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I might have said a couple of times that I don't tend to like flankers, or rather I don't like the idea of flankers. However, since I have been breaking that principle left and right recently, I might as well admit I like the new *Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau de Toilette better than the original Eau de Parfum!
The flacon of Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau de Toilette is a black/transparent cube with a transparent lid. In line with the brand's aesthetics, it's minimalist and sleek.
If you remember the original Narciso Eau de Parfum, you might remember the floral – creamy musk – woody base structure. Things haven't changed much here, except it is a touch lighter!
Narciso Rodriguez Eau de Toilette starts off with two of my favorite flowers, rose and peony. I can't help but feel cheerful whenever I smell peony, and the rose here adds an ultra feminine and sensual vibe to the fragrance. Unlike citrus notes, rose and peony actually stick around for at least half an hour before a creamy musk note gently envelops your senses. In comparison with the original, the musk here is more light-hearted and less "dull." It goes on for hours before drying down to a rather faint but surely there cedar and vetiver combination. The vetiver might not be strong, but I can catch a whiff of it whenever I turn my head.
Narciso Rodriguez Eau de Toilette has moderate sillage while wearing close to the skin. For a lighter fragrance, it actually lasts 8 hours. If you enjoy the original, you might like this lighter version for summer. If you find the idea of combining fresh floral with creamy musk intriguing, take a whiff of the new Narciso Rodriguez creation!
Have a great start of the week! I enjoyed some quality time with friends/family over the weekend and was basically in a perpetual food coma. How about you? Did you do anything fun?


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The U.S. government has declared the outbreak caused by the new Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus to be a potential public health emergency – not because it's affecting the U.S. but to allow the quicker release of tests to keep an eye on it.
The virus has killed at least 30 of the 54 people infected – giving it a more than 50 percent fatality rate, the World Health Organization says. What's not clear is whether more people are infected but they're just not sick enough to go to the hospital. That would lower the mortality rate.
The virus has "significant potential to affect national security or the health and security of United States citizens living abroad," HHS said in a statement.
"On the basis of this determination, [HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius] also declared that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)," the statement adds.
It's a new authorization that allows HHS to take some actions even before a danger to public health gets serious. HHS also invoked the authority for the H7N9 bird flu virus, which has infected 132 people, almost all of them in China, and killed 32 of them.
Most cases have been in Saudi Arabia, but they have also been reported in Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Infected travelers have also carried the virus to Germany, Italy, Tunisia and Britain.
So far, the virus doesn't seem to transmit easily. While some people have infected relatives or hospital roommates, others with less intimate exposure have not become infected.
WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say anyone returning from the Middle East with severe acute respiratory infections should be isolated and tested for MERS. Health care workers who care for them need to use special precautions, including gowns and face masks.
Doctors don't know where the virus comes from but they suspect an animal, such as a bat. The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that killed nearly 800 people and infected 8,000 in 2003 was traced to an animal called a civet.

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text: VIRGIL FORTNER, 71, 7-1121 West Schwartz Blvd., Orange Blossom Gardens, Lady Lake, died Monday. Born in Grape Creek, Ill., he moved to Lady Lake from Galesburg, Ill., in 1985. He was a retired dental supply salesman and a Protestant. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion, and an Elk. Survivors: wife, Donna; son, Thomas A., Keokuk, Iowa; daughter, Terry Jean Reed, Galesburg; sister, Vivian Vogt, Akron, Ohio; three granddaughters. Page-Theus Guardian Funeral Home, Leesburg.


text: Collateral Damage: More on Healthcare Receivables Under the ACA By on March 21, 2014 Posted in Accounts Receivable, Affordable Care Act, Collateral, Healthcare In a previous post, I wrote about potential looming trouble for lenders that have healthcare receivables as collateral. @KHNews has a more in-depth article on the 30-90 day rule applied to insurers that provide ACA exchange plans. If an enrollee in an ACA plan fails to pay premiums, the insurer is required to reimburse the… Continue Reading


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Just 25 teams of two will be permitted to compete in th Skechers Boots Sale e fourth edition of this travel competition and charity event that runs between April 11 and May 3 with one team ultimately being crowned World's Greatest Travelers. won't be any death defying reality TV like stunts. But participants will be tested on their travel skills and resourcefulness during hundreds of culturally oriented scavenges in at least 10 nations on four continents. Tasks will include meditating with monks, training Skechers Boots Sale like a ninja, searching out Lost Cities and decoding local languages to unravel scavenger hunt clues.
