Monday, January 31, 2011

After Fed Noise, Dow Notches Two-Year High

Investors got the big electoral and Fed news they had awaited for months, and it was almost exactly what was already baked into stocks.

The one big surprise was the way the day ended – more on that in a moment.

The Republicans won the House but not the Senate and the Fed announced a QE2 of $75 billion a month, pretty much precisely what was predicted. And for most of the afternoon, the market reaction was subdued.

The Dow’s high and low both came during the meaningless swings that typically follow Fed news, and they weren’t particularly extreme. The Dow fell as much as 91.35 points and rose as much as 37.92 before the pendulum stopped swinging. Ho hum.

What was odd was what happened next. After limping into the last few minutes of trading, the Dow suddenly found a jolt of adrenalin and finished the day at a two-year high – barely, but a two-year high nonetheless, 11215.13. That involved a gain of just 26.41 points, but they were points that investors had been unwilling to contribute in the two weeks or so that the Dow has been threatening to hit a new high.

The S&P 500 didn’t join the Dow at a two-year high, but the Nasdaq did. Next milestone to watch for on the Dow: 11421.99, its finish on Sept. 12, 2008, just before Lehman collapsed.

The Dow’s late-day gains were surprising because normally, when the market receives a dose of widely expected news, it sells off as traders take profits. What explains that last little burst of optimism?
Was it some residual hope based on the day’s little-noted but upbeat news about employment, factory orders and growth in the service sector? Was it a sign that the electoral and QE news somehow left people cheery? Or was it just left-over noise — traders covering bets related to the Fed and election. We presumably will get some answers Thursday, when we see whether there is any follow-through.

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Macquarie Keeps BHP at Outperform

Macquarie has kept BHP Billiton’s shares at outperform, with a 47 Australian dollar (US$47.27) price target after Canada rejected BHP’s bid for Potash Corp., with 30-day window before the final decision is made.

“In our view, this decision suggests BHP Billiton now faces a significant uphill battle to win Canadian government support for its bid,” says a broker. Macquarie expects BHP to rally on increasing prospects that the Potash bid eventually falls through and “an accretive share buyback becomes more likely.”

The broker says BHP “remains in attractive fundamental, historical and relative valuation territory”. But Macquarie also says that “in a long-term sense, this initial rejection (if upheld) may be viewed as a potential de-rating driver for the world’s biggest miner (at least at the margin) as it highlights the challenges BHP faces in delivering meaningful inorganic growth in any mining sphere outside of oil and gas.”

BHP was last trading up 2.6% at A$43.73.

–David Rogers

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Multifocal Contact Lenses - The Perfect Fit for Presbyopia

Imagine this: you go out to a nice restaurant for dinner. You sit down and the waiter hands you your menu. You open it with great anticipation of the wonderful food you will soon be reading about...but lo' and behold... the print is blurry! To focus on the words, you must hold the menu at arm's length and look "down" at the words. Oh no! You now have your parents' eyes!

Presbyopia is a very common eye condition which many experts believe we all succumb to as we age. This condition is the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus actively on nearby objects. A natural part of aging, presbyopia is usually first noticed in your early to mid-40s and often continues to worsen until around age 60.

In the past, this condition would be treated with bifocals or multifocal eyeglasses. Through advances in the way that contact lenses are constructed, however, presbyopia can now be corrected through the use of multifocal contact lenses.

These contact lenses are becoming increasingly popular because contact lenses are generally easier to wear and more appealing to most people when compared to eyeglasses.

Multifocal contact lenses are designed specifically for your individual vision needs to ensure that you are getting exactly the correction you require. These contact lenses are designed to meet your sight requirements in much the same way as multifocal eye glasses. It's the power of multifocal glasses in miniature form - very convenient!

Quite impressive as corrective lenses; multifocal contact lenses are far more advanced than many other types of contact lenses available today. Before prescribing multifocal lenses, your eye specialist will typically perform various tests to determine your specific vision needs.

Through this testing process, the specifics of your new contact lenses will be developed. Multifocal contact lenses are designed to have various areas on the lens itself that correct the various vision issues of the patient.

The greatest benefit to multifocal contact lenses may be that those who wear them to correct nearsightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism can obtain the vision that enables them to accomplish tasks comfortably without the need for cumbersome eyeglasses. When you wear these contact lenses, no one can tell that you are wearing corrective lenses so you feel great about your appearance.

There is no need for any individual to experience difficulty in reading or performing close tasks. If you find that you are having difficulty with either of these activities; or are experiencing blurry close-up vision, you should see your eye doctor for a complete exam. Only through thorough examination can it be determined what degree of presbyopia you have and what multifocal contact lenses could best benefit your specific vision needs.

To maintain the best vision care possible, it is recommended that individuals receive a full eye exam: - At least once between the ages of 20 and 29 - At least twice between the ages of 30 and 39 - Every two to four years between ages 40 and 64 - Every one to two years beginning at age 65

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Harddisk Errors - Beware Of These Errors !

Tired of annoying error messages? read on to learn how to repair harddisk errors and a variety of additional system problems that you may run into sooner or later (likely sooner). With all the added power and speed and capability of pcs, on the other hand, they've gotten more erratic when you consider their track record on ability to give you consistent satisfaction. Stop wasting time! if you're in a rush and need to find a quick answer to this trouble - just devote a couple of minutes to these helpful recommendations.

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Everyone would like to sit down to a consistently trustworthy pc that doesn't disrupt your work with errors, but the sad truth is that reality is far away from that...

In the process of assembling lots of data on windows problems, i realized that the root of the trouble is usually a damaged windows registry. Your registry has the job of managing all your installations; faulty loading or unloading of sw/hw can sometimes wreak havoc with it and cause an onset of system errors. Dealing with a registry that is somehow flawed can be difficult; the problem can be solved, however, with tools conceived especially to get rid of errors triggered by a damaged registry. Through the use of these handy programs you can easily and thoroughly examine thousands of registry records in just minutes - what a process that would be without these tools!

To demonstrate, as the necessary data for installing device drivers is saved in the registry component, a faulty registry can sometimes deter your windows from booting up.

This may be the answer - simple and effective tools for those who might not have the expertise, the time, or the money to solve these frustrating issues with the windows os. Should you decide to go the more difficult route and modify your registry system without professional help, it's a very good idea to make a complete copy of your registry prior to getting started.

