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Co-op wants 2 million new members

The Co-op aims to recruit over two million new members within three years following the merger with United Cooperatives which will create the largest consumer co-operative in the world.

Best known for its supermarkets, the Co-op will have 4.5m members after the United merger which should be completed in July. The group aims to add 600,000 new members this year and then one million in each of 2008 and 2009.

The membership drive was revealed in the group's annual results which showed pre-tax profit rose 17.6pc to £318m for the year to January 13 on the back of a strong performance from food sales. Group turnover was broadly flat at £7.3bn.

Total food sales rose 1.8pc to break through £3bn for the first time on the back of a record Christmas, as the group refitted many of its stores, bought and developed 33 new outlets and closed 87 under-performing stores during the year.

Like-for-like food sales rose 4.4pc last year before accelerating to 7.2pc in the first 10 weeks of the current financial year.

Martin Beaumont, chief executive of the Co-op, said: "2006 was a year in which we changed our emphasis from consolidation to expansion and new business opportunity.

The Co-operative Bank suffered disproportionately from bad debts due to its high exposure to personal lending with underlying profit slipping 22pc to £76.3m. However, the level of impairment losses appear to be stabilising, according to the bank.

The group will pay out £42.3m to its members, up from £31.6m the previous year.

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Questor share tip: Hold Dignity on special dividend hopes

Dignity continues with its buy and build strategy. Questor says hold.

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It requires a degree of tact for Dignity, the only listed UK funeral director and crematoria operator, to report that the year has started well for the business, but overall performance is running ahead of expectations because the prolonged bout of bad weather has taken its toll and increased burials and cremations.

The number of deaths in the first quarter was 7pc higher than the same period a year ago, with the result that Dignity's first–quarter revenues were up 11pc at £67.8m and underlying operating profit 16pc higher at £25.4m. For the rest of the year Dignity expects the number of deaths, and consequently business, to "normalise".

Dignity has grown rapidly since making its market debut in 2004 with a series of acquisitions that have made the group second only to the Co–op as the country's biggest funeral operator. The fragmented nature of an unregulated market heavily populated by family businesses has made it relatively easy and cheap for Dignity to consolidate without straining the balance sheet.

The formula is simple: acquisitions followed by cost–cutting and integration.

The latest deal, the £58.3m takeover of Yew Holdings, which has 40 funeral locations and two crematoria, has temporarily clipped growth in funeral income but price rises pushed through last year should see an increase of around 5pc. Cremation revenue is up 6pc on the back of higher charges.

Burial and cremation costs remain a constant source of complaint. Calls for controls or regulation have so far had limited impact but Dignity appears relaxed at the prospect of intervention or some element of supervision.

The group has encouraged the promotion of pre–arranged funeral plans as the third leg of its business, to cushion the cost of burials or cremation. Strong sales growth has increased the number of people covered by the schemes to around 300,000.

Over the past eight years the number of Dignity funeral homes has grown from 507 to 680 and the crematoria under its control from 21 to 39. There are more acquisitions to come, although analysts are expecting to see more emphasis on the growth of satellite locations.

The shares, up more than 30pc so far this year and almost 70pc over the past year, have had a good run. They are trading on a 20.54 earnings multiple this year and 18.24 next and, with the price ahead of the average analyst's target of 1422.4p, there is a temptation to take profits.

But, with Investec predicting a 100p special dividend by the end of the year and nudging its price target to 1450p, the shares remain a hold.

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Saturday 24 June 2017

Jimi Hendrix murder theory 'plausible' says ER doctor

The doctor who attempted to revive legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix on the night he died has said it is "plausible" that he was murdered.

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John Bannister, the on-call registrar at the now closed St Mary Abbots Hospital in Kensington, said in an interview that the patient seemed to have "drowned" in a large amount of red wine.

The account fits with one given by James "Tappy" Wright, a 65-year-old former road manager who worked for Hendrix's manager Mike Jeffrey.

Wright has claimed in a new book that indebted Jeffrey had taken out a $2m life-insurance policy on the star amid concerns about his increased drug-taking, and that he told him Hendrix was "worth more to him dead than alive".

He alleges that Jeffrey confessed to him that he had ordered the killing a month before his death in a plane crash.

The official version of Hendrix's death at the age of 27 is that he died from choking on vomit after a drugs overdose.

Wright's version is that Hendrix was killed on the orders of Jeffrey by a gang who broke into his hotel room and forced wine and painkillers down his throat until he drowned.

Mr Bannister, 67, said he had no idea who Hendrix was when he arrived early on the morning of September 18, 1970, but remembers being perplexed by his height.

“He was hanging over the table we had him on by about ten inches,” he told The Times newspaper.

He said he fought to resuciate him but there was no hope of survival.

"We worked very hard for about half an hour but there was no response at all. It really was an exercise in futility,” he said. “Somebody said to me ‘You know who that was?. That was Jimi Hendrix’ and, of course, I said, ‘Who’s Jimi Hendrix?’.”

He said that Wright's description, in his memoir Rock Roadster, of Hendrix's demise "sounded plausible because of the volume of wine”.

“The amount of wine that was over him was just extraordinary. Not only was it saturated right through his hair and shirt but his lungs and stomach were absolutely full of wine," he said.

"I have never seen so much wine. We had a sucker that you put down into his trachea, the entrance to his lungs and to the whole of the back of his throat.

“We kept sucking him out and it kept surging and surging. He had already vomited up masses of red wine and I would have thought there was half a bottle of wine in his hair. He had really drowned in a massive amount of red wine.”

Bannister now lives in Sydney and worked as a doctor until 1992 when he was deregistered for fraudulent conduct.

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Acquisition by TenCate on American market for vehicle protection

TenCate Aerospace & Armor Composites group has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the armor company Composix Co. (Newark, Ohio, USA). TenCate has been given exclusivity to conduct a final due diligence process. The expectation is that the final share purchase agreement will be completed prior to the end of January 2008.  The purchase is subject to government approval in the United States.

TenCate Aerospace & Armor Composites USA operates in the American market mainly in the field of composite materials for use in civil and military aviation, aerospace and industrial applications and in the armor market for personal, vehicle, aircraft and watercraft protection. (Anti-Ballistics).

In addition, through TenCate Protective Fabrics USA, TenCate has a major share in the market for fire resistant, protective fabrics used in the production of military uniforms.

TenCate is a leading manufacturer worldwide of high-grade specialized materials. Its activities are concentrated in the field of protective and safety fabrics, composite materials & armor, geotextiles and synthetic turf. TenCate is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Market for Armor Materials
TenCate is a one of the foremost companies in Europe in the field of personal protection and vehicle armor. The company is a supplier of high-grade composite armor products to both military and commercial markets. The Danish company Roshield was acquired by TenCate at the beginning of 2007 and has considerably strengthened TenCate’s position within the European vehicle market. In addition to the European market, TenCate Advanced Armor-Europe is also focused on the Asian and South American markets.

TenCate Advanced Composites USA has a growing market share supplying armor for personal, vehicle, aircraft and watercraft protection for the US Military and associated contractors. TenCate wishes to expand its position within this market – especially in the field of vehicle armor products where major modernization and expansion programs are planned for the future.

