text:
An odd event takes place this weekend in Sweetwater, Texas. Or at least it would seem odd to most city folk who have never heard of such a thing. A rattlesnake roundup? What's that?
It's an event whereby rattlesnake hunters round up as many rattlesnakes as they can as a means of population control. At the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup, the largest such event in the world, an average of 5,000 pounds of rattlesnakes are collected and used for meat and various products.
This particular event, ongoing since 1958, attracts about 30,000 people each year and has a reported economic impact of $5 million.
At each event, the snakes are measured, sexed and weighed for the state's wildlife department for management purposes. Once skinned, the meat is cooked and the skins are made into belts, wallets, boots, and other products.
Some might frown on this practice, but Sawyers views the roundup as a management tool to help farmers keep rattlesnakes in check.
"It's like any hunting," he said. "It's needed to control the population. It's more about conservation than it is extermination."
In case you're planning to attend, you might be interested to know the Sweetwater event also features a parade, a Miss Snake Charmer pageant, carnival, flea market, and, if you have the stomach for it, a snake meat-eating contest.
We hear it tastes like chicken.
source & video


text:
Thank you! I'm tired of hearing this idea. I prefer the start menu and apparently that makes me a dinosaur, but you don't see me calling people pre-schoolers for preferring the start screen. It's just a preference.
This is a common refrain, but why is it the case? I mean, some people simply prefer having the start menu. Have a preference is different than not adapting to change. We all have own our tastes, don't we?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Search by campus:
Area: FLA - RPTM
vita [pdf]
Mary Ann is an Associate Professor in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Management. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a minor in Sociology and Disability Studies. Her research interests are in the area of inclusion of individuals with disabilities in recreation, sport, and leisure services. Dr. Devine has conducted numerous studies examining aspects of the inclusion process such as social acceptance, social construction of disability, best practices, stigma, attitudinal barriers, and the application of the ADA in leisure settings. Recently, Dr. Devine has examined the role of inclusion in promoting healthy active living with individuals with disabilities and the role of social justice in the inclusion process. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in disability studies and community inclusion of people with disabilities in leisure services. Pedagogically, Dr. Devine is interested in exploring multi-dimensional barriers to inclusion from the student perspective.
I earned my Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Florida's Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Before pursuing a Ph.D., I worked for seven years in the field of natural resource management and conservation. During this time, I worked for the United States Park Service, the United States Forest Service and was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda, East Africa. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I served for two years as a Warden of Tourism in Uganda's national park system. In preparation for these jobs, I earned a Master of Science degree from Oregon State University in natural resource management, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University in mathematical-economics. This diversity of experience has been influential in determining my current interests in ecotourism, outdoor recreation, natural resource conservation and international development.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Recreation Education from the University of Iowa in 1984, my M.S. in Recreation and Park Administration from Western Illinois University in 1988, and my PhD in Leisure Studies from the University of Illinois in 1992. Prior to returning to graduate school I worked in Employee Services for a manufacturing company in Rockford, IL. I was responsible for coordinating employee sports leagues, company events, physical activity and health and wellness programs, etc. Upon completion of my doctorate, I joined the faculty of Kent State University. I teach courses in the areas of social psychological dimensions of leisure, cultural dimensions of contemporary leisure practices, and our Foundations of Recreation and Leisure course. I also teach a graduate course that examines the philosophical and social bases of leisure and sport. My research interests include understanding the meaning of leisure and it's relation to professional practice and professional preparation of students, and leisure's role in the development of community.
I completed my PhD in Leisure Studies at Penn State in 1991. My other educational experiences included Recreation and Parks (M.S.-Penn State) and Economics (M.A.-Western Michigan University, B.S.-Chinese Culture University). I joined the Kent State University faculty in 1990. Between 1999 and 2001, I took a leave from Kent State and joined National Dong Hwa University in Taiwan to lead the new Department of Sport and Leisure Studies as its Chair. In teaching, I have focused on management of commercial recreation, tourism development, social and philosophical issues of leisure, and park planning. My research interests include economic planning of tourism, serious leisure behavior, and classical eastern thoughts of leisure. I am currently working on research exploring the redevelopment of tourism from natural disasters and Confucius' notions of happiness and leisure.
As a top Ohio undergraduate and graduate school, Kent State's eight campuses offer the resources of a large university with the friendly atmosphere of a liberal arts college. Enroll today to start pursuing your future at one of the best colleges in Ohio. We've been educating graduates for over 100 years; join us today.
Copyright 2014
Kent State University Kent, Ohio 44242 Phone: 330-672-3000


text:
Empress of the Golden Blossom™ Barbie® Doll
The "magic" of Asia comes to life with Empress of the Golden Blossom™ Barbie® doll. The doll wears an opulent gown of pink and golden brocade, inspired by a glorious fantasy of exotic Chinese costume. The noble peony motif is elegantly featured in the lush fabrics. A golden headpiece crowns the intricate hairdo, decorated with lovely faux flowers and birds.
For the adult collector.
Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown.


text:
Top Searches:
Horoscopes |
Salaries |
Washam |
July 22, 2013
Links: Australian Glass and the Pacific Northwest at Museum of Glass
Wsu Master Gardeners of Pierce County at Master Gardener of Pierce County
The Shape of Things by Neil Labute at Dukesbay Theater
All events for today »
Submit an event | All events
Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy, Comedy
In the spirit of classic anthology films like Creepshow and Twilight Zone: The Movie and containing films that not only celebrate the golden age of drive-in B horror shlock but also span over four decades of cinema, CHILLERAMA offers something for every bad taste.
Rated No Rating .
Visit the official site
Cast: Adam Rifkin, Ray Wise, Eric Roberts, Richard Riehle, Sarah Mutch
Produced by:
Directed by: Adam Rifkin, Tim Sullivan, Adam Green, Joe Lynch
Written by: Adam Rifkin, Tim Sullivan, Adam Green, Joe Lynch
Running time: 1hr 55min
Opens: Sep 17, 2011 Limited


text:
Red Set for When It's Wet #9747
This set coordinated with Barbie® doll's #9739 and Ken® doll's #9704. Skipper® doll's red vinyl raincoat had clear vinyl sleeves and white stitching. Two white shank buttons with red vinyl tabs were used to close the front, and two patch pockets accented the look. A matching red hat with a clear and red vinyl brim looked cute on Skipper® doll. She wore a red, white, and blue knit bodice dress that had a white-stitched woven red skirt. It had a navy collar and waistband. A clear and red vinyl bookbag, with an English book and an arithmetic book, and red-orange flats completed the ensemble.
All images and descriptions courtesy of Collector Books, publisher of "Barbie® Doll Fashion: Volume 3" by Sarah Sink Eames.
Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown.


text:
Welcome to the 4-star superior Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Ost. Located between Mainhattan's high-rise buildings and Taunus forests, we offer a high level of comfort and the latest technology to ensure a pleasant business trip and successful events.
The 4-star Superior Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Ost has 224 rooms with WIFI and a view of the Frankfurt skyline. The spacious meeting area at our hotel comprises 11 rooms and is ideal for events for up to 220 people. If traveling by train, upon arrival at Frankfurt's main train station take the S-Bahn, and our shuttle will collect you from the S-Bahn station (Mon-Fri). The hotel is 8.1 miles (13 km) from Frankfurt Airport and 984 yards (900 m) from the exits of the A5 and A66 highways.


text:
The design principles behind our visual identity ensure consistency and reinforce our brand identity in all forms of communication.
Our logo is simple, yet elegant. It is easy to read, and communicates quickly. When creating materials it is important to:
Work with us:firstname.lastname@example.com us: 336-716-4298
Send questions and artwork for approval to us: email@example.com
Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.


text:
Going to four columns has really freed up a lot of valuable real estate. For my site on some pages I'll take full advantage of all four columns. However, for most of the pages, three columns is preferred to keep the text from running on too long (as the "best practices" tip mentions on the documentation wiki). This, however leaves a problem of what to do with the third column.
The documentation wiki (http://www1.unl.edu/wdn/wiki/Random_Promo_Images) doesn't seem to have been updated for the new 2009 templates. Is it the exact same way?
Second, I don't have a repository of promotional images to pool from. Is there an existing repository of approved images?


text:
The tax imposed by this article shall be subject to the credit set forth in section nine-b, article fifteen of this chapter and the credit set forth in section three-b, article fifteen-a of this chapter.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
The WV Code Online is an unofficial copy of the annotated WV Code, provided as a convenience. It has NOT been edited for publication, and is not in any way official or authoritative.


