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  • 15 Things You Must Know About The Ongoing Greek Debacle

    greece greek athens protest flag burnThe Greek economy is the thread hanging off of Europe’s sweater, and if it gets pulled, the entire Eurozone could unravel.

    But do you understand what’s going on?

    RBS has produced an excellent Q&A to get you up to speed.

    RBS: EU authorities and/or the ECB are only days away from making comments to help stabilise EGB debt markets if events threaten a disorderly contagion and a possible flight by foreign investors in Euro paper. Greece does not have a sudden stop risk for funding but we are concerned by the impact of repo collateral for Greek bank funding. The concern regarding debt dynamics will continue to plague GGB valuations for several years. We expect a series of rolling crises.

    So how do you fix the situation? Let’s find out.

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  • Hello from Huntsville, AL

    Hey everyone! 😀

    My name is Cody, and I am a Type 1 diabetic. I have had this disease since I was four years old, and I have begun to realize how serious this disease can be. I have had to have laser treatment performed on my eyes because I had difficulty controlling my diabetes through my college years. Today I started on a Minimed Paradigm 722 insulin pump.

    I have learned a lot about this disease from my mother-in-law, who is also diabetic, as well as through online research over the past few years. I hope to learn more about it from y’all, and also to talk to others like myself that have this disease.

  • Mulally and Whitacre gab on phone, what was said?

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    Word has it that Ford CEO Alan Mulally and the new interim CEO of General Motors, Ed Whitacre, had a phone conversation this week. This type of across-the-aisle conversation is not unusual, as Mulally himself placed a call to each of his competitors when he arrived in D-town from Boeing three years ago.

    We weren’t on the call ourselves and neither CEO has divulged any details of their conversation, so we’re left to just guess at what was said. Considering Mulally’s success at Ford so far and the quagmire into which Whitacre is stepping at GM, we think it may have went something like this.

    Whitacre: Hi Alan, nice to finally talk. I feel like you and I have something in common, being that we both come from companies outside the auto industry.

    Mulally: I’m a busy guy, do we have to do this every time General Motors fires a CEO?

    Whitacre:     I’m very excited about taking GM forward into a bright future.

    Mullally: The only thing bright around here is the glare off our Motor Trend Car of the Year award. You might want to draw a shade. Fusion FTW!

    Whitacre: Congratulations on that. We’re hoping to have a good showing for SUV of the Year.

    Mulally: Good luck, I’m sure the Chevy Terrain SRX will do great. Lincoln MKT FTW!

    Whitacre: Anyway, congrats on all your success at Ford and I look forward to working together on our shared interests.

    Mulally: Just have the next CEO send me an email. The address is [email protected].

    [Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req. | Source Image: Bill Pugliano, Getty]

    Mulally and Whitacre gab on phone, what was said? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • CHART OF THE DAY: The Average Investor Remains Terrified Of The Stock Market

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    While the federal reserve’s dollar ‘printing press’ keeps churning, all the excess dollars still aren’t ending up in stocks.

    Latest data from the Investment Company Institute shows that long term mutual fund flows for stocks were negative $9.8 billion during the last four weeks ending December 2nd.

    Thus while the U.S. stock markets treaded water in November, mutual fund investors were heading for the exits, as their sentiment toward stocks remains weak. Just as it’s been since August.

    What are average investors in love with? Bonds. If excess dollars are supporting any market, it will have to be this one. $36.8 billion of new mutual fund money entered bonds just recently, which is a continuation of the massive bond-buying trend that started in January.

    Even though bonds generally command higher quantities of investment funds than stocks all else being equal, the negative vs. positive flows shown in the chart below make it pretty clear where the current
    market consensus lies. The average mutual fund investor remains scared of stocks and fond of bonds.

    chart of the day, U.S. Long Term Mutual Fund Flows – Last Four Weeks

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  • December 2009: Voltaren Gel And Other Products Containing Diclofenc Sodium Linked To Liver Problems

    “Dear Doctor” Letter From Endo And Novartis Offers Information About Prevention And Diagnosis Of Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)

    (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com)

    On December 4, 2009 the FDA issued this MedWatch alert, “Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) 1% – Hepatic Effects Labeling Changes”, which provided news about an emerging drug safety issue concerning all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel.  From the FDA MedWatch alert, in relevant part:

    In postmarketing reports, cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity have been reported in the first month but can occur at any time during treatment with diclofenac. Postmarketing surveillance has reported cases of severe hepatic reactions, including liver necrosis, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis with and without jaundice, and liver failure. Some of  these reported cases resulted in fatalities or liver transplantation.

