text:
The headline says it all I think. The Terps have limped through the ACC Season and are surely poised to be left out of the NCAA yet again. The only April excitement for us is whether or not five-star recruit Dwayne Morgan will choose the Terps on April 5th.
It's incredibly frustrating for fans but I think the program is on the way up. This team [...] Read More »
The Terps have their latest "must-win" game of the season tonight. It will be in the midst of a snowstorm. If the crowd shows up, we should give UNC all they can handle.
The last game against Wake was promising. The team played a style that was reminiscent of the early season form. Pe'shon Howard finally played well.
The Terps are still [...] Read More »
Terps are officially playing out the string. Not even an unlikely 3-game winning streak to the end the season can save their NCAA hopes now.
Wake sucks but somehow are tough at home. I've given up hoping this team will figure it out. Win or lose today, nothing changes about this season.
[...] Read More »
It's time for some tough love.
Turgeon said the team would get better. He was wrong. He didn't count on Pe'shon Howard completely melting down. Remember, Howard was averaging 6 assists/game before the ACC season started with very few turnovers. It was certain to expect a dip when the ACC season started but he degenerated to the point of being [...] Read More »
The calculus could not be simpler. Win and the quest for an NCAA berth continues. Lose and the dream of an at-large berth is over.
If the team can't seem to find their focus based on the above, then forget the season anyway. Winning on the road is hard no matter where it is, but Maryland faces two bottom of the conference teams this week (GT [...] Read More »
The BC loss is lingering around the fan base like a stale fart. There is no denying its stink.
Many of us are now ready to give up on the season. While it's not really over (I think if the Terps win out they are getting an at-large bid) few fans think that is a realistic scenario. Regardless of what happens at home vs Clemson, the Terps play [...] Read More »
What a pathetic effort. When will this program ever turn it around? I am so sick of losing.
The Terps have no answer when teams commit to doubling Alex Len. And there you have it. The Terps should not win another because it's that simple to beat them.
Allen is our best option at point guard AND he's TERRIBLE at it.
Did Cleare or Mitch [...] Read More »
This is the classic letdown game if ever there was one. Everyone knows it. The fans, the coaches, the players (maybe, hopefully). What can be done to prevent it?
Well, for one thing, Maryland needs to feed the post. Alex Len demonstrated on Saturday why he is a likely Lottery Pick in June. If BC chooses to double-team him, Len must be effec [...] Read More »
I've been going to the Comcast Center for the better part of 10 years and I've never seen the place quite like that. With or without the student section's commercial break flash mob; the arena was electric for the entire game. The stadium was a big factor in the victory.
The game was incredibly exciting yet HORRENDOUSLY officiated. Yes, Duke [...] Read More »
Privacy Policy


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Classifieds
- Obituaries
- Entertainment
- Features
- Eyes On
- Football
BOTKINS ÔÇö With the Nov. 8 general election fast approaching, Botkins residents have discussed the different advantages and disadvantages of building a new school with state funds through the Ohio School Facilities Commission.
For one small group in Botkins, the disadvantages hit home.
As part of the project, the school is discussing the purchase of small area of land surrounding Belle Circle Drive for the use of an access point to the proposed school building site. That site is currently home to a small trailer court.
Many are on fixed incomes and they feel they have no other options if the trailer park is sold and tore down.
A few signs in front of the park display the groups worry about the vote.
One says ÔÇťSave Our Homes. No Entrance Here! Vote No. or Ten Families Go.ÔÇŁ
Another states, ÔÇťAre you willing to give up your home? Why should we.ÔÇŁ
Tom Hoying, a former police officer in the village, lives at Lot 3 of the trailer park.
ÔÇťI donÔÇÖt think they need to build a new school,ÔÇŁ Hoying said. ÔÇťI know a lot of people who say they canÔÇÖt afford it.ÔÇŁ
A walk through the park, speaking to many of the residents who happened to be home, revealed it was evident that the small trailer park has become a community within a community.
ÔÇťWe know each other and we are very tight,ÔÇŁ said Mary Ann Hoying, TomÔÇÖs wife. ÔÇťWe celebrate birthdays and holidays together. We watch out for each otherÔÇÖs kids. If you need to borrow a cup of sugar, there is somewhere to borrow it.ÔÇŁ
Tom Hoying said the group feels the biggest slap in the face was how they found out about the possible sale of the trailer park.
ÔÇťWe found out they offered to buy the trailer park through a mailer,ÔÇŁ Hoying said.
He showed the mailer that had been circulated by the school districtÔÇÖs Levy Committee to support the levy.
ÔÇťIt would have been nice if someone would have told us or given us a chance to buy it ourselves,ÔÇŁ Tom Hoying said. ÔÇťWe would have liked the chance for the residents to buy it up.ÔÇŁ
With the exception of HoyingÔÇÖs trailer, which is less than 10-years-old, the newest trailer in the park was manufactured in 1986. This causes a major problem for most of the residents as most trailer parks have age restrictions on moving in new residents, with 25-year-old trailers easily surpassing that criteria.
One resident, Bernadette Berning, made $13,000 in repairs to her trailer three years ago since repairs were less expensive than buying or relocating and the amount fit within her budget.
Another resident, 81-year-old Alma J. Welsh, said her biggest fear is the limited options if the park is sold.
ÔÇťI lost my husband two years ago,ÔÇŁ Welsh said. ÔÇťI donÔÇÖt want to lose my home, too.ÔÇŁ
Welsh can no longer walk and has back problems. As a result she gets around by wheelchair.
She said whenever she needs help, it is just a telephone call away.
ÔÇťWe have our own little community back here,ÔÇŁ Welsh said. ÔÇťA lot of us are working for the same thing. This is home to me. A lot of us older people have a hard time giving up things. ItÔÇÖs nice back here, I can feed the squirrels and the birds. There is a black squirrel that comes around once in a while. I saw it again just the other day.ÔÇŁ
Welsh likes living on her own and can because she has a network of help in the park. She said that will end and that she would likely end up in a nursing home or assisted living if the park is sold.
Another resident, Logan Wallace, lives in the park with a inquisitive 3-year-old named, Michael.
Wallace, now 21, has been a single father since the age of 17 and is struggling to make ends meet as the young father tries to provide for his young son.
He said he definitely knows what it is like to struggle, and the less expensive housing at the park has given them the chance to succeed.
ÔÇťI know it is not great, but it is home,ÔÇŁ Wallace said. ÔÇťI donÔÇÖt think it is right. With the park entrance right there, they donÔÇÖt need to take familiesÔÇÖ homes.ÔÇŁ
Wallace said the only option they may be left with is to move back home with his mother and father.
ÔÇťWe struggle, but we are getting started,ÔÇŁ Wallace said. ÔÇťThis would be a step back.ÔÇŁ
Michael, without provocation, also got into the conversation, albeit shortly.
ÔÇťI like it here,ÔÇŁ Michael said. ÔÇťIt is our own. I like all the kids here.ÔÇŁ
Wallace said that the people had met as a group with some school officials and members of the committee, but he believes their concerns fell on deaf ears.
ÔÇťIt was a waste of time,ÔÇŁ Wallace said.ÔÇŁ They donÔÇÖt care. None of them really cared.ÔÇŁ
Welsh said she felt there is a lack of concern because of stereotypical references that follow residents of trailer parks.
ÔÇťPeople donÔÇÖt think much of trailer park people,ÔÇŁ Welsh said. ÔÇťThe only time we get noticed is when something bad happens. We donÔÇÖt ever have any trouble back here.ÔÇŁ
Rick Steinke, who is the owner of the property, is originally from the area but now lives in Wyoming. His sister, who still lives in the area, collects the lot rent for him.
Steinke said that he had not originally planned to sell the property and that it had not been for sale when the school district approached him.
Sadly, the economic state of several of the residents may have helped influence his decision to sell the property.
ÔÇťEverything is for sale,ÔÇŁ Steinke said. ÔÇťI had not planned to sell the property. I have been confronted by four or five people over the years but I always decided not to sell it. I wanted to use it as retirement income and pass it on to family.ÔÇŁ
However, collecting rent from a few of the residents has been a problem at times.
ÔÇťA couple of them havenÔÇÖt paid rent for a few years,ÔÇŁ Steinke said. ÔÇťWhen I start losing money on retirement income, it is time to do something.ÔÇŁ
He said while the lot had not been for sale, he was approached by Botkins Board of Education President Jack Koenig about purchasing the land. He has decided to sell the property if the levy goes through.
ÔÇťI told him I would be willing,ÔÇŁ Steinke said. ÔÇťIt all depends on how the levy turns out. A price will be discussed and it will be sold if the levy passes.ÔÇŁ

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Launcher Update
Get the Desktop App for Battle.net Now
- All your games in 1 place
- Log in once
- Automatic game updates
Strawberry #1886
Peter C.
Account & Technical Services
Blizzard Entertainment
Peter told to post my problem here at forum.
Im still having a problem while playing, i keep on disconnecting. I already followed all the instruction on how to resolve it but still I keep on disconnecting. This disconnection started last october.
Threats of violence. We take these seriously and will alert the proper authorities.
Posts containing personal information about other players. This includes physical addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and inappropriate photos and/or videos.
Harassing or discriminatory language. This will not be tolerated.


