text:
So often we expect things to happen without much effort.
"I'll graduate college" a 17 year old senior high school student says.
And then drops out after one semester because they failed to do much, if any work. But they could tell you where all the good Thursday night parties were…
Or the newlyweds who believe their marriage will last forever, but then they each live like they're single, without learning to compromise with each other…
I *almost* took a part-time job a few years ago packing boxes at Lands End. There was a quota that you had to complete every 40 minutes. All shift long.
Success involves "showing up."
Doing the work necessary.
I used to coach freshmen basketball a few years ago in Mauston. It was the work we did on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays that allowed us to be successful on Tuesday and Friday.
I always told my players that the effort they put in during the week at practice allowed us to put on a show when it was time to play a game.
And we did.
Practice wasn't always glamorous, and it usually wasn't easy or fun. But it had to be done.
So we could do what we wanted to do. Put on a show. Play our best game ever.
I know you want your home sold.
I know it probably needs to be sold yesterday too…
I get that.
But what have you been doing to love your home before today?
Have you been updating your home every little while?
Have you looked at your paint choices? That purple you love, might not be very high on the list of a prospective buyer that comes through your home next week.
Have your children been decorating their bedroom walls with posters, pictures, writing etc.? What will a buyer think about that?
How's the outside look? It seems like we may never have snow again, so how will you hide the overgrown flower beds?
Have you checked out other Mauston homes currently for sale? Or the city where you live. Use the search box to the right.
It's easy to learn to 'live with' stuff. We overlook it. And probably never actually see it.
The majority of my home doesn't have trim. It NEEDS trim before I could ever put my home up for sale. I have tile that needs to be cleaned. Ugh, my soffit and fascia need to be replaced as well…
I know I have to start taking care of these issues this year so I'm ready next year or the year after. I have a hobby farm waiting for me.
What do you have waiting for you?
But in order to reach that goal, take an honest look now. Before you call your favorite First Weber real estate agent.
But if you've done your homework and you know your home's ready, you can call me at (608)542-0178 or send me an email at holberga[at]firstweber[dot]com.
You can reach your goal. I can help.
No related posts.


text:
Welcome to Table Table
Our stylish, relaxed decor is perfect to get together with a few friends and chill out at the bar, share an intimate dinner for two, or enjoy a meal with the whole family in our contemporary purple dining room. Add to this our great value pricing and we think you'll agree this is one local you'll love.
The perfect place to get together!
Whats New
We are please to announce that Esk Valley Table Table Pub Restaurant is now open.Find out more
Chef Recommends...
Our menu has been lovingly developed and prepared using seasonal ingredients and we pride ourselves on delivering great pub food in a place you'll love.
"The food is good, solidly wholesome and plentiful",
Cornish Guardian

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Want expert advice on the best private rooms and their availability? Use Square Meal Concierge, and earn extra Square Meal Rewards points with every booking.
Click here to email your enquiry or call us on 0207 840 5222.
Based on 22 ratings. Rate it!
From the crisply ironed tablecloths to the epic cheese 'chariot' that gets wheeled out at the end of the meal, Boundary sets the Shoreditch standard for dyed-in-the-wool French dining without tears and is a 'refreshing example' of how it should be done. Francophiles can salivate at the prospect of play-it-straight classics served against a modern backdrop of plush curved banquettes and a constellation-themed hanging mural, with an open kitchen providing plenty of distraction. Native oysters with chorizo is a winning starter, or you might prefer a fancy plate of seared scallops paired with salt-cod beignets, grapefruit and fennel, while mains could include perfectly poached beef fillet with short-rib ravioli and wild mushrooms or a slab of pan-fried turbot lifted with squid, samphire and artichokes. To finish, desserts such as passion-fruit soufflé with orange-marmalade sorbet regularly deliver the goods. Great-value prix-fixe menus, attentive service and an extensive wine list complete a hugely satisfying package.
When the Champagne list starts at around £60, you know you're in serious territory, and this eatery is unashamedly classical in orientation, with a fabulous selection of blue-chip French wines. Yes, there's some wallet-bashing stuff for City workers, but also a lot of careful sourcing from £40-80 for the locals, too. Clear, elegant and accurate, Master Sommelier Christopher Delalonde has done his job well. And the 'sub-£35' page is a fine idea.
|Private Room
|Private Dining Room
Want expert advice on the best private rooms and their availability? Use Square Meal Concierge, and earn extra Square Meal Rewards points with every booking.
Click here to email your enquiry or call us on 0207 840 5222.
Square Meal's Private Rooms Concierge team can help you find the perfect venue for private dining. Just complete this form, and we will be in touch.
Please include as much information as possible.
* Required field
Are you the restaurant owner? Click here for Links & Logos
Travel to Boundary in style with London's leading minicab firm Addison Lee.Get a quote »
From a set menu.
Max: 7 people
Starts: 11 Aug 2014
Expires: 11 Sep 2014£25.50


text:
Jordan Henderson's start to life under manager Brendan Rodgers wasn't what anybody would call smooth or easy. When Rodgers arrived at Anfield last summer, his first priority was to bring midfielder Joe Allen along with him to the tune of £15M, with his favoured pupil instantly installed ahead of Henderson on the depth chart. Henderson did what he always did when faced with difficulty as a footballer—he put his head down and worked harder.
Then, Rodgers attempted to sell him, looking to shift Henderson to Fulham along with a handful of cash as make-weight in his failed bid for generally unpleasant attacking midfielder Clint Dempsey. Luckily for Rodgers, Henderson was determined to resist the move and fight for his spot on Merseyside, as in retrospect it seems a potential deal that could have massively damaged the manager's fledgling career at the club.
It took nearly three months for Henderson to be handed his first start under Rodgers, and when it finally did come it was only the result of Allen's growing injury concerns, as the diminutive midfielder's damaged shoulder meant an ever increasing struggle to deliver in his first Liverpool season. Now, finally, more than a year after Rodgers arrived, Henderson seems to have won the manager over—regardless the fitness and form of others.
"I feel as though I've progressed over the last year or two," said Henderson of the improvement forced by his struggles at Liverpool, where following a hefty £16M plus add-ons arrival he was shunted to a position he was clearly less comfortable in to replace established club cult hero Dirk Kuyt. It was no surprise he struggled then, and just when he seemed to grow in comfort in confidence Brendan Rodgers arrival seemed to knock him back again—though Henderson believes Rodgers has in the end helped his game.
"I'll try and push on," he added. "The manager has been brilliant with me and everybody else here. He's been fantastic on a personal level. I think I've improved my game since he's come to the club and he's helped me to do that. We worked very hard pre-season and then in the games we have looked pretty solid as a team. The manager has definitely been working on that during the pre-season."
Having finally grown too old to captain England's U21 side, Henderson finds himself for the first time in his senior career staying back at his club when teammates head off on international duty. It's a big change for the midfielder—and if Roy Hodgson has any sense it's a change that won't last for very long—but for now, Henderson's focused on spending the time improving his game as Liverpool look to build off a strong start to the season.
"Last three home games we've done really well," he said. "We've got a lot of momentum after the first three games of the season. A lot of the lads are now on international duty, but from the people who are here, there's a good aura about the place and hopefully when the lads come back, we can focus on Swansea.
"There's always room for improvement and I'm sure we'll work on that. But we've got to be very pleased with the three results. Beating Manchester United gave us a great boost and it kept the winning mentality and the momentum going, but we know that it's going to be difficult in our next few games, so we'll have to keep focused and hopefully we can keep putting in performances like that."
More from The Liverpool Offside:
- Liverpool's September Internationals
- Gerrard Chimes in on Latest England Controversy
- Damien Comolli And The Power Of Self Delusion
- On Kolo Touré and Being an Excellent Teammate
- Lotito: "Liverpool Didn't Want to Sell Him"


text:
Videos > Ex Girlfriend > Busty Ex Girlfriend wants a hot spray of man cum after a nice hot fuck
I Know That Girl Teen ex-girlfriends in real hardcore action which leaves nothing to the imagination! With their pert little titties and pink pussies they are just the medicine you need to take for your lonely love length.
Featured Pornstars:
- Ex Girlfriend


text:
Sarah Morris is the editor of Dodger
Place. The opinions expressed in this article are solely of the author.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy (updated June 30, 2014)
About Our Ads
Legal Notices
Contact Us
© MLB Advanced Media, LP. All rights reserved.


text:
Advertise | Contact | About Us
Login |
J. Paul Skin Care for Men has launched at Nordstrom a patented 2-in-1 shave/travel accessory that combines a high-quality six-blade disposable razor with a dispenser for J. Paul's flagship product: Glide Shave Cream. The razor is being exclusively offered at Nordstrom on a limited basis, first through its Anniversary Sale, which started July 19, and then at all Nordstrom sites in the fall.
The unique razor product, which stores shave cream in its handle, allows for up to three to four shaves before being discarded.
This multipurpose facial-wash formula saves time by clarifying the skin and softening the beard. It lubricates to prevent irritation and improves the appearance of skin's tone and texture. It is designed to provide a precision shave, and its orange peel essential oil ingredient promotes a relaxed and happy disposition. It also boasts vitamins A, C and E, mushroom extract, amino acids, panthenol and safflower seed oil. Visit www.evolution-man.com.
For the first time ever, there will be an educational session on the U.S. multicultural/ethnic market from African-American perspectives at a Cosmoprof North America. Show organizers and Beauty Store Business are presenting "The U.S. Multicultural/Ethnic Beauty Market: African-American Perspectives" roundtable at CPNA 2013 on Monday, July 15, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Bella Conference Room #1 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Crafted in Solingen, Germany, this razor offers a superior finish and a sharp edge for the closest shave. An exceptional quality piece, it utilizes a 5/8-inch round point. Call 800.323.4252 or visit www.frommonline.com.
Customers can use the set to trim mustaches, beards, eyebrow hair, and nose and ear hair. The high-quality Italian scissors feature extra-sharp blades, precision tips and a smooth action to ensure a clean, even cut. The comb is made in France, and features closely-spaced teeth with rounded tips to smooth and define hair without snagging or scratching skin. Call 800.328.3006 or visit www.dencoultra.com.
It's a professional-quality shaving brush from the William Marvy Co. Boar bristles help generate rich lather to moisten and protect the skin for a close shave. Call 800.874.2651 (651.698.0726 outside the United States and Canada) or visit www.wmmarvyco.com.
Tweets by @BSBmag
Visit our sister sites:
Beauty Store Business Magazine | 7628 Densmore Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406 | Tel 818/782-7328 or 800/442-5667
© 2014 Creative Age Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The materials on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted,
cached, or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Creative Age. Reprints are available for purchase. Contact us at email@example.com.
About Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use


text:
Effingham Daily News
---- — Leoma Dryden, 87, of Toledo, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Heartland Christian Village, Neoga.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Barkley Funeral Chapel, Greenup. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Mullen Cemetery, rural Montrose. Memorials may be made to either the Salem UMC or to Eastern Star 231, Toledo. Online condolences may be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com.


