text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Ok ... here comes Jesus ... very nice job by Chico tonight ... GOOD JOB!
what is?
That getting the 3rd out would be tough. It's par for the course for this series.
Colome is a mess.
I know that much, but educate me on this scenario:Chico's on the mound, and Zimmerman makes an error to start the inning. Later in the inning, runners are on second and third with two outs. The runner on third was because of the error. Both runs score. Even though the runner on second wasn't because of error, there would have been three outs had Zimmerman made the play. Is the second run earned or unearned?
Page created in 0.146 seconds with 22 queries.


text:
This is now the 3rd day in a row of basically totally stagnant markets.
With little to go on (no major headlines and no data) markets re going nowhere.
Italy is up 0.2%.
Germany is down 0.3%
Spain is down 0.6.
US futures are flat.
The best chance we'll have for excitement today will be anything from US corporations (earnings or warnings) or FOMC minutes.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Water Technology focuses on sustainable treatment of water for domestic, industrial as well as agricultural use dealing with processes and technologies across the continuum from raw water, to potable water, to wastewater, to storm water. Recovery of resource from used water as well as reuse of water are considered. Both computational and experimental studies are conducted and research is done at the lab, pilot, and full scale, and in collaboration with other research institutes, stake holders, or end users.
Scientific topics in focus:
Physico-chemical processes
Understanding membrane processes for water treatment including the use of hydraulic, osmotic or electro-chemical gradients across semipermeable membranes. Particular focus is on new membrane designs, materials and operations.
Selection and optimization of treatment for chemical impurities from industrial pure water to wastewater and municipal drinking water to sewage. Dependence of matrix for process selection, efficiency and products and by-products.
Combining biogeochemical, molecular and mathematical modeling skills, the controls of biogenic N2O emission, new N pathways, and innovative solutions for low-cost N removal are investigated, at lab- and full-scale.
Development of bioprocess models to describe the fate of trace organic chemicals; the conversion of nitrogen, growth and nutrient uptake by alga; interpreted computational fluid dynamics; risk assessment, sewage epidemiology.
Enhanced biological phosphorus recovery and removal, photo-bioreactors for algal nutrient recovery and fertigation, nitritation/anammox based N removal, LCA-aided technology development.
Measurement of N2O and CH4 emissions from wastewater treatment plant units using liquid, off-gas, and plume-based methods, experimental verification of mitigation scenarios, CO2 footprint calculations.
Innovative biofilm reactor technology, agent-based and continuum biofilm modelling, advanced analytical techniques including CSLM and microelectrode inspection to assess and control biofilm architectures.
Horizontal transfer of ARGs in mixed microbial communities, effect of environmental stress, high-throughput identification of bacteria involved in transfer and mobilization of MGEs.
Understanding the structure and function of engineered microbial communities using a combination of physiological studies, molecular tools and 'omics approaches to improve management of engineered microbial communities.


text:
WHO IS THIS FELLA? AVERAGE marketer, DELUSION OR Digital Hawk?
I'll answer that, Illeist version of me. :)
I'm a tireless explorer of the digital world, frequent purveyor of social media secrets and also, coincidentally, a digital marketing consultant.
My Story
At first I wanted to be an Economist and went to Forman Christian College in Lahore, Pakistan to pursue my Bachelor's degree. In the second year of my studies, I met a guy who was really into digital marketing. One day, he explained how companies of all sizes as well as individuals were trying to gain exposure via digital platforms, but didn't have a refined strategy in place. That was the light bulb moment of my career, and baby steps to success followed.
What intrigued me was that he was providing consultancy to one of such companies, helping them with Facebook marketing. The thing that made the company pursue this guy was his expert knowledge on FB advertising, page management, design optimization, engagement, etc. In short, he knew much more than any of the staff working inside the company. His point of contact was really impressed by his expertise, and so was I.
After that incident, I started exploring the world of digital marketing. The turn of events led me to seek knowledge of the digital world, and I was fortunate enough to land some rewarding work from international companies. One thing lead to another; after graduating in 2012 and gaining 2 years of practical experience of the digital marketing field, I went to Geneva, Switzerland to pursue my MBA degree in Digital Marketing. I'm a fresh Swiss graduate (September 2016) now, and I'm back in Pakistan to be a part of the local digital landscape.
Digital Marketing CONSULTANCY FOR PAKISTANI BUSINESSES
I've been in the digital marketing field since 2012. My areas of expertise include seo copywriting, social media marketing, search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, email marketing, pay-per-click strategy, and media buys.
My job is to recommend you the right digital strategy for your business, explain you how Instagram advertising works, and do everything humanly possible to improve your digital footprint. My personal touch ensures your presence on the web is eye-catching. Regardless of your business being in Lahore, Karachi,Sialkot, Faisalabad, Quetta, Rawalpindi or Islamabad, my aim is to bring across your identity in front of your customers in the most creative manner.
Check out the services I and my team offer to get more of an idea of how I can be useful. My door is open to:
- Startups
- SMBs
- Large Corporations
- Individuals (Entrepreneurs, Novices, Anyone)
And hey, even if you have the creativity, knowledge and discipline to build an enticing digital presence without needing expert help, I still encourage you to visit this website. I promise you'll learn something new, especially if you go through my YouTube channel.
Note: My business is registered by the name AQ Digital in Lahore, Pakistan. More information is available on the Contact Me page.
In my free time, I enjoy dancing, traveling and being outdoors. Exciting adventures manage to take me off the computer, but Instagram being mobile (fortunately and unfortunately) enables me to keep learning new things.
Shaikh Waleed Qayum is a graduate of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.
He enjoys making boring social media accounts aesthetically appealing. But he takes the task of optimizing accounts as a side hustle. What he really loves doing is diving deep into the world of social media and exploring the secrets that only a few know.
Sheikh Ali Mansoor is a graduate of Pace University, New York, USA.
He specializes in graphic design and optimizing the search engine presence of businesses. He loves to constantly learn new things design-related and hold extreme attention to detail, even if it's doodles and drawings.


text:
Brevard 4th of July Celebration
When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, it is hard to top Brevard, North Carolina. Visitors come from all around to experience the 4th of July the Brevard way! The celebration here is an all day event with the downtown streets closed to make way for the overflowing crowds. You'll find local entertainers on stage, arts and crafts displayed by some of the area's most notable artists, and lots of other activities.
The day will begin with the annual 5k/10k Firecracker Run. After the race you will have little trouble finding interesting things to enjoy the rest of the day. The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host its 39th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase. Artists from around the region will have their work on display and available for purchase. There will be plenty of entertainment, as there will be a full day of some of the most popular local and regional performers taking the stage at various times throughout the day. For car buffs, you will enjoy the Classic Automobile show, hosted by the Transylvania Cruisers, that stretches for several blocks with a variety of vintage automobiles from the 1920′s to the 1970′s. The day of fesitivities culminates with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.
This is a can't miss event in celebration of our country's independence!


text: Adventurous is a Simple, Clean, Minimal, Lightweight, Box-Shaped and Full-Width Responsive WordPress Theme. It is based in HTML5, CSS3 and very own Catch Themes easy to use Theme Options panel, which make this theme highly customizable and flexible. Make your beautiful yet professional website in no time. Adventurous is a multi-purpose theme and is suitable for Photographers, Bloggers and Businesses. This theme is translation ready. Check out Theme Instructions at , Support at and Demo at …read more


text:
During a statement released on Thursday, Pope Francis described the Internet as a "gift from God" and lauded the web for "creating a sense of the unity of the human family."
His Holiness released the statement as part of the Catholic Church's World Communications Day.
"A culture of encounter demands that we be ready not only to give, but also to receive," Francis wrote in the statement.
"Media can help us greatly in this, especially nowadays, when the networks of human communication have made unprecedented advances. The Internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good. A gift from God."
The Argentine-born pope cited "unprecedented advances" in technology and even mentioned the drawbacks that come with the constant presence of social media.
"While these drawbacks are real, they do not justify rejecting social media," Francis said. "Rather, they remind us that communication is ultimately a human rather than technological achievement…The digital world can be an environment rich in humanity. A network not of wires but of people."
"Let our communication be a balm which relieves pain and a fine wine which gladdens hearts. May the light we bring to others not be the result of cosmetics or special effects, but rather of our being loving and merciful 'neighbors' to those wounded and left on the side of the road. Let us boldly become citizens of the digital world…The revolution taking place in communications media and in information technologies represents a great and thrilling challenge; may we respond to that challenge with fresh energy and imagination as we seek to share with others the beauty of God."
Francis' predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was the first pope to use Twitter.
[The Verge] [Vatican News]