text:
Here's a short video to cheer you up on a gloomy Sunday morning.
It seems Bruins head coach Claude Julien has become a star of the bench boss's time with the Stanley Cup. Check this out and try to not laugh:
Here's a short video to cheer you up on a gloomy Sunday morning.
It seems Bruins head coach Claude Julien has become a star of the bench boss's time with the Stanley Cup. Check this out and try to not laugh:
the New York Islanders have been frantically trying to figure out which agent represents Miss Julien. they hope that signing her ASAFP to start whenever she legally can will be seen as a signal that their organization is to be taken seriously.
Couple things…
1) She's very well spoken for a 5 year old.
2) Weird to see a kid that cute and yet still resember her dad:)
Julien had a bigger smile on than when he won that cup!
He's too even-keel to have a "Brooksy"
Good one Matt. He definetely makes you guys work. If he was more give and take who would you say is his "Brooksy"? or who gets under his skin the most if he even shows that?
There's no doubt she's better with the press than her dad, Nifty. Otherwise she would've said "How do you feel about the Cup" "Oh, that's undisclosed."
"most of all I like winning it"- I hope they don't let a six year old down next spring. That was so cute I got a toothache. What a sweet heart and pretty good with the media already. I bet she likes them more than her dad.
It's nice to see the Prince of Wales trophy get a little sun.
That's nice to see a more relaxed Claude and family
Pastrnak According to the AHL Web site transactions page, Bruins 2014 first-round pick David Pastrnak was recalled from Providence of the American Hockey League on ... Read More
It was thought Bruins forward Milan Lucic might've been among the injured players that caused general manager Peter Chiarelli to make two emergency recalls Saturday ... Read More
Dougie Hamilton It'll be old news in about an hour, Bruins coach Claude Julien confirmed Saturday that defenseman Dougie Hamilton was available when he didn't ... Read More
Bruins president Cam Neely said that defenseman Zdeno Chara is moving in the right direction in terms of making it back from a tear in ... Read More
Brad Marchand/By S. Bradley Bruins forward Brad Marchand will not travel with the team to Columbus for their game against the Blue Jackets on Friday, ... Read More


text: A Pain in the Chest This is the radiograph of the chest of a 51 year old man who had been complaining of right sided chest pain into his right shoulder for 11 hours and haemoptysis for 8 hours. His pain was worse on inspiration and movement. Mr M was admitted to ward 18 on 1/03/04 with the same symptoms, where an ETT, Troponin and VQ scan were carried out and were all negative. He was discharged home awaiting follow up appointment to see Dr W. He was sent to CDU on the Non – Traumatic Chest Pain protocol. On arrival to CDU, his observations were stable. His respiratory rate was 22 bpm and his pain score was 10 out of 10 Later that morning he complained of severe right sided chest pain, radiating to his back and shoulder, worse on inspiration. The patient was finding it difficult to get his breath and to ease the pain.. Observations were unremarkable, his BP was slightly elevated. An ECG showed some changes, abnormal T waves in leads 11/111 and AVF. Diamorphine was given for pain relief. O2 therapy was increased to 10 litres and his observations were satisfactory. The ECG was repeated and there was nil acute. D/w Cardiology, repeat CXR (portable) requested. After review by Cardiology SHO, Respiratory SHO and in view of the under diagnosis and continuing pain, a CTPA would be requested to rule out PE. In the meantime, Tinzaparin would be commenced. D-dimer was less than 200 and Troponin 0.03. What is the radiological diagnosis? Click for answer ? Raised right hemidiaphragm, trachea deviated to right. ? shadow right base. What is the diagnosis? Click for answer Answer: ? PE ? Atypical pneumonia How would you manage this patient? Click for answer In view of ? underlying cause and no diagnosis from previous admission 3 weeks ago, the patient should be admitted to respiratory medicine for further investigations. The patient was transferred to ward 39 that evening. After admission to ward 39, the patient spiked a temperature @ 38.8 and was commenced on intravenous antibiotics for 48 hours, then changed to oral antibiotics for a further 48 hours. The CTPA was cancelled as it was felt that in view of the negative results of previous scans and the pyrexia, the suspicion of a PE was very low. The patient was closely monitored and within four days after admission to ward 39 his symptoms were improving. The chest pain was controlled with Co-codamol and Ibuprofen. He had no SOB and was mobilising around the ward. Patient was discharged home on the 28/04/04 with a follow up appointment in 6/52 to see Dr Muers. Click here for the final diagnosis :- Chest Pain secondary to Pleurisy secondary to RTI. Key learning points 1. Always consider continuing chest pain particularly worse on inspiration, despite negative tests previously 2. CXR's should be reported on if they appear abnormal 3. Blood tests and other scans do not always show up PE if not done at the right time References / Links http://health.allrefer.com/health/atypical-pneumonia http://www.2.jeffersonhospital.org http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency http://www.emedicine.com http://www.healthatoz.com http://www.biomedcentral.com http://www.lungusa.org/site http://www.cnn.com/healthlibrary http://www.intelihealth.com http://bmj.bmjjournals.com http://www.medfrien.com./pleurisy http://www.studentbjm.com


text:
Yard House to open in Portland
|| Print |
|Must Reads
|Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The national upscale restaurant chain will feature 130 draft beers, with 50 being from Oregon, 25 from Portland and seven from Washington.
Read more at KGW
Powerlist: Law FirmsOctober 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
A conversation with leading partners at law firms in Portland and eastern Oregon, followed by October's powerlist.
Read more...
Fork & BottleOctober 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
National media can't get enough of Oregon's pinot noir, artisan-food purveyors and lively, independent film scene.
Read more...
I Know How You FeelNovember/December 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Most smartphones come equipped with speech recognition systems like Siri or Cortana that are capable of understanding the human voice and putting words into actions. But what if smartphones could do more? What if smartphones could register feeling?
Read more...
True BloodOctober 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Antibiotics really aren't magic bullets.
Read more...
Election SeasonNovember/December 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
We didn't intend this issue to have an election season theme. But politics has a way of seeping into the cracks and fissures.
Read more...
Two Sides of the CoinContributed Blogs
Friday, September 26, 2014
This post focuses on the recent release of the new Apple iPhone as well as Alibaba's IPO, the largest U.S. IPO in history.
Read more...
The short list: 5 hot coffee shops for entrepreneursContributed Blogs
Friday, November 14, 2014
Oregon entrepreneurs reveal their favorite caffeine hangouts.
Read more...
|A Complex Portrait: Immigration, Jobs and the Economy
|Revenge Forestry
|Woman of Steel
|The Bookseller
|Kill the Meeting
|Political Clout
Is your business ready to join us in the call for action? This opening panel includes Oregon businesses who will discuss why they signed the Oregon Climate Declaration, the investments they are making to reduce carbon emissions, and how their actions are affecting their companies.
Get ready for two days of special events produced with the EPA, Portland Timbers and ISOS before and after the GoGreen Conference on October 16.
Plenty of employers seem "dazed and confused" after the recent vote to legalize marijuana. In light of Measure 91 passing, what are some issues for private-sector Oregon employers to consider?
Rotary's Oregon Ethics in Business aims to raise consciousness about business ethics by honoring exceptional companies.
Barran Liebman's annual employment law seminar is an industry classic.
Is my drug-free workplace policy up in smoke?
More than 400 "Change Makers" will gather to invest in a socially sustainable community.
Sussman Shank LLP is pleased to announce that Dallas G. Thomsen and Victor J. Roehm have become partners of the firm.


text:
There's a new Dropbox update (v2.4.5) rolling out with the option to save files to your SD card in addition to the internal storage. It's hard to believe that's not supported already, but we checked and sure enough, you can only export files to the internal storage. That changes in the new version, along with a few smaller tweaks.
Not everyone needs one of those antivirus/security suites on Android. However, it's a good idea to have if you're going to do stupid things. It might as well look nice while cleaning up your mess too, right? Well, Avast just got an update with a new UI and a few feature tweaks.
If you already use Avast, you'll probably notice that the UI isn't vastly different (some old shots at the bottom).
There are many reasons not to want to hop aboard the cloud computing bandwagon. One reason is the lack of internet access in all the places where you need it, and there's nothing you can really do about that. But another common complaint is the need to trust another company enough to manage your data, and there are ways around that. Synology NAS (network attached storage) users get to build their own cloud without having to give up all of the convenience that comes with the likes of Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SugarSync, or whomever else comes to mind.
Instapaper was one of the earliest article saving services geared toward mobile devices. However, it took quite a while to come to Android. While Pocket is arguably the king on Android, Instapaper might be a more attractive option now that it's a free app. There's still a subscription that adds features, though.
Google's official Google Now Launcher is pretty cool, but it's lacking the settings you'd find in Nova and other third-party launchers. There's a way to fix that if you're rooted with Xposed, though. Xposed GEL Settings (or XGELS to its friends) is an app that adds features to GNL so you can have the best of both worlds. This app just hit v2.0 and it's packing some new goodies.
Comcast is finally acknowledging Android Wear's existence with an update to its Xfinity X1 Remote app in the Play Store. It now includes voice and touch controls on your watch that can be used to change channels, start recordings, and more. It cannot be used to navigate the labyrinthian nightmare that is the Comcast support line.
Chrome might be the default browser on Android these days, but Mozilla has done some great stuff with Firefox. The stable and beta channels are getting an update today to v32 and v33, respectively. If you like to live dangerously, the beta even offers some hotly anticipated features including Chromecast support.
The last few SwiftKey updates have been focused on making the keyboard faster and more responsive, which has been sorely needed for some time. Whether or not that has been successful depends on who you ask, but the developers have now rolled out another update that is supposed to offer additional performance boosts. Maybe this one will do the trick.


text:
Results per page:
Commercial Registration in New Jersey
Compare Auto Insurance Quotes in 3 Steps
1. Enter Your Zip:
Search Results - 27 found
New Jersey Car Registration Guide - Renewals, Online & Mail Options, Forms, & FeesNew Jersey car registration information, forms, and procedures. Registration renewal information, new to a state, registering a new vehicle, and non operational.
New Jersey MVC Vehicle Code Information & ResourcesLearn about the vehicle code for the state of New Jersey - links to useful resources.
NJ Commercial Drivers Guide To Licensing, Testing, Registration | DMV.orgFind where to take your road test, how to obtain endorsements, apply for, renew or replace your New Jersey CDL.
Uniform Carrier Registration Plan - Commercial VehiclesLearn More On The Uniform Carrier Registration Plan And The Role Played By The FMCSA. Commercial Drivers Get Online Info On Commercial Auto Insurance, Transportation Regulations And More.
New Jersey - Replacing a Lost Registration - Duplicate NJ RegistrationCan't find your NJ car registration? Find out how to get a replacement from the New Jersey DMV at DMV.org: The NJ DMV Made Simple.
Applying for a New New Jersey Commercial Drivers LicenseApplying for a New Jersey CDL - New Jersey Commercial Drivers License (CDL) application procedure, CDL forms, CDL endorsement information, certificates & documentation, fees.
NJ Drivers License Name Change Forms & Guide: The DMV Made SimpleFind out how to change your name on your New Jersey Drivers License.
New Jersey MVC Forms - NJ MVC Forms for Drivers Licensing & Registration
New Jersey Online Driver And Vehicle ServicesFind Out Which DMV-Related Tasks You Can Complete From Your Computer. Our Guide To NJ Online Services Instantly Connects You To Driver And Vehicle Services.
- Online Driver Services:
- Most Common Driver Services (online and otherwise)
- New Jersey Driver's License Testing and Educational Services
- Reports and Records for Individuals
- Other New Jersey Online Services
- Online Vehicle Services:
- Most Common Vehicle Services
- Vehicle Insurance Services
- Vehicle Buying and Selling Services
Change of Address - NJ MVC Forms & Guide: The DMV Made SimpleHow to advise the MVC of an address change in New Jersey - Necessary steps for informing the New Jersey MVC of an address change.


