Hollywood stars gathered at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hilton Sunday Night for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.The honors are bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Fans seated in bleachers cheered as movie stars strolled to the hotel,the actresses posing in their couture on the red carpet.Head-turner of the night was Zooey Deschanel of TV series "The New Girl" in her scarlet Oscar de la Renta dress.
Nicole Kidman said she'd had a great year in terms of the diversity of her roles.That's what an actor seeks.
Jennifer Lawrence of "The Silver Linings Playbook" said she will star in the sequel to the hugely popular "The Hunger Games."She felt that giving the people what they liked so much in the first film was the main consideration in making a sequel.
Anne Hathaway of "Les Miserables" said the ceremony was never ho-hum.It means something's going very well for you.She felt like herself in her Chanel dress.
Kevin Costner of "Hatfields and McCoys" said he just thought it was smart writing.It was filmed in Romania.He will be playing Superman's father in the upcoming "Man of Steel."
Jessica Chastain of "Zero Dark Thirty" was dressed in Calvin Klein Collection and Harry Winston jewelry.Ironically,she was getting recognised for portraying a CIA agent who cannot accept any recognition for her key role in taking out Osama bin Laden.
Among the winners were:Best Mini Series or TV Movie:"Game Change."
Best Original Song:"Skyfall" by Adele.
Best Actor TV Miniseries or Motion Picture:Kevin Costner "Hatfields and McCoys."
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical:"Les Miserables."
Best Actress Motion Picture Drama:Jessica Chastain "Zero Dark Thirty."
Best Actor Motion Picture Drama:Daniel Day Lewis "Lincoln."
Best Motion Picture Drama:"Argo."
Former President Bill Clinton made a surprise appearance at the ceremony,introducing the trailer for "Lincoln."The audience gave him a standing ovation.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Flu:Just How Bad Is It This Year-plus prevention tips
So far,42 states have reported influenza cases this season.In New York state,flu hospitalisations are up 169% from 2012.Flu season usually peaks in January or February,but some are saying it seems a bit earlier than normal this year,in their opinion.The predictions of what strains we would see were right on target,based on early indications from Asia.This year's vaccine was based on that information.
The CDC ranks it as a moderate to severe outbreak.
Children,teens and the elderly are most susceptible to the leading strain of the virus this year,H3N2.Other strains occurring include 2009's H1N1 and also influenza B.All three are covered by the vaccine,which is now in short supply in some areas.It is still advisable to be vaccinated.
Urban areas such as New York City are hotbeds of the illness,with their massive and crowded populations.Less crowded states such as Maine and South Dakota are reporting a low incidence of the disease so far.NYC is reporting more than 15,000 cases,as opposed to last year's 4,400.
To help prevent the flu,shared objects such as phones and keyboards should be wiped with disinfectant.Windows should be opened so air droplets containing the virus can be carried out by the breeze.Hands should be sanitised by alcohol-based cleansers to kill the virus.
The CDC ranks it as a moderate to severe outbreak.
Children,teens and the elderly are most susceptible to the leading strain of the virus this year,H3N2.Other strains occurring include 2009's H1N1 and also influenza B.All three are covered by the vaccine,which is now in short supply in some areas.It is still advisable to be vaccinated.
Urban areas such as New York City are hotbeds of the illness,with their massive and crowded populations.Less crowded states such as Maine and South Dakota are reporting a low incidence of the disease so far.NYC is reporting more than 15,000 cases,as opposed to last year's 4,400.
To help prevent the flu,shared objects such as phones and keyboards should be wiped with disinfectant.Windows should be opened so air droplets containing the virus can be carried out by the breeze.Hands should be sanitised by alcohol-based cleansers to kill the virus.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Bill Gross:New Normal Seen Persisting in the New Year
Bill Gross,co-founder of Pacific Investment Management Company,or PIMCO,sees stubbornly high or even increased unemployment for 2013,resulting in weak fixed income and stock returns and a surge in gold prices.Mr.Gross issued his firm's "Fearless Forecast" for the new year recently.It shows basically that the economy will trundle along in the new normal as defined by PIMCO:high unemployment;slow growth;and orderly deleveraging by developed countries.
GDP growth will be 2% or less on account of globalisation,deleveraging and demographic headwinds.Stocks and bonds will return less than 5%.The market will also lack the tailwind of the Fed's quantitative easing.The future price tag of Fed policies will be in the form of inflation and devaluation of currencies,relative either to themselves or to the prices of commodities in less limitless supply,such as oil and gold.
Future growth must come from investment in education and infrastructure.It has to be less consumption-oriented.It takes a determination and a primal-spirited momentum to put this economy back in the hands of the private sector.
Mr.Gross manages the company's iconicTotal Return Fund,which returned a strong 10.5% in 2012.The economy and global economy are limited,he pointed out.PIMCO is a two trillion dollar firm.We'll cross our fingers and we won't be totally confident,but we think we can do it again,the"Bond King"predicted.
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GDP growth will be 2% or less on account of globalisation,deleveraging and demographic headwinds.Stocks and bonds will return less than 5%.The market will also lack the tailwind of the Fed's quantitative easing.The future price tag of Fed policies will be in the form of inflation and devaluation of currencies,relative either to themselves or to the prices of commodities in less limitless supply,such as oil and gold.