text:
© VRX Studios Inc.
Licensing VRX content is easy. Call VRX today, at 1-888-605-0059, to find out how. All rights to this image are protected exclusively by VRX Studios Inc. No other party has the right to use this image, in any way whatsoever, unless expressly permitted by VRX Studios in writing.
View Map
Powered by
About This Location


text:
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
New York Cheesecake with Chocolate Chip Crust to the Rescue!
42 comments:
OK...this is getting weird.
- June 29, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Chef John said...
i know, it's crazy! Can't believe i forgot them.
- June 29, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Did you really portion it out, or were you hiding a crack again?
- June 30, 2011 at 2:13 AM
- Luatica said...
Aah the old tappah tappah
- June 30, 2011 at 3:09 AM
- Lefty Lessons said...
Welcome back Chef John, the Cheesecake looks delicious & the cookie crust sounds like a nice twist. If you only have a pantry full of graham crackers what measurement would you shoot for? Also, your sense of humor is golden.. please don't do an 'Eddie Murphy' on us once you make it big
- June 30, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Here's my question: Do you think it's worth the step to bake in a water bath? I've done both ways and don't think I can tell a difference but have never done a side-by-side tasting.
I love that you didn't do it and it still looks fabulous. Love the idea of the cookie crust.
You ROCK!
- June 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Chef John said...
Of course we were hiding a crack! ;-)
- June 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM
- Chef John said...
I've used water before, and you do get less of a chance of a crack, but I've never cared that much about the crack to make the effort. :) thanks!
- June 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Chef John said...
It's the same crust with graham crackers, just smash with some melted butter.
- June 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Chef John's credo:
"Turn that frown upside down."
- June 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM
- Anavar said...
That crust is perfect.
- June 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM
- Chris K. said...
I'm really looking forward to your bisque recipe.
- June 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Bulldog said...
Am I missing something or is there no text ingredient list anywhere? :(
- July 2, 2011 at 9:18 AM
- Chef John said...
You're missing something... http://www.snackpicks.com/en/recipes/ChefJohnsNewYorkCheesecakewithChipsDeluxeCrust.html :-)
- July 2, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I made this for fourth of july and EVERYONE loved it! thanks chef john! :)
- July 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM
I made this today and I totally under baked it. I saw that the top and the sides were starting to go dark brown (I mean really dark brown) and it also started to crack so I took it out not wanting to burn it. All in all I only baked it 60min. Anyways, Iet it cool and when I cut in to it the center was still very soft : ( What did I do wrong?
I put it back in the oven now for another 15min hopefully it doesn't kill me re-baking this.
- July 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM
- Chef John said...
You simply undercooked it. It needs longer than an hour. It wont burn, don't worry!
- July 7, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Reed said...
I use a similar recipe (2 pounds cream cheese, 6 eggs, 1 C sugar, flavourings) and always get more cracking than looks nice unless I put a pan of water in while it bakes--which gives me acceptable cracking.
Would adding the flour + sour cream (and/or backing off the eggs) reduce cracking?
I expect I'll give it a try -- can always just eat it if it doesn't work out.
(love your videos, thanks)
- July 13, 2011 at 10:31 PM
I'm curious why this video said to bake it for 75-85 minutes, but your previous video said 60. Is it simply because you're using cookies instead of graham crackers?
I'm also having a little debate with my brother. He said instead of cooking it for an hour, Alton Brown bakes it for 45 minutes and lets it cool in the fridge for 6 hours. I prefer your method where you bake it for 60 minutes and just let it cool at room temperature. Will there be any difference between the two cheesecakes at the end? Whenever I bake it, the top of my cheesecake is always brown-ish whereas yours are always creamy white.
- August 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM
EDIT: Woops, error. I didn't mean to say cool in room temperature. The main debate between my brother and I was either to bake it for 60 minutes like you said and then cool it, or bake it for 45 and cool it. He said that Alton Brown said that the cheesecake will still cook in the fridge, and by only baking it for 45, the top won't look as brown.
- August 14, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- Chef John said...
Sorry, confused by "cook in the fridge?"
- August 14, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Wow, yesterday was not a good day for typing. Disregard everything I said earlier or possibly delete it to make this less confusing and myself look less like a fool =). The problem I'm having is that my cheesecake's top always looks brown/almost burnt whereas yours look creamy-white. I was wondering if there was anyway I could fix this? I noticed in Good Eats, Alton Brown cooks his cheesecake at 250 degrees (may be because it's smaller) for one hour, and after that hour, even though it looks uncooked, he turns off the oven. He then opens the oven door for one minute, then closes it and leaves the cheesecake in there for another hour. I was wondering if a similar method worked for your recipe, or if there is anything else I could do to make the top look creamy-white like yours. Thanks.
- August 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Can i use mascarpone instead of the cream cheese, because i can't find any
- September 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Chef John said...
- September 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- Heros said...
hey i was wondering if i can use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?
- October 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM
- Heros said...
hey i was wondering can i use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?
- October 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM
chef 1 important question, in your previous recipe(graham crackers recipe), the time to bake the cheesecake is 60 minutes whereas in this recipe the cheesecake took 75-85 minutes to bake. I'm confused. Which one is true?
help me please. thanks
- November 18, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- Chef John said...
They are both true, as they are slightly different recipes.
- November 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM
i see. thanks chef :D
- November 18, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- Mauricio said...
baking a cheesecake aint perfect especially when it comes to cracks (but we can always hide it hehe)mainly due to over whipping or mixing in the ingredients like the egg or cream/milk etc and/or due to the over cooking in the oven. this is wut i do when i bake the cake is put it into 350 already preheated (some ppl dont do that idk why but its crucial) bake within 45-60.i say in between 45-60 cuz u have to look for the signs "the rising and the slight jiggle"its hard to describe but if bake cheesecake u kno wut im talking about .once u got that, turn it off i open a little crack of the oven door for hot air just to come out( not so much heat , but enough for the cake to settle in) so it doesnt continue to cook it, close it and let it cool down in there. and there u have it and just to quote Nigella Lawson "smooth like a baby's bottom", but like i said from the start it aint perfect. from my experience i may have gotten a few perfect tops but ive gotten few cracks here and there.
Ive done water bath method but i find it a bit longer in the cooking process to keep it in that custard like state.and one more thing the no bake cheesecake method isnt a substitute to real bake cheesecake :)
- November 23, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- Mauricio said...
man i wish i can post pictures on this blog. just tried this recipe came out smooth like a baby's bottom. Happy Thanksgiving!!
- November 24, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Thank you for posting these great videos! I find them really helpful and you've sense of humour and a really good voice! Thinking voice-overs, radios, etc....
Thanks again and Merry X'mas!
- December 6, 2011 at 12:20 AM
- 1Bigg_ER said...
it's Valentine's day eve and the video is GONE!! I'm panicking chef John!!
- February 13, 2012 at 4:59 PM
- Chef John said...
- February 13, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Hi I wondered if you can half the ingredients?
- February 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM
- Merluzo Boniato Tapadillo said...
Can I use creme fraiche instead od sour cream?
- May 1, 2013 at 1:30 PM
- Theang said...
Chef John, the link is broken
- July 2, 2013 at 2:28 AM
- Gio said...
The site doesn't open. It says "page not found" :/
- July 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM
- Terry Siri said...
Chef John,
Any chance you could re-post this video so we can view it? Thank you so much.
- October 20, 2013 at 2:36 PM
- Josefina said...
Please please fix the link! I can't wait to make this!!!
- October 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM
- Chef John said...
Fixed! Thanks!
- October 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM
- Yours, Ferlay Josefin said...
Hi Chef John,
for some reason the video won't play on any of my computers at home. Can you take a look at it and see if it's broken again or if it's just my computers?
- November 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM


