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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 43 cents to settle at $39.27 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for August delivery fell 56 cents to $41.15 a barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 2 cents to $1.20 a gallon. July heating oil rose 1 cent to $1.18 a gallon. August natural gas rose 4 cents to $1.75 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for August delivery rose $19.30 to $1,800.50 an ounce, silver for September delivery rose 57 cents to $18.64 an ounce and September copper rose 4 cents to $2.73 a pound.
The dollar rose to 107.97 Japanese yen from 107.69 yen. The euro rose to $1.1236 from $1.1235.


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Health Minister Simon Harris still faces opposition from his own Fine Gael TDs and senators, who claim the moves to reduce alcohol consumption will hurt small retailers and rural shops.
It has also emerged that alcohol producers and businesses in the minister's own constituency of Wicklow are warning of local job losses.
The Public Alcohol Bill was rejected by the Seanad more than a year ago, with government members opposing it. Lobbyists, including former government members, have since tried to thwart the health measures.
Mr Harris will meet with senators this morning to discuss their concerns before introducing amendments in the Seanad. The changes, to appease concerns about extra costs for small shops, allow modest retailers to still sell alcohol in fridges without covering them.
The bill provides for minimum pricing to stop below-cost selling and compulsory health warnings on drinks. It includes restrictions on alcohol promotion and strict separation rules and the covering up of drink in shops. The latter issue is a concern for politicians, who claim it will hit local businesses.
Amendments, seen by thewill allow retailers to visibly display alcohol products in not more than two adjacent storage units. But the combined storage capacity of the units must be no more than one cubic metre and the minimum depth must be not less than 25cm.
Another amendment will allow the sale of alcohol merchandise near schools, but not alcohol.
Cork senator Tim Lombard said: "I still have great concerns. The amendments on segregation don't go far enough."
Mr Lombard said he and other Fine Gael senators also want stronger minimum price guarantees built into the changes and say the current plan could be delayed as similar changes are frozen in the North and would be needed to stop large-scale cross-border booze shopping.
"This mightn't be fast enough, so we need to talk about the minimum pricing plans too," he said.
Government sources are insisting there will be no movement on this last point or any below-cost changes to the legislation.
Meanwhile, businesses in Mr Harris' constituency of Wicklow have weighed into the row over the health Bill. Distillers and brewers claim it will make Ireland "one of the most restrictive countries in the world to market products".
They also say the minister will not meet with them or discuss changes.
Alex Peirce, chief executive of Powerscourt Distillery in Wicklow, said: "We are building a new €20m distillery that will be run by a world-class master distiller... Despite government assistance in many areas and the very positive figures that Irish whiskey exports are producing, the lack of consultation by the Government now with key industry representatives is surprising."
Wicklow Wolf Brewing, which supplies 550 off-licences nationwide, said changes to labelling and severe structural separation restrictions would "impact on its ability to grow and launch new products".

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A question that often comes up is "How do I change my tip?". If you play billiards regularly, you will most likely need to change the tip at one time or another. The leather tip on a pool cue is designed to maximize impact with the cue ball while providing various levels of cushioning and control. Over time, the tips will wear out and need replacement.
On cheaper pool cues, you may have a removable, or screw-on, tip. This makes changing the tip as easy as buying the replacement and pressing or screwing it on. Unfortunately, these are not the best tips to use if you are serious about your game. While they may be fine for the casual player, they do not provide the quality and ball control of a standard leather tip.
Should I Replace The Tip Myself?
When it comes time to replace the tip on your cue, you need to ask yourself a simple question: "Should I replace the tip myself?". The answer to this question can vary, based upon your circumstances. In most cases, you are usually better off bringing the cue in to your local pro shop to have them professionally replace the tip. This is especially true if your cue is expensive, and you are inexperienced at the task. A professional has the correct tools and experience to replace the tip correctly, without damaging the cue (or themselves!).
In some cases, you may want, or need, to replace the tip yourself. You may be at a tournament and need to repair your tip on the spot. Or, you may simply be the independent adventurous type that likes to do things themselves. The good news is that you can do this, you just want to make sure you have the tools, equipment and practice before trying it under pressure.
Step 1: Before You Start
Before you start trying to repair your cue tip, you need to make sure you have all of the necessary equipment. Here is a short list of things you will need.
- Replacement Tip: This should go without saying, but you will need to have the replacement tip you plan on installing. Pool cue tips come in a variety of sizes, styles and hardness. You need to know which are appropriate for you.
- Tip Size: Cue tips are generally available in sizes ranging from 11mm to 13mm. The size you need depends upon the size of the ferrule on your pool cue. Most production cues come standard with a 13mm ferrule, but you may sometimes order a smaller size tip based on your preference and style. You need to make sure that the tip you plan on using is at least as large as your ferrule, or you risk damaging the cue. You should probably shoot for the same size if doing it yourself as that will cut down the effort needed during installation to size the tip.
- Tip Hardness: The next step is to determine how hard of a tip you want. This depends a lot on your playing style, and whether this cue is used specifically for breaking or specialty shots.
- Soft Tips: A softer tip will allow a better feel for the hit, allow you to get more cue ball spin (English) and will be more forgiving on miscues when striking the cue ball off-center. They will also wear out faster, require more maintenance and need to be replaced more frequently.
- Medium Tips: These are the tips that are typically installed on factory cues when you purchase them. They are usually the best bet for most pool players since they provide a good combination of consistency and ball control. While they will provide for an adequate amount of ball spin, they won't get misshaped as often and won't need as much maintenance or replacement as their softer counterparts.
- Hard Tips: A harder tip won't absorb as much impact on the cue ball, and won't stay in contact with it as long. This means that you will not be able to create as much spin on the cue ball. This also means that you are more likely to miscue the ball if you hit it off-center. The good news is that these tips will be much more consistent, and require much less maintenance than the soft or medium tips.
