Sunday 6 February 2011

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At the age of 14, Hailee Steinfeld has been nominated for the 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role' at this year's Oscars. She stars opposite Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin in 'True Grit' - a Western about a young girl searching for her father's murderer directed by the Coen brothers - and Steinfeld more than holds her own. Her performance in the film, released in the UK on the 11th February, has earned her comparisons with a young Jodie Foster.

What the Oscar nomination means - she was also nominated for a SAG and a BAFTA - is that she is in the throes of her first 'awards season'. The red carpet has become her second home over the last month or so, and she is giving actresses twice her age a run for their money.

So far, she has worn Calvin Klein , Moschino and Marc Jacobs . At the Golden Globes she wore a dress by Prabal Gurung , the current darling of the New York fashion scene. At Sunday night's SAG Awards, she looked fresh and fashion forward in colourful Prada .

One of the problems dressing such a young star for formal events is how to keep the gowns age appropriate. Many dresses designed for the red carpet will age an actress who is just 14. Go too far in the other direction and one risks making a girl look too sexy before her time.

Gurung was not worried about dressing his charge for the Globes. "Hailee's ability to carry herself with understated confidence and walk the red carpet with such grace is unique, particularly for a girl her age." he says.

"For a designer, you really don't have control over how a celebrity will look in one of your creations but with Hailee, the way she has been putting herself together is as promising as her career - strong, modest and enviable."

Next up will be the Oscars on the 27th February, and we can't wait to see how she bends current fashion trends to make them work for her age.


Hailee Steinfeld dons a quirky, white polka dot scalloped hemline dress by Marc Jacobs at the BAFTA Tea Party, Jan 2011.


At the Teen Vogue Hollywood Party last October, Hailee chose a simple, chic black shift dress and ankle boots.


Hailee wears a Calvin Klein grey shift dress matched with strappy platform heels at the 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute, Oct 2010.


In a pretty, Phillip Lim layered dress, Hailee looked fresh and angelic at the BAFTA Awards, Nov 2010.


At the Golden Globes Party Hailee opted for a Stella McCartney LBD with a twist, Dec 2010.


Getting in touch with her feminine side, Hailee wears a Moschino metallic dress with a lilac waistband at the 'True Grit' premiere, Dec 2010.


Hailee pares down her look at FOX 11's 'Good Day LA', Jan 2011, with this striped T-shirt dress, opaque leggings and black flats.


Hailee dons a purple, gathered Moschino dress with teal shoes at the premiere of 'American Masters', Jan 2011.


Going back to black, Hailee wears a black Jenny Peckham dress with an embroidered collar at The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala, Jan 2011.


At The CBS 'Early Show', Hailee opts for a splash of springs hottest colour, 'honeysuckle', with contrasting black trimming and sleeves.


It was nude dresses galore at the Critics Choice Movie Awards and Hailee Steinfeld was on the style wagon in this Marchesa light pink one-shouldered chiffon dress.

Clip of Hailee at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards 2011:
http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/612800/best-young-actor-actress-hailee-steinfeld.jhtml#id=1655891


Looking like a red carpet regular, Hailee Steinfeld wears a long, white sparkly Prabal Gurung dress at the Golden Globes, Jan 2011


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I love her style!!

..........and bullshit walks! Easy as that for start-ups when it comes to making up your mind about raising additional capital. Are we in a bubble? No idea but this question keeps creeping up. Those of us who went through the bubble at the turn of the century are secretly hoping we're not in another one. Those who don't remember the last one are also worried wondering whether all the old-timers are right. One way or another, it doesn't really matter. 


You'll hear multiple opinions on whether to raise money at times like this. I have a very clear opinion on this. It's based on the fact that I believe the best venture backed businesses are in it for the long haul. These are companies with a real product that add value to their customers. These are businesses generating real cashflow intent on growing to significant scale. Finally, these are businesses which will use additional money to expand. Hence, here's my take on when to take money (with focus on EU based businesses): 


1. Sequoia or Kleiner are on the phone. Start negotiating, get the best deal you can get and make sure to raise the money. Say what you will but Tier 1 VC's from the US will lead to a far larger exit. Specifically the top tier funds have access to management for your businesses, access to potential partners and are likely to sit on the boards of the companies that could buy you. You'd be dumb not to take money but do so wisely. 


