text:
Millionaire Hideaways
Three private-island owners talk about their unique seaside sanctuaries
Carrie Loranger Gaska
From the Print Edition:
Andy Garcia, Mar/April 2004
Legend has it that Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis wanted to buy the Ionian island of Ithaki, Odysseus's homeland, but it wasn't for sale. Instead, he settled for the nearby uninhabited island of Skorpios. When Onassis acquired the land mass in 1963, little did he know that he would start a trend among the jet set. While he wasn't the first person to own an island, Onassis instilled into the public consciousness the idea of a private island as the ultimate retreat. Skorpios became his sanctuary and he and his children, Alexander and Christina, are buried there.Today, many others have followed Onassis's example, including media mogul Ted Turner, actors Nicolas Cage and Brooke Shields. They've bought property in as diverse locales as the Caribbean and the Seychelles. We talked to three island owners to find out about the appeal of acquiring these private hideaways.
Sir Richard Branson -- Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
It's one o'clock on a Tuesday afternoon and Sir Richard Branson is eating sushi out of a canoe while lounging in the expansive 160-foot swimming pool he's recently added to Necker Island, his retreat in the British Virgin Islands. After lunch, he takes a Kawasaki Mule from the beachside pool to his Balinese-style house at the top of a rocky hill and resumes his work, settling into a hammock on a veranda overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Here he works in his bathing suit until tennis time at 5 p.m. ("I don't do well with gyms, so I play tennis to keep fit.") Sweaty and fulfilled after his match with the island's tennis pro, he hits the shower and emerges at 8 p.m. in a cool, white linen outfit, ready for a seven-course dinner in the main dining room with two dozen of his friends and co-workers.
Necker Island is the 53-year-old Branson's own serfdom, where anything he desires becomes reality. For the captain of the Virgin Group with a "seize the day" attitude, who has attempted five Atlantic Ocean crossings in a balloon and has built more than 150 companies, life on Necker is no different from life anywhere else in his world: it's fun, casual, yet sophisticated and very human.
It is from his hammock that Branson works most days in his swim trunks, shuffling stacks of papers and making calls on two telephones to his Virgin associates in London and around the world.
"I can justify coming here a lot by working when I'm here," says Branson, whose vast empire encompasses such companies as Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Megastores and Virgin Books. "It's a different kind of work. I think it's very important that if you're running companies, you're out and about and meeting people, so for nine months of the year I'm traveling around the world and meeting our staff and being in touch with what's going on. The other three months, I'm on Necker and I have time to think and plan. But I think I get more proactive things done on Necker than when I'm off the island because things just come my way and I have to deal with them. When I'm here, I can decide what I want to do and also have time to think strategically."
Because Virgin is now in 50 countries with some 80 different companies each headed by a different chief executive, it doesn't really matter where Branson works, as long as he's got a home base and good communications—on Necker that translates to a hammock and two phones.
Branson purchased Necker Island on somewhat of a whim about 25 years ago when he was admittedly young, daring and not particularly wealthy.
"I was in New York on a Friday and I was courting Joan, who is now my lovely wife, and somebody said, 'Did you name Virgin after the Virgin Islands?' I had never heard of the Virgin Islands, so we pulled out a map and found out where they were and then I said to Joan, 'Would you like to go down to the Virgin Islands for the weekend? Let's go and have a look,'" recalls Branson.
At the time nowhere near the corporate baron he is today, Branson posed as a wealthy businessman interested in buying an island. "I didn't have any money to buy an island, but I rang up this company and I said my name is Richard Branson and I'm flying to the Virgin Islands to look for an island. When we arrived, a red carpet was laid out and we were rushed through the airport and ushered to this private villa," says Branson.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
The Cyber Controller was first seen in The Tomb of the Cybermen where he had returned with the surviving Cybermen to Telos, their adopted planet. To insure that the Cyber race survived he instructed the remaining Cybermen to build tombs so that they could all be frozen to preserve their power supply.
The Cyber controller has a larger, dome shaped brain case. The Cyber Controller also appears taller than the other Cybermen and lacks the Cyberman chest unit. The Cyber Controller is the highest ranking Cyberman.
This Cyber Controller only appeared in the 1967 story The Tomb of the Cybermen.
The Cyber controllerWe will survive

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Lauren Zack to lead East Coast UX team.
GfK is excited to host the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's 2014 Health Care Symposium in Chicago.
Facebook commissioned GfK to better understand people's behavior as they move across multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops or PCs, throughout the day.
As part of the global expansion of its user experience (UX) solution, GfK has opened a state-of-the-art research facility in San Francisco, USA.
Tim Bosenick, Managing Director of GfK's User Experience group, will present user experience (UX) best practices and benchmarking methods for online shops at the Global e-Commerce Summit.
Vice President, User Experience, Aga Bojko, is scheduled to produce a much anticipated practical guide on eye tracking specifically targeted to user experience researchers.
Why has EHR usability remained an issue even as more organizations deploy these systems?
A series of three usability studies with iPhone customers who purchased their iPhones on the first day of its US release.


text:
LINCOLN — It appears that Deverell Biggs' Nebraska basketball career is over after just 15 games in two years.
The junior guard out of Omaha Central was dismissed from the team Monday evening for repeated disciplinary woes, two sources with knowledge of the action told The World-Herald.
Biggs, the Huskers' third-leading scorer at 9.9 points a game, was reached by phone but declined to comment. Nebraska coach Tim Miles declined to comment later Monday night.
Biggs is a former two-time All-Nebraska high school pick who led Omaha Central to three straight Class A state titles. The 6-foot, 175-pounder then was a first-team junior college All-American in 2011-12 at Seward County (Kan.) Community College.
When he signed a letter of intent in April 2012 a few weeks after Miles arrived at Nebraska, Biggs was the first in-state recruit at NU in 10 seasons.
During his redshirt year in 2012-13, Biggs was hit with a driving-while-intoxicated charge. That earned him a two-game suspension to start this season.
Biggs didn't make the trip to Cincinnati on Dec. 28 for disciplinary reasons after missing a film session. He also didn't play in Sunday's victory over Minnesota. Two sources told The World-Herald he missed another film session that morning.
Biggs tweeted before the game that he wasn't playing for "personal reasons."
The World-Herald learned that Biggs has a Feb. 5 court date in conjunction with a misdemeanor traffic offense. Campus police pulled over Biggs at 2:10 a.m. on Jan. 5 — about eight hours after NU returned from a loss at Ohio State — for running a stop sign.
A records check found Biggs was driving on a suspended license.
Biggs, besides his 9.9 points, averaged 1.5 assists and 2.3 turnovers a game. His career scoring high was 18 points on Nov. 30 against Northern Illinois. His best Big Ten showing was 14 points and five rebounds in a 71-70 loss to now-No. 10 Michigan.
It is expected Biggs will stay in school to finish the current semester. If he maintains his grades, he would have one year left to play, and could be immediately eligible at a non-Division I school.
His departure would create a second scholarship opening for Nebraska next season. On Saturday morning, Nebraska offered a scholarship to 6-foot point guard Trey Dickerson of Williston State (N.D.) College.


text:
The Tingarri song and dance cycles are the most secret and sacred of the deeply religious rituals of the Western Desert Tribes of Central Australia. In the Dreamtime a group of old men moved continuously from waterhole to waterhole throughout the western desert. They were accompanied by novices and initiated men who were still undergoing ceremonies of instruction at various sites designated by the Tingarri men.
These rituals consisted of hundreds of song and dance cycles telling of the travels and adventures of the Tingarri,their creation of sacred sites and fertility rites,the significance of body designs and decorations made of woven human hair.


text:
The Pierre & Vacances Les Hauts de Chavants Residence has magnificent panoramic views with direct access to the slopes in Les Houches from most of chalets.
The fully equipped self catering ski apartments are comfortable and cosy.
And for a pleasant après-ski, the residence offers a lounge with an open fire and a heated indoor swimming pool facing the Mont-Blanc.
* An authentic mountain village near Chamonix.
* A residence with direct access to the slopes of Les Houches.
* A residence with a heated indoor swimming pool.
Property Details
Property Type: Apartment
Size: 41m² / 441ft²
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Number of Rooms: 2
Bed Types: 1x 4x
Security Deposit: No What's this?
Processing/Misc Charges: No
Tax: No
Min Stay: 1 night
Max Guests: 6
Smoking Allowed: No
Children Friendly: No
Pets Allowed: No
Check In / Out: 17:00 / 10:00
- Bed Linen & Towels
- Kitchen
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Cable TV
- Parking Included
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Free Cleaning
- Wheelchair Access
- Pool
- Gym
- Breakfast
- Elevator
- Doorman
- Balcony
- Outdoor Space
Why Roomorama?
A Big Family
We have more than 120,000 professionally managed properties worldwide.
Secure Online Bookings
Manage your bookings safely.
Sign up today for your free account.
Guest Reviews
100% real reviews from real guests.
24/7 Customer Service
We are there for you any time, anywhere.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on activities and services.