text:
Store or display your treasures in this brand new tray. Includes 16 individual GemVue jars. Each jar is 38.1mm x 38.1mm and is 17.1mm deep and includes 2 layers of polyurethane that suspend your gemstones in the gem jar. The tray's top, bottom, and sides are finished in textured black. White background behind the GemVue Jar makes your gems stand out in contrast. Overall dimensions 8" x 8" x 1.
Instant Savings on Today's Order
when you sign up for JTV email!


text:
Super hot felicity smoak - arrow emily bett rickards with, Super hot felicity smoak - arrow emily bett rickards with colton haynes super hot felicity smoak - arrow emily bett rickards with colton haynes super hot. Emily bett rickards hot actress photos gallery 1, Photos pictures wallpapers and desktops of the sexiest celebrity females from film like jessica alba tv's jennifer aniston and musics beyonce knowles and lots more!. Emily bett rickards breaking news and photos | just jared jr., Ray (brandon routh) gifts felicity (emily bett rickards) with a gorgeous new necklace in this new still from tonight's arrow. in "draw back your bow", oliver.
Emily bett rickards height weight hot sexy bikini pics profile, Emily bett rickards height weight bio hot sexy bikini pics profile view emily bett rickards, facebook, twitter, wiki, news, interview, height, weight, pics,. Emily bett rickards news, photos, and videos | just jared, A ton of new spoilers for arrow season three just hit the world wide web — and jj couldn't be more excited. remember, only read ahead if you want to know!. Emily bett rickards - tvline, As the cw's arrow barreled towards the conclusion of its action-packed season 2 finale on wednesday, a small and quiet yet significant moment of time was carved out.
Which superhero should felicity choose? — 'arrow's emily, Is it oliver, barry or ray? emily bett rickards breaks down who is the best fit for 'arrow's felicity!. Emily bett rickards canada naked pics model canadian, Emily bett rickards canada naked pics model canadian images breast gallery toronto butt singer age quebec info boobs sexy video underware diet interview bio bikini. Emily bett rickards | #thefappening, Leaked photos of emily bett rickards. emily bett rickards is a canadian actress from television series arrow. continue reading →.


text:
Christina Aguilera is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her baby girl later this month but that doesn't mean that she has been sitting at home nesting. Instead Christina has been busy with work right up to the very end. She also surprised fans by posing for a photo shoot in the latest issue of V Magazine. The catch- because of course there is one- is that she posed completely nude for the black and white shots.
The Voice coach has always been known for embracing her sexuality and so it makes perfect sense that she would opt to put herself on full display in the pictorial. Christina herself puts it plainly saying,
"As a woman, I'm proud to embrace my body through all stages of life, staying fearless and confident in surrendering to the unknowns the future has in store."


text:
Lounging around the deck takes on a whole new meaning when experts from your favorite DIY shows are behind the build.
More in Outdoors
We sent a note to our support staff about the glitch you just experienced. Please click the button below to reload your content.
DIY experts strive to create gardens of zen and retreats for relaxation. Sit back and enjoy these ultimate outdoor sanctuaries.
Landscaping with fountains and ponds adds a sense of calm and character to a backyard.
See how the pros use outdoor lighting to highlight landscape design and beautiful exteriors.
Anchor your garden with a pretty walkway and savor the rewards of all that digging, planting and weeding.
Get cooking with some of the best outdoor kitchens created by DIY Network experts.
Fire pits come in many shapes and sizes. They can be a permanent structure or a simple barrel that can be moved around the patio....
See how DIY experts include fireplaces and firepits in their outdoor space designs.
We've got pergolas that are traditional, modern and rustic and even one with a ceiling made of rope.
Take a look at these incredible pergolas, cabanas and other structures created by Yard Crashers host, Ahmed Hassan.
Stonemasons and contractors Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns transform blah backyards into functional living spaces.
Outdoor showers aren't just for poolside and public beaches anymore. They're fast becoming a refreshing addition to the everyday...
Blog Cabin 2015: Chris's Take (00:01:53)
Stone Fireplace Surround (05:32)
Build a Reclaimed Wood Cabinet (00:01:00)
Football Cave (00:20:01)
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge (20:00)
Step 1: Choose the Right Size (00:33)
Building Elegant Box Beams (02:39)
Sew a Duvet Cover (02:07)
On-the-Go Travel Humidifier (00:01:10)
Flooring Options (01:31)
Chalkboard Paint Ideas for the Kitchen 11 Photos
Colorful Bathroom Designs You'll Love 25 Photos
Photo Gallery: Types of Bricks 7 Photos
Small Bathroom Storage Solutions 8 Photos
20 Stylish Bathroom Storage Ideas 20 Photos
10 Things You Should Know Before Installing a Skylight 8 Photos
Go Behind the Scenes With "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish" 39 Photos
How to Add Outlets 8 Photos
Templates Photos
Textured Painting Photos
Thanksgiving Photos
Home Offices Photos
Thermostats Photos
Home Theaters Photos
Tiles Photos
Blocks Photos
Hopper Windows Photos
Tiling Photos
© 2014 Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Site Map | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | AdChoices | Infringements | About | Advertise With Us | Help | Contact Us


text:
President Obama speaks out about terrorist threat
President Barack Obama says the threat of an imminent terrorist attack against Americans is "significant enough that we're taking every precaution."
Ahmed Khatallah charged in connection with Benghazi consulate attack
A Libyan militia leader has become the first person to be charged in connection with last September's deadly terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, CNN reports.
American consulate in Milan, Italy evacuated
An American consulate in Milan, Italy has been evacuated after officials there received a letter referring to an explosive device, Italy's ANSA news agency says.
19 U.S. embassies remain closed through week due to terror threat
U.S. diplomatic posts in 19 cities in the Muslim world will be closed at least through the end of this week, the State Department said Sunday, citing "an abundance of caution."
Kristian 'Varg' Vikerens arrested in FranceComment
Kristian Vikernes, a Norweigian neo-Nazi musician who spent more than a decade in jail for murdering a fellow band member, was arrested in France Tuesday after authorities believed he was planning a terror attack.
Eric Harroun remains jailed in AlexandriaComment
A judge has again ordered a U.S. Army veteran accused of supporting a terrorist group while fighting in Syria alongside the opposition to President Bashar Assad to remain jailed pending trial.
British attack part of a new kind of terrorismComment
Green interview May 23, 2013
Drummer Lee Rigby dies in British terror attack near WoolwichComment
Britain's Ministry of Defense has identified the off-duty soldier who was murdered in the streets of London in a suspected terror attack as Drummer Lee Rigby, 25.
Pakistani school helps fight terror with educationComment
In the Swat Valley, very close to Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, a classroom is filled with kids, all from poor families, who are trained suicide bombers. The children were caught by authorities after being recruited or forced into serving the Taliban.
French embassy in Libya hit by car bombComment
A car bomb targeted the French embassy in the Libyan capital early Tuesday, wounding two French guards and a Libyan teenager in an attack that President Francois Hollande denounced as an assault not only against France but all countries engaged in the fight against terrorism.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev charging documentComment
The following is the official criminal complaint against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old man accused of setting off bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Boston Marathon terror attackComment
Mohammed Rashed set to be released from prisonComment
Mohammed Rashed, who is convicted of a 1982 terrorist attack aboard a Pan Am jetliner, is days away from being released from federal prison. The bombing killed a Japanese teenager.
"Among Enemies" author on terrorism and techComment
Bencie interview February 28, 2013
Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri pretrial in Guantanamo startsComment
The Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of orchestrating the attack on the USS Cole faces a pretrial hearing in his war crimes tribunal.
Fake ID mills operating in D.C. areaComment
Federal authorities say passports, green cards and other types of documents are at the center of underground fake ID mills operating in local neighborhoods that could lead to a national security threat.
Hillary Clinton on Libya: State Department working to strengthen securityComment
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton insisted on Wednesday that the department is moving swiftly and aggressively to strengthen security at U.S. missions worldwide after the deadly Sept. 11 raid on the consulate in Libya.
Terror plot arrests: Four Calif. men charged in alleged terror plot, FBI saysComment
Four Southern California men, including one suspect who served in the U.S. Air Force, have been charged with plotting to kill Americans and destroy U.S. targets overseas by joining al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan, federal officials said Monday.
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
The ABC7 I-team investigates cop cruiser crashesCop Cruiser Crashes happen more often than you think in the Washington area. Are officers being held accountable? And should you be paying the price? The I-Team investigates TONIGHT on ABC7 News at 11 after "Castle."


