four days of this week boats at it yesterday, one working in the harbour most of the night getting the days catch shucked. Good to see there is a quantity around, plus the price remains on the high side.
Spring Break next week, lots of folks heading south this week, Rob will be home getting his laundry, vehicle needs looked after. When he returns the school year getting very short.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:40 AM GMT on February 24, 2014
Overcast, a northerly draft, temp at the freezing mark to increase to low single digits, remain overcast wind to pickup as the day moves along. Week looking not too bad from a weather perspective, for the most part temps slightly on the minus side, clear with a chance of flurries by mid week.
Quite a bit of traffic before daylight, boats must be working taking advantage of the let up in the wind, for the start of the day at least.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:11 PM GMT on February 23, 2014
A nice looking morning underway, with a bit of cloud hiding the sun once in a while. Water oily calm, -2C, temp to rise mid single digits on the plus side, possible cloudy periods. Low temps to remain in the single digits on the minus side, week indicating the weather will remain similar with possible precip mid week.
Mild temps yesterday, combined with the southerly wind knocked the snow in the field and snow drifts settled. Lots of water running, for the most part staying in the ditches, with little on the roads.
High school basketball concluded for the year with the boys team losing the Provincial Championship Game yesterday at Harbour Station. A good run for the team, a good effort by all hands.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:22 PM GMT on February 22, 2014
Overnight high easterly winds, combined with heavy rain knocked the snow down, the odd piece of ground now visible between the house and the shore, certainly not the case where major snowbanks were born. Currently bright sun, temp 1C, calm, to remain clear, with temp rise to mid single digits, with stiff southerly by afternoon will take a toll on the snow. Similar conditions for tomorrow, next week, clear, but cool is the forecast.
No way of getting around in the bush for the next little while, if at all before breakup, with two loads home could be a cool in the house next winter.
Boats should have a grand day on the water today, catch remains worth the effort, especially with the price being good, a far cry from $3 to $6+ to make the return viable or not.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:44 AM GMT on February 21, 2014
A grand sunrise this morning, bright red sun, harbour not a ripple, the forecast rain, sleet and whatever for overnight taking a bit longer to arrive. Rain and easterly wind to start later on this morning and carry on till tonight. Clear and milder for the weekend.
Road to St. John for the most part in good shape, the odd location slush, but nothing major. Getting around in St. John something akin to Russian Roulette, snowbanks so high have to put your vehicle out in traffic and hope nobody coming before you can see what is in you traffic lane.
Traffic on the boat all local, deck load with a few on one ramp coming and going, good crossing, a bit of a swell on the return trip, but nothing special.
By: GRANDMANAN, 10:04 AM GMT on February 20, 2014
Overcast, another few centimetres of snow down overnight, calm, temp OC, can expect clearing with temps in the mid single digits on the plus side. Tonight temp to drop just below the freezing tomorrow trying to decide if we have rain or snow for some anticipate precip. Looking good for the weekend for temps and sun.
No school yesterday, for whatever reason, not the road condition, we had significant snowfall, however roads clear. Looking out the window this morning blacktop evident, hopefully same conditions on the mainland, a trip to St. John with Donna & Emily the order of the day.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:44 AM GMT on February 19, 2014
A night of snow, now clearing with the sun trying to take hold. Snow looks to amount to 2-3", just enough to add more problems to the amount from the weekend. Currently a breeze from NW 20-25KPH, to work its way around the compass to southerly easterly, back to the north by evening. Temp to rise on the plus side by noon, nice temps for remainder of the week with rain by Friday, tis Maritime weather.
Fishery news fairly static, some boats made the run yesterday, report of good scalloping "Up the Bay", no word of any resumption or available quota locally.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:46 AM GMT on February 18, 2014
A magnificent sunrise underway, brilliant sun up over Ross Island, a cool -10C, totally calm. Sea smoke making up as the sun rises, hard to describe seems to be changing by the moment. Weather systems lurking nearby with snow mentioned to south of us, however uncertain what track it will take over the next day as it continues north.
Main road completely clear of ice/snow by mid afternoon yesterday, back roads in good shape ones I was on clear or centre road clear for sure. Snowbanks well pushed back, haven't seen the need for this in many years, lots of kids taking advantage of the snowbanks tunnels and sliding the order of the day.