text:
But, don't tell that to Spanish Springs' standout senior golfer Trae Jones.
At the end of her eighth-grade year, Jones made a bet with junior-to-be golfer, Devon Gaddis. If Gaddis could swim further than Jones underwater while holding her breath, Jones had to go out for the golf team her freshman year.
It's fair to say Jones' swimming talents aren't up to par with her golfing talents. Since losing the bet three-and-a-half years ago, Jones has become one of the best golfers in the state.
In just her second year, her sophomore season, Jones earned High Desert League Player of the Year honors.
"I am (glad I lost the bet), it's pretty cool," Jones said after shooting a 79 (tied for third) in the first round of the regional tournament Tuesday. "I wouldn't have been on the golf team. I wouldn't have all these friends I have now."
As her senior season, and high school golfing career comes to a close, Jones did not say she is going to miss outdriving opponents most. She wins off the tee with regularity. She did not say she is going to miss winning tournament after tournament most. The Cougars seemingly win every tournament they enter. She said she is going to miss playing with her teammates more than anything.
She found her two best friends, Katrina Prendergast and Katrina Weil, on the team.
While joining the top tier of golfers in the state, Jones has become the unquestioned leader of the Cougars looking to defend their state title.
"She's the team leader, not one of the team leaders," Spanish Springs coach Mike Bosco said. "All the girls look up to her and she's just a great role model to have. She makes my job easier. She really does. She's just a great kid."
Jones' success extends off the course and into the classroom. While taking a bevy of Advance Placement (AP) classes, the senior has earned a 4.3 weighted grade-point average.
Jones plans to play collegiately and with her success on and off the course, she will have a few options. The University of Nevada-Reno scouted Jones in the first round of the regional tournament Tuesday at Rosewood Lakes Golf Course. Jones' sister, Tess, is a junior on the Wolf Pack girls golf team.
The senior said she is also considering going out of state and, with her mom watching, said she would love to trade the mountains for the beach and attend San Diego State University.
"Tess stayed, she can deal with it," Jones said with a laugh of the possibility moving to southern California.
Jones plans to study civil engineering at whichever school she lands but admits she could take a different engineering path once she begins taking classes.
When she isn't golfing, Jones does what she can to stay outdoors. She wakeboards, snowboards, hikes and runs even though she admits it's not her favorite.
As she prepares to trade in the Cougar purple for an undecided NCAA uniform, Jones said she wants to be remembered for her integrity and attitude on the course. Don't expect to catch her throwing her nine iron into the lake.
"You can't replace someone like that. You just can't," Bosco said. "She's been in the program four years and she's been one of the girls that have had a spot four years in a row. You can't replace Trae Jones."
When she was an underclassman, she would let an occasional tear fall when she wasn't playing well.
Now a composed senior, she said the tears could fall again after the final round of the regional tournament Wednesday. Unlike when she was an underclassman however, they won't be tears of frustration. They will be tears of heart-felt emotion as one adventure ends, and another starts.
"It's definitely sad," Jones said. "Going back to that bet when I was a freshman, I never thought I would have such emotion over it when my senior year came around."


text:
Paper Set
Naturewood is a study of botanical beauty that is rendered in a soft, natural color palette. A series of framed potted herbs are interspersed with detailed sketches of leaves, and delicate stripes and accents of garden elements decorate the wide selection of accessories. This paper set includes placemats, mini list pads and recipe cards and will add the finishing touch to your table and kitchen. The placemats are perfect for barbecues and children's use because there will be no more worries about stains, and they provide the convenience of being disposable. The mini list pads are perfect for placing on your refrigerator and keeping your grocery needs organized and close at hand. And the recipe cards will help you organize your recipes while keeping your kitchen coordinated. Paper set includes 24 heavy-duty, linen embossed disposable paper placemats, each measures 18-1/4 x 12-1/4 inches, a set of 2 mini list pads, each comes with magnetic strips and contains 42 sheets, and a pack of 36 4 x 6 inch lined recipe cards.


text:
As a petite lady, it can be difficult to find shapes of jeans that compliment your shape. Lucky for you, we have a few pointers to help you find those perfect jeans!
Darker denim will always make your legs appear longer than they are. High waisted styles will also elongate the body and are a more interesting alternative to your standard skinny jeans. If your jeans are too long, try rolling up the hem for a cropped look. Team dark denim with similar coloured tops to create one block of colour that will make you appear taller than you actually are!
Tags jeans denim petite high waister


text:
Knitspot Spiralucious MITT
- Pattern Type
- All Knitted
- Hats and Gloves
A pretty, warm mitt in two sizes (S, L) featuring a lace pattern that spirals the wrist and extends up the back of the hand. Finished with a knitted-on hem border of turning leaves, this piece knits up quickly and makes a beautiful impression as a gift.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.
Suggested Yarns: Any soft fingering yarn with approximately 400–450 yards per 100 grams
Finished Size: 5.5(6.5) inches in circumference to fit hands measuring up to 7(8) inches around palm Length from hem edge to top border = 7.5(8.5) inches
Yarn Requirements: 150 (200) yards
Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4" in stockinette (unblocked)
Needles: DPNs size 1US (2.25 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
We currently have 1 copy in stock and available — we first started selling this in December 2008.


text:
"After days of narrowing my search, I'm so happy that I chose this card. They turned out wonderful and the opportunity to add additional pictures to the back allowed me to share more memories with my family and friends! I love them!"
"Just received my cards and they are beautiful. This is my 2nd year using Tiny Prints and I love them. The card is a very stock and not flimsy, I love how you can choose your own font and put photos on front and back. Thank you, Tiny Prints"
"I selected this card for the beautiful Christian message. That's important to me as so many forget the reason we celebrate Christmas. The quality of the paper really impressed me, they are thick and nice to hold. I also liked the capability of changing the backside color and adding more photos to the back. I will definitely use Tiny Prints again!"
"The paper quality was excellent. I couldn't be happier about my Christmas Cards this year. Our friends and relatives thought they were awesome. It looked like a professional photographer had taken and produced the cards. Will definitely be back next Christmas."
"Love this card. The quality was great and it was so easy to create online. The price was so inexpensive for the quality you receive. They were shipped out very quickly. I will definitely use Tiny Prints again."


text:
Well, I just spent about an hour checking their website and all I see is blah-blah. Where do I find any REAL suggestions, like for example, their step-by-step elimination diet? I mean, if I'm interested to try it, where do I even start? Is it just a diet or does one has to have acupuncture as well?
We've had some fantastic results, but my understanding is that not everyone gets the dramatic differences that we have seen and, also, it really depends on the skill of your practitioner.


text:
Morning! It's 5.39 here and I've just spotted the Immunity Challenge for week 3 is up - not sure whether there's any point me starting now but will have a go with the time I have and see what i can get done!
I'd commented on all LOs in the gallery up until yesterday morning...came to look for the voting thread as well but couldn't see it!
I did 2 hops on Saturday and bought a couple of $1 kits and used a voucher I had as well from a competition on FB...I haven't bought PU stuff for such a long time now it felt weird, LOL A clean of my EHD s now needed LOL Did get a couple of Christmassy themed items, as I want to keep up with my Christmas Journal this year!!!
OK, off to play for immunity see ya later and have a nice daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! x


text:
Donna's Detroit
The Motor City, now 'built for bikes'
Monday night Slow Roll attracts hundreds, one of many bicycle group rides in Detroit
Join the Conversation
The Detroit News aims to provide a forum that fosters smart, civil discussions on the news and events that we cover. The News will not condone personal attacks, off topic posts or brutish language on our site. If you find a comment that you believe violates these standards, please click the "X" in the upper right corner of the post to report it.
A glorious 4th of July
$1,900,0003 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3367 Sq. Ft., Year Built: 2008Prudential Preferred RealtorsTerri WebbP (866) 942-4908Spectacular Home on South Haven's Prestigious North Beach with panoramic views of Beach,Lighthouses and Lake Michigan from almost every room! This home is an Entertainer's Delight offering Gourmet Kitchen, open floor plan and extraordinary outdoor living space.
$799,0004 Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 1 Half Baths ID# 285607-49735 On HomeFinder.com 06/29/13REAL ESTATE ONEEllie McGovernP (888) 442-2328Spectacular Custom Home with 5 wooded lots on Lake Michaywe. Beautiful hardwood floors, 564 Sq. ft. Sun Porch, Gourmet Kitchen with breakfast nook and bar seating.. Massive Stone Fireplace in living room, formal dining room with private deck, and library.
$299,0004 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1656 Sq. Ft., Year Built: 1916Premier Properties IncH. Joseph JoachimP (810) 359-2010Charming 2 story home on the St. Clair River. This is a must to see offering; boat dock, sloping lot, wrap around porch, matures trees, panoramic views, spacious family room with natural fireplace, large picture windows and much more! Great distinctive style!
$339,9004 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 3000 Sq. Ft.Century 21 AAA NorthMichael BlakeP (877) 759-1870New construction- to be built! 4 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths with second floor laundry. this custom french country home is loaded with upgrades. gourmet kitchen with granite, deluxe master suite, abundant hardwood and tile, 3 car side entry garage. located on an interior lot in desirable macomb twp. we have other lots and subdivisions available.
The Motor City, now 'built for bikes'
'Everybody rides a bike. Who doesn't ride a bike? Why wouldn't you ride a bike?' asked Mike MacKool. 'If you don't ride a bike I feel like you're missing a major part of what's fun in Detroit right
A link to this page will be included in your message.
More from The Detroit News
Seen in the Photo Store
Purchase Detroit News images of historic events, scenes, places and people.Go to the PhotoStore
Sign up for home delivery today
Follow Us On TwitterFollow @detroitnews
The Detroit News Apps
Stay up to date on the go with the latest from The Detroit News apps
Our apps connect you with the best news, sports, auto and entertainment coverage from our team of award-winning journalists.
- Yesterday, Apr. 24
- Wednesday, Apr. 23
- Tuesday, Apr. 22
- Monday, Apr. 21
- Sunday, Apr. 20
- Saturday, Apr. 19
- Friday, Apr. 18
See our paid archives for news older than a week.