text:
Independent corporate broking, advisory and trading house focusing on mid & small-cap companies.
24 October 2014
Placing - Atlantis Resources Ltd
Peel Hunt acted as sole corporate broker to Atlantis Resources Ltd on its placing of 12,500,000 new shares to raise £5.0m, as announced on 24 October, 2014.
12 October 2014
Nominations are now open for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2015
Past winners, sponsors and judges gathered together for a breakfast at the Houses of Parliament to launch the Non-Executive Director Awards. The Awards, now in their ninth year, recognise the achievements of Non-Executive Directors within the Business and Not-For-Profit/Public Sector communities. The Awards focus on how the advice and experience of Non-Executive Directors can transform organisations and help deliver long-term success and growth. To nominate now, please click here
9 October 2014
Peel Hunt expands Investment Companies Team
Peel Hunt is pleased to announce that Mark Thompson and Caroline Cerisola have joined the Company with immediate effect.
Mark joins Peel Hunt as Head of Investment Company Sales. Mark has spent the previous two years at Martin Currie managing its Discretionary Client Sales in London, and prior to that had gained 25 years of experience in Cash Equity Sales and Management in London, New York and Tokyo at Investment Banks including Deutsche Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Caroline, appointed as Investment Companies Analyst, previously worked at J.P.Morgan Cazenove as part of the Extel rated No 1 Investment Companies research team. Caroline began her career at Fundamental Data, now part of Morningstar, having graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Economics.
Mark and Caroline join the recently established Investment Companies team which also includes David Kininmonth and Ben Hammond (Market Making) and Luke Simpson (Corporate). The team will offer its clients a differentiated research, sales and trading service, and a bespoke corporate broking advisory service.
Simon Hayes, Chief Executive, Peel Hunt commented:
"We're delighted to have both Mark and Caroline join the company as we expand and further develop our Investment Companies offering in response to client demand. We remain focused on building a business for the long term, which is both independent and joined-up in its approach to broking, and this latest offering provides further opportunity to service our expanding client base."
As a business, we specialise in corporate broking, advisory, research, sales and trading. As a partnership, it is the way we run our business that sets us apart.
Joined-up approach
Our partnership structure best aligns our interests with those of our clients and stakeholders. We only engage with clients as a house – corporate, sales and research must all agree. This leads to long-term successful client relationships. We call this approach joined-up broking.
Peel Hunt LLP
Moor House
120 London Wall
London EC2Y 5ET
United Kingdom
Peel Hunt Inc.
250 Park Avenue
New York
United States of America


text:
Assistance League of Birmingham is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and senior adults through community-based philanthropic programs.
Funds raised are returned to the community through three philanthropic programs:
Support for Assistance League of Birmingham philanthropic programs is made possible through private and corporate donations, grants and proceeds from Encore Upscale Thrift Shop.
Little Black Dress
Please join us for our annual Little Black Dress Luncheon and Fashion Show on November 5 for a fun day of fashion and food! White House/Black Market will be presenting an exciting fashion show of new fall and winter fashions. Jewelry and food vendors will be available to begin your holiday shopping.
Call the Assistance League of Birmingham at (205)870-5555 to purchase your tickets.
Assistance League Open House to kick off holiday shopping
The annual Holiday Open House at the Shops of Assistance League is set for Sunday, November 16. PrimeTime Treasures and Encore Upscale Thrift Shop will be open from 1-3 p.m. Shoppers can purchase unique seasonal items as well as hundreds of other crafts, jewelry, art, pottery and children's toys, clothes and furniture. Encore will showcase the latest fall and winter clothes and décor.
Light refreshments will be available during this shopping event.
"Improving the lives of individuals in our community through volunteerism."


text:
Editing of Bulbapedia is currently restricted. Please see this message for more details.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have arrived!
Check BNN and Bulbanews for up-to-date Pokémon news and discuss it on the forums or in our IRC channel.
User talk:Ayame
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Link templates are wonderful, please use them. A guide can be found at Shortlinks. TTEchidna 07:21, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
Great! More one member for our Project! If you want, you can put this Tag in your User Page: User Project Shipping You just need to write: {{User Project Shipping}}


text:
Sign in
Sign Up
lowest rate guarantee
28 Plaza Drive, Rockwell Center
6060 Palma corner Osias Sts., Poblacion (near Rockwell)
5011 P. Burgos Corner Canceres Sts
1638 A. Mabini Street
24 Roxas Blvd corner Cuneta Ave. Pasay City
Great reasons to book with Agoda
Over 500,000 hotels worldwide – more added every day
Trusted by over 17,000,000 satisfied customers
Best Price Guarantee
8 million+ hotel reviews by Agoda customers
With availability in over 56,000 cities worldwide
agoda special offers
including last minute offers(even same day!)free nightsfree upgrades!
Customer Support
Clean rooms, approachable staff...
1.19 Km.
Good location, Good service, Very...
1.31 Km.
Room is huge, Staff, Roof top...
1.46 Km.
Good location, great pool, nice...
Warm smiles, attentive service,...
1.49 Km.
location, room condition, special...
1.5 Km.
1. Near a hospital 2. budget-...
1.51 Km.
Great Food - my husband loves the...
1.67 Km.
1.78 Km.
1)location within walking distance...
2.02 Km.
comfort location friendly helpful...
2.1 Km.
2.66 Km.
Over Helpful Staff, Great Room...
2.9 Km.
I only chose this apartment for...
3.23 Km.
The location was within walking...
3.43 Km.
3.58 Km.
The room itself, the staff, the...
3.59 Km.
If you need to be in Paranaque,...
3.76 Km.
Very helpful host, great cooking,...
3.83 Km.
4.5 / 5
over 80,000 reviews
of users recommend us
Go To Top
All material herein © 2005 – 2014 Agoda Company Pte. Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
AGODA ® is a registered trademark of AGIP LLC, used under license by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. Agoda is part of


text:
Just wanted to hear what everyone is paying for insuring their Model S in California. AAA is charging me $4053 a year!! That is crazy! I have seen some people getting insurance for $1800-2200. When I got my bill the other day I almost fell off my chair. Let me know if their are better rates out there and companies! Thanks
I have USAA in Ohio. My annual premium is $1,036.
I'm insuring my Model S and another vehicle with Kemper in Oregon. Both vehicles fully covered and I am paying $685 for 6 months. My insurance guy said that their parent company (SafeCo?) is insuring the Model S equivalent to BMW.
USAA in FL with $1K deductibles. 25K property, 100K bodily injury, other coverages declined. $460/6mo. No tickets/accidents, mid-30s drivers (with no teens on Tesla policy). The bare minimum I could get to was $415/6mo.
As far as the deductible goes, the home office of US Bank says $500 deductibles are required, but the US Bank Tesla branch at Palo Alto says $1K is fine. Either way, USAA in FL is around $500/6mo...very reasonable.
Our State Farm agent quoted me $588 per half for our P85+. We have lots of discounts -- home, multiple cars, life, etc. -- and my driving record is pretty spotless (lucky, I guess). Just another data point.
State Farm will be sorry, after you prang that flimsy aluminum doing donuts in the supermarket parking lot!! ;p >:D
I have similar discounts (except life) as you and my cost is ~$502 for 6 months. The difference in price may be I don't have the performance and/or I'm living in a different location.
State Farm does have the data in their system. As soon as I gave them the VIN, they gave the quote.
@David70: Yes, the S60, S85, and P85 all command different premiums, I'm guessing simply because of the price of the car. I was still amazed it was so low...lower than what we pay for my wife's less-expensive Land Rover.
Maybe the insurance companies believe in Tesla's report on the safety rating. After all, I suspect personal injury causes them more grief than car repair, or even replacement.
For a very fair subscription price, many can find the best companies here:
It's a consumer service, not an insurance company. They also have advice and ratings for other things such as home repair, etc. Highly recommended for frugal people like me.
For auto insurance, they ask a few basic questions and then show sample rate and satisfaction results.
I don't mean to sound like an add for them, but I use this subscription frequently for home and auto needs. Their auto insurance advice saved me hundreds(!!!) of dollars and many hours of time.
Give them a try, and please post your results.
I have two car on it for $2200
Acura MDX
Tesla 2013 P85
State of MD
My MS P85+ got delivered on 6/26/13 and the insurance with State Farm cost me $499.00 for 6 moths.
I'm paying $499 for 6 moths, MSP85+, State Farm, San Jose California
USAA is $529/6mos in TX
I'm paying $305 for six months. See my note above.
Forgot to mention: full coverage with very low deductibles.
Been with AAA for 9+ years now. 2 cars existing, 15 yr old sentra that I drive, 3+ year old sienna that generally my SO drives. home zip code: west san jose (95129)
Premiums premiums doubled for us. Things to ask are:
- liability follows the driver, so if you did not add a driver, the added liability of having a peppy sports model would be a factor. Miles driven per driver is a factor, adds to liability. We lowered the miles driven per car, appropriate to factoring in the new car.
- Comp and collision on the tesla model S were suprisingly low for us.
Progressive does not differentiate between flavors of Model S. So those being charged a premium elsewhere for Performance version may find a better deal with Progressive. I even called Progressive and gave them my P85 VIN #, they confirmed there was no difference in rate. With 100/300/100 coverage + uninsured motorist + rental car, no medical or roadside assistance and with a $500 deductible all around I received a quote of just under $600 for 6 months (under $100/mo).
I just got a quote today from Farmers @ $1350/6 months in Colorado. I'll continue shopping.
AAA Colorado told me today they wouldn't cover a Model S. That seemed really odd.
AAA California, 100/300 250 deductible, $1257/year. About the same as my 2012 plug in Prius was. They discount an extra 5% for electrics.
Farmers is ploughing you. Very harrowing experience. Tell them to sod off. A seedy company.
@brian h: yes, they're really trying to make hay.
@Dcp9142: Somewhere on the forums I saw a Coloradan say they got AAA coverage. I'll pester AAA about it, but they seem flaky enough that I should avoid them.
Without going into the details and coverages, I will post here and marvel that with USAA, if I add the Model S, my 6 month premium is $385 and that's with it as my primary car with 20k miles per year. This is for a $106k car with high performance.
Meanwhile, I have my 1991 Bentley Turbo R that I'm HOPING to sell for $12k insured with the same deductibles but driving only 2000 a year, and it is $612/6 months.
Go figure....
I just inquired with my insurance company how much my 6 month premium would be if we bought a Model S. Our rates are pretty low as we have never had any tickets. For both my wife and I it would be about $700 more per year to insure a Model S vs. her BMW 335i (which we'd replace it with).
I am in Sacramento, CA with AMICA insurance. Having 2 other vehicles the S85 adds 1400 to my annual insurance bill. After reading this thread I need to shop. They won't insure my rental properties. I need to look at a package deal.
USAA is $600 for 6 months. I think that is quite reasonable and they provide good and fast service.
Replacing a BMW 325 with the TMS adds about $120 for 6 months ($440->$560). This is with State Farm in Oregon. Multi car + House + good driving record discounts, no kids of driving age :-)
Comparisons of premiums mean so little when, like real estate, location can make a huge difference with the exact same coverage and driving record. In Nassau County, New York, if you live in the western part of the county you'll pay a lot more than if you live farther out on the island. Move into the next county, Suffolk, and the rates drop precipitously.
Add to that your driving record, ages of drivers in household, their driving records, use of each car in household, coverage, multi-car, multi-policy and none of the numbers posted here can make any relevant statement about how much it costs to insure a Tesla. It can only say how much it costs to insure your Tesla.
Next, we can compare airline fares seat by seat on the same flight. After that, cruise pricing.
@jtodtman: totally agree. That's why I posted this as a relative comparison. Going from a BMW 325i to a TMS the premium went up by about 25%. So if your insurance company asks for 2x the premium it's time to go insurance company shopping.
But you are of course correct that the absolute amount is mostly meaningless.
@dirkhh You are correct that the numbers in your post can actually be helpful to others when comparing two cars of the same relative class in the same house.
Please Login to Comment


