text:
Chris Paul has been diagnosed with a Grade-3 right shoulder separation and will be out "up to six weeks," but he will not require surgery.
Gerald Wallace (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Brad Stevens.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still hoping to add unrestricted free agent Ray Allen to their roster.
Coach Stan Van Gundy was thrilled to get D.J. Augustin in free agency, according to the team's website.
The Kings have agreed to terms with Ramon Sessions on a two-year, $4.2 million deal.
Taj Gibson tweeted on Friday night that he likes coming off the bench.
Updating a previous report, the Suns have no interest in an Eric Bledsoe sign-and-trade deal with Minnesota, according to sources.
Andrew Bogut has been taking full contact during the Warriors open gym scrimmages this month, and his fractured rib that sidelined him for the end of the 2013-14 season has fully healed.
The Timberwolves are reportedly ready to offer Eric Bledsoe the four-year, $63 million max-level contract he's been seeking.
Nick Young has told the Los Angeles Lakers' rookies that they cannot call him by his self-given nickname, "Swaggy P."
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly been in contact with the Phoenix Suns about Eric Bledsoe.
Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton is optimistic about the team's ability to extend Ricky Rubio's contract.


text:
Reader Info
Advertising, subscriptions, staff, privacy policy, contact info,
freelancers' guidelines, etc.
Digg this | del.icio.us | E-mail this |
Send a letter to the editor.
From the Reader blogs
Join For Free »
It's FREE to place a profile, FREE to respond to messages from other members, and FREE to FLIRT!
Newest Photos posted by our members.
Browse through our ads and meet our members.
Do a Quick Search in the right column for someone of particular age or gender, and search Find Ad in the right column if you are responding to an ad in the paper.
Full Search on the nav bar across the top if you want more search criteria.
I Saw You - Have a chance encounter? Has love spied you?
X-Matches - If you're looking for something a little more lusty.
42 / Man / Uk Village/ west town
Seeking Woman for Dating
ok doke. some tings abouts me. i dig fantastic design - whether that's in print, on packaging , interior or...
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Click here to send us a
© 2014 Sun-Times Media, LLC.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- News
- Weather
- Sports
- Community
- Features
- Programming
- Station Info
- Featured on 4
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 8:37pm
El Paso — Community members convened together today to celebrate and honor those who protect our local area in uniform. Organizers say it was the most attended "Blue Mass" ceremonyh to date. Those in and out of uniform took some time out of their day to send their thoughts and thanks to all law enforcement officials.
The American flag flies as high as Saint Patrick's Cathedral today as community members convened at this year's 3rd annual "Blue Mass."
"This is more of a community-based thanksgiving for the service for all law enforcement officials," Division Chief for US Border Patrol, Robert Boatright says.
All local law enforcement agencies were present, as well as those who wanted to thank them. Including Ashley Ortega, whose Aunt is the Director of the El Paso Probation Department. "I think it's important that we support law enforcement, we support people that help keep our communities safe," Ortega explains.
El Paso's "Blue Mass" is relatively new. The idea came forth when U.S. Marshall Robert Almonte attended one in San Antonio.
"I talked to the other heads of agencies here in El Paso and they were all for it, we got together and the next thing you know we're having our own blue mass here," Almonte says.
Officers of the law sit and stand with those they protect in the pews in this non-denominational ceremony. Honornig those serve the community as well as those have paid the ultimate sacrifice to do so.
"It's just a remembrance of the service to the communities in which we're all a part of," Chief Boatright says.
"Blue Mass" is an annual event. Next year's will take place in late September and they will also honor those who have fallen on duty this coming May.


text:
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers
Mike Bresnahan of LA Times tweeted that long-time Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died at the tender age of 80. Lakers owner Jerry Buss passed away this morning. A sad day for L.A. — Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) February 18, 2013 Jerry is known as one of the greatest owners in NBA history winning 10 NBA titles and being inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2010. Mark Heisler of the LA Times gathered a quote from David Stern on Mr. Buss. Jerry Buss helped set the league on the course it is on today," NBA Commissioner David Sternsaid. "Remember, he showed us it was about 'Showtime,' the notion that an arena can become the focal point for not just basketball, but entertainment. He made it the place to see and be seen." Buss has been out of the public eye the past few seasons as he was battling a cancer that has remained undisclosed. Since then his children have taken their respective roles within the franchise to supplant him. Photo Credit: LA Times The post Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Passes Away appeared first on Laker Nation.
The 25 greatest Lakers from the Jerry Buss era
Lakers Will Wear "JB" Patch On Jerseys To Commemorate Jerry Buss
Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has passed away at age 79
DEVELOPING: Jerry Buss Dies At 79
Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies At The Age Of 79
Jerry Buss Passes Away At 79
Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies
Lakers' owner Jerry Buss dies
Dennis Rodman Breaks Down Trying to Talk About Late Lakers Owner Jerry Buss (Video)
The Dovid Dobin Show 2/18/2013: Hour 1
Jerry Buss, Longtime Owner of Lakers, Dies at 80 After Battle With Cancer
Lakers News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
|Latest Rumors
|Best of Yardbarker
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.


text:
Critigen Managed Services expert technical staff can calibrate your current IT environment, for performance, reliability and security. We review your IT related monthly recurring and capital expenditures. We also evaluate alternatives for virtualization, managed hosting, network services and backup/disaster recovery plans.
Gain years of expertise in a single meeting by discussing your plans and needs with our IT Professional Services Team. A Managed Services Provider like Critigen can give you perspectives no individual network, hardware, storage or software vendor will ever share. We know, as we work with most of them. We are technology and vendor agnostic and seek to provide you the best cost-effective solution for your particular situation.
According to a study from the Gartner and Financial Executives Research Foundation Survey, 42% of IT organizations report directly to the CFO and 33% of IT organizations report directly to the CEO. Typically, holders of these positions do not have the operational experience and technical "depth" to serve in a CIO capacity. As Information Technology is not their core competency, they find themselves in an uncomfortable position of making critical IT decisions without IT operating experience and knowledge. Use Critigen's "Virtual CIO" consulting service to provide you the expertise you need, without the expense of a senior full-time professional.
The Critigen IT Professional Consulting Services Team, including our "Virtual CIO," has helped healthcare providers, banks, oil & gas companies and many others. Critigen has earned its real-world experience in IT professional services and consulting through its operation and maintenance of customers' IT infrastructures worldwide for the past 19 years. Call now and talk to one of our Professional Consulting Services Team members and find out why we have so many long-term client relationships.


text:
It's that time of year again. It's beginning to get cold outside. For some renters in Minnesota, it's still very chilly inside their homes as well.
This is when we begin to hear from renters across the state who are living in chilly apartments with no way to control the heat. Tenants who pay their own heating bill directly to the utility company are usually covered by Minnesota's Cold Weather rule, that went into effect on October 15. However, tenants living in rental housing where the landlord controls the heat have different rights.
There is no Minnesota state law requiring a landlord to maintain a minimum temperature for their tenants. Basic Minnesota tenant/landlord law requires landlords to "keep the premises and all common areas fit for the use intended by the parties," meaning the rental unit must remain "livable" in terms of temperature. This ambiguity can end up being interpreted in different ways since it does not give a specific temperature level.
To help protect tenants rights to warm shelter, some city governments have enacted rules to keep rental housing warm during winter months. We have a guide to heat requirements for many Minnesota cities that is available here. Renters in cities not listed should call their local city hall to inquire about local rental housing heat requirements. Tenants who want to enforce their right to warm housing can also call our tenant hotline: 612-728-5767 (Twin Cities metro area) or 1-866-866-3546 (toll-free from outside metro area) or email a housing attorney here.
Do you think Minnesota should have a statewide minimum heat requirement for rental housing? Have you experienced an extremely cold rental home and had trouble enforcing your rights? Let us know! We want the MN State Legislature to consider this idea in 2014!
(photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimwinstead/78554714/)