text:
Better later than never
The plants are ravaged, the lower leaves yellowed or shriveled, the vines tangled around their cages. But the feisty Sun Golds and Better Boys with their big deep roots keep pumping out tomatoes, so there they stay. Maybe you'll wait to pull them out. Maybe after the first frost.
Assuming you've had your fill of caprese salad and margarita pizza, here are a few ideas for using your late-season tomatoes. And if your plants already are history, check the farmers markets – there should be plenty of good fresh tomatoes out there still. Enjoy the season as long as it lasts.
And start dreaming about what you'll plant next year.
Reduced-calorie tomato mango jam
Makes 4 cups
This bright-tasting refrigerator jam is good on muffins, pancakes and French toast. The recipe, via The Washington Post, is from Wheaton, Md., resident Dennis Broud, who offers this tip: Freeze the ginger until quite cold before you grate it, to make the job easier. The jam can be refrigerated for 7 to 10 days, or frozen for longer storage.
About 10 Roma tomatoes, diced (4 cups)
Flesh from 2 large mangoes, diced (21/2 cups)
2 limes
1 1/2 tablespoons peeled, grated ginger root
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup sugar substitute, such as Truvia
1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (may substitute cornstarch blended into 2 tablespoons water)
Combine the tomatoes and mangoes in a large, wide pot. Finely grate the zest of the limes into the mixture, then squeeze in the juice. Cut out the pulp and add that as well, along with the ginger and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a low boil over medium heat; stir in the sugar substitute, brown sugar and molasses, until the sugar substitute has dissolved. Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low; cook for 45 to 55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by at least one-third.
Stir in the arrowroot; cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a jam. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer to one or more airtight containers; cool before serving, or cool completely then refrigerate for 7 to 10 days.
Per 2-tablespoon serving: 30 calories, 0 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar
Sautéed Sun Golds with sausage
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 minutes
Serves 2
Sun Gold cherry tomatoes are a treasure. After you've had your fill eating them out of hand, consider cooking with them. They are best when subjected just briefly to heat so that the sweetness is intensified but the freshness remains.
You can substitute two fresh Italian sausages for the precooked, cooking them before slicing into 1/2-inch coins. Precooked brown rice can be found at some grocery stores, often in the frozen aisle.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 teaspoon salt, about
4 precooked Italian sausages, about 9 ounces total, sliced in about 1/2-inch pieces, crosswise
1/2 cup green olives, pitted, cut in quarters lengthwise
2 cups precooked brown rice, heated
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese or blue cheese crumbles
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes; season with a good pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes. (Tomatoes will continue to cook with the other ingredients, so they should not cook too much at this stage.)
Stir in the sausage. Turn the heat to medium. Cook until just heated through. Off the heat, stir in the olives. Serve in big bowls over the rice, topped with the crumbled cheese.
Per serving: 707 calories, 44 g fat (13 g sat.), 72 mg chol., 58 g carb., 24 g protein, 1,468 mg sodium, 7 g fiber
Tomato soup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 22 minutes
Serves 3
This recipe is from Jeffrey Bloomer of Slate, who writes:
Tomatoes should be the star ingredient, and practically the only ingredient. Since I have no passed-down family recipe, the only kind that seems to exist for tomato soup, I finally adapted one from someone else's grandmother. This recipe gets two things unforgettably correct: The perfect tomato soup fully embraces its central ingredient, and, crucially, it should only be made when the absolute best tomatoes are available – like right now.
I will stick to calling this a tomato soup, but the correct course is to include some cream. Its richness wonderfully balances the tomatoes' lingering acidity. The key is to take a light hand. And through many attempts of roasting, stewing and otherwise pulverizing tomatoes, I've come to appreciate my Internet-adopted grandmother's method of slowly cooking them in a couple pats of butter (not olive oil), letting the pulp break down and the juices flow.
Finally, you must resist the urges of your childhood and leave the soup thick and chunky. You want the last bits of tomato to melt in your mouth, not in the pan.
3 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 medium ripe tomatoes, halved
Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup cream
1 large sprig of rosemary or thyme, optional
Put the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the tomatoes, cut side down, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes have released most their juices (but aren't charred), 10 to 15 minutes. Turn the tomatoes over and cook until they begin to break down, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. After 30 seconds, add the cream and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot as you go. Use the spoon to break down the tomatoes to a chunky but spoonable consistency. Add the thyme or rosemary sprig, if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning; serve warm.
(Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days.)
Green tomato chutney
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes 3 pints
Adapted from Leda Meredith's "Preserving Everything" (Countryman Press, $19.95). She suggests using this as a master recipe, "swapping pears or peaches for the green tomatoes" if you wish.
6 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
1 large tart apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped
2 cups light brown sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups raisins, chopped
1 organic lemon, sliced into thin slivers (include peels, discard seeds)
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
1 to 2 chili peppers, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each: ground allspice, ground coriander
Pinch of ground cloves
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring often, until green tomatoes and apple are very soft. The chutney is thick enough when a wooden spoon dragged across bottom leaves a trail that doesn't fill in with chutney until a couple of seconds have passed. Keeps in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Per tablespoon: 30 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g sat., 0 mg chol., 8 g carb., 0 g protein, 15 mg sodium, 0 g fiber


text:
Get a mobile app that engages users and achieves your business goals.
Why do you want a mobile app? How will your customers use it? How will you measure success?
Before investing in a mobile app, you need clear answers to these questions. We follow a proven, consultative process that helps you evaluate available opportunities. Then we create a product that drives user engagement and delivers a return on your investment.
Our expertise spans single, dual and cross-platform development for iOS and Android. Using native technologies for speed and efficiency, we produce streamlined designs and use in-app analytics to drive innovation.
Standalone Apps
We create practical standalone apps that solve everyday problems.
Examples include a utility or gaming app, or an app that checks a service for convenience.
Distributed Apps
We develop powerful distributed apps capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users sharing information across multiple devices. Like a messaging or photo sharing app.
Bespoke Apps
Invigorate your business and improve your customer experience with a mobile app or responsive design that gives easy access to your existing data or platform.


text:
Tips about Making Your personal Beats at no cost
If you're one of those individuals who believe that they are missing out of a lot chances of sharing your love for music around the globe, then you should never fret at all. As long as you want something, there's a way to apply it. Just about everyone nowadays has access to power of the net. You will want to apply it to your advantage? Every information needed on certain topics is nearly on the market in public and most secrets before are outside. There's a lot of data on music software that provides possibility to people who need to learn to produce your own beats at no cost.
Start your music career by simply clicking search engines then after that, look over different sites and choose free music software that will provide you with to make your own personal music and exclusive beats. The most important programs that you need are a solid editor and another program that will help you arrange the productions you make. A very important thing to complete in finding a music production software programs are to use those offered for free for example demo versions as you are merely a beginner.
Take note by using these versions, you won't get every one of the necessary features that may supply the high-quality music which you hear in mainstream culture. However, these demo versions are enough to make sure you get to create decent sounds. In the event you still want to get the real deal of such software then you can also find software that offer discounts. You don't need to spend over our limits on discounted full versions
Probably the most significant things that you need to do is to find out more about music theory including understanding how to play instruments and have a technical understanding on music. You may get this information at libraries and even attend seminars or classes from experts. You may also utilize the Internet yet again and appearance for video tutorials online. You will have a good resource by joining different music forums where you get to share your understanding with both amateurs and expert in the music business.
When you acquire a little bit of experience of making beats you might in addition try to join a number of the competitions like making rap drum beats. You can also participate in making remixes since some of the websites which you join in can publish your song in Sampler CD. In this manner, you get to provide an overview about how much opportunity you've got to make music just by going on the internet.
So what else are you waiting for? Get started now. Buy your software, read and discover from tutorials and you also can make and learn out of your own experience. It's not as hard as what you'd initially assume. Remember that everyone starts at the end. Many big music producers today started at the bottom and look where it got them! Whatever you absolutely need will be the dedication and the patience to survive to make it in the record companies.


text:
We've Got Dental Specialists on Staff
At Attleboro Family Dental Care, one way we provide uncompromising excellence in dentistry is by employing a talented team of doctors who can fill all your family's dental needs. Our staff includes not only general dentists but also specialists in areas like orthodontics and periodontics. So your chances of needing a referral from us are slim.
From general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry to oral surgery, our team does it all. Your family members can get all their treatments from dentists they know and trust!
To find out more about our dental specialists, call Attleboro Family Dental Care at (508) 222-2510. You'll find us near Hayward Field in Attleboro, MA. In addition to Attleboro, we serve the surrounding communities of North Attleborough, Attleborough City, Cumberland, Pawtucket, Mansfield, and Norton.
The Latest Technology Helps Us Give You Excellent Care
We use top dental technology throughout our practice, for routine care like dental exams as well as more complex treatments such as replacing a lost tooth. One of our most versatile high-tech tools is our 3D imaging system, which gives us a comprehensive view of your facial anatomy. This not only helps us make quick and accurate diagnoses, but it also helps us better plan procedures like root canals and dental implant placement.
In addition, our dentists use:
- DIAGNOdent cavity detectors to find dental decay before it does any serious damage.
- VELscope to help us screen you for oral cancer.
- CEREC which enables us to create dental crowns for you in a single day. An outside lab takes days, or even weeks, to make a crown.
We Keep Your Dental Care Convenient
We want your visit to our Attleboro, MA dentist office to be as convenient as possible, from booking your appointment to paying for our services. So we offer:
- Extended hours. We're open as late as 7 p.m., so you can easily see us after work or school. And we even schedule appointments on Friday and Saturday.
- Multiple payment options. We accept numerous forms of payment, including insurance, finance plans, and major credit cards.
- Dental membership plan. Save money on your routine dental care as well as discounts on additional required treatment. Perfect for uninsured patients!
To book an appointment at Attleboro Family Dental Care, call (508) 222-2510 or use our online form.


