text:
Internet name regulator ICANN has revealed the results of a lottery to determine the order in which generic top level domain (gTLD) names will be considered for approval, with the Vatican first in line.
The first gTLDs were chosen using a raffle process in Los Angeles on Monday, determining which will be given an initial evaluation, before potentially being granted next year. The old fashioned raffle-style selection process was favoured following concerns over a 'Digital Archery' method.
Of the 1,930 applicants which applied for the suffixes, 1,000 were picked for the approval process, with the the Catholic Church the first to be considered. This means it is likely that the Church's application for a suffix of the Chinese translation of 'Catholic' will be the first time a new gTLD is granted.
There were no English language gTLDs in the first 100 drawn, with the likes of Amazon's ".play" further down the ICANN list. Others such as ".cisco", ".vip" and ".fishing" also made it into the top 1,000 that are up for consideration.
ICANN announced plans to allow the use of gTLDs last year, opening up new domain names such in addition to the common ".com", ".org" and other country specific domain names. The organisation previously stated that it is only able to process 1,000 applications at a time, with more to be considered for approval next year.
Applicants had to pay $100 to enter into the raffle, in addition to a $185,000 registration fee, but there is no guarantee that their submissions will be approved.
Some have already filed objections to the use of specific gTLDs, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia attempting to block plans for ".gay" and ".wine", as well as objecting to the use of ".Shia" on the grounds that it would need the approval of the community it represents.
Consumer groups have also raised concerns about large companies owning gTLDs. Consumer Watchdog recently appealed to a US Senator objecting to the use of generic names such as ".book" or ".buy" which Google is hoping to register, along with a number of gTLDs that Amazon has applied for, including ".free", ".game" and ".shop".
It is argued that companies owning domain name strings which are separate from their own corporate branding would "privatise" the internet.
Ben Anderson, head of gTLDs at online brand protection specialists NetNames, said that all companies will benefit from the use of gTLDs once the application process opens up.
"Many brands decided not to apply in this round, and of those that have, some may be upset that they may not see their gTLD launched until 2015 due to the current timeline," Anderson said.
"Once consumers are educated, and understand the new domain name process, it will open up a wave of new opportunities for brands to have a stronger online presence, to engage more effectively with their customers and provide a measurable return on investment."
He added: "Preparation is key to ensure you are ready for when the online marketplace opens up to shape your online digital footprint. Those that act early will be ahead of the game and in a better position to defend their online presence."