text:
Computer Programming Job EmploymentFrom Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Editionby U.S. Department of Labor | Bureau of Labor Statistics | Bulletin 2540Significant Points
Nearly half of all computer programming job held a bachelors degree in 2002; about 1 in 5 held a graduate degree.
Employment is expected to grow much more slowly than that of other computer specialists.
Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools; those with less formal education or its equivalent in work experience should face strong competition for programming jobs.
Nature of the Work
Computer programming job write, test, and maintain the detailed instructions, called programs, that computers must follow to perform their functions. They also conceive, design, and test logical structures for solving problems by computer. Many technical innovations in programmingadvanced computing technologies and sophisticated new languages and programming toolshave redefined the role of a programmer and elevated much of the programming work done today. Job titles and descriptions may vary, depending on the organization. In this occupational statement, computer programmer refers to individuals whose main job function is programming; this group has a wide range of responsibilities and educational backgrounds.Computer programs tell the computer what to dowhich information to identify and access, how to process it, and what equipment to use. Programs vary widely depending upon the type of information to be accessed or generated. For example, the instructions involved in updating financial records are very different from those required to duplicate conditions on board an aircraft for pilots training in a flight simulator. Although simple programs can be written in a few hours, programs that use complex mathematical formulas, whose solutions can only be approximated, or that draw data from many existing systems may require more than a year of work. In most cases, several programmers work together as a team under a senior programmers supervision.Programmers write programs according to the specifications determined primarily by computer software engineers and systems analysts. (Separate statements on computer software engineers and on computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists appear elsewhere in the Handbook.) After the design process is complete, it is the job of the programmer to convert that design into a logical series of instructions that the computer can follow. The programmer then codes these instructions in a conventional programming language, such as COBOL; an artificial intelligence language, such as Prolog; or one of the most advanced object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, or Smalltalk. Different programming languages are used depending on the purpose of the program. COBOL, for example, is commonly used for business applications, whereas Fortran (short for formula translation) is used in science and engineering. C++ is widely used for both scientific and business applications. Many programmers at the enterprise level are also expected to know platform-specific languages used in database programming. Programmers generally know more than one programming language and, because many languages are similar, they often can learn new languages relatively easily. In practice, programmers often are referred to by the language they know, as are Java programmers, or the type of function they perform or environment in which they work, which is the case for database programmers, mainframe programmers, or Web programmers.Many programmers update, repair, modify, and expand existing programs. When making changes to a section of code, called a routine, programmers need to make other users aware of the task that the routine is to perform. They do this by inserting comments in the coded instructions, so that others can understand the program. Many programmers use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to automate much of the coding process. These tools enable a programmer to concentrate on writing the unique parts of the program, because the tools automate various pieces of the program being built. CASE tools generate whole sections of code automatically, rather than line by line. Programmers also utilize libraries of pre-written code, which can then be modified or customized for a specific application. This also yields more reliable and consistent programs and increases programmers productivity by eliminating some routine steps.Programmers test a program by running it to ensure that the instructions are correct and that the program produces the desired outcome. If errors do occur, the programmer must make the appropriate change and recheck the program until it produces the correct results. This process is called testing and debugging. Programmers may continue to fix these problems throughout the life of a program. Programmers working in a mainframe environment, which involves a large centralized computer, may prepare instructions for a computer operator who will run the program. (A separate statement on computer operators appears elsewhere in the Handbook.) They also may contribute to a manual for persons who will be using the program.Programmers often are grouped into two broad typesapplications programmers and systems programmers. Applications programmers write programs to handle a specific job, such as a program to track inventory within an organization. They may also revise existing packaged software or customize generic applications called middleware. Systems programmers, on the other hand, write programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. These workers make changes in the sets of instructions that determine how the network, workstations, and central processing unit of the system handle the various jobs they have been given, and how they communicate with peripheral equipment such as terminals, printers, and disk drives. Because of their knowledge of the entire computer system, systems programmers often help applications programmers to determine the source of problems that may occur with their programs.Programmers in software development companies may work directly with experts from various fields to create softwareeither programs designed for specific clients or packaged software for general useranging from games and educational software to programs for desktop publishing and financial planning. Much of this type of programming takes place in the preparation of packaged software, which constitutes one of the most rapidly growing segments of the computer services industry.In some organizations, particularly small ones, workers commonly known as programmer-analysts are responsible for both the systems analysis and the actual programming work. (A more detailed description of the work of programmer-analysts is presented in the statement on computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists elsewhere in the Handbook.) Advanced programming languages and new object-oriented programming capabilities are increasing the efficiency and productivity of both programmers and users. The transition from a mainframe environment to one that is based primarily on personal computers (PCs) has blurred the once rigid distinction between the programmer and the user. Increasingly, adept end-users are taking over many of the tasks previously performed by programmers. For example, the growing use of packaged software, such as spreadsheet and database management software packages, allows users to write simple programs to access data and perform calculations.
Working ConditionsProgrammers generally work in offices in comfortable surroundings. Many programmers may work long hours or weekends to meet deadlines or fix critical problems that occur during off hours. Given the technology available, telecommuting is becoming common for a wide range of computer professionals, including computer programmers. As computer networks expand, more programmers are able to make corrections or fix problems remotely by using modems, e-mail, and the Internet to connect to a customers computer.Like other workers who spend long periods in front of a computer terminal typing at a keyboard, programmers are susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.EmploymentComputer programming job held about 499,000 jobs in 2002. Programmers are employed in almost every industry, but the largest concentrations are in computer systems design and related services and in software publishers, which includes firms that write and sell software. Large numbers of programmers also can be found in management of companies and enterprises, telecommunications companies, manufacturers of computer and electronic equipment, financial institutions, insurance carriers, educational institutions, and government agencies.A large number of computer programmers are employed on a temporary or contract basis or work as independent consultants, as companies demand expertise with new programming languages or specialized areas of application. Rather than hiring programmers as permanent employees and then laying them off after a job is completed, employers can contract with temporary help agencies, consulting firms, or directly with programmers themselves. A marketing firm, for example, may require the services of several programmers only to write and debug the software necessary to get a new customer resource management system running. This practice also enables companies to bring in people with a specific set of skillsusually in one of the latest technologiesas it applies to their business needs. Bringing in an independent contractor or consultant with a certain level of experience in a new or advanced programming language, for example, enables an establishment to complete a particular job without having to retrain existing workers. Such jobs may last anywhere from several weeks to a year or longer. There were 18,000 self-employed computer programmers in 2002.Training, Other Qualifications, and AdvancementWhile there are many training paths available for programmers, mainly because employers needs are so varied, the level of education and experience employers seek has been rising, due to the growing number of qualified applicants and the specialization involved with most programming tasks. Bachelors degrees are commonly required, although some programmers may qualify for certain jobs with 2-year degrees or certificates. The associate degree is an increasingly attractive entry-level credential for prospective computer programmers. Most community colleges and many independent technical institutes and proprietary schools offer an associate degree in computer science or a related information technology field.Employers are primarily interested in programming knowledge, and computer programmers can become certified in a programming language such as C++ or Java. College graduates who are interested in changing careers or developing an area of expertise also may return to a 2-year community college or technical school for additional training. In the absence of a degree, substantial specialized experience or expertise may be needed. Even when hiring programmers with a degree, employers appear to be placing more emphasis on previous experience.Some computer programming job hold a college degree in computer science, mathematics, or information systems, whereas others have taken special courses in computer programming to supplement their degree in a field such as accounting, inventory control, or another area of business. As the level of education and training required by employers continues to rise, the proportion of programmers with a college degree should increase in the future. As indicated by the following tabulation, 49 percent of computer programmers had a bachelors or higher degree in 2002.
Table 1. Highest level of school completed or degree received, computer programmers, 2002 Percent
High school graduate or equivalent or less 7.7
Some college, no degree 15.2
Associate degree 11.6
Bachelor's degree 48.6
Graduate degree 16.7
Required skills vary from job to job, but the demand for various skills generally is driven by changes in technology. Employers using computers for scientific or engineering applications usually prefer college graduates who have degrees in computer or information science, mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciences. Graduate degrees in related fields are required for some jobs. Employers who use computers for business applications prefer to hire people who have had college courses in management information systems (MIS) and business and who possess strong programming skills. Although knowledge of traditional languages still is important, employers are placing increasing emphasis on newer, object-oriented programming languages and tools, such as C++ and Java. Additionally, employers are seeking persons familiar with fourth- and fifth-generation languages that involve graphic user interface (GUI) and systems programming. Employers also prefer applicants who have general business skills and experience related to the operations of the firm. Students can improve their employment prospects by participating in a college work-study program or by undertaking an internship.Most systems programmers hold a 4-year degree in computer science. Extensive knowledge of a variety of operating systems is essential for such workers. This includes being able to configure an operating system to work with different types of hardware and having the skills needed to adapt the operating system to best meet the needs of a particular organization. Systems programmers also must be able to work with database systems, such as DB2, Oracle, or Sybase.When hiring programmers, employers look for people with the necessary programming skills who can think logically and pay close attention to detail. The job calls for patience, persistence, and the ability to work on exacting analytical work, especially under pressure. Ingenuity, creativity, and imagination also are particularly important when programmers design solutions and test their work for potential failures. The ability to work with abstract concepts and to do technical analysis is especially important for systems programmers, because they work with the software that controls the computers operation. Because programmers are expected to work in teams and interact directly with users, employers want programmers who are able to communicate with nontechnical personnel.Entry-level or junior programmers may work alone on simple assignments after some initial instruction, or they may be assigned to work on a team with more experienced programmers. Either way, beginning programmers generally must work under close supervision. Because technology changes so rapidly, programmers must continuously update their knowledge and skills by taking courses sponsored by their employer or by software vendors, or offered through local community colleges and universities.For skilled workers who keep up to date with the latest technology, the prospects for advancement are good. In large organizations, programmers may be promoted to lead programmer and be given supervisory responsibilities. Some applications programmers may move into systems programming after they gain experience and take courses in systems software. With general business experience, programmers may become programmer-analysts or systems analysts or be promoted to a managerial position. Other programmers, with specialized knowledge and experience with a language or operating system, may work in research and development on multimedia or Internet technology, for example. As employers increasingly contract out programming jobs, more opportunities should arise for experienced programmers with expertise in a specific area to work as consultants.Certification is a way to demonstrate a level of competence, and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage. In addition to language-specific certificates that a programmer can obtain, product vendors or software firms also offer certification and may require professionals who work with their products to be certified. Voluntary certification also is available through other various organizations.Job OutlookEmployment of programmers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012. Jobs for both systems and applications programmers should be most plentiful in data processing service firms, software houses, and computer consulting businesses. These types of establishments are part of computer systems design and related services and software publishers, which are projected to be among the fastest growing industries in the economy over the 2002-12 period. As organizations attempt to control costs and keep up with changing technology, they will need programmers to assist in conversions to new computer languages and systems. In addition, numerous job openings will result from the need to replace programmers who leave the labor force or transfer to other occupations such as manager or systems analyst.Employment of programmers, however, is expected to grow much more slowly than that of other computer specialists. With the rapid gains in technology, sophisticated computer software now has the capability to write basic code, eliminating the need for more programmers to do this routine work. The consolidation and centralization of systems and applications, developments in packaged software, advances in programming languages and tools, and the growing ability of users to design, write, and implement more of their own programs means that more of the programming functions can be transferred from programmers to other types of workers. Furthermore, as the level of technological innovation and sophistication increases, programmers are likely to face increasing competition from programming businesses overseas, to which much routine work can be contracted out at a lower cost.Nevertheless, employers will continue to need programmers who have strong technical skills and who understand an employers business and its programming requirements. This means that programmers will have to keep abreast of changing programming languages and techniques. Given the importance of networking and the expansion of client/server, Web-based, and wireless environments, organizations will look for programmers who can support data communications and help to implement electronic commerce and Intranet strategies. Demand for programmers with strong object-oriented programming capabilities and technical specialization in areas such as client/server programming, wireless applications, multimedia technology, and graphic user interface (GUI) should arise from the expansion of intranets, extranets, and Internet applications. Programmers also will be needed to create and maintain expert systems and embed these technologies in more products. Finally, growing emphasis on cyber-security will lead to increased demand for programmers who are familiar with digital security issues and skilled in using appropriate security technology.As programming tasks become increasingly sophisticated and additional levels of skill and experience are demanded by employers, graduates of 2-year programs and people with less than a 2-year degree or its equivalent in work experience should face strong competition for programming jobs. Competition for entry-level positions, however, also can affect applicants with a bachelors degree. Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of, and experience working with, a variety of programming languages and toolsincluding C++ and other object-oriented languages such as Java, as well as newer, domain-specific languages that apply to computer networking, database management, and Internet application development. Obtaining vendor-specific or language-specific certification also can provide a competitive edge. Because demand fluctuates with employers needs, jobseekers should keep up to date with the latest skills and technologies. Individuals who want to become programmers can enhance their prospects by combining the appropriate formal training with practical work experience.EarningsMedian annual earnings of computer programmer were $60,290 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $45,960 and $78,140 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,080; the highest 10 percent earned more than $96,860. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer programmers in 2002 were:
Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers $70,440
Software publishers 66,870
Computer systems design and related services 65,640
Management of companies and enterprises 59,850
Data processing, hosting, and related services 59,300
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelors degree in computer programming averaged $45,558 a year in 2003.According to Robert Half International, a firm providing specialized staffing services, average annual starting salaries in 2003 ranged from $51,500 to $80,500 for applications development programmers/analysts, and from $55,000 to $87,750 for software developers. Average starting salaries for mainframe systems programmers ranged from $53,250 to $68,750 in 2003.Related OccupationsOther professional workers who deal extensively with data include computer software engineers; computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists; statisticians; mathematicians; engineers; financial analysts and personal financial advisors; accountants and auditors; actuaries; and operations research analysts.Sources of Additional InformationDisclaimer:Links to non-BLS Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
State employment service offices can provide information about job openings for computer programmers. Municipal chambers of commerce are an additional source of information on an areas largest employers.
Home | Post Jobs | Search Jobs | Post Resume | Contact | About ITJOBS | Links


