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#QFCHT Tweets - Dec 10, 2012

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Storified by Halal Bilal · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:18:29

#qfcht لنشعل شمعه من اجل الحريه http://instagr.am/p/TByx1ZGHqH/ · للهمّسَه عِنوَآنّ
RT @DohaTweetups: الفوانيس المزيد من النزول الى السماء! #qfcht http://pic.twitter.com/CAsb0M6A · Tawel
RT @halalcomedy: I wonder how the airplanes feel about all these flying burning lanterns in the sky! #Doha #qfcht http://pic.twitter.com/9l5jTvZH · #Doha Tweets
RT @halalcomedy: I wonder how the airplanes feel about all these flying burning lanterns in the sky! #Doha #qfcht http://pic.twitter.com/9l5jTvZH · Hani Arif
You can see last lantern fade into the night sky (top right) as #qfcht event comes to a close. Follow @qfcht for more.. http://pic.twitter.com/WkLa0A7v · Doha Tweetups

What is terrorism?

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The ongoing evolution of its definition.

Storified by Hongwongi · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:18:57

<the dictionary defines terrorism as "violent action for political purpose by non-state actors.">

Origin of Term

Even though everyone in the world would be familiar with the term-terrorism, it is hard to get agreement on what exactly terrorism means. In other words, we have not yet reached an agreement on its definition, which means that "your terrorism could be different with mine". 
Initially, terrorism was not thought in a way we do of it now. It was originated from the French word terrorisme. This French word was used to describe 'state terrorism' by the French government during the Reign of terror. Unlike today's terrorism is referred to as  violent actions practiced by a non-governmental group such as Al-Qaeda, it used to mean acts practiced by a government. 
<It was firstly used in the Times of London in in 1795. Translation: "There exists more than one system to overthrow our liberty. Fanaticism has raised every passion; Royalism has not yet given up its hopes, and Terrorism feels bolder than ever.">

International Efforts to Define Terrorism

It was not until 1937, when the member countries of League of Nations tried to define terrorism, that a government(or a state) officially became a 'subject to terrorism' from an 'agent of terrorism'. Moreover, it was the first effort to establish the common definition of terrorism in the international society. At that time, League of Nations stated that terrorism is "all criminal acts directed against a State and intended or calculated to create a state of terror in the minds of particular persons or a group of persons or the general public." However, this was not the definition that everyone(or every state) has agreed with.
Since its first effort to establish the universal definition of terrorism, its definition has been also evolved. This is because the term 'terrorism' is innately political. Therefore, as a political environment and a pattern of terrorism change, the definition itself had to be revised over and over again.(By this time, you might wonder why we should really care about its definition. I'm going to explain it on the later post.)
Although the term terrorism is still subject to modification, the work to define it is ongoing. For example, according to the United States Department of Defense, terrorism is defined as “the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.”(see (2) in ‘Sec. 1129a. Purple Heart: members killed or wounded by terrorist attacks perpetrated within the United States) You can find that it put terrorism into the three categories; "political, religious, or ideological". 

Definition by EU

The international society has also been tried to clarify the meaning of terrorism, and adopted several conventions (you can see the list of them, click here). The European Union considered terrorism as following.(the Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism (2002))
the European Union is founded on the universal values of human dignity, liberty, equality and solidarity, respect for human rights.  ... Terrorism constitutes one of the most serious violation of those principles. ...  terrorism constitutes a threat to democracy, to the                 free exercise of human rights and to economic and social development.
the European Union goes more specific in defining terrorism. This work is interesting because it revealed ideological aspects of terrorism, which was considered to be against democracy. 

Conclusion

So far, this post has explored the origin of term terrorism, and looked at efforts to define it. As you can see, it seems almost impossible to make one definition universally accepted. So, what is terrorism? the answer is still on the table.

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Best BB Creams and Their Amazing Features

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The best BB creams have spread their charm across the globe. They complement the lifestyle of modern women due to their multi-tasking ability. The creams work as flaw fixers, moisturizers, and complexion enhancers.