SEE ROME BY SKY: Rome's renowned Hassler Roma hotel is offering guests a chance to see the Eternal City from the air this Valentine's Day with a special Skyline Package. Highlights of the 30 minute helicopter tour will include views of the Vatican and the Colosseum. Valid from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, the cost is approximately $9,500 for two and includes three nights in a Classic Suite, the helicopter ride with private limousine transfers, Skechers Boots Sale and some meals.
FAIRMONT IN ASIA: Fairmont Hotels Resorts has moved into Asia with the opening of the new Fairmont Singapore. The 769 room hotel, located in the Raffles City complex, has 17 restaurants and bars, the Willow Stream Spa, and six tennis courts.


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European Connected Health Campus and European MHealth Alliance merge to create the European Connected Health Alliance
Europe's leading Connected Health and M-Health membership organisations announced today that they will merge to create the European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance).
With over 100 members throughout Europe, ECHAlliance will provide a solid foundation for further expansion in the rapidly growing MHealth and Connected Health markets.
Announcing the merger, the Chairman of the ECHCampus, Professor Jim McLaughlin said: "Having worked closely with EuMHA for some time, it was clear that that we had very similar ambitions and strategic goals. We also recognised the growing interchangeability of the terms 'Connected Health' and 'MHealth' and the opportunities this creates. We believe that the ECHAlliance will provide dynamic leadership in this exciting field."
Brian O'Connor, Chairman of EuMHA commented: "The close working relationship we enjoy with the ECHCampus and indeed the similarities of our goals prompted the amalgamation discussions. This merger will create a larger, stronger single entity, capable of delivering real value to our members and stakeholders".
"I am pleased to see the merger of these organizations. Having worked with these and other EU-based associations, this step will simplify WLSA's efforts to build international pathways to commercial success for our wireless health community." – Rob McCray, CEO, Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance
Existing members of both the ECHCampus and EuMHA will automatically become members of the ECHAlliance and will enjoy the collective benefits of the new organisation. Continuing both organisations' strategic focus on the need to transform healthcare delivery, ECHAlliance will also work to develop the 'Connected Health Economy', thus enabling innovation and sustainable investment in the expansion of healthcare.
ECHCampus enjoys an excellent reputation for its annual Connected Health Leadership Summit, participation in European Projects and its effective networking and communications strategy. The organisation has facilitated business, clinical, government and academic debate on subjects such as procurement, adoption, interoperability, best practice and reimbursement.
EuMHA's pioneering MHealth Ecosystem Initiative recognises the need to create permanent partnerships involving health and social care providers, companies and research organisations to realise the benefits of MHealth and Connected health. Following the successful creation of the first MHealth Ecosystems in Manchester, U.K., EuMHA has further projects planned for Finland and Catalonia and is considering requests from a number of other potential participants. ECHAlliance will maintain the EuMHA branding for the MHealth Ecosystems.
ECHAlliance will be formally launched in early January 2012, at which time the ECHAlliance Board of Directors and International Advisory Panel will be announced.
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The Old Town location of this celeb favorite serves six flavors of frozen yogurt made with nonfat yogurt and nonfat, hormone-free milk: chocolate, coconut, mango, watermelon, salted caramel and its tangy original flavor. Like the original Chicago outpost in the Loop, toppings range from organic gummy bears to Belgian chocolate shavings and honey-almond granola. The eatery will also offer fruit parfaits, smoothies and fresh fruit bowls. If you'd like your sweet treat to-go, the store also sells 25-ounce containers of swirled-to-order fro-yo packed on ice.


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Registration and training for electronic filing with the North Dakota Court System is now available.