text:
From psychology to labor rights, from ethics to education, Childhood Studies is one of the most active fields in academia today. It encompasses the meanings that adults place on children's innocence or competence, and interrogates the notion of childhood as a social category. How adults have thought about children and the impact that this has had on the ways children are treated are also analyzed critically and great emphasis is placed on historical, cultural and literary interpretations of childhood. Contemporary Childhood Studies is also characterized by its insistence on the need for children themselves to be understood as the best informants of their own lives. Childhood Studies is international and cross-cultural in scope, transcending narrow geographical confines and analyzing modern and historical childhoods both locally and globally.
Guest curated by graduate student Katie Wills
Stories from people who were children during World War II and the objects in this exhibit animate the past and inform us of a time when war took over daily life. "Retrospect is a very interesting thing," says Ruthie Kallnder. "At the time I don't recall any of the information we got as being propaganda," but the government tried to influence children to make "necessary" sacrifices. Propagandists made the war a battle between good and evil, democracy and fascism. They also asked children to share in the war effort. In response, many children took on more responsibilities. Ruthie explains that boys and girls felt "if that's what it was going to take" to win they "were willing to do it." The memories of the people in this exhibit and their wartime actions show the power of propaganda's messages and its lasting affect on their lives. Propaganda posters, children's books, and classroom assignments demonstrate how propagandists reached children and involved them in the national war effort.
More Options:
Browse | Classic Catalog | OhioLINK | Lane Public | WorldCat |
More Options:
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
OhioLINK Home |
OhioLINK Catalog |
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
Online Journals : A-Z
| Subject List
More Options:
Miami University Search |
Miami University Directory
B.E.S.T. Library services limited Saturday June 27 by building power outage
Need to relax before your next exam? Try Amos Music Library's playlist.
Stats Help Desk - hours during finals week
Trial Access to eMarketer Database


text:
Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
with brian "head" welch coming back, my mind is racing on what the setlist might be. i also like to know what other people want to hear as well. indulge me please, as i will indulge you...(could just be songs with head btw, so forgive me)
1. blind (duh)
2. clown
3. faget
4. shoots & ladders
5. good god
6. adidas
7. twist
8. chi
9. it's on
10. got the life
11. freak on a leash
12. justin
13. dead bodies everywhere
14. reclaim my place
15. make me bad
16. falling away from me
17. somebody someone
18. here to stay
19. thoughtless
20. right now
21. did my time
22. another brick in the wall
this is all in album order, and kind of generic, but it's what i want them to play. i would love to hear what everyone thinks.
Replies to This Posting
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
Ok I know this wont happen but id like to see
1. Need to
2. Wake up
3. Good god
4. Twist/chi
5. Throw me away
6. Make me bad
7. Dead bodies everywhere
8. Illuminati
9. Falling away from me
10. Faget
11. Clown
12. Everything ive known
13. Blind
14. Encore: No ones there.....pleaseeee!
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
1. Pride
2. Faget
3. Falling away from me
4. Make Me Bad
5. Way too far
6. Chi ( RIP Chi Cheng)
7. Divine
8. Clown
9. Tension
10.Starting Over
I will be satistfied regardless of what they play but, if they play Pride i will freak out like I did at Roseland in '2011.
Does it make me bad??
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
1. It's on
2. Twist
3. Chi
4. Adidas
5. Good god
6: Ball Tongue
7. Freak on a Leash
8. Starting over=love song
9. Get up
10. N cannibal
11. Falling away
13. Lies
14. Make me Bad
15. Trash
16. Thoughtless
17 Right now/Here to Stay
18 Blind
19. Faget
My korn shows:
Sopron, Hungary 2007-07-07
Vienna, Austria 2008-02-20
Vienna, Austria 2009-06-10
Vienna, Austria 2010-09-26
Zagreb, Croatia 2011-06-27
Budapest, Hungary 2012-08-09
next: Ostrava, Czech Republic 2013-06-17
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
1. Blind
2. Here to Stay
3. Helmet in the Bush
4. Falling Away from Me
5. Trash
6. Chi
7. Right Now
8. It's Me Again
9. Seed
10. Coming Undone
11. Starting Over
12. Good God
13. Let's Get This Party Started
14. Shoots and Ladders
15. Dirty
16. Freak on a Leash
17. Counting on Me
18. Alone I Break
19. Got the Life
20. Clown
21. No One's There
22. Faget
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
play what ever you feel like but all I ask is for is helmet in the bush for some reason I have never seen this song live and it is my favorite song.
I like my coffee black just like my metal
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
Here To Stay
Its On
Shoots and Ladders
Ass Itch
Coming Undone
Freak on a Leash
Got the Life
Dead Bodies Everywhere
Chi (they have to play this one)
Somebody Someone
Make Believe
to name a few lol
Los PLagas
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
1. Its on
2. Somebody Someone
3. Evolution
5. Trash
6. No Way
7. Blind
8. Did my time
9. Falling away from me
10. Kill mercy within
11. Lies
12. Beg for me
13. Im done
14. Dead bodies everywhere
RE: Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
Ok I know this wont happen but id like to see
2. Wake up
Agreed, this song makes perfect sense with Head being back for the meantime.
Re: Desired Setlists for 2013 Tour
"You are my brothers; each one I would die for.please just let it go all our heads lie low LETS TAKE THE STAGE, AND REMEMBER WHAT WE PLAY FOR!!!!"


text:
International Bands
I think this is a good idea for a music topic! Name a band that is pretty much strictly in your country! (or more then one) It COULD be lets say: a band started in Canada thats known in the USA but not anywhere else... you get? Heres the ones I know:
Billy Talent (Canadian)
Nickelback (Canadian)
Free Tacos (Canadian but strictly Albertan)
Rural Alberta Advantage (Canadian)
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald OR MBF (Canadian)
Sataniques Navire (Canadien)
jeux de miroirs (Canadien)
Samatha et les Mangemorts (Canadien)
Jouez jusqu'Ã (Canadien)
Dieux des anges déchus (Canadien)
Oublié et mal aimés (Canadien)
PartyOf17 OR Stranka od sedamnaest (Croatian)
"I am who I am, There's nothing I can do; I try to hide it, And it keeps breaking through!" -Trapped Underneath the Stairs
Replies to This Posting
Re: International Bands
Sorry for two posts!
the gazette, gackt, and dir en grey.
they're all from japan, and i think dir
en grey played with korn before. if i
remember correctly anyway.
Re: International Bands
The Mark of Cain - Australia
Turisas - Finland (feels like a second home to me)
Re: International Bands
RE: International Bands
There was actually a time when I fancied listening to rock bands from Russia for some reason. Funny though as I never understood a word they said, though considering the heavy flow of instruments, it was harder to make out which was a word and which was a beat on the drums.
It would be great to be able to listen to a more diverse source of music which gets you more open to possibilities.


text:
You may think it refers to a tasty sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, but Swedish supercar company Koenigsegg has applied the name "BLT" to a new customized Agera R at the behest of a customer. Apparently the letters BLT have some significance to the Chinese buyer, who customized every aspect of this Koenigsegg Agera R.
The anonymous customer took advantage of the Koenigsegg brand's customization program to tweak nearly every element of his new car. The transformation starts with a blue tint for the exposed carbon-fiber bodywork, red accent stripes, a white lip on the wheels, and a combination of blue and black upholstery for the interior.
"We are thrilled over the result and we hope the customer will like his car as much as we do," company founder Christian von Koenigsegg said in a statement.
Looks aside, the new owner will have plenty of reasons to smile when driving his new Koenigsegg. The Agera R's aluminum and carbon-fiber chassis holds a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine that can produce up to 1140 hp and 885 lb-ft of torque. That's enough for a claimed 0-62 mph time of 2.9 seconds, and more impressive still, the car can run from rest to 186 mph and back to zero in just 21.19 seconds. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear wheels, and the Agera R is said to weigh just 3157 pounds.
Just like the sandwich with which it shares its name, this Koenigsegg is one appetizing package.
Source: Koenigsegg


