Tuesday, July 31, 2012

How the video games industry is faring

Video game console makers Microsoft and Nintendo have reported earnings for the most recent quarter. This week, companies that make games will be issuing their quarterly reports.

Here's a look at reports and results for selected companies that make or sell video games.

? July 12: NPD Group reports that U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 29 percent in June to $700 million. It's the seventh consecutive month of decline. Sales of console and portable software ? the video games themselves ? fell 29 percent from a year earlier, while sales of hardware fell 45 percent. Sales of accessories grew 4 percent. Excluded are sales of used games and rentals as well as digital and social-network spending.

? July 19: Microsoft Corp. says it sold 1.1 million Xbox 360 consoles, down from 1.7 million a year earlier, in what it calls a soft console market. Membership in its Xbox Live service increased more than 15 percent.

? July 25: Nintendo Co. says it sold 710,000 Wii units in the April-June quarter, down from 1.56 million a year ago. Nintendo is coming out with a successor, the Wii U, this year. It is forecasting 10.5 million units for the full fiscal year, which ends in March 2013.

Coming up:

? Tuesday: Electronic Arts Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.

? Thursday: Sony Corp., Activision Blizzard Inc.

? Aug. 6: THQ Inc.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/video-games-industry-faring-225521741.html

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Fanhattan Adds A Watchlist And Shows From NBC, HBO, And Cinemax To Its Video Discovery App

WatchList_1When Fanhattan launched its iPad app last year, it had just four content sources to choose from. With the latest release of its app, being launched today, Fanhattan's now got content from 14 different providers, including some new cable TV offerings from networks like NBC, HBO, The CW, and Cinemax. The whole point of the Fanhattan app is to provide a way for users to search for and browse content across a wide range of content providers without jumping back and forth through their apps. Fanhattan seeks to defeat fragmentation by aggregating content from multiple sources and displaying it side-by-side.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Sofia Vergara Breast Size: Revealed!!!


This just in: Sofia Vergara has very large breasts.

Just how large? That question has finally been answered.

Sofia Vergara Allure Cover

In the September issue of Allure, the Modern Family star - whose natural hair color is revealed in this Sofia Vergara blonde photo - talks openly about her impossible-to-miss cleavage, coming right out with her bra size (32F) and going through her history:

"When I was 13, I got these ridiculous boobs. I wanted surgery. I told my mom, 'As soon as I'm older, please take these boobs away.' She said, 'Sofía, shut up. When you're 18, it will be different.' I was like, 'Why would I want these huge tits? It's hard to dress. No matter what I wear, I look like a stripper. That said, I'm grateful I have them, and honestly, they've helped me a lot in my career. And I've always felt sexy."

And now she'll always feel well taken care off: Vergara was recently named the highest paid actress on television.

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/07/sofia-vergara-breast-size-revealed/

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

The Marriage Project, Reflection 62: ?A kind of sexual partner in ...

B is 37 and lives in Pittsburgh.

Why did you decide to get married?

Once I came to the decision, I was very comfortable making a long term, permanent commitment to my husband. We genuinely enjoyed being with one another, we had good sex, we shared some important values, we mutually desired a lot of freedom to pursue our own interests, and we were able to have productive conflicts with one another that led to greater intimacy. All of those were my main requirements for a partner.

I chose to legally marry him because he was a little more traditional than I was, and I knew that getting married meant a lot to him. Even if we had not gotten legally married, I personally believe in the transformative power of ritual. I wanted to create some kind of ceremony to actualize a union, marking that we were taking on a commitment and making some kind of formal agreements and social statement about the nature of our relationship. I believe we were able to craft a wedding ceremony that was very meaningful and powerful in that sense, and we were really happy with it. From the legal side of it, I wanted the next of kin and financial stuff to be there, too.

Interestingly, in the 9 years since we have gotten together, my husband has radically changed his political views and now believes that the state should have no bearing on our relationship, and would not get legally married again. Ha! It?s so funny how things change.

?What did you think marriage would be like??

I thought it would be a (hopefully) lifelong continuation and deepening of our relationship. That?s pretty much what it has been. We have continued to get to know one another, to develop trust, to learn how to be supportive to one another, and to be able to communicate about our difficult feelings and value conflicts in ways that really honor our differences. There have been times when we have had some unpleasant distances between us, but I think we?ve both come to trust that we will eventually find a way to reconnect and sort it out when things are weird and unpleasant between us.

I have been trying to get married since I was about 12. And by that, I don?t mean wearing a pretty princess dress and being a bride. I mean finding a man to be partnered with as a team, a kind of sexual partner in crime. I have always really gotten along with men/boys, and I very much enjoy being in intimate relationships with men. I grew up relocating frequently and I am an only child. I think one of the reasons that I have always been so interested in being partnered is that I spent almost all of my life being extremely lonely. It?s really difficult to lose one?s entire set of relationships (except one?s parents) every few years. It?s deeply nourishing to be able to count on having this other person there who enjoys me and who wants to help me develop myself to my utmost. It gives me great strength to be part of this kind of union. My husband does not complete me, but our permanent relationship provides a basic piece of social ground for me to stand on in a life that has had very little long term social bonding.

Where do you think you got your ideas/concept/narrative about marriage??