As i found out by investigating this subject, an increasing number of users employ this technique when they need to repair harddisk errors and many other problems. Useless registry keys can actually clog up and slow down the windows program; the simplest route to take to detect the unnecessary keys is to put one of these tools to work. Additionally to everything said, to really keep your system - and your entire pc - operating at its best, simply keep your hard drive clean of software that are just taking up space. Nowadays, it's common for people to understand how their computers work, so they like to be able to fix whatever troubles they might have all by themselves, whenever possible. If you know of people that add or remove programs from their pc on a regular basis - i'd say they will most likely find this article very worthwhile.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Samsung C3300: Sophisticated Simplicity

Samsung C3300 is one mobile phone that the brand launched in the market this year. This gadget has sophisticated looks and has decent features. You can get this amazing gadget at pocket friendly rates if you go for the Samsung C3300 deals that are launched by the leading networking companies like O2,Orange,T-mobile,Virgin and Vodafone. If you go for the contract deals then you can also get free gifts and incentives with the handset that reduces the burden of the monthly phone bills and helps in saving your hard earned money.

The Samsung C3300 has lush and sophisticated looks it has a 2.4 inches TFT resistive touchscreen that supports 256K colors so you get clear view of the proceedings, the display also features TouchWiz Lite UI that allows you to navigate to various features of the gadget.

The mobile phone has an integrated 1.3 MP camera that gives you clear pictures with an image size of 1280 x 1024 pixels, you can also take videos. The gadget has a poor internal memory of 30MB but thanks to the external memory slot that supports a memory space of up to 8GB so you get enough space to store your data and files. With the inbuilt WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML browser the user gets problem free internet access that connected you with your loved ones and update you with the latest happenings. The gadget measures 96.3 x 53.8 x 13 mm and weights 80g, due to the compact size and light weight it is easy for the user to carry this gadget. There are many other features and applications that make this gadget a complete package and a must buy.

You can go for the latest Samsung C3300 contract deals launched by T-mobile then you can get 100 Minutes free talk time, 9999 free text messages , £305.00 cash back and you also get the handset for free, you just have to pay a small amount of £3.06 to own this gadget.

There are many websites where you can compare these deals and get the best one that gives you what you want.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

On Deck Thursday: Jobless Claims, Productivity Data

Economics:

8:30 a.m. — Preliminary productivity and cost data is expected to show that nonfarm productivity continues to rise, increasing 1.5%.

8:30 a.m. — Weekly unemployment benefits, which have been better than expected lately, are expected to rise by 11,000 pushing the claims number up to 445,000. Last Thursday, the report showed initial unemployment claims falling by 21,000, to 434,000, down to levels unseen since July.

Earnings: Plenty, including …

  • Becton, Dickinson
  • CBS Corp.
  • CF Industries
  • Kraft Foods
  • Starbucks
  • Tesoro Corp.
  • MetroPCS

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Data Points: Energy & Metals

Nymex crude for December delivery gained $0.79 per barrel, or 0.94% to $84.69.

  • Up 4.00%, over the last three trading days.
  • Intraday, it traded as high as $85.36, and as low as $83.57.

Comex gold for November delivery declined $19.30 per troy ounce, or 1.42% to $1337.10.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Treatment Of Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is a type genetic disorder that causes limitations in the physical, behavioral, intellectual and emotional development of the child. It is also known as Martin-Bell syndrome. A single mutation of gene is passed on from one generation to the next and that is how this syndrome manages to find its way into every generation. Also, this particular syndrome is prevalent among all races and ethnicities.

The most common characteristic of Fragile X syndrome is mental retardation, which is also true of kids with Down syndrome and autism. In fact, Fragile X is said to be the leading cause of Autism. More specifically, Fragile X is caused by a faulty genetic code that fails to pass on protein synthesis information.

The Ayurvedic treatment of fragile X syndrome is aimed at treating the medical problems commonly encountered by people affected with this condition.

Cognitive deficit is treated using medicines like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Mandukparni (Centella asiatica), Vacha (Acorus calamus) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).

Now what? There were too many questions without clear answers. I needed to digest all this new information and put it in perspective. There were just so many feelings to sort out for my wife and I. We never lost our focus in helping our son. It was just the added dimension of a mystery syndrome and a new direction in life that we weren't expecting.

Mental Retardation is not as much a disease as it is a symptom of a variety of psychological conditions. It is a disorder in its own right, though, characterized by intellectual functioning that is well below average.

Often the patient has an IQ of around 70 or less. Patients of autistic disorder are not necessarily retarded.

Instead, this area appears within the microscope like a thin constriction that's subject to breakage during preparation, which accounts for the designation "fragile X." Advances within the past decade have helped to explain both the presence from the weak website and the distinctive pattern of inheritance exhibited by the syndrome.

Nodes are palpated with the distal portion of the fingers, by gently but firmly pressing in a circular motion along the regions where nodes are normally present. When assessing the nodes in the head and neck, the child's head is tilted upward slightly but without tensing the sternocleidomastoid or trapezius muscle.

There are many tips that can help prevent a frustrated outburst that results in SBS. If you are a new parent or are new to babysitting or child care, consider taking a short course on baby care. Some common strategies to quieting a baby include checking to see if the baby is hungry or needs to be changed, giving the baby a pacifier, taking him or her for a walk, cradling the baby close to your body.

The relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disorders was found in the 1940s, and later became more obvious in 1980s' studies. Metabolic syndrome is also known as the syndrome X or dysmetabolic syndrome, but usually the medical report and press only use the term 'metabolic syndrome'.

Some Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome :

1-Depression, anxiety and irritability.

2-Acne.

3-Muscle weakness.

4-Facial flushing.

5-High blood pressure.

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

The proper choice of bed and the role of adjustable bed

The proper choice of your bed is the most important thing needed for the best comfort at night. In fact the point is that our bed is the most comfortable in any household. And therefore the choice of the bed should always be done very carefully. Besides that it should also be kept in mind that there are several factors determining the choice of the ring. In this respect the most important thing to be noted is the choice of the size of the bed. However, it should always be kept in mind that the comfort of the bed is the most important thing that should be kept in mind in order to get a good night’s sleep.

The adjustable beds in this respect makes a fine choice for a better comfort of sleeping. In fact though the adjustable beds are mostly for use in hospitals for the better comfort and needs of the patients, but the fact is that these adjustable beds are often the choice for several household as well.

There are several people who prefer to choose the adjustable beds or the electric beds for their household for that extra comfort. However, for those people having back or spine problems the adjustable beds offers the best service. In fact with the ability of adjustability you can easily adjust your bed according to your needs and the requirements of your body.

The electric adjustable bed therefore offers the best comfort with just the touch of a switch. Along with the adjustable beds you can also choose the adjustable bed mattresses as well. The adjustable beds are around in for quite a while and the fact is that with the passage of time they are getting better providing better comfort for sleeping.

