text:
Conference Conflict
Dear Alibi,
Albuquerque is about to host the first-ever Sabeel Conference on Sept. 28 and 29. This was no small feat. Under pressure from the Jewish establishment that accused Sabeel of being anti-Israeli, the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. John, the original venue for the conference, rescinded their invitation. Fortunately the Immanuel Presbyterian Church opened up their doors. Sabeel's stated mission is to create a just peace based on moral and legal principles. They are a grassroots, interfaith, international ecumenical group started by Christian Palestinians in Jerusalem. Twice, I was the only Jew traveling with an American Sabeel delegation in Israel and the West Bank and learned that when your common focus is human rights, religion does not and cannot separate us.
It was a snowy day last winter when a friend and I met the rabbi from the neighborhood synagogue to tell him about the upcoming conference. We went in good faith. Previously, the rabbi had the grace and wisdom to encourage his congregation to hear the voice of an individual they might never have met. In 1997, Abdessalam Najjar was visiting the U.S. as an emissary for the Oasis of Peace / Neve Shalom / Wahat al-Salaam. This unique place, located midway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, has Jews, Muslims and Christians living as neighbors. Their children attend the country's first bilingual and bicultural school located in the heart of the village. The only religious edifice was a white domed structure that welcomed prayer in silence. When asked the reason for his optimism about coexistence, Abdessalam responded, "I have no other choice."
This Muslim-Palestinian Israeli was invited to speak from the pulpit at a Friday night service. It was sukkot. Having grown up in the Galilee, Abdessalam was fluent in Hebrew and knew many of the prayers. After the service, everyone went into the sukkah for refreshments. Spirit was palpable—the stranger was invited into our tent—and then he was no longer a stranger. Abdessalam, whose name means "servant of peace," died this year but his family and his legacy live on in the Oasis of Peace, a village he helped to found.
On another occasion, Jeff Halper, a Jewish-American Israeli, spoke with the rabbi in the sanctuary of B'nai Shalom. That was the day I learned about René Cassin, a French Jew who helped write the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 in response to the Holocaust that had decimated over five million lives. Jeff, an anthropologist by profession, made aliyah to Israel as a young man. As a peace activist, he speaks out against the horrors of occupation and has founded the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions, a group that rebuilds destroyed Palestinian homes in the West Bank. Jeff was not anti-Israel nor anti-Semitic. He was a Jewish Cassandra, warning us that Israel's survival as a democracy and a Jewish sanctuary depends on making a just peace with their non-Jewish neighbors. Jeff Halper will be delivering the keynote address at the Sabeel Conference, "From Two States to Apartheid to Warehousing: Where Do We Go From Here?"
I was there when the rabbi from Temple Albert met with Rabbi Arik Ascherman, the co-founder of Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR), who said the occupation was corrupting the Jewish soul. Political jargon would describe it another way. The policies of the government of Israel are hurting all of us. Rabbi Ascherman regularly protects Palestinians harvesting their olives, and intercedes when they are arrested trying to protect their homes and land during nonviolent protests. Rabbi Ascherman unequivocally stated that the heart of Judaism was to treat your fellow humans as you want to be treated.
Since rabbis in Albuquerque have shown such wisdom in the past, we did not expect a hostile response when we invited them to the Sabeel Conference with the possibility of speaking. We, the organizers of the conference, want to make it clear: All local rabbis, cantors, Federation and Hillel leaders are welcome to participate and attend.
That many Jews believe boycott, divestment and sanctions (or BDS, a non-violent movement promoted by Palestinian civil society) to be anti-Israeli and possibly anti-Semitic is less important than the possibility of an open dialogue. Without solutions, Israelis and Palestinians are condemned to ongoing violence, war, death and the destruction of the natural environment.
In 1998, when I visited the Oasis of Peace for the first time, Abdessalam welcomed me at the airport in Tel Aviv. Walking through the village one afternoon, we passed the home of a Jewish neighbor with paper-cut lanterns flickering in a window. Two doves flew towards each other under a banner of Hebrew and Arabic words. I asked what the words meant and was told: "It won't be over until we sit down and talk." That was the case in 1998, and it is still the case in 2012.
Iris Keltz
Butt-Hurt About Lynette
Dear Alibi,
Recently Lauren Poole (creator of "Shit Burqueños Say") has gained popularity and attention with her acting abilities and her satirical niche. The media, including an earlier feature in the Alibi, has caught onto this, which has culminated in recent controversy. She was invited by UNM to represent New Mexico through her performance to international students. This resulted in mixed reactions and many questioning whether she is depicting New Mexicans in a negative and stereotypical light.
Regardless of Lauren Poole's repertoire of live theatrical performances, YouTube videos and TV commercials for the New Mexico State Fair ... her portrayals are perfect examples of how white privilege appropriates native cultures for its own purposes, be it notoriety, financial gain, attention or entertainment. I do not see anything wrong or negative about what some are calling Albuquerque slang and furthermore, the vata's not eeevin Raza. This sort of racial ideology is based on taking of attributes from another culture, misrepresenting them and finally making them your own. It ignores important differences between racial and ethnic groups such as historical inequalities and exclusion—all of this in the name of fun.
As a native Nuevomexicano and Burqueño of Spanish/Mexican and Indian descent, I wonder why this issue is not looked at as racist. Poole is portraying (mimicking) a character who is a mishmash of a stereotypical chola, South Valley homie and Northern New Mexican Hispanic woman. Supported and condoned by institutions of power, these depictions are racist.
One could make the comparison between her performances and black minstrel shows of the 19th century where white performers painted their faces black and used exaggerated gestures and humorous dialogues which contributed to the proliferation of racism towards African-Americans. Perhaps at the time some black people were also entertained by this, but it still was racist.
Samuel Sisneros
Ode To Mittens
Dear Alibi,Mitt's tax returns are out.
He did pretty well I'd say.
$13.7 million in one year
Would certainly make my day.
I don't begrudge him a dollar
Though lots of others may holler.
Bain Capital has made him a rich man
Nice suit, bright striped tie and white collar.
I looked at the numbers today
And here is what they say.
In 2010, $45,800 per family
Hard work had yielded in pay.
The big income gap makes questions for me
And perhaps it's the same as you see.
Can a man with income 300 times median
In tune with majority be?
His policies on taxes are clear
To high earners whose income is dear.
He'll take away loopholes, but surely cut rates
So from income reductions he'll steer.
Says he, vote for Mitt
For surely the fit
Between you and me, guy,
Is really close knit.
David Prescott
Santa Fe
Letters should be sent with the writer's name, address and daytime phone number via email to firstname.lastname@example.com. They can also be faxed to (505) 256-9651. Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium; we regret that owing to the volume of correspondence we cannot reply to every letter. Word count limit for letters is 300 words.
NEWSLETTERS Great Alibi stories, events and deals delivered to your inbox each week. No fooling!
Today's Events
Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Conference at Buffalo Thunder
Network with tribal members, organizations and communities working to improve the health of Native children by learning new ways to enhance the community's health and fitness.
Meditation: Awaken Your Inner Power at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Albuquerque Job Fiar at Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of CommerceMore Recommended Events ››
home | feature | news | film | music | art | food | classifieds | personals | staff | lo-fi | search
© 1996-2017 Weekly Alibi | email@example.com | Privacy Policy
View mobile version


text:
Amp up your pucker with the best lip-plumpers – we bet he'll find several ways to thank you!
Swipe on this tingly serum morning and night, and even the eensiest mouth will transform into a plump, Megan Fox-like pout. Prepare to do a lot of kissing -- he won't be able to resist you.
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme, $28, dillards.com
MORE From COSMOPOLITAN:
This one's a cult favorite because it was the first lip plumper, ever – and because it works.
Blended with cinnamon, ginger, and wintergreen, this zingy serum stimulates the circulation of blood to your lips, making them luscious and naturally pink!
Duwop Original Lip Venom, $16, beauty.com
(See more: How to get the eyebrows you've always wanted)
Soft, moisturizing, and faintly scented with crushed roses, this balm leaves lips ultra-full and kissable.
Dior Crème De Rose Lip Plumping Balm SPF 10, $27, bloomingdales.com
This tingly gloss is spiked with special microspheres that expand when absorbing moisture, giving lips a swollen, oh-so-stimulated (heh heh heh) appearance. Dangerously sexy.
Soap & Glory Super-Colour Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss, $16, sephora.com
Lip Oil
Made with food-grade ingredients (mmm…yummy enough to eat), this one-of-a-kind lip plumper is loaded with cinnamon, pepper, and peppermint to increase blood flow and plump lips to an unbearably vampy fullness.
Bite Beauty Cinnamon Plumping Lip Oil, $22, sephora.com
Want instant volume? Swipe this sheer pink gloss over lipstick or wear it alone (the sheeny, sheer pink hue flatters all skin tones). It's mixed with marine-based fillers that plump up lips to lusciousness!
Bonus: the vanilla-mint scent helps freshen breath.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper, $31, sephora.com
Blended with plumpers like peppermint and ginger (an aphrodisiac!), this highly pigmented stain not only drenches your lips in color, it leaves them pillowy-full and ripe. Blushing violets need not apply.
(Available in three shades)
Kissaholic Aphrodisiac Lip Stain, $20, victoriassecret.com
In less than a minute after applying, this creamy lip color amplifies our lips to ScarJo status. It's like magic!
Physicians Formula Needle-Free Plump Potion Plumping Lipstick, $7, drugstore.com
More from Cosmopolitan:
The Top Teeth Whiteners For A Perfect Smile
How To Tell If You're A Good Kisser
10 Weird Things That Turn Guys On
- Beauty