text:
While government agencies invest in protecting themselves from external cyber threats, a Verizon report to be published April 23 warns that many data breaches are self-inflicted.
Of the over 63,000 cyber incidents across public and private industries that Verizon studied for its 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report, more than a quarter were due to miscellaneous errors such as accidental online publishing or sending an email to the wrong recipient. As the country's largest employer and a gatekeeper of untold amounts of data on employees and constituents, the federal government is prone to sending non-public information to the wrong person, the report found.
Agencies might be aware of the problem "on a micro-scale, but they don't know how big the problem really is," said Chris Porter, managing principal of the Verizon Cyber Intelligence Center and co-author of the report.
Installing data loss prevention software and instituting "a blanket prohibition against storing un-redacted documents on a file server that also has a Web server running" are two ways that organizations can guard against unintentional disclosures of sensitive data, the report said.
The number of organizations contributing data to the annual report has risen sharply in the last few years, from five in 2012 to 18 organizations last year, and now 50 organizations in 2014, Porter said. U.S. government and government-related organizations that contributed data this year included the Department of Homeland Security, the Electricity Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the Secret Service.
Verizon decided to expand the scope of the report significantly this year by including data from cyber "incidents," or whenever a system was threatened, and not just when an actual theft occurred. As organizations shared their security data for the report, "we realized that they had a lot more data than just confirmed data breaches, and that there was a lot for us to learn from focusing on other types of incidents as well," Porter added.
There is still a need for detailed studies of how individual cyber breaches occur, he argued. While public disclosure laws often require organizations to tell their customers about a breach, "the one thing that we don't learn about any of these events is how they happened," he said.
The National Transportation Safety Board thoroughly investigates every plane crash and delivers a post-mortem report so airlines can avoid the same mistakes, Porter said. Why can't the security industry be the same way?
About the Author
Sean Lyngaas is a staff writer covering defense, cybersecurity and intelligence issues. Connect with him on Twitter: @snlyngaas.
E-Mail this page
Printable Format
Advanced Search
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Federal 100 awards. Get the details and submit your picks!
Make a nomination today
GSA's administrator talks with FCW about short-term hiring, long-term planning and Robert Frost.
Without a future vision and an appetite for risk, reforms lead down a rabbit hole. There is a better way.
VA's top tech official says he is balancing risks while trying to keep the department's online services open for business.
After five years on the job, the founding director of the Office of Government Information Services believes that a deeper understanding and acceptance of FOIA is seeping into the federal government.
The September attack, made public Nov. 10, potentially puts customer and employee personal information at risk, including addresses, Social Security numbers and emails.
The General Services Administration's Matthew Goodrich predicts more agency-driven authorizations and previews a new two-year road map.
Archie Mackie became product director of enterprise computing at the Army PEO EIS in June. In a Nov. 7 interview with FCW, he explained why the Army is cautious but hopeful in its adoption of the cloud.
While IT procurement and design are already quite centralized under the Office of Information and Technology, sources tell FCW that telemedicine IT and app development at the Veterans Health Administration will be rolled up under the OI&T as well.
Steve Kelman argues that the best place to improve federal procurements is at the beginning.
8609 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 500Vienna, VA 22182-2215 703-876-5100
© 1996-2013 1105 Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only.To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, visit: www.1105Reprints.com


text:
I have always wished that I could be an artist. It is infinitely frustrating to have an imagine in your mind that you're not able to express onto a medium. Despite my inability to even draw the most simple of things like a circle that doesn't come out oblong, I find myself doodling – there's no goal in mind with my doodling as I typically create geometric patterns which fill up the page I'm working on. Nothing to hang up in the Louver or be mistaken for William Blake! Which reminds me, this Allposters coupon is perfect for that sort of thing – awesome new prints for the home.
One of my favorite artists has been William Blake for a long time. Not traditionally known for his works of art but instead of his poetry and other writings, he has been a profoud inspiration for me over the years. The Elusive Hand Drawn Perfect Circle continued »


text:
|My Wayfair
|New! Essentials for Thanksgiving Dinner »
|New! Traditional Kitchen Photos »
|The Gift Shop »
Allan Copley Designs Christopher Arm Chair
Allan Copley Designs Christopher Arm Chair
Weights & Dimensions
|Chair Design: Arm chair
|Frame Finish: Silver
|Upholstered: Yes
|Frame Material: Metal
|Removable Seat Cushion: Yes
|Removable Back Cushion: Yes
|Slipcovered: No
|Ottoman Available: No
|Ottoman Included: No
|Style: Contemporary
|Swivel: No
|Stackable: No
|Arms Included: Yes
|Nailhead Trim: No
|Commercial Use: No
|Country of Manufacture: China
About the ManufacturerAllan Copley Designs, a division of D'style Inc., is an industry leader in wood and metal occasional furnishings. With over two decades in the furniture industry, Allan Copley has built its reputation on quality products and timely deliveries, becoming the furnishings source our customers can really count on.
Allan Copley Designs Christopher Arm Chair
Still have questions about this product? We're here to help
Allan Copley Designs Christopher Arm Chair
Free Shipping
Ships to:
Ships via: Self-Service Curbside Delivery with Upgrade Options (Learn More)
Delivery Estimates
Enter your shipping zip or postal code to calculate shipping estimates
Return Policy
We want you to love it. If you don't, you may return your purchase within 30 days of delivery. All you need to do is visit our Self-Service Return Center for instructions. Return credits are issued within 24 hours once the item is received and inspected. Please note that shipping charges are non-refundable. The cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.30-Day Return Policy
Customer Reviews
Tell Us What You Think!
Tell us what you think about the Christopher Arm Chair. It will help us provide you with better products in the future and help your fellow Wayfair shoppers make better purchases.Write A Review
|5 star
|4 star
|3 star
|2 star
|1 star
OUR SKU # ALLA1088Christopher Arm Chair is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: 61201-BL, 61201-WH


text:
You are currently viewing the beta version of the new AMM site.
Click here
to return to the current site.
To include more than one recipient, please separate each email address with a semi-colon
';', to a maximum of
By submitting this article to a friend we reserve the right to contact them regarding AMM subscriptions. Please ensure you have their consent before giving us their details.
Northwest Pipe,
William R. Tagmyer,
L.B. Foster,
U.S. Steel,
LOS ANGELES William R. Tagmyer, a veteran of more than 50 years in the Pacific Northwest steel industry and former chairman and chief executive officer of Northwest Pipe Co., has died.
A report in Portland, Ore., said he passed away after a short battle with cancer. He was 75.
Tagmyer was chief executive officer of Vancouver, Wash.-based Northwest Pipe, a producer of water transmission pipe and tubular products that was once based in Portland, from 1986 to January 2001 and was chairman of the company from 1986 to December 2012, according to a biography on the companys website. He was listed as a member of Northwest Pipes board of directors and chairman of the executive committee.
Prior to 1986, Tagmyer was an executive with pipe fabricator and distributor L.B. Foster Co. Before 1975 he was with U.S. Steel Corp. and the Marine and Rail Equipment division of FMC Corp., serving in sales, marketing, product management and contract administration positions.
A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday at the chapel at the University of Portland, where he was a longtime board member.
All comments are subject to editorial review.
All fields are compulsory.
Every month American Metal Market takes a statistical look inside the marketplace.
The Korean producers 'seem to think they have a good case, but personally I wouldn't get overly confident.'
--OCTG trader


text:
The South Asia Channel
Afghanistan's Troubled Economy
presidential elections were greeted with much euphoria earlier this year. While
some argued that the vote symbolized a
loss for the Taliban, others declared that it showed Afghans
were confidant "in their ability to determine their political future" and Afghanistan's
state institutions were working. This optimism quickly dissipated as the
run-off led to political deadlock over claims of election fraud rather than a smooth
transfer of power. The real story missed amidst the buzz, however, was that
Afghans were hardly confidant about the political situation into the lead-up to
the elections. In fact, the decisions of Afghan businesses and consumers illustrated
pessimistic outlook throughout 2013 due to nervousness over the transition.
Now, the new Business
Tendency Survey Report, released by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and
Industries (ACCI) in August, points to a clear worsening of the situation:
business conditions have deteriorated rapidly, orders are contracting, firms are
closing shop, and layoffs are becoming more widespread.
The report, based on interviews conducted in July 2014 with managers from 541 Afghan firms, covered the manufacturing, services, trade, and construction sectors across the Kabul, Balkh, Kandahar, Nangarhar, and Herat regions.
The survey's headline finding is that the overall business climate has worsened considerably since March: Almost three-fifths of all firms complained of deteriorating conditions. The more troubling revelation is that the degradation is widespread, and not concentrated in any particular region or sector.
Furthermore, new orders have contracted for a second straight quarter, as firms with declines outweigh those with gains by ten-to-one. Worse yet, this caught companies by surprise, which despite the weakening, were generally optimistic in March and did not foresee shrinkage three months out. This development at least partly reflects a continued slowdown in private consumption that emerged in 2013, as Afghans become more inclined to cut expenditures and save in the face of an uncertain political and deteriorating economic environment.
The most prominent indicator of rapidly declining confidence was business contraction, with many companies interviewed in March now having closed shop entirely or downsized significantly. This retreat was reflected in the unprecedented level of layoffs recorded by ACCI: one-in-ten managers reported cutting workforce size in the last three months, and that too in a season traditionally known for more hiring.
This is an exacerbation of the pullback that began in 2013. As the World Bank observed, new firm registrations fell by 38 percent between 2012 and 2013, reaching the lowest levels seen since 2008. Foreign and local fixed investment also slowed last year, while real estate prices plunged. Moreover, according the World Bank 2014 Enterprise Survey, employment growth dropped to 4.9 percent, almost one-third of the 2008 rate.
Domestic private investment fell to 3.6 percent in 2013, slowing considerably from an average of 9 percent between 2006 and 2011. Not only have Afghans become weary of investing locally, but there is also evidence that the pace of capital flight has also been accelerating since last year. According to the Soufan Group's January 2014 Intelbrief, Afghan elites lack confidence in the state's ability to provide effective security once foreign forces leave, and they are increasingly shifting assets and investments to safer destinations like the UAE. As one tribal leader in Kandahar told the International Crisis Group in 2013, "some people are worried about a 1992 scenario, so they are sending money to Dubai."
Real estate and construction -- two sectors already suffering from Afghanistan's drastic slowdown -- are affected heavily from this exfiltration of capital, since investment is often pulled from those markets. It is little surprise, then, that almost 70 percent of construction firms polled by ACCI complained of worsening business conditions.
businesses struggle to cope with the political instability and threat of rising
insecurity, Afghanistan's farmers have been hedging their bets by ratcheting up
poppy cultivation since last year: According to both, the UNODC and U.S. State Department,
output rose from 2012 to 2013, reaching
an estimated 5,500 metric tons. Based on U.N. estimates, this was nearly a 50
percent increase since 2012. In addition to output, farmland used for growing poppy expanded as well.
According to U.N. estimates, there was 36 percent one-year increase in areas used for poppy
cultivation in 2013. It is estimated that this year's production
will stay on par with 2013 levels, if not exceed it.
As predicted by the World Bank in 2012, the transition will have an adverse impact on Afghanistan for a variety of economic and fiscal reasons, but in addition to that, the lack of confidence in the state's ability to provide security and stability will remain a major non-economic hindrance to growth. The latest ACCI poll illustrated exactly that, where despite views being divided on whether security had improved or worsened since March, lack of security (cited by 53 percent of firms) was still ranked as the single biggest obstacle for businesses' growth. As observed from macro trends, the non-economic hindrance is having serious repercussions. Prior to the elections there were clear signs of declining confidence among businesses and consumers with expansion slowing, investment falling, opium production rising, and food inflation surging as retailers hiked prices. In 2014 many of these trends have worsened.
Afghanistan's heavy reliance on foreign aid made a slowdown in aftermath of the transition an eventuality. With the fall in grants, not to mention the absence of consumption generated by the foreign presence, the high growth seen in recent years is unsustainable. But the slide can be arrested and more sustainable levels of growth achieved, provided there is political and policy stability and the government can credibly ensure security against the Taliban as well as other factions jockeying for control as foreign forces depart. Without a secure political environment, stabilizing the economy will be nearly impossible. This itself can exacerbate the security problem by creating more grievances against the government and reducing its legitimacy, while also heightening demand for illicit activities. The latter is already being observed.
A stable economy is vital to a secure Afghanistan. Presently, however, it's showing clear signs of hurt due to growing pessimism amidst political uncertainty and the impending transition. With the National Intelligence Estimate forecast last year of a deteriorating security situation after 2014, and an independent assessment by the Center for Naval Analysis confirming the Taliban's greater ability to create instability, Afghanistan's economic future appears grim as well.
Shehzad H. Qazi is a pollster working in emerging and frontier markets and a fellow at the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding. Follow him on Twitter: @shehzadhqazi.
Erika Schaefer is a graduate student at New York University's Department of International Relations. Follow her on Twitter: @schaefererika.
WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images


