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The storm was blamed for one traffic-related death in Virginia.
Late Friday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami discontinued all tropical storm warnings, but cautioned about possible coastal and localized flooding from New Jersey to New England. As of 3 a.m. Saturday, the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea were located near Cape May, N.J., headed northeast at about 35 mph (56 kph)
Dean Iovino, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Mount Laurel, N.J., said Saturday the storm was expected to pick up speed through the overnight hours, and could drop from 3 to 5 inches of rain in areas from New Jersey into New England before tapering off.
Officials in the Mid-Atlantic region and Northeast had prepared for the storm Friday night. New York City activated its flash flooding plan, and heavy rainfall resulted in a number of flash floods, causing some sections of roadways to be closed throughout Long Island.
A number of roads were flooded in the Boston area. A flight that left Boston on Friday night headed to Palm Beach was diverted to Newark International Airport in New Jersey after being struck by lightning. There were no injuries.
The weather service reported that small streams and creeks in southeastern Pennsylvania were going over their banks Friday night. New York City's airports experienced flight delays, and Connecticut reported numerous lane closures on highway as cars spun out amid heavy rain.
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The heavy rain from the storm's outer bands was being blamed by authorities in Virginia for a fatal accident on Interstate 77 in the state's western mountains. William Petty, 57, of Lexington, S.C., died when a car in which he was a passenger hydroplaned while passing a tractor-trailer. He survived the crash, only to be killed moments later when the car was struck by second tractor-trailer, authorities said.
During Friday's morning rush in Charleston, S.C., there was little evidence _ beyond a few downed tree branches, gusty winds and some puddles in the street _ that the center of the storm was passing nearby. The sun occasionally peeked through.
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Mike Sprayberry of North Carolina Emergency Management told the Weather Channel that there had been some flash flooding and local road closures in the state but that "so far we have been quite fortunate."
Thousands of power outages were also reported.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott had warned Thursday of the risk of tornadoes, and officials said that eight were confirmed across the state.
There were no major problems along the most vulnerable parts of the coast such as North Carolina's Outer Banks.
David Tweedie, 41, of Ocracoke, said an early-morning burst of rain and the forecast of another three hours or so of rain and wind on the Outer Banks island has done little to alter the day's routine for the roughly 1,000 year-round residents.
The Friday fish fry that kicks off the island's annual folk music and arts festival was moved indoors to the island's only public school, and a musical performance of the three-day event was shifted to the community center. But the tropical system was otherwise forcing no changes to the Ocrafolk Festival that normally draws more than 2,000 visitors, Tweedie said.
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A Coast Guard cutter and HC-130 Hercules airplane were called to rescue four adults aboard a 35-foot sailboat about 65 miles off Charleston, S.C. The sailboat's engine was disabled during the storm and left rocking in 15-foot seas and 35-mph winds.
Farther east in Chapel Hill, heavy rains forced the forced the postponement of Friday's NCAA super regional baseball series opener between No. 1 seeded North Carolina and South Carolina until Saturday. A second game between N.C. State and Rice in Raleigh was also postponed.
While the storm departed Florida early Friday, the Sunshine State was still feeling the effects into the day. The weather service estimated that feeder bands from Andrea's remnants dropped more than 9 inches of rain on eastern Miami-Dade County and more than 6 inches of rain on eastern Broward County on Friday.
In Cuba, days of torrential rains associated with Andrea caused rivers to jump their banks in the western province of Pinar del Rio. More than 3,300 people evacuated endangered homes, and nearly 1,000 acres (4,000 hectares) of croplands suffered "serious damage," state-run newspaper Juventud Rebelde said Friday. Rain was forecast to continue falling on already waterlogged areas through Saturday.
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I’m happy to accept that travelling habits have changed over the years and that most men probably pay more attention to their personal hygiene than the average bloke did in the past. But do men deserve the “vain” tag?