Composix Co.
Composix Co. (Newark, Ohio, USA) is a leading company in the rapidly expanding armor market in the United States. Composix produces advanced armor solutions (fiber-reinforced composites and ceramics) for the protection of vehicles (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles - MRAP, armored personnel carriers, trucks, tactical vehicles such as HMMWV) aircraft, ships/watercraft and military personnel.

The company has an excellent reputation as a developer of revolutionary concepts and as an engineering partner (prototyping and design of production processes). Partly as a result of this, Composix has become an important partner of the US Government and its associated vehicle manufacturers and contractors.

Composix current annual sales are at a level of approximately US $100 million. The company has shown strong growth in the past few years and this is expected to continue.

Synergy with TenCate
The acquisition of Composix is an important step in the implementation of the strategy to expand further in the largest global armor products market. The addition of Composix to TenCate Advanced Composites USA’s activities would mean a significant acceleration in this growth and would give TenCate a major USA based market position in the growing hard armor market for military vehicles.

The combination of the two companies’ knowledge, purchasing power and market positions will present a major opportunity to achieve strong synergistic effects.

The acquisition fits into TenCate’s strategic business model and it creates a leading position in the market for anti-ballistic light weight composite materials.
Through this acquisition TenCate will be able to supply this fast growing market more successfully. This important strategic step increases the relevant importance of composites within TenCate’s portfolio.

Other information and completion of the transaction
This acquisition will be financed through the current credit facilities of TenCate.
The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of January 2008. No further financial details will be provided about either Composix or the acquisition as such.  TenCate is represented in the transaction by ABN-AMRO Bank and Wachovia Securities is serving as financial advisor to Composix Co.

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During the holiday season of 2012, which in the final quarter of the fiscal year is marked by consumer cutbacks, saw fewer Americans behind on their car payments. This signifies that the rate for late-payments of car loans has dropped; record lows for the annual level.
For some reason auto owners are taking their auto loans more seriously, putting them at the top of their priority in their budgets even when things get tight.
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Rights and Responsibilities of TGS’ Governing Bodies

  • Integrity

    TGS actively promotes a culture designed to build confidence and trust among its stakeholders. Key elements of this culture include open and honest communication, a well-developed system of controls and policies and a compliance program.

    It is the opinion of the Board of Directors that TGS in general complies with the Norwegian Code of Practice of Corporate Governance published 30 October 2014.

    Shareholders and Shareholders’ Rights

    • One Class of Shares. The Company has only one class of shares and each share gives the right to one vote at the General Assembly. There are no voting restrictions. The Board puts emphasis on, to the extent possible, disclosing and describing the topics of the agenda and the proposed resolutions in the call for the assembly to allow the shareholders to prepare beforehand.

    • Limitations on Trade. The independent members of the Board have received restricted shares as a part of their compensation, which must be held for at least one year before they can be traded. There are no other limitations to trading of shares from the Company’s side, other than Insider Trading Rules for employees and the Board.

    • The General Assembly. The Company’s General Assembly is open for all shareholders, and any shareholder not attending the General Assembly can give proxy to vote on his/her behalf. Forms of Proxy are sent to the shareholders together with the call for the assembly. The proceedings in the General Assembly follow the agenda outlined in the call. Shareholders who wish to raise a topic in the General Assembly have the possibility to do so, but must then notify the Board of Directors of this in writing and in reasonable time before the call for the assembly is dispatched. The General Assembly may not decide for a higher dividend than the Board of Directors has proposed for that year. It is not at this point accepted that the shareholders can participate in the annual meeting or vote through the internet.

    • Equity and Dividend Policy

    Following the annual general meeting, held on 9 May 2017, the Board has the following shareholder authorizations:

    • To issue a minimum of 10,000 and a maximum of 444,200 free-standing warrants (each warrant giving the right to subscribe for 1 share at a par value of NOK 0.25), however subject to the requirement that the number of issued and outstanding free-standing warrants shall in no event exceed 10 per cent of the registered number of shares in the Company at the date of the resolution.
    • To acquire, on behalf of the Company, the Company's own shares up to 10% of the nominal value of Company's share capital, which pursuant to the current nominal value is up to NOK 2,554,226. The limitations shall be adjusted in the event of share consolidation, share splits, and similar transactions. The lowest price to be paid per share shall be NOK 0.25 and the highest price to be paid per share shall be the price as quoted on the stock exchange at the time of the acquisition plus 5%. The lowest price is equal to the current nominal value and shall be adjusted in the event of share consolidation, share splits, and similar transactions. Acquisition and sale of the Company's own shares can take place in the manner which the Board of Directors considers to be in the Company's best interest. This authorization may be used one or several times. The authority shall be valid until the annual general meeting in 2018, however no longer than until 30 June 2018. All prior authorizations to acquire own shares are revoked.
    • To increase the Company's share capital by up to NOK 2,554,226 through one or more issuances of new shares or bonus shares. The subscription price and other subscription terms will be determined by the Board. The capital increase may be paid in cash, by set-off or by other contributions in kind. The authorization includes the right to incur special obligations on behalf of the Company. The shareholders' preemptive rights to subscribe for any new shares may be deviated from by the Board. The authorization shall encompass share capital increases in connection with mergers. The authorization is valid until the annual general meeting in 2018, but no later than 30 June 2018. The authorization shall replace previously granted authorizations.
    • To issue loans for a total amount of up to NOK 2,250,000,000 with the right to require shares to be issued (convertible loans).  The share capital may be increased by up to NOK 2,554,226, provided that the combined number of shares that are issued pursuant to this authorization and the share issue authorization shall not exceed 10% of the Company's current share capital. The authorization is valid until the annual general meeting in 2018, but no later than 30 June 2018.
    • Distribute quarterly dividends on the basis of the financial statements for 2016. The board shall, when using the authorization, pass its decision in accordance with the Company's approved dividend policy. The authorization shall be valid until the Company's annual general meeting in 2018, but no later than 30 June 2018.

    Further information is available in the Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2017.

    The Board of Directors

    The Board of Directors currently consists of eight members elected by the shareholders. The constitution of the Board reflects a strong background that balances specific industry experience with broader industrial, financial and organizational experience. Independent Compensation and Audit committees were established in 2003 in accordance with the proposed Norwegian standards for good Corporate Governance. A brief background description for each board member is found in the Board of Directors section.

    Board Committees

    The board members have formed the following committees. Click on a specific committee to view the committee’s charter.

    The constitution of the committees is described in the Report from the Board of Directors.

    Nomination Committee

    • Tor Himberg-Larsen, Committee Chair

    • Christina Stray

    • Herman Kleevan

    The Nomination Committee is responsible for the nomination of directors to the board and the remuneration payable to the directors. The Committee shall consist of one chairman and two members elected by and amongst the shareholders who shall serve for a period of two years. At the Ordinary General Meeting held on 4 June 2014, shareholders approved the Guidelines for the Nomination Committee.

    Tor Himberg-Larson and Christina Stray were re-elected for two-year terms in May 2017. Herman Kleevan was elected to a two year term 10 May 2016.