- Phenolic Tips: If you use the cue for breaking, and nothing else, you want the hardest tip possible. Phenolic tips are designed just for that, breaking balls! This is the tip that will come standard on most production break cues. These tips are just about as hard as the balls themselves and transfer the most power from the cue to the ball. They also require little or no maintenance. Some leagues, tournaments or halls do not allow phenolic tips, so be sure to check before using them. Recently, CSI and the BCA pool league lifted the ban on phenolic tips on break cues.
- Tip Manufacturer/Model: There are many high quality billiards cue tips available on the market. Your choice comes down to a preference or cost. Manufacturers such as Kamui, Moori, Hirano, Tiger, LePro and more are available. It is best to do some research to find out which you prefer.
- Sharp Knife or Blade: In order to replace a pool cue tip yourself, you will need a very sharp razor blade or knife to remove the old tip and scrape off any remaining glue. It should go without saying to be very careful when using a sharp knife.
- Sandpaper, Leather Burnisher: You will need a few pieces of sandpaper of varying grits from fine to very fine and may want to have a leather burnishing pad to finish your cue off. You may also want to have a standard dishwashing Brillo pad available.
- Glue: You will need some appropriate glue to attach the tip to the ferrule/shaft. Gel-type glues will give you more time to center the tip correctly while the liquid-type glues will dry faster. You can use a Loctite or SuperGlue, or find something that is made specifically for pool cue tips.
- Shaft Conditioner: You may want to use a shaft conditioner to seal the shaft and protect it after installing your cue tip. During the process, you may rub the finish and protective coating off the end of your shaft.
- Tip Clamp: You may want to have a tip clamp to hold the tip on the cue while it is drying.
- Tip Shaper:You will need a tip shaper tool to finish the job and get the tip to the shape you like before adding chalk.
You should be able to keep all of these items in your case, ready to use when needed.
Step 2: Preparing the Cue
Once you have all of the supplies, you will need to prepare the cue to accept the new tip. This includes removing the old tip, and all of the old glue, cleanly from the pool cue shaft. Using the sharp knife, cut the tip off the end of the cue. Be careful when using a sharp knife and always make sure your hands are in a safe position. Once the old tip is removed, use the knife to scrape off any remaining glue residue from the top of the ferrule. Be careful not to gouge into the ferrule and be sure that you finish with a nice clean, even surface for the new tip. You may want to sand the top of the shaft to get the surface a even as possible. You may also want to apply a small bit of nail polish remover on a paper towel to help clean up the tip and shaft.
Step 3: Prepare the Tip
Take the new tip and lay it flat side down on a piece of fine grit sandpaper. Using slight but even pressure, sand the tip until it is smooth on the back side. This will usually just take a few seconds to do properly. You may want to score the bottom of the tip using the edge of your knife. This may help the glue adhere firmly. Make sure to place the tip on the end of the cue before gluing, just to make sure everything looks good. The tip should lay flat and should fit the top of the ferrule/shaft nicely.
Step 4: Attach the Tip
Now, apply a few small dabs of glue to the top of the shaft in a circular motion. Don't apply too much, but make sure there is enough to cover the shaft when the tip is applied. Apply the tip to the shaft, flat side down, and quickly get it lined up in center. Use a little pressure to smear the glue underneath the tip to even it out and provide consistent coverage. Check to make sure the tip is straight and centered and make any adjustments quickly before the glue sets. It is normal for a little glue to ooze out of the edges at this point. You can use a paper towel with a bit of nail polish remover to clean up around the edges and shaft. Be careful not to touch the top of the tip with the nail polisher remover.
You may want to apply the tip clamp at this time to hold the tip steady while the glue dries. If possible, you should let the shaft sit for an hour or more to make sure the glue is completely dry before proceeding.
Step 5: Finishing Up
Once the glue has dried properly, you will want to finish up to leave the cure with a clean and protected finish. Lightly check the joint to make sure the glue is dry. The tip should not move, or rock. If it does, you may need to go back a few steps and do it again.
Using the sandpaper, gently sand the edges of the tip and joint to make it smooth. If you used a slightly larger tip, you may need to do a little more work to even it out with the shaft. Rotate the shaft slowly while holding the sandpaper over the ferrule and tip to get it smooth. Change to the finer grit sandpaper as need, and finish with the burnishing leather or Brillo pad. You may also use a little nail polish remover to remove any glue that has found its way out. The leather burnishing pad is great for finishing the cue and tip as it will seal the edges of the tip and help protect against mushrooming. You may also want to apply some shaft conditioner at this point to add a protective coating to the shaft.
The last step is to shape the tip. Using a tip shaping tool, knock off the hard edges of the tip and shape it to your liking. Be sure to add plenty of chalk to the tip when you are finished, before playing with it.
Some Final Thoughts
As you can see, there is a bit of art involved in replacing a pool cue tip. While you clearly can do this yourself, you may want to simply let a professional take care of it for you. In any case, it is an important skill to have, especially if you play in many tournaments. You may just need to replace a tip on the fly without a pro around to help you. You may want to grab yourself a cheap cue, possibly a second-hand house cue, and practice the procedure a few times until you are confident.


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Gender diversity in tech companies has been a major issue for over two decades now. One part of solution to recruit more women in tech is a simple concept: more effective structured interviews.
The numbers don't add up. The EEOC reports that women currently make up roughly 56% of the overall workforce, but are underrepresented in tech. Only about 28% of proprietary software jobs currently held by women.
Why is it important to have gender diversity in tech?
The financials tend to resonate more in enterprise companies. Various reports, including one from Catalyst and one from McKinsey, have shown that companies with more female leadership tend to outperform both their market and their rivals. An additional study, from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, showed companies with 30% or more females in leadership outperformed rivals by an average 6% net profit margin.
