text:
The Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights (IGLH) has put pressure on General Motors CEO Daniel F. Akerson to immediately intervene with local management at the Halol plant in India where hundreds of workers have gone on strike since March 16. The factory workers are paid just 47 to…
Read More
By TBogg
By Roy Greenslade, The Guardian
By Katie Halper
By The Conversation
Raw Story is a progressive news site that focuses on stories often ignored in the mainstream media. While giving coverage to the big stories of the day, we also bring our readers' attention to policy, politics, legal and human rights stories that get ignored in an infotainment culture driven solely by pageviews.
Founded in 2004, Raw Story reaches 9 million unique readers per month and serves more than 30 million pageviews.
Copyright © 2004-2013 Raw Story Media, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
A woman was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Huntsville Wednesday evening.
Police responded just before 6 p.m. to an apartment complex on the 200 block of Binford Drive. When officers arrived they found the victim in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police arrested Viola Jones, 22, in connection with the shooting and charged her with assault. Investigators said they found a gun they believe was used in the crime.
Huntsville Police said she shot 19-year-old Leslie Garner multiple times in the apartment complex, where they both live. Police said Garner suffered life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital.
Friends of Garner said that there has been a running dispute between her and the alleged shooter and that one alleged fight was recorded and posted to YouTube. They said they were told Garner has been awake and talking throughout the day Thursday.
"Words have been said; things have been thrown," said Kaneshya Jones, one of Garner's friends. "It's just never gotten this deep to where people has gotten shot. It's always been fighting. They brought six girls over to jump Leslie. They didn't know I was here. If I wasn't here, my friend would have gotten jumped that night because she brought them over to fight her."
Jones was out on bond for a prior incident involving a gun. She is accused of forcefully entering a woman's home last Halloween while armed with a .380-caliber pistol. She is charged with first-degree burglary in that case, which is due to go before a Madison County grand jury.
Jones is being held in the Madison County Metro Jail on $10,000 bond in connection to Wednesday's shooting.
Copyright 2014 WAFF. All rights reserved.
1414 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35801
WAFF Is a Proud Member
of the Raycom Family of Stations
FCC Public File
EEO Report
Closed Captioning

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hostels Map San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Street map of San Juan Del Sur showing location of all our San Juan Del Sur hostels - Click on a hostel icon on the map of San Juan Del Sur or on the hostel name for more information or to book that hostel online.
- Hostel
- Bed and Breakfast
- Hotel
- Campsite
- Apartment
Top rated hostels in San Juan Del Sur
- Private
La Terraza
- Del Parque Central, 25v. Oeste, Rivas, San Juan del Sur
- La Terraza consists of two luxury 3 bedroom /2 bath condominiums and a beautiful rooftop terrace. Individual rooms... More Info
- dorms
- Private
Hostel Esperanza
- BDF 1/2 al Sur, San Juan del Sur
- The spacious rooms are breezy, clean and brightly painted. The staff are friendly, the beds are comfortable, there is... More Info
- dorms
- Private
Hostal Suenos Del Mar
- Central Market 1c.East, 25 meters to the south., San Juan del Sur
- Our Hostal Suenos Del Mar is a place with a relaxed and comfortable place to spend your days relaxing after a busy day... More Info


text:
At a time when teen fiction is dominated by vampires, werewolves and time travel, first-time author Ruta Sepetys has written a novel whose horrors are all too real.
Exposing the agonies endured by victims of Josef Stalin's regime, Between Shades of Gray grips readers from the first page with its against-the-odds survival story. Teenager Lina and her family are forced by the Soviet secret police to leave their home in Lithuania in 1941 and travel in a miserable, crammed train car to labor camps in Siberia, on the verge of starvation. They eventually end up north of the Arctic Circle, where they endure hardships so extreme that readers will be shocked to learn this novel is rooted in historical events.
During an interview with BookPage, Sepetys explains that her connection to this atrocity is personal. Her grandfather was an officer in the Lithuanian army. He was on execution lists when the Soviet Union occupied Lithuania in 1939, so he and his wife and son fled to Austria, then Germany, and eventually settled in America. The family members they left behind were deported to work camps and imprisoned.
As Sepetys writes in her author's note, Stalin was responsible for more than 20 million deaths—including more than a third of the population of Lithuania. But the story of the Baltic deportations is not a well-known part of history. During our conversation, Sepetys explains that, after World War II, people living in Soviet-occupied countries could not speak about Soviet crimes for fear of being punished.
"It's as if the voice of an entire generation was swallowed," Sepetys says. "The story sort of went dark and now the people that still have ties to it are in their late 80s. A whisper is left and we're just about to lose it."
On her first trip to Lithuania, as an adult, Sepetys met family members and asked to see old pictures. They had to tell her that they'd burned the photos when her grandfather fled—they couldn't let anyone know they were related.
When she learned of this tragic history, Sepetys saw it as her responsibility to share the story with the world, and tell it as accurately as possible.
"My freedom and everything I have has cost me theirs. My freedom, in the U.S., because my father left, had cost them their freedom. And that's very heavy, but it made me even more determined that I was going to do this."
Her family warned that "the world just isn't interested in this story," but Sepetys refused to accept that advice. As it turns out, she was right. At the time of our interview, there had been 22 foreign sales of Between Shades of Gray, including one in Lithuania. "This is not about me at all; this is about their story and honoring the people and their experience," she says.
Though she wanted to share Lithuania's history, it was important that it be wrapped in fiction. When Sepetys talked to people about their experience during the Soviet occupation, many of her interview subjects had a condition.
"So many people told me, I'll tell you what happened but you have to promise not to use my name. They were so terrified. Fifty years had passed but the pain was still so raw," she says. "Fifty years had passed but their hands were still shaking when they spoke."
Sepetys honored their wishes by drawing on their experiences to create memorable characters. The two who will probably stick with teen readers the most are Lina, the 15-year-old main character, and Andrius, a boy she meets on the long, harrowing train ride to Siberia and with whom she shares a budding romance. The plot centers on the remarkable survival story of Lina and her family as they are forced to travel to different labor camps in extreme conditions—including a camp that is literally at the North Pole.
Although Between Shades of Gray is Sepetys' debut novel, she is no stranger to the creative process. She has worked in the music business for 20 years, currently as the owner of an artist management company based in Nashville. Besides her day job, she is hard at work on her second book—the story of a murder set in 1950s-era New Orleans.
Sepetys feels that she has found a home with historical fiction. "History holds secrets, and around every corner there is some little-known story," she says. "Through studying mistakes from the past, hopefully we can learn from our mistakes and create hope for a more just future."
This bitterly sad, fluidly written historical novel tackles a topic woefully underdiscussed in English-language children's fiction: Joseph Stalin's reign of terror. On June 14th, 1941, Soviet officers arrest 15-year-old Lina, her younger brother and her mother and deport them from Lithuania to Siberia. Their crammed-full boxcar is labeled, ludicrously, "Thieves and Prostitutes." They work at a frigid gulag for eight months—hungry, filthy and brutalized by Soviet officers—before being taken to the Siberian Arctic and left without shelter. Lina doesn't know the breadth of Stalin's mass deportations of Baltic citizens, but she hears scraps of discussion about politics and World War II. Cold, starvation, exhaustion and disease (scurvy, dysentery, typhus) claim countless victims. Lina sketches urgently, passing her drawings along to other deportees, hoping they'll reach Papa in a Soviet prison. Brief flashbacks, seamlessly interwoven, illuminate Lina's sweet old life in Kaunas like flashes of light, eventually helping to reveal why the repressive, deadly regime targeted this family. Sepetys' flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. (maps, timeline, author's note) (Historical fiction. 12 & up, adult)Copyright Kirkus 2011 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved.
Through the pained yet resilient narration of 15-year-old Lina, a gifted artist, this taut first novel tells the story of Lithuanians deported and sent to Siberian work camps by Stalin during WWII. From the start, Sepetys makes extensive use of foreshadowing to foster a palpable sense of danger, as soldiers wrench Lina's family from their home. The narrative skillfully conveys the deprivation and brutality of conditions, especially the cramped train ride, unrelenting hunger, fears about family members' safety, impossible choices, punishing weather, and constant threats facing Lina, her mother, and her younger brother. Flashbacks, triggered like blasts of memory by words and events, reveal Lina's life before and lay groundwork for the coming removal. Lina's romance with fellow captive Andrius builds slowly and believably, balancing some of the horror. A harrowing page-turner, made all the more so for its basis in historical fact, the novel illuminates the persecution suffered by Stalin's victims (20 million were killed), while presenting memorable characters who retain their will to survive even after more than a decade in exile. Ages 12-up. (Mar.)[Page ]. Copyright 2010 PWxyz LLC
Gr 8 Up--This novel is based on extensive research and inspired by the author's family background. Told by 15-year-old Lina, a Lithuanian teen with penetrating insight and vast artistic ability, it is a gruesome tale of the deportation of Lithuanians to Siberia starting in 1939. During her 12 years there, Lina, a strong, determined character, chronicles her experiences through writings and drawings. She willingly takes chances to communicate with her imprisoned father and to improve her family's existence in inhuman conditions. Desperation, fear, and the survival instinct motivate many of the characters to make difficult compromises. Andrius, who becomes Lina's love interest, watches as his mother prostitutes herself with the officers in order to gain food for her son and others. To ward off starvation, many sign untrue confessions of guilt as traitors, thereby accepting 25-year sentences. Those who refuse, like Lina, her younger brother, and their mother, live on meager bread rations given only for the physical work they are able to perform. This is a grim tale of suffering and death, but one that needs telling. Mention is made of some Lithuanians' collaboration with the Nazis, but for the most part the deportees were simply caught in a political web. Unrelenting sadness permeates this novel, but there are uplifting moments when the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for compassion take over. This is a gripping story that gives young people a window into a shameful, but likely unfamiliar history.--Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ[Page 170]. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