text:
- Product Overview
- Shipping Details
Godiva Spring Ballotin
Product SKU # 147-0281P
This gold ballotin is filled with an irresistible assortment of fine GODIVA chocolates. Inside you will find scrumptious pralines, luscious ganaches and creamy caramels in milk, dark and white chocolate. The gold box is trimmed with a vibrant ribbon accented with a dainty flower detail, making it a perfect gift for Easter and Mother's Day celebrations. Comes in 8, 19 or 36 pieces.
Warm Weather ConcernsChocolates and other perishable merchandise may require special handling during warm weather, and orders for these items may be unsuitable for standard shipping methods.
Our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to discuss with you prior to ordering any weather-related concerns, available options and special handling charges.
During warm weather, we revise the contents in our gift baskets and other assortments to eliminate items which may be damaged by heat. We substitute non-perishable merchandise of equal or greater value, yielding a basket which will arrive in perfect condition without the need for express delivery.


text:
SimCity (2013) Trailers & Videos for PCOn: PC
Your City
The American advertising to remind you that in SimCity, you create your city, you and you alone.
Heroes & Villains Trailer
Players who have preordered SimCity will receive a pack a bit peculiar adding superheroes and villains in their city.
Intro Cinematic
The intro cinematic to Maxis' reboot of the city-building classic, heading to PC on March 8.
Casino City Gameplay Walkthrough
Lead Designer Stone Librande offers tips and tricks for growing a casino city using Multi-City Play.
Disasters Trailer
Disaster prevention begins with safety. Take a look at SimCity's natural - and not so natural - disasters.
Gameplay Strategy Video 1
Producer Stone Librande discusses the strategy and simulation behind SimCity.
E3 2012 Gameplay Trailer
SimCity is back and bigger than ever with a new 3D world to create and control and multi-player to play with your friends for the first time.
Inside SimCity Part Three: GlassBox Game Engine
Scenario 2: Water System, Water Delivery & Effects of Pollution.


text:
CONTACT: Debra Humphreys
(202) 387-3760 (ext. 422)
E-mail: email@example.com
Washington DC—January 26, 2002—The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) presented its prestigious Frederic W. Ness Book Award to University of Washington scholar Sam Wineburg at the Association's 88th annual meeting here in Washington, D.C. The award is given for the book that best illuminates the goals and practices of a contemporary liberal education. Sam Wineburg's 2001 book, Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past was selected by a panel of educational leaders. The first Ness award was presented in 1980. In this study, Wineburg applies his expertise as a cognitive psychologist to the field of history education and examines what is intrinsic to historical thinking, how it might be taught, and why most students still adhere to the "one damned thing after another" concept of history.
"Sam Wineburg has not merely contributed to our understanding of how history is created, taught and learned; he has nearly singlehandedly forged a distinctive field of research and a new educational literature. This volume brings together a decade-long record of conceptual invention and methodological creativity," remarks Lee S. Shulman, president, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, who taught Wineburg at Stanford.
"It's extremely gratifying to have work on historical understanding recognized by this award. For awhile, it seemed like the 'cognitive revolution' was going to pass history by. But now there are dozens of scholars taking up questions about how young people 'become historical' in modern society. It's an exciting and challenging time to be doing this work," remarked Wineburg upon receiving the Ness award.
"Historical Thinking is intellectually substantive, integrative, and timely. In the midst of all the talk about new technologies, distance learning, and standardized testing, his fine-grained inquiries into learning and knowledge are a sobering reminder that educators have a lot to learn about learning," said Randy Bass, director, Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship, Georgetown University. Bass has used Wineburg's research in a national project that helps humanists develop students' capacities in inquiry-based learning.
"AAC&U is extremely pleased to present this year's Ness book award to this timely and substantive work of scholarship. In our interconnected world, it is more important than ever that historical and cultural studies enable students to do more than just memorize facts. Wineburg helps us understand the cognitive skills involved in envisioning historical meaning, contexts, and processes from disparate records. He also shows why so many students--and some of their teachers--never do develop any sense of historical developments and their significance," said Carol Geary Schneider, president, AAC&U.
This book award was established by AAC&U in 1979 to honor AAC&U's president emeritus, Frederic W. Ness. Recent award winners have included Cultivating Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Liberal Education by Martha C. Nussbaum, A Life in School: What the Teacher Learned by Jane Tompkins, and Idealism and Liberal Education by James O. Freedman.
Members of the 2002 Ness Book Award committee included: Bobby Fong, president, Butler University; Judith Ramaley, assistant director for education and human resources, National Science Foundation; Charlene Nunley, president, Montgomery College; and Robert Corrigan (chair), president, San Francisco State University.
AAC&U is the leading national association devoted to advancing and strengthening liberal learning for all students, regardless of academic specialization or intended career. Since its founding in 1915, AAC&U's membership has grown to more than 730 accredited public and private colleges and universities of every type and size.
AAC&U functions as a catalyst and facilitator, forging links among presidents, administrators, and faculty members who are engaged in institutional and curricular planning. Its mission is to reinforce the collective commitment to liberal education at both the national and local levels and to help individual institutions keep the quality of student learning at the core of their work as they evolve to meet new economic and social challenges.
For additional information about AAC&U programs and publications, visit www.aacu.org.


text:
MTV "The Challenge" host T.J. Lavin has tied the knot.
Lavin wed fiance Roxanne Siordia in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 2, two years after waking up from a coma caused by horrible BMX accident.
The pair got married at Las Vegas City Hall, eight years to the day that they met.
"We always knew we wanted to get married on Nov. 2 because that's when we met," Lavin told People magazine. "I knew I was gonna marry her the second I met her. We thought about doing it at the drive-thru but we couldn't go through with it, so I said I was down for City Hall. Fancy weddings aren't our thing."
The 35-year-old BMX star shared a photo of himself trying to run away from his new wife, with the caption, "Tried to get away but to no avail! @roxannesiordia is now Mrs. Lavin ... I'm a lucky guy!"
Lavin was hospitalized in Las Vegas on October 14, 2010, with brain swelling and a broken wrist, after a BMX stunt went awry at a Dew Tour Event.
Lavin was put into a medically induced 9-day coma at University Medical Center in Las Vegas after his accident. Lavin lost control of his bike on a dirt course while performing a mid-air stunt.
Lavin is a Las Vegas native and began a career in BMX racing during the 90s, competing in the X-Games. He has served as the host of MTV's reality competition show "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" since the 2005-2006 season.
The marriage marks Lavin's first. Siordia has a 13-year-old daughter Raquel, from a previous relationship, who Lavin plans to formally adopt.


text:
Although this recipe calls for using canned salmon, feel free to use leftover cooked salmon if you have some on hand. I often make this dish when I have an extra piece of grilled salmon leftover.
Don't Miss: Salmon Recipes for Kids
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
- 8 oz. fettuccine
- 5 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (also called whipping cream)
- 1 6 oz. can wild salmon, skin and bones removed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add fettuccine, and cook according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large (12- or 14-inch) skillet. Add the garlic, and cook until light golden brown. Turn off the heat under the pan until the pasta is finished cooking.
- Drain the pasta, and turn the heat back on under the butter. Add the cream, pasta and flaked salmon to the pan. With tongs, gently turn the pasta in the cream and butter to coat it thoroughly.
- When the sauce is thick and coats the pasta completely, add the cheese. Toss well. Serve the salmon fettuccine alfredo immediately.
Be sure to check out: Easy Pasta Recipes


text: Anthony Donald Guanci, Jr., 52, of Riverwoods, passed away July 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Kalal; loving father of Margaret; cherished son of Geraldine and the late Anthony Guanci; dear brother of Cheri McKown and Shelli(Robert) Kinkade; fond uncle of Michael (Lindsey) and Michelle Kinkade; adored son-in-law of Alice and the late Jerry Kalal; and dear brother-in-law of Daniel Kalal. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5th from 4-8 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL. Interment private. For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com


