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Kids come to us filled with questions... but without instruction manuals for the answers! Sometimes it's nice to let them figure it out themselves. Science experiments help them delve deep into their questions and come back out knowing more than they ever thought possible. (And certainly more than we ever could have told them!)
You can have as much fun chewing your experiment as you have making it. Sound weird? With your Bubble Gum Factory you'll make gobs of gum - your own crazy concoctions or the fantastic flavour combinations. Mix up a batch of Junkyard gum or whip together Watermelon Wham. Then you can test your own bubble blowing skills - how big is your bubble? Can you blow a bubble inside a bubble? Just like clouds, bubbles come in all shapes!
Includes: watermelon, blueberry and mint.
Rain, wind, snow, hail, thunder, lightning, heat waves! Weather sure can be weird! There are all kinds of forces at work in nature that create all sorts of weather conditions. Everything from a little bit of drizzle to massive storms like hurricanes. In this kit you'll unleash a tornado, explode a volcano and create a blizzard! The experiments in this kit are a fun way to learn some really cool science about weather and what makes it so wacky and weird!
Include:s test tube with cap, vortex meter, 15 beads, balloon, instant snow, measuring spoon, volcano mold and cap, baking soda, citric acid, and instructions.
Get ready to pucker up when you make your own sour candy. How sour can you go? This kit includes star, heart and sport molds, lollipop sticks, a dropper for liquid sweets, and three over-the-top flavours: sour grape, rockin' raspberry and wild watermelon, plus corn syrup, gelatin and citric acid. Wow! You can make lollipops, gummies, sour powder, liquid candy, hard candy and so much more! Yummm!
Includes: corn syrup, gelatin, citric acid, raspberry flavor, watermelon flavor, grape flavor, 5 lollipop sticks, 2 candy molds, 1 pipette, 1 activity guide.
Blast 100 feet into the air with this revolutionary Meteor Rocket and its patented baking soda fueling system that has thrilled thousands upon thousands of kids across the world. This unique rocket is an adventure unlike any other. The Meteor is a science experience kids will never forget. Go for a new altitude record by varying the proportions of baking soda and vinegar, try balsamic vinegar to see if it gives an extra "kick" to the fuel, and change the fuselage length to test flight characteristics. Chemistry and physics will never be the same! You can use the rocket again and again - just refill the fuel! The baking soda and vinegar formula starts a chemical reaction inside the patented fueling module, creating enormous power that blasts the Meteor over 100 feet into the sky. Ready? Set? Blast off! There's nothing else like it!
Includes 1 plastic bottle, 3 balsa wood pieces, 1 sheet fin template, 1 precut clear tubing, 1 nose cone, 10 in. of weather stripping, 2 pieces red plastic film, 1 piece silver duralar, 1 fueling module, 1 fin holder, instruction booklet.
Measures approximately 17" tall.
Multi-award winning toy! Voted in the 100 Best Children's Vacation Products by Dr Toy, Recommended by Parent's Choice, and among the top 32 Toys of The Year from Family Life Magazine!
Who knew science could taste so good? With this kit, you'll whip up cupcakes, cookies, candy, and more all in the name of science! Learn what makes cakes rise, candy crystallize, and more real chemistry happen in the kitchen.
Tasty Science is packed with ingredients, recipes, activity cards, a test tube laboratory, and lots more to explore the science of taste.
Perfumery is a journey into the intoxicating world of exotic scents. Discover formulas to help you sleep well or to boost your energy. Capture the potions in an array of elegant vials. Surprise your friends with a magical formula that you conjure in your own private perfumery. Dab tantalizing scents behind your ears and experience the lasting effects of the ancient art of perfume.
Includes five fragrance vials, numbered 1 through 5, five plastic storage vials with lids, five pipettes, science guide.
Whip your bath into a frothy fizzing sea of colour and fragrance. Make colourful, fragrant bath gels, bath fizzers, spa lotion, bath balm, a face mask and shampoo. Mix colours and fragrances to create your own product line with secret and exclusive mixtures. Explore the science of gels, fragrance, and fizzers.
Includes: sea salt, oats, baking soda, citric acid, dried roses, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, 2 pipettes, 2 plastic cups, 1 muslin bag, 1 glycerin soap bar, 1 activity guide.
Adult supervision required.
What's grosser than gross' Disgusting Science is the grossest, gooiest, most revolting science kit out there. Grow your own friendly germs and fuzzy molds. Mix up a batch of coagulating fake blood. Even make a stinky intestine model. Learn the science behind sticky and icky bodily functions while doing some truly nasty experiments. Your little scientist will love this disgusting twist on regular science kits. All experiments are safe and kid-friendly. Adult supervision is required
Amusement parks are fun and exciting and sometimes even a little scary! You know what else they are? Science labs! How do roller coasters go up and down? How do swings fly through the air? How do carousels spin? What makes bumper cars glide across the floor? These wild rides used science to do things they are not supposed to do!
Includes 4 balloons, metal ball, hex nut, 4 pieces of string, swing disc, 2 pieces of swing canopy, 8 swing labels, dowel rod, 2 pieces of tubing, 2 bumper car labels, 4 foam bumper cars, 2 water bottle caps, roller coaster assembly, magnetic wand and instruction sheet.