Storified by · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:19:08

The best BB creams have spread their charm across the globe. They complement the lifestyle of modern women due to their multi-tasking ability. The creams work as flaw fixers, moisturizers, and complexion enhancers. They are one of the trendiest items in women’s totes. Such is the spell cast by this cream that women have forgotten their favorite foundation and concealer.

Blemish Balms (BBs) come from Asia. They are the beauty secret of Korean actresses since long. Song Hye-Kyo, who is a Korean actor and model, was the first to unveil her beauty secret and talk about BB cream.

BB creams originated in Germany. Originally, dermatologists used this cream to heal and soothe skin after laser surgeries. This formula possesses strong regenerative and soothing properties, which make it a breakthrough cream in the beauty and cosmetic market.

Seven Features that make the Best BB creams:
1. It smoothens skin texture
2. It evens out skin tone
3. It brightens complexion
4. It hydrates skin
5. It clears blemishes and spots on the face
6. It shields skin from UV rays of the sun
7. It renders fresh and glowing look to the face

These features made BB cream a rage in Asia. Now, this rage is spreading fast in Europe and America. Scientists have created an American version of this cream by infusing it with anti aging ingredients. With this alteration it has become an ideal cream for women of any age. Use it to conceal facial flaws or use it to fight aging signs.

It is easy to use the cream. Just dab a little on your chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead. Use a makeup sponge or your fingertip to spread evenly. The cream moisturizes your skin brilliantly and provides a lovely, smooth finish to your face. It has a tint that renders medium to light coverage.

Reviews
Reviews of top anti wrinkle creams also talk about BB creams due to their anti aging property. They suggest that this cream is ideal for any occasion, such as a last-minute date, an impromptu business meeting, or an after-work party. The characteristic of this cream is that it turns you into a diva in seconds.

The noteworthy thing is that women with sensitive skin can also use a BB cream, as it possesses non-comedogenic property that prevents blockage of pores. This means that women with combination or oily skin too can apply this cream. It gets absorbed by the pores perfectly, rendering a smooth, matte look to the face. There is no oiliness or greasiness on the surface. Reviews show that women of all skin types are happy with this cream.

Be careful while buying blemish balms. Anti aging BB cream is available at Hydroxatone websites and at chosen retail stores. If you buy the cream from elsewhere, you might fall into the trap of Hydroxatone scam.

Get the cream from authentic places and experience the richness of this skin formula. It is time to say goodbye to layers of makeup. The nude makeup look is in. It looks fresh and natural. The best BB creams can help you get this look.

The best BB creams are available at official websites of Hydroxatone. Read Hydroxatone reviews and familiarize with these creams to avoid becoming a victim of Hydroxatone scam.

Doomsday debunked! Featuring Prof. Laura Lege (ARC Astronomy)

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My highlights from the American River College Physics/Astronomy lunch lecture: December 5, 2012

Storified by Ken Kubo · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:19:52

My first meeting with the ARC Physics/Astronomy group (whoa, I'm a biologist): today's topic: Doomsday! http://pic.twitter.com/ncbjsq08 · Ken Kubo
NASA scientist David Morrison said that he received one letter from a middle school teacher in Stockton, Calif., who said that the parents of a student said they were planning to kill their kids and themselves to avoid Doomsday.
Laura Lege (ARC Astronomy) debunks Doomsday myths one by one: Mayan calendar, galactic equator... http://pic.twitter.com/MgZjT7u6 · Ken Kubo
Prof. Laura Lege compares the gravitational force between the Earth and Moon and Sun vs. the Milky Way galaxy black hole. The gravitational force between the Earth and Sun is about 1 million times larger than that between the Sun and the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. 
Some Doomsdayers fear that Earth is headed for a collision with the mysterious planet Nibiru.
Maybe a sudden pole shift will destroy us! Not likely to happen...

Rent to own homes in Mn

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If you are looking for rent to own homes in the state of Minnesota, then FindRentToOwn.com is perfect for you. We are the premier provider of rent to own home listings in Minnesota.