text:
This is a rough sketch of the off-season plan that I think we will follow. I really think that now that we have Coach Zimmer in the fold, we will focus our efforts during the draft on the defensive side of the ball. Without further ado, here we go. Have at it.
Cap Room: 26.7 million
Free Agents kept: Chris Cook (2 year/8 million), Everson Griffin (4/28), JaMarcus Webb (1/750,000)
Cap Room Left: 15 million
Free Agents not retained: Jared Allen, Kevin Williams, Joe Webb, Toby Gerhart, Matt Asiata, Josh Freeman, Marvin Mitchell, Larry Dean, Fred Evans, Marcus Sherels, Jerome Simpson and Joe Berger.
Players under contract that will be cut: Shaun Prater, Robert Steeples, Christian Ballard, LeTroy Guion, Erin Henderson, Mike Remmers, Rodney Smith, John Carlson
Money added to cap room: About 13 Million
Total to spend of FAs: 28 million
Now for non-draft moves:
Re-sign Brandon Fusco (5/22.5)
Sign Michael Johnson (DE Cinci) to a 5 year/43 million dollar deal
Sign Eric Decker (WR Denver) to a 5 year/40 million dollar deal
Sign Alterraun Verner (CB Tennessee) to a 6 year/36 million dollar deal
Sign B.J. Raji (NT GB) to a 2 year/6 million dollar deal
Now for the draft:
(Bridgewater, Bortles, and Manziel were all taken in the top 7)
1-8 (8 overall) C.J. Mosley MLB Alabama
TRADE 2-8 & 3-8 for 1-23 (Kansas City)
1-23 (23) Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
3-31 (From SEA) (95) Zach Mettenberger QB LSU
4-8 (104) Ben Gardner DE Stanford
5-8 (136) Keith McGill CB Utah
6-8 (168) Jerick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern
7-8 (200) Tyler Larsen C Utah State
Going into the season with a roster looking like this:
Quarterback: Cassel, Ponder, Mettenberger (Let Norv work with all three, and let the best man win. If it's still a mess, we can trade up for a QB in next year's draft...)
Running Back; Peterson, McKinnon, Baynard, Line (McKinnon will be a perfect back-up to AP)
Wide Receiver: Decker, Jennings, Patterson, Wright, Childs, Thielen (Huge upgrade. Norv will make big things happen with this group)
Tackles: Kalil, Loadholt, Webb (If it ain't broke, don't fix it)
Guards: Fusco, Johnson, Baca (I feel like Johnson will bounce back. If he doesn't, we can use a higher draft pick next year or find one in FA)
Centers: Sullivan, Loeffler, Larsen (I like Larsen... Good size, and seems to be a pretty smart guy)
Tight Ends: Rudolph, Ford, Ellison (Solid group. Carlson isn't needed when you have two backups like Ford and Ellison)
Not much has changed on O, basically we added Decker, Mettenberger, and Norv Turner
Now on the defensive side of the ball, it's a totally different story
Defensive End: Johnson, Robison, Griffin, Gardner (Will get after the QB, especially with the blitzes drawn up by Zimmer... Can run some 3-4 or 4-3 with the crew)
Defensive Tackle: Floyd, Hageman, Raji, Baker (Much improved, very young, and very athletic. I think Zimmer could do big things with a group this young and talented)
Corner Backs: Verner, Rhodes, Cook, Robinson, McGill (Size, speed, and depth. A nice change for our CBs from what we've had for the past few years)
Safety: Smith, Sanford, Raymond, Sendejo (Nothing has changed here. Solid play from Smith, hopefully continual improvement from Sanford, and two capable, but not great, backups
Linebackers: Greenway, Mosley, Cole, Hodges, Mauti (another very flexible unit. I am assuming Cole can play outside in the 4-3, but in the 3-4 we could have Greenway & Mosley in the middle with pass rushers or we could run Greenway, Mosley, Cole, and Hodges out together in passing situations.. There's a lot of flexibility in this unit)
Punter: Locke
Kicker: Walsh
I think this team would have the potential to go anywhere between 8-8 and 11-5 next year, even with average QB play (Which is probably what we would get) If nobody steps up at the QB position between those 3, we have a good team around the guy we'll draft in next year's draft. I'm not a fan of trading up for a QB this year... We need to fix our defense first and then worry about QB. I'm not super high on the QBs in this draft either (Except maybe Jimmy G who will probably go in the 2nd). Next year, though, it would be worthwhile to give up 3 or 4 picks to move into the top 6 or whatever we may need to do to get our QB. There will be 5 or 6 legit QB prospects next year. This year, there's 3...
So have at it. What do you think? I know some of my ideas are out there (the Decker signing) but what are you thinking? How did I do for snowy day in January?


text:
Large-Scale Simulation: Models, Algorithms, and Applications gives you firsthand insight on the latest advances in large-scale simulation techniques. Most of the research results are drawn from the authors' papers in top-tier, peer-reviewed, scientific conference proceedings and journals.
The first part of the book presents the fundamentals of large-scale simulation, including high-level architecture and runtime infrastructure. The second part covers middleware and software architecture for large-scale simulations, such as decoupled federate architecture, fault tolerant mechanisms, grid-enabled simulation, and federation communities. In the third part, the authors explore mechanisms—such as simulation cloning methods and algorithms—that support quick evaluation of alternative scenarios. The final part describes how distributed computing technologies and many-core architecture are used to study social phenomena.
Reflecting the latest research in the field, this book guides you in using and further researching advanced models and algorithms for large-scale distributed simulation. These simulation tools will help you gain insight into large-scale systems across many disciplines.
Organization of the Book
Background and Fundamentals
High Level Architecture and Runtime Infrastructure
Cloning and Replication
Simulation Cloning
Summary of Cloning and Replication Techniques
Fault Tolerance
Time Management Mechanisms for Federation Community
Fault-Tolerant HLA-Based Distributed Simulations
Decoupled Federate Architecture
A Framework for Supporting Robust HLA-Based Simulations
Experiments and Results
Synchronization in Federation Community Networks
HLA Federation Communities
Time Management in Federation Communities
Synchronization Algorithms for Federation Community Networks
Experiments and Results
Alternative Solutions for Cloning in HLA-Based Distributed Simulation
Single-Federation Solution versus Multiple-Federation Solution
DDM versus Non-DDM in Single-Federation Solution
Middleware Approach
Benchmark Experiments and Results
Managing Scenarios
Problem Statement
Recursive Region Division Solution
Point Region Solution
Algorithms for Distributed Simulation Cloning
Overview of Simulation Cloning Infrastructure
Passive Simulation Cloning
Mapping Entities
Incremental Distributed Simulation Cloning
Experiments and Results of Simulation Cloning Algorithms
An Application Example
Configuration of Experiments
Correctness of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Efficiency of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Scalability of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Optimizing the Cloning Procedure
Summary of Experiments and Results
Achievements in Simulation Cloning
Massively Parallel M&S of a Large Crowd with GPGPU
Background and Notation
The Hybrid Behavior Model
A Case Study of Confrontation Operation Simulation
Confrontation Operation Simulation Aided by GP-GPU
Dan Chen is a professor and director of the Scientific Computing Lab at the China University of Geosciences. His research interests include computer-based modeling and simulation, high performance computing, and neuroinformatics.
Lizhe Wang is a professor at the Center for Earth Observation and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Wang is also a "ChuTian Scholar" Chair Professor at the China University of Geosciences, a senior member of IEEE, and a member of ACM. His research interests include high performance computing, grid/cloud computing, and data-intensive computing.
Jingying Chen is a professor in the National Engineering Centre for e-Learning at Huazhong Normal University. Her research interests include intelligent systems, computer vision, and pattern recognition.
CRC Press eBooks are available through VitalSource. The free VitalSource Bookshelf® application allows you to access to your eBooks whenever and wherever you choose.The Bookshelf application offers access:


text:
Taylor Armerding
The Eagle-Tribune
---- — I am the language police officer, and I am here to help.
This does not mean I'm the thought police officer – you can think whatever you want. In fact, this is not about expressing whatever opinion you want. I'm not going to call for boycotts of any product because its executives express a view for or against affirmative action, Medicare, gay marriage or pretty much anything else.
This is not even directly about attack ads, civility or incivility. You will read and hear endlessly from self-appointed "truth squads" or "fact checkers" about whether an ad is accurate, in or out of context, unfair or effective.
This is about clarity. With the Republican convention now mercifully in the dustbin of history, and the Democratic convention mercifully soon to follow, this is a clarion call (which surely will be ignored on all sides) to speak clearly, instead of saying nothing while pretending you're saying something. This is a call to get rid of filler, distractions, repetition and absurdity in what passes for political rhetoric.
If these phrases were banned until Nov. 6, it wouldn't make that rhetoric perfect, but it would help. Here are the highlights of my list. You probably have your own contributions. Send them to me, and I'll include them in a later post from the political wilderness:
Let me be clear: There is no need for a politician to ask for permission to be clear. We, the people, are begging for them to be clear. In fact, when politicians say that, they are usually setting us up for more obfuscation – some gauzy, feel-good promise. What they really mean is, "Let me be vague."
Not uncommon/Not unusual: Perhaps people think this makes them sound more erudite, but it does the opposite. It is a double negative in search of a positive. It just clogs everything up. I'll demonstrate: I'm sitting on my not unblack chair, wearing my not unkhaki pants and my not unwhite shirt, in front of my not unbrown desk writing on my not unsilver laptop.
Won't be painless: Pretty much the same concept as not uncommon. What is with the apparently irresistible desire to put a negative in front of everything? Why not just say, "I'm taking a long trip," instead of, "I'm taking a trip that won't be short"? Imagine Winston Churchill inspiring a generation with, "I have nothing to offer but a journey that won't be bloodless, won't be free of toil, will not be free of tears and won't be sweatless." Most of us would have turned off the radio before he got halfway through that mush.
Patriotic millionaires: I'm calling for a ban on labeling people from any income group patriotic. Because, as most of you know, this is a code phrase. It has n
othing to do with love of country. In this case, "patriotic" millionaires are those who support the Obama administration's push to raise taxes on any individual making more than one-fifth of a million.
This is ironic, because this is the party that, when it was out of power, would huffily forbid anyone from "questioning our patriotism" if they opposed a Bush administration initiative, and insisted that "dissent is the highest form of patriotism."
Patriotism doesn't mean agreement with either party. Leave it alone.
Going forward: As if we had a choice? Yes, I know that the Obama re-election slogan is "Forward," and the mantra is that we have to stop Republicans from taking us "backward" to the George W. Bush years. But then, why do they keep dragging Bill Clinton onto TV to shill for Obama and talking about that golden era? That would also be going backward. An army can retreat, but time moves only one way – forward. It's not a choice.
On the ground: As in, "conditions on the ground," "boots on the ground," and so forth. If you want to say there are soldiers in Afghanistan, just say so. Their boots are incidental. If you want to say conditions in New Orleans are wet, just say so. We know you're talking about buildings and people who are on the ground. It's like sports announcers, when they are covering a football game, endlessly talking about "protecting the football," "moving the football," as if we need to be reminded that it is not a golf ball or a baseball.
Less fortunate: Another unnecessary negative prefix. Just say poor, sick, elders, disabled – whatever. It is ironic that Democrats constantly use this phrase to talk about people who should be receiving more government help. Calling somebody "less fortunate" means they are still fortunate – just less so than somebody else. Why should anybody who is fortunate deserve help?
You know what?/Well, guess what?: Another trite, trivial, meaningless, utterly unnecessary filler phrase. The speaker doesn't wait for anybody to hazard a guess. He's just taking more time to say what he just ought to go ahead and say without a lame prefix.
At the end of the day: Whaaat? The end of what day? It is not even a good replacement for, "when all is said and done," which is equally lame.
Any way, shape or form: This just crams less information into more time. I'm going to walk, stroll or saunter down the street or road to talk, converse or rant to my local public servant or official.
Give it a rest. Give them all a rest.
Taylor Armerding is an independent columnist. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
It's not that different from Version 4.0, which I did like, but there are still a few changes I made to it in the later rounds. Lemme know what you think.1st Round - Andrew Luck, QB - Yup.
2nd Round - Stephon Gilmore, CB - I'm still like Gilmore more than I like Minnifield. I think Gilmore has comparable athleticism to Gilmore and better size and strength. While Gilmore has shown some inconsistency, Minnifield has as well, so I'll take the guy with the higher ceiling.
3rd Round - Alameda Ta'amu, DT - I was criticized for drafting Ta'amu in the fourth round in my latest mock draft, so I have accordingly moved him up a round. I really like his ability to play nose tackle and hold his point of attack with his great anchor strength and his high motor that helps him overcome some of his physical limitations in generating a pass rush. I really like what Ta'amu could do for our offensive line.
4th Round - George Iloka, SS - I really, really hope Iloka is available here. In recent mock drafts I've seen, his been taken mid to late third round, so I it's not a terrible stretch to imagine we can grab him, but it's a stretch nonetheless. Anyway, with great size (6'3", 216lbs), continued development of his speed (confirmed 40 yard time of 4.49 last year), good tackling skills, and experience in coverage while playing cornerback, there is just a lot to like about Iloka. I may have moved him down a round, but that's because I'm a little higher on Ta'amu, who I see as more of a sure thing than Iloka.
4th Round (Compensatory) - Jarius Wright, WR - We need a wide receiver with the probable departure of Reggie Wayne, and I like Wright a lot. Good hands, good speed, good route-running. He is small, but he's a good value in the fourth round.
5th Round - Brandon Brooks, OG - While I'm excited for Costanzo and Ijalana as our bookend tackles of the future, our interior line still needs some work. Brandon Brooks is an absolute monster at 6'5" and 343lbs. He is a nasty run-blocker and a pretty good pass-blocker. While he is getting by on his natural strength right now, he could become truly dominant if he can continue to improve his technique.
6th Round - Jeff Allen, OT/OG - Jeff Allen falls on almost the opposite spectrum of Brooks. While he is certainly not small at 6'5" and 315lbs, he is at his best in pass protection where he can show off his flexibility and coordination. He needs to continue to develop his anchor strength, and one worries that he might never gain much more, but if he can improve his leverage, it shouldn't be to much of an issue. I think that after selecting Allen and Brooks for our interior line, we can make some more big steps in improving our offensive line and get good value in the 5th and 6th rounds.
7th Round - Ifeanyi Momah, WR - He's a 6'6" 230lb wide receiver. He's big, physical, and can go up to make the catch while in traffic with his outstanding size. Bruce Arians offense in Pittsburgh has struggled in the red zone, and I think at least some of those issues are from lack of a big red-zone receiver. Momah could certainly be that for the Colts. Additionally, he's a strong run-blocker, which could help what had been becoming a team more balanced in its attack. However, we have yet to see how our new coaches with approach the offensive strategy. He isn't exceptionally good at anything, but isn't awful either and needs to continue to develop. But what 7th round pick doesn't?
7th Round (Compensatory) - Desmond Marrow, CB - Another size/athleticism developmental pick for the seventh round. He's 6'3", 210lbs, is athletic for his size, has pretty decent ball skills, and tackles well. While he is raw, he could become at least a valuable contributor just with his size alone. Seattle has had some success with bigger cornerbacks. It's a path that might be worth experimenting with with this late round pick.
I want to take this space to discuss and defend my draft a little. First, I thought it was weird that I took positions in pairs. Two cornerbacks, two guards, two wide receivers. And although I was never a Polian basher, it think having to do that says something to the front offices failings in the secondary and on the offensive line. Additionally, it may seem like I have a lot of developmental picks. First, I believe all of these players I have drafted except Marrow should be able to make some significant contributions to the team. Would you say I was drinking the Kool-Aid if I told you I thought Gilmore, Ta'amu, Iloka, Brooks, and Allen could all start?
At cornerback, who would be able to keep Gilmore from starting opposite Powers. Could Ta'amu be a worse nose tackle than Antonio Johnson, who gets blown back from the line of scrimmage all the time? Will Bullitt stay healthy or even be on the team next year? If he's not, Iloka could be fighting to start at strong safety. Diem might be retiring, and I really trust none of our interior offensive lineman with the exception of Joe Reitz, who is okay. We could have Allen and Brooks at the guard positions. Lastly, I really think Luck will be starting at quarterback. I can't help but think that Peyton is done. I'm sad about it, but I'm also excited about the future of the Colts. Anyway, if we do have 5 or 6 rookies starting come next year, it certainly wouldn't be pretty. But one thing to consider is that it wouldn't have been pretty any other way. We are a team with a lot of weaknesses, and I think that by starting the rookies, so long as they are not thrown to the wolves, they could have a valuable opportunity to gain coaching and a significant amount of playing time, which would help them down the road when we hope to be more competitive.


text:
Nokia has told its investors that its Devices and Services business "delivered better than expected results" in Q4 2012, led by the estimated 4.4 million Lumia phones it sold in the quarter. Year-over-year, that compares favorably with the 1 million Windows Phone devices that the company said it sold in Q4 2011, though the phone didn't launch until part-way through the quarter. The 4.4 million sold is also 1.5 million better than it did last quarter, and it's the most Lumia phones the company has sold in any quarter since the smartphone line first launched in fall 2011. This quarter marks the first year of Lumia sales, and it has sold a total of 14.3 million to-date. Beyond Lumia, the company sold 9.3 million Asha phones in the quarter, and the company's reliance on Symbian smartphones continues to fade away as it moved only 2.2 million of the devices. The Finnish company's preliminary earnings report also reveals that its Devices & Services division has achieved "underlying profitability," beating the gloomy outlook Nokia set for itself in Q4. Today's release is a preliminary report, and we'll be keeping an eye out for the full statement in a few weeks.
As part of the new Verge launch, prior users will need to choose a permanent username, along with a new password.
Your username will be used to login to Verge going forward.
Please login to your Vox Media account. This account will be linked to your previously existing Eater account.
As part of the new Verge launch, prior MT authors will need to choose a new username and password.
Your username will be used to login to Verge going forward.
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text:
The Jump Rocket Jumbo Set by Geospace Toys give your child high soaring fun up to 150ft! To launch, place a safe foam rocket onto the tube, adjust between 30 degrees left or right of vertical, then jump up and pounce on the green air chamber. Air erupts through the hose and into the tube, forcing the rocket skyward. Children love to compete to see who can achieve the highest flight. And they get tons of exercise when they leap onto the air chamber time after time. All parts are made of durable plastic and foam for to withstand years of use. Includes 2 foam rockets each with patented Thrust Boosters for longer flight. By Geospace
Enter your email address below to receive exclusive updates, special deals and more!
I always get all of my kids' toys from Kazoo Toys. They have the best selection and always ship so fast! Thanks!-Karen, FL
Keep up with us on social media!


text:
In this week's Test it Tuesday, I hope the Wraptastic can
save me from my inability to use plastic wrap.
The product claims to easily dispense and cut plastic wrap,
aluminum foil, and wax paper.
I am terrible at tearing plastic wrap from the box and as a
result, the ends always crinkle or the whole sheet folds over then I get
frustrated and give up.
To use the Wraptastic, you take the entire roll from the box
and secure it in the holder using pegs that are meant for the cardboard roll.
I didn't have any trouble installing the wax paper or
plastic wrap, but the roll of Reynolds' Wrap foil was much smaller than the
other two tubes. It took several minutes and many tries, but it finally fit.
After that, popping the holders into the Wraptastic is easy.
Neither the foil nor the wax paper ripped cleanly with the
box, but I was able to get a straight edge with the Wraptastic.
When it comes to the plastic wrap test, my test sheet from
the box ends up in a crumpled ball, as usual. With the Wraptastic, though, it
cuts cleanly and I don't need to crinkle it at all to pick it up.
It's not a big difference when it comes to the aluminum foil
or the wax paper, but I could finally use plastic wrap without frustration with
the Wraptastic.