text:
For information on open positions and recruitments, please click here.
The WALC Institute team members are passionate about helping communities become more walkable and livable. Here's more about us:
Dan Burden, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation and Inspiration
Based in Port Townsend, Washington
Dan has spent more than 35 years helping the world get "back on its feet†and his efforts have not only earned him the first-ever lifetime-achievement awards issued by the New Partners for Smart Growth and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, but in 2001, Dan was named by TIME magazine as "one of the six most important civic innovators in the world.â€Â Also that year, the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences honored Dan by making him their Distinguished Lecturer. In 2009, a user's poll by Planetizen named Dan as one of the Top 100 Urban Thinkers of all time. Early in his career, starting in 1980, Dan served for 16 years as the country's first statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the Florida Department of Transportation and that program became a model for other statewide programs in the United States. In 1996, Dan sought to expand his reach and ability to really change the world, so he and his wife Lys co-founded a non-profit organization called Walkable Communities. Since then, Dan has personally helped 3,500 communities throughout the world become more livable and walkable. In 2009, Dan co-founded the WALC Institute to create a focus on education, capacity-building and training to support communities in becoming more engaged and healthier through active living.  Dan also serves on the board of advisors for Walkscore (www.walkscore.com).
Mark Fenton, Associate
Based in Boston, Massachusetts
A public health advocate by nature and a mechanical engineer by training, Mark has become well known for his work promoting walking and physical activity through better built environments. He helps communities become more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly, and assists employers, work sites, and schools in developing healthier settings and more active populations. Mark is also an adjunct professor at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Mark will assist the Institute as a consultant, helping the organization fulfill its mission through community assistance, education, and outreach. (And yes, it's true, Mark is a former member of the U.S. national race walking team, which makes him uniquely qualified to keep up with Institute co-founder Dan Burden!)
Kelly Morphy, Executive Director
Based in Winter Garden, Florida
Kelly brings to the WALC Institute and the communities it serves more than 15 years of experience in community involvement and public service. She works directly with communities to help them become healthier, better connected, more accessible and more sustainable through effective and meaningful civic engagement. She also advances the mission of the Institute and the livability movement by developing strategic plans and effectively managing community projects, outreach programs, and business-development initiatives. Kelly's experience prior to joining the Institute included managing communications for an urban-design firm in Florida, serving as a public-information officer for an air-pollution-control district in California, and operating two small businesses. She started her career as a journalist on her home island of Guam, and also competed internationally as a member of the Guam Women's National Soccer Team, before relocating to the mainland. She and her husband Tim have three children and live in Winter Garden, Florida, where Kelly also serves in a volunteer capacity as president of the not-for-profit corporation Safe Streets West Orange.
Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Program Manager
Based in Portland, Oregon
A self-described 'bikeaholic' and a passionate transportation advocate, Robert has become well known throughout the country for his work in Safe Routes to School program and policy change, and helps communities and advocates to improve the built environment and increase safety, social equity, and physical activity through bicycling and walking. Robert has focused nearly his entire career on getting people more active, especially children and youth, and especially on bicycles. Robert has more than two decades experience managing non-profit organizations and programs, with experience in Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Smart Growth and Social Equity, policy change at the state, regional, and local levels, program development and technical assistance, public speaking, and community organizing. From 2003-2013 Robert focused on Safe Routes to School, becoming one of the nation's leading experts in this growing movement to get kids active and improve the built environment.
Samantha Thomas, Project Manager
Based in Port Townsend, Washington
A native Minnesotan, Samantha grew up in St Paul atop the limestone bluffs of the Mississippi River. Not far from her home lies Minneapolis; the other half of the Twin Cities. It was this confluence of cities, the combination of geography and rich social history, that shaped Samantha's inquiry of place. In 2009, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Urban Studies and Graphic Design. During her studies, Samantha spent a year abroad in South Africa studying, building community in the Walmer Township, and traveling. Since then, she has served as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow with the Minnesota Alliance for Youth and AmeriCorps VISTA for the City of St Paul Office of the Mayor. Samantha also participated in the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation's Neighborhood Leadership Program. After relocating to Port Townsend, WA, Samantha joined the WALC Institute team as a project coordinator. She brings a design-thinking approach to the Institute and is passionate about the power of collaboration to create more livable communities. She also chairs Port Townsend's Local 2020 Transportation Lab, helping to promote active transportation. When she's not working, Samantha is exploring the world of fine cooking, mastering Sirsasana, and lacing up her hiking boots to wander towards a new adventure.
Sally Lovell, Finance Manager
Based in Port Townsend, Washington
Sally is an avid walker, whose passion for wandering in the great outdoors equals her passion for bookkeeping. Over the last ten years, Sally has been the treasurer of several nonprofit organizations in Washington state including the Food Co-op of Port Townsend and the Green Building Guild. Since arriving in Washington twenty years ago, her interest in sustainability issues have led her to volunteer for organizations involved in green building, organic food systems, and renewable energy and smart transportation. She came to the WALC Institute with more than 25 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial management. Not only a keeper of financial records, Sally also brings experience in managing small organizations, human-resource requirements, and providing administrative support to organization leadership. Sally loves her flexible schedule, which makes it easy for her to stay active through bicycling and walking. Sally also enjoys occasionally hiking the mountain trails near her home on the Olympic Peninsula.


text:
Help us become energy independent by donating now towards our solar panel project.
Be a part of a Peace Mission by joining the Sivananda team with Srinivasan and Mahadev Chaitanya in this year's Climate Ride from NYC to DC
Join us this summer for our Pre-Teen Kid Camp and Family Yoga. Early registration recommended.
Join our 200-hr Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher's Training Course. Offered March, June & September.
Come and explore the beauty of the traditions of the natives to this land.
Read Srinivasan's blog about how permaculture and yoga are one in the same.
A five day retreat designed for those new to Yoga or who wish to deepen your Sadhana, or personal practice.
Yogi's in NYC. Breath deeper and stretch the Mind, Body and Spirit further in the middle of Manhatten.
Watch this video to view a summer satsang at our Yoga Ranch.
Srinivasan, Mahadev Chaitanya, Lalita Devi
Sep 6–Oct 5, 2014
Swami Shivabhaktananda
Sep 12–Sep 14, 2014
Robert Bourdon, JoAn Parent
Sep 19–Sep 21, 2014
Elaine Valdov
Sep 21, 2014
8:00–10:00 pm
Mahadev Chaitanya
Oct 5–Oct 10, 2014


text:
My Account
Enter or verify that code SUMMER50 is in your cart at checkout, and a $15 discount will be applied to your order over $100, and a $50 discount will be applied to your order over $250. Your savings will be based on the merchandise total only, excluding shipping, handling, additional freight, and taxes. This offer can not be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Offer expires at 11:59pm ET on 8/23/14. Click here for full details >
Bimini Top Slide Track Assembly
Key Features
Slide your bimini top out of the way
Complete slide track assembly
Aluminum tracks can be cut to desired length
- details


text:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- An airport spokesman says an American Eagle pilot preparing for takeoff has been arrested after failing a blood-alcohol test at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Spokesman Patrick Hogan says witnesses alerted airport police that the pilot smelled like alcohol before he boarded the plane. Hogan says the pilot was conducting preflight checks about 6:30 a.m. Friday when officers boarded, conducted a Breathalyzer test and arrested him on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol.
Passengers had not yet boarded the flight to La Guardia, New York City.
American Eagle is owned by American Airlines.
American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller says the pilot has been suspended pending an investigation. Miller says the airline is cooperating with authorities.
Hogan says the pilot was taken to a hospital for a blood test.
All content © Copyright 2001 - 2014 WorldNow and KTTC, a Quincy station.
All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and Mobile Privacy Policy & Terms of Service.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Jodi Neyens at (507) 280-5104. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at email@example.com.


