text:
There are three main
areas that separate the Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council
and the National Tribal Emergency Management Council from all other
EM/HLS groups out there:
The NWTEMC-NTEMC
remains committed to Sovereign Immunity, assisting our Tribal partners
with building infrastructure and internal capacity. There are many
groups out there that want to come into the Tribe and be the Incident
Commanders, the Incident Management Team, and the First Responders. We
want to continue to help our Tribal Nations remain in the driver's seat
of the their own incidents, and the best way that we can assure this is
to continue our work in the areas of sharing information, training,
skill sets, resources and best practices.
We believe that
Public Safety and Public Health are Trust Responsibilities of the
Federal Government, and therefore, do not charge dues or membership fees
to be a part of our organization. Although this makes sustainability
difficult at times, we do not believe that our Tribal Nations should
have to pay for what the Federal, State and Local Partners are receiving
in the way of grants and technical assistance. Therefore, we continue to
work hard on bringing grant dollars into the individual Tribal Nations,
training opportunities to our Tribal Lands, and Technical Assistance to
Indian Country that continues to help build our emergency management and
homeland security programs, free of charge.
We are not a
response organization. We believe very strongly in our mission:
To provide guidance
and tools for member tribes to develop sustainable and all-hazard
approaches to Emergency Management and Homeland Security, through an
approach that emphasizes both inter and intra jurisdictional cooperation
to maximize resources in mutual aid, training, exercises, planning, and
equipping by sharing information and best practices.
Because we are a
very small non-profit, we have relied heavily on consortium grants,
specific contract work that is provided at severely discounted rates for
our member Tribes and the private sector. This year, the NWTEMC has
partnered with the National Joint Powers Alliance®, a national municipal
contracting agency committed to serving our Members purchasing needs. We
are both driven to provide efficient public service through contract
purchasing solutions and other related programs. We are only able to do
this as we work together, creating a unified purchasing alliance that is
valued by both NJPA and the NWTEMC-NTEMC. We will now have access to
more than 160 companies that have been vetted through this partnership.
Stayed tuned for so
much more ahead as we bring in 2013 together!
To read more, see the
2012 Annual NWTEMC Annual Report
February 20th, 2014
The NWTEMC meeting will be held at FEMA HQ
located at:
130 228th St. S.W.
Bothell, Washington 98021
Directions, Agenda and Hotel Information will be posted Soon.
Visit us on Facebook:
Visit us on our youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/NWTEMC Follow us on twitter:
The NWTEMC is honored to partner with PayPal to help raise additional donations for the great work that the Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Coucil performs in Indian Country. Please help us to continue this most important work by clicking on the donate button below. Remember, all donations are tax decuctible and go to help our Tribal Nations throughout the United States. With Warmest Regards, the NWTEMC Board of Directors Thanks You.


text:
Bang With Friends back in the App Store -- with a new name
The app, which connects Facebook friends interested in hooking up, now has the less titillating title of "Down." The new name appears to be an abbreviated version of what users would indicate when they were ready to take advantage of the service: "Down to bang."
But all references to "Bang" have been removed from the iOS version of the app. Now when friends want to … Read more

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Guess what? Food Network's Tyler Florence is genuine, fun, and down-to-earth. You never know what you'll find with these celeb chefs, who, admittedly, are very busy and often besieged by fans.
But after throwing out the first pitch at last night's O's game, the charming Tyler stopped by a VIP suite to hold court with several local bloggers—including Coconut and Lime and Taste of Baltimore—and me!
Flushed with heat or excitement, he shared his enthusiasm about throwing out the ball. It was his second time (the first was at a Dodgers game two weeks ago). "I threw better," he said with his characteristic boyish grin.
He's been making the round at ballparks to promote healthy eating with grapes in a promotion by the California Table Grape Commission. So it was no surprise that there was a big display of fresh grapes on a table and hot dogs with grape relish among other snacks. He really likes frozen grapes, he shared.
Before the game, Tyler and his crew stopped by Chaps pit beef restaurant on Pulaski Highway and were impressed by the beef sandwiches. None of the restaurant personnel recognized him, he said. Ironically, the group ate at a table near an autographed poster of Guy Fieri, another Food Network brethren, who did a segment on Chaps for his Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives show.
No time for Baltimore crabs, though. Tyler was on a whirlwind, less-than-24-hour tour and headed back to his home in northern California last night. Before he left, he patiently answered questions, while munching on grapes the whole time.
Here are some tidbits about his new wine label, a restaurant with rocker Sammy Hagar, and what he thinks of Anthony Bourdain:
Personal: The 39-year-old chef—who was born in South Carolina but lived most of his life in New York—is married with two children, ages three and one (his daughter will be two on Sunday). (He evidently has another child, but he didn't mention him.) "My wife is a saint," he said when asked about how he handles being away from home for his many ventures. "She understands."
New TV show: He's host of The Great Food Truck Race, which starts Aug. 15. "It made sense," he said. "The collapsed economy is the reason why food trucks are so big right now."
On the Food Network: "I wouldn't be anyone without those guys," he said. "I really love what I do."
On Anthony Bourdain's disdain of the Food Network: "He can't cook. … Les Halles [Bourdain's former restaurant] is terrible." (Ouch!)
New cookbook: "Family Meal: Bringing People Together Never Tasted Better" to be released Oct. 12. This book, with 250 recipes, will have about twice as many recipes as his other cookbooks. Tyler said he's gotten better at compiling a cookbook. In the beginning, it would take him about 18 months. Now, he puts it together in about six weeks.
Wine: Yes, there will be Tyler Florence wine! He's paired with Michael Mondavi to release four varietals soon.
Restaurants: Of course, he has restaurants. He opened three in the past year—Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, Tyler Florence's Rotisserie and Wine in Napa, CA, and El Paseo with partner/rocker Sammy Hagar in Mill Valley, CA.
Next food trend: "Pie will be the new cupcake," he predicted.
I'm sure Rodney Henry of Dangerously Delicious Pies will be glad to hear that.


text:
Want to be happy? Be grateful
Share this talk and
track your influence!
The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.
This talk was presented at an official TED Conference. TED's editors featured it among our daily selections on the home page.
- Interactive transcript (36 languages)
Enthusiastically agree? Respectfully beg to differ? Have your say here.
There are currently no comments for this talk.


text:
Go behind-the-scenes of The-Dream's sexy new video for "Rockin' That Thang" with an appearance from Electrik Red. The Tricky Stewart-produced joint is one of the lead singles off the "Single Ladies" songwriter's second album Love vs. Money.
On-set photos, including Dream's off-camera love interest Christina Milian, can be seen here.
Posted in Electrik Red, Music Videos, Rap-Up TV, The-Dream, Videos | Permalink
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
looks sexy
best damn song!!
Can't wait for this. Ray Kay always shoots stunning videos!!
[...] Milian has sparked rumors by appearing with The-Dream at his video shoot and album listening last week, but aside from their rumored romance, one thing is certain: the two [...]
Male Female
©Copyright 2014 Rap-Up.com. Rap-Up® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. VPS hosting by (mt)


text:
JSR 314 - JavaServerFaces 2.0 is in the JSR review ballot phase. Check out the details at http://jcp.org/en/jsr/detail?id=314. However, the news is not really that new as conversation about JSF 2.0 was initiated by Ed Burns quite a few months back. For those of you who read his blog, you would be familiar with the JSF 2.0 requirements scratchpad. More recently he summarized the discussions at the JSF EG kick off meeting during JavaOne. Its available online again at Ed's blog.
All in all, the start looks very promising. By next year when the specification is ready for release we would see a lot of goodies in JSF, some of them being -
- better view decription technology - somewhat like facelets or maybe better.
- application modification and deployment at runtime
- tighter integration with Ajax. perhaps support for a small JavaScript library contract specification.
- better and maybe centralized error handling
- minimization of "xml hell", use of annotations instead
- possibility of RESTful urls and use of GETs
- skinning and themeing
- reduction of effort required for creating custom components
More details can be obtained from the sources mentioned above.
So all this good. However, I thought it was perhaps also time when one needs to look at the following -
1. unification of the client-centric and server-centric UI models, especially when they pertain to the same programming language. There is no stopping somebody mashing up the JSF lifecycle with a Swing Client but it is ugly and non-standard. How about creating standard hooks?
2. merging managed beans jsr with this one. Somebody in the JCP needs to start merging the JSRs. Of late there is a proliferation of these and at the rate it is going I wouldn't be surprised if somebody started a JSR to reduce JSRs
3. portal is passe, if not it surely will die sooner rather than later. The client centric webos/webdesktop is gathering momentum. How about jsf taking the lead to include portlets within the realm of components and containers.
4. jsf, like everything web development java on the server side is based on the servlet API, which itself needs some rehaul, considering that it is purely server centric and quite inadequate in a newly evolving peer-to-peer world. Shouldn't servlets and jsf evolve concurrently so that we could avoid some retrofitting.
5. Last but not the least, what about applications without servers - which go under the name of mashups often. which java web technology is good for it?


text:
Ashton Kutcher looks set to play the role of Apple's co-founder, the late Steve Jobs in an indie film which will be called simply "Jobs". Kutcher who currently stars in "Two and a Half Men" is believed to have been cast in the main role according to a report by Variety.
The film will chronicle Steve Jobs from wayward hippie to co-founder of Apple, where he became one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of our time.
The film will be directed by Joshua Michael Stern from a script by Matt Whiteley. The finance for the film is being provided by Five Star Institute's Mark Hulme. The film will begin production in May; which lines up nicely with Ashton Kutcher's hiatus from the hit CBS series.
This film is not to be confused with the Sony film which is based on the recent best-selling book Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson; this is an entirely independent venture.
So that wasn't an April Fools joke? Yikes.
If you were selecting the cast to star in your film, surely you wouldn't choose one of the most irritating people alive? Not if you wanted your film to have some sort of credibility?
I don't think this is about credibility, I think they want a face that women consider handsome to drive interest and they know will go see it to verify how accurate the movie is, damn how they know us....


