Insider trading is the practice of purchasing shares in your own company. In accordance with the Security and Exchange Commission the purchaser must file within a few days of the transaction. Filings can be found on the SEC's edgar page.Insider trading is an important tool for value based investors. Insiders have a better understanding of their company, if nothing else they have seen the faces of
With CSS based layouts it is a common problem that columns can not be made of equal height. By Googling you may find may ways to solve this. Here I am going to show you an easy solution to achieve this comparing to the solution given by "Amanda" in her article How to make columns of equal height in Blogger. Approach here is also the same but I am using jQuery to cut-short Javascr
An issue of blog design is that CSS based layouts cannot produce columns of equal heights. For example, when designing a two or three column template, it is almost impossible to make the sidebar(s) stretch to the length of the main posts column. This is particularly noticeable when a background color (or image) is used for the sidebar which does not stretch to the length of the page.
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Dubai property investment is undergoing a bit of belt-tightening especially where new property proposals are concerned. The trend has already begun, with Nakheel Properties making a definite stance on cutting down on construction projects. The representatives for Nakheel explained this move saying, “We are witnessing a global negative economic movement, and while we believe that the economic fu
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Believe it or not, what's 'under the hood' of your website is often just as important as what your website looks like. In this article, we address some considerations that you should make when hiring a web developer.
A wise man once said, "I can predict the future."
"Amazing!" The people shouted, "How can you do that?"
"It's easy", he said, "Most likely it will be a continuation of the present."
Even when the present is not what they would like it to be, most people choose to continue on the path they know. They follow the road that is familiar and perhaps co
You may not be overweight, or consider yourself to be, but having that spare tyre of fat around your waist could be an indicator that you’re at risk of an early visit to the grave.
People in the top 20% of waistline sizes have twice the risk of dying early and the traditional indicator of excess [...]
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The first stage in landing a job requires the interviewee to be presentable, professional and personable. The second stage requires passing a drug screening, background check and sometimes a credit check. The key to keeping a job requires showing up on time, following safety policies and, in general, doing your job. There are two [...]
11/10 Update: Thanks to your activism and the activism of GLAAD and Ellen DeGeneres the show was held accountable for the outright lies spread by Sherri Shepherd on prop 8. Also, one thing that keeps irritating me is that this show is supposed to be informative. They talked about the gay adoption ban, in the last program they said they thought it was in Nebraska, well on today's program they sai
Some commentators call the global economic crisis the lucky break which made it possible for Barack Obama to win the US elections. Gerard Baker writes for the TimesOnline: “The financial gale that has blown through the American landscape in the past month has upended the presidential race, ripped the roof off John McCain’s Straight Talk [...]
As Americans head to the voting polls today to decide who will be the 44th President of the United States, four million American citizens who are residents of Puerto Rico will be barred from casting their ballots.
A Spanish colony from 1493 to 1897, Puerto Rico was ceded to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris [...]
Here’s a great, recent News of the Weird article,”Roy Hollander filed a civil rights lawsuit against Columbia University in New York City in August, claiming that its “women’s studies” curriculum teaches a religion-like philosophy that oppresses men by blaming them for nearly all social problems. (When interviewed by the New York Daily News, Hollander declined [...]
Movement for Democratic Change(MDC) leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, let loose a furious demand to President Mugabe to finally adhere to the power-sharing agreement he had reached with the MDC in September. As of this point, the man who supposedly is to share power in the government of Zimbabwe is now allowed to possess a passport that [...]
There's an old story about Joe Kennedy hearing a shoe-shine boy giving stock tips and deciding it was time to get out of the market, shortly before the crash at the end of the 20s. I snapped this bus advert a few weeks ago, and had a wry smile for similar reasons, when I noticed it wasn't for the latest blockbuster or a new hair shampoo.No, it was for exchange traded funds, similar to index-tracki
I remember a few years ago the comedian Paula Poundstone characterized Log Cabin Republicans by saying, "They even hate their own lifestyle." Despite rhetoric to the contrary, when it was estimated that about 23% of LGBT people voted for George Bush in the last Presidential election, where he largely ran on the platform of writing discrimination against same-sex couples into the Constitution, all
Have you decided on your wedding theme and wedding colors? Are you confused as how to choose a bridesmaid’s dress, without upstaging the bride?
While the whole planning of a wedding may be stressful, one of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding is finding bridesmaid’s dresses that are inexpensive and [...]