text:
New Car Review
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: New Car Review
Pros: Supercar-like performance with four doors; all-wheel drive adds minimal weight and dramatically improves acceleration; imaginative styling upgrades more closely echo the E63 model's capabilities than the previous design
Cons: Elevated engine output and all-wheel drive make it harder to enjoy driving at lower speeds; no option for rear-wheel drive only; despite upgrades, the interior still feels a bit stern
What's New?
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is a well-established player in the high performance sedan game, and the already speedy 4-door receives even more power with this mid-cycle refresh. It gains 32 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque -- or 59 hp and 74 lb-ft with a new S model, which replaces the previous model year's Performance Pack option. To manage that considerable engine output, AMG has installed all-wheel drive in the notoriously tail-happy sedan, making this the first 4-wheel-drive 4-door in AMG history.
The E63 model's new styling cues take the standard E-Class model's appearance -- which is now available with two faces, Luxury and Sport -- and beefs up the latter's look with more aggressive details and standard all-LED headlights. The interior's material quality and layout has been upgraded. Mechanical improvements include torque vectoring braking in Sport Handling and more responsive suspension calibration. The E63 also inherits safety and collision-avoidance technology from the upcoming S-Class.
Comfort & Utility
You'll find a decent list of standard items on the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, such as keyless start, a rearview camera, a power sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and a 5+1 surround sound stereo system. Standalone options include a self-parking Parktronic system ($970), a panorama sunroof ($1,090) and a premium leather upgrade ($1,310).
Though the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG boasts plenty of go-fast technology under the hood, its 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is surprisingly simple and adds only 154 pounds of weight -- good news for performance enthusiasts. The safety items outlined below represent the most cutting-edge aspects of the E63 model's technological offerings, while unique standalone options include Night View Assist Plus ($1,780), which offers the superhero-like ability to see in the dark.
Performance & Fuel Economy
While the E63 model's performance is more outrageous than ever, with up to 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque churning from its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8, what differentiates this 4-door from its high-hp counterparts is the incorporation of all-wheel drive. The 4Matic system diverts a fixed 67 percent of power to the rear wheels, though more can be transferred when traction is reduced at the front wheels. The more powerful S model adds a limited slip rear differential, which helps that model achieve an impressive 0-to-60 miles per hour time of only 3.5 seconds -- a half-second improvement over its rear-wheel-drive predecessor. The S version also lifts top speed from 155 mph to 186 mph.
Official fuel economy figures have yet to be announced, but Mercedes claims that their latest E63 is the most efficient offering in its segment, thanks to features such as smart engine tuning and auto stop/start.
The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG inherits 11 new or optimized safety systems from the upcoming top dog S-Class model, though not every safety item comes standard. For instance, rear side airbags cost an additional $420, a lane tracking assist package runs $850 and active blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist is bundled with adaptive cruise control for $2,950.
The advances to the E63 model's safety features are notable because they incorporate next-generation technology, which more actively takes control of the vehicle. For instance, the car's electromechanical steering can now be manipulated so that it actively steers away from oncoming traffic to avoid a head-on collision. The system also enables the self-parking feature on Parktronic-equipped models. Other less intrusive measures include active braking on select sides to keep the vehicle centered in its lane, though Mercedes-Benz emphasizes that all safety-related steering corrections are engineered to be overridden by the driver, if necessary.
Standard safety items include: Attention Assist, which aims to recognize driver fatigue and sound the alert; a steel-reinforced chassis with crumple zones; Neck-Pro active head restraints; the Pre-Safe predictive safety system; and a roll-over sensor. Front dual-stage, driver and passenger pelvic, side and driver knee airbags offer generous protection in the event of an accident.
Driving Impressions
If you've ever been behind the wheel of an AMG-powered Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you're probably familiar with how difficult it can be to lay its copious power to the ground. The big news for 2014 is the addition of 4Matic all-wheel drive, which routes 67 percent of power to the rear wheels and 33 percent up front, for maximum grip during acceleration. The numbers speak volumes to the S Model's oomph: It hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, a massive half-second improvement over its predecessor. The feeling from the cabin is one of insistent forward thrust, accompanied by a subdued but throaty exhaust note. Whereas the old model paused and curtailed its power while flashing the traction control light, the new version lurches ahead with effortless, clawing bite.
Mid-corner throttle application can still trigger the traction light (and send the tail wagging when Sport Handling mode is selected), but the E63 now demands considerably higher speeds to upset its chassis. The transmission modes greatly affect the car's perceived speed. The Sport mode facilitates access to a far more generous swath of the engine's torque curve, while Sport Plus enables strong charges through the powerband, quick shifts at redline and aggressive downshifts in corners. However, we wish the paddle shifters created a more instantaneous shift response, as this single-clutch gearbox can't quite keep up with more advanced dual-clutch units.
The aforementioned brake steering effect gives this 2-ton car a surprising feeling of nimbleness, though higher speed maneuvers can still reveal the limitations of its sedan layout. Our tester featured optional carbon ceramic brakes ($12,625), which offered race-track-ready, fade-free stops. Cockpit-adjustable dampers effectively alter ride quality from cushy to firm, further emphasizing this car's dual personality.
Other Cars to Consider
BMW M5: BMW's $90,200 M5 has been around longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG and offers plenty of bells and whistles (not to mention driver-adjustable settings) to go with its high-tech, 560-hp engine. Whereas Mercedes (barely) wins the horsepower war with its 570-hp S model, the BMW offers a smoother and quicker-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Cadillac CTS-V: This 556-hp Caddy is quite the performance deal at $64,515. However, certain tradeoffs in refinement come with the bargain basement pricing. But we're still glad this driver-focused 4-door hot rod enables a more approachable alternative for lead-footed sedan fans.
Jaguar XFR: The $83,200 Jaguar XFR features a 510-hp supercharged V8 and plenty of British luxury on the inside, though its performance specs can't quite compete with its competitors from across the pond. Reliability is also an iffier proposition for the Jag, making this high-powered sedan more of a passion-driven purchase.
AutoTrader Recommends
At the end of the day, the E63 AMG displays potent road manners and a breathtaking ability to thrill -- all while delivering typical Mercedes-Benz luxury. It's not often that such extreme opposites of performance and comfort reside in the same body, but this package also happens to incorporate extensive safety features, making the E63 one of the most surprisingly practical ultra high-performance purchases you can make.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Advertise with us
Note from Alice
An Apple a Day
Gluten-Free Fall
Ideas for Gluten-Free Fall Meals
Gluten-Free Lunches
More Ideas for the News School Year
Tid Bits with Tina
Getting Little Ones to Eat Their Veggies
All Things GREAT
Updates on the success of GREAT
2009 Webinar Series Continues
Information on the Next Session
Appetite for Awareness
It's Quickly Approaching
San Francisco Cooking Spree
Information on the Event
Celiac Awareness Day
Pittsburgh Pirates Host
Celiac Connections
A Place for Special Announcements
Hot Products
The best gluten-free products
Celiac in the News
Recent news about celiac disease
Become our friend
Join our group
Support our cause
Join our network
Join our group
Download the Newsletter (PDF)
NFCA Founder & President
Every day, I am asked questions that are on everyone's mind, questions about celiac disease, life after diagnosis, and managing the gluten-free diet. The three questions most frequently asked are…
In this newsletter, I will start with the first question!
I love physical fitness. I love healthy foods. I want to live a long life, a long HEALTHY life. And, I would like the same for all of you. Why? I lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer when I was 19 years old. This spring, when my 22-year old daughter graduated from college, I was thrilled to have an experience that my Mom never had.
So, I would like to rephrase the question from 'how do I stay so slim' to 'what do I do to stay healthy' and offer some simple suggestions.
First, after you have been diagnosed, make sure that your physician checks your overall health. After years of misdiagnosis, your body probably is not functioning at its peak. Start with a nutritional assessment and, possibly, a bone density test, along with a good family history to look at associated symptoms and related illnesses. It is important to determine if you are getting proper calcium, vitamin D, protein, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin or have nutritional deficiencies.
After diagnosis, my bone density was fine but I had other nutritional deficiencies. I eat a very balanced diet full of nutritious, delicious gluten-free food. Shopping the perimeter of the supermarket, I find fruits and vegetables in season, foods that are naturally nutritious, gluten-free and fresh. I love blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Avocado is one of my favorite foods and very healthy. Coconut Milk is not only yummy but a source of vitamins and electrolytes. I check labels for gluten-free products that are low in sugar and high in fiber and nutrition. Personally, I love to cook with red and green curry and fresh herbs.
Next, take time to exercise daily. Even 5 minutes is better than nothing. If you dislike physical activity, focus on one very small change in your daily routine which will contribute to a 'healthier you.' Take the stairs instead of the escalator.
Remember, our immune systems have been compromised; we need to eat healthy and not just gluten-free. Food is our medicine! Take a few minutes to stretch your mind and your body and you will be on the road to a healthier way of life!
Alice Bast
By: Linda Simon, Registered Dietitian
Simple, healthy, gluten-free cooking.
A fresh crop of apples appears in the fall. What fun to go apple picking, or simply visit a local orchard with the kids.
You might be able to try several varieties you were unaware of before. Ida Red, Jonagold, Macoun, Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, Fuji… They may be sweet or tart, crunchy or soft, juicy or not, red, yellow or green, big or small. It is fun to breathe the crisp air and come home with a half dozen new favorites.
What do you do with your treasures?
Eat them raw, out of hand. Make salad, baked apples, applesauce, or apple oatmeal crisp. See recipes below.
3 apples, cored and diced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Mix it up. This is one of my Mom's favorite salads. She serves it on a lettuce leaf. Eat it quickly; this is best the day it is made.
Make one or many. Simply multiply ingredients by the number of apples you are baking.
Ingredients per serving:
1 baking apple (not Red Delicious)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon of nuts
1 teaspoon of butter, margarine, or oil
a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
1 tablespoon of water
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Core the apple, trying not to go all the way through to the bottom. But no worries if you do. Peel the skin off the top third of the apple to make it pretty.
Put the apple in an oven safe dish. Fill the cavity with sugar, nuts, butter, and spices. Some of sugar can fall on the shoulders of the apple. It will caramelize and be very alluring. Add the water to the baking dish.
The apples can touch if making more than one. Choose a pan that the apples snuggle into. The juices will get syrupy as the apples bake. If there are just a few lonely apples in a big pan, the syrup may burn.
Bake for about 45 minutes. Take deep fragrant breaths, and serve warm.
Some of you will be thinking, boring. Not so. Homemade applesauce ranks right up there in the comfort food category. Homemade applesauce is a fall ritual at our house.
I use my pressure cooker and it cooks in only 3 minutes. Of course, you can cook applesauce on the stovetop. You would peel, core, and dice the apples, then cook them until they are soft, 20 to 30 minutes. You need to stir frequently to prevent scorching.
But this is how I make them in the pressure cooker. I cook with the peels on. Many people think it is tedious to remove the peels after the sauce is cooked. I think it adds some flavor, and some color.
Applesauce freezes very well too. Warm applesauce is just as welcome in January as it is in September.
3 pounds of apples
¾ cup of water
1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
1-3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, optional
Quarter apples and remove the seeds. Make sure you remove the hard part that is around the seeds. This will not soften with cooking and will be an unpleasant texture in your applesauce.
Put apples and water into pressure cooker. Lock the lid, bring to pressure, and cook for 3 minutes.
Quickly drop the pressure by running cold water over the cooker, in the sink of course. Open the cooker and pour apples into a large bowl to cool.
Using a tongs and a spoon, hold onto apple peels and scrape any apple pulp of the peel. Discard the peels.
Taste the applesauce and add optional ingredients if you wish. I always add cinnamon and a bit of butter. Often the apples need no sugar at all.
Serves 6
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup certified gluten free oats
½ cup sorghum flour
½ cup nuts
¼ cup oil
6 cups peeled, seeded, and sliced apples
Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix sugar, oatmeal, sorghum flour, nuts and oil.
Put apple slices in the bottom of an 8x8 or 9x9 inch oven safe glass or ceramic pan. Top with the oatmeal mixture.
Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes.
Quinoa flakes work well in place of gluten-free oatmeal. Really, any whole grain flour works well. I have used amaranth, millet, and quinoa. Buckwheat, Montina, and teff work just fine, but they are dark colored, and usually not a look folks are expecting in a fruit crisp topping. Sorghum and teff are my favorites.
For more information on gluten-free oats see, http://blog.kitchentherapy.us/2009/06/o-is-for-oat-two-carrot-oatmeal-muffins/
For more information on antioxidants in sugar see, http://blog.kitchentherapy.us/2009/08/antioxidants-in-sweeteners/
A medium sized apple has 5 grams of fiber in 80 calories and many antioxidants.
Apples are also likely to have pesticide residues, especially on the skin. Fiber and antioxidants are concentrated in the skin and just below it. You can peel the apple to remove some of the pesticides, but you also remove some of the nutrition.
The Environmental Working Group publishes a list of the fruits and veggies with the highest levels of pesticides. They call it the Dirty Dozen. Apples are #2. The Environmental Working Group also publishes the Clean Fifteen, a list of produce that is least likely to have pesticide residues. So I choose to buy organic apples and commercial varieties of other produce. The organic selection of apples is limited, but the quality is good. And the cost is only a bit more than commercial apples.
Linda Simon, Registered Dietitian
Back to top
Don't "Fall" Back Into the Routine... Quick, Creative, and Appetizing Ideas for Weekday Meals
By: Christina Gentile, NFCA Volunteer Staff Writer
For most families, back to school may mean back to busy schedules and routines, extracurricular activities, sports, and studying! The idea of fitting in a home-cooked meal during this demanding time may seem impossible and unrealistic. But luckily, delicious home-cooked meals can be made and enjoyed by your family, and they do not involve much prep time nor cook time.
The key to tackling the burden of cooking gluten-free meals during this busy time is to strategize, shop ahead for ingredients, and use convenience foods when possible (and short on time!). By strategizing, you can plan ahead for the week and figure out how much free time is available to prepare and cook a meal. During this time, you can plan what recipes you want to use and create simple menus. Once you figure out what you want to serve during the week, make a grocery list of items that you will need so that when the day arrives to cook a certain dish, all ingredients are at your hands! And don't hesitate to use convenience items (make sure they are gluten-free in advance)—these will help save time and reduce cost instead of making items from scratch.
Gluten-free vinaigrettes, sauces, and mixes are also great to have when short on time. Frozen fruit and vegetables and canned goods are excellent in the kitchen because they have a long shelf life and will help save you from washing and chopping. In addition, most grocery stores sell fresh packaged vegetables such as onion, celery, carrots, and garlic that are already cut and prepared, but this comes with a bit higher cost. In addition, items such as corn tortillas, gluten-free bread, rice, beans, cheese, and precooked lean meats are great to have on hand because they are versatile and can be used in many recipes.
If you have time on the weekends, I recommend preparing some meals or items in advance so that you can maximize your time during the week. During the school year, I would help my mother cook some foods that she would store in the refrigerator that my family could eat during the week. These would include foods such as brown rice, stews, chili, homemade pasta sauce, and sautéed vegetables. During the week, she would then match one of the pre-made dishes with something she was cooking that day. For example, we would have brown rice and veggies with herbed chicken that she made that day, or she would cook fresh noodles and make turkey meatballs to serve with her homemade pasta sauce. I would definitely recommend this strategy if you have the extra time on the weekends! It could even become a family activity by recruiting each member to wash, cut, chop, etc.!
Those are some ideas on how to save time…so now the question is what to cook! Menus that involve chicken can take about 25 minutes to bake depending on ounce weight and thickness, whereas beef meals may take longer depending on cooking technique. If cooking with chicken, leftovers may always be used in the next night's meal. For example, leftover baked chicken may be used as an ingredient to make chicken quesadillas or chicken tacos. There are also dinner mixes that can be used as part of your meals that you can serve with freshly cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or cooked black beans. The brand, Mrs. Leeper's, manufactures several pasta and meat dishes that can be easily made and en-joyed by your family. Varieties include Cheeseburger Mac, Beef Lasagna, Creamy Tuna, and Mac and Cheese. Serve this main dish with mixed vegetables (or use frozen veggies) and mashed potatoes (try instant such as Idahoan – make sure you are buying one of their gluten-free products).
Another idea is to incorporate Thai recipes that can be easily made using gluten-free products from Thai Kitchen. These noodles are versatile and there are many sauces that Thai Kitchen sells that can be incorporated into the dishes. Check out the many gluten-free products they offer at: http://www.thaikitchen.com/allergyinfo.html. If you are very short on time, a gluten-free pizza can be easily made by purchasing a pre-made crust, and topping with pizza sauce, cheese, and veggies.
To help get you started, I created several menu ideas that you can test out with your week's busy schedule. With about a half hour of cooking time and very short preparation time, you will see how simple and quick gluten-free meals can be to make, without all the stress and burden! And, if you and your family are craving dessert after your meal, try baking fruit such as berries and sliced apples topped with cinnamon and brown sugar for a healthy treat. For a "once-in-a-while" indulgence, have a top your own sundae bar with reduced fat vanilla ice cream, chocolate, candies, etc.!
Baked Pesto Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ c basil pesto
2 tomatoes
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover baking pan with foil. Place chicken in a bowl and add the pesto. Toss until chicken is covered. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and place slices of tomato on top of chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes.
As chicken is baking, cook gluten-free noodles as directed on package (usually about 10 mi-nutes). Drain noodles and stir in 1 TBSP Smart Balance or Promise Butter and mix with favorite herbs (Oregano, Basil, Thyme and Rosemary). Garlic Bread: Spread gluten-free bread with a healthy butter alternative (Promise, Smart Balance) and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake in oven for about 5-7 minutes.
4 medium zucchini
1 package mushrooms
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
10oz frozen chopped spinach
28oz pasta sauce
24oz mozzarella cheese
8oz feta cheese
Olive Oil Gluten-Free lasagna noodles (Try noodles by Tinkyada, DeBoles, or Pastariso)
Boil lasagna noodles according to package. In a food processor, chop zucchini, mushrooms, onion and garlic until minced. In a frying pan, add about 1 tbsp olive oil and veggies…sauté until tender. Add de-frosted spinach and pasta sauce. Coat a baking pan (8 x 8, 9 x 11) with oil and layer noodles on the bot-tom and cover with vegetable mixture on top (and so on); add mozzarella cheese on each layer. Top with feta cheese. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, beef or pork, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup assorted vegetables, such as bell peppers strips, sliced carrots and snow peas
2 cups cold cooked Thai Kitchen® Jasmine Rice
2 tablespoons Thai Kitchen® Spicy Thai Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon Thai Kitchen® Premium Fish Sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until garlic is lightly browned. Add meat and vegetables; cook and stir 3 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Stir in Jasmine Rice, Thai Chili Sauce and Fish Sauce; cook and stir 3 minutes or until rice is heated through. Push rice mixture to side of skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to middle of skillet. Add egg; scramble until set. Stir into rice mixture.
4 eggs
8 egg whites (for convenience, try Egg Beaters)
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
Pinch of salt, black pepper, and nutmeg
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1-3.5 oz pkg. crumbled reduced-fat feta
2-3 cups salad greens
Favorite gluten free dressing, gluten-free croutons, gluten-free salad add-ons (shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onion)
Whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, and seasonings. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms to pan and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli; cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove veggies from pan and place in bowl. Place skillet back over medium heat; coat gene-rously with nonstick cooking spray. When pan is hot, pour in 2/3 cup of the egg mixture. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the veggies and a ¼ of the feta down one side of the egg mixture. Cook for 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold right side of egg over mushroom and cheese. Cook 3 minutes. Carefully slide onto plate; keep warm. Repeat procedure for remaining omelets. Serve with salad: Mix salad greens with dressing and favorite add-ons.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium-size onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
Hard Shell Corn Tacos
1 can (11 oz) Mexicorn, drained
Shredded lettuce and cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro and onion for add-ons