text:
The Illinois House of Representatives today adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) to mourn the loss of Springfield resident Earl Wallace "Wally" Henderson, Jr. Mr. Wally Henderson passed away in April of this year at the age of 85.
Wally Henderson was a longtime Springfield architect, preservationist, and community activist. He was the architect behind the restoration of the Old State Capitol in the 1960s when the historic landmark was brought back to how it appeared during Abraham Lincoln's era.
"Today we recognized a true giant in the city of Springfield," Rep. Butler said on the House floor in tribute of Mr. Henderson. "Wally had more impact on the city than any of us could imagine. For what you see today at the Old State Capitol you can thank Wally for that. He was someone who put the gentle in gentleman."
Wally Henderson was formerly a principal partner at Ferry and Henderson Architects, where his projects included the Springfield Municipal Plaza, the Willard Ice Building, the Public Affairs Building at the University of Illinois in Springfield, and the State Journal-Register Building. In 2013, Wally Henderson was awarded the 2013 State Journal-Register First Citizen Award for "the breadth of his contributions in Springfield".
Wally Henderson is also credited with working behind the scenes to persuade the United States Mint to change plans for the design of the 2009 commemorative penny so the design would include a depiction of the Old State Capitol behind a gesturing Abraham Lincoln.
Rep. Butler added, "Wally was a passionate supporter of the City of Springfield, having once remarked that 'Springfield has so much potential. Anything that can be thought of can be done. Anything that can improve Springfield, Illinois, we should be working hard at.' Wally Henderson Jr. was an inspiration for us to create a better community and I will never forget that."
House Resolution 1187 was adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 31.


text:
Today's GET YOUR GHOUL ON! MONTH feature is all about knocking the ghouls down in Pumpkin Bowling!
When I saw this great game from Kimbo at A Girl and a Glue Gun, I couldn't wait to share it. She decorated ten old formula cans with all sorts of Halloween designs - you can print some out from online, or use stickers or even coloring books - and filled each one with a piece of candy or other prize. Then she let her kids bowl with a little gourd....
And whatever they knocked over, they got to keep! So fun, right? I'm sure my girls would just love knocking the tins over, which means I could keep the candy for myself!
For more details and so many more fantastic projects, visit A Girl and a Glue Gun. Happy bowling!
Images: A Girl and A Glue Gun
Friday, October 15, 2010
Bowling for Boos!
Categories: Games, Get Your Ghoul On Month, Halloween, Kids Activity, Kids Craft
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Top leaf blowers:
Leaf Blowers
Looking to buy leaf blowers for your garden, but not looking for the stress of sifting through hundreds of search engine results? Look no further, the Garden Centre Guide is here to help! We compare thousands of online garden shops to find the best value products for you and your garden. On this page, you'll find high-quality leaf blowers, petrol leaf blowers, Stihl leaf blowers and alternatives, but most importantly the sturdy yet cheap leaf blower that you're looking for! Use the filters to customise your search by price or brand, and stop searching and start shopping now.


text:
When mom is at work . . . the boys play!
Day 355, Wednesday, December 22nd
I really wanted to finish out strong, but just had a difficult day and wasn't up for looking for something to take a picture of at the end of it all.
Day 356, Thursday, December 23rd
Another find from Daddy's "old stuff" - his YMCA soccer shirt.
Christmas Eve. Too many pictures taken . . . loved this one!
Day 358, Saturday, December 25th
Merry Christmas!
Again, too many pictures taken, too many places to go, too much time in the van, too much materialism . . . so wanted to remind myself what it is really all about! (This is from a tree we decorate at my parent's - the kiddos put the ornaments on, each one has a scripture verse and represents a name of Jesus).


text:
Upward is a free messaging platform used to create the incredible. Learn more.
Send anything — texts, Google docs, M2Ts, links, and more — with beautiful simplicity.
Message other Upward users with their name — or anyone who isn't on Upward yet via SMS or email. Everything just works.
Everything you send on Upward is instantly indexed (even if it's in an attachment) — so you can find anything, anywhere, always.
Upward comes with hundreds of features built for creative collaboration.
Upward is free for iOS, Android and web — and it takes less than a minute to get started. Ready to sign up?


text:
CNC horizontal and vertical machine, tool and toolholder manufacturers and distributors spend years establishing strong relationships with customers by providing top-quality, precision equipment. Such relationships can be undone by a small, less than $30 part — the retention knob, a sometimes overlooked but critical component in machining operations.
Register to view the full article
Sign up for a FREE membership to AmericanMachinist.com and receive access to this article along with exclusive metalworking and machining reports and other content.
Hide comments


text:
Item #: 695142
$2,349.00 $2,976.00
Finished in Worn Black on select hardwoods and veneers is heavily distressed with deep dents, gouges, and rasping for an aged appearance. Features distinctive paneled doors with inset panels, moldings, and antique charcoal ring pulls. Stores up to 22 bottles of wine with a generous amount of room in the doors for liquor storage. Front locking doors.
The left door is secured with a slide lock on the upper interior. An upper fixed shelf may hold glasses and tumblers. Wooden stemware racks. Glass mirrored back. Auto-on light switch turns the light on automatically when the left cabinet door is opened and off when it is closed. 3X power strip outlet for operating small appliances. Two dovetail drawers with full-extension metal drawer slides for ample utensil storage. Laminated lift-up shelves inside each drawer for extra work surface. A full length piano door hinges allow doors to open wide. Adjustable floor levelers under all corners level the cabinet on any surface.
Click here to see our entire collection of Howard Miller furniture
Perfect Home Bars is an authorized dealer for Howard Miller Furniture
Are you searching for the Lowest Price online? Are you tired of spending hours trying to find the best price online? Our market team has researched the Lowest Price online for you. We provide a low price GUARANTEE protection and excellent customer service.
Everyone at Perfect Home Bars works very hard to ensure that we offer the absolute best prices online.
So If you find any another online store that offers a lower price (after shipping and tax) than ours on the same exact manufacturer product we sell, please send us a mail to email@example.com before you make the purchase and we will beat their price. If you had already placed an order with us, we will issue a refund or store credit for the price difference (*) between the lower price and our price up to six months from your invoice date.
(*) Price differences will be calculated on the final price of your purchase. Please contact us before your purchase or within 30 days of your invoice date.
To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link of the same product on our website and of our competitors' website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.
Our 100% Price Guarantee has some limitations:
You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your Price Match Guarantee
We provide FREE GROUND SHIPPING on most items in the US contiguous 48 states (*). Free shipping offers will be noted on the product page for all products that have free ground shipping offer.
(*) Free shipping is not available in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Canada. For international orders, customer is responsible for all import duties due to your government. Shipping charges may apply to some products due to the size.
As soon as you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase. As soon as we receive your order, we automatically reach out to our suppliers to confirm that it is in stock and available for immediate shipment. If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will void the pre-authorization of your credit card, and we will reach out to you via e-mail. If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment (within 5 business days), we will process the payment and submit your order for shipment.
If your order is in stock, we will to proceed to process the charges to your credit card, and the item will ship within 5 business days from the date of your order. We will send you the Tracking Information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive Tracking Information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
We strive to ship your orders as quickly as possible. Our regular business days for shipping and delivery are from Monday through Friday. The calculated ship time frame does not include the date the item was shipped out. For example: if 2nd. Day air is selected, and item is shipped on Monday, it will not be delivered until Wednesday- Monday is not considered in the shipping time frame.
Once the item is shipped, it will take a few additional business days to be delivered. Most of our products are shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground. For ground shipping, we do not guarantee the ship date or the delivery date. If you need to receive your order by a certain date, we recommend you to ship your order via Air shipping. Please contact us to request expedited shipping. We can expedite your order via Next Day Air, Second Day Air, or Third Day Air, where available. If you have any questions regarding our AIR RUSH SHIPPING, please call us at 864-663-2271.
Oversized items such as cabinets or home bars will be shipped via reliable truck Freight Company. They will carefully transport your merchandise. Once the item is shipped, normally, it will take approximately 5 to 10 business days or more for delivery depending on customer's shipping address. Once the item has arrived within proximity of local area, the trucking company will call you to arrange a delivery time with you. Please give at least one day full window of time for the company to deliver the shipment depending on the local trucking company's schedule. Trucking company schedules are regularly Monday through Friday during their regular business hours. Delivery unpacking and packaging removal are free for certain selected items.
It is the customer's responsibility to open the packages and carefully inspect the items upon arrival, before signing the delivery papers and before the freight carrier leaves. Please inspect the outer shipping box carefully. If you see any damage, or possible damage condition on the shipping box, it is important to select "YES" on the question: "Is there damage to the exterior packaging?" field. If this option is not available on the delivery paper, please also note this in writing on the delivery papers.
Shipping damage happens very rarely, but in the case any visible damage is observed on your item(s), you can choose any of the following options:
Please do not discard the original packaging. Immediately, or on the same business day, please call us at 864-663-2271. You can also send the photos via e-mail to email@example.com We will immediately contact the manufacturer and guide you through the steps of resolving the problem. It is critical that these steps be followed, or it will be customer's responsibility to resolve any issues at customer's cost.