    This December 2009 FDA MedWatch alert also provided links to:  (1) “Prescribing Information” — also known as the package insert or label — for Voltaren Gel; and, (2)  a “Dear Healthcare Professional Letter” — commonly called a “Dear Doctor” letter — from Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., the companies responsible for Voltaren Gel in the U.S.

    On December 5, 2009 Medscape published an article, “Diclofenac Linked to Liver Failure, Death”, about these developments which included a summary of the Voltaren Gel Dear Doctor letter:

    Physicians should discontinue diclofenac treatment immediately if patients continue to have abnormal or worsening liver test results, if liver disease symptoms develop, or if systemic manifestations occur, such as eosinophilia, rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or dark urine, according to a letter from Endo and Novartis to healthcare professionals.

    The companies also recommend that physicians advise their patients receiving diclofenac of the signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity, including nausea, fatigue, lethargy, diarrhea, pruritus, jaundice, right upper quadrant tenderness, and flulike symptoms, and what to do if these signs and symptoms appear.

    To reduce the risk for hepatotoxicity in patients receiving diclofenac sodium, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time possible.

    To supplement this “Dear Doctor” letter information from Endo and Novartis, for those who are interested in learning more, we offer a relatively recent article from the medical journal Gut, “Diagnosis, management and prevention of drug-induced liver injury”.

    If you are aware of a case of drug-induced liver injury involving any product containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, you are encouraged to report that adverse event to the FDA through its MedWatch program.  Your report can be made by the following means:

    • by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088;
    • by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178;
    • online at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch; or,
    • by mail to 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787.

    We will continue to monitor this emerging drug safety issue involving Voltaren Gel and other diclofenac products.

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  • Let’s Get Ready To Ruuuuuuuuumble… About The Difference Between A Copyright And A Trademark

    It’s not uncommon for people unfamiliar with patents, copyrights and trademarks to confuse the three — and we see it all too often in the press. However, you would think that lawyers would be a bit more careful. Copycense points out a story about how famed boxing announcer Michael Buffer is suing a local radio station for using his trademarked phrase “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” without paying him. The reporter shifts back and forth between copyright and trademark as if they’re the same thing:


    Buffer alleges XHNZ 107.5 used his copyrighted catch phrase “Let’s get ready to rumble” without his permission.

    The phrase is everywhere, from boxing to hockey and even video games and auto racing. And if you’re using it without permission, you’d better be careful because it’s trademarked.

    Now, hopefully this is just an innocent mistake by the reporter who assumes (incorrectly) that trademarks and copyrights are the same thing, but even Buffer’s own lawyer seems confused about it:


    “It could be fairly substantial,” [Buffer’s El Paso-based attorney Mark] Walker said. “Copyright laws are well-known and it’s important for people to know and understand what they are and seek advice if they have any questions about it.”

    Of course, if they’re seeking advice about copyright laws, it shouldn’t be over a trademarked phrase. Buffer insists that Walker is “a great lawyer” who “knows exactly what to do,” and perhaps that’s true, but it seems like he should get the basics of copyright and trademark law straight. Last year, we wrote up a quick explanation of the difference, and the new site Core Copyright, recently had its own, much more detailed explanation on the difference as well.

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  • Robert Prechter: It’s A Great Time To Get Out Of The Market

    Elliott Wave International CEO Robert Prechter appeared on Bloomberg earlier today. Here’s what he had to say:

    “I think it’s a great time for people who turn bullish in the first quarter to get out of the stock market… we’re now in territory where you need to think about lightening up stocks, even getting short. I think 2010 is going to be a big down year very much like 2008.”

    He expects the dollar to go up throughout 2010 with most of the financial markets falling.

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  • Soaking Lentils – Why You Don’t Need to Soak Lentils

    Many people wonder if it is necessary to soak lentils before using them. The answer is no.

    Unlike other legumes that need to be soaked before use, lentils can be used right away. They cook much faster than other beans and soaking them will make them mushy.

    Just place them in a colander, run them under cool water, and they’re ready to use.

    Some people like to soak them because it makes them easier to digest and results in less flatulence.

    In India, asafoetida powder is added to lentils during cooking to reduce the gassiness of the resulting dish since asafoetida has many other health benefits as well.