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir in the ground turkey; stir occasionally; cook for 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in garlic salt, cinnamon, cumin, pepper, and tomato sauce. Cover pan and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, heat taco shells at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Add corn to turkey mixture and heat cook for about 2 minutes. To serve tacos, spoon about 1/3 cup of filling into each warmed taco shell. Garnish with taco add-ons. Serve with side salad, baked potato, or mixed veggies.
By: Elizabeth Gensler
My daughter Maya is almost finished with kindergarten. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed! It seems like just yesterday we were receiving school materials and summer homework packets. At the time, I carried no concern over how Maya would do academically - she's always had a hunger for learning. However, it was her hunger for food (or lack thereof) that kept me up at night. Pre-school had been a safe outlet for my gluten-sensitive girl. She was surrounded by others with food allergies, and one of her three teachers (in a classroom of just 12 kids) made sure to microwave her gluten-free food.
As I read through the school materials, I was horrified to learn that there was no microwave available in public school. How was my under-three-percent-on-the-growth-chart child going to survive? Maya is also highly sensitive to eggs so that ruled out the deliciously soft gluten-free bread from Sweet Sin. With school fast approaching, it became my goal to make gluten-free lunches in kindergarten yummy for Maya and nutritious for her growing body.
My inspiration for writing this happened when I met an eleven-year-old girl with celiac who has been gluten-free for five years. Assuming that she would have some lunch time wisdom to share, I asked her what she brings in her school lunch. I was saddened to hear that she brings apples and cheese each day. When I told her that I send mac and cheese, pizza and grilled cheese, her eyes lit up! She asked her parents if she could do the same. For other parents out there with the same dilemma, here are some of my success stories:
When it comes to hot lunches, discovering Foogo® thermoses was the beginning of the end of my lun-chtime nightmare. Target carries this brand and you can also buy them online. When my husband and I wake up each morning one of us heats the tea kettle then fills the thermos with boiling water; within a half hour, the thermos is primed. As the morning progresses, I make one of the following: Pizza by George, Amy's Rice Mac and Cheese, Ian's French Bread Pizza1, my own grilled cheese2 or gluten-free pasta3. I try to time it so that just before she leaves for school, I transfer the piping hot food into the piping hot thermos. That way I know the food will still be plenty warm at lunch time. (Tip: Spill out the water and wipe any remaining liquid up with a paper towel before adding the hot food.) The thermos keeps food warm for up to four hours. I always pack fruit with the lunch and sometimes a gluten-free dessert. Maya has a small belly and is a slow eater so if I pack too much she doesn't eat much of anything.
On the days that a hot meal isn't packed, Maya gets one of the following for the main part of lunch: tuna fish and a rice cake and cream cheese (packed separately and she puts the tuna on the rice cake at lunch) or a rice cake with cream cheese and jelly and a yogurt. The cold meals can be packed quickly and even partially the night before.
Preparing the hot lunches does take more time out of the morning, but soon it becomes routine. And the payoff for me is seeing a thriving child who is finally eating and not feeling too different from her peers.
Danny the Dragon and Author Tina Turbin Share "Yummy Gluten-Free Tid Bits"
I am a published children's author, writer, researcher and one who needs to be on a gluten-free diet. I travel extensively and my job spans many exciting opportunities.
One of my favorite jobs is sharing Tid Bits on just anything and everything to help our gluten-free community. I have a topic to cover which applies to many homes, the topic of vegetables versus children, or does it have to be?
How does one go about getting vegetables down little ones tummies, so their bodies can absorb all those incredibly beneficial minerals as well as benefit from their fiber? I've got some good tips to share. You may even become the popular family on the block after this one.
Vegetables, those beautifully colorful display items at our grocery store can become the disliked item on the dinner plate or the resented item stuck in the kids' lunch box. Advertising does not help us by promoting the benefit of carrots, zucchini, garlic, onions etc. Most vegetables do not come packaged in boxes with little colorful critters all over the front and games to excite you on the back cover. So what do we do?
Tid Bit number one is let them be involved in the grocery store. Allow your child to help pick out the various vegetables and fresh spices at the grocery store. Make this a game to teach them little by little how to choose the vegetables or even all the items for a particular dish or two. This is the time to introduce many unusual looking vegetables and discuss where they come from and "Let's take one home and try it!"
Tid Bit number 2 is let them be involved in the kitchen by helping you prepare meals and cook. A child is never too young to learn and, in fact, the earlier you approach this subject the more fortified they will become with knowledge and will be asking for celery sticks and almond butter "dip" instead of a bag of deep fried chips or cookies.
Tid Bit number 3 is let them be involved in setting the table. The idea of setting a beautiful, ornate, messy or fun table is all in the eyes of the beholder. A child will love the finale' that he or she created. You will see eyes beaming with pride.
Now just imagine this: You had this amazing day of learning some facts about a carrots and broccoli with your mom or dad at the store: where they came from, how they grew, how they help a body grow, what is fresh and not fresh, rotten etc. Then you come home to the excitement of helping wash the car-rots and broccoli as you know why they need to be washed first. You help prepare the recipe in the kitchen. You help set the table or even set the table yourself. Everyone sits at the table with plates full of this recipe you helped make, some chicken and a gluten-free roll. I can nearly guarantee you will LOVE to eat the meal you helped your family prepare and will want to do it all over again.
I can also safely state that many kids love butter and sweet flavors. The more they have been introduced to more packaged and prepared snacks and meals the harder this can be to change. If this is the case you will need to introduce eating vegetables little by little, keeping in the above three points as ways to get your child more informed about his or her own health and gluten-free condition. You can even play a game of try a new vegetable every day, every other day or week. Of course trying includes learning about it and you can use spices, a variety of sauces, etc. to help the palate at first.
Some of you may have the more finicky child that requires hiding or disguising the vegetables in the meal and sneaking it past the lips in any way possible. For all of you, no matter what type of child you have, I have a few kid friendly ideas which include vegetables many kids seem to really enjoy and even ask for more!
Add finely shredded zucchini to your GF lasagna meat sauce.
Puree in a blender: zucchini and spinach with fresh tomato sauce and a little basil and garlic and salt. Use this to top a GF pizza dough and then add whatever else on the top of your "disguised" sauce.
Add zucchini or carrot to muffins with agave syrup and cinnamon.
Add spinach or kale to a raspberry fruit smoothie.
After school platter of very small slices of celery, carrots, mushrooms and apples with a home made spinach dip you whipped up in your blender or use a nut butter of your choice.
The possibilities are endless. I hope this helps. I have a vegetable frittata which you and your child can easily make at: http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/c/recipes/party-ideas/
Tina Turbin was a prolific writer and speaker throughout her school years. At age 16, she wrote her first children's book and that interest has never waned.
"Danny the Dragon 'Meets Jimmy" is the first in Tina's series of children's books. Tina Turbin is currently working on the treatments for future books, as well as the sought-after Danny's cookbook! This cookbook will teach children to prepare nutritious meals simply and educationally through Danny's guidance, at a level a young child can understand and with just a lot of fun!
Tina Turbin became extremely interested and involved in the subjects of gluten-free, gluten sensitivity and celiac disease a number of years ago after having been diagnosed as gluten-sensitive. Since then, she has engaged in diligent research and writing about these topics, contributing articles to such publications and websites as Awareness Magazine, MixingBowl.com and the Baby Boomers Knowledge Center, and Celiac.com. She also has her own gluten-free resource website, www.GlutenFreeHelp.info.
Tina resides in Dunedin, Florida, and also researches and writes on the topics of: children, families, mothers and women in society; and enjoys her abilities as an Artist, Decorator and Author.
Making Back to School a GREAT Time of Year for Gluten-Free Students!
NFCA's Gluten-Free Resource Education Awareness Training (GREAT) program is helping to provide school students with celiac disease with safe gluten-free dining options.
Several colleges and universities recently underwent GREAT training in an effort to improve the quality and availability of safe and healthy foods for students with celiac disease, who require a 100 percent gluten-free diet.
Earlier this month, Lincoln Southeast Community College became the first school in the history of the program to complete GREAT training!
GREAT Guide Beckee Moreland administered the training of eight members of the hospitality staff.
"Having the Lincoln Southeast Community College Food Service and Hospitality staff complete the GREAT program shows their commitment to students as well as the celiac community. These young people work in various local food service positions where we need people to provide safe gluten-free meals and dining experiences," said Moreland.
"Having the Lincoln Southeast Community College Food Service and Hospitality staff complete the GREAT program shows their commitment to students as well as the celiac community. These young people work in various local food service positions where we need people to provide safe gluten-free meals and dining experiences," said Moreland.
Slippery Rock University, Kutztown University, California University of Pennsylvania, Tiffin University, and Hiram College also received GREAT training in preparation for the 2009-2010 school year!
Training for these institutions was implemented under the leadership of Michelle Apple RD, LD and AVI Food Systems. Michelle shared the following about her GREAT Program experience and its application in colleges and universities:
"The GREAT program was an extremely educational and resourceful program. The materials for the program made my job easy as a trainer to implement at our Universities. With the increase of students with celiac disease we saw a need for a food intolerance station. At this station we will now serve gluten-free selections for students."
"The GREAT program was an extremely educational and resourceful program. The materials for the program made my job easy as a trainer to implement at our Universities. With the increase of students with celiac disease we saw a need for a food intolerance station. At this station we will now serve gluten-free selections for students."
As everyone with celiac disease knows, sticking to a gluten-free diet is hard enough when you have your own kitchen in a house or apartment. For a gluten-free college student in a dormitory, the challenges can be overwhelming. This is particularly true for freshmen, who are not accustomed to living away from home or providing food for themselves, may not have access to stores that sell gluten-free food, and usually live in freshmen dormitories with few if any cooking facilities.
"I cannot say enough good things about all resources available for the staff and management from the GREAT program. The resources helped to educate staff and provide tools to use for students with celiac disease. As a corporate dietitian, I do not have the time to create programs. Therefore, GREAT made it easy to train the staff and implement procedures."
"I cannot say enough good things about all resources available for the staff and management from the GREAT program. The resources helped to educate staff and provide tools to use for students with celiac disease. As a corporate dietitian, I do not have the time to create programs. Therefore, GREAT made it easy to train the staff and implement procedures."
For a frequently updated listing of ALL GREAT trained locations, visit the GREAT program page on the NFCA website.
The NFCA's Gluten-Free Lifestyle Webinar Series is sponsored by Blue Diamond Growers Nut-Thin Crackers.
We are still hard at work planning the next Webinar session! Please continue to check our website atwww.beyondceliac.org
NFCA's signature event, Appetite for Awareness, is a dream come true for the 1500 attendees who experience the rare treat of both safe and delicious food at every turn. Guests can sample delicacies from more than 25 of Philadelphia's top chefs, plus those of dozens of vendors – all of which are not only gluten-free, but are lusciously mouth-watering as well. The event features an "Iron-Chef" like competition, where eight teams of prestigious chefs, top docs and representatives of the media strive to create the best gluten-free dish.
Held at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on September 30, the evening features a pre-event VIP Reception that will provide you with an opportunity to congratulate our honorees, John Binswanger and his Family and enjoy personal face-time with our chefs who include Jose Garces, Marci Turney and Mark Vetri.
VIP tickets can be purchased online. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for both individuals and businesses. To ensure your spot as a sponsor in all of our upcoming promotional opportunities, please contact Jennifer North at [email protected].
For more information, visit http://www.beyondceliac.org/Events/Upcoming-Events/Appetite-for-Awareness-Philadelphia-2009/290/
San Francisco: Host City for NFCA Gluten-Free Cooking Spree
Join the excitement on October 30, 2009 as the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) brings San Francisco Area premier chefs, top doctors and members of the media together to celebrate the gluten-free lifestyle. The stunning Administration Building (Building 1) on historic Treasure Island will be the venue for the 2009 San Francisco Gluten-Free Cooking Spree. Located in San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island is an historic landmark created in 1936 for the Golden Gate International Exposition. Event guests will enjoy a surprising and dramatic view of the city and the surrounding San Francisco area.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Treasure Island Building 1 (Administration Building)
San Francisco, CA
(In the'middle' of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge)
Dr. Chaitan Khosla
Stanford University
and the
Celiac Sprue Research Foundation
presented by
Dr. Gary Gray
Stanford University
Tickets: Order online!
Send a check made payable to NFCA:
ATT: Nancy Ginter
P.O. Box 544
Ambler, PA 19022
Call Nancy Ginter on 215-325-1306, ext.101
Ten top chefs will partner with renowned area doctors and media representatives to create delicious gluten-free food for all to sample as these teams compete for the Best Gluten-Free Dish of the evening. Guests also will enjoy a buffet of hearty hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer and wine---all gluten-free. Come hungry!
Enjoy the Marketplace where vendors will share samples of their products, give product coupons and sell their wares. All attendees will take home a fabulous goodie bag filled with treats from a variety of gluten-free vendors.
Guests will have an opportunity to 'Ask the Doctor/Dietitian' about celiac and the gluten-free diet. And, you can take a chance on a silent auction and win terrific prizes!
For information, please go to www.beyondceliac.org or call 215-325-1306, ext. 101.
Every week, NFCA receives calls, cards and letters asking about ways to make a connection within the celiac community. Some want to sell their businesses, some want to hire a baker, and others just want to know who to contact about that special something. With that in mind, we are launching Celiac Connections, a section of the CeliacCentral newsletter that offers a venue for this exchange.
If you would like to have an entry in this portion of future newsletters, please contact the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness at [email protected].
Do your shopping at igive.com and support NFCA! By designating the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness as your charity, we earn a percentage of your purchase. Participating retailers include Staples, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, Home Depot, Travelocity and JC Penney. You even can track your fundraising goal on igive's Facebook application!
Schär Gluten-Free White Bread Buns
This past weekend, my boyfriend and I decided to take a trip out to Wegmans, a grocery store where we used to shop when we were in college. There is one about 40 minutes from where I live, so the fact that we drove all that way to grocery shop should give you an idea of how amazing this store is. I was more than delighted to find a whole aisle of gluten-free goodies and I stocked up. Among my purchases was a bag of Schär gluten-free white bread rolls. The next day, I sliced a roll, toasted it up and made myself a deli-style sandwich. The roll was so delicious my eyes welled up. I gave my boyfriend a bite and he agreed that they taste just like regular white bread rolls. They were soft and chewy and my mind started racing with thoughts about what else I could eat on these rolls – hamburgers, egg and cheese sandwiches, you name it! A day later, I had eaten them all! You can find Schär products in stores like Wegmans and Whole Foods, or you can order online from their website. http://www.schaer.com/en/gluten-free-products/panini/
Glenn Food Soy Crisps
I love to snack throughout the day, so I'm constantly on the lookout for healthy gluten-free snacks. Glenn Food's soy crisps are just the kind of product I keep my eye out for. One day my mom came home from the health food store and extended an already opened bag to me. Trusting that she wouldn't offer me anything that wasn't gluten-free, I reached in without question and pulled out what I thought was a mini rice cake. It was only when their deliciousness intrigued me enough to examine that bag that I realized they are actually made of soy flour. They have been a favorite of mine ever since. These soy crisps are loaded with protein, contain little fat and come in a variety of flavors such as BBQ, Lightly Salted, Garlic and Onion, Sea Salt and Olive Oil, Garlic and Feta. I find these products in many main-stream grocery stores, but you can also order them online. http://www.glutenfree.com/Glenn-Foods-Soy-Crisps-BBQ/Item951106
DeBoles No Boil Lasagna Noodles
Growing up in an Italian family, lasagna was a staple. It was often served as our special holiday dinner as well as a frequent weeknight meal. Needless to say, I love it. Not just because it's delicious, but because it's what I like to call a long distance dinner. It lasts for a couple of nights and makes for a quick prep dinner when it just needs to be reheated. Recently, I discovered DeBoles no boil lasagna noodles. I think this is fantastic because you don't have to spend time boiling the noodles and then praying they don't all stick together in one unusable clump! With the no boil, you simply layer your ingredients and noodles and pop it in the oven. In about an hour, they cook up perfectly! You can usually find these noodles in Whole Foods and other health food stores, but if you can't find them near you, you can order them online at DeBoles' website. http://www.deboles.com/products/product.php?prod_id=793&cat_name=gluten_free
La Tortilla Factory - Ivory Teff Wraps
Most of the time, I bring a homemade lunch to work with me. It saves money and I can guarantee that I have a lunch on hand that's safe for me to eat. However, like many people, I suffer from frequent "lunch boredom." I find myself falling into the routine of bringing a salad or a turkey sandwich on gluten-free bread almost every day. Once in a while I'll bring a corn tortilla and use it as a wrap, but sometimes it just doesn't do it for me. I was really excited to find La Tortilla Factory's Ivory Teff Wraps. I love the texture because to me, it feels a lot like a traditional wheat wrap. The flavor is really nice as well and I find it much more appropriate for a lunch wrap then a corn tortilla. Teff is also very high in protein, which makes these a healthy addition to a meal. Just heat it up for about 15 seconds in the microwave and you have a wrap that can be rolled beautifully without cracking. You also don't have to rush (trying to avoid the point where they turn back into stone) because these will stay pliable after heating. La Tortilla does make products that aren't gluten-free so double check that you are purchasing the right product. Their website has a store locator feature to help you find these wraps near you. You can also order them online. http://www.latortillafactory.com/jadworks/ltf/jwsuite.nsf/webpages/keg/$file/keg.htm http://www.glutenfree.com/La-Tortilla-Factory-Ivory-Teff-Wraps/Item952019
The Expense of Eating with Celiac Disease
This is a great article that was recently published in the New York Times health section. It discusses the cost of eating with celiac disease and paints a very detailed picture of just how much a grocery bill can increase after being diagnosed. According to a study conducted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, gluten-free versions of products like bread, pizza and crackers are nearly three times as expensive as regular products. As many of us know too well, the cost of gluten-free food is not covered by health insurance plans, as it is in Britain or Italy. However, there is information in this article about itemizing your tax return, which could potentially allow you to write off some items associated with celiac disease. To learn more, read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/15/health/15patient.html?hpw
Gluten-Free on Your iPhone
We have all heard of the iPhone, and the boundless applications that are being developed for it. However, it wasn't until recently that I learned about an application that can do wonders for those with celiac disease. The application is called iCanEatOnTheGo and it can be used by celiacs to quickly and easily identify what meals are safe to eat at 15 US fast food restaurant chains. Users can select one or a combination of 9 different allergens. They can then browse through over 1500 color-coded menu items and their associated allergens, instantly obtaining information about what is safe for them to eat. Learn more about this amazingly helpful iPhone application here: http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-28-2009/0005084464&EDATE=
Labeling of Gluten-Free Beer
A recent article in USA Today reveals that the FDA has issued its "Guidance for Industry" for non-barley, or gluten-free, beers. This means that these beverages can now officially be labeled as gluten-free after they have been tested by the FDA. Now, there is a standard for beer that's labeled gluten-free, which is good news for celiacs. "Brewers of gluten-free beers have until January 1, 2012, to begin adding nutrition labels to their products, including a declaration of major food allergens, which includes wheat." To learn more, visit: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-08-17-beer-gluten_N.htm
New Gluten-Free Concession Stand Opens at Turner Field
ARAMARK, alongside the Atlanta Braves, have announced that a dedicated gluten-free concession stand will be opening at Turner Field on September 4th. The stand will be opened in response to requests from the fans. It will offer items such as all-beef franks, sirloin beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, chips, popcorn, brownies, cookies, soda, water and gluten-free Redbridge beer. Ron Ranieri, the General Manager at Turner Field said "The gluten-free stand is part of the Braves and ARAMARK's overall commitment to offer menu options that allow all fans, regardless of dietary restrictions, to enjoy the ultimate ballpark experience." This news comes shortly after ARAMARK opened a gluten-free concession stand at Coors Field in Colorado. Hopefully this trend will continue! http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090902&content_id=6749258&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl
This newsletter is proudly sponsored by:


text:
We use our own and third party cookies in order to improve your experience and our service. With the aid of cookies we analyze the typical use pattern of visitors to the website. Your continued use of our website shall be conclusively deemed acceptance of the use of cookies. For further information please read our Privacy Policy.
KTM 250 EXC-F Six Days 2019
KTM SIX DAYS machines are built to perform under the toughest, most gnarly conditions. As such, they boast top-of-the-line components and are set apart from the rest of the range with unique ISDE graphics. The 2019 250 EXC-F SIX DAYS is, in the simplest of words - an epic enduro weapon.
- Engine
- Displacement
- 249.91 cm³
- Bore
- 78 mm
- Stroke
- 52.3 mm
- CO2 emissions
- 78.8 g/km
- Fuel consumption
- 3.4 l/100 km
The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost. All information concerning the scope of supply, appearance, services, dimensions and weights is non-binding and specified with the proviso that mistakes, printing, setting and typing errors may occur; such information is subject to change without notice. No rights may be derived from incorrect statements.


text:
[Illinois] GEM4 Cellular and Molecular Mechanics with a focus on Developmental Biology Summer School 2012
Licensed according to this deed.
Published on
Cellular and Molecular Mechanics with a focus on Developmental Biology
The 2012 GEM4 Summer School program consists of lectures in the mornings by experts in cellular and molecular mechanics and developmental biology, and hands-on labs in the afternoons on various experimental techniques in biology and engineering.
The objectives of the GEM4 Summer School are to educate researchers and graduate students about the fundamentals of cell and molecular biomechanics, and to provide an intense learning experience, and to facilitate interactions among engineers, biologists and clinicians. The goals are to help train a new generation of researchers with in-depth knowledge of mechanics and biology and to help engineers and biologists apply biomechanical approaches in biomolecular, cellular, tissue-level, animal model studies.
Sponsored by
MIT, NSF, GEM4, MechSE
Cite this work
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