2. A tier 1 fund from Europe is interested. Find out whether there's a good fit with your businesses. I've often enough written about how to figure this out and I say to focus on the partner and not the fund when doing your due diligence. Negotiate a good deal and take the money. Tier 1 funds in Europe have learned to add value, have significantly better networks nowadays and will most likely get you bought by a US based business.    


2.5. A tier 1 fund from your home country calls up. I've labeled this 2.5 because Tier 1 funds in Europe tend to only differentiate themselves based on where they are located. The rest is mostly the same. The benefit of a tier 1 locally invested in your business is the proximity. It's in your interest. You want them closer than further. If the terms are right and you have offers from abroad and locally, I'd sway towards local but the vibe has to be right. You won't be necessarily doing anything wrong taking money from a London VC verses a German VC when you are in Germany. The London VC may even be around more than the German VC. This all depends on the partner. 


3. A tier 2 fund from the US calls up. Ask yourself first why they found you? Go ahead and ask. Further, research the fund and find out what they've done in the past. Have they invested in Europe before? Are they only looking to Europe because their dealflow in the US sucks? Think twice about whether they will invest the necessary time to be in Europe and invested in your business. If the deal terms are good and you are comfortable with the partner doing the deal, take the money. They can still be helpful in accessing US buyers. They are highly unlikely to open as many doors as Kleiner or Sequoia but they definitely know more people in the US than many European partners. Plus make sure you want to go to the US. They will probably eventually ask you to move the company there.


4.  A tier 2 fund from outside your home region in the EU finds you. Ask yourself how the hell they found you. More importantly, if you found them, ask yourself why the Tier 1 funds from your local region aren't interested in what you are doing. Say what you will but a UK based fund prefers to invest first in the UK and then rest of Europe. A German fund in Germany and then rest of Europe, etc. Although valuations are good and the power is in your hands to some extent think twice. There are times when taking money could be detrimental to the health of your business (as well as to your equity stake). It's nice to get a higher valuation and some extra cash but make sure it doesn't ultimately cost you more than you think. 


5. A tier 2 fund from your local region calls up. Again, ask yourself first why the tier 1 funds aren't interested. Don't underestimate the value of many tier 2 funds though. Maybe they aren't the best known name in the market. At the same time, maybe they are striving to become a better fund. Maybe the number two in the market will work harder than the number one for you. This may be in your interest. Maybe! Do your homework and if you are comfortable with terms, take the money. Be far more diligent in this case though. Think longer and harder about whether you really can do more with the money now or prefer to hold out a bit. 


6. Some tier 3 fund you've never heard of and can't find out much about approaches you. Be really careful. There are lots of people in this business who sure won't be around in a couple years. Money from these guys can be a nightmare. At the same time, maybe your business is the nightmare and you couldn't raise money at any other time. One way or another, things aren't going right one way or another. If you need the money to survive and know you'll never get more down the road, do everything you can to raise cash now. Maybe you've just been approached by the future Kleiner or Sequoia of Europe. Maybe not.....but money talks and bullshit walks!


You'll notice a general trend from 1. through 6. above. Take the money! If you can get good terms, know how to put the money you raise to work for growth and like the partner from the funds approaching you, go for it. The getting is good right now. As a VC I'm worried about valuations and bursting bubbles, etc. but as an entrepreneur you should be optimizing for you business. Money is always good. Ignore all the crap about having too much money and being negatively swayed by this. In this post I am defaulting to the fact that I think you are a smart entrepreneur. You aren't going to raise money to get that Porsche as a company car. You're going to grow your business and become amazing. Some will say I am wrong but I'd prefer to have the cash in the bank and worry about being wrong later.  




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At the age of 14, Hailee Steinfeld has been nominated for the 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role' at this year's Oscars. She stars opposite Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin in 'True Grit' - a Western about a young girl searching for her father's murderer directed by the Coen brothers - and Steinfeld more than holds her own. Her performance in the film, released in the UK on the 11th February, has earned her comparisons with a young Jodie Foster.

What the Oscar nomination means - she was also nominated for a SAG and a BAFTA - is that she is in the throes of her first 'awards season'. The red carpet has become her second home over the last month or so, and she is giving actresses twice her age a run for their money.

So far, she has worn Calvin Klein , Moschino and Marc Jacobs . At the Golden Globes she wore a dress by Prabal Gurung , the current darling of the New York fashion scene. At Sunday night's SAG Awards, she looked fresh and fashion forward in colourful Prada .