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I have battery chargers for my mobile phone, camera batteries (in this case two because they are different cameras), one for the laptop, an international adaptor plug and then various cables to connect the laptop to hotel broadband connections.
Every time I pack, I curse and swear that I have a shoebox full of these items because there doesn’t seem to be one universal charger or adaptor. While I’m a great believer in the democratic process and freedom of choice, I really wish an organisation such as the United Nations would force all electrical appliance manufacturers to produce a universal adaptor that can be used on all electrical appliances.
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The suggestion that travellers are becoming leaner and meaner holds little water with me as I lug all this electronic gadgetry around the globe to stay in contact with the world.
So my luggage remains half full just with the necessities, let alone me getting in touch with my vanity. It surprises me that many of my fellow male travellers are burdening their baggage with items such as irons, electrical shavers and hair dryers — what’s wrong with the ones found in most hotels?
Many years ago, during my “micro transitorisation phase” where I sourced the smallest of everything in order to keep my baggage ultra-light, I remember buying an ultra-light, miniatrised, featherweight version of a travel iron. I’m happy to report that it did get remotely hot but it was so light that it was completely useless for the job. It also had a foreign power jack that required a bulky international adaptor for it to be powered up. The lightweight iron lasted about two overseas trips and it never successfully did anything but burn a few fingers in my efforts to get it to simply iron a tie.
Carrying a hairdryer also seems an indulgence as my short hair dries quickly anyway and lugging the extra weight isn’t warranted when most hotels have dryers (such dryers also double up as a great way to dry recently washed clothes). Shaving is a personal preference but a disposable shaver wins out every time with me as it’s one less weighty thing to carry around.
Another gripe is that every time manufacturers of electrical appliances introduce a new model, they change the transformer connections rendering the old ones obsolete. Perhaps a way around lugging some of this equipment around is to simply use the business centre located in most hotels but this usually comes at a cost.
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Kindergarteners are creating journals for summer writing. As a writing community, we created a list of fun ideas of what we could write about during our break.
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The fourth-grade students presented biography projects in the wax museum. The students researched a famous person in history, synthesized information and put it together in a presentation. Families and students were able to learn about important people at this fun event.
Third-grade students at Northwest recently took a trip to the Science Center of Iowa. There they got to see Sue the dinosaur skeleton replica, which corresponded with their learning about the story of the earth.
Emily Hodson’s third-grade class planted some flowers donated by parents in front of Northwest as a project for their “making a difference” unit in reading.
On May 13, students in Audra Doak’s, Kayla Feld’s, and Molly Buck’s fourth-grade classes toured Living History Farms to learn about Iowa history. Students visited each of the farms to compare farm life in the 1700s, 1850s and 1900s. They also visited the 1875 town of Walnut Hill to see businesses such as the blacksmith, general store, drug store, print shop, millinery and law office.
Southeast Elementary Media Center and PTO hosted author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Award-winning illustrator and author Eric Rohmann on May 8. The students have been preparing for their visit since February by reading their books, learning about their lives, and writing stories and information text. Fleming met with students in grades third through fifth and Rohmann met students in grades kindergarten through second.
Fifth-grade students at Westwood participated in the annual fifth-grade track meet May 13. The morning was full of speedy races and relays with ribbons for first through eighth place. The afternoon was field events with ribbons for first through 10th place.
All students at Parkview have had textbooks checked out to them, identical to the process for checking books out from the media center. All textbooks were checked in Tuesday through Thursday during the student’s literacy class. Students received a draft receipt indicating which books, if any, were still outstanding after the check-in; this receipt was to come home by Thursday. Students will also receive a final receipt Wednesday indicating any textbooks or library books that are still outstanding with the replacement cost or repair cost if necessary. Contact the media center with questions.
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On Wednesday, the Northview eighth- and ninth-grade bands marched in the 75th annual North Iowa Band Festival parade in Mason City. The band competed in the middle school class, where they have been repeatedly named grand champion. Students will begin to learn basic marching skills after their concert band festivals are completed.