text: 6 Reasons to Add Strength Training to Your Workout PlanA complete workout plan should include strength training. Find out how strength training can really benefit you physically and emotionally.By Chris Iliades, MDMedically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPHIf you knew that a certain type of exercise could benefit your heart, improve your balance, strengthen your bones, and help you lose weight as it made you look and feel better, wouldn't you want to get started? Well, studies show that strength training can do all of that and more. Strength training is not just about bodybuilders lifting weights in a gym. It can benefit people of all ages and may be particularly important for people with health issues such as arthritis or a heart condition. Strength Training: The Benefits Yes, strength training will add definition to your muscles and give men and women alike more fit and toned bodies. But working out with weights does so much more: 1. Strength training protects bone health and muscle mass. After puberty, whether you are a man or a woman, you begin to lose about 1 percent of your bone and muscle strength every year. "One of the best ways to stop, prevent, and even reverse bone and muscle loss is to add strength training to your workouts," advises Troy Tuttle, MS, an exercise physiologist at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston." 2. Strength training makes you stronger and fitter. Strength training is also called resistance training because it involves strengthening and toning your muscles by contracting them against a resisting force. There are two types of resistance training: Isometric resistance involves contracting your muscles against a non-moving object, such as against the floor in a push-up. Isotonic strength training involves contracting your muscles through a range of motion as in weight lifting. Both make you stronger and can get you into better shape. Remember that with strength training your muscles need time to recover, so it should only be done on alternate days. Always take some time to warm up and cool down after strength training. 3. Strength training helps you develop better body mechanics. Strength training has benefits that go well beyond the appearance of nicely toned muscles. Your balance and coordination will improve, as will your posture. More importantly, if you have poor flexibility and balance, strength training can reduce your risk of falling by as much as 40 percent, a crucial benefit, especially as you get older. 4. Strength training plays a role in disease prevention. Studies have documented the many wellness benefits of strength training. If you have arthritis, strength training can be as effective as medication in decreasing arthritis pain. Strength training can help post-menopausal women increase their bone density and reduce the risk of bone fractures. And for the 14 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, strength training along with other healthy lifestyle changes can help improve glucose control. 5. Strength training boosts energy levels and improves your mood. Strength training will elevate your level of endorphins (natural opiates produced by the brain), which will make you feel great. As if that isn't enough to convince you, strength training has also been shown to be a great antidepressant, to help you sleep better, and to improve your overall quality of life. 6. Strength training translates to more calories burned. You burn calories during strength training, and your body continues to burn calories after strength training, a process called "physiologic homework." More calories are used to make and maintain muscle than fat, and in fact strength training can boost your metabolism by 15 percent — that can really jumpstart a weight loss plan. Strength Training: Getting Started "Please don't limit yourself to thinking that lifting weights, expensive machines, or gym membership is the only way to do strength training," says Tuttle. "Pushups, jump squats, lunges, and mountain climbing are all examples of exercises that provide strength training." If you have any health issues, ask your doctor what type of strength training is best to meet your needs and abilities. You can also work with a fitness expert to design a strength-training program that will be safe and effective for you. Who doesn't want to look better, feel better, and live a longer, healthier life? So what are you waiting for? Get started now with a complete workout program that includes strength training. Last Updated: 12/16/2009 | Next Article: 'I Didn't Have To Eat All Day' » Leave a comment To leave a comment, please log in below using your preferred network. More on Longevity Longevity Mental Fitness Emotional Wellness Physical Health Future Planning Articles in Physical Health Staying Active at Any Age Eating Right to Extend Your Life Taking Medication: Special Concerns in Older Adults Back Pain and Aging Seven Ways Your Body Gets Better With Age Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Long, Healthy Life Surprising Energy Stealers and How to Fight Them Why Does Hair Go Gray? The Truth About Anti-Aging Products Great Reasons to Have Good Sex Is Red Wine Really Good for You? Can Promiscuity Threaten Your Longevity? 7 Ways to Stay Limber at Your Desk Job Your Organic Food Guide The Top 10 Lies We Tell Our Doctors Back to Top


text:
Photo 1 of 64
Photo Details
Staff Photo by Alex Boerner, Credit to Treasure Coast Newspapers
Comments on this photo » 1
- March 4, 2013
- 7:16 p.m.
- Suggest removal
micu93 writes:
Thank you to the news channels and tc palm for covering the funeral service with such class and respect to the family, I also want to thank Sheriff Ken Mascara and Sergeant Gary Morales' fellow officers for such a touching and respectful tribute to him, you all did an amazing job ... the entire community was touched and your sympathy and respect was above and beyond what anyone could have imagined. RIP Sergeant Gary Morales' may God be with your family as they mourn the loss of a hero ..... To all officers in this country, and especially our St.Lucie County Sheriff's office ...... thank you ALL for your service and protection
Want to participate in the conversation? Become a subscriber today. Subscribers can read and comment on any story, anytime. Non-subscribers will only be able to view comments on select stories.


text:
Hmm ima have to check for that mouse acceleration or w/e..I could use some more speed shooting the dragons with a bow. Other than that, freakin awesome game.
I'm a little turned off of some of the "professions"..tho its prolly cause WoW made me sick of them....I keep trying Smithing to make better stuff...havent had any upgrades in awhile....tho I havent really researched much about it either.
Results 21 to 30 of 31
15-11-2011, 22:35 #21
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
16-11-2011, 08:07 #22
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
16-11-2011, 15:51 #23
- Join Date
- Aug 2008
- Location
- sweden
- Posts
- 169
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
Got the game recently but I have only had time for 2h of play tho those 2h I enjoyed.
Two notes worth pointing out:
You can use the mouse in the UI
This still doesn't make the UI very good tho.
16-11-2011, 18:20 #24
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
I read earlier that if you're experiencing difficultues using the mouse in the UI, you can turn off a setting called "Xbox 360 controller" or something along those lines, and navigating the UI after that should be as smooth as a babies butt.
Also I've found that a combination of mouse and WASD in the UI makes it not bad at all to navigate. Although the UI still isn't awesome!
Another thing to note. When in the favorites menu, you can select an item, then press 1-8 to hotkey it. That way you won't have to bring up the favorite menu (Q) all the time. I knew about this, but haven't used it yet, but seems like a lot of people missed this.
16-11-2011, 21:50 #25
- Join Date
- Jan 2006
- Location
- Posts
- 4,965
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
If you have to use any keyboard keys to navigate the UI, its a complete, devastating failure.
16-11-2011, 22:30 #26
17-11-2011, 07:53 #27
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
17-11-2011, 08:50 #28
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
Did you try my suggestion earlier about turning off the "Xbox 360 controller" option in the settings menu? I've heard people say the accuracy of your mouse in the menus becomes incredibly smooth then.
Anyway yes I've found a combination of mouse and keyboard to be the best. >_>
17-11-2011, 09:37 #29
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
Aye, turned that off but I didn't really notice much difference. It's not that big problem for me anyway, just saying it happens occassionally.
UI wise I'm more bothered about the general lack of polishing and inconsistency. I'm still trying to get used to for example that when I'm at vendor and click on things they get bought/sold but when I open a container which has exactly alike GUI then mouse clicking tries to equip/use item and for transferring item between them I need to use the keyboard shortcut or click on the button and not the item. Or r -key being shotcut to deposit single item to container but e-key being take single item and r-key taking everything. Being the pack rat that I am I'm going to make the mistake of grabbing my whole stash in the house by accident and at some point that's going to be real pain to sort out back to container from bag.
Perk screen is just disaster, but generally it's not needed that much that it would really disturb the experience too much nor can you make any fatal mistake there by accident. Pretty yeah, user friendly no.
17-11-2011, 13:22 #30
Re: Skyrim Approaches; Leaks abound...
I've read it for some people doesn't make a whole lot of difference. One other thing with that setting on/off is you can't/can rotate and zoom in on items in your inventory. But again turning it off doesn't make a difference for some players, as they still can't rotate and/or zoom in on items in inventory.
Have to agree on everything with the UI though. It seems to be lacking some polish, but so far it's not been a big deal for me. What I've wanted to keep so far is my equipment, some potions/poisons, ingredients etc, the rest is sold. So I generally have around 110-130 weight on me before leaving town, and come back at near 300 after a couple caves. Guess that's because I don't bother with all those swords, axes, maces and armors that aren't worth a lot. And a lot meaning value of 200+ gold. If it's less you'll only be able to sell it for around 10-50 gold or so. I'd much rather load up on jewelry and other low weight high profit items, and sell them all at the same time. TLR I mostly pick up gold, so don't use the r-key for picking up all items on a dead body/chests etc. At least I don't use it a whole lot.
Perk screen... it's not great, but very much navigatable once you're used to how it works, and with a combination of a mouse and keyboard. Could've been so much better and easy to navigate if done properly, but not game breaking.
I just find it silly when I read somewhere that the UI is a game breaking element. Because apart from that, and a few major bugs that occurs during very limited circumstances (at least for those that have been discovered), the game is really great and a ton of fun to play.
As for smaller bugs. Yea there's a ton of them, some that are game changing! But it's not difficult to restrain yourself from exploiting them.
© IncGamers Ltd 2012


text:
April – May 2014
This multi-award winning documentary by Liz Marshall illuminates the lives of individual animals living within and rescued from the machine of our modern world. Through the heart and photographic lens of acclaimed photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, we become intimately familiar with a cast of non-human animals. The film follows Jo-Anne over the course of a year as she photographs several animal stories in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Each story is a window into global animal industries: Food, Fashion, Entertainment and Research.
Location: Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown), 343 S. Fifth Ave.
Our Daily Bread: This film offers a shocking look at how food is produced and how food production companies use technology to maximize efficiency and profit. Without using words, the film allows the viewer to form their own opinions through the use of sounds of machinery, conveyor belts at a chicken factory, and the motor of a plane spraying pesticides. Jeff Hampton of VegMichigan will be the discussion leader.
Demond Johnson, AFAA, AFPA, IFA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and owner of A2 Fitness Professionals will present an informative and interactive session about training on a vegan diet. Wear comfortable clothing for some light stretching/exercises. Demond is a retired combat veteran and has worked with contestants on NBC's "The Biggest Loser."
Join Paul Krause, VegMichigan President and pharmacist, as he discusses making food choices for optimum health.
Seva has moved to Westgate and they will set aside a private room for us (currently under construction). Join us for a wide range of vegan delights. Bring your non-vegan friends to this Ann Arbor institution that is keeping the flame going after 43 years!
Dr. Esselstyn, who was featured in the widely acclaimed film Forks Over Knives, will discuss the results of his groundbreaking 20-year nutritional study, which demonstrated that we can end the heart disease epidemic in the U.S. by changing what we eat. Book-signing to follow.
Location: Nicola's Books, Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Ave.
Please check out our library display located at the St. Clair Shores Public Library at 22500 E 11 Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores, Mi. 48154 (586) 771-9020.
Please join VegMichigan for this fun and informative cooking class. Attendees will learn the nutritional aspects of a plant based diet and taste samples of the prepared food. Our presenters will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal into a delicious plant-based (no meat or dairy) option.
All food demos vary monthly.
Registration is suggested to reserve a seat, either on line or at the Customer Service Desk (248) 371-1400.
A pledge-driven walk and community-wide animal celebration. VegMichigan will be there handing out literature and information about the multiple benefits for humans and animals of a plant-based lifestyle.