My parents have a pretty good marriage, they?ve been married for 46 years. There?s a lot of love, humor, and candor there, although it?s far from perfect?these days my parents are in their early 70s and I have given up hope on either of them going into therapy and working on some of their issues. Almost all of my parents? friends and my extended family are married and have been married to the same people since the 1950s and 60s. My mother takes a somewhat traditional role but both my parents are politically progressive (albeit Republican) and she is not submissive to my dad. I have never personally been exposed to marriage relationships where the wife is supposed to be submissive or compliant.

Perhaps because of all of our relocations I really appreciated the stability of having an intact ?good enough? nuclear family.

I lived in the Bay Area through my 20s and into my early 30s, and I was exposed to a variety of different kinds of sexual and partner relationships. I have been in successful open relationships. While my parents were monogamous, I don?t think that has to be a part of a good marriage/partnership. ?My current marriage is ?sort of? ?or ?mostly? monogamous?we are able to talk to one another about our loves for and sexual attractions to others, and it?s on the table for us to consider having relationships outside the marriage. It?s a lot of work, though, and we had one experience that was very unpleasant and almost led to divorce. Through that experience we both realized how much we valued our marriage and how important it is to nurture it.

Why did you make the decision that you made about your name (whatever the decision is)???
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I seriously considered taking his last name, but it just didn?t feel right. I kept my name and he was going to take my last name. Then, we found out that it was this whole rigamarole for him to change his last name, you had to go through all these hoops, it was going to cost some money, and neither one of us felt strongly enough about it to go through the process. So now we just have our own names.We don?t have any children and probably won?t, so we don?t have that issue. If we did, I?d want all of us to have the same last name.There?s a woman in my field (and my subdiscipline/area of theory) who is roughly the same age as me and has the same name as me. I?m considering hyphenating now because I?ve already been mistaken for her a couple of times at conferences. Regardless of whether I go that way, I need to make some kind of decision about how I?m going to distinguish myself from her before I publish any more.

How do you feel about the word ?wife???

I love it.

?Do you think your relationship with your partner has changed since you got married??

Absolutely. I think the main thing is that we have gotten to know one another more and we have strongly influenced one another?s growth and changes over the years. We have definitely learned how to communicate better and how to work together better. We have also learned better how to support one another?s freedom as well as play a supportive role by participating in one another?s activities/social worlds.

?What have you learned about yourself since you?ve been married??

There is a significant class and education difference between my husband and myself, and this has been an area that has been really difficult to work with both between us and in our social lives. He has a GED, was raised poor working class, and is not ?ambitious? or really all that motivated to earn ?a lot of money, although he?s very intelligent, lively, talented, and actively creative. I have a PhD, was raised upper middle class, and have a strong commitment to developing my career. I married him in part because almost nothing matters to me more than my work, and I knew my career would always be the lead career. I accepted the role of primary breadwinner, and this is much more anxiety provoking than I thought it would be, even though my husband is used to a much lower standard of living than I was and doesn?t put a lot of pressure on me.We have had to learn how to talk about the insecurities and hidden politics between us that come from the ways that we as individuals and as a married couple do not conform to gender and class norms, and this has been really difficult. We have been together nearly ten years, and it took us almost 8 years together before we could really begin to speak frankly about these issues without fighting. It has been an extremely worthwhile experience that has forced me (and him) to come face to face with some very basic beliefs and assumptions about what it means to be a person. We have learned so much from one another, and happily, it has ultimately brought us closer together. Neither of us will ever be able to seamlessly fit in with our respective classes of origin again, however.

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Placing Hardwood Flooring In Your Home At ... - Home Improvements

by tradesman on 27/07/12 at 10:42 pm

Are you trying to find an investment for your residence that will both increase its value and make it more beautiful at the same time? Consider beautiful hardwood flooring in Santa Rosa CA. You will fall for the exquisite look of these floors and it will bring thousands in value to your residence. Come look at all the selections you have.

You can select hardwood floors that are engineered or you may wish genuine hardwood. If the area is high traffic and might get wet, such as a restroom or a room leading in from a pool area, engineered floors might be the very best choice. If it is a lower traffic area such as a bedroom or study room where you wish the richness of authenticity then genuine hardwood is most likely your greatest bet.

Hardwood flooring in santa rosa CA comes in numerous shades and styles. It will not be difficult to find the look and feel you are hoping to convey in your residence. The richness and versatility of hardwood floors will give you a lot of design choices when decorating and redecorating. You will not regret your floor covering choice. Hardwood floors look attractive with all the things from white wicker in a sunroom to attractive dark cherry wood in a man?s study room. You can select a floor that will look spectacular with french provencial furniture in a sitting space or leather furniture in a den. Your imagination is your only limitation.

Hardwood flooring in Santa Rosa CA is not that difficult to care for either. Some individuals believe it is, however that is a myth. Just purchase a dust mop and dampen it for touch ups on a regular basis. Once in a while, you can clean the floors with a cleaner made especially for hardwood floors. To stay clear of sunshine damage to your hardwood floors in Santa Rosa CA, you should not allow too much of Santa Rosa?s bright sunlight to hit the floors directly. Just utilize curtains and shades judiciously to protect your hardwood floors.