    Compensation of Key Employees

    TGS compensates its employees according to market conditions that are reviewed on an annual basis by the Compensation Committee. Compensation includes base salary, insurance and retirement benefit programs and a profit-sharing bonus plan based on performance.

    The directors do not participate in any bonus or profit-sharing plan.

    Independent of the Company’s management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors meet annually with the Partner of the Company’s external audit firm.


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#ThankYouMiami Blind Tests Vino (Reds Edition)

A few weeks back we celebrated National Wine Day and it was glorious because our friends at Breakthru Beverage came through with a super timely wine delivery. To commemorate the occasion, we invited our wine snob friends to blind test the two red wines they gave us. We put the bottles in brown paper bags, uncorked them, and let them breathe for a few minutes.

We poured a glass of each, not knowing which wine was which, and took a slow sip from both glasses. Halfway through the process we switched the wines by accident and had to sip out of the bottles to ensure the integrity of the blind testing process. Once we cleared up the switcheroo, we carefully savored each wine's unique characteristics before engaging in an in-depth discussion about what we liked, what we did not like, and what type of wines we thought they were. Both wines turned out to be distinctively different.

The first wine came across initially as a Tempranillo—at least our supreme wine snob friend Roy thought so. He complimented the "round tannins, layered flavor, and the subtle oakiness and smokiness," the latter of which he surmised came from being aged in French oak. This wine turned out to be the Bogle merlot, which is sustainably farmed and produced in the Clarksburg region of California. It is aged in American oak, not French oak, but its flavor profile includes pipe tobacco to which the smokiness could be attributed.

We unanimously agreed that, while the Bogle merlot was not quite as bold as the cabernet sauvignon to which we're accustomed, it was good and arbitrarily gave it a 90 point rating based on WTSO standards. Even when we switched to try the second wine, Roy refused to let this one go exclaiming, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Why are you taking it away from me? I gotta have this!" Everyone else agreed and continued to sip on it for the remainder of the evening.

The second wine was heavy on the acidity and slightly bitter. Roy guessed this one could be a Chilean or Australian red, but it turned out to be the Freakshow red blend, which is sustainably farmed and produced in the Lodi region of California by Michael David Winery. Overall this wine was closest to a cab. Nevertheless, we unanimously agreed it was "whatevs". While we didn't love it, it makes for a respectable table wine for a person who enjoys a nice red wine.

We're happy the experience yielded a new wine to mix up our current roster of reds and we're excited to repeat the process—it was a lot of fun!—with the selection of rosés we have anxiously awaiting us in our fridge. Have you ever done a blind wine testing? Do you have any suggestions for improving our methodology before the next go-around?

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GlamGlow Review

I'd been reading reviews for months about a product called GlamGlow which is an exfoliating mud mask for your face. I love exfoliating my skin as I feel it makes a noted difference to how my skin looks and feels so I was interested to see how this would work for me. GlamGlow aims to give a glowing complexion for 3 days so I became very curious if it would do anything for me. I consider myself to have quite normal skin- a bit dry in winter and a bit more greasy in the summer months with the odd hormonal break out. My lovely friend's over at Marks & Spencer have just started to stock GlamGlow so they kindly sent me over a "Little Sexy" (15ml) to try out. It retails for £22.50.
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This little pot has enough for I would say 3-4 faces of the mask. I applied it  when I came out of the shower and removed about 10 minutes later. It hardens and turns from a grey colour to an off white colour. It feels grainy and has a very distinct smell to it. A lot of people had reported it feeling very stingy but I felt it was more just of a "thermal heat" feeling than anything. I applied it with my finger tips and removed it with a warm muslin cloth. I definitely felt a huge difference in my skin- it felt smoother to the touch. I didn't notice a huge difference in how my skin looked until I applied my makeup. My makeup just sat beautifully and I felt like I had just had a facial. This product seems idea for all facial lovers. I LOVE facials but they require free time and the good ones are usually a bit pricey so GlamGlow is a fabulous alternative. I also used GlamGlow a second time but only applied it across my t-zone. This was a great way to highlight the areas of skin where I would have the most problems.
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For £22.50 you only get 15ml of product which means it works out about £7.50 per use which is quite expensive. However, it is good compared to some high end brands. It can also be a bit tricky to apply with your hands. I ended up with more of it behind my nails than on my face! Using an old makeup brush (foundation probably would be best) to spread it evenly would be a great idea.
Overall, I liked GlamGlow. I like the concept of it and I liked the effect it gave. Would I re-purchase it? I don't know. I think it is definitely a great product to use prior to a wedding or formal and is a great alternative to a facial. I think I would re-purchase if I had something really important to attend!
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CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's president declared on Sunday a 30-day state of emergency and night curfew in the three Suez Canal provinces hit hardest by the wave of violence that has left more than 50 dead in three days.

Angry and almost screaming, Mohammed Morsi vowed in a televised address that he would not hesitate to take even more action to stem the latest eruption of violence across much of the country.

But at the same time, he sought to reassure Egyptians that his latest moves would not plunge the country back into authoritarianism.

"There is no going back on freedom, democracy and the supremacy of the law," he said.

The three provinces are Port Said, Ismailiya and Suez and the curfew, also for a month, is effective 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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The worst violence this weekend was in the Mediterranean coastal city of Port Said, where at least 44 people died in two days of clashes there that began on Saturday. The spark was a court conviction and death sentence for 21 defendants involved in a mass soccer riot in the city's main stadium on Feb. 1, 2012 that left 74 dead.

Most of those sentenced to death were local soccer fans from Port Said, deepening a sense of persecution that Port Said's residents have felt since the stadium disaster, the worst soccer violence ever in Egypt.

At least another 11 died on Friday elsewhere in the country during rallies marking the second anniversary of the uprising that toppled authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak. Protesters used the occasion to renounce Morsi and his Islamic fundamentalist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, which emerged as the country's most dominant political force after Mubarak's ouster.

Morsi, in office since June, also invited the nation's political forces to a dialogue starting Monday to resolve the country's latest crisis.

The predominantly secular and liberal opposition has in the past declined Morsi's offers of dialogue, arguing that he must first show a political will to meet some of its demands.

There was no official reaction to Morsi's moves by the National Salvation Front, an umbrella for the main opposition parties. Some opposition figures, however, told TV talk shows that they would take part in the dialogue but only if it is run by independent third parties and if they receive assurances that its outcome would be binding on everyone.

Morsi did not say what he plans to do to stem the violence in other parts of the country, but he pointed out that he had instructed the police to deal "firmly and forcefully" with individuals attacking state institutions, using firearms to "terrorize" citizens or blocking roads and railway lines.

There were also clashes Sunday in Cairo and several cities in the Nile Delta region, including the industrial city of Mahallah.

Egypt's current crisis is the second to hit the country since November, when Morsi issued decrees, since rescinded, that gave him nearly unlimited powers and placed him above any oversight, including by the judiciary.

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Fewer students at Ohio colleges now on semesters

Published: September 19, 2012 7:51 AM

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Enrollment at 17 Ohio colleges and universities that began using a semester schedule this fall has dropped by nearly 13,500 students, which could be a financial hit for schools relying on revenue from tuition.