Women are often associated with being empathetic leaders. This is not true of all women of course, and many men are also empathetic. But if we can generally associated empathy with female leadership, we see a compelling reason to recruit more women in technology. Half of the ten most empathetic technology companies are also the fastest growing. They have grown about 23.3% per year, compared to a weighted average of 5.2% growth of all technology companies, according to one study.
Faith Rothberg, CEO of College Recruiter and named by RecruitingDaily as a top woman in HR technology worth watching, remarked: "While I know many men who are empathetic, including my husband, I've generally seen a higher degree of empathy from female leaders I've known and worked with. When you look at these 4x growth stats for companies led from a more empathetic place, and factor in the power of technology in terms of growing a company, having more females at the helm of these types of organizations seems both crucial and a no-brainer."
Why is diversity in tech seemingly so far behind?
This is often framed as a "pipeline problem," and that might be true. For example: according to Girls Who Code, 74% of young women (i.e. high-school aged and lower) express interest in STEM (technological) courses and career paths, but by the time decisions need to be made about taking those classes in college, only 18% choose STEM/computer science pathways. (And that's actually dropped: in the 1980s, women held 37% of computer science degrees, for example.)
What can be done about the technology gap for women? (more…)
"Almost everything–all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure–these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." – Steve Jobs
Back to basics with one of my more popular topics – targeted job search. Specifically, job search leads for specific industries. And the most popular of my popular posts is of course jobs in technology. So at first glance you might wonder why anyone would have to tell a technologist how or where to look for jobs on the Internet. But, you may be good at technology but that does not necessarily mean you know where to look for a job. And, like everything else in life, technology jobs come in all sizes and shapes. There are jobs at actual technology companies or tech jobs at non-tech companies. Today's post focuses on the "not in the top ten tech companies" because sometimes size or popularity does not matter. (more…)
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You may have been to to Luang Prabang once or twice, but haven't you ever tried to explore the surrounding nature? Shangri Lao offers you now an unforgettable trip - with a lot of luxury included. It is not just that you are in the footsteps of French explorer Dr. P. Neiss, you actually feel kind of like back in the colonial days.
The one day trip starts at the Elephant village, where you get a brief introduction into the work they do. You can talk with the veterinarian in the hospital, feed the elephants and get even some advice from the mahouts. Then get ready: sit on the comfortable bench on the back of the female elephant, be sheltered by a bamboo roof will cover you (nice extra is a hole on the side so you still can take pictures right and left).
You will cross the exclusive area of the Huay Sae Valley for 1.5 hours before you stop at a waterfall and get off the elephant. Say goodbye and walk abut 5 minutes and then get a BIG surprise. In the middle of nowhere Shangri Lao has build a small hut next to a waterfall: There is lunch offered, and since we are following our French hero, you can have red wine as well (what goes well with the traditional Lao food they offer).
It is a challenge to get up and leave these place in paradise, but there is another 1.5 walk to do. The trekking isn't difficult at all, nearly everyone can do it. Just watch your head sometimes because of low hanging branches and be aware of some slippery parts during rainy season. What you get is a unique experience of flowers and plants, insects and - if you are lucky - even bigger animals. Listen to the birds and the cicadas, and enjoy the chilly atmosphere of untouched nature.
When you arrive at the Nam Khan River again, a boat waits for you. It is a bamboo raft, but in the Rolls Royce version: Pillows and mats make it comfortable for you to rest a bit while getting offered tea or coffee. Depending on the current you will be back at the camp in 30-60 minutes and still have time to jump in the pool there.
There are half day, full day or two day excursions with or without staying overnight available. Note that the Tad Sae Waterfall is dry between February and July (but was not a problem for me).
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If you've got an electronic item in your house, check the label – there's a very good chance that it was made by Philips or a subsidiary. The largest consumer electronics company in the world, it manufacturers a surprisingly high number of consumer items used by people across the world. While Philips often seems quiet on the marketing front, it's still got a very recognizable logo. You can track the changes in the company by taking a look at the changes in its marketing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the evolution of the Philips logo design.
Philips Logo Design Elements
The main shape of the Philips logo is a circle inscribed inside a shield. Within the circle are three waves surrounded by four stars. This logo was, at least apocryphally, developed with the idea of sound transmission in mind. The waves, it is said, represent soundwaves and the stars represent the journey of that sound through space. It's a unique design to be sure, one that stands out in an electronics field that has become infatuated with increasingly simplified logos.
Just as Philips has eschewed the common wisdom in shape, so too has it eschewed that wisdom in color. Instead of going black and white with the logo, the Philips logo is officially a vibrant shade of blue. It's a bit harder to stamp on metal or plastic, but it does stand out in print. The font is a very uniform, capital-letter sans-serif font that does little to stand out but that does complement the rest of the design nicely.
Changes and Evolution
1. Shape
The shape of the Philips logo has changed quite a bit over the years. The original, pre-20th century logo was the name of the company in a flowing script – something that was very common at the time. By 1897, the company moved on to the more industrially-appropriate initials. Philips, now in all caps, would be the entire logo of the company in 1910 until they added a wavy, radio-like appearance in 1915. The wavy appearance would stay until 1920, at which point a lightbulb would be added. The familiar shield would come into play in 1922 before a reversion to a logo similar to that used in 1910. Two square variations would be used until 1968, at which time the familiar shield design would show up. This design was dropped in 1995 to once again concentrate on the name of the company, before being re-adopted in 2013.
2. Color
The color of the Philips logo has really run the gamut over the years. The first two logos were monochrome, while the third spoke to a high quality by adding a gold border. The company logo wouldn't have a steady color again until 1968, with all of the intervening logos switching colors as certain advertising techniques came in and out of style. From 1968 onward, though, blue would be the color of Philips – an easily identifiable shade that became more important in a more crowded electronics marketplace.