In fact the most important function of the adjustable beds is for the requirement of those who needs their head, torso or legs to be alleviate. Besides that for those people who suffer from late night acid reflux or heartburn, stress related aches, varicose veins, respiratory problems or cramps and swelling, the adjustable beds can offer the best help to them as well.

Other than these the adjustable beds offers a good deal of relaxation while watching TV or using your laptop. Thus the adjustable beds are not only the best means to find the perfect sleeping position but also is a good help in other forms of relaxation as well. In fact with an adjustable bed it is a lot easier to adjust your bed according to the needs of your body. However, the electric beds have made the use of the adjustable beds a lot easier as well. In an electric bed it is a lot easier to adjust your bed, and that too at the touch of your finger tips. Therefore, if you are looking for the best comfort in bed the best choice can always be the adjustable bed for their special ability of aligning and bending according to the needs of the user.

Getting the best choice Single beds, cheap adjustable beds and bed adjustable have been made a lot easier at Adjustable Electric beds shop.

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Hang Seng at Highest Level Since 2008

By Susanna Tai

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 2% to 24,132.38 at mid-day, off its early high of 24,138.04, marking the exchange’s highest point since June 6, 2008.

The rise was supported by fund flows on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce details of a potential second round of quantitative easing later in the global day, says UOB KayHian sales director Steven Leung, putting the index’s year-end target at 26,500.

“Continued fund flows are expected to support buying interest in the local equity markets as the U.S. dollar will likely remain weak in the medium term.”

Volume was hefty, at 64.29 billion Hong Kong dollars.

Oil stocks were higher after price strength overnight on U.S. dollar weakness, with Cnooc up 1.5% at HK$17.14 and PetroChina up 3.3% at HK$9.89.

Hong Kong property stocks also rose ahead of a land auction later in the afternoon, with Cheung Kong up 3.1% at HK$126.70 and Sino Land up 2.7% at HK$16.94.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Markets React Cautiously Positive to Elections, Await Fed

Global financial markets have not reacted decisively to the U.S. midterm elections, and that’s because a lot of folks aren’t yet sure what to expect from a mixed government that will include politicians ranging from Tea Party favorites like Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to unreconstructed liberals like California Senator Barbara Boxer.

Moreover, a big vote remains to be cast. This afternoon, the Federal Reserve will announce it’s plan for Quantitative Easing, Part Two. The central bank may promise to throw $500 billion or more at the U.S. economy to try and get it moving ahead more strongly. While considerable ink will get spilled on the elections, global investors are more focused today on the Fed.

In the markets, the dollar is mixed, a tad higher against the yen, little changed against the euro. Stock markets are marginally higher and Treasurys are showing modest strength. Cautious optimism prevails ahead of the U.S. open. Futures indicate a modest bump at the open.

Still, it would be a mistake to say markets won’t react to the election results. The Fed’s move is today. Those who won yesterday won’t take their seats until 2011. Once the Fed is out of the way, investors will start to decipher what the election results mean for the economy and the markets.

The Republican sweep to power in the House and the notching of a few more seats in the Senate changes the power dynamic in Washington. But it was not the epochal night that some forecast in the days leading up to the vote. Indeed, the result looks a lot like 1994 when Newt Gingrich and the Contract With America swept Republicans into power.

The Newt overbelieved his party’s achievements and bickered with President Clinton enough to shut down the government. He got the worse end of that deal and President Clinton sailed to re-election. It would be foolish for the Republicans to rewalk that path, at least in political terms.

But for all that, the post-1994 period was punctuated by strong economic growth and a booming stock market. But few expect such a replay. In 1994, the Fed tapped the breaks to keep the economy from overheating and then let it run after 1995. Today, the Fed is pulling out all the stops to get the economy moving, thus far without huge success.

With the economy in such ragged shape, especially compared with 1994-95, a replay of that gridlock era may not get cheered so loudly by the stock market. Instead, Wall Street will want to see the Obama Administration pivot to take a more friendly tone toward business and have the Republicans respond by delivering action that would turn a tonal change into policy reality that would spur economic growth.

A mixture of spending cuts, tax cuts, and, perhaps, some regulatory rollback in exchange for more firmly locking in the better bits of the Obama Health Care plan might be the combination that works best for Wall Street. Such an outcome seems a bit farfetched given the fractious mood in Washington, and that may be why the market is taking a wait-and-see approach.

Moreover, given the fiscal constraints, Washington will be hard-pressed to swing a $500 billion bat like the Fed is about to do. That is one more reason that tone as much as policy may influence how investors react to the new governmental mix.

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On Deck Wednesday: QE2 Sets Sail

Economics:

8:15 a.m. — ADP National Employment Report is expected to show an increase of 22,000 private sector jobs in October. The accuracy of this preview of the big Friday jobs report is often debated, but it can move the markets if it produces a surprising result. Last time the ADP report said private-sector jobs fell by 39,000 in September from August, according to a report released Wednesday by ADP and consultancy Macroeconomic Advisers. A couple days later the Department of Labor reported that private employers added 64,000 workers.

10 a.m. — ISM services sector report is expected to show an expansion of service-sector activity. The headline number consensus is at 53.5. Last time, the survey of U.S. purchasing managers at non-manufacturing firms rose to 53.2 in September from 51.5 in August, the Institute for Supply Management reported Tuesday. Any reading over 50 indicates expansion.

10 a.m. — Manufacturing orders and inventories for September are expected to increase 1.6%.

2:15 p.m. — The big FOMC decision on QE2 is expected to be announced in the Fed’s new interest-rate statement.

Throughout the day — Domestic auto sales data arrives.

Earnings: A fair amount. Some of the high-profile reports will be …

  • Aetna
  • CVS Caremark
  • PulteGroup
  • QUALCOMM
  • Molson Coors Brewing
  • Time Warner
  • Whole Foods Market

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Irish CDS Spread Hits Fresh Record

By Art Patnaude and Irene Chapple

The Irish five-year credit default swap spread widened to another new record Wednesday as political pressures continued to sour sentiment on the country’s debt.

The resignation of Fianna Fail party member Jim McDaid Tuesday lowered the government’s majority in parliament to just three, raisng more doubt whether the budget will be passed by the December deadline.

Credit market investors are closely watching the government’s attempts to put the nation back on a stable financial footing, one trader said. “It’s a massive task, it’s a herculean task, and there are credit investors speculating it is beyond the government’s capabilities,” he said.

The spread on Ireland was 15 basis points wider at 538, after widening 27 basis points Tuesday, according to Markit. This means it now costs an average of $538,000 a year to insure $10 million of debt issued by the company. Cash bonds are also under stress, with the 10-year bond yield at 7.398% from Monday’s low at 7.02%, 495 basis points over the benchmark German bund.

