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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- I've had my eye -- and my clients' money -- on four international stocks that have shown they can outdo their U.S.-based counterparts.
First, let's take a step back. Diversification has proven itself repeatedly to be the strategy of choice for the long-term investor. However, that word means different things to different investors and portfolio managers.
What's more important, one might ask -- the country of domicile, the markets where total revenues come from, or the sector?
I would argue that if you're balancing your portfolio by sector, then there are many companies where the country of domicile is moot -- as long as it's a stable Western nation -- and that some similar international corporations are either comparably dependent on the same global regions or vary wildly in the sources of their international revenue.
In other words, that word -- international -- can trip up even an experienced investor.
On to My Choices
Now to my picks. My picks all have revenue that is arguably more internationally diverse than their U.S. counterparts (domestic being defined for the purpose of this argument as the U.S., and international as outside the U.S.).
Five out of the five companies have better yields than their U.S. counterparts, and three of the five have better three-year returns; two of the three-year laggards have better one-year returns.
All numbers are based on each company's final results for their most recent fiscal year using 10-K form for U.S. companies and 20-F filed with the SEC for their foreign counterparts.
1. In the energy sector, France's Total (TOT) - Get Report bests its U.S.-based counterpart -- Chevron (CVX) - Get Report -- by every measure. (For more on this, see "Trade Ideas: Total Is Today's "Roof Leaker" Stock.")
On Monday at 1 p.m., Total was trading at $65.12, up 0.65% for the day. Chevron was trading at $126.87, down 0.8% for the day.
Total boasts a yield of 4.6% to Chevron's 3.2%, and Total's year-to-date (15.04%), one-year (15.04%) and three-year returns (45.11%) dominate over Chevron's returns of 8.82%, 8.17% and 36.45%, respectively. (The two companies are also joint-venture partners in several projects.)
According to SEC filings, as of the previous fiscal year, the companies had combined upstream/downstream total revenue in the following splits:
- Total: World $30.360 billion; US $1.611 billion; U.S. percentage: 5.31%
- Chevron: World $228.848 billion; U.S. $174.318; U.S. percentage: 76.2%
2. Also in the energy sector, Netherlands-based Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) beats ExxonMobil (XOM) - Get Report in three of the four categories we looked at. Shell has a yield of 4.59% (vs. Exxon's 2.67%), and its YTD returns (17.91% vs. Exxon's 3.37%) and one-year returns (25.78% vs. Exxon's 11.67%) also dominate. On three-year returns, Shell and Exxon are close, but Exxon does edge out its counterpart at 32.01% to 27.86%.
In terms of revenue, the companies do not report precisely the same, but you can get a rough idea from the following:
- Royal Dutch Shell (total revenue by geographical area): World: $451.235 billion; U.S. $72.552 billion; U.S. percentage 16.08%
- Exxon Mobile (sales & operating revenue): World $420.836; U.S. $152.820; U.S. percentage 36.31%
3. In consumer staples, I put Nestle (NSRGF) up against Hershey (HSY) - Get Report. The Swiss-based Nestle bests its U.S. counterpart Hershey in terms of yield (3.15% vs. Hershey's 2.31%), YTD returns (7.45% vs. Hershey's drop of 3.93%) and one-year returns (17.06% vs. Hershey's 0.50%). However, regarding three-year returns, while Nestle shows a respectable 31.03%, it is well below the 69.25% from Hershey.
In terms of total revenue by region, the companies break down as follows:
- Nestle: Global 92.2 billion Swiss francs (about $101 billion); the Americas 40.0 billion Swiss francs (about $44 billion) (note that the U.S. is not broken out separately by Nestle); Americas percentage 43.38%
- Hershey: Global $7.146 billion, and North America $5.960 billion (which includes the U.S. and Canada); North America percentage 83.40%.
Hershey did note that sales outside the U.S. and Canada increased approximately 15.7% year-over-year.
4. In the information technology sector, I like to compare SAP (SAP) - Get Report to Oracle (ORCL) - Get Report. The German SAP's yield (1.69% vs. Oracle's 1.19%) and three-year returns (41.53% vs. Oracle's 29.34%) beat those of its U.S. counterpart. However, in all fairness, Oracle can boast better YTD returns (-5.71% for SAP vs. 6.38% for Oracle) as well as one-year returns (11.09% for SAP vs. 26.19% for Oracle).
In terms of total revenues by region the number are as follows:
- SAP: Global 16.814 billion euros ($22.6 billion); U.S. 4.661 billion euros ($6.2 billion); U.S. percentage 27.72%.
- Oracle: Global $32.275 billion; the Americas $20.323 billion (Note that the U.S. is not broken out separately); Americas percentage 62.97%.
Although they are both major players in all sectors of "big data," in terms of worldwide enterprise resource planning software market share, SAP's 25% is nearly double that of Oracle's 13%. Certainly it can be shown that SAP, like all the above mentioned international companies, has worldwide sales more diverse than its U.S. competitor.
For these as well as the other reasons mentioned, I would always advise that, where appropriate, you consider internationally based companies that are comparable to their U.S.-counterparts to see if one of the other might give your portfolio an edge up on pure domestic plays.
At the time of publication, the author held no positions in any of the stocks mentioned, although positions may change at any time.
This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.
TheStreet Ratings team rates CHEVRON CORP as a Buy with a ratings score of A-. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate CHEVRON CORP (CVX) a BUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, good cash flow from operations and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat weak growth in earnings per share."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- CVX's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.15 and is currently below that of the industry average, implying that there has been very successful management of debt levels. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1.02, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems.
- Net operating cash flow has increased to $8,417.00 million or 47.30% when compared to the same quarter last year. The firm also exceeded the industry average cash flow growth rate of 18.80%.
- CVX, with its decline in revenue, slightly underperformed the industry average of 1.5%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly dropped by 6.2%. Weakness in the company's revenue seems to have hurt the bottom line, decreasing earnings per share.
- In its most recent trading session, CVX has closed at a price level that was not very different from its closing price of one year earlier. This is probably due to its weak earnings growth as well as other mixed factors. Turning our attention to the future direction of the stock, it goes without saying that even the best stocks can fall in an overall down market. However, in any other environment, this stock still has good upside potential despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: CVX Ratings Report


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CRMs, or Customer Relationship Management tools, are exactly what they sound like. They are small programs that help to integrate sales transactions, website activity, and customer data with your eCommerce website's contact management tools. As Shopify is one of (if not the most) eCommerce platform out there, there are a number of different CRMs available for Shopify users. Below is a quick review of the 5 CRMs that are the most popular and the most highly rated by Shopify users.
This is placed at number one because it seems to be the best overall CRM. Priced at $119 per month, Metrilo's integrations are nearly flawless because it installs directly inside Shopify. Customer management, analytics, and email marketing are all seamlessly integrated, making this one of the most highly rated CRMs on the market. The only place where Metrilo seems to be lacking is its relatively limited lead generation features. Since the focus of the program is on customer management, it has no built-in lead collection forms or nurturing campaigns. More importantly, there is no Metrilo mobile app, and there is no additional functionality provided for Shopify mobile sites. Starting at $119 a month, this is also one of the more expensive CRMs on the market, though it's definitely one of the most powerful.
If you primarily market your Shopify store on social media, ZoHo is probably the best CRM for you. While it does have strong overall CRM features, such as lead and contact management, it's strong suit is definitely the features is provides for social media. ZoHo offers lead generation, invoicing, and integration with ZoHo's workplace productivity suite that are all specially designed for social media. ZoHo offers a range of plans, but the free and lower-priced options don't include Shopify integration. This can make ZoHo a bit pricey as an option, but it's easily the best choice for those who rely on social media marketing.