3. Font
Outside of the two 1890s logos, the font of the Philips company has always been very conservative. There's not much drift from 1910 onwards, with the exception of the 1915 radio logo. Most Philips products have featured a version of the same sans-serif font, either in a standard or bold format from 1920 onwards.
Influences/ Inspiration
Philips is an odd case because its logo changed so often. It has been influenced by virtually every other company that has come along, with a logos changing as often as bi-annually and staying in place for no longer than thirty years. If there has been a successful electronics company, you can be sure that Philips has attempted to copy something of their logo design.
Because of the typical speed of change, no one's really had time to copy the logo. The company is a bit of a chameleon, which makes it too difficult for the company's branding to influence anyone. As such, it tends to blend in with whatever's available at the time.
- Philips has been listed as one of Forbes' Most Valuable Brands.
- Philips is officially titled Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V..
- Philips created the first true home use VCR.
- The Philip family fled the Netherlands during WWII and continued the company in the United States. Those in the family left in the Netherlands managed to keep the company going during the occupation.
Phillips' logo is unique, but not unchanging. It jumps on the latest trends without necessarily feeling obligated, changing to suit the times. Philips has managed to keep a brand identity despite many logo changes, an amazing feat in this day and age. If you want to take a look at the history of electronics advertisements, you just have to look at Philips' logo.


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The Cyrus PSX-R2 power supply acts the same as most higher-end equipment. It has been long known that removing high voltage circuitry from the more sensitive low voltage parts will dramatically improve sound quality. Similarly providing multiple voltage supplies removes interference from one part of a device to another.
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'The playing is superlative throughout and the recordings are of audiophile quality.' – Gramophone
'these singers embrace and elevate everything they sing—and their performances are imbued with a vivaciousness and joy that's absolutely infectious' – ClassicsToday.com
'a beautifully refined and sympathetically chosen album' – Mail on Sunday
'Wit just may be the best conductor around these days for big choral works' – ClassicsToday.com
'This is a splendid release on all counts.' – MusicWeb International
'The Bach Choir and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, under David Hill's brilliant direction, execute Howells's numinous Stabat mater…with fluency and insight.' – Gramophone
'Hill paces superbly, and Hulett is utterly convincing in taxing solo passages. ' – Classical Music
'the whole team of singers and instrumentalists respond with the utmost fervour to Hill's evidently inspiring leadership'– International Record Review
'David Hill gets into the very soul of the music and extracts an intensely gripping interpretation, enhanced by the superb tenor voice of Benjamin Hulett.' – Choir & Organ
'The University of Michigan forces under Kenneth Kiesler are mighty'– Gramophone
'The performance that Borsi gives is not just ravishingly beautiful but has a dramatic intensity' – Gramophone
'this terrific performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under Vasily Petrenko will leave you equally overwhelmed' – Gramophone
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'Renée Fleming's crystalline timbre is ravishing.' – Pizzicato
'Daniel Harding conducts with a superb sense of pace, weight and colour, perfectly supporting his equally fine singers in a really impressive live recording.' – Gramophone
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The Otago Daily Times has a story about how the high exchange rate of the New Zealand Dollar (NZX50) is impacting on meat and dairy exporters like Fonterra and Alliance Group in New Zealand:
The often-touted export-led recovery could be threatened by a soaring exchange rate which some economists believe could reach US69c. At 5pm yesterday, the currency was trading at US67.33c having opened at US66.99c. READ MORE.
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We've come a long way since the days of "Howdy Doody" and vacuum tubes. Now, it's Snookie and broadband. Some American shows have gained an almost cult-like following abroad, thanks in part to the Internet and satellite technology.
In the 1980s, Europeans and others loved watching "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "The Dukes of Hazzard" [source: Pfanner].Then things changed: Foreigners weren't watching that much American television. Five or six years ago, it was hard to find any U.S. television series on the prime-time schedules in Europe, or anywhere else for that matter. In recent years, however, American television shows have become immensely popular. But, most Europeans still have a rather dim opinion of the United States [source: Pfanner].
Part of the reason might be because of what they're watching. In March 2011, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bemoaned that U.S. television was giving people around the world a distorted view of Americans. "I remember having an Afghan general tell me that the only thing he thought about Americans is that all the men wrestled and the women walked around in bikinis because the only TV he ever saw was Baywatch and World Wide Wrestling," she said [source: Fung].
Think what you want about the quality of American TV, but there's no disputing that some of America's No. 1 exports are its TV programming. Go to the next page to find out what some of the top American shows are, and were, overseas.
Let's just start with the most popular American TV show ever -- "Baywatch." At its peak, the show starring Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff was broadcast in 142 countries. More than 1 billion people have watched the show [source: Britannica].
"Baywatch" made its debut in 1989, then was canceled after one season. Hasselhoff and his partners bought the rights to the show and resurrected it as a syndicated series in 1991. One of the reasons "Baywatch" got a second chance at life was because of its overseas popularity. The show went off the air in 2001. However, it made Hasselhoff one of the most recognizable American celebrities in the world. Hasselhoff's European fans helped launch his music career in the late '80s [source: Biography].
The Office
Fans of "The Office," with Steve Carell as the boss from hell, know their favorite TV show is based on a popular British series of the same name starring Ricky Gervais. So, when the American version of "The Office" attracted 11.2 million viewers during its first show in 2005, it shocked many in the industry. Most executives had suspected it would fall flat because of its, well, British-type humor [source: Roberts].
Since then, the show has become an international sensation and has been copied several times. The French call their "Office," "Le Bureau;" while those living in Quebec refer to it as "Le Job." In Germany, they call "The Office" "Stromberg." The Chileans have their own version of the show, too [source: Chen].
One of the reasons for the show's success abroad was its popularity on iTunes. In 2006, NBC made the show available for download and it quickly topped the download chart. Other American networks soon began making their shows available on the Internet [source: Roberts].