text:
We can clear-up any confusion about the Health Insurance Marketplace and help you determine if you're eligible for a special enrollment period. Call us at 1-855-862-6859.
We'll clear up some of the confusion about enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan.Learn more
Take this simple online survey and get a snapshot of your health in just 15-20 minutes.Start here
It's flexible, it's convenient, it can save you a trip to the doctor's office and help you get better, sooner.Learn more
There's one in your neighborhood: Call 1-877-703-4839 to register.
You can use Find Your Plan to review and compare our plans that are on the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can call us at 1-855-862-6859.Find a plan
How much do you know about health care?
We have a plan for you - and we'll take the time to explain it. You can even apply online.Find your plan
New rules. New choices. What do you need to know?
Learn about Employee Trust Fund coverage
Learn how to take your health assessment


text:
Get Involved
Using JBoss Community projects is a great way to build real-world enterprise applications based on the latest technologies. But what if you find something that needs fixing or have a new feature to suggest? By getting involved with the project communities you can give feedback, improve the docs, review code and submit patches/new features whenever they're needed. Answering user questions or taking part in development discussions is also a great way to build a reputation for collaboration and expertise in your field.
No matter what your skill level, contributing to projects can be very rewarding and a great learning experience. You'll meet lots of smart, passionate developers who are all driven to create the best middleware possible in open source! You don't have to be an expert to get involved and it doesn't have to take a lot of time. Here are some different ways you can help to make things better.
Write a Blog
We're always interested in hearing how you're using JBoss Community projects to build your applications. You can create a personal blog anytime or you aggregate an existing one into our Planet.
Test Upcoming Releases
Finding bugs prior to a final release is the best way to ensure the next version of a project does what you need. Try out the latest alpha, beta or candidate releases and let us know if you find anything that needs fixing using our Issue Tracker.
Create Documentation
There's nothing better than well written, up-to date documentation that makes you productive in no time. If you see something missing or just want to correct a mistake use our project documentation editor to make changes instantly. You can also add articles to the wiki to highlight tips and tricks.
Help Users
Providing support to users is a great way to collaborate and give back to the community. Lots of questions are asked and answered each day in the forums or on StackOverflow using tags such as jboss and hibernate.
Submit Patches/New Features
These days many projects have moved from our Subversion repos to GitHub providing additional functionality to fork the code and submit changes via pull requests. Whichever method you use take a look in our Issue Tracker to see if anything interests you, or pick an issue you've created, and see if you can submit a patch or new feature implementation. If this is your first time you'll need to sign a Contributor License Agreement but it only takes a couple of minutes.
Report Issues
User feedback is a critical part of the open source development process. If you find a bug or have suggestions for an enhancement or new feature go ahead and report it in our Issue Tracker.
Review Code
It's easy to get lost in the detail so sometimes a step back is required to see the full picture. Performing a code review helps reveal general areas for improvement whether it be programming style or adding comments to describe what's going on.
Translate Documentation
If English isn't your natural language you may want to read documentation in your own language. To cover as many languages as possible we encourage people to contribute translations whenever they can.
Discuss Future Development
If you're involved in a particular project and want to have a say in its future development you can talk with the project team on IRC or via the dev forums/mailing lists to have your voice heard.
Join a User Group
Meeting people in your local area with similar interests in JBoss Community projects can be a great way to share tips and tricks and make new friends. Take a look at the growing number of User Groups to see if there's one near you. If you don't find one you can always create one!


text: I was invited to the American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón held at Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway by Susan who does PR for the Extreme Speed Motorsports team. I met Susan years ago when we were both on a motorsports panel at Blog World Expo. Susan is awesome and we remained in touch over the years, so I was really excited when she invited me to this race weekend. I've never watched an American Le Mans Series race, maybe a highlight here and there on TV but I didn't know much about it before we arrived in Monterey a couple weeks ago.


text:
Clafouti is sprinkled with conflict. That, and powdered sugar.
There's the clafouti versus clafoutis conundrum, which sets carefree final s-less Anglophones against stalwart s-conscious Francophones.
Mere sideshows to the main match, which pits cherry against cherry. Traditionalists, which is to say people from the Limousin region of France, insist on pits in. Everyone else prefers pits out. Limousin, which maintains links to the limousine and Limoges, may know something about taste.
Then there are the details: Almond flour or flour flour? Black cherries or red? Creme fraiche or whipped cream? And the fundamental quandary: breakfast or snack?
Which might be why I'd never attempted clafouti(s). That, and lack of interest. The clafouti(s)s I've come across look like eggs, with cherries. I like eggs. I like cherries. But eggs with cherries never outbid chocolate tart.
Nonetheless, I finally braved clafouti(s) and, after working my way through the sticky bits, baked a nicely balanced one that brings to mind sweet quiche.
I ducked out of the cherry debate by switching to raspberries, risking the wrath of the pro-pit crowd. Apparently if you swap fruit you're supposed to call this dish flaugnarde. I'm sticking with clafouti(s), with sugar on top.
Raspberry clafoutis
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
Serves: 8
1 pint fresh raspberries
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon liqueur (raspberry, pear, or almond pair nicely)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Butter and sugar for pan
3 eggs
Pitting cherry against berry
- 1
- 2
- next
- | single page
- 1
- 2
- next
- | single page


text:
Doctors >Mc Elveen, C Tyrone, MD Bjh Comprehensive Health SVC
721 Okatie Hwy # 170, Okatie, SC | Directions 2990932.360034 -80.871996
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm;Sat. - Sun. CLOSED
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Mc Elveen, C Tyrone, MD Bjh Comprehensive Health SVC on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Essendon Bombers Tickets
The Essendon Bombers is one of the most prominent clubs in Melbourne. The Bombers have won 16 VFL/AFL premierships which along with Carlton is the most of any club in the AFL. The Bombers up on Windy hill have a rich and proud history in winning premierships with legendary AFL football players and coaches including Dick Reynolds, Kevin Sheedy, Tim Watson and James Hird. The Bombers have had many rivals over the decades including the Magpies who they take on annually in one of the matches of the season at the Anzac Day clash, Carlton and even the Brisbane Lions who won their first premiership against them in the 2001 season. In 2000 the Essesndon Bombers nearly pulled off the perfect season winning every game expect one on their way to becoming premiers. Get your Essendon Bombers tickets here to see the Bombers fly up! Up!
Essendon Bombers
GuaranteedAll tickets covered by the viagogo guarantee
Your Money Is SafeWe don't pay the seller until you've been to the event
Secure DeliveryDelivered via e-ticket or courier
Events in Australia
More about Essendon Bombers Tickets
Buy or sell your Essendon Bombers tickets at viagogo. You can also sign up for Ticket Alerts above to stay informed about upcoming Essendon Bombers events in a city near you. If you have any questions about using viagogo, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
viagogo is your online ticket marketplace for concert tickets, sports tickets and theater tickets.


text:
The newest winner of the Golden Apple has a big heart and a big love of books.
Carole Harries from Sherburn Elementary School really cares about her kids. As the school's librarian, front office worker, and lunch room helper, she has the unique opportunity to get to know the entire school, but what she strives to work at is to get her kids to read.
"Helping them learn to love reading has really been a huge benefit for us and you can just see it in the kids as they move through the school years here in the elementary school, so having Carole here has been wonderful," says Sherburn Elementary School Principal Dale Harbitz.
She has worked all over doing many things, but has always loved working with children, and has loved her job at Sherburn Elementary for the last thirteen years. "It's a wonderful job for a person my age and I can sort of be the resident grandma to all these children," says Harries.
Harries was humbled by the award, but the most rewarding thing for her is watching the children grow. "It's wonderful when you start in kindergarten and they hardly know any words and see them progress at the beginning of 1st grade probably still having trouble recognizing words and pretty soon you have these children who can [say], 'oh I can read chapter book' and I listen to them read and sure enough they can and it's just exciting to see them grow so quickly," Harries says.
She has been in charge of numerous book sales and leads reading month. This past February, the school read over 6,400 books.
She encourages those who are similar in age to get involved. "I just encourage anybody out there who is a senior citizen and you're feeling like, well I really need to do something with my life, to check with the school in their area about becoming a volunteer."
Receiving adulation, hugs, and the Golden Apple Award, congratulations to Carole Harries.


text:
Best of How-To
From the Test Kitchen
Living the Good Long Life
Home How-To Series
American Made
Wedding Style 101
Martha Bakes
Best of Home Décor
Sign up and we'll send inspiration straight to you.
Martha Stewart takes your privacy seriously. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy.
Washing Windows
Spring Cleaning
Restoring Chairs
Essential Garden Tools
Garage Tips
How to Clean a Stove
Bathroom Bucket
Cleaning Crystal
Eco-friendly cleaning products
An Organizing Craft
Organizing a Home Office
Organizing Closet
Kitchen Cleaning Caddy
Linen Closets
Keeping Drawers Neat


text:
Due to limited funding in the program and the institution's unfortunate inability to fund all eligible students, UTB and TSC does not exercise its authority to make professional judgment calls for hardship requests for students who do not meet the basic program eligibility requirements.
Students must have their program of study declared by no later than June 1st to receive consideration for state grants during an academic year. Students who make changes to their program of study after this date may lose eligibility to future state funds.
The following information is accurate for students entering the program on or after September 1, 2005.
Program Purpose:
The Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college.
Who can apply? Students who... For an initial award
Students entering the program from high school who continue in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards for up to 150 semester credit hours, until they receive a bachelor's degree, or for five years if enrolled in a 4-year degree plan or six years if enrolled in a 5-year degree plan, whichever comes first.
Students entering the program based on acquisition of an associate's degree who continue in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards for up to 90 semester credit hours, until they receive a bachelor's degree, or for three years if enrolled in a 4-year degree plan or four years if enrolled in a 5-year degree plan, whichever comes first.
The academic requirements for continuing in the program are:
For awards made on or after 09/01/2005:
Where may awards be used?
A TEXAS Grant may be used to attend any public institution of higher education in Texas.
How much can be awarded?
The award amount (including state and institutional funds) is equal to the student's tuition and required fees. For 2010/2011, the state amount is approximately: $3,390 per semester for public universities and state college students; $890 per semester for public community college students; and $1,570 per semester for public technical college students.
How can you apply?
You apply for the TEXAS Grant when you complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other application as required by your college's financial aid office. Funding is limited, so you need to submit your application as soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year. The financial aid office at each college and university will determine if TEXAS Grant is part of the aid package that is offered to you.
Provides grant aid to financially needy Texas residents who enroll on in a Texas public two-year college on at least a half-time basis pursuing a first associate's or certificate program and who are not eligible for a TEXAS Grant.
A program designed for students who may or may not be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Applicants must meet most of the same requirements for a Pell Grant and must show some remaining unmet financial need. Funds do not need to be repaid. Residents, nonresidents and foreign students (both undergraduates and graduates), are eligible for this grant. Applicants must attend a Texas public college or university. Funds are awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted.
The University of Texas at Brownsville website uses Javascript.
To access this page as it is meant to function please use a Javascript
enabled browser.