The Supreme Court started its term this week, and wasted no time hearing its first employment case. Yesterday it heard oral argument in Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville, which is out of the 6th Circuit. Crawford asks if Title VII's anti-retaliation provision protects an employee from being fired because she cooperated with her employer's internal sexual harassment investigation. Vi
The Working Women’s Network, a civic group formed by women in 1995 who were residing in Osaka, is putting together a report on sexual discrimination in the workplace that will be given to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The CEDAW group is comprised of 23 experts [...]
I got used to drinking coffee from a KitchenAid Coffee Maker. I highly recommend purchasing a Kitchenaid Coffee Maker or one similar to it, because the coffee is a step beyond traditional, cheap or low cost coffee makers. I know what you’re thinking, and I was thinking that the first time I upgraded to a [...]
Today is World Heart Day, and because a good healthy dose of fiber is necessary for good heart health, I’d like to focus today’s post on Fiber.
These days, Americans seem to be obsessed with fiber, and rightly so.
Natural Fibers --from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide numerous health benefits:
Lowers the risk of heart disease
Lowers the risk of some digestive conditions
Lowers
It is generally accepted that all the languages of the world are
equal no matter how remote or small the number of speakers may be.
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2008 as the
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As I sit here ready for my morning nap I am fully realizing the effect that sleep has on weight gain. As some of you may now, I am not a sleeper. I rarely sleep more than 4 hours at night but I will nap during the day for about 2 hours. Although together it may equal 6 hours, it is not 6 hours of healthy, weight losing sleep as so much of the evidence suggests you need. Act
L'Ami v Laznicka, European Union Championship, 2008, eighth round, position after White's 59th move, in which he took the last pawn on the board and thereby created the unusual ending of two bishops against a knight.This is one of those endings of which our view has changed since computers were set to work on them. My edition (McKay, US, 1941) of Basic Chess Endings - which I consider still to be
There are some, I'm sure, who may feel that I am being biased by putting in links and images for Catholic groups who are against Obama and Biden.With that in mind....in an effort to be fair and balanced, I'm putting a link to a pro Obama Catholic group. I urge everyone to click on the link:Catholics 4 Obama
Well, the first day of preschool has come and gone. I took the morning off work to watch the ship set sail and sail it did. She barley even looked back to see if we were still in the room. We were among the last of the lingering parents.
We waved to our little girl and [...]
Surabaya, ITS (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November) researcher has introduced their innovation about cheap energy source substitution. They named it bioethanol 40 (BE 40). It came from cassava extraction process. Because its efficiency and simple process, it is very easy for many people to use it.Bioethanol is very easy to be made at home, because the main source ingredients can also be easily fou
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If you've been following Conquer Weight Loss, you know how much emphasis I place on building lean muscle, (no matter if you are a man or woman), if you want to effectively burn fat. Building lean muscle burns off a ton of calories DURING your workout and AFTER your workout....even while you sleep!Although building lean muscle is important for fat loss, what you do after your workouts is just as im
One of my many responsibilities at work involves providing academic advising to undergraduate students. For many, it is as simple as recommending electives or providing information about how to strengthen one's application to graduate school. For others, it is an emotionally charged experience of explaining bad news about academic probation, the odds of graduating when the student had hoped, and
I just saw the trailer for the new short film 2081 and it looks really good. The movie is based on the 1961 short story Harrison Bergeron written by Kurt Vonnegut. If you haven’t read it, read it now. The story takes place in the dystopian society of 2081 (hence the name of the movie) [...]
Will Apollo Management acquiring three top cruise brands in ten months equal one publicly traded company?
premium cruise line Oceania acquired April 2007 ($850 million)
contemporary line Norwegian acquired August 2007 (50% ownership $1 billion)
luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas acquired February 2008 ($1 billion)
One would imagine they have a larger strategy in mind. It may not be long
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Raider Nation may not like me very much, but you have to respect Raider fans. They’re quite possibly the most passionate, die-hard fans in the NFL. Their blind passion is enviable. While most fan bases are skeptical, they're forever optimistic. They believe in their team, no matter what any of us "experts" say. And they always stick with their team no matter what—through the good and the bad,
Today, Michael Phelps created another history by winning seventh gold in Beijing Olympics and now, he shares world record of seven gold medals in single Olympic with Mark Spitz. Mark Spitz created this world record 36 years back in 1972 Munich Olympics. Michael still has one more Game left in Beijing Olympics; therefore, there are good hopes that Michael will break this record to become most succe
Consumers with hearing loss might think they are saving significantly more by purchasing over- the-counter hearing aids, but they most likely will be disappointed - or could be taking risks - when purchasing such aids, according to MSU research. Professor Jerry Punch of the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders and Susanna Love Callaway, a lifelong education alumna and international s
Red Bull. It's the drink that 'gives you wings.' And something else, if you're not too careful.The latest buzz on the high energy drink that has achieved cult status around the world:Red Bull + Booze = Stroke.A recent Australian study found that just one can of sugar-free Red Bull alone, can cause the blood to become sticky -- an indicator of cardiovascular problems such as stroke. And when you
WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have jointly filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to enforce a mediation settlement agreement that was entered into by the EEOC on behalf of an individual and the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (Housing Authority). The settlement agreement resolved a charge
The Confederation of European War Veterans(CEAC) passed a statement drawn up by the Estonian Frontline Soldier’s Association in which the two regimes of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union were equalized in terms of brutality and oppression. The statement received unanimous agreement and were sent on to the European Parliament. Estonian soldiers fought both for [...]