text:
Switch to full graphics version | Skip Navigation | Outside the UK? | Basket
Usborne Children's Books
The official web site of Usborne Publishing
The Pony-Mad Princess: Book 5
Princess Ellie's moonlight mystery
by Diana Kimpton
Read mobile-friendly version.
"They said 'yes'!" yelled Princess Ellie as she ran into the yard. Her frothy pink dress looked ridiculous with her wellington boots. But she didn't care. She was in too much of a hurry to share her good news. "That's brilliant," said her best friend, Kate. She bounced with excitement, sending the water slopping over the edge of the bucket she was carrying. Meg, the palace groom, put a bulging haynet beside Moonbeam's door. "I'm really pleased for you. But I must admit I'm surprised. I didn't think the King and Queen would approve of you going camping."
"Neither did I," said Kate. She dumped the bucket beside the haynet and undid the bolt on the door. Moonbeam poked her head out to see what was happening. She spotted Ellie immediately and whickered a welcome.
Ellie grinned and stroked the palomino's nose. "They didn't like the idea at first," she explained. "But the Prime Minister persuaded them it would do me good. I'll be perfectly safe in the palace grounds and he thinks it will be character forming, whatever that means." "I think it'll be fun," laughed Kate, as she swung Moonbeam's door open and carried the bucket inside. "So do I," said Ellie. She picked up the haynet and followed her friend into the stable.
Moonbeam immediately started pulling out pieces of hay. She made the net bounce and jiggle so much that it was hard to tie it to the ring on the wall. Kate pushed the hungry pony away so Ellie could finish quickly. Then she grabbed Ellie by the arm and pulled her impatiently towards the door. "Come on," she said. "I've got something really exciting to show you." "Can't it wait?" asked Ellie. "We've got so much to plan." "There's loads of time to do that," replied Kate. "You've got to see this first."
Ellie was intrigued. What could be more exciting than planning their camping trip? She followed her friend round the back of the palace, past the garages and storerooms, until they reached the workshop. Kate's grandad was waiting for them there. He was the palace handyman and this was his special place.
As soon as he opened the door, Ellie saw what the secret was. Two tiny lambs tottered towards them, bleating loudly. "They're so cute," she said, as she kneeled down on the dusty floor. The boldest lamb came forward and sucked one of her fingers. "They're hungry," said Kate's grandad. "You're just in time to give them these." He handed Kate and Ellie a feeding bottle each, full of warm milk. The lambs immediately started to suck hungrily. Ellie was surprised how hard they pulled. She had to hold the bottle tightly to stop it being tugged right out of her hands. "Why have you got them?" she asked. "I thought the shepherd at the farm looked after all the sheep." "He does," laughed Kate's grandad. "And they keep him very busy. That's why I'm giving him a hand with these two."
"Grandad's great with orphaned animals," explained Kate. "He's reared loads of lambs before and some kittens, and even a deer."
Kate's grandad smiled. "That was my Stanley," he explained. "I found him when he was a tiny fawn. He must have been in an accident. He'd been badly hurt."
"Grandad nursed him back to health," interrupted Kate, who had obviously heard the story many times before. "Not quite," said her grandad. "His left ear never stood up properly again. It drooped sideways and made him look a real character. Which he was, of course. He's not at all timid like a normal deer."
"What happened to him?" asked Ellie. "Did you keep him as a pet?"
The old man shook his head. "You can't keep a wild animal cooped up. It isn't right. When he was big enough, I let him go free in the deer park." He stared out of the window and smiled. "That was over two years ago now, but I still see him sometimes when I'm out there." Ellie fed the last few drops of milk to the lamb. It was sleepy now that its stomach was full, so she cradled it in her arms, delighting in the soft warmth of its body. "My parents say we can go camping," she announced, proudly. "We're going to take two of my ponies with us. I got the idea from one of my books."
"It's going to be brilliant," said Kate. "Two whole nights away from home." "Two whole nights of total freedom," added Ellie with such enthusiasm that the lamb woke up. "No rules, no servants, no nothing." Kate's grandad smiled and raised his eyebrows. "And you both know all about camping, do you?"
Ellie hesitated. There was something in his voice that suggested he didn't think they did. But she'd read a book about it. She must know enough. "I'm going to talk to Dad about the arrangements later," she said, confidently. "Then we'd better start planning," said Kate. She pulled some paper and a pencil from a shelf and started to write a list of equipment. "I know what we need because I've been camping lots of times with Mum and Dad." Kate's dad worked abroad building roads and bridges, while Kate stayed with her grandparents so she didn't have to keep changing schools.
"But that was in other countries," said Ellie. "The palace grounds are different. They're not like the jungle, or the desert." "That's true," agreed Kate, crossing mosquito nets off the list. "But we still need tents, and sleeping bags and pit latrines." "Pit what?" asked Ellie. "Latrines," said Kate. "They're holes in the ground. For you know..."
"What?" asked Ellie in confusion. "Toilets," hissed Kate, and then collapsed in giggles. Ellie gulped. Her book hadn't mentioned anything about that. Maybe camping was going to be harder than she'd expected.
Diana Kimpton has two passions - horses and writing. So it is no wonder that Diana creates brilliant pony stories, which demonstrate her own love and understanding of ponies. Diana also has a mischievous sense of fun, not unlike Princess Ellie!
Diana has written a number of books and television scripts for children. She lives on the Isle of Wight, just a short walk from the sea.
Visit www.dianakimpton.co.uk to find out more.
Do you agree or disagree with the reviews below? Why not write your own?
Pony mad princess
Hi, this book was very interesting and I would like to pass on the advice to people and say if you love ponies and horses get this book it is fab.
keri, 31st January 2007
A sparkling new series of books from Diana Kimpton all about ponies, adventure and being a princess - they're full of authentic details about riding and looking after horses, as well as Princess Ellie's palace life (which isn't always as fun as it might seem)!
Pretty Pony Club Magazine
A heady cocktail of princesses, horses and mystery is enough to make any girl giddy. The text trots along with humour and enough horsey fact to hold the attention, while the lovely drawings help fit faces to story.
BBC Parenting
© Copyright 2014 Usborne Publishing. Web design & Development by Semantic


text:
Related Photo Galleries
> Dusted off recently at Hilborn, this 0.030-over 392 pulled Don Enriquez's AA/Gas front-engine dragster to a 7.45 e.t. at 194 mph in 1975. State of the art for its era, it had two huge Indy car Air Research turbos, Hilborn mechanical injection, and a Hays twin-disc clutch. Enriquez, still at Hilborn today, says, "I had to ride the clutch hard to get the boost up. Going down the track it sounded like a Buick with blown-out mufflers." With 20 psi of boost, the 8.5:1 motor made 1,245 hp turbocharged, compared with 850 hp with a Roots 6-71.
© Hotrod.com, Source Interlink Media All rights reserved. HAWWBIIS16