text:
Corporate Video
Everything that you say about your business should enhance your brand, from letterhead and website to business cards and brochures.
Your corporate video is no exception to this rule. In fact, if we do our job properly (and we do), your video has the potential to be seen by many more people than your business card ever will.
We work with companies of all sizes to deliver videos to be proud of…including things like…
- Talking Heads
- Operational Footage
- Testimonial Soundbites
- Practical Demonstrations
- Staff Contributions
- Venue Tours
- Success Stories
- Company Insight
More than that
It's not just the filming and editing we help you with. Our huge experience in scripting and planning, plus the process of getting the video online, means you get a very personal and complete service.
What's more, we can move fast. With the help of strong filming schedules, proper direction and on-site editing we have had projects turned around from proposal to YouTube in under 36 hours. That's not corner cutting – that's experience, efficiency and going the extra mile.
Being honest, we're not fans of the latest fads just for the sake of it, flash over substance, green screens, or over-crewing a project to push up your budget. Value, relationships and results – that's what floats our boat.


text:
La Galera Habano cigars have channeled Jochy Blanco's knack for blending big, full smokes. Paying tribute in name to the rolling area on the factory floor, his folks are using some of the Cibao Valley's best tobaccos in this hearty Habano edition.
For the blend, Dominican-grown Corojo is bound around a mix of Piloto Cubano, Criollo '98 and a very aromatic Pele de Oro, then clad in a subtly spicy Ecuador Habano wrapper. The result is medium-full, thick with creamy flavors, pepper and a toasted wood note that lingers on the palate. Jochy's top notch construction makes the La Galera Habano a slow, savory and well balanced burn - and incredibly affordable. These are some of the Dominican's finest tobaccos; that alone makes it a smoke worth trying. Order your box of La Galera Habano cigars today!
Want to see how these cigars stack up by length?
Scroll through the cigars and line them up next to the ruler to see their actual dimensions.
Note: because screen resolutions vary, product images may be smaller (or larger) than their true size.


text:
Donate Today
Contributions to Pivot Legal Society are non-charitable and are not tax deductible.
If you would like to make a monthly or one-time charitable donation that will help end poverty and marginalization, you can make a gift to our charitable partner, the Pivot Foundation.
Do you want to play an active role in promoting social justice? By making a gift to Pivot Legal Society, you can ensure that dignity, fairness, and compassion aren't lost in our legal system. It's because of donors like you that we're able to work collaboratively with people impacted by poverty and marginalization and find legal solutions to inequality. The fight for justice is a long one, thank you for stepping forward and helping us on this journey.
Your tax-deductible donation to our charitable partner, the Pivot Foundation, will help protect the legal rights of marginalized persons. Pivot Legal Society delivers some of these charitable services as the agent of Pivot Foundation, and also does its own social justice campaigning work.
If you require any assistance in making your gift, please contact Pivot's development department at firstname.lastname@example.com, or 604.255.9700 x 158.


text:
Sorry but this item is currently unavailable.
Please check back at a later stage.
The Giant Journey is a 30 piece floor-puzzle vividly illustrating the lives and sequences of the Prophets mentioned in the Noble Quran. The image shows a pathway along which a symbol from each of the Prophets story is illustrated.
As an invaluable resource, it includes removable name inserts used to assess the child's understanding of the sequence of the Prophets and their associated stories. This revised 2nd edition also includes Arabic inserts.
The Giant Journey is made of generously thick board with a glossy laminate finish. When completed, it measures 58cm by 78cm. The puzzle comes in a compact yet sturdy box and has a complete image for easy reference. A short description of each section of the image is also included.


text:
Daredevil Nihang Singh
At 62 Daredevil Nihang Singh keen to raise the bar.
Astride two galloping horses, with one hand holding the reins and the other raised towards the sky, 62-year-old Baba Maghar Singh loves the audience's cheers every time he performs his daredevil act.
The Nihang has showcased his talent in Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti, besides several Punjabi films and music albums, but what he enjoys the most is performing before crowds in fairs. "While riding, it's very satisfying to hear the joyful shrieks of spectators," Maghar Singh told Hindustan Times.
He was at Jodhpur Romana village in the district to perform during the zonal cattle fair organised by the state animal husbandry department.
A native of Gurdwara Mastuana Sahib in Sangrur, he considers the fair venue his "permanent" address.Maghar Singh, who performs without charging any fee, has had no formal or professional training.
"With the blessings of Sikh Gurus, I have learned the stunts in Nihang "chhaunis" (cantonments) at various places," he said. Even a major leg fracture, which he suffered while riding three horses simultaneously last year, has failed to dampen his spirits. After a six-month-long recuperation, the Nihang has set his sights on riding four horses in one go.
"This is the dream I want to fulfil before I die. I want to enthrall the people of Punjab with this ultimate stunt. I have already started practising for it," he said.
Maghar Singh, who has started a horse riding academy at Gurdwara Mastuana Sahib, wants to teach skills to rural youth.
Ravinder Vasudeva, Hindustan Times, November 28th 2010


text:
We all look for a cool refreshing drink in summer and sometimes water just doesn't satisfy our taste buds as it's rather plain.
So I thought that a smoothie was a great summer drink!
As I searched my kitchen for flavours, I came across a couple of banana and a punnet of strawberries. At first I couldn't decided whether I wanted a banana or a strawberry smoothie and in the end I decided to put them both in! Oh wow Karine... you're a genius! Ohh thankyou :p
There are two types of banana and strawberry smoothie you could make, crushed ice or yoghurt. This depends on your taste.
|Yoghurt Smoothie
To make the yoghurt smoothie you need:
- strawberries
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups of vanilla yoghurt
|Crushed Ice Smoothie
To make the crushed Ice smoothie you need:
- strawberries
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cup of ice cubes
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tbs of sugar or honey
The amount of strawberries you add depends on your own taste but I would recommend half to a whole punnet.
And let me know if you would try or have tried this recipe before! And please feel free to share your recipes so I may try them!
Enjoy this delicious summer treat!


text:
Margaret Sarah Pardy
"Bird's Eye View"
Scratchboard and watercolour
Available at her studio 203 Alton Mill Art Centre
"Bird's Eye View" accepted into International Society of Scratchboard Artists 2018 exhibit at the Middleton Arts Center. This is the 4th year Margaret has works accepted into this annual show of scratchboard art.
A Barn Owl scanning the distance for his prey.
Margaret has 10 works in our 4 minute video
Sesqui 150 Artworks (3rd listing in list to the left in the yellow bar.)


text:
|Photo Credit: @MrsBella IG Page Edit: Precious 416 Blog
Beauty news, BH Cosmetics announced that the MrsBella Palette will be launching fall/winter 2017. I had to find out for myself who is MrsBella, and if you're like me and didn't know well she is a famous Beauty YouTuber that was born and raised in Germany. MrsBella has over 800,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel and 1.3 million followers on Instagram. The picture above and below were taken at the BH Cosmetics headquarters in LA.
The MrsBella Palette has already launched on BH Cosmetics Germany site, and if you search the #mrsbellapalette on Instagram you will see about a thousand plus photos of her palette, along with many of her fans, and followers pictures who purchased it. The palette features 10 eye shadows, and I believe from looking at the pictures 2 highlighter shades.
|Photo Credit: @haticeshmidt taken from MrsBella Instagram
Here are more photos of the MrsBella x BH Cosmetics Palette:
The MrsBella Palette looks really pretty, and I love that they included names. I think that they should include shade names on all of their palettes, even the Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition (review here) and Shaaanxo. Anyway going back to the MrsBella Palette the shades look perfect for fall/winter. Look at the creaminess of the highlighter, so pretty. I also think just from looking at the palette there is a mix of matte and shimmers.
This palette will be launching in U.S. fall/winter 2017 I'm not sure of the price, but BH Cosmetics Germany is selling the MrsBella Palette for €17,50 which converted (from what I searched) is $19.50 U.S. dollars.
Will you be getting your hands on the MrsBella Palette?
-Photo Credit: BH Cosmetics IG Stories, and MrsBella Instagram page.
-Source about MrsBella: Famous Birthdays dot com


text:
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) With a victory in its opener, it would be surprising if the Illinois locker room didn't feel a little more normal after the firing of its coach and an unusual weather delay.
Interim coach Bill Cubit said the situation is only a little bit easier.
Illinois opened its season with a 52-3 win over Kent State seven days after seeing Tim Beckman was fired. That came one day after the game was postponed by lightning.
''As soon as you relax something's going to come up, so you never do relax,'' Cubit said as his team prepared for Western Illinois on Saturday.
Western Illinois coach Bob Nielson, coming off his Football Championship Subdivision team's own big win, 35-3 over Eastern Illinois, believes his Leathernecks are about to face a severe test.
''We're certainly going to have to play a lot better than we did,'' he said.
Some things to watch when Illinois (1-0) hosts Western Illinois (1-0):
The turnover battle could be big. Western Illinois forced five last week, a big reason Nielson said he came away impressed by his defense, which he said ''really kind of set the tone for the game.'' Illinois forced four turnovers against Kent State, a big reason the Illini were able to start fast. All four came in the first half and each resulted in an Illini touchdown. Illinois led 28-0 by the end of the first quarter and 38-0 at halftime.
Special teams have been more problem than asset for Illinois for years, going back to Ron Zook's time as coach. But punting, kicking and the return game were all part of the win over Kent State. Ryan Frain averaged a solid 39.4 yards a kick over seven punts and Taylor Zalewski hit his only field goal, a 43-yarder. He was also 7-7 on extra points and averaged 56.4 yards on his eight kickoffs. The highlight was V'Angelo Bentley, the starting cornerback who moonlights as return man. He had punt returns of 36 and 48 yards in the first half to set up Illinois touchdowns.
''I look at it as a way for me to excite the team, make a play,'' Bentley said. ''I just try to stress to the other 10 guys on the field with me, `This is a play where we could possibly score.'''
One big question facing Illinois before the season was who quarterback Wes Lunt would throw to with top receiver Mike Dudek and Justin Hardee both out with injuries. The question should have been who wouldn't Lunt connect with. The redshirt junior hit eight different receivers while going 11-19 for 162 yards and four touchdowns. In all, Illini quarterbacks threw to 10 different receivers.
Illinois' biggest concern against Western Illinois might be the two guys in the middle of the Leatherneck defensive line. Gavin Ricketts and Virginia Tech transfer Kris Harley both weigh 290 pounds, and were a big part of the reason Eastern Illinois only moved the ball inside the Leatherneck 20-yard line twice.
''Their front four is really active,'' Cubit said.
Cubit has made clear he would like to be the Illinois coach on a permanent basis, and athletic director Mike Thomas has said he'll be the coach through the season. That makes 2015 one long job interview for Cubit, and a change from life as an offensive coordinator, when he wasn't the face of the team.
''It's just no sleep, you know, because your mind just races so much,'' he said.
Illinois has never lost to an FCS school, and a win over Western Illinois would give Cubit and the Illini momentum as they head on the road next week to North Carolina.