text:
Assurance Technologies, Inc. is a Manufacturer, Distributor, Calibration Source and Service Provider specializing in the Quality Industry.
Our Accredited Lab provides Calibration Services, Repair Services, Dimensional Inspection Services and Testing Services. Our Service Department & Calibration Lab personnel follow a strict training regiment with a documented continued education program ensuring they possess the most up to date knowledge of electrical equipment and new technologies offered in the marketplace today.
Assurance Technologies moved locations in 2006, upgrading to a brand new facility in Bartlett Illinois. The new facility is equipped with a climate controlled, 2,000 sq ft ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration lab, a training facility and a demo unit showroom with Micro-Vu, Oasis, Vision Engineering, Aberlink CMM's and Newage testing equipment.
Continual Growth & Expanded Capabilities
In 2013, Assurance Technologies growth continued it's upward movement with the addtion of 1 full time field service technician as well as 3 full time calibration technicians in the Calibration Lab. With a calibration team of 10 employees our capabilties have expanded to electronics calibration, higher force tensile testers, higher volume flow gages, etc. The expansion of our service team has also given us the flexibility to handle a larger volume of emergency service calls. Please reference contact email@example.com if you are interested in having ISO 17025 calibration quoted. We always provide a discount for 1st year calibration customers!!
The growth in 2013 wasn't restricted to business practices, ATI led a statewide campaign "Toys for Tornado Victims" for families affected by the November Tornados. Thanks to the support of our customers, family and friends ATI collected over 300 toys and $1,000.00 in gift cards to bring smiles to the children that lost so much during the storms. See the full story.
ATI's Mission Statement
- To identify and satisfy customer needs in the markets we serve.
- To manufacture and distribute all of our products and services to the highest quality level possible.
- To gain customer respect through prompt service, improved capabilities and the solving of customer problems.
- To learn from our mistakes, continuously improve and strive for greater quality.
- To work with employees, customers, and suppliers using the utmost integrity to build a relationship based on trust and sincerity.
Authorized Distribution For:


text:
Moderators: Tonyblack, Jason, Toothy
Gaspode ~
occasionally entertains hopes of meeting interesting young bitches and comparing licky ends (What? It's a doggy ailment... Twisted Evil )
sore feet
putting words in beggars' mouths
Ponder Stibbons wrote:sorry. i wasn't very clear.
u can be any character u want, or make up one. Then assign a mixture of the characters traits and u'rs that u want. Then we treat u're character according to those traits.
Now we hav: Ponder as the Bursur
Jan as Gaspode
Cheery as Cheery
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Furness General Hospital complaints are increasing, admits trust
Last updated at 16:33, Friday, 30 November 2012
MORE has to be done to address complaints from patients, hospital bosses have admitted.
The University of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is running a complaints management improvement programme to reduce the amount of complaints at hospitals across the Bay, including Furness General.
Six hundred formal complaints were made to the trust last year, and this is expected to rise to around 720 for the financial year 2012/13.
Jackie Holt, director of nursing and midwifery, told a meeting of the trust's board that the programme aimed not only to help reduce complaints but encourage staff to intervene early to deal with patients' concerns.
She said: "I don't think this is rocket science. This is about a fundamental mindshift and changing culture in the organisation."
The programme aims to redesign the trust's complaints process, with people who have registered their dissatisfaction in the past being invited to form part of a task group that will aim to make the process more efficient.
Departments against which the complaints have been made will be notified earlier of any issues raised and staff will receive training in dealing with complaints.
Specific areas where complaints are more prevalent, such as accident and emergency or the outpatients department, will be targeted, as will members of staff who work directly with the public.
Chairman of the trust Sir David Henshaw said action was needed to help address the complaints of patients, and he said the number of complaints received was manageable.
He said: "I think this programme is fantastic. The plan of training staff we have talked about, and I agree with that, but what I want to know is how quickly are complaints going to be dealt with to ensure they are dealt with quicker than now?"
The board agreed that a statement of how the trust plans to improve the complaints system will be presented at the next board meeting.
First published at 16:17, Friday, 30 November 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
Have your say
my partner got exactly as beggers belief stated when she complained 2 months waiting for acknoledgement,and a further 7 months for a repliy there apparent reason for the delay was the inability to get intouch with consultants that had treated her. they have left her diabled,because of lack of treatment/neglect. of course they denied everything.
Instead of redesigning the complaints process, how about improving things so there are fewer complaints?
Most of the complaints will be about the follow-up appointments that didn't happen. A simple procedure that wasn't being followed. Follow-up's sitting unread and not being actioned. Only the NHS gets away with this sort of inefficiency and it's right that people complain. We as the public have a right to expect better, and the staff that work there shouldn't have to take the flack for it. Let the nurses get on with nursing and let the docs get on with treating. But the management should be managing the processes that keep the system working. And yes, I was one of the 600.
View all 5 comments on this article


text:
Jeffrey S. Kress is associate professor and area coordinator of Jewish Education, and academic director of the Experiential Learning Initiative at the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education of The Jewish Theological Seminary. His interests include developmental issues in Jewish education; program implementation; and the varied social, emotional, and spiritual elements of Jewish educational contexts. He is the author of Development, Learning, and Community: Educating for Identity in Pluralistic Jewish High Schools (Academic Studies Press, 2012). In addition, he is editing a volume titled Growing Jewish Minds, Growing Jewish Hearts: Promoting Spiritual, Social, and Emotional Growth in Jewish Education, which is due to be published by URJ Press in 2012. Dr. Kress is the coauthor, together with Drs. Bernard Novick and Maurice Elias, of Building Learning Communities with Character: How to Integrate Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002). He has published numerous journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Kress has also served as the chair of the Network for Research in Jewish Education.
Prior to coming to JTS, Dr. Kress worked as a program-development specialist and school-based trainer for the Social Decision Making / Social Problem Solving program of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's Community Mental Health Center. He completed an internship in Clinical/Community Psychology there after receiving his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University.
Development, Learning, and Community: Educating for Identity in Pluralistic Jewish High Schools (Brighton: Academic Studies Press, 2012)
Ramah at 60: Impact and Innovation (coeditor with Mitchell Cohen; New York: National Ramah Commission, 2010)
Building Learning Communities with Character: How to Integrate Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (coauthor with Bernard Novick and Maurice J. Elias; Alexandria: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002)