text:
Our Science – Dahut Website
William L. Dahut, M.D.
New Therapeutics for Patients With Genitourinary Malignancies
The Development of Novel Therapeutics for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common non-dermatologic malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer related death in American men. During 2004, an estimated 230,100 men will have prostate cancer diagnosed, and 29,100 men will die of this disease in the United States This project is focused on translational clinical trials for the treatment of prostate cancer. The research program in prostate cancer has been focused on attempting to develop hypothesis-driven novel therapies for each disease state that a prostate cancer patient may experience. Treatment needs to balance the biology of the tumor at that point with the clinical goals of maintaining quality of life and prolonging survival. In addition, in the unique environment of the NCI we have been able to combine each clinical trial with important biologic endpoints. Many of these trials involve antiangiogenic agents, novel small molecules or unique vaccines. Currently eight trials are involved in the active treatment of patients.
Clinical trials using antiangiogenic agents
As prostate cancer advances from an indolent to a more lethal state it becomes dependent on angiogenesis. Angiogenesis is also required at sites of secondary colonizations in order for prostate cancer metastases to proliferate and expand. Without angiogenesis, primary prostate tumors typically are confined to a diameter of 1 to 2 mm and remain indolent. Tumor specimens from men with clinical prostate cancer have been characterized by a remarkably high degree of vascularization compared with autopsy-identified prostate tumors from men without clinical disease We believe that the inhibition of angiogenesis is an attractive target in the treatment of prostate cancer. We have collaborated actively with the laboratory of Dr. William Figg both in the development of agents targeting blood vessel growth as well as in the performance of ancillary studies designed to determine the impact of new agents on markers of angiogenesis.
Thalidomide in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Thalidomide is a potent teratogen that causes dysmelia (stunted limb growth) in humans. It was marketed in Europe as a nonbarbiturate sedative but was withdrawn 30 years ago because of its teratogenic effects. It has been postulated that thalidomide-induced limb defects were secondary to an inhibition of blood vessel growth in the developing fetal limb buds. In 1994, D'Amato et al demonstrated that thalidomide inhibited bFGF-induced angiogenesis. Bauer et al subsequently determined that a metabolite (5'OH thalidomide) of thalidomide was responsible for this antiangiogenic activity. These preclinical findings prompted investigators to evaluate thalidomide as an inhibitor of angiogenesis, which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various types of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
We evaluated thalidomide in patients with androgen independent prostate cancer and found 18% of patients to have significant PSA declines. Preclinical data suggested that the addition of a cytotoxic agent to an anti-angiogenic agent was more than additive. In order to test this hypothesis we conducted a randomized phase II trial combining thalidomide with docetaxel. A total of 75 patients with progressive androgen-independent prostate cancer were accrued (25 patients to the docetaxel alone and 50 to the combination group). Both at the midpoint evaluation and after conclusion of the trial, the proportion of patients with a greater than 50% decline in PSA was higher in the combination arm: 9 of 24 patients (37%) in the docetaxel alone arm and 25 of 49 patients (51%) in the combined group. There also was a trend towards improved survival. The median survival in the combination arm was about double that of docetaxel alone
It is postulated that the efficacy of anti-angiogenic agents, such as thalidomide, will be greatest in the setting of minimal disease burden. We are testing that hypothesis in a phase III trial in patients with a biochemical recurrence after initial local therapy. In addition we are currently conducting two phase I trials of oral anti-angiogenic agents (2-methoxyestradiol and CC-5013), which we believe are well suited for prostate cancer patients.
Small Molecules in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Perifosine represents a new class of anti-cancer compounds. It is an akylphospholipid related to miltefosine. Perifosine was show to have a unique pattern of growth inhibition with in vitro systems. Modulation of cell surface receptors and inhibition of lipid-mediated signal transduction appear to be important in its activity. Perifosine has been shown to lead to loss of cyclin-dependent kinases (cdk) activity and subsequent cell cycle arrest in G1-S and G2-M phases. Treatment with this drug has been shown to increase p21WAF1 expression resulting in inactivation of the cdk/cyclin complex and subsequent cell cycle arrest. In cell culture with PC3 cells, clear induction of apoptosis was observed. We have postulated that cell cycle arrest will lead to a prolongation of time to progression in patients. We are testing this hypothesis in a Phase II trial in patients with metastatic advanced prostate cancer. Results of this trial as well as correlative lab studies measuring cell cycle parameters will guide in the future development of this agent.
Vaccines in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
In collaboration with the laboratory of Dr.Jeffrey Schlom we have performed a series of clinical trials using recombinant poxvirus PSA vaccines. We have hypothesized that vaccines may be more effective when combined with more traditional anti-cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and cytotoxics. We have performed randomized phase II trials comparing vaccine and radiotherapy to radiotherapy alone and comparing vaccine to docetaxel and vaccine. Both of these trials were performed in order to understand the effect of combination therapy on the immune system prior to embarking on larger trials with clinical endpoints. Initial immunologic data supports the ability to combine these treatments and plans are underway to test these combinations with clinical endpoints.
Our collaborators are Philip Arlen, William Figg, Marston Linehan, James Gulley, Jeff Schlom, and Elise Kohn, NIH; and Dan Petrylak, Columbia University.
This page was last updated on 12/16/2013.


text:
Town Square
Race lawsuit, resignations rock MP police department
Original post made on Aug 2, 2007
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 12:00 AM
Comments (3)
on Aug 2, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Was there any follow up on this Menlo Park race allegations story? I am curious how that turned out since Sgt. Prickett has a reputation in our community for having race issues. Does he still work for the department?
on Aug 3, 2007 at 8:23 am
With this many problems, there must be a problem in management. The council and city manager need to dig into this as soon as possible. The problems of recruitment clearly are affected by this underlying problem. We all know people don't work solely for the highest pay; most care about their work conditions.
on Aug 3, 2007 at 10:31 am
Rory Brown is a registered user.
Here's a follow-up story the Almanac ran the following week as far as Sgt. Prickett's status in the department, and Chief Goitia's take on the issue: Web Link
The Almanac continues to look into the lawsuit and resignations involving the police department.
If you were a member and logged in you could track comments from this story.
The dress code
By Jessica T | 21 comments | 1,878 views
September food and drink goings on
By Elena Kadvany | 0 comments | 1,270 views
. . . People will never forget how you made them feel.
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,246 views
College Freshmen: Avoiding the Pitfalls
By John Raftrey and Lori McCormick | 1 comment | 1,102 views
Council election, and then some.
By Stuart Soffer | 5 comments | 460 views


text:
Personalized Sashes and Bride to Be Sash Sets
A bride sash is a lot of fun to wear to all of your pre-wedding activities, such as bridal showers, the bachelorette party, a spa party with your bridesmaids, etc. We have a great variety of bride to be sashes, and bridesmaid sashes too. It's a nice gesture to buy Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom sashes too. We can make you a custom rhinestone sash, or one done in glittery vinyl lettering, where you choose the font and colors. Check our our Bachelorette Party sash page for more options, including our Last Fling sash.


text:
After facing a possible closure not long ago for 3 D's in a row, Newpoint Bay High is facing closure again, but for a different reason.
It makes us very disappointed," says Carla Lovett, area director for Newpoint Schools. "We were very surprised by the recommendation because things have been going so well for our school lately. "We felt like the basis for the recommendation was somewhat nebulous in terms of the concerns that they espoused."
A renewal committee is recommending to the Superintendent to not renew the school's charter, citing 'failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management.'
"Well the school gave us profit and loss statements and balance sheets over various times differences, and we went back and we looked at those," says Jeff Whitton, a member of the renewal committee. "In our review, we've discovered some things that were of concern to us."
According to committee members, enrollment has dropped about 60 percent in the last three years. They also say a managing company holds a good portion of the school's money, but it does not disclose financial information and is not required to do so.
"We don't really know the financial status of that entity whether its making money or losing money. We don't know if the school is making money or losing money," says Whitton.
Newpoint says it has yearly audits and no payroll or bill concerns. While the school isn't necessarily making a profit, Newpoint Education Partners has a commitment to the success.
"From my perspective, the management company has promised to support us in the past and going forward, and they've don't that. There's a five year track record of them providing the financial supporting needed for the school.
Superintendent Bill Husfelt is accepting the committee's recommendation and is bringing it to the School Board for a vote at Tuesday's meeting.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WMBB. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
The Rock Girl Benefit Concert will be held at the Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard School Hall on Saturday 9 February at 7:30pm for 8:00pm.
Starring Jenn Langhus, Jenn is an American entertainer currently living in Cape Town with her Husband John and two sons. Jenn will be accompanied by Caren van Heerden.
Tickets are R200 and includes the show, wine and canapés. Tables of 8 are R1500.
To reserve a ticket or a table , please call 072 508 5275.
Rock Girl has been given a lovely donation of two paintings by local artist Paul Du Toit that we will auction off directly following the interval and right before the second half of the show.


text:
To bring you the world's finest iWotsit protection we've hooked up with consummate case professionals Uncommon. They're an industry leader in making superbly high quality and durable iPad cases. They invented a revolutionary and top secret printing process called TATT™, which embeds the design into the case – so no fading or peeling, ever. It all sounds a bit space age really, which we quite like.
The deflector is a single piece clip-on case. We currently offer the following case styles:
Which iPad Do I Have?
water, h2o, abstract, fluid, zen, nature, grafic, pattern, surealism, wave, sea, water abstract, lena weisbek, blue, black, ipad, apple, case
All these creations for iPad are fantastic! Absolutely
Thank you, dear Maris!!
– Lena Weiss
Thank you so much Denise!
Phantastic!! Many thanks, Elaine! :-)


text:
The Libre tea glass – beautiful convenience for loose tea "on the go"
It's the perfect tea gift for your tea lovin' friends and family – they will appreciate a relaxing tea moment anywhere, anytime with their practical travel tea mug. Give a gift they'll appreciate every day. Buy now in Canada, USA and now UK with local shipping!
Beautiful and convenient, the Libre glass 'n poly styles provide -
- a glass interior and durable poly exterior - keeps tea hot yet not too hot to cold – in fact, a great hand-warmer
- a removable stainless-steel filter that keeps tea leaves in the glass, out of your mouth and it's removable, for easy cleaning
- on-the-go ease - see Libre 'how to' video here for 2 easy ways to enjoy tea moments 'on the go' and all can be used without the filter for 3 ways to use
Choose the Libre glass'n poly Original (9 oz), Large (14 oz) or Mug (10 oz) – - carry it in your backpack or purse and know you are only seconds away from a blissful tea moment. Send one to Canada, USA or UK - shop in your local currency with local shipping today!
In the car, on a hike, on your bike, at the office, at a yoga class; wherever you happen to be, enjoy your favourite loose leaf tea in your Libre tea infuser.
The glass 'n poly Libre styles are all a BPA-free experience for your tea.
By now, you've probably discovered the wonderful taste and variety of loose leaf tea and tea's health benefits. Are you also aware that loose leaf tea has a smaller eco-footprint than tea bags, because of its bulk packaging? And, of course, loose leaf is economical – significantly less than whole leaf tea bags.
Enjoy the benefits of loose leaf tea anytime, anywhere, with your Libre tea glass! Take along your favourite loose leaf tea, and simply add hot water for easy, great tasting loose leaf tea all day long. Questions?
Take your Libre tea glass with you. Carry it in your backpack or purse, and know you are only a moment away from a blissful tea moment – a moment to connect and reflect.
Enjoy a relaxing tea moment–anytime, anywhere!
share a #teamoment photo for our monthly draw – share your presence.
a tea moment gift today – Canada, USA or local UK shipping!


text:
Falls Road & West Northern Parkway has a Walk Score of 57 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Falls Road & West Northern Parkway is a 12 minute walk from the 200 LIGHT RAIL at the MT WASHINGTON & LT RAIL STAT sb stop.
This location is in the Roland Park neighborhood in Baltimore. Nearby parks include Cylburn Park, Jones Falls Park and Schenley Recreation Center.
Nearby schools include Mount Washington Elementary School, Shrine Of The Sacred Heart School and Gilman School.
The closest grocery stores are Whole Foods Market, Mt. Washington Mill Business Center and Eddie's of Roland Park.
Nearby coffee shops include Belvedere Towers Cafe, Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, Baltimore and Desert Cafe. There are 12 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Kabab Stop, Pizza Boli's and Curb Shoppe.
Falls Road & West Northern Parkway is near St. Mary's Seminary and University, Cylburn Park and Schenley Recreation Center.


