text:
It's possible to increase your basic state pension payout by thousands of pounds over the years by paying a few hundred quid now.
This is a 2013-14 Q&A guide to paying to boost your state pension, including the state pension boosting calculator.
In this guide
Also read the Benefits Check-up Article
What is state pension boosting?
Each year of your working life you pay national insurance (NI) contributions as well as tax some on benefits also get a credit for this. Once you hit the state retirement age, the weekly income you get from your pension depends on how many years of NI you paid.
The full basic state pension is currently £110.15 a week, but if youre short of NI years you wont get that. However
Some can boost what they get each week, by making an additional payment to buy missed NI years.
This is just one method of pension boosting. Its also possible to increase the amount you earn by delaying the start of your pension see the State Pensions Deferring guide.
This guide is all about the basic state pension. There is also a second state pension (see the State Pensions for beginners guide for details).
How does the basic state pension work?
Here are the basics. Full details in the State Pensions for beginners guide.
What is the basic state pension?
It is a set weekly income until death you usually get once you reach the official retirement age (currently 60 or 61 for women, 65 for men, but rising soon for both see the State pension age to rise MSE News story). But not everyone gets it.
How much do I get?
For the 2013/14 tax year, the full basic state pension gives you £110.15 a week. The amount rises every April based on the previous September's inflation rate (using the Consumer Prices Index), the increase in average earnings, or 2.5%, whichever is highest.
How do I qualify for it?
The amount you're entitled to is calculated by the number of national insurance (NI) qualifying years you've accumulated. You earn a qualifying year by working and paying NI for that year, or if you're a carer, or if you are on certain benefits.
Anyone retiring between now and April 2016 needs 30 NI years to get the full state pension, though for those who retired before 6 April 2010, men need 44 NI years and women 39 years so this higher threshold will apply to most current pensioners.
From 2016 the rules change again - both men and women will need 35 qualifying years to get the full flat rate pension of £144 a week.
If you don't have the full set, you normally get a pro-rata payout. So a man who retired before April 2010 with 33 NI years is eligible for three-quarters of the full basic state pension.
How do I claim it?
The Pension Service should automatically send you a claim form four months before you reach the official retirement age. Your pension is paid directly into your current account. If you don't receive the form, call 0800 731 7898.
Am I eligible for a pension credit boost?
Crucially, Pension Credit is a benefit available to many on low incomes or with limited savings to top up your income to a basic, minimum level, yet many miss out. It is easy to do a quick Benefits Check to ensure you're getting what you're entitled to. If you're getting pension credit it may mean there is no need to pay to boost your pension, but this is not a universal rule.
Step by step: Boost your state pension.
It's possible to pay to replace any missing NI qualifying years, or part years, which could mean a massive increase in your basic state pension payout.
For some, buying NI years now could mean more than £1,000 a year extra.
This step-by-step guide helps you work out whether you can boost your pension by buying old NI years, and there's a quick calculator to help suggest if it's worth it. Here are the crucial details first.
IMPORTANT please read
Before buying extra years, remember that the Government is discussing radical changes to the state pension to create a flat-rate payout.
It says those who pay to boost their pension will not lose out. However, firm details of the transition arrangements for those affected by the increase in NI years need are not available yet. We will update this guide once we know more.
How many NI years do you have?
This is the key that defines whether it's worth bothering. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) should send out notices to people with NI gaps.
If you haven't received one or can't find it, don't worry. You can check whether you have any gaps online by getting a State Pension Forecast or call the Future Pension Centre on 0845 3000 168 and it'll send you a statement.
Anyone with the full complement should already be getting the full basic state pension, so won't need to buy any more. The years needed for a full basic state pension are:
Men Women Retired pre-6 April 2010 44 39 Retired on or after 6 April 2010 30 30 Retiring on 6 April 2016 or after 35 35 -
Do you get pension credit?
Pension credit is a benefit that guarantees everyone a minimum income or gives a bit extra to those with savings. If you're not eligible (call 0800 99 1234 or read the Pension Credit guide to find out) move to step three.
If you are eligible...
... pension credit will usually top you up beyond the full basic state pension, so you don't have to buy extra NI years.
Could you be excluded from buying NI?
There are some who may not be able to, or shouldn't, buy additional years.
- Can't buy enough to hit the minimum? If you have very few qualifying years and retired before April 2010, it may be you can't buy enough credits to hit the minimum. For instance, a man in that boat needs 11 years to get any state pension so if you can't reach that threshold by buying extra years, there is no point.
- Pay reduced NI? Married women sometimes pay less (known as the 'small stamp' or 'married women's stamp'). If you're in this boat, you can't replace any missing years where you paid reduced NI for the whole year.
- Able to claim via partner's contributions? If buying extra years won't beat the income you'd receive by claiming the couple's pension then don't do it. For full info see the State Pensions for beginners guide.
If you try to buy further years that would take you over the maximum, you'll normally be prevented from doing so by the Government.
How many years can you buy?
If you're eligible, and you could benefit by boosting, it's time to get serious on the nitty-gritty. When buying extra years you have to buy what are called class 3 national insurance contributions.
There are two categories of years you can buy, but they don't apply to everyone.
The previous six tax years, plus the year you're in
The quicker you are, the cheaper the price. If you buy within two years of the end of tax year you're purchasing, you pay that year's price, otherwise you'll pay today's price.
For example, if you had bought the full 2010-11 year before 5 April 2013 you'd have paid the 2009-10 price, which was approximately £626 for a full year. However, if you buy it now, you'll pay the 2013-14 price which is £705.
See full prices for each year.
Cost of buying additional NI years -
2007-08 to 2013-14NI Year Cost to buy now 2007-08 £705 2008-09 £705 2009-10 £705 2010-11 £705 2011-12 £655 2012-13 £689 2013-14 £705 Rounded to nearest pound. *In some cases, those who retire on or after 6 April 2010 get more time to pay at the rate for the year they're buying. Source: HMRC
Just retired or close to retirement?
Some people can buy an additional six years from 1975-76 to 2003/04, on top of the last six years. This only applies to those who have reached, or will reach, state pension age between 6 April 2008 and 5 April 2015.
To buy these extra years you must already have at least 20 qualifying years, and if you reach the official retirement age before 6 April 2010 you must generally have at least one year from paid employment.
You pay the rate for the year you're in when buying these years, currently £705 a year. You have six years from the date on which you reach pension age to pay.
Affected by change in number of years needed?
If you've only got 30 years and you're retiring on 6 April 2016, then you're not going to get the full amount of flat rate state pension. But you can buy the extra years you need and get a discount if you're affected.
You have up until 5 April 2023 to make payments. If you make payments by 5 April 2019 you'll pay the contributions at the rate that applied in the 2012/13 tax year for the tax years 2006/07 to 2010/11.
For the remaining years up to and including 2015/16 higher rate provisions will not apply until 5 April 2019. If you make payments after this time, the rates may have increased.
There is no simple 'yes' or 'no' answer to whether you'll get a backdated payout as well as an increased future basic state pension as it depends on your circumstances. The Pension Boosting calculator (below) can help you find out.
The Pension Boosting Quick Calculator
This calculator is designed to give you a ROUGH idea of the worth of topping up extra years if you don't qualify for the full basic state pension.
See it more as a rule of thumb than an accurate answer as we've made a number of assumptions to make it simple to use.
From 2016, the Government has said there will be a flat rate pension, of £144 a week, for everyone retiring after 6 April 2016, provided that they have 35 qualifying years.
It says those who pay to boost their pension will not lose out. However, some of the details - such as how it affects those who have the 30 years needed for those retiring between 2010 and 2016 but don't have the extra five years - still need to be ironed out.
See the State pension reform MSE News story for more information.
As there are too many unknowns after 2016, please only use this calculator if you are due to retire before 6 April 2016.
It's important you understand the strengths and limitations of this calculator. The aim is to let you see rough the scale of the gain by topping-up your pension.
- You use the information at your own risk and we can't accept liability if things go wrong.
- We use the 2013/14 basic state pension payout (£110.15/week), but do not increase it for future years.
- The prices for NI years are correct until 5 April 2014.
- Before acting upon any information here, talk to the Pensions Service (0800 731 7898) to get a full appraisal.
- Figures used are before deduction of income tax.
Please report any errors or suggestions to email@example.com
The main assumption is you are an individual (this DOESN'T work for those claiming a couple's pension), while we use the 2013/14 State Pension amount (£110.15/week), but do not increase it for future years.
If, on the back of this calculation, it looks likely that you want to buy more years, then ...
Don't buy before first making additional checks.
Use Gov.UK's Pension Planning section before making any decision and go through a detailed plan. You can request an online State Pension forecast or call 0845 3000 168 to get one.


text:
Username Password (forgot?) or Register
Insert cross-references between posts and pages easily and get a list of backward references on each post and page automatically.
Download Version 1.4.04
Requires: 2.5 or higher Compatible up to: 2.7.1 Last Updated: 2009-2-8 Downloads: 4,432
Got something to say? Need help?
0 people say it works. 0 people say it's broken.
Log in to vote.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By Andrew Cluley
Ann Arbor, MI – Ann Arbor city officials expect to have a guarenteed maximum construction price for the renovation and expansion of city hall next month. Final drawings for the project should be complete by then as well. Hear more in this story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.
View the discussion thread.