CDS are tradable, over-the-counter derivatives that function like a default insurance contract for debt. If a borrower defaults, the protection buyer is paid compensation by the protection seller. Swap buyers may be protecting investments they own or simply making bearish bets against countries.

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Data Points: U.S. Markets


Dow Industrials
, up 6.13 points, or 0.06% to 11124.62.

  • Up two straight days and four of the last six
  • 16 of the 30 stocks rose, 14 fell


Nasdaq Composite
, down 2.57 points, or 0.10% to 2504.84.

  • Snaps an eight day winning streak


S&P 500
, up 1.12 points, or 0.09% to 1184.38.

  • Up 13 of the last 17 sessions

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Tips for your perfect move

In order to move in the best way is important to follow some very specific steps that have a time limit to be met.?The first thing to do is to contact the removal company in which you intend to rely, perhaps contacting more than one and comparing their quotes and then choose.?Many companies apply very attractive discounts if you book you ordered the move first and then we act the better!

The second thing to think about is to find packing boxes and bags of various kinds.?It's never too early to start to pack, especially if we have many things in our house.?At the beginning we can start to pack unnecessary things and those off-season so as to free closets and unused spaces, approaching the rest of the pack date.?A suggestion may be to re-use boxes, or maybe the seller-friend to give us some boxes those he doesn't use.?Avoid unnecessary use of these times is especially important if you think that then, once you have moved, will be on us packaging disposal and its cost.?If assigned the task of packing the moving company make sure that the boxes are clean and, even when used, suitable for transport and not too worn.

Particular attention should be given to delicate objects and plants.

The firsts must be packed in special paper or cellophane special padded to protect them from the barrel and then by their deterioration.?One of the recommendations and move to use crumpled old newspaper that is often more efficient than the expensive plastic inflated.

The plants must be hand packed with paper that let air pass through and must be the first things to be unpacked.?The move, as every opportunity to do deep cleaning, is the perfect time to eliminate things that we do not need to pack or more objects and furnishings that we do not want to throw but we already know do not ever come out of the box.?So let us eliminate redundant as possible, there is no need to throw away, many things can be donated to charities or markets.

After all planned to the smallest detail must proceed to notify authorities and service providers who must be informed of the change of residence those as registries, medical, utilities such as water, electricity, gas, garbage and telephone charges.?It 'important steps to notify in time especially in the utilities so that there is no time to be able to terminate the contract and the signing of the new.?As for the mail service shall, upon request, the service of re-addressing the new mail address in case we wanted to use it but we can always agree with the new tenant so that we may return any mail to the new address.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

downtown dental disappears

By: Nancy Raskauskas | Posted on | November 1, 2010 | No Comments

CORVALLIS – Anyone who has walked by the sleek former office downtown dental, located at 142 S.W. Second St., lately might have seen this note:
“R.I.P., downtown dental, 2008-2010. Due to a financial cock-up of biblical proportions, I am forced to close my dental office effective 15 Oct. 10. Sorry. I am not too jazzed about it either. If you were a patient here, I will be contacting you as the dust settles regarding next steps for your care and records transfer.”
Underneath the unsigned note is clip art image of the Monopoly man shrugging.
Calls to owner Dr. Chris Martel’s former offices last Monday yeilded a return message that the voicemail inbox was full and could not accept messages. An e-mail message was not returned.
The sudden closure came as a shock to many.
His office was actually scheduled to host the? monthly Downtown Afterhours event on Oct. 21, a few days after the sudden closure.
Last month, downtown dental earned one of three “Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards” picked up by the Downtown Corvallis Association at? the Oregon Main Street Conference, Oct. 6-8, in Albany.
Oregon’s First lady, Mary Oberst presented an award to Martel for his beautiful downtown dental renovation project, as well as the award for “Best Economic Restructuring Story.”
— Nancy Raskauskas, Gazette-Times
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PHOTO CAPTION: Chris Martel, dressed as the parody deity the Flying Spaghetti Monster distributed free cup cakes to passersby to commemorate International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Monday, Sept. 20, during a Pirate-themed costume contest at downtown dental.? Winners in each of five categories received $1,000 in dental credit for their pirate smiles, while the best Flying Spaghetti Monster (read up on this Corvallis-based religion for the pirate ship connection) won a $5,000 credit. People who passed by Downtown Dental on Second Street and Madison Avenue were offered free balloons and cupcakes if they promised to floss. (David Bassett | bassettstudios.com)

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Check Out Which English Package of DISH Network Is Suitable For You?

DISH Network brings to you its exclusive English packages. DISH Network is the leading Satellite TV provider in the United States. In this regard it is important to note that DISH has become a common name in almost every household owing to its popularity. Now enjoy perfect picture clarity of satellite programming with DISH Network's digital channels. Apart from these you can also choose from a wide array of channels to suit your purpose of entertainment. Scroll down for the various packages under the English Packages.

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Stocks, Bonds to Open Lower Before India Rate Meeting

India’s Sensex stock market is likely to open about 50 points lower, following on weak cues from other Asian markets as well as previewing the central bank’s monetary policy review later Tuesday, one local dealer says.

“Since it’s such an event-heavy week, with the central bank’s monetary policy meet today and the [U.S. Federal Reserve] meeting tomorrow, investors will stay light and take a call once these events are done with,” says one local dealer. He adds that the market’s opening should be tepid and predicts it will trade in the 20,200-20,500 band during the day. Thirteen out of 20 economists polled by Dow Jones expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repurchase rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6.25% and reverse repurchase rate by an equal amount to 5.25%.

The Sensex closed 1.6% higher at 20,355.63 on Monday.

Another dealer with a state-run bank predicts Indian government bonds are also likely to open lower.

He predicts the 8.13% 2022 bond is likely to trade in 8.05%-8.11% range vs. 8.07% on Monday.

“The hawkish statements on inflation in the central bank report last evening may weigh on sentiments. But markets will also look for a shift in central bank stance on the future of its rate tightening moves,” the dealer said. He adds that markets have factored in a 0.25 percentage point increase in rates, and anything more is likely to sour sentiment, while a decision to hold rates steady could spark a strong rally.

– John Kumar and Nupur Acharya

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

City Club to discuss Willamette River on Nov. 8

By: Nancy Raskauskas | Posted on | November 1, 2010 | No Comments

Register now for the Nov. 8 Corvallis City Club meeting. We’ll hear from Tom Penpraze (Utilities Division Manager) and Dave Eckert (filmmaker and water conservation activist) about the choices ahead for reducing our impact on the Willamette River. The meeting starts at noon in the Banquet Room of the Renaissance Building, 136 SW Washington St. All attendees are free. Optional buffet lunch is $8 for members, $10 for non-members. To pay for lunch with a credit card, register online at Eventbrite by Thursday Nov. 4 or hold a seat without lunch by e-mailing nickhoutman8@aol.com with “City Club Nov. 8″ in the subject line.