Storified by Ethan Brown · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:20:22

Rent to own homes in MN · latishacumbiep

Android Development And History

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http://s.vkonnect.com/YSNzZ0 Android development is started from 2005 when it acquired by Google. Before 2005 Android Inc. was the original creator of the android development software. #Android #Development,Android #history

Storified by Native Android · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:20:38

LeWeb'12 Official Blogger coverage

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This is not really a story because I'm dumping articles, videos, and photos in here as I manage to lay my hands on them. This should, however, be representative of the kind of long-lasting coverage Official Bloggers provide at the LeWeb'12 conference in Paris.

Storified by Stephanie Booth · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:20:52


Combating Teen Dating Violence

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Storified by Jasmine · Mon, Dec 10 2012 00:21:10

In effort to combat teen dating violence, Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove (BGCGG) hosted a Teen Dating Violence Workshop with guest speaker, Robert Diaz, a Community Educator from Human Options, on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

Post-event Press Release distributed on November 11, 2010. 

Media coverage by Garden Grove Journal published on November 16, 2010.

Tony Abbott: The Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund

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Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund

Storified by Ross Bowler · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:42:42

Saturday 1 December 2012
According to the report of  Phillip Coorey, Sydney Morning Herald Chief Political Correspondent, published Saturday 1 December 2012,
"On Friday 30 November 2012 Mr Tony Abbott said: ''We need a full judicial inquiry to get to the bottom of this; if the Prime Minister has nothing to hide, she won't be scared of an inquiry.''

He stopped short of saying Ms Gillard had broken the law.

''The point I make is that the Prime Minister has provided false information to the West Australian Corporate Affairs Commission, and it is unlawful to provide false information to the West Australian CAC.'' "
Friday 30 November 2012
This article contends Tony Abbott set up an Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund and asks the question:
Did Tony Abbott lie to the Australian Electoral Commission about that Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund?
Full Judicial Inquiry
If Tony Abbott contends that “it is unlawful to provide false information to the West Australian CAC'', then Tony Abbott must agree that it is unlawful to provide false information to the Australian Electoral Commission.

Tony Abbott opines ''We need a full judicial inquiry to get to the bottom of this” and paraphrasing him, if Mister Abbott has nothing to hide, he won't be scared of an inquiry.
Wednesday 22 August 2012
On Wednesday 22 August 2012 Tony Abbott was interviewed on the ABC 7.30 program by reporter Leigh Sales. During that interview Tony Abbott said:
Tony Abbott:: "But look, this [the Slater & Gordon questions] isn't the main game for us."

Tony Abbott: “Well, the issue here is not whether she was an unethical lawyer. The issue surely is she is an unethical Prime Minister. And that's the main game for us, Leigh.”

Tony Abbott: “I think the circumstances of her departure from a previous employer are of public interest, but in the end it's not whether she was an unethical lawyer that matters, it's the fact that this is an untrustworthy Prime Minister that counts, and that's the main game for us.”
Thursday 23 August 2012
On Thursday 23 August 2012 Tony Abbott was interviewed on the Today Show by Lisa Wilkinson. During that interview he said:
“Whether or not she was an untrustworthy lawyer is not the issue. I think this Prime Minister is an untrustworthy head of government and my job is to hold the government to account and my job is to provide a credible alternative”
Full Judicial Slush Fund Inquiry
Tony Abbott has continually made an issue of the ethics and trustworthiness of the head of government.

On Wednesday 22 August 2012 when interviewed by Leigh Sales on the ABC 7.30 program Tony Abbott said: "the issue here is not whether she [Prime Minister Gillard] was an unethical lawyer."

On Thursday 23 August 2012 when interviewed by Lisa Wilkinson on the Today Show Tony Abbott said: “Whether or not she [Prime Minister Gillard] was an untrustworthy lawyer is not the issue."

The Smear Campaign Tony Abbott has been pursuing against Prime Minister Gillard relates to her time as a lawyer, not to her time as a Member of Parliament.

The allegations against Mr Abbott relate to his time as a Member of Parliament. They are, in part, that he provided false information to an Electoral Commission, something he acknowledges is improper and may even be unlawful.