text:
GARLAND -- A Garland middle school is mourning the loss of two teenage students, who were killed in a head-on collision in Oklahoma.
The siblings and their mother had been living with their great grandmother in Garland, and were on their way to a new home in Missouri when the accident happened. Family members say they are shocked and heartbroken.
Dorothy Whitaker said her granddaughter, Erin Sanderson, and four great grandchildren had just left her house, bound for Missouri. They had been living with her for the last six years. A few hours later, she received a call with horrific news.
"And she said, 'Mom, Syrrena was killed,'" Whitaker said. "And I said, 'No.' She didn't know about Drake at the time."
The children's mother saw the accident. She was in a rental truck with their belongings and one child. Her other three kids were in George Willis' Ford Mustang. Oklahoma troopers say they were on US Highway 60 near Wyandotte when the Mustang suddenly veered left and struck another car, head-on.
Willis, 13-year-old Syrrena Sanderson and 14-year-old Drake Cobb were killed. Seven-year-old Maryssa Sanderson is in serious condition with head, leg and internal injuries. Two people in the other car also died in the crash.
"I'm numb right now," said Gene Whitaker, the children's great uncle. "It's hard to describe."
Drake and Syrrena attended Garland ISD's Jackson Math and Science Magnet School.
"Drake was quiet, but he was the most gentle person you ever met at 14 years old," Mrs. Whitaker said. "And Syrrena was a smart girl. She's been on the A/B honor roll twice in a row."
The principal and counselors at Jackson met with classmates Monday and sent a letter home to parents.
"It's tragic anytime you deal with the loss of young people like this," said Chris Moore, Garland ISD Communications Director. "It's extremely unfortunate. So we are supporting the students, their families and the staff as much as we can."
Dorothy Whitaker said it broke her heart when her great grandchildren left for Missouri. But she says she never imagined it would be the last time she ever saw two of them.
E-mail email@example.com


text:
Updated Dec 12, 2012 - 3:15 pm
D-backs GM Towers on Bauer trade: 'We liked Gregorius better'
"We liked Gregorius better," he told Arizona Sports 620's Burns and Gambo Wednesday.
Towers was discussing the reasoning behind the trade he made the day before, which sent out Bauer along with pitchers Bryan Shaw and Matt Albers in exchange for shortstop Didi Gregorius, pitcher Tony Sipp and first baseman Lars Anderson.
The move has been questioned by many, as the thought of trading Bauer is a tough one to swallow. The pitcher was taken third overall in the 2011 MLB Draft and, while he struggled in a short stint with the D-backs last summer, is still thought of as one of the game's better pitching prospects.
However, Towers said the team needed to add quality depth at the shortstop position, and this was the time to do it.
"Other than Chris Owings we lacked depth in our system," he said. "We didn't want to put all of our eggs in one basket on somebody like Chris Owings, we wanted to have another premier shortstop that we thought was close."
Towers said a look at the free agent market along with who would be available next summer led him to deciding to make a deal for a shortstop now.
"We didn't want to go fishing in those big free agent ponds a year or two from now when you're going to be probably be overpaying for players that the talent doesn't equal the value," he said.
listen Listen: Kevin Towers, Diamondbacks GM
Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers joins the guys to discuss the big 3 team trade that took place last night, and if newly acquired shortstop prospect Didi Gregorius is ready for the big leagues.
"He could play shortstop in the big leagues right now and be an above average shortstop," Towers said. "And we think the bat is close."
Gregorius will be under the D-backs' control for the next six years, which was something Towers said played a key role in Arizona's pursuit.
It's also one of the reasons why they were willing to part with a player like Bauer, who they valued less than fellow pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
"If we were going to move one of our talented young pitchers like a Trevor Bauer, where there was six years of control, we wanted a young shortstop with six years of control."
- Diamondbacks reinstate A.J. Pollock and Chris Owings from DL
- MLB debutant delivers for Padres in win over D-backs
- Cahill, D-backs' offense struggle in loss to Padres: By The Numbers
- Arizona Diamondbacks reinstate Daniel Hudson, Cody Ross from the disabled list
- Dose of Venom: Anderson dominates, Diamondbacks finish home stand with win over Rockies
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs Manager - Tuesday September 2Kirk Gibson discusses Daniel Hudson returning to the D-backs roster.
- Augie Ojeda, former Arizona Diamondback - Friday August 29Doug and Wolf chat with former Diamondback Augie Ojeda.
- Travis Lee, former D-backs first baseman - Thursday August 28Travis Lee shares some stories and memories from playing with the D-backs.
- Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO - Thursday August 28Derrick Hall discusses the home plate rule in the new instant replay system.
- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN MLB insider - Wednesday August 27ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian believes Matt Williams is good for the Nationals.
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs manager - Tuesday August 26D-backs manager Kirk Gibson discusses possible changes to a six-man rotation.
- Reggie Sanders - former Diamondbacks outfielder - Tuesday August 26Reggie Sanders discusses the Diamondbacks' alumni game coming up this Saturday.


text:
Search Our Site
Member Login
Stay connected with the Zappos Family happenings by subscribing to the blog.
Tweets by @ZapposInsights
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us
Do you have any questions?
Email: email@example.com
Main Line: 1(702) 943-7879 Toll Free 1(877) 513-7424
Interested in Taking a Tour?
Email: email@example.com
© 2014 Zappos Insights, Inc. All rights reserved.
Zappos Insights on YouTube Zappos Insights on Twitter Zappos Insights on Facebook
Mike Stith


text:
Despite a slow start to the card, fans in Atlanta were treated to an entertaining evening of action at UFC 145 including a number of closely-contested clashes and a few highlight reel finishes to boot.
Two of the most memorable mashings included heavyweights Travis Browne and Ben Rothwell who each notched opening round finishes and earned an extra $65,000 on top of their standard rate for their performances. Specifically, Browne was awarded Submission of the Night for his Arm-Triangle Choke of Chad Griggs, while Rothwell blasted Brendan Schaub a little more than a minute into their match-up to score Knockout of the Night honors.
Fight of the Night went to featherweights Mark Hominick-Eddie Yagin, as did the 65k, who left it all inside the Octagon over a fifteen minute melee leaving each with battle-wounds worth bragging bout. Though Yagin came away with the Split Decision victory it was truly the fans who won given the quality and heart shown in their exchange.
MMATraining Take: The bonuses were pretty clear-cut this time around. Matt Brown-Stephen Thompson could have been FotN too, though it was fairly sloppy at times and not nearly the technical war Yagin/Hominick turned in. Michael McDonald's KO of Miguel Torres was also a thing of beautiful brutality as well.
[...] for his hard-fought loss to Jones. The only other competitor to crack the six-figure mark was Ben Rothwell who came away with $169,000 in pay thanks to his Knockout of the Night performance against Brendan [...]
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Carriage Towne News
---- — The Hampstead Middle School (HMS) Athletic Club would like to congratulate the following Fall athletes who were awarded special recognition by their respective coaches.
They are, from left to right: back row: Katie Guinto (girls soccer-team player award), Haley Robbins (girls soccer-most improved), Jackie Guinto (field hockey-most improved), Bennett Meagher (boys soccer-most improved), Devin Chaganis (boys soccer-most valuable player), Oliver Pinyochon (boys soccer-coach's award); front row: Kiley Davis (girls soccer-never gives up award), Marley Mailloux (field hockey-rookie of the year), John McCarthy (cross country-fastest time award), Emma Bennett (field hockey-Never gives up award), Kirsten Monteforte (cross country-team spirit award) and Megan Cross (cross country-out of nowhere award).
Not pictured are Kenny Houle (cross country- out of nowhere award), Maryann Quigley (cross country -fastest runner award), and Mark Iannazzi (cross country-most improved).


text:
Through the Years is a series of meditations in words and pictures which present a pattern of images. These suggest meanings on different levels -- natural-- historical -- mythical -- spiritual -- all relating to our experience.
The images roughly follow 1) the hero journey as presented by Joseph Campbell, 2) some of the festivals of the yearly worship cycle of Christianity, and 3) different moments of universal human experience.


text:
Western History & Genealogy Blog
Reply to comment
Shay #4
Submitted by Bay Area Resident (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 8:56am.
I became quite excited by the description of Shay #4, hoping that it had somehow ended up in Colorado... Alas, it would appear most likely that this picture was indeed taken on Mount Tamalpais (which is just north of San Francisco); #4 was scrapped in 1931 after the railway closed. I am glad see this picture. Thanks for sharing!
--"The first image shows Engine Number 4 – a Shay-type Locomotive. Although similar to locomotives used on the Argentine Central near Silver Plume, Colorado, Charles Albi discovered that this engine was actually used by California's Mt. Tamalpais & Muir Woods Railroad."


