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o-lay is finsihed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:14:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: And now "Peakock and Whiteman" om Dutch TV

Offshore O-lay pipe laying

Innovative technique

The pipe laying technique described here is very different from the common offshore techniques used at present. The operational production costs can be reduced compared to the existing general methods of pipe laying offshore and the pipe laying operations can be faster than other methods used today. It is expected that pipe laying of larger diameter pipe as fast as 15 to 25 km per day is obtainable with this method. The main reason for this high speed has to do with the bottleneck of welding and testing which is not a procedure that is part of the laying itself anymore.

cheap vacation packages

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:32:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: cheap vacation packages

Clip Source: www.travelpackage-deals.com

When looking for cheap vacation packages keep in mind, research is key. There are quite a strategies to to finding the best cheap vacation packages, for example if you bundle airfare, car rental, and hotel accommodations together you will see a visibly lower price overall. There is also research involved in which month and day of the week you should book your airfare and other reservations as this will also result in lower costs. Following a rule of thumb in which combinations of as many amenities as possible will generally lead you to finding the lowest prices, but not always.

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System Design as a Function of Media Technology Strategy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:53 GMT

clipped by: bellapria

Clip Source: www.ascentmedia.com

Industry Insight

System Design as a Function of Technology Strategy - Ascent Media

by Mike Spinks, Principal Consultant

During this challenging economic period, Media & Entertainment (M&E) companies have been forced to focus not on growth and sustainability, but on survival. Companies that remain competitive will do so by adopting or further developing efficient operational systems to reduce costs and maximize revenues. However, these steps, though required, are not sufficient for long-term viability in a changing media landscape. Companies that that achieve efficiency while positioning for future growth will be best equipped to take advantage of the global economic upturn when it finally arrives.

Introduction

Tags: system design, strategy, economic times, economy, technological, media strategy, ascent media

10 Facebook Friends to Avoid at All Costs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:36 GMT

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Clip Source: www.associatedcontent.com

These are the 10 Facebook Friends to Avoid at All Costs. You know them. You have them on your friends list. You might even be one or a few of these. These are the top 20 people on facebook that you must avoid at all cost.

Tags: facebook, friends, hate, annoy

Democrat Ben Nelson Draws a Line in the Sand on Health Care

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:16 GMT

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Clip Source: abcnews.go.com

Democrat Ben Nelson Draws a Line in the Sand on Health Care

In a warning sign for the White House, Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska tells ABC News that he'll vote to block any health care bill that looks like the bill passed by the House.

"Well, first of all, it has more than a robust public option, it's got a totally government-run plan, the costs are extraordinary associated with it, it increases taxes in a way that will not pass in the Senate and I could go on and on and on," Nelson said in an interview that is part of ABC News' Subway Series with Jonathan Karl.

"Faced with a decision about whether or not to move a bill that is bad, I won't vote to move it," he added. "For sure."

The $1.1 trillion price tag on the House bill, Nelson said, is "absolutely" too high.

Weddings Playa Del Carmen are great and lovely

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:17:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Mexico, a popular destination of tourists for many years is worth because of its strong culture, loving people. This country is full of life and a preferred place for fun seeking younger people and the old alike. Playa Del Carmen, is a desired destination in Mexico where people especially lovers from all over the globe visit and get married. It is extraordinary and beautiful secret wedding destination for lovers.

Clip Source: www.goarticles.com

Weddings at Playa Del Carmen have an added feature of cut-price costs as compared to weddings in United States. In United States the expenditure on weddings would roughly be double than getting wed in Mexico. The people prefer this place because of better privacy and the much affordable costs incurred on the wedding.

Tags: weddings playa del carmen, playa del carmen condos, luxury playa del carmen hotels

Veteran therapy dogs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:34:00 GMT

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Clip Source: www.examiner.com

Veteran therapy dogs

On this Veteran’s Day, let us also say “thank you “ to our dogs that serve our military veterans. Our vets return from combat suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), seizures, blindness, and missing limbs.

These dogs intuitively know when a vet suffering from PTSD is getting ready to have a traumatic flashback and can calm the vet and bring their attention back to the here and now. They can warn a vet suffering from a TBI when he/she is about to have a seizure so the vet can put him/herself in a safe place or lie down on the ground.

Veteran’s Helping Heroes provides funding to help train dogs for the American Vet Dog Program. It costs $50,000 for each dog. It takes two years to train a dog and the dog will retire after 8 or 9 years.

What a wonderful program to serve our vets! Happy Veteran’s Day

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Healthy Monday: Canada Joins Meatless Monday Movement

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:15 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Could this happen here in the biggest meat consuming countries in the world? Don’t we care enough about our health to cut meat out of our diets at least one day a week? Most of our health costs stem from eating red meat. Most of our food costs stem from feeding cattle. Doesn’t it make economic as well as heatlh sense to cut down on our red meat consumption?