Powerline's John Hinderaker is a litigator, and so he pays close attention to assertions and the evidence --or lack thereof-- behind them.He's also careful to keep focused on the original assertions made by Obama...
Exposing At-Home Dangers to Your Skin and Well-BeingIt’s hard to imagine aging when you’re always in your home. No sun, no wrinkles. No free radicals, no need for antioxidants. However, if you’re still feeling grumpy; grumpy like you’re aging and you can’t do anything about it, you can use some at-home tips to do wonders.DE-STRESS YOUR HOMELook around you. If there’s so much clutter, d
Back in November 2007 this blog's second post drew attention to the Welsh Assembly Government's poor performance in relation to equal opportunities.Back then, an assembly government spokesperson said that applicants from ethnic minority groups had risen from 2.1% in 2005-06 to 3.7% in 2006-07. This reflected work that had been done to raise awareness of the assembly government as an employer among
Inflation breaks all the records in Zimbabwe. But it's a wonder how at this inflation-level, its economy is still surviving, the country has observed election and Robert Mugabe has lost, but still not very large scale of violence has been reported!. Inflation in Zimbabwe has broken all the records and is first such country of the list where inflation has reached to an uncountable percentag
According to the Uppsala health authority, only one woman in a lesbian couple has the right to insemination. After three attempts to get pregnant by insemination, one woman in a lesbian relationship become ineligible for further attempts since she passed the maximum age stipulated by the Uppsala health authority. Her younger party then decided she [...]
If you're one of the lucky ones to have an ULTA beauty store in your state, then you know how spectacular this place is. A salon, department store, and drug store all under one roof. And if you don't reside in one of the 26 states where more than 250 ULTA stores are located nationwide, then you can visit Trust us, you won't be disappointed.Yes, you are in makeup heaven inside ULTA. You name it, y
And if you’ve played in a league that uses percentages as a category, you probably know that already. I know it, your little brother knows it, hell your little grandma with the one good hand probably knows it. But – as I’ve experienced – there’s a difference between “knowing” and “knowing during a draft with [...]
I am engaged to be married I love my fiance with all my heart. My fiance recently revealed to me that she did some terrible things in her past, like having an affair with a married man and having an abortion. She still feels guilty about her past. I was taken a back by [...]
Initially I had planned to write a post entitled “not all blogs are created equal”. When I think about this title, I find that title is not right. When blogs are started, they are equal. But gradually with the passage of time, blog owners blog differently in terms of themes, efforts, devoted time, strategy, traffic building, etc. Some blogs out there are really big. Yet others treat their blog
Troubled times, it seems, are coming to an end for Britney Spears, as she is all set to regain equal custody of her kids in a deal with ex-hubby Kevin Federline.Hoping to avoid a full-blown custody trial next month, the couple will be meeting LA Superior Court Commissioner Alan Gordon at a private hearing on July 15 to gauge Britney’s capability to look after her boys.
"Kevin has always wan
Although the idea behind hybrid vehicles is essentially the same, all hybrids are definitely not created equal. In his recent article for the Detroit News, auto critic Scott Burgess examines what he considers the best and the worst of this...
If you are in the market to buy a new home, there is a good chance that you have started your search online. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, about 75% of consumers begin their home search on the internet. Searching for your new home in the comfort of your living room [...]
With "sub-prime" entering into the national lexicon and devastating many of the world's financial institutions, it should not be surprising that there has been a direct affect on Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders as well.