text:
Half of a dozen businesses in Turners Falls have been targets of break-ins over the weekend.
On Monday, Montague police said they received several calls from business owners on Avenue A. They said their businesses were broken into or vandalized.
Police said the targeted businesses had been ransacked for cash and others valuable items.
On Tuesday, several businesses were still feeling the effects.
"Things are hard enough as it is … to have somebody break-in to your location … even though they didn't take anything of any value … it's disappointing," said Ted Whelan, owner of Shanahan Construction Supply Co.
Police now think these break-ins are drug-related.
Copyright 2013 WSHM (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.


text:
Important Notice: WonderCafe has Closed
The United Church has sadly come to the decision that WonderCafe needed to close and all new discussion ended June 2014. Read More...
I just noticed that Wondercafe now has Facebook & Twitter pages. Many discussions that appear on this website also appear on Facebook & Twitter in public pages.
Once information appears on Facebook, its near impossible to get rid of in the future, and they have control over it.
Personally, if I wanted to discuss on Facebook, I would prefer to choose to do so myself.
Any thoughts on this issue?
Can't say I'm surprised that WC is on Facebook. Everything else is. Just took a quick glance at the Facebook page. Personally, I thought it was rather dull. And I agree with the above posters. Facebook, Wonder Cafe - if it's something I don't want public, I'm not going to put it on either, or on any other website.
I think the FaceBook group was started because Wondercafe was down for a period of time — did I get that right or was it created for other reasons? I know that's when I visited it.
THere are 2 things. One is the Group which has little activity (why would it since we all talk here). The other is the Page which one used to become a Fan of but now chooses to Like.
But if you haven't selected "like" of Wondercafe on Facebook, the selected conversations still show up on the WOndercafe Facebook page, for all to see, which isn't so bad in itself because all can see it here too, BUT, and this is a big BUT...Facebook retains the right to "use" anything posted on their website without the original poster's permission. Who knows what they could do with anything we say. They effectively own it. And that's why people post drivel on Facebook, stuff that is not important or potentialy damaging.
Facebook's privacy policy was in the news on the BBC today. Check it out. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/haveyoursay/2010/05/are_you_worried_about_facebook.html
Here's a link to Wondercafe's Facebook page:
Have you read what we've agreed to by posting on WonderCafe, Eleanorgold? :)
"6. Submissions
Any notes, message billboard postings, ideas, suggestions, concepts or other material submitted will become the property of Provider throughout the universe and Provider shall be entitled to use the material for any type of use forever including in any media whether now known or hereafter devised. "
Check out the Agreement link at the bottom of the screen.
Christ's peace - r
I did a lot of thinking about it, when I first read the Agreement here, Elanorgold.
It comes down to trust, doesn't it? I post silly things on Facebook, because I don't trust them with my serious stuff. I don't trust how or when or why it will be used.
I do trust the UCCan - part of that is knowing Aaron and Keith and other people on the decisionmaking team, but part of it is that its, well, the UCCan!
Christ's peace - r
Yes, one can say trust in this regard. Admin have been very kind, considderate and thoughtful. I don't remember that part of the agreement, maybe I skimmed over it at the time... I remember reading it in Amazon's.
As for Facebook, I have deleted my account, not "de-activated"... deleted. Anyone else who wishes to learn how to do the same, or read why we might want to, check this link:
More info on why: http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/04/facebook-timeline
and: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/haveyoursay/2010/05/are_you_worried_about_facebook.html
© WonderCafe. All Rights Reserved
Brought to you by the people of The United Church of Canada
Opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of WonderCafe or The United Church of Canada


text:
HOME NHL Vancouver Canucks Gear Vancouver Canucks Hats Vancouver Canucks Hats Mens (58 items) Product ID: 666044
Main Content
Be ready for the Bruins and Canucks to take the ice and battle it out for a chance to claim a piece of the Stanley Cup trophy during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final with this Dueling adjustable hat from Reebok. With the logos for both teams embroidered across the crown below bold 2011 Stanley Cup Final lettering, this hat is sure to keep you cheering your team all the way to championship victory!
- Adjustable hook and loop fastener strap
- Officially licensed NHL product
- Quality embroidery
- Six panels with eyelets
- Structured fit
Canucks Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
webcast extra
President Obama in Europe for a G8 summit and his first Berlin trip since 2008, the U.S. attempts peace talks with Afghanistan and the Taliban, progress on immigration reform and failure of the farm bill in Congress, and the NSA disclosed that they foiled more than 50 terrorist attacks. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Tom Gjelten, NPR.
In the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss key immigration bill alliances and the bill's evolution, the White House on reducing the US nuclear arsenal and reducing power plant emissions by executive order, and selective unarmed drone use domestically. They also discuss Iran's new President Rowhani (the moderate in this election) and what his election means.
climate change | Corker | drones | Hassan Rowhani | Hoeven | house of representatives | immigration | Iran | Nuclear Weapons | Power Plant Emissions | Senate | White House |


text:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Maryland had entered Doak Campbell Stadium buoyant and undefeated, believing it had finally amassed enough talent to reverse the weight of a history in which the football program had lost all 11 of its road games to No. 8 Florida State.
Instead, in their last visit here for an Atlantic Coast Conference game, the Terps (4-1, 0-1 ACC) encountered a dispiriting sense of sameness in a 63-0 defeat. Another blowout loss, the school's worst in 20 years. Another starting quarterback knocked from the game. And, this time, a promising season at least momentarily derailed.
Jameis Winston continued his dazzling start as Florida State's quarterback, completing 23 of 32 passes for 393 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions. He has thrown 17 touchdown passes in five games — a school record for a freshman. It was Maryland's worst defeat since a 70-7 loss to Penn State in 1993 and its first shutdown a 31-0 loss at Virginia in 2008.
- 2013 Terps football [Pictures]
- QB Rowe replaces injured Brown in Terps' loss
- More notes on Terps, Diggs from Saturday's Florida State game
- Terps football 2014 [Pictures]
- Five key questions as Maryland enters 2014 football season
- Terps at Big Ten football media days [Pictures]
See more photos »
- Video: New Terps uniforms
"To be honest, when I was on the sideline it kind of felt like I was in a bad dream," said linebacker Cole Farrand (five tackles). "I wouldn't have expected this to happen in the slightest."
The image Maryland fans might remember from the game is that of quarterback C.J. Brown being blasted in the chest and lying on the field before walking unsteadily into the locker room.
Brown, a fifth-year senior off to the best start of his career, was diagnosed with a concussion, and his status for next week's Virginia game was not immediately known.
Brown's injury occurred with Maryland trailing 14-0 in the second quarter. The Terps had punted the first three times they had the ball.
Brown — whose career has included two season-ending injuries — was slammed by defensive tackle Jacobbi McDaniel after delivering a throw. Brown stayed down for several minutes and was examined by trainers before departing.
On the sideline, Maryland coach Randy Edsall pointed to his head, appearing to suggest he believed McDaniel had led with his helmet. Officials didn't throw a flag.
After the game, Edsall declined to comment on the hit.
"I know what I was told by coaches," Edsall said, "but I have not seen it myself on film, and I probably won't have any comment after that because all of these things are in the hands of the conference."
McDaniel said of Brown: "I hope he is all right. When he threw the ball, I just continued to go through the play."
Unable to move the ball effectively, Maryland was in trouble before Brown left and sophomore Caleb Rowe entered the game. But the play seemed to have a jarring effect.
"I just kind of turned around and saw him down on the ground," center Sal Conaboy said. "It was tough to see a friend down on the ground with that."
Rowe, who played capably last season when forced into duty before being sidelined by a knee injury, completed a 19-yard pass on his first play. He finished 9-for-17 for 119 yards.
"On the headset, I kind of heard, 'Caleb, you're up.' So I put on a helmet and I was ready to go," Rowe said. "Coach [Edsall] always preaches about being ready to play, and mentally, I make myself every week ready to play. I was ready to go."
Maryland has an unfortunate history of having quarterbacks knocked from games after questionable hits. In his last visit here two seasons ago, Brown departed after a head-high tackle by linebacker Nigel Bradham that drew a flag. The quarterback was not seriously hurt.
Last season, quarterback Perry Hills was hit from behind after throwing an interception on a play that drew a flag against North Carolina State. He left the game with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Hills was one of four Maryland quarterbacks to suffer season-ending injuries last year. Maryland had hoped that its stunning run of bad quarterback luck had ended.
On Saturday, it was evident early that the Terps might be in trouble. Maryland, which entered averaging 39.8 points per game, had only 11 first-half rushing yards, making its offense one-dimensional.
"If you can't run the ball, that makes it tough," Edsall said. "That was one of the matchups I was concerned about ... our offensive line against them."


text:
September 17, 2014
Subscribe to BP
BPNews English
BP En Espanol
BP News
Ancient Canaanite water system keys NOBTS archaeology focus
Digging & traveling in biblical lands
Prayer webcast slates Ezell, Platt, Floyd
SEBTS launches center on spiritual formation
Whitney updates spiritual disciplines book
2nd VIEW: Freddie Gage, 6 decades an evangelist, dies
FROM THE STATES: Mich., La., Okla. evangelism/missions news; 'The only way to transform a city is through the salvation of its residents'
FIRST-PERSON: Just add water
BP en Espanol
Ex traficante de drogas venezolano dice que Dios lo llamó a salvar a otros.
Niños de la calle en Senegal encuentran refugio en la casa de un panadero venezolano
Pastor de Houston desafía a los hispanos que ahora es el tiempo de alcanzar el mundo
Vecinos desatendidos encuentran esperanza en la ayuda brindada por la iglesia
Tráfico humano focalizado por el ministerio WMU
La salud mental y la iglesia: 'La gente está buscando misericordia'
EDITORIAL: 20 Tesis para una Espiritualidad Cristiana Sana
BP Sports
BP Cartoons
A daily feature by Joe McKeever
Beyond the Ark
a weekly by Doug Michael
Brother Blooper
a weekly by Dennis Daniel
Church of the Covered Dish
a weekly by Thom Tapp
a weekly by Dennis Fletcher
P.K. (Preacher's Kids)
a weekly by David Ayers
Culture Digest
CULTURE DIGEST: Huckabee weighs another presidential bid; Salvation Army counters LBGT rumors; ...
CULTURE DIGEST: 'Spiritually innocent,' Gosnell says
CULTURE DIGEST: Webcam abortions banned in Iowa
CULTURE DIGEST: Biola president apologizes to pro-lifers, affirms sanctity of life at univ.
CULTURE DIGEST: 'Soul surfer' Bethany Hamilton marries
CULTURE DIGEST: California's Brown vetoes egg donor bill
International Digest
INT'L DIGEST: Chavez facing major opposition
INT'L DIGEST: Mexico City ponders 'temporary' marriages, Saudi women may not get to vote
INT'L DIGEST: Chavez prepares for re-election
INT'L DIGEST: Chavez, facing cancer, grants health parole to opponent; ...
INT'L DIGEST: Iran pastor to be executed?
INT'L DIGEST: Muslims destroy church in Egypt, but Christians quickly rebuild
Life Digest
LIFE DIGEST: More than 700 saved in 40 Days
LIFE DIGEST: Abortions drop after law passed
LIFE DIGEST: Fed gov't to fund N.H. Planned Parenthoods after N.H. says it won't
LIFE DIGEST: D.C. funds 300 abortions
LIFE DIGEST: Alabama bans abortions after 20 weeks; U.S. House stops 'telemed' funds
LIFE DIGEST: States continue targeting abortion clinics, funds
Marriage Digest
MARRIAGE DIGEST: With military policy reversed, gay couples want family benefits
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Marriage amend. blocked in Iowa; French court rejects 'gay marriage'
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Obama signals his views on 'gay marriage' could change
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Prop 8 hearing on TV
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Calif. gov., AG races could affect Prop. 8; ...
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Glenn Beck taken to task for libertarian 'gay marriage' position
Story Collections
Mideast Monitor
Texas Border
Crisis in Ukraine
The Persecuted Church
SBC Call to Prayer
More Story Collections >>
Today's Edition
Past Editions
1997 ~ Present
1948 ~ 1996
Search Stories
1997 ~ Present
1948 ~ 1996
Search Photos
BP Newsfeed
BP Espanol feed
RSS BPNews
RSS BP en Espanol
RSS BP Sports
About Baptist Press
Contact BP
FIRST-PERSON: Christmas Eve & your church
Diana Davis
Posted on Nov 18, 2013
Email this Story
My Name*:
My Email*:
Enter list of email recipients, one address per box
Recipient 1*
Recipient 2
Recipient 3
Recipient 4
Recipient 5
To fight spam-bots, we need to verify you're a real human user.
Please enter your answer below:
Who was the first man?
* = Required Fields
Recent Articles
September 16, 2014
August 5, 2014
July 21, 2014
June 25, 2014
April 7, 2014
February 20, 2014
January 30, 2014
January 13, 2014
November 18, 2013
October 1, 2013
PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- A Christmas Eve service can be one of your church's most meaningful moments -- and one of its largest outreach events of the year. For a meaningful community-wide event, begin planning early. Here are some suggestions:
Early prep
-- Carefully plan a top-quality program of worship. Forty-five minutes or an hour is ideal. Establish a minute-by-minute timetable for program participants so every second counts. Make it relaxed, yet power-packed.
-- Prepare fabulous music, and include some traditional carols. The pastor's sermon is strategic but may be different than usual. And pass-it-on candle lighting never goes out of style.
-- As early as possible, ask for a commitment from your choice vocal and instrumental musicians, your media team and reliable leaders for greeters and fellowship reception.
-- Preplan unique exterior lighting to attract guests that night -- a high, giant star, searchlight or laser lights.
-- Purchase needed supplies early, such as individual candles and paper guards, or jingle bells for kids.
-- Offer at least two service times to enable more families to make it a tradition.
-- Prepare guest cards and handouts ahead. A "Celebrate Jesus All Year" handout can invite guests to return, listing worship times, small groups, website, upcoming sermon series and events.
-- Your publicity team strategizes to invite the entire town, using e-invitations, newspaper, Facebook event, outside banner invitation, and printed invitations. Members intentionally invite friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers.
-- Deliver ribboned invitations to each home and business near the church building.
-- Involve many volunteers -- early greeters for every single door and parking lot, minglers to visit with guests, candle lighters, a single adults team to prepare a hot cocoa reception with a spectacular array of toppings and birthday cake for Jesus.
-- Assign a follow-up team to email each guest by Saturday, the 28th, to invite them to Sunday worship.
Make it extraordinary
Try one of these unique touches:
-- A side-stage live nativity provides a striking visual during the sermon or music. Variation: Use living statues, with characters' clothing and exposed skin painted to resemble stone. (Google "living statue" for techniques.) As the Christmas story is told, each one dramatically changes positions.
-- An acoustical guitarist worshipfully plays carols by candlelight in the entry foyer.
-- A unique setting could be used, such as a service on the church lawn, surrounding a live nativity scene, or a multi-stop drive-through or walk-through Christmas Eve service across the church parking lot.
-- Creative lighting provides ambiance, such as dim lights, candles and up-lights on a cross and a manger.
-- Add an unusual instrumentalist, such as a harpist, cellist or whistler.
-- As children enter, give each a shepherd costume (simple fabric with holes and sash) to wear. During one song, invite kids to the front to kneel reverently by a manger.
Yes, a Christmas Eve service is a big commitment for ministry staff and lay church leaders, but it's an opportunity that can't be replicated any other day of the year. Begin a new tradition this year. To Eve or not to Eve? There is no question.
Diana Davis is author of "Fresh Ideas" and "Deacon Wives" (B&H Publishing) and wife of North American Mission Board vice president for the South Region, Steve Davis.
Get Baptist Press headlines and breaking news on Twitter (
), Facebook (
) and in your email (
Latest Stories
Ancient Canaanite water system keys NOBTS archaeology focus
Digging & traveling in biblical lands
Prayer webcast slates Ezell, Platt, Floyd
SEBTS launches center on spiritual formation
Whitney updates spiritual disciplines book
2nd VIEW: Freddie Gage, 6 decades an evangelist, dies
FROM THE STATES: Mich., La., Okla. evangelism/missions news; 'The only way to transform a city is through the salvation of its residents'
FIRST-PERSON: Just add water
Add Baptist Press to
your news reader
© Copyright 2014 Baptist Press. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Southern Baptist Convention


text:
FARGO (KVRR-TV) -- North Dakota's fallen soldiers are being remembered this month.
Scheels All Sports in Fargo is hosting the exhibit, "Remembering Our fallen."
The memorial is set up near the Ferris wheel on the main floor and displays the lives of 21 soldiers in a special way.
"Different about these memorial it personalizes who these soldiers were, it's different then the granite walls that have their names etched into them. You can go up and see them," David Johnson said.
The exhibit will be on display till November 15th.
This is the second year Scheels has hosted the display.