The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/PEWpzV ) reports the academic calendar shift is among several factors affecting decreased enrollment. Others include the smaller number of Ohio high school graduates and eligibility changes reducing how many students get federal Pell Grants.

The director of public affairs for the Ohio Association of Community Colleges says the initial enrollment dip is typical with a schedule switch. The change makes it easier for students to transfer among Ohio schools.

Among the newest semester schools, only Ohio University and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College didn't lose enrollment.

Information from: Dayton Daily News, http://www.daytondailynews.com

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MORENCI, Mich. (AP) -- Police say the investigation into the case of three Michigan boys missing since Thanksgiving 2010 remains "active" ahead of the second anniversary of their disappearance.

Police in Morenci, however, say in a statement released Tuesday that they still believe the boys are dead. Investigators say they've received about 1,300 tips and continue to seek more. A $60,000 reward is being offered.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created age-progressed photos of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton. The boys were last seen at their father's home in Morenci near the Michigan-Ohio border.

The Skelton brothers were 9, 7, and 5 years old, respectively, when they last were seen.

John Skelton pleaded no contest last year to charges of unlawful imprisonment and says he didn't harm the children.

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I thought I would drop some notes on the current lineup of new Fall television shows. Last year I did not really go out of my way to watch many new shows. I watch an insane amount of television and I guess I was just feeling a little overwhelmed. So, I didn't want to add to that mountain at the time. This year, I suppose I felt I had the room in my schedule and I dove right in. Here is a very quick rundown of what I thought of some of the shows. I shall go alphabetical by network.

Let us start with one of the worst shows I have seen in a really long time—Charles's Angels. I cannot even believe this crap is still on. I think one of my friends said it best. The only reason that this is still on the air is cuz Drew Barrymore is an executive producer on the show.

I actually managed to watch the entire first episode. And if you've seen it, you'll understand what a feat that was. Three very vapid, but beautiful, women. That part is a given. Then there is Bosley. He's supposed to be some young, hunky, cybergeek. Whatevs. I've already wasted too many words on this mess.

Next up is ABC's attempt to get on the Mad Men band wagon—Pan Am. This show confuses me. I have now watched 3 episodes of this show, and I'm still revengetruly baffled. Is this show supposed to be about Pan Am stewardesses or CIA show? So, basically, the airplanes and ladies are just a vehicle to have a show about covert operations for the CIA. Bah. Lame. But I think I might still watch it, if I have spare time. It'll be one of those shows I leave unwatched until I am so bored and have nothing else to watch.

I saved the best of ABC's new stuff for last. Revenge is uhhhh-mazing. I've seen 3 episodes so far, and each one has not disappointed. It's the story of a girl come back to where she grew up as a child, and where her father was betrayed by all those around him. I'm super curious as to how this is going to last for more than a season. It seems like it might have been better as one of those one-shot summer shows or something. However, if they figure out how to make this show last more than a season, more power to them. Just don't make it suck. If you only pick up a limited number of shows this season... this needs to be one. Good stuff.

Suburgatory PosterLast of ABC's shows that I watched was a complete and utter mistake. I accidentally set Suburgatory to record, and since I had time for it, I figured I would give it a try. SO glad I did. Really funny stuff. I normally hate 30-minute shows. Mainly cuz the majority of 30-minute stuff is sitcoms. And I do not under any circumstances watch sitcoms. I cannot stand the canned laughter or "filmed in front of a live studio audience" BS. I do not need to know when to laugh. I think I'm intelligent enough to know when I find something funny. I've digressed... back to Suburgatory. It's not filmed in front of a live studio audience. Booyah.

It's the story of a girl who has been ripped out of her known world of Manhattan and been placed into the gawdforsaken world of the suburbs. I like this girl. I like her a lot. She's witty, she's rebellious, she's insecure but strong. The relationship she has with her single-father is very nice to see. Their relationship reminds me a bit of Castle and his daughter, but with even more intentional hilarity. Definitely one of my fave new shows.

I did not mean for this to be this long. And I've only covered one network. Well, let's make this a series about series. Tomorrow's entry will be all about CBS' lineup.

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Friday, March 31, 2006

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Our saga continues.

As I was saying, discipline is an issue for us. It seems like all I had to do with Kieran was raise an eyebrow in just the right way and he would respond. The kid has a healthy, natural fear of his parents. Not so different from his mother's healthy, natural fear of bears. Chloe.... not so much. She just stares at me. Even better, today she giggled at me.

Our battle as of late: Sleep (or lack thereof). About 8 days ago, Chloe was having major sleep issues and screamed every single time she would lie down. So I took her to the Dr. and she had a killer ear infection. During the first couple of days of her antibiotic, I allowed her to sleep with us since she feels bad (I always let her sleep with me when she is sick, it is the only way we get any sleep). We are almost done with the 10 day course of antibiotics but she still wants to sleep with me. I assume her pain is minimal if at all, I dose the child with Tylenol and Ibuprofen regularly. Yet still she screams when I put her to bed. I tried putting the playpen in our room so she could sleep next to me but nope, that's not good enough. Yesterday at naptime she climbed out of it! What amazing arm strength. So then I decided that the crib is her punishment and I put in it. She screams as if I am ripping her arms off as I put her in it. 3 minutes later the screaming stops and she is in the living room with only her shirt on. She hands me her pants and the diaper is nowhere to be found. I was relieved that it was not a poopie diaper. I was so angry with her that I did exactly what I had decided NOT to do and I popped her little behind. She had climbed out of the crib and that just is not safe. Plus the darned kid beat me at my own game.

I put her on her brother's bed to put a diaper and pants back on her and she ended up falling asleep there, without crying. She just turned over and went to sleep. So a lightbulb turns on in my head. We need to take down the crib and buy a toddler bed. She can't stand to be confined! That is the problem. She is my little wild bird. My hopes are high and I went to Wal-Mart and found an adorable little white, wooden bed.

It didn't work so well. I gave up on her last night at about 10:45. I fell asleep in my bed and she was in the living room with dad watching him play a video game. She fell asleep on the couch and he put her in her new bed. She cried at 5am and came in to our bed. We woke up with Chloe's feet next to us - her head was down near our feet. Apparently she needed the extra arm room.

Now it is 2pm, naptime. So as I type this she is in her room (supposed to be napping) playing. I watched her for a long time and reminded her to get back in her bed. Here's the clencher, she would lie there, smiling, and slowly push her little foot over to the edge of the bed as if she was trying to get up. I would say her name sternly and she would jerk it back and laugh. Oh my God. What am I going to do with this child?

I have fought her from day one about our sleep issues and I can see that this isn't going to end soon.

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I bet your Mom's laughing her ass off!

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Blogger Amy said...

bad little kid. wonder where it comes from. they all get us back. they really do. remember when we wouldnt stay in the house at 15 and 16. same scenario...except we kept hopping the fence :)

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Berserk Gaiden – Fan Made Berserk RPG

Not long ago Carlos contacted me about a Berserk RPG he made. I’ve only played an hour or so, but it plays nicely so far. I don’t really have the system requirements on this, but it is working fine on my Windows XP machine. Read below for his description.