Emily babysitting overnight, Rob mentioned snow covered his windows at his apartment, he is on the bottom floor, but still seems worthy of comment.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:48 AM GMT on February 17, 2014
A change in the landscape now the snow has quit, no dreary brown between here and the shore. Clear, a cold -12C, being pushed around by NW breeze 20-25KPH, wind will increase as the day moves along, temp to rise to mid single digits on the minus side. Similar conditions for next couple of days, temps to rise gradually with plus temps by end of the week.
The amount of snow down worthy of mention, as they say 'old fashioned' snow storm. Significant drifts in many locations. Yard was plowed and can only think of the great fun the kids would have knocking the stuff back down, over six foot mounds in most of the driveway.
As usual main road well maintained no problem getting around by mid-day. Ferry didn't make her first trip, nobody could get to her from here, and where would they go if they got to Blacks Harbour, final three trips made on time.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:27 PM GMT on February 16, 2014
Promised blizzard and snow arrived on time, still ongoing. Temp -6C, snowing quite hard, being blown around with NW wind @ 45-50KPH. Will gradually clear as the day moves along, high winds to remain for next couple of days.
Rob and Rachel left on 3:30PM trip yesterday, made it to St. John before the storm hit. No problem travelling till after dark then would not have been a place to be.
Appears any travel to get more wood will be on hold for quite sometime, drifts along the tree line will be more than a little substantial.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:20 PM GMT on February 15, 2014
At the moment a grand looking morning, total calm, bright sun, temp a nice -6C.This is going to change big time by dark, a major storm making it way up the eastern seaboard, with 30-45CM of snow, Gale to Storm Force winds letting up near noon tomorrow. Appears there is no avoiding this mess, then warmer and possibility of rain as next week unfolds.
Rob come along early yesterday to avoid a mess travelling, one lane from St. John black top, the passing lane had patches of ice. Managed to grub up get his laundry done, will be out of here this morning on the 11:30AM trip. Once the weather shows up it will come on fast.
Emily babysitting overnight, the young fellows parents were going for the weekend, will be returning some time today.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:29 AM GMT on February 14, 2014
What ever one wanted for weather seems to have gone by within the past few hours. Currently 2C, calm, fog, can see the Ross Island shoreline but not the trees. Last evening at dark snowing hard, changed to rain by 10PM, blowing near gale force for awhile, very early morning thunder and lightning. Giving rain for the day, cooling to just below freezing overnight, more snow over the weekend. Longrange looking not too bad, clear and warmer temps next week.
Water between here and the shore, most of the snow gone, will be ice by tomorrow, treacherous getting around.
Rob scheduled to make a run home this evening, travelling conditions not certain as yet. The high winds forecast yesterday have been diminished in KPH by quite a bit, from SE to W, will see what this afternoon brings.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:56 AM GMT on February 13, 2014
Overcast, temp on the rise now-4C, the severe storm from the southern U.S. making its way north. Still iffy for snow or rain for our part of the Bay, looking/hoping more of a rain event for us, don't have to go too far from the coast for lots of snow, freezing rain till late tomorrow. Wind now a draft from the S, but to swing easterly Gale Force for most of tomorrow.
Rob has a reservation for tomorrow afternoon, will see if the boat is travelling or not, he doesn't mind the conditions, his travelling companion on the other hand not so inclined.
Ladies had a successful trip to St.John, boat traffic fairly light both coming and going. Lots of truck traffic on the middle trips, don't know if some held lobsters on the move or some other activity on the go.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:32 AM GMT on February 12, 2014
Overcast, supposed to relent with sun later on this afternoon. Cold temps remain -15C, however to slowly rise low single digits on the minus side by the this afternoon. Folks in the southern U.S. being hammered by cold, rain, freezing rain, and lots of snow. That is making its way north to arrive here late tomorrow, what it will be by the time it arrives seems undecided, forecast has, snow, sleet and rain at various times, temp around the freezing mark.
The women of the house enroute to St. John, lunch with Rob, he and Rachel home this weekend a good day to travel, tomorrow certainly an iffy situation as far weather is concerned.