Linoleum or tile will not give you the rich, old world look and texture of hardwood floors. Additionally, when you change your decoration, possibilities are you will need to change your tile or linoleum. This just isn?t really the instance with hardwood flooring. Carpet harbors dustmites that can be effortlessly mopped up on a hardwood floor. There are many pros to hardwood flooring in Santa Rosa CA. You truly should give major consideration to putting it in your residence. Begin purchasing hardwood flooring in Santa Rosa CA today.

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FAMILY CARE GIVING;BURNOUT AND LACK OF SUPPORT CAN ...

SENIOR LIVING ? CHERIE HENRY- Newspaper stories of elders being physically, mentally and financially abused by their family caregivers are often tucked away in short columns in the back of the paper. For those of us who passionately work in the field of elder care, reading these stories is distressing. According to National Family Caregivers Association, more than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provides care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year. They spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one. There is no vacation time, rescheduling, and little or no income for their time.

Caring for an elder can be satisfying and inspiring for spouses, adult children, other relatives and friends. However, for some, the growing strain of providing care can be too much to manage. This tension has the potential of leading to mental and physical health problems such as impatience, unable to control tempter, inability to cope with stress, depression, feeling a lack of support, therefore, caring becomes burdensome, without reward and exhaustion ensues.

We understand the physical and emotional aspects of caregiving. We know it?s often difficult for a caregiver to ask for help when they believe they should be able to do it all. No one should ever be so overwhelmed they feel trapped. If you or you know someone who could use a health break we are here to support you. ??There are resources to provide temporary elder care, either in-home or at a care community. All caregivers should be able to take time to renew, enrich and relax.

Here?s a helpful link: Informationguide.org

Source: http://retireusa.net/blog/family-care-givingburnout-and-lack-of-support-can-lead-to-elder-abuse/

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Friday, July 27, 2012

This Weekend: Creating Little Artists - New York Botanical Garden

Is it too early to plan for your child?s critically acclaimed gallery showings? Maybe not! Because sometimes inspiration just needs a little coaxing. Join the NYBG on Saturday, July 28, as we host MasterCard? ?Priceless Budding Masters? in the Everett Children?s Adventure Garden, guiding each young artist through a hands-on exploration of the links between nature and their own boundless creativity.

Just as Claude Monet looked to his garden to find his muse, kids will enjoy the opportunity to indulge inspiration through the plants and flowers around them, channeling what they see, smell, and touch into masterpieces of their own. Once finished, each young Impressionist?s painting will be photographed for our online gallery?or even hang in the Budding Masters Gallery if your child chooses. That?s a long way from sticking it on the kitchen fridge. So be sure to sign up today, as remaining spots are sure to disappear quickly!

Elsewhere in the Garden, we?re continuing this summer?s theme of foodie fun with everything from pickles to parsley. Mario Batali?s Kitchen Garden is once again leading the table in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden, where you?ll learn about some of the local, seasonal ingredients going into each of our special Family Dinner events. You can also pick up some of Mario?s favorite Italian recipes. And if you?re hoping for something to get the entire family involved with, ?Pickle Me!? also kicks off this weekend, letting you in on the most surprising secret of brining your own pickles: it?s incredibly easy!

Forest tours, Monet?s Garden, home gardening demonstrations?you know you can always count on us to have a packed schedule. Head below for more of this weekend?s happenings.


Saturday, July 28

MasterCard? Priceless Budding Masters
Everett Children?s Adventure Garden
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for 5 to 7-year-olds, accompanied by an adult
1 to 3 p.m. for 8 to 10-year-olds

This exclusive MasterCard? experience will give kids a chance to discover their inner Monet during a hands-on art and nature workshop produced in collaboration with Studio in a School. Your ?Budding Master? will be guided through an entire afternoon of fun by a visiting instructor from Studio in a School and a NYBG Science Educator at the NYBG Adventure Garden. Kids will discover how Impressionist painters drew inspiration from nature; go on an exploration of the Adventure Garden to observe nature like a scientist; and then create their very own nature-inspired masterpieces. $75 for non-Members, $50 for Members. Book your reservation here.

Forest Tour ? 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Leon Levy Visitor Center

Experience the beauty of the Garden?s 50-acre Forest on this one-hour walking tour with an expertly trained docent. You?ll learn facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.

Home Gardening Demonstration: Heavenly Hydrangeas ? 2 p.m.
In the Home Gardening Center

Hydrangeas are always popular. Join a Botanical Garden horticulturist who will take you through the general maintenance of these floriferous workhorses in our gardens.

Monet?s Garden Tour ? 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Join one of the Garden?s docents for a tour inside the galleries of the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, where horticulturists of The New York Botanical Garden bring to life stunning re-creations of Monet?s most iconic gardens at Giverny. In the Conservatory Courtyard, the focus on the artistry of the great Impressionist continues with a display of water lilies.


Sunday, July 29

Forest Tour ? 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Leon Levy Visitor Center

Experience the beauty of the Garden?s 50-acre Forest on this one-hour walking tour with an expertly trained docent. You?ll learn facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.

Home Gardening Demonstration: Heavenly Hydrangeas ? 2 p.m.
In the Home Gardening Center

Hydrangeas are always popular. Join a Botanical Garden horticulturist who will take you through the general maintenance of these floriferous workhorses in our gardens.

Monet?s Garden Tour ? 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the entrance to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Join one of the Garden?s docents for a tour inside the galleries of the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, where horticulturists of The New York Botanical Garden bring to life stunning re-creations of Monet?s most iconic gardens at Giverny. In the Conservatory Courtyard, the focus on the artistry of the great Impressionist continues with a display of water lilies.