text:
0 Items (Empty)
Your shopping cart is currently empty. You will be able to check out after adding items to your shopping cart.
The online store is currently closed for maintenance. Please check back again later.
133 Seward Street Seward, Nebraska 68434 United States
© 2019 Reel Bait Tackle . All rights reserved worldwide.


text:
This entertaining band can be booked in Bicester to play a mixture of well known jazz standards, blues, and popular tunes of the early 20th century in the New Orleans jazz style, lively music that appeals to all ages.
The usual look for this traditional jazz band in Bicester
Contact this jazz band to play in Town with their Enquiry Form
Traditional jazz music has recognizable foot tapping tunes which appeal to people of all ages in Bicester and are suitable for listening to in a concert situation or for dancing.
This Jazz Band was formed over twenty years ago and has performed at most types of venue large and small. If you're looking for jazz band hire in Bicester then these experienced professional musicians have entertained at many events throughout the South of England, and locally for:-
This New Orleans Jazz Band plays at many events, concerts, corporate events, shows, clubs, parties, openings, fetes, promotions, jazz festivals, dinner dances, receptions, wedding Receptions, funerals, etc. visit the gigs done page to find out what type of events they've entertained at.
This is the jazz band in "Made in Chelsea" series 8 Episode 3
Visit their gigs page so that you can see if they are available on the the date you would like to book them, or just to see where you can come and hear them play.
Video of this Traditional Jazz Band in Bicester
Visit our tunes page for more video and sound clips
Tunes that they play with samples
visit their Facebook Video Page
To hire this Jazz Band to entertain you with live jazz music, Tel:- 023 8026 9508
or fill out the Enquiry form
To find out more about this traditional New Orleans style jazz band click on the links below
Wedding party page
Party Bands Page
Corporate Entertainment
Home Page of this site
Links to other web sites
Dixieland Band
Snail mail:-
18 Porteous Crescent
Chandler's Ford
Hampshire, SO53 2DH
England UK
Tel:- 023 8026 9508
Available throughout
Berkshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire
© M.P. Roberts-Jones


text:
Events for April 1, 2018
Day Navigation
9:00 am
Art in the Garden – Diana Kersey
The San Antonio Botanical Garden continues its Art in the Garden programming with new sculpture installation featuring the works of Diana Kersey. Kersey's work will be on display until February 18 and will include clay sculptures placed in the Lucile Halsell Conservatory setting. Kersey has lived and maintained a studio in San Antonio, Texas since […]Find out more »