text:
***This class has been canceled***
Textures and tricks in watercolor class will teach students how to use a variety of techniques including, Salt, Plastic wrap, Alcohol, and spray bottle to create interesting backgrounds and focal points to enhance their paintings and give them that Wow factor.
In the morning, we will try each of these techniques on a smaller piece of watercolor paper for you to keep as a reference for future paintings. In the afternoon we will paint a completed watercolor using several of these techniques to create a finished painting for you to take home.
This is a fun and easy class for beginners as well as intermediate painters, designed for artists who have limited experience in incorporating these textures and tricks into their paintings.
All supplies will be furnished so students only need to bring a notebook and a positive fun attitude ready to try new things in their paintings.
Please email me with any questions, firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
They had applauded Brendan Rodgers at Anfield before but never with the universal, unreserved acclaim of the 44th minute of Liverpool's last home game, the 5-1 skewering of Arsenal that amounted to a reprieve for the then Premier League leaders. There was a standing ovation for a ruthless exhibition from Liverpool – a genuine throwback for Anfield elders – and principally for the architect. It was open acceptance of a Liverpool manager who has had to earn every ounce. As Rodgers said afterwards: "I know it has been difficult for the fans. I've got no history or background. They can only see the work on the field. Hopefully they see now that we are all fighting, hungry and have the appetite to make Liverpool great again." A club divided not long ago is united on that score.
Kenny Dalglish had helped heal a fractious period in Liverpool's history but there was still uncertainty and concern over the club's direction under the Fenway Sports Group when Rodgers replaced the Scot as manager on 1 June 2012. "We do not expect miracles overnight nor should anyone else," the principal owner, John W Henry, cautioned that day.
No miracles have revealed themselves yet and a club that measure themselves by silverware was left simmering when Arsenal avenged their league mauling in the FA Cup last Sunday. But even in defeat at the Emirates Liverpool served notice of the remarkable progress made by Rodgers in 21 months. "I spoke to Arsène [Wenger] after the game," said the manager from County Antrim, "and he and his staff said we were the most dangerous attacking team they had played all season."
On Sunday, Liverpool can cut the gap to the leaders, Chelsea, back to four points with victory over their manager's former club Swansea City at Anfield, where 11 wins from 13 league games would equal the return of Dalglish's title-winning team in 1987-88. Rodgers has repeatedly played down Liverpool's title prospects while their form, arithmetic and remaining 12-game schedule suggest a Premier League miracle is achievable. Not that he minds the contradiction.
The priority – the necessity – for this campaign is Champions League qualification after a four-year absence and at the start of the season many outside Anfield regarded that beyond Liverpool. To be managing title talk at this stage is a further illustration of how rapidly Rodgers' methods have taken root.
The Liverpool manager conducts every training session at Melwood, each one prepared in meticulous detail, devised as part of a four-day programme that builds towards a game and with as much emphasis on what the team does without the ball as in possession. "Everyone knows their function in the team," Rodgers says. "We have good organisation and, if you do it day in, day out, you build that momentum."
Thorough preparation is to be expected of a manager who presented his prospective employer with a 180-page dossier, compiled over a 15-year coaching career, when interviewed for the Liverpool job. The document detailed everything from the tactical requirements Rodgers wanted in a player, their personality traits, the need to develop young talent and to play attractive, attacking football that would eventually restore Liverpool's place among the elite. But Rodgers' blueprint for success is not the sign of an inflexible manager. Quite the opposite.
One of his strengths has been a willingness to adapt and offer second chances. There is no great moral dilemma over restoring to the fold a player of Luis Suárez's phenomenal talent, even after the striker was ordered to train away from the first team having accused Rodgers of breaking promises over his future when seeking a transfer to Arsenal. Jordan Henderson, Martin Skrtel and Jon Flanagan, however, have all had doubt over their Anfield careers at some point under Rodgers yet seized their opportunities to become integral to the pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Liverpool's style of play has also been tailored to suit the occasion and the players at the manager's disposal. On his arrival Rodgers spoke of making an afternoon at Anfield the longest 90 minutes of an opponent's life as they chased and harried a Liverpool team dominant in possession.
The recent Anfield blitzes of Everton and Arsenal, by contrast, demonstrated their prowess on the counterattack and at set pieces and the manager's astute tactical tweaks that can devastate the opposition – Daniel Sturridge on the left against the inexperienced John Stones in the Merseyside derby, say, and Suárez on the right against Arsenal's Nacho Monreal. Shifting Steven Gerrard into a holding midfield role at 33 may have been a natural step but it needed Rodgers to readjust an imbalanced side against Aston Villa and then accommodate Philippe Coutinho centrally for the move to work so effectively, so quickly.
Rodgers' experience as a youth-team coach at Reading and Chelsea is evident in the time he spends with players on an individual basis and the pride he takes in their tactical, physical and mental development. "There has been constant improvement in that," he says. "That is what we are paid to do." That influence extends to the Liverpool youth academy where, despite increased production in recent seasons, the director, Frank McParland, and the head of coaching, Rodolfo Borrell, were sacked in November.
Aside from their departures and a biting moment of madness from Suárez, Rodgers' reign has been comparatively free of the controversy, conflict and infighting of several predecessors. Liverpool are in a happier place off the pitch as well as on even though the "transfer committee", of which the manager is part, has enjoyed limited success.
Rodgers' biggest challenge when he arrived at Liverpool was expectation. He explains: "The expectancy here was obviously huge. The success of the club and its great history will always determine that it needs to be up at the top but where the club was at and where it wanted to be were two completely different things. That was the first thing I recognised in the first 50 days here.
"Then it was about slowly creating an environment to learn and improve. Once you have got more time to implement your ideas and everyone understands them, it is a smoother place for you to work. That early period was very, very difficult but I always felt that, even in those tough times, I had seen enough to show that we were progressing.
"We have got a clear vision of what we want to achieve. It is up to the manager to give the confidence to the players and staff that we are going in the right direction. Eventually there comes a point where the players will say: 'I'll go with you,' or: 'I won't.'
"I think we have had enough good performances and results consistently for the players to feel we are going in the right direction. It has been continual work, a lot of hard work, and hopefully the supporters can see that."
They rose to their feet to acclaim it last time out at Anfield.


text:
Significant debt can fill every waking moment with stress and uncertainty. But there is good news: You can get your life back. You can put a stop to the harassing calls from creditors, halt the foreclosure proceedings, end wage garnishment and solve other problems through filing bankruptcy.
At Lavery & Sirkis in Hackettstown, we are proud to provide compassionate, understanding counsel about your debt relief options. You never have to worry about being judged or looked down on. Our only goal is to help you regain your financial footing and your peace of mind.
We have represented thousands of New Jersey clients over the years. Let us help you, too.
What You Can Expect From Our Bankruptcy Attorneys
Here are just a few of the things you can look forward to when you work with us:
- Honest, experienced counsel — Attorney Joan Sirkis Warren has been a bankruptcy lawyer for more than 28 years. She knows how to take advantage of every nuance of the Bankruptcy Code and put it to work for you.
- Caring, one-on-one service — This is likely a very challenging time for you, and we understand the whirlwind of emotions you may be facing. Rest assured, Joan Sirkis Warren will be by your side every step of the way, personally guiding you toward a brighter future.
- Cost-sensitive representation — You don't have money to waste. We understand and respect that fact. And that's why we're glad to be able to offer simple payment plans and free initial consultations. It costs you nothing to meet with us today and learn about your options.
Talk With Us In Person Or By Phone Today
If you're ready to learn more about your options for protecting your home, stopping creditor harassment and getting your life back, don't hesitate to call us at 908-850-6161. You can also reach us by email to set up a free initial consultation in person or over the phone.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.


