text:
I have a fairly large collection hanging on a rack affixed to a coat closet. In truth, that closet merely houses an iron, a vacuum, and some random junk- but its main purpose is holding the shoe rack. This rack contains a number of brands, which is likely a reaction to my shoe sponsor program getting cut last year. Needless to say I enjoyed the freedom of snatching up and running in whatever fit my mood.
But here's the thing....after running in a number of different models-some working better than others, I learned a thing or two from my orthopedist and some pretty knowledgeable individuals at my local running shop. First thing, and this is obvious to having legs that don't react well to pounding: cushion, reliable and durable cushion. Duly noted, Dr. Johnson!
The next thing in selecting a proper shoe for me was seemingly obvious but had to be pointed out. While shopping at my LRS a couple months ago, I was looking for something light but resistant to breaking down during long runs. I am a big fan of lightweight shoes-being a former soccer player, a tight fit and like they are part of my foot is what I'm looking for. I had my eye on the New Balance Fresh Foam 980. I liked the idea of the thick sole and the outsole looked durable. The problem was, upon putting them on my feet, they not only looked awkward, they felt that way too. I had to fight the laces to make them work. But they're neutral? Aren't they all the same? No, not at all! At least in this case, but I digress.
I was then directed to the Adidas section, which to be honest, I've always been a fan, but the recent line I found borderline out of my price range. Actually, years ago, before shoe sponsorship I remember thinking how much I would miss my original Boston's. I was happy to see that Adidas had used the new Boost foam, which is a polyurethane manufactured in Europe and is used in BMW dashboards, if what I have read and heard is accurate. Hey-if it can withstand a car crash, it can sustain a foot strike, right?! So I slipped the pair on, which retailed for $120, which nowadays is reasonable for a neutral trainer. The difference was immediate upon trying them on and running a couple strides. I had found something that worked and I have been doing my faster runs in them ever since.
So why did the Boston fit so well? A couple observations: first, I have a narrow, almost pointy foot with stupid-high arches. It just so happens that this manufacturer tends to run narrow and most models come to a slight angle in the toe box. Much like my odd feet. A secure fit is a must, and the simple mesh upper contained the three stripes down the mid foot, which are a plastic material and works like a ribcage on the mid foot. Perfection. In short, these shoes feel secure and just stable enough. Another thing that was absent is the odd puckering at the base of the laces which happens with other models, because of the need for less width.
Although the Boston is more a performance trainer vs. a flat, I will likely use them for some races this season for the extra impact protection while I continue to plug in the strength gaps.
Now for the cool stuff for shoe geeks: Of course it has the Energy Boost midsole, which looks a lot like Styrofoam, but seems to do exactly what it is advertised to do: return energy to the runner and absorb shock. As far as ride is concerned on the Boston's, there is less give than the Energy Boost 2, but for faster running that seems to work for me. I find the ride semi-stiff with just enough flexibility. The best part is the nice little 'pop' I get off the ground, making running with a higher turnover smoother and easier, especially making pace changes. There's no "sinking" into the shoe feeling, which I like.
Underneath is a fair amount of rubber, but it's not your garden variety, either. Basically, this shoe has tires on it. Continental, the tire company, is the manufacturer of the outsole . I have put at least 100 miles on the Boston's, and the only sign of wear is the dust that has collected on the upper. The mid and outsole look much the same. As long as the material on top holds up, these will be in the rotation a long time! Did I mention they're kind of fun to run in?!
|My "performance tires" :) Notice the trail dust
Now for the Energy Boost. While I was not ready to pay the $160 sticker price, I found a pair on Holabirdsports.com for half that and snatched them up. I expected them to feel a lot like the Boston's, but that was not the case at all-and that is okay. They are noticeably more built-up than the Boston's which look much like a racing flat with their simple design. The upper is a stretchy material that feels like a sock, except seems to hold the foot in place just enough-it is very different for those who are used to a "lot" of shoe for their daily driver (such as overlay-heave Asics models, etc.). Again, the fit works for me, narrow and pointy. I ran 7 miles in them the day I got them with no issues.