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
PTK raises money for Tsunami Relief
Submitted by Leigh-Anne Mauk on Wed, 02/16/2005 - 1:00am
To reserve a table, or to donate new or used books or items for the yard sale, contact Ms. Thornhill at 301-790-2800, ext. 481.
Hagerstown Community College's Pi Theta, local chapter of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa, will hold a used book/yard sale on Saturday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to noon on the first floor of the Career Programs Building.
PTK will be renting tables for $15 each. Money raised will be donated to support tsunami relief efforts.
HCC's annual Flower & Garden show will be going on in the ARCC on the same day, so there should be a good flow of traffic on campus for the event. Vendors are asked not to sell plants or flowers at the book/yard sale.
To reserve a table, or to donate new or used books or items for the yard sale, contact Ms. Thornhill at 301-790-2800, ext. 481.


text:
FONZ Household members have the opportunity to throw a wild birthday celebration at the Zoo. Parties are held on weekends throughout the year. Registration for 2009 parties has begun.
FONZ offers a wide variety of exciting classes for people of all ages. Learn a skill, follow a life dream, enhance a resume, pique a child's curiosity—it's all possible with our classes. more
Have you ever woken up next to a lion? (Spouses don't count.) Now, you can! After an evening snack and an exploration of an animal house or exhibit area, led by a Zoo keeper, participants hike through the Zoo with flashlights for a nocturnal tour, then camp underneath the stars. Then they rise to the morning rumbles and warbles of the animals, and enjoy a morning activity and continental breakfast. more
There is a place where it's possible to hear the call of a native red fox on the chase and the scream of a brown kiwi stalking worm—a place where nature meets science. Take in the beauty of the Shenandoah Mountains while enjoying a rare glimpse of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's headquarters (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, which is usually closed to the public. Enjoy a special a keeper-led tour, a campfire under the stars. Bunk in tents provided by FONZ, then rise for breakfast and a family-friendly activity. more
Summer Safari Day Camp and FONZ Nature Camp are award-winning and accredited by the American Camp Association. Each session of Summer Safari Day Camp, held at the Zoo, offers a wild week for children entering grades K-5. FONZ Nature Camp provides a real adventure at the Zoo's Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia, for children entering grades 5-10. more
The Zoo offers free evening lectures and book signings on various topics, offered by expert authors and researchers. Some past lecture topics have been the evolution of zoological parks, natural medicine, and the use of DNA study and other methods to improve conservation programs. more
The grounds of the National Zoo attract a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species throughout the year. Bird House keeper Debi Talbott will host a bird walk on Zoo grounds one Saturday morning a month. So if you're new to birding or already an expert join us to learn more about the fascinating world of birds! more
Parking is always limited at the Zoo and we encourage you to use public transportation. more


text:
(Slide 10 of 21)
Start at the beginning |
View recipes as list
« Previous | Next »
In this zippy pork stir-fry we cut the bok choy into long, thin strips to mimic the long noodles. We like Japanese soba noodles because they are made with buckwheat, which gives them a nutty flavor and a boost of fiber. You can also use mild-flavored rice noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti. Serve with sliced cucumbers dressed with rice-wine vinegar and a glass of sauvignon blanc.
Recipe: Pork & Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Vote Now! | More Polls | Comments
© 2014 Eating Well, Inc.
6221 Shelburne Road
Suite 100
Shelburne, VT 05482, USA
© Copyright 2014, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved | By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service.


text:
Harem Manga
- 44 Chapters85k ViewsAction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Sci-fi, TragedyEdens Bowy
Filter Manga
Can't find what you're looking for? Try the Search to filter with a lot more options! FILTER BY MULTIPLE GENRES ON THE SEARCH PAGE
Want to view the mangs list as plain list instead of with images? Click here to change to a plain text list.


text:
402 results total, viewing 1 - 10
The Changing Gallery at the Littleton Museum is filled with images that reflect the vision of painter Ralph Nagel, winner of Best of Show in the 2012 … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 10/23/13
Sarah Phippen and Martin Lambuth will be the featured artists in Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center during Western Welcome Week and through … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 8/6/13
The Englewood Camera Club announces a new location for its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month: Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, … more
Pretend it is December 1933 — and enjoy Town Hall Arts Center's holiday treat for the community. Harold Gray's popular Depression-era comic strip … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 11/26/13
Diane Mott Davidson's 17th mystery is published this month and she has a string of appearances scheduled to meet her fans: she will be at Tattered … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 8/22/13
Each year, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center invites artists to enter an All Colorado Show, with a juror selecting the exhibit from many entries. … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 5/30/13
Jewish Family Service of Colorado welcomes , football star and legend in life, as the speaker for its 10th annual JFS Executive Luncheon fundraiser on April 30. The luncheon will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street. Doors open … more
Column by Penny Parker | 2/4/14
The 2013 Biennial of the Americas will bring together ideas, artists and culture, focusing on the Americas from Canada to Chile. A four-day festival … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 7/11/13
It's a cold dark night as Kimberly waits over two hours for her often-drunk father to pick her up at the ice skating rink. Her evening brightens when they stop at Jiffy Burger on the way home, where Jeff is working at the drive-through window … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 2/4/14
The audience at the Aurora Fox is almost in Martha and Leroy Patterson's run-down front room as the elderly black couple talk about the day. Should … more
Sonya Ellingboe | 7/18/13
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year. For all older stories please use our advanced search.


text:
Derek | February 26, 2013 4:56 PM
Give US First Lady, Michelle Obama, a special Oscar for the best delivered presentation speech of the evening - then get all the Hollywood actors into a class and explain that comedy often falls flat on its face if there is no editor to trim and adjust the timing - and there ain't no editor around during a live Oscar broadcast. Rather than having lame attempts at comedy, spend more time showing the behind the scenes artistry of the nominees' work - which was often glossed over at lightning speed.
pluiedenovembre | February 26, 2013 3:20 PM
Well said :) I think the only time I got upset was when Titanic won. Other than that, I'm happy when an actor/actress/movie/director/script I like wins and I try to enjoy the show. Sometimes the nominees/winners help me "discover" new movies and actors I've never even heard of and that's always a wonderful thing. I like movies, I enjoy the Oscars, but I have no stake in the outcome so there's really no point in getting upset about anything.
droop | February 25, 2013 4:30 PM
wow what a horrible piece of journalism
Dryer | February 25, 2013 4:22 PM
Great points but your just playing the devils advocate for the sake of material. True in the end it's childish to waste energy on something which in in reality is completely immaterial. But there's no reason for Argo to have won Best Picture, except for the old voters in Hollywood to self congratulate themselves as a whole. There was no reason for Christophe Waltz to have won Best Supporting Actor, it was the same one note bit rehashed from Inglorious Basterds. Cinematography for Life of Pi was practically post production, how is that better than Deacons real time artistry in Skyfall. Tarantino hardly wrote the best original screenplay, it was a greatest hits compilation at best. Brave is in the same boat; Pirates, Paranorman, even Frankenweenie were more admirable picks. What differentiates this year from previous shows, is you could look at the list of winners and take something from their achievement. This year was nothing more than just setting a fire just to watch it burn, and that's why people are complaining. It's nothing to do with simply the choice, but the lack of validity behind them.
hank | February 25, 2013 4:06 PM
thanks for clearing that up for me. what an enlightening article.
Traci R. | February 25, 2013 3:08 PM
And these are all the reasons I don't even waste my time watching or caring. Give me the results in the morning. I'll glance over them casually allowing myself to be mildly impressed or surprised by a few and then go back to doing what we all have the capacity to do ourselves--watch and judge the quality of movies. Rocket science it is not.
Edward Copeland | February 25, 2013 3:02 PM
Bravo! You nailed almost every point I've been screaming at people losing their minds throughout this Oscar season such as people who liked Argo when it came out but transformed it to one of the worst choices Oscar ever made by last night and a virtual twin to Crash, separated by seven years, because Ang Lee won director both years while his films didn't get picture. Never mind that most of these people hadn't been remotely pulling for Life of Pi before Lee won director. The Oscars are a glorified opinion poll and, for most of my life, have been a thoroughly enjoyable parlor game. Unfortunately, Oscars + Internet = Madness. I'm just glad that I got past being emotionally affected by what happened at the Oscars when I was a teen -- long before the Web ensnared the silly awards.
brace | February 25, 2013 2:29 PM
Oscar and the entire awards season is fun - people talk about movies, predict who's gonna win, who's gonna be nominated, what are the long shots.... it's fun. but many people take it all too seriously. I don't believe in such a thing as best movie or performance... I don't even have one or ten (or any specific number of) favorite movies. I was never able to make a list of my favorite movies ever and that's why I don't like them. and honestly I prefer annual awards like Oscar (despite what I think of their choices) than Sight&Sound's list of the best movies ever - I find that way more un-arty. best ever!?
Ben Pearson | February 25, 2013 2:23 PM
Christian | February 25, 2013 1:48 PM
Excellent article! Really, really appreciated reading it and agreed 100 %.
Andrew | February 25, 2013 1:38 PM
The Academy Awards, like any major institution, will always get undeserved criticism. There's just no avoiding it. I love the show for what it is. I've never watched one and thought, "This'll be the last one for me." Have I been disappointed on occasion? Obviously. I guess what I'm saying is the oscars have been around for 85 years, millions of people tune in every year. At the end of the day, the academy doesn't give a shit about what you think.