Ongoing Children?s Programs

Children?s Outdoor Nature Explorations: Observe and Create
Everett Children?s Adventure Garden, through September 30
Weekdays 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. / Weekends 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Let your inner Monet run wild and be inspired by nature to create art in all different forms. Movement, music, drawing and painting abound in this outdoor studio for children. Stop by Inspiration Station to play our outdoor marimba. Paint with water and experiment with colors in our Color Clash Studio. Step inside to experiment with the engineering behind aquatic plants. Nature is art?discover it at the Adventure Garden. Also on view: an exhibition by students from Studio in a School.

Hands-On Gardening Activities for Families: Pickle Me!
Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden through August 17, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily
*1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on August 2 and 12 due to Family Dinner events

Go on a Pickle Parade through the Family Garden to learn about plants?both familiar and unfamiliar?that take part in the pickling process. Learn what it takes to pickle and make your very own batch of pickles to savor back at home. Cooking demonstrations at 2 and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The Edible Garden
Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden through October 31, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily
*Closes at 5 p.m. on August 2 and 12 due to Family Dinner events

The Edible Garden returns to the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden this year, bringing plenty of events for both adults and kids alike with daily, family-friendly activities, cooking demonstrations in the Whole Foods Market Family Garden Kitchen, and hands-on gardening fun.

A Garden friend and chef extraordinaire, Mario Batali takes a featured role in this year?s Edible Garden. Visit the beds of herbs and vegetables in ?Mario Batali?s Kitchen Gardens,? where you can pick up some of his favorite recipes. Later, join Mario and other top chefs for The Edible Garden Festival, featuring tastings, harvest activities, and a chance to sit down to dinner with the man himself. Your culinary delight begins in the garden! Visit summer through fall for the best of the harvest.

Source: http://www.nybg.org/plant-talk/2012/07/garden-programming/this-weekend-creating-little-artists/

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Gay Leadership Project: Gay Men To Be Role Models For Superb ...

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Paul Angelo, the gay matchmaker and gay life coach offers a new vision for gay men. In 5 years, Angelo sees gay men to be role models for superb health, financial independence and loving relationships.

The Problem

The absence of leadership and role models in the gay community leads to lack of identity, purpose and direction for gay men. There is no compelling vision for the future that serves as the motivation to change the old mindsets about sexuality that permeate the gay lifestyle. Gay men need a new vision that catapults the gay community into a more fulfilling and meaningful future.

The evidence for the problem is easily seen in gay media channels and by listening to the opinions of heterosexuals about gay men. A person can come to a Pride Parade and witness the demonstration of sexual acts, eroticism and sexual innuendo instead of being presented with new ideas and inspiration to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

?In many metropolitan areas, 1 out of 3 gay men are HIV +, 95% of all relationships don?t last, and gay men spend a disproportionate amount of time searching for sexual experiences, instead of learning how to become financially independent, have stable relationships and learn how to relate to one another better? says Angelo.

It is important to act now because sex-centered lifestyle doesn?t work any longer. Love, happiness, good health and financial independence require more than sexual compatibility. In addition, the world is changing faster than ever and the economic and social hardship will only get worse in the coming years. By acting now, gay men can get a head start in creating the ultimate lifestyle and in enjoying the benefits of a loving partner, successful career and a healthy lifestyle.

The Solution

The solution is the Gay Leadership Project where gay men learn about gay sexuality, gay health issues, business concepts and gay relationships. Specifically, gay men will learn how to incorporate sexuality into daily life, how to lose weight and stay fit, how to start and run a business and how to create a loving relationship.

Gay Leadership Project serves as a coaching platform for meeting and interacting with other gay men who are interested in personal development, financial independence, fulfilling careers and loving relationships.

The Gay Leadership Project is a partnership between gay life coaches, therapists, psychologists, personal trainers and gay business leaders to bring the latest research and innovation in gay living to all participants.

Call To Action

To participate in the Gay Leadership Program or to join the leadership team, please visit the website at http://www.GayLeadership.org.

About Gay Matchmaker and Gay Relationship Coach Paul Angelo MHA, MBA:

Paul Angelo, originally from Poland, lived in Chicago for 10 years, moved to Miami, quit his job as a health IT manager to become the world?s first gay matchmaker for gay men over 40.

Paul Angelo combines the knowledge of psychology, self-management, strategy, persuasion and communication to help gay men over 40 leverage relationships to live the ultimate lifestyle and live a life that is unlimited in potential.

Since starting in 2009, Angelo has taken on multiple clients that had previously seen no hope for a relationship and within 6 months found a partner and moved in together.

By combining strategy, persuasion and psychology, Angelo helps gay men over 40 see a relationship as a sequence of steps that carry a different requirement and which can be taught to anyone who is willing to learn and change.

Those willing to learn can see a significant result just weeks from working with Paul and video testimonials to that affect are available for anyone to see on Paul?s website.

If you?d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Paul Angelo please call Paul Angelo at 954-736-9763 or e-mail Paul at PaulAngelo33(at)gmail(dot)com. You can also visit Paul?s website at http://www.PaulAngelo.com.


