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ThinkPad SL: Designed for the Unique Needs of the Small BusinessQuality, affordability and service and support are critical factors to SMB notebook users, and Lenovo's SMB solution combines all of those. Lenovo designed the notebooks for the unique way these users work – whether at home, the office, the park or coffee shop. With the need for always-on, 24/7 connectivity growing, the notebooks feature WiFi, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies.
The number of SMB users is growing dramatically. IDC forecasts that in 2009, the SMB segment will command 31 percent of the total notebook (including ultraportables) PC market worldwide and will grow to 76.6 million in 2011. The growth in this space is outpacing the growth in traditional large volume buyers, the large enterprise and very large enterprise1.
The notebooks also excel with their multimedia capabilities. Speakers, microphones and an optional webcam provide excellent support for Internet voice and video conferencing. And support for HDMI/VGA means users can watch video content, like movies in high-definition. The ThinkPad SL Series also combines looks with performance with a glossy black top cover, a first for ThinkPad notebook design.
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Since 2005, improvement works have continued at Peak Gateway Leisure Club to create a family Caravan and Camping site. The location of the site is ideal for access to the Peak National Park with its beautiful scenery and unspoilt country walks. Access to Ashbourne town centre shopping is also easy from the site either by road or foot path, known as Bonnie Prince Charlies Way, which runs through the middle of the site.
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The Distance Master of Arts degree program in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness at Tennessee Tech is completely online. The Distance MA-EXPW program is completely certified through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The concentrations available are:
- Adapted Physical Education
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- Lifetime Wellness
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- Three letters of recommendation
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- Official transcripts from all previously-attended colleges and/or universities
- Grade Point Average on Bachelor's degree of at least 2.5
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Attorneys: Death row inmate is mentally disabled
NASHVILLE (AP) — Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate are asking a federal judge to spare him from facing the death penalty because he is mentally disabled.
Byron Lewis Black was convicted in 1989 of killing his girlfriend, Angela Clay, and her two young daughters, Latoya and Lakeisha, in Nashville. He was given life sentences for the murders of Angela and Latoya Clay, but was sentenced to death for the murder of Lakeisha Clay.
Black's attorneys have claimed that he is intellectually disabled and that they have struggled to communicate with him during his trial and appeals. But prosecutors point to his scores on IQ tests he took before he turned 18. He did not score less than 70 on the tests, which are considered a factor in determining whether a person has limited mental abilities.
But in 2011, the U.S. Court of Criminal Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision to remand the case back to federal court in Nashville. The judges said a state appeals court did not adequately consider Black's claims based in part on a recent Tennessee Supreme Court opinion. U.S. District Court Judge Todd Campbell is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case on Thursday afternoon.
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in 2011 in another death row penalty case that Tennessee law does not require that raw scores on IQ tests be accepted at their face value. The ruling also said that the courts may consider competent expert testimony showing that a test score does not accurately reflect a person's functional IQ or that the raw IQ score is artificially inflated or deflated.
Black's attorneys argued in court briefs that the judge should also consider testimony from experts who have evaluated Black and say that he is mentally disabled and that he also suffers from brain damage and mental illness, which affect his ability to understand what is going on around him and participate in his case.
Attorneys for the Tennessee Attorney General's office said in court briefs that state law requires intellectual disability must be shown early in the defendant's life, typically before age 18. They argued that the experts have not proven Black was mentally disabled as a child.
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Deliver the Power of Healing after Trade School Training in Massage Therapy
For those who love working with their hands and working with people, a career in massage therapy could be a great fit. Trade schools offer massage therapy training programs, instructing students in human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, gerontology, and more. Specialty courses are also available for students looking to practice in specific areas like sports medicine.
Many states require massage therapists to pass a license exam before beginning to practice. Trade school programs can help prepare students for these exams, and although accreditation may vary, many programs culminate in preparation for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB), a common state requirement.
Massage therapists work with patients to alleviate muscle pain and rehabilitate after injuries. Part of a massage therapist's work is clinical, and other elements include medical billing, scheduling, set-up, and ongoing training.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that massage therapists will enjoy faster-than-average job growth until 2016. Massage therapy is growing in popularity, as more people learn about the health benefits of this type of care.
Massage therapists typically work at spas, resorts, in private practices, hospitals, health clinics, and independently. most positions are available at established locations, although some massage therapists establish their own client base after gaining experience.