Since 2008, "House" has been top U.S. TV export in Europe. The show made its debut in 2004 on Fox. The storyline centers on Dr. Gregory House, played by Hugh Laurie, an off-the-wall physician who clashes with his colleagues at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
So far, NBC Universal has licensed the show to 250 territories around the world. In France, the show averaged 9.3 million viewers during the 2009 season, up 30 percent from 2008. The Italians think House is bellissimo, with 4.7 million viewers. On average, 4.2 million Germans watch each episode. The show is also popular in Poland and the Netherlands [source: Adler].
The Oprah Winfrey Show
For more than two decades, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has been wildly popular, not just in the United States, but internationally. But even the daytime diva has had her problems. For the past several years, the show has been struggling in the ratings both in the United States and abroad. When Oprah announced in 2010 that she was stopping production, her ratings crashed to an all-time low [source: Harris].
The trend has been playing out for the past few years. In 2008, Oprah's numbers dropped by 7 percent over the previous year, from 7.8 million to 7.3 million viewers a day [source: Cockroff]. Despite her sagging ratings, Oprah is still immensely popular abroad. She has a very loyal fan base among women. Her guests, such as British singing sensation Susan Boyle and Bollywood film stars, have always given The Oprah Show an international flavor. "Oprah" airs in 156 countries, including such far-off places as Niger, Malaysia and Vietnam [source: oprah.com].
The Cosby Show
"The Cosby Show" skyrocketed to popularity almost immediately after it began airing in 1984. Starring comedian Bill Cosby, the show ran for eight seasons on NBC. It featured Cosby as the patriarch of the Huxtable clan, an upper-middle class African-American family living in Brooklyn. The show was a mega-hit mainly because it shattered the stereotypical image of African Americans on television.
Although the show was groundbreaking in the United States for its portrayal of African Americans, it was also an international success. During its run, "The Cosby Show" constantly topped the ratings in Canada, Australia and New Zealand [source: Edgerton]. The show also altered international television syndication proving that comedy was marketable overseas, and made its distributor, Viacom, a TV marketing powerhouse [source: Havens].
Prior to "The Cosby Show," overseas audiences balked at viewing most American sitcoms. But Cosby changed all that. Estimates suggest that "The Cosby Show" earned more than $100 million in international syndication revenue. While impressive, it was far below the $1 billion the show earned in domestic syndication [source: Edgerton].
Married with Children
The hottest TV show in Russia is about a shoe salesman with a mouthy wife and big hair. Oh, and let's not forget the two incorrigible teenagers. Sound familiar? "Married with Children," which satirizes middle class life in the United States, is astoundingly popular in Russia. How popular? Well there's an authorized version of the show with a Russian cast. The Russian version is very well-liked among younger viewers, and the cast are household names [source: Levy].
America's "Married with Children" ran from 1987 to 1997. Its Russian counterpart, "Schastlivy Vmeste," which means "Happy Together," takes place in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg instead of Chicago. The names of the two main characters (Al and Peg Bundy) are Gena and Dasha Bukin. Instead of railing on American middle class life, the show centers on the lives of a Russian middle class family [source: Levy].
Russians began watching sitcoms, both foreign and domestic, during the economically distressing times of the 1990s when the nation was on the verge of economic ruin. The shows did not do well. Instead, Russians turned to Latin American soap operas. Now, the situation comedy has a wider audience, mainly because the Russian economy has ticked up. "The Nanny" and "Who's the Boss" are also popular there [source: Levy].
American Idol
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so the old saw goes. If that's the case, then the creators of "American Idol" must be thrilled. "American Idol" is the king of knockoffs. Many shows, including ABC's "The One," and Bravo's "Going Platinum," have been inspired by Idol [source: Powers]. Yes, we know, the show itself is a knock off from the British "Pop Idol," which is itself a knockoff from the Australian "Popstars." But that's beside the point.
"American Idol" is shown in 100 countries. With the exception of Canada, where it is broadcast live, most people view "Idol" on tape-delay [source: NZ News]. Yet it doesn't seem to diminish the show's popularity. In Vietnam, "Vietnam Idol" is a tremendous hit, and has been since 2006. "Vietnam Idol" is a kinder, gentler version of its American counterpart. Instead of offering snide and sometimes hurtful criticisms, "Vietnam Idol" judges try to give the contestants constructive feedback [source: VietNews].
On April 1, 2011, just three weeks after a tsunami devastated Japan and set off a nuclear nightmare at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo TV pulled the final season of "24." Officials for Tokyo TV pulled the show because its storyline features nuclear radiation. TV executives said the subject was inappropriate considering the current situation. Instead, the TV station will re-run seasons one through seven [source: Blair].
The news was upsetting for many Japanese who are fans of the show and its hero Jack Bauer. Played by Keifer Sutherland, Bauer has fought nuclear threats, suicide bombers and kidnappers. Sutherland is so admired in Japan, and so identifiable with his character, that when he visits, the Japanese media address him as "Jack" [source: Betros].
"24" is so accepted in Japan that on Jan. 1, 2011, Japanese TV aired the first seven seasons consecutively for a week, placing it in the Guinness World Records for the longest running on-air time for a television program. In addition, Fox ran a campaign in which viewers could win 100,000 yen, or nearly $1,200, every hour [source: Betros].
Desperate Housewives
Are the women of Wisteria Lane America's new secret weapon in the fight against terrorism? According to a U.S. State Department cable unearthed by Wikileaks, hit TV shows such as "Desperate Housewives" are better at persuading Saudi youth to reject violence than millions of dollars of U.S. propaganda. The shows are broadcast uncensored in Saudi Arabia [source: Daily Mail]. In 2008, "Desperate Housewives" had an international TV following of 61.5 million viewers, outdistancing such hits as "Monk" and "Ugly Betty" [source: West].