One of the problems dressing such a young star for formal events is how to keep the gowns age appropriate. Many dresses designed for the red carpet will age an actress who is just 14. Go too far in the other direction and one risks making a girl look too sexy before her time.

Gurung was not worried about dressing his charge for the Globes. "Hailee's ability to carry herself with understated confidence and walk the red carpet with such grace is unique, particularly for a girl her age." he says.

"For a designer, you really don't have control over how a celebrity will look in one of your creations but with Hailee, the way she has been putting herself together is as promising as her career - strong, modest and enviable."

Next up will be the Oscars on the 27th February, and we can't wait to see how she bends current fashion trends to make them work for her age.


Hailee Steinfeld dons a quirky, white polka dot scalloped hemline dress by Marc Jacobs at the BAFTA Tea Party, Jan 2011.


At the Teen Vogue Hollywood Party last October, Hailee chose a simple, chic black shift dress and ankle boots.


Hailee wears a Calvin Klein grey shift dress matched with strappy platform heels at the 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute, Oct 2010.


In a pretty, Phillip Lim layered dress, Hailee looked fresh and angelic at the BAFTA Awards, Nov 2010.


At the Golden Globes Party Hailee opted for a Stella McCartney LBD with a twist, Dec 2010.


Getting in touch with her feminine side, Hailee wears a Moschino metallic dress with a lilac waistband at the 'True Grit' premiere, Dec 2010.


Hailee pares down her look at FOX 11's 'Good Day LA', Jan 2011, with this striped T-shirt dress, opaque leggings and black flats.


Hailee dons a purple, gathered Moschino dress with teal shoes at the premiere of 'American Masters', Jan 2011.


Going back to black, Hailee wears a black Jenny Peckham dress with an embroidered collar at The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala, Jan 2011.


At The CBS 'Early Show', Hailee opts for a splash of springs hottest colour, 'honeysuckle', with contrasting black trimming and sleeves.


It was nude dresses galore at the Critics Choice Movie Awards and Hailee Steinfeld was on the style wagon in this Marchesa light pink one-shouldered chiffon dress.

Clip of Hailee at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards 2011:
http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/612800/best-young-actor-actress-hailee-steinfeld.jhtml#id=1655891


Looking like a red carpet regular, Hailee Steinfeld wears a long, white sparkly Prabal Gurung dress at the Golden Globes, Jan 2011


tyfyt

Source

I love her style!!

..........and bullshit walks! Easy as that for start-ups when it comes to making up your mind about raising additional capital. Are we in a bubble? No idea but this question keeps creeping up. Those of us who went through the bubble at the turn of the century are secretly hoping we're not in another one. Those who don't remember the last one are also worried wondering whether all the old-timers are right. One way or another, it doesn't really matter. 


You'll hear multiple opinions on whether to raise money at times like this. I have a very clear opinion on this. It's based on the fact that I believe the best venture backed businesses are in it for the long haul. These are companies with a real product that add value to their customers. These are businesses generating real cashflow intent on growing to significant scale. Finally, these are businesses which will use additional money to expand. Hence, here's my take on when to take money (with focus on EU based businesses): 


1. Sequoia or Kleiner are on the phone. Start negotiating, get the best deal you can get and make sure to raise the money. Say what you will but Tier 1 VC's from the US will lead to a far larger exit. Specifically the top tier funds have access to management for your businesses, access to potential partners and are likely to sit on the boards of the companies that could buy you. You'd be dumb not to take money but do so wisely. 


2. A tier 1 fund from Europe is interested. Find out whether there's a good fit with your businesses. I've often enough written about how to figure this out and I say to focus on the partner and not the fund when doing your due diligence. Negotiate a good deal and take the money. Tier 1 funds in Europe have learned to add value, have significantly better networks nowadays and will most likely get you bought by a US based business.    


2.5. A tier 1 fund from your home country calls up. I've labeled this 2.5 because Tier 1 funds in Europe tend to only differentiate themselves based on where they are located. The rest is mostly the same. The benefit of a tier 1 locally invested in your business is the proximity. It's in your interest. You want them closer than further. If the terms are right and you have offers from abroad and locally, I'd sway towards local but the vibe has to be right. You won't be necessarily doing anything wrong taking money from a London VC verses a German VC when you are in Germany. The London VC may even be around more than the German VC. This all depends on the partner. 