text:
Plumasnews.com includes a sampling of stories that are featured in the weekly editions of Feather Publishing newspapers plus important breaking news as it happens. To get all the news that is important to Plumas County, subscribe to one of our weekly newspapers by calling 530-283-0800. |
Plumas County doesn't have a county administrative officer, but somebody still has to do the work.
The Board of Supervisors took steps to divvy up some of the CAO's duties during its Nov. 6 meeting.
While the entire board had already taken over some tasks — such as conducting budget workshops — it's untenable for the supervisors to act as a body in handling every job assigned to the CAO.
The supervisors transferred the CAO's responsibilities of risk management and safety officer to the county auditor permanently, and the duties of purchasing agent to the board chairman temporarily.
The latter decision capped a lengthy discussion about how the county should proceed with both purchasing and the CAO position.
Regular board observer Larry Douglas told the supervisors that he was concerned about their decision to eliminate the CAO position, which he saw as "creating more chaos."
"This may just be temporary," Board Chairman Robert Meacher said.
Supervisor Sherrie Thrall said that the board didn't eliminate the CAO position, but refrained from filling it because of budget constraints.
"I kinda like how it is," Supervisor Jon Kennedy said.
He went on to tell Douglas, "We allocated our money for what we think are better priorities and we are right."
But now somebody has to sign the checks. Meacher has been performing that function, but by the county's own ordinances, the practice is questionable since it is a duty assigned to the CAO.
"We haven't had a challenge and I've been doing it since March," he said.
Kennedy suggested that each department head be authorized to approve expenditures up to $10,000, but County Counsel Craig Settlemire said that government code allowed for a single individual to be the purchasing agent.
Public Works Director Bob Perreault told the supervisors that the subject of a "purchasing agent dominated discussion" during a recent meeting of the management council (the county's department heads) because of its importance.
"A real purchasing agent will pay for themselves," Facility Director Joe Wilson said.
Until a long-term solution can be reached, the Board of Supervisors chairman will sign the contracts, and in his absence it will fall to the county counsel. The supervisors approved a resolution to make the decision official.
But those are just two of the responsibilities that need to be reassigned.
"The CAO responsibilities show up in dozens of resolutions," Perreault said.
- Hospital seeks ways to see more Medi-Cal dental patients
- Plumas Arts presents photography from three perspectives
- California Outdoors for the week of 3/6/2014
- Remember When for the week of 3/14/2014
- Wife pleads guilty to 2011 murder of Susanville police officer
- Obituaries for the week of 3/7/2014
- Rec and Tech views fiber optics as another county attribute
- County continues to work on wildfire preparedness
- Remember When for the week of 3/7/2014
- Business Scene for the week of 3/7/2014
Sports Headlines
Chester girls lose final game of season
James Wilson
Sports Editor
"Well, we didn't really play that well the first half," said Chester girls' basketball coach John Potter on the Lady...
Tigers' season ends with loss to Modoc
James Wilson
Sports Editor
Portola, the No. 11 seed in the Division V basketball playoffs, traveled to sixth-seeded Modoc last Wednesday to compete in...
Special turkey hunting opportunities offered in CDFW's North Central Region
Feather Publishing 3/7/2014 Hunters seeking opportunities during the upcoming spring turkey season can visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Upland...
Read More...


text:
Fantastic! Share your favorites and earn zulily credit. see detailsconnect
This casual set is both sturdy enough for the park and hip enough to show off at day care. We love the stretchy waistband, which creates an easy and comfortable fit. These pieces make great separates to integrate into any wardrobe.


text:
The kiwi is the top performer against a stronger dollar early in the North American trade with an advance of more than 0.31%. Employment data out of Australia overnight showed the continent-nation had lost 9.7K jobs in August, missing expectations for a gain of 10K. In turn investors seeking yields diverted flows into the kiwi as expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia will need to cut interest rates rose. Credit Suisse overnight swaps are now factoring in an 83% chance the RBA cut rates by 25basis points at the next meeting, with twelve month expectations calling for 128basis points in further rate cuts. The NZD/USD broke above the 0.8315 interim resistance level in overnight trade before tagging the 23.6% Fibonacci extension taken from the July 31st and August 31st crests at 0.8360. A breach here eyes targets at 0.8445, 0.8525, and 0.8570. Interim support rests at 0.8315 with subsequent floors seen at 0.8260, the 38.2% Fibonacci extension at 0.8232, and 0.8205.
Key Levels/Indicators
Level/Indicator |
Level |
50-Day SMA |
0.8414 |
20-Day SMA |
0.8350 |
f10-Day SMA |
0.8410 |
2011 NZD High |
0.8842 |
The Swiss franc resumed its descent in European trade today after the Bank of England and the European Central Bank left rates unchanged at 0.50% and 1.50% respectively. Increasingly dovish remarks from ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet saw investors jettison the euro and the swissie with the greenback the primary beneficiary of haven flows now. Trichet cited that expectations for moderate growth were, "subject to particularly high uncertainty and intensified downside risks." Highlighting his dovish stance were comments about inflation expectations where he noted that the, "governing council views the risks to the medium-term outlook for price developments as being broadly balanced." With the swissie effectively pegged to the euro at 1.20, draw downs in the single currency are likely to weigh on the swissie as well with the dollar advancing more than 1.2% against the franc in early US trade. The USD/CHF pair continues to encounter some headwinds ahead of the 0.87-handle, with a breach above eyeing topside targets at 0.88-figure and 0.8870. Interim support rests at the 76.4% Fibonacci extension taken from the 0.86 and is backed by the August 9th and September 2nd troughs at the 0.86-handle, backed by the 61.8% extension at 0.8430 and 0.8290. The swissie is expected to remain under pressure here as the European crisis continues to approach critical mass.
Key Levels/Indicators
Level/Indicator |
Level |
50-Day SMA |
0.8032 |
20-Day SMA |
0.8050 |
10-Day SMA |
0.8203 |
2011 CAD High |
0.7079 |
Michael Boutros, Currency Analyst for DailyFX.com is a Technical/Fundamental Analyst specializing in the FX markets. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Twitter: @MBForex
WEB: www.fxcm.com


text:
This juicer is absolutely wonderful!! It extracts all of the juice from whatever you're juicing be it vegetables or fruit or both!! Easy to use and clean as well. I absolutely love it and have been jucing everyday since it arrived!!
After reading lots of reviews I opted for this juicer rather than another much less expensive one and I am glad I did. I drank nothing but vegetable and fruit juice for 5 days and lost 6 lbls without really suffering. This was amazing, as I have not been able to shed those pounds by eating sensibly while working out. Now I plan to merely substitute some meals with vegetable/fruit juice and make fresh fruit juice for breakfast whenever possible. The juicer has worked very well and has been easy to clean, except that the stainless steel mesh filter requires extra scrubbing with the brush that is provided, to eliminate all traces of items like carrots. That is to be expected, from everything I have read about juicers. The product is easy to assemble and seems very sturdy and well made. The phamhlet does not have many recipes, but I've found that, like cooking, I figure out what things go together well and use what I have in the fridge. The booklet does include guidance on what settings to use for various fruits and vegetables, and other information.
We're first time juicers and I have to say this machine is GREAT! Although, I have nothing to compare it to since this is our first juicer. It was so simple to set-up - from the time we opened the box to have our first drink in hand from the juicer was less than 10 minutes! I was concerned about the cleaning but this is very simple and easy to clean after every use. Also, if you're looking for a good way to get the kids to eat their vegetables this is it! In our mixes, we do mostly fruits then put in a few vegetables - you can't even tell the vegetables are in there. It's a great piece in the kitchen and looks like a very high-end appliance. A friend came over and thought we paid over a thousand dollars for it! Also, you can crush ice in this one which is great for the finishing touch when the juicing is done. The machine isn't that loud when juicing. We went to the store today and bought tons of fruits and vegetables to experiment with. If you have kids that are a little older it's a great way to get them to be creative with the fruits/vegetables to come up with their own recipes. Once you taste fresh juice from this machine you'll never, ever buy fruit juice in a carton (even if it's organic). The taste of fresh juice is so natural and sweet (but not sugary sweet) - very authentic taste and doesn't cause my blood sugar to spike up.
The only thing that it really doesn't juice well with is spinach, kale , and parsley. I feel so energized in the morning after I have a glass. I recommend putting in 2 carrots, 3 apples, half a large cucumber, and celery! So tasty!!
You can not buy parts for it!! So don't break those kind of fragile plastic parts. I put the top plastic section in the strainer to dry and it fell and cracked and broke in a couple spots. When I went to buy a replacement, no go.. I have to buy another juicer for parts. I love it so much though that I am going to do just that..This juicer is soooo easy to clean and fast.. I do peel all my stuff but you could put a lot in without peeling.
I couldn't be happier with my juicer. It is easy to use and cleans up without any problems. I have used this juicer every day since I received it and I'm completely satisfied. I am glad I purchased this brand. It is solid and it produces a lot of juice. In the past I used my daughters juicer which was a different brand. This breville juicer is obviously superior in performance.
excellent product and so pleased daughters purchased same item
This is the second juicer I've purchased and I love it. The design features are great! I love that you don't get messy, it cleans up easily, and it looks nice on the counter. It is a larger item, so if you have a small kitchen you may want to make sure you have room to store it. It definitely is worth the money.
My wife and I just started juicing and she loves overstock orders from their site all the time, This is one of the best products that she has purchased, Macy's has the same Juicer for $*** and this was a lot cheaper at overstock. I see why she continues to order from here.. Love it. Mr. P****** L T****
I have not juiced in many years. After seeing "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead", I was motivated to purchase another juicer. I am quite pleased with this product. I have family members with health challenges and this may be just the thing that is needed to provide proper nutrition. I am now juicing on a daily basis. Can truthfully say that I have experienced more energy, better sleep, and regularity.
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1-2 business days. *
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More details
FINAL SALE EXCLUSION: Items marked as FINAL SALE are not returnable unless the problem you experience is the result of our error.
Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. We also offer expedited shipping for most items. Your final shipping cost and estimated delivery timeframe will be available at checkout.
Standard shipping details
Expedited shipping details
* For your safety, some orders go through our loss prevention department. If we select your order for this process, we will immediately notify you that there may be up to a 3-day delay on your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.