Electronic filing is currently available for all civil, family and probate case types. By October 15, 2010, electronic filing will also be available for all criminal, juvenile and restricted case types. There is no additional charge to file documents electronically. Electronic filing can currently be used in the following counties: Cass, Traill, Steele, Griggs, Eddy, Wells, Foster, Stutsman, Barnes, LaMoure, Ransom, Dickey, Sargent and Richland.
As of December 1, 2010, electronic filing will also be available in these counties: Grand Forks, Nelson, Walsh, Ramsey, Pembina, Cavalier, Towner, Benson, Pierce, Rolette, McHenry, Bottineau and Renville. It will be available for all North Dakota counties by June 1, 2011.
Registration with the electronic filing system and training is required prior to use of the system. A one hour, interactive web training session will be offered on Fridays at 1 p.m. central standard time from September 24, 2010 through December 17, 2010. Future training dates will be scheduled as needed.
Registration is available by following this link: https://northdakota.wiznet.com/Content/Pages/register.html
People who have registered with the system can find information on signing up for specific training sessions by scrolling down to the North Dakota Supreme Court section at this link: http://efile.ndcourts.gov/eFileTraining/
Attorneys who have completed electronic filing training may register for secure public access to documents. Secure public access allows the user to view and print case documents from their personal computer through an internet connection. Secure public access is only available to attorneys in good standing and who regularly use the electronic filing system.
The form to register for secure public access is available by following this link: http://www.ndcourts.gov/cle/AgreementForAttorneys.pdf
Electronic filing is part of the OdysseyÛ Case Management System. The Court System has purchased the OdysseyÛ Case Management System from Tyler Technologies to replace an aging, statewide court case management system and is being implemented in all district courts and some municipal courts. The Court System anticipates that the OdysseyÛ Case Management System will be deployed in all 53 counties by June 2011.
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I am really getting upset, because of my love life. I had my first boyfriend a year ago and broke up, because my feelings for him had faded. After this my requirements changed completely. I don't want to commit to a relationship that doesn't give me what I need, because I am willing to give a lot, too. I met a few guys since then and nobody of them fit my needs and wishes. Recently I drank a coffee with a guy who is actually very nice and decent, but nonetheless I don't feel very attracted. That certain chemistry seems to miss.
Okay, let me tell you what I look for in a guy. I want to meet a nice guy with whom I can connect on an intellectual and emotional level. I want to be swept away by him and fall in love. I want a nice chemistry and attraction. I want to meet a guy that allows me to have great conversation with him.
I am 18 years old and I never really fell in love. I don't want to "waste time" with a relationship that is not connected with love, because I don't see the point.
Am I ruining my love life, because I look for too much? I kind of have the feeling that the right person is out there for me. I am afraid to settle for less just because I get impatient. I feel like love is the most essential aspect of a relationship. Am I wrong?
Please help me.
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As long as you are every bit what you ask for in a guy, I don't see the problem.
Careful though, spend time looking for a unicorn all your life, and you're gonna end up alone. If the wait is worth it for you, then don't compromise. This is a decision that you and only you alone can answer for yourself.
I am constantly trying to improve. :)
I actually am ready to compromise, but I want to fall in love first. I think the rest then won't matter that much? :D


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Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme Debuts New Song "Villains of Circumstance" at Meltdown
Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme played a rare solo acoustic set last night at James Lavelle's (aka UNKLE's) Meltdown festival in London. As Antiquiet reports, the setlist consisted primarily of Queens cuts, with Homme bringing out Mark Lanegan at one point to perform his song "One Hundred Days" (a track that the band's covered in the past). He also performed a new song, called "Villains of Circumstance". If you weren't there to witness it in the flesh, no worries – someone in the audience captured footage of the moody, seven-minute song in full. Give it a watch/listen below.
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My take on the Reverend Wright issue
Presidencial Election 2008 Some of my works including this one are published on other sites.
We all make mistakes and President Obama is no different. Honestly during the time when Reverend Wright issue had been escalated, I did not know that the Reverend had two PH.D and was a militant of the United State Army. Having known that, how could anyone say that the Reverend is anti American? As the reverend stated "different does not mean deficient", that's very interesting.