3. A tier 2 fund from the US calls up. Ask yourself first why they found you? Go ahead and ask. Further, research the fund and find out what they've done in the past. Have they invested in Europe before? Are they only looking to Europe because their dealflow in the US sucks? Think twice about whether they will invest the necessary time to be in Europe and invested in your business. If the deal terms are good and you are comfortable with the partner doing the deal, take the money. They can still be helpful in accessing US buyers. They are highly unlikely to open as many doors as Kleiner or Sequoia but they definitely know more people in the US than many European partners. Plus make sure you want to go to the US. They will probably eventually ask you to move the company there.


4.  A tier 2 fund from outside your home region in the EU finds you. Ask yourself how the hell they found you. More importantly, if you found them, ask yourself why the Tier 1 funds from your local region aren't interested in what you are doing. Say what you will but a UK based fund prefers to invest first in the UK and then rest of Europe. A German fund in Germany and then rest of Europe, etc. Although valuations are good and the power is in your hands to some extent think twice. There are times when taking money could be detrimental to the health of your business (as well as to your equity stake). It's nice to get a higher valuation and some extra cash but make sure it doesn't ultimately cost you more than you think. 


5. A tier 2 fund from your local region calls up. Again, ask yourself first why the tier 1 funds aren't interested. Don't underestimate the value of many tier 2 funds though. Maybe they aren't the best known name in the market. At the same time, maybe they are striving to become a better fund. Maybe the number two in the market will work harder than the number one for you. This may be in your interest. Maybe! Do your homework and if you are comfortable with terms, take the money. Be far more diligent in this case though. Think longer and harder about whether you really can do more with the money now or prefer to hold out a bit. 


6. Some tier 3 fund you've never heard of and can't find out much about approaches you. Be really careful. There are lots of people in this business who sure won't be around in a couple years. Money from these guys can be a nightmare. At the same time, maybe your business is the nightmare and you couldn't raise money at any other time. One way or another, things aren't going right one way or another. If you need the money to survive and know you'll never get more down the road, do everything you can to raise cash now. Maybe you've just been approached by the future Kleiner or Sequoia of Europe. Maybe not.....but money talks and bullshit walks!


You'll notice a general trend from 1. through 6. above. Take the money! If you can get good terms, know how to put the money you raise to work for growth and like the partner from the funds approaching you, go for it. The getting is good right now. As a VC I'm worried about valuations and bursting bubbles, etc. but as an entrepreneur you should be optimizing for you business. Money is always good. Ignore all the crap about having too much money and being negatively swayed by this. In this post I am defaulting to the fact that I think you are a smart entrepreneur. You aren't going to raise money to get that Porsche as a company car. You're going to grow your business and become amazing. Some will say I am wrong but I'd prefer to have the cash in the bank and worry about being wrong later.  




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At the age of 14, Hailee Steinfeld has been nominated for the 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role' at this year's Oscars. She stars opposite Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin in 'True Grit' - a Western about a young girl searching for her father's murderer directed by the Coen brothers - and Steinfeld more than holds her own. Her performance in the film, released in the UK on the 11th February, has earned her comparisons with a young Jodie Foster.

What the Oscar nomination means - she was also nominated for a SAG and a BAFTA - is that she is in the throes of her first 'awards season'. The red carpet has become her second home over the last month or so, and she is giving actresses twice her age a run for their money.

So far, she has worn Calvin Klein , Moschino and Marc Jacobs . At the Golden Globes she wore a dress by Prabal Gurung , the current darling of the New York fashion scene. At Sunday night's SAG Awards, she looked fresh and fashion forward in colourful Prada .

One of the problems dressing such a young star for formal events is how to keep the gowns age appropriate. Many dresses designed for the red carpet will age an actress who is just 14. Go too far in the other direction and one risks making a girl look too sexy before her time.

Gurung was not worried about dressing his charge for the Globes. "Hailee's ability to carry herself with understated confidence and walk the red carpet with such grace is unique, particularly for a girl her age." he says.

"For a designer, you really don't have control over how a celebrity will look in one of your creations but with Hailee, the way she has been putting herself together is as promising as her career - strong, modest and enviable."

Next up will be the Oscars on the 27th February, and we can't wait to see how she bends current fashion trends to make them work for her age.


Hailee Steinfeld dons a quirky, white polka dot scalloped hemline dress by Marc Jacobs at the BAFTA Tea Party, Jan 2011.