text:
Have you found yourself depending too much on credit cards and enjoying the freedom of BUY NOW, PAY LATER? If so then maybe it's time you started thinking about getting a Swirl Prepaid Mastercard!! Although you may enjoy the convenience of having a credit card your spending can quickly spiral out of control. If you're feeling the pressure of growing debt, then now is a great time to try and break free from it with Swirl Mastercard.
The Swirl Card is prepaid meaning you physically cannot overdraw your balance or incur extortionate interest charges as you can on credit card payments. The concept is very simple:
The Swirl Prepaid Mastercard® can be used for all aspects of budgeting and responsible cost planning. You can use it on an ad-hoc basis for individual occasions such as holidays or more frequently to control your weekly/monthly running costs or household expenditure.
You'll receive a full online facility giving you access to your statements 24/7 from anywhere in the world. From there you'll be able to track your weekly or monthly budget and have complete visibility over your spending. No interest or overdraft fees will be applied,
Contact us |
About Swirl |
Site map |
Privacy Policy |
Price List |
Terms & Conditions : Swirl Mastercard
| Swirl Gift
| Swirl FX
| Catella
| Change of Issuer
Copyright © 2011-2019 Smart Transfer Ltd.


text:
I live in Ontario, Canada and for the last couple of days, the news has been filled with all kinds of furor about the new sex ed curriculum that will be coming as part of the Phys. Ed. and Health curriculum for Ontario public schools. My facebook feed has also been filled with staunch objections. I don't have anything definitive to say and I, for one, won't take a stand until I have seen it myself. I have seen these things blown out of proportion so many times. This post is just a few musings about my feelings about it all and I claim no expertise at all.
First of all, this makes me sad. At the root of it, do I think kids should have to be educated about the risk of sexting at age 12 or to know about oral and anal sex at age 13? No way. I feel like I am 90 years old when I say that truly, I feel as if childhood has been lost to a large degree. What happened to innocence? Actually, we know exactly where it went. We all became addicted to violent and sexualized t.v. shows and we allowed advertisers to grab hold of sex to sell things and we allowed the internet to take hold in our lives and our families before we had worked out how to cope with it. The thought of my daughter sitting through talk about oral sex in grade 7 really saddens and sickens me.
On the other hand, the thought of my daughter ENGAGING in oral sex or anal sex at age 13, falling for the lie that it's not sex because there is no vaginal penetration or that it doesn't mean anything saddens and sickens me more. I pray that I will be able to raise a daughter with enough pride and self esteem that she won't be so quick to fall for manipulation from a boy who has no idea what he's asking for. I pray that my son will have the grasp of the value of the young women around him and that he won't assume that they are there for his gratification. One of my greatest aims of parenting is that I am able to raise a daughter who has enough respect for herself that she will understand that she is a precious gift to be cherished and not some freebie to be given away at will and that my son will be a man who honours and respects women. I hope that when each of my children does reach the stage of life of being sexually active in a healthy way, that each will have the wisdom and self confidence to demand that he or she be treated with respect and love, that he or she be worthy of commitment and that each understands the impact of what he or she is giving away.
I think, for me, that's the scariest part in all of this. I would like to think that my child will have the good sense to make wise choices and to understand the impact of those choices. Sadly, the adolescent brain is not exactly proven to choose wisely or to think beyond today. I wish that my 18 year old self (who wasn't a big risk taker, thankfully), was able to make my decisions with my 42 year old brain and understand the impact of the decisions I would make. We all know, though, that is not the case and so many lives are ruined by rash decisions made without understanding.
That's where this new curriculum comes in. It's uncomfortable for us because frankly, kids that young shouldn't need to be told about this stuff. They should be able to be kids whose young bodies are not seen as sexual objects (beyond simply as boys and girls). They should be able to exist without being seen as potential objects of gratification by others. They should be able to dress the way that they want without it being seen as suggestive or to dance with abandon or to have friendships with the opposite sex without there being risks and overtones at 9. Unfortunately, though, we've given away their right to that innocence. When we continued to allow the proliferation of media aimed at younger and younger audiences that are filled with overtly sexual images, we forced our children to be at risk. When we allowed advertisers unfettered access to our children and programming and toys aimed at children that is overly sexualized, when we DIDN'T have the conversations with some children and yet allowed them to see and not to understand, when we made idols of men who do not respect women to become cultural icons and we made excuses for sexual violence and finally, when we stopped talking about the moral ramifications of our decisions, we took away their right to innocence. Finally, when we allowed our own discomfort with topics related to sexuality to allow us to refuse to speak about it in our families and in our venues where we discuss our morality, such as our churches, we took away the innocence of our children. The worst part is that even if we have been so careful in our own
families, as soon as our children are out in the world with other kids,
they are not safe from the decisions of other families.
My daughter, at 7, comes home and quotes her teachers to me all the time, often spouting things that I have told her for years. If the curriculum does teach my child to know the risks of her decisions, teaches my son about the specifics of consent and helps them to understand the nature of the law (and that minors cannot give consent to adults), I will feel relief. At least it's a starting point for safety and our conversations about waiting, monogamy and a lifetime commitment can build upon that basic foundation.
It also makes me glad I teach kindergarten so I don't have to get into this with my students. Now, if I can only figure out how to talk about this at home with my own kids...


text:
Gencom Technology supplies equipment and helps design audio-visual platform for The Royal Institution of Australia's (RiAus) new Science Exchange building in Adelaide
RiAus approached Gencom Technology to supply camera and video production equipment for their newly refurbished Science Exchange situated in Adelaide's historic Stock Exchange Building.
Damian Scanlon, RiAus's Chief Operating Officer, who is responsible for the practical implementation of the organization's vision said, 'Initially we asked Gencom to supply the equipment only. We required a complex audio-visual platform and it soon became apparent that their expertise in system design would help us maximise this opportunity to install a state-of-the art facility in our new premises.'
Gencom recommended video production products from leading suppliers Broadcast Pix, Telemetrics, Sony, and Fujinon. Configured as a single intergrated package it enables RiAus to produce first class HD programming.
Keith Bremner Gencom's Sales Manager who liaised with RiAus on the job said, 'Gencom's involvement grew as the project developed - from simply supplying equipment to becoming involved in consultation, design, implementation, commissioning and training….a total video production solution.
About The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)
Based in Adelaide the RiAus seeks to encourage young people to discover the opportunities in science (careers and intellectual stimulation) and assist educators in providing stimulation and sustainable learning experiences.
The first international affiliate of the Royal Institute of Great Britain (RIGB) - the RiAus is able to draw on RIGB's two centuries of tradition and is developing a distinctive Australian style. It has a national presence with non-exclusive special relationships in each State and pursues appropriate international linkages.
The RiAus aims to mobilise innovative methodologies and state-of-the-art communication technologies to deliver its programs across Australia, recognising the shift from the role of the 'central institution' to distributed networks of global research and development activity.
About Gencom Technology
For over 40 years Gencom Technology has been a leading provider of integrated broadcast solutions with an unsurpassed reputation within the industry for their inspiration, partnership and support.
As the telco and broadcast industries have converged, Gencom has kept at the forefront of technological developments such as:
- HDTV transmission
- Media Asset Management
- New delivery technologies like IPTV
At the heart of Gencom's ability to deliver the finest technologies is its' personnel. Gencom has progressively invested in highly experienced and talented engineers strategically located in markets to benefit a broad range of customers.
To provide design and support services globally, Gencom now has offices in Sydney, Bangkok, Singapore, Johannesburg, Dubai, Wellington and a head office in Auckland, New Zealand.
Gencom has world-class design centres and factories in Auckland and Singapore providing end-to-end technology solutions for the broadcast, multimedia and telecommunications industries.
For further information associated with this press release please contact Jennifer Richardson in the first instance on +61 411 467 915 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
For further information contact www.gencom.com


text:
Defining Computer Ethics And History Of Pc Ethics
Some people love to take issues apart to see how they work. But just because you can take a gadget aside doesn't suggest you can put it back together once more. Even a profitable rebuild doesn't guarantee the machine will still work. It's best to leave some deconstruction initiatives to the professionals. When the device in query is a pc, this warning is especially vital. I hope you liked the article. In the event you did, please share it with your mates on Fb, Twiiter and Pinterest who are planning to buy a laptop for his or her engineering programs. The microprocessor is the main processing gadget within the pc. It works intently with primary reminiscence throughout its operations. When knowledge is fed into the pc, it is stored briefly in major reminiscence the place manipulation by the microprocessor takes place.
The straightforward, but highly effective OBD1 & OBD2 scanners and EUROPEAN chip tuning bundle nonetheless amaze me with their I am penning this evaluation as Total Automobile Diagnostics deserves it. They dedicated three full hours on the telephone serving to me with a cylinder misfire concern on a buyer's automobile, plus an extra 5 full months of free help. We exchanged not less than 250 emails.
Not true. That was one of the large insights of Turing: knowledge might be thought of as program, and program as knowledge. This has been recognized since 1936, earlier than there have been digital computers. Again, do not confuse computation within the abstract with the particular particulars of how it is implemented in most digital computers immediately.
The sector , a calculating instrument used for solving issues in proportion, trigonometry, multiplication and division, and for numerous capabilities, such as squares and dice roots, was developed in the late sixteenth century and found utility in gunnery, surveying and navigation. Past the scale and form of the castor it's the small particulars I like the most effective. Specifically, the way the thumb grip goes inward makes it simple for me to maintain my grip.
My sister is a lawyer. She works 60 hours per week, but she spends every different second she has doing issues along with her children. Oh, and he or she cooks all her personal meals too, plus keeps her personal home and does all their laundry, and many others. She has two of the best behaved youngsters I've ever seen, as a result of they do not need to vie for her consideration. They know that when she shouldn't be working, she will be with them. I really admire her. I can not have kids, however I spend as much time as I can along with her and her youngsters, because it's just magical.