text:
Hawaii Insider
Uncovering the best of the islands, from the shores of Hawaii to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Posts filtered on Category
Helicopter rescues another stranded hiker in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park authorities say rangers and a helicopter pilot rescued a 76-year-old visitor from China early Friday morning after the man had become lost the day before and spent an uncomfortable night on an old lava field. It's the second helicopter rescue for park rangers this month, following the Aug. 13 rescue of a 73-year-old man […] [Read More]
Maui blowhole's new sign: 'This is not a waterpark'
When a San Anselmo man died after being hit by a wave and pushed into a blowhole at Maui's Nakalele Point in July, many SFGate commenters criticized his apparent lapse of common sense. Some were particularly severe, citing a Maui County fire chief's remark that the man had reportedly ignored "signs that warn visitors to […] [Read More]
This might sting a little: Islands' "secret" jellyfish
Is it a dirty little secret that box jellyfish regularly visit certain parts of the Hawaiian Islands? It probably seemed that way to any unsuspecting visitors who witnessed Tuesday's invasion of some 600 of the stinging critters at Waikīkī and another 75 at Ala Moana Beach Park. www.honolulu.gov Don't try this: A man holds a […] [Read More]
Siren song: Tsunami warning to echo in monthly test
The civil-defense sirens began blaring in Hawai'i at 6 a.m. Feb. 27, warning of a tsunami whose waves luckily turned out to be smaller than expected. But residents and visitors will hear them again — for a much briefer period — on Monday, March 1, as part of the regularly scheduled monthly test. The 45-second […] [Read More]
Laupahoehoe lesson: Watch waves from safe distance
As CNN reports on a few surfers venturing out in Hawai'i, after the first wave rose Big Island waters by three feet, it's comforting to know that most people do learn from history. Sometimes it takes a little while for the message to sink in — Hilo had to suffer enormous damage in both 1946 […] [Read More]
Drowning in beauty: Do you play it safe?
Guidebooks may gloss over it, hotels and other visitor services may soft-pedal it, but there's a huge danger facing tourists in Hawai'i: their decision-making. Of course, the Pacific Ocean can be a fickle creature, calm and glistening one moment, riven with towering waves the next. Strong currents and riptides may elude the unpracticed eye, and […] [Read More]


text:
Maximiliano Matayoshi | LilaPosted: July 9th, 2013 | Author: doug | Filed under: Photography
Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Kids, Maximiliano Matayoshi, Portraits | No Comments »
Doug Kim is a fine art, documentary photographer based in Brooklyn, NY.
View my portfolio-
Or drop me a line-
Shoot, eat, smoke.
© Copyright 2014 | Chasing Light | All Rights Reserved


text:
31889 Circle Drive, Laguna Beach, CA
3 bedrooms4 baths/1 partials 2500 Sq Feet | 232 Sq M
Coastal luxury meets Laguna Beach charm in this premier oceanfront residence, featuring the perfect layout for a relaxed seaside escape. Decks and... Read More
1010 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA
4 bedrooms3 baths/2 partials 4643 Sq Feet | 431 Sq M
This is a terrific property and location. Think Charles Moore Sea Ranch style. Modern, glass, skylights, views, driftwood colors, outdoor spaces... Read More
1405 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA
4 bedrooms1 baths/4 partials 4800 Sq Feet | 446 Sq M
Beautiful hillside ocean view home in fabulous Emerald Bay. Most rooms enjoy the panoramic ocean views. Terrific interior courtyard, perfect for... Read More
572 Mystic Way, Laguna Beach, CA
3 bedrooms3 baths 3833 Sq Feet | 356 Sq M
Located on a prime lot in the heart of Mystic Hills, this ultra-contemporary custom estate was masterfully designed to capture the best of modern ... Read More
32341 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
5 bedrooms4 baths 6584 Sq Feet | 612 Sq M
As you drive down the secluded palm-lined driveway spanning over a quarter mile, you enter into a magnificent estate nestled on over two acres of ... Read More
3140 Breakers Drive, Corona Del Mar, CA
4 bedrooms4 baths/1 partials 4000 Sq Feet | 372 Sq M
Stunning property on the front row of Corona del Mar Beach, situated on a private, gated street. This property has never been sold before but the... Read More
8 Rockshore Bluff, Newport Coast, CA
4 bedrooms3 baths/1 partials 3752 Sq Feet | 349 Sq M
Enjoy unobstructed 180 degree Pacific ocean views and Catalina sunsets from this private and tranquil Crystal Cove retreat. The beautifully lands... Read More
1028 Marine Drive, Laguna Beach, CA
3 bedrooms2 baths 4000 Sq Feet | 372 Sq M
The genius of noted architect, Ron Yeo, is evident in the multi-dimensional geometric interior design of this family "Farmhouse" near the sea. Na... Read More
345 Camden Place, Laguna Beach, CA
4 bedrooms4 baths 5200 Sq Feet | 483 Sq M
Ideally situated in North Laguna, this contemporary ocean view residence was remodeled in 2005 to create unparalleled living spaces that make this... Read More


text:
Firefighters put out a kitchen fire at a Sioux Falls restaurant Sunday morning.
Someone driving by Cherry Creek Grill on 26th Street heard the fire alarm going off and called 911.
Flames were coming out of the roof near the kitchen vent when firefighters arrived around 1:30 a.m. They put out the fire within 15 minutes of arriving.
The business was closed at the time. Most of the damage is to the roof. The cause is under investigation.
There's no word yet on whether the business will be able to open for Super Bowl customers later Sunday.


text:
CHARLIE SHEEN 18 Articles
Charlie Sheen Makes Huge Donation to Help USO and Troops
Sheen announced Monday that he will donate at least $1 million to the USO, an organization which provides entertainment for troops.
Charlie Sheen Donates $25,000 to Alabama Town
Back in April of last year, Charlie Sheen visited the town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which had been ravaged by a tornado.
Kevin Bacon and John Stamos Call for Help to End Hunger with 'Bread for the World'
Kevin Bacon, John Stamos and other celebs are calling for support to end world hunger.
BIZARRE: Charlie Sheen and Snoop Dogg Release Rap Song For Charity
Looks like Charlie Sheen's midlife crisis/nervous breakdown/drug binge has taken another interesting turn. As the falling star has teamed up with Snoop Dogg to release a rap single titled… wait
Charlie Sheen's Tour Helps Japan, Haiti, And More
Whether you think Charlie Sheen's tour is a laugh riot or a train wreck, no one can deny he's doing some pretty admirable things with some of the cash he's
Charlie Sheen Is Bi-Winning With Bipolar Walk
Charlie Sheen famously claimed that he was "bi-winning" when asked if he was suffering from bipolar disorder, but now it seems that he's actually taking steps to raise awareness for
Charlie Sheen's Goddess, Bree Olson, Opens Up About Going Vegan
Charlie Sheen's about to hurl himself upon the world with his "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option" tour, and Ok! Magazine snagged an interview with his vegan


text:
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Webster, My Wonder Dog
8 comments:
- The Queen Vee said...
Nice portrait Webster, you are one fine looking man. Must be something special in the water you drink from a silver bowl or more likely the love and affection you get from Rosemary.
- September 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- The Queen Vee said...
- This comment has been removed by the author.
- September 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Marilyn said...
Oh hello there handsome guy! I hope you had a wonderful summer with your mummy and are now enjoying the cooler weather and going out often to chase those pesky critters around the yard!!!
I love when yo'mama shows you to us.....tell her more, more more!!!
Here's a scratch behind the ear and a big hug....
- September 16, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Tina Eudora said...
What a gorgeous and very handsome gentleman Rosemary! I am a huge lover of all things canine! Have a great evening Webster!
Tina xo
- September 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM
- SarahB said...
How beautiful Webster looks!! Great picture! Look at that coat!
- September 16, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- Sharon Stanley Ruggerio said...
How fortunate you are to share your life with this sweet soul. It is apparent that you two cherish each other. As the mom to 3 glorious Rottweilers who, sadly, have passed on, I completely understand and appreciate your devotion to Webster.
May I confess that I have been "lurking" on your lovely blog for quite some time? Thank you for sharing your graciousness, insight, and kind heart with all of us.
Sharon Stanley Ruggerio
- September 16, 2010 at 10:50 PM
- Gal Friday said...
He is a beautiful boy.
So glad you found each other.
- September 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM
- Millie said...
Lovely to have a visit with the Wonder Dog, you know I think he's the grandest/sweetest/bestest dog in NJ.
Millie ^_^
- September 19, 2010 at 12:35 AM


text:
Essential Viewing: Bobby Petrino Fired episode with hot blonde assistant
Essential Viewing: Oklahoma Thunder are the Rolling Stones
Bonus Points to Full Nelson for having the most-viewed video of our whole channel with Amy's perilous tour of a Duke bar during the Duke/UNC matchup.
Essential viewing: In Rob's Mailbag, Rob takes questions from viewers every week and breaks them down in absurd (and extremely entertaining) detail.
Essential viewing: UFC Fighter Brian Stann's Epic Training
Essential viewing: Marlins Off The Hook (i.e. Master-baiters)
Essential viewing: Ben Golliver breaks down Lamar Odom's departure
It all adds up to the best reson ever to ditch your cable bill.


text:
404 File Not Found
Host by NetBox Version 2.8 Build 4128
Gift Wrap Not Available
Diptyque Feuille de Lavande Scented Oval
Each oval of scented wax, engraved with the name of the scent, is encased in a white porcelain medallion in a discretely luxurious style. It has a sober and elegant black cotton cord so it can be hung up easily. The Feuille de Lavande Scented Oval surprises and soothes with distillation of its sweet flowers and refreshing green leaves.
Especially Suited For: Everyone
Essential Elements: Diptyque Scented Ovals are ideal for small spaces.
For Best Effect: Bury it in a drawer. Slip it into a cupboard of clean and fresh household linens. Or hang it anywhere else you like.
Product Notes
|Feuille de Lavande Oval
Please choose which cart you want to add the item.
By choosing one of the above, you are able to shop for both yourself and a registrant at the same time. Once you are ready to checkout your items will be waiting for you in both your personal and registry shopping carts.
Still need assistance?
Please contact us at (1-888-696-0423)
© 2005 - 2014, Quidsi, Inc. or its Affiliates. BeautyBar.com is operated by Quidsi Solutions LLC. Unless otherwise noted, products on BeautyBar.com are sold by Quidsi Retail LLC. Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards sold on BeautyBar.com are sold by Quidsi Gift Cards, Inc.