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Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing to buy UK gas assets for $1 billion

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A group of companies controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing has agreed to buy UK gas company Wales and West Utilities for 645 million pounds ($1 billion), the latest acquisition by the tycoon that will boost his gas portfolio in Britain.

Octogenarian Li has been expanding his business empire by buying into regulated infrastructure and utilities assets in developed countries, especially Britain -- which is open to foreign ownership of its infrastructure assets.

Blue-chip property developer Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd said it had formed a joint venture with Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, Power Assets Holdings Ltd and the Li Ka Shing Foundation Ltd to buy the company, which is involved in the management of gas transportation assets and gas distribution in Wales and the southwest of England.

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to acquire another high-quality asset, which is poised to extend our growth momentum and generate recurring profit contributions similar to that of our other infrastructure projects," Kam Hing-lam, group managing director of Cheung Kong Infrastructure, told reporters.

Wales and West Utilities' distribution network area supplies 7.4 million customers in an area of 42,000 square kilometres, or almost one-sixth the area of the UK, while the total length of the main gas pipeline is about 35,000 kilometres.

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The consortium involved in the deal, which is expected to be completed at the end of September subject to European Commission approval, said it agreed to buy the British firm from several investment and fund management companies including Macquarie Global Infrastructure Funds 2 SARL.

Wales and West Utilities would add to Li's assets in Britain, where he agreed to buy utility Northumbrian Water Group last August for 2.41 billion pounds and further cement his reputation as a savvy deal-maker, which has earned him the nickname "superman" in local media.

In 2010, Cheung Kong Infrastructure and Li's other investment arm, Power Asset Holdings, agreed to buy the British electricity distribution networks of France's EDF, which provide power to London and southeast Britain, for 5.8 billion pounds.

The news comes as Cheung Kong Infrastructure, which is controlled by Li's conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd and is leading the consortium, plans a share placement.

A term sheet seen by Reuters on Tuesday said Cheung Kong Infrastructure planned to raise up to $307 million. Its shares were suspended on Wednesday morning and a company executive said it was related to a share placement.

($1 = 0.6441 British pounds)

(Additional reporting by Twinnie Siu; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree and Chris Gallagher)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cheung-kong-others-buy-uk-gas-assets-1-004053778--sector.html

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Wall Street set to rise on stimulus hopes; Apple weighs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow industrials were poised to rise on Wednesday on a report the Federal Reserve was moving closer toward further stimulus for the sluggish economy, but a revenue miss at Apple was set to cap gains and drag on the Nasdaq.

Apple Inc results fell short of Wall Street's expectations as the European economy sagged and consumers held off buying its flagship iPhone ahead of a new version expected in the fall. Shares dropped 4.7 percent in premarket trading.

Federal Reserve officials are moving closer to taking more steps to aid the flagging economy, the Wall Street Journal reported late on Tuesday, helping to lift stocks off their lows of the day. Expectations the Fed will act, maybe as early as its rate-setting meeting next week, have been growing. Tuesday's story, while nothing new, helped cement that view.

"The report that the Fed is gearing up its ammo to launch some type of incremental asset purchases ... is certainly putting a bid into the markets," said Marl Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia. "After three consecutive days of triple digit declines you'd expect to see a bounce but we'll see if it holds."

There were also some positive corporate earnings. Caterpillar Inc's quarterly profit easily beat Wall Street's expectations, helped in part by growing sales of mining equipment, and the world's largest maker of construction machines raised its 2012 forecast. The shares rose 4.1 percent to $84.77.

S&P 500 futures rose 9.5 points and were above fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures rose 131 points and Nasdaq 100 futures were off 1.25 points.

Wall Street has sold off for three straight days on fears Spain may need a bailout and on signs that the global economy is starting to slow down. Despite the pessimism, the S&P 500 is up 6.4 percent this year and is one of the best performing broad stock indexes in the world.

The S&P 500 is currently testing support at its 50-day moving average at 1,332.80. The index broke through that level on Tuesday but rebounded above it after the Wall Street Journal's story that the Fed was likely to provide more stimulus.

"The willingness of the Fed to continue to keep rates at a very low point does put a bottom to the stock market and it's that bottom that makes people confident, particularly traders, to continue to come in on these selloffs because they feel there isn't much lower to go," said Rick Meckler, president of investment firm LibertyView Capital Management in New York.

Boeing Co reported a greater-than-expected increase in second-quarter profit and raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday as rising airplane deliveries offset higher pension costs. The shares gained 2.8 percent to $74.18

Ford Motor Co reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, but roughly doubled its forecast for losses in Europe, where a deepening economic crisis pushed industry auto sales to their lowest level in nearly 20 years. The shares gained 1.8 percent to $9.22.

European shares inched up after early losses on Wednesday as European Central Bank Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny said there were arguments for giving Europe's permanent rescue fund a banking license.

(Editing by Bernadette Baum, Dave Zimmerman)

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July 26th, 2012

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  • Do educate yourself. This is THE most important thing you can do. Ontario CA Short sales can be complicated. You need every bit of information you can get when you jump into the short sale process.

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  • Don?t wait until it?s too late. If you drag your feet and hide from the fact that you?ve stopped making mortgage payments, it will cost your credit rating and it will put any chances of a Ontario short sale in risk.

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  • Do be diligent. There have been very closable Ontario California short sales that fail because the Ontario homeowners either stop responding to their agents, stop returning paperwork, stop returning phone calls, stop caring, etc. It can be a difficult process, but at the end of it you will be free of the mortgage, the upside-down Ontario house and your financial future will have a better foundation.