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Always Appreciate Your Situation

This is an important piece of information that I would like to share with everyone today about a very important characteristic of all successful people. The top five percent of the population who have enjoyed success and own most of the world's money view all the forces that brought them to this point- God, parents, teachers, childhood, circumstances, you name it- with gratitude and appreciation and without blame. They also view what comes next as their call.

Don't you ever see successful entertainers thank all of the people who made their success possible when you watch them win the Grammys and the Academy awards? It is because they appreciated the situation they were born into and made it a way to turn them into success.

There are plenty of successful entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, businessmen, politicians, philanthropists, politicians, professionals and motivational speakers who grew up in poverty and rough living conditions.

Many of them had unstable childhoods and others had very stable and fortunate childhoods. They all accepted their circumstances and followed their dreams and they did not let anything hold them back.

In order to be successful you need to accept your circumstances and just follow your dreams because there is nothing holding you back if you make the positive decisions and make decisions that will lead you toward your dreams and goals instead of push you backwards.

Your success is in your own hands and it is up to you to accomplish your dreams. Everything is upon you and if you make a mistake or you realize that your goals are not getting accomplished like you want to it is all YOUR fault.

Leaders and successful people realize this because they know what they did wrong and how to correct it when they know that everything is in their control.

The people that aren't successful right now and don't have jobs blame the economy for being unemployed or not having money when it is really their fault because they do not have a plan to success like the successful people do.

People who are unsuccessful or poor blame their own circumstances for their misfortunes and they continue to be the way they are because they do not realize that everything is their own fault. Anyone can become a leader, successful person, wealthy or whatever they want to be but they need to be thankful for what they have to work with and find a strategy to accomplish their goals and make changes to that strategy along the way as they are learning what it takes for them to accomplish all of their goals and dreams.

It is important to have hope and never stop going doing whatever it takes to keep on learning and trying to accomplish what you really want in life. Leaders make the smartest decisions and take accountability for every action they make and are always thankful for what they have to work with and who is helping them along the journey to success and life in general.

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On Deck Tuesday: Elections and Earnings

Economics:

10 a.m. — The census bureau’s update of housing vacancies for the third quarter will offer fresh data on so-called shadow inventory. Moody’s Economy.com says “the homeowner vacancy rate reflects vacant homes that are for sale. It has fallen 0.4 of a percentage point from the peak in the fourth quarter of 2008. However, over the same period, the number of homes ‘vacant and held off the market’ has risen to a new high, reflecting the rise in repossessions. Including these homes—which more accurately portrays excess supply, since many will end up for sale—the vacancy rate has barely budged after peaking in the first quarter of 2009.”

All day — U.S. midterm elections.

Earnings: A fair amount, including …

  • Clorox
  • Electronic Arts
  • Kellogg
  • MasterCard
  • Pfizer
  • Wynn Resorts

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Engineering students plan ‘Pumpkin Chunkin’ event

By: Nancy Raskauskas | Posted on | November 1, 2010 | No Comments

CORVALLIS — The student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical? Engineers at Oregon State University will again hold a “Pumpkin Chunkin” event on Friday, Nov. 12, near the OSU campus.
The event, in which students build devices designed to throw pumpkins, is free and open to the public. It will be in the lower campus park near 11th Street and Monroe Avenue. Registration begins at 2 p.m., with a $5 team fee for the groups participating, and first throws will start at 2:30 p.m. Themed entries are highly encouraged.
Devices must meet certain specifications, and the competition allows students to display some of the techniques and skills they are learning in their engineering programs. Prizes will be given for design, performance and safety, as teams compete to hit a target 50 yards away. Competitors get five consecutive shots and must supply their own pumpkins.
For more information, visit the OSU ASME web site, at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/asme.

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Surprise RBA Hike Triggers Falls in U.S. Dollar

The U.S. dollar saw modest gains posted in morning trade wiped out as it touched a two-week low against the Korean won of 1,110.4 won on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s surprise rate hike, further boosting market expectations for a near-term Bank of Korea rate hike, traders say.

“I’m all for (betting on) a further fall in the dollar/won from here,” as long as FX authorities don’t kick in later to intervene in support of the U.S. dollar, says a local bank trader.

The RBA raised its cash rate 0.25% to 4.75% earlier today.

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar was quoted at a record low of 1.2882 Singapore dollars after the unexpected RBA hike, and is likely to trade with downward bias, says a currency analyst.

“The RBA move was the trigger for the U.S. dollar’s decline. Australia benefits most from growth in Asian economies, and this move highlights inflation concerns in this part of the world,” an analyst said. “It also gives a fresh focus to the divide between the U.S., which is easing, while Asia is tightening,” he said, adding that the U.S. dollar is likely to remain weak against Asian currencies.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Promote Your Home-Based Business

One major reason that many home-based business owners choose to work from home is because of the lower cost of working from home. They do not want to have all of their profits eaten up by the cost of running their business. Why pay rent and other costs when you can cut them all out when you don't have an office.

Another avenue where you can cut costs is through marketing. There are a variety of simple yet effective ways that you can cheaply promote your business and that is the purpose of this article. Below I share with you three cheap ways that you can promote your business without having to worry about the exorbitant costs associated with mainstream media advertising.

Here are three cheap and easy ways to promote your home-based business.

Cross-promotion with other business owners- Chances are that you know of businesses who target the same people that you do but are not competitors.

In many ways your products or services may be complimentary. You could both save on marketing and advertising costs by doing a cross promotion. You could have a piece in their next direct mailing piece to their customers and they could promote their business to your customers. It is a win-win situation.

Word of mouth marketing- Word of mouth marketing, or networking, is another way that you can grow your business. This involves getting people to refer business to you. There are a variety of ways that you can achieve this. You can join one or more networking organisations whose sole purpose is to refer business or you could start a referral program whereby you give your customers incentives to refer business to you. This could be discounts off their next purchase, cash or other incentives and prizes.

Referrals are a great source of business and can save you a lot of time and heartache if you have customers already coming to your door.

Online Web 2.0 sites- Social media is also a great cheap/ free way to promote and grow your business. You can set up a free blog, you can set up a Facebook Fan Page and you can set up a Twitter account, all of which can be utilised to keep in touch with prospective or existing customers. These web 2.0 tools are also a great way for you to get feedback from your customers.

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Data Points: U.S. Markets

Dow Industrials, up 330.44 points in October, or 3.06% to 11118.49.