text:
The wonderful I-Hua helped me buy every flavour in the store and even took photos so I knew which one were which. The macarons looked perfect in terms of shape, feet, colour, size and smoothness. The vibrant colours are beautiful and the fillings sandwiched right to the edge but not overflowing.
While the way a macaron looks is important, how it tastes is key. And the La Belle macarons do taste very good. The texture on every one was either excellent or good. Flavour wise, there were some that I completely loved, while some flavours weren't to my liking. The flavours come down more to preference rather than being executed badly.
Violet & Blueberry
Cherry Blossom & Sake - little bit dry
Pimm's & Pomegranate
Hazelnut Belle Miette
Pink Grapefruit
From the awesome ones, the most awesome is without a doubt the violet and blueberry. I'm totally obsessed with the violet flavour, especially in macarons so this one really appealed to me. The addition of the blueberry gave it another excellent dimension.
The Cherry Blossom & Sake, Pimms & Pomegranate and Pink Grapefruit had very fragrant fruity flavours that you can sort of identify but are unsure what they are at the same time. I loved them.
The Hazelnut was probably the biggest surprise. Hazelnut macarons from other places tend to be rather dull in flavour but this one was really prominent and the chocolate was so indulgent and wonderful.
"Bastille" - Kir Royale. Moet et Chandon & Cassis
Strawberry & Vanilla
Fleur de Sel Caramel
72% Cocoa Chocolate
All these flavours were really great, all tasting very distinctive. I was impressed that the strawberry and vanilla didn't taste fake and sickly. The fleur de sel caramel could have had a touch more salt, which would have made it even more to my liking.
Pistachio and Rose are two classic flavours that most places do horribly. Both can be far too overpowering and fake in taste when done wrong. Only Pierre Herme has managed to master these two flavours to my liking. The La Belle efforts were good but still a tad overpowering for me.
Olive Oil & Vanilla
Lemon Citron
Mariage Freres Earl Grey Tea
These macarons were executed well but I don't like these flavours in general. Again I refer to the master Pierre and his use of olive oil. Even with Pierre's olive oil macaron, it was only ok to me. This La Belle olive oil one was far too pungent for me. I've never been a fan of lemon in any dessert and it has to be done extremely well for me to like it. The Earl Grey, loved most by quite a few people, was my most disliked. The tea flavour was true but really did not agree with me.
La Belle Miette clearly does amazing macarons. Overall, rating all their macarons as a collective, I would say they do the best macarons in Melbourne due to their consistency across all macarons. As for singular macarons, while the violet and blueberry is sensational, I still prefer the Luxbite creme brulee a bit more.


text:
Joe sez: First of all, I'm blown away by how many people have contributed to Tess's War on Alzheimers. You folks have raised over $12,000. As a result, I have over 100 guest posters in the upcoming months/year.
Many have asked about the scheduling and length of their blog posts. There is no length, and I'll try to accommodate the date you want. Here's how to do it:
1. Email me with the heading TESS GUEST BLOG 7/15 (or any date you want)
2. Attach the blog post in MS Word with all hyperlinks already embedded.
3. Attach the cover art to your book as a jpg.
4. Remind me the day before you want the post to go live by sending all of the above to me a second time.
If there are any overlapping dates, the first one to send me their full blog post as described above gets that date, and I'll inform any other people that date is taken.
Here's the first guest blog for Tess--from my good buddy Marcus Sakey, who is even more talented than he is generous.
Take it away, Marcus...
Marcus: Hi all!
First, a bit of pre-business—Joe let me guest blog because I had an idea I wanted to write about, and he's a friend. But because it's a hell of good cause, and I love the spirit of the thing, I just donated $500 to Tess Gerritsen's amazing War on Alzheimers.
That means I get five guest blogs, right, Joe?
Earlier this year I had the good fortune to get the rights back to my first two novels, The Blade Itself and At the City's Edge. A frequent question we're all asked is which of our books is our favorite, and I can honestly say that answer is whichever I just finished. But Blade was my first, and so it will always have a warm place in my heart. And City's Edge came out at a time when I was in the process of switching publishers, and as a result, it got sort of lost in the shuffle—no malice on anyone's part, just one of those things.
So as you can imagine, I was delighted to get them both back in my hot little hands. Both are now available on KDP, and for the next few days, The Blade Itself is free—please, go, help yourself.
To reach this point, over the last two months I've been working to convert them to e-book format (thanks to 52 Novels. for some great work), proof them (thanks Kristina), and design new covers. It's that last part I want to talk about.
Before I was a novelist, I worked in design and advertising for a decade. For that reason, I've always had strong (and if you'll forgive, well-founded) opinions on how the book covers should look.
Which is where the trouble came into paradise.
Traditionally, cover design has been considered a rarified art form, something handled by talented but invisible people at a publishing house. While an author might provide some suggestions, they aren't part of the design process, and pretty much never communicate directly with the artists. Not only that, but because of the volume of books a publisher puts out, the process tended to be a little simplistic. It goes something like this:
- Give ideas.
- Get a design back which may or may not incorporate those ideas.
- Do you absolutely hate it? If so, maybe, maybe, you can go back to step one.
- If you don't hate it, but don't love it, then maybe you can make a few requests—change the color, swap the font, try a different blurb.
- Live with it forever.
This is different than the process I was used to. Working in graphic design companies, it was understood that for any project, an artist would come up with ten or so sketches, which would be turned into three to five roughs, which would be pored over, reviewed, considered, mashed-up, swapped around, and finally turned into one single polished piece.
In my humble, that's not how you get a great design. The bar needs to be set higher than "I don't hate it."
To be clear, I'm not running down my old publishers. They were good folks, all of them, and worked hard. It was just that the system they used was different from the one I wanted.
So as you can imagine, I had a ball working with designers this time around.
I'll talk about my second novel first. As I mentioned, it was released under the title At the City's Edge. That was not my choice. It's an okay title, but not a great one. Amongst other things, it seems very earnest, like a gritty social novel that's going to make you feel bad about yourself, when in fact it's a straight-ahead thriller that hopefully will keep you up past bedtime.
So my first move was to change the title. What a liberty!
I renamed it Accelerant, the title I'd always wanted. It's a double meaning; in addition to the sense of velocity, it refers to a chemical agent used in an arson, which is one of the threads of the book—there are a rash of fires devastating Chicago.
With that in mind, I wanted the cover image to be suggestive of flame without being too on the nose. I didn't want any special effects infernos or buildings exploding; I wanted something that spoke to the larger themes of the book, while still being a grab-you-by-the-retinas image that stood out on an Amazon list.
A tremendous graphic artist named David Drummond brought it all together for me. I love this cover: it's evocative, sophisticated, and thrilling. It plays to the essence of the story without trying to recreate it.
But the cover for The Blade Itself is the one that inspired this article.
My debut novel is the story of two men, once best friends and accomplished thieves, now rivals. One of them has built a new life for himself; the other, newly released from prison, is willing to do anything to make a score of his own. It's about the way our sins not only follow, but form us; how we can be both tortured and tempted by the worst in our natures. More than that, it's about how very vulnerable we all are, how our neat little lives can easily be taken apart by anyone who has the will.
I wanted the cover to convey that mood: a sense of things out of balance, of the world going very wrong. I wanted an almost vertiginous feeling to it, so that looking at it made you uncomfortable.
For this one, I worked with a designer named Mark Ecob. After a few rounds, we had narrowed it down to three possibilities:
All three are strong. The second is probably the most direct a representation of what I had asked for. And it's a grabber, with a nice polish and sophistication.
But I was heels-over-head about the first one.
Thing is, it's kind of crazy. First of all, it's a definitely uncomfortable, maybe too much so. Sure, I love it, but I'm a bit strange—would regular folks be put off by it? More than that, in case you didn't notice, it's missing a few things.
Like the title, and my name.
Of course, because I'm publishing this through KDP, I knew that both of them would be right beside it. And my bet was that other people looked at Amazon the same way I do—the cover grabs your attention, the words seal the deal.
Still, it seemed like an enormous risk. But here's where the new dynamic of publishing offers some incredible opportunities. Instead of being given one cover I had to live with, I had three dynamite options. And since this is a brave new world, I decided not to make the call myself.
I put all three up on Facebook, and I let my readers decide.
I'll admit, it was scary. I knew which I wanted. I was confident that it was more important to have a really strong image that leapt off the page than it was to have my name and the title on it. In fact, my bet was that by skipping them both, I would be lending more intrigue: that delicious, "what the hell?" feeling that makes someone click.
In the past, I had begged my publishers to let readers weigh in on what they did or didn't like. And they had always refused, mostly, I think, because they shared the fear I just enunciated. What if the readers chose wrong?
But here's the thing. The readers can't choose wrong. If your point is to make something appealing to people, then whatever it is that's appealing to them is, de facto, right.
Not only that, but people are smart. They have taste and style and opinions. Especially book people.
To my great delight, the experiment worked. While all three images had supporters, the first was the winner by far, not only in the number of votes, but in the intensity of response.
People who voted for the second wrote, "Number two, I like it."
People who voted for the first wrote, "Holy shit! Number one!"
If there's a lesson to be drawn from this, I think it's that. Yes, put in a lot of work and thought up front. Don't settle for the first thing that comes your way. But more than anything, remember that the people you're trying to appeal to are your greatest resource when it comes to knowing what will appeal to them.
Seems simple when you say it that way, huh?
Both books are now available on Amazon. Accelerant is $4.99. And through Saturday, June 22nd, The Blade Itself is free for the taking.
I hope you will.
And I'd love to hear your thoughts one the cover design process—what grabs you? What kind of a cover just makes you click on it?
Joe sez: First of all, pick up both of Marcus's books. Thrillers don't get any better (his thriller Good People is currently being made into a movie with James Franco and Kate Hudson--how Franco got the part over me is unclear...)
Second of all, Marcus and I had the same frustration with our covers. IMO, the original Jack Daniels covers that my publishers used--while striking and well done--were Janet Evanovich-alikes, leading readers to think these books were funny cozies. The books are funny, but also scary and dark--themes not portrayed on the cover. They didn't scream thriller that will rattle your nerves. I've always believed my sales suffered as a result, as a lot of people who would have enjoyed them saw the covers and avoided them thinking they were silly fluff, and a lot of readers expecting silly fluff got serial killer mayhem that turned them off.
So when I got my rights back, I was thrilled to be able to change the cover to what I originally envisioned--something darker that says this is a thriller while still conveying the playfulness in the book.
When I signed with Amazon Publishing, they did something so outrageously original that it blew my mind:
They actually test marketed their cover art.
Before they chose a cover for my German edition of Shaken (called Mr. K), they actually created several covers and got a focus group to comment on which they liked best.
This, of course, has been done in other businesses for decades. Harold Lloyd did the first Hollywood test screening in 1928. Asking customer opinion is an invaluable tool of marketing, and can help make the final product more successful.
Leave it to Marcus (who, besides being a TV host and writer, also ran his own company in a previous career and knows a ton about marketing) to make Facebook his focus group. A brilliant idea.
When he asked my opinion, I immediately picked his favorite choice. In fact, I told him if he didn't use it, I would.
I also told him he didn't need to limit himself to one cover. I've changed covers as many as four times for a single title. If one doesn't work, try another and see if it boosts sales.
One of the biggest advantages of being self-published is our ability to change something instantly. And this sort of experimentation leads to understanding what sells.
More writers should be doing what Marcus did here. I've seen a lot of newbies with--to be blunt--mediocre covers that they love and insist are awesome.
Maybe your cover really is awesome. But until you ask the opinions of the masses (not your Mom or best friend) you won't ever truly know. And if your sales are stalled, it may be because a cover that looks awesome to you looks to others like someone with mental challenges and impaired vision accidentally discovered Photoshop while drunk.
Get a second opinion who isn't emotionally invested in you. That's the only way it will be honest.
In conclusion: buy Sakey's books, and learn from his very valuable lesson.
If all of my guest blogs are this good, the Newbie's Guide to Publishing will become a treasure trove of must-read info for writers.
Well, moreso than it already is... ;)
Marcus set the bar high with this blog. I can't wait to see what you other folks can do.


