text:
Counter Top Basins
- view type:
Pedestal Mounted
Wall Mounted
Counter Top
Corner Basins
Basin Wastes
Counter top basins
Glamour and sophistication become the unique design of countertop vessel sinks available in contemporary and traditional styles. The unique beauty and bold designs of our bathroom sinks have made them favorites of designers and homeowners alike. From classic counter top bowls to sophisticated contemporary vessels we have the perfect basin for every bathroom environment. Evolving from the traditional pitcher and wash basin prior to modern plumbing, the vessel sink has transcended into a decorative piece of art.
Our array of counter top basins come in various sizes, shapes from oval, round, triangular or asymmetrical bowls available in white porcelain. The beautiful craftsmanship of these ornate looking sinks, provide a dramatic focal point in any bathroom. Resting on top the bathroom counter, the vessel type sinks can be adorned with a wall mounted mixer tap or predrilled for a single mounted tap. Our endless selection of affordably priced counter top basins are easily installed and are the perfect choice for the cloakroom or main bathroom, offering years ongoing beauty and use.
Our latest promotions, competitions & latest news


text:
Found 184 Recipes | Revise this Search New Search |
Meatballs In Sofrito Sauce
by kathyk This a bit different from any other meatball recipes I have seen...not..Smothered Enchiladas
by mystic66 I had a friend from Mexico, living in California who,s Mom made this. ..Edie's Salsa
by djjazzyjessica This came from my friend Edie who is from mexico. This salsa is super ..Seven Layer Taco Dip
by kimmyb111304 Another big hit anytime I make it. Highly recommended! (originally fro..

subset: commoncrawl


text:
BuddyTV App
Admin mode:
Log in
Send Us Feedback
Cast Pages
Alex Preston
Ben Briley
Caleb Johnson
C.J. Harris
Dexter Roberts
Jena Irene
Jessica Meuse
Majesty Rose
Malaya Watson
M.K. Nobilette
Sam Woolf
Emily Piriz
Kristen O'Connor
Bria Anai
Briana Oakley
Emmanuel Zidor
George Lovett
Malcolm Allen
Marrialle Sellars
Spencer Lloyd
Briston Maroney
Casey Thrasher
Ethan Harris
Jordan Brisbane
Maurice Townsend
Andrina Brogden
Austin Wolfe
Brandy Neelly
Jillian Jensen
Kenz Hall
Neco Starr
Harry Connick, Jr.
Keith Urban
Jennifer Lopez
Ryan Seacrest
Randy Jackson
Candice Glover
Kree Harrison
Angie Miller
Amber Holcomb
Janelle Arthur
Lazaro Arbos
Burnell Taylor
Devin Velez
Paul Jolley
Curtis Finch, Jr.
Nicki Minaj
Mariah Carey
Adriana Latonio
Aubrey Cleland
See more...
American Idol
Follow American Idol
Personality Quiz
Personality Quiz
Celeb Rater
Celeb Rater
User Quizzes
User Quizzes
See more...
Season 13
Season 13
Season 12
Season 12
Season 11
Season 11
See more...
Season 10
Season 10
Season 9
Season 9
Season 8
Season 8
Season 7
Season 7
Season 6
Season 6
Season 5
Season 5
Season 4
Season 4
Season 3
Season 3
Season 2
Season 2
Season 1
Season 1
See more...
'Idol' Roundup: 10 Years Later, Corey Clark Sues FOX Over Paula Abdul Affair
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Jeff Dodge
Staff Writer, BuddyTV
Add as BuddyTV Friend »
Corey Clark is not done with his suing spree -- he's filed lawsuits against FOX and others for defamation over the alleged Paula Abdul affair. Many former contestants are coming forward to side with
after the show was accused of racism. And
American Idol
has launched a new mobile app. Read on to find out all the features, including a new way to vote for your favorite singers.
Roundup: 9 Contestants Accuse the Show of Racism >>>
Corey Clark Sues FOX Over Alleged Paula Abdul Affair
Some people just don't know when to give up and go away. Last week, nine former contestants, including season 2's Corey Clark,
accused the show
of racism. Now Corey is at it again, this time suing FOX, E! Entertainment and two law firms for "allegedly defaming him in comments made about his exit from the show as well as the alleged affair with [Paula] Abdul,"
according to The Hollywood Reporter
. The complaint he filed with the Tennessee federal court is 44 pages long, and is
available to read online
Two law firms, Gibson Dunn and Morrison & Foerster, were hired by FOX to investigate the alleged affair. Corey claims that because the law firms had worked for the network before, there's no way they could be considered an "independent council" and therefore wouldn't be fair and unbiased in their assessment. As we know by now, Abdul was never found guilty of having an affair with the former contestant. Corey calls it a "sham investigative report," and he experienced "tremendous reputational damage" as a result, including being shut out from his record label and being evicted from his house, which resulted in him having to go on food stamps. It got so bad that in 2006, he attempted suicide by hanging himself from a rope made out of bed sheets.
How does E! Entertainment figure into this lawsuit? Well, the E! Network aired an
E! True Hollywood Story
on Paula Abdul in January 2012 in which the affair was denied. Out of all the components in this lawsuit, this one against E! seems to be the most ridiculous because it's completely unrelated to anything else.
So when it comes down to it, as the lawsuit notes, "Investigators spent three and a half months reviewing materials provided by Clark and Abdul and investigating 43 people (10 of whom were eyewitnesses to the conduct between Clark and Abdul alleged by Clark) in an effort to further disparage Clark's name and reputation and conceal the facts and true nature of Clark's disqualification and romantic relationship with Abdul."
This is just another thread in the long line of attempts on the part of Corey Clark to grab attention. Keep in mind that he was kicked off
10 years ago, and it's been eight years since he first revealed the alleged affair. And if he hit rock bottom in 2006, why didn't he file this lawsuit back then? We'll keep you updated on any further developments.
Former Contestants React to Racism Lawsuit
Speaking of Corey Clark, a handful of
finalists are coming forward to denounce accusations that the show is racist, which was a complaint filed by nine disqualified contestants.
Melinda Doolittle tells TMZ
, "It is shocking to see such allegations. In my experience on the show, the
team strives to champion everyone, regardless of race. However, each contestant is explicitly told that the withholding of information that may compromise the show or artist can and will result in immediate disqualification." Vonzell Solomon echoes the sentiment, saying, "I didn't experience any of that [racial discrimination] ... all of our contracts were clear about how the background checks worked and that we could be disqualified if we lied about our past."
In an
interview with RumorFix
, Jacob Lusk sheds some light as well: "I think me being an African-American male and being on
, I think I'm a pretty safe gage as to whether
American Idol
is racist and I can undoubtedly say they're not. I just think that it just so happens that those particular individuals were the ones that lied and got caught. And they tell you, don't lie to us, we're going to find out. I mean, you have a record, you have a warrant and you get on television, somebody's gonna tell somebody; somebody's gonna find out." Jacob of all people knows what he's talking about. When he auditioned, he told producers about his warrants and unpaid parking tickets.
Part of this complaint is that Corey Clark and Co. say they were considered employees of the show and thus being discriminated against is illegal. Attorney Anahita Sedaghatfar
explains to FOX411
what the law actually states about this issue. "The California Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII, which prohibit racial discrimination in employment, simply do not apply because it will be hard to prove that these individuals were employees." Instead, contestants would most likely be considered independent contractors.
American Idol
Launches New App
Pull out your Apple and Android devices because
American Idol
just released its own app
. You can sync it with your social media accounts and share content with your friends. Other features including the latest news straight from the official show website, videos of season 12 auditions, photos, and profiles and interviews with the judges and contestants. There's even a countdown at the top so you'll always know when the next episode airs.
More features will be revealed as the season progresses. And when the power is handed over to the audience to vote starting in March, we'll be able to vote for contestants from within the app using AT&T's
American Idol
voting platform. This isn't the first time
has expanded the methods of voting. Besides using the toll free numbers and texting, the show has also allowed viewers to vote on Facebook in recent years. And now with the app, they're taking a page from
The X Factor
, which has done the same thing with their Xtra Factor app.
Once you're done downloading the new
American Idol
app, you can stay up to date on all your favorite shows including the #1 singing competition by
downloading the BuddyTV Guide app for free
for your phone and adding
to your very own watch-list.
(Image courtesy of WENN)
'American Idol' Winners and Runners-Up: Where Are They Now?
Fantasy TV
News from our partners
Partner Links »
All American Idol Articles »


text:
The Kawasaki Z/KZ400 is a street motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1974 and 1984. It was developed into a larger brother, the Z/KZ440 where the stroke was lengthened to increase engine capacity. The "original" Kawasaki KZ400 was a 398 cc twin cylinder motorcycle produced from 1974 to 1984, though some later models displaced 440 cc. The KZ400 was built at plants in Akashi, Japan and Lincoln, Nebraska. The Lincoln plant (built in 1974) made Kawasaki the first foreign motorcycle manufacturer to operate a plant in the United States. The KZ400 outsold Honda in the 400 cc twins market through the 1970s. These motorcycles were marketed as fuel efficient transportation; a 1975 magazine advertisement for Kawasaki featured the KZ400 next to a Volkswagen Beetle with the tag line "Think even smaller."
Some models were offered as bare-bones transportation, with no electric start and front drum brakes. Most, however, had a single disc in the front and drum in the rear as well as electric and kick starters. Deluxe models also had a fairing and saddle bags. Combine all these options with the simplistic nature of the 400/440 and you've got a platform to build an awesome backstreet Bobber or Brat!
15 Tooth Front Sprocket - (Fits: KZ400 & KZ440)
$15.95 -
300 Piece E-Clip Assortment Pack
$9.95 -
33 Tooth Rear Sprocket - (Fits: KZ305, KZ400 & KZ440)
$32.95 -
41 Tooth Rear Sprocket - (Fits: KZ400 & KZ440)
45 Tooth Rear Sprocket - (Fits: KZ400 & KZ440)
$38.95 -
Baxter X-Kicker Pedal - (Black)
$75.00 -
Baxter X-Kicker Pedal - (Silver)
$75.00 -
Baxter X-Kicker Pedal (Red)
Brass Pear/Nipple Cable Fitting for 2.5mm Wire - (Fits: Clutch Lower)
$4.95 -
Brass Pear/Nipple Cable Fitting for 2mm Wire - (Fits: Clutch Lower)
$4.50 -
Engine Porting Kit
$79.95 -
Ignition System Tester


text:
Fresca FST1024 Espresso 39" Wall Mounted Bathroom Linen Cabinet with Four Open Shelves and Mirrored Door
Item #:
Technical Specs
Depth | 5.875 |
Height | 39.375 |
Material | Glass, Wood |
Product Weight | 32 |
Theme | Modern |
Width | 13.75 |
Espresso 39" Wall Mounted Bathroom Linen Cabinet with Four Open Shelves and Mirrored Door
This elegant storage cabinet with an Espresso finish comes with a large mirror for its soft closing cabinet door and 4 exposed shelves on the side. It matches nicely with any Espresso vanity.
- 4 Open Shelves
- 1 Storage Area w/ Soft Closing Mirror Door
- Perfect Match For All "Espresso" Fresca Vanities
- Dimensions: 13.75"W x 5-7/8"D x 39-3/8"H
Additional Fresca Links
- Shop All Fresca Products
- Shop All Fresca Espresso Collection Products
Our SKU: FST1024
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued


text:
Im looking for a couple testers to run this new kernel version and report any bugs.z
Standard voltage ( please read this thread http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dro...id-system.html) very informative thread.
Scaling on demand by default
Posting this one v3227 850 MHz standard voltage.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6011176/v322...un-02_37PM.zip 1125 MHz tester
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6011176/v322...hu-12_19PM.zip 900 MHz Tester
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6011176/v322...hu-05_29PM.zip 1100 MHz Tester
More to come this is just a test run. I will also be working on kernels compatible with cm 7 rc's.
Installation: Place on root of sd
Boot into recovery or from rom manager install rom from sdcard.
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
select zip.