If you are looking for a more advanced marketing automation campaign for your business, AgileCRM may be the best choice for you. AgileCRM integrates with Shopify to provide built-in lead scoring, social media monitoring, and it's best feature, e-mail marketing automation. You can create customized drip campaigns entirely for free. If you upgrade to a premium plan (priced at $9.99 per month) you can add automated activity triggers based on your Shopify customers. It's this feature in particular that makes it so good for those who are looking for some boosted marketing automation.
If your primary need is a customized product workflow, HubSpotCRM is your best choice. This is a free program that allows Shopify users to create custom product workflow pipelines based on customer orders. It also includes lead generation, deal pipelines, and e-mail tracking, all of which make it ideal for businesses who are selling customized products like jewelry, furniture, or art.
MailChimp is a fairly basic CRM with a Shopify integration, but what it lacks in bells and whistles it makes up for in good quality service. The program is free for up to 2,000 contacts, after which you can choose a series of paid options (ranging from $10-199 per month) that allow for various additional customization and reporting tools. All in all, this is a pretty standard CRM, but it's extremely reliable, and popular because it naturally expands its services as your Shopify site grows. While more seasoned Shopify users may need something more advanced, this is an ideal CRM for eCommerce beginners or sites that have a relatively small customer base.
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When you look at a map of state-owned lands around Lake Oroville long enough, something strange will eventually occur to you. Why is one of the biggest pieces of land one of the least developed?
The answer why the Craig Saddle Recreation Area is so empty is the same reason so many of the lake facilities seem unfinished: They would have to be paid for by the State Water Project contractors but wouldn't add a bit of water to the system. Therefore they're not a priority.
It's a pattern that's been used by the state Department of Water Resources since the Oroville Dam project was proposed: Promise the locals something to get them on your side, then fail to deliver.
Except, of course, it's not a promise. There's no signed agreement. It was just an idea.
The practice continues to this day. The public said it would like to be able to actually look at the spillway rebuilding (and actually, it would be quite a tourist attraction) and DWR said, "Sure! We'll work on it. Happy now? OK, go away."
And nothing happens.
So it is with Craig Saddle. It was supposed to be the third big campground on the lake after Loafer Creek/Bidwell Canyon and Lime Saddle.
Located between the South Fork and Middle Fork of the lake, Craig Saddle would have had 100 campsites and a boat ramp and would have provided access for ordinary folks to the eastern parts of the lake, which are kind of way out there now.
But it wasn't a promise. The state bought a ton of land there to show they were serious, and they built the beginning of a road out there and a restroom to emphasize how serious they were.
And when we were happy about that, they showed they weren't the least bit serious. There are 18 boat-in campsites there. And the restroom. And a vast area of public land most of the public can't get to.
Still the county took the state at its word (even though it wasn't a promise) and allowed people to build homes off the Craig Access Road. Then once they started using the road, the state stopped maintaining it. Of course.
That's why the Board of Supervisors moved last week toward making sure no new houses get built up off that road. It has become impassible to ambulances and fire engines, and everything but 4-wheel-drive vehicles. One person has already died because emergency vehicles can't get up there, and the stage is set for bigger disasters.
But wait, there's a plan to fix it, a DWR representative told the supervisors during their meeting last week. The state might be able to come up with the money to solve the structural problems with the road, but if the residents "choose to have" a usable road, they were going to have to share in the cost of maintaining it.
It was an arrogant turn of phrase because undoubtedly most of the residents there chose to have a usable road when they moved in. Nowadays there are residents in the foothills who prefer to be inaccessible due to a certain plant they grow, but the vast majority of people aren't going to move to a place they can't get to. They had a usable road until the state stopped maintaining it.
Fact is, the residents off Craig Access Road would probably love to participate in maintaining the road, except the permits they have from the state allowing them to use the road prevent them from working on it. As Supervisor Steve Lambert pointed out, it's just four miles, and for a few thousand dollars you could rent a tractor and buy a few loads of road base, and you could get an ambulance or a fire engine in there.
The DWR representative said the road project would need to be a partnership between the residents, the county and the state. We're not worried about the residents or the county fulfilling their part of a deal, but when it comes down to partnerships, it's the state that has regularly failed to show up for the dance.


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A few years ago, Paul O'Neill, the former secretary of the Treasury and CEO of the aluminum giant Alcoa, agreed to take over as head of a regional health care initiative in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And he made solving the problem of hospital infections one of his top priorities. To show it could be solved, he arranged for a young industrial engineer named Peter Perreiah to be put on a single forty-bed surgical unit at a Pittsburgh veterans hospital. When he met with the unit's staff, a doctor who worked on the project told me, "Peter didn't ask, 'Why don't you wash your hands?' He asked, 'Why can't you?'" By far the most common answer was time. So, as an engineer, he went about fixing the things that burned up the staff's time. He came up with a just-in-time supply system that kept not only gowns and gloves at the bedside but also gauze and tape and other things the staff needed, so they didn't have to go back and forth out of the room to search for them. Rather than make everyone clean their stethoscopes, notorious carriers of infection, between patients, he arranged for each patient room to have a designated stethoscope on the wall. He helped make dozens of simplifying changes that reduced both the opportunities for spread of infection and the difficulties of staying clean. He made each hospital room work more like an operating room, in other words. He also arranged for a nasal culture to be taken from every patient upon admission, whether the patient seemed infected or not. That way the staff knew which patients carried resistant bacteria and could preemptively use more stringent precautions for them--"search-and-destroy" the strategy is sometimes called. Infection rates for MRSA--the hospital contagion responsible for more deaths than any other--fell almost 90 percent, from four to six infections per month to about that many in an entire year.
Two years later, however, despite encouragement and exhortation, the ideas had spread to only one other unit in the hospital. Those other units didn't have Perreiah. And when he left the original unit for a different project elsewhere, performance on that unit began to slide, too. O'Neill quit the project in frustration. Nothing fundamental had changed.
The belief that something could change did not die, however. Jon Lloyd, a surgeon who had helped Perreiah on the project, continued to puzzle over what to do, and he happened across an article about a Save the Children program to reduce malnutrition in Vietnam. The story seemed to Lloyd to have a lesson for Pittsburgh. The antistarvation program, run by Tufts University nutritionist Jerry Sternin and his wife, Monique, had given up on bringing outside solutions to villages with malnourished children. Over and over, that strategy had failed. Although the know-how to reduce malnutritionwas long established--methods to raise more nourishing foods and more effectively feed hungry children--most people proved reluctant to change such fundamental matters as what they fed their children and when just because outsiders said so. The Sternins therefore focused on finding solutions from insiders. They asked small groups of poor villagers to identify who among them had the best-nourished children--who among them had demonstrated what the Sternins termed a "positive deviance" from the norm. The villagers then visited those mothers at home to see exactly what they were doing.
Just that was revolutionary. The villagers discovered that there were well-nourished children among them, despite the poverty, and that those children's mothers were breaking with the locally accepted wisdom in all sorts of ways--feeding their children even when they had diarrhea, for example; giving them several small feedings each day rather than one or two big ones; adding sweet potato greens to the children's rice despite its being considered a low-class food. And the ideas began to spread. They took hold. The program measured the results and posted them in the villages for all to see. In two years, malnutrition dropped 65 to 85 percent in every village the Sternins had been to.
Lloyd was bitten by the positive deviance idea--the idea of building on capabilities people already had rather than telling them how they had to change. By March 2005, he and Perreiah persuaded the veterans hospital leadership in Pittsburgh to try the positive deviance approach with hospital infections. Lloyd even convinced the Sternins to join in. Together they held a series of thirty-minute, small group discussions with health care workers at every level: food service workers, janitors, nurses, doctors, patients themselves. The team began each meeting saying, in essence, "We're here because of the hospital infection problem and we want to know what you know about how to solve it." There were no directives, no charts with what the experts thought should be done. "If we had any dogma going in," Jerry Sternin says, "it was: Thou shalt not try to fix anything."