One quirky feature that may turn some off (but I find ideal for me) is the plastic "saddle" in the mid foot. There is no give upon lacing up, and if you go too tight, you know it. One day I got a little carried away and had to stop and adjust. Some people complain of irritation, but I guess it depends on the individual. I love that there is "no play" in the mid foot and I feel locked down mile after mile.
|The mid foot "cage" on the Energy Boost 2
Another difference between the Boston and Energy 2 is the amount of Boost foam in the midsole. There is noticeable more in the Energy Boost, which does feel really bouncy when you first set you-almost catching you off guard. Slower paced running feels squishier, but running moderate is a great experience where those with good biomechanics feel like they're practically floating. There is not much ground feel, but the protection makes me not think twice about running in them. Consistent shock absorption and a snug feel equal peace of mind for Adrienne. Some of my runs have felt like borderline cheating, but whatever!
This model does not have the continental outsole, but a plastic plate is inserted to provide some stability. While I continue to strengthen my feet, the Torsion plate underfoot seems to do the job for me. The 'tires' on the Boston seem to provide a little more traction, but I have had no problem taking the Boost on some light trails.
There is not much listed weight difference between the two, with the Boston at 7.7, and the Boost at 8.5 (on average, some sites list it differently) . The Boost 2 feels weight appropriate, but the Boston to me feels lighter than advertised, likely because of how responsive it is.
Both models, even though well north of $100, may last considerably longer than similar models. So have I found a forever shoe? Maybe, maybe not. But these two have gotten the job done flawlessly as I build up and get faster. I would not recommend these to everybody, but those narrow-footed, fairly efficient runners who want something that can take a beating, this may be for you.
The biggest take-home message of this post is to find as personalized a fit as possible when it comes to a running shoe. Trends are great, shoes are great-looking nowadays, but for the best performance and safety in the long run, find that shoe that matches the runner. You'll be glad you did.
Thank you for reading my long-winded take on two new models by Adidas. I was late to the party of this new tech, but glad I came!
Have you found "the shoe" that fully meets what you need?
Stay the course.


text:
NHN Entertainment, developers of Undead Slayer among other games, has released a new action arcade game called Help… Read More
OverVolt is a fairly successful slot car racing game on Window Phone right now and the developers have… Read More
Gameloft will be releasing the third installment into the Brothers In Arms franchise next month and it will… Read More
Black Friday is almost upon us and when that day arrives, the general population of the United States loses their minds and goes on a shopping spree. Of course this is because every merchant puts all their goods on sale with deep discounts. Nvidia is planning to jump in on… Read More
We have been following the progress of the Lollipop update since it was announced that the Nvidia Shield Tablet would be the first commercial product outside of the new Nexus series of devices that would be receiving the new Android OS. Well the update is right on time and is… Read More
A hacker was able to run the PlayStation game Croc on an Android Wear device, specifically the LG G Watch. Emulators running on an Android Wear watch is always a fun idea.Read More
Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet.
Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore and fight for survival, in combat where your tactics, positioning, and timing matter.
Google Play: Wayward Souls
Latest Videos:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
To access the full Church Times online archive please log in above with your Church Times user email & password
Posted: 18 Dec 2007 @ 00:00
by Margaret Duggan
THE VICAR, the Revd Ken Batt, was so impressed with the centenary celebrations of the Scout movement around the world that he suggested that the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts of his own parish, the 1st Bournemouth in the diocese of Winchester, should have their own celebration service.
So Holy Epiphany, Bournemouth, was transformed into a campsite for the evening. Green branches around the doors and on both sides of the chancel gave a rural atmosphere. A tent was erected in the ...
Gresham CollegeFounded
Gresham Professor of Divinity
Gresham College has provided free
public lectures for over 400 years in the City of London and now
operates worldwide via the internet. Fo...