text:
Strategy: Gang Prevention Through Community Intervention With High-Risk Youth
Strategy Coordinated intervention by the community and law enforcement personnel reduces the likelihood that high-risk youth with become involved . . .
Coordinated intervention by the community and law enforcement personnel reduces the likelihood that high-risk youth with become involved in gangs. Involvement of police agencies, educators, job-training resources, parents, and community groups is essential to success.
Crime Problem Addressed
An estimated 4,881 violent youth gangs with nearly 250,000 members were responsible for 46,359 crimes in 1991. Communities in which gang activity is most prevalent generally have high concentrations of poverty and joblessness and poor coordination of prevention services among local government agencies and community organizations. This strategy addresses those conditions through a comprehensive approach that links the community and government in providing positive opportunities and demonstrating clear consequences for youth at risk for gang involvement.
Key Components
Programs that use this strategy combine service coordination, partnership between police and the community, suppression of gang activity through coordinated enforcement and prosecution, neighborhood mobilization, and job training for youth. The integrated strategies' chief goal is to reduce gang-related violent crime and youth involvement in gangs. Police, probation personnel, and prosecutors share information about gang activity, diffuse crises that arise from gang conflict, and refer at-risk youth to community-based services. Street outreach through community organizations and parents supplements partnerships among agencies to make well-integrated services available to the youth. Prevention efforts include job training and placement, recreation at safe locations, and mobilization of neighborhood residents and police in identifying community resources that serve youth.
Key Partnerships
For the strategy to succeed, the police and other enforcement agencies must work together to suppress gang activity by gathering information through community contacts. Also, police, local agencies, and community-based resources must work together to support youth and promote nonviolent activities in the neighborhood. The strategy must involve parents in prevention activities and support parents and other residents concerned about gang-related violence.
Potential Obstacles
Communities beset by gang-related violence may be less inclined to develop stable and effective partnerships with their city's police. Those partnerships must be built through sustained effort and clear policies regarding officers' responsibilities to residents. Residents may also be reluctant to become involved in violence-prevention projects out of fear of the gang. Coordination among police, prosecutors, probation services, social agencies, churches, and other resources helps residents feel comfortable and supported in their involvement.
Signs of Success
Chicago's police department works closely with prosecutors, probation, job-training programs, community agencies, churches, parents, neighbors, and former gang members on the Gang Violence Reduction Program (GVRP). Focused on two gangs in the city's Little Village section, the project serves a community that experienced fifty-three gang-related crimes involving handgun use in the year before the program's inception. The program's primary goal is to reduce gang assaults and homicides on six police beats. It focuses on two hundred youth aged seventeen to twenty-five. The project team meets weekly to share information about gang activity, discuss interventions in gang conflicts, and plan enforcement strategies. Street workers concentrate on building relationships with current and former gang members, often as negotiators of truces among gangs or factions. The Neighbors Against Violence (NAV) group keeps police and prosecutors aware of residents' concerns about gang activity and violence. NAV has recruited block watch groups, church congregations, agencies that serve youth, and parents as members. Probation administrators focus on collaboration with youth-serving agencies and on jobs-development programs.
An evaluation by a University of Chicago researcher revealed that GVRP helped slow the increase in violent gang-related crime in Little Village. Gang homicides declined from fifteen in the year before the program began to seven in each of the two years since its inception. While violent activity of the gangs addressed by GVRP slowed, crime by other area gangs increased after the program began. The program is credited with substantially improved cooperation among police and probation staff who serve the community.
Applying the Strategy
Seattle is one of four cities that participate in a gang-prevention program sponsored by the Administration for Children, Youth, and Families and supported by local business taxes. Youth aged twelve to eighteen are offered mentoring, recreation, training in social and life skills, and job placement assistance. Enforcement and suppression components include coordinated efforts by police and probation personnel to track violent offenders, visits to the homes of at-risk youth, job training, and child care for teen parents. Cooperation among the city agencies involved has improved. According to plans, the project will soon provide additional services for parents of gang-involved youth, as well as housing and other aftercare for youth released from a juvenile corrections facility.
From 350 Tested Strategies to Prevent Crime: A Resource for Municipal Agencies and Community Groups


text:
AAC members receive:
Become a member
The Arkansas Arts Center seeks to ensure that learning, inspiration and creative expression in the arts flourish throughout Arkansas for people of all ages and backgrounds. The Museum Shop supports this mission by offering artists and artisans from the state and the region a platform to showcase their work to national and international audiences. For more information please call the Museum Shop directly at 501-396-0356.
The Museum Shop also offers a full-service corporate gift program to allow you to order gifts for clients, co-workers, friends and family without leaving the office. If you are interested in the corporate gift program, please contact us at email@example.com or 501-396-0356.
Visit the Museum Shop online store!
Shop online
Learn about the artists featured in the Arkansas Arts Center Museum Shop.
View featured artists
Give the gift of art and culture. With a full year of member benefits and events, memberships make wonderful gifts for friends, family and business associates. For questions or more information on membership benefits call 501-396-0337.
Give a Gift Membership
Children's Theatre Season Ticket Packages offer your family the ultimate flexibility to meet your busy schedule and provides maximum savings over single ticket prices. We have multiple packages to fit your family's need! Please call 501-372-4000 or click here to email Visitor Services for more information and questions.
Give season tickets
Give the gift of a Museum School class! With over 300 classes offered each year there's something for everyone at the Museum School. Browse our Adult and Children + Youth classes and workshops. For more information on art classes and gift certificates call 501-396-0353.
Give art Classes
Hours: Tues - Sat 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun 11 AM - 5 PM Address: 9th & Commerce / MacArthur Park, P.O. Box 2137, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2137 Phone: 501.372.4000
© Copyright 2019 Arkansas Arts Center. All rights reserved. All text and images are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without written permission from their respective owners.


text:
White Papers and Application Notes
Designing Magnetic Coils from the Inside OutC. Crawford, and D. Wagner
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Traditionally the design cycle for magnetic fields involves guessing at a reasonable conductor and magnetic material configuration, using finite element analysis (FEA) software to calculate the resulting field, modifying the configuration, and iterating to produce the desired results. We take the opposite approach of specifying the required magnetic field, imposing it as a boundary condition on the region of interest, and then solving the Laplace equation to determine the field outside that region.
The exact conductor configuration along the boundaries is extracted from the magnetic scalar potential in a trivial manner. This method is being applied to design a coils for the neutron EDM experiment, and an RF waveguide in a new design of a neutron resonant spin flipper for the n-3He experiment. Both experiments will run at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.


text:
About Us
About Us
SoundSource is part of Oregon Health Sciences University's hearing services. We provide total hearing solutions to enrich and enhance your listening experience. The goal of SoundSource is to help people hear for life. Our primary emphasis is on hearing aids and preventing hearing loss.
SoundSource offers a full range of hearing services including:
- Full hearing aid services including recommending, dispensing and programming
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations for adults
- Hearing loss prevention education
- Custom earplugs for noise protection
- Musician earplugs
- In-ear monitor systems
We are located on the South Waterfront next to the Center for Health and Healing.
At OHSU SoundSource we recognize the value of every person and are guided by the commitment of Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) to improve the health and quality of all through excellence and innovation. We strive to provide exemplary care and service through integrity, honesty and fairness.