Ideas came pouring out. People told of places where hand-gel dispensers were missing, ways to keep gowns and gloves from running out of supply, nurses who always seemed able to wash their hands and even taught patients to wash their hands, too. Many people said it was the first time anyone had ever asked them what to do. The norms began to shift. When forty new hand-gel dispensers arrived, staff members took charge of putting them up in the right places. Nurses who would never speak up when a doctor failed to wash his or her hands began to do so after learning of other nurses who did. Eight therapists who thought wearing gloves with patients was silly were persuaded by two of their colleagues that it was no big deal. The ideas were not terribly new. "After the eighth group, we began to hear the same things over and over," Sternin says. "But we kept going even if it was group number thirty-three for us, because it was the first time those people had been heard, the first time they had a chance to innovate for themselves."
The team made sure to publicize the ideas and the small victories on the hospital Web site and in newsletters. The team also carried out detailed surveillance--taking nasal cultures from every hospital patient upon admission and upon discharge. They posted the monthly results unit by unit. One year into the experiment--and after years without widespread progress--the entire hospital saw its MRSA wound infection rates drop to zero.
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We have a 60 minute AIM period on Wednesday. We will go to the auditorium for a college planning workshop. After 30 minutes, those who took the PSAT will stay for the rest of the period to discuss the results. Those who did not take the PSAT will return to our room with me.
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"Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble."
When I was younger, my mom was pretty insistent on meeting anyone I was spending much time with and one of her favorite things to say to me was, "Dime con quien andas, y te dire quien eres." That loosely translates to, "Tell me who you hang out with, and I'll tell you who you are." I'm not even sure if she did it knowingly, but it turns out mom took this quote directly out of Proverbs.
Everyone's heard of peer pressure, but I think sometimes people just think of those old "Just Say No" campaigns and don't even consider the peer pressure we face every single day from those closest to us. You've no doubt encountered groups of friends at different times in your life that dressed similarly, or seemed to like all the same things, or even adopted their own slang. In the same way that dogs and their owners tend to look alike, people and their friends tend to resemble each other – inside and out.
It's so important to look around from time to time and reevaluate how we're spending our time, and just as importantly – who we're spending our time with. I'm not suggesting you abandon all your current relationships, I just want to encourage you to be more aware of how your friends/family/co-workers affect you, and likewise, how you are affecting them.
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Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) will be holding a special open-air screening of the hit movie, Grease, to mark this year's 40th anniversary of the cult classic.
Grease is still the word 40 years on…
The film, which famously paired John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John together, is being screened on July 20 at the monthly Love Cambridge open-air cinema and night market events, which are run in conjunction with the City Council.
The open-air cinema will be screening a movie double-bill as usual - kicking off with children's live-action film favourite, Paddington at 6:30pm, followed by Grease at 8:30pm.
As with all Love Cambridge open-air screenings, this is a free event outside the Guildhall in Market Square. Limited seating (camping chairs) is provided on a first-come-first-served basis – but, owing to the popularity of past events, moviegoers are recommended to come early and/or bring their own portable chairs.
The Night Market, showcasing local businesses, will be open until 10pm offering up an tempting taster of food, drinks and gifts from around the world.
Ian Sandison, CEO of Cambridge BID said: "Grease was the very first film we showed at the open-air cinema last year. It was such a big hit with the audience, who joined in with the singing and dancing throughout, that it would be unthinkable to let the 40th anniversary pass without showing it again.
"Nothing beats the atmosphere of watching a classic movie with friends out in the open on a Summer evening. We are looking forward to another memorable evening."
Further details are available at www.cambridgebid.co.uk.
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Real-Variable Theory of Musielak-Orlicz Hardy Spaces
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Part of the Lecture Notes in Mathematics book series (LNM, volume 2182)
The main purpose of this book is to give a detailed and complete survey of recent progress related to the real-variable theory of Musielak–Orlicz Hardy-type function spaces, and to lay the foundations for further applications.
The real-variable theory of function spaces has always been at the core of harmonic analysis. Recently, motivated by certain questions in analysis, some more general Musielak–Orlicz Hardy-type function spaces were introduced. These spaces are defined via growth functions which may vary in both the spatial variable and the growth variable. By selecting special growth functions, the resulting spaces may have subtler and finer structures, which are necessary in order to solve various endpoint or sharp problems.
This book is written for graduate students and researchers interested in function spaces and, in particular, Hardy-type spaces.


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In this NorthWest Food Fair YouTube video we have even toned down the brightness about 80% to be inside. It works very well for entertainment. We can provide a bright, easy to read screen even on the sunniest days for outside or a more modest screen for inside. This was screen was powered with electricity from the building, thus providing a clean working environment for those inside.
In this YouTube video we have even toned down the brightness about 80% to be inside. We can provide a bright, easy to read screen even on the sunniest days.
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Compass Group PLC, the British-based parent company of Compass Group North America, has announced a commitment to source 100 percent cage-free eggs, both shell and liquid, globally by 2025. The North American unit, which has already made considerable progress in this area, has committed to achieving the goal by 2019 in the United States.
The impact of the move would be considerable as Compass operates in more than 50,000 locations in 50 countries and serves over 5 billion meals annually. The North American unit operated in 11,600 locations as of the end of its last fiscal year.
"Improving the welfare of farm animals is a key focus for our business and we've supported the sourcing of cage free eggs since 2009," commented Nicki Crayfourd, Director of Group Health, Safety and Environment for Compass Group PLC, in a statement accompanying the announcement. "This commitment marks the next step in our journey and we look forward to continuing to work with partners such as Compassion in World Farming, Humane Society International and The Humane League who provide invaluable support and guidance."
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Daniel B. Evans thorough Tax Protestor FAQ debunks pretty much all the nutty 'evidence' I've heard from my tax protesting friends (well, really, it's just the one guy) for why the U.S. federal income tax is illegal. I review it every year.
My favorites, which I have actually heard from friend (again, just the one) and at least two relatives (the relatives were speaking at me together, so it probably counts as only a single tax protestor interaction):
- The authors of the Constitution (aka, the "Founding Fathers") never intended to give Congress the power to tax wages or other incomes from labor
- The 16th Amendment was not properly ratified
- I am not a "person" within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code


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Mmmm...brownies and coffee all in one. I love these brownies. Curtis does too, M doesn't because they are too chocolately, but I am just fine with that. I found this recipe in Bon Appetit and then saw it on a food blog. I decided I needed to make these.
I made a couple of changes to the recipe. Next time I make these, I'll leave off the white chocolate ganache. It adds a little of over the top sweetness and in general, I just think white chocolate is a waste. Per Curtis' suggestion (and a good one it was), I added some dried tart (sour) cherries.
They were wonderful. Brownies can be divided into two categories, fudgy and cakey. I am in the fudgy camp and these are dense and fudgy--a little gooey in the middle. I can't wait to make these again! I think I'll rename these Mocha Cherry Brownies and skip the ganache.