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By NEMS Daily Journal
The realization that neighborhood decline won't be reversed without concerted action began to catch on in Tupelo in the mid-1990s. Scattered organized neighborhood efforts and private sector initiatives produced modest success in turning around a few areas where housing had deteriorated, blight was spreading and crime had increased.
But those initiatives didn't catch on in a big way around town. And beyond encouraging neighborhood support groups, city government itself never became directly involved – with a plan – until the past few months.
Helping to return neighborhoods to places where housing is well kept, property values are stable and families can feel safe is an appropriate function of city government. A city that lets its neighborhoods decline and loses its middle-class tax base is a city without much of a future.
Most of the time, reversal of neighborhood decline requires demolition or extensive rehabbing of deteriorated structures. That's the case in Tupelo's recently launched redevelopment effort in the West Jackson Street area. The city purchased an apartment building at the corner of West Jackson Street and Clayton Avenue for demolition, the first step in a plan to renew the area.
Moral questions accompany such pragmatic decisions, chief among them: What about the people who live there? The city had no legal obligation to the apartment tenants, but morally it couldn't simply put them out on the street with no help in finding an affordable place to live.
Commendably, city officials worked with all six families in the apartments to find better and, in most cases, less expensive places to live. One family with children who wished to remain in the same school district had its wishes accommodated.
Meanwhile, the city has brought interested parties for an initial meeting to generate ideas for the area. The broad goal is to develop the neighborhood into an attractive place for middle-class families to buy homes that fit with the architectural style of nearby neighborhoods, including the Gravlee area where the city earlier leveled a vacant apartment building and is creating a park.
There will no doubt be other structures demolished in this effort. The city has established a pattern to follow in ensuring that no one is displaced without somewhere affordable, and preferably better, to go.


text:
Onalaska co-op back for the banner
ONALASKA, Wis. - It's been quite a run for the Onalaska girls hockey co-op.
The Hilltoppers have four all-State performers, and won 48 games over the last two seasons.
The only thing left to do?
"Definitely that state championship," junior Theresa Knutson said.
"Just take home the trophy I guess. The first place trophy," senior Molyl Coughlin said. "I don't want to take second again this year."
Onalaska's only loss in Wisconsin over the last two seasons is to the team that beat them in last year's state championship game, the same team they play friday: D.C. Everest.
"That's just even more motivation. It's like they knocked us out last year so why not do that to them this year," Knutson said.19114452
"They took our season away. I mean it was the last game no matter what. But it's revenge," Coughlin said.
"We know how it feels to lose and that's been our motivation: unfinished business," Head Coach Eric Bugenhagen said. "When we were standing there, watching them shake hands, I'd go to all the girls and I'd tell them to remember this when you're training this summer and remember how this feels."
Bugenhagen said he tried to schedule a game against D-C Everest this season, but they said no.
"Because they know what's going to happen," he said.
Onalaska faces D.C. Everest Friday at 12 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, with the winner advancing to the state championship game.


text:
Welcome to Gift Works Plus!
By creating an account with our store, you will be able to move through the checkout process faster, store multiple shipping addresses, view and track your orders in your account and more.
If you have an account with us, please log in.
* Required Fields
Credit Card Merchant
Theft of intellectual property is a crime. All items and designs on this website are owned and may only be used by GiftWorksPlus. Copyright 2015.
Please note: All coupons and discount codes apply only to regular retail pricing and do not apply to wholesale prices.


text: In this pure sky study Constable painted streets of cumulus clouds that lacked sufficient vertical depth to produce rain. He showed blue sky to the left with flakes of cirrostratus that suggest fine weather would follow. There is good agreement between Constable's inscription and the weather records for the London area on that day, which noted a westerly air stream (Thornes 1999, p. 264).


text: From † $4,285 $2,095 Departing 03 Dec 2016 Call to book OR Request a call Mail me this brochure Home> River Cruises > Europe (multi-country) Tour direction Please select Itinerary Pricing & Availability Our Ships Before You Go Itinerary Pricing & Availability Our Ships Before You Go River Cruise Start / Finish Enrich Freechoice Overnight stay Land content Land / Rail Tour code Duration days Departure city Return city Select a month below to see all departures. If you have a potential group of ten or more passengers: Please contact our Groups Department at or by email firstname.lastname@example.com Request a call If you would like Scenic to call you about making a booking, please fill out the below: Prefix Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr Professor Other Plesae select Your first name Please enter your first name Your last name Please enter your last name Your Email address (optional) Please enter a valid email address Your phone number Please enter your phone number Comments Submit Extensions Our 5-Star ships † Quote for: Your quote has been emailed to you! If you would like to be contacted by one of our dedicated and friendly reservations consultants, please complete the booking form. Your selected brochures: Where would you like your brochures mailed to? First name * Please enter your first name Last name * Please enter your last name Email address * Please enter a valid email address Street address 1 * Please enter your address Street address 2 City * Please enter your city Province * Please select Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Nova Scotia Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Territory Please enter your province Postal code * Please enter your postcode Country * Canada Other... We need to redirect you to the Scenic Tours website for your country. Please select your country of residence: Australia & New Zealand United Kingdom USA and rest of the world Where did you hear about Scenic? * Where did you hear about Scenic? Are you a travel agent? No Yes Are you a travel agent? Agency name Please enter your agency name IATA number Please enter your IATA number Quantity Please enter a quantity I would like to receive information, offers, and up-to-date product news by: Email Mail Phone Phone number * Please enter your phone number 30/04/2017 18:39:29.966


text:
Detail Images
Current Color
Free 2-Day shipping on orders over $50*
Select a Size:Select options
Select a Color:Select options
4 Reviews
A lightweight bomb shelter for heavy conditions.
- Single-wall design saves weight, eliminates the hassle of pitching a tent and securing a fly amid foul-weather, and aids in moisture breathability
- Overhead ventilation tunnel allows stifling moisture to escape from within
- Spaciousness is the name of the game: a large vestibule protects your boots and bags, and 41 inches of interior height let you sit up and stretch in the morning
- Hooped pole geometry creates a strong structure able to withstand strong winds and heavy precipitation
- Peaked roof helps shed rain and snow and provides more interior headroom space at the center of the tent
- DuraShield coating makes the fly and floor heavily weather-resistant, so you stay dry through brutally adverse mountain weather year-round
- Item #CAS0687
Tech Specs
Gearhead Help
Tech Specs
- Reviews
What do you think about this product?
Have questions about this product?
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The packaged weight is advertised as 5 lb 9 oz, i have put it on 3 different scales and it is 7 lbs 4 oz. If you are looking for a lightweight 4 season backpacking tent this is probably not the tent to buy.
This tent hits it out of the park!!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
After being stranded on the blue ridge highway during a spring snowstorm this tent saved my ass!!! I had to sit tight in a state park and luckily had my backpacking gear in my car. This tent is not exactly going to warm you up, but the ventilation set up will keep the inside of the tent dry. One other comment. This tent has plenty of room inside of it for a couple of people to hunker down for a bad storm!!
One Serious Tent
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought this tent back in 2006 then lost it when my whole pack was stolen in Haiti in 2011. But for the 5 years I had I put this tent through hell and back and it stood up to the brutality. From a blizzard in the Badlands of South Dakota to the humidity of the Caribbean in Haiti and everything in between. I can't recommend this tent enough. Its just the best 2 person 4 season tent thats offered by anyone. Setup in simple and once you set it up the first time, you will be setting it up in under 5 minutes after that. Plenty of room for 2 people plus gear. The vestibules are useful for storing wet boots and gear. I've been in complete downpour at Mt. Rainer for 3 days and never got a drop on me inside the tent. It might be a bit more expensive than other offerings but worth every single cent.
The height of the tent
The way that air flow on the top of tent
Sick Roomy LIGHT tent
Sick tent. Much better than a bivy system in a storm. weighs less than two bivy sacks and the poles and the tent weights are about equal so it is good for splitting up fairly between two people. SO MUCH SPACE.
Actual tent dimensions
The data on backcountry isn't quite accurate. According to MSR (cascade designs) the floor dimensions are 50" X 94" yielding 29 sq. ft. That's much smaller than 36.
Still think it's a good, lightweight escape for two.
Thanks for posting. You would think that BC could get that right.
They included the vestibule
I am planning a several week ski tour in...
I am planning a several week ski tour in northern Ontario and will potentially be facing minus 50 temps and high winds. I know this tent is designed for elevation, but I think conditions may be analogous. How does this tent do in extreme (and I ean extreme) cold
It's silnylon, which should be able to handle the cold better than PU coated nylon. The vent on top means that moisture won't coat the inside of your tent as much as a single wall tent that uses a membrane to be waterproof. With that said, the vent means you won't be able to warm up your tent at all, so make sure you'll have a bag to match the lowest temperatures. MEC Thor with a liner perhaps? I would also take a look at the Mountain Hardwear EV-2 or the Marmot Alpinist. This one isn't freestanding, so that might be a problem for setup in high winds. If you don't like those designs, you'll never go wrong with a Black Diamond Bibler tent.
question flagged as redundant. Click here to view.
Anyone know if the Condensation problems...
Anyone know if the Condensation problems are better in this model tent?
Little better
how big is this tent packed up in a...
how big is this tent packed up in a backpack?
Its 20 x 7 inches if you leave it in the bag it comes in. I generally separate the poles and the body though. The poles are a few inches around and 20 inches long. The tent itself can be compressed pretty well with a compression sack...about 1.5 or 2 nalgene bottles worth.
How does it perform in a storm on high...
How does it perform in a storm on high mountains(4000+ meters ) compared to other 2-wall 4 season tents? Could it be as stable as other 8-9 lb tents and keep warmth?
Yes, this tent is built for the high mountain storms.