As a Haitian American, I can tell you from experience, some American born have the tendency to make fun of those who are different. I can associate with some of what the reverend spoke about, mainly because as a country, our leaders haven't been totally honest to our citizens.
I agreed that the Reverend did go a little too far in the way he expressed himself. But in a way, that's his nature, - we should remember that he's "different but not deficient".
However, I don't think he hate this country as some people thought he did. I just think he dislike what we have stood for. Our presence in the world had changed under George W Bush and still not yet reverse.
For example, if you were to go to Europe or even next door to Canada, you would find folks who hate this country and it's not a recent thing. Nonetheless, it had gotten worst during the last 8 years under George W. Bush. Now that Barack Obama is our next president, hopefully his policies can help change how the world views us.
Barack Obama having denied being associated with Rev. Wright comments, did cause him to lose some votes. As a Church member, Obama sat in his lectures for many years, listening to the Reverend, now for him to have denied listening to some of his comments when the pot got hot, would have definitely caused the water to boil over.
Apparently, the Reverend had more outrageous comments that were not mentioned in that televised speech he gave. People did question whether Obama had heard those comments. It did appear to me that those remarks from the televised speech were nothing compared to those remarks he gave in church before.
Therefore, since Obama denied Rev. Right because of the comments he made during his speech, then the question why he didn't dump the Reverend five or ten years ago became obvious to some that an inconsistency exist. You see, this is why it pays to be consistent ....because when you're not, you out of boundary.
I believe whether the president had disagreed with the Reverend, he should not have completely reject his comments. I believe that he should have given the American people a better explanation as to why the reverend made those remarks.
Now that he has rejected him because of those commences, the American people did question his faith. Since he had created somewhat of a flip-flap, because one must remember that at one time he said and I quote "I can not deny him any more than I can't deny the black people of this country". So when people reflect back on what he had said earlier, they looked at it as a flip-flap.
I have listened to most of the Rev. Right comments and I have found them not to be discriminatory or anti American. Instead I've found them somewhat blurry to those who are not aware of historical facts.
Likewise, you can not teach an infant to walk until the baby can stand on his own two legs. The American people are not all aware of world affairs for Rev. WRIGHT to be so explicit with them. Those of us who listen to WBAI or other alternatives that are more truthful were able to relate to some of what the Rev. Spoke about, but that is a small percentage of us compare to the public. Most of what Rev. WRIGHT had spoken about in his church was foreign to most American who are not well informed.
Two great leaders you probably never heard about.
Quoting the Iranian president he said "the chickens are coming home to roost". That was not his saying but most Americans thought that was his. There were issues that most of the American public was not fully aware of. So to a certain extents, he was addressing an uneducated public and to be that extreme, he was bound to fail. And also some of his reasoning was back up by bible principles; as a result those of us who goes to church were able to relate other who was not religious could not.
Another important point he made was that blacks and whites learn differently, which is very true. He said that black people learn from subject matter (people) whereas white folks learn from objects.
Now, watching the Rev. delivered this speech, I could see why so many people attended his Church. The guy is a motivational speaker and funny at the same time. All the reverend did was exposing the fault of those who criticized others.
He was not being racial or disrespectful in anyway, he only spoke the truth. And yes some of us are making an effort to accept those who are different instead of trying to change them. I believe a change is coming but we must first be willing to change ourselves. We all have our own fault and advantages and we are all "different but not deficient."
I often wondered if people could have referred to Rev. Wright as being anti American, what they would have said had they been exposed to Dr. John Perkins, author of the Confession of an economic hit man or Noam Chomsky for that matter. The world foremost intellectual activist, they would have referred to those two men as being a terrorist.
So much so called information we glean from the media is in the form of sound bites taken out of context. I think that Barak Obama missed an opportunity to educate people about this source of misinformation. It's all created by the corporate media to keep us divided and to vilify those who question power and stand against the real bed guys.


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It feels like we've been playing catch-up since my last post and I wish I could rewind time for a chance to slow things down and get things done. (I haven't even sent out my Christmas cards... eek!)