Cappuccino Brownies
adapted from Bon Appetit
1/2 c butter, diced
3 oz unsweetened chocolate (or you can substitute 9 T unsweetened cocoa plus 3 T vegetable oil)
1 1/2 c sugar
3 large eggs
1 T instant espresso powder (or 1 T instant coffee)
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
1/4 t salt
3/4 c flour
1/4 - 1/2 c dried tart (sour) cherries (optional)
Stir together butter and chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted (do this even if you are using the cocoa and oil). Remove from heat. Pour into a medium bowl and whisk in the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time. Whisk in espresso powder, vanilla, and salt. Stir in flour until just blended. Stir in tart cherries. Pour batter into 9 x 9" pan lined with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray (the foil makes the brownies easy to remove from a pan). Bake brownies in a preheated 325 degrees oven until puffed and dry looking. A tester inserted into the center should come out with moist batter (not wet, but some batter will slightly cling) attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. Pull brownies out of pan onto foil and invert onto parchment paper to cut.
These brownies are very rich. Cut into small squares (about 20 - 24 squares).


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Having a modulated voice for speaking is a bonus point when you take the IELTS Philippines exam. If you are good at modulating your voice, then that is one less problem to tackle in the future. To achieve a well-modulated voice, as all other things that you want to achieve, you would have to train.
Voice training is more than just standing in front of and holding a microphone. It involves treating your voice as a powerful weapon. Master it and it will become an effective communication tool. Training to modulate your voice is one of the steps. Let me show you how.


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If anthropogenic global warming is to be limited to less than 2 degrees Celsius, technology will need to be developed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, in addition to the complete ceasing of greenhouse gas emissions by 2085, according to a new study from the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
To put that another way, even if the industrial, agricultural, shipping and transportation, and military systems and industries are fundamentally changed, even if all of the entrenched interests in those areas are somehow placated or overrun and even if the political will for all of these actions is there, there will still need to be new technologies developed that can economically remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere on a mass-scale (15 billion tons per year by the end of century).
Two degrees Celsius is supposedly the "safe" limit for the continuity of the present industrial civilization, Clean Technica reported.
The new study notes that slashing emissions at the pace outlined in last year's Paris climate change agreement "may not be enough to keep global warming from blasting past 2 degrees Celsius," according to lead author, Benjamin Sanderson.
Sabine Fuss, a negative emissions researcher at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change in Berlin, noted that the research confirms that "individual countries' emissions cuts pledges under the Paris agreement (signed last December) are insufficient to meet the pact's global warming goals".
Notably, negative emissions technology are not currently in use in any real way, as there are no proven, economically viable options at this point and most of the proposed options carry significant environmental risks themselves.
Sanderson stated that current areas of inquiry include a method known as bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, or BECCS.
It works like this: Trees and other plants, which absorb atmospheric carbon, are grown specifically for carbon removal, then they are burned to generate electricity and the emissions are captured and sequestered underground.
Other strategies involve planting large forests across the globe, directly capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and altering soil management to increase the amount of carbon it can store.
Sanderson stated that the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere would come at "a phenomenal cost".


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So at 9:00 Friday morning I called their house. I decided that another plus for homeschooling is that you CAN call at 9am - and find a baby sitter ;). So she willingly agreed to watch our kids.
Tate, Canton and I spent all day cleaning up to get ready for the babysitter. They were all excited! Ryan went to get Tristan and we were off to the dance.
The food was really good! They had kind of an Alfredo sauce with chicken and broccoli on noodles then green salad, bread sticks and cheese cake for dessert. The cultural hall was decorated very cute! With white lights silk roses and conversation hearts on all the tables.
We were one of the first couples there so we had our picture taken while there was no line, then had our choice of tables. Soon Aaron and Laura joined us, and then Joe and Kiri - so I guess we're cool enough to be at the "young table."
We played a little game it was a sheet of paper with two columns. Questions for the girls on the left and questions for the guys on the right. You were to fill out the questions how you would answer them, then fill in the questions in the other column the way that you think your spouse would answer them.
Ryan and I didn't do so great. We only matched on 8 out of 22, (that's 36%!). I had a hard time coming up with answers for my questions, but Ryan had great answers that made me say "Oh, yeah!" and "That's a good one" or "I like your answer better than mine!" so I guess Ryan knows me better than I know myself!
Then we danced to some sappy slow songs. Ryan gets self conscious because he doesn't know how to dance and gets extra silly trying to make everyone else on the dance floor laugh... All while dragging me along, silly husband!
Here is our super cheesy dance photo:
Sweet Heart Ball 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
I just wish I could find as good a babysitter as I was! I'd take my backpack full of games and new stories - I'd plan activities and craft projects and rarely turned on the TV - there were a few times when I brought a special movie, but other than that I'd only turn it on after the kids were in bed, but I'd usually bring homework or a book to read instead.
Ryan was trying to explain to Tristan how the work all of our remotes, what controls the TV, the VCR, the Speakers, the DVD player (it really is quite complicated) and she laughed and said, "If I can't figure it out, I'll just spend the whole time 'texting'." Is that supposed to help me feel confident in her abilities as a babysitter!!?
When we got home the house was a mess! All the lights were off, but everyone was laying in a pile of blankets watching a movie. I guess I can't complain, my kids were safe and they had fun - but it would have been nice if I had come home to a clean house, and sleeping kids. But you can't have everything - and not everyone can be as awesome as me! :P
As for Valentine's Day, Ryan had to work until 8:30. But I was able to get the boys bathed and in bed before he came home. So we could have a nice dinner and spend some time together, it was very nice. He brought me a candy bar and some ice cream and said "Please don't snicker" (as he handed me a Snicker's bar) "But I call dibs on you" (as he handed me some Dibbs ice cream.) Kind of silly, but he thought of me!


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Dubai: Dubai has one of the world's highest carbon footprints per head, according to Dubai Electricity & Water Authority. But the idea of living without air conditioning (AC) in summer is unbearable. Improving energy efficiency isn't difficult. Follow one simple tip, then move on to another. As a minimum money-saving exercise, you should change your central AC filter every three months—once a month if your system runs continuously. A dirty filter could add up to 15 per cent to your bill and shorten the system's lifespan.
A programmable/smart thermostat can save thousands on your annual AC bill by automatically raising the temperature when you're at work or away from home. Phone-controllable "smart" thermostats make programming even simpler. Installation costs can be recovered quickly. Alternatively, turn the AC off when you're out.
Bright sunlight is your AC system's nemesis. Keep your home cool by closing blinds and buying black-out curtains. You could also install window coverings that could decrease heat gain by 25-33 per cent.
Hot water can contribute up to 17 per cent of your household energy bill. Most people keep hot water much hotter than necessary. Lowering the temperature to 40C will cut your energy bill, and you probably won't even notice the difference. Cooler showers in summer don't just mean less energy—they feel more refreshing, too. Electronic devices use energy when plugged in but not in use - so unplug anything not needed. Fit LED lights where possible - they use less energy, produce less heat and last longer than conventional bulbs. Aerating your faucets, investing in a low-flow toilet, choosing efficient shower heads, and opting for a 'Water Sense' rated dishwasher and washing machine can add up to big water savings. Ask a plumber to do leak detection every quarter, or bi-annually.
Download DEWA's Smart App and analyse utility consumption. You can also get your neighbourhood consumption ratio. This will help monitor consumption and assist in finding solutions to save utilities.
How energy efficient your home will be is completely up to you. The best place to start is by understanding how much energy you use each day (and when), as well as which energy saving actions will have the biggest impact on your home.
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Fa Study Is Not a Joking Matter
(Minghui.org) I am 16 years old and I began practicing Falun Dafa over ten years ago, along with my parents. Even though I haven't been always diligent, Teacher hasn't given up on me and has given me hints for my improvement. There are quite a few miraculous things that I have experienced since childhood. I would like to share about some of them with fellow practitioners.
Cold Sore Teaches Me a Lesson
The following story has stood out on my cultivation path, and my dad often shares it with other practitioners.