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  • Don?t stop taking care of your Ontario CA home. Yes, you will be moving, but if you stop mowing the lawn or keeping the place tidy, that unkemptness will discourage any potential buyers.

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  • Do keep paying your HOA dues! Any unpaid HOA dues will need to be settled either before or at the close of a short sale escrow. Sometimes the buyer or the first lien mortgage bank will contribute to these outstanding bills, but not every time. And Ontario California Home Owner Associations will send your defaulted HOA bill to a collection lawyer who will slap you and your property with their own outrageous charges.

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  • Don?t rent your Ontario CA home out. In these economic times there are unsavory renters, many of them lost their own homes, that don?t mind giving you the first month?s rent and a security deposit, only to never pay you another payment. You lose the Ontario house to foreclosure, but they live rent free for the foreseeable future.

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  • Do your homework when choosing a Ontario real estate agent or broker when you go to list your house for a short sale. The wrong Ontario California short sale agent can ruin your chances of avoiding foreclosure. Ontario Short sales require diligence, confidence and an unmatched work ethic. Find that Ontario CA short sale REALTOR that knows her stuff, knows how to work and knows exactly what the banks want to approve your Ontario short sale.

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  • Don?t think that you need a real estate agent that knows your Ontario neighborhood to short sale your Ontario CA home. In a Ontario California short sale transaction, it?s about the short sale negotiation and working relationship with your lender(s), not that your Ontario home?s location is special compared to the listing around the corner. Out-of-area agents easily price properties using a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). In fact, banks regularly pay agents and real estate brokers a minimal fee, usually $50 or $75, to price out-of-area properties for them. Your local Ontario neighborhood real estate agent may not be the right person. You need a tough and knowledgeable short sale specialist.

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  • Do expect to move soon, or not for months. When your Ontario home receives an offer, that is just the start for your short sale transaction. But the bank could decide to approve your short sale right away, which means you may only have 30 to 45 days to relocate. But, the approval process could take up to three to six months! Don?t move prematurely. It makes no sense to pay rent while your Ontario CA home sits empty. Communicate with your agent and keep updated on where the short sale process is.

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  • Don?t stop paying your water bills, sewer bills or trash bills! Any unpaid bills may slow down or stop the short sale process.

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  • Do consult your tax man or even a tax attorney when considering a short sale. Even the best short sale agents are not legally allowed to advise on tax implications of your particular situation, and the best Ontario California short sale real estate agents don?t. A tax accountant CPA or real estate attorney has a better understanding and the legal right to advise you on such matters.

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  • Don?t think that you must have a real estate attorney to execute your short sale. Most times these lawyers don?t understand Ontario real estate or the short sale process as well as an experienced Ontario CA short sale agent does. In fact, many if not most of these lawyers offering short sales require an upfront fee to process your short sale. Ontario real estate agents and Ontario CA brokers only collect commissions from the proceeds of the sale, which comes out of the bank?s pocket, not yours.

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  • Do let your Ontario real estate agent put a yard sign in the yard. Yard signs tell buyers trolling streets looking at neighborhoods and houses that yours is a possible candidate.

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  • Don?t make viewing appointments unavailable and hard on buyers and their agents. The more potential buyers that see your Ontario California home the better chance of short selling it and avoiding foreclosure. Make that home as available to buyers as possible!

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  • Do yourself a favor and remember that millions of Americans are going though their own short sale, or unfortunate foreclosure. This economy is dreadful, and many are experiencing financial hardships and your particular situation is nothing to be ashamed of.

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  • Don?t apply for a home equity line of credit or any other type of credit. If you own other properties that have equity, refrain from pulling money out of any of them during a Ontario short sale approval. Your bank and any of your bank?s back-end investors will dig deep into your credit history and find this activity. This kind of action says you are just out for your own financial bottom line, and yes, they will take offense to that.

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  • Do a quick pick up of toys, laundry and any other items lying around when a buyer?s showing appointment is scheduled. Buyers will criticize your messiness like your mother-in-law, and worse, it could affect their offer which in turn could affect your Ontario CA short sale!

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  • Don?t make the mistake of thinking a foreclosure is not much worse than a short sale. It is. A foreclosure will decimate your credit; it will keep you from owning another home for years and it will be a part of your financial incompetence far more than you hope it won?t.

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  • Do keep your hardship letter short and sweet. Explain your situation as-matter-of-factly as possible. Then your bank will look at your finances, tax filings and other documents to verify and support your story. But DO NOT include in your hardship that you bought your Ontario home for more than it?s worth. The bank does not care your home is underwater. The bank is losing money too.

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  • Don?t strip the house of its fixtures or other potentially valuable assets. Taking the pool system, or the ceiling fans or the beloved touch-action faucets will degrade your Ontario California home?s marketability, and for what? A few hundred bucks will not make the financial blow of foreclosure any softer.

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  • Do all your paperwork and return to your Ontario CA real estate agent in a timely matter. Ontario Short sales can die if the proper paperwork is not supplied. It?s a silly way to screw your short sale, but it happens all the time.

