text:
What is the actual purpose of those yellow grid things they are installing in all the new sidewalks? We have come up with a couple different scenarios but would like to know the facts!! P.S. - there's a family bet riding on the answer!
- Patti via e-mail
I wonder what those little yellow bumps on the sidewalk at intersections are for. I've noticed in newer construction areas, all of the handicapped ramps at intersections have little yellow bumps installed in the center of the ramp. What are they for?
- Linda via e-mail
Boise's had a breakout of bumps. Usually they're yellow, sometimes red - but everywhere you look, the bumps are spreading.
They started downtown, but now you can find them all over - from the North End to Meridian and points in between.
You'll find the bumps where the rubber meets the road - or at least, on rubber near the road. They're found where sidewalks slope down and meet the nearby road - giving pedestrians access to crosswalks. The red and yellow blocks break up endless ribbons of drab grey sidewalks all over town.
The Ada County Highway District started the project in 2006 to meet Federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The ramps are more formally known as "detectable warning surfaces" - that bright color combined with the raised bumps allow walkers and bicyclists of all abilities to have a better idea of where the sidewalk transitions to a road.
ACHD started revamping intersections in downtown Boise with the new surfaces, and now requires all new sidewalks at intersections to use the bumpy ramps. As time goes by, more and more areas across the county will have the devices.
Each ramp costs about $300-$400 to install.
And before we get a follow-up I Wonder question asking why some of the ramps are yellow and others are red - the answer is just because. Standards don't dictate the color of the ramps - instead saying they have to stand in contrast to the surrounding sidewalk, according to Robbie Johnson with ACHD. Yellow is the most common color, but in the downtown area, many of the ramps are a brick red color. Johnson said that was part of a request from the City of Boise, which wanted the ramps to better mesh with the downtown environment.Have an "I Wonder..." question? to ask. Provide as much detail as you can and your name. We may answer it in a future KTVB.COM feature. You can also contact us on Twitter - we're