text:
Quick Facts
- NAME: Will Smith
- OCCUPATION: Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper
- BIRTH DATE: September 25, 1968 (Age: 45)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Full Name: Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
- AKA: Willard Christopher Smith
- AKA: Willard Smith
- AKA: Will Smith
- ZODIAC SIGN: Libra
Best Known For
Will Smith was on the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.
Videos see all videos
Will Smith - Mini Bio (5:27)
Brad Pitt - Mini Biography (3:31)
Denzel Washington - Full Episode (45:36)
Sidney Poitier - Mini Bio (4:21)
Brad Pitt - Mini Biography
A short biography of Brad Pitt who got his big break as a robber cowboy on "Thelma and Louise." After finding love with Angelina Jolie, Pitt has been active in social and environmental issues.
Denzel Washington - Full Episode
Denzel Washington is a two-time Academy Award winner and the leading African-American actor of his generation.
Think you know about Biography?
Answer questions and see how you rank against other players.
Play NowWill Smith. (2014). The Biography Channel website. Retrieved 05:05, Mar 12, 2014, from http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165.
Will Smith. [Internet]. 2014. The Biography Channel website. Available from: http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165 [Accessed 12 Mar 2014].
"Will Smith." 2014. The Biography Channel website. Mar 12 2014, 05:05 http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165.
"Will Smith," The Biography Channel website, 2014, http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165 [accessed Mar 12, 2014].
"Will Smith," The Biography Channel website, http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165 (accessed Mar 12, 2014).
Will Smith [Internet]. The Biography Channel website; 2014 [cited 2014 Mar 12] Available from: http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165.
Will Smith, http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165 (last visited Mar 12, 2014).
Will Smith. The Biography Channel website. 2014. Available at: http://www.biography.com/people/will-smith-9542165. Accessed Mar 12, 2014.
On the show, the character is shipped off to California to live with wealthy relatives in Bel-Air, California. Playing on his rapper persona, and at times featuring his friend Towne, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air was a huge success that ran for six seasons.
Meanwhile, Smith and Towne kept producing music. The 1991 album Homebase produced the hits "Summertime" and "Ring My Bell." Their final album together, 1993's Code Red, was notable for "Boom!
Shake the Room."
While still making The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith began a second crossover into movies. Small roles in the drama Where The Day Takes You (1992) and the comedy Made In America (1993) were followed by a critically acclaimed lead in the drama Six Degrees of Separation (1993). Smith played a charming street-wise kid moving among the wealthy elite, who was also a psychologically complex gay hustler. The film enjoyed moderate success, but its title idea has become a household term for the closeness of human society.
Smith's first steps into super-stardom came with his next film, Bad Boys (1995). The high-budget cop movie saw him team up with comic Martin Lawrence, breaking away from the black-cop-white-cop formula that had been so successful for Beverly Hills Cop and the Lethal Weapon series. The two black leads proved an instant success and Smith—playing the smooth, serious, cop to Lawrence's clown—was established as leading man material.
Hollywood Star
The 1996, epic sci-fi disaster movie Independence Day was his next assignment. The role confirmed Smith as a major player in Hollywood and the go-to guy for summer blockbusters. Smith played an air force pilot leading the counter-attack against the invading alien forces, and his comedic talents effortlessly transformed into the pithy one-liners all action heroes need to be able to drop while dispatching their enemies.
Smith fought aliens again in his next blockbuster, the comic sci-fi action film, Men In Black (1997). Playing opposite Tommy Lee Jones, Smith chewed up the screen as the new recruit to Jones's old hand. Smith sang the theme song, and its inclusion on his solo album, Big Willie Style (1997) brought the multi-talented actor another success. Another Jerry Bruckheimer blockbuster followed with the slick conspiracy thriller Enemy of the State (1998), which earned Smith an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.
The string of hits came to an end in 1999 with Wild Wild West, a sci-fi cowboy Western co-starring Kevin Kline. Despite the film's lackluster box-office performance, the track Smith cut for the film became a hit on his album, Willennium (1999). The golf movie The Legend of Bagger Vance was his next big film, with Smith playing the caddie to Matt Damon's out-of-sorts swinger.
In 2001 the biopic Ali, based on boxing legend Muhammad Ali, saw Smith return to critical acclaim. His turn as the charismatic boxing great saw Smith put in the performance of his life, training and disciplining himself to extraordinary lengths to do justice to the athleticism, and ego, of the films main character.
Included In These Groups
- In this group:
- Will Smith
- Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
Will Smith met Jada Pinkett in 1995 when she auditioned for the role of his girlfriend on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She was considered too short for the part, but a real-life romance ensued. The couple wed in 1997 in a secret New Year's Eve ceremony at Baltimore's Cloisters Mansion. Will was 29 and Jada was 26. In addition to their entertainment careers, they founded the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation to benefit inner-city community development, youth educational projects and underprivileged children and their families. The Smiths live on a 100-acre ranch near Malibu, California, with their three children (one from Smith's previous marriage) and four rottweilers.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 2 people in this group
Famous Fathers 31 people in this group
Hollywood Heartthrobs 27 people in this group


text:
promotional discount applied. Cart total will reflect savings.
Buy 2 or more, each at $125.99
Buy 2 or more, each at $106.19
Quantity discount will reflect in cart.
This product may only be purchased with the approval of a veterinarian and may require verification. We will collect any necessary information at checkout and verify a prescription if required.
Sometimes, manufacturers require that products be advertised only at their suggested prices. When we choose to sell these items for less, we display the sale price only in the cart. To see the price, click Add to Cart.
One-time delivery
Save 10% with Auto Ship (Details) Deliver Every: 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 6 Months
Greenies Lite Dog Treats Large
Starting from: $16.99
Pet n Shape Chick n Breast Dog Treat
Starting from: $17.99
Nylabone Healthy Edible Bacon Dog Chew
Starting from: $4.09
Blue Wilderness Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food
Starting at: $19.99
Kong Ballistic Ring Dog Toy
Starting from: $7.20
Crypton Bed of Roses Blue Bolster Dog Bed
Starting from: $169.99
Crypton Cherries Teal Bumper Dog Bed
Starting from: $117.99
Crypton Dog Eared Koala Bumper Dog Bed
Crypton Loopy Black Bumper Dog Bed
Product Summary:
Product Reviews by Customers
This item is not eligible for Canadian shipping.
Some items everyday price is so low we can't discount or we have marked down the item to a final sale price. These select items will not be included in your order total when determining if your order qualifies for a promotional event.


text:
Window Roller Assembly - Front & Rear Door & Quarter Windows - Ford & Mercury
For front and rear door and quarter windows. Includes clip. Works with power and manual windows. The window roller assembly attaches to the end of the window regulator arm. It is the part that slides back and forth in the channel allowing the window to glide up and down smoothly. If your window tilts forward or back and isn't level when you roll it up, a broken or damaged roller may be the cause. |
Tell A Friend About This Item |
Recently Viewed...There are no recently viewed items. |


text:
"What the Kobe" Nike Kobe 8
October 14th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne | 56 comments
Is it just us or does the "What the Kobe" Nike Kobe 8 sport some sections that we've not yet seen in this silhouette? If you're unfamiliar with the theme in question, the whole "What The" approach is one that pulls at a variety of colorways for a given silhouette and mixes them all together on one release. The only thing is this upcoming release has a couple of patterns and colors that aren't really recognizable amongst the released Kobe 8 pairs. Get a better look below and let us know if you're feeling the pair down in the comments.
the only good part is the left shoe with that sick nike mambacurial logo on the side makes the shoe
DOPE SHOE. didn't get the What The LeBron's, so these are a def cop for me. love the Graffiti's that i bought a couple weeks ago too.
Bring them out already plz for my b day it's on October 17 all I want are these shoes plzzzzzzzzzzzn
Something about these just doesn't scream the "What The" theme in my opinion, they are really dope but they can also pass as a regular Saturday Release designed by nike, I don't see the "What The" theme in these much.
They are super dope hope they can come out with a release date soon so I can get my money right , n hope they under 180 they not worth nothing over 180 I want these shoes so bad but if over 180 forget them
Well here I go as the 1st odd one out. Really not feeling these. Didn't cop the Lebron's or KD's either. I'm known for having crazy shoes in my collection but these just go a bit too far for me personally. Really happy to see there are some other people that like them.
@iStayHi Really that boring ass grey camo print with a couple of colors on the heel and laces? These 8's scream "what the"
@Big nasty just cuz my collection is betta then yours don't mean nothing about my taste
We will see, because the MVP Lebrons only went up like 20 or Summ like that from retail
@walthagen @Zach Trimm OR he's a marketing genius. What if Nike released surprise packs and you didn't know whether you were getting one of four different combinations? 10k of each. left - right, right - left, a matching design from the left or a matching design from the right? Four surprise gift box options. Sorry dude...but his comment is dope AF.
@Alejandro8675 @TheMacLikeRoni Because somebody's gotta pay rent. Wasn't there a comment around here talking about $900? People shouldn't do crack and list shoes on eBay. Bad things happen.