Stock Analysts’ Ratings Reiterations for May, 23rd [outerwear]
Stock Analysts’ Ratings Reiterations for May, 23rd
Stock Analysts’ ratings reiterations for Thursday, May 23rd:
Hertz (NYSE: HTZ) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income, good cash flow from operations and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”
Humana (NYSE: HUM) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Humana (HUM) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels and growth in earnings per share. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”
IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its expanding profit margins, solid stock price performance, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Intuit (INTU) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its reasonable valuation levels, increase in stock price during the past year, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “International Paper (IP) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, solid stock price performance and growth in earnings per share. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”
Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE: IR) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Ingersoll-Rand (IR) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, reasonable valuation levels, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”
Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, notable return on equity, expanding profit margins, solid stock price performance and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Johnson Controls (JCI) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and increase in stock price during the past year.Buy Michael Kors Handbags from our Michael Kors outlet Store, the best place to get discount Michael Kors sale. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
Juniper Networks (NASDAQ: JNPR) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Juniper Networks (JNPR) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including disappointing return on equity, weak operating cash flow and relatively poor performance when compared with the S&P 500 during the past year.”
Joy Global (NYSE: JOY) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Joy Global (JOY) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, attractive valuation levels and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including poor profit margins and a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself.”
Kellogg (NYSE: K) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Kellogg Company (K) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, expanding profit margins, solid stock price performance and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”
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Speaking of early adopters, one of the first organizations to introduce the smart watch concept is WIMM Labs. The WIMM One watch was introduced to the public on November 9, 2011 available for pre-order to the first hundred or so customers.
The WIMM One is designed through Google's open source Android operating system and its developing tools. The concept is to provide the same functionality any other Android device would, but with the exception of lower power consumption and improved platform stability. This is maintained through specially developed "micro-apps" that run exclusively on the WIMM One. Using Apple's philosophy, the strict management between its software and hardware counterparts allow for a stable platform, lower power consumption, and full fledged functionality such as Bluetooth calling, weather updates, local and world time, and more. When WIMM Labs first introduced the WIMM One, they primarily focused the design for a standalone device.Looking for replica breitling watches? If so, why not come to this store!
About a year later, in 2012, University of Waterloo graduate student Eric Migicovsky launched a Kickstarter crowd funding project - the Pebble Watch. This project was funded on May 18, 2012 with a final sponsorship of $10,266,845 from 68,929 backers.
In contrast to WIMM Labs, the Pebble Watch concept is actually slightly different. It's design is to work alongside Apple iPhone and Android devices. While it's not standalone, it is considered "smart" according to sources such as Wired and Engadget.
This e-paper display watch features functionalities such as e-mail and text alerts, media player controller, GPS, fitness tools, and more. The great thing about a watch like this is the ability to custom features according to your needs.
Meanwhile, it is no longer possible to say this market is untapped as major corporations are also entering it with rapid pace.
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So what's the difference? TomTom does not want you to think that their watch is one of those you wear everyday, everywhere you go. Rather than trying to compete with all the other smart watches or soon to be smart watches out there, they are trying to separate themselves from the competition.We have high quality replica tag heuer watches, you can not miss the best Tag Heuer Replica Watches online.
Is it possible to say that the competition is fierce and will become the next growing new trend? Based on TomTom's actions, it certainly seems so, especially with what Apple is coming up with on their own.
According to TechRadar, Keven Lynch, former CTO for Adobe, will be leaving Adobe and joining Apple to work the so called "iWatch". It seems Apple is serious with developing a smart watch of their own dubbed the "iWatch" as many claim.
BusinessInsider reveals the patents registered by Apple in February regarding a flexible touch screen display. Various experts posts their opinion stating the iWatch will have fingerprint scanning, Apple radio service, and even NFC technology. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which allows for wireless checkout with phones, verification, and even sharing data with others in close contact.