text:
Items with tag "Friends of the Columbia Gorge"
All items
All items tagged with "Friends of the Columbia Gorge"
Most recent items are shown first.
Show oldest items first
Friends of the Columbia Gorge key hiking season to gorge 'Histories & Mysteries'
Terry Richard | email@example.com
March 04, 2014, 2:00PM
The Friends' fourth annual hike challenge, Histories & Mysteries, explores 20 geologic and historic features hidden in gorge landscapes. Previous challenges involved trails, waterfalls and wildflowers.
Full story »
Whistling Ridge wind farm, on edge of Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, up for vote today
Ted Sickinger| email@example.com
October 05, 2011, 6:35PM
The 420-foot turbines will be visible from White Salmon, Hood River, I-84 in both direction, as well as from other popular destinations in the scenic area, such as Viento State Park and the Columbia River Highway. The siting council's analysis concluded that the project would have a low-to-moderate impact on the viewshed, though opponents note that the study was paid for by SDS
Full story »
The best of the Columbia River Gorge hikes: 25 hikes celebrate 25 years
John D. Carr, Special to The Oregonian
October 02, 2011, 5:00AM
Celebrate 25 years of the Columbia River Gorge as a national scenic area by hiking the top 25 trails, offering the full gamut of the gorge experience.
Full story »
Wildflowers in Columbia River Gorge can only get better after cold, wet spring (video)
Terry Richard | email@example.com
April 14, 2011, 8:57AM
Tom McCall Point is a grassy hilltop in the eastern gorge, between Mosier and The Dalles. The trail begins at the Rowena Viewpoint, on the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Full story »
Warms Springs tribes will shift casino to Highway 26 while still seeking Cascade Locks site
Jeff Mapes | email@example.com
February 10, 2011, 2:18PM
Warm Springs tribal casinos say they will temporarily move their casino from the Kah-Nee-Ta resort to a more heavily trafficked site along Highway 26. They say they will continue their controversial effort to eventually locate the casino in Cascade Locks.
Full story »
Warm Springs tribes boast of progress on Cascade Locks casino, but it may be illusory
Jeff Mapes | email@example.com
January 07, 2011, 8:44PM
The proposed tribal casino in Cascade Locks still faces difficult prospects, particularly since the project is losing a supporter in the Oregon governor's office and gaining an opponent. But the Warm Springs tribes expressed pleasure Friday that they cleared another federal hurdle.
Full story »
Cascade Locks is the place for a casino
Letters to the editor
August 25, 2010, 6:30AM
Rob Brostoff
writes: Friends of the Columbia Gorge wants to stop Cascade Locks from developing a resort/casino in an industrial park inside our city limits, not in the Columbia Gorge scenic area. The scenic act calls for economic development inside gorge cities.
Full story »
Oregon Supreme Court backs more Columbia Gorge protection
Scott Learn, The Oregonian
July 16, 2009, 5:08PM
The Columbia River Gorge Commission needs to better ensure that planned development doesn't cause cumulative harm to the gorge's natural and cultural resources, the Oregon Supreme Court said today. The decision means more protection from development for streams and tribal sites, said Michael Lang, conservation director for Friends of the Columbia Gorge, one of the groups that sued in 2004...
Full story »
Inappropriate post?
Alert us.
Rep. Wu honored by Friends of Columbia Gorge
Terry Richard | firstname.lastname@example.com
March 23, 2009, 11:56AM
Rep. David Wu of Portland's western suburbs and northwest Oregon has been presented the Nancy Russell Courage Award by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge. Wu received the award Sunday for his long-standing record of advocacy on behalf of the gorge. Nancy Russell was a founding board member of Friends of the Columbia Gorge and a tireless advocate for...
Full story »
Co-founder of Friends of Columbia Gorge dies at 76
Scott Bernard Nelson | email@example.com
September 19, 2008, 9:23PM
Nancy Neighbor Russell, who was raised in Portland, inspired conservationists
Full story »
Inappropriate post?
Alert us.
From Our Advertisers
Advertise With Us »


text:
You're leaving Wedding Paper Divas to see the Deal of the Day at our parent site, Tiny Prints.
"I opened up the sample box and this was the first one out. It really is fab! Heavy paper that gives it that importance that you need. Wonderful beach colors and design!"
"The Invitations were perfect, service was fantastic very accomadating to making small changes to personalize our invitations to suit our needs! So so happy"
"This vibrant, modern style is chic, eye catching, original, just like the couple getting married. I love the front/back of the card, the font and color combinations. I haven't quite decided on my invites yest, but these invitations make it harder to choose!"
"We are very happy with the quality of these invitations for the price. We wanted something that fit our outdoorsy style and this was perfect. We are set to get married in the White Mountains and the invitation suits our decor perfectly. Thank you Wedding Paper Divas!!"
"We ordered these for our January wedding, and decided to upgrade to the shimmering paper. Great decision! The paper and the pine trees give the illusion of snow falling on a forest. Just beautiful! We opted to add text in knock-out (white) text on the back and it looked very chic with the ombre effect. Absolutely perfect for a modern winter wedding, especially if you're not into the whole icy blue winter color palette. We decided to go with jewel tones for our color scheme and this is the only green we found that really fit our colors."


text:
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.
Stay updated with Pew News Now! We invite you to sign up to receive our weekly e-mail newsletter.
Pew offers news delivered to your desktop via RSS feed. Subscribing is easy. To learn more or get started, follow the link below.
Subscribe to News Feed
Source Organization: Pew Environment Group
05/21/2010 - Experts from the Pew Environment Group, including those listed below, have been providing their insight and expertise to the media regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and reforming our nation's energy laws. If you are a member of the press and would like to speak with someone at the Pew Environment Group, please contact Brandon MacGillis at 202.887.8830 or firstname.lastname@example.com Mann has more than 20 years experience in marine policy and science having worked at the State Department, the House of Representatives' Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Committee on Natural Resources. Mann has recently testified before the U.S. House on the need for a comprehensive offshore energy planning and management and has been quoted outlets like the New York Times, CNN and Newsweek on the BP Deepwater Horizon spill.Marilyn Heiman has 27 years of experience on natural resource policy issues. She worked for Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt as his top Alaska policy advisor, served as special assistant on Natural Resources and Oceans to Governor Tony Knowles in Alaska and has worked for the Alaska Legislature as the lead House staff on the Exxon Valdez oil spill legislative package. She has been quoted in the Financial Times, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times and many others on the link between drilling in Alaska and the disaster in the Gulf.Lee Crockett has more than 20 years of experience in ocean and marine policy issues. He joined the Pew Charitable Trusts as the Director of its Federal Fisheries Policy Reform Project in June 2007. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, a position he held since November 1998. Crockett was also a fishery biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for four years where he led agency efforts to protect essential fish habitat. Before joining NMFS, he was a staff member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries for eight years. He has been quoted in the Orlando Sentinel, The Times-Picayune and other outlets on the impact of this spill on marine life.Eleanor Huffines has 18 years in marine and Alaska issues. Before joining the Pew Environment Group, Eleanor was the Alaska director for The Wilderness Society. She worked extensively with local communities, government personnel and members of Congress to influence policy affecting the environment, subsistence cultures and sustainable development. Eleanor served as policy and conservation director for the National Outdoor Leadership School. Eleanor has served on the Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and Trustees for Alaska Public Interest Law Firm board of directors.Phyllis Cuttino is the director of Pew's climate and energy program which has released ground breaking studies on the domestic and global clean energy economy. Cuttino has many years experience in politics, grassroots advocacy, and communications. Most recently she ran the Pew Campaign for Fuel Efficiency and has worked as senior staff for two U.S. Senators and for the United Nations Foundation. She has been quoted recently on energy and climate matters in a wide variety of media outlets such as the Associated Press, Reuters and USA Today.


text:
Our mission is to be a source of various solutions for today's providers. We maintain a program of continuing education to keep abreast of today's advanced technology in the health care industry. We pledge to exercise care, diligence, integrity and careful supervision in providing all of our products and services. With our best of breed products and electronic capabilities, we look forward to being a vital part of the growth and success of your practice. MBSS' #1 priority is customer service. We are ready and willing to assist you in maintaining a profitable and efficient practice. We have handpicked the "Best of the Best" products and combined them with our expertise and services to provide our physicians and health care professionals with solutions that work! Testimonials"We truly cherish our working relationship with the team at MBSS, Inc. Their dedication is remarkable, as they consistently function with high levels of efficiency, accuracy, and integrity. We are very much pleased with the services that MBSS provides, as they closely and continuously communicate and interact with our practice to ensure that positive service outcomes are maximized. Thank you so
much, MBSS, for all that you have done and are doing for our practice! We are very much looking forward to working together with you as we continue onward into the future!" ~Dr. Brandon J. Wilt, DPM & Staff Everett, Pennsylvania "My relationship with MBSSI commenced in January 2011. Since that time I have found the personnel to be professional and yet personable in nature. I no longer feel the necessity of "micro managing" my practice. I know if the MBSSI staff has any questions or comments they will be in communication with me in a timely fashion. I appreciate the updates that are provided on their website regarding changes in insurance reimbursement and governmental regulations. Following a tragedy in my professional and personal life in March 2011 MBSSI was instrumental in getting my practice back on track. I give this group the highest recommendation." ~ Teresa Manning, DPM "Amid personal chaos, MBSS allowed me to retain a professional practice while seamlessly going from a group to solo practitioner. My patients are happy with the detailed statements they now receive in a timely manner. I look forward to EHR because I know that MBSS will be there for me through it all. Thank you to EVERYONE at MBSS" ~ Dr. Melissa Knox-Dumm Learn More |
Visit our MBSS Client page to access…*
> New - Client Blog > Connection to your software > Latest Industry News > Latest MBSS News > MBSS Step by Step Training Manuals > MBSS Training Videos > Billing tips and tricks > Support Tickets > Resources > Sample Forms/Documents *This page requires a password. If you are an MBSS client and need your password, please contact support at email@example.com |
MBSS....Let's AttestFeeling overwhelmed with the process of attestation? MBSS is launching a new campaign "MBSS...Let's Attest". We want all
of our providers to get the stimulus MONEY. With your guidance, MBSS will do the setup required for Meaningful Use. Once the practice is meeting all of the core and menu sets, MBSS will do the actual attestation for you. $1199*— Let's Attest Program * Per Provider. Only applicable to MBSS' clients using SuiteMed or Lytec or Practice Choice. Learn More about our program... Learn More about Meaningful Use... |
Our Partners |