text:
QUESTION: What training strategies should an employer use to avoid harassment and discrimination inthe workplace?
ANSWER: Reaching the goal of appropriate workplace behavior is a concern for many companies andemployees alike. Creating a culture that validates professional conduct can be instrumental in meetingbusiness-wide objectives, financial goals, litigation avoidance and ultimately employee satisfaction.
Prior to the development of harassment training strategy, it is important to define and identify the harassmentissues, as they exist in your company.
The generic definition of harassment and its impact, potential discrimination, is verbal or physical conduct thatdenigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of that person' s (or that person' srelatives' , friends' , or associates') sex, race, skin color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability, andthat:
Overall program effectiveness is driven by:
Robert Hoffman is principal/CEO of HR Advice.com. Additional information is available at www.hradvice.com or call toll free (877)854-0469.
Copyright Kennedy Information, LLC, 800-521-0007. All Rights Reserved, Reproduction prohibited by law.


text:
Why Channel-in-a-Box?
In today's market, you're likely to be under pressure to reduce the cost and complexity of your operations while finding new ways to increase revenue and protect business continuity. To meet these challenges, you need a flexible, scalable, and highly-efficient system that provides automated channel playout, enables rapid deployment of new revenue-generating services, and facilitates disaster recovery. Above all, you need a no-compromise solution that delivers proven reliability, reduces complexity and cost, enables future-proof expansion and is backed-up by world-class service and support.
Product Overview
Why choose ICE?
ICE is the only channel-in-a-box solution designed to make a great channel, not just a box. It dramatically increases efficiency while reducing complexity; integrating all of the operational, technical, regulatory, and commercial functionality required for broadcast playout environments. Plus, it is a proven system that helps you lower your costs, rapidly launch new revenue-generating services with ease, and grow your business.
Deliver '5 nines' Reliability
We know that failures can be incredibly costly. That's why we engineered ICE to deliver IT efficiency without losing broadcast resilience. Plus we back it up with the best customer support in the business.
Dramatically lower your cost per channel
By combining dozens of formerly stand-alone products into a single system, ICE significantly lowers your capital expenditure.
Pack multiple functions into a small footprint
ICE integrates more functionality than any other Channel-in-a-Box solution - saving you even more money, and delivering you more than just the basic features such as automation, storage, and graphics. It includes extensive tools to help you manage your playout operations, including single channel, multi-channel, multi-region, and multi-platform environments.
Customer Experience
Enable rapid deployment of new channels and services
Because it's an integrated system, ICE requires less wiring, less integration, and less commissioning and training time.
Maintain a scalable and flexible operation
Whether you have 1 channel, 5 channels or 100 channels - ICE scales with you - same interface, same functionality, same reliability, more savings.
Controlling your media assets and repurposing them for multi-platform delivery in an efficient and timely manner, Momentum is a versatile media management system that can be molded to your business needs.
Signal Sentri
Signal Sentri can be used to monitor the outputs of your ICE Channel-in-a-Box, automatically switching to a backup feed and/or informing the Morpheus automation system of the issue. Signal Sentri uses Snell's Hyperion technology, bringing human intelligence to automated broadcast monitoring.
Automated Content Pre-validation
With Flexicore technology, ICE can be configured to work in any way you want. In fact, because Flexicore is a software based "virtual router", you can even change your mind about how you want to work, whenever you want.
Our Channel in a Box works how you want it to work, not how we think you should work.
Live Event Handling
Unparalleled live event handling means that with ICE, you can sell advertising seconds before going to air, either on one channel, or across multiple channels.
Manual interventions can be pre-programmed and triggered from hardware or software control panels, making it quick, easy and reliable to react to changing situations.
ICE even allows for live voice overs, either via external audio inputs or with pre-recorded audio content.
Integration toThird Party Devices
ICE has been integrated with hundreds of third party devices, including storage systems, video servers, subtitlers and traffic systems.
What's more, if you have a device which isn't currently supported, our professional services team will develop the driver for you.
We've integrated more... so you save more.
ICE has significantly more of the broadcast transmission chain in the box than any other device on the market. At its core, ICE has Flexicore technology to allow the broadcast chain's functions to be re-ordered and applied in the way you need them to be.
Automated Content Pre-validation
ICE Content Pre-validation eliminates problems with malformed or corrupt files by checking source material as soon as it is available. Using software decoder technology ICE ensures that bad files are quarantined before they can go to air and alerting operators to any problems found.
DVE and keyers
Multiple DVEs and DSKs are available. Used in conjunction with ICE's Flexicore architecture, you can configure your channel exactly as you want.
External Audio Sources
Live voiceovers are supported via either dedicated unbalanced AES inputs, or by using an SDI input with embedded audio.
Text Players
Support for up to 4 Text Players, each providing still or crawling text, with size, color and opacity fully configurable.
SAN Storage
SAN storage for ICE provides high performance shared storage, optimizing media distribution workflows and playout system performance by reducing transfers within a centralised architecture.
Closed Captions
ICE allows pass through of embedded captions, insertion from caption files and up/down conversion to match the final output standard. An optional conversion plugin is available for accepting a wide range of non-standard caption and subtitle formats.
Third party integration
ICE has been integrated to hundereds of third-party systems including storage, video servers, graphics devices and subtitlers. Full BXF support also enables integration with traffic and automation systems.
Multi-Format File Support
Any of the supported SD or HD video files can be played back to back; removing the need for transcoding systems and allowing easy migration from legacy video servers. Snell also provides a service where we will verify your files are supported, so you can enter a project with full confidence.
Advanced Graphics
With the Advanced Graphics option, ICE offer full 3D and 2D live graphics rendering with an integrated dynamic Character Generator. Areas of the graphic can be built to accept text inputs from operators and external data inputs such as RSS feeds, websites or text files.
Ancillary Data
ICE provides more in depth Ancillary data support than any other Channel in a Box, including VANC, XDS, V-Chip, SCTE 104, Cue Tones and WST.
Audio Processing
Audio processing support includes shuffling, gain and Dolby 5.1 downmixing. Flie support for audio overs is also available.
Native Graphics File Support
ICE supports common native file formats including BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG and TGA. We recommend the use of PNG or TGA files, in order to take advantage of alpha channel support. ICE can also accept animated TGAs and GIFs.
ARC & AFD Support
ICE can pass and react to AFD signaling, including WSS, RP186 and SMPTE 2016. ARCing can be triggered via AFD and used to provide, for example, simultaneous SD and HD versions of the same channel, with the correct aspect ratios.
ICE supports a wide range of timecode types including VITC, ATC and Track from file. Timecode is a complex area - more information is available in the technical datasheet and Snell support can provide advice where requested.
ICE supports both open and closed subtitling.
Master Control
ICE provides all the functionality you would expect of a traditional Master Control switcher. Multiple DSKs, DVEs and audio overs can be independently controlled and fed from any internal or external source.
ICE includes the ability to simulcast HD, SD, Clean Outputs and delayed program feeds, all from a single automation schedule.
Emergency Alert System
ICE can insert EAS messages into playout streams.
Commercial Reporting
ICE can trigger alarms to alert an operator when a threshold of commercial content is exceeded during a configured timeframe. This is important in countries which have legislation over the amount of commercial content allowed in an hour.
Backed by Dedicated Support from Snell
Snell takes customer service seriously. We recognize that playout is a mission-critical environment, so we've created a dedicated support function for ICE customers.
Our professional services team is commited to providing the expertise and timely support your business needs.
You can also find out if you have the latest version of software here and request an upgrade if required.
ICE Advanced Graphics Technical data sheet
Virtualized Television Origination
White Paper - April 2013
Find out who your local sales contact is here.
Alternatively, complete the online form below and a Snell colleague will contact you shortly.


text:
Oh my goodness - the show in Davenport, Iowa was phenomenal!! You guys ROCKED THE HOUSE!!! It's so nice to see that bands that put a on a good show and look like they have so much fun doing it! It was a blast praising with you all last night!
Make Your Move Tour
We played at a beautiful theater tonight in Iowa. I'm making a promise to you that I will leave the venue sometime this week. I've still been stuck in production mode trying to tweak in the show. Also, I had procrastinated on my schoolwork this week. We had a little fraternity party in the front lounge this morning with David, Mark, and I all scrambling to get our homework finished.
We rehearsed today a few last tweaks that were really cool in the show. I think that it was a great night of production as well. Our crew has really dialed it in this week.
Set List
Meet & Greet Photos
The show was AWESOME! The best concert I have been to in a long time. Got to know some new people and we had a blast rocking out to the new songs and always enjoy the old school stuff. And to have a little Free Bird in the middle, always a classic. Enjoyed the thing and had a lot of fun. Need to do it again soon!
Can you believe my cold cleared up today? The seats were great, knew that the moment I went on and got them when they first went on sale, but could not find a "date". Is it okay to say the Lord provided at the last minute? A friend from way back. We are in our mid-40s and in elementary school together. Five hours back and forth from Des Moines to Davenport gives a couple of lost sinners saved by grace plenty of time to catch up. So happy my health and lack of a user for the second ticket did not keep me home. Four seats were empty behind me. That meant a couple of things: my worship was unimpeded from the sides and it was easy to just sit down whenever the old body started to ache. It always surprises me when I remember the lyrics to a brand new album and MOVE was no exception. WOW!
This concert has changed my life!! During the final song "Your Love Oh Lord" brought me to tears streaming down my face and my hand up in praise, literally shaking. A feeling came over me I've never known. MY LIFE IS CHANGED FOREVER!!!
Davenport, Ia.
The Davenport IA show was fantastic. Your light and fire show has really added a lot to the show, and looked great. It was my hubby's first time seeing you, and it was worth the 9 hour drive from MN.
I will be praying for all of you during the remaining part of your tour. I will also be praying specifically for Tai, Marc, and David as they work on their studies while touring. Balancing work, school, and family can be very challenging. I know this first hand. Kudos to you guys for pursuing a degree. You are also demonstrating to your children how important it is to have a good education. God Bless You.
The show at the Adler Theater in Davenport, Iowa was nothing short of outstanding! I traveled from the Twin Cities in Minnesota to attend this one. It was definitely well worth the trip! Thank you, Third Day members, for another top notch performance.
I was on the center aisle of the front row and recorded every song on the set list in its entirety. The personal highlight for me as well as many audience members was during "I Got A Feeling." Mac reached down and grabbed my video camera out of my hand. Then he roamed around the stage catching the other band members in action and panned the crowd. How cool is that?!
All my full song videos will be uploaded onto my 3rdDayRocker YouTube Channel when I get back home. The should all be posted by late Sunday (3/13) or early Monday (3/14).


