Tuesday, April 1, 2014

China's Xi wins EU pledge to consider free-trade deal

By Robin Emmott and Francesco Guarascio

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping won a promise from the European Union on Monday to consider a multi-billion-dollar free-trade Printable Coupons with his country, a long-held goal for Beijing which divides Europe.

Xi, the first Chinese leader to visit the EU institutions in Brussels since ties were established in 1975, pressed senior EU officials to consider such a pact, despite European concerns that Chinese state-owned firms flout international trade rules.

The 28-nation EU committed for the first time to opening talks on a free-trade accord (FTA) if current negotiations on an "investment agreement" to improve business ties are successful.

"Concluding such a comprehensive EU-China Investment Agreement ... will convey both sides' joint commitment towards stronger cooperation as well as their willingness to envisage broader ambitions including, once the conditions are right, towards a deep and comprehensive FTA, as a longer-term perspective," the two sides said in their summit statement.

Talk of a free-trade deal, which would create a market of almost 2 billion people, seemed unthinkable just a year ago, when Brussels prepared to levy punitive import duties on billions of dollars of Chinese solar panels, setting off the biggest ever trade dispute between the two partners.

Relations have improved since the sides defused the row, setting a minimum price for exports of Chinese goods to the EU.

Both China and the EU have something to gain from increased trade. Europe's economy is barely growing after years of recession and the continent is suffering from near-record unemployment, while China's much faster growth is cooling.

British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed strong support during a trip to Beijing in December for such a deal, but many other EU members including France, Italy and Spain are wary, saying China tries to dominate European markets with cheap, subsidised exports.

'PANDA DIPLOMACY'

China's Xi, on the last leg of a European tour, has put a free-trade deal at the center of his EU policy, even using "panda diplomacy" during his trip to Belgium by visiting two Chinese pandas on loan to a Belgian zoo to charm officials.

Beijing has a long tradition of using pandas, which are indigenous to China, to improve relations with other countries.

According to one EU official at Monday's summit, Xi pushed hard for the EU to consider the free-trade pact. "China wanted to go further on an FTA," the official said after Xi's meeting with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

"Europe agrees to go ahead with this target in the medium term. We prefer to go ahead first with an investment agreement."

Negotiations towards such an investment agreement are under way and should make it easier for European countries to do business in China, a big step that many see as a potential forerunner to a trade deal.

European companies complain of poor treatment in China, such as being forced to share sensitive know-how to win access to Chinese funding and local contracts.

In a statement, China's foreign ministry said both sides "should start the feasibility study on a free-trade agreement, and jointly improve the quality and level of China-EU trade".

Europe is China's most important trading partner, while for the EU, China is second only to the United States. Trade between the EU and China has doubled since 2003 to more than 1 billion euros ($1.4 billion) a day.

But the bilateral relationship has been bedevilled by a series of trade rows ranging from steel and wine to solar panels. China's ambition to produce more sophisticated products to compete with European goods also unnerves some Europeans.

(Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard in Beijing; Editing by Gareth Jones)

Thursday, March 27, 2014

"VERIZON30″ Coupon Code Will Get You Two New HTC One (M8)s for $140

Verizon is currently running a BOGO (buy one, get one free) offer for the all new HTC One (M8) that is certainly something to consider, though you'll have to sign a 2-year contract to get in on the deal. If contracts do not scare you, then to save some extra cash, there are a couple of Online Deals codes that could save you up to 30% on the $199 2-year contract price.

A long-standing "VERIZON30″ code has worked for both readers and our staff in the past. I actually tried it again this morning as a new customer and saw success, with the price of the One (M8) dropping to $139.99. That's a whopping $60 off.

If for some reason that code doesn't work, feel free to try "VZWDEAL," which should drop the price to $149.99.

All codes are applied at checkout. "VERIZON30″ seems to work with the BOGO deal, as seen in the image below.

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MLB, players union near deal on tougher drug policy

<Promotional Codesp>Major League Baseball and the players association are negotiating the most stringent drug program in the sport's history, a high-ranking Major League Baseball official told USA TODAY Sports, and the updated policy is expected to be finalized early next week.

BORAS: Loses in grievance against Beltran

The official spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the agreement is still being negotiated.

The new agreement will not only increase the drug penalties, but also implement widespread carbon isotope testing, the official said, hoping to dramatically increase the detection of a synthetic testosterone. There were 14 players suspended last season for receiving performance-enhancing drugs from South Florida wellness clinic, Biogenesis, but none failed a drug test.

The official said first-time offenses will be 80 games, an increase from 50, and a second offense will be for an entire 162-game season instead of 100 games. There will be a lifetime suspension for a third offense.