It is hypocritical in the extreme for Mr Abbott to contend on the one hand that, because Prime Minister Gillard allegedly provided false information to an Electoral Commission, she should submit to a full judicial inquiry, and on the other hand contend that he should not submit to such an inquiry himself, when he faces essentially the same allegations as he is making against Prime Minister Gillard. It is even more so in respect of Mr Abbott as he admits the behaviour of Prime Minister Gillard as a lawyer is not the issue and the allegations against him relate to his time as a Member of Parliament.

It is now time for him to demonstrate his ethics and trustworthiness and submit to a full Judicial Slush Fund Inquiry, an Inquiry that would examine all aspects of the Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund.
Saturday 1 December 2012
The stakes seemed to get a little higher for Mr Abbott on Saturday 1 December 2012 as a result of an exchange on Twitter. Michelle Grattan, Political Editor, The Age Newspaper, was asked by
".. If really has criminal allegations which would stand in a court of law why did he not make them during "

In response to that tweet Robert Oakeshott MP, @OakeyMP, Independent Federal MP for Lyne, said: "Any criminality should be referred to police,or equivalent. So Tony,are the LNP assisting police?"

As at Sunday 2 December 2012, no apparent reply had been provided.

Thursday 6 December 2012
Friday 30 November 2012
Friday 30 November 2012

The Proposal of the Liberal Party

Terms of Reference for an Inquiry Into the Australian Workers’ Union Workplace Reform Association Inc. and Related Matters

To inquire into and report on:

1 (a) The incorporation of the Australian Workers’ Union Workplace Reform Association Inc. (“the Association”) in 1992; and
(b) in particular whether misleading statements were made to the Corporate Affairs Commission of Western Australia in relation to the constitution, objects and purposes of the Association.

2 The conduct and activities of the Association and of its officers.

3 (a) The operation of all bank accounts held in the name of the Association or operated on behalf of the Association or its office bearers; and
(b) in particular the payment from such bank accounts of monies for unlawful or improper purposes and the subsequent use of such monies.

4 (a) The circumstances surrounding the purchase of the property at 1/85 Kerr Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, in 1993; and
(b) in particular the financing of the transaction.

5 The preparation, execution and use of a Power of Attorney granted by Ralph Blewitt to Bruce Wilson.

6 The source of monies used to finance renovations to the property at 36 St Phillips Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, in 1994 and 1995.

7 (a) The sale of the property at 1/85 Kerr Street, Fitzroy in February 1996; and
(b) The application of the proceeds of that sale.

8 Any other matters incidental to these terms of reference.

I have done a little editing of the proposed Terms of Reference so as to make them a little clearer to read and understand.
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Barbara Ramjan, the woman who accused Tony Abbott of intimidating her by punching a wall on either side of her head following a university election in 1977 is suing Liberal powerbroker Michael Kroger and Nationwide News, publisher of The Australian, for damages.

On Wednesday 5 December 2012 that Defamation action was mentioned in the Supreme Court Sydney.

Wednesday 5 December 2012 and Thursday 6 December 2012
Tony Abbott participated in a stunt driving a truck from Brisbane, Qld to Terrigal, NSW
Thursday 6 December 2012
On Thursday 6 December 2012 Tony Abbott held a media conference for his truck driving stunt.
During that soft media conference Tony Abbott received no questions about either of the following issues:
- Barbara Ramjan v Michael Kroger Defamation action
- The Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund

The truck driving stunt would have taken some time to organise, nothing about it appeared spontaneous. It beggars belief that such an obvious stunt by Tony Abbott occurred in ignorance of the Barbara Ramjan vs Michael Kroger defamation action being mentioned in Court. Without the media attention on that ludicrous stunt more media resources could have been devoted to the Ramjan defamation action and the extent to which it involved Tony Abbott.