text:
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Autoimmune Disease Relates to Gluten Induced Leaky Gut
Celiac is an autoimmune disease. It's the only one thus far that can be definitively "turned off" with an environmental change – namely eliminating gluten from the diet.
The root cause beneath gluten's autoimmune trigger begins with a predisposed individual who eats gluten with the resulting damage being a leaky gut. The leaky gut then allows partially digested gliadin access to the blood stream where the immune system reacts and "self" is damaged, hence the correct label of autoimmune disease.
New research out of the University of Maryland states that the increased intestinal permeability doesn't only result in celiac disease, but that type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease all have leaky guts as a factor in common.
This is very exciting and certainly corroborates the clinical findings we see here at our clinic. We observe other autoimmune diseases improving once a patient gets on a gluten-free diet and starts to heal up their intestine.
Is gluten the underlying cause of all these autoimmune diseases and upon its removal healing occurs and the immune system stops being activated? Or is the leaky gut the underlying common factor and the causative agent of that loss of integrity is gluten for some but something else for others?
I don't have an answer for you but researchers are working diligently on this issue. Speaking of research, while I love to stay up to date on the latest results, I must confess that an impatient streak would make me a terrible researcher. A study I just read about zonulin, the protein responsible for increased permeability in not only the intestine but other organs as well, revealed that it took 5 years between hypothesizing the presence of zonulin and its confirmed discovery! If you're interested these studies can be found in "The Journal Of Immunology" 2006, 176 and "Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2005 Vol 2 No 9. Let's all give a moment of thanks to these wonderfully patient men and women who dedicate their lives to the endeavor of scientific research.
Back to being a clinician, what this data does support is something we strive to do with our patients and that is to repair the integrity of the small intestine via whatever means possible.
Typically this involves:
1. removing allergens/sensitive foods
2. diagnosing and eradicating pathogenic organisms
3. recolonizing the good bacteria in the gut
4. healing the lining through the use of nutrients.
So whether it's gluten, dairy, a pathogenic organism and/or an imbalance of good flora, the key to reversing an autoimmune tendency seems to lie in fully restoring function to that 23 feet of pipe we call a small intestine.
I'll keep you posted as this story continues to unfold, but what you can do right now is investigate the four points I've delineated above and eat "real" food. Trust me, your small intestine doesn't like chemicals and overprocessed junk food.
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
5 comments:
Hello! I am finding your blog very interesting! I have RA (recently diagnosed this year) and had symptoms of fibro for two years before the joint problems. I have been researching gluten as I have digestive issues. I have been gluten free for over a week and have lost 7 pounds and I feel extremely better. I no longer have the fatigue or sleepy feeling. I haven't felt this good in years! The diarrhea and heartburn have stopped also. I haven't officially seen a physician with this...this was just something I was trying...I mean what does it hurt to eat lean meats and veggies anyway? I hope that by changing my diet it will continue to relieve my symptoms. Thanks for the info!
- win said...
Dr. Peterson
I have been recently been treated for leaky gut since coming to your clinic and you confirmed celiac disease 8 months ago. It has been one week on glutamine, zinc, and Vit A and some herbs and I feel so much better.
I have been totally out of it for decades (mentally and physically, including type 1 diabetes, cancer, arthritis and severe mental confusion)and after researching about leaky gut and implementing the recommend leaky gut treatments I now know this is why I have been constantly ill even after eliminating gluten and other foods that I am alergic to.
Please impliment the leaky gut syndrome into your practice we need your guidence and expertise.
Please let Dr. Rick know that I am feeling much better and am looking forward to healing and finally living a healthy quality life.
Keep up the great work,
Kevin Harp
Genial post and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you for your information.
You are a very smart person!
Good brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you for your information.


text:
Log In now to add this Gigapan to a group gallery.
Log In now to add this Gigapan to a gallery.
About This GigapanToggle
- Taken by
- Phil Peterson
- Explore score
- 1
- Size
- 1.25 Gigapixels
- Views
- 4826
- Date added
- May 14, 2013
- Date taken
- Apr 23, 2013
- Categories
- experimental, fine art, indoor, photojournalism, portrait, social
- Galleries
- Competitions
- Tags
- dylan mortimer, art, exhibition, the studios, the studios inc, kasnas city, missouri, kc, kcmo, phil peterson, gigapan, pano, panorama, religious art, sculpture, missouri arts council, art show
- Description
It's A Sign! was an April 2013 art exhibition by Dylan Mortimer at The Studios Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri
This 190 image composite is over 70 gigabytes at 300 dpi. If printed actual size, it would be over 85' wide and 23' tall with incredible detail.
Gigapan Comments (0)Toggle Minimize gigapan_comment
Where in the World is this GigaPan?Toggle
Sorry, this gigapan has no location information.


text:
Kyle Mastronardo
School: The University of Tampa
Are you here to participate in one of our current school-based festivals? If so, choose your school and follow the instructions:
School: The University of Tampa
A scene from the classic film and best picture of 1976, ROCKY. An old has been walks into Rocky's life to tell him about pain and experience.
date posted: 2010-07-14 | views: 1,762 | type: Movie
From the makers of consecutive CMF best pictures 'The Project' & 'A Burdens Ballad' comes a thriller about a young man struggling to make it across town in a torrential downpour?will he m... more
date posted: 2010-07-14 | views: 296 | type: Movie | CMF Featured Movie
No Favorites
|Full Name:
|Kyle Mastronardo
|The University of Tampa
No Photos


text:
Latest Headlines
Getting Your Ducks in a Row; Offensive Breakdowns for BCS Title Game
Posted on 1 Jan 2011 by Rob Parness.
With just over a week until the biggest game in Oregon football history I think it is safe to say that most of the nation is sick of the 5-week long limbo the BCS makes people wait through every year before unveiling its champion after the conclusion of the regular season. But fear not football fans, the matchup between the Ducks and the top-ranked Auburn Tigers is arguably the most anticipated...


text:
Whether you're visiting loved ones or enjoying an intimate family Christmas away from the hustle and bustle of home, make sure your nearest and dearest have a magical Christmas by choosing to book luxury family breaks with Guoman.
Our four stylish Christmas hotels are ideal for families dreaming of traditional or modern Christmas breaks; sweeping carpeted staircase of the Royal Horseguards leads from plush bedrooms to a twinkling Christmas tree, while the crisp white surrounds of the Cumberland evoke the magic of a winter wonderland right at the heart of Central London.
Forget festive fuss on luxury family Christmas breaks
Since Christmas is undoubtedly a magical time for children, it's unsurprising that some adults feel winter-weary in between basting the turkey, clearing discarded Christmas wrapping paper and serving up Brussel sprouts to visiting relatives.
However, with luxury family Christmas breaks, adults can put down the turkey baster and indulge in festive fine dining amid sparkling surrounds as they spend magical festive filled moments with those they love most. Leave the fuss to us and indulge in a luxury family Christmas break this winter season, enjoying the sights and sounds of London over the holidays.
Book luxury family Christmas breaks online
Eat, drink and make merry with your family this Christmas and leave the festive fuss far behind by choosing to book luxury family Christmas breaks with Guoman.


text:
Earpiece Kit 6 Sizes STARSET/H31CD
Plantronics offers products for the computer and mobile market segments, specializing in telephone products, such as amplified telephone headsets, telephones for hearing-impaired users and noise-canceling headsets, handsets for use in high-noise environments and value packs. As the world's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lightweight communications headset products,...
Nike HJ020 Flight Sport headphones
These Sport Headphones are specifically designed for runners and riders. The behind the head design with rear cable exit improves stability and comfort. They feature soft, sweat resistant earpieces. plus they sound great.
Nike HJ080 Skylon Flight Metal 3-way Sport headphones
Skylon flight metal 3 way adjustable Sport headphones, have a radical new design aimed at athletes and Audiophiles. All metal, lightweight, 3-way adjustable for different size ears.
Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth headset
Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth headset with Bluetooth adapter 3.5mm audio ports. This wireless headphones feature Altec Lansing sound technology for rich, full-spectrum stereo music and dual-mic AudioIQ noisecanceling technology for exceptional call clarity. This provides up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 8 days of standby time. It is equipped with A2DP technology.


text:
A dog can have a lot of desire/go and a great trainer but may be lacking THINK/BRAINS which cuts his career short. Mike Tyson is a good example.
A dog can have a lot of desire/go and a great trainer but may be lacking THINK/BRAINS which cuts his career short. Mike Tyson is a good example.
See there is a difference, in statement, that no amateur can train a "true high-drive" dog versus a dog that is simply no fun, what you don't want in a competitive dog. a pure nutcase or washout (which is subjective). I've already wasted enough cycles...enjoy.
A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.
Enjoy the ride (and it's one hell of a ride)
Behind every success is effort. Behind every effort is passion. Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try!
Note: There are problems with this definition in both the behavioral and genetics communities because we cannot measure or even accurately define one of the key parts of the operational definition: "instinctual"/"instinctive". Also, if dogs can be considered "low drive" the response cannot be exaggerated, and the ability to enhance or diminish a response is a key part of the operational definition of drive. Finally, while you may easily compare 2 dogs in front of you where one has relatively "higher drive" than the other, this type of relativistic comparison cannot be quantitatively tested and validated within or between observers, and does not provide a phenotype that can be used in genetic analyses, or behavioral tests to improve technique.
Synonyms: n/a
Scientific Usage: There are problems with this definition in both the behavioral and genetics communities, see Notes.
Operational Usage: Drive is the propensity of a dog to exhibit a particular pattern of behaviors when faced with particular stimuli. Drives are triggered by these particular stimuli and expressed in a typical and predictable way that is associated with the particular stimulus. Drives can be enhanced or diminished through experience (e.g., training, environment, et cetera), but they cannot be created or eliminated. Traditionally defined in the working dog literature as an exaggerated, instinctual response to certain stimuli and situations. Drive is most narrowly and clearly defined as a willingness, vigor, or enthusiasm to engage in certain behavior, contexts, or situations.
Relevant Discipline: Explosive, General Training, Guide Dogs, Narcotic, Other Detection Dogs, Search & Recovery, Search & Rescue, Service Dog, Tracking/Trailing
Citation: http://www.swgdog.org/
Example: n/a
Field trial labradors, the wind beneath my wings,
sometimes poop under my boots.
Generally, in my experience, when you see someone crowing about their dog being a firebreather, it usually means a newbie who's impressed by their dog's desire w/o a clue how the rein them in.
Line work is critical. Doesn't matter what venue you're running.
So there lies the problem....Is high drive subjective to the retriever world? You can harness the drive to your advantage if you know what to do. On the other hand, it can impede your progress, if you don't know what to do.... Is it best to seek those you know what to do? Would it be fair in your best interest to....
Edit to post: What is the end result or goal of the future handler....Hopefully said handier will stay with dog and be patient and do whatever it takes to have dog excel or maybe need help for that as well. End result is....a journey together....
Last edited by BJGatley; 11-22-2013 at 08:57 PM.