text:
Go to school to earn your bachelor's degree or associate degree in accounting online or on campus and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in the world of accounting.
Accountants play a vital role in the world of business. They are responsible for keeping accurate public records and ensuring an organization's taxes are paid correctly and on time. Due to recent corporate scandals, an increasing number of accountants are employed to watch for any mismanagement of funds or fraud and to ensure compliance to tightening federal regulations regarding accounting and financial reporting practices. Typical daily duties include analysis and verification of financial data and reports, and communicating their findings to management/clients.
Accountants who render services to individuals are highly trusted by clients and often asked to not only prepare taxes, but also act as a financial advisor. Clients ask for help in creating a personal budget, managing investments and saving for retirement. An education in accounting-business management from Herzing is a great start to obtaining the trust and skills necessary to succeed.
There are several specialties within the accounting field that a professional can choose, however they all stem from four main types of accountants:
- Public accountants – The largest group of accountants, public accountants may perform duties related to taxes, audits, financial reporting, fraud investigation, and advising on employee benefits and asset security. Most public accountants hold the Certified Public Accountant credential and a large percentage run their own accounting firm or work for a public accounting firm that consults for businesses.
- Management accountants – This type of accountant records and analyzes financial data for their employer. They are often part of a strategic planning or new product development team to report on financial information that executives will then use to make important business decisions. Other responsibilities typically include cost and asset management, budgeting and financial analysis/reporting.
- Government accountants and auditors – These professionals work in the public sector and are employed by the government at the state, federal or local level. Accountants maintain and examine financial records for government agencies, and auditors conduct audits on businesses or individuals to make sure they are following regulations and paying taxes properly.
- Internal auditors – Internal auditors examine an organization's financial records to check for accuracy, fraud, waste, and proper security/management of assets. Additionally, internal auditors play a large role in evaluating the organization's compliance with policies (both internal and external) and efficiency in their operations. They may also work closely with technology managers to review and evaluate the information systems.
Earning your bachelor's degree or associate degree in accounting online or on campus will prepare you for a career in any of the four types of accounting.
Do you have the skills necessary to take on the accounting challenge?
Success as a bookkeeper or accountant starts with attention to detail and skill with numbers. Most often this information is processed electronically, so you must be comfortable using computers and accounting software. In addition, you should enjoy paperwork and be able to work with minimal supervision.
View Herzing University Accreditation and Approvals
Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting Gainful Employment
Associate of Science & Associate of Applied Science in Accounting; Gainful Employment
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Gainful Employment
What are the career opportunities in this field?
Accountants enjoy a high degree of occupational mobility. Not only can they find work in virtually any geographical location, they can also find employment in any sector of the economy. Every company needs skilled accounting help; some businesses may use a single accounting consultant while larger companies and corporations employ vast teams of accountants specializing in different areas.
This occupational mobility also includes upward advancement in the accounting field. Since internal auditors are often primed for executive positions within a company, many public and management accountants eventually shift to internal auditing for career growth.
- Public accountants - Entry-level public accountants typically begin advancing and receiving more responsibility after one or two years in the field. A few years later, they will often move into a Senior Accountant role. Further advancement includes management of other accountants, opening their own accounting business, or transitioning to executive-level positions.
- Management accountants - Most management accountants enter the field as cost accountants, junior internal auditors or trainees for other specialized accounting positions. Typical advancement includes promotion to chief cost accountant, budget director, manager of internal auditing, and supervising other accountants.
- Internal auditors - Most often, professionals in this position begin in the public accounting or management accounting fields. Those beginning a career in internal auditing will learn the basics of the auditing function as well as the organization's internal business-unit makeup. As they progress, internal auditors receive increased responsibilities such as evaluating the effectiveness of the company's internal controls and fiscal management. They also may investigate the information systems for proper use and accuracy. Because of this in-depth knowledge of the organization's internal operations, internal auditors often progress into executive positions.
Where do accountants work?
Accountants typically work in an office setting, although an increasing number of companies are allowing accountants to complete some work online from home. Some accountants and auditors travel frequently in order to audit other branches, satellite offices, or client sites.
A 40-hour work week is standard although additional hours may be required prior to important deadlines such as year end and tax time. In addition, self-employed accountants often work beyond 40 hours, especially if they have a large number of clients. Other accountants may work on a contract basis – for example, tax specialists might choose to work only during tax season.
How do I advance in this career?
Individuals interested in a career as an accountant or auditor should have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field. Although, an associate degree in accounting and relevant experience can also lead to a successful career. The greatest opportunity for advancement will be granted to those who take the extra step of earning certifications, most commonly exemplified by the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Obtaining a master's degree in accounting or business with a concentration in accounting will also increase the rate of advancement in this field.
NOTE: The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at Herzing University does not fulfill all of the requirements for a graduate to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam or apply for licensure as a CPA in most states/jurisdictions. Most states/jurisdictions require a specific amount of study beyond a bachelor's degree (typically, a total of 150 semester credit hours, but this varies by state/jurisdiction) as well as several years of professional experience working in accounting to be eligible to apply for licensure. Some states (including, but not necessarily limited to, Texas) require the program to have a specific programmatic accreditation for graduates to apply for licensure as a CPA, which this program does not have at this time, and no representation has been made to when or if such an accreditation will be obtained. Applicants interested in becoming a CPA should check with their state board of accounting prior to enrolling in any accounting program. Students planning to pursue certification other than the CPA exam should also contact with their state board of accounting prior to enrolling in any accounting program.
What certification/licensure does this program prepare you for?
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Only professionals with this credential are able to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Every state uses the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 4-part Uniform CPA Examination, but each state has different eligibility criteria so check with your state before beginning a degree program to make sure it will meet the educational requirements. Because a larger number of college credits than what is required for most bachelor's degrees in accounting is required for exam eligibility, students might consider continuing in the MBA program to fulfill the educational requirements. Also, most jurisdictions also require several years' experience working in accounting to be eligible to take the CPA exam. See the State Board of Accountancy website to learn more about each state's requirements.
Bookkeeping and Payroll - Graduates of the Herzing University Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting Diploma program will have met the education requirement for the following certification opportunities:
- American Payroll Association (APA)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) – This exam is for entry-level payroll professionals who wish to prove basic payroll competency. Examinees are given three hours to complete the 150 multiple-choice question electronic test. Upon passing, the credential is good for three years and requires continuing education credits to re-certify. These credits can be earned by taking courses, attending APA industry seminars and programs, or retaking the exam.
What is the program title, length, and content?
Herzing University's well-regarded, get-down-to-business approach to earning a bachelor's degree and associate degree in accounting can clearly be seen in our different accounting programs. Each is designed to help our students reach their specific career goals. Graduates of our accounting programs have both the academic credentials and hands-on capabilities employers look for to fill critical accounting and auditing positions.
Accounting Program Comparison Chart
Program availability varies by location.
|Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting
|Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
|Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting
Herzing University's 8-month long diploma program is a great way to get into the accounting field. Graduates qualify for positions as entry-level bookkeepers as well as support positions in payroll and accounting. Download Program Course Sheet
Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
This accounting associate degree program, which is available online or on-campus, adds general education and additional specialization classes to the core fundamentals taught in the diploma program. Graduates are well prepared for a variety of entry-level business and accounting positions in a wide range of industries. Download Program Course Sheet
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The Herzing University bachelor's degree in accounting is designed for those who want to pursue a career in accounting. Graduates have a solid core of capabilities to be highly eligible for a wide range of career opportunities in accounting and business. Classes are offered online or on-campus. Download Program Course Sheet
Master of Business Administration in Accounting
Students enrolled in a Herzing University bachelor's degree program who are interested in pursuing a master's degree can save time and money with the Herzing University online Master of Business Administration in Accounting!
- Dual Enrollment – This program allows current bachelor's degree students the opportunity to exchange up to four courses (12 credits) in their bachelor's degree program with MBA courses.
- Herzing bachelor's degree students and alumni receive a 15% tuition scholarship on their master's degree courses while an undergraduate student!
Note: The MBA and Dual Enrollment are not offered at all locations; please check with your local campus for availability.
Which locations offer this program?
Akron Campus
Atlanta Campus
Birmingham Campus
Brookfield Campus
Kenosha Campus
Madison Campus
Minneapolis Campus
New Orleans Campus
Online Campus
Orlando Campus
Toledo Campus


text:
Our prison system is not the reason why we have more crime than you do. We have different people here. If we had a prison system like yours i'm almost 100% certain that gang members would still be out there robbing,killing and selling drugs. You can't rehabilitate someone that doesn't want to change and sorry to say there's a lot of people that don't want to change.
Games and internet access for murderers a rapists lol wow..That sure is a deterrent to murderers and rapists.
Arguably you have different "people" (wow, that's the most ridiculous argument I've seen since forever, yes, because we don't have gangs and such here ) because you have a ###### prison system who's only purpose is to punish people.
if yo paid any attention you would have noticed that the trial prison in America whichi actually learns from european prisons and focuses on the prisoners and on rehab, is rehabiliating not only regular criminals but even helping and rehabilitating your hardened gang criminals.
It's not the criminals who are different in America, it's the other people, people like you, who think they are better than the criminals, and who think they deserve to be punished rather than helped, because it makes YOU feel better knowing other people are suffering because you feel they are lesser than you and deserve it. therefor you don't want to know and admit that they can be helped and become useful citizens. Meanwhile your pirson system is slowly starting to learn from these small trial prisons and seeing that your system is broken and needs to be fixed and that fixing the prison system is the first step to fixing your crime problem, not arresting and punishing more people.


text:
Hi all,
I am looking at the Samsung Smart Tv's and like the fact that they can connect to my wireless network to access the internet and such.
I was wondering though if anyone knows if this allowed me to wirelessly connect to computers on my network and stream music, movies, pictures, etc. And if I was able to wirelessly use the tv as a monitor or if I would need to plug the computer in in order to do this. Also, would I use an HDMI port to do this?
I've never used a tv as a monitor before. Lol
Thanks for the help.


text:
Moderators: Tonyblack, Jason, Toothy
Bouncy Castle wrote:Nobody likes a smart arse, Tony!
Bouncy Castle wrote:This didn't make me smile, this made me go "OUCH".
Ladies, I think you'll agree!
Catch-up wrote:Well done Tony!
Cheery that's wonderful. Your post made me smile.
Tonyblack wrote:Catch-up wrote:Well done Tony!
Cheery that's wonderful. Your post made me smile.
Me too!
Cheery wrote:What made me smile today?
Just life.
I just love life and being alive and living where I do and with the people I know on and off the internet. The last few days have shown me how lucky I am to have awesome people like my friends and my family and all of you guys in my life. I'm a happy clam.
Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot] and 11 guests


text:
Place Settings
Set the perfect table with silverware sets from Crate and Barrel. From classic to modern, our flatware adds a touch of style to the table. Our place settings are forged from high-quality stainless steel for durability that you can see and...More
Order online.
Pick up in store.
Order eligible items online and pick up at a store near you. Choose the Store Pickup option at Checkout.Learn More
18-Piece Wooden Picnic Flatware Set Clearance $5.97reg. $7.95