text:
SOL REPUBLIC Amps Red In-Ear Headphones with Inline Microphone and Remote
Amps are in-ear headphones featuring i4 Sound EngineTM speakers, curved in-ear design to match the ear's natural shape and a right-angle connector so the cable doesn't break. Comfortable in-ear headphones engineered to stay in place while providing a secure seal Amps are available in black and red.Equipped with a right-angle connector so the cable doesn't break nor does it does...
Sunrise Audio Xcited
" (This is my first review ever so, if you see something you don't agree with, it's a free country. Voice your opinions. But this is only one person's thoughts. Take it with a grain of salt.) I've been hearing about this IEM for the past year now. I was most intrigued by the reviews. It was hard to see a review about the Xcited (and its older brother, the Xcape IE, which our brother Spica,..." --amzies01
Sunrise Xcape Impressive Edition
The SW-Xcape is a more balanced IEM with a sweet midrange and nice bass, yet never compromises detail anywhere in the spectrum, notably the highs. Highs are neither in the forefront or in the background; they are balanced with the rest of the spectrum and are present as the recording dictates. There is a slight emphasis on the midrange, which is great for strings, vocals, and rock, but is still...
" Impressed with the sound overall, balanced throughout the frequency range (bass is tight, medium to high frequencies not bad but I still think my Shures are better in the mid to high). That being said, the build is very worrisome - the right shell came apart exposing the tiny speaker and had to be glued. The cord is very flimsy and appears it won't take much of a yank to break the cord...." --jlopes89


text:
Changes related to "The Lord of the Rings Souvenir booklet commemorating twenty five years of its publication"
This is a list of changes made recently to pages linked from a specified page (or to members of a specified category). Pages on your watchlist are bold.
15 September 2014
- (diff | hist) . . m Humphrey Carpenter; 12:10 . . (-3) . . Mith (Talk | contribs) (→External links: Fixed erorr)


text:
Your web-browser is very outdated, and as such, this website may not display properly. Please consider upgrading to a modern, faster and more secure browser. Click here to do so.
The Gatchina Palace Egg, made by House of Fabergé, 1901. The egg itself is only 5 inches from top to bottom!
From The Walters Museum description:
When opened, the egg reveals a miniature replica of the Gatchina Palace, the Dowager Empress's principal residence outside St. Petersburg. So meticulously did Fabergé's workmaster, Mikhail Perkhin, execute the palace that one can discern such details as cannons, a flag, a statue of Paul I (1754-1801), and elements of the landscape, including parterres and trees. Continuing a practice initiated by his father, Alexander III, Tsar Nicholas II presented this egg to his mother, the dowager empress Marie Fedorovna, on Easter 1901.
I can never get enough of Fabergé eggs.
Reproduced from the Walters Art Museum collection under a Creative commons license.
I knew as soon as I saw this that it was a Fabergé egg…


text:
Narrow your search
YouTube channel TechRax wonders if an iPhone 5S can survive being run over by a train. Spoiler alert: No, it can't.
In an internal memo, Comcast's chief operating officer says a customer service call recorded by tech journalist Ryan Block was painful to listen to. He promises changes.
Need something more serious than a Fitbit? The Push armband measures force, power, and velocity during a strength training workout. CNET's Bridget Carey looks at how it provides helpful feedback for athletes.
The France-based aircraft maker flew its battery-powered E-Fan over the Farnborough International Airshow. Here's a look.
An outraged passenger on a Mexico City train films as a train driver plays with his cows.
Apps that claim to exercise your brain are all the rage, but which is best?
Before they get to the Space Station, astronauts spend hours at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab. CNET Road Trip 2014 dives in for a visit.
Most astronauts headed to the International Space Station practice their missions in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Lab. CNET Road Trip 2014 got poolside to see how it's done.
The Corpus Christi Naval Air Station is one of two bases where the Navy teaches pilots how to fly. CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman tries his hand at flying a T-6B. In a simulator.
Government and business are under constant cyber attack and must learn to "take the hit," says the director of a new cybersecurity training programme.


text:
Hold that 860-calorie chicken panini
Panera Bread will become the first national chain to post calorie counts at its restaurants.
Panera Bread this week became the first national chain restaurant to announce it will post calorie counts at all its restaurants.
As someone who likes to know what she's eating, I'm happy to hear it, and I hope other restaurants follow suit. I was, however, devastated to hear that my favorite, the Chicken Frontega Panini, has 860 calories. All I can say is that I usually eat only half of it. At Panera's prices, splitting a sandwich is a good idea. Now if they'd just agree to leave off the mayo.
Panera, like many chain restaurants, has detailed nutrition information on its Web site, and that's good. But when you're standing at the counter, debating between the Chicken Frontega Panini and the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (410 calories), you don't always know the calorie difference.
The calorie counts will be posted at company-owned restaurants by March 24 and at all Panera restaurants by the end of the year. If you don't see it, ask to look at the nutritional binder, which is already available.
- Bing: Healthy restaurant meals
Panera was motivated partly by the fact that more cities are requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts, and Congress is considering a nationwide measure, The Associated Press reported.
Will customers chose lower-calorie options?
Evidence suggests some might. AP noted the results of two studies done after New York City required chain restaurants to post calorie counts. At Starbucks, the number of calories per sale declined 6%, according to a study by the Stanford Graduate School of Business. A study by the New York City Department of Health discovered that customers were choosing fewer calories at nine of 13 chains in the city, including McDonald's, KFC, Au Bon Pain and Starbucks.
Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and A&W, has promised to put calorie counts on menus at company-owned restaurants by Jan. 1.
Do you want to see more calorie and nutrition information when you eat out? Do you think that Congress should require it?
Related reading:
Copyright © 2014 Microsoft. All rights reserved.
Fundamental company data and historical chart data provided by Morningstar Inc. Real-time index quotes and delayed quotes supplied by Morningstar Inc. Quotes delayed by up to 15 minutes, except where indicated otherwise. Fund summary, fund performance and dividend data provided by Morningstar Inc. Analyst recommendations provided by Zacks Investment Research. StockScouter data provided by Verus Analytics. IPO data provided by Hoover's Inc. Index membership data provided by Morningstar Inc.
CareerCast has released its list of jobs that really aren't as glamorous as they seem.
- Best rates on savings
Find the highest rates on savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts.
- Are you saving enough for retirement?
- Find a great credit card
- Car insurance premiums by model
- Video: Easy DIY smoked meats at home
A charcuterie master shares his process for cold-smoking meat at home.
- Jetpacks about to go mainstream
- Weird things covered by home insurance
- Bing: 70 percent of adults report 'digital eye strain'


text:
Full size version is only available to registered users
Please Register as a New User or Login as Existing User to gain full access to all the photos on this site. Registration is quick and completely free.
Unregistered users can only view full size photos that have been added this month.
Camping near Cosmiques Hut
© Seasider, Jul 2009
Camera used: Panasonic DMC-LX3


text:
About Me Christian, importance of dreaming — September 2, 2009 — 4 Comments
The Importance of Dreaming
Where would you like to be in 5 years? It sounds like a dumb interview question, but it's relevant in internet marketing (IM) as well as making money online. If your 5 year goal is to make $100 a month, set your sites higher.
The future you see is the future you get. – Robert Allen
What does your future look like in your mind?
Take a break from what you're doing and consider these questions.
- If you were given $1 million per year for the rest of your life, what would you do?
- If you had everything in life paid for, what would you do?
- If you lived in a monastery and didn't have access to the internet, what would you spend your time doing?
- What is one thing you could never live without?
For me, those types of questions really make you reflect on what is important. Is money important, sure. Is it the most important thing? Definitely not.
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." – Will Smith
What is the goal of you making an income online? Is it to buy a Hummer to impress people you don't know? Is it to move into a neighborhood so people want to come to your house? If you think about it long term, are those things that are important to you?
"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is." – Oscar Wilde
When you lie on your death bed looking back at your life, will you wish you had spent more time making money? Will you check your bank statements and be happy that your life's total sum is a dollar figure?
When my life is through, I want to look at my children and grand children and see them smiling. I want my wife to know that I loved her with all of my heart. I want God to say, "Well done, good and faithful servant". To me, the chief end of man is to glorify God in everything I do.
What do you want to see when you look back on your life? Are you current actions taking you there?
4 Comments
I want to generate enough semi-passive revenue to live comfortably without overworking myself on things that I don't enjoy doing. I'd like to spend time in the garden, taking care of the animals, building up my farm, reading, learning how to build more with my hands, meditating, exercising, relaxing and observing nature… And I'd also like to work on my websites – but only 20 hours per week. I want my farm to be paid for. I don't want any debt. At all. Period.
In other words, I want to work to live and not live to work.
This is a great reality check for many of us out in the world today. We spend almost every waking moment trying to be bigger and better than the next guy and totally loose focus on what life is meant to be about.
I really appreciate your post! I'm a Sunday School teacher and I stress to my students the values of life.I taught a lesson several Sundays back the most important thing on a grave stone is the dash in between the two dates of the persons birth and the date of their death was the dash.You can write on a tome stone all you want to,but the people who you came in contact with and lived around knows your life.Always remember someone is watching you.
Dreaming is important, but getting up from the couch is even more important