text:
November 2003 Site of the Month
Information Literacy Tutorial
Authors: Joan D'Andrea, Mark Meng, Brian Mikesell, Shilpa Karnik, Ben Turner
Interviewer: Cassandra Osterloh
The Information Literacy Tutorial is a self-paced online interactive tutorial comprising ten modules. The goal is to teach concepts and skills for using St. John's University Libraries.
Interview with the tutorial author:
Q. What was the motivation for creating the Information Literacy Tutorial?
A. The tutorial was needed for a newly instituted freshman course called Discover New York. This is a core course that introduces students to the college experience. The tutorial is a complement to the Information Literacy component of the course.
Q. How long did the creation process take? Who was involved? What technology did you use?
A. A little longer than a year, but it has been updated yearly, since then. We are in our third year. Three librarians and three students were involved in the process with some help from Computing Services. Various software tools were used such as Flash and Shockwave.
Q. What were some of the challenges (technological or other) that you faced?
A. Not too many challenges. We had an Information Literacy committee that worked on it, with our E Studio department. Students also had a part in creating it. This was something that got full support from the university and the library.
Q. How has the Information Literacy Tutorial contributed to or influenced your library's instructional services?
A. It has impacted only insofar as the Discover New York classes are concerned. That is in a positive way. Librarians can use the tutorial as they teach and can be used by students and classroom faculty as a follow-up to our library sessions.
Q. How are the learning objectives of this site defined and measured?
A. There is a syllabus that we use that outlines the objectives. There are in class quizzes and quizzes at the end of each module on the tutorial. Also, the site is reviewed each semester and updated each summer.
Q. If you were to do it all over again, what would you differently (or the same)?
A. We would probably do it in the same way. It was something that fully covered a need and that was achieved. Possibly, we would make it more interactive and that is something we look to doing in the future.
To contact the authors of the Information Literacy Tutorial, please contact:
Joan D'Andrea < email@example.com>
Mark Meng < email@example.com>
Brian Mikesell < firstname.lastname@example.com>
Shilpa Karnik < firstname.lastname@example.com>
Ben Turner < email@example.com


text:
Geek Sites Unite As TechMediaNetwork Acquires BestofMedia Group
The publisher of tech news sites like TopTenReviews, Laptop and Space.com, TechMediaNetwork Inc., has acquired Bestofmedia Group, the publishers of Tom's Guides, for an undisclosed sum.
TechMediaNetwork Chief Executive Greg Mason said the company plans to roll out Bestofmedia's "community platform" technology across its portfolio of news and reviews sites, after combining the businesses.
One example of the community platform is seen on TomsITPro.com and Tomshardware.com, where forums–featured prominently on the home page–encourage users to ask and answer technical questions that aren't already addressed by the sites' staff-contributed articles.
Bestofmedia President Antoine Boulin said, "We think of ourselves as a kind of Quora or Yahooers for tech, but we do it all within a content environment. There's a lot of demand for expert-interactions like this in tech."
The executives wouldn't reveal the exact terms of the acquisition, but Mr. Mason said, "Most of this is a stock deal. The Bestofmedia Group investors are wholly invested in the value that we think we can create with the combined businesses in the next couple of years. But this was not an asset sale."
Index Ventures invested $35 million in Bestofmedia in 2008. In 2011, TechMediaNetwork raised $33 million in Series B financing from ABS Capital Partners, joined by its earlier backers Village Ventures and Highway 12 Ventures.
A media executive turned venture investor, Ralph Terkowitz, a general partner at ABS Capital Partners, said, "The technology category is one of the few where there is really a convergence of consumers' need for information, coupled with a growing group of advertisers who want to reach them." His investment in TechMediaNetwork represents his only deal with a "traditional, editorially focused set of sites," he noted.
The acquisition of Bestofmedia will not just "increase the breadth and scope of content," at TechMediaNetwork, the investor said, but it should also give the company a "strong presence in Europe." Bestofmedia was founded in France and operates sites in eight different languages.
TechMediaNetwork will add Bestofmedia's 120 employees to its ranks, reaching about 300 employees total, with most in New York and France, the companies confirmed.
Write to Lora Kolodny at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter at @lorakolodny


text:
Marc Thiessen wrote a column in the Washington Post last week warning of "five disasters" waiting to happen if the Obama administration accelerates the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Topping his list of terribles: "The drone war against al-Qaeda in Pakistan would likely cease." Thiessen notes correctly that given the distances to Pakistan's tribal areas from naval platforms in the Arabian Sea or the Kabul airport, "If we want to continue the drone war against al-Qaeda, we must have a U.S. military presence in the Pashtun heartland."
Thiessen raises an obvious but often overlooked issue when considering what the U.S. military's role will be in Afghanistan beyond 2014: The sovereign Afghan government holds the decisive veto power -- and any U.S. officials who believe that President Hamid Karzai or his successor will give the United States carte blanche to use Afghanistan as a platform for CIA drone strikes or Special Forces raids into Pakistan will be sorely disappointed.
Across the globe, foreign governments have adopted a range of positions when faced with a request to host U.S. military forces. Some host nations openly embrace U.S. military forces -- and the accompanying U.S. overt and covert aid -- and allow military aircraft to use their territory with few limits. For example, a leaked State Department cable described a meeting that took place on Aug. 19, 2009, where Seychelles President James Michel requested -- twice -- that the inaugural launch of U.S. drones be documented with a photo-op or celebration.


text:
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Your browser does not support iframes.
The beach in Cedar Key is a great place to relax and play.
As boating season in Florida gets underway, boaters can choose to have fun and be safe on Florida's waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and you can help. As a boater, the FWC encourages you to download and link to the video "Life Jackets" for use on your social media channels and websites.
By Lou Elliott Jones
The race for Levy County Commission District 1 took a turn recently as a candidate with no party affiliation noticed his candidacy and as a result "closed" the Republican (GOP) primary for that spot.
Under the rules, if candidates for office in a race are all from the same party the party primary race is a "universal primary" open to all voters. But if someone from another party, or someone with no party affiliation enters a race, then only that party's members can vote in the primary.
Water is in constant motion between the earth's surface, atmosphere and the living things that depend on water for their very life. Join Dr. Maria Sgambati, outreach and education coordinator at the University of Florida Seahorse Key Marine Lab, to learn about the water cycle, unique features of water in Florida and the coastline, and some special adaptations species have to live in these contrasting environments. She will be speaking Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Key Public Library on Second Street.
Best of Show
Leland Williams,
Booth 107
Best 2D
Carroll Swayze,
Booth 115
Best 3D
Claudia Mechiorre,
Booth 41
Awards of Excellence
Caleb Barnaby
Jewelry - Booth 135
Jeffery Haynes
Printmaking – Booth 61
David Mack
Ceramics – Booth 16
Cedar Key Arts Center Creativity Award
Jean Yao
Fiber – Booth 73
Awards of Distinction
Dan Bi
The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts was blessed with pleasant weather and crowds that did not overwhelm the island. And art lovers found plenty to like and buy from the 123 artists displaying their wares.
Cedar Key Police Chief Virgil Sandlin estimated the crowd was between 10,000-12,000 for the two-day event last weekend. "We had a good crowd," Sandlin said. There was little call for law enforcement to handle anything, he added.
Abby Tucker of Ocala gets into the spirit of the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts and becomes a living piece of art.
The Cedar Key Arts Center welcomes internationally known artist, Carroll Swayze, for a reception on Friday, April 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Swayze was chosen as this year's Seahorse Key Artist in Residence and the show will feature her work created and inspired by her time in the lighthouse on Seahorse Key.
Food distribution
On Tuesdays The Children's Table truck will be parked at First Baptist Church, 749 2nd St., at noon for as long as they have food to give, approximately an hour or so
Anyone is welcome! They ask for a suggested donation of $3.50, but they do not require it, just a hug or handshake will do. The donations help them to pay for fuel to service so many areas.
For more information, please contact Pastor Todd Pope at 352-543-5000.
South Levy
Copyright © 2017
The Cedar Key Beacon is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Levy County and Cedar Key Florida, and the surrounding area.