In this game you play as Guts, a mercenary, one of the many hired to kill Bazuso, your companion is a annoying fairy Puck.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Turnbull the Messiah: Preparing for the Second Coming

Today The Blowfly is astride the shoulders of Malcolm Turnbull.

Malcolm is out for his early morning walk across Sydney Harbour.

One of the advantages of being a Messiah is being able to walk on water!

As he walks across the Harbour he spots some fishermen close by.

Their faces are forlorn because the fish are not biting.

Malcolm calls out to them: “Throw your lines over the other side.”

That is another advantage of being a Messiah------you know where the fish are biting.

And when you are a Messiah you also have a very strong sense of your own destiny.

You know you are born to lead. You know you can be patient in respect to your divine right.

You know that that the pragmatists in the Liberal Party are simply mortals who are ignorant of the workings of the Universe.

You are the Master!

You know about information technology because you made your fortune out of it.

You know about the dynamics of the financial world because of your work with Goldman Sachs.

You know about water because you were the minister for it in the Howard Government.

And you know about Sydney because your wife was the Lord Mayor.

In fact you know about most things.

Except you are not sure how you came to be rolled by your Party for the leadership! And by one vote! You ponder whether it was Peter slipper's vote.

Being a Messiah, you are the bearer of the conscience of the Liberal Party and your destiny, so you think, is to return the pragmatists and ideologically uncommitted to true Liberalism.

The conscience of the Liberal Party was passed to you in a dream by the spirit of Sir Robert Menzies some years ago. You were holidaying in the Bahamas and sipping expensive champagne.

Whilst it is that you are presently experiencing a sort of purgatory because you are not totally in the limelight you are also aware of the illusion that is being created by your ‘leader’, Tony Abbott.

He thinks he is in charge.

But you smile a wry smile. You know who is in charge, don’t you?

You whimsically dismiss the little voice in your head that says, “George Pell”.

You suspect that George Pell at least has a shoe-in because you and Tony are both Catholics.

But after watching Q and A recently you think you might prefer to listen to Richard Dawkins.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tear It Up!

Hello Friends! I hope this post finds you all well. My heart and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. I have been watching the images on the news and I cannot believe the devastation that this storm has caused. Please be safe everyone.

The card I'm sharing today is for the Thursday Challenge at Meljen's Designs. The challenge this week is called Tear It Up! and we were to use distressing on our projects. I chose the Little Wizard Owl image to work with. I printed him on Cryogen White card stock and colored him with Copic markers. After die-cutting the focal panel, I sponged it with two Ranger Distress Inks. I used white core textured card stock as my card base and matting, because it really shows off distressing well. I roughed it up with sand paper and a distressing tool.

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Isn't he cute?! Sad, the camera does not pick up the sparkle on this card! I sprayed the purple card stock with shimmer spray, the owls eyes are colored in with a black glitter pen, I also used a clear glitter pen on the star on his wand and the little swirls and finished off the sparkles by adding purple twinkles.

I used this sketch from Mojo Monday for my card. I don't play along with their challenges, but I do enjoy using their sketches every once in a while.

materials used ~
digital image: Little Wizard Owl(Meljen's Designs)
card stock: Cryogen White(PaperTemptress)  Textured Black, Pansy Purple(CTMH)
patterned paper: Matilda Collection(Cosmo Cricket)
ink: Tea Dye, Walnut Stain Distress Ink(Ranger)
dies: Classic Circle Nestabilities(Spellbinders)
punches: Scallop Border(SU!)
ribbon: Stampin' Up scraps from my stash
other: Copic markers, Tiny Twinkles(Taylored Expressions)  At You Spica black glitter pen(Too Marker Products Inc),  Clear star glitter pen(Sakura)

Thanks for spending time with me today! I appreciate the visit!

Robin Parker said...

Love the way you colored your owl image. Thanks for sharing on the Meljen's Design for Tear It Up!

Ruza Rebel said...

Sweet card! Great take on the sketch, and love your coloring! Thank you for joining our Meljen's Challenge this week.
Ruza ~ DT

Jeanne said...

Excellent work, Barb! You have done an amazing job with the images at Meljens, that is for sure. Great job on the challenge, too. Thanks for sharing!

Alanna said...

Super cute card. You really rock those Meljen's images.

Ria said...

Super cute ;) thanks for joining the meljen challenge ;)
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Could There Really Be A Cure For Cokeheads?

Cocaine, the party drug of the 1980s, never went away, even more than two decades later. This wake-me-up stimulant is still used by millions of people and it’s more than just a recreational drug. Users really get hooked on it, even if they think they can just party with the white powder a couple of times. Cocaine is highly addictive. It’s right up there with heroin and cocaine’s more deviant cousin, crack cocaine.

So far, no one has been able to crack the problem of a medical treatment for cocaine addiction. Heroin addicts have Buprenorphine and Naltrexone. Alcoholics have Antabuse and Campral. What’s a poor cokehead to do? Just slog it out in rehab with no medication? Never fear, researchers are close to a vaccine, and maybe even an antidote, for cocaine addiction.

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Vaccines have long been used to prevent us from getting infections. The idea is to trigger the immune system to act against a particular virus or bacterium. The same idea is being applied to cocaine. A recent study from the Scripps Research Institute demonstrated that a vaccine used in mice could trigger the animals’ immune systems to attack cocaine. The result? When the mouse is administered a dose of cocaine, its immune system destroys the compound before it can get to the brain and get the animal high. If an addict gets no high from cocaine, he will have no reason to take it. Of course, the addict would have to agree to get vaccinated, but if he did the medication could prevent him from relapsing.

This was not the first research team or the first project to work on a vaccine against cocaine, but earlier efforts weren’t very effective. The Scripps team used a protein from bacteria, called flagellin, to help trigger the immune system and put it on the attack against cocaine. Flagellin has been used in other medical vaccines, and so far shows the most promise for a vaccine that targets a drug.

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Another research group, this one from the University of Copenhagen, thinks it has found the key to creating a cocaine antidote. The key lies in dopamine transporters in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is related to feelings of pleasure. It is a reward chemical that motivates us to repeat behaviors, like taking cocaine. Dopamine transporters are like vacuums for the neurotransmitter. When stimulated, they clean up excess dopamine. Cocaine inhibits the transporters, which results in a flood of the feel-good chemical.

The Danish researchers recently reported on some interesting discoveries about the structure of the dopamine transporter and how inhibitors act on it. They found other compounds that, like cocaine, inhibit the transporter. However, these other inhibitors attached to the transporter in a closed form. The result was that they had the opposite effect of cocaine and produced no flood of dopamine. With these discoveries, the researchers are certain they can come up with a new inhibitor drug that could counteract cocaine and help addicts avoid relapsing. The overall effect would be similar to a cocaine vaccine in that the drug user would no longer get a high from cocaine if they took the antidote.

The latest cocaine research is exciting, but it is important to understand there is no cure for any addiction. If you’re hooked on snorting cocaine, you need still have to go through all the therapy and group support that will help you work out your inner demons. But if you could supplement that with a vaccine or an antidote, you could have a really useful took for staying clean.