GALLERY: PLAYERS SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATING THE DRUG PROGRAM

Also, players who tested positive because of inadvertent use, will now have their suspensions reduced from 50 games to 25. Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis was suspended 50 games in June 2012 for Clostebol Metabolite, which he insists contained foot cream. San Francisco Giants reliever Guillermo Mota was suspended 100 games in May 2012 for Clenbuterol, saying it was included in his cough medicine. ​

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Xbox Live and PS Store Super Sale Features Rockstar Games

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Both the Xbox Marketplace and PlayStation Store are hosting an awesome sale which includes a large selection of titles from Rockstar Games at highly discounted prices.

All the discounted items are listed below. The PlayStation Store has a larger choice of titles that span across the PS3, PS2 and PSP.

Xbox Live Deals

  • Red Dead Redemption - £4.99/$7.49 (£19.99/$29.99 without Gold)
  • Max Payne 3 - £3.74/$4.99 (£14.99/$19.99 without Gold)
  • Max Payne 3 Season Pass - £2.99/$3.74 (£11.99/$14.99 without Gold)
  • Bully: Scholarship Edition - £2.99/$3.74 (£11.99/$14.99 without Gold)
  • L.A. Noire - £4.99/$7.49 (£19.99/$29.99 without Gold)
  • Midnight Club: L.A - £2.99/$3.74
PlayStation Store Deals - PS3

  • Grand Theft Auto IV Was £19.99/€24.99/AU$29.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony Was £11.99/€14.99/AU$21.95, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • GTA Episodes from Liberty City Was £15.99/€19.99/AU$24.95, now £4.79/€5.99/AU$8.85 Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • GTA IV Episodes Bundle Was £15.99/€19.99/AU$29.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Kuwait, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia
  • Max Payne 3 Was £15.99/€19.99/AU$24.95, now £5.99/€7.49/AU$11.05
  • Max Payne 3 Rockstar Pass Was £11.99/€14.99/AU$21.95, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Deals ending April 2: PS3
  • GTA IV: The Complete Edition Was £24.99/€34.99/AU$44.95, now £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45 Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
PlayStation Store Deals - PS2

  • Canis Canem Edit (Bully) Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto 3 Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Germany, Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Was £11.99/€14.99/AU$21.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Saudia Arabia, UAE
  • GTA: Liberty City Stories Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • GTA: Vice City Stories Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Manhunt Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Australia, Germany, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, UAE
  • Max Payne Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35
  • Midnight Club Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35
  • Midnight Club 2 Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35
  • Midnight Club 3: Dub Remix Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35
  • Red Dead Revolver Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35
  • The Warriors Was £7.99/€9.99/AU$14.45, now £3.99/€4.99/AU$7.35 Not available in Germany, Kuwait
PlayStation Store Deals - PSP

  • Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Was £10.99/€14.99/AU$17.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories [PSP] Was £11.99/€14.99/AU$21.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • GTA: Liberty City Stories [PSP] Was £11.99/€14.99/AU$21.95, now £5.49/€6.99/AU$10.35 Not available in Saudi Arabia, UAE
  • Manhunt 2 [PSP] Was £6.49/€7.99/AU$11.75, now £3.19/€3.99/AU$5.85 Not available in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, UAE
  • Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition [PSP] Was £9.99/€12.99/AU$18.45, now £4.79/€5.99/AU$8.85 Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Kuwait, Qatar
  • Midnight Club L.A. Remix [PSP] Was £9.99/€12.99/AU$18.45, now £4.79/€5.99/AU$8.85 Not available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kuwait, Qatar
  • The Warriors [PSP] Was £6.49/€7.99/AU$11.75, now £3.19/€3.99/AU$5.85 Not available in German, Kuwait

This sale will run until March 26th. If you an eye on a specific deal then you should hurry.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

New Straight Talk Promo Codes are Now Available on SheNuts Website

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SheNuts, a website that offers the most current wireless promotional codes and coupons, has just added new Straight Talk promo codes that can help consumers save money on their next wireless purchase. The exclusive codes can be accessed by visiting the SheNuts website and clicking on the different offers.

For example, people who are hoping to save money on Straight Talk wireless services and products may now receive free ground shipping on any phone order from the company, as well as other savings and deals on plans and phones.

As an article on SheNuts.org notes, Straight Talk offers a variety of some of the most popular mobile phones, along with plans that are easy on the budget, and outstanding service. These include the Samsung Galaxy SIII, the iPhone 4 with 8 GB, and the Blackberry Curve. For people who are looking to get a top quality popular mobile phone at an affordable price, Straight Talk is a one stop discount shop that will allow them to do just that.

In order to help people get access to the most current codes and coupons on Straight Talk phones, SheNuts.org offers helpful instructions on how to use the website. First, an article on the website explained, once cell phone shoppers find the offer that they want to use, they should click on the handy link to get started. This will usually take them to a page where they can enter in the zip code of where they will typically use their mobile phone.

After verifying their zip code, people will then see a list of phones that are currently available, as well as the different features for each one. Shoppers can browse through the various offers, and then select the phone that best suits their needs and budgets. Once they click on the specific phone they want, shoppers can then choose from a variety of service plans.