text:
Andruw Jones was going to walk away with MVP honors and John Smoltz was going to ensure the National League of home-field advantage in this year's World Series by closing out the ninth in customary fashion.
But over the past two years, Smoltz has learned of the many variables a closer encounters and simply had to watch helplessly as Dodgers closer Eric Gagne allowed three runs in the eighth inning of the American League's 7-6 come-from behind victory over the National League.
"Obviously I wanted to pitch," Smoltz said. "That would have meant we had the lead in the ninth. It was an exciting All-Star Game in many ways, mainly because it was the first one that counted."
Smoltz's comments came with a smile in reference to Major League Baseball's marketing slogan, "This Time It Counts." The Braves closer is among the many players who contended that they gave the same effort this year as they had in previous years, when the league that won the All-Star Game didn't earn home-field advantage in the World Series.
"If anyone says this game is the reason the National League loses the World Series this year, they're wrong," Smoltz said. "Nothing changed out there tonight. It was like any other game that everybody wants to win."
With Gagne and Smoltz, who have more saves than anyone in baseball, it certainly looked like the NL's two-run lead was safe. But as soon as Hank Blalock drilled his decisive two-out, two-run homer in the eighth off Gagne, everyone was denied the opportunity of seeing the Braves' record-setting closer shut the door.
Smoltz, who is on pace to record an all-time record 59 saves this season, has converted 94 percent (89 of 95) save opportunities over the past two years.
"I stayed in the dugout to see Smoltzie come in and close it out," Gary Sheffield said. "I told him he better come in and shut them down one, two, three. When you see him come out of the bullpen you know it's pretty much over."
While Smoltz was unable to take the hill in a game Jones had three RBIs, Braves ace Russ Ortiz made the most of his opportunity by walking one and recording two strikeouts in a scoreless fifth inning. It was the first time the right-hander, who has an NL-leading 12 wins, has appeared in an All-Star Game.
"I was nervous and I was excited," Ortiz said. "The adrenaline was going pretty good. I just wanted to go out there and give all I had and it ended up working out pretty good."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
Terms of Use |
Privacy Policy (updated March 27, 2014) |
About Our Ads
© MLB Advanced Media, LP. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, National League, American League, Division Series, League Championship Series, All-Star Game, and the names, nicknames, logos, uniform designs, color combinations, and slogans designating the Major League Baseball clubs and entities, and their respective mascots, events and exhibitions.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Around the Hill
The latest news from Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills and unincorporated Westfield. Flag as Inappropriate
Upload Photo
Drag box to select area
Posts awaiting your approval 0
Construction to Spiff up Abalone Cove About to Start
Time to Buy Tickets to Tea Time
Easter Bunny Is Sighted in L.A., Leaves Treats for…
Kerri Walsh Says She's 'All in' for the Tour de Pier
VIDEO: Last Night's Blood Moon, Did You See It?
Peggy Prater Mcmillan April 15, 2014 at 09:21 am
I got up every hour waiting to see a red moon. Not even a drop of blood, I had a great spot to see…Read More the moon. Did they lie about?
Sarah April 15, 2014 at 07:19 pm
I saw it at 12:05 am. It was amazing!!
johnclarknew April 16, 2014 at 07:27 am
At 12:15 am thin clouds obscured it. I went back to bed.
Blood Moon Rising: How to Watch Tonight's Total Lunar…
Fortified- AKA Mungo Jerry April 14, 2014 at 03:14 pm
Here is a visual of the phases of this eclipse. .....hmmm....I might have to do a midnight run up…Read More Griffith park ( http://earthsky.org/todays-image/times-in-edt-for-tuesday-mornings-total-eclipse-of-moon ))
Don April 15, 2014 at 10:26 am
It was sweet watching the eclipse come into play with the whisping high clouds crossing over the…Read More white reflective moon. Then the orange/red hue kicked in and it was awesome. Well until the high clouds came back and obscured, not blocked out obscured a good portion of it. 1:00 am said, "hey there's work in the morning. : Its highly recommended you see it at least once.
Seven Babies Found Dead in Utah Garage
Geoff Burton April 15, 2014 at 02:05 pm
Nothing new there Black panther o Poetry the human race has been delving the depth of depravity for…Read More eons. There are a lot of good people in our world, but unfortunately evil is hyper active
D Penta April 15, 2014 at 02:29 pm
It says Around Town but the headline is UTAH. Utah is not near Natick!! I think everyone should not…Read More open an article on Patch unless they see their town's name in the headline. So If it doesn't say Natick, then we all know it is not LOCAL to the Natick Patch. The less clicks these Patch sites get, the fewer advertisers they will get and then perhaps they will realize if we want sensational news from across the country we'd go back to Patch's former owners AOL and the HuffPost! Those here from other Patch sites - I think you should do the same only click on articles that mention your community's name. No name. No click!
Steven Spiegel April 21, 2014 at 06:52 pm
The way the house looks maybe the husband found them while he was expanding his Meth Lab !!!
Gas Prices Now at Highest Amount Since March 2013
Penny Arévalo (Editor) April 10, 2014 at 09:29 am
Scary when that happens. There's always cash :-(
John April 10, 2014 at 12:42 pm
Yes Penny but not always comfortable with your wife carrying around a wag of cash.
Dodger Stadium Features More Celebs; Today's Is Ice Cube
Shripathi Kamath April 9, 2014 at 09:30 am
"I agree the use of the word celebrity is overused by members of the media but belittling her…Read More accomplishments isn't befitting of someone who has achieved personal success. The girl isn't a Khardashian, Hilton or member of the Orange County, Long Island, Atlanta, Beverly Hills Wives Club or" _________________________________________________ So wait, it is OK to belittle a Khardashian[sic] or a Hilton, because they are not reality based in some sense of the word?
nitagregory April 9, 2014 at 09:45 am
......I'm speechless lol
Jeff April 9, 2014 at 05:42 pm
It's not that a Kardashian or Hilton aren't reality-based celebrities . They are and I have no…Read More tolerance for them personally. They are like dinosaur leeches that grab a hold on our societies lowest common denominator and will not let go. We have become a voyeur society and these families are the Queens of that society. It's degrading and putting our morals on a slippery slope. Personally the use of the word celebrity has less than stellar qualities in today's world than it did yesterday I just hate when someone is called a celebrity because of the sex tape or some other lack of talent or because they have money or are a child of someone of significant note. These bottom feeders and I know that's an unkind statement but these folks are useless examples of what we should not strive for in society and wind up being voyeurs instead . This Type of celebrity appears on supermarket tabloid covers , new stories and is really not worthy of even a mention if you actually looked at what they can accomplish however the damage they're doing to our society and to young women and men everywhere is reprehensible and the press just buys right into it. It's a rant against the loose moral fiber invading out media and lives. The real celebrities and heroes we should look up to are still there but we have a different judgment call today those folks aren't stylish there not splashy or glitzy they don't embarrass themselves they strive to make this world at better place , we tend not to reward that kind of behavior and it's really a shame
Robin Thicke to Give Mini-Concert Before Today's Dodger Game
VIDEO: Experts Say We're Due for the 'Big One'
Glenn E Grab April 2, 2014 at 10:47 am
I've lived through the 1971 and the Northridge quakes, I was in Northridge for both of them....these…Read More "experts" don't know any more than the rest of us do....
Glenn E Grab April 2, 2014 at 10:50 am
earthquakes are nothing when compared to hurricanes, the scary part is that quakes strike without…Read More warning and are invisible
Richard F. April 2, 2014 at 03:45 pm
Geologically speaking, 100 years and 1,000 years are essentially the same thing. The…Read More "experts" use statistics to come up with these pronouncements but it's guesswork at best...
Rain Last Night, Rain Forecast Tonight
Storm Watch: March Going Out Like a Lion
McDonald's Pours Free Coffee for 2 Weeks in Breakfast Wars…
Earthquake Experts Talk Tsunamis
EDWARD SIEGEL March 29, 2014 at 06:32 pm
SEISMOLOGY D I D N O T BECAUSE IT C A N N O T "PREDICT" THIS, NOR ANY…Read More OTHER EARTHQUAKE(EQ) BECAUSE IT, OVER-ENCUMBERED WITH "SPECIFICITY-OF-'COMPLEXITY' " (SoC)-TACTICS, IT CAN AT BEST ONLY APPLY LOCALLY IF AT ALL!!! DESPITE: KELIS-BORAK(RIP!!!; UCLA)) AND THOMAS JORDAN'S (MIT/USC) AND LEON KNOPOFF'S (UCLA)AND RUNDLE WITH DONALD TURCOTTE(CORNELL/UC-DAVIS) SHOW-BIZ P.R. MEDIA-HYPE SPIN-DOCTORING ENTERTAINING("FULL OF 'FURY'; SIGNIFYING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!") B.S.(!!!) [GOOGLE "EDWARD SIEGEL NPR TURCOTTE"] CLAIMS TO THE CONTRARY, WITH ACQUIESICING (!!!) ONLY ROMAN GABRIELOV(PURDUE) AND EMIL OKAL(NORTHWESTERN) AND VLADIMIR KASSABOKOV AND HIROO KANAMORI (CALTECH; KYOTO-PRIZE-WINNER) AND STEVEN DAY(SDSU) AND MARY LOU WITH MARK ZOBACK(STANFORD) AND BAXTER ARMSTRONG(IBM) ONCE WITH CLEMENT TATRO(RIP!!!; MSU/LLNL) HAS/HAD ANY IDEA OF G E N E R I C THINKING!!! THE USGS, (MARCIA!!!) McNUTTS ALL, SIMPLY HAS NOT ANY CLUE IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER!!!
EDWARD SIEGEL March 29, 2014 at 06:32 pm
AS A, IF NOT T H E ONLY, F A T H E R[1968{WITH JULIAN FREDERICK(UNIVERSITY OF MIHIGAN[UM])…Read More WITH CHARLES VEST: UM; MIT PRESIDENT-EMERITUS!!!; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING-CHAIRMAN-EMERITUS!!!}; 1971[{WITH CLEMENT TATRO(RIP!!!; MSU/LLNL), T H E T R U E F A T H E R OF ACOUSTIC-EMISSION!!!(AFTER KAISER!!!)}; PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI = FIRST ACOUSTIC-EMISSION MEASUREMENT OF CREEP-PLASTICITY/PLASTIC-FLOW=2-PAPERS!!!; [ EXAMPLE: GOOGLE: SIEGEL AND GREGSON JR., MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 1971"]; 1974[SCRIPTA METALLURGICA]; 1975; 1976[3RD WORLD CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTIC-EMISSION, TOKYO]; 1977[ACTA METALLURGICA]; 1980[ARISTOTLE BIRTHDAY SYMPOSIUM ON PHYSICS AND MECHANICS, THESSOLONIKI]; 1992[MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY FALL MEETING, BOSTON]];…] OF (SO M I S - CALLED) "BAK"/"BNL"/"DOE" S T O L E N (MUCH OVER-HYPED) 'SANDPILE-AVALANCHES' ("GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH THEMSELVES AND FOIST ON OTHERS!!!; THOSE WHO CAN, DO; THOSE WHO CANNOT, MODEL!!!") "SELF-ORGANIZED-CRITICALITY" (SOC), MERELY "A TAD LATE" RE-DISCOVERY OF ISAAC NEWTON'S THIRD-LAW OF MOTION F = ma BUT IN THE (r.t) INVERSE/DUAL/TRANSFORM-SPACE (k[=1/r],w[=1/t]) [GOOGLE: "EDWARD SIEGEL ACOUSTIC-EMISSION"; "EDWARD SIEGEL PLASTIC-FLOW"; "EDWARD SIEGEL PLASTICITY"; "EDWARD SIEGEL JAMMING"; "EDWARD SIEGEL FRACTURE"; "EDWARD SIEGEL NOISE"; "EDWARD SIEGEL 1-OVER-f NOISE"; "EDWARD SIEGEL POWER-SPECTRUM"; "EDWARD SIEGEL POWER-SPECTRA"; "EDWARD SIEGEL SELF-ORGANIZED-CRITICALITY"; "EDWARD SIEGEL SOC"; …] WHILE IN SEATTLE(2010-2013) I REPEATEDLY WARNED STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICIALS (WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY!!!; GOVERNOR'S-OFFICE!!! ENUMEATED, DENUMERATED, NAMED IN DETAIL BELOW!!!) TO IGNORE THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON AKA wIsh-ington IT COULD/WOULD BE HONEST!!!, "WOULD-BE "SCIENCES" BUT SADLY ALAS MERE S E A N C E S(!!!)"(UW.EDU) / NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF.GOV) SEISMOLOGY SHEER-NONSENSE(!!!) AS MEDIA-HYPE P.R. SPIN-DOCTORED "SHOW-BIZ" "BUSH-WAAAH-…-AAH" B.S. MARKETED/ PROMULGATED/TRUMPETED BY MOST ESPECIALLY EVER-DYSFUNCTIONAL EARTH-SCIENCES DEPARTMENT EVER-DYSFUNCTIONAL SEISMOLOGY-LABORATORY (AKA LaVatory!!!)'s JOHN VIDALE AND HEIDI HOUSTON'S AND ALLISON DUVALL'S HOCUS-POCUS(!!!) "SLOW-QUAKES"(=(MERELY)= F = ma ! ! !) AND "GEO-MORPHOLOGY" SHEER-NONSENSE(!!!), AND/WITH EVER-DYSFUNCTIONAL UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON(AKA wIshing(IT WERE HONEST!!!)ton) APPLIED-PHYSICS LABORATORY(AKA LaVatory!!!)'s EVER-DYSFUNCTIONAL SEISMOLOGY-LABORATORY(AKA LaVatory!!!)'s ROBERT ODOM (AKA ODOR!!!) HOCUS-POCUS SHEER-NON SENSE(!!!).(FREQUENCY UNITS IN HERTZ, V E R S U S N O T ANYMORE CYCLES-PER-SECOND, AND N E V E R A G A I N IN PERIOD[UNLESS IT IS MOTHER-EART H'S FEMALE "TIME-OF-THE-MONTH/DECADE/CENTURY/MILLENIUM!!!???) USGS??? SAME OLD SAME OLD SAME OLD!! THEY'RE ALL (MARCIA) McNUTTS!!! THEY CAN ONLY ANNOUNCE THAT AN EQRTHQUAKE H A S JUST OCCURRED WHEN THE BEST TRANSDUCERS, ASNIMALS BARE TOOTSIES, AND EVERY BUG AND EARTHWORM KNOWS THAT(AND EVEN SOME RARELY-SOBER FOLKS TOO!!!). HOW ABOUT,INSTEAD OF THE USUAL P O S T(!!!)-DICTION, SOME P R E (! ! !)- D I C T I O N ALREADY USGS??? WE DON'T WANT TO CRY OVER SPILLED MILK BUT TO PREVENT OUR MILK FROM SPILLING!!! LEARN THAT NEWTON'S THIRD-LAW OF MOTION F + m a HAS A UNIVERSAL INVERSSE/DUAL-TRANSFORM FROM BY-ROTE USGS/AGU-LAND'S POSITION(r) AND TIME(t) TO ITS INVERSE/DUAL-SPACE (k=1/r; w = 1/t) CALLED A POWER-SPECTRUM (EITHER (PEJORATIVE) "NOISE" ~ GENERALIZED-SUSCEPTIBILITY [= 1/m = a/F = EGFECT/CAUSE = OUTPUT/INPUT = X(w) WITH AN INTER-INVERSE-VARIABLES-RELATING DISPERSION-RELATION w(k)!!! THIS IS SOLID-STATE/CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS – LAND, AND CIRCA ~1922 LEON BRILLOUIN(RIP!!!) ["WAVE-PROPAGATION IN PERIODIC-STRUCTURES", DOVER] IT BECAME GOSPEL TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE EXCEPT: BIOLOGISTS, SOME CHEMISTS, AND LAST-BUT-NOT LEAST SEISMOLOGISTS!!!
Penny Arévalo (Editor) March 29, 2014 at 07:23 pm
Anyway to repost without the all caps? It's really hard to read. Thanks.
3D Printing Comes to the Peninsula
Robots, to Your Battle Stations
Tuesday's Mega Millions Jackpot Closing In a Half Billion…
Sarah Lish March 19, 2014 at 12:37 pm
@Alex Bloated pensions of our teachers?! Teachers pay for their own pensions. The school district…Read More doesn't contribute a single dime to any teacher's pension. Unlike the city, county and state workers, they get their money matched. For every dime they contribute to their pensions, the state, county or city matches that dime. What would be nice would be to have the district pay for supplies so the teachers don't have to shell out the money. I understand that extra curricular activities cost money but that is something you choose to participate in. I would love to see the parent's reaction to having to provide construction paper, writing paper, glue sticks, scissors, paint, tape, staples, etc. to their child's education. I know that was just a few of things I had to provide for my students each and every year.
KarmaKing March 19, 2014 at 01:57 pm
"Teachers pay for their own pensions. The school district doesn't contribute a single dime to…Read More any teacher's pension." Not so Sarah. Teacher's contribute 8%, school districts contribute 8.25% and the State kicks in 5%. That's according to CALSTRS which is the State's teacher pension system ( http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/plan-funding-faqs) and a recent OC Register article here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/state-602273-percent-districts.html. of course, if CALSTRS can't address it's $70 billion unfunded liability, taxpayers have to pick up that tab also.
KarmaKing March 19, 2014 at 01:59 pm
Oops apologies to the grammar police I should've said "its."
If You Haven't Already, Time to Find the Sunscreen
Stoked March 17, 2014 at 06:31 am
I would consider going somewhere other than loreal for beauty/sunscreen products. After a backlash…Read More on their animal testing procedures in the '80's they quit testing on animals but instead outsourced that testing. It took them until last year to stop that outsourcing but they still have a disclaimer that they 'may' test under certain circumstances. Do you really trust their sneaky policies? Also steer clear of any face wash products that contain polyethylene. Those contain the plastic microbeads that are placticizing our oceans.
John March 17, 2014 at 04:00 pm
I strongly suggest looking into what you are putting on your skin before just slathering something…Read More that says SPF whatever. Your skin is like a mouth and will drink whatever you put on it. Most popular brands have a higher risk of being unhealthy to your body compared to the sun. http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/ is a great place to look. I use kinesys.
Palos Verdes Peninsula: Kelp Bouncing Back After Urchin…
virginia March 14, 2014 at 11:00 am
As a recreational fisherlady, I have noticed many more sea lions and/or seals. Since they are a…Read More protected species and quite prolific, they are becoming a large problem. Fish are disappearing from once great fishing areas, and my take on the shark and great-white sightings so near our beaches now is due to the fact that seals are their food source and they are coming for dinner.
kelly March 14, 2014 at 03:46 pm
Hip Hip Hooray!!!
David Maestro March 14, 2014 at 08:34 pm
I agree, scale back the seals. They have become pest.
A Sunny Day: Record Highs Across the Southland
June Holden March 10, 2014 at 10:39 am
How sweet it is!! Missing my CA weather!!!
Donna Fleming March 10, 2014 at 06:00 pm
Sunny days like this in California, take the edge off high taxes and big water bills.
Lenny Shaw March 10, 2014 at 09:16 pm
I want pounding rain for weeks….Have you folks forgotten about the drought?
Gas Prices in L.A. Highest in Three Months
AKM March 4, 2014 at 09:14 am
yeah 2 weeks ago paid $3.59, last night paid $3.93...ridiculous!
Russell Sands March 5, 2014 at 06:42 am
Buy a Volt, Leaf or Tesla and never visit a gas station again.
Bike2Hike March 5, 2014 at 06:45 am
Ride a bike and your one less car!
Ready for Storm, the Sequel?
George Vreeland Hill February 27, 2014 at 05:13 pm
I expected rain today and not a nice day. The first one came and went. Just wait until tonight.
The Long Beach Airport: Yeah, There's an App for That
Rain Delays Whale of a Day
Storm Watch 2014 -- Finally?
Stuart Ebert February 24, 2014 at 06:01 pm
Some long range forecasts are indeed predicting a series of "Pineapple Express" storms in…Read More March. Whether you believe they are being enhanced or engineered as "drought breakers" by a government operation (as I do) it underscores the efficiency and power of the hydrologic cycle. It is something we need to protect and pass on to future generations in California.
Stuart Ebert February 24, 2014 at 06:45 pm
Advantages of a normal climate/hydrologic cycle include: Incredible power. Capable of delivering…Read More thousands or millions of tons of snow to Sierra Nevada in a single storm. And it's all SOLAR POWERED. Hydroelectric power in California from snowmelt trumps all the damn solar panels on every rooftop. And please, UCLA Institute for "Sustainability" please do your homework and crunch some numbers BEFORE making further recommendations about drinking water from my toilet or backyard rainbarrel!
Homer February 24, 2014 at 07:48 pm
@Donna, straying slightly from the topic, the answer to your question is: ownership and money.…Read More Privately owned land cannot (will not) be directly taken from a developer. This is bad business for the city. The new trend is for cities to arbitrate an agreement to set aside acreage as green space. With the new developments, the cities gain an increase in the tax basis. Either way, the end result is that both parties profit.
Nine Teens Fall Ill on Flight Home from Guatemala
Geraldo Cruz February 19, 2014 at 10:11 pm
This is news because...?
Joel Cooper February 20, 2014 at 07:12 am
Moral of the story... Stay out of the third world