text:
Grant, Jamee H_ Denver, visits Leadville, Colorado. " R.M.News: July 10, 1883 p.l c.4 Welcome address, G.A.R. R.M.News. July 12,1883 p. 1 c.4 Offers reward for conspirators, Grand county. R.M.News: July 12,1883 p.4 c.l R.M.News. July 12,1883 p.5 c.l Denver, visits Leadville, Colo. R.M.News. July,12,1883 p.8 c.4 Receives holiday inquiry,-Denver. R.M.News. July 13,1883 p.3 c. 4 Declines to call extra legis. session, Denver. R.^.News. July 15,1883 p.l c.5 ^^ .
Click tabs to swap between content that is broken into logical sections.


text:
Patrick Reed Wins, Boasts He's "A Top 5 Golfer"
by Jeff Skinner
As a young golfer, Patrick Reed was inspired by Tiger Woods as most golfers of his generation were. When he broke through with his first win at The Wyndham Championship last August he was dressed in a traditional Sunday Tiger-like outfit of red shirt and black pants. Instantly, that became his Sunday outfit. If it was good enough for Woods it was good enough for Reed.
At the Humana Challenge in January Reed was in his Sunday Red when he won again so seeing him in his red shirt and black pants today as he won his third PGA Tour event at The WGC Cadillac Championship wasn't surprising.
What was surprising were his words afterwards. Before he was off the eighteenth green Reed declared himself one of the top five golfers in the world. "I'm one of the top five players in the world. To come out in a field like this and go wire to wire, I feel like I've proven myself," said Reed. So much for humility.
So he may dress like Tiger Woods but he certainly doesn't act like Tiger when it comes to the media. Woods is one of the most guarded of all the PGA players. Reed obviously isn't.
We all kill Woods for not being open and honest. Well, I'm going to kill Reed for being a bit too open and honest. We could forgive him if he was just caught up in the moment of his most significant career victory but NBC had aired a piece on Reed earlier in the telecast and he said exactly the same thing.
Now, Reed may be one of the five hottest players in the world with three wins in seven months. And he may be one of the best players under twenty five and yes, maybe he will eventually climb into the top five of the Official World Gold Rankings but right now he's not.
The top ranked golfers, in order are Woods, Adam Scott, Henrik Stenson, Jason Day and Phil Mickelson. Reed came into this week as the 44th and is likely to move into the top twenty, top five is still a bit away.
I understand the need for these players that are out there by themselves to be confident. They are playing a tough game under stressful conditions with much on the line but as my parents said to me, "self praise is no praise." His words were arrogant and borderline obnoxious.
Reed may very well be a top five golfer, heck he may even be the best golfer in the world but he should display a tad more modesty. If it plays out and he becomes the number one golfer in the world, all the power to him. But I for one prefer the strong, silent type over the self promoting and egotistical.
I'll toss Reed's arrogance to immaturity. After all he is only 23 and growing up in the fishbowl that is the PGA Tour. He was the darling of the tour last year as he Monday qualified six times on the tour and then won The Wyndham. With his tiny wife serving as his caddie he crafted a wonderful story. But this cast him in a new, less appealing light.
I wonder how his fellow PGA Tour players will react behind closed doors and away from the cameras. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson will probably have Reed on his team but I can't imagine the dignified and "team first" Watson being pleased if this is another oversized ego he has to deal with.
Winners are allowed to enjoy their victories and Reed is no different but next time let the clubs do the talking.
Is Donald Trump Good for Golf?
by Jeff Skinner
It's a big week on the PGA Tour as the world's best golfers do battle at another World Golf Championship, the Cadillac Championship. At the same time the tour is hosting the rest of the PGA Tour brethren at the Puerto Rico Open. The thread that connects the two tournaments, I mean besides the huge paychecks, manicured courses and coddled professionals may be a surprise. It's Donald Trump.
Yes, the King of Braggadocio, Donald Trump is the host of both PGA Tour events this week as the golf loving billionaire owns the Doral Resort and the Trump International Golf Course, Puerto Rico. As is his trademark he brands his courses with the Trump name, the official name of Doral is Trump National Doral Golf Club. He can name his courses anything he likes but he chooses the keep his "brand" at the forefront and the Trump name is currently one of the biggest names in golf.
For decades Trump, who made most of his fortunes in real estate and dabbles in casinos has been in the public eye for his high flying lifestyle, over the top spending and constant self promotion.
He's gone from rich to bankrupt to billionaire to television host to potential presidential candidate all the while boasting about his latest and greatest projects. Greatest is a description he uses very often as in his eyes anything he touches instantly becomes the greatest. It's an unbounded ego that matches his willingness to take on any project he sees potential greatness in.
There's no denying he's a part of American culture but the question has been asked, is Trump good for golf?
Trump's first passion was real estate as he followed his father into the business that has earned him his wealth. Golf has been in Trumps life for a long time but the game has become more than a pastime, it a passion.
Trump currently owns sixteen golf courses and is one of the few that is building new ones. Only innovator Mike Keiser of Bandon Dunes fames is as active as The Donald in the game right now.
Trump's, most controversial course, Trump International Golf Links, Scotland received so much negative publicity during its creation we saw it more on CNN than The Golf Channel. Still, the course opened to huge reviews and it may be one of Trump's courses that lives up to his bluster as "the greatest golf course in the world."
Trump's game plan has been to buy high end clubs near metropolitan areas then renovate the course, the clubhouse and anything else as to get them all to his over the top standard.
Early in Trump's golf course career he took a lot of heat for tricked up courses with waterfalls and amusement park attractions. But recently Trump has been content to turn over the keys to the bulldozers and the drawing board to the professionals and just pay the bills.
In Scotland he enlisted Martin Hawtree who is The Royal & Ancient's personal architect and opened his very deep wallet. For Doral he convinced Gil Hanse to redo Dick Wilson's original design which had seen multiple renovations over the years. Trump once again put his mighty checkbook to use as the entire course was altered and completed in less than one year. Both Hawtree and Hanse raved about the support they received from The Donald not just financially but creatively. Trump certainly wasn't shy about insisting on certain things for his courses but both architects said there was plenty of discussion and negotiation.
Trump has definitely changed his ideas on what makes a "great" course. He has gone from "over the top" designs to a reliance on "minimalist designers" as he did with Hanse and now the dynamic duo of minimalism, Coore and Crenshaw. The pair are in line to do Trumps' latest, and greatest (of course) project in Virginia.
Trump isn't afraid to mix it up with the biggest and best no matter what the stage and he recruited Jack Nicklaus awhile back to redo his club in Jupiter, Florida but his biggest triumph may just be back at home in New York in the shadow of his many skyscrapers that dot the city skyline.
For a decade NYC attempted to build a course over an old garbage dump in the Bronx for $20 million. As is usually the case in NYC, things went south and the original developer failed. Enter Trump with big plans and a bigger checkbook. He negotiated a sweetheart deal with the city and got Jack Nicklaus to design the course. The finished product: a high end, public, Jack Nicklaus designed, daily fee, Irish links style course with spectacular views of the NYC. The name…Trump Golf Links Ferry Point of course. Nicklaus raved about Trump and his ability to get things done where no one could before.
Recently, Trump has purchased the golf resort at Doonbeg in Ireland and has called upon Hawtree for ideas to renovate the former Greg Norman design. Of course Trump says it's a chance to make it "one of the great courses of the world."
Trump's passion for the game hasn't gone unnoticed, as this week of double PGA Tour events shows but the USGA has also rewarded Trump with the 2017 U.S. Women's Open at his aptly named, Trump Bedminster Golf Club. Bedminster is a mere five iron from the USGA's headquarters in Far Hill, New Jersey and many of the USGA's staff are members there.
For some people Donald Trump represents many of the unattractive aspects of American society. His look at me attitude, his exaggerated opinion of himself, and his penchant for making himself the center of everything runs contrary to what many of us believe. But in this Kardashian World of me first and pictures of me on the web second, Trump is just a player in the game.
Call him what you will and many do on a daily basis, Trump is one of the few players that is getting things done when it comes to golf courses. Granted, most of his clubs are private and his "public courses" are pricey (Blue Monster $450, Los Angeles $250) but he is making things happen.
As far as the other aspects of his lifestyle of the rich and famous, do we really care. In this difficult environment for golf Trump is a bit of a white knight and maybe it's a case of the "ends justifies the means". And like him or despise him we can't argue that he is a huge force in golf today.
He can be loud and sings his own praises far too often. His comb-over is legendary and so is his ego but Donald Trump is good for golf. There, I said it and amazingly it didn't hurt.
Click here for Christian Bale's imitation of The Donald's Comb-Over.
New & Improved: Trump National Doral's Blue Monster
by Jeff Skinner
The PGA Tour has been frequenting Doral's Blue Monster for over half a century but when they tee it up tomorrow at The WGC Cadillac Championship not much will look the same. In the words Gil Hanse, the architect who revamped the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral, "It's really a new golf course."
Some of the holes may look the same but all have felt the hand of Donald Trump's recent favorite architect," A lot of the holes are in the same places as before, but every green has been rebuilt, every bunker has been moved and shifted," Hanse says. "Twelve of the holes have had significant alterations in either direction or water being brought into play."
Trump had Hanse start the $25 million transformation of the Blue Monster the day after last year's tournament finished as part of a $250 million renovation of the Doral Resort.
All of the top 50 players in the world are committed to The Cadillac Championship and they will all get to see Trump's new baby up close. For those of us that can't be there here are few articles to act as a primer for the new and improved Blue Monster.
From Golf Digest here are 7 Things Gil Hanse would have you know about the new Blue Monster.
Brian Wacker of PGA Tour.com had the good fortune to play Hanse's latest work with the man himself.
It will be interesting to see what the professionals think and how all these changes play out this week. One thing is for sure, it's not your daddy's Blue Monster any longer.
Rex Hoggard's "For the Record" Profiles Jason Day
by Jeff Skinner
Jason Day is one of the most talented golfers on the PGA Tour. His recent win at the Accenture Match Play Championship has come out of a rededication to his game. He spoke of playing to win money early in his career to provide for his family that wasn't at all wealthy. But as he matured his focused changed.
Finding happiness with his wife Ellie and a new son has given Day a new perspective on life and golf. He now realizes that it is championships he should be chasing and not dollars. Like many golfers, he is focused on being number one in the world. Unlike many golfers, Day has the talent to get there.
10 Things I Think & More
by Jeff Skinner
1. Paula Creamer's winning 75 foot eagle putt may be the most exciting moment of the year so far. And her emotional reaction only added to it. It's been a long time coming and a shot in the arm for her and the LPGA.
2. Russell Henley's victory at The Honda Classic wasn't pretty, in fact it was mighty ugly down the stretch, but Henley has the stuff to win a lot of tournaments.
3. Was the all the hype about The Bear Trap overblown? I don't think so but they have to add 18 to it. Holes 15, 16 and 17 were tough yesterday but 18 was pretty bloodstained yesterday also.
4. All hail The Honda Classic at PGA National. It looked like a major championship out there yesterday. Mark Rolfing of NBC/Golf Channel said it felt like a major over those final holes.
5. Rory McIlroy spit the bit in the final round yesterday but two things about Rory. First his 5 wood into eighteen from 245 yards to 15 feet would have been the shot of the year if he made the putt and went on to win. Second, proving that yes, he has matured since last year's walk off here, he stood there and did an interview immediately after play was done and spoke to the media afterward. He owns his game and himself and that's maturity.
6. Tiger Woods' withdrawal seemed to overshadow the tournament for awhile. But when Rory, Henley, Knox and Palmer started throwing up on themselves things got painfully interesting.
7. Another injury problem for Tiger continues a pattern of his heavily muscled body possibly breaking down. With all his training and working out is it possible he overdoes it and carries too much muscle?
8. Between Father Time, injuries and scheduling, it is possible that we have seen the end to the Tiger versus Phil match up. Mickelson missed the cut, Tiger struggled then withdrew and we all know their schedules rarely intersect other than the majors. Ah, but there is still the FedEx Cup Playoffs. We can only hope but maybe it's time we all move on from that.
9. The Golf Channel featured Tiger's range session prior to yesterday's final round and he looked to be striping it. He looked healthy but he is good at hiding his injuries. A small but amazing little tid bit: as Tiger was hitting his driver he would walk 5-10 yards up the range to retrieve his tee as they flew up range with each swing. Just like us, Tiger likes to conserve his tees, I mean do you think he is paying for those things? I thought it comical.
10. Jhonattan Vegas is back from shoulder surgery after missing all of 2013. His final round wasn't great but he is playing well and it's good to see him back and healthy.
11. Plain and simple PGA National is one tough golf course. Eight under par puts you in a playoff…that's a major championship score.
12. Rory's meltdown was difficult to watch as was the play of all of the playoff participants over the final holes. But we sit at home each week and watch these guys play incredible golf. Yesterday wasn't great from a golf shot perspective but it certainly was entertaining. For Russell Henley it puts him on track to be one of the good young American golfers destined to take over the PGA Tour. For Knox and Palmer, anytime you are in the mix it makes you better golfers and they both have plenty of talent. For Rory, I am sure he wishes he was able to close it out but yesterday wasn't a total loss. You learn more from your failures than you do from your successes and Rory showed us that yesterday. He owned his mistakes and said he'll try and put them aside and be ready to win this week. It's easy to forget he's 24 years old and still a very young man. His actions after he failed to win yesterday show us that he's grown up quite a bit from last year's Honda debacle.
13. Is it me or are those TaylorMade SpeedBlade commercials with those puppets a bit creepy? Who comes up with these ideas? Maybe it is cheaper to use puppets instead of the real golfers but come on guys.
You Can Hit It Like Tiger Woods
by Jeff Skinner
Finally after all the practice, practice, practice I can finally say I can hit it like Tiger Woods. Ask my buddies, that slice has my name written all over it. Well, mine and Tigers'.
Russell Henley Survives Bloody Honda Classic
by Jeff Skinner
Over and over we hear how hard it is to win on the PGA Tour and today was proof of that, excruciating proof. We saw player after player hit poor shot after poor shot at PGA National with Russell Henley hanging on to win the Honda Classic in a four man playoff.
Henley was the last man standing after a quartet of golfers spilled more blood on the ground than the warriors in Braveheart. Henley, Ryan Palmer, Russell Knox and third round leader Rory McIlroy all faltered down the stretch. Faltered, that's like saying the Titanic had a small leak. The four of them gave new meaning to the phrases, "Throw up on yourself" or "succumb to the pressure".
It was a nasty finish as all four of the playoff participants dropped shots on the back nine. None more so than Rory who doubled sixteen and bogeyed seventeen. Even with that spilled blood Rory still had a chance to salvage a win with the shot of the day.
He was at seven under par, one off the lead and sitting 245 yards from the eighteenth green on the 72nd hole. He crushed a high flying five wood onto the green and the ball settled fifteen feet from the hole. Rors fist pumped with joy as he had earned a putt for an winning eagle. It would have been the comeback of the year had the eagle putt fallen but it slid by and his birdie left him in the four nab playoff.
In the playoff Henley was the only player to hit the green in regulation and his two putt birdie made him the last man standing in a war of attrition. For the 24 year old Henley it's his second PGA Tour win and he joins Rory, Patrick Reed, and Harris English as players under 25 with multiple tour wins. Click here for Doug Ferguson's game story.