Future growth must come from investment in education and infrastructure.It has to be less consumption-oriented.It takes a determination and a primal-spirited momentum to put this economy back in the hands of the private sector.
Mr.Gross manages the company's iconicTotal Return Fund,which returned a strong 10.5% in 2012.The economy and global economy are limited,he pointed out.PIMCO is a two trillion dollar firm.We'll cross our fingers and we won't be totally confident,but we think we can do it again,the"Bond King"predicted.
PIMCO Total Return Fund Instl(PTTRX)
Monday, January 7, 2013
Anne Arundel Community College Jobs
Anne Arundel Community College is hiring faculty for the fall 2013 semester,which begins August 16.The Arnold,Maryland two year institution,named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for the past three years, is seeking renewable term contract faculty with the possibility of tenure in several fields,including
Communications
English(multiple positions)
Graphic Design
Music
Physics
Reading
Sociology
Computer Technologies
Homeland Security
For full details and to apply,please visit their website and click on Career Opportunities at www.aacc.edu/employment
AACC:Bring your expertise and passion for teaching.
Communications
English(multiple positions)
Graphic Design
Music
Physics
Reading
Sociology
Computer Technologies
Homeland Security
For full details and to apply,please visit their website and click on Career Opportunities at www.aacc.edu/employment
AACC:Bring your expertise and passion for teaching.
Friday, January 4, 2013
GE Makes New Saudi Commitment
General Electric,active in Saudi Arabia since 1942,has made a new commitment to invest 1 billion dollars there in the fields of energy,health care and innovation.The GE Innovation Center will be a collaborative place that will foster innovation in its DNA and drive a culture of co-creation to realise Vision 2020,the company says.The Center will open in early 2013 in the Eastern Province's Dharhan TechnoValley.
Vision 2020 emphasises Energy Diversification;Education;Research and Development;Quality Health Care;and Human Capital.The GEIC will bring together different players from customers,to academics and think tanks to collaborate and co-create,with the shared goal of finding solutions to realise Vision 2020.Reportedly 92% of Saudis feel innovation can drive a competitive economy.GE will work to incubate local innovation through the GEIC.
GE is providing Saudi Arabia with military and commercial aircraft jet engines;health care technologies and training;gas turbine technology through the GE Manufacturing Technology Center,or GEMTEC;and financial solutions.GEMTEC manufactures and services high tech energy equipment in the form of highly reliable and efficient gas turbines,which are characterised by operational flexibility and reduced emissions.
GEMTEC supports Saudi Arabia's strategic direction for the future.It currently employs 350 people,50% of whom are Saudis.GE is expanding GEMTEC to provide hundreds of new jobs in several new buildings.
Vision 2020 emphasises Energy Diversification;Education;Research and Development;Quality Health Care;and Human Capital.The GEIC will bring together different players from customers,to academics and think tanks to collaborate and co-create,with the shared goal of finding solutions to realise Vision 2020.Reportedly 92% of Saudis feel innovation can drive a competitive economy.GE will work to incubate local innovation through the GEIC.
GE is providing Saudi Arabia with military and commercial aircraft jet engines;health care technologies and training;gas turbine technology through the GE Manufacturing Technology Center,or GEMTEC;and financial solutions.GEMTEC manufactures and services high tech energy equipment in the form of highly reliable and efficient gas turbines,which are characterised by operational flexibility and reduced emissions.
GEMTEC supports Saudi Arabia's strategic direction for the future.It currently employs 350 people,50% of whom are Saudis.GE is expanding GEMTEC to provide hundreds of new jobs in several new buildings.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Shop Talk:New Year 2013
Happy 2013,dear readers.Bonne annee.In observance of the holiday,the normal business post will not be published.
New York just welcomed 2013 with Train,backed by a children's choir, performing John Lennon's "Imagine" in Times Square just before the famous ball descended.
The well-behaved crowd in blue Mad Hatter hats by Nivea lotion was showered with confetti as the massive object,lit by LED lights for the first time,gently reached the ground and there was a lot of kissing all around.Recordings of Frank Sinatra,Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong were played as the NYPD watched over the million-strong gathering.
In a Yahoo poll asking how was the year 2012 for you,34% of the 334,678 respondents said it was great.I'm lucky;while 66% said it was rough.I'm ready for a new start.
Thank you for being my readers and starting the New Year here at this blog.May it be worthy of your aspirations.
Andrew Taylor
Publisher
New York just welcomed 2013 with Train,backed by a children's choir, performing John Lennon's "Imagine" in Times Square just before the famous ball descended.
The well-behaved crowd in blue Mad Hatter hats by Nivea lotion was showered with confetti as the massive object,lit by LED lights for the first time,gently reached the ground and there was a lot of kissing all around.Recordings of Frank Sinatra,Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong were played as the NYPD watched over the million-strong gathering.
In a Yahoo poll asking how was the year 2012 for you,34% of the 334,678 respondents said it was great.I'm lucky;while 66% said it was rough.I'm ready for a new start.
Thank you for being my readers and starting the New Year here at this blog.May it be worthy of your aspirations.
Andrew Taylor
Publisher
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