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How to Update and Revamp Large Mirrors in Minutes…

Revamping mirrors is one of my favorite projects to do because you can really transform a dated mirror in very little time, effort and dollars. Instant gratification friends! Simply by changing the finish or color of a mirror frame, you can instantly transform and update a wall and room.

Textured, ornate and carved mirror frames are my favorite to revamp because all it takes is a quick and light wipe with a foam paint brush and in an instant, it’s a completely different mirror.

Here is a mirror that I recently revamped in just a few minutes for the Studio 319 Salon remodel project. It’s hard to really see in the picture but the mirror frame was a heavy gold tone and we wanted to make the frame more neutral and diffuse the gold. Here is the mirror before:

Here is the mirror after I very lightly went over the the top of the textured frame with taupe paint on a foam brush:

I did the exact same paint wipe technique on this very ornate gold carved mirror at the entrance of Studio 319 (sorry I do not have a before picture but it was a very heavy, heavy yellow gold):

I just wanted to diffuse the gold as much as I could to make the mirror more neutral and wanted just a hint of that gold coming through:

You can do this technique on any kind of textured frames. It’s so easy and if you want to change the color or diffuse a certain finish, this is an easy solution.

For this “wipe” technique, I like to use a satin or flat paint (I like a chalky finish). I used Sherwin Williams “Barcelona Beige” for these mirror revamps. I use a foam craft/paint brush and get a very small amount of paint on my brush and I dab onto to paper towel to make sure I do not have too much paint. Next, I keep my foam brush parallel with the frame and lightly wipe like I’m putting on blush on my cheek:

I keep the paint real light and my brush strokes also very light onto the top frame texture and I swipe kind of fast. If you want more paint on the frame just do it again but still keep the paint light to avoid getting paint beyond the top texture. It doesn’t bother me if I miss and some paint gets down into the other parts of the frame but if it bothers you, keep a couple wet q-tips near to wipe away. If you make a larger mistake, just wipe the frame with a warm, wet washcloth and let it dry and start over.

I also like to spray paint mirrors to update them or change the colors. In fact, when I’m shopping for a new mirror, I really don’t care what the finish is because I know that I can easily change it and make it the exact color and finish that I want with spray paint. Here is mirror revamp that we also did for Studio 319 with this fabulous quatrefoil mirror:

Of course this is a fabulous mirror in black but I really wanted a super high gloss white mirror for the bathroom, so I just spray painted it. Rustoleum makes a high gloss white lacquer spray paint that I knew would be perfect.

I started by sliding pieces of paper under the edge of the mirror frame and taping to cover the mirror. I then I sprayed a light coat of spray primer (Rustoleum) and let it dry 2 hours and then I sprayed my high-gloss white lacquer:

The spray lacquer is different and needs several thin layers of paint with drying time in between to really get the high gloss look. It look me 2-3 layers before I got the high gloss/shiny look. As soon as I saw shine, I stopped spraying.

I love the end result and it’s perfect in the Studio 319 restroom. By the way, the quatrefoil mirror above is made by Allen + Roth and is sold at Lowe’s (sale $59.00). I’m going to go and pick up another one for my daughter’s bedroom and spray it a bold pink. Such a great mirror for any room! Great price too!

Well that’s it for now, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I have several fun projects coming up next week, so be sure and check back. As always, thank you so much for your comments, emails and notes! I just love hearing from you!

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  1. Darleen says:

    Great, great solution and tutorial! The Studio 319 redo is wow! I have coveted those lampshades since the first post featuring the new & improved Studio 319. I think every Lowe's customer within earshot of my squeal of excitement when I located them knows too! Thank you for sharing the tip to an easy and inexpensive way to reflective revamp.

  2. The Exchange says:

    Thank you so much Darleen! I'm so glad that you liked the remodel, it certainly was a labor of love and a labor! LOL! You are so funny about the lampshades, I should have posted where they were from! Yes, Sharon and I screamed as well when we saw them! So fabulous. Lowe's has really turned into a great place for lamps!

    Thank you again for your sweet comments and have a wonderful weekend!

  3. Jane says:

    I love mirrors…and have a wall of mirrors in my family room. This weekend's project is to paint them with Annie Sloan's Emperor Silk red… Most of my mirrors have come from garage sales, Salvation Army, Home Goods, and the Fancy Flea market. I have never paid more than $30 for any mirror…and that one was HUGE!

  4. WhyCuzICan says:

    Sweet, simple and very cute! Amazing what a little paint can do! Love your mirror re-loves!

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    ~Suzanne in IL

  5. Elsa says:

    Love those mirrors! I've got the last one as well and have been meaning to spray paint it too.

  6. Wow, that is awesome! I {{heart}} your bathroom and both of your mirrors! AWESOME!

    I may have to get my husband to do that is above a dresser in my daughters room. It is a gilded mirror that came with some french provincial bedroom furniture we bought at a yard sale for her when she was very young. Now she is about to start her sophomore year in college and has new furniture. Therefore, I'd like to use that mirror somewhere else in our home since it is SO pretty. I will definitely save this post for when my hubby gets that far on his honey-do list! LOL! Thanks for the instructions!

  7. Wendy says:

    Wow you did a great job, i love the colors you used. I especially love the white odd shaped mirror.

  8. BeingBrook says:

    I love painting mirrors! Such an easy was to transform a room. I've started using tinfoil to cover round/oval ones for painting because it's easier to manipulate than paper. My favorite is that white one. Way cool shape!

  9. Fun technique to just lightly paint the frame. I have a couple old gold framed mirrors and I think I'll try this on one of them.

  10. Ayana says:

    I like mirrors!!! I have many mirrors in my house. Thank you for sharing the tips to an easy and inexpensive way to reflective revamp. Creative!

  11. The Exchange says:

    Thank you so much ladies! I'm glad that you can use these techniques, it really is an easy way to change up quick!

    • Edwina says:

      I have 1970 gold ornate raised design that I need to update. I am really afraid of the spray paint plus the expense. You just use flat paint? Should I consider satin? Thanks

  12. I love how you changed the mirrors…I have some mirrors I want to revamp in my house and just haven't got around to…Now you got me thinking!!!

    Following from "Whatever goes Wednesday"…

  13. Andrea says:

    Thanks for the inspiration! Your timing couldn't be better, I am collecting frames for an art collage in my girls room. The frames will all be getting a good coat of paint, and your technique in textured frames is something I would have never thought of. I love it! (thanks for stopping by and commenting on my fun foods post, I am thrilled to hear from followers!)

  14. Jennette says:

    I love the mirror with the 2 blue lamps!
    It looks like there is bluish/gray paint in that frame… If so how did you apply that color?
    I have a gold mirror that I want to revamp and I love those colors!!!

  15. Jennifer says:

    I came across this page when I googled “painting mirrors”. I have a gold framed mirror with some black, but it is really GOLD 🙂 Would you use black or white paint to tone it down? I am not crafty at all; so, I really don’t know where to start 🙂 Any advice would be appreciated!