text:
(PAR.king lawt uh.fekt)
Lighting, particularly in a garden or landscape, that is bright, harsh, and evenly distributed, much as it would be in a typical parking lot.
Example Citation:
Proper landscape lighting can expand the living space when viewed from windows inside the house and create a tranquil, even romantic, ambience. Here are eight tips on how to create that soothing feeling with landscape lighting:
1) Use different levels of light to create focal points. A common mistake is to light everything with equal brightness, creating a "parking lot" effect. The light should "draw" the viewer's eyes to specific points on your property.
"Expand your living space with these eight lighting tips," Courier News (Bridgewater, NJ), May 30, 2003
Earliest Citation:
General Lighting. "You don't want the parking lot effect," says Eric Sepler, who owns Kinetic Artistry Inc. The idea in illuminating gardens is to do it indirectly. Thus you aim lights into trees and shrubs.
Leslie Berger, "Illuminating Ways to Spark Up the Party," The Washington Post, June 10, 1982
Leslie Berger, "Illuminating Ways to Spark Up the Party," The Washington Post, June 10, 1982
Subscriber Roger Hill wrote to me the other day and said that instead of driveway effect a special quality exhibited by a radio program that causes listeners to stay in their cars after they have arrived home so they can hear the end of the program he'd heard the same phenomenon called the parking lot effect. This made more sense to him because, logically enough, "if the listener reaches his/her driveway, the radio indoors isn't far away. But on a parking lot, listen the segment out or lose it."
So I went searching for parking lot effect as a possible synonym for driveway effect. Unfortunately, I didn't find it but, as today's post shows, I did find plenty of evidence for a different sense of the phrase.
Related Words:


text:
2008-08-15, 20:31 | Link #21 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Can't connect to Anirena tracker
At first I thought it was because the tracker was down but it is not. I was trying to download Sekirei 5 - 7. I thought it was bitcomet, but all other downloads work fine. Can someone help me, please?
Edit: Sorry posted in the wrong section, not to mention there is a thread about this in Download help. Last edited by game861; 2008-08-15 at 20:47. |
2008-08-21, 16:26 | Link #24 |
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
I am getting no response from any anirena address for hours now, and all torrents using their tracker are dead after a reboot (thought it was my router). Is there a way to find out if the tracker is down, or is this to do with the earlier posts on anti-piracy settings?
2008-08-23, 07:06 | Link #26 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Misawa Japan
I can not access any of Anirena's web sites including the forms that are supposed to be "white listed" according to the post from power2all unless I use a proxy. Are they blanket banning IP's for any little reason? How many of you have been affected by this?
2008-08-24, 03:53 | Link #27 |
They blocked BayTSP from the entire site (www, forum, and tracker) on the 19th, so either you've been caught in that net, or they aren't able to specify particular blocks for particular subdomains. IMO, the best resolution to this whole fiasco is to let them do their blocking, but to encourage your favorite fansub groups to use a different tracker to publish torrents on.
2008-08-24, 06:32 | Link #28 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Misawa Japan
.... I'm coming into this late and after more reading I'm astonished at what is going on. I sympathize with the people at Anirena but knee jerking to crap from BayTSP and other companies like this is a very bad move. Using the PeerGuardian database to block IP's is not going to protect them in any way in the long run (companies like BayTSP can easily get around this with just a few clicks of a mouse) and only annoys innocent people like me.
I fear your right Korb, groups are going to start listening to people complaining about not being able to download their torrents and leave Anirena. This is sad because Anirena is one of the best torrent trackers out there and its staff mean well. *edit* Seems Anirena did the right thing and amended its banning to just BayTSP and FUNimation. I'm sure this list will grow over time naturally but at least anime lovers who are legitimate users can access their torrents and web sites. Thank you Anirena. Last edited by Alderwolf; 2008-08-24 at 23:00. Reason: update |
Thread Tools | |


text:
Start learning with our library of video tutorials taught by experts. Get started
Shows how to create HTML-based websites with Muse—a toolset familiar to anyone who has used Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.
Shows how to use InDesign to add animation and interactivity to digital documents.
"I don't know how many times I've come back to review a topic or to watch a video as supplementary training to a class I'm taking, but you guys have helped me stay ahead of the curve." —Derek M.
more from our members »


text:
recipe reviews for:
"Red snapper in a spicy tomato sauce. Serve with rice or pasta."
My Profile | Cooks I Like Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus | Blog
Cooking Level: Beginning
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Level: Expert
Everything you need to party like a leprechaun.
New for spring! Good-for-you food you'll love to eat.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and helpful cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for just $9.99!
Here's a fish recipe even non fish eaters will love.
See how to make a quick and delicious Mexican Gulf Coast seafood recipe.
Watch how to make a super easy, unbelievably delicious pasta sauce.


text: Heath on QualityFinancial Strength >> Let's clear up 4,700 years of confusion about surety. >> How healthy are your construction partners? Meeting a Higher Standard >> We're meeting a higher standard. >> Big box. Small box. Get out of your box. Ahead of the Curve >> It doesn't cost any more to do it right the first time. >> We're working to build your business, not just your project. |


text:
Peanut Butter and Peppers
For the love of good Food, Fitness and Health
Hi, I'm Jennifer! Welcome to PB and P. You can check out my story in the About section of my blog. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Oreo Cookies and Cream Smoothie
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites
Grilled Mexican Avocado Corn Salad
Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot)
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quinoa Tacos
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Chocolate Zucchini Beanie Brownie
Bircher Muesli
Blueberry Muffin Bread
Breakfast Jar Parfait
Readers Choice top 2013 Recipes
Spicy Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Strawberries & Cream Frappe
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Traditional Stuffed Peppers
Debloating Smoothie


text:
Rental Quick Search
Long Term Rentals
Northwest Florida Events
CityArts Cooperative | |||||||||
| CityArts' mission is to serve the needs of visual, literary, and performing artists by providing studio space, meeting rooms,
classrooms, and gallery- giving local artists a community within which they can create, teach, and learn. CityArts is operated and funded by its Creative Directors. Creative Directors include groups and individuals that use the co-op for their own events and host events and classes that are open to the public. Meet CityArts Directors and read what they have to say about CityArts CityArts Cooperative 318 Luverne Ave, PC Fl 32401 Downtown Panama City 1 block south of the Visual Arts Center 850-769-0608 firstname.lastname@example.com CityArts is the largest arts cooperative in Northwest Florida. 7000 square feet dedicated to visual, literary, and performing arts in Historic Downtown Panama City. Contemporary Art Gallery Art Classroom 13 semi-private artists studios Dance Studio Directors Lounge Kitchen Project Room Green Room CityArts will be closed Dec 24 - Jan1st |


text:
Our Mission: To provide acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services for the residents of Arvada and the surrounding community. We offer these services at affordable rates, making this powerful and effective medicine accessible to people from all walks of life, and all income levels. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used health care systems in the world. It can treat both chronic and acute conditions and is superb as preventative care. It is simple and safe, and does not need to be expensive to be effective.
We offer a community clinic with a sliding scale fee structure that allows patients to come in as often as needed. We also provide acupuncture services in a more traditional American-style setting (private treatment rooms), as well as Chinese herbs, pediatric treatments, reflexology, counseling and massage.Welcome!
Copy and paste this link into your browser to access our scheduling software! (for current clients only please) https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/adm/home.asp?studioid=13252
5855 Wadsworth Bypass #A-201, Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: 720-898-9552


text:
- When Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 9 a.m.,
- Where San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego - View Map
- Age limit Not available
- Categories Community, Exhibits, Camps, Family, Museums
- Cost $90 - $100
- Buy Tickets
Above: Exterior image of the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
Come to the San Diego Air & Space Museum Aviation Simulations Summer Camp (Second Session). Master the basics of flight, navigation, and instrumentation on our computer simulators! We'll even try out other simulators, including our cool motion-based MaxFlight FS2000, later in the week. With instruction by actual pilots, this camp is great for the future aviator!
Grades: 5-12
Dates: August 12-16, 9am - 12pm
Cost: $100 (Members $90)
Register online today!
For more information, visit http://sandiegoairandspace.org/education/summer_camps.php
Location: San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Google Map
Related links
Submit a correction for this event
Please log in to submit event corrections


text:
A THOUSAND AND ONE DELIGHTSThere are countless reasons to come to the metropolitan Rhine Neckar region! Experience a world full of architectural, culinary and cultural high points. You have the opportunity to get to know Heidelberg, Schwetzingen, and many other exciting places from their best sides. Because of its central location, the Apartments & Hotel Kurpfalzhof is the ideal starting point for your business meetings and all the surrounding places of interest.
Bicycle pathways on the Kurpfalz route
Holiday Parks for big and little adventurers
Click here for ONLINE reservations and / or booking questions << Back to Top >> |


text:
Hang tight!
Recipe by Town House®
"Tangy goat cheese with yogurt, fresh thyme, garlic, and olive oil makes a creamy spread to serve on crisp crackers."
Watch video tips and tricks
8 ounces chevre (goat cheese)
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
Fresh thyme (optional)
Keebler® Town House® Flatbread Crisps - Sea Salt & Olive Oil or Keebler® Town House® Flatbread Crisps - Italian Herb
The thyme is a little overwhelming.
2 Ratings
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe Servings Per Recipe: 10 Amount Per Serving Calories: 108 Calories from Fat: 76
Everything you need to party like a leprechaun.
New for spring! Good-for-you food you'll love to eat.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and helpful cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for just $9.99!
Taste a creamy, inspired version of the classic tomato salad.
A somewhat sweet, mostly savory, all delicious appetizer—or even dessert.
See how to make a warm tartine with goat cheese and fresh peaches.


text:
Piedmont City School District has a recent and successful history of innovation. Over three years ago, the school board approved an initiative called "MPower Piedmont", that has a goal of community transformation. "MPower Piedmont" placed a laptop computer in the hands of every student in grades 4-12. Funding was later secured to build a citywide wireless network to provide Internet access to students. Our 1:1 device initiative and city-wide wireless network allows every student at PCSD access to 24/7 on-demand learning.
PCSD Code of Conduct 2013-2014
PCSD Code of Conduct 2013-2014 (Spanish)
Copyright © 2014 Piedmont City School District