text:
Start learning with our library of video tutorials taught by experts. Get started
Shows how to use Google Analytics to gain insights into web site traffic, user behavior, and marketing effectiveness.
"There are quite a few things that make lynda.com the best online learning platform. One of the greatest is that you guys listen and respond to your audience and I can't thank you enough for doing so." —Nathan
more from our members »


text:
Peter Ferrara, Contributor
I cover public policy, particularly concerning economics.
Climate change itself is already in the process of definitively rebutting climate alarmists who think human use of fossil fuels is causing ultimately catastrophic global warming. That is because natural climate cycles have already turned from warming to cooling, global temperatures have already been declining for more than 10 years, and global temperatures will continue to decline for another two decades or more.
That is one of the most interesting conclusions to come out of the seventh International Climate Change Conference sponsored by the Heartland Institute, held last week in Chicago. I attended, and served as one of the speakers, talking about The Economic Implications of High Cost Energy.
The conference featured serious natural science, contrary to the self-interested political science you hear from government financed global warming alarmists seeking to justify widely expanded regulatory and taxation powers for government bodies, or government body wannabees, such as the United Nations. See for yourself, as the conference speeches are online.
What you will see are calm, dispassionate presentations by serious, pedigreed scientists discussing and explaining reams of data. In sharp contrast to these climate realists, the climate alarmists have long admitted that they cannot defend their theory that humans are causing catastrophic global warming in public debate. With the conference presentations online, let's see if the alarmists really do have any response.
The Heartland Institute has effectively become the international headquarters of the climate realists, an analog to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It has achieved that status through these international climate conferences, and the publication of its Climate Change Reconsidered volumes, produced in conjunction with the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC).
Those Climate Change Reconsidered volumes are an equivalently thorough scientific rebuttal to the irregular Assessment Reports of the UN's IPCC. You can ask any advocate of human caused catastrophic global warming what their response is to Climate Change Reconsidered. If they have none, they are not qualified to discuss the issue intelligently.
Check out the 20th century temperature record, and you will find that its up and down pattern does not follow the industrial revolution's upward march of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the supposed central culprit for man caused global warming (and has been much, much higher in the past). It follows instead the up and down pattern of naturally caused climate cycles.
For example, temperatures dropped steadily from the late 1940s to the late 1970s. The popular press was even talking about a coming ice age. Ice ages have cyclically occurred roughly every 10,000 years, with a new one actually due around now.
In the late 1970s, the natural cycles turned warm and temperatures rose until the late 1990s, a trend that political and economic interests have tried to milk mercilessly to their advantage. The incorruptible satellite measured global atmospheric temperatures show less warming during this period than the heavily manipulated land surface temperatures.
Central to these natural cycles is the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). Every 25 to 30 years the oceans undergo a natural cycle where the colder water below churns to replace the warmer water at the surface, and that affects global temperatures by the fractions of a degree we have seen. The PDO was cold from the late 1940s to the late 1970s, and it was warm from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, similar to the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO).
In 2000, the UN's IPCC predicted that global temperatures would rise by 1 degree Celsius by 2010. Was that based on climate science, or political science to scare the public into accepting costly anti-industrial regulations and taxes?
Don Easterbrook, Professor Emeritus of Geology at Western Washington University, knew the answer. He publicly predicted in 2000 that global temperatures would decline by 2010. He made that prediction because he knew the PDO had turned cold in 1999, something the political scientists at the UN's IPCC did not know or did not think significant.
You silly person, believing climate scientists when you should believe the author of an article at Forbes. We should all go to Intrade and bet on this, so the rational people can take the money from the alarmists!
read for yourself:
Lindzen looks very sloppy here:
Wrong. The alarmists without any data to support them, claimed that without mechanisms to slow CO2 emissions, the planet would be in serious trouble.
50 million climate refugees by 2010?
Increase in extreme weather (a decrease has been recorded).
Crop yields dropping substantially (record yields globally as early as 2011).
The unsubstantiated claim of ocean acidification.
Sea level rising several metres by 2100.
I could keep going.
When alarmists lie sensible people tend not to believe them. Go figure.
'All I ever see from the global warming alarmists, by contrast, is political public relations, personal attacks, ad hominem arguments, and name calling'
'But I am not surprised that you cited your comrades at Real Climate, who are the guardians not of climate science but of the red part of the watermelon.'
@Natasha Simms
There is no historical data disproving global warming. Your claims that scientists were predicting an ice age in the last century and that CO2 emisions where higher then than they are now are both flagrantly false. As is your claim about volcanoes. In reality, human burning of fossil fuels puts more than 100 times as much CO2 into the amtosphere every year as do all volcanoes in the world combined. As demonstrated by the US Geological Survey:
Bwahahahahah . . .
A few years ago, I'd have needed a head vise after reading what I recognize now as the usual spew of garbage. According to Easterbrook, the next three years will see a drop in global temp of at least 0.5C. Uhhh . . . not gonna happen.
Since this is Forbes, let's ask the readers if they would rather trust someone who bases their analyses on real world events, or on someone who looks at past trends, sees possible patterns, extrapolates those patterns into the future, and then asks you to bet the bank on it.
And is that old Willie Soon you're speaking of? Of Soon & Baliunas fame? The same Soon whose work was so poor that six editors resigned after realizing what kind of work they had let through peer review?
You go, Pete. Soon (pun intended) you'll be in the same reality-challenged boat as the sponsors of your cute little (but highly bizarre – like a cuddly kitten with eight heads) conference–Heartland.
Seriously — how many regular readers of Forbes fall for this garbage? You have insurance companies, the military, energy companies (albeit a bit two-faced about it), and agricultural organizations all gearing up for a warmer future. They're all wrong, bets Pete Ferrara, laying his integrity on the table.
lol, contrast your incorrect assertion that the earth is cooling with the actual measurements. Calm reasoned incorrect information is still incorrect. I also really like how you compare a comment in a forum to a pre-prepared and edited report. Then you make the ad hominem attack extrapolating this to all climate realists and to top it off throw in the pejorative term 'alarmists'. Nice work, do you ever look at real data or just print false information and troll for comments?
For actual data start here:
Don't like that? How about here:
Or of course the BEST study:
Speaking of logic and analysis, what physical process do you propose overrides the greenhouse properties of CO2? Or do you claim that this easily measured gas is not in fact rising in concentration in the atmosphere?
While we are at it, how do you account for the warming of the poles faster than the lower latitudes, the faster warming of the night thanthe day, and the cooling of the upper atmosphere while the lower atmosphere warms?
Hi Peter, thanks for the reply. You like to talk about Easterbrook, perhaps you are unfamiliar with how he has been caught cherry picking his data to make the false claim that the globe is cooling?
You also are going back to your PDO and AMO claim, but the problem for you is I have a science background and know that you are NOT replying to the observed facts I listed when you throw that claim in.
So here are the observed facts once again:
"While we are at it, how do you account for the warming of the poles faster than the lower latitudes, the faster warming of the night than the day, and the cooling of the upper atmosphere while the lower atmosphere warms?"
These observed facts are consistent with warming from greenhouse gas increases, but they are not consistent with PDO. AMO, or solar activity.
So here is the problem, the earth is not cooling, the observed data (I listed the links for you already) when taken as a whole and not cherry picked like Easterbrook and you want to do shows a clear warming trend, not a cooling trend.
I am curious about the Climate change Reconsidered though, I will give it a look.