text:
In its second year, the U.S. Olympic Committee's "America Supports Team USA" initiative brought in $4 million in donations.
This year's promotion, the "Backyard Games" campaign, began May 31 and concluded July 31. Participants representing more than 5,000 cities upped this year's average donation level from $29 last year to $31.
More than 20,000 supporters also downloaded the online edition of the Backyard Games – still available for at www.TeamUSA.org
The kit includes sport instructions, recipes, kids' craft projects, Olympic trivia and a bonus download – the U.S. Olympic 5-Ring Challenge, courtesy of 24 Hour Fitness.
One thousand kits were provided to fans during three give-away opportunities.
Credit card giant Visa matched donations made to the USOC between June 21 and July 21 up to the first $500,000. Fans who contributed $20 or more to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement during this campaign received a one-of-a-kind, limited edition Backyard Games t-shirt.


text:
After debuting almost a year ago for families in the U.S., Google is bringing its Family Link service to Canada. Given that nearly half of grade four students in Canada have access to a smartphone during the day, Family Link's debut is coming at a good time.
The idea is pretty simple: kids want to use the internet in some form, be it on a smartphone or tablet, and parents want a way to control what their children do on those devices. Family Link is a service for Android and iOS (but it's better on Android) that allows a parent to create a Google account for their child and control almost every aspect of their experience, from the apps they launch to how much time they get to spend in front of it.
After downloading the associated app and setting up an account for your little one, Family Link allows parents to control the following:
- Downloads and purchases.
- What they see in search results through SafeSearch
- App permissions that are being used.
- Search and content filtering in YouTube Kids.
- Account password management.
- Screen time limits.
- Activity settings for the account.
- Giving account access to another family member.
That's a lot of customization, and the tools are especially well received given that, in the year since its launch, the conversation around kids and screen time has only intensified. (It's done the same for some adults, too.)
How to set up a kid-friendly Android device
Even without something like Family Link, Android has a fairly robust set of parental controls, and many manufacturers like Samsung take things one step further and bolster the built-in features with their own additional tweaks. But Family Link takes it one step further, by taking for granted the fact that many kids will be using, and want to use, Google services. This service puts the power in the hands of parents — and now Canadians can get in on it.


text: THELMA BUSCH PANKONIN THELMA BUSCH PANKONIN Thelma Busch Pankonin was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 26, 1931. She passed away April 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. She worked at the YWCA of Oahu, Straub Clinic and Hospital. She was an active volunteer all of her adult life, being a Girl Scout leader for seven years, Y-Teen Advisor, Sunday School Teacher at Central Union Church, and President of Straub Hospital Auxillary for five years. She was preceded in death by her twin daughters, Tisha Hookano and Patricia Cooper and her husband, William Pankonin. Thelma is survived by her son Daniel Pimentel, stepdaughters, Linda Gordan, Kathy Corman, and Judy Lins; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held June 4th at 12:00 noon at Kahaluu Methodist Church. SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE VIA EMAIL Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased ADVERTISEMENT


text:
Like many, I rely on various restaurant review sites before making a decision to try a new eatery. However, every major site has a huge flaw. They aggregate ratings throughout the history of the restaurant.
This would be fine if restaurants were run by robots and immune to changes in staff and quality over time. It also doesn't take into account that as a culture, our opinions change. Trends die, better options come to town, what was universally great years ago may be average or worse today.
So the place above, seems like a reasonable choice with an 84% approval rating. However, if you dig into reviews, there are many people saying the restaurant has gone down hill over the past year or so.
But you can't gather that quickly, especially from your phone. So how can we fix this?
With very very basic data visualization. Here's an example of what's possible:
This has a lot of implications.
- As consumers, we have solved the "restaurant going downhill" problem I outlined above.
- Anyone can spot someone trying to cheat the system (ie – getting all your friends to post positive reviews of your business at one time)
- Business owners can fairly easily judge the customer feedback on various promotions (the Groupon note pointed out in the screen shot)
- Owners have additional external pressure to turn around a struggling business, and their potential customers can actually see when changes have had a positive impact, rather than letting past mistakes continually haunt.
Taking it a tiny step further – I always get annoyed by the list of restaurant details with simply "yes/no" type items. Seemingly everything outside of the snootiest joints on Yelp say "casual" attire, even if you're expected to show up with nice pants and a tie. We could use, again, very simple visualizations to help people.
As you can tell from my examples, data visualization is not a strength of mine. But a bigger takeaway is that this can be done very simply and provide a lot of value for the consumer. I'd love to see review sites attempt to go this route.


text:
Transfiguration Sunday
A Great Thanksgiving for Transfiguration Sunday
Though we failed to shine, and hid your image within us,
you continued to call us into fellowship with you
and to fulfill your mission for usthrough prophets, scriptures, priests,
and a people you redeemed for yourself.
Prayer for the Days Between Transfiguration and Ash Wednesday
Alleluia! You are the God of glory and might.Alleluia! In the face of death and evil you reveal your true glory.Prayer for the Days Between Transfiguration and Ash Wednesday »
Transfiguration Sunday: Why Do We Celebrate It Before Lent?
United Methodists and many other denominations schedule the observance of the Transfiguration on the Sunday before Lent. There are three different times when the Transfiguration is commemorated and celebrated.Transfiguration Sunday: Why Do We Celebrate It Before Lent? »
21st Century Africana Liturgy Resources: Worship Resources for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C
We give you thanks for the teachers and leaders, friends and family ... even the enemies who have helped shape us.
We thank you for the trials and tribulations that encourage us to be humble and flexible.
We thank you alone for transformation.
On this day, we recommit ourselves to the struggle for justice and equality ... not just for the people we know, but for all who suffer oppression.


text:
Anneliese Pixton, Director of Education, shares how Positive Learning is making math fun, real, and relevant for junior high-high school students:
As we design each Primer, we ensure that all of our examples are relevant to junior high to high school students. Our goal is to humanize math we want to show students that math is all around them, not just in the classroom. Some examples, like Jamie and her part time job, are meant to help students see how math can help them make everyday decisions. Others are designed to keep the lesson engaging, fun, and comprehensible. Examples are also great teaching tools because we have the opportunity to help students understand key cultural differences, like how a US school works. In a Primer about weighted averages, we designed an example about the grading system so students could understand how their grades are determined, which could be a new concept for most students born outside of the U.S. This example teaches the student mathematical concepts, engages them with a relevant concept, and introduces them to new, and important information.
Engaging and relevant examples aren't only fun and useful, they play an integral role in helping students keep their affective filter down. Anytime ELLs are anxious, self-conscious, alienated, or bored, they throw up a wall around themselves and are no longer able to take in new information. Students don't consciously make the decision to isolate themselves; it's an automatic defense mechanism. To avoid triggering this defense mechanism, educators must assist ELLs according to their unique needs. Unfortunately, many teachers don't have teaching tools specifically designed for their ELL students or don't have the necessary training. That's why the Positive Learning system is so unique: it is a program designed to enable ELLs to master mathematical concepts without demanding more from teachers.