text:
Follow @Kenzerco
Follow @Jollybgood
Kenzer & Co page
of the Dinner Table Group
Kingdoms of
Kalamar Group
NOTE: To fully use this product, YOU MUST PRINT ONE PAGE (THE SHOT CLOCK GAME AID) ON TRANSPARENCY FILM. Please bear this in mind before purchasing the product.
This amazing supplement provides rules for any roleplaying or tabletop simulation of a Wild West shootout, and is both incredibly realistic and easy to use. As well as including a special Shot Clock combat simulator and Silhouette for fast and accurate shooting - where even a near miss can be deadly - Aces & Eights: Showdown provides both basic and advanced fighting and brawling rules. Whether you prefer a quick duel in the streets or a massive gun battle raging through town, this is one western book you can't afford to miss!
Lose yourself in the Old West with this revolutionary new game system!
- Quick start rules get you in the action in minutes
- Scenarios to test yer mettle
- Advanced rules you can incorporate as you see fit
- Use your experience to enhance your gunfighter
- Pick from a selection of twenty-one pistols & rifles
- Accurate Cover Rules
- Realistic Wounding Tables
- Mishaps & failures
- Scenario map from the town of Lazarus
- An introduction to the Alternative History of the Shattered Frontier
Check out the Aces & Eights: Showdown preview (PDF)!
Template Design: Beverly Shideler


text:
You are about to enter a website that may contain content of an adult nature.
Hello everyone, this is black cam girl darkrose89 here. I'm 19 year old Female speak English in the ebony live sex chat action. I am sexy for you! See me!. I like to dance, to move my body for you. I will turn on you with my toys.. is my expertise and also what I will do in private black sex cam show. I have Brown eyes, Short Black hairs and my measurements are 90-60-90. For Turn ons: men dick. For TurnsOff: stupide men. If you prefer kinks, then Tattoos,Shaved, are mine. I'm just hungry for a HARD cock, can't wait to see u at my ebony sex chat room! :)
Show more models
This website contains black sex chat, ebony black chat and ebony teen cam related sexually explicit content.
You must be at least 18 years of age to enter this website. © Since 2012 ebonycamsplus.com Ebony Cams Network All Rights Reserved
AllHosts1 - AllHosts2 - AllHosts3 - AllHosts4 - AllHosts5 - AllHosts6 - AllHosts7 - AllHosts8 - AllHosts9 - AllHosts10 - AllHosts11 - AllHosts12


text:
Free appraisal and warranty included with purchase. Learn more
As opposed to prongs, French-set diamonds are set closely together with exposed sides to allow more light to enter each diamond, creating maximum sparkle. The diamond is also held by a gleaming bead of metal that is carefully placed by the jeweler. French setting allows the spacing between the diamonds to be very close, creating a beautiful line of brilliance.
Free appraisal and warranty included with purchase. Learn more
Like pavé-set diamonds, micropavé is a surface of smaller diamonds, set with small points of metal creating a "paved" effect. This smooth surface doesn't have prongs that can catch on clothing, and the metal holding each diamond in place is almost invisible. A piece of jewelry with micropavé-set diamonds looks as if it is paved with beautiful diamond sparkle.
In 18kt White Gold (0.45 CTW) for a Cushion Center Stone


text:
10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 170
Description: 3D wallpaper,Desktop wallpaper, Abstract Art wallpapers, Apple Wallpapers,Art and Design wallpapers, Hq wallpaper,iPhone wallpapers,Car wallpaper
Username: saleem1206
URL: http://3dwallpaper001.blogspot.com/
Category: Bikes
Join date: 2011-12-18
Average Rating: 4 / 5
Number of Ratings: 2
Rate and Review This Site
Daily Statistics
Weekly Statistics
Monthly Statistics
Top 10 Sites
G H O S T - R I D E R in the Web!
Livin' free, Ridin' high....... for me, with some gasoline in my blood, this is the most characteristic slogan of life. The full sound of a machine, the musty vibration and the intoxication of speed accelerates me since I was 18.
BikerChicks4U is a place where Biker Chicks & Babes can show their bikes, bodies and tattoo''s . You don''t have to be beautiful to do it, all are welcome! Bikers send in shots of your bike, your ''Ol Lady, and your tattoo''s. Clothing is always optional.
Bucklehead The World's Fastest Biker Belt Buckle Knife!
Bucklehead The World's Fastest Biker Belt Buckle Knife. Mix and match any design. Create your own custom buckle. Skull buckles, silver buckles, engraved buckles, wildlife buckles, custom buckles and more! Lifetime Warranty! 530-335-2450
Cars & Girls, Hot Babes, Modified Cars on MotoNet
Cars&girls, sexy models, car desktop wallpapers, sexy hot girls, girls on bikes
3D wallpaper,Desktop wallpaper, Abstract Art wallpapers, Apple Wallpapers,Art and Design wallpapers, Hq wallpaper,iPhone wallpapers,Car wallpaper
Top Bikes Babes Wallpapers - Powered by Bikes Babes Wallpapers Top 25
Script Execution Time: 1.3337 | SQL Queries: 7 | Members: 165


text:
Gruden: "Thrilled" To Be Coaching Raiders
Jon Gruden says he's thrilled to be back as Oakland Raiders head coach. At a news conference yesterday afternoon in Alameda, Gruden said he loves the city of Oakland and feels a passion for the franchise. The 54-year-old Gruden compiled a 38-26 record in his 4 seasons with the Raiders between 1998 and 2001. He then spent 9 years as a color commentator for ESPN.
Gruden's deal is estimated to be worth $100,000,000 over the next 10 seasons.
Photo: AOL


text:
- AltCar Auto Show
- Beijing Auto Show
- CES Auto Show
- Chicago Auto Show
- DC Auto Show
- Detroit Auto Show
- Frankfurt Auto Show
- Geneva Auto Show
- LA Auto Show
- NAIAS Auto Show
- New York Auto Show
- Paris Auto Show
- Philadelphia Auto Show
- SEMA Auto Show
- San Diego Auto Show
- Shanghai Auto Show
- St. Louis Auto Show
- Tokyo Auto Show
Auto Show: 2014 New York Auto Show
2015 Toyota Camry: New York Auto Show
What Is It?
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in the United States, and now it offers a totally new look for 2015. It's not fully redesigned, but updates to the latest Camry are so extensive that you'll be forgiven for thinking it's a completely different car from today's model.
The biggest updates come to the outside. Toyota uses the term "athletic" to describe the Camry's new exterior, and we certainly wouldn't disagree. A totally new front end gives the car a more aggressive look, while new lines on the side help it maintain a sporty profile. The car's rear end is also streamlined, completing a surprisingly thorough update for a car that isn't completely redesigned.
Changes continue inside the Camry, where the dashboard has been totally redesigned for the 2015 model year. The center control stack is especially different, offering a more traditional look than last year's upright design. The changes also suggest that the Camry's controls are within easier reach of drivers and passengers.
Other updates to the latest Camry are largely detail-oriented. Owing to the popularity of the Camry SE, there's a new XSE trim level with extra features and larger wheels. The brand will also offer a sporty SE version of its fuel-efficient Camry Hybrid, allowing shoppers to combine the SE's sporty looks with the Hybrid's excellent gas mileage.
How Much?
Toyota hasn't announced pricing, but we wouldn't expect a significant leap over today's starting figure of around $23,000 with shipping.
When Can You Get It?
Fall 2014
Add It to Your Shopping List Because...
The Toyota Camry is already one of the most popular vehicles on the market, and changes for the 2015 model year will likely only increase its popularity. Handsome new looks, an updated interior and additional trim levels will boost the car's appeal, keeping it competitive in the aggressive world of the midsize sedan.
Other Cars to Consider
Ford Fusion -- The handsome Ford Fusion is among our favorite midsize sedans. Offered as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or with a variety of gasoline engines, the Fusion boasts something for everyone. It also offers a long list of available features and technology.
Honda Accord -- With every redesign, the Honda Accord seems to get a little better, and that's especially true of the current model, which came out for the 2013 model year. We like its interior, its features and its highly efficient hybrid variant.
Mazda6 -- If horsepower isn't high on your list of needs, consider the gorgeous Mazda6. It offers an excellent driving experience, an impressive list of standard and available equipment and a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine. Shoppers looking for even more efficiency will be happy to know that a diesel model is also in the works.


text:
Check your ITC And/Or Experian Credit Record Today
Are you BROKE?
Are you BLACKLISTED?
Do you know that you might be BLACKLISTED by the banks or any other merchants?
With a single credit record they can determine whether you get your dream house or not. With a single credit record they can establish if you can get that car you saw at the dealer. And using that same credit record they can determine that you can't even get a cellphone contract.
You could have a bad credit record because of an honest mistake. There might've been a delay in processing your payment, the cheque might've arrived late because of the Postal Service.
Doesn't it scare you to think a small mistake like that can cost you your dream home or car?
Find out today what your credit record looks like!
If you leave it, you might find out when it's too late. It takes a long time to resolve problems with your credit record, so don't want to leave it.
All you have to do is fill in this simple form below, and we will send your ITC and/or Experian Credit Report to you.
Normally to do a credit report on yourself will cost you anything from R180.00. And then it takes days before someone gets back to you with it.
Well, we have made it extremely easy, safe, quick and affordable to do this. Simply fill in the form below, and within 24 hours you will have peace of mind knowing that everything is in order.
You have the option of paying by credit card making use of our secure online payment facility or by doing a manual bank transfer with an EFT or Cash Deposit.
Your ITC and/or Experian Credit Report will be emailed to you for just R110.00.
Please note. This is a report directly from Transunion ITC and Experian, and we have no control over what is contained in the report.
Easier than this it doesn't get. So before you find out you're in trouble too late, use this opportunity to find out if anything is wrong, so that you can work on the SOLUTION!