text:
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Junior forward James Michael McAdoo and sophomore guard Marcus Paige keyed a second half spurt as No. 19 North Carolina broke open a close game for an 84-51 New Year's Eve decision over pesky UNCW in men's basketball Tuesday at the Dean Smith Center.
The Tar Heels shot 62.9 percent in the second half to claim their third straight triumph and raise their record to 10-3, including 3-0 against state opponents.
The Seahawks shot just 31.1 percent and concluded their non-conference schedule with a 6-9 record entering Saturday's Colonial Athletic Association opener with James Madison at Trask Coliseum. It was UNCW's fourth straight defeat since a 69-50 manhandling of Campbell back on Dec. 3 at home.
"I thought we came out with more energy and were very aggressive early," said fourth-year UNCW skipper Buzz Peterson, a 1985 UNC graduate. "We did a good job with their traps in the first half, but things were different in the second half. We can take some positive things out of this game and know that if we had made some shots and boxed out better, things might have been a little different."
The 6-9, 230-pound McAdoo, related to all-time UNC great Bob McAdoo, led all scorers with 23 points and tacked on a double double with 10 rebounds. Sophomore guard Marcus Paige added 15 points and senior guard Leslie McDonald and sophomore forward Brice Johnson chipped in 14 apiece.
Junior forward Cedrick Williams paced the Seahawks with 18 points, including 12 in a big first half. Senior guard Chris Dixon was the only other UNCW player in double figures with 12 points, while redshirt freshman center C.J. Gettys set career highs for points (8), rebounds (6) and minutes (18) off the bench.
With their seventh double digit loss, UNCW matched its longest losing streak since the end of the 2012-13 season when the Seahawks closed out the year with four consecutive losses.
The Tar Heels and Seahawks struggled to find the basket in the opening period and UNC managed to forge out to a 31-23 lead at halftime. But UNC, behind the play of McAdoo and Paige, scored 12 of the first 14 points of the second half and coasted to their third victory without a loss to UNCW.
The largest lead for the Tar Heels came with 4:32 on the clock when Johnson connected along the right baseline for a 78-45 bulge.
After the Seahawks scored the final seven points of the first half to close within eight points, the Tar Heels started quickly in the final half. Paige got UNC started with a nifty layup, McAdoo scored three buckets and McDonald's basket with 15:21 remaining suddenly made the score 43-25.
A bucket by freshman forward Chuck Ogbodo and conventional three-point play by Dixon chopped the deficit to 47-32 with 12:58 left to play, but the Tar Heels went another tear to put the game out of reach.
McAdoo and Paige did most of the damage down the stretch. McAdoo wound up scoring 15 of his 23 points after the break and Paige had 12 of his 15 markers in the second stanza.
In Buzz Peterson's return to the campus where he led the Tar Heels to the 1982 NCAA title, both teams struggled from the floor early. The Seahawks missed their first 12 field goal attempts and went 2-for-20 in the opening 10 minutes. UNC, meanwhile, missed 10 of its first 17 shots and could not shake the visitors.
Williams netted UNCW's first five points and his triple with 13:21 left was the team's first basket and cut UNC's lead to 7-5.
The Tar Heels used an 11-4 run over the next six minutes to build an 18-9 advantage. McDonald scored four points on a layup and two free throws and McAdoo's jumper at 7:23 lifted UNC to a nine-point margin.
The Tar Heels were still on top, 23-16, when Roy Williams' club reeled off eight unanswered points to increase the margin to 31-16 for their largest lead of the half. Johnson's putback and free throw with 1:36 left in the opening period gave UNC its largest lead of the period.
UNCW responded, however, by scoring the final seven points of the half to slice the lead to 31-23 at intermission. Chris Dixon banged in a three-pointer in front of the UNC bench with 18 seconds on the clock and the Seahawks went into the lockerroom trailing by just eight points.
UNCW and JMU open their CAA slate with a 7 p.m. tip-off on Saturday. The Tar Heels, meanwhile, kick off their Atlantic Coast Conference slate with a Sunday test against Wake Forest at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem.
GAME NOTES: The contest marked the second consecutive reunion game for UNCW skipper Buzz Peterson, who carried the Seahawks to his hometown of Asheville last Saturday…It was only the third meeting between the two state schools…The Seahawks are now 2-4 in New Year's Eve games after playing on the date for the first time since the 2005-06 campaign…The Tar Heels became the second straight team and fourth overall to shoot 50 percent against the Seahawks…Three UNCW starters – Shane Reybold, Freddie Jackson and Addison Spruill – failed to score…The two teams combined for 33 turnovers…UNCW went 3-for-17 from deep and UNC was 3-of-9…The benches for both teams scored 70 points…UNCW's starting guards went 1-for-16 from the floor…The Tar Heels had 20 assists on 34 buckets.
322 Shipyard Boulevard
Contact Us
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and WECT. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
1905 FIAT 60 HP Five-Passenger TouringTo be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Auction' Hershey event, October 9-10, 2014. Click here to view... More
1980 Fiat Spider Pininfarinam New front end, tires, timing belt, water pump and thermostat. Needs some work. New top. Runs well.... More
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING CAR. FORMEWRLY FROM THE MARTIN SWIG COLLECTION IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE BODY AND PAINT ARE IN FORST RATE CONDITION... More
1981 Fiat Spider 2000. Metallic brown/copper, beige interior. Less than 50K actual miles. 2 liter 4 cylinder, DOHC 8 valve engine. Bosch electronic fuel... More
1959 Fiat, restored in 1994, shows great, show winner, garaged.... More
1970 Fiat 500 Lusso, This Italian beauty has had restoration work and mechanical overhaul only 4800km ago. This Fiat 500 has a sump Abarth... More
Chassis# 2737832 A 1971 Fiat 500 with a red and white interior. 23,000 KM showing on the odometer, (please note KM not miles). The car... More
1962 ZAZ ZAPOROZHETS ZAZ-965 Zaporozhets model was made between 1960 and 1969. The design was copied from the Fiat 600 and has a very similar appearance, and... More
This 1967 Fiat Dino is partly taken apart but is a good original example for restoration. For only $14,750. ... More
EXTREMELY RARE. 100-200 MADE. 72 WAS THE LAST YEAR. THIS CAR HAS LIVED IN ITALY ITS WHOLE LIFE. A 2 YEAR CONCOURSE NUT &... More
1970 Fiat 124 Spider 1600, This early chrome-bumper Spider is in exceptional condition. This is a rare eurospec model - note the speedo is... More
Unique and Rare Custom built 1974 Fiat 1000TC (Turismo Competizione). The car is a 1974 Fiat 600 that has been transformed to a true... More
This 1970 Fiat 500L is in Blue with Red. Despite its diminutive size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical and popular vehicle throughout... More
AS SEEN ON JERRY SEINFELDS INTERNET SHOW "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" with Louis C.K..Currenty going for $75,000- $170,000 (in perfect condition-as this one... More
Fiat 1977 124 Spider, 5-speed, recent white paint, red interior, new black top. Many new or rebuilt parts including head gasket, carb, manifold, timing... More


text:
Metalglow Cream Eyeshadow
Shimmery metallic shade, 8h wear with soy bean extractLong-lasting pearly metallic sheen. A fresh creamy texture, intense luminous colours, guaranteed ultra-long 8hour hold, for a sparkling metallic finish and radiant eyes. An adjustable metallic shadow texture, applies evenly to the eyelid and is easily worked with fingertips or foam tipped applicator. Intense, luminous colours with a sparkling metallic finish. The eyes look radiant.
Metalglow Cream Eyeshadow contains all the natural benefits of Soya Bean extract.
Tested under ophthalmological supervision
The Plus : The soft foam applicator has a chiselled shape for easy application
0.17 fl.oz Tube / 5 ml


text:
What resources did the Senior Design team that won the 2009 Competition 2009 find useful?
06/25/09 - 03:43:08 PM - Jay Bhatt
CoE held its 2009 Senior Design Competition June 3, 2009 in the Mitchell Auditorium. All graduating CoE students are required to complete a Senior Design project, teaching students the engineering design process from conception to production. Eight teams competed for first place but Dr.


text:
WHO: Rony Jason vs. Mike Wilkinson
WHAT: Main-card results and observations
WHERE: UFC on FUEL TV 10 from Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
MAIN EVENT: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum
Rony Jason vs. Mike Wilkinson -- Featherweight bout
Rony Jason, the inaugural TUF: Brazil winner and Team Nogueira fighter, wasted no time in dispatching UK submissionist Mike Wilkinson.
Wilkinson sprang for a double-leg takedown a half-minute in and got it, but immediately found himself sunk deep in a triangle choke. Jason re-cinched the already treacherous hold and then further persuaded Wilkinson to tap by banging a series of elbows off his head. Rather than yield, Wilkinson opted for a nap just 1:24 in to the 1st round.
With the victory, Rony Jason advances to 14-3, extends his overall win streak to 7 and makes it 3-0 in the Octagon.
- Rony Jason defeats Mike Wilkinson by submission (triangle choke), Round 1.
Live results and discussion for the UFC on FUEL TV 10 MAIN CARD
Live results and discussion for the UFC on FUEL TV 10 FACEBOOK PRELIMS


text:
Microsoft SQL Server
<database> A relational database management system (RDBMS) which is part of Microsoft's BackOffice family of servers. SQL Server was designed for client/server use and is accessed by applications using SQL. It runs on Windows NT version 3.5 or higher and is compliant with the ANSI SQL-92 and FIPS 127-2 SQL standards.
SQL Server supports symmetric multiprocessing hardware; SNMP, ODBC, and major open standard communications protocols. It has Internet integration, data replication, and data warehousing features.
Microsoft SQL Server was originally developed by Sybase Corporation but the cooperation was broken sometime [when?] before version 6.0.
Latest version: 7.0. [Or is it 2000?]
Usenet newsgroup: comp.databases.ms-sqlserver.
Last updated: 2001-04-27
Try this search on Wikipedia, OneLook, Google
Nearby terms:Microsoft Office Small Business Edition « Microsoft Point to Point Encryption « Microsoft Project « Microsoft SQL Server » Microsoft Windows » Microsoft Word » MicroStation


text:
AP PHOTOS: Benedict's final day as pope
(AP) - Pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, has left Vatican City for scenic Castel Gandolfo in the hills south of Rome, where he has spent his summer vacations reading and writing. To a roaring cheer, Benedict appeared at the balcony of the palazzo and said he was happy to be "surrounded by the beauty of creation."
Here is a look at photos of Benedict's final moments as leader and the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
share this story:
Attention KTAR.com Comment Users: We have recently changed our comments boards.We would like you to be part of the conversation and The Voice of Arizona by logging in with your Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Disqus account. Existing KTAR (Arizona Sports) account members will need to create a Disqus account or use one of the aforementioned social media logins. Thank you.