While Google is currently working on their Google Glasses, some predict the glasses will eventually be bridged with the watches for further functionality, but one thing is for certain, there will definitely be a lot more entrants in the coming years.You will get compliments on how elegant these replica hublot watches look.
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Imagine paying more than half a million dollars for a watch. A watch you can't dive in because it's not waterproof, a watch that won't tell you how high you are up a mountain, or what part of the lunar cycle you're in. And get this; you have to remember to wind it every three days.
Somebody in Victoria has just forked over 650,000 big ones for a Girard-Perregaux Haute Horlogerie Cat's Eye Tourbillon,Take a look at these imitation wrist watches for sale online, which are one of the best cheap replica watches in USA. the most expensive watch the high-end Swiss company has ever sold in Australia. The timepiece, the result of more than 700 hours' work, is set with more than 280 baguette diamonds, with a total diamond weight of about 20 carats.
“It's an elegant piece and not as bling as you might be imagining,” says Girard-Perregaux spokeswoman Celia Cochran.
The GFC is finally behind us if sales of luxury watches are anything to go by. According to statistics just released by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, luxury watch sales are burgeoning worldwide, already up 36.9 per cent on last year.
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Girard-Perregaux has sold four made-to-order versions of its Cat's Eye Joaillerie with a retail price tag of $1.5 million each. The creation of one of these watches involves 1200 hours of work, across 10 different workshops. They are set with 398 baguette diamonds (total 52 carats) and five deep-red baguette rubies. Gangsta rappers need not apply.
And while the growth of the luxury watch market in Australia is slightly behind the rest of the world, it has grown at a still-remarkable 25 per cent from 2010 to 2012.
Steven Rob represents the AVSTEV Group, which distributes luxury Swiss watchbrands Ball Watch Co; Frederique Constant; Girard-Perregaux; and Raymond Weil. He says while sales at the lower end of the spectrum have remained consistent, there has been a marked increase in demand for the more expensive timepieces in Australia.why christian louboutin shoes so popular in uk?
He says part of the reason is that many Chinese are travelling to Australia not just to holiday, but to purchase luxury watches, avoiding the hefty import taxes they would have to pay at home.
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“A high-paid executive on $500,000 a year might see a $50,000 watch as a luxury, whereas a police officer on $70,000 a year might consider a $500 Luminox a luxury. It's all relative.”
There remains an elephant in the room, and it's wearing a nice watch. Just why would anybody spend big dollars on such a watch when the smartphone in your pocket does the same job?
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“Then there's those of us like myself who are simply passionate watch collectors, because we value tradition and workmanship. A lot of collectors like myself have watches that they never wear.”
Goldman's most expensive piece is a $35,000 Edox – “a beautiful piece of art” - with a five-minute repeater and a skeletonised movement. Only 20 were released worldwide.
“None of these watches ever make it to retail, they end up in retailers' own collections or acquired by VIP customers.”
The Basel World Fair opens on April 25. This is where the watch brands unveil all their new collections for 2013. The show attracts around 104,000 visitors from 100 countries.
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The 2014 Brier winner won't play in a 2015 provincial championship. That team's province will send a winner and thus have double representation that year, albeit one of them in Canada colours.
Ontario skip Glenn Howard is against the move. The 50-year-old feels that cheapens the purple heart crest that each provincial men's champion earns and wears on his team jacket with pride.
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Quebec's Jean-Michel Menard agrees.
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Northern Ontario's Brad Jacobs is on Martin's side.
The Canadian Curling Association voted at its annual general meeting in June, 2012, on measures that will have the national men's and women's championships mirror each other and which will also allow equal access to both national championships for all 14 provincial and territorial associations starting in 2015. It's been awkward that the Brier winner did not get the same reward as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion.
“It's been in place at the women's national event for a number of years and it has been successful on multiple fronts,” CCA chief executive officer Greg Stremlaw says. “The implementation to the men's national championship is a pretty easy segue.”