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CHARLES TOWN - Kid Capri, one of the world's most recognizable DJs to both hip-hop followers and the general public and lead judge on BET's "Master of the Mix" reality TV competition to identify the country's hottest DJ, will be spinning tunes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Race's H Lounge on Saturday. The performance is free.
Born David Anthony Love in the Bronx, N.Y., Kid Capri was creatively ambitious at a young age, scaling his family's old Zenith stereo system in an attempt to scratch records before he was 10 years old. Capri became apart of the cultural landscape on the wildly popular Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam where he became the first DJ to perform live on TV.
He has gone on to tour extensively with multi-platinum artists such as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, L.L. Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, NAS, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z, Usher R-Kelly and Mary J. Blige and produced music for many of these artists.
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Renowned DJ Kid Capri is set to perform at the Hollywood Casino Saturday.
In 2010, as part of the Urban World Film Festival in New York City, he produced and co-directed Loaded Lux's Lionz Den, a film that focuses on the gritty, no-holds-barred lyrical battle between some of today's top rappers.
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You call me out upon the watersThe great unknown where feet may fail.And there I find you in the mystery.
Oceans // United
This is the song that would be playing on repeat on my earbuds if I was doing what 36,000 other people are doing right now, defying fear with every pound of the pavement.
They are determined to finish the race, that some of them couldn't last year. They are trying to be afraid or to worry about what happened at the finish line last year in the Boston Marathon.
I'm thinking some of them are praying. This is what happens when you take a step towards something you are afraid of; you pray harder, and you get closer to God. Maybe that's the point? Maybe that's why God tells us over and over again in the bible "do not be afraid", "be strong and courageous". I think He wants us to take steps towards what we are afraid of, so he can be with us. Because he knows that we will get down on our knees asking for help, and when we get through, it get down on our knees grateful that He did what he promised he would do.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7)
What is the race that God is asking you to run in? What is it that you are allowing fear to limit you? Maybe today is the day that you could take a step towards it, and a step deeper in your relationship with God?
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wanderand my faith will be made stronger.
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Father, help us to break out of our ruts and live a life worthy of your son's sacrifice! No more boring religious routine!
This Easter Monday help us to make it real. As we put away those colorful plastic eggs, and snack on the leftover candy, help us to not put You away until next year too. Help us to live a NEW LIFE!
I'm not talking about being suffocated by a bunch of new rules, but living large for You. We are so grateful for the depths that You went to love us, we can't help but let it overflow. Show us who you want us to help, show us how you want us to live, and show us who you want us to tell about our Easter experience. -In Jesus' name, Amen.
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I really dig your oil work. Thanks for the advice and I will keep checking in on you....
The ca...maybe its because it seems to static...non-moving. I fancy myself as a fine-artist though, so ca is not my real forte.
Thanks so much Van you hit the nail on the head time to do 10000 dynamic gesture poses get hogarths book and get some movement happening. Your a deadset legend.
hey man, great stuff here. your life studies are awesome. nice variation of drawing and painting too, which is nice.
the only thing i can think of is maybe spend a little more time on the imaginative stuff, and a little less on the life studies, seing as they need less work, and your imaginative stuff needs more work. but then again im a bad example as i dont do nearly enough life studies, so maybe i should just shut up ^-^
anyway, great stuff all round, keep up the good work
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Your reference work is very good, your studies are strong and there fore will make you stronger. I rather like the girl holding the cat. Continue and enjoy.
"There is nothing more satisfying than knowing your enemy missed."
Murphy's Law and a tester's mentality
Sorry for lack of updates I've been sick
Here's a couple of sketches, both digital and pencil really getting back into rendering and it won't be the last
A couple of life drawing one I did a rough colour job on after the fact
Hey draw, how's Brissy? Nice and sunny I bet.
nice sketchbook, lots of work, you are working hard dude. I sort of agree with hurricane's comment about creative stuff falling behind a little. Keep up the anatomy studies, those feet studies look great. Nice lines on life drawing ones.
You know i was flicking your thread the other day, I saw the "telstra" phone and went "hang on.. that's..hmmm" haven't see one in a while but I so remember those phones. hehe.. anyway good stuff, keep drawing/painting.
bumskee - You can talk you hard workin dude. Yeah up here in Brisbane we ride kangaroos to get to the shops. Thanks for the comments champ.
Here's a rework of the composition
Well here's as far as I got with the first compositional rough before trying a new tack.