At the Teen Vogue Hollywood Party last October, Hailee chose a simple, chic black shift dress and ankle boots.


Hailee wears a Calvin Klein grey shift dress matched with strappy platform heels at the 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute, Oct 2010.


In a pretty, Phillip Lim layered dress, Hailee looked fresh and angelic at the BAFTA Awards, Nov 2010.


At the Golden Globes Party Hailee opted for a Stella McCartney LBD with a twist, Dec 2010.


Getting in touch with her feminine side, Hailee wears a Moschino metallic dress with a lilac waistband at the 'True Grit' premiere, Dec 2010.


Hailee pares down her look at FOX 11's 'Good Day LA', Jan 2011, with this striped T-shirt dress, opaque leggings and black flats.


Hailee dons a purple, gathered Moschino dress with teal shoes at the premiere of 'American Masters', Jan 2011.


Going back to black, Hailee wears a black Jenny Peckham dress with an embroidered collar at The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala, Jan 2011.


At The CBS 'Early Show', Hailee opts for a splash of springs hottest colour, 'honeysuckle', with contrasting black trimming and sleeves.


It was nude dresses galore at the Critics Choice Movie Awards and Hailee Steinfeld was on the style wagon in this Marchesa light pink one-shouldered chiffon dress.

Clip of Hailee at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards 2011:
http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/612800/best-young-actor-actress-hailee-steinfeld.jhtml#id=1655891


Looking like a red carpet regular, Hailee Steinfeld wears a long, white sparkly Prabal Gurung dress at the Golden Globes, Jan 2011


tyfyt

Source

I love her style!!

..........and bullshit walks! Easy as that for start-ups when it comes to making up your mind about raising additional capital. Are we in a bubble? No idea but this question keeps creeping up. Those of us who went through the bubble at the turn of the century are secretly hoping we're not in another one. Those who don't remember the last one are also worried wondering whether all the old-timers are right. One way or another, it doesn't really matter. 


You'll hear multiple opinions on whether to raise money at times like this. I have a very clear opinion on this. It's based on the fact that I believe the best venture backed businesses are in it for the long haul. These are companies with a real product that add value to their customers. These are businesses generating real cashflow intent on growing to significant scale. Finally, these are businesses which will use additional money to expand. Hence, here's my take on when to take money (with focus on EU based businesses): 


1. Sequoia or Kleiner are on the phone. Start negotiating, get the best deal you can get and make sure to raise the money. Say what you will but Tier 1 VC's from the US will lead to a far larger exit. Specifically the top tier funds have access to management for your businesses, access to potential partners and are likely to sit on the boards of the companies that could buy you. You'd be dumb not to take money but do so wisely. 


2. A tier 1 fund from Europe is interested. Find out whether there's a good fit with your businesses. I've often enough written about how to figure this out and I say to focus on the partner and not the fund when doing your due diligence. Negotiate a good deal and take the money. Tier 1 funds in Europe have learned to add value, have significantly better networks nowadays and will most likely get you bought by a US based business.    


2.5. A tier 1 fund from your home country calls up. I've labeled this 2.5 because Tier 1 funds in Europe tend to only differentiate themselves based on where they are located. The rest is mostly the same. The benefit of a tier 1 locally invested in your business is the proximity. It's in your interest. You want them closer than further. If the terms are right and you have offers from abroad and locally, I'd sway towards local but the vibe has to be right. You won't be necessarily doing anything wrong taking money from a London VC verses a German VC when you are in Germany. The London VC may even be around more than the German VC. This all depends on the partner. 


3. A tier 2 fund from the US calls up. Ask yourself first why they found you? Go ahead and ask. Further, research the fund and find out what they've done in the past. Have they invested in Europe before? Are they only looking to Europe because their dealflow in the US sucks? Think twice about whether they will invest the necessary time to be in Europe and invested in your business. If the deal terms are good and you are comfortable with the partner doing the deal, take the money. They can still be helpful in accessing US buyers. They are highly unlikely to open as many doors as Kleiner or Sequoia but they definitely know more people in the US than many European partners. Plus make sure you want to go to the US. They will probably eventually ask you to move the company there.