text:
This is the most frustrating printer I have ever owned or used! It continuously jams, spits on blank papers, and says the paper is out when it is not. I definitely would not recommend this printer!
After purchasing several brands of printers, I have come to the conclusion that I should have bought the Epson in the first place. The WP-4530 does everything I need it to do, and I am very pleased with it. As all ink printers it does make the paper kind of damp. But I have now found another Epson that looks exactly like my 4530, however, it is a laser, and I think I'll buy it next. The office people here saw my Epson and had to have one for themselves. One small problem; when hooked up on WiFi we print each others material, some ninety feet away. But that's okay, I know how to fix that.
I have now ran over 3000 pages through this, replaced all ink, and it just keeps chugging on, the auto feed works every time. scanner works well enough. have not tried fax. the copier is really good. this is a pure buy, I will rebuy this model when the time comes.
I dig this printer, it's cool, hip, groovy and far-out!
I had three faulty ink cartridges and th Epson Service Rep. sent them out to me promptly on two back-to-back attempts to set up my WP4530 refurbished purchase... Only the black loaded successfully and the Service Rep. helped with the rest of the set up on the phone... She did a fine job is is a real positive asset for Epson... Thank You


text:
Follow The Billings Gazette
Popular Stories
- 1 Study seeks to analyze hunter-bear interactions
- 2 Prosecutors: Man burned girlfriend with cigarette, made kids flush his meth needles
- 3 Bleskin injury further tangles Bobcats' QB situation
- 4 Release of police dog sends car theft suspect to the ground
- 5 Man charged with putting camera in ex's shower says he was filming chickens
Get weekly ads via e-mail
Deals & Offers
Teeth Trouble? Don't wait until it hurts! For personalized, quality care call Dr. Michael Stuart at 406-248-2669. (Same Day appointments available)
OUCH! If tooth pain is becoming a part of every day life now …
Personalize your home with unique decorative concrete floors! Call Rocky Mountain Hard Rock Flooring today to get started! 406-652-6701
Rocky Mountain Hard Rock Flooring offers decorative concrete a…
Contact Jennifer Rae Photography for your engagement and wedding photos. I have a very creative and unique style that you will love when treasuring your happily ever after. (406) 860-7592
I enjoy capturing your emotion in the photos and sharing speci…


text: ESPN Feed: stuart scott http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif ESPN en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Today's Preview Packed board on this Thursday with 13 matchups total. Golf, a soccer tournament and a couple MLB matchups. We get started on the...]]> July 29, 2009 16:12:21 PDT Sean Allen offers his weekly pickups and points out that Scott Hartnell and Steve Downie will thrive on the Mike Richards line.]]> January 11, 2008 06:01:02 PST


text:
Full Line of high quality Commercial Chocolate Fountains. Order online or call us for a discount!
TCF Sales refurbishes used commercial chocolate fountains for resale and provides them "rental ready" with a 1 yr. warranty!
Confectionery Guitar Cutter - 07.5mm base, 1 Frame
fbm ProXima - Continuous Tempering / Enrobing
Dedy MINI-ENROBER, for Pastries of all Kinds
Mol d'Art Chocolate Melter,Tempering Machine, 6kg
Confectionery Coating Pan - Panning Sphere
"BTW- I love the DEDY mini ganache cutter. It took me all of 20 microseconds to learn
how to use it (I was a bit concerned that turning the cut slab might be tricky-
it isn't), and after using it once I couldn't figure out why I didn't get one
earlier. It takes less than 30 seconds
to process a slab into neat squares.
I've been very happy with the decision to go with a stainless/aluminum base
over a nylon/plastic base. The unit is
very nicely constructed."
you providing a Confectionery Coating Pan for RCI's Creams, Fondants & Fudges course!
The students and instructors had a great week of learning and
networking in Dayton, Ohio. There were 19 students from 17 companies
represented at the course, and we hope they also represented potential new
customers for your company.
On behalf of all course attendees and the Board of Directors,
thank you for your partnership in making the first year of RCI's Creams,
Fondants & Fudges course a successful one!"


text:
Been busy as f*ck, man. That's why I haven't been around here much. There's so much little sh*t involved with running a business that nobody warns you about. Just signed for a 1,400 sq ft...
- 24/7 Customer Service 1-877-991-3411
- Contact Us
- Need Help?
- View Cart
Type: Posts; User: coachdeez
Search: Search took 0.06 seconds.
Results 1 to 20 of 97