text:
From the moment the ship docked in Le Havre in the fall of 1948 and Julia watched the well-muscled stevedores unloading the cargo to the first perfectly soigne meal that she and her husband, Paul, savored in Rouen en route to Paris, where he was to work for the USIS, Julia had an awakening that changed her life. Soon this tall, outspoken gal from Pasadena, California, who didn't speak a word of French and knew nothing about the country, was steeped in the language, chatting with purveyors in the local markets, and enrolled in the Cordon Bleu.
After managing to get her degree despite the machinations of the disagreeable directrice of the school, Julia started teaching cooking classes herself, then teamed up with two fellow gourmettes, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, to help them with a book they were trying to write on French cooking for Americans. Throwing herself heart and soul into making it a unique and thorough teaching book, only to suffer several rounds of painful rejection, is part of the behind-the-scenes drama that Julia reveals with her inimitable gusto and disarming honesty.
This memoir is laced with wonderful stories about the French character, particularly in the world of food, and the way of life that Julia embraced so wholeheartedly. Above all, she reveals the kind of spirit and determination, the sheer love of cooking, and the drive to share that with her fellow Americans that made her the extraordinary success she became.
Le voici. Et bon appetit!
©2006 Alex Prud'Homme; (P)2006 Books on Tape
"This is a valuable record of gorgeous meals in bygone Parisian restaurants, and the secret arts of a culinary genius." (Publishers Weekly)
"What a pleasure!"
I listened to this book on a trip through Avignon and Paris and it was wonderful. What an addition to our travels by TGV south from Paris. The reader was a delight and more than up to the challenges of the french language and all the culinary terms. Julia's take on the world a breath of fresh air. I was sorry when the book came to and end. However, to compensate I have pulled out my dog-eared copies of "mastering the art" and jumped back into cooking a la Julia! Brava Audible!
A published novelist and technical writer, who lives in Northern California with a cranky but loveable parrot and lots of books.
"A lovely memoir"
This audiobook was a wonderful escape from my dreary December into the bright, lively world of post-war France.
Julia Child writes with vivid and loving detail of her years in Paris and Marseilles with her beloved husband, chronicling her education as a cook, her friendships, the writing of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," and her many adventures in the shops, markets, and kitchens of Paris. Delightful!
This book is as charming as Julia herself. Her voice comes through clearly, and although she was never unkind, she did not shy away from expressing her frustrations with certain people and situations in her life. It's an account of how her interest in food and cooking developed, and how she came to take the path she took. She and Paul saved letters, so the book is rich with authentic detail about the events of their lives. My only regret is that now that I've finished it, I can never come to it again to listen for the first time. It made me feel much closer to a woman I've never met, but miss terribly.
I almost didn't buy this unabridged version of My LIfe in France because of all the negative comments in the reviews about the the narrator's horrible French pronunciation - said to be too distracting. Well that is just foolishness and perhaps down right snobbishness as well - Ms. Farr does a serviceable job with the French pronunciation and it's certainly not distracting. The book so far is an absolute delight and I highly recommend it. Ms. Greenberg who narrates the Abridged version sounds very good as well and may indeed do better with the French but I did not want to miss a word of Julia's fascinating and wonderful life story. Enjoy!
"Well narrated"
OK, the reader's French isn't perfect, but if you know some French you can tell what she's aiming for and if you don't ... well then who cares! More importantly, she pulls everything else off with a beautiful, lively performance.
The book conveys a nice sense of Julia Childs' personality, her experience learning to cook in a country she's crazy about, and some sense of the zeitgeist during the late forties and fifties.
"life lived well"
I am not a cook. Julia wouldn't approve of anything culinary in my life and home. Yet I whole heartedly approve of this book and feel previledged to have through this book met Julia Child. The story seemed slow at first but slowly I was hooked and very touched by her authenticity and life.
"A Glimpse Into the Humanity of a Legend"
Julia Child has always been a paragon of culinary talent, and those of us who bought her first volumes learned quickly that there was a great chasm between reading one of her recipes and turning it into the great creations she made so effortlessly. It was easy to suspect that there was some ingredient missing, and this book finally identifies it: Julia herself. In the telling of her life story, she describes those missing ingredients: an insatiable curiosity and continuing desire to learn, her incredible capacity for hard work, her ability to make friends on all levels, and the close partnership she enjoyed with her husband.
Despite her many years on television, Julia Child was always a private person; in this book, knowing clearly it would be her last, she finally speaks -- often with great candor -- of the close relationships that shaped her life: her husband, her father, her sister, her colleagues Simone Beck and James Beard, and her many friends. The insights she provides into a life in the foreign service are fascinating. Her recounting of the writing of her first volume of Mastering the Art of French Cooking makes one appreciate far better the monumental result. Her many years on television are described with humor and modesty.
The writing is generally well-done -- the book skips around a bit at times and feels a bit unbalanced considering the scope. The narrator works hard to speak very clearly and to speak French with a fine accent -- she succeeds but at the same time keeps you always aware that she is working hard to do so. But these are only minor problems. For what the volume accomplishes, it deserves high points, for it provides an insight into the humanity of someone who for many of us has been a legend in her own lifetime. Merci!
"Julia deserves a better narrator"
I was really hoping the other reviewers were being hypercritical... alas, this is not the case, and I am truly flummoxed as to why a book by and about a woman who loved the French culture, language and experience so much was assigned such a narrator. To be fair, although the narrator wisely does not attempt to impersonate Julia's iconic trill, she brings a lot of warmth and personality to Julia's words (in English). She gives the French accent a good go, but hardly with a professional's required attention to detail in handling such beloved material. It is indeed jarring, detracting and disappointing to anyone with even a rudimentary experience of the French language.
A wonderful book, however, and aside from the most cringing mangling of the language of Moliere, enjoyed it tremendously. Any other reader would have earned this 5 stars.
"Life of a revolutionary"
Julia Child, more than probably anyone, changed the face of eating in America. Her story in her own words of how she went from a expatriate housewife, to one of the leading voices of eating well in the world. A great read. Intoxicating!
"Excellent book"
This book gave me a much better understanding of Julia Child's background and how she developed her expertise in cooking. I had always been aware of Julia as an American, and now I realize how thoroughly she was involved with France and French cooking. The book also gives a very interesting account of the development of their cookbook and how the push to be a celebrity chef was already happening in the 1970's before the Food Channel!
I agree with the previous reviewer that the narrator's french was not always pronounced properly, but I found the narration pleasant and easy to listen to. I would highly recommend this book to foodies and francophiles.
This has been on my to-read list for a while, and I'm so glad I picked it up. The narrator is wonderful, and just about every chapter made me hungry. It's one of the few novels I actually might leave on my phone, even though I've completed it. I keep getting the urge to re-listen to bits of it when I'm puttering around my kitchen and attempting to make something half as fantastic as Julia Child's dishes. It's one of those books I got completely absorbed in, which is rare for me with nonfiction. It's funny and sweet and made me want to book a holiday to France as soon as possible.
Oh, and a word of advice: if you're using Audible for Android, make sure you download the book as two parts. For some reason the download failed when I tried to download it as one part, and the customer service rep I spoke to had the same issue when trying to replicate the problem. I almost had to have it refunded since I couldn't get it onto my phone. The two-part download worked fine, though, so I was happy in the end.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Mrs. Ellen Maylene Shurden Phillips Kendrick, 82, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at Adaton Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at Welch Funeral Home.
Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Kendrick was born on Oct. 9, 1930 in Cleveland to the late Terrell M. Shurden and Bertha Gladys Baker.
Ellen was a retired phone operator with OCH Regional Medical Center and Mississippi State University. She was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and generous of spirit.Â
Ellen is survived by her son, James Laird Phillips of Starkville; daughter-in-law, Beverly Lynn Phillips; brother, Travis M. Shurden; and grandchildren, Courtney Ellen Phillips, Kyle Bryant Phillips, Tamarie Jean Phillips, Crystal Lynn Phillips, Christopher Dean Phillips and Matthew Ty Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Terrell M. Shurden and Gladys Baker Shurden; first husband, Hayward M. Phillips; second husband, Cecil Kendrick; son, Hayward Mearl Phillips Jr. (Bimbo); sister, Annette Moore; and brother, Preston Shurden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703.
You can sign our guest register at http://www.welchfuneralhomes.com.


