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Charmed! From day one, watch this and remember the good times and bad. Put to the Theme Song of Charmed. (How Soon Is Now? -Love Spit Love)

The term “Peak Oil” means half of the earth’s supply of petroleum is gone, and half left in the ground. This has been in the news many times in the last few years. Unfortunately, not all want to believe it, or else fail to appreciate how serious it is. The “peak” arrived in 2010, according to some scientists. Few people realize that it now costs more in energy to pump a barrel of oil, and the cost will continue to rise as the oil level continues to go down. The further down in the earth, the more energy needed to pump it to the surface.

At this same time, developing nations such as China and India are manufacturing more cars each year, with a corresponding increase in oil consumption and pollutants. This trend, along with a continuing increase in world population plus global warming, paints a dreadful picture for the days to come. A worst-case scenario might include several possibilities, none of which is pleasant. However, fore-warned is fore-armed. There is still time to prepare.

As the cost of oil continues to increase, people who are walking the thin line of surviving financially will one by one find they cannot continue business as usual. Not only does this problem drive up the cost of fuel for the family, it also increases the cost for all others whom they depend on for survival. Transportation of food is number one, followed by companies that make everything they buy in stores. Trucks, busses, cars, planes, ships all use petroleum in some form, to move products or people. So therefore, the cost of all goods will rise. Their income will not rise, so they stop buying the least essential things first, and somewhere along the way they stop driving to work. On the other hand, the jobs may end first because of the same conditions. This could happen almost overnight, depending on how the world powers handle the situation.

About half the population of a metroplex lives in the suburbs, and the distance from downtown is too far for most of these folks to travel on foot. Buses and local trains no longer run, electric power becomes intermittent; blackouts start to occur. Finally, the power goes off everywhere. The inevitable breakdown of law and order begins. People seek food, and will do anything they can to obtain it. Some head out of town seeking survival, most head south as winter is approaching. Small towns along the way are overrun by the migrants, and crime runs wild.

After 1 year, millions of people have either starved to death, or been killed by violence or other causes. The other petroleum based societies of the world have suffered a similar fate. Third world countries that had little to begin with have suffered the least harm, and go on with their lives. At least for awhile, as there are other problems developing in different parts of the earth that will affect all. If there were no other major problems, people could learn again how to live off the land, and it would be a rule of survival of the fittest until local groups could organize into communities again. Perhaps in time, human life on earth will continue to thrive, this time without the benefits of petroleum.

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In-built DAB receiver in this phone, getting scrolling text (which doesn’t scroll since the screen’s big enough). Showing an ad for Barclays.

This phone also decodes television broadcast over DAB, using the DAB-IP protocol and some Microsoft Windows Media encoding. Surprisingly watchable. 

Source: James Cridland

If youre an ocean creature with a hard shell—like a sea urchin, a hermit crab, or a coral polyp—you prefer ocean water with a pH of about 8.2. This chemistry makes it easy to assemble your armor from carbon-based building blocks dissolved in the ocean. Since the beginning of the industrial age, though, the ocean has been absorbing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the air. The increase in carbon dioxide has made the oceans pH more acidic, dropping to 8.05 on average. Biologists like Gretchen Hofmann are realizing that this tiny change is hampering the development of hard-shelled marine creatures, leaving them more vulnerable to environmental stressors. To learn more, Hofmanns team has recreated an acidic ocean in a lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is testing how the change affects sea urchins.

When you hear the term “accessory” in the context of fashion you usually think of trendy items like women’s diamond watches, flashy earrings, gold necklaces, colorful scarves, and the 3,000 other things on the women’s accessory market today.

But gentlemen, don’t feel left out—there are accessories for you too!

Using accessories in your business wardrobe can make you look polished, refined and sophisticated, even if the truth is quite contrary.

As the saying goes, you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have. So if you’ve been eyeing that executive office, the first step to getting there (besides hard work and dedication) is to look the part. In other words, if you want to be an executive, dress like one. That way when an opening becomes available, you’re perceived as a shoe-in. You’ll be one step ahead of the competition because you look the part.

Presenting yourself professionally is very important in how you’re perceived in the business world. If you dress professionally, people will treat you like a professional. This means taking pride in the little details in addition to the big areas like a nice crisp suit and stylish tie. If you’re looking to add a little flair and polish your style, check out this brief guide of little things you can add to your daily work wardrobe to set you apart from the crowd in the most professional way.

Cufflinks:

If you don’t own a pair of cufflinks, you should invest in a few nice pairs. Cufflinks are a symbol of refinement, professionalism, and prestige. They come in many varieties and designs, so choose one that reflects your personal style. 14k gold cufflinks and silver cufflinks would be a good idea to have in your wardrobe because they are versatile and classically stylish. Although they are small and seemingly unnoticeable, cufflinks are an extremely important aspect of professional men’s attire because they make you look polished.