Now here's the new idea ... thoughts????
Some rough thumbnails of Drawk Knights |||||| to be continued ...
Good to see you well, Draw more and be Happy
Assuming I did this right...
The old http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=46998
And the new... http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=51867
Your live gestures are very good.
Also some of the coloured pieces look fine but for example those drawk knights are way too saturated.
It's funny how your faces drawn from a reference differences from ones from mind. I think that you don't spend too much time on those no-ref ones...
Keep on drawing!
sly's hand - Thank you
maknien - Thanks. I try and spend more time on reffed works because... I find them more fun...
I love it. Keep going! Your style is popping out all over the place. The key is to practice, practice, and then....when you are tired...practice some more. Then take a break.
The oils are beautiful, love them! Not much I can add to everyone's suggestions, but study study study...don't worry, it'll eventually come through your no-ref work. Drawing from ref is like training your muscles for a certain task, i.e. martial arts. You train and train and train and one day, your body remembers what to do even though your mind is blank. Keep it up!
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Nice bro, I'd have to echo what everyone has said and say I think your Referenced stuff seems to be the strongest so far but your working hard at it and it's going to pay off. Try maybe to combine some the anatomy with the work your creating from your imagination, at least have it there as a guide and it might help until you get into good habits. Keep it up, I'll be watching.
"absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and keep what is essentially your own." - Bruce Lee
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van - Yeah I practise but my progress is slow
Teigrob - Thanks for the tips its kind of an uphill battle at the moment
Bojee - Thanks for commenting dude
Well here's tje best of the latest scrapings
draw, good to see you going strong, it's always a struggle for us kind. I absolutely love that portrait, nice use of cool colours. It looks a bit unfinished, but it has so much potential I think you should go ahead and finish it off with some definitions for clothing and the hair.
Nice anatomy studies, I remember seeing those images somewhere. awsome stuff, keep it going!
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Here the scrubble from the last few days make suggestions where you feel necessary __ Enjoy!!
Trying out ink more often to ground my linework
10 min poses
30 min pose
quik gestures from imagination
Still life
F oil w bad proportions (a poor hommage to Vincent Van Gogh)
25 min portrati
15min speedpaint from my own photo ref
This is an idea I've been working on the last few days for a large oil painting. I haven't used any ref nor do I want to at the moment shes missing an arm but I still like the composition without the arm.
Anyway here's the initial sketch and where I'm at now.
Here's an earlier version that had a lot of problems with the body but I cropped a nice portrait from it.
Some real nice work in this thread, its always a pleasure lookin at someone else's work.. Cheers an keep postin
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Bought a watercolour set to take with me OS, this is my first attempt at a watercolour study (in memory) , its a lot more difficult then I expected, I'll be do one a day for the 3 months while I'm away and hopefully when I get back it will add more punch (a bone crunching haymaker back of the head elbow shot with knee shattering the kidney) to my oil paintings
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NEW YORK-Hillary Clinton delivered a rousing speech on women's rights Friday, insisting that empowering women is a "core imperative" for society if the United States is to enjoy economic success and remain a global leader.
Speaking at the Women in the World Summit organized by Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek The Daily Beast, Clinton acknowledged women "have come so far" in areas including politics and in the workplace. But she called gender equality the "unfinished business of the 21st century"-not just in developing countries, but in the U.S., where women continue to be "marginalized" when it comes to access to education and their ability to receive a salary equal to their male peers.
"For many American women, the dream of upward mobility … the American dream remains elusive," Clinton declared. "No country can achieve its full economic potential when women are left out or left behind."
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It was Clinton's second major speech this week-and the second time she spoke of the need to empower women around the world, an issue that has long driven her career in public life.
Echoing remarks she made earlier this week at the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at Washington's Kennedy Center, a ceremony honoring women in leadership, Clinton spoke of how she tried to make women's rights a central tenant of her four years as President Barack Obama's secretary of state, insisting that empowering women "advances security and prosperity for everyone."
She added, "But as strong as a case we have made, too many otherwise thoughtful people continue to see the fortunes of women and girls as somehow separate from society at large. They nod, they smile, and then they relegate these issues to the sidelines."
Giving working women a "fighting chance isn't a nice thing to do," she said. "It isn't some luxury that we get to when we have time on our hands. This a core imperative for every human being in society."
And she sought to energize a younger generation of female activists, calling on them to realize equal rights isn't just their "birthright," but an ongoing struggle.