"The last step is the order details, where you will enter the coupon or Best Buy," the article said, adding that people should see a box that asks if they have a promo code, to enter it in the box.

"Once you have entered it click the submit button and the order will update with discount applied."

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

ESO feedback results in changes to starting area, combat, sub-discount packs confirmed

Elder Scrolls Online is going through a final PC/Mac scale test this weekend, and game director Matt Firor felt it was an opportune time to discuss how feedback has changed the final product.

According to a blog post on the official website, many players felt "too constrained" during the start of the game, up until they reached level 10.

Firor said the game was originally designed in this manner in order to not overwhelm new players and all them to learn the game before "dealing with more challenging situations."

"Because ESO is about choice, we made adjustments to those opening hours of the game in response to the beta feedback," he said. "After exiting the modified, more streamlined tutorial in Coldharbour, new characters now wake up in the first major city of their respective Alliance as opposed to being forced to go through the starter islands. "

Firor also noted the team has adjusted the level curve around the cities, giving players plenty to do without running into enemies that are too powerful at the start - something I noted during my time with the beta.

"If you want to go back and experience these islands, which have been re-leveled to provide a regular content experience, the option is there, but players who prefer can just start exploring the rest of Tamriel," said Firor.

"Another piece of your feedback we've implemented addresses our combat system. We continue to identify ways to make melee combat feel even more substantial. In addition to many tweaks and changes to animations and audio, we've added player collision with NPCs, which means your character will no longer be able to run through NPC enemies. This is a frequently requested feature that we think succeeds in making melee combat more visceral and exciting."

For online support, ZeniMax has also constructed large datacenters in North America and Europe with the former fully operational as of press time, and the latter's datacenter will be soon. The location of the servers will not affect the gameplay experience, said Firor, as "millions of players from Europe and beyond" can play on the North American server without latency or lag problems.

Users who noted some lag issues in Cyrodiil during the last scale test, will be pleased to know the issue was caused by a bug, not the servers. All players, no matter where they were located, experienced the particular problem.

"Regardless of a player's location or the datacenter being used, the confirmed efficiency of our platform architecture will prevent anyone from enjoying a gameplay advantage,' Firor continued. "As both datacenters become fully operational, we will continue to add capacity to meet the demands of gamers worldwide. And just to be fully prepared, we are adding overflow servers in the event we get even more players on day one than we are now forecasting."

Firor concluded his post noting that the team has been developing "lots of additional content" and the first post launch content update will be revealed soon. It will include the adventure zone Craglorn, which is dedicated to group-based, end-game PvE repeatable content.

The Elder Scrolls Online is slated for release on PC and Mac on April 4, and various subscription Amazon Deal Online packs will become available at launch.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of ESO are expected in June.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

New Straight Talk Promo Codes are Now Available on SheNuts Website

SheNuts, a website that offers the most current wireless promotional codes and coupons, has just added new Straight Talk promo codes that can help consumers save money on their next wireless purchase. The exclusive codes can be accessed by visiting the SheNuts website and clicking on the different offers.

For example, people who are hoping to save money on Straight Talk wireless services and products may now receive free ground shipping on any phone order from the company, as well as other savings and deals on plans and phones.

As an article on SheNuts.org notes, Straight Talk offers a variety of some of the most popular mobile phones, along with plans that are easy on the budget, and outstanding service. These include the Samsung Galaxy SIII, the iPhone 4 with 8 GB, and the Blackberry Curve. For people who are looking to get a top quality popular mobile phone at an affordable price, Straight Talk is a one stop discount shop that will allow them to do just that.

In order to help people get access to the most current codes and coupons on Straight Talk phones, SheNuts.org offers helpful instructions on how to use the website. First, an article on the website explained, once cell phone shoppers find the offer that they want to use, they should click on the handy link to get started. This will usually take them to a page where they can enter in the zip code of where they will typically use their mobile phone.

After verifying their zip code, people will then see a list of phones that are currently available, as well as the different features for each one. Shoppers can browse through the various offers, and then select the phone that best suits their needs and budgets. Once they click on the specific phone they want, shoppers can then choose from a variety of service plans.

"The last step is the order details, where you will enter the coupon or Coupon Codes," the article said, adding that people should see a box that asks if they have a promo code, to enter it in the box.

"Once you have entered it click the submit button and the order will update with discount applied."

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Comcast confirms man works for them

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By Melissa Hudson

ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department says it was able to confirm with Comcast that the man spotted in the Amber Meadows Community on March 11 was their employee.

On Wednesday, deputies asked for the public's help in locating a man who was spotted in the Amber Meadows Community on CR22 between Zollinger Road and CR 28 on the morning of March 11.

The man approached a resident's home and said he was from Comcast and wanted residents to know Comcast would be in the area for the next two to three weeks doing maintenance and upgrades.