  • Best October performance (point and percent) since 2006.
  • This week, it fell 14.07 points, or 0.13%.
  • Today, it added 4.54 points, or 0.04%.
  • Today’s top contributors to the Dow’s movement and their point contribution: IBM (20.43), CAT (6.51), AA (3.63), TRV (3.48), PG (2.88).
  • Today’s laggers and their point contribution: CVX (-13.85), MMM (-6.43), MRK (-5.00), BA (-4.77), HPQ (-4.54).
  • Year-to-date, it is up 6.62%.

Nasdaq Composite, up 138.79 points in October, or 5.86% to 2507.41.

  • Biggest October percentage gain since 2003 when if rose 8.13%.
  • This week, it is up 28.02 points, or 1.13%.
  • Today, it added 0.04 points, or 0.002%.
  • Year-to-date, it is up 10.50%.

S&P 500, up 42.06 points this month, or 3.69% to 1183.26.

  • Largest October percentage gain since 2003.
  • This week, it gained 0.18 points, or 0.02%.
  • Today, it fell 0.52 points, or 0.04%.
  • Year-to-date, it is up 6.11%.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Dollar-Yen Jumps, Falls on Intervention Fear

By Andrew Monahan

Asian currency trading got off to a jumpy start Monday morning, as the dollar surged against the yen amid speculation of intervention by Japan authorities. Dollar-yen quickly gave up most of its gains as Japanese exporters and others used the spike as an opportunity to sell.

The yen’s moves have been “excessive” recently, a Japanese government official said Monday, but he declined to comment on whether Tokyo authorities intervened in the foreign exchange market to knock the currency lower.

Meanwhile, traders say the pair’s bias remains down, particularly if the government has not stepped in. Akira Hoshino, senior FX dealer at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, says if no intervention is confirmed, then dollar-yen may fall below 80 later in the global day. It was last 80.59.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Seven Croton Watches that Transition Seamlessly from Business to Casual

Since 1878, Croton Watches has been crafting watches that exude quality with every exacting detail being perfectly attended to. Using age-old techniques, how these pieces are made sets them apart from the crowd. The man who desires a timepiece that is versatile enough to transition with ease from business attire to casual wear will find great satisfaction from Croton watches.

Circuit Breaker

The Circuit Breaker grabs the attention immediately with a dial design that is unlike any other. The inner ring of the watch face showcases a twenty-four hour scale, while the outer ring of the dial displays the numerals for the seconds and minute hands. Bridging the gap between the two are large Arabic numerals with cut-outs behind them. The numerals almost appear to be floating on the timepiece! An exhibition, or see-through, back complements the unique transparent dial.

A black lizard embossed leather strap pairs with either the white and silver-tone dial or the black and gold-tone accented dial.

Chronomaster

A considerable piece that demands attention, the Chronomaster is a sturdy rectangular watch available with either a gold or silver tone vignette over stainless steel. Gold-tone Chronomasters are available with either a champagne or black dial, while the silver-tone Chronomasters feature either blue or white dials. Named aptly for the chronograph stopwatch functions, three sub dials are central on the textured dial.

Ermex Automatic

Offering classic style and charm, the Ermex Automatic is a professional looking watch that can add personality to a casual outfit as well as a three piece suit.

Styled with rectangular case of either gold-tone, rose-tone or silver-tone, the white textured dial of the watch features two special sub dials. The black seconds sub dial is overlapped by an exhibition sub dial that allows a minute part of the interior movement to be seen. An exhibition back allows even more access, so you can see the movement from both sides of the watch. ?Each case color pairs with a different shade of leather strap: tan for the gold-tone case, dark brown for the rose-tone case and black for the silver-tone case.

Gemstone Dial

Available in sizes for both men and women, the luxurious Gemstone Dial watch provides classic elegance. Available in either gold-tone or a two-tone silver and gold look, this watch has a timeless feel that can pair well with nearly anything. The center of the dial features your choice of gemstone: opal, green malachite or tiger’s eye. Surrounding the gemstone is a luscious mother of pearl: blue surrounding the opal, green surrounding the malachite, and yellow mother of pearl enwrapping the tiger eye.

Classic Automatic Alligator Strap


The Classic Automatic Alligator Strap grabs your attention immediately with a skeletonized inner dial surrounded by mother-of-pearl. Roman numerals adorn each hour marker, while a subtle ring displays minute markers. The watch comes in three case colors: bronze, black and silver-tone. The bronze classic features a brown alligator strap, rose-tone dial features, and gold-tone movements that can be seen via the skeleton dial and exhibition back. The black classic showcases silver-tone movements and dial features as well as a black alligator strap. The final option of the silver-tone classic adds a splash of color with a blue alligator strap, blue dial features and silver-tone movements.

Italian Leather Strap Chronograph

While a decidedly sporty option, the Italian Leather Strap Chronograph timepiece is still work friendly. The dial is instantly striking, and features a textured design that some may find reminiscent of features in sports cars. Chronographic sub dial complications allow for stopwatch capabilities, in addition to the traditional timekeeping usage. Whether you choose the brown dial and Italian leather strap option or the black dial and Italian leather strap option, silver-tone accents adorn the dial.

Dragon Bezel

The Dragon Bezel features truly unique design that is subtle enough to wear for business occasions, yet expressive enough to be a great piece for everyday wear. The main detail on the silver-tone watch is the dragon design traveling along the bezel, though at a quick glance the bezel texture is likely to be noted more than the dragon’s subtle head and tail. The black or gray dial of the timepiece matches accordingly with a sleek dragon scale pattern. This piece has a classic design updated with signature touches that can express your personal style.

Croton watches are truly beautiful collector pieces that will continue to express their versatility in any man’s wardrobe for years and years in the future. Each watch comes with a limited lifetime warranty guaranteeing that this is a watch that can be cherished by a family for generations.

Seth Barnes is a freelance writer who writes about jewelry, watches and specific brands such as Croton watches .

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Monday, January 10, 2011

Striking Design Features that Set Stuhrling Original Apart From the Pack

The world of quality wristwatches is rapidly changing. Many companies out there are intimidated by the multitudinous other ways that people check the time these days. They glance at their cell phones, mp3 players, or note the hour in countless other ways. Some formerly illustrious watchmakers are resorting to gimmicks and gaudy designs to overcompensate for this.

And yet there are other watch companies who are moving forward at this time. They don’t fear the future because they know that there will always be those people out there who appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into producing a fine timepiece.

Stuhrling Original is one company that is bravely moving forward into the future. Rather than trying to trick their buyers with insubstantial flash, they are inspiring watch collectors around the world with innovative and original design features.

Every watch that Stuhrling Original produces has something distinctive about it.