text:
Have you bought all your girlfriend gifts?
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday*, there is some shopping to be done and we're here to help with girlfriend gifts (and gifts for women) and great gift ideas. Like these Cafepress items that have FREE SHIPPING* TODAY (December 1):
BFF Hooded Sweatshirt: Stay warm with our Hanes Ultimate Cotton Pullover Hood. Constructed with a heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester blend. Thick (but not bulky), comfortable, durable and guaranteed.
More Girlfriend Gifts – with FREE SHIPPING* for Cyber Monday …
- 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro® fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester blend
- Standard fit
- Spandex trim in cuffs and waistband
* NOTE: Use promotional code FEMHOL14 today for free shipping on Cafepress!
Girlfriend Gratitude Journal – I'm grateful for my girlfriends. Aren't you?! Here's the perfect gift for a girlfriend to show her how much you appreciate her friendship. Our Wire-O bound, 160 page journal has your choice of papers and measures 5″ x 8″, a handy on-the-go size to fit in your backpack.
Girlfriendology Long-Sleeved T-Shirt – Flower Power t-shirt! Show the world that you believe in the power of female friendships with this bright design. The most comfortable t-shirt ever! Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. 6.1 oz. 100% luxuriously soft ring spun cotton, standard fit, ribbed sleeve cuffs.
"Stand by your man, but sit with your Girlfriends" Canvas Bag – Knitting, snacks, magazines, etc. Perfect for all those things you need – when you're sitting with your girlfriends!
Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric, full side and bottom gusset, 22″ reinforced self-fabric handles, machine washable and measures 15″ x 18″ x 6″.
"Thanks Girlfriend" Mug – Some girlfriends you just can't thank enough. Give it a good try each morning with this lovely mug. The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75″ tall, 3″ diameter; dishwasher and microwave safe.
More Girlfriend Gifts!
* Just FYI from Wikipedia: The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. [1] Whereas Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, "Cyber Monday" symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. The premise was that consumers would return to their offices after the Black Friday weekend, making purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. Although that idea has not survived the test of time, Cyber Monday has evolved into a significant marketing event, sponsored by the National Retail Federation's Shop.org division, in which online retailers offer low prices and promotions.
Related articles: Thankful for girlfriends, Thanksgiving letter to my girlfriends
More Girlfriend Gratitude Gifts! And our Girlfriend Gift Directory.
Gifts for Green Girlfriends – go green with these great recycled, earth-friendly trendy gifts
Calendars for Women – Start 2009 out with your girlfriends and a great girlfriend calendar
Birthday Gifts for Girlfriends – books, jewelry, movies, accessories and other great gifts for girlfriends
Girlfriend Books - books on girlfriends, books for girlfriends, great books girlfriends love!
Girlfriend Gifts – cards, mugs, journals, and wearables like long-sleeved t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, etc.
Fall Gifts for your favorite Female Friends – t-shirts, hoodies and lots of girlfriend gifts
Also, free shipping from Chefs.com! December 1-3, 2008.
Girlfriendology, the online community for women based on girlfriend inspiration, appreciation and celebration (and lots of great girlfriend gifts) Technorati Tags: girlfriendology girlfriend+gifts gift+ideas gifts+for+women black+friday cyber+monday free+shipping


text:
As the NFL season begins, I can't help but think about where it will end.
In less than five months, the Super Bowl will return to New Orleans for the first time since 2002.
Naturally, one of the questions at the forefront of my mind — will the zip line that stole the show as a star attraction for fans and media members at last season's Super Bowl in Indianapolis be making a comeback as well?
New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee executive director Jay Cicero is the man to go to for the answer.
"We have an everyday zip line called Bourbon Street," Cicero said after another day of preparation for the sporting world's biggest day of the year. "We will not be having a zip line. We will be having some fan interactive events, but not a zip line."
For the thrill-seekers among us, you will have to get your kicks through some other avenue, but less zip-lining, more Bourbon Street — sounds good to me.
Of course, there were more serious matters to discuss with Cicero, who has been the president/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation since 1997.
He has been through this drill before. In fact, this is his third go-around on the Super Bowl host committee (1997, 2002), and he has experience managing the many other large-scale sporting events that have come through New Orleans on his watch over the years.
Cicero, who oversees a staff of about 20, says he believes everything is going along smoothly.
"There's nothing out there we either haven't seen before or been through before," he said.
He says the committee is on track in terms of volunteer recruitment. Fundraising has not been an issue, he says — $6 million has been raised from private sponsors (another $6 million of the committee's budget came from the state of Louisiana). Cicero said he is talking to potential supporters to gain the additional $1 million the committee needs to raise before the Super Bowl.
It's clear that the nuts and bolts of Super Bowl preparation are all very familiar to Cicero, who resides in the suburbs but lived in the city for about a decade.
But he did acknowledge that this Super Bowl has its own feel and a different type of emotion attached to it.
This is the first time the NFL will bring its premiere game to New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region seven years ago.
"There is more excitement — genuine excitement — about hosting this event this far out than I've ever seen," Cicero said. "I think the city used to take it for granted that these things were going to happen. And now they take nothing for granted.
"They celebrate everything."
There is reason to celebrate, and to put a renewed emphasis on rebuilding areas that still are in need of attention. Cicero says there are plans in the works for special projects related to servicing areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, including refurbishing New Orleans recreation department facilities.
In the meantime, Cicero will hope the weather does not live up to its potential to be an expensive inconvenience. It already has affected the committee. Hurricane Isaac, which reached New Orleans Aug. 28 — one day before the seventh anniversary of Katrina's arrival in the city — slowed the committee's progress for four days.
"You learn to really plan around it," Cicero said. "Our planning now is completely different than it was pre-Katrina. September 10 is basically the peak day of hurricane season. You keep an eye on the weather and make sure we are prepped to be able to shut down our business and be able to do it remotely if need be."
In a city that has made resiliency one of its trademark characteristics, Cicero and the Super Bowl host committee seem determined to stay on schedule. They put in extra hours to make up for the time lost because of the complications from Hurricane Isaac.
"(The hurricane) caused a delay on a lot of things," Cicero said. "But nothing major that we couldn't catch up on this week."


text:
Friday July 18, 2014
Minnesota Vikings: Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer has been suspended three games following the team's investigation into allegations of anti-gay remarks.
Mayville State (NAIA - ND): Per source, head coach Derek Schlieve has resigned to become assistant head coach / defensive coordinator on the Spring Hill (TX) High School staff.
New Mexico Military (JC): Bill Ross has joined the staff to coach the linebackers. Ross was an all-conference linebacker at New Mexico Military, and a two time all-conference linebacker at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Old Dominion: Linebackers coach Ulrick Edmonds has stepped down after seven months on the job to take an unspecified position at N.C. State, while former Connecticut staff member Darrell Perkins has been hired as cornerbacks coach. Kermit Buggs will move to safeties, and defensive coordinator Rich Nagy will coach the linebackers.
Millersville (D-II - PA): Per source, Red Land HS (PA) assistant coach Scott Acri has accepted a position on the Millersville staff.
In his attempt to save football for the "have-nots", June Jones would kill football for the "have-nots"
Urbana (D-II - OH): Stephen Pribble, who coached the quarterbacks and wide receivers at Manchester College (D-III - IN) the last few seasons, has been hired as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach at Urbana on Dave Taynor's staff.
Texas High School Coaching Convention: For those planning to attend the convention next week, please stop by and visit our friends with IQ Gametime and AthletiCloud. Both platforms will blow you away.