text:
Council Directive 96/75/EC of 19 November 1996 on the systems of chartering and pricing in national and international inland waterway transport in the Community
OJ L 304, 27.11.1996, p. 12–14 (ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV)
Special edition in Czech: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Estonian: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Hungarian Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Lithuanian: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Latvian: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Maltese: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Polish: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Slovak: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Slovene: Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 508 - 510
Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 07 Volume 04 P. 110 - 112
Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 07 Volume 04 P. 110 - 112
Special edition in croatian Chapter 07 Volume 002 P. 52 - 54
html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html | html |
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/75/EC of 19 November 1996 on the systems of chartering and pricing in national and international inland waterway transport in the Community
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 75 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of the Treaty (3),
Whereas the growing problems of road and rail saturation, transport safety, environment, energy saving and quality of life of the citizen call, in the public interest, for greater development and better use of the transport potential offered by inland waterway, in particular by improving its competitiveness;
Whereas the difference in national laws on the systems for the commercial operation of inland waterway transport, does not make for the smooth functioning of the internal market in this sector; whereas, therefore, common provisions should be introduced at Community level for the whole of the inland waterways market, in accordance with the Council Resolution of 24 October 1994 on structural improvements in inland waterway transport (4);
Whereas the smooth functioning of the internal market calls for an adjustment in inland waterways transport to the organization of chartering by rotation, so as to move towards greater commercial flexibility and a system of freedom of chartering and pricing;
Whereas, to this end provision should be made for a transitional period, the scope of the rotation system being gradually limited for carriers to adapt to the conditions of a free market and, where appropriate, to set up trade groupings better suited to the logistical needs of shippers;
Whereas, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, it is both necessary and adequate to set a uniform timetable at Community level for the gradual liberalization of the market, while leaving with the Member States the responsibility for putting such liberalization into effect;
Whereas provisions must be adopted to allow action to be taken on the transport market in question in the event of a serious disturbance; whereas, to this end, the Commission should be given the power to take appropriate measures, in accordance with the procedure of an advisory committee,
Article 1
For the purposes of this Directive:
(a) 'system of chartering by rotation` shall mean a system which consists of allocating in a charter exchange requests for transport operations, at previously fixed prices and under conditions made known, from customers on the basis of the order in which vessels become available after unloading. Carriers are asked, in the order of their registration on the rota, to choose in turn a load from those on offer. Those who make no choice nonetheless keep their position in the order;
(b) 'carrier` shall mean an owner or an operator of one or more inland waterway vessels;
(c) 'competent authority` shall mean the authority appointed by the Member State to manage and organize the system of chartering by rotation;
(d) 'serious market disturbance` shall mean the emergence, in the inland waterway transport market, of problems specific to that market likely to cause a serious and potentially persistent excess of supply over demand, thereby posing a serious threat to the financial stability and survival of a large number of inland waterway carriers, unless the short and medium-term forecasts for the market in question indicate substantial and lasting improvements.
Article 2
In the field of national and international inland waterway transport in the Community, contracts shall be freely concluded between the parties concerned and prices freely negotiated.
Article 3
Notwithstanding Article 2, Member States may, for a transitional period up to 1 January 2000, maintain a system of minimum compulsory tariffs and systems of chartering by rotation, provided that:
- there is compliance with the conditions set out in Articles 4, 5 and 6; and
- the rotation and pricing systems imposed are freely accessible under the same conditions to all Member States' carriers.
Article 4
During the transitional period referred to in Article 3, the following shall not be subject to such systems of chartering by rotation:
(a) oil and gas, liquid cargo and dry bulk freight, special cargoes such as heavy and indivisible loads, container transport, transport within port areas, any kind of own-account transport and any type of transport operation already outside the system of chartering by rotation;
(b) loads which cannot be effectively dealt with by such systems, in particular:
- transport requiring goods handling equipment,
- combined transport, namely intermodal transport where the routes are principally by inland waterway and the initial and/or terminal legs (as short as possible) are by road or rail.
Article 5
During the transitional period referred to in Article 3, Member States shall take the necessary steps to maximize flexibility in the systems of chartering by rotation, in particular:
- by providing shippers with the opportunity of concluding contracts for multiple trips, i.e. a series of successive trips using the same vessel,
- by providing that single or multiple trips offered twice consecutively under the system of chartering by rotation without finding any takers shall be taken out of that system and be freely negotiated.
Article 6
Within a period of two years from the entry into force of this Directive, Member States involved in systems of chartering by rotation shall take the necessary measures to enable shippers to have a free choice between three types of contract:
- contracts on a time basis, including leasing contracts, where the carrier makes one or more vessels and crew exclusively available to a customer for a specific period for the transport of goods for that customer against payment of a given sum of money per day. The contract is freely concluded between the parties,
- tonnage contracts where the carrier undertakes to transport, for a period laid down in the contract, a given tonnage against payment of cargo rates by the tonne. The contract is freely concluded between the parties and must involve large consignments,
- contracts for single or multiple trips.
Article 7
1. In the event of a serious disturbance in the inland waterway transport market, the Commission may, without prejudice to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1101/89 of 27 April 1989 on structural improvements in inland waterway transport (5), at the request of a Member State, take suitable measures, and in particular measures designed to prevent any new increase in the transport capacity on offer on the market in question. The decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 (2).
2. In the event of a request from a Member State for suitable measures, a decision shall be taken within a period of three months from receipt of the request.
3. The request from a Member State for suitable measures to be taken must be accompanied by all the information needed to assess the economic situation in the sector in question, in particular:
- indication of the average costs and prices for the different types of transport,
- the rate of utilization of the hold,
- forecast demand.
This information may be used only for statistical purposes. It may not be used for tax purposes or communicated to third parties.
4. Decisions taken pursuant to this Article, which may not exceed the duration of the disturbance in the market, shall be notified immediately to the Member States.
Article 8
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee established by Directive 91/672/EEC (6).
2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, where necessary by vote, within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter.
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.
The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.
Article 9
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 January 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.
2. Member States shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Article 10
This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Article 11
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 November 1996.
For the Council
The President
(1) OJ No C 318, 29. 11. 1995, p. 8.
(2) OJ No C 39, 12. 2. 1996, p. 96.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 February 1996 (OJ No C 65, 4. 3. 1996, p. 32) common position of the Council of 27 June 1996 (OJ No C 264, 11. 9. 1996) and Decision of the European Parliament of 17 September 1996 (OJ No C 320, 28. 6. 1996).
(4) OJ No C 309, 5. 11. 1994, p. 5.
(5) OJ No L 116, 28. 4. 1989, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2254/96 (see page 1 of this Official Journal).
(6) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1991, p. 29. Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.
Haut |


text:
Freddie Mac to recover billions extra from loan reviews - regulator
- Tweet
- Share this
* Watchdog criticized mortgage giant's review process
* Freddie Mac now looking at more loans from boom years
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Freddie Mac will recover up to $3.4 billion more from banks after closely scrutinizing soured loans it bought during the housing boom, a regulator's watchdog reported on Thursday.
The report comes after Freddie Mac agreed last year to settle with Bank of America Corp over bad loans the bank sold to the housing finance company in the runup to the mortgage crisis. The watchdog, the inspector general for the Federal Housing Finance Agency, later raised concerns about how Freddie Mac reviewed loans for potential buybacks by the bank.
After making changes, government-owned Freddie Mac will now collect more money back from banks, according to Thursday's report by the inspector general for the FHFA, which regulates Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Banks grant mortgages loans to customers and then sell them on to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which packages them as securities for investors. If the loans go bad, the institutions can ask banks to buy them back if there were defects in the underwriting of the loans, such as missing financial statements or fudged appraisals.
In January 2011, Bank of America reached a $1.35 billion settlement with Freddie Mac to resolve current and future loan repurchase requests. The pact covered loans sold by Countrywide Financial, which Bank of America bought in 2008. But in September 2011, the inspector general found Freddie Mac's review process for repurchase requests was lacking.
Freddie Mac had reviewed loans that had become delinquent or had payment problems in only the first two years after they were made. This excluded loans that it had purchased or guaranteed during the housing boom years of 2005 to 2007, which were defaulting in high numbers, Thursday's report said.
The inspector general found, for example, that nearly 100,000 loans granted in 2006 were not reviewed because they did not meet Freddie Mac's criteria. "This practice limited Freddie Mac's potential recoveries from repurchase requests," the report said.
Since the watchdog's initial findings, Freddie Mac and FHFA have made significant reforms, the report noted. Overall, the inspector general expects Freddie Mac to recover an additional $2.2 billion to $3.4 billion.
In a response included in the report, FHFA said Freddie Mac had made several improvements to its process for reviewing loans, including looking at a larger number of loans.
FHFA also said it was working on policies to improve how Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae handle repurchase requests in the future. This week the agency said it will begin reviewing loans shortly after they are bought, rather than after they have defaulted.
Loans in which borrowers have made payments for 36 consecutive months would also be largely exempt from repurchase requests. [ID: nL1E8KBENO]
As Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae step up their review of loans, banks have been taking bigger charges to cover repurchase losses, particularly for ones made during the peak years of the housing boom. A dispute over repurchase requests between Bank of America and Fannie Mae became so intense this year that the bank is no longer selling most loans to the mortgage entity.
Freddie Mac and larger sibling Fannie Mae were seized by the government at the height of the financial crisis in 2008 as mortgage losses threatened their solvency. Since then, they have drawn a total of $188 billion in taxpayer funds to stay afloat, while paying more than $45 billion in dividends.
- Malaysian plane presumed crashed; questions over false IDs |
- CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in South China Sea with 239 people aboard - report
- China draws 'red line' on North Korea, says won't allow war on peninsula
- Warning shots fired to turn monitors back from Crimea |
- Malaysian plane crashed off Vietnam coast: state media


text:
The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana, begins tonight at sundown so it's an ideal time to introduce one of the Miami Valley's outstanding Jewish cooks.
The story you're reading is premium content for subscribers of the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News. Not a subscriber? Get total access to all our in-depth news and exclusive content here.
For Subscribers: Sign in here if you have already registered your account.
Sign InFor Subscribers: Register your account for digital access.
Access DigitalRead MyDaytonDailyNews.com now — 24-hour digital pass
99¢ for 24 hoursRead MyDaytonDailyNews.com all week — weekly digital pass
$3.99 per weekSubscribe for as little as 33¢ per day
View OffersSimone Sofian's Honey Cake
"This is the best honey cake recipe I have ever tasted. It is very moist and dense. This recipe is from my husband's mother, Freda Feinberg Sofian, who got it from her friend Rickie."
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with waxed paper or parchment paper
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all purpose white flour (preferably unbleached)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup strong coffee
In a mixer or with a hand mixer, beat eggs and sugar together until light in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the honey and oil and beat again for another 3 to 5 minutes.
In another bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
Alternate the dry ingredients which have been mixed together with the coffee to the egg/honey mixture. Continue to beat until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let rest in pans for 20 minutes and unmold to cool completely.
In this weekly food feature, Life reporter Meredith Moss chats with cooks throughout southwest Ohio who have a passion for good and are willing to share advice and recipes. If you know a terrific cook — either amateur or professional — please send your suggestions to Meredith: firstname.lastname@example.com Please incldue a daytime phone number.
To visit Simone Sofian in her kitchen and learn more about her holiday cooking, see www.mydaytondailynews.com


text:
i/o Ventures
SFMade Week: Free Local Factory + Brewery Tours, A Pop-up Shop, Off the Grid, and More
Everyone (including us) is always going off about local, local, local. It's a cultural and economic phenomenon that can't be ignored, and in the Bay, we're lucky enough to call everything from fancy Apple devices to yummy Miette pastries "local".
SFMade, a nonprofit with 145 local member small businesses, is taking a different approach to the "shop local" craze. Starting this Saturday, May 21, revel in SFMade Week: seven days of free insider factory tours, a pop-up shop, and a special Off the Grid at McCoppin Square.
Essential SF knowledge in your inbox
The Big Eat 2010: 100 Things to Try Before You Die
Avoid the Line: Tartine's Morning Buns Recipe
Restaurants to Throw Parties At
Citywide Map of Third Wave Coffee Spots
The Best of the SF 2010: Our Picks for Food, Design, Fashion, Daylife and Nightlife
The Best 1-2 Punch Dates in the City