In many cases, these watches have a whole assortment of features that set them apart from the pack. Here are a few examples of watches that Stuhrling Original is offering, as well as descriptions of those special features that make them truly, well, original.

Stuhrling Original Men’s Heracles Quartz Chronograph Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

This marvelous watch is named after the divine Greek mythological hero Heracles. Heracles is the Greek version of the Roman hero Hercules. He was the epitome of masculinity and so is this fine timepiece.

The Heracles by Stuhrling Original has a circular black and silver-tone case that is made from 316L stainless steel. A Krysterna crystal protects the dial while a unidirectional rotating bezel tops the case.

You can get the dial in either black with yellow accents or gray with red accents.

Arabic numerals rest at 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00, while silver-tone markers sit at the other positions. The Heracles ticks methodically away with movement powered by Swiss Parts Ronda 5040 Quartz.

Other distinguishing features of this commanding timepiece include the three sub-dials that show up at 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00. There is also a date window near 4:00. This watch has a stainless steel bracelet that has black inner links and silver-tone outer links. Heracles himself would be proud to wear such a fine wristwatch.

Stuhrling Original Men’s Phoenix Gallant Quartz Chronograph Rubber Strap Watch

The people at Stuhrling Original must have had mythology on the brain when they named their watches. The Phoenix also finds its roots in a Greek myth where a giant bird dies in flames and a new one rises from the ashes. Just like that new bird of legend, the Phoenix by Stuhrling Original is thrillingly colorful.

The Phoenix comes in primarily black, but you can choose exciting dial accents that include green, blue, or red. The case is ionic-plated to help make it extra scratch resistant. To achieve this, the stainless steel case is bombarded with positively charged ions. This chemically bonds the base and the plating, which helps prevent scratches and flakes.

The dial itself is black and has an Arabic numeral at 12:00. All of the other hour positions feature stick index markers in whichever color you choose. The hands are skeletal to reveal the dial beneath, and they move around 3 sub-dials that are located at 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00. This delightful watch clasps to your wrist with a buckle at the end of the black rubber strap. For the ultimate in innovation, you can’t go wrong with the Phoenix.

Stuhrling Original Men’s Limitied Edition Madman Chronograph Rubber Strap Watch

The watchmakers at Stuhrling Original pride themselves on being on the cutting edge of design. They also realize that sometimes keeping up with the times means paying homage to the past. The 60s retro look is coming back in a big way, and Stuhrling Original has acknowledged this with the art deco overtones of the Madman.

This watch is extremely limited, so act fast. It has a stainless steel case that has a stainless steel bezel, which is attached by accent screws at the corners. The Madman also features a split function chronograph that denotes minutes, seconds, tenths of seconds, and even has a 10-hour counter.

The dial is a rectangle and is as distinguished and original as the rest of the watch. It has Arabic numerals located at 1:00, 5:00, 7:00, 11:00 and 12:00 while index markers rest at the remaining positions in a separate outer dial.

There are multiple sub-dials on the face of this watch that appear at 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00. A separate date window rests at 4:00. Despite its refined appearance, the comfortable rubber strap makes it functional and sporty as well. The Madman has it all.

When you shop for a sensible and stylish watch, it is important to find something that speaks to you. Look at the details, admire the craftsmanship, and make the choice that feels right. The people at Stuhrling Original surely want you to buy their product, but they also want you to find the watch that matches your style and your soul.

Rob Lee is a freelance writer who writes about jewelry, and specific brands such as Stuhrling Original .

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Top Shelf Invicta Watches for Professionals on the Go

Airports. Cabs. Meetings. When work has you this busy, who has time to sit in their office and watch the time? Not to mention finding time to accessorize. We all know cell phone batteries aren’t reliable. So, don’t find yourself wondering if the bus you are waiting for is making you late, and get yourself a beautiful and reliable Invicta watch you can depend on and show off! Who says style and function can’t combine and become one of the best tools a business professional can own?


Invicta Women’s Sea Spider Quartz Date & Day Polyurethane Bracelet Watch


Being a woman in today’s business world can be tough.

Give yourself a bold and strong statement of confidence in the board room with the Invicta Women’s Sea Spider Quartz Date & Day Polyurethane Bracelet Watch. The round rose tone laid over the stunning black stainless steel perfectly combines feminism with power. Raised Arabic numerals, along with two date and day dials, provide additional insight, so you’ll always be the first to answer that “what’s today’s date?” question. Let the Women’s Sea Spider Quartz Date & Day Polyurethane Bracelet Watch be a bold addition to your work attire.


Invicta Men’s Lupah Revolution Swiss Quartz Chronograph Date Window Leather Strap Watch


Strike masculine fashion gold with the Invicta Men’s Lupah Revolution Swiss Quartz Chronograph Date Window Leather Strap Watch! Daring, sporty and full of attitude, this watch features a black setting with rose-tone accents.

Choose a black or rose-tone watch face for emphasis! Since you’re on always on the go, you can rest assured that the 9 inch long strap with tapering width will provide you with 24 hour comfort.


This showpiece is also a highly functional tool with separate hour, minute and second sub dials. Polished off with a genuine leather band, the Invicta Men’s Lupah Revolution Swiss Quartz Chronograph Date Window Leather Strap Watch is the perfect choice for any business man looking to make a statement.


Invicta Men’s or Women’s Ceramic Ocean Elite Quartz Day & Date Ceramic Bracelet Watch


Let mother of pearl be your mother of style with this beautiful watch face! A great option for both men and women, the Invicta Men’s or Women’s Ceramic Ocean Elite Quartz Day & Date Ceramic Bracelet Watch comes in a variety of masculine and feminine colors. Even though you may never want to take it off, it is simple to remove with a push button dual deployment clasp. Choose the white model to have a stunning and unique piece that will go with any outfit. Or, add some personal flare and choose the pink, butterscotch (women’s) or black (men’s) models.


Invicta Men’s Pro Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch


A top seller, the Invicta Men’s Pro Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch is a stunning departure from your everyday time piece. Available in majestic blue sunray or opaque black matte, this watch offers the option of classic style or a stylish flair. It is a simple but effective tool for time and date information while you’re on the road to your next meeting. Speaking of being busy, don’t worry about winding this watch, as the Miyota 8215 Automatic movement with 21 jewels has that covered. Polished with 18K gold plated inner links, the Invicta Men’s Pro Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch is a wonderful combination of style and function for the working man on the go.