When I was in 7th grade, a female practitioner often visited my home to learn technical things from my father. One day, she was studying the Fa with me. Because I wasn't serious enough, I pronounced a few words incorrectly. After she pointed this out to me, I didn't take it to heart at all. I was even making jokes about my mistakes.
Two days later, the edge of my lips began to peel, and then became swollen. This affected my speech and eating. It hurt terribly when I tried to open my mouth. This was truly like a saying goes, "A tribulation came as a result of what one said." At that time, I was at school. I didn't consider that it happened because I was not respectful toward Teacher and the Fa. I took it as having something to do with dry weather since winter was coming. Therefore, I took some chapstick with me and tried to use it whenever I could. However, it didn't help, instead, and my cold sore worsened.
This fellow practitioner came to my home again. Seeing that my lips were swollen she laughed and said, "Look, that happened for not respecting Teacher and Dafa!" Her words shocked me. I didn't realize that it happened because I hadn't been serious enough during Fa-study. I ended up paying such a high price. So I learned that I could not be careless when it came to cultivation. I needed to respect Teacher and Dafa from then on.
Sure enough, I felt much better in the afternoon. When I opened my mouth, it didn't hurt as much as before. While being a bit excited about that, I also felt a bit scared. Fa study is a serious matter, and one can not joke about it. This time, I learned a lesson. Even though I hadn't been diligent enough for many years, from then on, whenever I studied the Fa, I tried not to let my thoughts wander about or pronounce anything incorrectly.
Paying Full Attention During Fa Study
When I was in 7th grade, the geology teacher was also the school's principal. She was well-known for being strict, which compelled all of her students in her class to be very focused.
She wanted us to solve a riddle during a class. We were excited and chatted among ourselves. The classroom atmosphere went from being dull to interesting. The riddle was, "All of us began to laugh together." The answer had to do with the name of a city. We were all struggling with what it was. I thought for a while, then suddenly an idea hit me. I suddenly remembered that when I was studying Zhuan Falun with my dad the previous night, Teacher mentioned,
"When I taught a class in Qiqihar, I saw a person who had a vendor stand on the street and was pulling teeth for people." (Zhuan Falun)
That must be the answer, I realized. I raised my hand and said, "It is Qiqihar." Teacher nodded her head and kept praising me, saying that I was so smart. She also rewarded our team.
For me, this was a reminder that while studying the Fa, one should pay full attention, and never let one's thoughts wander. Of course, one also should not expect to gain something through Fa-study, which is also not right. As Teacher said, "...natural attainment without pursuit." (Lecture in Sydney)
Itchy Rash Disappears While Reading the Fa
When I was in high school, one night I suddenly woke up at midnight. My legs were itching and it felt as if I had been bitten by mosquitoes. There were many itchy spots, and I began to scratch. I turned on the lights and saw that my legs were covered with welts that looked like mosquito bites. The more I scratched, the more itchy I felt.
When I checked the time, it was already 1:00 a.m. I became worried because I had to go to school in the morning. My mother said that I should ask Teacher for help, and look within for attachments. I couldn't find anything, so decided to sit in lotus position. I tried to forget about the pain in my legs and read Hong Yin III.
After I read a few poems, my legs stopped itching and the itching welts got smaller within about ten minutes.
I Must Treasure the Chance to Cultivate
I have been practicing Dafa for more than ten years. Even though I have been immersed in the beauty of Dafa, I often get distracted by the things in this world.
Although I haven't been diligent, benevolent Teacher has never given up on me me. The miracles I've experienced help me realize that Teacher has been treating me as a disciple. If I still don't cultivate diligently, I will truly let Teacher down.
For practitioners like me, if you have obtained the Fa at a young age and have practiced with your parents, please be sure to treasure this precious cultivation opportunity.


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MOLINE, Illinois-- A Moline consignment owner worries online sites like Facebook Marketplace and Poshmark are taking away customers, both people looking to sell their gently used clothes and those looking to buy. But there could be a way for brick-and-mortar stores to stay successful in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Lisa Broer, the owner of Selective Seconds on Avenue of the Cities, says she loves working with customers, finding them new outfits.
"They've become like family to me," she says. "I've gotten to know some of them from the day I opened and they're still with me."
Broer takes gently used clothes and accessories, selling them in her store.
"You can bring in the items that you no longer wear and you get a percentage for what they sell for," she says. "Also the whole recycling thing, that's amazing."
Broer took over Selective Seconds 13 years ago. She's seen many changes, but one is making it difficult for consignment stores to stay open.
"When I opened, online shopping wasn't as popular as it is now," she says. "The girls seem like they'd rather sell their items online and sell them on their own."
She says Facebook Marketplace and Poshmark offer convenient ways to sell your used items, but it doesn't put money back into the local economy. She says she's seen other consignment stores close.
"I hate to see a small business fail and not be able to make it just because of the struggle with online shopping," she says.
Investment consultant Mark Grywacheski says online shopping accounts for 10 percent of sales, while retail stores make up the rest. But he says that 10 percent grew quickly over a few years, making it hard for local brick-and-mortar stores to keep up.
"The Facebook online shopping place or Amazon or other online places to shop, it's really being driven by the consumer. And the consumer is demanding lower costs and prices. They're demanding convenience," he says.
Grywacheski says brick-and-mortar stores have to find the balance between in-store and online sales. But even more important, they need to give customers a reason to come in in-person.
"They also have to provide a value, a reason for customers to be drawn into their store," he says.
Broer says her store definitely has something to offer the internet can't.
"We try to display everything just so they can get a better eye for it," she says. "(Customers) wouldn't know, 'Hey that purple scarf goes with that yellow shirt.' You don't see that online."
Displaying clothes on a mannequin can get it sold more quickly.
"These online sites, you have to ship your items, so you have to pay for that also," she says. "Let me display your items for you, and it'll work out better in the long run."
Broer says she's looked at selling items online before, but it was time-consuming. But she says it's something she's going to look into again in the near future.
For now, she says Selective Seconds isn't going anywhere as long as customers keep coming back.


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The Film Studies Department at King's College London is a leading centre for research on all aspects of cinema, from its earliest days to the present.
The Department's Asian cinema cluster supports research on the cinemas of China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. It is a co-founder of the AHRC funded network, Chinese Film Festival Studies, and is the home of the Chinese Visual Festival Film Club.
The Film Studies Department's research on European cinema is distinguished nationally and internationally by its investigation of both popular and art cinema. Key research projects include studies of popular film genres and stars, and philosophically informed studies of influential filmmakers.
The department's research cluster in North American cinema supports an equally diverse range of innovative research, covering studies of Hollywood cinema, experimental cinema, and artists' film and media.
Research in these areas spans cultural-historical and theoretical and philosophical approaches, often bringing historical and theoretical ways of thinking about cinema into productive dialogue. Each of these research clusters supports investigation of all forms of film and new media: from silent cinema, to narrative features, documentary film, avant-garde and experimental film, and artists' film in the gallery.
Shared areas of historical and theoretical inquiry include:
Through the AHRC funded networks, Chinese Film Festival Studies, and Global Queer Cinema, the Department has collaborative research links to the University of Nottingham, the University of Sussex and the University of Warwick. King's College London is part of the AHRC-funded London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) that includes the School of Advanced Study (SAS) and University College London (UCL).
The Film Studies Department at King's has well-established research links with the BFI and staff members are regularly invited guests of national radio and television programmes, and universities, museums, galleries, and film festivals worldwide.
Academics in the Department have published books and journal articles on a wide-range of topics. You can view all our publications on the Research Portal.
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I can see how a new guy coming in and getting responses like these might seem off putting, making him just want to move on.I just didn't understand the push back. His post was accurate about relevant conditions, and I thought it was a worthy topic.If I didn't, I wouldn't feel its for me to tell him it wasn't and would just stop reading and move on.