text:
RedHead® Bone-Dry Hobbs Creek® Chest Waders for Men - Lug Sole
Sale price: Clearance price: Starting at: Sale starting at: Clearance starting at: Reg. price:
- Tough, resilient ozone-resistant rubber sandwiched between 2 layers of lightweight 3-ply nylon jersey for a 100% waterproof barrier
- Resists cracking and deterioration for years of dependable use
- Proven more abrasion resistant than rubber, canvas, or nylon
- Boot lined with 200 gram Thinsulate Insulation
- 8mm wool felt insole
- Chest Waders feature a large inside pocket, an inner drawstring, and belt loops.
Shoe Size | Outseam | Inseam | ||
Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 52
Rated 5 out of 5 by USMC0311 worth the money/ great deal
After using my father's neoprene waders for several years I decided it was time to buy my own. Although these are not neoprene I am very satisfied with the warmth and quality of this product. I used them several times over the spring, summer, and fall in both rivers and lakes. I did not expierience any leaks or difficulty staying warm/cool. In addition, I did not expeirience any tension in the lower legs as I did with my father's neoprene waders, when the water was chest level. Overall I feel that this is a great product and well worth the money. As with all waders, make sure you hose them off when you are done and hang them as if you are wearing them. This should help prevent them from developing holes. Good luck fishing all...... tight lines!
December 31, 2009
Rated 5 out of 5 by vfish Buy Bone-Dry
I love these waders! I picked up a pair for my wife too. The RedHead Bone-Dry Hobbs Creek chest waders are great. They're very durable and well put together. They make for a comfortable day out. Adjustable suspenders and belt make for a perfect fit and they aren't too hot. The felt soles make for safe travel on slippery terrain. I can stand and fish all day dry, cool, and without sore feet.
August 20, 2006
Rated 1 out of 5 by BeaverIslander Waders had been patched
I bought two pair of waders, different sizes. The one for myself was fine but the other pair were for a gift and were patched when I received them. The box had been altered and glued up so I would guess someone tried to fix them but then ended up returning them. They were then resold to me without being checked. They did replace them with a new pair but put them in the same ratty box that had been sent at least twice. Being that they were a gift, sale or no sale, I was not very impressed.
March 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mountainj YES! bone dry
The good:
These boots are good boots for the occasional user. I used them to work in my creek at 7600' - ice cold glacier fed waters. They were bone dry. Good price point. Easy movement, description is right on.
The bad:
The bottom of the boots are thin and you can feel the rocks under your feet. If you are going to spend all day in them or be in a bed with sharp rocks I would not recommend these boots… pay more, and get more.
Also, the buckle on the waste belt broke in the first use. I replaced it with a better quality belt and it was fine.
Great boots for the price. Better than others I have seen for the same price point.
December 10, 2013
18 Questions | 54 Answers
Outdoor Answers
Get help about this item from fellow customers.
Ask your questions. Share your answers.
From the knees up, these waders have become stiff (no use for about a year).Answers
This is a rubber Wader and is not supposed to become stiff if they were stored correctly after use. Unfortunately, rubber Waders cannot be made softer if they became stiff.Details:
I'm short and fat! I'm 5'-7", and I'm about 265. To quote an old saying, I have a gut like a harbor tomcod! Needless to say that I have some trouble finding waders that fit my gut! I compared these to the big man, neoprene waders, and they size up just about the same. Would these be a good buy for someone like me???Thank you for your time!
I'm 6'2" #310 with a gut and a long body.At 5'-7" you might be ok but I would order an extra size larger
I'm 5'10, 165 and there is WAY too much room around the gut and chest area. So I'd say go for it.A:
If you don't do alot of hunting then yes but they develop leaks after a very short time.A:
No. I'm 6' and 240 and they are to small for me.Details:
I wear a size 8 shoe, when I clicked on the 8 refering as the size it came up lug outside. Does that mean the waders will fit my size 8 foot?Answers
this refers to the sole of the boot. Lug sole or felt sole. you have the choice to choose the type of sole depending on water conditions. Muddy bottom lakes I use lug soles. Rivers with slippery rocks I use felt soles. If u wear 8 in boot size they should fit.A:
yesTop 25 Contributor
It means that the sole of the boot has a lug pattern! Similar to the soles of a running shoe, or like the treads of a tire! So you get more traction! Some say that a felt sole is better,but some states, and in my case, provinces do not allow felt sole waders because the felt can hold unwanted organisms that can contaminate a body of water, kinda like putting a species of fish or animal from an other country in a body of water or area, they can take over and devastate an area!Hope this helps!
I am 5' 11", 230#, shoe size 10.Answers
shoe size seemed OK. Neoprene is OK if you don't see any brush etc.A:
Brkr,I wear a size 15 running shoe (Nike, Asics), and the 14's were big enough for me even with super thick socks.
you gotta try them on. im 5'11 175 shoe size ten and i feel than mine may not fit if i was fifty pound heavier....plan on putting warmers in there for cold waterAnswers
sorry for the delay. No. thorns may punture holes in waders.A:
2 answers
are they good for duck hunting....i am 5 ft 7 in tall ...shoe size is 11... 210 pounds...will they fit me???
will they fitAnswers
wader boots fits true to size. adjustable shoulder straps and waist belt should make a comfortable fitTop 250 Contributor
If you like to be cold, yes they are great for duck hunting.they are the coldest waders ive ever worn
If the leak is on an area with only one level of rubber then any rubber patch should work but if the leak is near an area where there are multiple levels of rubber(ie.,seam) then throw them out or send them back depending on the age.Answers
boots are true to sizeA:
You should order a size 8 based on your sizing. This would be item number 38-701-040-57.Answers
considering these have boots, you should probably be more consired with that. The boot size is accurate.A:
You should order based on the sizing chart listed on this page. To locate this sizing chart, please click the read more section.Answers
I didn't actually weigh them but they are no heavier than any other neoprene waders that I own.A:
I have size 11 shoes and the sizing is correct but they weigh 13 lbs.. They will tire you out if you move around a lot.


text:
here from Fremont hoping I'd find answers to my iPad related questions here when they decide to come up
This is a discussion on Hello new... within the New Member Introductions - Site Assistance forums, part of the Apple iPad Discussions category; here from Fremont hoping I'd find answers to my iPad related questions here when they decide to come up Tia,...
here from Fremont hoping I'd find answers to my iPad related questions here when they decide to come up
Hi Tia and welcome to the iPad forum, lots of great people here to help when needed. Enjoy.
Roy Rob - Niagara-on-the-Lake
I would like to welcome you to this gorgeous online community, where iPad users from all walks of life come together to discuss that very piece of technology and more. I invite you to look around and make some new posts, we could certainly use that! Make yourself at home!
We only ask that you kindly read the forum rules located here: http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rule...ease-read.html.
We welcome our newest member to the forum with enthusiasm.
Regards, From the computing device of Goofy8275, iPadForums.net user
Forum rules: http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rule...ease-read.html
Hello and welcome to the forum!
Hi and welcome to the Forum!
The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.
We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
Tutorial on creating posts on the Forum
Creating Posts and Starting New Threads - How To
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
Easy pictorial shortcuts & Helpful places. - For People new to the iPad.
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
Forum rules - everybody please read!!
Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!
Please read the Forum Rules
iPad Air 128gb Wifi/Cellular - iPad 2 64gb Wifi/Cellular - iPad Mini 32gb Wifi/Cellular - iPhone 5 - Apple TV - MacBook Pro 15" - Time Capsule - Airport Express


text:
Isn't it amazing? Watching their faces light up as they explore, discover and play. These are the moments when children learn best and why Fisher-Price® puts learning into everything we make. With playful ways to engage curious minds, exercise little bodies, and nurture budding personalities. Nothing's more amazing than sharing the joy of learning with your child.
You and your baby are on an incredible journey of discovery together, full of magical learning moments big and small. From tiny changes day-by-day as senses develop, to crawling, walking and even talking.
Every Step Of The Play
At birth, your baby's senses are not fully developed and sights, sounds and textures are ideal for stimulating their development. Our baby gear and newborn collection includes lots of nursery toys designed with exactly this in mind, so you can enjoy watching them learn as they play... and sometimes join in!
At around six months, your infant is starting to become physically stronger and you'll love watching them grow in confidence as they start to reach, grasp and even sit up. Our colourful range of toys is packed full of delights for baby to explore, plus music and light rewards to encourage them to practice again and again.
Wow! Before you know it, your tiny baby is becoming a toddler. Around twelve months, many babies are more confident on their feet, as well as starting to show real interest in the world around them. Press & go toys and push-along walkers are the ideal support for your child as those very first exciting steps are made.
Walking is certainly a big milestone, but the fun doesn't stop there! Toddlers love to imitate what they see, and toys that invite them to 'act out' stories are perfect for encouraging discovery. The Fisher-Price Little People collection is great for developing your child's imagination in a world full of wonder. But as well as all those key ages and stages, your child learning through play all the time. With the early introduction to colours, shapes, letters and numbers, toys can help you to familiarise your little one with all these concepts from an early age and enjoy all those giggles along the way.
You will both discover the Joy of Learning as you play and grow together with Fisher-Price.


text:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld the murder convictions of two Kanawha County men from two years ago.
Clayton "Gino" Rogers and Timothy Sutherland were each found guilty by Kanawha juries in 2011. They appealed those convictions, based on errors they felt were committed in their trials.
Rogers and Sutherland were both sentenced to life without mercy.
Rogers, who was homeless at the time, was arrested after the body of Laura Amos was discovered in a vacant St. Albans house. Amos, also homeless, had been stabbed in the throat.
Rogers contended that his statement to police was taken improperly, that his public defense attorney had a conflict of interest and the prosecutor's closing argument at trial was improper. He requested a new trial and Circuit Judge Carrie Webster denied that.
The justices affirmed that circuit court decision and upheld the conviction of first-degree murder.
Timothy Sutherland was convicted of the brutal slaying of his cousin, Stacie Smith, 32, in her Carson Street, St. Albans home. That trial was also held in 2011 with Circuit Judge James Stucky presiding.
Sutherland said one of the jurors in his trial was biased and should have been removed. He said that juror, Kevin Wong, said during the jury selection process that a convicted murderer should spend his life in prison.
He raised his hand when an attorney asked who believed in "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
Wong was chosen as one of the jurors who decided Sutherland's case.
Stucky denied Sutherland's motion for a new trial based on that, and the Supreme Court determined he was correct. That decision this week means Sutherland's conviction stands.
Other Cops and Courts Headlines
Man enters woman's home, locks the door -- and reveals he's been shot in the back
Meth arrests made in Putnam County
Walmart evacuated after gas leak reported
Rand man pleads not guilty to murder charges
Man facing murder charge enters plea agreement


text:
Your destination for rare, exotic, and prototype firearms
The submachine guns currently in the Vault are:
Beretta M1918/30 Hotchkiss Universal SMG MCEM3 SMG
Name (required)
Email (will not be published) (required)
Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts
You can use these HTML tags
  <acronym title="">
      <q cite="">
Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
Notify me of new posts by email.
Your email:
Apex Gun Parts Surplus Gun Parts and Accessories
SMG Guns Bringing History Back to Life
Allegheny Arsenal Machine Gun Parts and Accessories
Collectors Firearms Antique and Collectible Firearms, Books and More
Rock Island Auction Co. The Nation's Leading Firearms Auction House


text:
Comments and Discussions
General News Suggestion Question Bug Answer Joke Rant Admin Use Ctrl+Left/Right to switch messages, Ctrl+Up/Down to switch threads, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to switch pages. |
About Article
A tutorial on using owner-drawn menus in a context menu shell extensions, and on making a context menu extension that responds to a right-click in a directory background.
Related Articles


text:
Editor's note: This article was commissioned and submitted by Mitchell Waite, the publisher of iBird Explorer and CEO of Mitch Waite Group. Laura Kammermeier is a respected voice in the field of birding and has previously published on the subject of iPhone apps. We normally don't encourage submissions from app developers, when they concern apps or accessories they develop.
MyNature Animal Tracks
School's Out for Summer!
Students jump with joy and parents slump with trepidation, but the iPhone can help parents endure the summer break.
Long hot days, graduations, BBQ's, vacations, bug bites, bored kids, and amusement park crowds…all a part of our love-hate relationship with the summer season. For Moms (and Dads or any caregiver), summer means that the kids are "free" from the day-to-day structure of schooling, sports, after-school lessons, etc. While a great time to be a child, it is also a potentially stressful time for parents. It starts off with graduation, then vacations, camps, and inevitably ends with back-to-school shopping. Here are a few apps to make getting through the summer heat a breeze. |


text:
September 11, 2008
April 4, 2006
CHAPEL HILL -- Heading into the 2005-06 season, North Carolina coach Roy Williams had one proven ACC-caliber player (senior David... Read more
September 11, 2008
February 7, 2006
CHAPEL HILL -- Facing a whole different set of challenges than he saw during his first two seasons at North Carolina, coach Roy... Read more
September 11, 2008
As one of the top programs in history, UNC rarely has enjoyed the underdog role in college basketball. But after the Tar Heels lost their top... Read more
September 11, 2008
June 29, 2006
CHAPEL HILL -- Generally speaking, on the football recruiting trail, there are some themes that remain true year after year. The top... Read more
September 11, 2008
October 28, 2002
WINSTON-SALEM The Wake Forest football team should be very interested
in Maryland for the rest of the season. In fact, the... Read more
September 11, 2008
September 30, 2002
WINSTON-SALEM — The honeymoon may not be over yet for coach Jim Grobe
with the fans at Wake Forest, but perhaps it has... Read more


text:
Hilary Masell Oswald/Photography by David Patterson
Issue: 5280 Home, September 2012
Section: Feature
Tags: 5280 Home, Mod Livin', Jefferson Park, Douglas Associates Interior Design
Some interior designers might be reticent to make over a 1,230-square-foot home. Not Ashley Larson. Inside her Jefferson Park Victorian are the details that make true historic-design lovers swoon: skinny-plank hardwood floors, tall ceilings, original single-pane windows, and walls of exposed brick, all preserved since the home's construction in 1891. So it's no wonder that Larson fell in love with the home's history and potential five years ago. "The age appealed to me," she says. "The character was just irresistible."
It's a love affair familiar to many Denverites: The city is full of historic homes rife with charm—and imperfections, small rooms, and tiny closets. But rather than bemoan these design challenges, Larson, of Douglas Associates Interior Design, embraced them all and created a space that feels sophisticated, smart, and relaxed.
Her secrets are simple: First, take time to create a home that matches your lifestyle. "I didn't do this all at once," she says. "We had to see how we would live in the house." The only decision she made right away was to build out the tiny master bedroom closets. (Larson created a pull-down system that allows for double hanging.) Everything else took time.
When Larson and her boyfriend Evan Eitemiller have guests, she puts their set of Anziano chairs from American design house Donghia around the dining table. The rest of the time, the attractive, stackable chairs surround a funky vintage table in the back bedroom, which Larson transformed into a multipurpose study.
Larson's wait-and-see approach gave her time to buy high-quality furnishings she loves rather than fill her home with pieces that won't last, don't fit, or don't serve a function. "Don't buy it all in a day, and don't buy it all from the same place," she says. "Your furniture should be a collection, built over time." Larson's collection includes pieces from some of the country's finest designers—Rose Tarlow, Barbara Barry, and Paul Ferrante among them.
And what to do if you can't swing high-end pieces? Simple: Pick and choose. The mercury-glass lamps in her living room, for example, came from Mod Livin' on East Colfax—a vintage spot with affordable, hard-to-find mid-century accessories.
Larson's favorite splurge is upholstery. "It's important to invest in high-quality upholstery. It's like buying the crisp white shirt that looks perfect on you," she says. "You can't fake the feel and look you get from great fabric." For her sofa she chose Sunbrella by Donghia, a high-performance fabric. ("You can clean it with bleach," she says.) She also loves to mix fabrics in a single room: In the living room, the Wendell Castle chairs beside the sofa are covered in cashmere; the tufted ottoman is done in velvet; and the curtains, hung on a single rod across both windows to add sophistication, are linen.
The combination is irresistible—and that's the point. Everything in Larson's home is meant to be used, touched, and enjoyed. "We have to use every inch of our house," Larson says. "We don't have spaces where nobody ever goes or sits. And if you're going to use your whole house—and you should—fill it with things you love."
What a gorgeous house. What I
What a gorgeous house. What I love about this house is that through the décor and furniture, the owners have successfully injected a sense of vibrancy and vigor into an old house with its own alluring, historical charm. I too have the same philosophy regarding buying a mix-n-match furniture from different outlets. I even handmade some of the items myself to infuse a more personalised look. I made the screen door with the help of my sons, and stained the wooden cupboard a reddish colour just to complement the décor.


text:
Home » Academics » Special Programs » Auditing
A limited number of auditors are permitted in most courses. Auditing privileges include regular class attendance, copies of all printed material distributed to the class, the opportunity to ask occasional questions in class, and full library privileges. Normally, auditors will not be permitted to participate in classroom exercises or recitations or to make seminar presentations, nor will assignments or examinations be reviewed or graded by the instructor. Except as specified in the Special Categories section, the cost to audit is one-half the tuition rate for taking a course for credit.
Restrictions: Course availability for audit is subject to the approval of the instructor. A non-Th.M./Ph.D. student must obtain the instructor's approval in order to audit a Th.M./Ph.D. course. An M.A.C./M.A.U.M. student must obtain the instructor's approval in order to audit a non-M.A.C./M.A.U.M. course. Auditing of English Bible Survey, Advanced Theological Writing, Mentoring Ministry Seminar, D.Min. modules, Independent Study courses, hybrid courses, and Distance Education courses is not permitted. For additional courses not available for audit, see course descriptions. Permission to audit a biblical language course required for any degree (Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic) is given by the Registrar's Office only to current students who have previously taken the course or its equivalent and who have received approval by both the professor and Director of the Language program due to extenuating circumstances.
Except for those seeking to audit through our Church Leader Audit persons desiring to audit are required to secure the permission of the Registrar, complete the necessary registration, and pay a non-refundable fee for each course audited.
Full-time students and their spouses, full-time members of the faculty and staff and their spouses and children, and part-time employees may audit courses without charge.Former Westminster graduates pay one-fourth the tuition they would be charged to take a course for credit unless the course is at or below the level of the degree they received from Westminster, in which case there is no charge to audit. For this purpose, the Ph.D. and Th.M. degrees are considered as on an equal level. An M.A.C./M.A.U.M degree is considered as a lower degree than the M.Div. and M.A.R. degrees. A Certificate is not considered a degree program. Spouses of full-time students are permitted to audit only up to the number of credit hours for which the spouse is currently enrolled.Occasional visitors must seek permission of the instructor for each class they wish to attend and will not have the privilege of participation in class discussion. All persons desiring to audit should complete the necessary registration process with the Registrar's Office.
The Church Leader Audit offers an opportunity for people in positions of church leadership to audit courses. Westminster offers one free course audit per semester for those in official ministry positions in the church. This is available for four people per church per semester. An Application Form from the auditor and a Letter of Recommendation from the sending church is required. Eligible courses are from the M.A.C., M.A.U.M., M.A.R. and M.Div. degree programs of study only. Restrictions mentioned above apply. Please be sure to submit application as early as possible so that classes may be planned for space availability; some courses may be closed due to high enrollment. See the Admissions office webpages or contact the Admissions Office for further information and application forms.
Academic Calendar
Application Deadlines
The Catalog