Invicta Women’s Baby Lupah Swiss Quartz Watch with Five Leather Strap Set


It’s a women’s prerogative to change her mind. Let this wonderfully feminine watch set allow your style to run wild! The Invicta Women’s Baby Lupah Swiss Quartz Watch with Five Leather Strap Set is a functional watch face with five colorful genuine leather straps to choose from. The stainless steel, rounded rectangular watch face is a versatile style. The simplicity and boldness of the numbers make it easy to read in any situation. Whether you are hailing a cab, grabbing the elevator or running into a meeting, you’ll always be prepared. The choice is yours with this top selling and alluring Invicta Women’s Baby Lupah Swiss Quartz Watch!


Invicta Reserve Men’s Pro Diver Meteorite Lefty Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch


Tired of being left out of the wrist watch loop being a lefty? Get back into the club with the Invicta Reserve Men’s Pro Diver Meteorite Lefty Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch. Its crown on the left side of the face, this piece is meant to shimmer and shine in any big meeting. The round 18K gold-plated 316L stainless steel case is sure to stun any admirer. Add your own flare by choosing a bronze, champagne or silver-tone faceplate. While you’re waiting to board the plane to your meeting in Italy, you can admire the Sellita SW200 Automatic interior movement through a view space on the watch face. Sure to please, the Invicta Reserve Men’s Pro Diver Meteorite Lefty Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch is a winner for any busy businessman.


With a long line of capable and attractive wrist watches, Invicta is sure to offer the perfect timepiece for your busy lifestyle. Finds yours now.

Seth Barnes is a freelance writer who writes about jewelry, watches, and specific brands such as Invicta .

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Germany’s DAX Touches New 2010 High

Germany’s DAX index touched a fresh 2010 high earlier Monday, fueled by strong economic data from China and hopes of further quantitative easing measures which may emerge from a meeting of the Federal Reserve’s open market committee this week.

The DAX index hit 6670.9 points earlier Monday, a 1.1% rise from Friday’s close.

Stocks cyclically sensitive to China’s better-than-expected purchasing-managers’ index posted gains, such as automobile stocks.

BMW AG shares recently traded up 2% at €52.56, while Daimler AG shares were up 0.4% at €47.61. Shares of Bayer AG were the top gainer, up 2.5% at €54.97 after it released preliminary results of a test on its blood-thinning drug rivaroxaban, marketed as Xarelto in Europe.

The DAX recently traded at 6628 points, up 0.4%.

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Willamette Innovators Night will showcase grassroots entrepreneurship

By: Nancy Raskauskas | Posted on | October 21, 2010 | Comments Off

CORVALLIS – Innovation comes in many forms: life-saving robots, microbial fuel cells, carbonated fruit, plant-based lubricants and adhesives, and clothing that adjusts to your lifestyle.

These are among the ideas that are fueling start-up companies in Oregon and will be featured at Willamette Innovators Night (WiN), Nov. 11 at Oregon State University. Mixing research, creativity and business, the event is the Willamette Valley’s largest annual gathering of entrepreneurs and “the creative class,” said Mark Van Patten, chair of the planning committee and director of the Business Solutions Group in the OSU College of Business.

“Young companies emerging from collaboration between the university, investors and creative thinkers are our best hope for jump-starting Oregon’s economy,” Van Patten said.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center.

At 1 p.m., two Portland entrepreneurs with experience in fostering innovative businesses will deliver a keynote address: “Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Overcoming Challenges and the Value of Peer Mentoring.” John Friess and Ryan Buchanan of Starve Ups will present lessons learned in their 22-member entrepreneurs network. Wendy Strgar winner of the Willamette Angel Conference, which supports new local businesses with seed capital, will discuss the creation of her company, Good Clean Love.

Following those demonstrations of grassroots entrepreneurial activity will be:

-A town hall meeting (2:30 to 4 p.m.): “Leadership in Economic Development: Where Does It Come from?” led by Prosperity That Fits, a local partnership with a focused plan for economic development.

-An innovation exhibit (4 to 7 p.m.) for companies, researchers and business development groups to connect, share ideas and collaborate on ongoing projects.

-Breakout sessions on wood product innovation led by Steve Killgore of the Calvert Company, on nanotechnology energy led by Tomm Aldridge of Intel and on family business led by Sheri Noxel of OSU’s Austin Family Business Program.

-At 7 p.m., Spark! Corvallis, a chance for students to share their creative business ideas.

-At 7:30 p.m., Ignite! Corvallis, rapid-fire presentations about new ideas and potential fuel for the next new venture.

“WiN creates a space for talent and creative energy to come together,” said Van Patten. “The enthusiasm and connections spur new partnerships and business ideas that continue all year. It’s all about creating a culture that promotes and supports economic development and quality of life.”

More than 1,000 people attended last year’s event, including entrepreneurs from Portland and Eugene.

Organizers include OSU, the Software Association of Oregon and the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition with sponsorship from a growing list of companies in Oregon. They include HP, Silverman Studios, Samaritan Health Services, PEAK Internet, the Coelo Company of Design, Natural Point, the Business Enterprise Center and Chris Nordyk of State Farm Insurance.
– Nick Houtman, Oregon State University

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Friday, January 7, 2011

Corvallis wins EPA’s ‘Green Power Community of the Year’

By: Nancy Raskauskas | Posted on | October 20, 2010 | Comments Off

Corvallis has received a 2010 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition of its commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of
the nation’s voluntary green power market.
Public Works Director Steve Rogers will accept the award on behalf of the Corvallis community this evening (Oct. 20) in Portland at an event held in conjunction with the 2010 Renewable Energy Markets Conference.
In 2001, the City of Corvallis became one of the first municipalities in the country to purchase renewable energy, signing up for 100 kwh per month—about 1.5 percent of the organization’s electrical load—through
Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program. In 2005, the City increased its purchase to about 7 percent and became the first city on the West Coast to receive the EPA’s designation as a Green Power Community. Adding other Corvallis green power purchasers (Oregon State University, residents and businesses), the community’s total electricity use generated from green power is now more than 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) or nearly 15%.
Green power is electricity that is generated from renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and hydro. These resources generate electricity with a net zero increase in carbon dioxide emissions, while being better for the environment than traditional power generation sources. Green power purchases also support the development of new renewable energy generation sources nationwide.
The City organization’s expenditure on Blue Sky over nearly 10 years has been about $52,000. In addition to these funds going to encouraging the development of clean energy facilities, the City has seen a solid financial return on its investment. Last year, the City received a Pacific Power Blue Sky grant ($78,750) to install a photovoltaic system at Fire Station No. 4. In 2008, Corvallis’s status as a Green Power Community attracted the Energy Trust of Oregon here to launch the state’s first community energy program. During the year-long Corvallis Energy Challenge, the Energy Trust funded energy audits,
publicity, sponsorships, solar assessments, and public programs. At least half of the $112,000 that the Energy Trust spent on the Challenge went directly to people in this community.

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