I guess I'm a little slow but was there an actual question here?
You want to hang out with bikers, but nobody gets kicked in the nuts? I don't think so...I've seen chicks get pimp slapped too. Did somebody wanna ride around here?
Hey jimmee ...How's that Harley treating you? What do all those letters stand for anyway?
You want to hang out with bikers, but nobody gets kicked in the nuts?
I've been holding my tongue a bit, but some people are just a bit too sensitive. The way I took his initial remarks was that we want too much for our bikes and we shouldn't. So I politely responded that we think they're worth more than they're really worth... A bit of mild "harassment" should not be a big deal. Welcome to the internet. my .02...
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Electronic Resources Librarian
The Loyola Notre Dame Library seeks an energetic and inquisitive librarian with experience in electronic resources to join our Acquisitions Unit. The Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle of electronic resources and work collaboratively with units throughout the Library to provide accurate access to electronic content. Under the supervision of the Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian, the successful candidate will be a creative problem solver and proactively incorporate new and emerging practices and technology into the electronic resources environment. The Electronic Resources Librarian will be interested in continual learning and the application of expertise developed through work experience and professional development opportunities. The individual must have the ability to deal with change, ambiguity, and complex problems that occur in an academic library.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages the life cycle of electronic resources in all formats including acquisition, trials, license review, access management, renewal, and cancellations. The Electronic Resources Librarian will also coordinate proxy stanza updates.
- Acts as primary point of communications with vendors, publishers, consortia, public, and library staff for electronic resources.
- Troubleshoots electronic resources and manages access within the discovery service, knowledge base, and link resolver. The Loyola Notre Dame Library subscribes currently to EBSCO's EDS suite of services.
- Monitors electronic resources fund expenditures and tracks against budget allocations.
- Leads data gathering and evaluation of pricing, usage, and other metrics to support budget processes and annual reporting requirements.
- Recommends and leads projects to optimize electronic resource acquisitions workflows that ensure efficiency and effectiveness of library operations.
- Advises and collaborates with ILL on issues regarding access and use of electronic content.
- Engages and remains current on library trends. Takes the initiative to make recommendations and investigate emerging opportunities.
- Participates and is an active member of internal/external teams and committees.
- Brings creative and new ideas, recommends new projects and suggests collaborative workflow plans.
- Works with and trains student assistants on projects as assigned.
- Performs liaison duties to promote services and resources to faculty.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends related to electronic resource management
- Experience managing access to electronic resources
- Experience managing one or more electronic resources technologies (ex. discovery service, knowledge base, link resolver, ERMS)
- Skill in planning and organizing projects
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Experience working with an Integrated Library System or a next-generation resource management system
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work creatively and effectively both individually and collaboratively
- Ability to thrive in a changing work environment and demonstrated commitment to professional development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience supporting electronic resource life cycle activities in an academic library
- Experience evaluating electronic resource use and discovery
- Experience in technical troubleshooting and communicating with vendor technical support operations
- Understanding of the relationships between electronic resources management and coordination needed with other library departments such as Cataloging and Metadata, Interlibrary Loan, and Technology Services.
- Evidence of establishing and maintaining excellent vendor relationships
- Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues; awareness of issues surrounding scholarly communication and open access
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The Loyola Notre Dame Library subscribes to 160 electronic resources and packages including databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and streaming media. The Library is a member of University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions(USMAI), Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST), Maryland Digital Library (MDL), LYRASIS, the Association of Jesuit Colleges and University Libraries (AJCU) and Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). The Library serves two adjacent master's large universities: Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Loyola University Maryland is recognized for excellence in teaching and learning and Notre Dame of Maryland University is a leader in the education of women and non-traditional students. The Library serves a total student population of 6,446 FTE that includes 5,099 FTE at Loyola and 1,347 FTE at Notre Dame.
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Artist of the week - May. 3 to 9, 2009
Hello everyone, I have bee away for a while, but am now back, and still drawing, I am trying to improve my technique to make my drawings more
realistic, I just love it when a drawing looks like a photo, hope you like my stuff
and it's good to be back, bye for now Johnboy.
161 portraits in johnboy's gallery


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February 14th is fast approaching, and the eve of this great day is no better told or planned later than now. No other day of the year rekindles love to many people at ago as much as Valentine's Day. While many people exclusively reserve it for a celebration of romance, ancient people spent this remarkable day celebrating their loved ones regardless of the relationship. Are you planning to show your loved ones what this festivity is all about? Show them that you care by sending them these happy Valentines Day quotes that will broaden loving smiles.
Couples, in particular, cherish to hear the phrase happy Valentine's Day. It is desirable to deliver this exciting message in style through select image quotes for a blossoming effect. Why do we celebrate this festivity on 14th February each year? The holiday comes yearly in this month of love in recognition of the Feast of Saint Valentine who lived in the third century and was beheaded for promoting marriage among Christians. This roman affiliated holiday shines a breakthrough for many relationships through the exchange of flowers, cards, candy, chocolates, and other unique gifts that send the love message straight into the heart.
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Happy Valentine's Day quotes and images
There are several ways you can express your love in this season of romance through heartfelt messages, wishes, quotes, and colorful images. Below are our best collections of images with Valentines Day quotes for him and her.
Valentine Day wishes for lovers
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to brighten your marriage and relationship through heart touching messages. Here are some sweet Valentines Day quotes that will undoubtedly sink deep into the hearts of your loved ones.
Happy Valentines quotes for colleagues and business partners
Colleagues and business partners contribute immensely to our survival. With good co-workers, we enjoy work. This year 14th February will be on a week day, therefore you can share these quotes to show how much you appreciate those in your work circle.
- I am motivated by your vision and hard work. I always enjoy working with you, may your day be filled with love.
- Similar to beautiful roses and thorny stems, we make an excellent team because we contrast and complement each other. Sincere appreciations on this special day.
- You are an amazing co-worker and I will not have been at this level of career maturity if it were not for you. I am honored to work with you. Happy festivities!
- With a colleague as great as you, the low times at work do not matter. Thank you for your awesomeness, happy festivities.
- You are the heart of our company, meaning you are so special to us. Thank you for always being loyal and supporting us, we cherish you and wish you all that brings you joy on this day and always.
Valentines Day quotes for friends
Friends are an ingredient that spice up life and gives it a better meaning even in the worst of times. Share concerning how you feel about your friends this valentine day to strengthen your bond. It feels good to know that a friend cares for you as much as you do. Below are some of the best quotes you can dedicate to your close friends on the eve of Valentine's Day.
5. All you need is love, but once in a while, a little chocolate does not hurt. I treasure you my friend, enjoy today.
Valentines Day quotes for family members
A family is a special unit with an unbreakable bond of love that holds up no matter the situation. While family love is naturally given, it takes some effort to maintain it even stronger. Both parents and children can wish each other a happy Valentine Day for the greater loving experience.
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People from across the world are looking forward to celebrating 2019 Valentine's Day that is coming a few days or hours from now. It is time to start rolling out those Valentines Day quotes to cheer up your loved ones. You can address these quotes on the card or gift. Happy Valentines Day!


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Chastain Won't Be Part of the Next Brangelina
It's hard enough to date people when they aren't being splayed over the covers of numerous tabloids — am I right, ladies? — so I certainly understand the talented Ms. Jessica Chastain's reluctance to be a part of any sort of celebrity relationship that warrants that kind of crazy, obsessive attention. I mean, really. Just imagine you have a fight with your significant other in Starbucks because, let's be honest, it's a stressful place, and some paparazzo catches it in action. Now, there's divorce rumors spreading when you weren't even married to begin with. It's all sorts of ludicrous.