I did a little bit of working over Christmas taking Santa photos. Even though you can get some trying customers, I really enjoy it (this is the second year I've done it).
We had our usual busy Christmas, opening presents here with Grandma on skype, off to SIL's quickly to give presents then to MIL/FIL's for lunch and then off to visit some extended family for dinner. I'm always amazed at how many people are on the roads on Christmas day. It's a really common thing for people to visit multiple family members on the big day (it's like everyone tries to cram visiting every single family member in on one day) so there's a typical rush in the morning, just before/after lunch and just before/after dinner. Despite all the rushing around and driving, we had a great day.
The garden has hit it's peak and is now on the way down. We've gotten a few dozen grape and cherry sized tomatoes off our little plant and we'll get about a dozen regular sized tomatoes off our other bushes. They've struggled quite a bit with the heat - especially since our nights haven't been cooling off at all. I managed to get one very pathetic looking carrot and hopefully we'll be harvesting some corn in a few weeks.
My flowers have definitely hit their peak, I need to get out there and clean things up a bit. I was at the store yesterday and all the spring bulbs are out! So excited! I bought some tulip bulbs (my favourite) and I'll pick up a few other things, it seems like I have way better luck with bulbs than I do seeds. I might pick up a few big pots for out front to put bulbs in.
Other than that, there's been a few crafty projects which I might save for other posts and of course the regular baby wrangling. Except I think I need to start calling her a toddler now!


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Lord of the Rings: 60 Second Theatre - Hollywood Video
Gwindor sent me this bit of news: I recently heard this radio ad for the LOTR dvd at Hollywood Video and thought it was hilarious. After searching their website I found it archived and thought that you might like to put it on the main site. Indeed we do... for a bit of chuckle, CLICK HERE
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THEY caused a buzz in the east end of Princes Street – thousands of bees suddenly appearing from nowhere to swarm around the entrance to one of the city's top hotels.
Footage was shared widely online last weekend – but no-one could explain where they came from.
So when the Balmoral announced yesterday that it had given lodgings earlier this year on its rooftop to 50,000 bees tasked with producing honey for paying guests, it seemed the mystery had been solved.
But there was a sting in the tail – for the hotel insists its critters were locked up in their skyline suite at the time and on their best bee-haviour.
However, bosses there did suggest the Princes Street pests could have been attracted to the area by the arrival of their own residents.
While the mystery remains unsolved, the Balmoral's bees have been hard at work – making regular ventures to Calton Hill, the Botanic Gardens and Arthur's Seat to collect the majority of their nectar and pollen.
We don't believe it was our bees that caused the swarm, ours were all on the roofBalmoral spokeswoman
So far they have produced 44lbs of honey to be enjoyed in the hotel's restaurants.
Beekeeper Brian Pool, from Scottish Honey, was drafted in to ensure the creatures settled well into their rooftop hive.
Staff from the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One, have been put through their paces to ensure the hive is always in good hands. They have been overseeing the production of honey, and ensuring each of the hotel's restaurants and bars have received their fair share of sweet stuff.
Brian said: "The bees are enjoying their new home high above the Edinburgh skyline.
"The conditions are excellent and they've been travelling to Calton Hill, the Botanic Gardens and Arthur's Seat to collect nectar and pollen. They look set to continue working hard through the summer months."
The congregation of bees outside the Balmoral last weekend became so bad that the hotel was forced to call in experts to take action. But a spokeswoman said: "We don't believe it was our bees that caused the swarm. Ours were all intact on the roof. However, we are aware bees can often attract other bees."
Two years ago the Scottish Parliament introduced two beehives to the parliament garden in a nod to nationwide conservation efforts to protect the species.
The honey produced by the bees is sold in the parliament shop – and used by MSPs and staff in the canteen. And now the Balmoral is following in its footsteps. Brian Grigor, head chef at the Number One, said: "We're thrilled to be working with Scottish Honey and help support this environmentally friendly practice. Brian Pool is a third-generation professional beekeeper with over 40 years of experience, there is no better person placed to look after our five-star bees.