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Best known among the key producers to emerge from the American underground's jangle pop movement of the early '80s, Don Dixon also enjoyed a cult following as a solo performer. A native of North Carolina, he dwelled in relative obscurity for well over a decade as a member of the little-known Arrogance before attracting his first significant notice around 1983 after co-producing with Mitch Easter R.E.M.'s landmark debut LP, Murmur. Subsequent work on Chris Stamey's It's a Wonderful Life, the Windbreakers' Terminal, and Tommy Keene's Run Now solidified his reputation among jangle pop aficionados, and in 1985 Dixon recorded his solo debut, Most of the Girls Like to Dance But Only Some of the Boys Do, a further affirmation of his love of classic pop melodies and spiky, Nick Lowe-inspired wordplay. After producing wife Marti Jones' Unsophisticated Time, he released his second solo effort, Romeo at Juilliard, in 1987 and the live Chi-Town Budget Show a year later. After 1989's EEE, Dixon's recording career went into mothballs for several years and he returned to producing, helming efforts for the Smithereens, Richard Barone, and James McMurtry before finally releasing Romantic Depressive in 1995. Another lengthy hiatus preceded the early 2000 release of The Invisible Man and its 2001 follow-up, Note Pad #38. Entire Combustible World in One Small Room followed in summer 2006. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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Long before he was the god of war, bald badass Kratos was just the Ghost of Sparta, a berserk agent of the ancient Greek gods whose job it was to roam around smashing the faces of mythological monsters. God of War: Chains of Olympus delves into those dark years, shedding light on Kratos' troubled past while delivering the same epic storytelling, beautiful scenery and vicious ass-stomping we've come to expect from the series. And for a PSP game, that's a hell of an achievement.
The first thing that should be said about Chains of Olympus is that developer Ready at Dawn - also responsible for the excellent Daxter - has done an amazing job of replicating the look and feel of the PS2 GoW games. The environments are huge, stunning and filled with ornate architecture and colossal statues, and the automatic camera means no clumsy workarounds to make up for the lack of a second analog stick. Kratos and his hulking enemies look great and animate beautifully, and there are times - usually when Kratos is by himself - when the game looks as though it's running at 60 frames per second.
What's more impressive is that all this is done with almost no noticeable load times, although there are a whole lot of unskippable cutscenes littered throughout the game that might be covering some of them up. For what it's worth, though, those cutscenes are great - especially since they feature the same art direction and voice actors as previous games.
The story they tell isn't half bad, either; although he starts out defending the city of Attica from a bunch of seemingly inconsequential Persians and their giant, fire-breathing basilisk, Kratos is soon given a much more important task that carries apocalyptic implications. That's right: for the first time, Kratos has to save the world instead of just himself. While that sort of goes against his sociopathic nature, it'll nonetheless reveal something very tragic and important about him before the twisting story's through.
Although it's a prequel to the PS2 slash 'em-ups, you won't be playing as some young, underpowered version of Kratos here. Like his later incarnations, this compellingly tormented arch-bastard is able to eviscerate everything around him with the Blades of Chaos, a pair of whiplike scimitars on chains that he swings around in deadly arcs. It's just as fun and visceral as it's ever been, especially when you get in close for a grab - which, with smaller grunt-types, will either leave them disemboweled or forcefully booted halfway across the screen.


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Editorial writer and columnist James E. Causey offers his perspectives on a variety of issues on urban affairs, crime, city hall, education and sports.
Preachers don't need to be blinged out
A recent study suggested that black men don't attend church at the same rate as black women. I'm not really that surprised. When I do go to church - which is not as often as I used to - black men are easily outnumbered almost two to one.
The black church is relevant, but I feel that there is often too much preaching and not enough teaching. I also have a problem when I see preachers riding around in luxury automobiles while most of their flock struggle to keep their lights on in this economy.
The Oxygen Network is taking a look at this issue in a new documentary series called "Preachers of L.A." set for this fall.
From the teaser video pictured below, this will not get more black men into the church.
The series will offer a glimpse into the lives of six high-profile pastors from Southern California. It will feature pro skateboarder Pastor Jay Haizlip, Grace Jones' brother Bishop Noel Jones and Bishop Clarence McClendon, who reaches 250 million homes via international broadcast every week.
Most of them used quotes from the Bible to justify their luxury cars and mansions.
"The Bible says that I wish above all things that you would prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers and I believe that," McClendon says.
Bishop Ron Gibson says rappers P-Diddy and Jay Z are not the only ones who should be driving fancy cars and living in large houses. I agree, but I have a problem when preachers appear to be more like pimps than men of the cloth.
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Con men that hide behind a bible. Nothing more.
It's been that way for centuries. People hide behind religion to justify their personal beliefs and financial gain and suck in the gullible looking for leaders to guide them.
Grew up in both a predominately white and a predominately black church and still am a Christian today. Black or white, the men (and sometimes women) serving as pastors are just people...flawed people. The trouble starts when parishioners start viewing the pastors as God and the pastor starts believing they're God too, rather than being viewed as, and believing themselves to be a flawed person who is just supposed to be delivering the message and providing leadership.
With that said, there are some good and sincere pastors out there doing their jobs -- more than the "pimped out" ones, I think. And as for the latter, I'll say what my mom used to say about those kind: "Hell's going to be filled with so many preachers, their feet are going to be sticking out." -
They could do several documentaries on preachers starting race wars.
"preachers riding around
in luxury automobiles
while most of their flock struggle…"
and I sit with a cup of coffee
and the newspaper this evening.
Two sections
fall to the floor
and fold.
Exposed is the first page
and also the sports.
Front headlines display
legislative assembly tax action.
My eyes next glance
to a small football caption
of seven men found slain
by the Ram's training field.
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to me, nobody needs to be belonged out...a preacher is a human being and that is the problem with many people who are Christian: they forget that...not making excuses for pastors who steal money from their church, I am saying that placing *anyone* on a pedestal is a bad idea...
Oops, should be "blinged" out not belonged....