Jersey Shore
For better or worse, Nicole "Snookie" Polizzi is going global. She and the other stars of MTV's hit series, "Jersey Shore," are just beginning to test the international waters, which seem to be as inviting as the coast of The Garden State. MTV executives believe that the spray-tanned, party loving cast members will be big hits overseas.
Although Tuscany and Paris are a long way from Seaside Heights, MTV execs are pulling out all the stops to make sure the show -- featuring Pauly D, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, JWoWW and the others -- becomes a big international hit. One of the overseas print ads for the Shore goes something like this: "Muscle + gel + tanning bed = sex." There's also an international TV ad that shows a skinny man and a bikini-clad woman blowing up water toys that ultimately reveal hot bods and six-pack abs (read: The Situation) [source: Stetler].
"Jersey Shore," with its faux-Italian roots, has such a following that several production companies are creating various versions focusing on Americans of Israeli, Iranian and Korean heritage. As for MTV, it premiered the show in 2010 in more than 30 countries, and it's already No. 1 among 18- to 24-year-olds in Mexico and Colombia [source: Alston].
In case you haven't been watching, the "Jersey Shore" cast will spend part of the next season in Italy. In Venice, the cast was reportedly mobbed by young Italians shouting the show's catchphrases in broken English. The cast often uses such phrases as "gym, tan, laundry," and "grenade-free zone." Hundreds auditioned for roles as extras [source: Alston].
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Located in a quaint neighbourhood in Sheung Wan lies La Cantoche – meaning "The Canteen" in French. Devoid of the fancy and frilly decor of many French restaurants around town, La Cantoche's interior is hip and casual. The ground floor is equal parts bar and restaurant, with a giant foosball machine for game nights.
Staying true to their French heritage, most of the menu items are written in French, but the chef and staff are more than willing to explain every dish for non-French speakers. The first impression always carries enormous gravity, and our first dish, Camembert rôti et ses pommes noisette ($228), certainly did not disappoint. The pommes noisette (deep-fried, bite-sized potato balls) was served with Camembert cheese for dipping – you just can't go wrong with potatoes and cheese. It did the perfect job of priming our stomachs for the food to follow.
Our next starter was Rice Krispies de la Cantoche ($88) – the chef's secret recipe that pays homage to his mother's home town in Laos. This dish exemplifies all that we love in a Southeast Asian dish – it was tangy but not overpoweringly so. It was also full of texture and flavour from the soft marinated pork, chewy rice meatballs and crunchy Rice Krispies.
Our main course came on a huge plate – cordon bleu maison ($188), filet de flétan en croûte de tomate séchée ($228), onglet aux champignons flambée au cognac ($228) and merguez ($168). All were seemingly simple dishes that were anything but simple in flavour. The cordon bleu was a testament to the chef's skills, with the stuffed chicken breast retaining all its moisture and flavour. The hanger steak was also easily one of the best we've had in Hong Kong – it was melt-in-the-mouth tender. This will be our must-have dish every time we visit going forward.
We had fondant au chocolat ($88), nougat glacé aux M&M's ($88), mousse au chocolat ($88) and cherry clafoutis ($88) for dessert. Not only was the presentation stunning, but the taste of each was divine. The chef boasted his chocolate mousse to be the best in town, and we would not disagree.
With impeccable service and good wine to boot, La Cantoche is everything it claims to be – an unpretentious, quirky and fun dining spot where the food is all flavour and no nonsense.
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ShaleNET says 883 local workers have landed jobs in the natural gas industry since June 2010 as a result of its training and placement efforts. ShaleNET is a multi-state recruitment, training and placement program for jobs in the gas industry throughout the Marcellus Shale footprint. The program plans to add three more Certified Training Providers to its program, bringing the total number to 14.
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Missouri throws out results of two statewide high school exams
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Wednesday that two of the state's high school annual assessments, administered during the 2016-2017 school year are "unusable."
The results for the Algebra I and English II exam, known as the end-of-course tests, won't factor into the 2017 school accountability measurements, and won't be publicly reported.
The state is blaming the test maker, Questar Assessment, for making the results incomparable to the tests administered in the 2015-2016 school year.
Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven said the end-of-course results can be used for student grades and A+ Scholarship eligibility.
"They do not need to take the test again. People have been asking that question: Will students need to retest? And they do not," Vandeven said, adding that the exams are not tied to graduation requirements.
In past years, the state has used test results even when the tests are different than the year before, but Vandeven said the state's experts advised them not do so in this case.
"The big difference is that we have been telling people that they were going to be comparable. And when you start a new test, you tell people out of the gate, this is a brand new test and a brand new start," Vandeven said.
Without results for Algebra I and English II, the quality of Missouri high schools for the 2016-2017 school year will be primarily judged on things like ACT scores and attendance.
The state also offers end-of-course tests in other areas, but only Algebra I, English II, biology and government are required.
Vandeven said her department is working with an attorney to hold Questar responsible for producing faulty tests.
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Today on 19 Aug 2019 marks World Photography Day. These images mark the exact day I found my love, my passion, my consolation, and my purpose when I picked up that Samsung camera phone and shot myself in one of those apart-hotels after a shoot for someone else. This shoot marks the day I found something that gives me fulfillment that's big enough to fuel me until old age. I can only hope that everyone has the opportunity to seek out what their heart really aches and wishes for.
Going as far back as 1837, World Photography Day originates from the invention of Daguerreotype, which is a photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce in France. However, why is it exactly August 19 to celebrate? That's because this date commemorates the day French government purchased the patent for this photographic process and "announced the invention as a gift "free to the world"".


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What's on tap this weekend?
Well it depends upon who you ask. Walking around UT last week, all appearances indicate the answer would be "Old Milwaukee" or "Pabst Blue Ribbon" or "Bud," something cheap and plentiful.