"It has been fascinating to learn about the honey production process and our team look forward to serving it to our guests this summer."


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Goldman Sachs weighs in on potash, Cerium remains as most in demand rare earth element
Potash producers will maintain their discipline and good margins despite falling crop prices. And, as for rare earths, the greatest market will — notwithstanding patterns of growth — still be in the lights but it will be the heavies that make more money. These are among the predictions in a new report from Goldman Sachs, Mining Commodities: The focus shifts to the supply side.
The overall message in the report is that, as demand growth remains lacklustre, and several commodity markets move into surplus, the timing and scale of future supply response becomes the main decider as to when prices make their recovery. On the other hand, Goldman thinks the present cycle is near its bottom and some prices will have overshot on the downside. This report also contains comments on potash and rare earths.
POTASH: In the short term, Goldman expects attempts by producers to exercise their bargaining power to try and secure higher prices will be met with strong push-back from buyers against a backdrop of a strong harvest, rising grain stocks and soft crop prices.
Looking beyond the current crop cycle, the analysts expect prices to average $520/tonne over 2015-17, equivalent to a ~70% premium over the estimated $300/tonne estimate of marginal production costs. Longer term, the emergence of new players is seen as driving prices to converge around $475/tonne.
But potash has done not too badly.
Historically, as Goldman points out, food prices have been strongly correlated with fertilizer prices Yet, since 2000, the IMF Food Index has risen by 177% while potash prices rose by 273%. The index surged at the beginning of 2008, helping to spark the big rally in potash prices that year. Then the GFC saw food prices come off, with potash following back down.
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However, it's the discipline of the industry which has brought about such high potash margins in recent years and Goldman believes that will hold until 2020. After all, the potash industry has high barriers to entry with high capital costs at about $1,000/tonne for new production capacity; also just three countries account for 60% of global production.
As for demand, emerging markets increasingly dominate the scene. China uses 20% of the world's output of potash, followed by Brazil with 15% and India 8%. By contrast, the U.S. consumes 15%, the European Union 11%, and with the remainder split among the rest of the world.
RARE EARTHS: In 2016, cerium will remain as the most in demand rare earth element, with 43% per cent of sales. Lanthanum follows with a 21% share, neodymium 19%, yttrium 8%, and the rest divided up the remainder.
Goldman charts the fall in REE prices that began in the third quarter of 2011, and prices for both heavies and lights fell again in the six months to June 2013. The analysts expect limited upside in the next few years and some producers will have to operate below capacity for a period of time in order to prevent a growing surplus. "We also believe that the respective basket prices will diverge over time, with light REE trading close to cost support and heavy REE benefiting from scarcity prices," the report continues.
In 2011, the light REE basket averaged $706/kg. In 2012 that came back to $463/kg and Goldman estimates the average for 2013 will be $232/kg. But 2014, 2015 and 2016 will not be much better, with forecasts of $243/kg over those three years. The LREE basket comprises lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium and europium.
As for the heavy REE, the basket hit $1,027/kg in 2011, came back to $785/kg last year and will be an estimated $432/kg this year. But gradual improvement is seen: $475/kg for 2014, $499/kg in 2015 and $524/kg in 2016.Incidentally, the HREE basket is based on only gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium and yttrium; lack of pricing data meant Goldman had to exclude holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium and lutetium.
As for the HREE, Goldman Sachs believes that the high prices of these elements "will induce (a) additional demand destruction via thrifting and substitution in applications such as magnets and/or (b) new production capacity to come on line, assuming project developers can develop the appropriate technologies to process heavy REE deposits on a commercial basis."
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Syria Nusra Front leader claims to cut ties with Al-Qaeda
The footage broadcast by Al-Jazeera news channel follows several days of online chatter over a split between Al-Qaeda and its Syria affiliate, a main rival of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group from which it wants to distance itself as a target of foreign air strikes.
Appearing in public for the first time, Jolani said Al-Nusra changed its name to Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (Front of the Conquest of Syria) and would unify ranks with other mainstream fighters in Syria.