The circuit below illuminates an LED to indicate unequal charges between two 12 volt lead batteries. It can be used to verify that two batteries are connected in parallel or isolated since the LED will be off when the voltages are equal within a tollerance, or on if the voltage difference is greater than 100 millivolts.Three comparators and three voltage dividers are used to determine battery cond
If Palestinians valued life at all, if they held any Arab life as sacred, if a Muslim soul were worth anything at all, they would have gladly given Schalit back in exchange for one Arab prisoner.
Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Djoko Santoso said the US Navy's medical research laboratory (Namru-2) should be allowed to continue operating in Indonesia only if the terms in the relevant agreement were made more equal for the two countries. He said so far, all that the TNI knew about Namru-2 was that it was engaged in research. However, it was possible the research results such as biologic
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A dog trotted up to the window, saw the sign and went inside. He looked at the receptionist and wagged his tail, then walked over to the sign, looked at it and whined a bit.
Getting the idea, the receptionist got the office manager. The office manager looked at the dog and [...]
It's true what everyone says - A parent's heart grows to accommodate the love for their second child.
I wasn't sure if I believed that before I had C.C. - I mean, how is it possible to love someone as much as you do your first born? Then again, I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to love anything as much as I loved my dogs. And yes, that's more than a little screwed up - but now I do. My heart has
The Jacksonville offensive line is mean, and sets the tone for its offensive. In Indianapolis, the Peyton Manning-led Colts thrive on the quick thinking of their quarterback. Either way, both offensive lines produce great results with completely different formulas. Moral to the story. It might not matter how you win as long as you find [...]
You may have heard about the Wii Fit girl and thought it was a form of viral marketing by Nintendo but we are hearing this is not the case. Wii Fit Girl’s real name is Lauren Bernat who is 22-years old and has become extremely popular after more than 3 million people watched her do [...]
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When it comes to making serious money online, having your own unique product is definitely the way to go. The problem with that is creating your own product is hard to do. It’s very time consuming, costs a lot of money for graphics, sales letters, and everything else that is required to create, [...]
Texas Instruments Inc. (NYSE: TXN) has issued its mid-quarter update after the close on Monday. The company put the new revenue guidance range at between $3.33...
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Love dyke drama? Having "L Word" withdrawals? Enjoy reality series in which portions (esp. the interview sections) sometimes feel scripted, yet where you're willing to overlook the contrivance in the name of a more interesting viewing experience? Well we have...
"Mankind can appropriately be divided into many classes in accordance with differing qualifications, as they may be viewed physically, mentally, socially, vocationally, or morally, but as these different classes of mortals appear before the judgment bar of God, they stand on an equal footing; God is truly no respecter of persons."
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Francisco Santana v. Sears Roebuck &
Co.
00-1507
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
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No. 00-1507
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Plaintiff/Appellant,
and
FRANCISCO SANTANA
Intervenor,
v.
SEARS RO
By: lar The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans, cash advance loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans, or deferred deposit loans. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, says that regardless of their name, these small, short-term, high-rate loans by check cashers, finance companies and others all c
Most people in the western world do not understand the horror that women must endure in the Islamic world. Hopefully the following information will help to open many eyes.....In the Koran (4.34) it is written:"Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, g
It appears that muslim women are tired of not getting to participate in the jihad. This is equality for the sexes in islam.
In A bizarre demand for sexual equality, Islamic women extremists are insisting that al-Qaeda gives them the right to become suicide bombers and terrorists.
Many women have responded with a mixture of anger [...]
Today is the fortieth anniversary of industrial action by 3 Ford workers, campaigning for equal pay for women. The women machinists found that they were getting 15% less pay than a group of men doing the same job. The dispute, with the help of Barbara Castle, was settled and this action led to the 1970 Sex Discrimination Act which outlawed the principle of paying genders different wages for the sa
Hey friends! Hope you all are doing fine. I am sorry I have not been around much of late,was first moving house and then later when I got back online, not been able to get back to the bloghopping mood. My apologies for that.
Till I catch up with all your blogs and comments, I want to announce the "Equal A Sequel Contest". Yup! Right here on this space. Some of you might remember thi
Gasoline prices are soaring and the people are screaming.
Do You Want To Know RIGHT NOW How You Can Drive Around Using WATER as FUEL and Laugh At Rising Gas Costs, While Reducing Emissions and Preventing Global Warming?
Again, water is supplemental to gasoline (petrol) or diesel fuel. However it is possible and VERY EASY to extract [...]