"Women are not victims. We are agents of change. We are drivers of progress," Clinton declared.
Clinton's remarks weren't overly political, but her speech came amid speculation about a potential 2016 presidential run. The former first lady made no mention of her political future. But in introducing her, Brown made an oblique reference to the frenzy over whether Clinton will run for president.
"The big question for Hillary now is what's next," Brown said, prompting the crowd of several hundred women in the audience to stand and cheer wildly.
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Anti-Stress Medication
When an individual appraises a situation or an event as threatening, the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system signals the adrenal glands to release hormones. These hormones in turn energize the body in various ways so that the body is prepared to confront or escape the threat. Reversal to a normal, relaxed state is of utmost importance, because a continued state of alertness can cause numerous physical and mental illnesses.
Most of the stress that we feel is caused due to the daily pressures of everyday living. These include circumstances pertaining to jobs, finances, health and relationships. Medication is not indicated for the management of most of these daily hassles. There are many natural ways of coping with stress, but the irony is that many people prefer medication, as they find it a convenient and shorter route for managing stress.
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augustrose1 Posts: 1Last Thursday I had the very unpleasant experience of having my 2006 Lexus rx400h completely die while I was on the freeway. It was towed to Lexus and I was told my inverter water pump is dead. They are quoting me $1200 to fix it. They won't be able to tell what else might be wrong, such has the inverter itself completely failing, until the pump is installed.
I called cooperate lexus and as of right now, I'm not overly thrilled with their response. I flat out asked that if once the new pump is installed and we find that the inverter is still working, will they not replace it in spite of the many documented failure cases? No was the reply. So essentially the inverter will need to completely fail, possibly while I'm driving and not able to pull over with possibly hurting someone or myself. Nice lexus . . .
johnstuart Posts: 2For a while I have had a rattle/rumble from the rear of my car especially when going over bumps. No one could diagnose the problem and eventually I took it to a Lexus dealership (there isn't one in Charlottesville!) who told me that I needed to replace the rear brake calipers which were loose. Apparently they couldn't tighten them as a rubber bushing had failed. So $1,200 later I have new brake calipers and rattle has gone. The service dept. said they had never seen this problem before. Of course it's out of warrantee by about 12 months! Why should I need to replace the calipers just because a bushing has failed? Anyone else have this problem?
momoft Posts: 2I did not have chance to update about our car but the dealer kept it for about 3 weeks, said drive fine everyday, could not find a problem and could not simulate the problem. They said the battery was actually fine but they changed it anyway (changed it twice within a year). Meanwhile we talk to the corporate to sell the car. Although the car is certified pre-owned, they couldn't help much. We told the dealer that they can't simulate the problem is already the big problem. They gave us a low price, we lost a lot of money but we just felt bad to sell this kind of car directly to someone by ourselves. The dealer even said 'Now we can't tell this problem to the sales person!' and put 30% mark up on and is selling it. I can't trust this model. We owned Prius twice, never had any problems. One has 120k miles on, still fine. Prius has been made a lot and been around long time, probably more reliable. Guess what? We purchased Prius again. I will report this Lexus to the government. We should not bare this kind of problems for such expensive cars!!