Red meat again linked to cancer risk: http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Red-meat-again-linked-to-cancer-risk-Study

How to reduce your red meat consumption: http://www.causecast.org/news_items/8699-how-to-reduce-your-red-meat-consumption

The growing case against red meat: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1887266,00.html

Clip Source: blog.eatwellguide.org

The global Meatless Monday movement continues to gain momentum. Britain, Brazil, Holland, Finland and Taiwan have already launched their programs. Now, we’d like to welcome the wonderful people of Canada and congratulate them as they begin their own Meatless Monday!

The Canadian Meatless Monday launched at this year’s Taste of Health convention in Vancouver, Canada. Taste of Health is an opportunity for those concerned with healthy, environmentally friendly food to come together. The convention’s 6,000 attendees welcomed Meatless Monday with open arms.

Unlike many of the solutions to global warming that require government action, Meatless Monday is a tangible personal action that every Canadian can easily embrace. More greenhouse gasses can be prevented by going meatless one day a week than by eating locally seven days a week.

Tags: red meat, cancer, health costs

Selecting a Mini Refrigerator

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:33:13 GMT

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Clip Source: www.infobarrel.com

Look out for Haier mini fridge, danby and hitachi as respected brands in the world of compact fridges.

Are you a green consumer or just like to keep running costs down? Either way you want to look out for energy star compliant models that are better for the environment and cheaper on the electric bills. The latest wave of compressor free technology has arrived meaning as well as energy saving and reduced running costs you can also get a whisper quite refrigerator whilst you sit back thinking about saving the plant and counting your pennies at the same time!

Tags: mini refrigerator, mini fridge, compact mini fridges

Obtain the Best Possible Home Insurance Coverage at the Lowest Possible Cost

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:13:00 GMT

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Clip Source: www.insurancequotescompany.com

Obtain the Best Possible Home Insurance Coverage at the Lowest Possible Cost

“In fact, your house is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. You don’t want to risk being underinsured in the event of a disaster. However, having adequate home insurance doesn’t have to strain your budget. With our online comparison service, consumers can reduce their home insurance premium costs without skimping on coverage.”

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Market Research Reports

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:05:58 GMT

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Clip Source: www.marketsensus.com

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More users, same dysfunctional health care

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:27:26 GMT

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Clip Source: www.newsweek.com

There are two great health-care crises in America—one in-volving coverage and the other cost. The Obama plan appears likely to tackle the first but not the second. This is bad economics but also bad politics: the crisis of cost affects 85 percent of Americans, while the crisis of coverage affects about 15 percent. Obama's message to the country appears to be "We have a dysfunctional health-care system with out-of-control costs, and let's add 45 million people to it."

Tags: politics, healthcare

Former "Economic Hit Man" Speaks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:49:32 GMT

clipped by: blackroseheart
clipper's remarks: This is an incredible interview! Watch it, read it ... but most of all, really take in what he has to say.

Clip Source: www.democracynow.org

Hoodwinked: Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins Reveals Why the World Financial Markets Imploded—and How to Remake Them

we identify a country that has resources that corporations covet, like oil, arrange a huge loan to that country from the World Bank or one of its sisters. The money never actually goes to the country

I don’t think the failure is capitalism. I think it’s the specific kind of capitalism that we’ve developed in the last thirty or forty years, particularly beginning with the time of Reagan and Milton Friedman’s economic theories, which stress that the only goal of business is to maximize profit, regardless of the social and environmental costs, and not to regulate businesses at all—regulation is bad, all forms—and to privatize everything, so that everything is run by private business. And this mutant form of capitalism, which I think is really a predatory form of capitalism, has created an extremely unstable, unsustainable, unjust and very, very dangerous world.

Tags: economics, corporations, corruption, reagan, capitalism

Property & Evidence Management Software Video

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:10:52 GMT

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clipper's remarks: See how SmeadSoft Property & Evidence software manages crucial evidence throughout the chain of custody in this online video.

Clip Source: www.smeadsoft.com

Can you find property and evidence when you need it? Are you logging and storing evidence efficiently and accurately? In this demo video, see how SmeadSoft Records Management for Property & Evidence helps you properly maintain the chain of custody with evidence, meet stringent audit requirements, and maintain the integrity of your property & evidence handling processes. SmeadSoft helps manage paper, physical and electronic evidence. It can virtually eliminate missing or mishandled evidence. Find any piece of evidence instantly while slashing costs and space requirements. Designed in cooperation with county and municipal law enforcement agencies, SmeadSoft Property & Evidence Records Management reflects real-life process flows. It provides closed-loop property disposition and the ability to configure custom bar-coded labels.

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Lottery winner can finally afford to go to university!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:17:02 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Isn't this sad.

Clip Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

the youngest winner, Alex Parry, 19, said she now hopes to go to university to study business after initially being put off by the high costs.

“I never wanted to go to uni because I didn't want all the debts afterwards, so now I think I might go,” she said.

Tags: education, lottery