According to the sheriff's office, the Comcast logo on the man's jacket was not the typical logo used by the company.

The sheriff's department contacted Comcast. Their representatives said their employees do not operate in this manner and there is no work going on in the Amber Meadows Community.

Deputies later confirmed the man actually is a Comcast worker.

Miranda Hart review - 'Jolly and child-hearted, but not ambitious'

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"This isn't just a show," Miranda Hart tells her 16,000-strong crowd. "Tonight, I thought we'd have a party." For fans of her TV work - and there are many - Hart's first standup tour is a cause for celebration. And so their heroine lays on balloons, a buffet (well, a few packets of Doritos) and communal singing.

"Such fun!" runs the catchphrase, and Hart certainly supplies that to anyone seeking a night of uncomplicated gaiety. But there's nothing novel, heartfelt or remotely surprising going on. It may be a risk for Hart to hit the arena circuit from a standing start but the show itself plays very safe.

She vaults her first major hurdle with a bit to spare, proving herself wholly at ease on the O2 stage. Displaying not a hint of nerves, she's supremely in control, an energetic, relentlessly upbeat hostess welcoming us to her "cocoon o' fun". And really, My, What I Call, Live Show is better considered as funhouse than standup. There's (consensual) audience participation, as we all simulate the soundtrack of a posh party. Two volunteers are packed off on a blind date, Hart leads us in a dance-along to Whigfield's Saturday Night, and we're obliged to karaoke to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive.

Are you getting a sense yet of the ruthless populism of this occasion? The choice of I Will Survive is symptomatic: almost everything here is familiar bordering on cliche. Jokes about the right time to fart in a new relationship? (There are lots of fart jokes.) Jokes about the faces we pull when suppressing a yawn? The embarrassment of having to run to catch a bus? This material's so old, I felt less inclined to laugh than to carbon-date it.

Sometimes, the conservatism of the whole enterprise is plain weird, as when Hart ends an anecdote about licking someone's fingers at a tea party with the surprise reveal, "I'm so sorry, vicar!" - as if being outrageous in front of the vicar were still (if it ever was) the last word in social faux pas. Elsewhere, we meet "an old major" who shouts "down, boy!" at his "dicky leg", and it starts to feel the jokes have been co-written by Agatha Christie.

There's better stuff elsewhere. Her ad libs are good, and reveal flashes of someone slyer and funnier than her own material. A routine on the behaviour adults should reclaim from toddlers is likeable, as is another about parents trying to rein in their errant child at a wedding. There's lots of physical comedy, although Hart's catalogue of silly walks aren't especially unusual or expressive.

Interest flickers into life when she addresses her current fame, but that's mainly because everything else seems designed to conceal rather than reveal the real Miranda.

Hart might have used her standup tour to share something of herself or discuss matters close to her heart. But the character she projects here - bumbling woman-child falling off the toilet - is as two-dimensional as her sitcom persona.

Several anecdotes ring patently untrue, and when she starts joking about how parents should behave to their teenage children, you think: whose life is this material derived from, and why isn't it hers?

I'm not saying all standup must be autobiographical. But there's something strikingly impersonal about much of Hart's observational comedy tonight. Where she succeeds is in fostering a party atmosphere, and delivering with brio the goofy, self-deprecating humour she knows her family audience enjoys. At its best, the night is attractively jolly and child-hearted. But it's not ambitious - and I didn't believe a word of it.

Friday-Sunday, Manchester (0844 847 8000); Monday and Tuesday, Glasgow (0844 395 4000); then touring.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Best New-Car Deals For March

20 Best New-Car Deals For March

One of the worst winters on record has had a chilling effect on the auto business, leaving dealers' inventories in many parts of the country to pile up like so much unplowed snow. Potential car buyers tended to stay home where it was nice and warm, rather than brave the cold and slush to shop for a vehicle that would inevitably be violated by the elements. And who could blame them? Aside perhaps from a rough-and-tumble 4X4 SUV, few vehicles tend to show their best sides while being test-driven through a blinding snowstorm.

As a result the pendulous law of supply and demand is swinging the other way and is favoring car buyers for the first time in perhaps the last two years, with generous sales incentives and leasing deals blooming like crocuses to help dealers move the metal.

"It's no secret that severe weather has resulted in lower-than-expected sales, causing inventory levels to swell at most dealerships across the country," says Jesse Toprak, chief analyst for the auto website Cars.com. "Consumers will benefit from automakers and dealers who are willing to move standing inventory at a steep discount, with the most attractive specials found in large-vehicle segments."

We're featuring a cross-section of some of the richest incentives automakers are offering this month, but we found far more modest cash-back offers of $500-$1,000 and cut-rate financing programs out there for the taking. We counted no less than 30 brands offering at least token sales incentives this month.