At the same time as questions were being asked of Mr Abbott in respect of the defamation action, questions could have also been asked of him in respect of his involvement with The Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund.
The Main Game and Putting The Allegations To Bed
On Wednesday 22 August 2012 and Thursday 23 August 2012 Tony Abbott stated clearly that:
• the Slater & Gordon questions
• whether the Prime Minister was an unethical lawyer; and
• whether the Prime Minister was an untrustworthy lawyer
were not the main game

On Friday 14 September 2012 when interviewed by Karl Stefanovic on the Today Show in relation to the Barbara Ramjan wall punch allegations, Tony Abbott said he was putting the allegations to bed by participating in that interview.

The Prime Minister has participated in at least two lengthy media conferences answering questions the subject of the Smear Campaign Tony Abbott is conducting. Tony Abbott refuses to concede the Prime Minister has put the Smear Campaign questions to bed and a week of Question Time in Federal Parliament was devoted to the Smear Campaign against the Prime Minister.

However what is absolutely clear is that Tony Abbott has done nothing to put to bed or even answer the many questions that exist in respect of The Australians For Honest Politics Slush Fund.
Friday 30 November 2012
The hypocrisy of Tony Abbott is breathtaking when you consider that on or about Friday 30 November 2012 Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party of Australia called for the setting up of an Inquiry Into the Australian Workers’ Union Workplace Reform Association Inc and Related Matters and released their proposed Terms of Reference.

HTC 8X Hands-On

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Taking the HTC 8X for a spin. Thanks to @htcmea for giving me the device to play with! Storify feed is work in progress for now so check back in every once in a while!

Storified by Kinan Jarjous · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:43:13

Got an #HTC8X to play with as my primary phone for a few days courtesy of @htcmea. This will rock :D #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bh4q6j · Kinan Jarjous
Loving the #WP8 interface. Beautiful and fresh. And, finally, a comfortable size phone with the #HTC8X #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bh5qkd · Kinan Jarjous
Macro photos are pretty decent on the #HTC8X. Unprocessed. #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bhebt2 · Kinan Jarjous
@susita_mm even my #HTC8X says it will rain http://twitpic.com/bhf4ga · Kinan Jarjous
Seesmic on #WP8 is amazing #Juice8X. http://twitpic.com/bhggtm · Kinan Jarjous
One of the best features of the #HTC8X is the front camera. Wide angle baby! #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bhgqdu · Kinan Jarjous
Another #HTC8X macro shot. Quite good actually. Surprised. Just need to get used to camera focus on #WP8 http://twitpic.com/bhgw96 · Kinan Jarjous
Erratic white balance on the #HTC8X. Disappointed :( http://twitpic.com/bhofxz http://twitpic.com/bhog27 · Kinan Jarjous

TU CASA EXPRESS

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La solución financiera que necesitas para comprar o vender tu vivienda. Haz realidad tus sueños !! www.TuCasaExpress.es

Storified by Joan Miquel Joaquim · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:43:24

“Tu Casa Express está desarrollando un negocio de intermediación inmobiliaria para ayudar a compradores y vendedores de viviendas a resolver el problema de una fijación asimétrica de los precios de la vivienda, los altos costes de transacción y la falta de soluciones financieras adecuadas con la utilización de una tecnología altamente escalable."

La competencia en la intermediación Inmobiliaria

Los economistas han estado preocupados durante mucho tiempo por el sistema de comisión estándar del 6 por ciento en las ventas de viviendas. 

Si bien es cierto que los agentes inmobiliarios a veces reparten una parte de sus comisiones, parece que el mercado está lejos de ser competitivo.

Los economistas cuestionan la estructura básica de las comisiones de agencia. ¿Por qué una comisión del 6 por ciento, sin importar el precio al que se vende una casa? Si se toma el mismo trabajo para vender una casa de 150.000€ en un área de bajo precio que para vender una casa de 400.000€ en una zona de alto precio, ¿por qué el agente debe ganar más de la venta de estos últimos?

Para los economistas, los contratos de comercialización de viviendas adecuados son los que emplean lo que llamamos comisiones marginales. 

El agente se compensaría un monto fijo (incluso si la casa no se vende) más un porcentaje del precio de venta por encima de una cifra que es mínimamente aceptable para el vendedor. Por ejemplo, supongamos que yo estoy dispuesto a vender mi casa por 300.000€. Yo ofrezco a pagar a un agente 1,000€ más el 40 por ciento de la cantidad en que el precio de venta supera los 300.000€. Por lo tanto, si se vende por 310.000€, el agente tiene un premio (success fee) de  4.000€ (un 1,3%)...