Because even being old enough to have fathered those undergraduates, and even being slow and way below average triathlete, I could still kick most of their asses in any discipline at any distance.
Swim. Bike. Run.
Sprint to Ironman.
You pick it, junior, because you're a disgrace. Nineteen years old and pot bellied.
Are you kidding me?
And it wasn't just the rare "hefty" kid. It was everywhere. A majority of waddling, carbon based life forms that weren't even fully emancipated from mummy and daddy.
And not in the agriculture college town of College Station where they slaughter and eat their own pets for breakfast. No, in liberal tofu eating Austin.
Well, me and the "old" folks have a different kind of activity "on tap." Tomorrow is a wee brick workout--swim, bike and run back to back. All at Ironman pace. 30 minute swim, four hour bike, 40 minute run off the bike.
And Sunday, we aren't sleeping it off either. For me it's gonna be a couple hours running above Ironman pace and negative splitting a long run.
Tyler Durden (Fight Club) was heard to remark that he "didn't want to die without any scars." Well, me neither.
Wanna come, junior?
I didn't think so.
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Look how well Boyle is doing...
Look how well Boyle is doing...
Never argue with idiots, they just drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
couldn't poossibly be the property of any other team, lol. They should have drafted him on his name alone, priceless.
Fred was thinking when he named Wheaton! Actually, he's a pretty good player, I think he'll be better than Sanfred at the dub level.....Originally Posted by localguy
Never argue with idiots, they just drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Three of the wkings prospects are having very good seasons.1. Jordan DePape in the MJHL with the Winnipeg Saints---highest scoring rookie in the league.2.Brenden Walker playing with Portage Terriers--very strong team--3rd highest scorer on the team. Drafted in the 12th round of the bantam dr applause aft.3.Jesse Sinatynski----3rd leading scorer in the Alberta AAA Midget league. Drafted in the 13th round of the bantam draft. None of these players were high draft choices. Lucky or good scouting or both??
Bit of both
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Apparently Alex Grill-Donovan broke his leg in late January while playing for the Pontiacs in the AJHL. Went awkward into the boards and is out for the season and could possibly miss some start of next year as well. Anyone think he could land another spot in the Dub? IMO...no
LOL, that's ironic since I was just talking to him. I keep in touch with him on facebook, we we're in a few classes together in school. He was having a good season for the Pontiacs and broke his leg like you said. Apparently Chilliwack is a gong show too.Originally Posted by Brandonite
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For over 30 years now, Naya and Quebecers have been living a beautiful love story. No doubt about it, Naya truly springs from the heart of Quebec.
Inauguration of Naya's plant in Mirabel. Naya's natural bottled spring water is launched. The name comes from the word "Naiads", who in Greek mythology were the goddesses of thermal waters and the immortal guardians of rivers, fountains and springs.
A historic year for Quebec and for Naya. Quebecers said No to independence in a referendum, and Yes to Naya which became the #1 bottled natural spring water brand in Quebec! It was the perfect occasion for the company to adopt a sportier identity with its new slogan, "Hungry for Life, Thirsty for Naya".
If you thought we couldn't get sportier, think again! Our packaging was updated but our commitment to a hunger for life and a thirst for Naya remained.
To keep hydrating Quebecers. Naya proposed a new product on top of its natural spring water: a delicious spring water with natural fruit flavours, without sugar or calories, that would soon become Naya Zest
Sponge Bob made his appearance on the Aquakids 330 ml packaging to delight all ages. Then, in 2012, the characters from Ice Age, our friends Scrat, Sid, Manny and Diego, join in for fun and hydration.
Quebec City turned 400, and there was also reason to celebrate over at Naya. As a celebration, Naya offered itself a brand-new logo and packaging.
In 2012, things were moving at Naya. We innovated by creating a new 600 ml bottle, unique to Naya, that contains 20% more water with 0% extra plastic (compared to our 500 ml bottle). This new format quickly became our most popular. At Naya, we are never short of good ideas!
More than 7 out of 10 consumers told us it was important to identify products from Quebec, so we listened to them and displayed our local colours on our products from then on. We are very proud to be a Quebec-based company from the start.
Live Healthy became the new Naya water signature. We promote healthy living through hydration. Healthy living is the creed of the century and a mission at Naya. Live Healthy, a message of authenticity, encompassed four key values: hydration, healthy eating, regular physical activity and protecting the environment. For the occasion, these key values were presented as four principles: Drink Healthy, Eat Healthy, Let's Play Outside and Care for the Planet. The new brand strategy adopted by Naya focuses on the consumer and spotlights values as universal as they are personal.
For its 30th birthday, Naya rolled out new packaging with 3 colourful and offbeat labels to remind us of the decade when it all started, the 1980s! We so missed those day-glow colours!
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That was more than a little clunky & not fun but I got the workout in. I always suffer when I do minimal stretching after a long circuit thing, as per my last workout on Wednesday. I got stiffer during my rest day.
HIIT warm-up
(15/50) with jump rope before every move, time = 32:30
- SL forward lunge, side lunge, back lunge, 40
- Other side
- Tricep Dips & Switch Kick
- Alt pistol squat
- Curtsy lunge, kick out, 35
- Other side
- Reclining Tricep 20lb
- Warrior Deadlift (right) 40lbs
- Warrior Deadlift (left)
- V-up abs, 10lbs
- Squat / RL Side Kick Press 40
- Squat / LL Side Kick Press 40
- Kneeling overhead tricep, 20. Holding weights overhead, start sitting on heels. Come to kneeling, squeezing butt & bending arms to drop weights behind head.
- Bike abs
- Swings 35
About 70min or so.