A bit of ice in the harbour, further up a lot of ice, however should be moving by the weekend, with
temps and wind.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:45 AM GMT on February 11, 2014
Cold @-14C, clear, fortunate is calm, temp to rise very little today. Similar conditions for tomorrow, Thursday a mess of some type this way comes, possibly a rain event for us, if not significant snowfall possible.
Emily made it home on last trip last night, very blasé about time, didn't clear Blackville till 5:30PM, they had a time window of 20-30 minutes, apparently plenty of time.
Believe daylight is entering the swamp ever so slightly earlier in the morning, at least one can make believe that is the case.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:42 AM GMT on February 10, 2014
Overcast, with some snow down overnight, 10-15NE, -8C, temp expected to rise very little as the day moves along, drop into minus double digits overnight. Clear and cold till end of the week, looking at more snow possible, too early to tell.
Emily returns from Miramachi later on today, snow shouldn't be a problem. Rob must have survived the weekend no pleas for further funding received.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:14 PM GMT on February 09, 2014
Sunrise hidden with cloud cover, sun is now coming out as the clouds break away. A northerly draft, a cool -9C, clear and cool the weather forecast for next few days, some indication warming not too far off.
A few birds in the harbour this morning, no great flocks as yet, but some will soon be showing up. haven't heard of any brant as yet, they may be off shore a bit yet, near time they were straggling in. A sign spring is going to happen, long winter so far.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:17 PM GMT on February 08, 2014
Another brilliant sun rise this morning, harbour calm, high water. Temp -9C to rise near the zero level, a draft NW, to swing westerly 25-30KPH as the day moves along. The longrange forecast suggesting this is the conditions moving into next week, will certainly take it.
ATV still down, but should be able to wander into the woods with chainsaw in hand to get some stuff down. Calendar suggesting not many weeks left before warm weather is the order of the day.
Emily and Colton making a foray to the Miramichi area for the weekend, back on Monday, travel conditions first rate. Rob remains in St. John, a request for cash made late yesterday, just to get him through the weekend. Checked his account the sum of $.09 is what he managed to get it down and still have his card work.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:52 AM GMT on February 07, 2014
A KODAK MOMENT looking across the harbour, sun just up from behind Ross Island, high water, harbour calm, snow line along the Ross Island shoreline. Temp -8C, clear, slight draft NW, temp to rise near freezing mark then down overnight, similar conditions for tomorrow.
A bit of traffic going by this morning, should be alright to be working off shore today. Only fishery going is the lobster side of things, some indication that more scallop quota may be available, bureaucracy needs to be met prior to a final decision.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:49 AM GMT on February 06, 2014
Snow quit overnight, beginning to clear with wind 20-25KPH from NW, temp a cold -13C feels like -20C. Moderation of temp slight, with a high -7C then back down into double digits overnight. Clear and cold for the next few days, indications from CNN Maritimes will have major snow fall on Sunday. A weather system thought to be hitting New England tracking more north, at this time.
Snowfall on the field not significant, however around the tree line could be some drifts. Snow fell for the day and well into the night. Winter still has a great hold on the Bermuda of the Maritimes.
Local traffic seems very quiet none going by the house to the wharf.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:47 AM GMT on February 05, 2014
The brilliant red sliver of morning sky behind Ross Island now gone, overcast, a prelude to the snow to start in next little while to last into the evening. calm, at the moment, easterly to gradually increase to 40-45KPH as the snow takes over, to let up by tonight, clear and cool for the remainder of the week.
Boats took advantage of the break in the weather yesterday to overhaul gear, conditions remained good past day or so, just beginning to indicate a change.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:52 AM GMT on February 04, 2014
Overcast, with a sliver of red sky showing behind Ross Island, temp -6C, very slight southerly draft, influence the temp as the day moves along might bring it above the freezing mark, remaining clear. Overnight preparation for easterly tomorrow, 20Cm of snow, wind 20-30KPH. After the snow expect clear conditions with temps in the minus single digit range for the remainder of the week.
A few folks heading out for the warmer climes to the south, homes on wheels in some cases for an extended stay. Weather making the decision to go much easier in most cases.