El núcleo del problema es el negocio, no la informaciónEl problema es el inventario comercial y su comercialización. Antes el inventario se controlaba directamente y era propiedad del editor y del producto (prensa, televisión, radio, etc.). Con internet y el ecosistema digital gran parte del inventario pasó a ser común, infinito, comercializado indirectamente y en mercados secundarios y automatizados. Ahí está el problema de negocio: el fin del monopolio del inventario y el cambio de un modelo de fijación directa (asimétrica) de precios y condiciones de comercialización a la subasta automatizada y con condiciones variables: en mercados simétricos con igual poder de oferta y demanda, pero creciente a favor de esta, porque hemos vuelto a la economía de la demanda. Hoy avanzamos hacia un mercado de real-time bidding (RTB)....
Los fundamentales del precio:El valor marginal. Durante años hemos podido comprobar que el valor de una propiedad o su renta de alquiler era la porción del producto del bien que se paga al vendedor por el uso de "las fuerzas originarias" del suelo y varía según de la distancia del terreno a aquél óptimo, tendiendo a valer cero. Esta teoría se conoce hoy como La Ley de la Renta (ver artículo).
Internet ha cambiado para siempre la industria de la prensa, el negocio de la música y las agencias de viajes.Ahora es el turno del inmobiliario.O al menos eso parece ser el caso en lo que podría ser una disputa entre el desarrollo de agentes de bienes raíces y servicios en línea como listado Zillow, Trulia y Realtor.com.A medida que estos sitios han aumentado en importancia, los agentes inmobiliarios están empezando a retroceder, especialmente a medida que les resulta difícil vivir sin utilizar estos portales....Para entender lo que está pasando, se requiere un conocimiento básico de cómo funciona la industria, así que vamos a dar un paso atrás por un momento para una breve descripción.El Servicio de Listado Múltiple (MLS) es una lista de la mayoría de casas a la venta en los EE.UU.Los agentes inmobiliarios reciben la lista y pueden publicar en estos sitios web. Pero otros sitios, como Zillow y Trulia, no son intermediarios y por lo tanto no tiene acceso (a menos que llegar a acuerdos con las diferentes divisiones de la MLS en todo el país).Hasta ahora, Zillow y Trulia han utilizado una combinación de fuentes, incluyendo los agentes, que se ofrecen voluntariamente para publicar sus anuncios en su sitio web de forma gratuita.Zillow  y Trulia ganan dinero, en parte, por la venta de publicidad a los agentes, que quieren oportunidades de venta para los compradores y vendedores de viviendas.Pero no está claro exactamente lo que tiene algunos agentes tan molestos, y más importante aún, es difícil separar la realidad de la ficción.En enero 2012, Zillow controlaba el 37 por ciento de las visitas online; Trulia el 27 por ciento, y Realtor.com controlaba el 25 por ciento, según el informe. El 11 por ciento restante se dividió entre las decenas (o cientos) de intermediarios, como Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, Prudential y muchos otros.Con este dominio del mercado los sitios de sindicación pueden utilizar la presión de grupo para vender publicidad a los agentes y cambiar las reglas del mercado...ver artículo
Trulia, un éxito en bolsa:
¿Quién se hizo rico de la OPA de Trulia?
Los co-fundadores de Trulia, Peter Flint, de 37 años, y Sami Inkinen, de 36 años, que vendieron acciones por valor de $ 3,88 millones y $ 3,56 millones, respectivamente, durante la oferta pública inicial Trulia y que tienen importantes reservas pendientes y opciones de compra de acciones, que tendría un valor de $ 65,03 millones y $ 49,47 millones, respectivamente ..Trulia se ​​fundó en el año 2004 y terminó su primer día de cotización el jueves con una capitalización de mercado de más de 500 millones de dólares.
Flint continúa liderando la compañía como CEO. Inkinen abandonó su papel como presidente de la compañía en marzo y permanece en la junta directiva.
Líderes en España:idealista 100fotocasa 85alquiler 80pisos 55segundamano 35en alquiler 35En crecimiento:
bankia habitat solvia +550%casaktua +90%
Vuelve la confianza al mercado español. 3 de diciembre de 2012En medio de un contexto de incertidumbre económica, un mercado inmobiliario y financiero deprimido, parece que la confianza en la Costa del Sol, España, uno de los destinos más consolidados segundo hogar en el mundo, está en alza una vez más.
De las tres regiones españolas en las que se especializan Taylor Wimpey España, Mallorca, Costa Blanca y Costa del Sol, este último tiene, con mucho, visto el mayor aumento en las ventas en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado con los nuevos desarrollos como Los Arqueros Marbella Playa en venta en un tiempo récord.
"Si bien el mercado interno en España está sufriendo de hecho, el mercado de segunda vivienda está de regreso con venganza. General, hemos visto un aumento del 17% en ventas hasta la fecha en 2012 en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado, pero el aumento del 74% en las ventas en el Costa del Sol es notable ", cuenta Marc Pritchard, Director de Marketing y Ventas para Taylor Wimpey España.