text:
I'm still depressed that the Spurs didn't let Splitter sign with the Trailblazers and use his $10 million a year salary to sign someone else. I'd have preferred a Iguodala or Millsap. But, that ship has sailed. Time to act now.
1st, is Splitter that valuable to the Spurs? I say no. Why? He played what... 6 minutes in the most critical game of the season, game 7 vs. the Heat? The Spurs beat the twin towers of Howard/Gasol without Splitter playing what... 33% of the time in that series?
2nd, when Nesterovic and Mohammed were free agents at the about the same age of 28 did the Spurs overpay? No, they let them go. Let's look at some playoff stats from Nesterovic, Mohammed, and Oberto. (I chose playoffs because that's against good teams) http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&p1=splitti01&y1=2013&p2=nestera01&y2=2004&p3=mohamna01&y3=2005&p4=obertfa01&y4=2007
Oberto and Mohammed were 50% more valuable in playoff win shares. All 3 were superior rebounders with fewer turnovers. Splitter is a better passer.
3rd, what options are out there? Of course Splitter can't be traded until Dec 15th, but the Spurs should try to beat the Rockets and their Asik offer, if GM's in the NBA believe that Splitter is better than Asik (NO, I don't want Asik on the Spurs). Maybe, Gortat and Ariza for Splitter and Bonner and De Colo. Why would Wizards do this? Center stability since Gortat is a free agent and playing time for Otto Porter.
Or Splitter and De Colo for Millsap and Ayon? Why would the Hawks do this? Ferry and Budenholzer want to thank the Spurs for jobs in the NBA and see Duncan win a championship, the way Jerry West helped the Lakers with Gasol and McHale helped the Celtics with Garnett?
Or Splitter for Bass and Faverini? Why would the Celtics to this? They think Splitter is good?
Or Pachulia and Illyasova for Splitter and Bonner? Why would the Bucks do this? No idea. Just wanted to add another option.
I see Splitter as an unimportant piece to the Spurs winning a championship. I wish they could do the Hawks trade and then position themselves for another championship, instead of hoping all the good west teams are injured to get to the NBA finals.


text:
Many high school seniors have their eye on graduation and then college this time of year.
But for some, the dream of getting a college education may be just out of reach.
KSFY News met an exchange student in Brandon who shares that dream.
He's an African exchange student from Ghana, who has dreamed of getting an American college education.
But getting a that education can be financially challenging so his community is helping turn his dream into a reality.
Exchange student Kofi Gunu may be from Ghana, but he will soon live an American dream.
"It feels like a dream come true. Wanting to get an opportunity to get an American college education and finally being able to achieve it is... that's a great dream come true for me," Gunu said.
Whether is was coffee for Kofi, a silent auction or a cash donation, dozens came to support his dream.
"It's a very humbling experience. a very humbling feeling, realizing that after spending less than nine months with these people, they can come out and support you this much," Gunu said.
And while Kofi came here to get an American education, his host mother Penny Bennett realized there's a lot we take for granted.
"I've learned that we are very blessed. We take advantage of many of the opportunities we have. The food we eat, how we get around," Bennett said.
She's grateful for this exchange student experience.
"I'm glad that it's not over. Originally, it was a one year commitment but Kofi will be home with us on breaks. He's going to be a part of our family for...probably ever," Bennett said.
And Kofi's grateful for this new found family of friends.
"I can only be thankful to everyone who's here today and really appreciate what they are helping me achieve," Gunu said.
The hope was to collect $10,000 dollars to pay for Kofi's first year in school.
With a little more than $8,000 dollars raised, they came up just short of their goal.
Kofi plans to attend Augustana and major in economics with a minor in international affairs.


text:
With Mark Teixeira out for the rest of the playoffs with a hamstring strain, the Yankees are going to Lance Berkman off the bench to take his place. Berkman will play first base and bat against the left-handed C.J. Wilson.
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Marcus Thames, DH
Lance Berkman, 1B
Jorge Posada, C
Curtis Granderson, CF
Brett Gardner, LF
CC Sabathia, SP


text:
As of this writing, Laurel Main Street is accepting vendor applications for the festival, which will take place October 5 throughout downtown Laurel. To apply, visit http://laurelmainstreet.com/loblolly-festival/ or call 601-433-3255. Laurel Main Street officials say the deadline for "early bird" registration is August 1 -- and no applications will be accepted after September 1.
2362 U.S. Hwy 11
Moselle, MS 39459
Email Us
FCC Public File
EEO Report
Closed Captioning
Children's Programming


text:
Morrisons profit drops 7% to £879 million
Morrisons has admitted that its performance fell short of expectations after reporting a 7% drop in full-year profits to £879 million.
The supermarket, which generated sales of £18.1 billion in the year, said it had not done enough to communicate its promotions and suffered because it still lacked a meaningful presence in the two fastest growing sectors of the market.
The UK's fourth-biggest grocer, which employs 129,000 staff at 498 stores, said like-for-like sales dropped 2.1% in the year, while the average of 11.4 million customers in its stores each week was down on the prior year.


text:
This masterpiece has been adapted from an original format to fit the sporting blog world. I found it so brilliant that I thought you all deserved a taste and then you can finish it at the original place. I did not write this. This is a glorified fanshot but I did not think a fan shot could do it justice. So I put a portion of it in a fan post for all of you to view.
This is intended to serve as therapy for anyone here who is going through incendiary blog post withdrawal.
This typical incendiary blog post has been modified from the full version at http://coyot.es/x3T
This is the title of a typical incendiary blog post
This sentence contains a provocative statement that attracts the readers' attention, but really only has very little to do with the topic of the blog post. This sentence claims to follow logically from the first sentence, though the connection is actually rather tenuous. This sentence claims that very few people are willing to admit the obvious inference of the last two sentences, with an implication that the reader is not one of those very few people. This sentence expresses the unwillingness of the writer to be silenced despite going against the popular wisdom.
This sentence claims that there are many people who do not agree with the thesis of the blog post as expressed in the title. This sentence speculates as to the mental and ethical character of the people mentioned in the previous sentence. This sentence contains a link to the most egregiously ill-argued, intemperate, hateful and ridiculous example of such people the author could find. This sentence is a three-word refutation of the post linked in the previous sentence, the first of which three words is "Um." This sentence implies that the linked post is in fact typical of those who disagree with the thesis of the blog post. This sentence contains expressions of outrage and disbelief largely expressed in Internet acronyms. This sentence contains a link to an Internet video featuring a cat playing a piano.
This sentence implies that everyone reading has certainly seen the folly of those who disagree with the thesis of the blog post. This sentence reminds the reader that there are a few others who agree. This sentence contains one-word links to other blogs with whom the author seeks to curry favor, offered as examples of those others.
continued here...


text:
Hive. maze, light. Shoulda ended on light.
Waterskiing. With my pants down. First time I got up they went down.
I stayed up for a time.5 minutes.
5 minutes my little white 6th-grade penis dangling.12-person audiences.
Yes, waterskiing. Hive, maze, light. Waterskiing.
Interrogation scene moir perry mason.
They begin beating it with a hose
to find out what it really knows.
is the last line REALLY. And it should be capitalized.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
It's about the poem being the poet.
no more, no less. (Report) Reply
Billy Collins
Introduction To Poetry
I ask them to take a poem
and hold it up to the light
like a color slide
read full text »
Billy Collins's Other Poems
Comments about this poem (Introduction To Poetry by Billy Collins )
Ol Boy (7/11/2014 1:42:00 AM)
Hive. maze, light. Shoulda ended on light.
* Sunprincess * (6/22/2014 8:11:00 PM)
...........this sounds like me so long ago....I wanted to tie poems to a chair, interrogate them....and keep them locked in a room until they gave me the right answers.... (Report) Reply
Pat Goehrig (1/3/2014 7:04:00 PM)
K Ormosi (3/27/2013 7:46:00 AM)
It's Not Easy Being Poetry
Yesterday, I spotted a poem through the window.
darting across Main Street
it narrowly escaped the embrace
of two fervid lovers
and panted feverishly
as it ducked into my diner
where the waitress dreamily
poured a steaming cup
of coffee
right into its lap. (Report) Reply
isabella Quintana (10/29/2012 12:32:00 PM)
Carlos Echeverria (9/5/2012 10:54:00 AM)
A poem is always there
waiting to be caught,
right out of thin air.
It can't be sought-
and never, ever bought. (Report) Reply
Prasanna Kumari (9/5/2012 7:09:00 AM)
you have described poetry in a pleasurable and interesting way...beautiful (Report) Reply
Nurain Ali-balogun (10/8/2011 5:54:00 AM)
Joe Antebi (11/15/2010 6:02:00 PM)
Literally, Billy Collins informs his readers to read poetry for enjoyment instead of dissecting it and trying to figure out a deeper meaning. Ironically, as a reader, I am still trying to dissect his poem. I realized that the word 'poem' can be substituted with the word 'snake' which completely makes sense. Collins uses phrases such as 'I dropp a mouse into the poem' and ' I want them to waterski across the surface of the poem' which alludes to the characteristics of a snake. Does anybody agree? (Report) Reply
Bill Tirnier (11/6/2010 1:02:00 PM)
Robert Frost once made similar comments about dissecting a poem. I heard them years ago on an old scratchy record where he was reading his poems at a college. It was wonderful to see similar thoughts put down in verse and to see two great poets voicing the same sentiments. (Report) Reply
Sandra Andrew (6/3/2009 11:43:00 AM)
His poem was touching, makes you feel different ways about the poem. (Report) Reply
Bob Beers (12/27/2008 4:07:00 PM)
Where's the one
where you crawl under skin
pierce the bad man's heart
get dirty with the homeless
save the world from annihilation?
You waterski and wave,
dropp a mouse and feel for a switch,
press an ear and see the light.
Superman, yes!
Or is it Clark Kent?
I see you working at the Planet
reclined in your favorite chair
more powerful than a locomotive.
Feel you forming your next word,
bending steal with bare hands.
But, where's the one that speaks
of pain, of fear, of vice and sin?
I want to be your neighbor on Lois Lane
lined with elm trees and picket fence.
Very truly yours, Bob Beers
(Sorry, the system insists on placing an extra p in drop.) (Report) ReplyOl Boy (7/11/2014 1:46:00 AM)
Terrence Loth (10/2/2008 4:01:00 PM)
Just discovered Billy Collins today! He himself holds up an idea like a multifaceted crystal and as it rotates he translates the light into such evocative and accessable poetry. Wonderful. (Report) Reply
Robert Howard (5/20/2008 10:22:00 PM)
...tie the poem to a chair with rope
and torture a confession out of it.
Literary analysis in a nutshell! (Report) Reply
Meredith Bullock (12/18/2006 9:03:00 PM)
i love this poem billy collins! ! ! it puts into words exactly how i want to see poetry. (Report) Reply
James Morrison (10/23/2006 12:57:00 PM)
this is by far one of the coolest poems i have ever read.
other things i enjoy include;
potatos and potato including treats.
loud music and fishing. (Report) Reply
Brian Dorn (7/25/2006 9:59:00 AM)
We'd like to think every poem has this profound, deep rooted meaning. We tend to analyze and analyze until we (in many cases) over analyze. Maybe the meanings are closer to the surface than we think? (Report) Reply
Dylan Da Man (6/4/2006 7:49:00 PM)
Raynette Eitel (4/18/2005 11:39:00 PM)
This touches the heart of a true poem. How many poems could you hold up to the light like a color slide? There just has to be something mystical about the way poets string metaphors, rhythm and meter like pearls and hands to us mere mortals who don't know how to wear them properly. I love this one! (Report) Reply
Michael Shepherd (3/18/2005 1:57:00 PM)
Yup, a poet's despair and an exam teacher's blush... (Report) Reply
Top Poems
Phenomenal Woman
Maya Angelou
The Road Not Taken
Robert Frost
If You Forget Me
Pablo Neruda
Still I Rise
Maya Angelou
Langston Hughes
Annabel Lee
Edgar Allan Poe
Rudyard Kipling
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Robert Frost
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou
A Dream Within A Dream
Edgar Allan Poe
Did you read them?
New Poems
- For The Moment, A Sanskrit Illumination, mary douglas
- This High Circus Life Has, mary douglas
- Perfect Christmas Stocking, mary douglas
- par, Abdullah alHemaidy
- The Wind Has Caught The Tattered Rainbow.., mary douglas
- Budding Artists In a Tempera Grove Play .., mary douglas
- What the hell, Nassy Fesharaki
- Chair, dr.k.g.balakrishnan kandangath
- See if I care, Mark Heathcote
- Wishes Granted, Bill Cantrell