text:
Home | Contact
01206 752212
Click on one of the towns / postcode areas below to find a group of pubs in your region
Select a beer by brewery, name or characteristics
Sharps Premium Ale ABV: 4.4%
Chestnut Brown
Fruity, Malty, Floral
Sweet, Treacle, Smooth
76 Maidstone Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8HF
Telephone: 01732 885114
Laddingford, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6BP
Telephone: 01622 871266
24 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PP
Telephone: 01622 758516
We are currently awaiting a photo for this pub. Do you have one?
Click here to submit a photo.
The Street, Boxley, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3DR
8-9 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HJ
Telephone: 01622 691527
78 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0DR
Telephone: 01622 750747
Blenchley House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1RF
Telephone: 01622 350 910
County Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UY
Telephone: 01622 751264
437 Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UJ
Telephone: 01622 746774
Maidstone Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0DN
Telephone: 01732 850267
Castle View, Forstal Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AQ
Telephone: 01622 672200
234 Tunbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SR
Telephone: 01622 727260
Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2RF
Telephone: 01622 692212
Maidstone Road, Hothfield Common, Kent, TN26 1AP
Telephone: 01223 713000
4a Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LP
Telephone: 01622 299283


text:
Hot tags Spacecraft Climate Change Animals Health Astronomy (Space)
Science subject and location tags
Articles, documents and multimedia from ABC Science
RSS | MapEnvironment
Great Barrier Reef put on ice
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Hundreds of miles from the coast, a piece of the Great Barrier Reef is being froizen.
Warmer winds a boost to albatross
Friday, 13 January 2012
Stronger winds around Antarctica have helped the wandering albatross fly faster and breed more successfully.
'Doomsday' ticks closer to midnight
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Global uncertainty has forced the 'Doomsday clock' one minute closer to midnight.
Hints that 'extinct' giant tortoises live on
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
US scientists say an iconic tortoise that has been presumed extinct in the Galapagos Islands for 150 years may still exist.
Science year in review: 2011
Friday, 23 December 2011
It was a year that began with natural disasters and ended with a bevy of discoveries.
Psychedelic gecko highlights diversity hotspot
Monday, 12 December 2011
More than 200 new species were discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year, says environmental group WWF
Study finds industry CO2 output rising
Monday, 5 December 2011
Global carbon dioxide emissions from industry rose despite a weak global economy, a new study shows.
Atomic bombs help age slow growing moss
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Radioactive fallout is helping Australian researchers track the impact of climate change in the Antarctica.
Scientists concerned by Southern Ocean warming
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
New research shows the Southern Ocean is storing more heat than any other ocean in the world.
Asian pollution intensifies Arabian cyclones
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Airborne pollution from South Asia is helping to brew monster storms in the Arabian Sea that have claimed thousands of lives and cost billions of dollars, say environmental scientists.
Why are some beaches more golden than others?
Monday, 31 October 2011 6
Ask an Expert On a recent holiday to Noosa I noticed how much more 'golden' the beach sand is compared to WA's beaches. Why is the sand so different in colour?
Temperature targets slipping away: study
Monday, 24 October 2011
The international community will not meet agreed temperature targets unless it puts the brakes on current levels of carbon emissions now, warn climate scientists.
Climate change downsizing fauna, flora
Monday, 17 October 2011
Climate change is reducing the size of many animal and plant species, according to a new study.
Calls for toilets on Mount Everest
Friday, 14 October 2011
An environmental group is asking the Nepal government to consider installing portable toilets on Mount Everest.
UK scientists to sample Antarctic lake
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
This month a group of scientists and engineers will travel to the ice sheet above Lake Ellsworth.


text:
In January NewsReal Blog ran several posts challenging Marxist filmmaker Oliver Stone's upcoming documentary series "The Secret History of America":
Jeanette Pryor:
Oliver Stone : A Series of Unfortunate Holocaust Denials
Anti-Semitism Chic: Oliver Stone and Hitler's Bankers
Mark Tapson's three-part series:
The Good, the Bad, and Oliver Stone, Part 1: Natural Born Killers
The Good, the Bad and Oliver [...]
Oliver Stone's Co-Conspirator in Neo-Communist Documentary Takes a Shot at Radosh and Horowitz
Serial Killers of Liberty
Running for office is crazier than you think.
From an LA Times story:
"…..Violent homicide aside, our elected officials often show many of the exact same character traits as criminal nut-jobs, who run from police but not for office.
Kouri [the man behind the study] notes that these criminals are psychologically capable of committing their dirty deeds [...]
Related posts:


text:
- 5 stars Rating: 90
359 votes total - Freshman
- (372)
- 19 months
- 5 stars
- 4 stars Rating: 80
15639 votes total - uwish -_^uknew
- All American
- (19243)
- 29 months
- 4 stars
- 5 stars Rating: 84
5253 votes total - F*ck Al Golden & Mark D'onofrio
- Starter
- (9884)
- 27 months
- 5 stars
- 5 stars Rating: 90
359 votes total - Freshman
- (372)
- 19 months
- 5 stars
rms02d said...
I keep getting this visual in my head that explains your unabated hate for FSU.
Its like you get to the boat launch at 5 in the morning, and some jagoff in a brand new F-350 is taking 40 minutes to back his 35foot Custom Garnet and Gold painted Contender into the water.
After waiting for this drunk boatnik to leave the boatlauch, three hours later you finally get to your "secret spot" and you see this boat on the horizon flying at 38 knots straight at you blaring the Warchant with a bunch of Tri-Delt U of A sorority girls in Bikinis sitting on the bow.
The guy pulls up to your spot, drops a few lines, instantly reels in a couple of 40 lb groupers, then blares the Warchant on the stereo and says "thanks for the numbers brah this seems like a great spot". Then, the Bama girls flash their titties as the boat instantly gets on plane (with its three brand new Yamaha 350s), and the guy turns around picks up his radio and says, "Nice jonboat Fagggot!"
I don't know if that makes sense, but its a funny visual in my head.


text:
It's Hatched! 7 Bought
Hooters is the place to go when you want to enjoy great food in a casual environment without missing the game. And with today's offer from Hooters in Niagara Falls, you get to enjoy eating for half-off at your favorite "delightfully tacky" diner. Or, if you don't know what people are raving about, here is your chance to find out. Use your deal towards any food item on the menu like their renowned wings, juicy half-pound burgers, tasty sliders or awesome fried pickles. So hurry on over to the Hooters at 5234 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, in Ontario, Canada.
Hooters opened its very first restaurant in 1983. Since then, this chain that takes pride in its 'delightfully tacky' motto has grown to operate more than 430 Hooters in 28 countries.
$15 for $30 worth of food
Subscribe below and we'll send you a daily deal alert for Buffalo.
MontgomeryPhoenixPhoenix - East Valley Phoenix - West ValleyLittle RockMountain HomePalm SpringsSacramentoSalinasVisaliaDenverNorthern ColoradoDelawareWashingtonFort Myers/Cape CoralFSUJacksonvillePensacolaSpace CoastTallahasseeTampa BayUCF / East Seminole CountyAtlantaMaconGuamChicagoEast Central Indiana / RichmondIndianapolisLafayetteMuncieDes MoinesIowa CityLouisvilleAcadianaCentral LouisianaMonroe/West MonroeOpelousasShreveportBangorPortlandMontgomery CountySalisbury/Ocean CityBattle Creek / KalamazooDetroitGrand RapidsLansingLivingston CountyPort HuronCentral MinnesotaTwin CitiesHattiesburgJacksonOzarksSt. LouisGreat FallsRenoCentral JerseyCumberland CountyMonmouth CountyNorth JerseyOcean CountySouth JerseyBinghamtonBuffaloElmiraIthacaPoughkeepsieRochesterWestchesterAshevilleThe TriadCincinnatiClevelandCoshocton / Holmes CountyFairfield CountyLicking CountyMarion CountyMuskingum ValleyNorth Central OhioNorth CoastScioto ValleySalemColumbiaGreenvilleSioux FallsClarksvilleJacksonKnoxvilleMurfreesboroNashvilleSouthern UtahNorthern VermontNorthern VirginiaStauntonCentral WisconsinFond du Lac / OshkoshFox CitiesGreen BaySheboygan / Manitowoc
There's one last thing we need from you to create your account.


text:
Walmart selling $50 iTunes gift card for $40
Holiday shoppers looking for a gift for their favorite Apple fan can save $10 on an iTunes gift card via Walmart.
The retail company is now offering a $50 electronic iTunes gift card for $40. That seems to be the only deal since Walmart is selling all other iTunes gift cards at their regular prices.
Buyers who opt for the deal receive an initial confirmation e-mail from Walmart and then a second e-mail with access to a PIN. After receiving the PIN, you can then send the card as a gift to your recipient. The turnaround seems to vary, however. … Read more


text:
In this morning's Web roundup, China's Secoo raises Series C funding as demand for luxury good in the Asian country continues unabated. LUMO BodyTech is funded to help you sit up straight. Also, Facebook and Twitter do battle over photo sharing.
Produced by the editors of Dow Jones VentureWire, Venture Capital Dispatch tracks the fast-moving developments at the intersection of high-tech innovation and venture capital finance. Featuring the VentureWire reporting team in the Silicon Valley, New York, Boston and Shanghai tech centers, Venture Capital Dispatch provides insight into the newest start-ups and latest trends in venture capital investing. Write us at email@example.com. For more information on Dow Jones products covering venture capital and other financial markets, go to www.fis.dowjones.com.