text:
WPKG can install applications onto workstations, so can Group Policy. (Not sure what this is like compared to Novell's System)
I'm actually a qualified technician and theres some really interesting stuff on here. However, I have worked in serveral locations and worked on RM and Vanilla networks. Recently, I've been to a local college that has a Novell Network.
This is what I found out and this is also what I would like advice on. I was on there network and noticed obviously they use the Novell Client for Windows logon promopt but also when you login a box appears with a status bar, once this has completed (takes but a minute) all the applications you need like Office, Draw Apps, and Internet Shortcuts are downloaded to the users area during logon from ZENWorks, but my question is, is there something similar to this that can be used on a Vanailla network without using and RM & Novell stuff is there some third party software that can do this ??
Something like this would be very handy I wreckon.
WPKG can install applications onto workstations, so can Group Policy. (Not sure what this is like compared to Novell's System)
MSI deployment of applications through the software sectioon of Active Directory Group Policies allows for this. You just need to make sure you or the vendor packs them as MSI files.
RM CC3 uses a script which will hide icons based on whether the program is installed or not.
I'm just changing to using Group Policy Preferences to build the start menu on computer startup, you can also then update the start menu by running gpupdate. If you wanted to do it on a per user basis (so would initiate on the login) you can also do this with Group Policy Preferences but I think you would have to redirect the start menu to somewhere that a user can read/write.
OK thanks for the replies I'm gonna have a play with my server at home (all VM) and see how I get on cheers.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
On one such evening, during the waning hours of the 1971 regular session, the House sent over their meanest bullies to take on a group of senators who were messing with pet construction projects. "Big John" McKeithen, as he was affectionately called, stormed over wearing a custom-made jumpsuit and refereed the ruckus. It was one of many fights amongst lawmakers that had to be broken up during that period of forced reform.
That's viewed as an unfortunate chapter in Louisiana politics ' and it's also the last time the Legislature has been as volatile as it is now. There haven't been any brawls during the hurricane-recovery sessions, but tempers have crested following Katrina and Rita, prompting lawmakers to walk out of debates, once-staid coalitions to combust and a thunderous public outcry.
"I haven't seen it like this before ' not in recent history," says Jim Brown, who formerly served as a state senator and commissioner of insurance. "There have been some major financial crises in the state and other issues, one by one, are stemming great controversy and some real soul searching."
He's not the only one looking on in disbelief. The mantra has been repeated by lobbyists in the hallways of the Capitol, during debates by lawmakers who have seen it all ' or close to it ' and by political historians wondering what's next.
The consolidation of levee boards in southeast Louisiana was one of the most contentious issues during this month's special session. Ensuing debates often ran several hours long, with lawmakers waging turf battles over which parishes should be included. Even though Gov. Kathleen Blanco backed the proposal and called the session to enact it, many of her committee chairs ' her handpicked leadership ' opposed the bill and only offered their support after compromises were brokered.
Just minutes after the Senate reached a compromise on the levee reform bill, Sen. Tom Schedler, a Mandeville Republican, took to the floor and warned his colleagues that the jostling was reaching a "dangerous" level. For once, he declared, Louisiana should be thankful for term limits.
"I have personally never seen anything like this in my 10 years," Schedler says. "A lot of us can't wait to get out of here because this is a changing environment that is like quicksand. And it's truly unfortunate for the future."
The same emotions boiled over into anger on the House side this session when a bill to set up satellite voting centers for displaced New Orleanians was initially voted down. Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Crescent City Democrat, responded by blaming racism and no clear vision on the part of lawmakers. He made a motion to end the session four days early, and 24 of his fellow House members voted with him.
"This House is more divided than I've ever seen," Richmond says. "That makes it difficult for us to get our business done."
Richmond's speech ended that evening with several members of the Legislative Black Caucus, joined by a few white lawmakers, walking off the House floor during debate.
Geographic and racial disputes in the aftermath of the storms were somewhat expected. People outside of the disaster zone aren't willing to embrace change, while those impacted are desperate for it. The end result only aggravates an already violent political atmosphere.
"Some of what is happening was predictable," says Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Dan Juneau, head of one of the state's most powerful lobbies. "Some of it is purely bizarre. Much has to do with the fact that power abhors a vacuum and the Capitol is definitely in a power vacuum right now."
Indeed, Republican lawmakers are taking their usual potshots at the governor and even the historical north-south divide between legislators is becoming more pronounced. During one committee meeting, Sen. Robert Adley, a Democrat from Benton, slammed a bill creating a special undersecretary for hurricane protection, noting it does very little for his constituents in north Louisiana, aside from soaking up their tax dollars.
"There is another part of this state that is having to share in these costs," Adley says. "There are a lot of people viewing all this a whole lot differently."
If the issues debated during the most recent two-week special session were enough to send the Legislature into a tizzy, the coming months could provoke more chaos. There are a bevy of other issues that promise to be touchier than any of those addressed thus far ' like land rights ' and the topics could be brought up as early as the regular session this spring, which is scheduled to convene March 27.
"I don't see any break in the political climate until the 2007 election cycle," says Dr. Pearson Cross, an assistant professor of political science at UL Lafayette. "The state is in an uproar."
Leadership is at the core of the aggravation, Brown says. The governor only testified in person on a few select issues during this month's special session, and her staff was not overly aggressive in hammering home the agenda of smaller government, consolidated levees and greater election rights for evacuees.
"Edwin Edwards, Dave Treen, Mike Foster, and others previously, worked that telephone hard during sessions and had meetings with everyone involved before anything took place," Brown says. "There were breakfasts and lunches and efforts to call certain constituencies back in the districts to lean on people. â?¦ Current conditions are going to continue like this for the next two years if the governor doesn't draw a line in the dirt."
The lack of enthusiastic lobbying activity from various interests also played against the governor in recent sessions, he adds, because those forces can bring pressure on the Legislature regarding hot button topics.
According to Cross, it's all bad news for the first woman governor of Louisiana: "It's quite clear to me that the governor's prestige, and certainly any reelection hopes, hang quite literally in the balance in terms of her accomplishments from the special sessions and the upcoming regular session."
Juneau says what is most telling at this juncture is the lack of desire to reform old practices in government. If parochialism can prevent reforms from being enacted in a time of great crisis, then one has to question whether reform is possible at all, he notes. In the end, it may be up to voters to bring in such a dramatic change.
"Right now, Louisiana is at war with itself and with Washington," Juneau says. "That is not the recipe for a successful recovery from severe devastation. It is reminiscent of the acrimony that existed after the Great Flood of 1927, acrimony that led a few months later to the beginning of the Long dynasty in Louisiana politics. Power abhorred a vacuum then, also."
Lafayette Police have had a busy day.
Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration will use $130 million in patchwork financing from a tax amnesty program, insurance settlement, uninsured motorist penalties and other excess funds to close most of the state's midyear budget deficit.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said she disagrees with President Barack Obama's actions on immigration, hoping the latest controversy doesn't worsen her campaign difficulties.
Gay-rights advocates challenging Louisiana's same-sex marriage ban announced Thursday that they have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case before it is heard by a federal appeals court.
Thinking himself the "son of God," the man charged with the 2013 killing of an officer of the Chitimacha Tribal Police will not stand trial following a ruling Thursday on his mental competency.
Either Saints coach Sean Payton doesn't want to tip Baltimore off as to who'll start in New Orleans' secondary on Monday night, or he really doesn't know yet.
Friday's Blogs from the Bog!
Ten departing CEOs rake in $430 million; profile of FSU gunman emerges; Buffalo's weather woes and more national and international news for Friday, November 21, 2014.
The Ethics Board gives the lame duck Youngsville mayor permission to offer a sweet parting gift to the community he's presided over for three terms.
The money came through a general obligation bond sale Thursday.
A legend in the Acadiana Oil Patch, Comeaux died Monday, Nov. 17.
With a growing number of alleged sexual assault victims coming out against Bill Cosby in recent weeks, upcoming projects have been canned by NBC and Netflix, but that won't affect the once-loved comedian and actor's scheduled performance in Lafayette.
The Baltimore Ravens' retooled secondary had no trouble against a rookie quarterback at home. This week, however, their task is far more challenging: stopping Drew Brees on the road in New Orleans.
Add Texas Gov. Rick Perry's name to the list of possible Republican presidential candidates flooding the campaign trail for GOP Senate candidate Bill Cassidy.
Gov. Bobby Jindal is in Florida this week with his fellow Republican governors for another gripe session aimed at their favorite target, the president, this time taking aim at his immigration plans.
Early voting for the runoff is shortened by two days because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
"Coach Don" Gagnard is running for school board. Today he offers his critique of the socioeconomic relationship between government subsidies and obesity.
Former Le Rosier chef who cooked at the James Beard House and was named one of the "Best New Chefs in America" by Food & Wine magazine in 1995 was 48.
Pat Cooper is contesting his termination by the LPSB, filing a petition Tuesday that calls the recent decision "arbitrary and capricious."
A look at the numbers highlights the challenge facing Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu as she tries to win a fourth term in a Dec. 6 runoff against Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is promising the new Republican majority will quickly resurrect Keystone XL pipeline legislation killed by Democrats, potentially setting up an early 2015 veto confrontation with President Barack Obama.
A national animal rights group has been rebuffed by a Baton Rouge district court judge, although the group might still get its day in court.
The administration says public college campuses won't be on the chopping block.
The legendary musician is performing at a $1,000-per-person fundraiser Dec. 1 in New Orleans.
Old savings and checking accounts, payroll checks, stocks and dividends, insurance proceeds, oil and gas royalty payments and other unclaimed money is sent to the state when a business cannot locate someone.
NOV 21 Bobby Jindal is headed to Iowa again, the Des Moines Register reports here. The paper outlines what's going on with Bobby's non-campaign for president, and there's a lot of stuff here -- too bad none of it sounds like somebody running Louisiana. Hey, wasn't that the job he wanted?
NOV 21 The end of the term has come for the grand jury investigating a lucrative Medicaid contract and a former state health official's ties to the company that won it, the Advocate reports here, but that doesn't mean the investigation into this stinkiness is over. There are still some things to look into, the lead prosecutor says.
NOV 21 With the passage of two amendments to Louisiana's much-amended constitution (it has been amended almost 200 times now) higher education has an even bigger target on its collective back, columnist Jim Beam opines in this post. Higher ed used to share the spotlight with health care, but that has changed, he says.
NOV 21 Here's a weird one: The Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association has endorsed Bill Cassidy for the U.S. Senate. Apparently, Mary Landrieu said she wouldn't consider support of medical marijuana but Cassidy said he would, WWL reports here.
NOV 21 Solange Knowles, possibly best-known for assaulting her brother-in-law in an elevator while wearing an ugly dress after the Met Ball, got married in the Marigny Opera House this past weekend, the New York Times reports here. Knowles, who has a house in the Faubourg Marigny district and owns a boutique in the Quarter, married Alan Ferguson.
NOV 21 This post on the Fuel Fix blog outlines a $1.4 billion move announced this week by the Apache Corp. that includes the sale of assets in south Louisiana. The company's interests in more than 90,000 acres in south Louisiana are some of the assets being sold, the post reports.
NOV 21 One (possible) positive from Hurricane Katrina is a comprehensive zoning ordinance for New Orleans. Nine years later, we're getting closer to that being finalized, but the current version has some problems. Here's the latest in a series of posts on The Lens in which residents give their views of the draft; this one is more amusing than most.
NOV 21 The new NOLA smoking ordinance is going to harsh your (nicotine) buzz, man. This post on Gambit outlines the high (or low, as the case may be) points: it includes electronic cigarettes and hookahs in its bans; eliminates smoking within 25 feet of any building's public entrance and in any public space - or near any public space - operated by the city.
NOV 20 Here's an interesting article in the New York Times. The authors have picked one dish to represent each state in a Thanksgiving meal. Louisiana's dish? Shrimp stuffed mirlitons.
NOV 20 Politico reports here that Bobby Jindal won't be kept out of the presidential race by anyone else's candidacy. (If he's running, which he's not, 'cause he's not done prayin' on it) So he's not interested in who is running, or what the polls say, or how much money he's got? K.
NOV 20 NOLA Defender's Tiny Daiquiri has a little fun with Bobby Jindal's Meet the Press appearance in this post. Bobby is still prayin' on whether or not he'll run for the job he's been running for over the past three years, Tiny says.


text:
Do you remember the old nursery rhyme? Jack Sprat would eat no fat, his wife would eat no lean, and between them, they licked the platter clean. Was Mrs. Sprat on the Atkins low-carbohydrate/high-fat diet? Was she filling her platter with high cholesterol, high-fat proteins such as bacon, sausage, egg yolks and cheese? If so, poor Mrs. Sprat may now be in a cardiac intensive care unit recovering from a heart attack.
According to a Greek research team who followed the health and lifestyle of over 43,000 Swedish women for more than 15 years, increasing protein intake and decreasing carbohydrate consumption is associated with a significant increase in heart disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease along with other cardiovascular problems. This study was reported online in the British Medical Journal. The accompanying journal editorial suggested that the low-carbohydrate diet probably contributed to an inadequate consumption of whole grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables, and the lack of fiber, vitamins and minerals may have been associated with heart disease.