The accompanying slideshow includes an amiable assortment of direct-to-consumer cash rebates, discounted financing promotions and/or so-called marketing-support incentives, which we call additional dealer discounts. Typically favored by luxury automakers, the latter are cash allowances given to dealers to lower the prices on select models without seeming to cheapen the brand by offering cash rebates. The only catch is that a dealer may or may not automatically pass them on without some hard-nosed negotiations.

In Pictures: 20 Best New-Car Deals For March.

Top sales incentives this month include up to $3,000 cash back or $500 and zero percent financing for up to 60 months on the popular Ford Escape crossover SUV, a $3,000 rebate or zero percent financing on the highly regarded Cadillac ATS compact sport sedan and a whopping $7,000 additional dealer discount up for grabs on the sultry BMW 6 Series line of luxury sport coupes and convertibles.

What's more, the deals are even more plentiful for those who are willing to lease, rather than buy a vehicle outright, given the continuing combination of low interest rates and relatively high residual values. Not surprisingly lease penetration is at its highest level on record, representing 26.5 percent of all new-vehicle transactions in February according to the market analysis firm J.D. Power.

We're likewise featuring some of the best leasing bargains of the month in the accompanying slideshow. These include the new-for-2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV going for $239 a month, the fuel-saving Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback at $279 a month and the Honda Civic Sedan with a monthly payment of just $159, which for most of us would be the equivalent of a daily visit to Starbucks.

Lease deals are typically featured prominently on automakers' websites and in dealers' advertising, but be aware that most can be fine-tuned to suit a consumer's needs or preferences. A lower monthly payment can usually be achieved by entering into a lease with a lower annual mileage limit or by agreeing to a higher initial down payment. Conversely, those looking for a lease with less money down or a more generous mileage limit would likely be subject to a higher monthly payment.

Further, keep in mind that sales and lease incentives come from the automaker. Dealers who are looking to winnow down their excess inventories will likely be in a position to give up a substantial portion of their markups this month on most models to help jump-start sales. This includes vehicles that are being leased as well as those that are purchased outright. Never purchase or lease a new vehicle based solely on a given monthly payment - be sure to check prices on the Internet and run the numbers to ensure you're getting the best possible deal. Negotiate with a vehicle's so-called invoice price as a target (this is usually a few percent above a dealer's actual cost), and that's before deducting any applicable rebate or subsidized dealer discount.

In Pictures: 20 Best New-Car Deals For March.

The Fine Print: Additional incentives may apply to any of our Promotional Code this month, such as those often offered to recent college graduates and members of the military and/or owners or lessees trading in same-brand or competing models. Offers often vary by region and are subject to subsequent modification or termination by the manufacturer.

Cited financing rates are typically open only to qualified buyers with top credit ratings and may vary based on eligibility.

Monthly lease payments quoted for vehicles in our list of top lease deals are generally for base models with specific equipment configurations and do not include additional options, taxes or registration fees. Cash due at signing includes the down payment and first month's lease payment. None of the deals listed here require a security deposit. Dealer participation may vary. Check the automakers' websites for additional deals and details.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

With Woolies deal, SPC's now looking peachy

<Coupon Codep>SPC Ardmona has landed a company-changing $70 million contract with Woolworths just weeks after warnings the federal government's decision to deny the troubled fruit and tomato processor a $25m bailout could force it to close and cost hundreds of jobs.

SPC, a subsidiary of the stockmarket-listed Coca-Cola Amatil, said yesterday the failure to land the government investment had actually worked in its favour, with the company buoyed by new-found consumer enthusiasm for its products.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Deal: TYLT ENERGI+ Battery Backpack for $149 ($50 off) with Coupon Code

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For those on the go, the biggest barrier to carrying around multiple electronics is battery life. Or, as the ski instructor from South Park would say, if your tablet or smartphone dies and you don't have access to a power outlet, you're gonna have a bad time. One possible solution is lugging around a battery. The other is buying a specialized backpack like TYLT's ENEGERI+.

The ENERGI+ isn't anything fancy, but simplicity was the goal. It's a poly material backpack with an inbuilt, 10,400mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, 13 pockets, a trolley slot, a headphone carrying compartment, and a full-length zipper pocket. It accommodates any device with MicroUSB, and TYLT says it can provide up to 4 full smartphone charges or 1 full tablet charge.

The backpack normally retails for $199, but you can obtain for $149 using the code ENERGI50OFF through March 7.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Canada Job Grant deal reached, Nova Scotia now onside

Employment Minister Jason Kenney confirmed that after months of back-and-forth negotiations, all territories and provinces with the exception of Quebec have accepted a Discount in principle on the Canada Job Grant, a centrepiece proposal made by the federal government during last year's budget, as CBC News reported yesterday.

"I am pleased to announce that we have arrived at an agreement in principle with 12 provincial governments and territories on their delivery of the Canada Job Grant," Kenney said during a speech to an audience gathered for the Manning Networking Conference in Ottawa on Friday.