text:
PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - France Telecom has chosen Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise it on a potential initial public offering of EE, Britain's largest mobile operator, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Deutsche Telekom is expected to hire JP Morgan for the sale, multiple sources from the sector said, since the bank advised it in 2009 when the 50-50 joint venture with France Telecom was formed.
Both telecom groups declined comment on the future of EE on Thursday. Last year they said they were conducting a 'strategic review on the asset to consider different options, with an IPO as the preferred option'.
Private equity groups, including U.S.-based KKR and Europe's CVC Capital Partners, have also been sounding out banks to raise money to mount a potential 9 billion to 10 billion pound ($14 billion to $15 billion) buyout of EE.
Such a bid would be ambitious for private equity given its large size, but interest from funds or from industry buyers could emerge in the coming months and affect the IPO plan, sector bankers have said.
The banks advising the joint venture's owners are expected to run a 'twin track' process to evalute options for a sale or listing of EE, according to one of the sources.
EE, formerly known as Everything Everywhere, has more than 27 million customers and competes with Telefonica's 02 brand , Vodafone, and Hutchison's 3 brand.
In October, it became the first operator in Britain to launch super-fast mobile data services, known as 4G. It added 201,000 net contract subscribers in the fourth quarter, a slowdown from 250,000 in the third quarter.
The group posted full-year adjusted core earnings of 1.41 billion pounds, broadly flat on the year before. ($1 = 0.6607 British pounds)
(Reporting by Leila Abboud, Sophie Sassard, and Harro Ten Wolde; Editing by Charlotte Cooper) Keywords: EE IPO/
(email@example.com)(+33 1 49 49 51 82)(Reuters Messaging: firstname.lastname@example.com)(Twitter: @labboudles)
Copyright Thomson Reuters 2013. All rights reserved.
The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.


text:
Write a comment now!
More vocab? Why I click more vocab it comes things not relevant?
Enjoyable Like it, simple and useful. .thanks
Great learning app! Translations for A.D. and B.C. are mixed up.
Super Excellent
Like it I like the category stack, learned a lot, keep working
To static Animation is to slow. Stack is static. Can not add own words.
Great flashcard replacement Would like to see a way to remove the cards you know well from the stack.
Nice vocabulary app, easy to use. Vocabulary structure is awesome..I like the flash card animation..does exactly what it says
Link To This App At AndroidPIT
Thank you for your interest in putting a link to this app at AndroidPIT on your website. The HTML code below creates a button that will lead your visitors directly to this app's details page.
Option 1 (green button):
Option 2 (black button):


text:
I'm in a relatively low-competitive niche and have been following a sort of long-tail-concept ever since. Bidding a maximum of 12 cent on about 20k products over a threee months test-period in winter, I received an average of 200 visitors a day from google shopping. Quite satisfied with that, actually. (Note, that over here in Europe
the new product ads have been launched in October or so, and that the old "free" version is said to run until June).
Why isn't it possible to fine-tune bids on product level? (Or did I just overlook that option?). Just a single column in the data-feed-file?
Do you think such an option will be implemented in the near future, or will it be worth to "squeeze" the system by defining separate labels for 10cent, 11cent, 12cent, 20 cent, 30 cent and so on?


text:
Handgun, shotgun, maybe even Rifles?
Peoria or close?
Handgun, shotgun, maybe even Rifles?
isnt it againt the law to use the word "gun" in Il?
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain
Steve, the owner, is a former SWAT sniper and Milo is back from Afganistan. Great guys.
Midwest is great and Pekin Gun is too. Gander Mountain is high priced on their guns and ammo. There's also Presley's in Bartonville and American Firearms just off Pioneer Parkway in Peoria as well. American has an indoor range and will let you rent guns and test fire guns you are interested in buying.


text:
EY book drive targets 200 more books for YMCA of Greater Moncton's Youth Tutor Program
(Moncton, 24 November 2011) While the citizens of Moncton get into the holiday spirit with Santa Claus's official arrival next Saturday, EY volunteers are getting ready to spread joy and a thirst for learning to young people in the area with a book drive in support of the YMCA of Greater Moncton's Youth Tutor Program.
"With the support and generosity of the public, we want to do something tangible to encourage young people in New Brunswick to build their reading and writing skills," says Étienne LeBoeuf, Senior Manager, Assurance Services, at EY's Dieppe office and leader of this initiative. "Literacy is a key issue for the future prosperity of our province, and we believe this initiative is a step in the right direction."
EY is inviting the public to the drop-off point this Saturday. Volunteers will be on hand with hot chocolate for all donations of books or cash, and donors can enjoy the Santa Claus Parade festivities.
- Date: Saturday, 26 November 2011
- Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Drop-off point: Assumption Place, 770 Main Street, Moncton
- Wanted: New and used books, cash donations
- Target group: Children between ages 5 and 12
Donations will also be accepted at EY's offices from 5 to 16 December 2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Books can be dropped off at the reception desk of our Dieppe office at 11 Englehart Street.
"The upcoming holiday season reminds us how important each small act can be in supporting the community we live and work in," says Dieppe office partner Roger Bastarache. "Fostering a thirst for learning among our young people is key to growing a strong, competitive local workforce."
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 152,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.


text:
Jan 4, 2013, 06:09 PM | #1 |
Final Cut
Pardon me for being a bit of a newbie in the forum, I only occasionally get to use a co-workers iMac but I am planning on getting my own soon! Seriously considering a mini... although a little cautious now as I just realized that it doesn't have an optical drive. I guess thats ok, I just hadn't yet taken that into consideration.
We have FC Studio 2 edition. I think its 6 dvd disks to install it. How do you handle installing FC on this thing? Get a usb optical drive? Then once its on there, how well does Final Cut run on the mini? |
0 |
Jan 4, 2013, 06:24 PM | #2 |
Apple sells an external SuperDrive http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD...usb-superdrive
Or you can look around for a third party drive, other companies sell a similar product. You can also set up DVD drive sharing, so you can "borrow" the DVD drive for another SuperDrive equipped Mac if it is connected to the same network. See this apple support article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5287 for additional information. I don't have experience with final cut, can't comment on how well it runs
2012 Mac Mini - i7 Quad Core 2.3 GHz - 4GB RAM - 128 GB SSD |
0 |
Jan 9, 2013, 10:44 AM | #3 | |
Any Final Cut editors out there running a Mini? Figuring on getting the fastest one possible, maxing out the ram, running a souped up SSD or fusion drive and dual monitor. Anyone running a setup like this please let me know. |
0 |
Jan 12, 2013, 04:42 AM | #4 |
Yep, I've run Final Cut 6 and X on my 2012 2.3 quad i7/16GB/1TB. Both work great.
0 |
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:39 PM.


text:
More Highlights from the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout
Ein Surf Video von surfeurope - 11,227 Views
The Da Hui Backdoor Shootout is one of those contests that only runs if the conditions are pumping. So when it does run you know Pipe is gonna be on fire. This year was no exception. It doesn't matter how many highlight reels you've seen, you know they're all worth a peep.


text:
February 2009
Fix the problem; grab economic opportunities
By Gregory Hale, InTech, Editor
Quick, don't blink. The economy is changing again. Another day, another new crisis. Won't it all end so we can keep moving forward?
It is so easy to jump on the bandwagon of gloom and doom. Let's face it, you lose 75,000 U.S. jobs in one day, it is easy to play Eeyore and find the negative about anything.
The most recent reductions involved companies that were supposed to be bullet proof: Home Depot, Caterpillar, Sprint Nextel, and Microsoft. All strong companies, but all needed to cut workers loose to keep themselves viable this year. Even a $68 billion mega merger like Pfizer and Wyeth will lead to just over 16,000 job losses.
President Barack Obama cited all the layoff announcements in urging Congress to approve an $825 billion economic stimulus package of tax cuts, emergency benefits, and public spending projects.
The downturn is obviously not just a U.S. dilemma. In one poll, German business sentiment posted a surprise rise last month. Respondents were optimistic about their economy. Around the same time the German government approved an economic stimulus package of $66.8 billion (e50 billion) to boost its economy.
Japan got into the act by extending aid to small companies in that country. The U.K. was looking to further aid industry with a package for automakers; Russia is preparing more support for banks. Canada, China, India … name one country that is not in the same boat.
If you listen to some of the "experts," there have been estimates the economic downturn could take upwards of two years to get through. Maybe it will, or maybe it will take another few months. No one really knows because right now we are in uncharted waters, but instead of sitting around and fretting about it, how about taking care of what you can control.
In this environment, it is easy to simply think about yourself. It is imperative to think about your team. Is everyone on your team thinking along the same lines? Or does it seem like it is everyone for themselves? If that is the case, you are in trouble.
The days of singularity are long gone, and whether they like it or not, people cannot just think of themselves and their own area, they have to think big picture—for the greater good of the entire organization.
It is also time to show entrepreneurial spirit. That does not necessarily mean everyone should go out and create his or her own business (although some should). But take a look at what your competitors are doing. Surely they are looking to grow their existing big business. So, that could mean there is an opportunity for you and your team to find a specific niche your competitors are leaving open. In this case, if you think small, you can gain big time. Think about how you can add value with your existing customers. Offer them something they cannot get elsewhere.
Eeyore could find the grayest cloud on a bright sunny day. Do not be a part of the problem. Be a part of the solution.
Talk to me: email@example.com or (919) 990-9275.
Read questions answered by our experts or join the email list.