text:
WHAM! POW! Comics as User Assistance
Erika Noll Webb, Gayathri Balasubramanian, Ultan ỎBroin, and Jayson M. Webb
Journal of Usability Studies, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2012, pp. 105 - 117
Article Contents
About the Authors
Erika Noll Webb
Erika Noll Webb, UX Manager for Oracle Fusion Applications, has been researching and designing for user experience since 1997. She has studied how to provide the best experience for customers researching everything from comics to gamification, digital natives, and how Oracle's interfaces can be shown to improve user productivity.
Gayathri Balasubramanian
Gayathri Balasubramanian is a User Experience Design Contractor at Oracle. She has a masters in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan. Previously she has worked at LectureTools Inc. and Cognizant Technology Solutions as a User Experience Designer. Gayathri's interests lie in designing for collaboration, education, and accessibility.
Ultan Ó Broin
Ultan Ó Broin, Director Global User Experience, Applications User Experience has worked in Oracle applications user assistance and information development since 1996. He has researched and provided usability design patterns, standards, and guidance to Oracle's content development teams, partners, and customers worldwide. Interests include comics, gamification, globalization, and developer relations.
Jayson M. Webb
Jayson Webb has been a UX professional since 1988. During his career he has done everything: usability studies, field research, interaction design, survey design, and analysis. He started two different UX companies, been an independent contractor and has worked for large companies. He loves doing data analysis and has become a Balsamiq ninja.


text:
Well, I was thinking and I haven't written a FanPost in a while. I didn't want to write one just for the sake of writing one, so I really had to think hard about something to write about that would spark something up. I got the idea of this FanPost while watching one of the Kings summer league games. In fact, the person that gave me this idea was none other than Robert Horry, one of the most hated players in the hearts of Kings fans. He was on air for an interview and presented an interesting idea; The idea of adding another team to the league.
That led me to thinking about a possible expansion draft, and the subsequent question...
Who would you protect?
(I never listen to that music you "old-timers" put right here, so I'll give you a classic of mine :)
The last time an expansion draft occurred was 2004 with the Charlotte Bobcats. That expansion draft, as many of you know, was the one in which the Bobcats took Gerald Wallace from us. Wallace has proceeded to become an All-Star in Charlotte.
In that expansion draft, each NBA team was allowed to "protect" 8 players from being taken. Throw that out the window. I want to see which players you guys think are really valuable for our team going forward.
We need to know who is important to our team, which players form the core that we will build around. Here are the
1) You can only protect 5 players
2) Take into consideration the contracts of players
Consider the following players the Kings roster that you have to choose from.
T. Evans, B. Udrih, F. Garcia, D. Greene, O. Casspi, C. Landry, J. Thompson, S. Dalembert, D. Cousins, H. Whiteside
Please post your top 5 (Even if has already been posted) and include your reasoning. Why was this player taken over this?
There could be some tough decisions....Omri or Donte, Thompson or Whiteside, Who to pick? It isn't supposed to be easy. It isn't supposed to be a unanimous decision. There should be debates. Get to it.
Use the shield of protection wisely.


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Facebook
Bromsgrove Advertiser
Like us on Facebook
Local history society holding talk at Bromsgrove church (From Bromsgrove Advertiser)
Get involved! Send your photos, video, news & views by texting BA NEWS to 80360 or e-mail us
Local history society holding talk at Bromsgrove church
7:30am Wednesday 12th February 2014 in Local
A TOWN history group is holding its latest talk at a Bromsgrove church.
The Bromsgrove Society's Local History Group is hosting the talk from Ray Aspden, this Tuesday, February 18.
Ray's talk is entitled The Age of Penda, covering the background to the Staffordshire Hoard.
The talk is being held at Bromsgrove Methodist Church, in Stratford Road, at 7.45pm.
For more details on the society visit bsoc.co.uk.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
AARP Driving Safety ClassPosted On: Jul 3, 2012 In: Uncategorized
Register now for the AARP Driving Safety Class to be held Thursday and Friday, August 16 & 17. Class will be held in the library's Gallery Room from 10:00-3:00pm each day.
This two-day course will refresh your driving skills and update you on new federal, state and local laws. A trained instructor will lead you through a workbook, dvd, and discussion – no driving is involved. After completing the class, you will receive a certificate that may be presented to your insurance company for a discount on your policy. The cost for the class is $12 for AARP members; $14 if you do not belong to AARP.
For more information or to register, contact Pattie Johnston at 785-843-3833 ext. 115.


text:
Top 5 Posts
Search Blog
- Blogging (96)
- Business Tips (106)
- Featured Post (10)
- Leadership (39)
- Marketing (151)
- Media Relations (16)
- Resources (25)
- Social Media (109)
- Uncategorized (1)
Get Started
We'd love to talk about how Blue Kite can make a difference for your business. Contact us to see how Blue Kite Marketing can take your business to new heights.
Tag Archives: social media strategy
4 Key Steps for Small Businesses to Succeed with Social Media
May 8th, 2013 | Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
A recent survey of small business owners shows that social media use is on the rise. According a report from Manta, 50 percent of small businesses are spending more time on social media than they did last year. Yet, that … Continue reading →
13 Tips for Getting Started with Social Media
April 8th, 2013 | Social Media | Laura Click
This past weekend, I attended Social Slam for the third straight year. This year was extra special because I had the distinct honor of joining the stage as a speaker! I was thrilled to participate in a panel discussion with … Continue reading →
Who is REALLY a social media expert?
October 22nd, 2012 | Featured Post, Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
A couple of weeks ago, I was speaking at an organization's conference about using social media. At the end of my talk, I received a question I didn't expect: "How do we find the REAL social media experts? How do … Continue reading →
Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts?
June 18th, 2012 | Social Media | Laura Click
With all of the platforms, tools and tactics available online, it's easy for businesses to get overwhelmed with social media. That's why it can be awfully tempting to turn over the social media keys to an intern or hire a … Continue reading →
Do You Suffer from Social Media Shiny Object Syndrome?
June 13th, 2012 | Business Tips, Social Media | Laura Click
It's hard not to get distracted on the social web. After all, every week there's a new social media tip, tool, tactic or technique that comes along just begging for your attention. I call them shiny objects. They're sparkling, tantalizing … Continue reading →
Tagged social media strategy | 7 Comments
Which Social Network is Right for Your Business?
May 8th, 2012 | Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
One of the questions I get asked most is about which social networks should a business use. With all of the options available, how do you know which ones to choose? As you might suspect, there is no one right … Continue reading →
Tagged facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Pinterest, social media strategy, twitter, YouTube | 12 Comments
Is Your Business Ready for Social Media?
May 2nd, 2012 | Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
A couple of weeks ago, I began blogging about social media for the Nashville Business Journal as part of their Social Madness promotion. I'm excited to be one of several talented guest bloggers. You can check out all of the … Continue reading →
How to Build a Smart Social Media Strategy
April 16th, 2012 | Business Tips, Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
As social media continues to gain prominence as a viable marketing channel, businesses are rushing to get on board. The problem is that many do so without taking the time to think about the strategy behind their efforts. Before you … Continue reading →
Tagged PodCamp Nashville, social media strategy | 7 Comments
Should You Unfollow Everyone on Twitter?
September 27th, 2011 | Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
Last week, I was honored to share this post on Stanford Smith's blog, Pushing Social. This sparked a great discussion and I wanted to make sure you had a chance to read it and weigh in. An excerpt from the post … Continue reading →
Tagged social media strategy, twitter | 8 Comments
4 Reasons Businesses Shouldn't Use Social Media
June 23rd, 2011 | Business Tips, Marketing, Social Media | Laura Click
Last week, I shared the following post on Stanford Smith's blog, Pushing Social. I'm always thrilled to be a guest on his blog and really enjoyed sharing this post with his readers. We have a great discussion going and I'd … Continue reading →
Tagged social media strategy, Strategy | 2 Comments