I'd certainly want to avoid that sort of mania and I think Chastain's onto something by sidestepping it altogether. Especially when you consider that she's never exactly been tabloid fodder to begin with. The actress explained to The Telegraph, "I tend to avoid places where I might get photographed... I just don't think of myself as a movie star — I'm an actress." Which is totally true. Despite her success, the Zero Dark Thirty actress is hardly the person you'd find getting into trouble at an LA nightclub.
More specifically, it would be not just Hollywood gossip but a Hollywood relationship that would catapult her into the unwanted fame territory. As say explained, "It just puts a magnifying glass on you. If you want to be really famous, then date another famous person. But the fame is not the part of my life that I am excited about."
So I guess it's safe to say she won't be a part of the next celeb super couple like, oh I don't know, the incredibly famous and constantly talked about Brangelina. If I was Chastain, I'd probably just want to avoid the horrifying aspect of a couple name more than anything. *Shudders*
This insight from The Telegraph interview isn't exactly new information, though. The Golden Globe winner has talked about her low key life before. The New York Times wrote this about her during an interview in 2012: "She has ascended to this delicious height without tabloid-worthy histrionics." Then Chastain went on to back that up saying, "I'm not as interesting as my movies." She also told The New York Times about how red carpets are hard for her to deal with: "The red carpet takes a while to get used to. The photographers, the yelling aspect of it."
So, for someone as camera shy and quiet as Chastain is, it's probably for the best that she's learned how to navigate Hollywood's do's and don't's. I don't know about you, but I've seen one too many ultra public celebrity relationships fail because of the immense pressure and I think she has a point. If she knows she can't handle that, then she's already one step ahead of the game. You do you, Chastain. It's been going pretty well so far.
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Full Irish Breakfast Anyone?
Featuring house-made bangers, black pudding, rashers, egg, beans, tomato, spuds, toast … all the traditional Irish stuff.
Every Saturday and Sunday at the Dubliner, 11am to 4pm.
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Andrew Braunberger is the Dubliner Artist of the month. Come on over and check it out!
Lunch: Wednesday thru Sunday 11am-4pm. Dinner: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4-9pm. Friday & Saturday 4-10pm. The kitchen opens on Monday & Tuesday for events ONLY.
"There are three essential ingredients to a quality drinking establishment: a clientele that spans from the aged to the recently licensed to drink, friendly bartenders who won't leave you hanging on a refill, and a vibe without pretense or airs. This is the Dubliner in a nutshell." -City Pages


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TeamGantt's sidebar and gantt chart both have a fresh new look! ✨ These changes were designed with 3 main goals in mind:
Here's a quick tour of what's new, with a sneak peek at what's to come.
Aside from a few style updates, the biggest change you'll notice in your new sidebar is the addition of 3 quick link icons along the far left of your sidebar. Let's take a closer look at each one.
Think of this quick link as the key to everything that's specific to you. Clicking the purple Me icon opens and closes the main portion of your sidebar, where you can access your projects, daily tasks, time sheet, or custom views (coming soon). We cleaned this section up a bit by relocating any global links to the next 2 quick link icons.
This quick link makes staying on top of project communication a snap. Simply click the green chat bubble icon to go straight to your main Discussions page. If you see a little red dot in the bottom right of this icon, that means you've got an unread discussion to catch up on.
In the old sidebar, Workloads and Reports existed as 2 separate links in your sidebar. Now all the report-y things live together on a single Reports page you can get to quickly by clicking the blue graph icon.
You've always been able to minimize the sidebar for a wider gantt chart view. But now you'll have easy access to your 3 new quick links, even when your sidebar is closed.
Collapsing and expanding your sidebar is as easy as hovering over it. When you're not actively using it, the main section tucks away out of sight so you have more room to focus on project work.
If you've got lots of projects to keep up with, your sidebar can stretch on for days. With this update, you have the ability to filter your project list down to just your faves. Simply click the star icon to turn your Favorites filter on and off for a cleaner sidebar view.
Here's an example of how your sidebar will look with and without the Favorites filter applied.
We're always looking for ways to make TeamGantt easier on the eyes, so your gantt chart got a recent refresher. Here's a quick rundown of what's new:
These aren't the only changes we've been working on behind the scenes. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come:
We're always looking for ways to make TeamGantt work better for you. So send us your feedback on these new updates, and feel free to share suggestions for other features you'd like to see!
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Club news
05 Dec 2013
A key day in the calendar is January 10; on that day the creditors of Deportivo will decide how the club must face the debt. Its the most important day in the administration process of any organisation. RCDLC.com explains the situation.
The keystone in the administration process of any company is to reach an agreement with the creditors in order to pay the debts. The process itself reaches the final moment as soon as the deal is sealed, the organization can still disappear if the agreed conditions arent fulfilled, but to sign an agreement is considered to be a giant step towards the normalization of the company.
Its so important that the judge thats managing the case always fix the calendar of the events. In the case of Deportivo La Coruña judge Rafael García who is now replaced by judge Rafael Niño- fixed the meeting for January 10. On that day the creditors will decide what the club must do with the debt, but it isnt an open discussion, because they will just vote on what proposal should be accepted.
The creditors, the club and anyone interested is open to present a plan for that meeting, all the propositions must be presented and approved by the judge with a deadline of forty days before the meeting. In the end only two plans were presented, one was prepared by the Tax Agency (AEAT) and the other by the club. The following is an explanation of both plans:
1- Depors plan: To forgive the 33% of the not privileged debt (60 million), to fix a deadline of seventeen years to make the payment of the debt (shortage of two years), plus fixing the 20% of the yearly incomes to pay the debt. Of this percentage the 25% will be used to pay the not privileged debt, the rest its to pay the privileged debt. Finally, the plan proposes that no interests will be charged in yearly payments.
2- AEAT´s plan: To forgive the 45% of the not privileged debt (60 million), to fix a deadline of ten years to make the payment of the debt, theres no shortage and the payments are fixed, which means that Depor would have to pay a fixed amount for each year no matter the league where it plays and its incomes. The yearly interest is 2%.
Analysis: Both plans have positive and negative things. The big disadvantage of Depors plan is that it hasnt been negotiated with the AEAT, which could cause further problems that are later explained, the other is that the percentage of the forgiven debt is lower. Many people accused Lendoiro of been trying to save him before trying to save the club, and its that to excel the 33% in the forgiven debt could lead him to be investigated and punished for the bankruptcy. The club defended itself saying that it is the percentage accepted by the players, one of the main creditors, besides to be supported by the LFP.
Bigger are the problems with the AEATs plan. The percentage of the debt to forgive could be bigger, but since the no privileged debt is low the difference with the club plan is only of 2.31 million, and taking in mind that this plans contemplated the payment of interests (9.95 million), it turns out that Depor end paying more money (5.26 million) if the plan of the Spanish Treasury is accepted.
But the biggest problem with the AEATs plan is that the yearly payments are fixed, and this could be very dangerous because the incomes of the club wont necessary cover the needed of cash for a particular year. As example the year 2017; according to the AEATs plan Depor would have to pay 13.33 million on that year, but the only way to afford it is to compete at Primera having a TV income of at least 20 million, and no one can certify that Depor will be playing at Liga BBVA during that year.
Still, the plan of Deportivo also has its weakness on this regard, because Lendoiros plans calculates that Depor will spend four years at Segunda and the remaining thirteen at Primera, which can also be interpreted as a too positive expectation, aka its too dangerous.