text:
Londoner Joline Simister has been the seamstress to the Queen of England for four years. Working with a team of four other dressmakers, Joline cuts and sews the patterns that designer Angela Kelly creates.
Seamstress Joline Simister made the beautiful dress that the Queen wore to the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. The dress was a primrose yellow double crepe wool coat with matching dress. The details on the coat resembled sun rays with hand-beading on the neck. The brooch she wore was Queen Mary's True Lover Knot encrusted in diamonds. The queen's handbag was from Launer London. The Queen's bag became so popular that there was a 60 percent increase in sales after the world saw the bag during the wedding. Angela also designed the matching hat.
Whether it's wearing a couture designer dress or a stunning fascinator hat, the Royal Family has been a strong influence on the fashion world.
This past weeks festivities for the Queen's 60th anniversary on the throne, the Diamond Jubilee, was a chance to see the Royal Wardrobe at it's best. Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in 1952 and is only one of two monarchs to celebrate this landmark. With the longevity of the royal family it is likely that the Queen will celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (70 years).
Catherine (Kate), Duchess of Cambridge, wore a stunning red Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton with a hat designed by Sylvia Fletcher to the Thames River Pagent. Clearly a fan, she repeated her designer preference for the final Jubilee Service with a nude Alexander McQueen dress and a Jane Taylor hat.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has become known for her striking hats, often designed by Phillip Treacy, a Royal favorite. Her outfit for the final celebration featured a Treacy sinamay hat in blush pink and a gold coat.
Kate's dress:
Camilla's hat:
photo credit: Dan Kitwood