text:
Community Radio
Featuring Flook's Haven in Album Spotlight
On Tap: the best in Irish rock and traditional tunes, plus the great bands of America, for your March celebrations
The Best in WUMB's Celtic Music, with Gail Gilmore - from Boston
An award winning internet radio stream broadcasting a wide range of Celtic Music 24 hours day! From the heart pounding Pipes & Drums of the Highlands of Scotland, to the inspirational Gaelic vocals of Ireland. This is our Live Web Stream.
Traditional and Traditionally Influenced Celtic Music. Over 11 Hours of Music.
The Fergus MacCool Show Archives
From hearty jigs to serene new age...From Ren faires and Festivals to the movies...From pianos to pirates...A bit of everything at Wayfarer's Way! Over 30 hours of music!
Here you will find Celtic music and song created in the Gaelic tradition of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Enjoy your visit and come back often!
New tracks by Tara MacKenzie, Irish Leprechauns, Brendan O'Loughlin and the Killldares
The skirl of the pipes, drums and celtic melodies that are favorites of the Newport News Police Pipes and Drums. Support your local pipe band, dancers, pub singer and celtic arts. Gardai Na Sean Criche, Guardians of the Old Country
Contemporary & traditional folk and more
Diverse Celtic and Celtic-inspired music, with a fairly heavy leaning towards traditional and instrumental music.
All styles of music performed on the autoharp
Because Folk Music is the music of the people. And you're a person. 13+years leading the way at Live365 with freeform folk and related genres (singer/songwriter, bluegrass. Celtic, folk/rock, world folk, Cajun/Zydeco,technofolk and more).