  • There’s (Not) An App for That: 10 Apps Only Available for Jailbroken iPhones

    Where does a wayward app go after being rejected by the Apple? Sometimes it valiantly tries to meet Apple’s approval, constantly guessing Apple’s whim and fancy. Other times, a developer doesn’t even try. They know their app won’t get approved and ignore the App Store entirely.

    Where do these rogue apps go? On jailbroken phones everywhere! Of course, jailbreaking is not without some serious risks and security holes. While there may be some bad apples on jailbroken phones, here are the plums I’ve picked out of Cydia. Apple should take note of some of these features and incorporate them in the next version of the iPhone software. Of course I’ve only heard about these apps from friends. I’d never dream of jailbreaking my iPhone…

    GV Mobile (Free)
    GV Mobile lets you easily make outgoing phone calls from Google Voice, listen to Google Voice voicemails, and send and receive SMS messages. While most Google Voice functionality is available from the website in Safari, having a native app makes using Google Voice much easier. This is the app that’s so much in demand, it inspired an FCC inquiry.

    SBSettings (Free)
    SBSettings places many common iPhone settings, such as toggling Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, and 3G a single tap away, no matter what you are doing on the phone. Why should it take six taps to turn off Bluetooth? It also makes it easy to hide the icons for built-in apps that you never use, freeing up space on your iPhone screen (does anyone really use the Stocks app?)

    Rotation Inhibitor (Free)
    With all respect to Dead or Alive, sometimes you don’t spin me right round baby right round. Anyone who has tried to use Safari on his iPhone while laying down in bed knows the frustration of having the iPhone’s screen rotation go crazy, switching back and forth repeatedly. Rotation Inhibitor does one thing: it locks the screen into your preferred orientation and prevents the screen from rotating when using Apple’s built-in apps, like Safari and Mail. Finally, you can surf in peace when you are lounging on the couch!

    QuickReply for SMS ($2.99, Cydia store)
    The way the iPhone currently works, when you receive an SMS message, you can view the message but not reply without quitting what you are doing and opening the SMS app. QuickReply for SMS allows you to reply to incoming SMS messages from anywhere on the iPhone without switching apps. A small “Reply” button is added to the normal SMS message window; tap it, type your reply, and send! This is an elegant and amazing time-saver for anyone who frequently uses text messaging.

    3g Unrestrictor ($2.99, Cydia store)
    The iPhone OS restricts you from doing many tasks when you are on the 3G network, including download apps or podcasts larger than 10MB, as well as using many IP telephony or streaming video apps. 3G Unrestrictor essentially “fools” the iPhone into thinking it is on a Wi-Fi network, even when it is not, allowing Wi-Fi restricted functionality to operate normally. Of course, 3G is slower than Wi-Fi, so you can’t expect identical performance, but the key is that this app gives you the choice.

    ToneFX ($4.99, Cydia store)
    The iPhone lets you pick your own ringtone, but you are not permitted to customize the sounds for things like SMS message received, new mail message, and new voicemail message. This has always struck me as an odd omission since even the cheapest throwaway cell phone lets users customize these sounds! Riding to the rescue is ToneFX, which has a great GUI allowing you to customize every sound the iPhone makes. Finally, you won’t be the one reaching into your pocket when you hear the iPhone SMS sound because yours will be different.

    Winterboard (Free)
    Winterboard is the premier iPhone skinning application, allowing you to customize the look and feel of the iPhone. Winterboard can be used to change iPhone icons for installed apps, as well as changing the look of the lock screen, app screens, dock, and more. You can choose from hundreds of tasteful and not-so-tasteful themes contributed by designers around the world, or if you are technically inclined and artistic, try your own hand at making themes.

    AutoSilent ($2.99, Cydia store)
    AutoSilent is like an intelligent secretary for your iPhone who will automatically place your phone into silent mode when you want it to. AutoSilent integrates with your calendar and knows to place the phone into silent mode during meetings. You can also set repeating “do not disturb” periods, for example, from 10PM to 8AM, guaranteeing you won’t get woken up by a wrong number in the middle of the night. AutoSilent also has selective silencing, for example it can turn off SMS sounds, but allow phone calls to ring through. This is my vote for the next feature to be blessed by Apple.

    Intelliscreen ($9.99, Intelliborn)
    Intelliscreen makes your iPhone lock screen useful, by displaying various pieces of information that you choose, such as forthcoming appointments, weather forecasts, and incoming email messages. It can also display a complete missed call list. These are great enhancements over Apple’s use of the lock screen, which is limited to showing a single missed phone call or incoming message. Intelliscreen gives you the ability to quickly glance at all your important information with a single tap and without unlocking your phone. Rumor has it this will be in the next iPhone OS.