text:
My daughter Alyse LOVES the Pirate's of the Caribbean and wanted to be Captain Jack for halloween last year. We put this costume together and it was a great hit! Many people said it was the best costume they had seen and a lot of people thought she was a boy. She was very pleased to say the least! It will be hard for us to top this one!
By: mommat4Subscribe Channel: Halloween Location: Washington IL
+ Comment!
This story is inappropriate and should be flagged for moderation. Please choose from one of the following options:


text:
This review of Wherever You Are is brought to you by The Weblog Review blog and website reviews. Get your site reviewed within 4 days by using the 'For Faster Service' link on the left menu.
Wherever You Are
Okay, so I've given a perfect rating of 5.0. But truly, "Wherever You Are" is a web log that demands nothing less.
This is the web log of Vaughan Simons, a web logger that has given me a new found hope for the web log community. He is an excellent writer and for that alone, he deserves a 5.
The design of 'Wherever You Are' is simple and very surfer-friendly. I adored the layout because it doesn't spoil the writing and allows the words to be the highlight of the web log, as they should be. There is no need for Vaughan to compensate for anything as he leaves nothing to be desired.
There is no word that could describe this web log better than the word "quality." And while quantity is no match for quality -- there's plenty of writing here, so you get the best of both worlds.
I am thankful to Vaughan Simons for sharing his gift of 'word-compilation' with us.
I'm captivated by this 5 and so this web log now resides in my favorites list. ;0)
This site was reviewed on 2002-02-28 by IntegralWiLL.
They felt this site belonged in the Personal category.
IntegralWiLL felt that Wherever You Are deserved a rating of 5.
Site Stats
Site Category: Personal
Reader Rating: 0.0000 based on votes
Report URL
Cast your vote
Sorry you need to log in to vote.


text:
Morrow began his law enforcement career as a military police officer in Germany from 1945 to 1948. It was there he met his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth. After his military service, Morrow worked as an Anniston police officer for 20 years, then as a Jacksonville State University police officer for one year. He retired in 1988 after 17 years as Weaver's police chief.
While he was an Anniston police sergeant, Morrow's face was grazed by a bullet after two brothers, who were angry about a parking ticket, stole the police chief's gun and open fired.
Ohatchee police Chief Wayne Chandler still remembers details of that chaotic Jan. 17, 1968 day.
"They pulled out guns and started shooting," Chandler said. "Bill Morrow helped subdue the two of them and got them in jail."
Morrow, the chief and another officer were wounded by the shooters, but all recovered.
Chandler said he worked as a patrol officer at the Anniston Police Department under Morrow from 1967 until Morrow retired from that department in 1970.
"Bill Morrow was somebody that I respected very much. He was very honest and truthful. One of the best people I ever worked for," Chandler said.
Chandler said Morrow was always available to guide young officers. He described Morrow as a man he learned a "great deal from over the years."
The two men later traded tricks of the trade when they both became police chiefs; Morrow at Weaver and Chandler at Anniston.
"We would talk about problems we had and how we needed to help each other," he said.
Gary Carroll, former chief investigator for the Calhoun County District Attorney's Office who also served as an Anniston police officer and as Weaver's police chief, said Morrow was well respected by the people he worked with.
"I respected his opinion on anything. He called me on occasion just to give me some advice or give me a heads-up on certain situations," Carroll said.
Carroll said he and Steve Robertson, a former Anniston police officer and current investigator for the Calhoun Cleburne Children's Center, would visit Morrow at his home whenever they had the chance. The three would talk about life while eating donuts and drinking coffee. Carroll said the last time he saw Morrow he was in the backyard repairing a fence.
"He was always real active and he stayed active even in his later years" Carroll said. "I guess that added to his longevity."
Robertson said Morrow was "by the book" when it came to policing.
"He wanted you to act the part and look the part," Robertson said. "He was a stickler for the uniform and how you conducted yourself."
Robertson worked with Morrow for two years at the Anniston Police Department and then reconnected with him as a friend in the late '90's.
"He was the type of guy that if you needed good advice you went to him. He never steered me wrong," Robertson said.
Fred Morrow, William's oldest son, said his dad had a knack for keeping tabs on him and his brother, Wayne.
"Back then kids got into mischief. He knew if we got in trouble before we got home," Fred said.
Fred said his father never shied away from hard work and did whatever he could to make his family happy.
"His biggest love of his life was Mom. He spoiled her rotten. If she wanted something that's exactly what she got," he said.
While his father didn't have an outgoing personality, Fred said, he appreciated the way Morrow kept things simple.
"I mean it as a compliment when I say he was just a plain vanilla good guy. He always shaved every day and always shined his shoes," Fred said.
Morrow is survived by his wife, two sons, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Morrow will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Gray Brown Service Chapel in Anniston with Chaplain George Gray and Minister Jim Harrington officiating. Visitors will be received by the family at 1 p.m. The Anniston Police Department Honor Guard will be in attendance to recognize Morrow's many years of police service.
Staff Writer Rachael Brown: 256-235-3562. On Twitter @RBrown_Star.


text:
- 3 Comments
Welcome to Ben's Bargains. Please Register, Sign in or Sign in with Facebook
Read the reviews before you buy. Many reviews say this is a clone of the real Rikomagic.
Also, not sure how powerful this is for HD video. You can run XBMC, but without hardware acceleration so HD is poor.
Some videos about processing speed of this vs. the Raspberry Pi on Youtube show this easily beating the Pi. But the Pi has hardware acceleration so XBMC runs better.
Other than that it's a fun device. I have mine running Linux. Wifi is not a problem for me, but I did buy it from somewhere else.
I bought this exact one, and it appears authentic. I have no WiFi issues.
Go one too. Youtube, NetFlix and local videos on QQplayer work fine. Pretty damned good for the price.
Already a member? Sign in below.
Registration takes seconds! Once registered you�ll have members only access to:


text:
Alerts: Receive e-mail updates on this document
Manage my alerts
Thank you for signing up for alerts.
This standard covers the design, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-expansion foam systems for fire protection. Criteria apply to fixed, semi-fixed, or portable systems for interior and exterior hazards.
General requirements include system components and system types, specifications and plan installation, testing and acceptance, and maintenance. Separate chapters address specific issues associated with low-expansion system design, medium- and high-expansion systems, compressed air foam systems, and low-expansion foam systems for marine applications.
Requests for TIAs shall be clearly worded to provide the recommended revision and the reason as to why it is of an emergency nature requiring prompt action. Submissions shall be in writing, addressed to the Standards Council Secretary, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. The submitter must also provide the appropriate endorsments in writing of two members of the applicable technical committee or technical correlating committee. For further information on submitting a TIA, please contact Codes and Standards Administration.
Find a code or standard


text:
Running in the winter can be challenging for new runners and even experienced runners. But there are so many benefits to running year-round that make it exciting! Don't let icy or snow-packed roads slow you down this winter with these easy step-by-step instructions on how to stud your own running shoes to increase traction.
0 comments + add a comment


text:
Recommended Just For You
Customer Raves & Reviews
Excellent customer service and product.
Peacocks & Paisley Rectangle Programs I was very impressed with the Stacie urgency to replying back to our messages and being flexible with me. The program cards, turned out amazing.
Awesome STDs!
Peacocks & Paisley Save the Date Magnets We loved our STDs from Magnet Street. My fiancee and I had so much fun personalizing these to fit our color palette and we felt like we actually had a hand in the design. Most of the other peacock STDs we found were in blue and unfortunately blue is not one of our colors! The magnets looked beautiful and all our guests loved how little they were as well. We liked them so much we are ordering our invitation suite from Magnet Street as well!


text:
Love Was Never Design To Hurt
You don't know my story. But I'm almost sure we all have a story or two. We never thought that our first love would not be our last love. We were so busy sampling the goodie we for got to wait on that one true love. Now mix up with desire with lust and for some, they thinkits a need. We were all young when we experience that feeling, we could not live another moment with out that love. But in reality it was some so call harmone rage. You dont know my story but I'm sure yours is very interesting. Now that so call love... Is gone to the next victim... Not knowing how much pain we have caused. And if you where the one lust died first you will never understand the pain of a love left behind. You just Don't know my story.