Nova Scotia, which appeared to be offside with its provincial counterparts, now says it also secured an agreement with Ottawa after Premier Stephen McNeil spoke with Kenney today.

"The province has secured an agreement with the federal government to ensure that Nova Scotia's concerns with the Canada Job Grant are addressed," a statement issued by the premier's office said.

"I communicated to Mr. Kenney that the Canada Job Grant must work better for Nova Scotians," McNeil said in the written statement.

"The program must be affordable for our small businesses and must protect employment support for our most vulnerable citizens."

The news of an agreement-in-principle with all the provinces except Quebec appeared to surprise Nova Scotia officials who said they still had concerns.

The provinces plan to iron out whatever concerns remain on a bilateral basis with the federal government.

"We're going to continue working with provinces and territories on the details in the days to come," Kenney said.

After his speech, Kenney told reporters he spoke with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Friday morning. Wynne is also chair of the council of the federation, a group that brings Canada's premiers together twice a year.

"I understand that the Council of the Federation will be issuing a statement today indicating that 12 provinces and territories appreciate the final federal offer and the flexibility that is shown within it. They apparently will be expressing some concerns and look forward to moving forward with us on a bilateral basis," Kenney said.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, who is also in Ottawa for the Manning Conference, backed Kenney's announcement telling reporters there is a deal in principle and that each province and territory, except Quebec, will now move to implement it bilaterally.

"I believe this is good news for unemployed Canadians, it's good news for taxpayers who will get better bang for their buck, it's good news for the economy because we'll increase the private sector investment in skills development," Kenney said.

The terms of the agreement-in-principal have not been made public.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Fernanda Lima: elegante é saber se adaptar

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Se destacar mais uma vez pelos seus atributos físicos mundo afora ou mostrar sensibilidade às outras culturas e manter o estilo com um toque de discrição? Fernanda Lima e sua equipe mostraram delicadeza ao optarem pela segunda opção.

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Depois de roubar a cena no sorteio dos grupos da Copa do Mundo com um vestido "bandage", modelo criado pelo estilista Herve Lerger formado por várias tiras e que evidencia to-das as formas, acompanhado de um decote que se tornou mundialmente comentado, Fernanda Lima surgiu mais "contida" no evento Bola de Ouro, realizado esta semana na Suíça.

Não, não estava menos deslumbrante e nem usava algo que não tivesse o estilo dela. Apenas estava mais discreta. O vestido dourado que alçou o nome de Fernanda às manchetes pelo mundo não estava inadequado, nem vulgar: seguia a regra de, para não errar, optar por apenas dois elementos sensuais no mesmo look. No caso, a modelagem ajustada e o decote, que foram compensados pelo comprimento, na altura do joelho.

No entanto, para culturas nas quais a discrição das mulheres não é opção, mas obrigação, o look foi um ultraje: o canal de TV estatal do Irã cortou por diversas vezes a transmissão do evento e Fernanda foi atacada por grupos radicais nas redes sociais.

"Ah, mas dar ouvidos a culturas que escondem suas mulheres atrás de véus, quando não burcas?". Num evento global como a Copa do Mundo as mais diferentes culturas estão unidas pelo esporte. E a elegância, que está acima do que se veste, mas nas atitudes, foi demonstrada por Fernanda Lima através do respeito.

Para apresentação do Bola de Ouro Fernanda Lima não economizou nos brilhos: apareceu reluzente com um vestido bordado a mão do estilista brasileiro Samuel Cirnansck. As formas perfeitas continuaram delineadas, mas dois trunfos foram lançados para manter a discrição: o decote tomara que caia e mangas longas.

Os looks do jantar e da apresentação do Bola de Ouro: discrição. (Reprodução/Instagram)

Aliás, mangas compridas são ótimas aliadas para dosar looks sensuais. No jantar de gala após o evento mais uma vez Fernanda Lima apostou nelas, equilibrando as transparências do longo de Valentino. E marcou de goleada no quesito elegância - atributo que vai além do que os olhos podem ver e mora também na adequação, na postura e no respeito.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Cuatro muertos por un rayo en playa argentina (VIDEO)

<sears henderson nvp>La ciudad balnearia de Villa Gesell, en la costa Atlántica de Argentina y a 370 kilómetros al sur de Buenos Aires, fue escenario de una terrible tragedia cuando un rayo cayó este jueves en la playa Afrika, matando a cuatro personas.

También resultaron heridas 22 personas, entre ellas seis niños.

El alcalde Jorge Rodríguez Erneta, confirmó en efecto en la mañana de este viernes la muerte de Priscila Ochoa, de 16 años de edad, informó el sitio de internet Clarín de esa capital.

Anteriormente, el medio había informado que el desastre "fue a las 16.45 en un balneario cercano al centro. Todo se oscureció de golpe, hubo explosiones y un sector de las carpas fue alcanzado. Murieron tres chicos de Henderson, Junín y San Luis". Ochoa, la cuarta víctima, también es de San Luis.