    Inspell ($3.99, Cydia store)
    Inspell provides the same type of “inline” spell checking that you are familiar with from the Mac OS. As you type, misspelled words are highlighted with a red underline; tapping on the misspelled word brings up a menu with suggested corrections. It works seamlessly and feels like something that is built in to the phone’s OS, and is a great enhancement to the normal suggestive typing. As a bonus, you can edit the dictionary, making is easy to add custom terms — a feature Apple’s built-in suggestive typing doesn’t offer.

    I hear from friends that these rogue apps make an iPhone a lot more useful and fun to use then it was without them. Jailbreaking the iPhone isn’t something every iPhone user will want to do, but for those who take the jump, there are some really cool apps out there. Have you jailbroken your iPhone? If so, what are your favorite unofficial apps?

  • HTC HD2 coming to India December 15th

    htc_hd2_002-225x300 While rumours of the HTC HD2 being dropped by Vodafone UK is circulating, on the other side of the world another carrier is set to get the device soon.

    Tata DoCoMo, the joint venture between the Indian conglomerate and the Japanese carrier, is currently testing the HTC HD2, and the smartphone is set to become available on the 15th December there.

    The price is expected to be in the 35000-40000 Rupees range ($750 to $860) which is around the same as elsewhere in the world.

    Read more at Cellbharat here.

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  • Modern Warfare 2 patch now live, Javelin glitch now dead

    Annoying, pathetic cheaters don’t stand a chance against the mighty game developers. No cheat is gonna get them out of this one. Infinity Ward has now released patches for both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Modern

  • Help EFF – Times Two

    So, you can help EFF times two by taking these two easy steps right now:

    1. Sign the Open Letter to President Obama. When President Obama took office, he promised to usher in a new era of government transparency, and instructed federal government agencies to comply with Freedom Of Information Act Requests “promptly and in a spirit of cooperation.”

      Today, however, some of those agencies are working overtime to prevent the release of important records which deserve the sunlight of public scrutiny.

      Sign the open letter to the President imploring him to be true to his commitment to an open and transparent government.

    2. Vote for EFF. After you sign the letter, vote for EFF. The 50 nonprofits on CREDO’s 2009 list will divide $3,000,000 based on percentage of votes received from CREDO customers and activists. CREDO will give you 100 points to vote — give all 100 to EFF!

    Voting ends December 31, so please take action now. You’ll not only be helping EFF with our FOIA work — you’ll also be helping to funnel substantial money to EFF for our work defending online civil liberties wherever they are threatened.

  • Yes, Again: Nissan rumored to be reviving 240SX, bringing it to the U.S.

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    Nissan Foria Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

    Nissan’s plans to revive the 240SX (Silvia in JDM parlance) has almost become a running joke, right up there with the fake moon landing and Tom Cruise’s heterosexuality. But still, this old chestnut carries forth, with a new report from Insideline’s editor in Japan who says the coupe’s revival is due to hit the market sometime in 2011 or 2012.

    Details, per usual, are both scarce and obvious. The next-generation Silvia will supposedly be built atop Nissan’s popular FM platform (370Z, Infiniti G, etc.), come in a 2+2 seating configuration and tip the scales around 2,800 pounds. Naturally, as the S15’s successor, it will be a front-engine, rear-drive setup, and is rumored to be packing a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four putting out around 200 horsepower. A naturally aspirated variant will also be available to keep the cost of entry low, but the turbo’d model is obviously the pick of the litter and should deliver a 0-60 time of between six and seven seconds.

    IL’s man in Japan points to the Nissan Foria concept (shown above) as the stylistic inspiration, but notes that the coupe would only be “loosely based” on the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show concept. Judging by Nissan’s recent design endeavors, we doubt the Foria — or as previously rumored, the Urge concept — will be a heavy influence on this supposed Silvia revival.

    Although we’re all for more budget-oriented FR sports cars, the popularity of the Toyota FT-86 is sure to be a factor in Nissan’s decision to bring the 240SX back to life. That, coupled with the unknown demand for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Hyundai doesn’t break out Genesis Sedan from Coupe sales in its monthly reports) makes the proposition of a new 2+2 from Nissan even more hazy. So until we hear something solid from Ghosn and Company, we’ll resume our normal respiration routine.