Read More
Denise Inge, who died on Easter Day this year, discovered that her home was built over a charnel house. This prompted her to write a book exploring the challenge of living well in the face of mortality
Subscribe to read more
To prevent multiple voting, we now ask readers to be logged in. This is free, quick and easy, honestly. Click here to login or registerClick here to login or register
Efforts are being made to combat corruption and sharp practice in global finance. Peter Selby has seen this at first hand
Subscribe to read more
Mon 24 Nov 14 @ 19:00Give Church Times as a gift this Christmas & get two Dave Walker gifts worth £12.98! http://t.co/3ZIw4HO5wz http://t.co/jTABQyQuCS
Mon 24 Nov 14 @ 16:15Give Church Times as a gift this Christmas & you'll get two Dave Walker gifts worth £12.98! http://t.co/3ZIw4HO5wz http://t.co/FBHh03iJ2L


text:
Obama, state advocates want to route funds to local authorities
Some of the $1.5 billion that the Obama administration has requested to fight the H1N1 virus — the cause of the swine flu outbreak — could go to state public health disease tracking and monitoring programs.
The anti-flu funds requested in the supplemental spending bill would assist states in monitoring, diagnosing and responding to the disease, according to an April 28 White House letter to Congress. Monitoring technologies typically include systems, software and networks to detect new cases, send alerts, flag new and suspected cases, and track how the disease is spreading.
The supplemental money also would pay to replenish antiviral stockpiles, ramp up vaccine production, purchase medical supplies and support global efforts, President Barack Obama wrote.
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, which represents state health agencies, has similar priorities. On April 29, the group released a list of $1 billion in H1N1 flu-related programs for which it is requesting support from the supplemental appropriation. The total includes $563 million for antiviral drugs and personal protective equipment for health workers, $350 million for state and local planning and response infrastructures and staffing, and $122 million for state antiviral stockpiles.
Obama is willing to be flexible and allow for priorities to shift and reflect new developments regarding the spread of the virus and its severity, said Dr. W. Craig Vanderwagen, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the Health and Human Services Department. Vanderwagen testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee April 30.
It is too early to determine how to best distribute the funding to states because the patterns of the spreading illness are not yet clear but will become clearer soon, said Dr. Harry Greenspun, chief medical officer at Perot Systems' health care group.
"We need to know where and how it is spreading," Greenspun said. "If it turns out to have a regional pattern, the funding may need to be focused regionally."
About the Author
Alice Lipowicz is a staff writer covering government 2.0, homeland security and other IT policies for Federal Computer Week.
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
Steve Kelman considers the costs of corruption in Mexico, China, and most developing countries -- and argues that Americans should keep their own government troubles in perspective.
Agency leaders must proactively invest time, energy and resources to shape the future rather than reactively wait for change to happen.
Meet 24 men and women who are driving key changes in federal IT -- and shaping up as the community's likely leaders of tomorrow.
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.
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:
"Welcome aboard! =) Hope this finds you well today..."
2126 members4406 Comments 53 Likes
850 members13246 Comments 82 Likes
1145 members1105 Comments 38 Likes
614 members2516 Comments 31 Likes
524 members138 Comments 44 Likes
Vivienne has not received any gifts yet
Welcome aboard! =) Hope this finds you well today...
Welcome, Vivienne! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
© 2014 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.


text:
Dogs and other pets are highly likely to be infected by ticks, with more than 800 species of ticks found worldwide. Ticks can cause diseases such as Rocky Mountain Fever and Lyme disease, and owners are advised to provide their pets with tick treatments and Lyme disease vaccines, among other measures.
View Full Article in:Messenger Post Newspapers (Canandaigua, N.Y.)
Published in Brief:


text:
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Sep 9, 2011
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 168 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 144 out of 168
Mixed: 15 out of 168
Negative: 9 out of 168
Review this game
- User score
- Most active
- By date
- Most helpful
- Most Clicked
Dec 28, 2012As another reviewer said, it's "criminally short", and that's an understatement. Within the brief time (a couple days) I owned this game, I had beaten the game several times seeking out every variation and path I could find. I guess if I had been a bigger fan of the original then maybe this would be more fun.
Jun 18, 2013Is someone calling this a $40 experience? That person is a fool. This is a relic of a time way back then. Zelda 64 is at least the best game ever made. This is a $10 arcade game that was a joke forever. Nintendo, you losers, if you're gonna charge $40 for an old lost game, make it one of the best, you terrible business people.