"crooked delegation/want a donation/ send a preacher to the holy land/ lord honey don't give your money/ to that lying cheating man"
Preachers are basically scammers just like Active financial advisors.
Why should any black person even go to church when they vote for people who are responsible for ruining it. Not only do backs vote for abortion but now they aided in ruining the sanctity of marriage by supporting gay marriage.


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Water 2011, 3(2), 682-701; doi:10.3390/w3020682
Generic Modelling of Faecal Indicator Organism Concentrations in the UK
Centre for Research into Environment and Health, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7ED, UK
School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, UK
Catchment and Coastal Research Centre, River Basin Dynamics and Hydrology Research Group, IGES, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DB, UK
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Received: 4 May 2011; in revised form: 9 June 2011 / Accepted: 14 June 2011 / Published: 20 June 2011
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Abstract: To meet European Water Framework Directive requirements, data are needed on faecal indicator organism (FIO) concentrations in rivers to enable the more heavily polluted to be targeted for remedial action. Due to the paucity of FIO data for the UK, especially under high-flow hydrograph event conditions, there is an urgent need by the policy community for generic models that can accurately predict FIO concentrations, thus informing integrated catchment management programmes. This paper reports the development of regression models to predict base- and high-flow faecal coliform (FC) and enterococci (EN) concentrations for 153 monitoring points across 14 UK catchments, using land cover, population (human and livestock density) and other variables that may affect FIO source strength, transport and die-off. Statistically significant models were developed for both FC and EN, with greater explained variance achieved in the high-flow models. Both land cover and, in particular, population variables are significant predictors of FIO concentrations, with r2 maxima for EN of 0.571 and 0.624, respectively. It is argued that the resulting models can be applied, with confidence, to other UK catchments, both to predict FIO concentrations in unmonitored watercourses and evaluate the likely impact of different land use/stocking level and human population change scenarios.
Keywords: faecal indicator organisms; Water Framework Directive; bathing waters; water quality modelling; land cover; population; stocking density; microbial source apportionment
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Crowther, J.; Hampson, D.I.; Bateman, I.J.; Kay, D.; Posen, P.E.; Stapleton, C.M.; Wyer, M.D. Generic Modelling of Faecal Indicator Organism Concentrations in the UK. Water 2011, 3, 682-701.
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Number 5 Restaurant is an elegant dining restaurant in central Auckland city.
We are famous for our passion of New Zealand food and our huge selection of boutique New Zealand wines.
It is the perfect place for visitors to Auckland to come and experience dining at its best.
As well as our fantastic food and comprehensive winelist, we pride ourselves on our exceptional service. Past guests have included the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, Burt Bacharach and Sir Sean Connery.
If you find yourself dreaming of a white Christmas, but always have your desires foiled by a little thing called the Southern Hemisphere, then Number 5 has something that might help to make your wishes come true.
This is the old brick building in which Number 5 Restaurant is situated. It has been a fine dining restaurant for more than 30 years.
It is a character building with great atmosphere, fantastic views and unique ambience.
The top floor provides private dining for up to 60 people with wonderful views of the city skyline.
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Martina is from Germany and has been living in New Zealand since 1988. She has been in the hospitality industry for 35 years and owned cafes/restaurants in Germany and New Zealand, including "the other side", Merlot Wine Cafe and the Wine Loft.
She also owns Wine Chambers Restaurant and Chambers Bar in Shortland Street in Auckland's CBD.
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Starting his career as a dishwasher 15 years ago Jono's passion for cooking, creating and learning hasn't stopped ever since. Having worked in a variety of restaurants and hotels in New Zealand and around the world his resume includes Aucklands dine by Peter Gordon, one michelin star La Trompette and The Modern pantry in London.
Having most recently been wowing his guest at the very exclusive 5 star Te Waonui forest retreat hotel in Franz Josef we are delighted to have him as part of the team at Number 5.
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Check it to Pancakes - Season 2, Episode 19: Occupy Pancakes/BRADY!!!
Greg is rejoined by Brett and Laura this week and trio discusses the Colts 27-19 loss to the Panthers, the firing of Larry Coyer, and the benching of Curtis Painter. Greg and Laura take some time to discuss the Peyton Manning situation - an update is coming this week, do we expect good news? Finally they discuss some of the best Colts-Patriots moments from the past 10 years. Listener calls wind the show down the show. #OccupyPancakes.


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This page contains Cheats for Treasures Of The Deep organized by sections for Playstation. Treasures Of The Deep is a Action General game, made by Black Ops Entertainment, released on Aug 31, 1997 and published by Namco. If you can't find a hint or secret in our list, then please check this page periodically for the latest updates.
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Adina Raluca Stoica
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Here you can read about projects I've been working on for classes at Bard and WashU, see posters from and read about the research I did both at Bard and while participating in various Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) in college and read some of the essays I wrote when I attended the Bard Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA) program in New York. I've also added information about a project from high school that I am still incredibly proud of (ECHO Student Company). You can use the links on the right to show the sections you are interested in below.
Courses @WashU
Computer Vision
Geometric Computing
Computer Vision
1. Hybrid Images
This project uses a modification of the approach described in the SIGGRAPH 2006
by Oliva, Torralba, and Schyns.
The purpose of this project was to create hybrid images, which are static images that have two interpretations, which change as a function of viewing distance. Because of the way human visual perception works, the images seem to change as the viewing distance changes. High frequency tends to dominate perception when it is available, but, at a distance, only the low frequency (smooth) part of the signal can be seen. Alternatively, one can say that what we perceive in the image changes as the image increases or decreases in size.