Watches:

Watches for the professional man are extremely important. The watch sets off whatever you’re wearing and provide that finishing touch to your suit. So for the professional looking to set himself apart from the rest in the office, it’s more than just a timepiece, it’s an accessory that makes you look refined and responsible. Gold watches for men are a classic choice and can really take your business look to the next level. If you don’t like wearing things on your wrist, you should look into a men’s pocket watch. A men’s pocket watch may seem dated, but as most vintage things are back in, pocket watches are definitely making a stylish comeback.

Tie Tacks:

A great way to polish your business look even further is to add a tie tack to your favorite silk tie. Like 14k gold cufflinks and men’s gold watches, tie tacks exhibit that same upscale quality and really make you look like an executive. They are available in tons of styles and designs ranging from low key and plain 14k gold, to eye-catching and diamond-studded.

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The Loew’s Jersey Theatre opened in Jersey City on September 28, 1929. It was one of five Loew’s Wonder Theatres, a series of flagship movie palaces of movie theater baron Marcus Loew, and the only one built outside of New York City. The others were the Loew’s 175th Street Theatre in Manhattan, now called the United Palace Theatre; Loew’s King’s Theatre in Brooklyn; Loew’s Paradise Theatre in the Bronx; and Loew’s Valencia Theatre in Queens. It was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places (#85003617) in 1985, and the New Jersey State Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1985.

The Loews Jersey was designed in Baroque/Rococo-style by acclaimed theatre architectural firm, Rapp and Rapp. Built on land purchased from the Pennsylania Railroad, initial construction costs were a lavish for their time, $2 million. With a seating capacity of 3,300, the Loews Jersey opened the film Madame X, a live musical performance by Ben Black and his Rhythm Kings and the Loew’s Symphony Orchestra, at 35-cents a ticket.

A magnificent Seth Thomas clock is mounted atop an intricate terra cotta facade. A bigger-than-life mechanical St. George on Horseback slays a dragon at the cue of the sounding of the hourly bells. A large vertical sign once rose on the righthand tower of the building’s face, and a large marquee with interchangeable lettering sits over the entrance. The Italian Baroque interior, decked in marble, bronze cystal and gold leaf brocade, features an enormous three-story oval lobby with a grand chandelier, a promenade, and green marble columns supporting the rotunda. Restroom facilities on the second level feture elaborate decoration and area for makeup application and socialization.

The enormous domed Rococo auditorium is laid out with approximately 1,500 seats and 37 rows on a sloping orchestra level, divided into sections by two aisles, and an additional 1,800 seats on a steeply sloped balcony. The stage is equipped with a full counterweighted fly system with the 50-foot wide screen. A three-segement orchestra pit fronts the stage. The left segment contains an independent organ lift, designed for the original 4 manual/23 rank Robert Morton "Wonder Morton" pipe organ. The remaining width of the pit also rises, lifting the orchestra up to stage level. The third segment is an integrated piano lift in the center of the orchestra lift that can either rise independently or with the orchestra lift. Beneath the stage sit two levels of dressing rooms, along with a trap room and rehearsal hall.

In 1974, the Loew’s Corporation had the theatre subdivided into three smaller theatres. Two were created on the ground floor with a wall in the center aisle of the auditorium extending from the lobby entrance to just beyond the balcony and a wall across the width connecting the dividing center wall to the auditorium’s outer walls. The third theatre seated patrons in the balcony watching the original screen. In an effort to reduce cleaning efforts and expenses, the seating on the ground floor that was no longer accessible was stripped and disposed of. The pipe organ was also removed from the theatre.

The theatre closed in August 1986, with a final showing of Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The Loew’s Corporation sold it to a real estate development company, who announced demolition plans. Preservationists campaigned to save the structure and it was subsequently sold to the city of Jersey City. The Loews remained closed from through 1996, while volunteers restored it to its original design. The Garden State Theatre Organ Society acquired a sister pipe organ, originally installed at the Loew’s Paradise theatre, and installed it in the orhcestra.

In addition to hosting private events, The Loews Jersey presents a wide range of public programming. Film weekends are generally held one weekend a month from September through June. The stage has hosted hosted opera performances, touring productions, and concerts, by artists like Beck and The Decemberists. The Trans-Siberia Orchestra recorded one of their popular Christmas albums in the Loew’s Jersey. The Loew’s Jersey is also a popular venue for film and photography shoots. The lobby served as the disco in the Whit Stillman’s film The Last Days of Disco, and the climax setting for the Gabrielle Union-Morris Chestnut tritefest, The Perfect Holiday. 

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Quincy Jones, remakes We Are The World.
Pink, Lil Wayne, Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion, Robin Thicke, Wyclef Jean, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Barbra Streisand, Jason Mraz, Bustaa Rhymes, Justin Beiber, Selena Gomez, Nicole Richie, Gladys Knight, Katharine McPhee, Enrique Inglesiais, Julianne Hough, Will.i.am, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Jay-Z and Janet Jackson