Jun 23, 2013Star Fox 64 was an incredible game.......when it came out in the 90's. In my personal opinion, this is one of the VERY few classics that should not have seen a remake of it. First off, the only thing that the game benefits from is enhanced graphics and level select. Other than that, the voices are kept at a very low, crappy N64 quality instead of redone and enhanced to match the updated graphics. Secondly, the Gyro Controls are not as mind-blowing as people claim, as I see it. The Gyro Controls are awful in enclosed and very public spaces, which has always led to me always having them off. Basically, this game is Super Mario 64 DS all over again. Better graphics, sad new features.… Expand
Oct 31, 2011Even fourteen years after its first release fast and variable space action Star Fox 64 remains one of the best rail shooters and the 3rd dimension fortunately doesn't ruin its original playability. [Oct 2011]
Oct 28, 2011The graphics are beautiful, the 3D effect is very well implemented and the Arcade Mode is a good addition. Good, albeit a bit short, space action for your spare time.
Oct 25, 2011The game shines again, as did 14 years ago, combining the nostalgia with modernity.


text:
Melville House
The Right Way To Do Wrong
With Harry Houdini, things are not always as they seem. Part expose, part instruction manual, The Right Way To Do Wrong features history's most famous illusionist revealing the methods of deception involved in everything from...
$27.95Buy now
The Nice Old Man and the Pretty Girl
Detailing an old man's sexual obsessions with a young woman, Italo Svevo's 'The Nice Man and the Pretty Girl' follows the man's vacillations and tortuous self-justifications to their tragi-comic end.
$16.95Buy now
The Story Of My Assassins
Originally published: New Delhi: HarperCollins, c2009.
$52.95Buy now
Brenner And God
One of the most wildly popular detective series in EuropeNwhere each book has sold more than 300,000 copies--finally comes to the U.S. and UK. Haas' Detective Brenner series is timely, edgy and told in a quirky voice that's often...
$20.95Buy now
The Canal
In a deeply compelling debut novel, Lee Rourke, the underground literary sensation and author of Everyday (Social Disease, 2007), tells the tale of a man who finds his life so boring it actually frightens him. So, in response, the...
$26.95Buy now
Roberto Bolano: The Last Interview and Other Conversations
The posthumous success of novelist, poet and essayist Roberto Bolano is one of the most stunning triumphs in the history of Latin American literature. Shortly before his death, he was interviewed by Monica Maristain to discuss his...
$29.95Buy now
Two Chilean university students, Emilia and Julio, become inseparable lovers until their relationship changes and Emilia mysteriously disappears from Chile.
$24.95Buy now
Eeeee Eee Eeee
An off-kilter and funny novel in which confused yet intelligent animals attempt to interact with confused yet intelligent humans, resulting in the death of Elijah Wood, Salman Rushdie and Wong Kar Wai; a vegan dinner at a sushi...
$24.95Buy now
Safety Net
Looks at terrorism and the terrorized. The book takes readers straight to the human truths of an entire society in the grip of panic, the lives of its members deformed by fear of violence as well as by its antidote - the safety...
$23.95Buy now
A gripping examination of one man's struggle to overcome guilt
and rediscover his idealism in post-War Germany.
Acclaimed entertainer Hans Schnier collapses when his beloved
Marie leaves him because he won't marry her...
$31.95Buy now
Billiards At Half Past Nine
BÖll's well-known opposition to fascism and war informs this
moving story of a single day in the life of traumatized soldier
Robert Faehmel, scion of a family of successful Cologne architects,
as he struggles to return to...
$31.95Buy now
Debt: The First 5,000 Years
Anthropologist David Graeber shows readers that for more than 5000 years, since the beginning of agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems to buy and sell goods. He also shows that the history of society being...
$47.95Buy now
In a raucous debut that summons up the ironic British classic Goon Show, writer and philosopher Lars Iyer tells the story of someone very like himself, who - together with his more successful friend - goes in search of more...
$29.95Buy now
Don't see anything you like? Search our catalogue of over a million books.