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  • Don?t use a short sale negotiating company. They will charge you large upfront fees that they don?t have to return to you even if they do not complete the short sale. And these companies aren?t held up to the same Department of Real Estate code of ethics that Ontario California real estate agents and Ontario REALTORs are. In fact, some banks will not work with them!

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  • Do call and communicate with your bank(s) and let them know you are attempting a short sale. They have thousands of mortgages defaulting, and if they don?t know you are pursuing a short sale, your Ontario CA property may automatically be classified as a pre-foreclosure. Not keeping your mortgage holder informed of the status of your Ontario short sale can help expedite your house to foreclosure which will not help your short sale.

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  • Don?t violate the bank?s At Arm?s Length requirement for the Ontario CA short sale. The Arm?s length agreement required from the short sale lender prevents you from ?renting the house back?. To avoid any fraud or risk that can result in the bank coming back at you for the balance of your loan. Do it by the book and follow the rules. The risk is not worth it.

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  • Do know that credit card companies may decide to pull your credit due to foreclosure. When a foreclosure shows up on your credit, it says that you are in financial distress and your credit risk increases dramatically.
  • Don?t think you can?t short sale if you own other properties. This is a common mistake many multiple property owners make. A bank will more than consider a Ontario short sale even if you own two or more homes.

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  • Do clean the Ontario California home and property when you move out. Remove any trash, debris and take or dispose of any of your personal property. The condition of the property before transfer can have a negative effect on the buyer and their desire to own the Ontario home, and give them a reason to back out. Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and Sold Short Sales!

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  • Don?t assume the information about short sales you read on the internet is always correct. There are many real estate professionals, and many not-so-professional individuals, giving advice regarding short sales. Some do not have a clue how to handle a short sale, let alone give advice on the subject. Your best bet is to call and talk to any prospective short sale experts. Get a feel of their knowledge base and real estate confidence, and above all else only hire a Ontario CA real estate short sale agent with experience.

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Democratic fundraiser pens novel about sex, money and politics

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The antagonist in Bridget Siegel's debut novel, "Domestic Affairs," is a charismatic Southern politician who has an affair with a staffer while running in the Democratic primary for president.

But despite obvious parallels to the political soap opera that surrounded a real-life presidential aspirant, former U.S. Senator John Edwards, Siegel - a Democratic fundraiser turned novelist - insists the book is pure fiction.

"All the characters are composites of people I met over the years," said Siegel, who worked on the failed 2004 Democratic campaign when Edwards was on the vice presidential ticket. Still, she concedes: "It turns out the timing was great, between the Edwards trial and the elections."

Edwards, 59, has admitted he had an affair with his campaign videographer Rielle Hunter during the 2008 Democratic primary, which he lost to Barack Obama. In May, he was acquitted of a campaign finance charge after being accused of improperly funneling money from wealthy supporters to conceal the affair.

Siegel's novel, which she began writing about a year ago and was published this week by Weinstein Books, tells the story of Olivia Greenley, a national finance director who falls in love with her candidate, Landon Taylor, over expensive dinners with donors in Manhattan and The Hamptons.

Like Edwards, Taylor is a handsome statesman who speaks eloquently about American poverty, and whose political brand owes much to the appeal of his smart and charismatic wife.

Edwards' wife, Elizabeth, died in December 2010 after a long and public battle with cancer.

Siegel's decade in national politics began in 2000, when she worked on Hillary Clinton's successful campaign for the U.S. Senate. Four years later, Siegel, who is 35, went to work for the Democratic National Committee, and she served as northeast finance director during the 2004 presidential race.

She had no role in Edwards' 2008 presidential campaign and said she is not close to anyone in the Edwards family.

GRUELING WORK

The characters in Siegel's novel get little sleep, spend most of their days thumbing away at smart phones and struggle to maintain romantic relationships.

"It is grueling work," said Siegel, who said during one five-year period she never took more than three days off at a time. "And in fundraising, the goals are always moving, and it's always, get to that next number and get to a bigger goal."

Opportunities to rub shoulders with wealthy power brokers come in stark contrast to the humble circumstances of many campaign workers, who are paid a very small fraction of the millions they are expected to raise.

"It's outrageous what these campaigns are spending, and hopefully my book is a little bit of insight into the young people who bring in this money and the day to day craziness that surrounds these huge numbers coming in," she said.

Despite quitting campaign life, Siegel admits some habits are hard to kick, notably her BlackBerry addiction. With a laugh, she admits she wrote much of the book on her phone while riding New York City subways.

"It sounds crazy, but there's no signal and there's enough going on so you don't doze off," said Siegel.

"I would get on the subway in the morning, go out to Coney Island, get out and have a soda, go back ... and email it to myself at night," she said.

(Reporting By Edith Honan; Editing by Christine Kearney and Todd Eastham)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/democratic-fundraiser-pens-novel-sex-money-politics-011545024.html

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life as we know it...: Part two...planning a baby shower


Welcome to part two of planning a baby shower the mum-to-be will love!

  • we've consulted with the mum-to-be
  • picked out a theme
  • gathered inspiration
  • found a location, and
  • sent out the invitations.

Now it's onto the really fun stuff...planning all the little details that will make the baby shower fun, festive and memorable. The theme that you've chosen should be carried through all of the details, to make your baby shower feel cohesive.