text:
All About Space Issue 3
Magazine Digital Edition
Packed full of cosmic content, All About Space delves into the wonders of space exploration, astronomy and space science every month, providing in-depth knowledge from a team of experts on an amazing array of topics. The magazine is unlike any other, and will appeal to seasoned space fans and new explorers alike, with a regular dose of amazing articles, exclusive interviews and jaw-dropping images that will make each issue simply unmissable. The magazine also features a regular stargazing section that aims to make astronomy accessible to everyone, with a host of instruction articles from how to buy a telescope to finding objects in the night sky.
From incredible space phenomena to amazing technologies of the future, issue 3 of All About Space has you covered. Our feature article takes a look at black holes, the awesome force that can bend space and time, while we've also got an incredible infographic comparing every moon in the Solar System. Amongst many other great articles we cover topics including next-next-generation space stations, Venus, living in space and tractor beams.
All About Space Issue 3 is available to download from the following stores:


text:
Overview | |
HP ENVY 15t Quad Edition Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
No Payments + No Interest if paid in full in 6 months with Bill Me Later. See Terms
Special deals, offers & upgrades
Limited time coupon savings on this PC*:
-$125 off a $799 configuration with code MORE125
*Coupon not combinable with instant rebates.
Exclusive saving when customizing a PC:
50% OFF on One year Computrace LoJack for Laptops
Special savings on select accessories & carepacks


text:
Risk Management Service (RMS) is proud to announce that a new RMS website is under development. Check back soon for more details.
Have a question, comment, request or concern and not sure how to handle it? Use our new firstname.lastname@example.com email address!
The information accessible at this link is only accessible either through a UNT network-located computer or using the UNT VPN. If you believe you have reached this message in error, contact the webmaster.
For information on accessing the UNT VPN from outside the network, please contact your network or desktop support team.
Risk Management Services
700 North Texas Blvd
Denton, Texas 76203
(940) 565-2109
For questions about content on this web site or to report any issues, contact the


text:
- Home
- Courses
- Location
- The School
- Accommodation
- Student Life
Book Now
To book an English course, please fill in the online booking form. We will then reply to you shortly to help you with the next steps:
- Receive our free quote by email.
- Make payment in full.
- Receive your enrolment confirmation.
- Apply for a visa (if applicable) and travel to Dublin!
If you need to apply for a visa (non-EU students) we strongly recommend that you apply at least 6-8 weeks before your planned start date. To check if you need to apply for a visa please visit our Department of Foreign Affairs visa information page.
Be Social


text:
I'm cleared, so I can say whatever I want and not be suspected. Even if I said I was mafia, everyone knows I'm not. XD There is a problem, though. I'm close to winning, so I can't take mass-claims without the information being lost. I would like for the watcher and cop to contact me, though. :)
this has been strange...
No no no, I call Pink. Pink is love, and a humanitarian like me loves people
I'll say.
Vote: Master Mew for really suspicious activity.


text:
September 20, 2011
10:52 am
The Week 2 winner of the PewterReport.com Pro Pick 'Em Challenge is corndog, who won a $25 Circle K gift card and a large pizza from Marco's Pizza. Now it's time to make your Week 3 predictions and check out where you rank on the leaderboard.
The first week of PewterReport.com's new interactive feature – the PewterReport.com Pick 'Em Challenge – has concluded and the Week 2 winner is corndog, who correctly picked the winners of 15 games and won the tie-breaker. corndog wins a $25 gift card from Circle K and a large pizza from Marco's Pizza for being this week's PewterReport.com Pick 'Em Challenge winner.
There is still time to register to play, make your picks and check out the weekly rankings in the leaderboard by visiting: http://pewterreport.com/pickem
It's time to make your picks for Week 3 and this is a reminder that ALL WEEK 3 PICKS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 AT NOON!
The PewterReport.com Pro Pick 'Em Challenge is the chance for Bucs and NFL fans to make their weekly picks for the chance to win the grand prize, which is a trip for two to a Buccaneers away game of their choice (continental U.S. only) that includes airfare, hotel, game tickets and taxes and transfers, courtesy of BucFanTours.com.
Because the grand prize winner will be the player that has accumulated the most wins throughout the entire 2011 regular season, we encourage all participants to make their picks for ALL 17 weeks to increase your chances of winning the grand prize trip for two to a 2012 Bucs away trip.
The participant that has the most wins and the best record of the week will win the weekly prize, which is a $25 Circle K gift card and a large cheese or pepperoni pizza from Marco's Pizza.
All ties will be determined by the answers to tie-breaker questions submitted prior to that week's picks.
Can you out-pick the PewterReport.com staff? Participants can pick against the Pewter Reporters and their staff each week and track how they fared weekly and for the season on the weekly leaderboard, which will be updated every Tuesday after the conclusion of Monday Night Football.
Playing the PewterReport.com Pro Pick 'Em Challenge is free, fast and easy! If you have a username and password from previously registering on PewterReport.com's message boards or a Pewter Insider subscription, simply login to play the game using that username and password.
If you do not have a PewterReport.com username and password, obtaining one is free, quick and simple. Simply register for PewterReport.com and use this information to play in the PewterReport.com Pro Pick 'Em Challenge.
You can register your picks and make any changes up until the cutoff time, which is indicated at the top of the picks page for each week. After this deadline, no changes or updates can be made to your selections.


text:
. |
People's Basketball Sim League presents...
1992-93 Season Record: 52-30
C Kevin Willis | PF Otis Thorpe | SF Robert Horry | SG Dell Curry | PG Johnny Dawkins
Key Reserves: Robert Parish | Anthony Mason | Walter Davis | Terry Porter
BallSoHard and Trell need to work out the points thing, it's between you two guys. It's out of my hands.
PelicansReport.com Sim League
New Orleans Hornets General Manager
If I had known Randolph was there I wouldn't have done it.
thats the cool part about being a GM of a team. you can draft/trade whoever you want. I wasn't stuck with the 9 pick, was just seeing if someone offered me something of value that i liked. I am happy with randolph which is why i drafted him and then traded cliff robinson.
I just find the hypocracy on this thread to be astounding.
I wanted two first rounders. You offered me that trade! But I took it so that makes me the idiot. I wanted Richardson who is a very good defender and I wanted first rounder.
If yall agree on another deal just post a new thread.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Flightcare Membership Program
For pennies a day, this pre-paid health care program can protect people from the potential high cost of air ambulance services.
Since 1995, Enloe Medical Center has offered a valuable service called the FlightCare Membership Program. The FlightCare Membership Plan assures that members will not be billed for out-of-pocket expenses when FlightCare or a reciprocating emergency air service transports them. We offer Individual, Family and Group Memberships. The membership fee covers reasonable and medically appropriate use of our air ambulance or that of a reciprocating program. All membership fees help keep us flying.
How to become a FlightCare Member
- Download an application, complete it, and mail it to the address on the application.
- Or call us at 530.332.6774 and we'll mail you an application.
Reciprocating Programs
- The Enloe FlightCare Membership Plan covers reasonable and medically appropriate use of our air ambulance or that of the following reciprocating programs: Care Flight (Reno, Nev.), Island Air (San Juan Islands), Life Flight (Portland, Ore.), Life Flight (Boise, Idaho), Life Flight (Twin Falls, Idaho), Air St. Luke's (Boise, Idaho), Life Flight (Casper, Wyo.), NW Medstar (Spokane, Wash.), Cal Star (Northern California)


text:
Michael B. Jordan and Tye Sheridan experiment with the air tie, Ben Affleck epitomizes dadcore, and Cee Lo Green hits us... more >
Fall 2012
Burberry Prorsum
A gray scale—that's how Christopher Bailey weighed his collection this season. Using a series of refined two- and three-button wool gray suits in deepening shades, he's updated the Gregory Peck look with colorful, textured splashes—Navajo-inspired patterns, bags in maroon and navy suede, mustard-tipped trenches, and watch out for the owl and cat-face bundle-necked sweaters. This is where trad meets mod.
- Your Daily Eye Queue: The Movie You've Been Waiting For, How to Live the Good Life In Maine, and More...
- Last Night's Must-See Menswear: The Stones Keep On Keepin' Ons
- Daily Endorsement: Say Aloha to Your New Spring Slip-Ons
- Your Morning Shot: Townes Van Zandt, 1970
- Your Daily Eye Queue: The 'Masturbatory' State of Fashion, Ralph Lauren's All-American Achievement, and More..
- Last Night's Must-See Menswear: Ty Burrell's On-Point Shirt and Tie Game
News + Politics
How To
Food + Travel
- David Chang's Kitchen: Your Idea of Bologna is Total Baloney
- Chart: The Family Tree of Bourbon Whiskey
- Recipe: Semi-Summer Salad - Chef Jeff Taibe of Oak + Almond
- The Great Franco-Italian Pasta Experiment
- How to Pick from an Overpriced Restaurant Wine List
- Alan Richman: At Estela, An Extraordinary Chef and What Could Be the Steak Dish of the Century (So Far)


text:
How to improve your team's morale
Many times in business, much like in life, a person's perspective determines one's morale or attitude more so than any actual situation does. Many companies will make statements such as, "the morale of the team is down because of recent company changes, cuts in benefits and employee layoffs." These issues are real and the impact it has on people is real as well. Let's not diminish real emotions tied to these issues that cause morale to be low. However, to improve morale is to change the team's perspective versus looking for a golden answer. An organization can spend all their time focusing on these changes and continue to experience negative emotions, or they can choose to change the perspective of their people. Which do you think is more productive and advantageous?
In some situations a company may hire a motivational speaker to speak to their group about a tragedy and as a result, the audience gets motivated and is eager to make the best of their personal situation. Why is that? What happened was a change of perspective.
When a leader is faced with low employee morale, their job is to hold their team members accountable by teaching the team members to be grateful before they can be successful and happy even if they are not necessarily content.
A person must be grateful before they can be successful
Everybody can be grateful for what they have, but more often than not we forget to think about the good. In one room a young couple is disappointed when they find out they are having a baby girl instead of a baby boy, where just across the street there is a young couple grateful for the 6 hours they have with their newborn baby before she passes away. In the business world it is no different. In Dallas, a gentleman is upset and feels like he is not treated fairly because due to company financial struggles, they remove company cars and increase the current work loads to make up for those that were laid off. In the same city, a man and woman need to figure out where they are going to live because they just had to close their small business, file bankruptcy and can't pay their bills. It is all about perspective. Smart parents around the world tell their children to be grateful for what they have, because there is someone out there that has it a lot worse (and by the way-those "someone's" usually have a better perspective than others).
It does not do any good to sympathize with employees when they are complaining about workload or removal of benefits and even pay cuts. In fact, the bad morale is created when leaders and workers start to sympathize with each other on the struggles or unfairness of the job. The intent of these leaders is to show compassion and empathy for their team members and therefore hopefully help them turn around their morale, but instead they end up confirming why the morale should be bad. To improve morale the leader must change the team member's perspective. This is not a cold or insensitive approach, it is an empathetic approach that says the feelings the person is feeling are real, but may not be necessary, helpful or have a purpose. The leader's job is to give the team member's hope and understanding, not sympathy.
Equipment Directory
Yes, happiness is not a goal, as in "I am going to be happy." Aristotle said it back in the 4th century B.C.E. What we do, we do for the sake of something else, that gains something else, and ultimately we are happy. But happiness is the by product of living excellently, which meant virtuously. That is human excellence and to be striving for excellence produces happiness.
Yes, happiness is not a goal, as in "I am going to be happy." Aristotle said it back in the 4th century B.C.E. What we do, we do for the sake of something else, that gains something else, and ultimately we are happy. But happiness is the by product of living excellently, which meant virtuously. That is human excellence and to be striving for excellence produces happiness.
Latest News
Most Popular
Most Comments
- Are you in favor of a federal labeling standard for food that might contain genetically modified ingredients?
- Commentary: Barking up the wrong tree
- Water allocation for most drought-stricken Calif. farms to end
- Larson Electronics offers 150 Watt LED high bay light fixture
- Panama says 'go' to GM mosquito evaluation
- Conference to address "What's Next for Farmland Values"
Direct Drive Rotary Blend Systems
Doyle Equipment Manufacturing prides themselves as being "The King of the... More