Los nuevos compradoresNo es sólo los compradores británicos están elaborando regreso a España. Taylor Wimpey España ha vendido a más de 20 propiedades de las nacionalidades sólo en este año de los alemanes a los rusos, saudíes y australianos.
Un mercado que ha mostrado particular interés en poseer en España es de los países escandinavos con Taylor Wimpey España registrando un incremento del 300% en las ventas de la región seguido de cerca por Dinamarca, con un aumento del 150% hasta la fecha en el año 2012 en comparación con 2011...
España es actualmente un mercado de 320.000 transacciones al año (160.000 de vivienda usada y 150.000 de vivienda nueva) aunque llegó a alcanzar las 775.000 transacciones al año (450.000 de vivienda usada y 325.000 de vivienda nueva). El principal mercado de TuCasaExpress sería la vivienda usada. Con un inventario de viviendas existentes en España de 26 millones de unidades, no sería descartable volver a alcanzar volúmenes anuales de transacciones de 450.000 viviendas al año (57 años de rotación). Sin embargo, una previsión razonable sería la de 225.000 transacciones anuales de vivienda usada y el mismo volumen en vivienda nueva (con un stock actual de vivienda nueva sin vender de 1.050.000 unidades serían cinco años de ventas).En Estados Unidos hay unos 130 millones de viviendas y se venden cada año 4,79 millones de viviendas existentes, es decir, tiene una rotación de 27 años para la vivienda usada y de seis meses para la vivienda nueva!

Faltan buenos vendedores:

Las profesiones en la UE donde hay "más puestos sin cubrir" son las del sector financiero y ventas, aunque también hay "con frecuencia escasez de biólogos, farmacólogos, médicos y profesionales afines, enfermeros, informáticos e ingenieros"

#ltresponde: La Tercera responde las preguntas de los usuarios

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Storified by La Tercera · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:43:28

VIERNES 7 DE DICIEMBRE 
#LaHaya: Esta es la pregunta que formuló el juez Bennouna a Chile y Perú http://pic.twitter.com/JT7f2VE1 · La Tercera
Funcionamiento de La Haya 
En cuanto a los costos indirectos consideran la delegación con los asesores chilenos, más a los defensores que deben viajar, hospedarse, alimentarse por los días que permanecen en Holanda que ya son 10 hasta el momento. No se pagan las costas porque no funciona como en la justicia ordinaria. 

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Jordan protests

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When the Arab Spring came to Jordan - while I was writing my thesis on stability in Jordan!

Storified by Mads Frederiksen · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:44:04


Nous n'irons pas à Cap'Com

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Vivez l'édition du CAP' COM 2012 comme si vous n'y étiez pas !