2. Image Mosaicing
This was a team project. Using two pictures of the same scene that have overlapping parts, we create the panorama. The workflow for the image mosaicing includes detecting SIFT features, computing the possible matches of the SIFT features, detecting the best feature matches and the best homography matrix using RANSAC and stitching the two images so that the matched points overlap. As extensions we implemented image stitching with cylindical mapping and mosaic blending.
3. PCA-Based Face Recognition
This was a team project too. We used images in the AT&T face database in order to implement a face recognition program based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The AT&T face database contains 40 subjects, each having 10 pictures taken from various poses. We used 9 of these images as training data, and the last one for testing purposes. Testing was done versus both all the images in the training dataset, as well as versus each subject's mean image in the dataset. The success rate with 4 principal components on all images in the dataset was 80%.
4. Single Image Haze Removal Using Dark Channel Prior
In a team, implemented the Single Image Haze Removal Using Dark Channel Prior
. In the paper, He, Sun and Tang describe a procedure for removing haze from a single input image using the dark channel prior. The most widely used model to describe the formation of a haze image is:
I(x) = J(x)t(x) + A(1 - t(x))
where I is the observed image intensity, J is the scene radiance, A is the global atmospheric light and t is the medium transmission, describing the portion of light that reaches the camera. The goal of haze removal is to recover A, J and t from I.
The paper sets out to compute the Dark Channel Prior, estimate the Atmospheric Light A based on it, use this estimated A to estimate transmission t. This transmission is then refined using Soft Matting and the Scene Radiance J is recovered using the results.
Geometric Computing for Biomedicine
As the final project for the class I implemented a plug-in for
that reads in a binary image file of a femur, fits circles through the femur head and femur neck, and automatically measures the femur angle (PAB) as in the figure to the right.
You can learn more about the project and see the results by reading the
Femur Head and Neck Angle Measurement
REU Projects
Clemson University (2010)
In 2010 I participated in Clemson University's Undergraduate Research in Human-Centered Computing. I worked in the Virtual Environments group on the project
Egocentric Distance Estimation in Virtual Environments
. For the project I modeled a virtual environment that imitated a real room in the lab for an experiment that compared reaching distance estimations between virtual and real environments. I used Maya and OpenScenegraph to model and integrate the objects in the room, respectively.
You can click on the image on the right to enlarge it or click
to see the pdf of the poster.
University of Houston (2008 and 2009)
In 2008 I participated in UH's REU in Computational Science and Cybersecurity and worked on the project
Analysis of the Blood Perfusion and Perspiration Components of the Supraorbital Thermal Signature
, which aimed to help develop a novel stress analysis method using thermal imaging. I returned in 2009 as an intern in the lab, and worked on analyzing the effectiveness of the contact-free emotional perspiration measurement technology (based on thermal imaging) that the lab developed. You can click on the image on the left to enlarge it or click
to see the pdf of the poster I made for the REU.
Bard Research
Laboratory for Algebraic and Symbolic Computation (2008-2009)
The ongoing research project of the lab is the classification of quandles, which are a collection of algebras that have arisen as part of the classification of 3-dimensional knots.
My most recent work in the lab consisted in improving a Mathematica-based GUI for viewing quandles. You can view the poster for the project by clicking on the image on the right to enlarge it or by clicking
to view it in the pdf format.
Senior Project (May 2011)
Worked on a year-long research project titled
Delaunay Diagram Representations for Use in Image NearDuplicate Detection
, in which I investigated Voronoi diagrams based on the Harris corner detector (using a default threshold) as an image segmentation technique for automatically adjusting the threshold. For the project, I explored Delaunay triangulation diagrams as a measure of similarity between images.
You can view the poster for the project by clicking on the image on the left to enlarge it or by clicking
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BGIA Essays
I'm including a few essays I wrote for the
Bard Globalization and International Affairs
Core Seminar below:
What Makes Some Earthquakes Deadlier Than Others? A Socio-Political Analysis
: In this essay I compared the two earthquakes that happened at the beginning of 2010 in Haiti and Chile and tried to identify possible socio-political causes that would explain why the stronger earthquake (in Chile) was less deadly.
: The purpose of the assignment was to write a plan of action for a new project within the area of international affairs. Since I was working for Human Rights First, I decided to write a project that could be implemented within the organization.
The Rise and Fall of Communism
: This essay contains a personal take on the significance of the book by the same name.
ECHO Student Company
A picture of our flyer, with the company logo and the expo version of our product.
ECHO was the student company I was president of when I was still in high school. A student company is a simulated company created and run by students, in which we design the prototype of a product, come up with a business plan and a marketing campaign and participate in a competition for the best student company of the year.
Pictures with our product HanRuc: the original prototype (left) and the expo version (right).
The acronym ECHO stands for Earning through Curiosity, Honesty and Originality, and our slogan was "Up to the peak". Our company produced HanRuc, an anorak that can be turned into a backpack and the other way around.
Stand design and assembled stand from the Interlaken competition.
We got first prize in the Student Company Competition in Romania, and attended the Junior Achievement Young Enterprise Company of the Year European finals in Interlaken, Switzerland. We also got to participate in the BucharestIZZ European trade fair.
Us at our product stand in Switzerland (left), with the UK team (middle) and with the Italy team (right).


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Derickson Vision Consultants
What you get: A gift certificate for a complete eye exam valued at $150 PLUS $100 towards a pair of glasses equaling $250 for only $99!
Derickson Vision Consultants is committed to establishing themselves as Jacksonville's Eye Care Leader and most trusted Optometry office through their faith in God, shared values and teamwork. Their committed to maintaining the greatest experience in eye care by providing service that exceeds expectations and offering everyone the highest quality optical products to ensure optimum visual performance. In addition to their comprehensive vision and eye health exams, they provide more specialized services such as specialty contact lens fits, glaucoma treatment, allergies, pediatric vision and cooperative care for surgeries such as Lasik and Cataract.