text:
| USA/Canada
Choose your Language / Country:
English - UK
ישראל חופשת
מידע לאזרח
English - India
Regions & Destinations
Before You Go
Israel at a Glance
Tourist Information
Home - GoIsrael.com
Tourist Information
Jewish Themes
Yom Kippur
Independence Day
Tu B'Shvat
Yom Hazikaron
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Rosh Hashanah
Jerusalem Day
Lag ba-Omer
Tisha B'Av
Tomb of Rachel the Matriarch
Beit Govrin
Tel Shiloh
The Cave of Machpelah
The Western Wall and the Temple Mount
The tomb of Samuel the prophet
Tomb of Shmaya and Avtalyon
The Tomb of Maimonides
Pekiin old synagogue
The Talmudic Village of Katsrin
Yonatan Ben-Uziel
The Tombs of the Children of Israel
The Tomb of Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness
The Siloam Tunnel
The Jewish Quarter
Habakkuk's Tomb
Meah She'arim
Bar-Bat Mitzvah in Israel
The Jewish People
Jewish Holidays dates
The Jewish Holidays
Jewish Sites
The Western Wall »
The Western Wall was part of the most magnificent building Jerusalem had ever seen
Mount Meron »
Mount Meron, final resting place of
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, Mishnaic-era sage, rebel against Rome and author of the Zohar.
The Tomb of Maimonides »
The tomb of
, c
onsidered among the greatest sages of the Jewish people,
has become one of the most important Jewish pilgrimage sites in Israel.
jewish Sites
Ari's Tomb and Mikveh
The Ari Tomb and Mikveh is built near the upper entrance to Safed's old cemeter...
Baba Sali
The tomb of the Baba Sali in the Negev town of Netivot is a magnet for some 600...
Beit Alfa National Park, boasts the remains of one of the most beautiful sy...
Beit Govrin
The people who lived at Beit Govrin thousands of years ago left behind plentifu...
Beit She'arim
Beit She'arim offers dramatic evidence to the life of Jews in the Galilee, afte...
Benjamin's Tomb
The tomb of Benjamin son of Jacob is located in an ancient domed building paint...
Gamla is the site of a Jewish city founded in the second-century CE and was und...
Habakkuk's Tomb
Habakkuk, who lived in Judea in the seventh century BCE, is numbered among the ...
To visit Hebron is to steep yourself in Jewish history as you walk in the foo...
Kidron Valley
Kidron Valley is situated between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives - on...
Maccabees' Tombs
According to tradition, this site clustered with tombs is the original burial p...
Meah She'arim
The Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Meah She'arim in Jerusalem offers a rare o...
Steep yourself in the unique spiritual and mystical atmosphere of the Galilee b...
The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives
According to tradition, the Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives is where the...
Neot Kedumim
Biblical landscapes come alive in Neot Kedumim - a biblical nature-reserve in t...
Peki'in old synagogue
Pekiin old synagogue is a mystical place, last restored in 1890.
Safed Cemetery
Thousands of tombstones are huddled on the rocky slopes south of Safed's Old Ci...
Sephardic Synagogue of the Ari
This Sephardic Synagogue is Safed's oldest house of prayer: the Ari himself is ...
Samson's Tomb at Zor'a
Samson's tomb is located in the traditional place of Samson's birth and burial,...
Ancient Synagogue in Shfar'am
Shfar'am, according to the Talmud, was one of the headquarters of the Sanhedrin...
Tel Shiloh
Tel Shiloh was a religious center for the Israelites even before Jerusalem: it ...
The Ancient Cemetery of Tiberias jew.aspx
As you enjoy a walk along the lakeside promenade south of you will notice the ...
Bible Lands Museum
Visitors to the Bible Lands Museum flow easily through ancient regions and his...
The Cave of Machpelah
The Cave of Machpelah is one of the holiest places in Judaism as it is the fina...
The Jewish Quarter
Every step you take in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter brings you closer to discover...
Or Torah (Tunisian) Synagogue in Acre
Or Torah synagogue in Acre is an amazing building to visit: it is literally cov...
Siloam Tunnel (Tunnel of Shiloh)
The Siloam Tunnel is one of the highlights of the visit to the City of David: a...
The Synagogue of the Ramhal jew.aspx
The Synagogue of the Ramhal is a tiny house of prayer located in Acre's Old City
The Talmudic Village of Katsrin
As you visit Katsrin keep in mind that you are walking the lanes of a real vill...
The tomb of Honi Hame'agel
The tomb of Honi Hame'agel is a place of prayer: tradition says that Honi bring...
Tomb of Maimonides
The tomb of Maimonides, considered among the greatest sages of the Jewish peopl...
The Tomb of Rabbi Judah Nesiah jew.aspx
Rabbi Judah Nesiah was head of the Sanhedrin in Tiberias, but according to trad...
Tomb of Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness
Rabbi Meir's nickname, Ba'al Haness, means "miracle worker", which is why his t...
The tomb of Samuel the prophet
The tomb of Samuel the prophet is traditionally located on a hill west of Jerus...
Tomb of Zechariah
Located on the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Tomb of Zechariah ...
The Tombs of the Children of
According to archaeologists, the mysterious, huge stone structure, known asthe ...
Western Wall and the Temple Mount
The Western Wall was part of the most magnificent building Jerusalem had ever s...
The Western Wall Tunnel
The Western Wall tunnel is a treat for archaeology and history buffs who are ...
Tomb of King David
The tomb of King David, Israel's famous king and ancestor of the Messiah, is lo...
Tomb of Rabbi Akiva
Rabbi Akiva's tomb in Tiberias has been a pilgrimage site at least since the ea...
Tomb of Rabbi Pinhas Ben Yair
Rabbi Pinhas Ben Yair's tomb in Safed's cemetery has been mentioned in travele...
Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
The white-domed roof of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the semi...
Tomb of Rachel, the wife of Rabbi Akiva
The tomb of Rachel, wife of Rabbi Akiva and the heroine in one of Judaism's gre...
Rachel's Tomb
The tomb of the Biblical matriarch Rachel is located at the northern entrance o...
Tomb of Shmaya and Avtalyon
Shmaya and Avtalyon were among the pairs of sages who governed the Jewish peopl...
Tombs of the Sanhedrin
The Tombs of the Sanhedrin are located in a small park on the edge of Jerusalem...
Umm el-Qanatir
A magnificent Torah shrine has been found at the synagogue of Umm el-Qanatir in...
Yodfat is an off-the-beaten-track adventure you won't want to miss if you are ...
Yonatan Ben-Uziel
Over the centuries the tradition developed that those seeking their soul-mate...
Zedekiah's Cave
The mysterious Zedekiah's Cave is located east of Damascus Gate in the Old City...
More General Information
Share on Tumblr
Contact Us
Terms of Use
Add To Favorites
The Israel Ministry of Tourism is not responsible for information appearing on this site, provided by third parties. The use of this web site and responsibility therefore falls solely upon the information providers.
Copyright © Ministry of Tourism, Government of Israel. All Rights Reserved 2011
Accessible Israel
Access Israel
Access Unlimited
Accessible Tourism Digital Booklet
Online Tools
Order Information Kit
Order Posters
Road Distance Chart
Learn Hebrew Online
Israel On Google Earth
Article Archive
Travel Trade
Participation in marketing activities for flights
Reimbursement of Flight Operators
Marketing Cooperation Agreement
Education Course
Travel Agents\Tour Operator - How To Register
Facing the Challenges
Our Websites
Visit Tel-Aviv-Yafo
The Dead Sea - Wonder of Nature
Bar & Bat Mitvah in Israel
Holyland Pilgrimage
Conference and Incentive Tourism
Land of the Bible
Opera at Masada


text:
Meet the Publisher: Tobias S. Buckell
RTC Adminbot DT1A
Posted on November 7th, 2012
New York Times bestselling author Tobias Buckell has been published four times by Tor Books – his novels Crystal Rain, Ragamuffin, Sly Mongoose and Arctic Rising – and has also self-published three ebooks, which are now available via the Robot Trading Company. To mark the addition of Tobias to our growing roster of publisher partners, we asked him a few questions about the factors that influenced his decisions on whether to self-publish or seek publication via the traditional routes. This is what he told us: The Robot Reader You have a number of books published by the mighty Tor in the US, and others that you've self-published. What are your criteria for deciding which book is right for the traditional channel and which is…


text: I have and have had Goldens and Labs. Since I have had to train by myself a large percentage of the time, and especially when I first started in field work, I relied a lot on drills. All of my dogs have thrived on them and looked forward to them. It is especially rewarding when old retired FC-AFC dogs start acting like pups when they know they are going to get to run some favorite drills. Again, since I was training by myself, there were no fliers to jazz them up, so I tried to make the drills not only educational but challenging and enjoyable. I think the attitude of the trainer is a very important component to having a dog that loves to do drills. If you are an athlete, think about the coaches that really got you fired up to go out and work hard during scrimmages compared to those that turned drills into a form of punishment. If you are a scholar, think about those teachers that challenged you and made a subject one of your favorites. If you personally are bored running a dog on a drill, this is reflected in the dog. Be creative, keep them on their toes and thinking, and my Goldens have never worn a bandana. I did have one Lab that considered it, but only briefly.


text:
Oneida is offering up to 80% off hundreds of items during their End of the Year Clearance Sale. Plus, get 10% off your entire order with coupon code YEC10. Shipping is a flat $5, or get free shipping on orders $99 or more. The pictured Anchor Hocking 55oz Glass Beer Pitcher is on sale for $5 - 10% off code + $5 shipping = $9 shipped.
Deal has expired


text:
Main Content
This item ships within one business day.
$4.99 flat rate shipping and handling. See other shipping options.
Being at the beach requires several things — a bathing suit, a surfboard, sunblock, snacks and a sexy cover-up. The cover-up, of course, is always something so barely-there that you could do without it, but it makes you feel flirtatious. The Dove top from O'Neill fits this purpose admirably. It features a scalloped hem, deep scooped back and cap sleeves. Pair it with short shorts or just run around the beach in just this and your bathing suit. Either way, you'll captivate everyone on the sand.
- Crochet beach top
- Scalloped hem
- Imported
- Cap sleeves
- 100% Cotton fabric
- Extra-low scooped back
- Short sleeve
- Made in the USA
- Brand: O'Neill
Other Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
April 13, 1998: The current sunspot cycle will be above average but no record setter, according to scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
"It's like saying we're going to have a mild or cold winter," said Dr. David Hathaway. "We're in a similar state in predicting what the sun's climate is going to do."
Hathaway is a co-author with Robert M. Wilson and Edwin J. Reichmann, also at NASA/Marshall, of "An Estimate for the Size of Cycle 23 Based on Near Minimum Conditions." It will appear in the May 1998 issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research (Space Physics).
The sun now is on the upswing of its 23rd activity cycle, a numbering scheme that dates from the mid-19th century, following introduction of the "relative sunspot number" by Rudolf Wolf of the Zurich Observatory in 1848. Wolf's sunspot number (now called the International sunspot number or the Zurich number) represents a blend of actual numbers of individual spots and numbers of groups of spots on the sun.
On average, this number varies from a minimum through a maximum to the next minimum in about 11 years. Because the solar magnetic fields reverse at the peak of each 11-year cycle, solar activity cycle actually spans a 22-year "Hale cycle." Cycle 23 is the last half of the current Hale cycle (composed of Cycles 22 and 23) that began in 1986.
"The consensus [among solar physicists] is that this cycle will be above average in size and probably a fast riser," Wilson said. "Sunspot maximum should not be perceived as the top of the cycle curve, but instead it should be thought of as an interval of peak activity which usually spans about 2 to 4 years and includes the actual maximum in sunspot number." For Cycle 23, the peak interval starts in 1999.
Predicting the solar cycle is more than a matter of scientific curiosity. An active sun can cause geomagnetic storms that endanger satellites and disrupt communications and power systems on Earth. It also heats the Earth's outer atmosphere so that spacecraft are exposed to more atmospheric drag and to greater erosion by atomic oxygen.
We even have tantalizing hints that the Earth's climate may be linked to sunspots. The "Little Ice Age" corresponded with a 70-year period, 1645-1715, when sunspots were sparse in number, the Maunder minimum. Also, there are strong statistical associations linking current trends in climate (surface temperatures) to trends in solar activity, as outlined in another paper by Wilson for the Journal of Geophysical Research (Atmospheres).
Still, with almost 250 years of observations - of which only the last 150 years are considered truly reliable- predictions are akin to the Farmer's Almanac, Hathaway said.
"There's no real physics involved," he explained. "It's all statistical inferences." The reason is that while scientists believe that sunspots are driven by the dynamo that lies hidden beneath the photosphere, they are unsure of what controls the dynamo.
So what they do is study measurements of several activities related to the sun and look for patterns that proceed the sunspot cycle. Hathaway and Wilson said these include variations in geomagnetic indices (like the aa and Ap indices, which respond to the changing conditions in the solar wind), the occurrences of high-latitude spots, the inferred strengths of the sun's polar fields, and the number of geomagnetically disturbed days (those days when the Ap index exceeds 25) over the course of the preceding cycle.
A part of the aa (or Ap) index is directly proportional to sunspot number. This component varies directly with the current solar cycle and is related to sporadic solar events like flares and disappearing filaments and prominences. On the other hand, "the remaining portion seems to be associated with the next solar cycle" Hathaway said, "although there's no conclusion on what produces this connection." This latter component seems to be related to recurrent features on the sun.
"It's probably related to the polar fields," Wilson said. "Polar coronal holes tend to reach maximum size near cycle minimum, and the maximum in the geomagnetic indices usually occurs within a couple of years or so before minimum."
In turn, this serves as a good indicator of where the sunspot cycle is headed, but it's not an absolute measure. Hathaway has several graphs showing different prediction methods applied to past sunspot cycles. That is, they used the data from early in a cycle to "predict" what the rest of the cycle would do. Most predictions match reality fairly close, except for Cycle 19, the current record cycle, which peaked at 190 in sunspot number in 1957, just as the first space physics satellites were being launched.
Based on the various precursor techniques, Hathaway, Wilson, and Reichmann predict that Cycle 23 will rise faster than normal to its peak, attaining maximum amplitude sometime during the latter half of 1999 to the first half of 2000, and that it will measure about 170 plus or minus 20 units (yearly sunspot number). They expect Cycle 23 to continue until sometime in 2006 when the next cycle, Cycle 24, should begin.
For more information on our active sun, check NASA/Marshall's sunspot predictions or the solar physics research page. Check the current sunspot number and other interesting solar facts.
Editor's Note: This news release, complete with further links, can be found at http://science.msfc.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/ast13apr98_1.htm
Story Source:
Materials provided by NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory. Note: Content may be edited for style and length.
Cite This Page:


text:
Blueair 203 $329.00
240 Sq. Ft. HEPASilent Air Purifier
+ FREE Shipping
List Price: $349.95
+ FREE Shipping
Temporarily Backordered
Description & Highlights
Blueair 200 Series Air Purifier
Have up to 240 sq. ft. of clean, breathable air using the Blueair 203 HEPASilent Air Purifier (203). Able to meet all of your air purification needs, this unit is all at once sleek, powerful, efficient and quiet.
HEPASilent Technology:This air purifier uses a patented HEPASilent filtration system that allows for high efficiency operation and an increased air flow, which results in an impressively high Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 115
Energy Star Rated:Keep your energy costs low with this Energy Star rated unit that costs no more to operate than a single light bulb
Whisper-Quiet Operation:Because maintaining a peaceful environment is important, this air purifier is so quiet while in operation that you may wonder if it is turned on at all
Contemporary Design:You won't have to sacrifice style for clean air with this unit, which features a sleek and modern award-winning design
Certified Performance:You can be sure that this air purifier will deliver results due to its independent CADR testing and performance verification offered by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)
Certified Ozone Free:The California Clean Air Resource Board (CARB) has tested and verified that Blueair air purifiers not only do not produce ozone but they actually lower ozone in the environment
- Model: 203Whisper quiet operation
- Brand: BlueairSmall yet powerful
- Filters particles as small as 0.1 micron at a 99.97% efficiencyWarranty: 1 year limited
- Energy Star ratedBlueair 240 Sq. Ft. HEPASilent Air Purifier
- HEPASilent technologyPerformance certified
- No ozone emissionThree (3) fan speed options
- Coverage: 240 sq. ft.Airflow: 60-150 CFM
- Height: 21"
- Width: 17"
- Depth: 10"


text:
I have loved studying up on my pups pedigree, and researching some of the greats of the past. I have been able to find out about most of the dogs in my pups pedigree; however I have not found much on Dean. Can anyone share anything about him?
I have loved studying up on my pups pedigree, and researching some of the greats of the past. I have been able to find out about most of the dogs in my pups pedigree; however I have not found much on Dean. Can anyone share anything about him?
I met him, and have two offspring of his. He was owner trained and handled. his owner, Nan Ruby, a wonderful person. She told me, He was the last pick , older than 8 weeks- because he would not pick up a duck.
I met him at the national amateur when it was in Klamath Falls, OR, in 2002, his daughter (my "Sable,"MH) was three or four mos old. Here was a full intact adult male, letting this obnoxious pup he'd never met, suck up to him and be pup-he was not the least bit bothered by her. It was that temperment that made me breed my "Tommie" to him three months later. From that breeding, he is the grandsire, great grandsire and great great grandsire to my kids now.
He was my idea of a labrador , from his looks, to his temperement and also his performance. I believe I still have some pictures of him, if youre interested, you can email me: email@example.com
He died young-and fast, of cancer, unfortunately..... I was lucky to have met him ......
Waterspook Sables Dark Secret, MH (Sable)
Trumarcs Bankshot Bandit, MH ( Fats)
Waterspook Tomfoolery, SH ( Tommie)
Waterspook Bankshot Whiz Bang,JH (Jesse)
Waterspooks Girl Named Bill, SH ( Billie- my princess.....)
Waterspook Kickin' Gunshot, SH ( Boom)
Waterspook Kickin' Good Time MH(Kick)
Waterspooks Partner In Crime, SH ( Bouncer)
Brush Creek Waterspook, JH, WC- my first girl.(Spooky)
Bill Davis
Dean was owner handler trained he had great heart and accomplished much from find retriever.com 24 DERBY POINTS QUALIFIED FOR 10 NATIONALS 7 AMATEUR AND 3 OPEN 116 ALL-AGE POINTS
Dean passed away shortly before his 9th birthday to a ruthless stomach cancer. I had a Dean son...Hoover was all time best team player my soul mate, sniff sniff. RIP my buddy. Here's Nan's firstname.lastname@example.com
I watched Nan and Dean for many years. A very nice dog and a great team. Always should worry when they entered...
Paul Cantrell
Black Ice Retrievers
Marcola OR
Too many dogs to list (By some Bitch)
"Helping Hunters Train Their Dogs"
One last thing to add about this fine dog and handler is that they were NARC Finalist's in 2001 in Virginia, MN. Dean wasn't just her buddy... he was a serious National level dog.
Bill Davis
Thanks so much for the replies. They seem to have been a great duo wish I could have seen them run.


text:
Custom Camel-Back Dining Chair
# 02737
Product Description
Whether for the head of your dining table, to supplement the seating in your home office or for any other space in your home, these lovely dining chairs offer a beautiful, classic design that you can customize with a wide variety of beautiful upholstery options. With sturdy frames, unrelenting style and soft, resilient cushions, you will enjoy the comfort and stunning appeal of these chairs for years to come.
Product Details


text:
Major: Social Science
Year of Graduation: 1992
Graduate School: MBA, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Current Job: Partner/Managing Director, Softcrylic (IT consulting and software development company with offices in New York, New Jersey, London, UK and Chennai, India).
John Flavin was a Social Sciences major. His experience at St. John's prepared him for a not-so-common career path upon graduation. His story demonstrates how engaging in different areas of interest can lead to eventual satisfaction with one's career.
What is your current job?
Currently, I am a Partner and the Managing Director of Softcrylic, LLC. Softcrylic is an IT consulting and software development company with offices in New York, New Jersey, London, UK and Chennai, India.
What did you do in terms of furthering your education after SJU?
After I graduated, I enrolled in the U of MN and took some graduate courses in public policy. I then decided to earn an MBA at the University of Antwerp, in Belgium.
What jobs/internships have you had and how did you get them?
I have had so many up until now that it is hard to keep track of them. I started out as a research assistant in London for an energy consulting company. I then came back to the states and got an internship as a legislative aide in the Minnesota Senate. After that, I tried my hand as a legal assistant in Minneapolis with Wasserman and Bail, Attorneys at Law. I stuck with law for about 4 years until I gained interest in Information Technology. I got a job with CT Corporation Systems as an IT program manager in New York, NY.
How did your social sciences major help you to get where you are now?
My major was broadly based to give me an interest in a variety of subjects. It also gave me a solid foundation to build my skills in specific focused areas.
What are your career goals?
My career goals now focus around building up Softcrylic. Specifically, I hope to build up and improve the delivery of solutions in targeted vertical markets.
Where do you travel for your job and what do you do on the trips?}
I travel to Denmark, Belgium, U.K., and Luxembourg to meet with clients. I also travel to India to meet with employees.
What exactly have you experienced overseas in terms of work and school and how has it benefited you?
I did a semester abroad in England my junior year. I spent the summer and worked as a bus boy at a restaurant. After graduation, I went back to London on a work study program though BUNAC for 9 months. After that, I worked in Ireland for 3 months. After being back in Minnesota for awhile, I looked into more schooling overseas and wound up in Belgium for 2 years. Luckily, I now have employment which requires me to travel to all the places I once studied where I still maintain many friendships.
What is the best aspect of your current job?
The best aspect of my current job is the variety of issues I work on. They range from project management to contract negotiation.
What advice would you give to graduating seniors when it comes to getting into the business world?
Take your time, enjoy your 20's. Explore different opportunities so you don't have a mid-life crisis!