text:
Reality and Faux Ho Bloggers
In October of 2008, someone calling herself Lux started a blog about her work as a stripper. She detailed episodes of using drugs, encountering her ex-boyfriend at her club, and accepting a bad check after having sex with a client in his home. By February 2008 she stopped posting, citing her detractors as the cause. Some readers had suggested she was essentially a spoof on the public's perception of a stripper, a stereotype taken to the extreme, while others were certain she was a man publicly airing his debased fantasies. Several fellow stripper bloggers like River City Kitty left comments accusing Lux of being a fraud.
In Lux's final post she wrote an angry defense of the sometimes-ugly reality of her life:
I was going to write about the VIP booth over the weekend, and how I got really drunk, and ended up having sex for a few seconds with a man I don't care for, but jesus, I could only imagine all the people barking at me for that, right? I was going to write about how I went to this nice hotel with him after, did some coke, and had the most awful painful sex ever, but what, is that a male fantasy? […] Creating this blog was a mistake.
Prostitutes, dominatrices, webcam performers, and exotic dancers are in abundance online, and as sex workers increasingly use the web as their primary—usually only—marketing device, so have they begun to utilize it as a platform to reveal experiences they're generally shamed out of sharing. The public debate about sex work, which wasn't very intelligent to begin with, has done a terrible job of acknowledging and responding to this gentrification, although it's a phenomenon that's almost assuredly going to persist. Girls who may never have thought to look in their local paper's adult help wanted ads or weren't part of the circles necessary to be invited to work for a madam can now post ads instantly or surf for national agencies in need of new talent. While those opposed to the sex industry maintain that women privileged enough to have access to a computer are a dismissible minority, this is clearly no longer the case. Sex workers—many of them from middle class families with college educations—have invaded the Internet.
Sex worker web journals generally fall into two camps: marketing tools used in conjunction with a work name and website, or anonymous confessionals in which the writer discloses details about her personal life and clients. (For the purpose of this article, only female bloggers are examined.) These blogs are uniquely positioned to complicate the discourse around sex work in both negative and positive ways. They're capable of revealing rifts and commonalities in sex worker communities while also influencing the public's perceptions of and reaction to those who sell sex.
Fears of Faux Hos
It's impossible to discuss sex worker blogs without first giving a nod to the UK'S Belle De Jour, a prostitute whose wildly popular blog spawned two books and a popular TV series. No other blogging escort has come close to achieving the notoriety and financial success of Belle, though many others seem inclined to take up the mantle. Sex workers are consummate opportunists, so it's no surprise that some would seize upon the opportunity to be paid for their stories.
Of course the instinct to seek success through blogging isn't limited to sex workers; many online diarists may be taking to their keyboard with the hope of finding stardom and/or payment. But with its tendencies towards glamour, sleaze, and drama, a sex working past is one fast track to attention, and a relatively easy one to fake. As Kimberlee Cline, a San Francisco escort, frankly states, "People who are not sex workers themselves really don't have a proper gauge of bullshit."
This circumstance has led some individuals to fake a prostitute identity. For example, Alleged porn actress Shirley Shave was eventually revealed to be the brainchild of a male aspiring novelist, but not before excerpts of "her" sensationalistic blog, which involved stories of domestic abuse and rape by a boss, were included in Best Sex Writing 2005. The Internet facilitates this type of deception since online pen names are assumed by millions even when those people aren't working in a criminal and/or stigmatized industry; anonymity is the norm from YouTube commenters to advertisers on the Eros Guide.
The prime target of suspicion at the moment is Alexa DiCarlo, an escort who writes extensively about her work experiences and personal life under what she claims is her work identity. Alexa is not well regarded in the sex worker community in spite of her claims of activist work and solidarity; she declines to meet other escorts, including those most prominent in activist circles. Serpent Libertine, industry veteran and activist, articulates the thoughts of many when she says, "I do take issue with those who call themselves 'sex worker activists' and refuse to meet or work with other activists or workers in this industry. How can we build community and fight this stigma and discrimination when you're so paranoid that you can't even show your face to your own peers?" Kimberlee Cline adds:
It's really unfortunate that while so many of us are out there taking risks by being real, showing our faces, telling our stories, not just through the lens of what kind of salacious details will get us the most followers, but actually talking about our lives and creating a richer tapestry of who sex workers are, others are being fake. When people front or are artificial, they're really demeaning the work that other people are doing.
Furthermore, Alexa's pictures have been called into question by rumors that they were lifted from a soft-core porn performer's subscription site. In response to this, Alexa made her pictures private—a fairly incriminating reaction. (She calls the accusation a "distraction" and says she locked her portfolio because the claim was "generating useless traffic.") The pictures on her website are not images of her; the one used on her "About" page, of a long-haired brunette's lithe back, shares little in common with the pictures once featured on her work site, which depicted a petite, dyed blonde girl with a belly button piercing. And she admits on her "About" page that: "Many of the photos used within this blog are not me. I use random photos of myself and others to illustrate articles and posts." If the blog is her advertising space, it makes little sense that she'd not identify a picture of her form (which need not include her face).
Faux Ho
There seems to be quite a bit of this going around. The examples you note are probably the most visible, hence the most egregious, but they're certainly not singular.
There are many real, honest-to-goodness, working escorts who are blogging and writing. They have real, funny, sexy, interesting stories to tell. Thanks for highlighting some of them here.
Good article, well researched. Valuable information.
- ·
Oh, look, "Alexa Dicarlo"
Oh, look, "Alexa Dicarlo" (whatever his real name is) just posted a FIVE THOUSAND word "rebuttal" on his blog. Interestingly, it consists mostly of hand-waving, blustering, and excuses.
Actually, you don't have to rely on circumstantial evidence to show that "Alexa" is a fake. In an April 2008 post, he claimed to be a graduate student in Human Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University, starting in Fall 2008. This is a bona fide that can be verified.
This is a real university, and it has a Department of Sexuality Studies. On their website, they list all the entering graduate students for each year, with a brief background. There are only 10 women entering in 2008. None of them match up to the information on the blog. Geographic location, undergraduate university, area of research, etc.
If "Alexa" were smart, he would've claimed to be going to business school. It's easier to remain anonymous in a class of 200. But you can't hide when you claim to be one of ten people.
- ·
Alexa DiCarlo
I've read Alexa's blog regularly since she started it, and follow her tweets as well. Perhaps I'm easily fooled, but I don't think so. I've never had a wisp of suspicion that she isn't exactly what she claims: a phenomenally highly sexed individual who is bold and assertive about her desires. Her tweets match up with her blog; she hasn't attempted to gain massive notoriety or do anything that would accrue income (UNLESS, of course, she's truly an escort!). These quibbles smack of conspiracy theorism. People should maybe think that the simplest possible explanation is the truth: she's an escort. If she were a guy and could write about sex from the woman's point of view the way she does, it'd be a frigging miracle, frankly.
Yep, I count this all as jealousy.
- ·
Simplest explanation?
I don't see how the simplest explanation is that everything she says is true, unless by "simplest" you mean "easiest to insist on in spite of evidence to the contrary." Everything she says clearly isn't true, as has been proven by the Cass situation. (You can see here that Alexa tried to claim she worked for the site and the webmaster was using old pictures of her, but this isn't the case; the girl in the pictures is a still-working model with a twitter feed whose commentary I've included links to in my other comment.) In fact, if we're going to make everything "simple" and reliant on emotion instead of, say, accurate and derived from critical observation, than one of the primary reasons for some of this vehement support is less that Alexa is a convincing persona—although clearly she has been convincing to many people who have no familiarity with actual sex workers or the sex industry—but rather that those who have supported her are invested in her being real, both so they can continue to enjoy her site but more importantly so they don't feel foolish or taken advantage of.
As I tried to explain in this article, and subsequent posts by Maggie and Trixie have detailed, there are many legitimate reasons for sex workers to be suspicious of those who claim to be part of their community without having any interaction with other sex workers. If Alexa's had the successful PR campaign that she tries to claim (in terms of making laypeople respect sex workers and rally for their rights), I'm seeing little evidence of it in her supporters, who are so quick to say dozens of established, verifiable sex workers are just lacking self-esteem (ie "jealous"). What is there to be jealous of? So far, I've not encountered any actual sex worker who believes she sees clients, and she's not making any money from her endless internet endeavors.
If Alexa and her readers actually cared about sex workers' rights and voices, they'd pay attention to what actual sex workers were saying.
- ·
The women in this piece
Posted the same thing twice when my comment was held up in moderation—Apologies. See below.
- ·
Alexa is a Fake
http://twitter.com/BlueyedCass85 - "Alexas other twitter page
http://www.blueyedcass.com/ - She is also a cam girl...funny how she had sessions while on vacation in Yellowstone
http://www.princessblueyez.com/ - and here she is again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogc7I-z5J0w ...and here she is on Youtube
Plus she's a grad student, a courtesan, a writer of several blogs, a sex expert at Caitlin's corner, constantly twitters etc She is such a fraud!
- ·
I've seen these pages referenced before -- but I've seen nothing that convinces me that they're actually the same person as Alexa, other than people stating and restating it. At most, perhaps Cailtin's Corner, but even that, what shows the connection? I never saw the photos Alexa posted on her professional site, so I can't attest to the connection there (i.e., that they're the same person shown in the BlueeyedCass photos).
What, pray tell, is so tremendously implausible about a grad student working 10 hours a week as an escort and doing blogs/twittering during the course of her day? She's clearly a very fluid writer -- someone of that skill level could easily pound out several thousand words a week, especially if she's just describing her life and not trying to pull together an analytical paper. It's NOT that tough, folks.
Occam's Razor, anyone?
- ·
Faux Hi
This woman is on twitter all day long... She has time to tweet and have convos wither others all day long, see clients, write her blog, complete grad student work, study, apply to a doctoral program, general grooming, screening clients, hosting/screening gang bangs, (at the time) maintain Caitlins Corner, participate on adult forums, maintain 4-5 Tumblr accounts, search for erotic images to tweet, Facebook, Myspace, (even) LinkedIn and scour Craigslist for ads...I could go on. This woman did all of the above and more and yet people really believe that she was a full time grad student. Sorry any student with that much going on doesn't spend all day on the internet unless you some shut in (which she probably is).
Here is a link that shows her myspace acct (prior to her deleting it): http://alexadicarloisafake.blogspot.com/
This is clearly the same woman from Blue Eyed Cass/Princess Blue Eyes
"Alexa" even admitted to Charlie Glickman that those pics were indeed her (she said they were old). How does a woman with ALL of that going on still perform on Cam (which actually coincides with some of her blog post about doing other things) on a regular basis? I have the answer she doesn't...she's a faux ho.
- ·
No obvious technical connection
FYI Alaxa's site and the two you mention are hosted by different companies in different states. - See Also http://bit.ly/8aQtjB
- ·
I initially suspected Lux to be fake due to her constant stereotyping and pedestrian observations about stripping (I've been a stripper for 13 of the past 24 years). I confronted her with my suspicions which she adamantly denied but as she continued to blog my suspicions continued that she might be a man, Eventually she revealed to me that her blog posts were based on long past experiences (years earlier), and that she has since quit stripping.
While I did (and continue to) believe her on that point, I also feel it's deceitful to pretend to be blogging about deeply personal issues in real time when in fact you're dredging up faded, distorted memories purely as a means of collecting fans to further a writing career. I also take issue with anyone representing (even in some small way) the marginalized group of people such as we (strippers) are, by perpetuating damaging, two-dimensional stereotypes. I feel her blog lacks authenticity and honesty on that point. I do not, however, believe she is a man anymore. I also don't believe she meant any harm and has probably been hurt worse than she really deserved. And for my part in that I'm very sorry.
- ·
Given the absolute wildfire effect that's taking place on other blogs and twitter feeds, I thought I would add a few points about the original article.
None of the women I interviewed were asked about Lux or Alexa or any other blogger—I spoke to them about their own experiences working and blogging. Nor did I give them any of the other names that would appear in this article (be they interviewees or points of discussion) because the article isn't about any one person—it's about blogging.
I told Alexa I was going to discuss rumors that she was fake before she answered a single question; she chose to grant me an interview anyway. When I suggested that we speak over the phone so I could at least vouch for her being a woman, she declined.
Since this has been published, PrincessBluEyez/BluEyedCass (whose pictures Alexa allegedly stole) has confirmed that Alexa was indeed using her (Cass's) pictures without permission, and that after Cass contacted her about it, she password protected her portfolio. You can read these responses here and here.
- ·
- John P likes this
- ·
Thank You
Thank you for posting this article and commenting on my own blog post in response. I wish that I had possessed your courage a long time ago and your tailored comments to my post were just what I needed to hear. You are a fine writer and this is a great article.
- ·
- John P likes this
- ·
Blog Anonymity
I no longer take any of these sorts of confessions seriously. I do recall adding a confrontational comment to 'Shirley Shave's' blog years ago voicing my annoyance ('Shirley Shave'/Henry Baum, strung a high number of readers along), for the blog author to try to make it my fault and turn me into a 'lunatic'. Like I had imagined his blog or his deception, when he decided to come clean on his blog. The encounter put me off the idea of blogging in general, but at the time, few people/bloggers were willing to discuss this issue or the problems it hast he potential to cause, especially when fake identities purport to be involved in particular professions. But these sorts of people don't care about the perception they create to potentially impressionable readers, they only care about their ego, potential fame and so on.
There will always be a problem with anonymity on the web. Unfortunately, there will be personalities who have no moral backbone whatsoever. Personally, I no longer read diaries. They're yesterday's news.
BTW I've noticed that the RPD are currently offline.
- ·
oh monica, you really hit this one out of the park.
i'd really like to quote you in my master's thesis, and also pick your brain about your research. to be clear, your article and the background info it cites are filling a huge gaping hole in my argument, something i've been fighting about with my advisor for months. i'd not only love to, but i straight up NEED to discuss this with you, specifically: mainstream/public sex work debate's tendency to focus on "black and white" and ignore the liminal, i.e. bloggers. you also touch on some issues relating to the hierarchy of knowledge production that have pertinence to bloggers--namely, that we cannot be verified and are therefore stripped (pun intended) of legitimacy.
that goes for all you other fabulous sex work bloggers i see commenting here, as well: if you know of articles (online or in print) that discuss sex work bloggers in these ways... throw me a bone, ladies, PLEASE, i'm trying to go academic with this shite. for now, at least :-)
- ·
Thanks, Monica, for addressing the issue of community self-censorship in your article. I read and liked Lux's blog when it was alive. I've been a dancer, and nothing about her writing made me think she was fake. Certainly, she was not the self-possessed, level-headed business woman most of us want to believe ourselves to be and project to the world that we are. But I appreciated what I felt to be her honesty about her bad times and stupid decisions. When I was a dancer, I sometimes had bad times and made stupid decisions, too.
After my public blog was Boing-Boinged and started attracting attention, I was occasionally accused of being an "obvious fake" and told that my "strip club scenes lacked authenticity" -- usually by people who admitted they had never been to a strip club. (Other dancers and former dancers, by contrast, were universally very nice.) There were also people who would pull individual sentences and quotes out of my writing to "prove" that I hated my job (like all strippers), was psychologically damaged and unable to form meaningful relationships (like all sex workers) and so on. Being accused of fraud was annoying, but having my words used as fodder for an already constructed opinion about the sex industry was down-right distracting. Although I was anonymous and had never posted pictures or any identifying information, it all still felt very personal. Eventually, I made my blog member-only and although I miss the exhibitionism of writing posts for any random person to see and react to, blogging privately has been more peaceful.
Of course, being an avid opportunist, I've tried to think of ways to attract clients and money through the blog, but so far have never been able to reconcile what I want to write with a public, non-anonymous face that I would want to own. Because the truth is, in addition to good days and interesting experiences, I do have days when I'm down on my job, and on myself. Even in private, I employ many filters to protect myself and anyone else that I may write about. In return, when I write about my experiences I want the freedom to be completely honest about myself and my impressions of other people -- good, bad, and mixed. This is what the readers who followed me to my private blog respond to. It is good material. But it is not, unfortunately, good marketing.
- ·


text: Boyfriend want his T-shirt back? Not to fear: the Los Angeles duo of Lauren Alexander and April Leight founded LnA in 2007 just for girls who love menswear basics and that cozy, lived-in feel. Focusing on fit, color and perfect cottons, the designers bring a sexy update to the classic men's undershirt tee: a slim-fitting, semi-sheer top with an extra deep V-neck, available in a covetable range of 30 colors. (When was the last time your boy tried ballet pink?) Quickly winning a celebrity fan base that includes Isla Fisher and Kate Moss, the line has since expanded to include everything from lace tees to that LA signature, zipper leggings. These are wardrobe staples with some edge.


text: Forty-five years after it ruled that laws against interracial marriage violated the Constitution, the Supreme Court is finally poised to scrutinize the equally unjust impediments to marriage between people of the same sex. At a private conference Friday, the justices will consider several petitions relating to the issue. Of particular concern to Californians is whether the justices will decide to review a federal court ruling that declared Proposition 8, the state's ban on gay marriage, unconstitutional.


text:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
By Colin Woodard firstname.lastname@example.com
Staff Writer
AUGUSTA — A division director at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has filed a discrimination claim with the Maine Human Rights Commission, alleging that senior managers assaulted and harassed her after she refused an order to shred public records.
Sharon Leahy-Lind of Portland, director of the CDC's Division of Local Public Health, alleges in the complaint that her supervisor, CDC Deputy Director Christine Zukas, told her last spring to shred documents related to the competitive awards of funding to health outreach nonprofits under the Healthy Maine Partnership. She did not comply, believing it would be illegal.
The Sun Journal newspaper in Lewiston subsequently requested copies of the documents, which is when Zukas discovered that they hadn't been shredded, according to the complaint.
"When she found out I hadn't shredded the documents she physically assaulted me and ordered me to take the documents to my home and destroy and dispose of them there," Leahy-Lind wrote in her complaint, filed Tuesday. She says she again refused, instead keeping the records in her office.
According to the complaint, the records showed the scoring results for funding awards under the program. The Sun Journal said the scoring resulted in a dramatic decrease in funding for Healthy Androscoggin, a nonprofit in Lewiston, and a sharp increase for a smaller organization, Rumford-based Healthy River Valley.
State Sen. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, told the Sun Journal last year that she thought the funding decisions were politically motivated, as Lewiston-Auburn's legislative delegation had been highly critical of Gov. Paul LePage.
Leahy-Lind says in her complaint that the records she was told to shred showed that "what was described as an 'objective' test was in fact manipulated so certain (nonprofits) would be favored over others."
The complaint says the director of the CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, Lisa Sockabasin, told Leahy-Lind to "shut my (expletive) mouth" and "not to mention the favorable treatment given to the Tribal Healthy Maine Partnerships, or face adverse employment consequences."
"I was physically and verbally assaulted repeatedly," Leahy-Lind says. "The (deputy director) often raised her voice and screamed while grabbing my arm or kicking me under the table. Her behavior was extremely aggressive and hostile."
CDC spokesman John Martins said Wednesday that Zukas would not comment, and Sockabasin was traveling and could not be reached. Martins said the agency doesn't comment on personnel situations.
He said that the scoring process for Healthy Maine Partnership awards had several rounds with varying criteria, and that a nonprofit could move up or down the list from round to round. "The Healthy Androscoggin Partnership was never scored at the top, I can say," he said.
He would not say whether political factors played a role.
The Human Rights Commission isn't allowed to confirm whether a complaint has been filed until it is dismissed or listed on the commissioner's agenda, said commission counsel John P. Gause.
When a complaint is received, the accused typically responds within 30 days and the complainant then submits a written reply. If the commission takes no action within 180 days, complainants are free to pursue full legal remedy in court, he said.
In her complaint, Leahy-Lind did not identify Sockabasin or Zukas by name, only by their titles, but her attorney, Cynthia Dill, confirmed to the Portland Press Herald that they are the individuals in question. She said Leahy-Lind would not speak to a reporter.
(Continued on page 2)


text: Choukri, Rachid; El Kinani, Abdellah; Oudadess, Mohamed On some von Neumann topological algebras. (English) Zbl 1200.46038 Banach J. Math. Anal. 3, No. 2, 55-63, electronic only (2009). The authors consider unital algebras A with the following property: for each x, there exists y with x=xyx (x,y∈A). Their main result states that such a B 0 -algebra (completely metrizable locally convex algebra) with an open group of invertible elements is finite-dimensional. Using this result, the authors show that a locally C * -algebra with the above property is an inverse limit of finite-dimensional algebras. Another result states that such an F-algebra (completely metrizable algebra) is a finite product of division algebras of type F. Reviewer's remark. It remains open whether such a division algebra must be finite-dimensional, i.e., equal to ℝ,ℂ or ℍ.Reviewer: Wiesław Tadeusz Żelazko (Warszawa) MSC:46H20Structure and classification of topological algebras46L05General theory of C * -algebrasKeywords:regular von Neumann algebras; topological algebras; locally C * -algebras BibTeX EMIS EuDML


text:
Wow #1 you need a P-Trap. I can't imagine it smells to great where that washer discharge enters. Then you can tackle venting for the two fixtures there.
I am going to frame a wall in the laundry room so all the plumbing is out of sight. I want to tie in a washing machine drain and a utility sink drain into the main stack. The stack is currently a 3" copper line that I will be changing over to PVC. Should I use a sanitary t or a wye when connecting to the vertical main stack? Can I use the main as a vent or should I use an air admittance valve? The washing machine will be to the left of the stack and the utility sink to the right. Thanks in advance for any help I receive.
Last edited by dannyd38; 02-11-2010 at 06:56 PM.
Wow #1 you need a P-Trap. I can't imagine it smells to great where that washer discharge enters. Then you can tackle venting for the two fixtures there.
(I Am Not A Licensed Plumber)
I understand everything concerning installing traps; I want to be sure to use the right fittings for the tie in. It smells fine, there is a rubber seal on top of the iron pipe preventing the sewer gas's from escaping.
Last edited by dannyd38; 02-11-2010 at 10:09 PM.
The washer requires a trap and vent as does the sink...the 3" copper line is not a vent it is a waste line....
That gray rubber piece is probably a splash guard, and is far from a seal. Regardless of whether you have odor or not, a trap is absoultely required by ALL codes. The washing machine standpipe is higher thatn allowed by code. An air admittance valve is not proper for a pumped waste source like a washer.
I call it a waste stack/vent line because it was used to vent the sink that was there since 1968 without any issues. I know every fixture needs a trap and needs to be vented. In the original post I asked what fitting is recommend tying into the 3" stack a wye or a sanitary T? I also asked if I could use an air admittance valve to vent the washer and sink. Can someone please just answer the questions and not point out the obvious things in the picture? I know to use the fernco fittings when transitioning from copper to PVC I am just not sure if I should use a 3x3x2 wye or sanitary T?
Thanks JIMBO!!
So my only vent option is to go to the roof and tie into the main vent, now for the proper fittings to use and I should be set!
SanTees should be used to connect horizontal into vertical, Wye Combos are for vertical waste into horizontal.
Have you seen Terry's pic of proper rough plumbing of a washing machine standpipe? (Pic is work 1K words!)
Good to see you asking questions like that BEFORE tackling the work!
Thanks Nate!
I will be using SanTees and I found Terry's pic, I will mirror Terry's pic and somehow vent it to the roof.
Thanks for all the help!


text:
BRAND accu-jet® pro Pipette Controller
BrandTech® Scientific, Inc.
Precise meniscus control… BRAND accu-jet® pro pipette controller The BRAND accu-jet® pro features advanced speed control to end meniscus "jumping." Continuously variable, touch-sensitive control ...read more
Receive your quote directly from BrandTech® Scientific, Inc. for BRAND accu-jet® pro Pipette Controller
|Diana Kaiser
Reviewer(what's this)Membership Status
SelectScience Members can achieve membership status by writing product reviews. This helps other members to better understand the Reviewer's experience and expertise.
Reviewers are also encouraged to publish a 'public profile' so others can benefit from a further understanding of the Reviewer's applications and expertise.
Write a review today>>
See all reviews
Member since 2011
Read more »
"A very useful for tool for cell culture with different levels of velocity/power. Good design and handling. Very robust, no complications. If there was a problem there is excellent service, however it's very easy to check by yourself."
Precise meniscus control…
BRAND accu-jet® pro pipette controller
The BRAND accu-jet® pro features advanced speed control to end meniscus "jumping." Continuously variable, touch-sensitive control makes soft blow-out operations simple. The sculpted grip provides a comfortable fit in small and large hands. Switch-selectable powered or gravity dispensing. The battery delivers eight hours of full speed operation and can be recharged during use. Accepts pipets from 0.1 – 200 mL. Integral 0.2µm hydrophobic filter is autoclavable for sterile use.
The BRAND accu-jet® pro pipette controller incorporates comfort and performance features that make it one of the most popular pipette controllers in the market.
• Comfort: The accu-jet® pro is contoured for better fit for small and large hands. It is light weight and well balanced for low-fatigue pipetting.
• Control: Pressure-sensitive buttons control pipetting speed, plus a motor-speed-limiter control thumbwheel adds extra assurance with pipettes as small as 0.1mL.
• Charge Indicator: Don't worry about your pipette controller failing on you in the middle of your work. An LED indicates when approximately 2 hours of charge time is left. Instrument can be operated while charging.
• Ergonomic Design: The accu-jet® pro weighs only 190g (6.7oz.) and features a smoothly curved shape to eliminate pressure points for operator comfort.
• Corrosion Protection: A built-in check valve protects against liquid penetration. The unique active vapor exhaust system vents externally to protect internal components.
• Gravity-delivery Mode: Free descent of meniscus for volumetric accuracy, ideal for analytical applications.
• Power-delivery Mode: Continuously adjustable dispensing speed from powered stream to dropwise dispensing including soft blowout, ideal for tissue culture applications.
Request info
Write a review
Sharing your experience will help scientists like you. Achieve Reviewer Status and Win an iPad air (All reviews published will be entered into the next drawing on May 30th 2014).
Why make an enquiry with SelectScience?
- EASY It's quick and simple to do
- FAST Your enquiry will be delivered straight to the manufacturer
- FREE You're under no obligation
- SECURE We only pass your details on to trusted suppliers at your request
- SAVE TIME Submit your details once and make multiple enquiries


text:
Product Guide
All Product Articles tagged '2.1-channel'
First Looks: Panasonic SC-HTB550 2.1-channel Home Theater Audio System
With the Panasonic SC-HTB550 2.1-channel home theater sound system, you can choose to set it up as a modern sound bar, or as two separate freestanding vertical speakers. Better yet, the subwoofer connects to the receiver wirelessly. Intrigued? Hit the jump to find out more.
Filter Products by Brand
Just Launched
The SC-HTB550 features multi-positional, detachable speakers for flexible layout options. It's also equipped with a wireless subwoofer so yo...
Subscribe to HWZ Here!
Subscribe now to receive latest tech news, articles and promotions straight to your inbox!
By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.


text:
Choose a Player Format. You can include scrollable thumbs with the player showing all videos that are availabe for the artist / playlist.
Matt Berry performed for FlyTV. Official music video for the track 'Woman' by Matt Berry.
Please confirm and accept the use of cookies on MUZU.TV for a better experience. You can read our cookie policy here.
Signing In
We are signing you in, please wait.
Your sign in details are incorrect
Forgotten password?
Signing you out...