The administrators opinion: The judge ordered to the Bankruptcy Administration (BA) to study both petitions and make a report with their valorizations. The administrators, Francisco Prada & Julio Fernández Maestre, sent the report to the judge hammering both propositions. In the first place they criticized the plan of the club, because they consider thats reckless as it was made without the agreement of the AEAT.
Another critic is that it leaves all the sacrifice in the shoulders of the creditors, the administrators believe that the shareholders should also pay a price in the form of an increase of capital that could be used to pay part of the debt. They also criticized the low percentage of the forgiven debt, which they considered inadequate as it leaves the club at the edge of liquidation. The plan of the AEAT was also criticized as the BA understands that it was made considering that Depor will spend the next decade competing at Primera, something they think its an unreal forecast.
Its important to understand what happens during a creditors meeting within an administration process. First to all the ones that will vote are the creditors with the not privileged debt. Its something established in the Spanish law, this means that the AEAT has nothing to do in the meeting and it reduces the participation of the banks, thats why the figure of the players and the LFP turns to be crucial, because they are the main voters in the meeting.
Without considering the money owed to the three biggest creditors (the AEAT and the two banks), the main amount owed by the club corresponds to debt had with the players: 11.28 million (7.05% of the global debt). Then the fifth biggest creditor of the club is the LFP (3 million).
In the voting process the plan of Deportivo will be presented first, simply because it was the first one to be approved by the judge. If this plan is the one selected by the major part of the voters then the process ends there and then the club is forced to fulfill all the proposed conditions. If the proposition of the club isnt selected, then the creditors will vote on the second plan, the one of the AEAT. If both plans fail then the judge can liquidate the society or instead arrange a new meeting and call the creditors to negotiate and present new proposals.
It is rumoured that the Players association (AFE) and the LFP will vote in favour of the clubs plans, coincidentally on last week it was informed that the players already started to receive their wages corresponding to the present season. The BA suspects this is some kind of bribery that can affect the process as its affecting the interests of the other creditors and urged the judge to investigate, but their petition hasnt been answered. In the end the forecast is that the plan presented by the club is the one to be accepted during Januarys meeting.
The AEAT isnt content with the clubs proposition, but theres nothing they can do in order to influence in Januarys meeting. Its a very similar situation to the one lived by Rayo Vallecano, an administration process that ended two weeks ago with the creditors choosing multiple alternatives that were never accepted by the Spanish Treasury.
Many analysts warn that this is dangerous, because the AEAT can order new embargos that will complicate the situation after the agreement is sealed in the case of Rayo Vallecano nothing has occurred- In this sense the analysts suggest that the best thing is to reach some kind of agreement with the government.
On Monday president Lendoiro had the first meeting in years with the AEAT, it lasted one and a half hour, but nothing happened. It was informed that the AEAT is only accepting their plan and wont negotiate anything different. After the meeting Depors president commented that, There are no novelties in this regard. We can only keep on working, which is our job. It isnt expected that both sides can reach any understanding before Januarys meeting.


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Terry Gross, the host of NPR's "Fresh Air," has interviewed thousands of people over the course of her 45-year career in radio.
So if anyone would know how to start a conversation with a stranger, it's her.
Gross told Jolie Kerr at The New York Times that her go-to icebreaker is only four words long. It can help people spark conversations on dates, at cocktail parties, or in any other potentially awkward moment.
The icebreaker is the simple phrase "Tell me about yourself."
Kerr broke down why the line is so effective:
"The beauty in opening with 'tell me about yourself' is that it allows you to start a conversation without the fear that you're going to inadvertently make someone uncomfortable or self-conscious," Kerr wrote in the Times article, which was published on Saturday.
"Posing a broad question lets people lead you to who they are. As an interviewer, Ms. Gross's goal is to find out how her subject became who they are; as a conversationalist, make that goal your own."
Gross pointed out that the line "tell me about yourself" does a better job than common openers like "what do you do?" Etiquette experts recommend avoiding the latter in case your conversation partner is unemployed or simply doesn't want to talk about work.
Alternatively, a question like "what keeps you busy?" allows your conversation partner to steer the conversation in any direction they choose, whether it be work, hobbies, home life, or something else, expert Daniel Post Senning told The Times in a September article.
This article originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com.
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By 9:30 on Halloween night I'd just about given up on the idea of having any trick-or-treaters ring my bell. Some years the bowl of candy by the door is refilled three times before I turn off the porch light. This year, I watched Night of the Living Dead without interruption.
I was already in my jammies with the day's make-up and grime scrubbed from my cheeks when I heard a thud. Thinking I'd been "egged" I opened the front door, only to find the grinning face of my old friend Timmy.
"You're already in pajamas? It's Halloween, for God's sake!"
I mumbled something about exhaustion. He cut me off quickly.
"Put on your shoes. We're going for a ride!" he told me, and after a bit of hesitation I did as told. I slipped on some loafers, threw a coat over the jams (the ones that say "Hiber-Nation" on the breast pocket) and grabbed some M&Ms on the way out the door.
"Where are we going?" I asked as I buckled up.
"Not far," he said. "Have you ever seen the house on St. Nick? It's the best haunted house around."
I had never heard of the house on St. Nicholas Avenue, not even during my many years as Worcester Magazine's haunted house reviewer. How good could this be? I wondered.
"Oh, it's unbelievable," Timmy assured me. More unbelievable than the fact that I'm out riding around in my pajamas and it's not because I'm headed to the ER with a sick kid or a parent with chest pains?
"When my kids were little I always took them here. Just you wait and see."
We pulled up in front of a house not far from the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and — I kid you not — Welcome Street. From the passenger side I stared at what had to be the finest display of gore and ghouls I've ever seen at a private home. Forget Spookyworld, forget all those professional scarefests that have cropped up over the years — this place was outstanding in its authenticity.
From the second floor window a neon "Bates Motel" sign blinked, illuminating a horrific floating head. On the front lawn, Hannibal Lecter stood wrapped in his straitjacket, his famous mask slipping from time to time as he droned on about having a friend for dinner. Freddy Krueger stood menacingly in the shadows of the living room window, while screams pierced the quiet, and to the left of the garage, a crashed auto held the "burning" figures of the un-dead.
"These people are pros," I said. "Let's get a closer look."
And that's how I ended up wearing my pajamas in the kitchen of Sam Etre and Kathy Grenache. Sam and Kathy have been delighting/terrifying the Burncoat neighborhood for 20 years now, adding annually to the display that started out with a few "BOOs" and morphed into full-blown Disney, the construction of which begins two months before Halloween.
While the outside of the house and foyer are decorated for trick-or-treaters to enjoy, the interior is reserved for family and friends to help celebrate Kathy's favorite holiday.
Sam's hot dog machine on the kitchen counter rolled out the last of the night's wieners. Chafing dishes held Sam's pasta, meatballs and sausages.
"Hungry? Eat something, please," Sam insisted.
A crowd of happy adults sat munching and sipping wine in the Brady room. I'd never met these people before in my life, and I was starting to feel like Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby. The fact that Kathy is a labor and delivery RN at St. V's only added to the weirdness.
I passed on the pasta, but I grabbed a Reese's on the way out. In the driveway I checked out Sam's latest addition to the Spookorama: a "Name Your Poison" bar complete with a hunch-backed Igor serving a severed hand on a platter.
"Very cool," I said to Tim.
The next morning, I decided to ride by to check it all out in daylight. Traveling down St. Nick I was certain the house was two doors down from the Welcome Street sign. Was this the house — the one I was in the night before, dressed in my jammies? But there wasn't a cobweb in sight; not a ghoul, not a serial killer, not a severed anything …
Turns out Sam started pulling it all down and dragging it into storage as soon as I headed home. After all, it will take another couple of months to set up Christmas — Kathy Grenache's second favorite holiday.
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