    • Cyndy says:

      Hi Jennifer! How about using the light swipe technique with more a flat black, be sure and not to cover all of the gold and then after it dries, swipe over it with white? This way you get a little black, a little gold but you’re updating it with the white. Good luck Jennifer and let us know how it goes! Cyndy

  16. m c p says:

    I’ve searched several times hoping to come across this exact information. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this post. I have several fine paintings from the ’80’s but the frames are quite GOLD. Yes, it’s gradually coming back in style but it will take awhile for gold this strong to make the comeback, I think! I will practice your subtle technique before tackling the actual frames but I just know this is the answer.
    Thanks again!

  17. Carrie says:

    Thanks so much! I have an ornate mirror that needs an update, and found this blog just googling ideas. 🙂 The first technique should work perfectly!

  18. Emily Mauro says:

    Love your ideas, I have question on LARGE BATHROOM WALL MIRRORS. Some of the undercoat has been chipped, how or what can I use to paint on the back of mirror, so it won’t show dark from front and blend in with all the mirror. Thank you for your help. Emily

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The production of A Midsummer Night's Dream which opened at the Loeb last night is a crude attempt at a play unequaled in ripeness of language and plain good heart in Shakespeare or English. The show is as disasterous as misdirection can make it, which is to say that it is still a fair evening's entertainment.

Daniel Chumley designed the set, so it is he who must be flayed first. He has built a false stage over the real one, and tilted his creation at a 25 degree angle. Actors arrive and depart on long ramps which curve off into the dark. The whole affair suggests a complicated highway interchange.

The effects of his creation are several. Actresses in long gowns (there are many) have difficulty walking, not to say running. Actors cast as airy sprites (there are several) have trouble leaping. Dances are rendered as exercises in restraint (there being no ad lib to disguise the fact that you have toppled from the stage) and group entrances and exists are slowed, thereby slowing the pace. Rhoden Streeter as Puck declares, for example, that he is about to circle the globe in forty minutes. Then we watch him chug off the stage, gracefully, and up the ramp.

A further consequence of the tilted set is the reduction of stage space. To be on stage is to be in the middle of the action. Midsummer Night's Dream, inconveniently is punctuated by the discovery of a sleeping character by his lover, rival or master. It is not necessary that characters be concealed in subterranean niches until the proper moment, but surely it is not desirable that they be left like public statues in mid-stage. The scene in which Hermia and Helena tear at each other becomes silly because of the fidgetings of onlookers who could be set apart from the women if there were a larger stage.

The decision to use projections is wise, for nothing is more impossible than creating a believable magic forest from paper and paint. John Halvorson's slides and the green and blue light scheme ordained by Alan Symonds worked well enough when the stage was quiet and the poetry delivered with reasonable facility.

There are many very bad actors in the -production and several very good ones. Theseus and his court bumble about, recalling the less palmy days of high school. The fairies acquit themselves no better.

The four lovers are passable, with each of them rising toward something better and then slipping back. Mark Ritts as Demetrius, for example, avoids the traditional Shakespearean sing-song by offering some of his lines in street English, hardly the proper form. Generally the lovers do too much serious embracing. This is not Albee. Nothing is going to come of it on stage.

Rhoden Streeter works too hard at Puck. He is too often heard gasping supreme ecstasy and his "Lord, what fools they mortals be," is, like the rest of his part, produced with excess force. Towards the end of the play he relaxes more than he should and falls to a cheerless drone.

The best of the mechanicals is John Pym as Peter Quince, the carpenter. Pym's delivery is faultless and his gestures suggest that he is as desperate as a man of his low-Court standing should be. Daniel Chumley plays the immortal Bottom with great exuberance, and a fine, rasping voice. But he played Bottom as a stand-up comedian, conscious of his power to entertain. Chumley is so brash that he succeeds in sounding not the least bit awed in the "Bottom's dream" speech.

Dan Deitch is superb as Oberon, and Amanda Vaill is excellent as his Titania. Their scenes are the best in the play, if one overlooks the various spirits clogging the stage.

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Middle East tensions bring rising oil prices as crude crosses $102 per barrel

As tensions in the Middle East, particularly Iran and Syria, continue to boil, the growing price of oil remains the constant consequence to the West for intervening in the affairs of oil nations.

With WTI breaking $102 and Brent over $111 this morning, driven by Iran and Syria tensions, it would seem tough for a nation exporting its way to success, that is so dependent on both domestic consumer and energy to grow 'as expected' with energy premia so high - or perhaps the justification is the energy sector will carry the S&P through the next quarter as earnings expectations are cut. Nevertheless, as Reuters points out, the risk of supply disruptions remains high. - Zerohedge

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Newly renamed compact might make you forget the Sebring Ever existed.

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The 2011 Chrysler 200 could make you forget the dreeadful old Sebring.

It’s been a busy year for the folks at Chrysler.  Almost exactly a year ago, new CEO Sergio Marchionne outlined an aggressive plan to turn the once-bankrupt company around.

And if anyone doubted him, the proof will soon start rolling into showrooms – starting with a new compact car called the 200 that took less than one calendar year for the Chrysler design and engineering teams to create.

After spending an afternoon in the new 200,  the much-needed replacement for the dreadful Chrysler Sebring, we came to see that the maker finally has found a credible new competitor for the Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry.

The new 200 looks very much like a sedan version of the 2011 Town & Country minivan, with many of the same visual cues in the grille, headlamps, air intakes and front bumper.

Compared to the old Sebring, the 200 is much sleeker and more rounded at the nose, and carries a better aerodynamic drag coefficient thanks to steps such as lowering the front end 12 millimeters and the rear end six millimeters.

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At the rear, there’s a cross-car chrome bar between the new LED taillamps and another chrome bar down between the exhaust outlets that serve to widen the look of the car.  All Chrysler models will have a new “wing” logo in brushed metal and blue paint to replace the old traditional wing logo and signify the birth of yet another version of Chrysler.

The roof and doors of the 200 came from the Sebring, but the entire nose, decklid, rear fascia, interior and chassis have been replaced with better and more modern stuff, and the old V-6 engine has been tossed in favor of the new corporate 3.6-liter V-6 engine, which puts out 283 horsepower and 260 foot-pounds of torque, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Chrysler releases the first detailed pictures of the new 200 midsize sedan.

Chrysler has released the first full pictures of the 200 sedan, a new midsize offering that will replace the much-maligned Chrysler Sebring.

The upcoming launch of the Chrysler 200 marks a critical step in the planned revival of the Detroit automaker, which went through bankruptcy last year, emerging only with the help of a massive government bailout – which, in turn, was based on the U.S. maker’s effective takeover by Italy’s Fiat Automotive.

The once-popular Sebring largely crashed and burned following an ill-fated redesign a few years back.  Though it can cost as much as $100 million to launch an all-new nameplate, Chrysler officials decided they needed to start fresh and initially planned to name the redesigned sedan Nassau, in honor of a popular concept vehicle.

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Readings: Gen 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

"Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." Mt 21:43

In one of Rembrandt's many great biblical scenes, "Raising of the Cross," he paints himself as one of Jesus' executioners (he's the only one wearing a Dutchman's cap). By including his own image in the scene, Rembrandt acknowledges that he was no better than those who killed Jesus. He was part of the same sinful race that steadfastly resisted God. Is this a scene into which we can all paint ourselves?