text:
Swiss Gear 16" Laptop Backpack (Model: 27305140)
PRODUCT QUESTIONSRead Product Questions
Arrives in 5 days
Same Day
Not available in your area
Enter Your ZIP Code (required)
Availability may vary by location
Your Price $89.99
Please enter your ZIP Code and select a fulfillment type before adding to cart
Product Features
There is room for a laptop and lots more with this Swiss Gear 16" Backpack. Fits more 15.6"/16" laptops, but has pocket for iPod/MP3 and essentials organizer to keep belongings neat and accessible.
- Fit most 15.6"/16" laptops and effectively protects today's larger laptops
- Shock absorbing shoulder straps provide long-lasting comfort
- SwissGuard laptop protection protects against accidental damage
- Air-flow back padding increases airflow and keeps back cool
- Quik pocket with iPod/MP3 pocket and headset port offers easy access to keys, phone, gadgets
- Reinforced ergonomic handle provides long lasting comfort and durability
- Extra durable material on bottom
- CaseBase stabilizing platform keeps pack standing upright to protect laptop
- Essentials organizer with pockets and slots to keep belongings neat and easily accessible
- Material: Polyester/Nylon
- Laptop compartment: 15" (H) x 10.5" (W) x 1.75" (D)


text:
Vanquish for PS3 and Xbox 360
The battle for Earth will be fought in space in this futuristic showdown between two global superpowers
The battle for Earth will be fought in space in this futuristic showdown between two global superpowers. In the not-too-distant future, the United States and Russia compete for a dwindling energy supply. When the U.S. builds a space station to harness the sun's energy, Russian forces capture the orbiting energy harvester and use it to destroy San Francisco. But that's just a warning shot. Unless the U.S. agrees to total surrender, New York is next to go in this robot-blasting, third-person shooter. Don a special combat suit and lead a strike team on a mission to take back the station before the Russians take out the Big Apple. Directed by Shinji Mikami, VANQUISH is a sci-fi shooter of epic proportions with a fast, fluid and frenetic combat system, and an engaging and immersive storyline. Players take the role of Sam, a government agent kitted out with a futuristic battle suit, in a near future world where nations war over the planet's remaining energy resources. A versatile fighter with a huge arsenal of weaponry at his disposal, Sam also has an array of martial arts skills that he can use to take down his robot enemies.
See All ImagesVanquish Images
See All NewsVanquish News
Bitpicking: Time is Bittersweet
Perhaps one of the greatest blessings of modern day video games is that they provide quality experiences over long periods...
Platinum Games Announces Mad Anarchy For Next-Gen Consoles
The next big thing from Platinum Games has been revealed thanks to this week's issue of Famitsu. Coming from the developer behind Bayonetta, Vanquish
Sega Extends Platinum Contract
It seems Sega is actually capable of making good decisions, as long as they don't involve Sonic the Hedgehog. The Japanese publisher has announced th
Vanquish is Go!
PlatinumGames' hyper-kinetic shooter has arrived in stores.
Vanquish - Bullets and Speed
Great action, but let's hope the voice-acting isn't final.


text:
Rondavelle Les Filaos – Chez Jean-Paul
Like bees to Bacardi, St-Leusiens swarm on this modest, open-air bar close to the beach when live bands perform on Friday and Sunday evenings. Good blend of electro, maloya (traditional dance music), rock and jazz. During the day the place is esteemed for its cheap sandwiches, freshly squeezed fruit juices and cold beers.


text:
TO: All Faculty and Staff
FROM: Jack Patton, Director of Marketing
DATE: October 17, 2012
SUBJECT: Temporary Signage Support
All requests for temporary signage should be directed to Printing Services; University Relations and Communications will no longer produce temporary signage effective November 1, 2012. Permanent signage requests will continue to be managed by Physical Plant. Temporary signage is defined as:
Printing Services can design and produce temporary signage and help determine which policies and offices should be consulted for particular projects. Clients requesting signage should note the following guidelines:
Mounting services will not be provided by either URC or Printing Services effective November 1. Printing Services can provide alternative options and where those do not meet the client's need, Purchasing can provide alternative vendors.
Please bookmark ipfw.edu/temporary-signage for future reference.


text:
Many cultures have a version of beef and onions. In Sweden, it might be sailor's steak, made with round steak cooked slowly in the oven with beer and onions. In Korea or the Philippines, it would be steak and onions heavily doused with soy sauce. In this country, we give Philly cheesesteak with its soft roll a place of honor on the regional table. This version is unadorned: a homey way to dine on Sunday night, especially after digging out a car. Flatiron steak, also called top blade steak, is cut from the shoulder, which would ordinarily signal tough meat. But because it is well marbled and cut against the grain, it is surprisingly tender and flavorful, and compared to sirloin or rib-eye, affordable. Roast potatoes and parsnips while you brown the onions in a skillet, then sear the steak, which takes minutes.
Leftover crispy potatoes with their hint of parsnip sweetness and caramelized onions make a homey weeknight hash. Sunny-side-up eggs add to the coziness.


text:
- Orlando Hawkins
- La Verne, CA
- United States
This conversation is closed.
Is it time for philosophy to do away with metaphysics?
I love philosophy but one of the main issues that I hear about it is that its impractical and serves no suitable purpose to the world. Although I believe this claim to be somewhat false I understand the point that is being made from those who criticize it.
Philosophy is capable of being pragmatic but the reason why it appears as though its not is because it deals too much with the abstract and concerns itself with metaphysics. If you want a real brain teaser metaphysical talk is the way to go but metaphysics really serves no purpose to the world. For a family who constantly have to work to feed their children and provide an education, contemplating the nature of reality or postulating weather or not consciousness exists outside the brain is probably not going to help the situation. One of my professors say that if we sit in meditation, we'll understand the true harmonious nature and interconnectedness of the universe. We will understand how to act in each moment (similar to what Taoist believe). He may be right but we often forget that its a privilege to be able to do so. Nor are these concerns on everyone's mind.
The philosophy department at my school is great but it is too indulged in metaphysics. From an epistomological standpoint this is problematic because most of the claims that are made is either in conflict with the way the natural world really is (scientific discoveries) and they are essentially not able to be proved which means we should not waste our time with such claims. When it comes to epistemology, I think this is where philosophy could utilize the methodology of science.
I"m a philosopher at heart but it concerns me that philosophy would lose it value if it cannot indulge in more empiricism and naturalism when making claims about the way the world is.
are we so concerned with value to the point that we'll negate truth? is science capable of establishing values?
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.
Rohan SomjiMay 20 2013: The more I reside in both the groups of philosophers as well as scientists, the more i have noticed that Philosophers always have a very wrong views of science and so do Scientists have of Philosophy which is exactly what is happening here...
To Orlando Hawkins- I had the same kind of doubts like yourself, and found that the way of the future currently is science and Fields of Philosophy that are transitioning towards scientific methods (Consider Dan Dennet and his empirical methodology). Fields like Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics and parts of epistemology are becoming naturalistic day by day. Metaphysics is dead. Ontology is now shaped by science. I went into Science to begin to understand reality n I am working on a long term Philosophy project to see if current science can deliver that n in what ways can the project improve Science to deliver this. I had thought of skipping from science to the other side of philosophy but saw that the only way I can stop myself from mistaking science like Michael Foucault, or Thomas Kuhn did, is by seeing both perspectives. If you have a specific interest in a particular subject which is either in Logic, Semantics, or Ethics Go in Philosophy. If you wish to understand nature, Reality, consciousness, Ontology, or even Free Will (Neuroscience) etc go in Science
May 21 2013: "The more I reside in both the groups of philosophers as well as scientists, the more i have noticed that Philosophers always have a very wrong views of science and so do Scientists have of Philosophy which is exactly what is happening here..."
Very true. What upsets me more (and perhaps a fault of my own) is that most people believe that I'm trying to get rid of philosophy. If they would of paid attention to my third paragraph or would have read my other post, I clearly lay down my issues with philosophy. I don't think philosophy should be replaced by science but I do think it could use a bit more empiricism. This thread made me realize that philosophy is almost dependent upon metaphysics. If i would have said epistemology I don't think it would have been met with much resistance or most probably would not have realized that epistemology was lost for a while until Chomsky introduced his theories about language and influenced the cognitive sciences.
As with the rest of what you said I do look towards the approach of Dennett and Harris. I try to find a middle ground between rationalism and naturalism. My school preaches post-modernism and I usually bump heads with my professors because of my more naturalistic approach to philosophy and at times i get confused because we preach the same values but they derive theirs from metaphysics and ontology and mine I feel are derived from the world around me.
as for what I want to do with both, I think I'm going to go into the philosophy of the mind.
May 21 2013: I think there is a major mistake here. No major Universities on Earth avoid teaching science. That means physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, psychology, all the engineering disciplines, and even Mathematics. Cryptography represents one way in which mathematics has become hard science. And there are many other examples.
Philosophy is considered the mother of all academic disciplines. So no respected University can exist without teaching Philosophy. And as a rule, the expectation is that the Philosophers will respect the scientists and vice-versa.
This thread, however, does NOT reflect an Academically valid view of either Science or Philosophy. What we have here is mostly an opinion poll. Everyone has an opinion on the perceived dichotomy of science vs philosophy. Everyone has an opinion, but very little of that reflects what is really going on. In common parlance, "Philosophy" tends to refer to an amalgam of ideas that are not connected in any realistic way to rigorous academic pursuits. And if you talk about metaphysics, the "crowd-source" definition is in no way connected to the true definition that arises from the solid history of western philosophy. It does seem today that the only valid metaphysics is being done by physicists and Cosmologists. But what is going on here often sounds like it is being done by a Cosmetologist. Is this the day that cosmetology met cosmology?
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.