text:
Just not much less than he already does.
At least that is the impression given by our former colleagues over at Capital and WNYC, who point out that in the governor's recently released schedules, no mentions are made of meetings with either agency's head, Jay Walder or Chris Ward. As The Observer has previously reported, the governor has had limited contact with either Mr. Walder or Mr. Ward, despite their being in charge of two of the state's most important and powerful agencies.
Andrea Bernstein opens with this spry appraisal:
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met repeatedly in the first eight months of the year on marriage equality, the property tax cap, and even farmer's markets. But his schedule from January 1- August 31, made available online Thursday, shows no meetings or phone calls with Port Authority chief Chris Ward or Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Jay Walder.
Meanwhile Reid and Dana bring us these amusing details:
On Thursday, Feb. 3 at 4:15 p.m., he had a meeting in Albany on "Public Authorities." No attendees are listed. But that same day, the board of the Port Authority voted in New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's pick for Authority Chairman, David Samson.
On Friday, March 4, at 1:30 pm, the governor had a meeting about the vaguely defined topic, "Transporation and Infrastructure" at his New York City offices.
In April, May, June and July, there was no mention in his public schedules of "Ward," "Walder," "Port Authority," or "MTA."
On August 10, he made a "New York Remembers" announcement that included Robert Morris, a vice president at the Port Authority Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.
There was some attention paid to the M.T.A. in the lead up to the Hurricane Irene shutdown, but otherwise it appears the governor has taken almost no notice of these agencies. That said, perhaps this is a good thing, given the relative repute of their directors. Yet for a politician who is known to be incredibly hands-on, that would seem strange.
With the appointment of a new M.T.A. chief forthcoming—and the 9/11 anniversary behind us—it would seem these are positions Governor Cuomo might be paying more attention to in the near future.
mchaban [at] observer.com | @MC_NYC
I am sure someone was keeping and "EYE" on these agencies and as I have said before Chris Ward should never had his "friends" publicly lobby to keep him, it is not the Andrew "Cesare" Cuomo way.
So he too will go by the way of the Highway
Before there was the "Oracle at Delphi" there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli
VJ Machiavelli
The Legislative Budget is Too Damn High -
to the author: "could care less" versus the (virtually only) version that stands to make sense" "COULDN'T care less"? and then you further your little mocking/disrespecting by adding "just not much less"?
Granted, that when it comes to this phrase/pair-of-phrases, many if not most do not or cannot understand how to the simplest meaning of "caring" or "not caring". Yet, your added modifying of it, achieves an improbable result: making the phrase yet more incomprehensible…and at the very beginning of your article.Somehow, I immediately found caring so exceedinly little about what you might have to say, that I almost "COULDN'T CARE LESS" about your further words, or feel much of any further urge to read them…which I basically didn't, electing instead to aim to leave the website just as soon as I could post a brief message on the matter. Ciao!
Mr. Chaban: To expand and elucidate a little (on my own post above):
Maybe I should add as a further or alternate explanation of what I see with your maybe fairly conscious usage of the mangled version of this phrase: a use of it so careless or flippant, that most all are apt to not comprehend your qualifier starting the article: "Just not much less than he already does!" I think most may well end up perceiving your words, as pretty much, "Governor hardly cares, or in fact, cares even a little less than hardly caring, so , in truth it seems he REALLY REALLY doesn't ( or couldN'T, not could) care much of any at all."
At the very least you could or should have put quotation marks around either "could care less" or maybe better yet, around just the word "could", in the headline. And maybe follow it up with some parallel quotation marks in the first line, around "just not very much".
In truth, maybe the general capability of people to distinguish or bother to distinguish between "couldn't care less" and "could care less", is by now essentially lost. Maybe most ALL usage, except heavily explained and specifically justified usage– of the effectively senseless, latter version, is going to just exacerbate. It seems your opening line play-on-words to expand on your intention, is way too little to qualify your intent. So, in sum, quite an unfortunate little usage of this grating phrase, particularly in its blaring, headline spot.
What might be nice might be your being much more careful in the future, or better yet or also, some time including in your future writing, a few tries of a more serious nature, at pointing out and addressing the grating problem of this oh-so-common malaprop phrase (Thank you in advance, if you agree, and "can and will," Mr. Chaban).


text:
A collection of news and information related to Indianapolis published by this site and its partners.
Top Indianapolis Articles
Displaying items 56-66
A Holocaust Day of Remembrance
Story | Apr 1, 2010 | 9:23 AMPresented by Governor Mitchell E Daniels Jr, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Indiana Holiday Commission, Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, featured speaker, Indiana Poet Laureate, Norbert Krapf. -
Egyptian Dance Celebration
Story | Apr 1, 2010 | 12:02 PMJoin us for the fourth annual celebration of Egyptian dance and culture. Dancers, food vendors and souvenir vendors will be on hand for this exciting event. There will be a special dance performance for the public at 7:00 p.m. $5 suggested donation... -
Fire watch issued for portions of Indiana
Mutt Strutt
Indiana governor declares Friday as "Butler Blue Day" in honor of Final Four Bulldogs
Girl Power: Fight Like a Warrior
Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana Monthly Meeting
Story | Apr 5, 2010 | 3:19 PMEmbracing Our Individual Cultures - The Capstone of a Harmonious, Diverse Community Presentation by: Gregory S. Fehribach, Doninger Tuohy & Bailey, LLP This presentation is designed to highlight the definition of culture and how several subcultures... -
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis PTO Spring Boutique
Story | Apr 5, 2010 | 3:45 PMShop your favorite local artists, crafters and vendors! Come and see a variety of jewelry, gifts, toys, unique crafts and more. Entertainment throughout the day. Mad Science science spectacular, Rulon Strength family strength show, Master Mike Tae Kwon... -
Tricee B. Apparel Trunk Show
Story | Apr 5, 2010 | 3:50 PMAttention fashion connoisseurs and Indy socialites - we invite you to attend the monthly Tricee B. Apparel Trunk Show Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1 pm - 4 pm. The seasons warm weather and good times are here in perfect timing to purchase an adorable... -
Bark 4 Bling
Story | Apr 5, 2010 | 3:59 PMARPO (www.adoptarpo.org) featuring lia sophia jewelry fundraiser to help raise money to offset costs of finding homes for rescued dogs and cats. Jewelry and pet related raffles. -
Primary Anchor
Story | Apr 6, 2010 | 6:31 AMJob Description: Presents news and information on news and other station programs and covers news stories when not anchoring. Represents WXIN/WTTV-TV to the public viewing audience. Reads stories on regular scheduled newscasts and other programs...