Fishery remains quiet, a few boats moving, lobsters, a few clams and periwinkles are the species at the moment.
By: GRANDMANAN, 11:48 AM GMT on February 03, 2014
Overcast, 15-20KPH from NW, -2C temp, clearing with temp declining as the day moves along. Snow by Wed. temp near the zero at the time, remains to be seen if we will have snow or rain. Snow amount calling in the 15-20CM range.
Tides still full, the bar showing suggesting you can walk to the Ross Island Shore without getting wet. No clammer on the beach this morning, has been some periwinkle harvesting on Ross Island with these tides.
Sea Eggs caught up, a few boats have been changing bait in lobster traps, a combination of weather and full tides reduces the catch significantly.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:17 PM GMT on February 02, 2014
Damp this morning, temp a nice 4C will increase slightly, with rain as the day moves along. Wind SW 10-15KPH. Clearing first of the week, modest temps snow and wind for mid-week, typical February weather.
Lobster being shipped today, don't know if any from the tankhouse. Price reported to be good at $7.50/lb, hasn't been at that level for sometime. Still a large number of boats at it, weather permitting. Scallop quota caught up, sea urchin quota, if not already caught, not much remains.
Managed to knock a few trees down yesterday, almost too warm handling the chainsaw, also body rebels at the unexpected work requested.
By: GRANDMANAN, 12:28 PM GMT on February 01, 2014
Calm, spotty cloud cover, temp at the freezing mark, possible snow/rain by this afternoon. Damp for the next few days, quite a bit of snow in the forecast by mid-week.
Shortly after daylight a solitary clammer working the tide line, has been a few days some harvesting going on. Smiles, 100yrs old, someone wouldn't accept cash for a small job they did for him, he dug and shucked a bucket of clams for them instead. One way to pay off a debt,
Quick trip to St. John yesterday, managed to have lunch with Rob and Rachel. Fortunate for him, somehow he was in dire need of cash and nan was the right one to tell his tale of woe, he was well fed and grinning when he returned to school.
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In light of the unknown source of the millions of dollars released into American politics by Citizens United, it's time for a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute those secretly serving foreign powers.
At the very least, voters should know who is getting how much and from whom.
The government of Malaysia hired a US PR firm to pay conservative journalists to write articles critical of a opposition leader running on a pro-democracy platform for The Huffington Post, The Guardian, The National Review, The San Francisco Examiner, Red State, and The Washington Times. The writers who took the money then wrote for their usual places, but didn't disclose that they were getting money from a third party to criticize Anwar Ibrahim.
The payments to conservative American opinion writers — whose work appeared in outlets from the Huffington Post and San Francisco Examiner to the Washington Times to National Review and RedState — emerged in a filing this week to the Department of Justice. The filing under the Foreign Agent Registration Act outlines a campaign spanning May 2008 to April 2011 and led by Joshua Trevino, a conservative pundit, who received $389,724.70 under the contract and paid smaller sums to a series of conservative writers.
Trevino lost his column at the Guardian last year after allegations that his relationship with Malaysian business interests wasn't being disclosed in columns dealing with Malaysia. Trevino told Politico in 2011 that "I was never on any 'Malaysian entity's payroll,' and I resent your assumption that I was."
According to Trevino's belated federal filing, the interests paying Trevino were in fact the government of Malaysia, "its ruling party, or interests closely aligned with either." The Malaysian government has been accused of multiple human rights abuses and restricting the press and personal freedoms. Anwar, the opposition leader, has faced prosecution for sodomy, a prosecution widely denounced in the West, which Trevino defended as more "nuanced" than American observers realized. The government for which Trevino worked also attacked Anwar for saying positive things about Israel; Trevino has argued that Anwar is not the pro-democracy figure he appears.
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BEIJING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, said on Wednesday that it will lower banks' reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points for the first time in three years in order to replenish liquidity in the country's banking system as inflation eases.
The latest cut, effective on Dec. 5, drops the RRR to 21 percent for large commercial banks and 17.5 percent for mid- and small-sized banks. An estimated 396 billion yuan (62.38 billion U.S. dollars) in capital will be released into the market.