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Private Reserve Guitars 866-926-1923
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Selected around the world as one of the best albums of 1997, OK Computer features brilliant and innovative guitar work. Titles are: • Airbag • Paranoid Android • Subterranean Homesick Alien • Exit Music (For a Film) • Let Down • Karma Police • Electioneering • Climbing up the Walls • No Surprises • Lucky • The Tourist.
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
Steve and Teresa Porter of 106 Chippewa Dr., Marietta will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children. Family and friends are invited to the Lafayette Hotel on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
They were married on Aug. 5, 1972, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Marietta by the Rev. Edward M. Eberhart. They are the children of Donald Porter and the late Dorothy Porter and Edward and Betty Schoeppner, all of Marietta.
They have two sons: Chris (Darcie) Porter of Marietta and Michael Todd (Sara) Porter of Wesley Chapel, Fla. There are four grandchildren: Henry, Eva, Audrey and Sarina.
He is employed at the Washington County Career Center as a Transition/Placement Coordinator and she is a counselor with L&P Services. They are members of First Congregational Church in Marietta.


text:
Videos: Michael Kiwanuka – "I'm Getting Ready" + Bonus
September 7th, 2011
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/OlXkKCa2yy0" width="550" height="445" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /]
This guy is bananas. Sounding like a cross between Bill Withers and Terry Callier, Michael Kiwanuka will be opening up for Adele on her U.S. tour. The North London singer-songwriter of Ugandan heritage is a diamond, with vocals that warm your earbuds and subsequently send chills up and down your whole body.
Above is an acoustic video for "I'm Getting Ready," which was released a couple weeks ago and it's beautifully soothing. And below, you must absolutely check out the immaculately produced, richly sung instant classic "Tell Me A Tale" (we hear a little Marvin in there).
The I'm Getting Ready EP will be available September 18th. Yes, please.
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/xTa28a8QKo4" width="550" height="445" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /]
Facebook | Twitter | Official Blog


text:
Sign In as Logos.com user
Or sign in as a different user.
Sign in with your Logos.com account
or Create a free account.
You have not started any reading plans.
Sign in or register for a free account to set your preferred Bible and rate books.
5 For you may be sure of this, that ueveryone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (vthat is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
more »
See 1 Cor. 6:9
Col. 3:5


text:
Contact Us
Gas Prices
Police Reports
Submit Classified Ad
Legal Notices
Area Sports
Kitsap teams too tough for Sequim
Published on Wed, Oct 8, 2008 by
Michael Dashiell
Read More
Talent and focus: some teams have it, some don't.
Sequim coach Jennie Webber says her team has the talent to win tight games, but perhaps not the focus - not yet.
The Wolves were put to the test last week against a pair of Kitsap teams - Central on Sept. 29 and North a day later - with similar results. Both Cougar and Viking squads were able to fend off Sequim in opening and closing sets, then exploit the Wolves' inconsistency in the middle.
"We were kind of having problems passing, keeping hits in the court (and) just being inconsistent," Webber said following her team's 25-22, 25-12, 20-25, 27-25 loss to Central. "We're not having that high level of play consistent(ly)."
Natalie Pfaff had 14 kills and 11 digs as the 4A Cougars improved to 4-7.
Maddy Zbaraschuk led the Wolves with nine kills, 19-of-20 serves and three aces. Teyloure Ring had eight kills, 11 digs and was a perfect 13-of-13 on serves. Sequim's Megan Zumbuhl had a team-high 14 digs while Kari Hankins paced the team with 21 assists. The Wolves finished 76-of-82 on serves (92.7-percent).
After a close first set, Central caught Sequim off guard and dominated set No. 2. Playing against Central's reserves, Sequim rebounded in the third set and had a 17-10 lead in the third set before the Cougars roared back.
"In that fourth game, we should have beat them," Webber said. "We seem to have a lot of close games that we lose. We don't push it to the next level."
Part of that simply might be not having a lot of practice time, Webber said; in the span of two weeks, the Wolves had so many games and tourneys they had just two practices.
With little time to recoup, the Wolves fell in three sets to league 3A foe North Kitsap on Sept. 30, 27-25, 25-14 and 25-23.
The third set typified
Sequim's play, Webber said: Up for much of the set, Sequim was on serve at 23-23, then served into the net. Facing match point, the Wolves shanked a pass.
Sarah Baugh led NK with 10 kills, nine assists and five aces.
"We really were a little flat," Webber said of the North Kitsap game. "The hitters weren't having to consider (that) our block was there. Our hitting was very inconsistent. We're just not really being focused."
Zumbuhl had a strong game with a team-high eight kills and added 11 digs on defense. Zbaraschuk led the team with 15 digs and three aces. Brittany Bower had two stuff blocks.
Webber said she's looking for the Wolves to convert a player to libero, a defensive specialist.
"We need some players to step up," she said.
Sequim (3-2 in league, 4-4 overall) was scheduled to play Bremerton Oct. 7 at home - results were unavailable at press time. The Wolves play at Port Angeles Oct. 9 before playing at the Capital City Tournament in Olympia on Oct. 11.
Webber said there should be some solid competition; in Sequim's pool are three 4A powerhouse teams: Bothell, Kentridge and sixth-ranked Olympia, the tourney host. Other tourney teams include North Mason, Central Kitsap, Tumwater, Mark Morris, Wilson, Garfield and Black Hills.
Olympic League standings
Team Lg. Over.
North Mason 6-0 6-0
North Kitsap 4-1 7-2
Olympic 4-1 5-3
Sequim 3-2 4-4
Bremerton 2-3 2-5
Kingston 2-4 2-5
Port Angeles 2-4 2-5
Port Townsend 1-4 1-4
Klahowya 0-6 0-7
Sequim Wolves Football website
Sequim Wolves Cheerleader website
Sports Concussions
Contact sports editor Michael Dashiell
© 2009 Sequim Gazette. All rights reserved. 147 West Washington, Sequim, WA 98382 • 360.683.3311
Email the Webmaster


text:
Euro Truck Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator v1.2 Demo
SCS Software has released an updated demo of Euro Truck Simulator, allowing you to try out this truck simulation game set in continental Europe.
Euro Truck Simulator v1.2 Patch
See Extended Description for patch notes.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.3.0 Patch
What's new in this update:
official licenses from Iveco and Volvo
ability to change the company name, logo or preferred brand
retarder (automatic or manual)
per-profile mod selection (can be overridden using -force_mods command line parameter)
support local currencies of each country in the game
gearbox accessory selection
new online radio stations (now up to 190 stations)
physics takes into account different weights for trailers and cargos
Renault Premium upgrades
Renault Magnum side-skirts are now an optional upgrade
hired driver log
hired drivers more likely to find suitable cargo on the way back
re-hired driver issue fixed
ferry fee is not charged to player for quick jobs
UK distances in GPS fixed
fixed memory leak when playing mp3 files using radio
improved handling of corrupted save files
improved resiliency to some types of corruptions caused by mod removal
fixed cabin blur during rain
over 200 map changes and fixes
several German roads thoroughly tweaked and prettyfied
bump causing damage on German A3 fixed
powerline columns in the middle of the road removed
gas station in Bremen
AI curves fixing on some prefabs
increased vertex buffer sizes to improve game stability with more detailed vehicle models
Product Key verification step added, only genuine keys in good standing accepted as of version 1.3+
Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.60 Patch
- Photo Studio - includes Photo-mode and Screenshot Manager allowing upload of your best screenshots to World of Trucks
- Online profiles - ability to connect your profile to your World of Trucks account
- New Iveco Stralis Hi-Way sounds recorded from actual truck
- Individual air-horn sounds
- Realistic fuel consumption option
- Adaptive automatic transmission option
- Shorter jobs generation probability increased
- License plate changes fixed
Euro Truck Simulator 2 v1.3.1 Demo
With dozens of cities to explore from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and many more, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits. If you've got what it takes to be part of an elite trucking force, get behind the wheel and prove it!
GermanyTrans Scania Topline R620
Scania Topline r620 für Euro Truck Simulator (ETS) von GermanyTrans
Euro Truck Simulator Trailer 2
A new trailer featuring footage from Euro Truck Simulator.
Carte Map Mod
Add on Map à mettre dans le mod du jeu qui se trouve dans mes documents
Euro Truck Simulator Trailer
Excalibur Publishing has released a trailer from Euro Truck Simulator.
GermanyTrans MAN F2000
Hier ist der MAN F2000 für Euro Truck Simulator. von der Virtuellen Spedition GERMANYTRANS.
Euro Truck Simulator v1.2 Trailer
A video trailer showcasing version 1.2 of the game.
ETS Tymbark Eurogoodies Replacement
Tymbark replacement for Eurogoodies trailer (skin).
Side view limiter
it changes the side view of where the mirrors are.
Jan Linders
Jan linders - trailer voor Euro Truck Simulator 2008.


text:
Document Information | ||
Get help downloading & printing files. How to complete a fillable form. | ||
Title |
Apprentice Work Progress Record (94 KB DOC)
Description | Worksheets used to record the number of hours worked and Related Supplemental Instruction hours during a registered apprenticeship on a monthly basis. If used, a copy is usually given to the program monthly. |
Detail | ||
Form number | F100-002-000 | |
Availability | Online only. See document above to download. |
Keywords | apprenticeship, record, related supplemental instruction, RSI, work progress record | |
Languages | English | |
Valid dates | 11-2004 | |
Contact information |
Web pages | Apprenticeship |
© Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries. Use of this site is subject to the laws of the state of Washington.
Do you plan to access the Labor and Industries website from a mobile device? (such as a phone or tablet)


text:
The Buzz Tail Shad ($3.99 for a pack of 10 4½-inch baits, or 5 6-inch lures for $2.87) was designed as a surface bait for heavy slop. Recently, however, anglers have discovered that it's a dynamite lure for Alabama Rigs, too. Its patented tail design allows the lure to gurgle and spit when fished on top. Available in more than 50 colors, the built-in hook slot hides the point from snags, while allowing solid hook-ups with minimum pressure. Contact Producto Lure Co. at (407) 321-7377; productolure.com.
"This is a versatile lure that can be fished as a weighless topwater, or slightly weighted as a swimbait or Texas rigged."
"The Buzz Tail Shad has great action. I used a 3/0 wide-gap hook as recommended and it casted very well and came to the surface quickly. The tail puts out a pretty decent amount of turbulence on the surface."