text:
Quick View Rainstick Making Kit by 4M In Stock $16.95 Build & decorate your own rainstick, then tilt it up & down to simulate the sound of rainfall! Includes all required materials to build 1 rainstick measuring 16" long. See Details $16.95 was
Quick View 4M Glow Moon & Stars by 4M In Stock $9.95 Replicate the night sky in your own bedroom with the Glow-in-the-Dark Moon & Stars! This set includes a crescent moon (measures 11.5" in diameter) 10 variously sized stars and adhesive tape. Place them on your wall or ceiling! See Details $9.95 was
Quick View Tin Can Robot by 4M In Stock $14.95 Recycle a used soft-drink can and use it to build a walking robot that has moving eyes and posable arms! All other required materials and detailed instructions are included. See Details $14.95 was
Quick View Crystal Mining by 4M In Stock $14.95 Excavate 8 different natural crystals. Includes digging tools, magnifier, specimen containers, fact cards and leather pouch See Details $14.95 was
Quick View Solar Rover by 4M In Stock $14.95 Learn how regular sunlight converts to energy as it powers this rover to roll along the floor. All you need is a recycled soda can! All other required materials & detailed instructions are included. Measures 8" long when assembled. See Details $14.95 was
Quick View Kitchen Science by 4M In Stock $14.95 Use everyday kitchen ingredients to fuel 6 different science experiments! Make a volcano erupt with lava, launch a baking-soda rocket or even learn how a tomato can power a light bulb! See Details $14.95 was
Quick View TOOTH FAIRY KEEPSAKE BOX by 4M In Stock $9.95 LOST A TOOTH? NOW YOU CAN KEEP IT SAFE FOR THE TOOTH FAIRY WITH THIS FUN CRAFT KIT! THIS KIT CONTAINS ENOUGH MATERIALS TO MAKE 4 KEEPSAKE BOXES. See Details $9.95 was
Quick View Remote Control Metal Detector Robot by 4M In Stock $24.95 Construct the 4M Metal Detector Robot and learn the principles behind metal detectors. This 5.5" remote control robot will give you hours of outdoor fun. Hunt for buried treasure! The metal detecting unit can be detached from the robot body. Fun, functional and educational. See Details $24.95 was
Quick View Volcano Making Kit by 4M In Stock $14.95 Mould & paint your very own volcano, then make it erupt with bubbling lava! All required materials (except baking soda & vinegar) are included. See Details $14.95 was
Quick View 4M Light-Up Crystallite Mosaic by 4M In Stock $9.95 The Light Up Crystalite Mosaic is a suncatcher in the daytime or mosaic nightlight. Use beautifully colored crystal beads to create your own brilliant mosaic art. Kit includes glue, crystal beads, suction cup, and stand. Ages 6+. See Details $9.95 was
Quick View Robotic Hand by 4M In Stock $14.95 Build your own robotic hand. Amaze your friends with this simple but fun automation. It's a cool science gadget. Contains mechanic plastic parts (assembly required), string, finger straws, and detailed instructions. See Details $14.95 was
Quick View Fairy Secret Diary by 4M In Stock $16.95 Guard your secrets in this fairy diary and keep it safe! This kit contains a 50 pages hardcover fairy secret diary complete with lock and key, fairy wand viewer and magic memo pad, 2 sets of secret code wheels, invisible message writer and developer, 2 sets of secret dispenser, paper strips for… See Details $16.95 was


text:
Availability: Crescent Suites Hotel
Please enter your travel dates.
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchen
- FREE Breakfast
Breakfast is included in your stay.
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
- FREE Breakfast
Breakfast is included in your stay.
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed, Kitchen
- FREE Breakfast
Breakfast is included in your stay.
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen
- FREE Breakfast
Breakfast is included in your stay.
Waltham aparthotel with a fitness center
Situated in the city center, this aparthotel is close to Brandeis University, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, and Rose Art Museum. Local attractions also include Bentley College and Jackson Homestead and Museum.
Property Features
Crescent Suites Hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
In addition to premium satellite television, guestrooms include kitchens. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and makeup/shaving mirrors.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Crescent Suites Hotel Amenities
- General
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and limo/town car service. This Waltham aparthotel also offers a fitness center, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Crescent Suites Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free self parking
- Total number of rooms - 30
- Number of floors - 4
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Business center
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Grocery store
- Designated smoking areas
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Microwave in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Secure parking
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Television in lobby
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Secure parking, Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- CD player
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Free local calls
- Direct-dial phone
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Handheld showerhead
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Welcome amenities
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Desk
- Window opens
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Speakerphone
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- Satellite TV service
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Dock nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowboats nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Sports center nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Playground nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Fishing on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Mountain biking on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Running track/path on site
- Sailing on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Crescent Suites Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.


text:
The 5-8 miles between aid stations will fly by as runners enjoy the beautiful trails shaded by towering 2nd and 3rd generation redwoods. The diverse course is linked together With Bear Gulch, Skyline Trail , and a sweet loop in Wunderlich Park. Huddart Park serves as the perfect staging area for the start and finish and large grassy areas where runners may spread out and lounge while enjoying the post race food.
Location:Huddart County Park - Woodside, CA
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2014
Events: 10K, Half Marathon, 35K & 50K
Bib & Shirt Pickup: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K race
Course Map
Overall winners of each race distance will receive a medal, a custom glass Stein and an item from the Inside Trail Racing schwag bag.
All ultra-marathon distance finishers will receive a custom printed Pint Glass with the race logo.
All other finishers will receive a custom print Coffee Mug with the race logo.
The Dead Last Finisher (DLF) in each even will receive a custom award.
All registered runners will receive a Greenlayer Sports Evolution technical fabric shirt. Your favorite training tee has been updated for the new season. Made from super soft moisture-wicking fabric, the Evolution Short Sleeve Tee offers the perfect blend of performance, fit and design at an exceptional price point. The Greenlayer logo is featured in a color popping contrast color on the left sleeve.
Fabric: 150g / 50% recycled polyester / 50% polyester
To be guaranteed your shirt size, you must register by March 30, 2014.
At Inside Trail Racing aid stations it's like an all you can eat buffet, but this is a race, so don't linger too long! Expect to find variety at all of our aid stations, including a plethora of Clif Bar Products (Clif Shot Gels, Clif Bloks, Clif Bars), as well as sweet and salty offerings like trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, Pop Tarts, boiled potatoes with salt, PB&J finger sandwiches, regular soda (Coke or Pepsi), Mountain Dew, water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel, PB&J finger sandwiches, M&M's, Mike & Ike's, salt tablets... you get the idea. There will also be general first aid items but no anti-inflamatory medicine. We strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz bottle from which to sip while you enjoy your run.


text:
Womens | Color: Cinnamon | Style Number: D10206
Write a review
There are currently no customer reviews for this style. To add a review, please click here.
Your Color:
Your Size/Width:
In Stock. Ships out in 1-2 business days.
A classic oxford-style featuring timeless design and Børn signature comfort
Supershoes.com on Facebook


text:
The Slackers
Performing: The Slackers
The Fleece
12 Thomas Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6JJ
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 16s who are not accompanied by an adult.
What people are saying about The Slackers
This area is intended for discussion only. If you have a question about your order, or require customer service you can get in touch via our Customer Service Area. Comments enquiring about existing orders, including personal details, or with questions will be deleted.


text:
- Home
- Home Living
- Game Room Accessories
- Item# 28987
Mahogany-Finished Cambridge Steel-Tip Dart Cabinet Hits the Bull's Eye of Classic Pub Style
Lowest Price Guarantee
If within 30 days of your online purchase at Kotulas.com, you find the identical product nationally advertised for less by one of our competitors, we will refund to you 110% of the difference!
Nationally advertised low prices found online must be printed out completely with proof of competitor's name and the offer's expiration date clearly visible. To receive your refund, please mail a copy of the advertisement with the offer's expiration date visible, together with a copy of your invoice to:
Kotula's Ecommerce Marketing
P.O. Box 1499
Burnsville, MN 55306-6936
Valid on retail price of item only, not on shipping and/or handling charges. No close-outs, misprints, price quotes, coupons, rebates, auction websites or liquidations. Also not valid on Member Club pricing. Item must be identical make and model#. Competitor product must be available and in-stock at the time of claim. Please allow 6 weeks for processing.
Factory Shipped
Delivered in 7 - 12 Business Days
This mahogany-finished Cambridge steel-tip dart cabinet features solid oak in box joint construction and brushed nickel hinges to withstand years of use by players of every caliber. Arched top and black felt interior lining add a distinctive air to an ancient game played around the world. Walk into a pub in merry old England and you'll see exactly the same style. Just close the door to discreetly hide your dartboard between games. Fits most traditional sisal fiber steel-tip dart boards, including Model 42-6006 (Item# 29040 sold separately). Includes dry erase scoreboard, outchart, marker and mounting hardware. Dimensions: 22.13in.H x 22.13in.W x 3.5in.D (doors closed); 22.13in.H x 43.75in.W x 3.75in.D (doors open); 21in.H x 21in.W x 2 5/8in.D (inside). You'll love having this cabinet in your rec room and knowing you're carrying on a timeless tradition that displays your skills and wins you points! Darts not included.
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 months parts / 3 months labor
Suggested accessories:
Warm up for your local dart tournaments with this official-size competition bristle board. The Razorback measures 18in. in diameter and 1 1/2in. thick and features a self-healing sisal fiber playing surface. Classic dartboard features knife-blade thin wires and a staple-free bullseye to prevent bounce-outs. Movable low glare number ring extends board life. Can be used with both soft and steel tip darts. Designed for years of enjoyment, with all the features of a high-end board at a reasonable price. Includes mounting hardware and manual. Darts not included.
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year Limited Warranty
Check out some of our other amazing gear!
Rack up a good deal with this billiards set, which provides everything you need to play a great game of pool. The kit includes a set of Pro Series Royal Crown billiard balls, 4 cue sticks, bridge stick, 9-ball diamond, triangle, six-cue Roman rack, under-rail brush, 9in. table brush, plastic tally bottle, box of blue chalk, two rubber chalk holders, tip repair kit and 8ft. clear table cover. Standard regulation size and weight ball: 2 1/4in. dia.
When it comes to dart mats, this one hits the bullseye. Regulation distances for both steel tip and soft tip dart play are embossed for official competition. Soft, cushioned material provides comfort and protects floor from bounce outs and missed throws. Rolls up when the game is over. Measures 9'9"L x 24"W.
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 months parts / 3 months labor
If adding fun to your game room is your target, this will hit the bullseye. The attractive 22in. x 25in. cabinet features solid wood construction with a medium finish and a George Killian's Irish Red logo displayed on the front of the cabinet. Opening the cabinet reveals a sturdy bristle dartboard with scoreboards on the insider of the cabinet door and storage space for darts. Cabinet comes complete with mounting hardware and 2 sets of darts.


text:
The best coffee machines you could possibly wake up to
Ah, caffeine. We may be a nation of tea drinkers at heart, but you can't deny yourself the pleasure of a cup of freshly brewed Java. We've taken a look at the five best luxury coffee machines available to man (or technically available via retail channels... read the full article.