text:
Main Content
Order today, receive no later than
Order today, receive no later than
Tuesday, April 29th
Some limitations apply
Show your friends how stylish you are with the Tribar trucker adjustable hat from RVCA. It features an embroidered brand applique on the crown, a flat bill and an adjustable plastic snap strap.
- 50% Cotton/50% Nylon
- Embroidered brand applique
- Screen print graphics
- Flat bill
- Woven brand clip tag
- Mesh back panels
- Structured fit
- Adjustable plastic snap strap
- Imported
RVCA 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:
Can You Live Without Cable?
The prospect may seem appealing, but 'cutting the cord' may not be for you.
Brian Nutt
Thanks to Netflix, huge con-tent libraries on Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3, and inexpensive media streaming devices like the Roku player and Apple TV, it's easier than ever to sever your ties to cable or satellite TV and the $100-plus monthly bills that come with them. But before you "cut the cord," consider if the cable-free lifestyle suits your viewing habits.
Here's the easiest way to figure out if ditching a subscription TV service is right for you: Do you watch a lot of live programming, particularly professional sports? If so, you can't live without cable or satellite TV. Live TV is the great divide between cable and Internet-based content. For example, ESPN's Monday Night Football remains cable's most-watched program, and there's no way to access ESPN's live broadcasts without paying for cable or hanging out at a sports bar every time you want to watch a game. And channels like the NFL Network and MLB Network are showing more live and exclusive games, while playoff games in baseball, basketball and hockey are largely televised via cable services, too.
Beyond live sports, your cable-cutting options are somewhat greater. Broadcast networks—CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and the CW—are viewable for free, over the air, with a digital antenna like rabbit ears. That means you can watch shows like Two and a Half Men and weekly regional NFL games for nothing, provided you are in front of the TV when they air.
If do you miss a show, most content, including many shows from cable networks like Comedy Central or USA, can be bought through online services like Apple's iTunes or Amazon Video On Demand. But you'll usually have to wait a day for an episode to become available. So don't plan on joining in on the water-cooler conversation about the Glee episode the night before.
If you ditch cable, you'll also lose out on shows from premium networks like HBO and Showtime, as the most recent episodes are only available to subscribers. If you can wait a year for the latest season of True Blood to hit DVD or Amazon, you're a cord-cutting candidate.
For the cable subscriber who only watches basic-cable shows like Burn Notice and The Walking Dead, cutting the cord could be both convenient and cost effective. New high-definition episodes of most shows cost $2.99 on iTunes to purchase and keep, and they can be watched on a range of devices, including an Apple TV box plugged into your HDTV, or on the go with an iPhone or iPad.
But if you're a regular viewer of several cable channels, with a DVR filled with episodes still to watch, switching to the a la carte method likely would cost more per month than cable. Plus, it would be inconvenient.
The decision to cut the cord is a simple numbers game if you don't watch live TV. Whether the numbers still add up in your favor all depends on your viewing habits.
There are definitely some pros and cons to cutting the cable cord. Pros are that you save money, con's are that you only have limited content to stream. Once I started to work for Dish I saw the value of programming packages here over cable. I'm sort of addicted to a few shows and don't want to wait for them to be available to stream, I need to see them as soon as they're on. Right now I have a package that includes the channels I watch, DVR, and Blockbuster@Home for streaming VOD, all for less a month than cable. I even have the option for one DVD rental at a time through the mail too.
True on all points. I ditched cable which was through ATT Uverse. Why? The sales staff had talked my spouse into bundling services and we missed a month's payment. The next month bill said we owed over $400. There was an illness in the family which caused the missed payment. When I received a call for non payment, I was stunned and cut the cable but kept the internet. Another 2 months passed and I paid off ATT. I tried to restart the cable but ATT Uverse said that I would have to pay a $400 non refundable deposit to restart Uverse. Keep in mind that our home was one of the first Uverse customers in the area. No one had had of Uverse. There was no one to ask about Uverse. We had numberous problems with Uverse because a few days after every rain we would lose reception. We helped clear Uverse problems for the entire neighborhood. ATT does not care about anything but money and remember, I paid the entire bill and had the $400 deposit but will not pay a non refundable deposit. Now...on to traditional cable. The first bill due to bundling was $140 then I found out another $40 was added making our monthly cable bill $180 a month without premium channels like HBO. Next my FIRST monthly bill was $400 because the billing was in advance and I had to pay two months. I was told that after 3 months the bill would drop to $153 a month due after I had paid for all the equipment. So I cancelled cable. What about free TV? Free TV has upfront costs. We needed to buy a one-time expensive digital receiver because it kept losing the signal. Then I got a Roku streaming device which is okay to receive Netflix and HuluPlus. I have not tried all the channels that Roku offers so I do not know how effective it will be. A family member suggested that I try satellite TV but not to bundle anything...just get the cable part of it. That family member likes Christian and sports channels. Hope this helps as you decide the best option for you.


text:
AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam Mohawks head coach Keith Griffin has agreed to return to Amsterdam for the 2013 summer season.
Griffin, the winningest coach in Mohawks history, has helped lead Amsterdam to championships in 2009, 2010 and 2012.
In 2012, the Mohawks finished 39-13 and were ranked third in America by Perfect Game USA.
Griffin has an overall record of 141-59 in his four years in Amsterdam and a 15-3 record in the playoffs.


text:
This gel is ideal for use with acrylic color to create moderate to heavy impasto structure with good peak retention. Mix with acrylic color to increase gloss, transparency, and structure without any texture particles.
Apply with a palette knife or brush. Heavy Structure Gel maintains a satin finish.
see also ...
™ Winsor & Newton is a trademark. ™ Galeria is a trademark.


text:
When choosing a bike rack you need to consider many aspects such as the number and types of bikes you want to transport and your budget, but most importantly you need to ensure that you choose one which will fit your vehicle securely.
Basic Groundwork: If you're shopping on a website for the first time, then take a moment to read about the website. Before clicking on buy, read the terms and conditions that are given in small letters before purchase and transactions happen. If you are using tire rack coupon, promo codes or cash back, then you should be more careful in reading the conditions.
Shun sensation annoyed with ourselves. It can be complicated not to. Nonetheless, if you ever get started an inner conflict, you'll find it actually more challenging to do this. Some tips about what you can do.
Out of all my other hobbies, I think this one is the best "bang for the buck" as far as thrills go with your car. Everybody can participate. Every car (some clubs have exceptions to this though like no SUV's, no Trucks) can race. The nice thing about this kind of race is that you are competing against others in your class usually defined by the SCCA, however, you are on the course alone so there is minimal chance of hitting other cars.
I had to call them for information on my wife's car and it was a refreshingly enjoyable experience. The rep I spoke with was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He also was not based overseas like much of the outsourcing done by other companies.
Television is one of the most important electronic devices for me because it brings in a lot of benefits. First, it's probably one of the best sources of information today. Picture and words tells us a lot of things, and that's what TVs do. It brings in a lot of social aspects, may it be for education, politics, entertainment, or technology, TVs really share knowledge and information. Another reason why it's so important is that it gives me a soothing feeling. It helps me forget all the stress and disappointments.
To make it easier for consumers, this coupon will become more accessible over the Internet. Small pieces of paper had become available online that allows all consumers to achieve goals with ease. This coupon printed valid in all shops and all restaurants that offer discounts.


text:
Schloss Prielau is situated in the idyllic city of Zell am See in Austria. While Dr. Wolfgang Porsche owns the castle, it is a hotel these days. The estate was completely renovated and adjusted to the highest standards with the typical preciseness of Porsche. And there is always a Porsche for jaunts at our guest's proposal. In summer you can drive a convertible and in winter one of the beautiful limousines..Have a good time!
There is no better place to get married than the Porsche Castle, Hotel Schloss Prielau, in Zell am See, Austria. We lovingly fulfill wishes by planning and realising professionally as well as organising carefully. Just to make sure that everything works out perfectly during the most beautiful day in life.
Welcome to your holiday at Schloss Prielau! Skirental at the hotel directly, only a few minutes away from the lifts, icecurling lane infront of the castle, cosy moments at the open fire, relaxation in our wellness area and perfect dining at our restaurants.
Meet your family or friends for a delicious Easter meal
Sunday, April 20th & Monday, April 21st 2014