4.  A tier 2 fund from outside your home region in the EU finds you. Ask yourself how the hell they found you. More importantly, if you found them, ask yourself why the Tier 1 funds from your local region aren't interested in what you are doing. Say what you will but a UK based fund prefers to invest first in the UK and then rest of Europe. A German fund in Germany and then rest of Europe, etc. Although valuations are good and the power is in your hands to some extent think twice. There are times when taking money could be detrimental to the health of your business (as well as to your equity stake). It's nice to get a higher valuation and some extra cash but make sure it doesn't ultimately cost you more than you think. 


5. A tier 2 fund from your local region calls up. Again, ask yourself first why the tier 1 funds aren't interested. Don't underestimate the value of many tier 2 funds though. Maybe they aren't the best known name in the market. At the same time, maybe they are striving to become a better fund. Maybe the number two in the market will work harder than the number one for you. This may be in your interest. Maybe! Do your homework and if you are comfortable with terms, take the money. Be far more diligent in this case though. Think longer and harder about whether you really can do more with the money now or prefer to hold out a bit. 


6. Some tier 3 fund you've never heard of and can't find out much about approaches you. Be really careful. There are lots of people in this business who sure won't be around in a couple years. Money from these guys can be a nightmare. At the same time, maybe your business is the nightmare and you couldn't raise money at any other time. One way or another, things aren't going right one way or another. If you need the money to survive and know you'll never get more down the road, do everything you can to raise cash now. Maybe you've just been approached by the future Kleiner or Sequoia of Europe. Maybe not.....but money talks and bullshit walks!


You'll notice a general trend from 1. through 6. above. Take the money! If you can get good terms, know how to put the money you raise to work for growth and like the partner from the funds approaching you, go for it. The getting is good right now. As a VC I'm worried about valuations and bursting bubbles, etc. but as an entrepreneur you should be optimizing for you business. Money is always good. Ignore all the crap about having too much money and being negatively swayed by this. In this post I am defaulting to the fact that I think you are a smart entrepreneur. You aren't going to raise money to get that Porsche as a company car. You're going to grow your business and become amazing. Some will say I am wrong but I'd prefer to have the cash in the bank and worry about being wrong later.  




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Jeddah: City with a survival instinct - Arab <b>News</b>

The most beautiful article I ever read on Arab News. Indeed Jeddawis are known for their hospitality. In 26th Jan 2011 floods, I have seen many people rescuing victims,they did whatever they could do, but police was busy in their jeeps ...


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Crazy Kaleidoscope of Broken Dreams by Ic...


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Some old clichés are old clichés because they are true.

If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is.

It it's such an easy, lucrative money-making scheme, why is he sharing it with strangers. Commonsense tells you that dude has found an easier, quicker money-making scheme: Selling crap to morons!

Imagine if that device really did drive bugs and rats away. Then country folk could sic all their vermin on city folk and at last have their revenge!

If a product is real good at killing living creatures or cutting grease, have you ever stopped to think that you are a living creature and that you are essentially made of grease?

Washing your hands and keeping your hands off your face will beat out hand sanitizers any day. After using a gas station bathroom I go for the industrial strength hand sanitizer but on some level that stuff has to be cheapest stuff available and a world-class ripoff. Where can I sign up for shares in that company!

Did anyone else notice that governments spent billions on a vaccine no one would take for a disease that was less lethal than the normal flu?

That foot wasn't luck for the rabbit!

Now let's look at some rip-offs!

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Publishers Clearing house has been giving away up to $10 million for some time no and it costs nothing but some time and a little looking at some ads to enter.

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If you fancy yourself a pirate and you have always wanted to tell some salty sea dog to surrender the booty, try the TroppoLotto sweepstakes. Just as with most sweeps these days, you may have to get past a lot of ads to sign up and enter the sweeps but it still doesn't cost you a dime so why complain.

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FreeLotto also runs a sweepstakes that can win you a million dollars. You can try it here:

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Never sign up for anything that costs you money when entering contests and playing sweepstakes games. Don't give your banking or credit card information since you are not buying anything.

Anyone who charges a fee for entering or winning a contest or sweepstakes is ripping you off so move on and don't pay the fee.

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CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views's authors are supported by a revenue-sharing agreement with the company that operates CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views, Important Media. Of course, it's never enough ...

Jeddah: City with a survival instinct - Arab <b>News</b>

The most beautiful article I ever read on Arab News. Indeed Jeddawis are known for their hospitality. In 26th Jan 2011 floods, I have seen many people rescuing victims,they did whatever they could do, but police was busy in their jeeps ...


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