"We decided to stop operating under the banner of Al-Nusra and to set up a new front, called Jabhat Fateh al-Sham," he said.
Clad in military fatigues and wearing a turban, the bearded Jolani thanked "the commanders of Al-Qaeda for having understood the need to break ties".
And he vowed the new group would "have no links whatsoever with foreign parties".
Analysts said Al-Nusra aims to rebrand and defend itself as it comes under increased pressure after Moscow and Washington agreed to step up joint efforts against jihadist groups.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov said last week they had agreed "concrete steps" to save a failing Syria truce and tackle jihadists like Al-Nusra and IS.
But with the amicable break from Al-Qaeda, Jolani "can now call upon a broad spectrum of armed groups in Syria to agree to unite initiatives", said analyst Charles Lister.
"It's also, plain and simple, a recognition of the need to confuse one's enemies, given US-Russian plans to begin military operations" against Al-Nusra, he said.
Washington said it still considers Al-Nusra Front a security threat despite the announcement.
"We certainly see no reasons to believe that their actions or their objectives are any different," said State Department spokesman John Kirby.
"They are still considered a foreign terrorist organisation," Kirby said. "We judge a group by – by what they do, not by what they call themselves."
Unified body
In the brief recording, Jolani, flanked by two bearded men, said the split was aimed at "protecting the Syrian revolution" and to offset any excuse by the international community to target Al-Nusra.
"We hope to form a unified body, based on the shura (Islamic law), uniting the masses of the people of Al-Sham, liberating their lands, giving victory to their faith and upholding their testimony of faith," he said.
Al-Nusra is already a leading member of the Army of Conquest, an alliance of Islamist and rebel fighters, that controls the northwest province of Idlib.
Lister said that one of the men sitting beside Jolani was Al-Qaeda veteran leader Ahmed Salameh Mabrouk.
"Al-Qaeda is playing a critically important role in shaping this development and their thinking and strategising will remain crucial for this new Jabhat Fateh al-Sham movement," he said.
"It will still oppose the most moderate of opposition groups in Syria; it will still be viciously sectarian, and it will still ultimately seek the establishment of an Islamic emirate in Syria and the potential launching of external attacks on the West."


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Ant Control The Organic Way
Antarctica the cold and desolate land that it is in one of the onl places in the world that you do not have to worry so much about pests making your home into their home. However, since we do not live in Antarctica you probably have to worry about the invastion of pests. You will encounter a multitude of pests, but each one will have a different treatment method. So rather than saturate your home with toxic chemicals here are some organic solutions for ant control that are safe for you, your children, and your pets.
For many of us we like to be outside during the summer months when the warm sun is beating down, but hate handling the pests. However, we also like being able to enjoy the outdoors and not have to wait an hour or overnight for the chemicals to dissipate so we look for alternative methods. So much like our chemicals that some of us use we look at various organic methods and realize that different types are needed for different bugs. For ants the following organic solutions work out really well in controling them.
Ants the common picnic area invader and if your counters are nt clean from crumbs, or sweet sticky items such as candy your counter invader as well. The first organic method is one of general cleaning of your couters because if a food source cannot be found they will not rear there little heads. The second thing that can help you control the sweet and sticky items would be to ensure that any honey that you have open or flavoring items are wrapped in a pastic bag. In the cleaning process if you have any dirty dishes that you plan on leaving overnight you will want to wash them prior to going to bed. Even if we cannot see it there is likely a food crumb on the plate or left over soda in a cup that we do not know about. For your outdoor patio grilling area you will want to make sure that your grill is cleaned after each use which will remove the temptation of the ants going into your grill for a free meal. If you like throwing your leftover food items into your yard you will want to make sure that you put them far away from your home and outdoor area that you utilize.
If you want a direct action that you can take against the invading ants you an fill a spray bottle with soapy water then you can spray them. If you are able to trace them back to the hole that they entering your home at you will want to set out some cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, or lemon juice in a line all around the hole. If you are able to do a complete circle it will be even better for you since ant will not cross the line that you trace around the hole.