text:
Out of these elements, Cain created a novel (later made into a film noir classic) of acute social observation and devastating emotional violence - and a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
©1941 James M. Cain; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
"[James M. Cain is] the poet of the hard-boiled school of the American novel." (Washington Post)
"A novel that, once begun, will almost surely be read to the end....it reflects no codes, no restrictions, and none but the primordial necessities. It is a bath in sensation." (New York Times Book Review)
"Mildred -- you pierce my heart"
Great quickie read. Terrific rendering of the 1930s - 1940s. But better even was the psychological impact of the book. As the plot surged forward, just when you think you know what is coming, well, something else happens. The twist at the end is delicious. In the end it caused me to shake my head at how little the world has changed. The mother-daughter tensions are wild and real. The title could easily been Veda Pierce. The audio book reader, however was ill-suited for this dark tale of warning. If not a man, then a woman with a less childish, more mature voice with a better sense of pacing and drama would have made this a finer experience. Looking forward to HBOs 5 night presentation of Mildred, played by Kate Winslett (3/27/11).
"Prefer the film, but the book was okay."
My problem with the book was that I saw the film first and loved it. I was hoping the film was true to the book, but it was not. The basics are the same, but the major differences make the book experience somewhat different and a little lacking for me. I did enjoy some of the characters, although Mildred seemed to come across as more naive than ruthless. Normally I don't listen to female narrators, but this one was okay. She played a better Veda than Mildred, breathing more life and evil into that soulless child. Overall, the book did not emotionally grab me as the film did.
"A really great American novel"
Mildred Pierce is perhaps the greatest work of America's most under rated literary genius. James M. Cain is the inventor of the novel style that today is termed "noir." He is universally known for his crime novels, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Double Indemnity.
Mildred Pierce is not a crime novel. It explores how the Great Depression impacted the psyche of one American woman, how her dangerous pride, which she instilled with disasterous results in her daughter, drove her to use her common talents and become a very successful business woman at a time when women did not own businesses. Mildred Pierce is an honest novel at a time when people did not discuss the intimate parts of their lives candidly. As with all of Cain's novels, it was way ahead of its time. Unlike some of the other listeners, I very much enjoyed this reader's performance. I highly recommend this audio book as a great story with philosophical depth.
The Hollywood movie from 1945, has very little to do with this novel which has much greater depth and is a more realistic story.
Audiobooks have literally changed my life. I now actually ENJOY doing mindless chores because they give me plenty of listening time!
"A fascinating character study"
During the Great Depression, Mildred Pierce finds herself in need of a means to support herself and her two daughters, Ray and Veda. An excellent cook, she bakes homemade cakes and pies, selling them to locals, but this not providing sufficient income, she is forced to try to find a job, and quickly discovers that her training as a housewife doesn't qualify her in a job market that is more dire than ever. She reluctantly takes on a waitressing job, her main concern being that her daughters not discover that she's stooped to making a living wearing a uniform and taking tips. Veda, who is only eleven at the beginning of the novel, is a precocious girl who looks down on her middle-class background, and has aspirations of leading a much loftier (read: expensive) lifestyle than her mother can afford. Mildred desires only one thing: securing the love and approval of the condescending Veda, and to this end, she finds a way to start up a restaurant business in hopes of earning the means to keep Veda satisfied. Mildred's business meets with great success, but Vida continues to look down on her 'proletarian' mother to such a degree that she becomes verbally abusive to her, while Mildred still remains fixated on pleasing the girl. This is a heartbreaking tale of obsession; we see from the beginning that Mildred's attachment to Veda is out of proportion and feeds her daughter's need to humiliate her. A fascinating character study and a very well told and memorable novel.
As a side note, there were substantial changes to the plot in the original Joan Crawford movie which I had seen before reading (or in this case listening to) the book, so I was surprised with the ending that was nonetheless quite satisfactory. I found this narrator competent, but found her elocution slightly annoying at times, however this didn't detract me from getting immersed in the story.
"Good Story---narrator ???"
The narrator was way too loud at times. After some time you seemed to not notice it but then there it was back again.
"Good story. "Iffy" narrator."
It's been a bit since I've listened to the book, but I do remember enjoying the story and not caring for the narrator's tone. A lilt at the end of her sentences left me thinking the thought wasn't completed. I found her voice to be a bit overly dramatic.
birds and more birds
"interesting story terrible narrator"
I would not listen to this narrator again she sounded breathless and the timing was way off
truly enjoyed the story big difference from the movie but that was what made it fun, they sure made it vanilla and innocent for the movie
timing was off
I think I will download it for kindle to read, this is a book you can enjoy more than once
I will listen to NO boring book. Old Fav's,Card, King , Hobb. New Fav's, Hill, Scalzi, Sawyer, Interested in Lansdale, Crouch, Konrath
"You can get arrested for bad morals"
This is like historical fiction. Cain writes about the common man or woman. I like it better then books about presidents or rich guys. Cain's writing is usually exciting and he has mastered the ability to keep you interested in the story and the characters.
Mildred Pierce is a housewife who divorces her worthless husband and starts a business on her own in the 30's. She is hard working and you really want her to succeed. Unfortunately those around her just want to take advantage of her. The relationship between her and her daughter is different. The daughter is a major bitch and all Pierce wants to do is make her happy. Some people might find it unrealistic that a mother would cow tow so much to her daughter, but I have seen such things in real life.
In the thirties if two people want a divorce they must go to court and one of them must bring charges against the other. In one part of the story a young man is threaten to be taken to jail, because he may have gotten a young lady pregnant, because evidently we once had moral laws. It is very interesting to see how life has changed in the last 80 years.
The first half of this book is better then the second half, but none of it is bad. I have now listened to all three Cain books offered by audible and liked them all. The Postman always rings twice is my favorite.
The narrator is very different. It is like she is yelling at you from across a crowded room. Everything is read in a rush and as if each sentence is extremely exciting. You get used to it and it may have even helped some of the slower parts of the book. At other times it is little distracting.
I love audible. I discovered it as a solution to my long drive (30mi each way) back and forth to work. This is my down time after work.
"Ho Hum"
reading this book was part of my american literature college course. i read a lot of books, but this was just not my cup of tea. i can see how it was controversial when published and the scandals that mildred would have caused. but the plot line was almost too predictable and for me, "just there". i appreciate that it is well written for its time, and considered a classic, but it is just not for me. good performance by the narrator.
This is a fabulous book and the narration is wonderful. Mildred is something else indeed, and not necessarily the Joan Crawford version. Having seen the movie for years, and not having read the book, it was interesting how Mildred came into her own in this book and the Joan Crawford Mildred faded away quickly in my mind.
There are no listener reviews for this title yet.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters expresses ongoing concerns about New Orleans housing
by Congresswoman Maxine Waters
I know the president shares my concern, which is why he went to New Orleans recently. By visiting a charter school in the Lower 9th Ward and by holding a town hall event, at which the president heard directly from New Orleanians, he is demonstrating his commitment to the city.
There have been 18 official trips by the Obama administration to the city since January – 35 to the larger Gulf Coast area. The administration has made significant headway in resolving dozens of federal-state reconstruction project disputes and has released approximately $1.5 billion in additional federal aid to supplement ongoing recovery projects.
The Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee, which I chair, held two days of field hearings in New Orleans in August to examine the city's recovery and the role of the Road Home and public housing programs in that recovery. The hearings revealed that the Road Home program needs improvement and additional flexibility so that homeowners receive the funding they need to rebuild their homes.
As a result of these hearings, I am pressing Road Home officials to resolve the problems homeowners have encountered. I've also begun drafting legislation to give Road Home administrators the flexibility they need to expand the assistance they can provide to homeowners.
The hearings also shed light on the state of the city's affordable housing stock following the storm, including the dramatic reduction in public housing as a result of the demolition of the "Big Four" public housing developments. The "Big Four" comprised over 4,500 public housing units that provided much needed affordable housing for families typically earning less than 30 percent of area median income. The units were demolished in 2008; now, the city plans to rebuild 668 public housing units and 1,236 project-based voucher and tax credit units to replace them.
Unfortunately, recent actions by local government officials threaten to make affordable housing even more of a limited commodity. Officials in St. Bernard Parish were held in contempt of court three times by a federal judge for repeated violations of the Fair Housing Act. The parish had refused to grant building permits to a developer who wanted to build multifamily mixed-income housing. While the parish eventually granted the permits, it is now proposing a referendum that would allow voters to ban multifamily housing in the future — essentially performing an end-run around fair housing and civil rights laws. I am extremely concerned about this proposed referendum and have expressed these concerns to the Department of Justice.
While New Orleans has come a long way since Hurricane Katrina, much work remains to be done. Affordable housing is a critical part of the city's recovery, and I look forward to working with state, local and federal officials to ensure that affordable housing remains available within the city."
Contact Congresswoman Maxine Waters at 2344 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington DC 20515, phone (202) 225-2201, fax (202) 225-7854, website www.house.gov/waters.
One thought on "Congresswoman Maxine Waters expresses ongoing concerns about New Orleans housing"
No matter what you do, the ninth ward is still below sea level. Very few want it to be what it was prior to Katrina. It was not a positive addition to New Orleans. The crime and number of people using public assistance was unsustainable and a drain on the area. It did provide a reliable source of votes for a particular party, but that party was in charge of the area for… ever and did not seem to do a good job for the people it represented. Many of the folks who had to relocate were using large ammounts of public assistance and I'm sure the taxpayers of Louisiana haven't been in a big hurry to start paying for the housing, food, and utilities for them again.
Not to mention the billions spent on an education system, and the opportunities associated with it,that many students and parents have not fully participated in.↓


text:
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- New York
- New Mexico
- New Jersey
- New Hampshire
- Nevada
- Montana
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Michigan
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Maine
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Idaho
- Connecticut
- Colorado
- California
- Arizona
- Alaska
- Alabama
- Polar Caps
- Asia Pacific
- Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- Middle East
- North America
- South America
Tennessee, United States
Capital City: Nashville
Closest Airport: Nashville International
Population: 5,689,283
Resort Areas: Gatlinburg
Snow Season: November/December - March/April
Main Language: English
Currency: United States Dollar
Even if Tennessee had the Rockies running through it and a snow record to beat all others, the state would still probably be better known as the home of country music than for its hardcore action above the snow line.
Tennessee does have some reasonable height - over 2,000 metres (about 6,561 feet) in fact. Winters here are cool however, rather than cold, and snowfall is less predictable than states further north, or on the west coast.
Ober Gatlinburg ski resort and amusement park - in the Smoky Mountains - is the only ski resort in Tennessee. It has a handful of runs and 38 acres of skiiable terrain, served by 3 lifts. With a maximum vertical of 182 metres (600 feet), thigh burn isn't likely to be a problem.
However, there's night skiing and snowmaking and good access to Knoxville an hour away, so it's easy enough to get up here for a few hours at the weekend. There is also an indoor ice arena at the resort.
Featured Listings
- There are no featured resorts for this region.


text:
- Funding Received
- $33.5 Million in 4 Rounds from 7 Investors
- Most Recent Funding
- $8 Million Series B on June 11, 2012
- Founded:
- 2011
- Description:
- Airtime is a live video platform enabling users to meet new people based on their profile information and the criteria they selected.
- Founders:
- Sean Parker, Shawn Fanning, Joey Liaw
- Categories:
- Social Media, Facebook Applications, Video, Video Chat, Photography
- Website:
- http://airtime.com
Detailed DescriptionUpdate
Airtime is a live video platform that allows you to connect with old and new friends in a fun and simple way.
Airtime is built on Facebook and uses your Facebook information to connect you with others. In addition to chatting with friends, Airtime allows you to meet new people. Airtime pairs you with other users based on the information in your profile and the criteria that you select. Once you're paired with someone, you can see the interests and friends you have in common.
The company was founded by Shawn Fanning, Sean Parker, and Joey Liaw and is backed by a number of big investors.
Current Team (6)Update
Mat Balez
VP of Product
Jan, 2013
Matt Cahill
Head of Product Design
Apr 3, 2011 - Dec
Shawn Fanning
CEO & Co-Founder
Jan 1, 2012
Joey Liaw
Co-Founder & CTO
Sean Parker
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
Past Team (5)Update
Sean Flynn
Chief Product Officer
2004 - Jan, 2006
Mark Jen
VP, Engineering
Joey Liaw
CTO & Co-Founder
Jul, 2010 - Jul, 2012
Sebastian Stant
Team Member
Funding Rounds (4) - $33.5MUpdate
$8M / Series B
Jun 11, 2012
$25M / Seed
May 23, 2012
$250k / Debt Financing
May 11, 2011
$250k / Debt Financing
Sep 13, 2010
Acquisitions (1)Update
Erly allows users to create a webpage for their event that brings together event information,...May 23, 2012 -price and terms unknown
Investors (7)Update
Accel Partners
Accel Partners is a global venture capital firm with offices located in Silicon Valley, New York,...
Google Ventures
Google Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of Google Inc.
Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm with $2.7 billion under...
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
Venture Capital Firm
Kevin Colleran
Venture Partner @ General Catalyst Partners
CAA Ventures
CAA Ventures is the venture arm of Creative Artists Agency.
News (25)Update
As It Prepares For Relaunch, Airtime Hires K2 Media Labs Founder Daniel Klaus As President03/14/13 -techcrunch.com
Airtime Launches Topic Chatrooms; Debate Who Should Win Disrupt Battlefield09/12/12 -techcrunch.com
Tumblr Runs Into "Networking Issue" That Affects Subset Of Custom Domain Blogs (UPDATED)09/05/12 -techcrunch.com