text: Webexclusive Orange Pumpkin Basket Arrangement Item #: 120142 $6.99 Ship to Home Decorate your home décor with this darling Orange Pumpkin Basket Arrangement! With a natural branch handle, this pumpkin basket is overflowing with autumn leaves and berries. Arrangement measures 4L x 5.5H in. Artificial arrangement of leaves and berries inside of a pumpkin Features a natural branch handle Warm hues of red, orange, and green Perfect for shelf or tabletop display This item is available at Kirklands.com only, not available in stores. This item is no longer available for purchase.


text:
megcanada's Profile
|Display Name:
|About me:
|I work on Bookspace.
|Reading Interests:
|Memoir, teen fiction, graphic novels
|megcanada's Book Lists
|Test List (2 titles)
trying to see how approval works
|Getting out there (5 titles)
I met Mr. Right, but I used these books to figure it all out.
|Core Collection for Read to Me Class (10 titles)
Print motivation: Print awareness: Vocabulary: Animalia Letter knowledge: Animalia, Chicka Chicka Phonological sensitivity: Rhyming Dust Bunnies, Yo!Yes? Narrative skills: Bark George, Grumpy Bird
|Great Read Alouds Adults Will Love Too (13 titles)
A list of books I'd *choose* to read aloud.
|Great Graphic Novels for Adults (7 titles)
I know, I know, it is a format, not a genre... I wish I could write/design/draw one of these.
|megcanada's Comments
|French milk
by Knisley, Lucy
Really enjoyed this graphic novel about a mother/daughter trip to Paris. Lucy's tone is honest and refreshing, and the photos scattered throughout the book make it all the more intimate. posted Mar 20, 2009 at 8:19AM
by Anderson, Laurie Halse
From the beginning, the Top Ten lies they tell in high school, this book held my attention. posted Feb 5, 2009 at 3:51PM


text:
Subscribe eNewsletter
Common Questions Regarding Warranty and Repair Services (FAQ)
Should you encounter any errors when using the QNAP product, please do the following:
If your problems could not be solved by the above steps, please contact the dealer/ retailer/ e-tailer/ system integrator or the distributor from whom you purchased the unit or QNAP for immediate service. Please note that the defective product should be returned to the original authorized seller only.
You can contact QNAP Technical Support by the following ways:
If you have any other inquiry, welcome to contact us by e-mail: .


text:
You are currently viewing the beta version of the new AMM site.
Click here
to return to the current site.
Jul 23, 2013 | 07:49 PM
| Thorsten Schier
Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated dumping inquiries on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India, South Korea, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam and countervailing inquiries on OCTG from India and Turkey.
To access AMM's full content, please log in below. If you do not have an AMM account, we invite you to take a free trial or subscribe below.
Access to amm.com editorial content is granted only to paid subscribers and trialists. If you do not have an active account in your own name, please either subscribe or take a trial and you will have instant access to amm.com content. Sharing your login credentials with individuals who are not subscribers represents a violation of AMM copyright.
Every morning, every minute no matter how often you follow the markets, there's an AMM subscription to fit your needs.
Not sure if you are ready to invest in a subscription right now? Take a free, no-obligation trial. Start your free trial today.
Are you stocking more inventory today than 18 months ago?
We recognize that it takes time to learn to make good, quality steel. And we're not underestimating the need to do that and do it right.
--Mark Bula, Big River Steel


text:
DARLINGTON, WI (WTAQ) - Jurors from the Stevens Point area would hear the possible trial of an Argyle man accused of helping his brother burn down his house, and kill most of his family.
A judge in Darlington has ordered a jury to come from Portage County for the Lafayette County case of 18-year-old Jeremy Wand.
A week-long trial is scheduled to begin on July 15th.
Wand's 33-year-old brother Armin was recently sentenced to three life prison terms plus 105 years.
Both men are accused of burning down Armin's house, so he could collect insurance money and get a fresh start.
Authorities said Armin offered his brother $300 to help set the blaze.
The fire killed Armin's three children and an unborn daughter. His wife, who has since filed for divorce, has recovered from serious burns. Their two-year-old daughter escaped unharmed.
As part of a plea deal, Armin Wand is expected to testify against his brother should a trial take place.
Jeremy Wand is charged with seven total counts of homicide, attempted homicide, and arson.


text:
Wretched Devourer
This NPC can be found in Isle of Quel'Danas (38).
Quotes (1)
- Wretched Devourer says: Mine! You shall not take this place!
|Quick Facts
The Wowhead Client is a little application we use to keep our database up to date, and to provide you with some nifty extra functionality on the website!
It serves 2 main purposes:
You can also use it to keep track of your completed quests, recipes, mounts, companion pets, and titles!
So, what are you waiting for? Download the client and get started.


text:
SALT LAKE CITY -- Alec Burks didn't feel like he needed to be Gordon Hayward. He just needed to be his best twisting, turning acrobatic self.
"I didn't need to be anybody else, I just needed to be myself and be aggressive," said Burks, who scored a career-high 34 points to spark the Utah Jazz to a 118-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Derrick Favors added 19 points and 15 rebounds while Trey Burke had 18 points for the Jazz, who won their fifth game in the last six home starts.
Burks was filling in for Gordon Hayward, who sat out his second consecutive game after scoring a career-high 37 points -- including the last 17 -- in a win over Oklahoma City last Tuesday. The swingman strained his left hip flexor late in the game and his absence was apparent as Cleveland snapped Utah's four-game home winning streak on Friday, 113-102.
But Burks made his presence felt from the start and had 17 in the first half to help the Jazz run out to a 67-53 lead, the highest first-half total for the Jazz this season.
"I was just trying to get to the rim and put some pressure on them," Burks said.
His teammates noticed his determination to get into the lane and that led to other open shots.
"He came out and established himself from the get-go. He put a ton of pressure on their defence to collapse and try and stop him from scoring," Marvin Williams said.
Ty Lawson had 23 points and J.J. Hickson scored 21 but the Nuggets trailed by as many as 24 points as they saw their improbable five-game winning streak come to an end.
Burks wowed the crowd with a number of athletic drives to the hoop and several of his forays ended in a basket and a free throw. The Nuggets threw a number of defenders at the slippery Jazz guard but none could stay in front of him.
"Some of the shots, I don't know how they went in. Alec said he missed a bunch of layups and I told him, 'You made a bunch of crazy layups."' Richard Jefferson said. "His ability to finish in traffic and his size and the way he can handle the ball is unique."
The third-year guard helped the Jazz score a season-high 64 points in the paint and kept his defenders on their heels.
"With more opportunity, I am a wiser player now," Burks said. "I know now what everybody's going to do now, how they are going to play defence against me."
It was Burks' most potent offensive performance since he posted his previous career-best of 31 points in Miami on Dec. 16. But that was in a blowout loss.
Burks made 13 of his 19 field goal attempts as the Jazz shot nearly 56 per cent against the Nuggets, who seemed to be one step behind the Utah offence all night.
"Defence for the most part tonight was non-existent," Denver coach Brian Shaw said.
Favours' powerful dunk sparked a 10-2 surge to push the advantage to 77-57, the second time in three games the Jazz have led by more than 20 after achieving that wide margin only once the rest of the season.
The lead reached 89-65 after Jefferson made a 3-pointer midway through the third quarter. The 118 points Utah tallied was the second-most the Jazz have scored all season, just under the 122 they scored in a runaway win in Sacramento on Dec. 11.
"They had a lot of solutions," said Evan Fournier, who had 16 points for Denver.
The Nuggets got a taste of their own medicine after they averaged 119.6 points a contest during their five-game win streak. But the energy and defence and accuracy that aided the Nuggets' roll were absent against Utah.
"We made a ton of mistakes tonight, letting the ball get to the middle and allowing them to penetrate our paint," Shaw said.
The Nuggets were 21 of 34 from the line and several misses prevented them from cutting the lead to single digits in the fourth quarter.
Notes: In addition to long-term injuries to Danilo Gallinari (left knee) and JaVale McGee (left leg), the Nuggets were without reserve forwards Darrell Arthur (left groin) and Anthony Randolph (left ankle). Fellow reserve Wilson Chandler has been battling a left hip strain and missed Denver's previous two games but scored 12 points in his return. ... Hayward, who leads Utah in scoring at 17.1 points per game, is day to day and planned to accompany the team on its upcoming three-game road trip starting Wednesday in San Antonio.
It was Canada's night at the NBA Draft as four players from north of the border were selected.
1. Andrew Wiggins - Cavaliers
8. Nik Stauskas - Kings
18. Tyler Ennis - Suns
45. Dwight Powell - Hornets
2014 NBA Draft Tracker
Follow the Raptors and Raptor play-by-play man Matt Devlin on Twitter! Check out the latest Tweets!
After drubbing Finland; is Team USA too confident? Will & Duane examine this, the Raptors at FIBA World Cup, Durant's Nike deal, WNBA Playoffs & more
Love for Wiggins is official! Is the future bright for Minny? DeMar DeRozan makes USMNT, Tim Leiweke steps down from Raptors & what's next for Kobe?
Love-Wiggins done deal? KD: The Real Reasons, what's next for USA Basketball, Becky Hammon breaks barriers & Naismith 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees


text:
Product: #FC02-710
- $14,546
- Ages 2-5
25' 5'' x 30' 1''
(7,75m x 9,17m)
Fun Centers™
Design #6
Develops fine motor and balance skills. Every activity focuses on essential physical, social, and intellectual stimulation. Available with 2" (5,08cm) or 1' (0,30m) footing, which allows for use of different types of surfacing. Also available without a roof.
Want to learn more about our PlayDesigns Product Line?
Product Details
- Color: Available in select color palette(s)
- Weight: 1454 lbs (660 kg)
- Fall Height: 4' 0'' (1,22m)
- Size: 13' 5'' x 18' 1'' x 11' 8'' (4,09m x 5,51m x 3,56m)
- Capacity: 20
- Install Hours: 19
EN1176 compliant version: #FC02-710-EN; contact your authorized Playworld Systems Representative for pricing. Meets ADA requirements with the addition of 3 ground-level components of 3 different types.
Technical Documents
Product details are based on ASTM/CPSC standards.
Download detailed specifications or alternate certifications below.
Prices shown in U.S. Dollars. Prices do not include freight, custom fees, surfacing or installation. Please contact your authorized Playworld Systems Representative for pricing.