text:
Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Study and Conference Center Program
The Bellagio Residency program offers academic writing, arts along with literary arts, and practitioner residencies a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with fellow residents from a stimulating array of disciplines and geographies. The residency community generates new knowledge to solve some of the most complex issues facing our world and creates art that inspires reflection, understanding, and imagination.
Deadlines: May 1 for two of the programs; ongoing for the practitioner residencies
Posted in: International Studies


text:
Tonight there will be a rift lake special on the Science Channel.
here is all the details
It will show many times, so you can fit it into your schedule
http://science.discovery.com/tv-schedul ... 9743.39525 .4
General Aquaria Discussion • Rift Lake Special tonight on the Science Channel
For general fish and aquarium topics. Including catfish, aquatic plants, ponds, photography, etc.
Moderators: DJRansome, fmueller
9 posts • Page 1 of 1
- Flapjack
- Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:14 am
- Location: Tx
im dvring it! and watching it! i saw my livingstoniis on the commercial!
110gal 6ft 35-40 malwais. Jewels convicts white top haras blue ahlis lab albino zebra pleco ans sae . 55gal with a jaguar ciclid. and a 25gal hex with OB peacocks 3 ice blue ahilis clown loaches red zebra convicts white top hara
- cichbillyia
- Joined: Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:02 pm
- Location: madrid iowa
i missed the first 30 min of it =(
- Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:14 pm
- Location: Massachusetts
http://science.discovery.com/videos/mut ... et-videos/
couple clips there.
If your lucky someone might make a torrent of it and you could d/l it that way.
couple clips there.
If your lucky someone might make a torrent of it and you could d/l it that way.
- Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:57 pm
- Location: Zanesville, Ohio
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:38 pm
- Location: Florida
9 posts • Page 1 of 1
Return to General Aquaria Discussion
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
154 Carlton Avenue
Fort Greene, Brooklyn
718-885-9455/Visit abistro Online
Perched on an unsuspecting block in Fort Greene, with an unsuspecting facade (I nearly passed right by it!) stands abistro. An unassuming open kitchen manned by two chefs stands at the back of the tiny restaurant. The small size of the restaurant only lends a hand to the cozy, homey feel that not only the surroundings, but the staff and food exude.
To start, my guest and I chose to share the calamari and escargot appetizer off the specials menu, a spicy tomato based stew of calamari and escargot served with a helping of freshly grilled rye bread. The charred bread added a wonderfully smoky and crunchy dimension to the melt-in-your-mouth- tender escargot. Following our waitress's recommendation, we also ordered the what she claimed was the most popular item on the menu: Senegalese Fried Chicken ($17 for a half order that was more than enough for one person) and the Moules Frites (mussels and fries, $16/half order). The breast of chicken was served atop a sweet rice cake and wilted vegetables and topped with a slightly salty dijonnaise sauce. The mussels arrived in a bath of broth similar to that of our appetizer and were a pleasant and unexpected accompaniment to the lightly seasoned fresh cut fries which turned out to be the perfect thing to soak up the left over broth.
Abistro was a great find and I will definitely be back. The BYOB policy adds to its charm and friendly, comfortable atmosphere. As I have heard in the past, and now agree with whole-heartedly, this is the kind of place where you order off the specials menu. This is a kitchen to be trusted.


text:
SOUL by Ludacris SL49 Ultra Dynamic In-Ear Headphones (Silver)
" This can be said as a uncut ruby, why? Because it needs a lot of tempering. First time I used it, the human voice in my music was muffled by the background track itself but it wasn't to the point where you can't actually hear the lyrics itself (unlike monster beats). Though it didn't sound amazing at first, I gave it a try, mainly because it was on a discount; if it were at its..." --Miniclap1
SOUL by Ludacris FLY Premium In-Ear Headphones
Sleek, ergonomic design and superior sound makes the "Fly" In-Ear Headphones unique and a cut above all others. Designed by world class engineers, the "Fly" In-Ear Headphones delivers superior bass and clear mids and highs. The ultra-comfort in ear design eliminates ear fatigue which allows for a longer and more pleasant listening experience. Tested with the active user in...
SOUL by Ludacris SL99 High-Def Sound Isolation In-Ear Headphones (Silver)
The SL99 provides a superior quality, full-range listening experience in a state-of-the-art, in-ear design. On the road or at work on your iPad, the SL99 is expertly built to complement any lifestyle.
Digital Age DAP-010A Eara In Ear Earphones
You enjoy your iPod and other digital media players. Move up a couple of comfort notches with Eara from Digital Age. Eara Earphones deliver the brightest treble, clearest fidelity and deep tonal bass of any earphone on the market. From the moment you put them on you are taken aback at the rich amplified sound. Never muddy or shrill, you hear everything as accurately as it was recorded. The...


text:
Ladies' Paddock Boots
Narrow Your Results
Offering exceptionally easy on and off, the Ariat® Ladies' Heritage IV Zip Paddock Boot keeps you comfortable in daily rides. The full-grain leather upper is lined in a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric for interior climate control and padded at the top for extra cushioning. A stabilizing lateral motion control device, ultra-cushioned 4LR™ footbed and Duratread™ outsole work to keep the spring in your step.
A perfect match with the Ariat® Breeze Half Chap, the Ladies' Breeze Zip Paddock Boot pairs a washable, full-grain leather upper with a Duratread™ outsole. This comfortable zip paddock is traditionally finished with a punched toe cap. Clean by hosing.
A snap to keep clean, these Ariat® Ladies' Heritage Breeze Lace Paddock Boots feature extra-soft leather that washes off with a hose. It's made for comfort with padded collar, ankle flexion notches and a moisture-wicking and breathable lining.
Practical, comfortable, lightweight and rugged, the Ladies' Blundstone 500 Paddock Boot is at home in the stable, paddock or stirrup. Made with Weather Sealed™ oil-tanned leather that sheds water, this boot retains breathability for comfort. Pull straps allow for easy on and twin gore panels plus a roomy toe keep the foot comfortable all day.
The Saxon Ladies' Synovia Lace Paddock Boot looks like real leather, but requires virtually no maintenance. Affordable and durable, it features a lace front closure for optimal adjustability against your leg.
Ariat® Ladies' Terrain H2O Boots just got better in a new waterproof version! These boots are great for riding, mucking, running or walking. Go straight from barn work to the saddle. These boots are extremely durable and also make a great hiking boot.
Durable, easy-care Saxon Ladies' Equileather™ Zip Paddock Boots blend classic looks with practicality. These synthetic paddock boots for ladies have durable YKK® front zippers and long-wearing TPR soles. Complete with built-in spur rest and elastic gussets for comfort.
The Ariat® Heritage III Lace Paddock Boots feature improved technology and design. Ariat® Four Layer Rebound (4LR) Technology&Trade; offers outstanding quality, comfort and style at an exceptional value.
The Ariat® Ladies' Devon Pro VX Paddock Boot is designed for the serious rider seeking all-day comfort, maximum performance and the convenience of a zippered boot. In waterproof, premium full-grain leather, it features VX technology that ensures an advanced level of stability and cushioning support for the feet, legs and back.
The Ariat® Ladies' Heritage III RT Zip Paddock Boot is made for comfort and value. 4LR™ technology and a roomy toe bed combine for exceptional comfort. This leather zip paddock boot for ladies has a moisture-wicking sock liner and a softly padded collar to add even more comfort.
Stay comfortable in all your rides. The Ariat® Ladies' Scout Zip Paddock Boot with 4LR™ footbed technology cushions, stabilizes and wicks moisture. This durable paddock boot has a full-grain leather upper, twin gore panels and a Duratread™ outsole for traction.
Ariat's Heritage III Zip H2O Paddock Boot is complete with a classic and practical look. Features waterproof construction. Moisure-wickign and breathable lining. Elastic twin gore panels that enhance fit and comfort. Duratread&Trade; sole with self-cleaning tread that ensure traction.
Ariat® Heritage III Zip Padds feature Ariat® Four Layer Rebound Technology&Trade; which offers all-day comfort and support. These leather Heritage III Zip Paddock Boots contain a moisture-wicking and breathable sock liner and Duratread&Trade; outsole. Style, durability and comfort all in one boot.
The Ladies' Ariat® Terrain Lace Boot is a sporty, full-grain leather paddock boot with ATS® Technology for superior support while riding, running or walking. Weighing only 12 ounces, this practical riding boot has an EVA™ midsole, composite-fiber forked shank, moisture-wicking footbed and Duratread™ outsole.
The Ariat® Ladies' Barnyard Twin Gore H20 Boot takes your from stable to stirrup with ease. Durable and slip-resistant, this versatile boot features a waterproof leather upper and Ariat's ATS® footbed technology for comfort and support. The Duratread™ outsole offers great grip in and out of the stirrup.
The Ariat® Ladies' Performer Pro VX Lace Paddock Boot is designed to provide advanced, all-day comfort and maximum performance in addition to its classic style. The waterproof, premium full-grain leather upper has a full leather lining. Ankle flexion notches and dual stretch gore fit system allow full flexibility and comfort at the ankle.
One of Ariat's most popular riding boots is now available in a zip style! The Ariat® Terrain Zip H2O Boot is easy-on, easy-off. Made with a waterproof, oiled full-grain leather upper, waterproof membrane and moisture-wicking lining. ATS™ technology and EVA™ midsole support ensures all-day comfort.
The Ariat® Ladies' Heritage IV Lace Paddock Boot combines durability, comfort and classic features. The full-grain leather upper is lined in a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric for interior climate control and padded at the top for extra softness. A stabilizing lateral motion control device, ultra-cushioned 4LR™ footbed and Duratread™ outsole work to keep the spring in your stride.
The TuffRider® Starter Paddock Boot pleases beginners--and anyone--with its easy-care, super-soft faux leather. This synthetic, all-weather paddock boot with zipper carries you through any weather conditions.
Durable, easy-care Saxon Ladies' Equileather™ Lace Paddock Boots blend classic looks with practicality. These synthetic paddock boots for ladies are virtually maintenance free. Just wipe them with soap and water to make them look like new. Styled with traditional lace fronts, built-in spur rests and long-wearing TPR soles.
The Ariat® Ladies' Heritage III RT Lace Paddock Boot is made for comfort and value. 4LR™ technology and a roomy toe bed combine for exceptional comfort. This leather lace paddock boot for ladies has a moisture-wicking sock liner and a softly padded collar to add even more comfort.
The Ariat® Ladies' Barnyard Side Zip Boot goes easily from stable to stirrup. Made of waterproof leather and built with ATS® footbed technology for all-day comfort, this ladies' work boot has an antiqued brass zipper for easy on and off.
Combining classic appeal with convenience, the Ariat® Performer Back Zip IV Paddock Boot is both comfortable and durable. This paddock boot has a premium, full-grain leather upper and ATS® footbed technology. The SmartSilver™ lining is moisture-wicking and antibacterial to keep your foot feeling fresh.