text:
Subclinical Glucose Intolerance Increases Risk of Death – (05-03-01)By James Bogash
Subclinical Glucose Intolerance Increases Risk of Death
Do I need to say any more? Insulin resistance, Syndrome X, metabolic syndrome…whatever you care to call it….is a major risk factor for so many chronic diseases. The sad part is that society is not moving away from refined carbs–a known contributor to insulin resistance. Combine this with the fact that cortisol, the body's stress hormone, also contributes to insulin resistance, and the increasing incidences of many chronic diseases is no longer a surprise.
Diabetes Care 2001;24:447-453 Subclinical glucose intolerance is associated with an increased risk of death in adults. Dr. Frederick L. Brancati from the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland and colleagues used data from the Second National Health and nutrition Examination Survey Mortality Study to compare mortality among adults with known type 2 diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance with adults with normal glucose tolerance. Follow-up lasted 12 to 16 years. Impaired glucose tolerance and undiagnosed diabetes emerged as independent predictors of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. "There was a gradient of mortality associated with abnormal glucose tolerance ranging from a 40% greater risk in adults with impaired glucose tolerance to a 110% greater risk in adults with clinically evident diabetes," the investigators report. "These associations were independent of established cardiovascular risk factors." Early detection and treatment of undiagnosed diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance should help reduce mortality in the US, Dr. Brancati and colleagues conclude.
Related blog posts
- Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Blood Pressure, and Renal Perfusion – (04-16-03)
- Cortisol and the metabolic syndrome in South Asians – (04-16-03)
- Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy Induces Insulin Resistance – (04-16-03)
- Monounsaturated Fatty Acids Prevent the Deleterious Effects of Palmitate – (03-04-03)
- What to Do About the Metabolic Syndrome? – (03-04-03)
Do you like what you've read here? Would you like to read more? Join the Rantings!
Join now and receive Dr. Bogash's Lifestyle Recommendations ebook free!
[it-rotate group="2"]
Since acquiring a passion for how the body works in chiropractic school, I have continued to indulge this desire by reading some 120 peer reviewed medical journals per month. I'm always learning more about how to help people avoid chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, dementia, osteoporosis, obesity and cancer, and pass along this information in my blog. There are currently almost 3,500 posts cataloged on almost every health topic imaginable. Click Here for more bio information
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
In what seems like a top-secret pizza lair in south St. Louis -- in a Lemay basement, to be specific -- 54-year-old Tom Nix spends six nights a week single-handedly baking up what he calls St. Louis' original thin crust pizza. That claim sounds like a tall one coming from a place that many St. Louis ... More >>
How much would you pay for this web domain?From the Department of Why the Hell Didn't We Think of That?: The Post-Dispatch reports that a Columbia-based web designer named Brennan Hobart noticed that Senator Claire McCaskill's website was called claireonline.com. Hobart suspected that the do ... More >>
So, I'm a little late to the game here. The reason? I just can't get my head around the latest political skirmish pitting the Missouri Democratic Party against Joe the Plumber and G.O.P. Senate hopeful Chuck Purgason. Purgason, something of Tea Party extremist (though grudgingly appreciated here ... More >>
Empty House (Bloodshot Records)
Friday, September 27; Off Broadway
Saturday, May 19; Frederick's Music Lounge
Wednesday, March 7; Rocket Bar.


text:
Image Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Nearly everyone has seen the horrible news about the shootings at a movie theater in suburban Denver yesterday morning. As some of you know, I'm an ER doc here in the Denver area, so I've had a lot of people asking how things are going. I thought I'd put up a quick note with my thoughts, because they also relate to some other awful and surreal events we saw with the recent wildfires here and with our fellow Bruins Lacy Westbrook and Nick Ekbatani this week.
I work at one of the Level 1 Trauma Centers and our hospital got 4 of the shooting victims. I walked into work at 5:45 am yesterday morning with no idea what had happened just a few hours before, and I was shocked to hear of the events from my partner who saw the 4 patients on their arrival. She, the ED techs and nurses, and the surgeons and OR and ICU staffs were freaking heroes that night. While they do this kind of work every day, the urgency on Friday morning was unique.
And while I am proud by the efforts of my coworkers, I am in awe of the 2 hospitals closest to the theater: University (one of the places I trained and where I was working when Columbine happened) and Med Center of Aurora, as both hospitals saw and treated 5 times the number of victims we did.
And the biggest heroes of all were the police who rushed toward the shooting, the paramedics who sped in to evac patients to hospitals, and many of the people in the theater who risked their own safety to help others around them. Their courage cannot be described in words.
So, as opposed to the gunman, I choose to focus on the people who work in the emergency services today. Sadly there will always be people like this shooter, and so we will always have Columbines and Virginia Techs and Norways to go with places like the Aurora movie theater. It is something we will never be able to fully prevent. And we will always have events like the wildfires here in CO, or sudden medical emergencies like Lacy and Nick experienced. That is why it is so important to make sure we celebrate people like my fellow ED staff, and police and fire fighters and paramedics who risk their own lives for others, and why everyday people like the rest of us should do all we can to make our lives and the lives of those around us better, and to protect and care for what is really a very beautiful world.
Be good, everyone.
Go Bruins.


text:
Raptors guard Jerryd Bayless is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn left oblique muscle, the team announced Tuesday. He originally suffered the injury on March 21, missing two games before attempting to play through the pain on Monday.
In nearly 23 minutes per game, Bayless has averaged a career-high 11.4 points and 3.8 assists per game. He has spent most of the season coming off the bench, but he has also held his own in 11 starts, averaging 17.8 points and 5.3 assists, including 21.8 points per game and 7.6 assists during a five-game stretch from March 11-17 when starter Jose Calderon was sidelined with a sprained ankle.
Bayless, 23, is a restricted free agent this summer. He's productive while on the court but is a bit undersized (he's generously listed at 6-foot-3) and prone to injury (he has already missed 19 games this season), making a multi-year extension this summer unlikely.
With a 16-34 record, the Raptors are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division and nine games back for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
For more on Bayless and the Raptors, check out Raptors HQ.


text:
Unleash the power of Mandriva Pulse2 in the Cloud!
Mandriva CloudPulse is the cloud-based IT infrastructure management solution that helps you reduce your operating costs while providing the complete Mandriva Pulse2 featureset.
Mandriva CloudPulse scales to your needs and the size of your infrastructure: SMB, enterprise or public sector. Mandriva CloudPulse is available in several packages tailored to your needs and the size of your infrastructure.
The full features with the power of the Cloud
Mandriva CloudPulse provides all the features for the inventory, deployment, access control and cloning that are available in the rock-solid Mandriva Pulse² solution.
You can now benefit from the same features without the maintenance of a traditional IT infrastructure management solution running inside your IT systems.
We host your data safely and fully respect your privacy. You keep the control of your data at all time.
What's more, Mandriva CloudPulse lets you clone images of your infrastructure inside your organization through a small dedicated server shipped by default when you sign up to any of the CloudPulse packages.
Attractive prices for all kinds of needs
Each of our package meets specific customer's needs and serves various types of infrastructure. Would you like to talk with one of our sales representatives? We're open. Contact us at email@example.com and by phone at: +33 (0)1 76 64 16 60 (Paris time)


text:
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Thursday night's weather made for an interesting camping experience for the citizens of Raiderville.
While the majority of fans opted out of sleeping outside Thursday night during the storms, there were some brave souls who decided to stick it out. They say that it was around 11 p.m. that the weather started to get really bad, and it lasted until 4 a.m. "It was horrifying, I hated it. I was just shivering and it was cold, tents were blowing over, it was a bad deal," said Alan Thompson, a Raiderville camper.
"Rain started coming down and it was picking up and ripping tents off the ground and it was horrible," said Travis Rhodes. "As soon as the rain started to calm down we stepped out and starting grilling and made some pork chops and stuff," said Thompson.
Kick-off is at 7 p.m. and Coach Tommy Tuberville and the team are urging all fans to wear red to all of the games this year. The game is sold out and all parking lots on campus are sold out and are reserved or designated for specific campus functions.
Free parking in non-tailgate areas will be available in the lots just west of University Medical Center and Citibus will provide a shuttle service for $5 a person before the game.
The team will arrive on campus at 4:45 p.m. for the newest Tech tradition, the Raider Walk. The team will walk down the Drive of Champions in front of Raider alley to the football training facility. Fans are asked to line the streets beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday.
©2010 KCBD NewsChannel 11. All rights reserved.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
A judge dismisses a lawsuit filed by the business that wants to open a methadone clinic on Wesley Court in Johnson City.
Tri-Cities Holdings filed suit against the City of Johnson City, The Board of Directors, and The Board of Zoning and Appeals earlier this year.
In the suit, Tri-Cities Holdings alleges Johnson City's zoning ordinance discriminates against disabled people and defines people addicted to opiates as "disabled."
The lawsuit alleged the city's refusal to give Tri-Cities Holdings certain permits for an opiod treatment programs is unlawful.
In his decision, Judge Ronnie Greer disagreed and said the harm alleged by Tri-Cities Holdings is speculative until it can be demonstrated that Johnson City's ordinance actually prevents the business from opening the treatment facility.
Previous stories
Copyright 2013 WJHL. All rights reserved.
1820 TV RoadJackson, MS 39204
Telephone: 601.372.6311
Fax: 804.819.5569
Email: email@example.com