$250 Vision Card - Buy $99
3640 Newcomb Rd.
What you get: A large lake-side one bedroom cabin with a queen-size bed, futon and loft. Valued at $285 for 3 nights- Promise price is only $140 for 3 nights! Valid anytime starting October 1st except holiday weekends!
Thinking about planning a fall staycation but still want to do summer activities--- rent a cabin right here in Jacksonville at Flamingo Lake RV Resort! Flamingo Lake RV Resort is located in North Jacksonville (Exit 32 off I-295) just minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport, only 10 minutes from Alltel Stadium and conveniently located near shopping and dining. Flamingo Lake is also home to 50 acres surrounding a beautiful spring fed lake. They offer 288 full hook-up sites including water, electricity, cable, sewer and FREE wireless Internet. We offer the cleanest facilities on-site including a general store, laundry, bathhouse, a pool, sandy beach, clubroom and the popular eatery, "Sunrise Cafe". Flamingo Lake is rated among the highest by Woodall's "The Best of the Best", and known by many RVer's as one of the South's finest!
$285 Stay - Buy $140
What you get: A family four pack to Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum valued at $44 for only $25!
Fort Menendez is not your average history attraction! Their guests make history come to life as new Spanish colonists to the young town of St. Augustine. Visitors are encouraged to interact with each other, make, barter, challenge or work for "gold coins" and a variety of handmade items such as candles, rope and native jewelry to take home. A knowledgeable villager is also available to help with hands-on activities and answer questions. At journey's end, guests get to spend their coins on souvenir items in the gift shop! Discover a New World of Fun at Fort Menendez! Voyages depart for the new world of La Florida 7 days a week 9:30am to 4pm!
$44 gift card - Buy $25
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What you get: Registration and 6 weeks of unlimited classes valued at $130 ($30 registration/$100 for classes) for only $80!
GLAM is a Christian based, competitive cheer and dance program that is a member of the United States All Star Federation (USASF). The owner, Holly Koonce, has 19 years of cheerleading experience. She is so blessed to share her God-given talents to build the next generation of athletes in these sports. She truly cares about her students and building lasting relationships with the GLAM family. GLAM offers competitive cheer teams for ages 3-18, competitive dance team for ages 5-18, recreational tumbling and cheer classes, gym rental, private team instruction, private lessons, skill camps, choreography and sibling discounts for registration and tuition for those on competitive teams. Regardless of skill level or experience, everyone has a place here. At GLAM our mission is to build character, integrity, self-confidence and athleticism in a Christ-centered environment. We are dedicated to reinforcing morals, values and the love for the sport. GLAM: God's Love And Mercy makes all things possible!
Unlimited Classes - $80
What you get: A 4 x8 full color, digitally printed banner (graphic design included) for your business, company or event valued at $200 for only $99! Need more than one or a smaller size? You also have the option to replace (1) 4 x 8 with either (2) 4x4 or (2) 2x8 banners!
4 R Graphics' mission is "to provide quality signs and graphics at exceptional prices". 4 R Graphics specializes in vehicle wraps, digital signs, banners and vinyl lettering! They know that advertising your business is a must if you want to grow. As a company that has been and still is in the wholesale sign and graphics business they decided to take the approach of offering their retail customers the lowest possible prices while maintaining a high quality standard. 4 R Graphics is also one of the few companies that offer an in-house warranty to our customers.
$200 gift card - Buy $99
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8774 Normandy Blvd.
What you get: A $50 gift card for only $25!
Family owned and operated since 1970, Green Acres is a true hunter's and sportsman's store – and each staff member is an avid sportman (and sportswoman). Each transaction is also guided by one of our professionals, who can back up their knowledge with actual hands-on experience in the field. The store has been located on Normandy Boulevard, about one mile west of Interstate 295. Green Acres has expanded over time – adding new products and product lines to keep pace with customer requests and the growing popularity of hunting and fishing. Green Acres has also added sections for archery and paint ball as those sports and hobbies have gained more followers.!
$50 gift card - Buy $25
What you get: A $50 gift card to Hut no. 8 valued at $50 for only $30!
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Hut no. 8 buys and sells brand name clothes, shoes and accessories (featuring name brands such as Lucky, BCBG, Roxy, Hurley, Coach, Prada and many more!) for teens and young adults. When you walk through the doors in one of our stores, the high energy music and rustic beach hut atmosphere create the feel of a mini-vacation getaway! Our high quality new and gently loved products enable our customers to wear only the best at 70 - 80% off mall prices, while still shopping in a mall-like environment!
Jacksonville Zoo 370 Zoo Parkway
What you get: A family fun four pack to the zoo valued at $50 for only $25!Includes 2 adult and 2 children
www.jacksonvillezoo.org The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' mission is to foster understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by: > Creating experiences that engage our guests > Providing fun and innovative educational opportunities > Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit with public and private partnerships > Instilling passion in the next generation as responsible stewards of the future The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' Vision is, "Inspiring discovery and appreciation of the Earth's wildlife through innovative experiences in a caring environment."