text:
Growing up, I vividly remember having a big heart for life and for people. I wanted to connect with people and get along with others.
I was a different kind of kid. I didn't really get along or connect too well with most of the kids I went to school with. I didn't really enjoy all too much the music they enjoyed. I didn't watch the same stuff on TV. I was not into sports at all.
I was a book reading, story writing, comic book collecting, cartoon drawing, science obsessed, TV news watching boy with an imagination that was more active than a volcano.
I could imagine that if I had not spent half of my boyhood daydreaming and drawing cartoons or writing I would've lost my mind from all of the bullying and the experiences of being a social outcast.
From elementary to college, I was often accused of "acting white" and my racial identity was constantly being challenged because of what was considered the social norm for a black male.
It was the beginning of war on my heart and mind.
When Bullying Mutates To Hate
On the surface, I didn't think I had an issue with race, or even with my identity as a black man in America, that is until things started coming up in my 20s.
I thought I had the issue of race straight in my life. I didn't have an issue with white people, but, I did have an issue with my own people.
I always felt completely unaccepted by people from my own community. Often ostracized and humiliated before my peers, I came to the conclusion early on in life that when it came to being yourself, you couldn't be you and be black at the same time.
To be black did not mean being Kendall Lyons. It meant being something other than.
For a long time, and most people don't know this about me, I held a kind of disdain and hatred for my own people and for myself. The years of bullying mutated my view of race and black America into something ugly, bitter and void of compassion.
The kind of self-hatred I struggled with also turned into classism.
I saw myself better than people who were "ghetto." They were the loud, obnoxious "cool" crowd who thought they could get whatever they wanted through displays of blissful-like ignorance and prideful arrogance. This was the best classification for the people who treated me terribly.
Ironically, I gained more acceptance from people who didn't look like me. I was considered unique, charming, different and someone that was good! They wanted exactly what I wanted, to be accepted and to accept others and treat them as the way they desired to be treated.
The Cause
I wouldn't confront the issue of racism and prejudice and classism until a little after college. I was working for a major bank at the time and it was there I met an older black man.
We quickly became friends and he later would be a mentor. I thank God for placing him in my life. He actually paid attention to what I was saying and sharing about my life. He was genuinely interested in who I was as a person.
He asked about my love for cartoons and comics. He asked about my Faith in the Lord. He shared his relationship with God and Christ Jesus with me.
He actually cared about me and I was not judged.
Then, he encouraged me to consider the plight and the pain and the poor treatment of black Americans.
Yes, the black kids who did bully and talk about me throughout school, as my mentor and friend said, might have been kids who just didn't understand. In fact, they might have been kids who have never been exposed to the things that I was exposed too…music, culture, art and the list could go on.
Because they've never seen someone like me before, I was a prime target for teasing and taunting.
But why did I not acknowledge those facts so quickly? What made me so reluctant about accepting that?
Because it felt like the bullies won if I chose to do so!
I didn't want to be a perpetual loser of a war that was still going on inside of me. It felt like…since I couldn't fight them on the playground of boyhood, I could win on the battleground of manhood.
Looking back, that was foolish. I would've merely destroyed myself.
I thought like that because I was hurting. I was angry.
I still struggled with self-esteem and self-confidence from those days. I struggled for a while to forgive and move on.
The Cure
A few years after college, a few issues had come up to the surface in my life that I knew couldn't be ignored any longer.
I met a Christian counselor in Dallas, Texas to talk about my identity and to talk about the issues I dealt with. He was a black man who not only understood where I was coming from but also got to know my story just like my mentor and friend did.
As time went on, I got a better understanding about the condition of black America and the systemic racism and prejudice that placed us in less than decent conditions throughout multiple American institutions.
During the time I was praying and asking the Lord to walk me through this issue, to heal the broken places in my heart regarding the issue of race and identity. Mainly because I would find myself getting angry and frustrated with the obvious racism and prejudice that I observed. And yet, wanted to believe that there were surely other explanations to the moments that I saw unfold whether it was on TV or even in person.
The Lord said to me, "I couldn't claim to love God and hate my brother."
It was the beginning of conviction, but, it was also the beginning of healing. The Lord knew that a lot of unjust and cruel things were done to me and towards me. Jesus wanted access to that part of my heart, but, I also had a responsibility as a believer.
I had to want to change. I had to repent and never, ever return to that dark space in life.
Because of the change in my life,
I've also stopped telling people that bullies will someday get theirs. The truth is, though, they might not.
I wanted to believe that those who bullied were going to receive some kind of major punishment in life. They would get pay back for the things they did.
It was my own little piece of solace to remind me that somewhere, somehow, there was justice for me in my time of trouble and need.
But, I learned that my real victory over bullying came from Jesus…to live and love like Him regardless of what people say and think. The real victory in Christ over bullying and other issues took the place of what was originally my hope for the bullies and enemies in my life to get their punishment.
Victory in Christ removed the necessity for me to have vindication.
The Way I See It Now
It has been a long time since I believed and thought the way I used too. I am still in the growing and maturing process as it relates to my identity in Christ and as it relates to who I am as a person.
My Pastor preached on Romans 12:14-21, and verse 21 stuck out to me:
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
In some ways, I can see how someone can be driven to a kind of hatred that it leads them to believe they are either justified or threatened.
And yet, whether you are Christian or not, there's still no excuse.
Once we release our just or unjustified hatred towards one another and learn to love one another even to the depths of our imperfections can we really experience true freedom.
As for me, I'll take the road less traveled, the narrow way, the freedom and victory that is in Jesus. It is far better for me to do that than to try and protect my heart on my own. And if I am called to suffer, at least I know its real love that's in place for me to do so…genuinely.


text:
I like to be thorough, but if you feel confident you can skip the first paragraph.
Review: A ring is a set $R$ endowed with two operations of + and $\cdot$ such that $(G,+)$ is an additive abelian group, multiplication is associative, $R$ contains the multiplicative identity (denoted with 1), and the distributive law holds. If multiplication is also commutative, we say $R$ is a commutative ring. A ring that has no zero divisors (non-zero elements whose product is zero) is called an integral domain, or just a domain.
We want to show that for a domain, the equation $x^2 = 1$ has at most 2 solutions in $R$ (one of which is the trivial solution 1).
Here's what I did:
For simplicity let $1,a,b$ and $c$ be distinct non-zero elements in $R$. Assume $a^2 = 1$. We want to show that letting $b^2 = 1$ as well will lead to a contradiction. So suppose $b^2 = 1$, then it follows that $a^2b^2 = (ab)^2 = 1$, so $ab$ is a solution as well, but is it a new solution? If $ab = 1$, then $abb = 1b \Rightarrow a = b$ which is a contradiction. If $ab = a$, then $aab = aa \Rightarrow b = 1$ which is also a contradiction. Similarly, $ab = b$ won't work either. So it must be that $ab = c$. So by "admitting" $b$ as a solution, we're forced to admit $c$ as well.
So far we have $a^2 = b^2 = c^2 = 1$ and $ab = c$. We can procede as before as say that $(abc)^2 = 1$, so $abc$ is a solution, but once again we should check if it is a new solution. From $ab = c$, we get $a = cb$ and $b = ac$, so $abc = (cb)(ac)(ab) = (abc)^2 = 1$. So $abc$ is not a new solution; it's just one.
At this point I'm stuck. I've shown that it is in fact possible to have a ring with 4 distinct elements, namely $1,a,b$ and $c$ such that each satisfies the equation $x^2 = 1$ and $abc = 1$. What am I missing?


text:
Aside from the 12-months and 52-weeks overview, the Student Desk Planner is also filled with various to do lists for study and work, semester overviews, exam and paper planners, motivational quotes and questions, deadline and exams overview sections and achievement plans. It has everything you need to turn those can'ts into cans, and those dreams into plans!
The Supplied by Lily Desk Planner in Luxurious Marble is made from 90 gram paper, making the paper truly transfer-free. You can use it with any pen or highlighter you like, without worrying about those annoying stains on the other side of the paper! The planner has an marble soft-touch front and back cover, rose gold Supplied by Lily logo, and a rose gold wire-o.
With every Supplied by Lily order you will also be able to join our exclusive private Facebook Group where you can meet other me and Girlbosses and talk about study, university, life and much more!
The Supplied by Lily Student Desk Planner contains:
- 1 Yearly Overview
- Achievement Plan for 2 Years
- 2 Semester Overviews
- 12 Exam Planners
- 8 Paper Planners
- 12-Months Monthly Overview
- 52-Weeks Weekly Overview
- Motivational Quotes, Questions, Stories, and more!


text:
Tears in a bottle
"You have kept count of my tossings;put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? 9Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. 10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, 11in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
-Psalm 56
Rest in peace sweet baby girls. Be with Colleen and Brett in their mourning. You have collected each precious tear and you are there in their turnings and tossings and despair. You are for them.
They lost their babies yesterday. Peace be with them. Here is her post.


text:
In Hallinan's Los Angeles, where everyone leans on everyone else, investigator/thief Junior Bender gets leaned on good.
Everyone knows that Junior didn't pull the Hammer job. Junior (Crashed, 2012) doesn't carry a gun, and the whole job wasn't his style. Still, Detective Paulie DiGaudio darkly intimates, Junior could end up in the frame if he's not willing to do a little favor for Paulie's Uncle Vincent. Like Junior, Vincent, a former Philadelphia music promoter who specialized in grooming Elvis Presley wannabes a generation ago, is suspected of a violent crime. Unlike Junior, Vincent is definitely a live suspect, since he'd threatened to kill low-rent British journalist Derek Bigelow over a little spot of blackmail shortly before Bigelow conveniently turned up dead on Hollywood Boulevard. Now, Vincent has troubles, which means that Paulie has troubles, which means that Junior has troubles. But the search for Bigelow's killer, which will bring Junior up against some people considerably more hard-bitten than the sometime-thief, isn't the extent of his troubles. Marge Enderby, his landlady of the month—for the past three years, Junior's been moving from one dead-end motel to the next to keep ahead of anyone who might be looking for him—wants him to find her daughter Doris, who shows signs of having run off with Lorne Henry Pivensey, aka Lemuel Huff, a man whose earlier experience with vanished women isn't at all encouraging. Junior, who tiptoes reluctantly into both cases prepared for the worst, is pleasantly surprised when Bigelow's widow, Ronnie, returns his interest with interest.
Versatile Hallinan (The Fear Artist, 2012, etc.) provides a wealth of seamy types, past and present, and a thousand hard-boiled similes for his second-string Philip Marlowe.


text:
AUSTIN - The Austin Chamber of Commerce office data for 2001-2013 are now available.
Data include all classes and all sizes, and both multitenant and single-tenant buildings, including owner-occupied buildings.
*Annual & YTD figures are as of end of the period except Net Absorption and Deliveries.
FS=All rental rates reported in the CoStar Office Report have been converted to a Full Service equivalent rental rate.
RBA=Rentable building area.
Source: CoStar Group
See more at The Austin Chamber of Commerce.
For historical data since 2001, see Office under Austin Market Data Sources (CoStar Group).
Our twice-weekly e-newsletter provides a quick overview of Texas real estate markets. Because your time is valuable.