All 529 Plans Are NOT Created Equal - All across the country, parents who have invested in 529 plans are seeing their balances shrink. Why? Most 529 plans have high fees and are heavily invested in the stock market. More: continued here Other Review: Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Chess - At World's End (Toy)
By: lar The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans, cash advance loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans, or deferred deposit loans. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, says that regardless of their name, these small, short-term, high-rate loans by check cashers, finance companies and others all c
In a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court ruled that a voter approved ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. As the justices rightly stated, "an individual's sexual orientation — like a person's race or gender — does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or withhold legal rights." Such a ruling strikes at one of the most troubling problems with governance for me. On the
Wow. I was doing really well. I was championing botox injections, going to my yoga classes and walking the dog every day for at least 30 minutes. I was determined to lose weight and really feel good. My life was becoming "normal" again."Ah-ha!" Said the migraine. "I have fooled and lulled you into comfort! I am back and bigger than ever. And I brought friends!!" The migraine snickered at me. I had
A report published by the Energy Department and energy industry members claims that in the not so distant future, America could generate wind energy equivalent to our current nuclear energy supply. In fact, the report says that 20% of our nation's energy could be generated by windmills by 2030.
The best news to come out of the report is that this growth is achievable without major new
Shh. Don’t tell Olga, The Traveling Bra, but some people are still burning bras… or in this case, jockstraps. Whoops. Now you can’t tell Frank, The Sedentary Jockstrap either.
It seems that David Archuleta, that wholesome boy next door some predict as the final American Idol standing this year, has a Stage Dad.
According to reports abounding since last [...]
This is from Medical News Today:State Senators John Cullerton (D-6th District) and Heather Steans (D-7th District) will present a bill to the Illinois State Legislature Insurance Committee on May 8th that could have life or death consequences for the citizens of Illinois. Introduced by Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44th District), HB 1432 will strengthen the Illinois mental health insurance parity law by providing fair and equal insurance coverage for those suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia. In the United States, as many as 10 million females and one million males are fighting a life and death battle with anorexia or bulimia, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. Eating disorders are biologically-based psychiatric illnesses and can be deadly. Anorexia nervosa has the high
When it comes to Kansas City used car buying from a dealer you can trust, start and end your decision-making process with the professionals at Conklin Cars in Fangman.
Conklin’s the only Kansas City used car dealer that offers certified used cars with a: • Buy Back Guarantee (up to 3 days after purchase)
• 60-Day Warranty
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This is what makes living in Sukhumvit aaaaaall worth it~!! Despite the traffic, pollution, noise and crowd... I am never bored becoz I am constantly finding new things right under my nose~!!Case in point: this dreamy, wooden, nostalgic Thai restaurant, bathed in soft yellow light (pictured right). Called Near Equal, it also doubles as a house decor shop.I mean, I've entered Sukhumvit 39 COUNTLESS times, but I've never even heard wind of this place~!! Until someone took me there... which was a good thing, since it's tucked into a tiny, unnoticeable dead-ended sub-soi in Sukhumvit 39~!!Looks like some typical dark soi, eh~?? But if you go towards the yellow lights in the distance, you'll come face-to-face with THIS sign:Once inside, you'll feel like you've been transported into a time when
Is there something wrong with Java exceptions? Does Java need a fundamental change in this area? Is the proposal to make all exceptions in Java runtime exceptions a solution to a real problem? What if this proposal is the solution to the wrong problem?
While reading about this conflict I started to ask myself questions like [...]
When we saw the Mars acquisition of William Wrigley Jr. Co. (NYSE: WWY) in perhaps the largest food merger, the first thing that came to mind besides "what a...
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If simplicity and ease of use is the goal look for a lamp with just a few settings. An obvious drawback is the user cannot alter the amount the amount of exposure.
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It’s been a good week for me at The Personal Financier. I’ve had some spare time and I think I’ve put it to good use writing a few posts that I’ve planning on for some time now. I hope I’ll be able to keep up this pace in the future though I doubt it. My goal is to publish a new, quality, post at least every other day. If I can keep that up I’ll be glad.I’ve received a lot of visits from fellow bloggers hosting the better known personal finance carnivals lately and would like to return the favors by choosing my own picks, as customary.On another note the investment basics carnival I was planning on didn’t turn up as well as I’d expected with most content barely useable. I’ve decided on expanding this round-up instead with some better article from around the personal fin
It’s been a good week for me at The Personal Financier. I’ve had some spare time and I think I’ve put it to good use writing a few posts that I’ve planning on for some time now. I hope I’ll be able to keep up this pace in the future though I doubt it. My goal is to publish a new, quality, post at least every other day. If I can keep that up I’ll be glad.I’ve received a lot of visits