kimcanada Posts: 5Long term results report. I had my invertor replaced september 3, 2010. So far it has been bullet proof. Toyota fixed this $10,000 repair for free. Basically it is a faulty invertor , recall # 87559 June 29, 2011. This was at 64,000 miles and I am now at 96,000 miles with everything working well. I had to do the timing belt, tensioners, water pump , as part of the recommended 90,000 mile maintenance. I also had to do a radiator and front control arm bushings so this was a major bill. I did switch tires to Yokohama Parada's so the car rides very well but they are not the longest lasting tires. Gotta figure if there is a cheaper way than a lexus dealer. But in thinking of doing all this work I decided this is a overall very reliable car and worth doing as the car rides well, looks good, and is nice to drive. I figure the Prius 's I have seen used as cabs are going over 300,000 miles so there is some precedent for long term ownership. Yes I would buy one again ( and I guess by fixing it I am planning another 90,000 miles , I hope ! )
harleycoco Posts: 1Our Lexus displayed a check engine warning and P0AA6 Code and then immediately stopped working. Upon inspection at dealer, the entire bottom floor of the cabin (under the floor boards) was flooded without any visible water damage inside the cabin or any visible point of water entry. We were given an estimate of approximately $11,000 to repair because the entire hybrid battery system had to be replace, inverter and other components along with the interior carpet had to be ripped up and replaced in the process. It turns out water was entering from very small fractures in the seams by the trunk door stays. These are not visible to us unless you are trained to know to look there as Lexus mechanics have been trained. Upon researching this because to me this indicated there was a manufacturing defect if the seams do not stay sealed and over time separate, there are two TSB's specifically addressing this issue. L-SB-0019-09, issued March 10, 2009 and L-SB-0045-09, issued April 29, 2009. In order for a TSB to be issued Lexus has to receive a threshold number of complaints on this issue. Lexus then investigates and comes up with a solution to correct this problem. TSB's are part of a computer data base available to service technicians so they can look it up and determine what may be allowing water intrusion and how to repair. Apparently, there were enough complaints of flooding and it was determined these seals were not holding and allowing water to come in over a period of time. The problem is Lexus did not issue these TSB's until well after most of the covered vehicles (2004-2009 models of three different Lexus cars) were out of warranty. Lexus also chose not to tell its customers of the potential for the separation and magnitude of damage that can happen from this defect. The repair to seal the seams is only a few hundred dollars compared to the damage you may suffer, in the thousands of dollars, if the leak goes undetected until the hybrid system shorts out. There are no warnings and your vehicle can shut down abruptly with the potential of severe harm to you whenever water gets into an electrical system. Lexus really dropped the ball on this one but is benefitting greatly by having you over a barrel once the damage is done and you have to pay for the repairs. Lexus did immediately agree to cover the battery without a complaint from us. However, when we went to customer care and complained that Lexus knew of this defect and refused to do any preventative notification or recall we only received a token $600 more. I then went to corporate who flat out refused to help us and would not accept responsibility since the car was out of warranty. We did not want to put the claim through insurance since the car would then be labeled as water damaged/flooded and be of no value on a trade in/resale. We got stuck with a $4000 bill for damages that could have been prevented by a simple notice from Lexus advising of the potential for damage and suggesting we have the seams resealed. We would have gladly spent a couple hundred dollars in preventative care then face the damages we just had to assume. Anyone who has experienced this needs to complain to Lexus and voice their disappointment!
dmbflorida Posts: 3858,000 miles, excellent condition and maintenance for my 2006 400h Lexus then a flooding at an intersection caused hybrid engine and hybrid battery to need to be replaced which is being done now. my insurance covers these costs but I am concerned that the Lexus dealership in Florida will use refurbished or recertified parts instead of new parts. The car has been in the "shop" for 5 weeks so far and expectations are that more weeks will be required before the replacements have been received. Is this unusual ?
Back again after 2 1/2 years after the initial inverter failure. Good news was that Lexus subsequently replaced it FOC, after which I received a recall notice regarding, yes you guessed it, inverter problem. Well confident that I had just had mine done, I politely declined to visit, but after a second recall notice was issued, I decided to get it booked in. 1st available date January 2014. No problem. No issues, I can wait……. or so I thought. Today the VSC and Hybrid check system lights came on….. so tomorrow morning, I'll be contacting Lexus, two days before Christmas. This should test their Customer Service to the limit!
Turns out the fault is 'water in the hybrid'. Apparently its got in round the rear light cluster seals and blown the fuse board underneath the actual hybrid batteries…. quote is for £1000+ and its now the 8th of Jan and still no car…. they say possibly by the weekend as they need to get the seals in and fit them.
@johnstuart said: For a while I have had a rattle/rumble from the rear of my car especially when going over bumps. No one could diagnose the problem and eventually I took it to a Lexus dealership (there isn't one in Charlottesville!) who told me that I needed to replace the rear brake calipers which were loose. Apparently they couldn't tighten them as a rubber bushing had failed. So $1,200 later I have new brake calipers and rattle has gone. The service dept. said they had never seen this problem before. Of course it's out of warrantee by about 12 months! Why should I need to replace the calipers just because a bushing has failed? Anyone else have this problem?
yes, the rear pivot pins seize up and this causes the callipers to freeze rather than float, resulting in initial uneven wear on the discs and pads, but also causing heat issues with the callipers. Strip down using a blow torch to free off the pins, new pins, discs and pads with all rubber seals, and all running fine. Bit of a mucky job, and advise you wear goggles and a mask when dealing with brakes and dust….


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