text:
Lousiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Minority Business Enterprise
Corporate Membership
Quick Links
#LAMSDC - Twitter Updates
Upcoming Events
Welcome to the new Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council now servicing Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Stay tuned for exciting changes and enhancements to our programs and service offerings in the coming months.
Click here for a message from the National Office about the restructuring.
Visit us at www.srmsdc.org or contact us via email at email@example.com.
News & Updates
View Gateway 2013 Photos!
Click on the image below to view photos.
View 2013 Swing Into Spring Photos!


text:
OTHER: DieselMechanics/ Technicians -All Shifts!!Maverick Transportation has an immediate need for multiple More info |
HEALTH CARE: RN s All shifts. PT FT Apply in person at: Highland Health Care 1450 26th Street, Highland, IL OR e More info |
HEALTH CARE: MARKA NURSING HOMEAccepting applications for CNA6 am - 2 pm and 2 pm - 10 pm shiftsRN/LPNPart time 2 More info |
OTHER: Billing Clerk Beelman Truck Co. is currently seeking an experienced Billing Clerk for our main termi More info |
OTHER: PT/FT Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for residential facility for DD adults More info |
OTHER: Director of Transportation Responsible for all aspects of Transportation Dept. at multiple locations More info |
HEALTH CARE: CNAs Full and part time. Evenings nights. Apply in person at: Highland Health Care 1450 26th Street More info |
SKILLED LABOR - TRADES: Diesel Mechanics/ Technicians -All Shifts!! Maverick Transportation has an immediate need for multip More info |
GENERAL LABOR: JANITORIAL 10 hrs/wk Columbia after 5 pm M-F 618-277-7606 Source - Belleville News Democrat More info |
EDUCATION: COMPUTER SCIENCEINSTRUCTORS McKendree University seeksqualified individuals to teach part-time at More info |


text:
7 U.S. Code § 1502 - Purpose; definitions; protection of information; relation to other laws
It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the national welfare by improving the economic stability of agriculture through a sound system of crop insurance and providing the means for the research and experience helpful in devising and establishing such insurance.
As used in this subchapter:
Additional coverage
The term "additional coverage" means a plan of crop insurance coverage providing a level of coverage greater than the level available under catastrophic risk protection.
Approved insurance provider
The term "approved insurance provider" means a private insurance provider that has been approved by the Corporation to provide insurance coverage to producers participating in the Federal crop insurance program established under this subchapter.
The term "Corporation" means the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation established under section
1503 of this title.
Loss ratio
The term "loss ratio" means the ratio of all sums paid by the Corporation as indemnities under any eligible crop insurance policy to that portion of the premium designated for anticipated losses and a reasonable reserve, other than that portion of the premium designated for operating and administrative expenses.
Organic crop
The term "organic crop" means an agricultural commodity that is organically produced consistent with section
6502 of this title.
Transitional yield
The term "transitional yield" means the maximum average production per acre or equivalent measure that is assigned to acreage for a crop year by the Corporation in accordance with the regulations of the Corporation whenever the producer fails—
Protection of confidential information
General prohibition against disclosure
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary, any other officer or employee of the Department or an agency thereof, an approved insurance provider and its employees and contractors, and any other person may not disclose to the public information furnished by a producer under this subchapter.
Authorized disclosure
Disclosure in statistical or aggregate form
Information described in paragraph (1) may be disclosed to the public if the information has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form that does not allow the identification of the person who supplied particular information.
Consent of producer
A producer may consent to the disclosure of information described in paragraph (1). The participation of the producer in, and the receipt of any benefit by the producer under, this subchapter or any other program administered by the Secretary may not be conditioned on the producer providing consent under this paragraph.
Relation to other laws
Terms and conditions of policies and plans
The terms and conditions of any policy or plan of insurance offered under this subchapter that is reinsured by the Corporation shall not—
be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the Securities and Exchange Commission; or
be considered to be accounts, agreements (including any transaction that is of the character of, or is commonly known to the trade as, an "option", "privilege", "indemnity", "bid", "offer", "put", "call", "advance guaranty", or "decline guaranty"), or transactions involving contracts of sale of a commodity for future delivery, traded or executed on a contract market for the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
Effect on CFTC and Commodity Exchange Act
Nothing in this subchapter affects the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the applicability of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) to any transaction conducted on a contract market under that Act by an approved insurance provider to offset the approved insurance provider's risk under a plan or policy of insurance under this subchapter.
(Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, title V, § 502,52 Stat. 72; June 21, 1941, ch. 214, § 1,55 Stat. 255; Aug. 1, 1947, ch. 440, § 4,61 Stat. 719; Pub. L. 103–354, title I, § 102(a),Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3180; Pub. L. 106–224, title I, §§ 122,
141,June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 377, 389; Pub. L. 110–234, title XII, §§ 12001,
12033(c)(2)(B),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1371, 1405; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XII, §§ 12001,
12033(c)(2)(B),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2133, 2167.)
References in Text
The Commodity Exchange Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(B), (2), is act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369, 42 Stat. 998, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 1 (§ 1 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section
1 of this title and Tables.
Pub. L. 110–234and Pub. L. 110–246made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234were repealed by section 4(a) ofPub. L. 110–246.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 12033(c)(2)(B), substituted "this subchapter" for "this chapter" wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(7) to (9). Pub. L. 110–246, § 12001, added par. (7) and redesignated former pars. (7) and (8) as (8) and (9), respectively.
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–224, § 122, added subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–224, § 141, added subsec. (d).
1994—Pub. L. 103–354substituted "Purpose and definitions" for "Declaration of purpose" in section catchline, designated existing text as subsec. (a) and added heading, and added subsec. (b).
1947—Act Aug. 1, 1947, amended section generally, restating purpose of chapter to improve all agriculture by crop insurance instead of being limited only to wheat.
1941—Act June 21, 1941, substituted "crop" for "wheat-crop" and "agricultural commodities" for "wheat".
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section
8701 of this title.
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Pub. L. 103–354, title I, § 120,Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3208, provided that: "Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title [enacting sections
1521, and
2008f of this title, amending this section and sections
1503 to
1516, and
1518 to
1520 of this title, sections
901 and
902 of Title
2, The Congress, and section
1014 of Title
18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, repealing sections
1446i and
1508a of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
1506, and
1508 of this title and sections
901 and
902 of Title
2, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section
1421 of this title] and the amendments made by this title shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 13, 1994] and shall apply to the provision of crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) beginning with the 1995 crop year. With respect to the 1994 crop year, the Federal Crop Insurance Act (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) shall continue to apply."
The table below lists the classification updates, since Jan. 3, 2012, for this section. Updates to a broader range of sections may be found at the update page for containing chapter, title, etc.
The most recent Classification Table update that we have noticed was Tuesday, August 13, 2013
An empty table indicates that we see no relevant changes listed in the classification tables. If you suspect that our system may be missing something, please double-check with the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.
7 USC | Description of Change | Session Year | Public Law | Statutes at Large |
§ 1502 | 2014 | 113-79 [Sec.] 11027(a) | 128 Stat. 977 | |
§ 1502 | 2014 | 113-79 [Sec.] 11016(a) | 128 Stat. 963 | |
§ 1502 | 2014 | 113-79 [Sec.] 11001 | 128 Stat. 954 |
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Nike WMNS Air Max+ 2012 – White – Pink – Blue – Purple
December 19th, 2011 by Aaron Hope | 12 comments
In viewing the red and Volt-accented white pair we previewed last week here on Sneaker News, we remarked that the Nike Air Max+ 2012 offers unique colorway opportunities owing to its layered Hyperfuse construction and the latticework of intertwining layers. Another prime example of how these advanced techniques result in novel approaches to sneaker design is pictured above in this new pair, a cotton candy colorup for ladies whose red/pink and bright blue sections come together to create a lovely violet shade. Palettes like these, some of the more outrageous LeBron 9s and KD IVs, and some of Nike ACG's recent standouts offer the same kind of vivid exuberance we came to associate with Nike's early '90s golden era; should we take impressive efforts like these as a sign of a renaissance to come? Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for all the Air Max 2012 release dates. via Sneaker Freaker