In the Parable of the Tenants, Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, but of course the message is tailored to us all. The divine role of God and His Son and the sinful role of man are all defined. God is the landlord. We are the tenants. And Jesus is the Son who comes and is murdered. The harvest that God seeks is the souls of the faithful.

What the parable sets out to remind us is that in His great love, God bestows to us His world and gives us the privileges, freedom, and responsibility to care for it. But how do we behave in return? Do we hoard it as our own for personal gain? Do we reject His only Son who is sent to save us from our sins? We all have to ask ourselves: are we listening to God's word? Are we treating the Son of God the right way?

The people of Jerusalem thought they could get rid of Jesus by killing Him. And are we any different? By neglecting Him — whether consciously or unconsciously — don't we work hand in hand with those elevating the Cross to crucify Him. Don't we become accomplices to the crime in such a way as Rembrandt humbly admitted?

When Jesus comes to acquire His inheritance, we should stand ready to offer Him our loving hearts and our faithful souls — to be His beloved followers and loyal servants.

Dear Lord, I will not reject You today or any day as I work to bring about a fruitful harvest of faith for Your glory. Make me a foundation stone for Your work of salvation. Amen.

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Patty - Feb 22, 2008

Praise God from whom all blessing flow! Thank you to the Marians, who alway give to us what we need most. Jesus. Thru Mary, our Mother. Truly these daily meditations are a perfect example of the blessings of our Loving Mother, leading us daily to her Son. Thank you. Jesus, I trust in You!

Mom - Feb 22, 2008

"May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved, throughout the world, now and forever!"

Dad - Feb 22, 2008

Our UVA 3rd year son is an artist; I sent him this link to encourage him to paint inself in a picture of his choosing; however, my interior motive was the graces one receives in meditating on the picture, as well as reading the Scriptures! Unfortunately, Christian is anything but Christian. I would ask you to pray for all college students and in particular, Christian, that he really and truly finds Christ!

FUS Steubie Mom - Feb 22, 2008

WOW !! and Thankyou So Very Much for All this Lenten series !!!

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Michelle - Feb 22, 2008

Thank you so very much for this Lenten Meditation series. I truly appreciate having the opportunity to reflect for a few moments while at work, help keep me centered in Christ Jesus. May our Lord bless you and your loving ministry.

Mary A.M.V. - Feb 22, 2008

Thank you! Last Lenten season I made time to send out via email the Mercy Moments to my loved ones. I did this in an effort to serve, in a small way as a reminder of how we tend to allow the daily world to consume us. This season I've not been able to do follow-up. Plan to forward your site instead. A few moments of reflection especially during Lent refreshes and nourishes our soul. We are all in need of God's Mercy. Thanks again, because YOU reminded me this Lenten season! God bless!

Joe W - Feb 22, 2008

Thank you Jesus for your many graces given to us throughout this season of Lent, especially for Vietnamese people ;and those in prison.

Becky - Feb 22, 2008

The daily Lenten Series is something I will add to my day. I have been trying to be faithful in saying the Holy Rosary daily and also the Chaplet of Devine Mercy. This gives strength and meaning to my day Thank You

Mr B. - Feb 22, 2008

Would love to see the picture oF DEVINE MERCY in my adoration chapel been praying to St Jude.HELP. Our chapel is open 7/24 "LOVE IT". GO EVERY DAY CANT DO WITHOUT IT.

Les - Feb 22, 2008

Why do you use the readings? According to my ordo the readings for today are 1Pt 5:1-4 & Mt 16:13-19

Yvonne-EADM, Bronx - Feb 23, 2008

Praise God!
These words bring strength to those who trust & believe all that our Savior Jesus Christ gives us from moment to moment! St. Faustina, pray for us!
Thank you Marians- you joy to world in need of God's Divine Mercy

paula calabrese - Feb 24, 2008

thank you jesus for answering my prayers for the grace you have given me

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Heard on the news last night that his body was being exhume WHY Something about 24/7 adoration in his chapel ??? Mr B.


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Our Lady filled the hole inside the soul of Joellyn Soler after her mother’s death when Joellyn was 10. Today, Joellyn has been married 33 years. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She credits Mary for her life rich in blessings.

'I Totally Embraced Our Blessed Mother'

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I was 10 years old when my mother died. I was lost, scared, shy, anxious, and alone. I needed a mother. I lived with an Italian aunt named Mary. She was an angel and good to me, but she was not Catholic and therefore didn't know anything about Mary the Mother of God. I spent the next 15 years in much pain and loneliness, missing my biological mother.

When I joined the Catholic Church in 1976, my mother-in-law, Lucy, was my sponsor, and I knew God sent her to me to be my mentor. Lucy reminded me of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She did not talk much, but she prayed the Rosary constantly as she worked to care for 12 children and 66 grandchildren, along with her husband.

Our Blessed Mother had led me to Lucy, who became my new human mother. When Lucy died in 1987, I totally embraced Our Blessed Mother, and she has been my anchor in every single way since then. I cannot tell you the incredible adventures she has led me on. I can only express my thanks to her and to say I am in debt to Our Lady forever. I beg her daily to take my hand and lead me to do God's holy will.

Today, I have a wonderful husband who, after 33 years of marriage, now attends daily Mass with me (a miracle!). I have five children. Four are married, and now we are expecting our eighth grandchild in six years.

I spend time counseling outside of abortion clinics. I have five rescues that I know of, and I have had the honor of holding in my arms three of the babies, who are like my own. Mary, my Mother, has given my life purpose, and Jesus doesn't care how much time I spend with her. He says to my heart, "Joellyn, cling to my Mother, for she has all you need. She will make your life heaven on earth."

I cannot say enough about Our Lady. I am her No. 1 fan! Go, Mary! She is a lifesaver in this life and the next.

Joellyn Soler lives in Andover, Md. She is media representative for the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women.

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Doug - Sep 29, 2010

Thanks for sharing your story. I needed to hear it and I too will embrace our Blessed Mother!!

maryS - Sep 29, 2010

it is so touching that made feel like crying,there is no impossible thing when we love our spiritual mother ,she will guide us to we are fitted for,in our life,just cling on our mother Mary.I will share this on my facebook account.thank you for sharing.God bless.

Tony - Oct 8, 2010

I too pray that I will be under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother.

Help us O Loving Mother.

Rita Marie Sullivan Toomey - Oct 9, 2010

Rita is my sister; she and her friend, Ann, neal before the Mary the Blessed every morning; holding her hand and requesting her intercession of people they realize are ill. Rita and Ann have a very special love of the Blessed Mother.

paula calabrese - Nov 11, 2010

thank you for sharing this i will embrass the Blessed mother my mom is in the hospital and she going to a nusring home for alzheimer demsia shes 01 yrs old iahve ben her care taker for a year shes goton difficult the past few month she went to the hospital she fell nothing is broken she need 25 hour care it seemslike no-one cant handle her. i neded to read this messege i have been beside myself and wooried over mom.

cordel - Jan 20, 2011

I'm really moved by this story, i pray to knw more of my mother mary, but Joellyn, can u help me?


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