    Gallery: Nissan Fiora Concept

    [Source: Insideline]

    Yes, Again: Nissan rumored to be reviving 240SX, bringing it to the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Flying with Dexcom

    Does anyone have any experience with flying on a Dexcom? Can the Dexcom go through the x-ray machine or does it need to be on you? Does security know what a CGMS is and do they allow them through the metal detectors?

  • This Gold Run Has Blown Past The Previous Two

    The gold rally has been losing steam over the past week but compared to rallies of years past, this one shot up like a bat out of hell.

    Chart courtesy of Barry Ritholtz and The Chart Store.

    1211 Gold Chart

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  • Recycling lines – CR 90

    The CR recycling machines built by Carnevalli were designed to process flexible plastic materials , aiming the best cost-benefit ratio, such as : HDPE,LDPE,LLDPE< PP, and many other. The main goal of these machines is to meet the need of flexible packaging manufacturers to process and recycle their own waste or scrap originated by their converting processes and also to those companies dedicated to the sole purpose of re-granulating these wastes to sub supply plastic processing companies. All sizes of CR machines are fitted with degassing systems to allow recycling of printed materials.

  • NEW DR-010B MH1-with a humidistat

    DST now presents the new unit DR-010B MH1, equipped with a humidistat!

    This dehumidifier is equally the same as DR-010B but it is equipped with a built on humidistat to simplify the installation. The humidistat is from Sauter, to ensure a high level of reliability.

    DR-010B is DST smallest dehumidifier and weighs only 12 kg. DR-010B MH1 can be used for installation such as for pump-stations, crawl spaces under houses, small storages and much more.

    Contact you nearest DST representative to get information on which dehumidifier to choose!

  • Premier High Pressure Liquid Letdown Solutions

    For more than 25 years, the Dresser Masoneilan LincolnLog® has been the premier solution for high pressure liquid letdown applications designed for pressure drops up to 450 bar (6500 psi). The LincolnLog product line provides multi-stage pressure letdown control with excellent trash tolerance providing a reliable long-term solution for critical service applications.

    The LincolnLog is an axial flow valve with large flow passages ideal for high pressure liquid letdown applications where cavitation and dirty fluids are major concerns. Some typical applications include pump recirculation, feedpump start, spray water control, water reinjection and separator letdown.

    The LincolnLog is available in standard designs to meet a wide range of high pressure anti-cavitation applications in both globe and angle body options. One of the major features is the large flow areas which allow for safe passage of entrained solids through the valve without damage.

    The LincolnLog is also available in various optional configurations, including soft seat design for bubble tight shut-off as well as cryogenic construction.

    Benefits

    The LincolnLog design combines a traditional top entry valve with a simple yet effective trim design using a minimum number of parts. Unlike other severe service valve designs, the LincolnLog valve offers single piece plug and liner components for added reliability and easy field service.

    The robust construction provides reliable, trouble-free operation helping to maximize process uptime. Plus, versatile options allows end users to minimize inventory and training while the heavy guiding provides smooth operation.
    The result is improved process control and higher process yields.

  • Topatoi second episode coming to PSN

    The Great Tree Story continues as Topatoi now has a second episode. If you enjoyed the first one, then you’re in for a treat this one’s longer than the first episode and Boolat Games already has

  • Aston Martin updates the V8 Vantage for 2010

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    2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Click above for high-res image gallery

    Reports from the British Isles and a new batch of images from the manufacturer indicate that Aston Martin has quietly prepared a few minor revisions for its entry-level V8 Vantage for the 2010 model year.

    Among those changes are clear tail lamps (like those on the V12 version), side sills borrowed from the N400 edition and “magnum silver” mesh for the hood and side vents. There will also be some new optional equipment, including the ten-spoke, 19-inch forged, diamond-turned alloys pictured on the car above, carbon-Kevlar seats that trim 17kg off the curb weight, and a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen stereo.

    Along with the mild visual upgrades and the new optional equipment, Aston has cut the V8 engine’s carbon emissions, the manual-equipped model dropping from 328 g/km to 315 g/km, and the Sportshift model dropping to 300 g/km. The changes are applied equally to the coupe and Roadster, with order books reportedly open now with deliveries beginning early in the new year. Check out the updated model in our high-resolution image gallery below.

    Gallery: 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    [Source: Aston Martin via CAR magazine]

    Aston Martin updates the V8 Vantage for 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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