text:
Clinic named patient-centered medical home
First Care Clinic in Hays has been recognized as a level three Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
The clinic's medical staff applied for the certification in June, but had been working to meet certain benchmarks for nearly a year, said Rhiannon Maier, clinical director of First Care Clinic.
"We just felt like it was the right thing to do for the patients," she said. "We really feel like it benefits them, and we're here for the patients."
To be designated as a PCMH, clinics must place an emphasis on prevention and chronic conditions, offer expanded hours for easy access and promote shared decisions between clinicians and patients.
Patients also should have long-term relationships with their health care provider, and staff works to help patients coordinate and access comprehensive care.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes, Maier said staff has helped many patients with hypertension control their blood pressure. More children also are receiving recommended immunizations at the clinic.


text:
HANNA CITY, Ill. -- A local park spent the day showing off some of its newest improvements to members.
On Sunday, Wildlife Prairie Park held its member appreciation day.
Members were able to check out some of the newly opened exhibits including the "Kim St. John Butterfly Habitat" and the "Birds of Prey Aviary."
Sunday was also the unveiling of the new CEFCU Pavilion which replaced an older structure that previously stood at the location.
Executive Director Doug Dillow said the improvements are part of a new commitment to the park since its return to private ownership.
"Putting a fresh look on the facilities, upgrading them to current conditions as well as planning to the future of what do we really want the park to be for the next generation of families and how can we improve our educational, recreational, and conservation programs," Dillow said.
Dillow said the park generated an operating surplus for the last fiscal year, which ended in June.


text:
The Wyoming County Sheriff's Department made a major marijuana find in the Coal Mountain area.
Sheriff Randall Aliff said that 450 marijuana plants were found by deputies with his department. The street value of the plants, according to Aliff, is $1,325,000. Investigators found the pot plants after receiving a tip from the community. Lieutenants Jimmy White and Chris Bailey were assisted in the investigation by State Troopers and Rangers with the Division of Natural Resources.
Sheriff Aliff said that anyone with information on drugs in Wyoming County can contact the Sheriff's Department at 304-732-8000 ext. 301.


text:
Get ideas and inspiration, find easy to use patterns
and tutorials for your next sewing project.
by shedoz213
by wigglywoo
by Laci HodgesFor Sale
by schickchick
by corduroycoat
by pcvalery
by gabcorb
by gabcorb
by eliwerFor Sale
by eliwerFor Sale
by junerubie
by claraverde
by showgirlz
by mixtlii
by droledetruc
by bethan44Make it
by cd909
by candycorsetsFor Sale
by candycorsetsFor Sale
by olystyrene
by Frl. smilla
See all entries and vote.
See more prize details and how to enter...
Enter the Grand Prize Sewing Contest
Editors' Pick
Cool greys transition from summer to fall in a shirt dress, flowing maxi skirt, and new jackets.
Make the Drawstring Shirt Dress
Backstage Report
8 patterns, a web seminar, and technique videos for sewing menswear.
Sewing & Techniques
Say goodbye to skipped stitches and damaged seams!
You must allow our "request for permission" request to login to Burdastyle with Facebook.


text:
Whether you're looking to eat in or takeaway, visit Neptune in Seahouses.
A firm favourite; our family business has been dishing up fish and chips to local residents and holidaymakers alike for years.
Situated in the centre of Seahouses, just a stone's throw from the picturesque Victorian Harbour, Neptune is the plaice to be. Whether you want to eat in our restaurant, or pick up a meal to enjoy out in the North Sea air we're here for you.
We aim to offer more than just your local chippy.
If you need any further information, don't hesitate to call 01655 721310


text:
Sorry, this item is currently
Out Of Stock
Our Top Recommendations
Winter Park Pre-lit Pencil Christmas Tree $119.98 - $239.98
Red Tiffany Tinsel Pre-Lit Christmas Tree $96.01 - $229.99
7.5 ft. Kingswood Fir Hinged Pencil Pre-Lit Christmas TreeItem # HN-NATC281
- Measures 7.5 feet tall with a 30-inch base
- Made of flame-resistant PVC material
- Medium fir pencil tree accented with 1075 tips
- Pre-lit with 350 multi-colored lights
- Hinged branch construction and a metal base
Full Description
Guarantee & Returns
Recommended Accessories
Similar Christmas Trees
Winter Park Full Pre-lit Christmas Tree
$189.98 - $389.98
Winter Park Pre-lit Pencil Christmas Tree
$119.98 - $239.98
Narrow Red Ashley Tree
Red Tiffany Tinsel Pre-Lit Christmas Tree
$96.01 - $229.99
7.5 ft. Layered Black and Silver Frasier Fir Prelit Christmas Tree
Classic Pine Full Pre-lit Christmas Tree
$119.99 - $349.98
Suggestions for You
Customer Q & A
Be the first to ask a question about this product.
Enter your question, and one of our Customer Care experts will respond via email and also post the answer here.
Ask a Question
Email Address
Please Enter
Your Valid Email
Your Valid Email
Your Question
Please Enter
Your Question
Your Question
Sponsored Links


text:
I recently spent a week behind the wheel of a 2013 Toyota 4Runner , and while it missed Toyota's 2014 mild refresh , it still had the guts of a true off-roader and honest-to-goodness sports utility vehicle. My 4Runner was decked out with the Trail package that included part-time four-wheel-drive, a locking differential and Toyota 's KDSS suspension system with Multi-Terrain Select. With all the right option boxes checked, this 4Runner was set to live up to its name.
It was 1984 when the 4Runner began making its name known to Americans as the SUV adaptation of Toyota's popular pickup. In fact, the 4Runner was basically a Toyota pickup, or Hilux as its known outside the U.S., with a removable fiberglass camper shell over the bed and a removable rear seat installed inside. It competed directly against the Ford Bronco and Chevrolet Blazer and won a loyal following with its nimble size and bulletproof powertrain.
Over the years, the 4Runner has undergone many changes and became its own vehicle apart from the pickup. But that body-on-frame construction, four-wheel-drive, and nimbler size still lives on. Even in a time when the traditional SUV is becoming an endangered species, the 4Runner hasn't lost its rugged appeal. The crossover crowd has the Highlander , and that's just fine, as it leaves the 4Runner to cater to a more adventurous crowd who still use low range and the trailer hitch.
Click past the jump to continue reading our review of the 2013 Toyota 4Runner


text:
Planning a trip out of town?
Daniel Vreeland II
Tanner Diaz
Located in the Santa Clarita Valley for 28 years, J. David's Custom Clothiers recently moved to a new location at The Shops at the Patios in the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall.
Hard work has always been an asset. Most business owners would state that hard work is their hallmark and what got them to where they are today.
Saturday, March 5
How many more hints from North Africa and the Middle East will it take before we as a people take control of our national dialogue? We have an economic tragedy staring us squarely in the face, yet we will not even acknowledge its existence. The talking heads on television and Hollywood elite, who can easily afford $7 a gallon gas, want us to argue homosexual marriage or Fox News vs. MSNBC. We are being held hostage by Third World tribal insanity.
Danielle L. McGrath and Martin R. Crowder were united in marriage on Jan. 15 in a seaside ceremony on Butterfly Beach in Montecito.
Santa Clarita Street Fair
The Master's College men's team is officially playing its best basketball of the season.
Our president has looked more like news reporter giving narrative lately than a leader who has a strategy to approach the tough issues currently plaguing the Middle East.It takes courage to lead when events are in chaos.
I've been pondering the idea of "stepping out of my comfort zone." Like me, you've heard this many times. We've been encouraged to do it, to go outside the supposed boundaries of our comfort.
Dear Emma,
It's been said that the choices we make make us. And never has that been more true than right now in California, which faces a $25.4 billion budget deficit.
It is my honor to serve as your councilwoman. I am available full-time and every-day – responding to your concerns – bringing fresh, new ideas to ensure that our city continues to provide the high quality of life we demand.
Scott and Vanessa Wilk have made Santa Clarita Valley their home for nearly 25 years, and last year, he was honored to be elected to the 38th Assembly District.
Moazzem Chowdhury has lived in the United States for over 25 years and the city of Santa Clarita has been his home for over 20 years. Moazzem, Jeenat, his wife of 30 years, and his son and daughter all consider themselves blessed to live here.
Dear Santa Clarita friends and neighbors,
My wife Pamela and I moved to Santa Clarita in 1965. We raised two children and have five gorgeous grandchildren. Four generations of our family live in Santa Clarita.
This summer, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Patriot Luncheon on July 11 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich will address the Santa Clarita Valley business and community leaders on May 1 at the fifth annual State of the County Luncheon.
We all know that perception often influences our decisions, yet we catch ourselves and become reminded that what we perceive isn't always what's really going on. With the constant barrage of information available in today's 24/7 world, it's important to not get caught up in the day-to-day market volatility and news headlines. That daily hype doesn't always dovetail with what Wells Fargo Advisors top strategists are observing in the financial marketplace.
Bayless is…
With everything from nationally ranked academic programs to effective career education opportunities and college placement services, Hart district students are afforded every opportunity to excel in an increasingly competitive academic environment.
Whether priorities are schools, recreation or convenience and friendly neighborhoods, home buyers are finding that Fair Oaks Ranch by Pardee Homes fills the bill.