text:
Brooklyn-based artist Ky Anderson's delivers a wonky and wild portrait of pasta with all the swirls, curls and colours that make this dish so memorable.
Eggplant Meatballs
Eggplant is on the meatier side of the vegetable group, fleshy and juice, making it the perfect candidate for a meatball. The buckwheat groats and oats give these balls some grit and texture, and the pine nuts and parmesan add a little richness.
Rose ice-cream with white chocolate shortbread & rose sherbet
Featured People
Jay Barnham
Duck pancakes with plum sauce & trimmings
This is a very fun interactive meal, there's something so beautiful about eating with your hands.
Palate to debut at Brooklyn Food Book Fair
We are excited to be in New York for the Brooklyn Food Book Fair to launch our new quarterly publication PALATE.
Palate features 13 recipes coupled with illustrations by artists from around the world. The artworks vary from figurative watercolours to abstract digital collages, providing a unique sense of the dishes and insight into the imagination of the artists.
Asian Gazpacho with Coriander Pesto
Gazpacho is a classic Spanish soup, usually served cold in summer – refreshing and nourishing. Here's Kimiko Barber's Asian take, which features characteristic Asian ingredients of ginger, rice vinegar and soy sauce.
Edamame and Asparagus Soup
This is a creamy but refreshing soup – nutty with edamame, fresh with asparagus, and made smooth by potatoes rather than cream. The pesto with it is a mizuna pesto, peppery and similar to rocket pesto.
Spanish Prawn, Apple and Tomato Salad with Fried Capers
This salad was inspired by one Maxie and I dined on in Mallorca. It's fresh, tangy and crunchy with little salty bursts of the fried capers. The fried capers are salty with a crisp, grainy shell, great served as a snack with beer or martinis.
Dyed and gone to heaven: fashion finds friends in the kitchen
Working in a kitchen as a trained fashion designer makes you see things differently. It was a hygiene accessory, the beard-net, that was my favourite unrealized must-have of last year. Baffling that this has not hit runways, with more beard oil than grape oil on grocery shelves
Champagne Chairs
Ever wondered what to do with all your champagne corks? The minds behind design website 'Design within Reach' hold an annual 'Champagne Chair Contest'. The guidelines to enter, create a miniature chair using only the foil, label, cage and cork from no more than two champagne bottles. Easy.
Goats Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Rosemary Dust, illustrated by Fumiha Tanaka
Take a mouthful of the countryside with each spoonful of this creamy dessert – tangy and gamey (in the good way) with sweet aromas of freshly-cut pastures.
5 Aphordisiacs that aren't oysters
According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, (FDA), there is no such thing as an aphrodisiac. But ancient wisdom tells a different story. Throughout history, various foods have been held in the highest regards as aphrodisiacs. Some are suggestive in shape, many have arousing aromas or a sensual mouthfeel.


text:
320GB 2.5" Black Aluminum External Portable Hard Drive - EBO-BLK-320A
Learn more about 320GB 2.5" Black Aluminum External Portable Hard Drive:
Manufacturer: JacobsParts Inc
Mfg Part#: EBO-BLK-320A
Sku: 240411620
See more in External
|This 320GB 5400rpm hard drive can be used for reliable data backup, or to store and transport media such as music, movies, photos, and more! Because it draws power from your computer's USB port, no external power source is needed. With its slim, lightweight design, the drive can be easily transported in your pocket or handbag. This hard drive will work on any computer or operating system, including Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, and Linux. It requires no installation or drivers, and features a high-quality build and attractive retail packaging.


text:
Jun 26, 2006
It's done: my first NXT program with the Robotics Studio
I'm pleased to introduce my first application for the NXT created with Microsoft's Robotic Studio: a GUI-based remote control, running on the PC (XP only) and commmunicating via Bluetooth with the brick (or nearer the mark: with the LEGO NXT motor services running there).
It's very simple still, containing buttons only for running each motor separately (at need concurrently) forward or backward and for stopping them, but with the fact in mind that I'm a newbie to C#, the Visual Studio and to the Robotics Studio, I'm happy that it works at all now (after all the rummaging of the tutorials, the samples' code and a bunch of manifest files - the NXT parts are still pretty scantily documented).
Once I have spiced up the app and found out how to package Robotics Studio services for delivery, I'll put the whole stuff on my web page.
At interest, though, I could post some illustrating code snippets here already.
Matthias Paul
15 comments:
- Jim Kelly said...
Alright, Matthias... you've convinced me. I'm going to download everything I need (could you comment with a list for those of us non-programmers just so we don't miss something, please?) and try this new system out.
Thanks for posting your results...
- Jun 26, 2006, 6:58:00 AM
- tandyt said...
Great work, Matthias. There will be more coming in our next technical preview in support of the NXT to give you even more capabilities. Also be certain to try out the NXT in the sim. You can write code for that too. Leave a post in the Microsoft Robotics Studio newsgroup if you haven't already so others can see your progress. This is all about people sharing and building each other's successes. Best!
- Jun 26, 2006, 2:32:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
> could you comment with a list for those of us non-programmers?
Hm..let's me recall what I did...
You need to download and install
1. The Robotics Studio
2. The Visual Studio 2005 for C#. If you don't own a commercial copy, a free lightweight edition (registration at the latest after 30 days) is available here.
3. Make sure that you have Windows XP SP 2 running.
I'd propose to start with the ready-made tutorial projects in samples/RoboticsTutorial then, in particular Tutorial4.
Be warned, though: I consider it not easy for non-programmers to do some real own stuff here with the technical preview: as already said, the NXT part is documented not too exorbitantly, and the service concept might require a somewhat steep learning curve for people used to more "traditional" object-oriented or functional approaches.
Keep an eye on the Robotics Newsgroup.
That's all that comes to my mind for now.
But I'm a learner with the Robotics Studio also, still just at the beginning. I guess we all will have to walk this path together.
- Jun 26, 2006, 5:44:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
>There will be more coming in our next technical preview in support of the NXT to give you even more capabilities.
I'm really looking forward to this.
I have to admit that I have become a little fond of the Robotics Studio already ;-)
> Leave a post in the Microsoft Robotics Studio newsgroup.
I've did by now. Took some time, for I had to realize that the newgroups page seems to work correctly with Internet Explorer only (which is a little prejudicial to me, being most of the time on Linux...).
The posting contains two questions also - I'm curious for the answers.
- Jun 26, 2006, 7:31:00 PM
Hi there,
I am a .Net developer and would like to know if I can use c# to program the NXT system.
There was an atricle on Microsoft's developer network recently that showed how it can be done using RIS 2.0.
I want to purchase a mindstorm product, but I need to be sure I can use .Net code to control it as well. The Article made it seem that it is definitely possible using RIS 2.0, but I cannot find any info on NXT
Any help would be appreciated.
- Jun 27, 2006, 10:48:00 AM
>>I never had any idea this blog would become such a fun (and apparently, popular) project to maintain... Brian, Matthias, and the others have brought their own ideas and the blog has really become a partnership.<<
Yes, I totally agree. A great blog! One of the best in the last few years that I've had the pleasure of participating in. This blog stands as a shining example of how science and engineering, in its finest hour, is the collective journey of many great people - the best, as a matter of fact. It sets an example of an alternative world based on cooperation and mutual exploration, rather than a world based on the politically correct (and morally reprehensible) principle of fear and competition. Hats off!
- Jun 27, 2006, 12:39:00 PM
- koldo said...
Hello, Do you know if it's posible to install MSRS on Windows XP Home SP2? I readon MSRS website that it need XP Pro SP2 and I've a lot of problems in order to run with XP Home.
Thank you
- Jun 27, 2006, 8:50:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
> Do you know if it's posible to install MSRS on Windows XP Home SP2?
As a matter of fact, I've installed it successfully on another machine that runs Windows XP Home SP2 (instead of Pro). Yet, I haven't run any of the tutorials on it so far.
We had some info by the MS guys that it should do the job on XP Home also, though they haven't tested it extensively there.
They suggest to post any issues with Robotics Studio on XP Home to the Robotics Studio Newsgroup.
- Jun 27, 2006, 11:23:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
> would like to know if I can use c# to program the NXT system.
Yes, you can.
The Robotics Studio is meant to be used in connection with Visual Studio 2005 for C# and there are C# based tutorials also for the NXT - the remote control program introduced in this blog post is written in C#, for instance.
- Jun 27, 2006, 11:26:00 PM
- Papa said...
I'm turning 60 this month and I'm a newbie to C#. I've decided the most fun way to learn C# is the NXT. Should be fun to be a newbie in both worlds.
But, as asked above, will Microsoft's Robotics Studio not only work with NXT, but also take advantage of it's new sensors, Bluetooth, etc.?
- Jul 8, 2006, 2:05:00 PM
Can you tell me what changes to the tutorial manifest files you had to change? I specified the correct comm port in one, and now the windows form comes up and responds to events without errors, but there is no activity on the NXT
- Jul 12, 2006, 7:14:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
> Also be certain to try out the NXT in the sim.
Well, I would have loved to - but the Robotics Studio is so picky about graphic cards that I didn't get even the simulation tutorials running neither on my desktop machine nor on my laptop . :-(
- Jul 19, 2006, 5:51:00 AM
Im trying to do tutorial one for the nxt (c# version) and it is about accessing services. However, I don't understand how to set up the configuration file and specify the com port to use. Also, the hourglass on the nxt does not ever disappear even though my computer shows connectivity to the nxt.
- Aug 18, 2006, 12:28:00 PM
- Bram Fokke said...
MS Robotics Studio is a very powerful toolkit but if all you want to do is simply control your NXT Brick, it's way too complicated.
That's why I created a library that allows controlling your motors and sensors directly from your C# or VB.Net application. It can be found at http://lego.fokke.net/
- Sep 29, 2006, 2:13:00 AM
Sorry, is it possible to download the source code of this GUI-based remote control? Thank you...
- Jul 24, 2007, 5:36:00 AM