text:
Logitech Harmony 510
Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 915000082
- More product information:
- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead.
Read more
Where to buy
|customer rating
|tax & shipping
| In stock
Enter zip code to get total price:
=Total price
as of 04/18/2014
CNET editors' review
price range: $195.87
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 11/19/2008
- Released on: 10/06/2008
The good: PC-programmable universal remote; Windows and Mac compatible; activity- and device-based control; strong backlight.
The bad: Only controls five devices; two nearly identical Harmony models have more buttons and control more devices; numeric keypad buttons are too small and grouped too closely together; Web-based interface might intimidate nontechie users.
The bottom line: The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead.
User reviews
Great investment!
by firedupintx on January 1, 2010
Pros: Setting up the remote is very easy! connect via USB and follow the Wizards. Easy as pie.
Cons: The update of the remote takes a little more time than I would like but it works.
A great universal remote!
by thethiefofalways on December 21, 2009
Pros: Eliminates up to 5 remote controls
Allows for additional "Activities" outside of the out-of-the-box four it comes set up with.
Allows you to establish custom buttons (up to 4) for each "activity."
Well back lit.
Cons: Small screen that forces you to scroll through many pages of your device's controls.
No favorite channel saving.
Summary: Pay little attention to the CNET rating. The Logitech Harmony 510 actually gets a consumer rating of 4+ stars on most any site, including this one. It's biggest limit ...
Summary: Pay little attention to the CNET rating. The Logitech Harmony 510 actually gets a consumer rating of 4+ stars on most any site, including this one. It's biggest limit is that it only allows for 5 devices. However, it does allow for more "activities" than just the basic four out of the box; and it has the ability to set up custom buttons for every activity as well. It's a well spent $80.Just a couple of additional notes for you:
Updated on Dec 21, 2009
1. The ability to set up the four custom buttons is not made clear at all in the basic instructions included in the box. You must control them through the software you install. Look for the "Customize button" button for each Activity you set up.
2. The set-up and software are easy enough. You may have to look around some to find what you are looking for but it's simple enough. Once you register your account, you only need your device's brand and model number to get going.
Beautiful - can lock away five other remotes!
by DeeJay57 on December 11, 2009
Pros: least expensive of the Harmony remotes family - can literally perform any function or combination of functions - totally customizable, you can set buttons however you like - has the ability to "learn" from your existing remotes
Cons: programming the remote would be difficult for non-techies - I almost had to call the help line but persisted and was successful in the end. The number buttons are small and close together.
Summary: I'm tickled with how convenient and functional this device is - no more complaining from my wife about too many remotes!
Summary: I'm tickled with how convenient and functional this device is - no more complaining from my wife about too many remotes!
Easy to set up with full control.
by cmmiles78 on November 30, 2009
Pros: The web-based set up is very easy and you get true control over all your components.
Cons: Only controls 5 devices and there is a rattling noise in the remote. I returned the first one and got a new one, but it also had the same rattle noise. ???? I'll be contacting Logitech for answers.
Summary: I've only had it for a limited time but it really does a great job. I have a Sony television, a Sony home theater system, AT&T (Motorola) ...
Summary: I've only had it for a limited time but it really does a great job. I have a Sony television, a Sony home theater system, AT&T (Motorola) U-verse HD-DVR STB, Apple TV, and a Wii. Before the 510, I had 4 remotes out. It took 3 to listen to the Apple TV alone! I was so happy to see that it controls the Apple TV and now it is so easy to listen to our music. The U-verse STB is also fully controlled by the remote. There was no loss of functionality with the DVR except the 7-sec quick rewind button. I can't control the Wii because it uses Bluetooth, but I was able to set up the TV to the right input and the 5.1 system to the right audio settings. Good buy!
for those w/ home theaters... just not the high end.
by jcpotratz on September 7, 2009
Pros: PC and Mac compatible. Comfortable in the hand, not heavy, but solid. Sized like a normal remote. The 4 color buttons and the alpha-numeric keypad are perfect for DirecTV users. Supports a variety of products... even VUDU! Backlight.
Cons: For me, if I could add one more device, it would be perfect. Otherwise, this is the best remote that I have ever owned.
Summary: I use this remote to control my Samsung TV, DVR, Yamaha reciver, Panasonic BD and VUDU player.
The biggest selling point for me on the remote was the 4 color ...
Summary: I use this remote to control my Samsung TV, DVR, Yamaha reciver, Panasonic BD and VUDU player.
The biggest selling point for me on the remote was the 4 color buttons and the alpha-numeric keypad. I have DirecTV and use the color buttons for +/- 12 hrs on the guide, favorites, menu options etc. I have not found a remote yet that has those simple buttons. Those color buttons will also translate to DVD players... very handy. Also, I like to use DirecTV's search function and the alpha-numeric keys allow me to speed through my typing. It's surprising that more remotes neglect to put some letters on them. I've got to expect that more components will use alpha-numeric keystrokes to speed data entry. Two simple little features, yet the other highly touted remotes do not have them.
Everything works fine. I was really surprised that my receiver works so well with the remote. Typical Yamaha, tons of functions that can not be replicated with a normal all-in-one. Although all the functions appear over 23 screens on the remote, they are all there in the counter-intuitive native Yamaha nomenclature. No complaints and nothing new to learn.
The macros are simple and the software interface was intuitive to me. The remote feels balanced and solid. It's not heavy, and is not oversized. I had a POS Phillips/X-10 remote that weighed about 20 lbs and was about 12 inches long. This is nothing like that.
It looks like the editor did not like some of the missing functionality [vs other Harmony's] and wanted a charging cradle and it was too close to another Harmony and some other whiny garbage. I figure that my AV set-up is as good or better than the majority of people and this remote covers everything. Let's face it, what are you doing with your system? Watching TV and screwing around with your DVR with the occasional BD that you want to watch in surround sound. This is all the remote that you need. I highly recommend it. The only thing I wanted was one more device so I could control my lighting. But that extra item isn't worth losing my DVR buttons and isn't worth gaining some cradle that probably won't work worth a damn.
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 915000082
- Description: Your coffee table has five remotes. You have a special drawer where you keep them. Wouldn't it be easier to just have one remote? You can. Replace all your remotes with Harmony.
- Remote type Universal remote control
- Remote control technology Infrared
- Features Supports 5000+ brands ,
Guided online setup ,
One-touch activity controls
- Number of supported devices 5
- Supported devices TV ,
DVD player ,
AV receiver ,
Satellite TV system ,
Cable box ,
Projector ,
AV System
- Input device Touch screen,
- Display LCD display - Monochrome
- Type 1 x USB
System Requirements
- Operating System MS Windows XP,
Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later,
MS Windows Vista
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - External
- Battery 4 x Standard battery - AAA type
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Logitech products on Shopper.com
- Manufacturer:Logitech
- Address:
6505 Kaiser Dr., Fremont, CA 94555


text:
My Account
(sign in)
or Register Now!
lowest rate guarantee
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
5300 E Craig Road
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South
4381 W. Flamingo Rd.
Five great reasons to book with us!
Over 390,000 hotels worldwide – more added every day
Trusted by over 7,000,000 satisfied customers
Best Price Guarantee
4 million+ hotel reviews by agoda customers
With availability in over 37,000 cities worldwide
agoda special offers
including last minute offers(even same day!)free nightsfree upgrades!
Customer Support
0.47 Km.
Nice quiet area, very nice rooms,...
0.48 Km.
nothing was good - really bad...
0.53 Km.
Clean, no resort fees, free high...
0.63 Km.
The room was spectacular. The...
0.86 Km.
Location, Food and Friendly Staff....
0.92 Km.
huge and beautiful room, nice...
0.98 Km.
Spacious and clean, have household...
1.02 Km.
Large room.Very clean.. Close to...
Spacious rooms, amazing pools and...
1.17 Km.
Good service, beautiful hotel...
1.35 Km.
1.39 Km.
Centrally located, clean, not too...
1.4 Km.
The swing pole room and invaroment...
1.46 Km.
accessible to the different...
1.47 Km.
nice room, nice view, but poor...
1.48 Km.
1.49 Km.
Great service, beautiful building...
1.52 Km.
1.53 Km.
cleanliness of hotel, ease of...
1.54 Km.
4.5 / 5
over 41,900 reviews
of users recommend us
Go To Top
All material herein © 2005 – 2014 Agoda Company Pte. Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
AGODA ® is a registered trademark of AGIP LLC, used under license by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. Agoda is part of