Los otros tres fallecidos eran de 17, 19 y 20 años de edad: Fabián Irustia, Nicolás Elena y Gabriel Rodríguez, respectivamente.

Villa Gesell tiene algunas de las playas más concurridas de la Argentina y en esta temporada veraniega de vacaciones está especialmente llena de jóvenes. Así describe la desgracia Clarín:

Fue un segundo: las primeras gotas de una tormenta que se veía venir forzaron la retirada de la mayoría de los turistas. Pero todo cambió de golpe y de un momento a otro la playa se convirtió en un escenario de horror: una luz, una bomba, un estruendo, un enorme fogonazo, así describieron los turistas al rayo que cayó en medio del balneario Afrika, ubicado a pocos cuadras del centro geselino y a seis del espigón de pesca. GALERÍA DE RAYOS Y RELÁMPAGOS:
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Y entre la descarga directa del rayo y la furia de la onda expansiva, la playa se convirtió en un campo de batalla. Gente que salió volando 10 metros, otros heridos convulsionando, guardavidas haciendo reanimación cardiopulmonar y muchos chiquitos llorando, sin saber qué había pasado. Nadie, en realidad, podía entender lo que había pasado.

Empeoró la situación el hecho que, según explicaba al noticiero argentino Telefé, los guardavidas "no están entrenados para atender a este tipo de víctimas".

Agrega Clarín este testimonio: "Vi una bola de fuego y se escuchó un ruido tremendo; vi a los carperos volar por la explosión tres o cuatro metros y que un muchacho moría calcinado arriba de un cuatriciclo. También murió otro que estaba jugando al fútbol". Así, sin poder salir del shock, vivió Osvaldo García, dueño del balneario Afrika, la tragedia. Informa también Associated Press que "Según medios de prensa, Ochoa era prima de una de las víctimas, Agustín Irustia, y los otros dos que también murieron, habían intentado protegerse de la tormenta en las pequeñas carpas acondicionadas para los veraneantes en el balneario, que como en otros de la costa atlántica argentina periódicamente se desatan lluvias durante el verano austral.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional informó que el rayo fue causado por una repentina tormenta con gran movimiento de aire ascendente, agua y mucha actividad eléctrica. Al parecer cayó muy cerca del sector de las carpas. La carga eléctrica que aparentemente transmitió la arena mojada alcanzó de lleno a los jóvenes, según testigos, y causó heridas a otras personas que también se habían refugiado.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

PS4 available to order from Amazon and Staples

The Playstation 4 is a hard console to track down at the moment. It popped up Sunday, Jan. 12 at the somewhat unlikely location of office supply retailer Staples though along with Best Offer.com/gp/product/B00BGA9WK2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BGA9WK2&linkCode=as2&tag=examinerco03a-20">Amazon.

The PS4 is available to order from Staples for the usual price of $399.99 by itself and as not part of a bundle as part of an online only deal. Free shipping is available for Rewards Member though everyone has the option of free shipping to their local store for pickup. The expected delivery time frame is 3-5 business days and, of course, sales tax is applicable.

Meanwhile, Amazon has the PS4 available for what is essentially a pre-order that won't be delivered until Jan. 19. Free shipping is available here as well but sales tax may be applicable depending on your state. Update: As expected, the PS4 sold out quickly at Amazon. It is still available at Staples, however. Update 2: The PS4 is now out of stock at Staples as well.

Sony announced last week the Playstation 4 sold more than 4.2 million consoles between its launch on Nov. 15 and Dec. 28. The next-gen console was hard to find prior to Christmas and is just as difficult now as it quickly goes out of stock when it shows up at retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy or GameStop.

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Members Criticize Paid Sick Day Deal for Lack of Transparency

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito both strode into office this month vowing a new era of collaboration and transparency, but the tactics surrounding their first legislative effort have some council members privately scoffing.

The pair is set to announce a Best Offer this afternoon to dramatically expand mandatory paid sick leave-one of Mr. de Blasio's key campaign promises. But many council members-including even members of Ms. Mark-Viverito's Progressive Caucus-were not consulted on the deal or even made aware of its existence until late last night, when they began receiving calls inviting them to a 1 p.m. press conference in Bushwick to announce it.

"Very few council members were consulted or even in the loop on this deal," said one source familiar with the deal, who said the "top-down approach" had rubbed many the wrong way.

"Is this what it looks like when the mayor runs the City Council? The press hearing about the legislative agenda before members?" asked another source close to the council.

Indeed, some members didn't find out that a deal was in place or a press conference planned until press reports began emerging after 9:30 p.m. And privately, some council members-particularly moderates who did not outwardly embrace the city's recent leftward shift-griped that they had not been consulted.

"It's just like an extension of Quinn and Bloomberg," said one council member, referring to how former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Speaker Christine Quinn often used to hash out bills together and only later work to compel other council members to support them.