text:
Rockstar's winning Movember tache revealed
The winning tache from Rockstar Games' Movember competition has been revealed in all its rendered glory.
Charles Leece from Canada spent the month of November cultivating an impressive version of the classic handlebar moustache and his hirsute likeness will now appear in Red Dead Redemption as an outlawed villain roaming the frontier.
Players will find a wanted poster bearing Leece's image and as wanted posters trigger bounty hunting missions can chose to hunt him down and bring him in alive - or dead which seems a little harsh for someone who was trying to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity.
Rockstar's open world Western game, Red Dead Redemption is coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 27, 2010.


text:
Political Science
|Subject Specialist in Political Science
Getting Started with Political Science Research
This guide will help you get started with research in Political Science at the City Tech Library and beyond.
The library's online databases provide access to articles and images in journals, magazines, newspaper and reference sources. Some of the most useful databases for research in Political Science are:
- Current History: When in current issue or previous issues, select College, School, Library & Business Users Download No full-text earlier than Jan. 1999.
- Ethnic and Racial Studies: CatchWord Document Request menu: Select PDF file options.
- Population and Development Review: Description.
- Society: Description.
- Military & Government Collection (EBSCO): Description.
Not on campus? All you need is your City Tech ID. Login to the databases from off-campus using the library number on the front of your ID. For more information or to report a problem, see Off-campus Access on the Library website.
Journals and Magazines
To find a specific journal or magazine:
- Click the Find Journals/eJournals tab on the Library website. Search or browse by journal or magazine title, or browse by subject in [].
- To find magazines and journals in print at the library, search the CUNY+ catalog.
- If you need an article from a magazine or journal at another library, request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Some titles:
- AFL-CIO News [see America @ Work]
- America @ Work (America at Work).
- American Political Science Review.
- Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications.
- National Review.
- New Leader.
- New Republic.
- New Statesman.
- New Statesman and Society.
- New York Affairs.
- Newsweek.
- Progressive (The Progressive).
- PS (Political Science and Politics).
- Public Management (PM).
- US Debates and Proceedings of Congress.
- World Marxist Review.
Reference Resources
The library has many reference books like encyclopedias, dictionaries and atlases that are useful for political science research. You can search for reference books by keyword or subject in the library catalog.
Print reference books are located on the shelves behind the Reference Desk on the 4th floor of the library. Print reference books can only be used in the library.
Many of our reference books are available electronically (ebooks) -- read them by clicking through the links in the library catalog. For off-campus access to ebooks, login with library number on the front of your ID. For more information or to report a problem, see Off-campus Access on the Library website.
Here are a few popular reference books for political science. This is a select bibliography. For a more comprehensive look at the library's Political Science reference books, check the reference section under the Library of Congress (LC) call number beginning with the letter J.
- Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress. Vol. 1-2.
CALL NUMBER: Reference - JK 1021.C565 2000
- The United States Government Manual. (Published Biennially)
CALL NUMBER: Reference - JK 421.A3
- The Green Book: Official Directory of the City of New York. (Published Annually)
CALL NUMBER: Ready Reference - JS 1222
- The New York Red Book. (1996 Edition)
CALL NUMBER: Ready Reference - JK 3430.N5
Finding Books and More in the Library
To find books, ebooks, and multimedia resources (including DVDs, videocassettes, and audio recordings), search the CUNY+ catalog.
- To find books at other CUNY libraries, select All CUNY Libraries. To request a book from another CUNY library, click Request a Copy.
Searching with Subject Headings
Using subject headings to search the library catalog can help you quickly find useful books and multimedia. Once you have found a book on your research topic, click on the Subjects links to find more books on that topic.
You can also search by subject from the Find Books tab on the Library website. Here's a sample of relevant subject headings for Political Science research:
Internet Resources
- Political Resources: In its own words, Political Resources provides "listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to parties, organizations, governments, media and more from all around the world." Countries can be found either alphabetically or by continent. This resource is ideal for anyone doing research on politics or current affairs.
- The White House: This is the official website of the White House.
- The US Senate: This is the official website of the United States Senate.
- The US House of Representatives: This is the official website of the US House of Representatives.
- The League of Women Voters: The League of Women Voters provides unbiased information about elections and election issues at the local, state and federal levels.
- American Presidents: Created as part of a C-SPAN documentary, this site offers brief, concise biographies of the 43 presidents.
- Republican National Committee: This is the official website of the Republican National Committee.
- Democratic National Committee: This is the official website of the Democratic National Committee.
- US Census Bureau: Published by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), this is the official website of the 2010 census. New information is added almost daily and can be found by subject, state, and numerous other categories.
Professional Organizations
- American Political Science Association (APSA): Description.
- International Political Science Association: Description.


text:
Amory – Robert Marcellus Ledbetter, father, grandfather, and brother, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Oaktree Plantation after an extended illness.
Born on March 31, 1919, in Vina, Ala., he was a son of the late Charles A. and Peggy Weatherford Ledbetter.
Mr. Ledbetter was a lumberman, an employee of True Temper of Amory and owned his own fabric business for many years. He was a deacon and member of First Baptist Church of Amory for over 50 years. Mr. Ledbetter enjoyed farming, gardening, carpentry work and his church.
A retired U.S. Army veteran, he honorably served his country in France and Germany during World War II. Mr. Ledbetter received the Bronze Star, Infantryman Army 1st Award, Occupational World War II Army Medal, Qualification Badge Combat Medal, and Victory World War II Medal.
He is survived by his children, Robert M. "Mark" (Nancy) Ledbetter of Tupelo, Peggy (Ronald) Parham of Hatley, Rev. Tom (Donna) Ledbetter of Wilmington, Del., Celia (Mickey) McDonald of Baton Rouge, La., Karen (Billy) Tiffin of West Point, and Rev. Terry (Marla) Ledbetter of Tupelo; brother, Burdette "Buddy" (Becky) Ledbetter of Jasper, Ala.; sister, Bertha Ross Williams of New Orleans, La.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; step-children, Robert (Connie) Marion of Randolph, N.J., Rebecca (Doug) Frields of Powatan, Va., and Pam (Anthony) Crvich of Portland, Oreg.; and several step-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Helen Pate, Marcelle Caldwell, and Mary Jeane Ellis Marion; brothers, Coatsworth, Charles, Billy, Douglas and John Ledbetter; sisters, Eva Wilson and Maggie Frederick; and a grandson-in-law, Brent Poor.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Dr. Allen Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim, Clayton, Andrew and Aaron Ledbetter; Mark, Clint Alan, and Tyler Clay; Clint McNinch; John Miller; and William and Thomas Tiffin.
Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Oaktree Plantation, Amory and the staff of Legacy Hospice.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 540, Amory, MS 38821, Northstar Church, P. O. Box 750, Saltillo, MS 38866, Gideons International, Tupelo North Camp, P. O. Box 1073, Tupelo, MS, 38802, or to a charity of choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.eepicklefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements for the Ledbetter family are in the care of E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.