text:
Thai Royal Buddha Statue 34"
Item # 68t48
Price: $1275
Please take a minute and click here to tell us about your experience with Lotus Sculpture, our customer service and how you like your statue. We appreciate your feedback!
My experience with your company's service was excellent -- the statue actually arrived a day earlier than promised. The Buddha itself looks perfectly at home in my garden, as I hoped it would. The details in the face and clothing are exceptional and the patina is just right. I love it!Reviewer:John Bancroft (BRADENTON, FL, US)
We had a wonderful experience purchasing a stone Buddha from Kyle. He was very responsive to our initial questions and then allowed us "quiet time" to think through what we wanted. Kyle found the best shipping price for us and our 33" garden Buddha arrived packed meticulously. It looks beautiful on top of a small waterfall over our pool. I have promised Kyle a photograph once our spring foliage is out. In addition to our purchase, we enjoyed reading about Kyle's travels and life journey on his website. Clearly, bringing these statues to our individual homes is more than just a business for him- it is like sharing something that is important to him. If we ever decide to purchase another statue it will definitely be through Lotus Sculpture. Thanks so much!Reviewer:Aliya Khan (Dallas, TX, US)
Arrived on time and it is even more perfect in person! I absolutely love it. I will definitely be getting more soon.Reviewer:Nikki Castillo (Burton, MI, US)
Wonderful transaction, received Statue very promptly and expertly packagedReviewer:Mathew Davis (Shreveport, Louisiana, US)
Totally Beautiful. Perfect. LOVE THEM! THANK YOU!Reviewer:Kristina Love (Dunwoody, GA, US)
I was looking for a Ganesha murti that would suit the entrance to the new studio I and my beloved have created in Kyoto From my initial inquiry to the day of delivery, the service from Lotus Sculpture was stellar. Kyle answered my questions promptly, gave me two shipping options, and shipped the sculpture out the day I confirmed the order. I received the statue in only 5 days. It was packed with care, and very easy to unpack. The packing Lotus Sculpture used was molded to the sculptures form, which I felt showed additional care and respect for the murti. Once Ganesha was unpacked and stood up, I took some time to examine the artistry of the statue. It is actually even more gorgeous than it appeared in the photo. In fact, my beloved, who is not as passionate about the murtis as I, also remarked that he was quite handsome! It is a true work of art and devotion. I am extremely content with this purchase. If you are in need of a quality murti from a reliable dealer who exhibits a love for the statues they sell, I believe your expectations will be exceeded by Lotus Sculpture. Namaste.Reviewer:Mark Shveima (Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, JP)
A great small statue at great valueReviewer:olav aarts (Amsterdam, North Holland, NL)
Dear Kyle, I have a bit of experience with Antique Asian Spiritual Art as my teacher, Rudi, was a dealer in it in NYC in the 60's and early 70's. Then in the 80's and 90's with Stuart Perrin also. I had a modest collection for a long time. After living in Shree Gurudev Rudrananda Yoga Ashram in Big Indian, NY in the early 1970's, there were many quality antique pieces there. Very fortunate to have been around this art, huge buddhas, great large Tibetian and Indian bronzes and Thankas, etc. I am very pleased and satisfied with the beautifully carved and finished 3' wood Ganesh recently purchased. The value was spectacular, and he makes a welcome addition to our meditation hall. Thank you Lotus Sculpture for making affordable quality pieces accessable to all. Warmly, Michele Galante, MDReviewer:Michele Galante, MD (Suffern, New York, US)
I am absolutely delighted with the statues I had ordered - thet are beautifully crafted! Not only were the statues beautiful, the service was excellent. My query was answered promptly and I will definitely be buying from lotus sculpture in futureReviewer:Shamala (Singapore, Singapore, SG)
- Materials: Thai Brass Cast in Bangkok, Thailand
- Total Height Including Base: 34 inches
- Base Width & Depth: 20 x 12 inches
- Weight: 45 pounds
- Beautifully decorated royal Buddha statue
- The Buddha has a very handsome face
- Amethyst crystal used to enhance peace & harmony, sold seperately
The earth touching mudra mudra is formed with all five fingers of the right hand extended to touch the ground. It symbolizes the Buddha's enlightenment under the bodhi tree, when he summoned the earth goddess, Sthavara, to bear witness to his attainment of enlightenment. The right hand, placed upon the right knee in earth-pressing mudra, and complemented by the left hand-which is held flat in the lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation, symbolizes the union of method and wisdom, samasara and nirvana, and also the realizations of the conventional and ultimate truths. It is in this posture that Shakyamuni overcame the obstructions of Mara while meditating on Truth.
The coloring of this Buddha is perfect! He has gold robes and a gold flame finial that are made using real gold leaf. The torso, head, hands, feet and bottom of the base are a deep bronze color that has a beautiful antique patina. There are red accents on the base that add to the stunning coloring displayed in this beautiful Thai Buddha statue.
Pictured on the Buddha's lap is an Amethyst crystal from Brazil which is known as the meditators' stone. It helps to open one to their higher self, their spirituality and divine wisdom. It helps to enhance peace & harmony. The an Amethyst crystal fits perfectly with this Buddha and can be purchased separately for $45.
About Buddha
~ Buddha~
The Buddha was a son of the rulers Sakyas. He was married at the age of 16 and lived in luxury and comfort sheltered from the harsh realities of life. When he was 29 he realized that men are subject to old age, sickness and death. He became aware of the suffering inherent in existence. He resolved to give up princely life and become a wandering ascetic (samana) in search for the Truth.
With the two of samanas he attained mystical states of elevated consciousness but he failed to find the Truth. He continued his search and was joined by five ascetics in a grove near Uruvela, where he practiced sever austerities and self-mortification for six years. When he fainted away in weakness, he abandoned ascetic practices to seek his own path to Enlightenment. Discarding the teachings of his contemporaries, through meditation he achieved Enlightenment, or ultimate understanding. There after the Buddha instructed his followers in the dharma (truth) and the "Middle Way" a path between worldly life and extremes of self-denial.
The essence of the Buddha's early preaching was said to be the four Noble truths: 1) life is fundamentally disappointment and suffering. 2) suffering is a result of one's desires for pleasure, power, and continued existence; 3) to stop disappointment and suffering on must stop desiring; and 4) the way to stop desiring and thus suffering is the Noble eight fold path - right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right awareness and right concentration. The realization of the truth of anatman (no eternal self) was taught as essential for the indescribable state of release called nirvana.
Brass statues from Thailand do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.
You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup. If you are really interested in making the statue shine you can use some natural oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, and a cotton rag to wipe down the metal portions of the piece. You can use a toothbrush as well to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.
Thai brass's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The metal can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture every couple of months so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture and then use a cotton cloth with some natural oil to give the statue a shine.
If you have any questions concerning your brass statue please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
USA Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping. The shipping charge is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the United States. Each sculpture is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. To obtain a shipping quote simply add the statue you are interested in to your shopping cart and then select click on the "Calculate Domestic Shipping" button. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping charge will be calculated as $0. Lotus Sculpture will email you the correct shipping cost subject to your approval or you may call us at 760-994-4455 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com for a shipping quote. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
Shipping quote for Thai Royal Buddha Statue 34"
This statue weighs too much to be shipped using UPS or any of our international carriers and will have to be shipped by a freight carrier. We will get you a freight shipping quote for this statue.
Or you can call us directly at 1 (760) 994-4455.


text:
Authorities have charged a teenager with arson and burglary after the Sunday morning fire at a Valdosta home, according to the Valdosta Police Department Monday.
At approximately 11:48 a.m. Sunday, the Valdosta police and fire departments responded to a structure fire at 708 Lausanne Drive. Smoke and flames were coming from the residence when officers spotted a man just outside the side door of the house.
Patrick Mack, 18, was transported to South Georgia Medical Center emergency room and treated for smoke inhalation, according to police reports. He was later released and transported to the Valdosta Police Department for questioning.
After the fire was extinguished, fire department officials advised police that the fire was started in the living room.
When the homeowner arrived on the scene, he indicated that the home had been vacant.
An arson investigator assisted in questioning Mack after he was released from the emergency room. Mack was subsequently arrested and charged with arson and burglary, according to the Valdosta Police Department.
He was transported to the Lowndes County Jail. No one else was hurt during the incident.
The Valdosta Police Department asks anyone having further information regarding this crime or any other crime to call (229) 293-3145; or (229) 293-3091 in order to remain anonymous.
Local News
Teen charged with Valdosta burglary, arson
Authorities have charged a teenager with arson and burglary after the Sunday morning fire at a Valdosta home, according to the Valdosta Police Department Monday.
- Local News
City: Most overflows stopped
The City of Valdosta reported Wednesday evening that all manhole overflows resulting from Tuesday's heavy rains had stopped, with the exception of two.
Signed into law
Gov. Nathan Deal went on a signing tour Wednesday across Georgia, flying into the Valdosta Regional Airport to sign three bills into law.
2 charged in N.C. kidnapping
Two more people were charged in the kidnapping of a North Carolina prosecutor's father, bringing the number to at least eight people who authorities say were involved in the elaborate plot.
VSU opens spring senior art show Saturday
Several graduating art seniors will present their show this weekend at Valdosta State University.
Sewage problems persist
Early Tuesday morning, Valdosta became saturated when the area received approximately three inches of rain from 4 a.m. to noon. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, 11 manholes throughout the City of Valdosta have spilled 286,500 gallons of wastewater into local waterways, and this number will continue to rise.
Operatic Conclusion
When the curtain lowers this weekend on Valdosta State University Opera's performance of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," it will not only mark the end of the music group's season.
'If I Were Mayor' contest essays
If I were mayor, I would do all that I possibly can to make the city of Valdosta marvelous, but I cannot do it on my own. Some things in Valdosta I feel it is necessary to focus on would be our literacy rate, unemployment rate, crime history, and our environment.
Solemn tributes mark Boston Marathon bombing
Survivors, first responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston Marathon bombing marked the anniversary Tuesday with tributes that combined sorrow over the loss of innocent victims with pride over the city's resilience in the face of a terror attack.
Valdosta Board of Education reviews finances
Valdosta City Schools Board of Education celebrated many successes Monday night, discussed budget information and heard an announcement of intent from a hopeful charter school.
Dancing with Valdosta Stars raises scholarship money
Valdosta State University Music and Theatre & Dance's Third Annual Dancing with the Stars of Valdosta presented a fine dance show this past weekend.
- More Local News Headlines
- City: Most overflows stopped


text:
» Message Boards » Lynyrd Skynyrd Fan Forum » You Got That Right !!! » Oct 19, 1977 Greenville SC stub
|Oct 19, 1977 Greenville SC stub
|May 07, 2012 5:58:16 PM UTC
|Post #1
Member #: 202,828
Joined: 05/07/2012
I want to start by pleading for no judgements for what I'm about to ask. The first concert I ever attended was the last Lynyrd Skynyrd show before the deaths of Ronnie, Steve and Cassie. I was 13 years old and my sisters and I had a yard sale to raise the money to go. We had a blast and I have some awesome but fading memories of a great show (it WAS 35 years ago.) Unfortunately, my family has hit upon some hard times, and I have a friend who would like to buy my ticket stub. I've been researching, but since there were only so many of these and most who had them either don't want to part with them or have lost them, so I have no idea how much to ask for it. Does anyone know the value? My Mom also has the Greenville Newspaper that came out announcing the crash and she said she would give me that as well. Any help with this would be appreciated.
|^ Top ^
|QUOTE | Reply to SCgal | Add Comment
Stu bro
|May 11, 2012 11:45:40 PM UTC
|Post #1
Posts: 29
Member #: 174,810
Joined: 09/05/2011
@SCgal: I will say that holding a ticket stub from the last concert of the 70's Skynyrd lineup is priceless. You can't put a price on something like that since there aren't any more like it. Tough times come and go in each of our lives. Remember the lyrics from Ronnie in Simple Man "...troubles will come and they will pass." Years ago I used to have all of my concert ticket stubs stashed. I either pitched them or they got lost in a move at some point. Now I wish that I would have kept the stubs. Like most Skynyrd fans, I also wish that I would have gone to see them on 10-19-77 since I was living in Charleston, SC at the time. I heard of those that had tickets to the Baton Rouge concert on 10-21-77 were able to redeem them later on for a Skynyrd concert without having to pay for a seat. I suggest that you keep the ticket and the newspaper article and share this story with family and frynds years to come. You'll be glad you did - and bummed if you don't. If you are set on selling it, get it appraised by an authentic appraiser. Go online to the Internet and do some research. You could list it on Ebay or Craigslist. Trust me, there are people out there that would pay big bucks for it at least a couple thousand bucks. Don't settle on what your friend might be telling you.
|^ Top ^
|QUOTE | Reply to Stu bro | Add Comment
|May 12, 2012 4:39:00 PM UTC
|Post #2
Member #: 161,243
Joined: 06/15/2011
I have the october 19 ticket stub as well as tickets from little rock ark,columbus ohio,and atlanta,from 1977,framed with my autographed street survivors 8-track,depending on how bad you need the money i would tell your friend that $500 is my asking price,depending what condition it is in,but there no way you should go below $400,you have a valuable piece of rock n roll history in your possession.
|^ Top ^
|QUOTE | Reply to ledzep4ever | Add Comment
|May 17, 2012 1:15:50 PM UTC
|Post #3
Member #: 202,828
Joined: 05/07/2012
Thanks Stu Bro and ledzep4ever. I'm still mulling over selling it to my friend. Being at that show is a great memory that I share with my sisters. My friend that is interested in the ticket is a HUGE fan...even has a giant tattoo of Ronnie on his arm. "Troubles will come, and they will pass"...is true. The financial pickle I found myself in is already improving. Now I need to weigh the value of the ticket stub for me against my friend's desire to own it.
|^ Top ^
|QUOTE | Reply to SCgal | Add Comment
|May 17, 2012 11:18:42 PM UTC
|Post #4
Member #: 203,576
Joined: 05/16/2012
tell your friend theres one on ebay now....
|^ Top ^
|QUOTE | Reply to bluelion | Add Comment
|Post your comment
You must be logged in to comment