Let's decorate...
There are plenty of ready-made party decorations available on the market. Head to your local party supplier or check out online party stores for all your needs. ?If you're feeling crafty and wanting something a little more unique, you could make them yourself to match your theme. ?Your decorations could be as simple and inexpensive as tissue paper pom poms, bunting or a banner, bunches of balloons, or a posy of flowers. ?Colour can be easily added to your party through table cloths, napkins, platters and more. Colour coordinate your party foods to go with your theme too! If you're having fairy bread, stick to one colour sprinkle such as pink or blue; colour your cupcake icing to match, or pop in a cupcake topper.?Here's a few examples...
Every party needs a cake...
Everybody loves cake. It doesn't matter if you're 8 or 80...the cake is the centerpiece of every party, and probably the most photographed aspect of the event...aside from the guest of honour of course. ?The design of the cake is just as important as the flavour. ?Indulge the mum-to-be, and have the cake made in her favourite flavour, then decorate it to suit your theme. Bake it at home, or hire a cake maker to create one for you...but bear in mind, purchasing a decorated cake can be expensive, so make sure you factor that into your party budget. ?The only limit is your imagination!
What to feed the guests... The food and beverages you serve at your baby shower will depend on the location, the time of day, and the season. ?Most baby showers are held as a morning or afternoon tea, making finger foods the perfect thing to nibble on. ?Ensure you have a good balance of sweet and savoury morsels. ?Four-six different options of each would be appropriate, and don't forget a vegetarian option or two. ?Once again, utilise pinterest to collect recipes as you research ideas for your event. ?Seek help from family and friends to help bake and cook...they will be honoured to help out! ?Most recipes can be made ahead, saving you time on the day of the baby shower.

Having fun at a baby shower can be thirsty work. Mix up a big bowl of delicious fruit punch, make use of your coffee maker, and purchase some fruity teas for your guests. ?Pitchers of cool water are always appreciated. The big question... will you be making alcohol available to your guests??Decide whether or not your baby shower will be a "dry"?event.

Get your game on...
There are pages and pages of websites that cater for baby shower games, such as Baby Shower 101. Games are fun, and they give your guests something to do during the party. They can be corny and cliche, but they definitely get the party started. ?Three to four games is plenty for a two hour baby shower.

An alternative to the traditional games is to get a little crafty...have your guests make headbands and hair clips for the baby, or perhaps hand paint baby clothes. ?Advice cards to the mum-to-be are a really nice keepsake that can be filled out by the guests at the party, and included in a baby album afterwards.

Don't forget to take photos...
Do you have a friend that is handy with a camera? Invite them along to take photos for the mum-to-be of her special day. As the hostess, chances are you won't have time to capture those memories. ?A photographer can capture all of the little memorable details, the guests, the gifts, the fun and frivolity, that you have spent so much time planning for. ?The mum-to-be will love looking back on the baby shower, and a photo album would make a lovely gift. ?Take it one step further and set up a fun photo booth with props! Your guests will have so much fun playing!!

It's polite to say thank you...
As your guests leave, it's a nice gesture to give your guests a thank you gift. This doesn't need to be expensive...cartons of popcorn with "ready to pop" on the tag; individually packaged home made biscuits; or perhaps a bar of chocolate wrapped in a thank you message. A small gesture to say thank you, you're presence at the baby shower and your gifts are truly appreciated.

So, that's the party organised...but what about the guests? Stay tuned for baby shower gift ideas.

Source: http://www.lifeasweknowit-blog.com/2012/07/part-twoplanning-baby-shower.html

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Various Benefits Offered By PPC Advertising


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Marketing is integral for any business. Proper marketing strategies can help a company achieve success and growth. Each day, more and more companies are establishing their online identities. In such a competitive scenario, it is important that an online business should adopt smart promotional tactics to stay ahead of the rest. This can ensure that the online business continues to be popular among the audience and thus, improves the sales. One of the effective practices used by website optimization companies everywhere is PPC advertising. It is a very powerful online marketing tool.

PPC or Pay Per Click enables the website to draw more online users. The marketer pays to the publisher depending on the number of times the advertisement is clicked. PPC is very efficient and can help the website attract increased online traffic. When designing PPC for any online business project, it is important to have a good understanding of the nature of business and the related keywords that the audience look for. PPC offers a wide range of benefits. It helps the business reach out to its target audience. This helps build up the profits. It is also cost effective since the advertisers have to pay only if the users click on the advertisement.

Another popular tool that is employed to make the websites more compatible with the search engines is link building India. As the name suggests, it involves building links that point to the website. It is very effectual processes that can help the website bring in more online traffic. When building links, one has to lay emphasis on the quality and the number of links placed. The links should be placed in sites that have excellent online visibility. This ensures that more users visit the link and thus are routed to the website.

The services offered by the companies specializing in the SEO enable the online businesses to achieve their targets. The SEO companies India are the top choice for online businesses all over the world. The companies offer professional services and ensure that the websites deliver the expected results in terms of business. The companies hire professionals and consultants who are experienced in the field of SEO. This enables them to understand the requirements of the clients regarding their website. Thus they design a customized SEO plan that facilitates the website to attract the attention of the target audience. The SEO companies ensure that websites support the search engines. This helps them gain higher ranks in the result listings, thereby enhancing their visibility.

The author is a highly professional and an experienced Content writer who publishes for Business Development. Visit at http://www.brainworkindia.net/ to know more about PPC Advertising, SEO Companies India and Link Building India.

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