One council source noted that the version of the bill that Mr. de Blasio and Ms. Mark-Viverito seemed poised to revive had a sizable number of detractors in the council when it was first introduced. A watered-down version of the bill that applies to far fewer companies eventually passed and is set to take effect in April.

"It's not a good sign," the source said last night. "Especially for a bill like this that took so long and so many members had various issues with. Members are upset."

"You can't have members learning about a deal on Twitter at 10 p.m. on a Thursday," the person added.

In her victory speech Ms. Mark-Viverito told members that she planned a more inclusive, transparent approach. "Over the past few months, I've laid out for all of you my vision for a speakership that is open, inclusive and transparent. A leadership style that allows all voices to be at the table, helping to shape the direction we take as a legislative body," she'd said then.

Nevertheless, others who were kept out of the loop said they were surprised by the speed and secrecy of the deal, but didn't seem to mind.

"It was a part of the mayor's agenda. It's not surprising," said one such member, who noted that the bill must still go through the standard legislative process. "They'll be hearings and they'll vote on it."

Ms. Mark-Viverito's spokesman and the the mayor's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Cop-drama Sleeping Dogs free on Xbox Live deal ends today

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Today is your last chance to download a free copy of Square Enix's open-world action game Sleeping Dogs from Xbox Live, provided you're a Gold subscriber.

The game has been available as a free download to keep for Gold subscribers since January 1. Tomorrow, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be free for the duration of the month.

Microsoft has not yet announced February's free games. Past freebies from Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion for Xbox 360 have included Halo 3, Assassin's Creed II, and Crackdown, among others.

An Xbox Live Gold subscription is $10/month or $60/year. The Games with Gold promotion is available only on Xbox 360, not Xbox One.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

CNN FILMS' 'Blackfish' Nabs BAFTA Nomination

via press release:

cnn blackfish FILMS: Blackfish Nabs BAFTA Nom EE British Academy Film Awards Nominates 'Blackfish' as Top Documentary

The influential British Academy of Film and Television Arts has nominated the CNN Films/Magnolia Pictures documentary, BLACKFISH in its category for best documentary. The film, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, is directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and was acquired by CNN Films and Magnolia Pictures, who distributed. It traces the 39-year history of orcas in captivity, and examines the injuries and deaths of orca trainers at theme parks, vividly portraying the consequences of captivity for these animals that have thrilled millions in performances, but which lead a much darker existence when the shows are over.

BLACKFISH debuted as a CNN Films broadcast in October 2013 following its successful film festival and theatrical exhibitions. BLACKFISH continues to drive a sustained conversation, and protest actions by the film's viewers, who have demanded answers to the safety and animal rights issues raised in the film. Several well-known music artists have cancelled their planned perfomances at Sea World parks around the United States in response to petition requests by animal rights groups.

"We congratulate Gabriela and the rest of the team that produced BLACKFISH on the terrific honor of a nomination from BAFTA. This engaging, thought-provoking film continues to inspire, and drive thoughtful conversations about the important issues raised in the film," said Jeff Zucker, president of CNN Worldwide.

About Magnolia

Magnolia Pictures ( www.magpictures.com) is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically-integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that also includes the Landmark Theatres chain and AXS TV. Recent releases include the riveting killer whale doc Blackfish, David Gordon Green's Prince Avalanche, Terrence Malick's To The Wonder, Joe Swanberg's Drinking Buddies, Thomas Vinterberg's The Hunt, Danish thriller A Hijacking, Kevin Macdonald's How I Live Now, hit documentaries Muscle Shoals, Jiro Dreams of Sushi and The Queen of Versailles, and the Academy Award nominated A Royal Affair. Magnolia's upcoming releases include Lars Von Trier's Nymphomaniac, Richard Ayoade's dystopian vision The Double, the raucous Alan Partridge starring Steve Coogan, Lukas Moodysson's We Are the Best!, Norwegian thrillers Pioneer and Ragnarok, and many more.

CNN Films brings documentaries beyond the small screen by developing strategic partnerships to leverage distribution opportunities at film festivals and in theaters. Amy Entelis, senior vice president of talent and content development for CNN Worldwide, and Vinnie Malhotra, senior vice president of development and acquisitions for CNN Worldwide, oversee the acquisition strategy of documentaries for CNN Films. Malhotra manages the day-to-day operation of CNN Films, and works directly with filmmakers to develop original projects.

CNN Worldwide is a portfolio of two dozen news and information services across cable, satellite, radio, wireless devices and the Internet in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Domestically, CNN reaches more individuals on television, the web and mobile devices than any other cable TV news organization in the United States; internationally, CNN is the most widely distributed news channel reaching more than 271 million households abroad; and CNN Digital is a top network for online news, mobile news and social media. Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with hundreds of local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Netflix Tests Discount Pricing

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