text:
Photo by Richard Quinn, Ventura County Star
Richard Quinn/Special to the StarCopies of the book "Salvage the Bones" by Jesmyn Ward were passed out Tuesday at River Haven in Ventura by Michelle Leah Gomez in observance of World Book Night. River Haven is community in Ventura near the Santa Clara River that offers housing and assistance to homeless people.
Buy this photo
A Ventura mother and her children handed out new copies of books to residents of River Haven on Tuesday as part of World Book Night.
Feels Like: 58°
Humidity: 84%
Precip: 0%
Feels Like: 62°
Humidity: 78%
Precip: 12%
Feels Like: 54°
Humidity: 89%
Precip: 16%
Deepening the coverage, widening the conversation about education.
Seating is limited at May 1 workshop. Register now to attend.
Your resource for Ventura County outdoor news and information.
Exploring the true cost of living in Ventura County.
Watch up to the minute changes in local weather with vcstar.com's new tech.
Learn more about the new academic standards.
Find places to explore, from solo adventures to family-friendly hikes.


text:
- Quick Links
- Academics (Credit)
- Continuing Education (Non-Credit)
- ----------------------
- HCC Portal
- Moodle
- WebAdvisor
- Student Email
- College Central Network
- Emergency Alert Sign-Up
- Transcript Requests
- ----------------------
- Alumni Association
- HCC Foundation
- Volunteers
- ----------------------
- Administrator on Duty
- Directions and Maps
- News and Events
- Athletics
- Library
- Jobs
HCC promotes seven faculty members
Submitted by Leigh-Anne Mauk on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 9:29am
Hagerstown Community College recently announced that seven faculty members have received promotions.
- Joan Bontempo was promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, Art Appreciation and Art History. She was also granted tenure.
- Joan Johnson was promoted from Associate Professor to Professor, English Composition.
- David Maruszewski was promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor, Simulation and Digital Entertainment.
In addition, Richard Campbell, Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics; Ardyce Ketterling, Assistant Professor, Developmental Composition; Sonja Kirchner, Assistant Professor, Nursing; and Jennifer Szczesniak, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, were granted tenure.


text:
- Our Services
- For Families
- For Professionals
- Join the Conversation
- Meet the Children
about us
Meet Our Team
National Resource Center for Diligent Recruitment
Diligent Recruitment Grantees
- Bridge to the Future
- Partners for Forever Families
- Roots & Wings
- Denver's Village
- A Parent for Every Child
- Extreme Recruitment
- Project MATCH
- Permanent Families Recruitment Project
- Permanent Families & Lasting Connections
- Recruitment and Kin Connection Project
- Diligent Recruitment of Families for Children in Foster Care
- Diligent Recruitment and Retention Grant
- Step Up! Diligent Recruitment Project
- Texas Permanency and Family Resource Development Model
Denver's Village
Denver's Village has built a diligent recruitment program to improve the safety, permanency and well-being of children by establishing community-based recruitment teams in geographically assigned communities through its collaborative Family to Family program with the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Denver Indian Family Resource Center.
The recruitment teams have combined the knowledge, skills and resources of Family to Family collaborations, resource parents, neighborhood communities and Denver Human Services to increase the number of foster, kinship and adoptive families that reflect the characteristics and needs of children in care. The Denver Indian Family Resource Center recruitment team in particular will recruit homes that meet both the needs of Native American children and preferences of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
To accomplish its goals, Denver's Village is designed along the following three interrelated tracks:
- Diligent recruitment to build community-based pools of resource families that reflect the racial and ethnic characteristics of children
- Improvement of permanency outcomes through:
- Increased numbers of dually licensed homes that can provide permanency if family reunification fails
- Concurrent planning involving birth and extended family, children and youth initiated early in the process through Team Decision Making meetings
- Improved retention of resource families through staff training and systemic improvements to the quality of the certification process
Project Highlights and Products
- Press Coverage: Article in The Denver Post titled "Adoption initiative halves numbers of kids needing families"
- Presentation: Denver's Village spring 2010 grantees meeting presentation (PDF – 3.2 MB)
- Presentation: Denver's Village 2008 grantee kick-off meeting presentation
- Project Tool: Denver County Customer Service Standards, Guiding Principles, and Behaviors (PDF - 113 KB)
For more information about Denver's Village, contact Project Director Margaret Booker at email@example.com.


text:
Trade Safely. Use our anti-scam guide to protect yourself.
If you want space, comfort & storage, this VW Crafter may be the campervan for you
* CC Rating: 2,500
* Fuel: Diesel turbo
* Transmission: Tip-Tronic Automatic
* Dimensions: (L)7.6m x (H)3.4m x (W)2.17m
* TARE Weight: 3,660kg
* GVM Weight: 4,490kg
* 12 month mechanical warranty
Amazing to drive, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter campervan is a lovely freedom camping vehicle
* CC Rating: 2,148
* Fuel: Diesel turbo
* Transmission: 5 speed manual
* Dimensions: (L)5.45m x (H)2.6m x (W)1.9m
* Internal Height: 1.8m
* GVM Weight: 2,590kg
* Power steering
In as new condition
New high spec Swift Expression Caravan (based on the Swift Conqueror). Purchased in the UK and shipped to NZ new
7 x 4 Shuttle single axle Trailer with removable roof. It has 4 doors - 2 either side of trailer & 2 at the back. Extras include: jockey wheel, wheel guards & surrounds, around side of trailer & tow ball
Get the right cover for your vehicle
Find out how to get what you want
For your chance to win prizes each month...
Sign up for the latest news and reviews!
The item you are attemping to add to compare is a different subtype to the items(s) in your list.
Only items of the same subtype may be compared.


text:
Route 66 Flywheelers Gas Engine & Tractor Show
Oct 17, 2014 - Oct 19, 2014
Rogers Point Park, Catoosa, OK 74015
Make your way to Rogers Point Park along Route 66 in Catoosa for the Route 66 Flywheelers Gas Engine & Tractor ... read more...
Nature/Agriculture Event
Nov 01, 2014
Pioneer Townsite, Frederick, OK 73542
Come to the Cotton Festival in Frederick and immerse yourself in the world of modern cotton farming. This annual ... read more...
Fairs & Festivals, Nature/Agriculture Event
Veterans Day Blue River Trout Derby
Nov 08, 2014 - Nov 09, 2014
Blue River Fishing Area, Tishomingo, OK 73460
Celebrate Veterans Day and win cash prizes at this two-day trout derby. The Blue River, located near Tishomingo, ... read more...
Nature/Agriculture Event
Dec 21, 2014
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, Spiro, OK 74959
These special guided tours are offered at Oklahoma's only prehistoric Native American archaeological site open to the ... read more...
Tour Event, Nature/Agriculture Event, Educational Event
First Day Hike at Lake Thunderbird State Park
Jan 01, 2015
13101 Alameda Dr, Norman, OK 73026
Start the new year off on the right foot with the First Day Hike at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman. This ... read more...
Nature/Agriculture Event
Email: email@example.com


text:
Introduction The "turtles" are a group of traders in the 1980's formed by Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt to study whether trading ability is determined by nature or nurture. The group's story is covered in many books such as Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager, Way of the Turtle by Curtis Faith (an original turtle), [...]
At the heart of what we do is a desire to connect people with the information they need to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our solutions and integrations are revolutionizing the work being done at organizations across government, commercial and health industries.
We build groundbreaking technologies, including our data fusion platforms.
Protecting civil liberties. Promoting open software.
Surfacing data, not mining it.
Our work is inspired by what we believe.
We're passionate about making a difference with
mission-driven organizations through our
philanthropic work.
From the technology we build to the problems we solve and organizations we support, our work is a reflection of who we are and what we believe.
We love to build things and solve hard problems, and we believe the best idea wins. Palantir is grounded in an engineering culture.
From food to games to special events,
life at Palantir is designed to energize and inspire.
With strong mission focus, we all work together to help make the world a better place.
We're looking for smart, driven people.
Learn about getting hired at Palantir.
Check out our student internships
and other open positions.
Our people are the makers and keepers of a unique culture that allows us to do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.


text:
Miguel Penabella | 16 February 2011
Once Upon a Time in Mexico, dir. Robert Rodriguez, 2003
Machete, dir. Robert Rodriguez, 2010
Wanted, dir. Timur Bekmambetov, 2008
Funny how it takes two foreign directors to create a handful of action flicks that can completely wipe the floor with American ones. Recently, Hollywood has had a relatively bad reputation with unveiling some pretty lackluster shoot 'em ups. The A-Team, The Expendables, Gamer and all the God-awful action films with those wrestler-turn-actors are all uninspired and rather dull despite their seemingly macho appearance. Robert Rodriguez and Timur Bekmambetov (of Mexican and Russian origin, respectively), understand how to create exciting, if not campy, action films. There's a sense of validity though to the amount of blood and bullets sprayed on camera. American films are often hesitant to jump the MPAA rating from PG-13 to R, and when they do, they just weren't balls-to-walls* enough (for lack of a better term) to authenticate what they display. John Woo, Don Siegel, and Quentin Tarantino are perhaps the best at releasing the pinnacle of action movies, complete with blood and unrelenting violence that audiences expect.