$50 Gift Card - Buy $25
What you get: 1/ Victory Motorcycle: Men's Leather Vest (L) valued at $129.99 for only $90 2/ Victory Motorcycle: Men's Leather Jacket (M) valued at 329.99 for only $199
3/ HOGG TOGG: Men's Black/Green Rainsuit (2X) valued at $79.99 for only $50
4/ Victory Motorcycle: Men's Mesh Core Jacket (M) valued at 99.99 for only $70
5/ Slippery When Wet: Black/Grey Ski Vest (Life Jacket- M) valued at 109.99 for only $75
6/ Slippery When Wet: Black/Grey Ski Vest (Life Jacket- S) valued at 109.99 for only $75
7/ Fulmer: Full-face Silver Helmet (2X) valued at 89.95 for only $60
8/ AFX: Black Half Helmet (M) valued at 54.99 for only $35
Established in 1975 and under the same LOCAL ownership for over 37 years, we have served local residents and even out-of-state customers by bringing them the best in PowerSports products. We give the best customer service before, during and after the sale. Our knowledgeable sales staff is there to answer any questions you may have while assisting you in finding the right vehicle. Jacksonville PowerSports want to make sure you get the best deal on a new motorcycle, ATV, personal watercraft, or utility vehicle. The relationship, however, does not end there: Our staff is committed to helping you integrate your purchase into your lifestyle, and get involved in the PowerSports Community! Located on Atlantic Boulevard- call us 641-5320!
Select Item 1/ Vest $90 2/ Jacket $199 3/ Rainsuit $50 4/ Jacket $70 5/ Vest $75 6/ Vest $75 7/ Helmet $60 8/ Helmet $35
Orange Park
A pair of one-day passes valued at $18 for only $9! Must be bought in pairs but can buy more than one! (or) Birthday party for 10 children (Good Sunday through Friday) valued at $199 for only $100!
Your kids will have a blast playing at a Jump!Zone Party and Play Center which features massive, themed inflatable slides, obstacle courses , bounce houses and interactive games that kids love! Don't let the weather keep your kids in the house, come to Jump!Zone and let them enjoy healthy, active and outdoor-type play… indoors!!
One Day Pass - Buy $9
Birthday Party - Buy $100
Medsports ProMassage
What you get: A (1) One hour massage valued at $65 for only $45 - your choice of Relaxation/Swedish Massage (Ddesigned to relax, reduce muscle tension, relieve stress, improve circulation, and increase joint flexibility) OR Pre/Postnatal (Benefits include: relaxation, the reduction of swelling and strain on the body, decrease in muscle soreness and spasms, and restoring the body to its pre-pregnant condition).
MedSports ProMassage is a professional massage therapy clinic specializing in medical and sports massage therapies. We provide professional, therapeutic massage services in order to provide our clients with a variety of benefits. Some of the more common benefits our patients experience are: reduced pain, reduced stiffness and motion limitations, reduced muscular and emotional stress, increased flexibility, increased blood flow and enhanced soft tissue healing. Monique Coleman-Hamid (owner) is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of the massage therapy program at Florida State College in 2001, Monique is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is a member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA). In addition, Monique holds a Certification in MotherMassage® Massage During Pregnancy, where she received training from its developer, Elaine Stillerman, LMT. The MotherMassage® technique focuses on the understanding and respect of the dynamic changes women undergo during their pregnancies, labor, and postpartum, and how to support these changes through every step of their incredible journey.
$65 1 hr massage - Buy $45
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For $999
NEPTUNE PREMIUM CREMATION PACKAGE – $1,779.00* (includes merchandise)
This package includes the basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of the body from the place of death within seller's service area (35 mile radius from the Neptune Society office) to the climate-controlled holding facility and the crematory facility, minimum preparation of the deceased with a positive identification system, filing of the death certificate, the actual process of cremation with alternative container, a choice of a premium urn, delivery of the cremated remains (within 30 miles of the office), mailing of the cremated remains within 48 contiguous states if necessary, 25 thank you cards, 4 certified copies of the death certificate, and a standard keepsake urn of your choice.
$1,799 Package - Buy $999
Ortega Chiropractic & Medical Clinic5539 Roosevelt Boulevard
What you get: A gift card valued at $100 for a 30 minute massage and an initial chiropractic evaluation including x-rays (if medically necessary) for only $50!
www.ortegachiropractic.com There are many Jacksonville, Florida chiropractors and medical rehab clinics. So who should you go to? Who should you trust? For over 30,000 patients, the answer has been the doctors of Ortega Chiropractic and Medical Rehab Clinic. Their Mission is to serve their patients and community with a caring attitude, providing quality personal service to each patient as a unique individual with specific health needs and wants. Ortega Chiropractic's purpose is to serve their patients. Their professional staff is always available to answer any questions. They commit themselves to your and your family's health.
$100 Gift Card - Buy $50
Pampered & Polished Spa
A gift card valued at $25 for only $12.50!
Pampered and Polished Spa is a full service day spa in Arlington with a team of professionals that work together to make your visit one to remember. You will enjoy their relaxing home-style atmosphere and experience the camaraderie and Christian values of the staff as they provide the highest level of professional service and care for each client. They offer a wide variety of services such as facials and massages customized to your needs, hair removal, natural nail services, hair color by J Beverly Hills, and much more! Visit Pampered and Polished Spa, the best-kept secret in Arlington, and let them pamper you! Appointments are recommended. MM17645
Premier Designs
What you get: A gift certificate valued at $40 for only $20!
Premier Designs is a direct sales jewelry company founded in 1985 by Joan and Andy Horner in Dallas, Texas. Independent Distributors, called Jewelers, market Premier Designs jewelry in homes all across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. For more than 26 years Premier Designs has stayed true to our founding Philosophy, Purpose and Objectives. Premier Designs functions to provide encouragement and extra income for single moms, provide a way for individuals, especially those in full-time Christian work, to meet their financial needs and be a company that supports ministries around the world and in America. ** Must purchase through The Promise's Independent Consultant.