Storified by John Doe · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:44:43

Oui ou pas...
C'est ici que ça se passe · Facebook
L'ambiance dans mon bureau est un peu triste, apparemment c'est là qu'il fallait être :
Si tu es un vieux de la vieille, que tu fais partie des meubles, alors tu as ta tasse perso pour prendre ton café. Stagiaire ou en période d'essai, mieux vaut te rabattre sur les gobelets en plastique. Inutile de t'installer.
Un sujet par ailleurs abordé ici : http://maviedechargedecom.fr/couleur-cafe/
Dès le café du matin une distinction sociale s'impose... http://pic.twitter.com/xC0UQtXv · John Doe
De mon côté je vous propose de suivre mon live perso #Nousnironspasà #CapCom12 : http://storify.com/Chargedecom/nous-n-irons-pas-a-cap-com http://pic.twitter.com/vOu3P7aX · John Doe

Joseph Guy presents: Guy's Night In

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Storified by Herman Jansen · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:44:46

A guy's night in! #josephguy · bruineguido
Joseph Guy Cognac presents: Guy's Night In · Joseph Guy
Guy's Drink At... LokalHeroz · Joseph Guy
En een aantal Joseph Guy signature cocktails verder http://pic.twitter.com/httV8W20 · Alexandre Guy
Inmiddels een aantal uur verder tijdens deze 3e #GuysDrinkAt @OntFront @localsams AG. http://pic.twitter.com/JAs7xmta · Alexandre Guy
#GuysDrinkAt @OntFront met de AW12 footwear launch van @LocalsAms http://pic.twitter.com/5oELRXeg · Alexandre Guy
"@OntFront: This saturday. Localsams launch party at ontfront. Cocktails by joseph guy. Invite only. Get ready! http://lockerz.com/s/259625098"#GDA · Alexandre Guy

TOP 5 European movies of 2012

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Cineuropa's journalists from all over Europe have submitted their TOP 5 European movies of 2012. Each film on these lists received either a 2012 national release or a 2012 festival premiere in at least one country of the European Union.

Storified by cineuropa.org · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:44:52

[ GLOBAL CHART ]

This Top 5 globalize the individual charts presented below.

1. HOLY MOTORS by Leos Carax

2. AMOUR by Michael Haneke

3. TABU by Miguel Gomez

4. THE HUNT by Thomas Vinterberg

5. STILL PENDING...

[ INDIVIDUAL CHARTS ]

Domenico La Porta

CHIEF EDITOR -  BELGIUM
1. Paradise: Faith - 2. The Hunt - 3. Holy Motors - 4. Tabu - 5. Sightseers

Fabien Lemercier 

ASSOCIATE EDITOR - FRANCE

A tweet-review of Life of Pi

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Storified by Srijita · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:45:29

Life of Pi, you think to yourself, why does that name sound familiar, and then you realize, because currently all social media feeds are overflowing with info and facts about the movie. Then you think, how you even pronounce the name “Pi”; "pie" or "pee". So you go to you tube and finally watch the trailer and after you watched it, you have a look at the number of hits, and the enormous number of hits impresses you more. Now, you feel like you should really watch the movie, but to get rid of the slightest smidge of skepticism you log on to IMDB and read a synopsis and you are convinced that you have to watch the movie. So you go watch the movie and update your twitter, Facebook and possibly you Blackberry status too! Not only do you love the movie but you think Suraj Sharma was amazing and you Google him. Maybe even change your desktop image to ‘Life of Pi’ wallpaper. Suddenly you know who Ang Lee is, and in a conversation with your friend, to whom you are describing the movie, you mention that he should get an Oscar. Not only that, but you also make an effort to go to a book store and buy a copy of Yann Martel's booker prize winning book Life of Pi.
In ways I think the story should be the other way round, but sadly it's not. But here is a review of the movie Life of Pi through various tweets

Les réactions face à la déclaration de Philippe Close

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Après que Philippe Close, échevin à Bruxelles-Ville a déclaré: « A Bruxelles, on n’est pas le Hainaut, ayons de l’ambition ! », les réactions se multiplient.

Storified by lesoir · Wed, Dec 12 2012 03:02:18

L'élu MR appelle ses collègues socialistes de la province à condamner ces propos.
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