text:
Plastics Pioneers Association to induct three new membersComments Email Print
MCHENRY, ILL. — The Plastics Pioneers Association has announced three new members: Dennis Paradise, a machinery sales veteran; John Perdikoulias, a veteran of blown film dies and computer-aided-engineering tools; and Dow Chemical Co. plastics extrusion expert Mark Spalding.
They will be inducted at PPA's spring meeting April 11-13 on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Paradise graduated from Kent State University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He entered plastics machinery sales in 1986 when he joined McNeil Akron as sales manager. Since then he has worked in sales for Krupp Machinery, HPM, Dynisco LLC and Extrusion Dies Industries LLC. He now is senior vice president of sales and marketing for Processing Technologies International LLC in Aurora, Ill.
Perdikoulias entered the plastics industry in 1985, when he became a research and development engineer at Brampton Engineering Inc. In his 12 years at the blown film machinery maker, he designed more than 200 single-layer dies and more than 100 coextrusion dies.
One of the more significant products Perdikoulias helped commercialize is Brampton's stacked die, called the SCD, for streamlined coextrusion die.
His work helped lead to the first commercial eight- and nine-layer blown film dies.
In 1989, he co-founded Compuplast International Inc. in Williamsville, N.Y., where he is president. He has developed advanced CAE tools used by more than 200 companies worldwide for the design and optimization of polymer processing equipment.
Perdikoulias holds a doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo in Ontario.
Active in the Society of Plastics Engineers and TAPPI, he has received several awards. He is an honored service member of SPE.
Spalding is considered an expert in single-screw extrusion and related polymer processing technologies.
He has been active with SPE throughout his career. Spalding served as technical program chairman for SPE's Antec conference from 2004-07 and in 2013. He has served as a board member of SPE's Extrusion Division since 1999. He also is a member of the Polymer Processing Society.
Spalding received the Bruce Maddock Award from the Extrusion Division in 2006, and received the Best Paper Award at six Antecs.
In April, Hanser Publications will publish a book written by Spalding and Gregory Campbell titled Analysis and Troubleshooting of Single Screw Extruders.
Spalding earned his doctorate in chemical engineering from Purdue in 1985.


text:
Standard Flokati Area Rug
# 74465
Product Description
The Flokati wool rug is created in Greece using a centuries-old process. The 100% New Zealand wool is hand cut and woven. Then it's washed in the Pindus Mountain waterfalls to produce a unique fluffy softness. Order today to bring long-lasting durability and quality to your home.
Product Details


text:
In 1982, at the age of 18, I began a long term relationship with Rhode Island College. I earned a BA in Psychology, a BSN, an M.Ed in Health (2003) and, in May of 2010, an MSN in the first class of students completing the Masters of Nursing Program. The nursing faculty exemplified the "art of caring" and has touched my life. As a graduate student, the faculty challenged me with academic rigor and yet appreciated my commitment to our professional career and to family. The expectations and demands were high; however, the faculty always provided direction, support, and encouragement.
Why did I choose RIC? Simply stated, I wanted to pursue my education at a smaller school that provided an individualized learning environment. The program at RIC allowed me to balance my academic studies with my athletic training. In 2005 I was selected to the RIC "75th All Sports Team" in cross-country & Track, in 2006 inducted into the RIC Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2007 served on the committee that organized the celebration of "30 years in Women's Sports" at RIC. The graduate programs at RIC also made it possible to balance of academic work with my family responsibilities.
Currently I am an instructor at the Warwick Area Career & Technical Center for the Health Occupation Program. I helped develop and implement this program with the knowledge and skills I gained through my academic studies at RIC and work experience as a nurse. My journey has brought me full circle and I am honored to be currently teaching as an adjunct instructor in the School of Nursing.


text:
I love this guy...
listening to him on FOX at one of the hundreds of tea parties going on across the country right now....
Go BECKSTER! Give it to'em right where it counts!
I love this guy...
listening to him on FOX at one of the hundreds of tea parties going on across the country right now....
Go BECKSTER! Give it to'em right where it counts!
God answers prayers all the time. Even the ones we don't know we asked. God is Good (always)
"There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle."
- Albert Einstein
Last edited by Peake; 03-25-2011 at 05:49 PM.
Yup, he's a hilarious guy... but I think he lacks a certain aire about him to be taken seriously as the POTUS... however, I'd probably still vote for him just to see him screw with the snobby "international community," NATO, and the snobs in DC.
Legacy 6
Legacy's Lady Jade "Jade" (d. 23JUNE08)
Legacy's Tallgrass of Natoma "Natti"
I enjoy listining to him primarily because he doesn't dance to the party tune.
Matt McKenzie
"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it." Henry Ford
If Beck was prez, he'd probaly make Ted Nugent the Sec of Defense; wouldn't that give the Somali's something to worry about if they could read his "Let's Play, Pirates" piece on Human Events.com ?!?
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=31445 .
"It's not that government is inherently stupid, although that's a debatable question."
Rand Paul CPAC speech 2011
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Stuart, 1791
Proud partner of (HR) WR SR Brian's 44Magnum Monster
co-owned by HR Rianne's 2nd Chance Hurricane Rebel


text:
Latest Headlines
Under-Prepared Terps Lay an Egg in Morgantown
Posted on 19 Sep 2010 by Scott Lowe.
When you start a game by giving up a lightning-quick scoring drive in which running backs and receivers are running wild all over the field and then follow that up with four penalties before you have been able to run three offensive plays, it's pretty clear that you are not ready to play. That's exactly what happened to Maryland in the renewal of its rivalry against West Virginia Saturday i...


text:
Safe Online Payments
|Bus Operator
|Last Bus
|Indu Travels
|Number of Buses
|Starting Fare
|Time Taken
|08:33 hrs
|Total Operators
The journey from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla is smoothly covered by a bus in 08:33 hours. The time to travel is dependant on India's traffic, roads and climatic conditions.There are operators running their buses between Vijayawada to Yerraguntla bringing necessary travel convenience for several people in India. Usually, 4 buses are plying from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla. All buses are driven by proficient drivers ensuring safety during journey
If you are also looking for return checkout, please ensure to check Yerraguntla to Vijayawada Bus.
A number of prominent operators ply buses from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla ensuring punctuality and safety for its passengers. Major operators offering disparate kinds of bus services are :
Most of the buses pass through various boarding terminals in the route, a few of the many popular points are :
Most of the buses stop at several drop points in the route, a few of the many popular ones are :
Various types of buses serve from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla, ensuring safety and comfort for travellers, a few buses services are :
You can now book route tickets from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla at redBus.in. Apply time to time redBus offers on online bus ticket booking. Save some money and memories too!
I booked the ticket from Vijayawada to Yerraguntla, I travelled up to Proddatur very nicely but I am waiting nearly 45minites in proddatur at this time Indu Travells behaviour is very poor, so I am feeling very bad.
Vijayawada, best known as a major trading hub of India, is the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh. The city is bounded by Budameru River and Indrakiladri Hills. The face of the city is slowing changing with its tremendous growth in every aspect and modern lifestyle. The Andhra city is a popular name in the traditional Indian delicacies' sector because of its home made pickles and sweets. The Kalamkari painting done on clothes which is widely popular throughout the country today first originated in Vijayawada. Tourist destinations in the city one must absolutely not miss out on include Kanaka Durga Temple, Bhavani Island, Undavalli Caves, Victoria Museum and Subramanya Swamy Temple.


text:
The topic of heeling, or lack of it at a test or trial has caused me to create a new topic. This is the smell of a trial - and why it has such a bearing on how our dogs behave at a trial.
How many times have you heard, or read that "Dogs can smell fear"? Do you believe it?
How many times have you observed, when you pulled your vehicle up to a test or trial in progress, that your dogs could sense it, immediately? How do you think they know it?
Here's my belief: If we were to take an experienced Field Trial or Hunt Test dog, who knows the excitement of fliers, live guns, Field Trial Poppers, marks, holding blinds, judges yelling "guns up", etc. and turn off their eyes and ears, they would KNOW they were at a Field Trial the moment we pulled the vehicle into the scent cone of the event. I'm totally convinced of it. If these dogs suddenly became deaf and blind, and were transported to a trial, they would KNOW it by scent alone.
A Field Trial atmosphere, to a dog, smells like a total soup of awesome scents that our dogs associate with the ecstasy of a Trial atmosphere. There's spent gunpowder and all that. But more importantly, there's the scent of adrenaline and other associated scents that other dogs AND their human counterparts, emit when they are under stress or excitement.
I've had the luxury and benefit over the past few years of training with, hanging out with and observing K9 Law Enforcement guys. Around here, these guys will use the same dog (frequently a Belgian Malanoit) for: bite work, substance detection, article search and tracking. These are all associated and similar tasks, yet with their own unique nuances that make them separate and require specific training.
One thing that these dogs learn quickly is how to smell "fear" or adrenaline in a "street" situation. It is likened to how our dogs quickly learn to discriminate between shot birds and non-shot birds, or how they quickly learn to associate awesomeness with the smell of a shot flyer station.
At first, I was confused as to how a trained tracking malanoit could walk through a crowded festival and track the scent of a badguy who just ran from a stolen car, through a huge group of people. How can this dog follow the scent of this one bad guy, while there are other people ALL OVER the place?
The reason, of course, is that this badguy is emitting all sorts of unique scents from his body that smell totally different from the calm, happy, innocent people that share the same space as him. Adrenaline, sweat, and other chemicals or hormonal secretions are all causing this bad guy to give off a scent that to a K9's nose, is like an olfactory neon sign!
I have no scientific proof and no studies to point to. But I believe it is logical and totally accurate that our dogs give off the same sorts of chemical scent signatures when they are excited, pumped up, charged go get a bird, etc. Not only that, but that crate of fliers...those stressed mallards that are getting popped at the flyer station...same deal. They are giving off all sorts of incredible scent. And to take it further, the nervous handlers who are stumbling, fumbling and trying to remember to breathe and not screw up....they too are giving off their own scent, much different from that of a calmer person training in a training atmosphere.
It is so hard, no matter how much we yell, play recordings, plant fake judges or put out holding blinds to truly mimic a trial atmosphere. A big reason for this is the scent of a trial.
I believe this is a major factor in the "Bohn Principle" that is being implemented by East Coast Trainer Randy Bohn to rehab maniac field trial dogs BACK into tractable field competitors - for the pro AND for their handler. The whole thing, I believe, is the maintenance of a standard in varied conditions. I read recently, as someone put it, that if a dog "gets away" with a behavior 3 times, we have just inadvertently trained that dog to do that behavior. This makes sense to me.
So if we allow an obedience standard to slip, in an atmosphere where there's a whole soup of scent, among other special situational differences between this setting and our more common standard training settings, we are essentially training that dog that the standard is out the window.
I don't have the answer. I think I have some clue. I think Field Trial settings, to a dog, are a neon sign of scent that can make their brains go haywire if we don't gradually introduce distractions while maintaining a standard. --- Easier said than done perhaps.
Good training, Chris