$40 Gift Card - Buy $20.00
One (1) Pass valid for one hour of jump time valued at $14.00 for only $9.00! (one pass per family- please see standard open jump times via website)
A REBOUNDERZ Birthday Party valid for 70 minutes of jump time for up to 15 guests valued at $275 for only $199! (Valid Monday-Thursday, food/extra beverages are not included & party date must be booked within 6 months of purchasing certificate).
Rebounderz of Jacksonville is a state of the art family entertainment center unlike any other in the North Florida area with rebounding floors and angled rebounding side walls; our unique, arena style trampolines will have you bouncing off the walls…literally! Our 24,000 square foot facility includes two huge arena style trampolines, a massive foam pit jumper, a basketball slam dunker, a dedicated toddler jumping area, four festively themed party rooms, a video arcade, and a Café. It is a place where the whole family can come together for a great time. At Rebounderz, we're taking fun (and fitness) to new heights!
Rebounderz of Jacksonville prides itself in making safety our number one priority. Safety is first priority here at Rebounderz and every precaution is taken before, during and after jumping. Jumpers are also supervised at all times by Rebounderz Referees to ensure the ultimate safe and fun environment. Head to Rebounderz of Jacksonville to get your jump on!
$14 Jump Pass - Buy $9.00
$275 Birthday - Buy $199.00
Reflections 4D Ultrasound
What you get: The 3D/4D Precious View Package valued at $199 for only $100 which is a 20 minute session including: Non-diagnostic scan, gender determination/confirmation, 2 Color 4" x 6" 3D prints, a CD of all images, a DVD set to lullaby music and a 1 year subscription to Baby Peeks!
Gwyn Grabner (owner) is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and welcomes you to come see your unborn baby in live 4D motion with a 3D ultrasound or 4D ultrasound at Reflections 4D! She uses cutting edge ultrasound technology to bring images of your unborn baby to life! You can actually see what your baby looks like before he or she is born and this is only possible with a 3D ultrasound. Located in Orange Park, but also happily serve surrounding communities! The 3D & 4D ultrasound packages provide a positive experience between the mother, father, family members and your baby. Reflections 4D is certain you'll love this incredible experience!
$199 session - buy now $100
What you get: ADULT DOG PACKAGE includes: Exam by Vet, Fecal Exam, Heartworm and Annual Vaccinations, including 1 year Rabies shot. Also, a FREE copy of Dr. Rossi's book, "WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY DOG OR PUPPY?" Valued at $128 for $75!
Riverside Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical and dental issues. Dr. John Rossi is experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, they make their clinic comfortable, kid-friendly and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Jacksonville veterinarian. At Riverside Animal Hospital, they treat your pets like the valued family members they are.
Adult Dog $128 for $75
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What you get: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Original Class valued at $150 for only $90.00 (purchase of book required)!
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Refresher Class valued at $110 for only $70.00 (no book required)!
Heart Saver CPR valued at $40 for only $25.00 (no book required)!
Heart Saver First Aid with CPR & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) valued at $70 for only $45.00 (no book required)!
S & S Educational Services is an American Heart Association Training site for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). S & S Healthcare was established in 2012 by David R Sands AAS in EMS/CCEMTP/NREMTP along with his wife, Valerie. Their teaching staff consists of: Physicians, Nurses, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists and a host of ancillary helpers. We also specialize in off-site courses. S & S Healthcare provides AHA courses for the public and healthcare professionals who have a duty to act in cases of an emergency. They pride themselves most in the contributions to the growth and development of their instructors and the quality of their teaching. S & S Healthcare ensures that each student leaves the classroom feeling a sense of ownership over the skills they gained. Their goal is to make life saving knowledge and safety easily accessible, painless, and affordable for individuals and organizations. They are here to offer classes that best fit your schedule/needs and look forward to serving you!
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Select One Advance Full Class $90 Advance refresher $70 Heart Saver CPR $25 Hear Saver first aid $45
A photo shoot for up to 4 people at the location of your choice (with a CD of 15-20 selected edited images included) valued at $225 for only $120!
Have an occasion such as an engagement, maternity, new born or a "just because" moment that you want to relive for years to come?? Jaime Smith, owner of Storyline Photography, has a deep passion for offering people the gift of memories! She enjoys spending the time capturing your precious moments and the chance to be creative when editing your photos. Purchase "The Whole Story" package which includes a 1-1 ½ photo session for up to 4 people at your desired location and you'll also receive a cd with 15-20 edited images with a copyright release.
$225 photo shoot - $120
9191 RG Skinner Pkwy
What you get: 4 half hour sessions of Pilates / personal training valued at $100 for only $50! **After the first session is redeemed, the following 3 must be redeemed within two months.
As Christians and Fitness Professionals, they long to see a change in our society, especially in the area of health and wellness. Their mission at Strengthen Me Fitness is to build up the body of Christ not only on the outside but also on the inside! The professionals at Strengthen Me Fitness are passionate about helping their clients achieve a stronger self; mind, body and soul!
$100 training - Buy $50
: A $20 gift certificate to "Thirty-One" for only $10! This can be used to purchase items valued at $20 or can be used towards higher-priced items.
** Can only be used if purchased through Elyse Aleman (The Promise's local Thirty-One Consultant).
The name Thirty-One comes from the verses of Proverbs 31.The Proverbs 31 woman is dearly loved and respected by her family, yet she is an individual in her own right. She manages the home and property with kindness and integrity. Her savvy business skills are partly brought about by her desire to serve others, to do good deeds and prosper. Thirty-One's stylish yet affordable products are exclusive to Thirty-One. From their signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, you'll find something to fit every personality and situation. Each season, Thirty-One develops new products built on the idea that their products must be functional AND fashionable (and, of course, make great gifts!)