text:
Today the DSM-V was confirmed by the APA's Board of Trustees. This means that, finally, the new edition of the DSM will be published and used by professionals. Especially exciting is the number of changes made to diagnoses or criteria, that supposedly makes our jobs as therapists easier. For instance, Hoarding is now a DSM diagnosis, no longer listed as an OCD diagnosis. PTSD is now added to Trauma and Stressor-Related disorders, a new chapter added to the DSM-V.
There are bound to be several controversies and wayward feelings toward some of the changes the DSM-V has to offer. The APA has lumped the several autism disorders into one "Autism Spectrum disorder." Even more interesting is the choice to move away from the multiaxial system we are all used to, which is bound to raise eyebrows. But these changes are long-awaited and, like most things, will force all of us into extensive trainings to re-learn what we were just taught. Imagine the class of 2013's frustration when we learned what we were reading and memorizing would all change in a few short months. The silver lining is, hopefully, these changes will make our jobs just a little bit easier.
Find an article on the matter here.
Even though lots of people may be griping, I'm pretty excited. There is nothing like graduating into a new manual for your profession. Even though it might take extra work to learn similar information all over again, I think it's great that I'm at a point in my life when learning something new is the norm. I can't imagine having used the DSM-IV for it's entire duration, then having to re-learn everything. Ouch.
That's the big news in the Psych world, I suppose. In my world, the great news is that tomorrow is my last day of class for this semester. I only have one more assignment due for my blended class, and I'm done until next year. It's a liberating feeling.
I'm really looking forward to next semester, despite being so excited for the break. Not only is it my last semester as a Grad student, I'm finally taking a class that I've been waiting for since I started at MSPP. My goal is to treat clients who have experienced trauma and suffer some form of Trauma-related disorder, and I am taking the school's Trauma class next semester. Even though it's blended, which is not the primary way I'd like to experience the class, I'm grateful that I get to take it. Not to mention the class is only seven weeks long, which means that once I'm done with it, I'll only be taking Capstone and Internship Seminar. It's a pretty ideal schedule.
Plus, once I graduate, the ball gets rolling. I've made a personal decision not to go for my doctorate (yet). I want to work, build my practical skills as a professional, and return to school when I feel ready. There are so many things I want to do, that I can't while I'm in painstaking debt, or in school for four more years. I want to get licensed, have my own practice, and all that jazz. In a few more months, I'm going to be able to get the ball rolling. It's almost overwhelming, it's so close. (Not to mention there will be no more homework!)
I guess I just can't believe how fast time flies. And on that note, I bid you all goodnight.


text:
Musil, Robert (1880 - 1942)
Robert Musil was a novelist, essayist and playwright who had studied engineering, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and psychology and worked productively in all these areas. His novels are characterized by a subtle psychological element, and his writing style has been compared to that of Proust. But Musil was probably influenced more by Nietzsche and his own scientific background. Musil's early success as a novelist with Törless did not translate into financial independence. Though offered a post at the University of Graz, he rejected the security and reputation of the academic world and decided to dedicate himself to writing fiction, plays and essays – much to his family's concern. It was the beginning of a lifetime of poverty and hardship. His chief work, 'Der Mann ohne Eigenschaften' (Man without qualities) is an impressive piece of prose which was published in three installments, the third as posthumous fragment.


text:
Stating At $110.00
Mini Split HVAC
Super Blowout
This unit not only ventilates the air in your room, but provides overhead lighting as well. One 32-watt compact fluorescent lamp will provide plenty of overhead lighting while the convenient, 4-watt nightlight will help you find your way through the room in the dark.
WhisperCeiling fans feature a totally enclosed condenser motor and a double-tapered, dolphin shaped bladed blower wheel to quietly move air. Since .1" w.g. is an unrealistic amount of static pressure when installed, our fans have been rated at .25" w.g., the industry standard for performance measurement for ASHRAE, ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, and HVI. Panasonic leads the way with incomparable sone levels at both .1" and .25" w.g.


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
RT @CNETNews: Float around in SpaceX's Dragon capsule with this cool interactive panorama shot. Try not to bump your head http://t.co/pgO1sdLZyb
RT @CNETNews: SpaceX supply ship prepped for Friday launch to International Space Station
Inside the SpaceX Dragon capsule
See what's Trending Now for @cnet
Follow @cnet on Twitter


text:
Customer Service
- Shipping & Returns
- Warranty Information
- Privacy Notice
- Conditions of Use
Affiliate Program
- Affiliate Information
- Affiliate Sign In
Powered by CaliberCommerce enterprise ecommerce solution
Whether you are looking for a bat to be used in baseball, senior leagues, slowpitch softball, fastpitch softball or youth leagues, Anderson Bat Company can be trusted for quality bats that can be used for years. The company produced their first model in 1996 as a "private labeling venture" for another bat manufacturer. This was only after three baseball fans came together and decided that they wanted to create a bat of their own.
Displaying 1 to 9 (of 9 items)
Result Pages: 1
Anderson NanoTek FP Fastpitch Softball Bat -10oz. 017023
Was $299
Price: $89.95
Anderson Ignite BBCOR Baseball Bat 014012
Was $199
Price: $119.95
Anderson NanoTek XS BBCOR Baseball Bat 014013
Was $299
Price: $179.95
2014 Anderson Techzilla Youth Bat -9 Ounce
Was $239
Price: $129.95
Anderson Ignite XR Senior Youth Baseball Bat -8oz. 013014
Was $199
Price: $139.95
Anderson Ignite XR Senior Youth Baseball Bat -10oz. 013015
Was $199
Price: $139.95
Anderson Ignite XT Senior Youth Baseball Bat -5oz. 013013
Was $199
Price: $139.95
Anderson Ignite XP Youth Baseball Bat -11oz. 015022
Was $199
Price: $119.95
Displaying 1 to 9 (of 9 items)
Result Pages: 1
Search Products
2015 DeMarini CF7 Fastpitch Softball Bat -10oz. WTDXCFP-15
Free 2nd Day Air$349.95


text:
1500 acre park, 15 miles of trails, lodge, cottages, seasonal pool for overnight guests, various activities for children, nature center
Pine Mountain State Resort Park, a 1,500 acre park in eastern Kentucky, offers plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Wasioto Winds Golf Course is an 18 hole championship course, ranked by Golf Digest as the fourth best new affordable public course in the country. If golf isn't your style, there are more than enough ways to feed your need for adventure at Pine Mountain. The park has 15 miles of self guided trails, a variety of area wildlife, and a museum as well as a nature center. Those wanting to enjoy the park for an extended stay may reserve a room at Hendon J. Evans lodge or in one of the 20 cottages on the park.
1050 State Park Rd.
Site Map | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Accessibility
Capital Plaza Tower 22nd Floor, 500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
2014, Kentucky Department of Travel. All rights reserved.
Web Design & Search Engine Optimization by Aristotle®


text:
Praise for The Word on the Street:
"This is still Paul Muldoon. While these lyrics follow a more rigid, verse/chorus/verse structure than many of his poems, there are lines that are heavy with allusions and obsessed with their own creation, as is characteristic of the poet . . . The work in this book mostly resembles the wordy lyrics of another New Jersey poet, Bruce Springsteen . . . What both Mr. Springsteen and Mr. Muldoon seem to realize is that a rock lyric does not have to force its poetic prowess. The 'go-cart Mozarts' and 'racket boys' on the boardwalk of Mr. Springsteen's lyrics occupy the same place as the fact-checker who can't properly trace the root of pilus in Mr. Muldoon's 'News Headlines from the Homer Noble Farm,' or the barley farmer who abandons his land without a word in 'Why Brownlee Left.' They are symptoms of a larger sadness brewing in the space between the philosophical and the mundane. They want to escape—their town, their class, their lover—but sense the futility of retreat. The nameless band at the center of 'Comeback' had 'no sooner said farewell / Than it was time to reunite.' They end up back in Jersey, playing the Meadowlands, 'just another band / With only two surviving members.'" —Michael H. Miller, The New York Observer
Praise for Paul Muldoon
"The most formally ambitious and technically innovative of modern poets, [Muldoon] writes poems like no one else." —Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books
Rock Lyrics
Paul Muldoon