text:
Sort by:
Recycling center, highest price paid. Call: (323) 997-9852
Recycling- Aluminum Cans, P.E.T., H.D.P.E. and Glass We accept Competitors Coupons!
We pay Top Dollar for Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Wire, Cans, Bottles and More We Will Beat All Prices Alameda Recycling is open 7 days a week...
Serving South Bay for 35 years. Top Prices Paid. Easy Convenient Central location. Easy Parking. Modern facility. Hours: Monday thru Friday...
We Pay Cash! OCC Cardboard ONP Newspaper Aluminum Cans $2.00/Lb. Pete Plastic $1.10/Lb. We Accept All Competitors' ; Coupons within a 10...
We Accept All Competitor' s Coupons within a 10 mile radius / EXCEPT FOR ALUMINUM CANS !! WE ONLY PAY NO MORE THAN $2.00 WITH COUPON Alumi...
Recycler of CRV Glass Cardboard Newspaper
We pay cash for all types of scrap metal. Top dollar. Call- (323)-564-5601. CALL 1-800-GOT-SCRAP for pricing.
Recycling Center
Please visit our site for more information
recycling for CRV,GLASS, CARDBOARD,PLAST IC,NEWSPAPER
We Pay Cash! We Accept All Competitors Coupons within a 10 mile radius / EXCEPT FOR ALUMINUM CANS !!! WE PAY NO MORE THAN $2.00LB WITH COUPON...
Recycling Crv glass plastic cardboard Newspaper Serving the greater Los Angeles area
Recycling Center
Recycle For Cash! Win A FREE Digital Camera! Enter Each Time You Recycle CRV + OCC & ONP See Ad For More Details!
Television-Comp uters-Monitors Scrap Metals Any Size-Condition Free Pick-Up 1-800-972-4919 www.angelsscrap metal.net
Ecology Auto Parts & Recycling has 5 convenient locations to serve our metal and CRV Can and Plastic recycling customers. We Pay Cash for...
Environmental Consulting
Looking for recycling in Dockweiler, CA? We can all use a little helping hand sometimes. PennySaverUSA's local services online classifieds are the perfect place to find different services in Dockweiler, CA including plumbing, housekeeping, financial services, attorneys, contractors, and more! Looking for a place to offer your local services? Place a free ad!
Did you find what you were looking for?
Send us feedback!


text:
Easy and Expert Recipes For Chili Dogs
Chili Dogs Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
From Tyler Florence
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Serves 4. Real-Deal Chili: Serves 6.
Corn dogs may not hit the spot for everyone, but how can one resist a warm, smoky chili dog, especially around Memorial Day? Gather up a group of your favorite friends and dress up some dogs. Throw together a 15-minute chili topping, or take the time to make your own chili and homemade coleslaw. You can choose either way when you read more.
Beginner Chili Dogs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 all beef hot dogs, about 1/2 pound
4 hot dog rolls
1/2 cup shredded CheddarDirections
Expert Chili Dogs
2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef chuck
3 cups water
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal, or masa harina
1 1/2 tablespoons cider, or other vinegar
Classic Creamy Coleslaw:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated
1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)
For assemblage:
6 all-beef hot dogs
6 hot dog buns
Mustard, for serving
Chopped white onion, for servingDirections


text:
The 404 Podcast 487: Where even we can win a Golden Globe this year
While today's Golden Globe announcements were a bit underwhelming, we were thrilled to see "The Hangover" get a nomination in the Best Picture: Comedy or Musical category. To coincide with the film's release on Blu-ray and DVD today we're giving away copies of the movie! Just send us an e-mail at the404 [at] cnet [dot] com telling us your best (or worst) hangover story. Everyone's got at least one, so send us yours for a chance to win!
In Justin and Wilson's absence, Natali Del Conte and Mark "MTI" Licea rush to fill their spots and discuss all the day's news. Should your company be able to check text messages you send out on work cell phones? Actually, don't answer that question--we debate the pros and cons and decide.
Most guys can't remember what shirt they wore yesterday, but apparently most women can recall the first pair of shoes they ever bought--more so than the first boy they ever kissed! What is it about the female obsession with shoes? We ask Natali to clear the air--because, well, she's the only woman who'll talk to us.
All this plus the location of 22 million missing e-mails from the Bush Administration on today's episode!
EPISODE 487 Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) | Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video… Read more


text:
I'm not sure yet... it's just an intuitive realisation that's coming through this process. I don't have strong digestion. My body can't cope with these huge meals. I have deep conditioning about meal timings (looking at the clock) and finishing everything on my plate. I have the feeling that allowing myself to eat when I want will help my body and mind. I want to eat with the natural rhythms of my body instead of someone else's rules.
I have way too many regrets from the last two years... and they are all that I haven't seized opportunities, and that I've spent too much time wasting time and running in circles. You're so right.
Love yourself! Be careful.'Peace with food' is an expression my OA sponsor uses. I really like it, some days I have had it. Not at the moment though. Talk about body dysmorphia - I convinced myself this week that I had gained loads of weight and surely weighed Xkg, then hopped on the scales at the gym today and am Ykg, markedly lower than my 'fat' weight, in fact, low, low body weight. This scares me and thrills me all at the same time.
I know... well, I overestimate my portions cos' I don't weigh anything, and then there are lots of things I don't bother imputting: vegetables, juices, things I forget. So the intake could be less or more, I really don't know, it's just a ballpark range to gage my appetite and whether I was craving carbs, fat or protein.
Hugs to you sister
Yeah, it feels like the right thing for me now, so maybe it's part of the healing process!
Haha I couldn't bring myself to post the pics, I hated the "fat pic" too much.!


text:
for Employment Opportunities
More News
Rodriguez leads Hidalgo County District Attorney's raceWhen early voting results were released after polls closed at 7 p.m., Rodriguez had a lead in the race...04 March 2014Read More...
Local Weather
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 61 F
Tue - Cloudy. High: 84 Low: 60
Wed - Partly Cloudy/Wind. High: 70 Low: 47
Thu - Mostly Sunny. High: 67 Low: 50
Fri - Partly Cloudy. High: 78 Low: 57
Sat - Partly Cloudy. High: 77 Low: 59
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather
(provided by The Weather Channel)
Hundreds of supporters turned out at the Mission Chick Fil-A restaurant on Wednesday, following a nationwide call to action in support of the restaurant franchise. Similar scenes played out at Chick-fil-A restaurants all across the country.
The crowds were responding to former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's call to make Aug. 1 a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, as a show of support for the restaurant's president Dan Cathy, who spoke out in favor of traditional marriage recently.
Gay rights activists besieged Cathy with harsh attacks since he made his comments two weeks ago, as the national media fanned the furor.
During the lunch hour Wednesday, there were no signs of protestors at the Mission restaurant located on Expressway 83 and Shary Rd. – only hundreds of supporters patiently waiting for orders that took longer than usual, due to the crushing crowds inside.
Jim Baker, of Mission, came to show his support.
"We're here to support Chick-fil-A's stance for Biblical marriage. And we are totally against the attacks that are coming against the business and against the individuals – Dan and Truett Cathy – because they have a right to their own expression. And they're not trying to force anybody else to do what they believe is right. They're not preventing the gay community from coming into their restaurants. They're not prejudiced against them. They're just saying, 'We believe this is the Bible view of marriage. One man, one woman.' And I stand right there with them."
Mission resident Joe Vela, said, as he waited for his meal, "We're here in support of Chick-fil-A. It's refreshing to see a company promote Christian values. We need more businesses that do this."
Jeff Bridwel, of Mission, shared his support also.
"I simply want to support an organization that believes we have religious liberties," he said. "Certainly other people are entitled to their own opinion, but we as Christians have the freedom and the right to believe as we believe. We are not being hateful; we are just believing what we believe God asked for us to follow."
Regarding the response by gays to Cathy's comments, Bridwel said, "It's incredible. People say they have freedom to say what they want to believe, then they want to hate people who believe something different. They call us intolerant."
George Mandes, of Mission, said, "We support Chick-fil-A in what they are doing 100 percent. You can see the turnout of everyone here supporting them," he said in the crowded restaurant filled with patrons coming out to show their support. "We have to stand up for what we believe.... One of the biggest problems we have as Christians is we don't stand together and unite and tell these people, 'Enough is enough.'"
Anna Hunsicker, of McAllen, said, "We just feel like Chick-fil-A has been mistreated and we wanted to support them because we feel it was a personal feeling of Dan Cathy's and we didn't feel they had a right to go against him when it was just his personal beliefs. And we support his personal beliefs. Nothing against gays, but we don't feel like they should have come out against it like they did, because he didn't do anything to them, other than tell his personal beliefs."
Jose Garcia said, "We support the beliefs of this man. We're Catholics and we're supposed to go and worship God on Sundays, and that's what (Cathy) said."
Ted Venecia, owner/operator of the Mission franchise, was cautious not to offend, but was very appreciative of the support shown by his customers.
"We've opened our doors and welcomed anybody and everybody who comes to visit us today," he said. "Our supporters have decided that today was a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day and have come out in support of the things that have been talked about in the media. We're here to serve anybody and everybody."
He also said he store had broken its one-hour sales records for the last two hours in a row at the time he was being interviewed by the Progress Times Wednesday just after 1 p.m. He added, "Our one-day sales record is $19,800 and we're looking to break that today."
His sister, Jennifer Venecia, who helps manage the restaurant, said, "It's been just crazy, non-stop, since pretty much 11 o'clock. It's awesome, but it's a bit overwhelming."
< Prev | Next > |
Advertising Information
The Progress Times is the hometown newspaper for the local communities of Mission, Sharyland, Alton, Palmview, La Joya and surrounding areas in Western Hidalgo County. We have a staff of veteran reporters who work diligently every week to bring our readers the latest news as it affects their hometown area and people.
© Copyright 2012 Progress Times, All Rights Reserved


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Give to Mayo ClinicYou are an essential partner in our work to find answers for our patients. Donate now.
Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Untreated gingivitis can progress to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone (periodontitis), a much more serious condition that can lead to tooth loss.
Periodontitis and poor oral health in general may also affect your overall health. It's not completely understood — and researchers haven't established whether periodontal disease actually causes any of these conditions — but having periodontitis may be associated with:
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse non-Mayo products and services.
Advertising & Sponsorship
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.