The move signals that the government is set to stabilize economic growth after easing inflationary pressures, although it is not yet known if the change will bring about a full-on move toward a looser monetary policy, analysts said.
Lian Ping, chief economist at the Bank of Communications, said the move is in line with market expectations.
"The reduced RRR rate will ease banks' credit crunch, caused by a high RRR and decreased yuan funds from foreign exchanges, as well as promote reasonable growth in banking loans and stabilize economic growth," Lian said.
PBOC data indicates that yuan funds stemming from foreign exchanges dropped by 24.9 billion yuan month-on-month in October, the first decrease in nearly four years.
In a report released shortly after the central bank's announcement, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML) said that it also attributes the cause of the cut to limited room for injecting cash via maturing central bank bills and surging liquidity demand during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday.
PBOC data showed that yuan-denominated deposits fell by 201 billion yuan in October, with residents' deposits down by 727.2 billion yuan, indicating that there is less capital available to banks.
The PBOC has implemented a raft of measures to ease credit controls, including encouraging the banking industry to increase lending to small- and micro-sized enterprises and ensuring sufficient funds for ongoing national projects.
Last week, the PBOC rolled back RRRs for six rural banks in east China's Zhejiang Province to 16 percent from 16.5 percent.
Meanwhile, as government tightening measures gradually take effect and international commodity prices decline, consumer prices have eased in recent months, making it possible to fine-tune China's monetary policy.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 5.5 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October, dropping from a 37-month high of 6.5 percent in July.
Lian said he expects the CPI to fall under 4 percent in December and stand around 5.4 percent for the duration of the year.
"While facing volatile external demands and both eased economic growth and inflations, the RRR cut is a signal for stabilizing growth, making the central bank's fine-tuning of the country's monetary policy more explicit," said Zhuang Jian, a senior economist with the Asia Development Bank.
The economy's growth slowed to a two-year low of 9.1 percent in the third quarter of this year, down from 9.7 percent and 9.5 percent in the first quarter and the second quarter, respectively, according to data from the NBS.
China has made stabilizing prices a top priority this year. To rein in runaway inflation, the PBOC has hiked banks' RRR six times and the benchmark interest rate three times this year.
But in its third quarter monetary policy report, the PBOC said it will fine-tune its policies as needed. It did not list keeping stabilizing prices as a priority, which may indicate that the central bank is giving more weight to economic growth than inflationary pressures.
The sharp increase in new yuan-denominated lending, which rose by 116.8 billion yuan month-on-month to reach 586.8 billion yuan in October, was also viewed as a result of the fine-tuning of the nation's monetary policy.
Guo Tianyong, director of the China Banking Research Center at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said that the moves should not be seen as a change in China's current monetary policy stance.
The government should maintain a prudent monetary policy, as consumer prices are still at high levels and the country still needs to contain its red-hot property market, Guo said.
"The RRR cut is merely part of ongoing fine-tuning, which has been taking place since early October," wrote Lu Ting and three other researchers in BoAML's report.
China likely to keep prudent monetary policy, allow fine-tuning
BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- While speculation builds up for possible changes to China's macroeconomic control policies, Chinese analysts have urged the government to stick to a prudent monetary policy while allowing for more fine-tuning.
The world's second-largest economy still faces a worsening external environment and the threat of inflation with the eurozone debt crisis evolving and prices rising faster than desired, said Wang Tongsan, head of the Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). Full story
Central bank's open market moves confuse fine-tuning speculation in China
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, on Thursday mildly surprised traders by ceasing liquidity injection in open market operations amid speculations that a selective loosening in policy is imminent.
Completing its open market operations this week, the PBOC auctioned 6 billion yuan (944 million U.S. dollars) of three-month bills at an unchanged yield of 3.1618 percent on Thursday. Full story
China's new yuan loans rise sharply last month
BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, announced Friday that the nation's new yuan-denominated lending reached 586.8 billion yuan (92.7 billion U.S. dollars) in October, up 17.5 billion yuan year-on-year.
New loans last month also represented a sharp increase from 470 billion yuan in September, the PBOC said in a statement on its website. Full story


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