text:
New years update
I wanted to provide a quick update to my followers and those that may stumble upon this site.
In NOvember, we defeated the mean-spirited marriage amendment in Minnesota. However, please don't think that my lack of updates means that our work is done. We still have a journey ahead of us in 2013, and for years to come, to help create a culture of equality for committed same-sex couples.
With that said, I've taken a pause from my work here as my father is very sick and my family has been helping to care for him here in Minnesota over the past couple of months. He is currently in a home hospice program and we continue to celebrate each day we have with Dad.
Please know that I appreciate all of the support each of you has provided over the past year. You helped make a big difference, not only in Minnesota, but around the nation in helping Minnesota become the first state to defeat one of these freedom-limiting amendments.
Please don't let your voice be silenced now.
Thank you for everything you've done and will continue to do,
Minnesota for Marriage concedes defeat
On Wednesday, Minnesota for Marriage officially conceded defeat and published the following letter on their website:
"Despite the disappointing outcome of this election, we rejoice tonight that marriage is still marriage. We know that God has defined marriage as between one man and one woman, regardless of the efforts of some to overthrow His design," said John Helmberger, Chairman of Minnesota for Marriage.
"We give thanks to God for His creation of marriage, and we commit ourselves to work and pray that attempts to redefine marriage in our courts and legislature will not succeed."
"However, this election is not an end but a beginning. The groups that have come together to protect the definition of marriage look forward to getting on with the work of restoring a vibrant culture of marriage in our state."
"We want to thank all our supporters and volunteers who have donated their time and resources in this effort to protect marriage. And, we are grateful for the steadfast support of the thousands of pastors and faith leaders that came together – across denominational and faith lines – in an effort to preserve marriage as the vital institution it has been since the dawn of time."
"In particular, I'd like to thank our entire campaign staff including:
- Deputy Campaign Dir., Andy Parrish,
- Statewide Political Dir., Crystal Crocker,
- Communications Dir., Chuck Darrell,
- Youth and Minority Outreach Dir., Winnie Okafor,
- Spokesperson, Autumn Leva,
- Directors of Pastor Outreach, Pastor Brad Brandon and Pastor Jeff Evans,
- Political Outreach Assistants: DeeDee Larson, Janna Schmidt, and Gabriella Linder."
"It's been an incredibly close and hard-fought race, and it is clear that we have a lot of work to do to restore the kind of vibrant marriage culture we want to leave for our children and grandchildren," concluded Helmberger.
Amendment supporters' streak broken
For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point: They'd won every time the issue went to a popular vote. That winning streak has now been shattered in a multi-state electoral sweep by gay marriage supporters – a historic tipping point likely to influence other states and possibly even the Supreme Court.
Source: kstp.com
A great article on the marriage amendment vote and overall fight for marriage equality across the nation.
The article also quotes a defeated Brian Brown, President for the National Organization for Marriage:
Our opponents and some in the media will attempt to portray the election results as a changing point in how Americans view gay marriage, but that is not the case.
Clearly, Brown, and others like him, are not going down without a fight. While we may have won the battle on Tuesday, it's clear that the war rages on.
A message for Fr. Mike Tegeder
Yesterday, a visitor to the site sent me an email with a simple request: Please pass along the following message to Father Mike Tegeder.
Jesus Christ is very proud of you today. The letter you wrote to the StarTribune encouraging the bishop to resign took the kind of courage, conviction and love that Christ himself exhibited. The bishop is a bully and you stood up to him in Christ's name. I have been disenfranchised with the Church. Your words have given me hope.
While I don't know that this comment will ever reach its intended recipient, I at least wanted to give it a fighting chance. I'm so proud of the courage that Tegeder displayed through this campaign; he provides a reminder that many Christians supported equality in Minnesota.
It's also a reminder for all gay Christians: God and gay can co-exist and you are welcome in houses of worship across this great state.
United for Our Future Rally news coverage
…there's a rally underway to celebrate what amounts to a victory for supporters of gay rights
That's how Randy Meier introduces this 3-minute news story on the United for Our Future Rally that I had the opportunity to attend last night. It was fun to watch this video, as it brought me right back to the energy and emotion of Wednesday night.
Oh, and you get a quick glimpse of the back of my head… *grin* ;)
Victory in all four!
In addition to Minnesota, you've heard me talk about Maine, Maryland and Washington throughout the past year. Well, I'm happy to officially report that Washington State has finally been called: Washingtonians have stood for equality and voted in favor of same-sex marriage!
That means that each of the four states that voted on marriage equality on Tuesday took a stand on the right side of history!
Here's a great graphic from TheFour.com that currently graces my Facebook Profile!
Congratulations to all of my friends in Maine, Maryland, Washington and of course, Minnesota.
Blog Milestone: November 8, 2012
As of today, MinnesotaForEquality.com has logged over 50,000 unique visitors! The site has attracted nearly 90,000 pageviews, and is having its busiest week (not surprisingly).
In fact, there was so much traffic that the site was down for a little bit in the wee hours of November 7th as traffic crashed the database. Sorry about that for anyone who received a yucky database error! ;)
It's so neat to read how I concluded my November 3 milestone update:
We're Minnesotans and we won't back down. Not now, not ever. We can defeat this thing, and with your help, we've got a great chance to beat the odds.
3 more days to go.
Well, Minnesota, we did indeed defeat this thing! Congratulations!
Goodnight, Minnesota
After two and a half days with little to no sleep, it's time to crawl into bed and truly rest. In attending the United for Our Future Rally tonight at the State Capitol, I know that I am not the only one going on little sleep.
Thank you to every single person out there that fought tirelessly the past couple of days – and all year, for that matter – to help us achieve what no state has done before us: a defeat on an anti-marriage amendment.
Before I fall into slumber, I wanted to share with you the statement released from Richard Carlbom, Campaign Manager of Minnesotans United, on the win:
Today, the people of Minnesota spoke loudly and clearly and became the first state in the country to defeat this kind of hurtful, freedom-limiting amendment. They said no to limiting the freedom of committed and loving couples in Minnesota, they said no to singling out and excluding one group of people from a basic freedom just because of who they are, and they said no to telling some people it's illegal to marry the person they love.
The strength of this campaign was our thousands of volunteers, and our broad and diverse coalition of partners. This campaign did something that has never been done before: it brought together people of all faiths, in all communities, and of all political affiliations on the principle that freedom means freedom for everybody. The strength of those who have come together and worked to defeat this amendment was rewarded today, and without their work, this would not have been possible.
This campaign has changed the course of politics in our state forever. Over the course of the last year and a half, we've sparked an honest, statewide conversation about why marriage matters and who should have the freedom to participate in it. Today, Minnesotans voted in favor of love, freedom, and fairness – because that's what this state is about.
For many, faith in what is good has been restored.
Goodnight, Minnesota.
Vote No Yard Sign
One of my friends posted this online earlier today and I was so inspired that I printed my own "thank you!" message and taped it onto my sign.
A simple gesture to those who stood on the side of equality, yesterday.
So if you're wondering what to do with your Vote No yard sign now that the election is over, here's an idea that will at least last through the weekend!
Minnesota marriage amendment results
As of an hour ago, just under 99 percent of precincts have now reported and equality has officially won out. Amendment supporters are at 47.65% right now, short of the majority needed to amend the Minnesota State Constitution.
According to TwinCities.com:
The Associated Press said around 1:45 a.m. that the marriage amendment was defeated.
But Chuck Darrell of Minnesota for Marriage, the lead group supporting the amendment, wasn't giving up.
"No, we're not conceding. There's just too many counties out there," he said.
But, as the numbers now show, it's now clear that the NOs have it.
It's a historic day for Minnesotans. We will forever be able to look back on this day and say, "We stood for equality and what is right and we voted NO on discrimination."
2:30am update: Vote No declared winner
I'm going to keep this brief for this evening: Congratulations. You stood on the side of equality and said NO to the mean-spirited marriage amendment. Today, you made history. Not only here in the land of 10,000 lakes, but around the world. We are the first state in the nation to defeat one of these mean-spirited measures.
I said early on when I started this blog, "The tide isn't changing, it's already changed." Tonight confirms that belief for me. We celebrate with Maryland and Maine that also voted in favor of equality today and we wait, with excitement, for Washington state to be called on Wednesday.
For all of your support and everything you've done to help defeat this amendment, from the bottom of my heart, I say thank you.
To a new day,


text: Solutions Designed for YouManaging wealth is an ongoing process, and you may need to adjust your plan along the way. It helps to know that: With tailored wealth management solutions we help you reach your goals. Private Banking Planning Investments and Insurance* Trusts and Specialized Wealth Services | Insights You Can TrustVisit us often for our latest insights on the global economy, investments, and ways to make the most of your wealth. |