If the ants are still bugging you then it is time for some serious control. The control method is one that you will not want to let your pets get to, but it will take care of your ant problem with the lure of food. For this one you will want to take honey and Borax and mix it in at a 1 to 1 ration. Then this part will go against the cleaning rule, but since your having this kind of issue already to reach this step you will want to put about 1.5 teaspoons into a jar and set it next to the hole or where you see the ants at the most. You are basically using this as a bait jar for them which then when they get the Borax they will unknowingly take this back to the colony. Please remember though do not let children or pets near this solution.
For the outdoors where wild animals can easily get into any of the solutions above and the sun can cause your lines to fade quickly you will want to try a different method. If the ants have invaded your deck take a few cloves of garlic and place in between the boards. The cloves of garlic will need to be cut into pieces before placing them in the boards. Ants cannot stand garlc and will stay as far away as possible from the strong odor that garlic can put off. If ants are on your deck outside, use your organic pest control skills and put a few cloves of garlic, previously cut into pieces, between the cracks of the deck slats. Ants don't like garlic and will steer clear of the strong odor.
While many of us will continue to use the chemicals you do not have to! These are some of the easiest solutions that you can do without spending a fortune of money to rid your home of those pesky ants. Not only that most of these methods will allow you to enjoy having your pets around your home and not have to worry about the problem of not enjoying your outdoor area for an hour or two while the chemicals absorb.
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It's called beauty sleep for a reason: While you're mid-REM cycle, your skin is hard at work. Nighttime is optimal for cells to repair themselves—during this snooze-filled downtime, damage gets reversed, stress hormones drop, and essential ingredients are better able to penetrate your pores—as if you needed another reason to get a solid eight hours.
Make the most of peaceful slumber with the treatments below, then head to Barneys.com for your own slumber-friendly prescription.
Overnight treatments are all about multi-tasking, and this innovative formula (consisting of a 5-molecule complex with rehydrating power) acts as both a night cream and mask. For those needing to fake a good night's sleep, the 2-in-1 combo erases signs of tiredness—skin actually looks alive and radiant when you wake up.
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When you doze off, this deeply regenerating cream kicks in to work with the skin's natural body clock. The secret? The cream's innovative biotech ingredients are formulated by a cosmetic surgeon and his team of French chemists, so of course the glowing results are actually visable.
Daytime is to protect; nighttime is to refine. A clarifying formula of natural fruit acids, soothing botanical ingredients, vitamins, and antioxidants that work together to minimize pores, remove dead skin cells, and brighten are even more soothing than a sound machine.
Sometimes you wake up completely parched—and so does your skin. Here, an intense boost of moisture is handy for when skin feels thirsty and dehydrated. Aim for twice a week as an overnight treatment. The payoff: brighter, hydrated, younger-looking skin.
Good things happen after 12 a.m.—for example, a replenishing elixir of pure essential oils gets busy to repair your skin's healthy appearance by the time your alarm clock sounds. As the name suggests, this works with the skin's natural nocturnal regenerative abilities.
This is not your granny's night cream. A deliciously smooth, intensive nourishing complex (thanks to ingredients like hazelnut oil, kokum butter, and macadamia oil) regenerates and restructures dry skin throughout the night. Gently massage it into the face, neck, and décolletage.
Based on the latest stem cell research, this cream is both ultra nourishing and anti aging. High-performance peptides and active botanical extracts help to promote nighttime renewal.
Even if you fall asleep with dull, dry skin, you'll wake up with a smoother, renewed, and revitalized complexion. The key is its Advanced Gel Matrix Technology which creates a veil to lock on moisture and help to recharge skin at rest, while blend of natural almond, plum and rice bran oils give a boost of antioxidants.


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Let us pray?
"The town counters that it hasn't shut out members of other faiths," writes Stohr. "Officials say the opening prayer has at times been delivered by a Jewish man, a Bahai leader, and a Wiccan priestess who invoked Apollo and Athena. 'People from other faiths did volunteer, which is great,' says one of Greece's lawyers, Brett Harvey of the Alliance Defending Freedom. 'The town has no problem with any of that.'