- Suryas & fundamentals
- Marichy C and D, 2nd to Laghu Vajrasana, EPRK and Kapo B
- 1min on rack
- Urdhva D, drop backs – 3, ticks – 3
- Try for 90-second Pinca M √ I totally fell out of it in clunky, lopsided fashion at the last beep tho, which is not great for coming out of an inverted backbend! LOL
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Asian Tribune is published by E-LANKA MEDIA(PVT)Ltd. Vol. 20 No. 105
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa stresses that graduates who are produced by the local universities under the free education system of the country, have a special responsibility towards others who had to stop at the doorstep of the higher education due to cut-off marks.
Congress party in Andhra Pradesh Sunday pushed the succession issue till next Thursday with some help from Y S Jaganmohan Reddy himself, who told his supporters ' this is not the time or occasion' to project him as his father,YSR's successor.
Police have arrested Ram Prasad Mainali, the chief of a underground armed outfit that involved in religious extremism including explosion of bombs in church and mosques.
The World Bank (WB) has said that every Pakistani citizen evaded tax amounting to Rs4800 in the year 2007-08, while the total tax evaded in the period stood at Rs796 billion.
Plantation Industries Ministry of Sri Lanka plans to receive Chinese assistance to boost the country's coconut industry and a Chinese company had already begun preliminary discussions with the Plantation Industries Minister and the Ministry officials.
There is no dearth of social workers, social thinkers, visionaries and missionaries in the country. India needs change. But the modern world has its own new crop of social problems. It needs new applications; it needs to be identified, new methods adopted.
All the 34 Ministers of the erstwhile Cabinet of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy were sworn in afresh on Sunday at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia has issued free Umrah visas to one hundred Sri Lankan Muslims yesterday (September 06) at the request of Foreign Affairs Minister Rohitha Bogollagama. These Muslim men and women were among over thousands of Sri Lanka Muslims who are proceeding on Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca during Ramzan this year.
For the Western world caught up in a serious economic recession, with a record of closing down of industries, a drop in motor vehicle sales, rising unemployment and general tightening of the belt of their people, the idea of a country like Libya celebrating her fortieth anniversary of the Revolution in great style must come not only as a thorn in the eye but also a slap in the face.
Pofessor Philip Alston in his official capacity as the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions has said that if the Government's position with regard to the 'shooting of two Tamil citizens' in Sri Lanka as aired by BBC channel 4 is validated as a result of an inquiry, the international community can rest easy and the Government will have been vindicated.
A Media Release by the Colombo Tea Traders Association (CTTA) indicates that The Regional Plantation Companies [RPCs] which are just emerging from a devastating crisis that affected the entire Tea Industry, and in particular the Producer Sector, from August last year, have had their problems compounded by the detrimental weather conditions.
India's successful defence of the Nehru Cup Tournament in Delhi is to be lauded. The team came back strongly after almost having lost its pre-tournament bearings and fought grimly and valiantly to beat Syria in the tie-beaker. Expectedly goalkeeper Subrato Paul was given most of the kudos since he was the player under pressures and scrutiny.
As the President of Sri Lanka clearly recognized in his victory speech upon the defeat of the LTTE, there can be only two groups in our motherland: those who are patriotic and their opposite – the two sides of the same coin. It is true that if a nation is to be strong, it needs more patriotic people than the unpatriotic.
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Do you Require Surgery for Knees Arthritis?
No, you don't. Okay, it depends on the severity of your condition. But, in most cases, you can reduce the intensity of suffering without having to go under the knife. These strategies will help you get started;
Hit the Gym
One of the reasons you're likely to suffer from knee arthritis is if you're overweight. So, consider embarking on a regular training regimen to shed off the extra pounds. Don't be scared at the thought of doing 30 minutes on the treadmill. Tell your instructor to just bring it on and train your mind to handle the rigors of high-intensity training.
Working out also help improve your joint's flexibility. And if you can't go to the gym, start with low impact exercises such as swimming, running, walking and aerobics. Remember, by reducing the reducing the pressure on your joint, not only will you decrease pain but also prevent future damage to your joints.
Consider Hot and Cold Therapy
Homemade cold and hot treatments can have a significant impact when it comes to arthritis pain. And it doesn't have to be something complicated. Long baths or warm showers, especially in the morning, could do the trick. You can also use an electric blanket or opt for a moist heating pad to ease the stiffness in your joints.
Cold treatments are excellent in relieving inflammation, joint pain and swelling. Cover the affected area with a gel ice pack or a bag of frozen veggies to stop the discomfort.
Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture is becoming a popular option to manage various pains including arthritis pain. It works by restoring balance and energies in your body. The World Health Organization says that it can treat over 100 different conditions.
It is essential to mention, however, that you need to find a certified and licensed acupuncturist if you want to explore this form of treatment.
The Bottom Line
Knee arthritis can reduce the quality of your life significantly. Still, that doesn't mean that you should live with your condition for months upon months. You can even try out meditation and other relaxation techniques to help you reduce the stress on your joints.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that practicing mindfulness can help treat painful joints if done on a regular basis. Also include foods such as fish, black currants, borage, and hemp to give your body a healthy dose of fatty acids.


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Tyler Bradley and Timothy Mallard bring you Tampa Bay Sports This Morning! Urban Meyer is reportedly stepping down following the Rose Bowl Game on January 1st. Ryan Day is reported to take over as head coach effective January 2nd. What does this mean for Ohio State in regards to recruiting?
Jaquan Cathey of SportsTalkFlorida.com joins to help make sense of it all. And to discuss all the happenings in the State of Florida as bowl season is inching closer and closer.
And Graham Hall of the Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com joins to preview the Peach Bowl where Florida will meet Michigan. And the Gators Basketball team as they play West Virginia tonight and Michigan State on Saturday 12-8.
All of that and much more on Tampa Bay Sports This Morning, weekday mornings from 7-9 on Sports Talk 1040 The Team or SportsTalkFlorida.com to stream live or commercial free after the show