text:
Battles inside the Computer
What do you mean, "Who is inside the computer?" No one is inside the computer, François. Ah, I see. I think you misunderstand the concept of this month's focus, "Kernel Internals". Why, the whole notion of there being anything other than bits and bytes floating in the Linux kernel is pure science fiction, mon ami. Qu'est-ce que tu dis? No, of course not. Inside the computer isn't a real place, at least not in this world. Still...
Quoi? Sorry, mon ami. I was just remembering a movie from years ago, where there really was an "inside" the computer, and programs fought for their users against the MCP, the master control program. François, what are you looking at?
Ah, mes amis. Welcome to Chez Marcel, home of fine Linux fare and excellent wine. Please sit and I will have François fetch the wine. We have some incredible French Canadian tourtière to serve tonight as well. François, run to the cellar and fetch the wine. The 1997 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking exceptionally well.
It is good to see you, mes amis. François had this strange notion that kernel internals implied something was going on inside his Linux system that involved real people. That made me think of the 1982 Disney film called Tron. Inside the computer, programs are engaged in gladiatorial battles, fighting for their users. One of the deadly sports in this virtual world was a lightcycle race. Contestants rode a kind of motorcycle that left a wall of light in its wake. The cycles themselves can't stop. The only thing you can do is ride, avoiding your opponents' walls while trying to get them to crash into yours. The last program standing wins.
François, you have returned. Please pour for our guests, then head back to the kitchen for that tourtière. As I was saying, mes amis, as dated as Tron appears in today's world, the lightcycle battle was the inspiration for various arcade games based on the simple concept of an ever-growing light trail that must be avoided at all costs. That inspiration continues today and is represented in several open-source projects.
Let's start with a lightcycle game you already may have on your system. As part of the KDE games package, you'll find Matthias Kiefer's KTron, a simple but highly functional lightcycle game. You'll find it in your K menu under arcade games, and the command name is ktron. When the game starts, you'll see two squares near the center of the screen, one red and one blue. To play, press either your left or right cursor and the race begins instantly (Figure 1).
In order to change game play, click Settings on the menubar and several modifications are at your disposal. For instance, if the game is a little fast for you, tone down the velocity. Or, speed it up if you are falling asleep at the lightcycle's wheel. You also can change the size of the cycle's trail or modify the default colors.
This little game is actually a lot of fun, particularly if you change the size of the arena, but really to get the feel of a lightcycle battle, you must enter the three-dimensional world. That, mes amis, is how you get into the computer. You will need a 3-D accelerated video card and OpenGL or Mesa 3-D video libraries.
As far as the card itself is concerned, many are extremely well supported under Linux. Unfortunately, even when the card is supported, the manufacturer of the card may not license the accelerated driver for inclusion with the Linux distributions themselves. That doesn't mean they aren't available, but you may have to visit the vendor's site and download them. With some cards, full 3-D acceleration is directly supported under XFree86. So, how can you tell if you are ready to go? A quick way to test for the presence of 3-D support is with the following command:
glxinfo | grep rendering
The system should respond with this:
direct rendering: YesAnother fun little test you can perform involves running a program called gears (part of the Mesa-demos package). To do this, simply type the command gears at a shell prompt. Your hard work will be rewarded with three gears spinning on your screen (Figure 2).
Do not get too distracted by the spinning gears. Have another sip of your wine, then look back at your terminal window. You will see some statistics regarding the performance of your 3-D hardware:
1778 frames in 5.001 seconds = 355.529 FPS
That result comes from my test system, which has an NVIDIA GeForce2 card. This is actually a reasonably impressive hardware performance. In contrast, my little notebook, which suffers from a complete lack of accelerated hardware, yields this result:
312 frames in 5.004 seconds = 62.350 FPSNot having acceleration for your card doesn't stop the program from working; it simply will run very, very slowly. Now that we've got that out of the way, mes amis, let us return to the world of lightcycles in the third dimension with Manuel Moos' Armagetron (armagetron.sourceforge.net). As Manuel's home page suggests, think Armageddon with a "tr" instead of that double "d". Precompiled binaries were easy to find, and the source, of course, is there as well.
The first time I tried the game, I immediately crashed into the wall. This was my experience the first three times or so, until I realized that perhaps I needed to configure my keys for steering. Navigate the menus to Player settings (whichever player number you happen to be), then change the Input Configuration. Cursor down to turn left and press Enter. You'll be asked to press the key you wish to use for a left turn. I know it sounds crazy, but I chose the left cursor key. Repeat the process for the right turn and anything else you may wish to use in combat, such as instant chat phrases so you can taunt other players with a single keystroke. Exit that menu, then the one before it until you return to the main menu.
Now, from the Game menu, select Start Game. Armagetron is a great lightcycle game with an omnipresent overhead camera that follows your moves and provides some dizzying perspective changes on those instant, 90-degree turns (Figure 3). Armagetron also is network playable with up to 16 computers, each running four players.
Armagetron is wonderfully addictive and, as a result, comes with an absolutely essential feature: a Boss key. In other words, if you happen to be playing a game of Armagetron over the network and the boss approaches, press Shift-Esc, and the game ends and vanishes instantly.
Armagetron is great, but for something approaching photo-realism, we have Andreas Umbach's GLTron. As you might expect, mes amis, this realism comes at a price in terms of hardware and performance, but if you have the machine, you will not be disappointed. You should have no problem finding precompiled binaries (RPMs are available on rpmfind.net), but the source is always available. You can pick it up at www.gltron.org.
GLTron is fast-paced (assuming proper 3-D hardware) with impressive graphics and a play mode that is sure to raise your heart rate.
There are three main configuration menus for GLTron (game, video and audio), and some of these make it possible to change the game experience dramatically. For instance, you can run GLTron in full-screen mode as well as windowed. Artpacks also are included in the package so you can alter the look and feel. My favorite is still the default (Figure 4), but I am somewhat fond of the Metaltron artpack.
What I like most about GLTron is the ability to pan with the mouse to create almost any camera view. Press the spacebar to pause the game, then tilt or rotate your point of view. If you really want to hone your skills in this 3-D world, try changing your point of view relative to the arena and restart the race. Controlling your lightcycle from the side is an altogether different experience than it is from above or behind. Try pressing F10 to change the camera angle and tracking. I find the behind-camera viewpoint particularly interesting. It changes your view so that you seem to be riding in the lightcycle itself—very heady.
By default, a small 2-D map floats above the screen. If you feel particularly cocky, try turning the map off.
In many ways, GLTron is the most polished of the three games mentioned here, but it doesn't have the network play of Armagetron. On the other hand, as simple as KTron is, you can play it on any system—accelerated hardware is not necessary.
So, mes amis, as you can see, all your workstations are set up with the three games as well as being fully networked. Perhaps you would like another glass of wine before entering the arena? Or maybe an espresso? François will be happy to provide you with either.
Mon Dieu, has the time passed so quickly? As I cannot connect to your systems and pour you a glass of wine, I must attend to it here before François and I close the restaurant for the night. François, would you be so kind as to refill our guests' glasses a final time? Until next time, mes amis, let us all drink to one another's health. A votre santé! Bon appétit!
Marcel Gagné lives in Mississauga, Ontario. He is the author of Linux System Administration: A User's Guide (ISBN 0-201-71934-7), published by Addison-Wesley (and is currently at work on his next book). He can be reached via e-mail at email@example.com.
Linux has become a key foundation for supporting today's rapidly growing IT environments. Linux is being used to deploy business applications and databases, trading on its reputation as a low-cost operating environment. For many IT organizations, Linux is a mainstay for deploying Web servers and has evolved from handling basic file, print, and utility workloads to running mission-critical applications and databases, physically, virtually, and in the cloud. As Linux grows in importance in terms of value to the business, managing Linux environments to high standards of service quality — availability, security, and performance — becomes an essential requirement for business success.
Sponsored by Red Hat
If you already use virtualized infrastructure, you are well on your way to leveraging the power of the cloud. Virtualization offers the promise of limitless resources, but how do you manage that scalability when your DevOps team doesn't scale? In today's hypercompetitive markets, fast results can make a difference between leading the pack vs. obsolescence. Organizations need more benefits from cloud computing than just raw resources. They need agility, flexibility, convenience, ROI, and control.
Stackato private Platform-as-a-Service technology from ActiveState extends your private cloud infrastructure by creating a private PaaS to provide on-demand availability, flexibility, control, and ultimately, faster time-to-market for your enterprise.
Sponsored by ActiveState
Alice, the Turtle of the Modern Age | Mar 07, 2014 |
Using Django and MongoDB to Build a Blog | Mar 05, 2014 |
What virtualization solution do you use/manage at work? | Mar 04, 2014 |
Our Assignment | Mar 04, 2014 |
March 2014 Issue of Linux Journal: 20 Years of Linux Journal | Mar 03, 2014 |
Have Resume - Will Travel | Feb 28, 2014 |
- New Storage Solution is Music to the Ears of Fast-Growing Digital Music Company
- Senior Perl Developer
- Linux Systems Administrator
- Technical Support Rep
- UX Designer
- Using Django and MongoDB to Build a Blog
- Web & UI Developer (JavaScript & j Query)
- Zato—Agile ESB, SOA, REST and Cloud Integrations in Python
- Sign Up to Win a Silicon Mechanics Swag Pack!
- New Products
- You have to be careful there
2 weeks 14 hours ago - Wonder when LJ is going to
2 weeks 1 day ago - Puerto Rico Free Software
2 weeks 2 days ago - Wepaa!!
2 weeks 3 days ago - I hate voice commands
2 weeks 3 days ago - usabilty --- AGAIN with this nonsense
2 weeks 4 days ago - Don't make excuses
2 weeks 4 days ago - Sorry to let you know, but
2 weeks 4 days ago - Ridiculous statement. Not a
2 weeks 5 days ago - Dragon
2 weeks 5 days ago
Win a Pack of Swag!
We're giving away one of these super cool Silicon Mechanics swag packs every day in March, courtesy of Silicon Mechanics.
Come back every day and enter to increase your chances of winning.
Featured Jobs
Linux Systems Administrator | Houston and Austin, Texas | Host Gator |
Senior Perl Developer | Austin, Texas | Host Gator |
Technical Support Rep | Houston and Austin, Texas | Host Gator |
UX Designer | Austin, Texas | Host Gator |
Web & UI Developer (JavaScript & j Query) | Austin, Texas | Host Gator |


text:
Chris Culliver (twitter: @Cullyinthehouse)
Position: DB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 199 lbs.
Born: August 17, 1988
College: South Carolina (school history) (Culliver college stats)
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round (80th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 4 (9530th overall since 1950)
Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com
Let people know you like this site. Sponsor this page for $10. Your message will replace this ad.
0 Accepted Penalty | 0 |


text:
Plenty of wood in the pile
Nothing says "security" like kind neighbors and a nice big woodpile for the winter.
by Irene Wanner , Feb 17, 2011 -
Depth afield
Why are photographs of the Western landscape so essential to our lives?
by Cameron Walker, Jan 27, 2011 -
Ronald Reagan: The accidental environmentalist
Former president's poor economic record had environmental benefits.
by Ed Quillen, Jan 09, 2011 -
A long journey home
The Winnemem Wintu Tribe wants to return salmon to California's McCloud River by bringing back the fish's descendents, now in New Zealand.
by Marc Dadigan, Jan 04, 2011 -
Teaching Whitney to cook
An environmental educator discovers a rewarding way to help the planet -- teaching a young woman how to cook.
by Julia Corbett, Jan 01, 2011 -
Room for everyone
A "hodgepodge of humanity" visits Mojave desert hot springs -- and there's room enough for all.
by Brad Monsma, Dec 05, 2010 -
Lone shepherd on a distant promontory
A writer wanders the mountains north of McCall, Idaho, with Peruvian shepherds, their dogs and sheep.
by Kurt Caswell, Nov 21, 2010 -
Grace behind glass
An fish ladder on the Columbia River provides a view of unexpected wonders.
by Ana Maria Spagna, Nov 11, 2010 -
Us and them vs. all the rest
During the labor struggles of the early 20th century, rough-and-tumble Butte, Mont., survived as a community because of -- rather than despite -- its ethnic diversity.
by Edwin Dobb, Nov 02, 2010 -
Fighting the logic of fire
When her new home is threatened by the Fourmile Fire in Boulder, Colo., a writer reassesses her love for the West.
by Alexandra Witze, Oct 14, 2010 -
The Western Lit Blues
A Western writer is tired of being typecast as a Western writer.
by Laura Pritchett, Sep 26, 2010 -
The Second Second City
A native Chicagoan who now lives in Montana goes searching for New Chicago, Mont.
by Jeremy N. Smith, Sep 19, 2010 -
The Terrain of This Ambition
A writer wrestles with the huge shadows cast by the men and women of "Literary Utah."
by Christopher Cokinos, Sep 05, 2010 -
A brush with cowboy culture
A former ranch kid who now lives in Denver has mixed feeling when her 2-year-old tries "mutton-busting" at a rodeo.
by Amanda Leigh Mascarelli, Aug 29, 2010 -
Ready ... or not
Sometimes a close encounter with wildlife is a little too close for the wildlife's comfort.
by Jane McGarry, Aug 15, 2010 -
Summer blizzard
Wonderful things are everywhere -- but you have to pay attention in order to see them.
by John Calderazzo, Aug 05, 2010 -
Turning back the tide
A volunteer naturalist describes the unique beauty -- and fragility -- of California's Elkhorn Slough Reserve.
by John Moir, Jul 15, 2010 -
Guns -- and none
A woman who grew up with guns goes on to a life without them.
by Diane Halsted, Jun 22, 2010 -
Nature illiteracy
Many hikers are obsessed about correct identification of flora and fauna, but a stalwart few are fine with simply seeing a bird as a bird.
by Donald R. Nelson, Jun 08, 2010 -
Walking Woman
The Owens River is flowing again -- and Mary Austin's Land of Little Rain is rejoicing.
by Kim Todd, May 27, 2010


text:
What Is Love?
by Etan Boritzer Illustrated by Robbie Marantz
What is Love? presents a multicultural point of view on the themes of goodwill and tolerance. The author challenges the child's own natural curiosity to reflect on these contemporary issues. Setting a friendly tone and offering an even-handed approach, What is Love? shapes cohesive and easy examples for any child (or grown-up) to consider.
This book follows the success of author Etan Boritzer's first book, What Is God?
- Ages
- 6, 8, 7, 5
- Interest Level
- Grades K - 3
- Publisher
- Veronica Lane Books
- Genre
- General Nonfiction
About the Author and Illustrator
Etan Boritzer
Robbie Marantz
The Reading Toolkit