text:
- Literary Hook: A holiday tradition: 'This Thanksgiving, Remember'
- Cold snap does not negate global warming
- Week 13 NFL picks: Bears will hand Lions another Turkey Day loss
- Rockford's holiday tradition Stroll on State set for Saturday, Nov. 29
- Webb's RVC Studio winter full of love stories
- Tube Talk: 'American Masters: Bing Crosby Rediscovered' to be featured on PBS
- Craft Beer Scene Around Rockford: A nice break-in beer for those who want to try bourbon barrel-aged beer
- Tales from the Trough: IceHogs rebound with four straight wins
- Clean water groups, small business owners, community leaders celebrate Clean Water Act
- Police investigate death of 71-year-old man who was struck in October while riding in his wheelchair
RAMI Musicians Organization Christmas Party Dec. 1
Staff Report
The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Musicians Organization will hold its Second Annual Christmas Party starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at Giovanni's, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford.
Appetizers will be served and music will be performed by RAMI Youth Charity Jam finalist Sarah Griffin and other area musicians.
Memberships may be renewed or purchased at the door — $10 for one year or $15 for two years per person. Venue operators may join at $20 per year. You must be a member to vote in the music and technicians award categories.
Nominations in the music and technicians categories, as well as the People's Choice Categories, Artist of the Year, Favorite Venue and Favorite Radio Station, Community Service and Lifetime Achievement will be accepted until Dec. 31. Band members/performers may submit their nomination online at www.ramiawards.com.
Important dates
Dec. 31 — Nominations end
Jan. 30, 2012 — Youth Charity Jam applications deadline
Jan. 30, 2012 — Recording nominations deadline
Feb. 25, 2012 — Youth Charity Jam auditions
March 10, 2012 — 14th Annual Spring Benefit
March 17, 2012 — Voting ends
April 14, 2012 — Youth Charity Jam
April 20, 2012 — 21st Annual RAMI Awards Ceremony
Sept. 14, 2012 — First RAMI Golf Play Day
For more details, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call Dan Eisman at (815) 546-3021.
From the Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2011, issue


text:
By the way, week 15 in my title means the 15th week in Semester 2 now! :)
This week is considered one of the most relaxing week for me because its business charity week! I chose maths over business and my assignments for maths is finally over! While the business student will have to sell stuff and the profit earned will be their grades.. and maths student will have final exams.
To be honest, I had no interest in taking business at all. After listening to my senior that he had to sell stuff, its a totally no no to me hahahahaah.
This week is so relaxing that most of the class is cancelled because of the business charity week! And to the maths students, its holiday! ♡ except the fact we still have maths class 3 hours per week, but it is ok!
One of my friend actually admitted to hospital last weekend and she is finally discharged today! Hahahha thank god she is better now but her appetite level is still low, so its time to boost her appetite level and make her more hungry 💪💪
But we tried all food in taylors and we got bored with it...
There is this blogger which inspires me to blog even more (not stating who hahahah) and she is so inspiring! Gotta blog even more now HAHAHAHAHA.
Anyway, the next blogpost will be quite interesting (I hope) for you readers, so hope you will look forward in reading it! Bye ♡♡


text:
Loading ...
Owner and CNN Hero, Bruno Serato, presents diners with variegated menus packed with Italian and seafood entrees prepared under the culinary eye of Executive Chef Eddie Meza. Bob for apples of dough with the gnocchi gorgonzola, with small potato and flour dumplings soaking up the flavor of tomato and gorgonzola sauce ($14.95 lunch; $19.95 dinner). The restaurant's signature dish, brasato piemontese, sports boneless beef short ribs braised in an italian barolo reduction for three hours and topped with a touch of horseradish and a dash of extravagance ($22.95 lunch; $30.50 dinner). Steamed salmon sweetens its style atop belgiun white chocolate mashed-potato purée ($23.95 lunch; $29.95 dinner), and the pesce bianco's sautéed whitefish inherits a spicy attitude by hanging around moroccan couscous and japanese peppers ($17.95 lunch only).
The chefs at Dang! Crabs transform empty plates into flavorful plumes of zesty New Orleans–style delicacies. A dose of half a dozen charbroiled oysters swims through garlic herb butter sauce ($10), and salad bowls overflow with a choice of sea candies, such as shrimp ($7), oysters ($7), or crawfish ($6) on a bed of crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers drizzled in tangy Cajun red-pepper aioli dressing. Choose from a septet of hefty po boy sandwiches, including the fried catfish ($6 for half; $9 for whole) or Mikey's Special, which recruits beef and ham to spar with a pickle spear in a vat of red-pepper aioli ($7 for half; $10 for whole). Traditional bowls of chicken or andouille gumbo ($7) make mouths even spicier than the bell pepper mouth-guard from your lacrosse days, and fries in varieties such as sweet potato, Cajun, or utilitarian accompany plates of fried catfish ($10), calamari ($8), and okra ($5).
No matter what type of seafood the chefs at Cajun Islands are cooking up, they end up giving it a distinct Cajun flavor in their cooking pot. That's because the chefs prepare their snow crab, crawfish, clams, and oysters in a flavorful Cajun broth, which complements seasonings that they wet-rub and butter onto each cut. That doesn't mean that all the dishes have the same flavor, however. Chefs alter the spice content to include more herbs and garlic or more of the mouth-tingling spices to create dishes that vary from mild to flaming hot. They can tame the fire of these dishes with their tropical blended drinks, in which they toss fresh fruit such as pineapple, coconut, papaya, and mangos. When paired with a basket of beer-battered fries and clam chowder, the dishes take on a degree of comfort only replicated by lounge chairs equipped with an anti-peer pressure forcefield.
Named after a French WWI airplane, Nieuport 17 pays homage to aviation, displaying a dense collection of flight-themed artifacts and artwork amid dark-wood panels, low lighting, and crackling fireplaces. The food, however, is just as impressive as the decor. The restaurant's tuna tartare was one of OC Weekly's 100 favorite dishes of 2013, and CBS2 named the lemon sour-cream pie one of its best summer desserts. And those are just a few of the dishes that come out of Nieuport 17's kitchen, headed by executive chef Cody Storts.
A Culinary Calling
In 2013, OC Metro magazine named Storts one of the best chefs in Orange County. The graduate of LA's Le Cordon Bleu began his journey in the front of the house, though. It was only after bartending and managing at various area restaurants that he realized the kitchen was his calling.
A self-proclaimed "kitchen ninja," Storts relishes the challenge of unusual ingredients and unexpected pairings. This approach helped him craft the menus at a number of celebrated eateries. After appearing in several guest-chef events at Nieuport 17, he eventually took the helm.
Here, he holds weekly tasting events, testing ingredients and recipes before adding them to the menu. At his side are the self-titled Culinary Militia, Storts' trusted band of chefs, pastry makers, and mixologists.
Who said you can't have wings for breakfast? To be fair, those wings do come with eggs or waffles. At R&J Southern Home Cooking Restaurant, a prominent southern influence springs forth starting with the first meal of the day. It carries through the afternoon and culminates at dinnertime, when cooks presents diners with an eclectic spread of seafood and soul food. A quick peek at their cookbook reveals the source of this inspiration; rather than using the generic recipes found as prizes in cereal boxes, the restaurant relies on time-tested family favorites, including some recipes that originated in Louisiana and Arkansas. Those guidelines now fill the menu with authentic southern eats, including entrees such as smothered steak, catfish filets, and gumbo.
Ana Maria Montoya Kishihara first landed on American soil in the early 1980s, bringing along her two young children, the traditional Peruvian recipes of her mother and grandmother, and a dream to start her own restaurant. She opened up Inka Grill in 1996, stocking its kitchen with fresh ingredients and setting up a wood-fired rotisserie to roast juicy Peruvian chicken dishes. Today, Ana's daughter has taken over the family business, whipping up the authentic the Criolla recipes passed down from the three generations of women before her.
Amid the smoky rotisserie and bubbling pots of stew in the Inka Grill kitchen, chefs whip up fresh fish ceviches, savory steak stir-fry saltados, and flavorful seafood paellas. They pair heaping scoops of rice and beans with their rotisserie chicken, a poultry that reporters from Orange County Weekly lauded as "so juicy from tail to sternum you can barely tell the dark from the white." Servers tote sizzling platters to the dining room, where vivid paintings of Peruvian children adorn the walls and a soft flute plays traditional Peruvian songs, i.e., Wham! covers. The staff pours glasses of the traditional chicha morada corn drink and presents cans of imported Inca Kola to quench the spice of their ultra-spicy green aji sauce, which the chefs have lightheartedly dubbed "Gringo Killer".


text:
DIYNetwork.com has instructions on how to make a spooky, stenciled doormat for your Halloween decor.
Get a bite of fun with a vampire teeth game & bob for apples too!
This easy, inexpensive pirate outfit will help bring home the booty on Halloween night. Learn step-by-step instructions from DIY Networ...
DIY Network has simple instructions on how to decorate a plain box cake to make it look like a scrumptious spider.
Learn clever and fun techniques for carving Halloween pumpkins, from DIY Network.
Add custom details to costumes with glow-in-the dark paint.
Here's how to make lighted DIY Halloween mummy decorations from Mason jars.
DIY Network has instructions on how to create a lighted pumpkin topiary for Halloween.
DIYNetwork.com has instructions on how to make giant bloodshot eyeballs for outdoor Halloween decorating.
Amy Matthews demonstrates the process of pumpkin carving with power tools.
Looking for budget Halloween costume ideas? DIYNetwork.com shows you how to turn cardboard boxes into an adorable canoe.
The Halloween experts at DIY Network have instructions on how make a smart phone costume with earbuds.
DIY Network has instructions on how to create Halloween bat wings for your pet.
Download and print easy-to-make jack-o'-lantern stencils from DIYNetwork.com.
Are you entertaining this Halloween? Let DIY Network show you how made "mad laboratory" beverage cart.
Need help with a decorating project? Got answers you'd like to share?


text:
Promotion Terms & Conditions
- There is a limit of one coupon per order.
- Offer expires 11/24/2014 at 11:59PM ET.
- On sale items, NFL, MLB and NHL jerseys, World Series Championship Locker Room apparel, Nike Holiday Fleece, NFL Salute to Service apparel, MLB and NFL on field headwear, NASCAR die-cast, Under Armour apparel, gift cards, online gift certificates and select memorabilia are excluded from promotion.
Main Content
You're a stone-cold stunner when you wear this Pursuit cami from Fox. It features gathering along the front, contrast-colored accents on the bust, an embroidered Fox heart on the back and a metal brand charm dangling off the spaghetti strap.
- 95% Cotton/5% Elastane
- Brand logos
- Gathering at front
- Imported
- Quality embroidery
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.