$20 Gift Card - Buy $10
What you get: A savings card for $20 that will get discounts at various places such as Larry's Giant Subs, SweetFrog, Campeche Bay, Jacksonville Giants, Smashburger, Kilwins, Zaxby's and much more!
Purchase a savings card and receive discounts that you may use over the next six months and one-time special coupons from their local business partners. This program is set up for you to save money and at the same time raise money for The Vine's mission teams. You may purchase an additional card in their Online General Store as well as t-shirts and jewelry. These cards are only good in Jacksonville and the discounts/business partners may change at any time. Please visit www.thevine.co to learn more about their mission trips and how these savings cards work!
$20 Savings Card
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Christian Brothers Plumbing and Renovations
Drain Stoppage Service: Clogged drain or just not draining properly? This service is valued at $90 for only $50!
Main Line Stoppage Service: Is your whole house backed up? This service is valued at $175 for only $85!
Re-Pipe Service: Slab leak, galvanized pipes and/or minimal water pressure? Call Christian Brothers Plumbing and Renovations to see if this could help your home then call us to save money! This service is valued at $2,500 for only $1,000!
A full service plumbing company!
It's time to update your home with the amenities and conveniences you've always wanted. You should be getting the most out of your home. Plus, renovation is a great way to increase your property's value, charm and comfort. The Christian Brothers Plumbing & Renovations LLC team of renovation professionals has the experience, craftsmanship and availability to assist you with your home improvement project. From design to construction to completion, they will convert your home to your own personal paradise in no time at all! Normal Business Hours please; serving all of Duval County. License #CFC1428684
$90 Drain Stoppage - $50
$175 Main Line Stop - $85
$2,500 re-pipe - $1,000
What you get: A factory-match paint job for a small-midsize car (Includes 5 Year Warranty) valued at $2,500 for only $1,250! **This certificate can also be used towards collision repair if needed.
Johnny's Custom Creations is equipped to handle your entire custom automotive paint and body work needs. In an effort to ease your mind and make having an auto accident less painful, Johnny's Custom Creations can handle everything from preparing a free no obligation quote to working entirely with your insurance adjuster through the repair process. They can even have a rental car waiting for you at their shop to minimize the hassle of being without your car. Their certified technicians are trained to handle jobs as small as scratch removal to full body off restorations. Their shop only uses the highest quality materials and utilizes a fully computerized color matching system to get that perfect color that you have always dreamed about.
$2.500 paint - Buy $1,250
Rent-A-Nanny What you get: What you get: Two (2) hours of childcare valued at $24 for only $12!
Rent-A-Nanny is a Nanny and Babysitter Referral and Placement Service, not an agency. Their service is entirely FREE to families looking for a qualified Nanny, Babysitter or caregiver at reasonable rates. Rent-A-Nanny only recommends experienced Nannies and Babysitters who have passed an extensive in-person interview that includes checks of personal and business references and a national criminal background check. Need to get that shopping done, have an appointment or need a dinner date night? Well... this is your answer in childcare- safe, fun, experienced and discounted!!
$24 2 hours - Buy $12
Sterry Piano Company What you get:
A Baldwin Acrosonic w/bench, 1st Floor Delivery, 1 Month of lessons and 1 year parts and labor warranty valued at over $2,000 for only $1,000!
Locally owned and operated since 1983, quality and personal care are the hallmarks of Sterry Piano. Whether you are a new student or a well-accomplished musician, they can meet your every need. With over 30 years of experience and specialized training, they are your comprehensive resource for Piano Sales, Tuning, Servicing, Estimates, Restoration, Special Events, Music Lessons and/or Band Instruments. Sterry Piano's instructors and technicians are the heart and core of the business advancing the legacy of music from ages past. With a properly maintained instrument, music training, performance experience and a desire to nourish the love of music, they strive to unlock the full potential of the musician within, from beginner to the advanced student.
$2000 Piano - Buy $1000


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Shares of Chipotle (CMG), down 10.4% AH, are now off 37% from where they traded just three months ago as the momentum finally wears thin for the stock. Whether Einhorned or not, the restaurant chain's comparable restaurant guidance for 2013 - set at flat to low-single digit growth - doesn't square away to traders with CMG's lofty earnings multiples. [View news story]
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If you have used a GS III or Galaxy Nexus, you would know that the Android experience is no longer inferior. I've used an iPhone 5 in real life as well; sure, it's impressively thin and light, but iOS hasn't changed since the original iPhone and it is no longer leading the way - it is getting dragged along. Every "milestone" iOS6 update was a feature that existed in Android (and or other OS's) already.
And if you'd like to be able to use the native maps/navigation act to plan mass-transit directions, Android is vastly superior. -
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there's nothing wrong with a smaller, leaner RIMM - current market cap is about 1% of apple's. if it can manage to stabilize and make 5 or 10% as much money as apple, current RIMM shareholders will be fine. -
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Yes, there is no PP&E, but there's nothing wrong with their contract manufacturing business model. Current cash basically covers all liabilities, and cash + receivables (which I would consider to be almost as good as cash) cover liabilities by more than 2x, even applying a discount to AR.
Your point on goodwill is fair, but you should go into detail about why it may be written down... i.e. if it is related to an acquisition of some weak brand that isn't doing well. If not, then worrying about it may not be that appropriate.
But again, good article, and the stock appears to be overvalued. However, there's always a chance that this runs like Monster energy or Chipotle... it's really difficult to short a stock like this so early in its life cycle. -
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