text:
Originally published Monday, December 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Minimum wage gap grows wider between states
With a bump in the Washington state minimum wage to $9.19 an hour, high school student Miranda Olson will edge closer to her goal of buying the black Volkswagen Beetle she's been researching online.
Associated Press
With a bump in the Washington state minimum wage to $9.19 an hour, high school student Miranda Olson will edge closer to her goal of buying the black Volkswagen Beetle she's been researching online.
Olson is only able to pick up part-time hours working at a cafe after classes and on weekends. But the extra pennies she'll earn in 2013 will add up over the coming weeks and months.
"It's not much, but it's something," said Olson, 16, who works at Wagner's European Bakery and Cafe in Olympia. "Every bit helps."
Many workers around the country won't be as lucky as residents of Washington state, which is raising its minimum wage Tuesday by 15 cents an hour even though it already has the highest state baseline in the country.
Minimum-wage workers in Idaho will make nearly $2 an hour less in 2013 than their counterparts living just one state to the west.
Automatic increases designed to compensate for inflation have steadily pushed up wages in some states, even through the recession, expanding the pay gap between areas that make annual adjustments and those that don't. Of the 10 states that will increase the minimum wage Tuesday, nine did so automatically to adjust for inflation.
Rhode Island lawmakers approved that state's wage increase in the past year.
Paul Sonn, legal co-director at the National Employment Law Project, said he hopes more states will start looking at automatic adjustments as the economy recovers. He said the model - which Washington state adopted in 1998 - helps avoid sudden jolts as states try to catch up with each other.
"We think there's a case that it's better for everyone, including the business community, to have predictable, regular, small increases every year," Sonn said.
The automatic adjustments aren't much. Washington's bump will mean those who work 40-hour weeks will earn an extra $6 a week - enough for a couple lattes - or about $300 a year.
Hundreds of thousands of workers are expected to get a pay increase with the wage adjustments that begin New Year's Day. Along with Washington and Rhode Island, the changes will occur in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont.
Among the nine states with automatic adjustments, the average minimum wage is $8.12 an hour, up from a little under $8. States that do not have automatic changes operate with an average minimum wage of about $7.40 - a difference of about $1,500 a year for a full-time worker.
Many states, including Idaho, follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, either because they've tied their minimum wage to that threshold or because the state-enacted minimum is lower than that.
San Francisco has set the highest local minimum wage and will have workers paid at least $10.55 an hour in 2013.
Groups such as the National Restaurant Association oppose further increases in federal or state minimum wages, arguing that it's an ineffective way to reduce poverty and forces business owners to cut hours, raise prices or lay off workers.
At Tom's 1st Avenue Bento, a downtown Portland lunch spot, owner Tom Hume said he boosted pay for minimum-wage workers before the end of the year in order to get ahead of the game. He also raised prices on one-third of his menu items by 25 cents.
Natasha Baker, 22, who works at Hume's restaurant in Portland, recently moved back in with her mother but hopes to move to another apartment in January. She said the extra $5 or $6 she's earning every week with the salary boost is OK but won't make a huge difference.
"I don't usually look at what I get paid," she said. "I'm more directed on what's being taken out, which is more discouraging than anything."
In Montpelier, Vt., restaurant owner Irene Facciolo said she supported the 14-cents-an-hour increase in the minimum wage for her employees. She said the move from $8.46 to $8.60 an hour wasn't much.
"We don't have a problem with it at all," Facciolo said.
AP Writers Steven Dubois in Portland, Ore., and Dave Gram in Montpelier, Vt., contributed to this report. AP Writer Mike Baker can be reached on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/HiPpEV
Trending with Readers
On seattletimes.comMore Trending
- Thanksgiving: What can and can't be prepped ahead
- Richard Sherman and cutout Doug Baldwin criticize NFL policies
- Sally Clark says she quickly informed city of collision with cyclist
- Theater of the absurd: Richard Sherman, Doug Baldwin stand up for Marshawn Lynch | Larry Stone
- How Kam Chancellor fired up the Seahawks with his pregame speech, physical game
- Grand jury faced a tangle of eyewitness accounts
- We're no better than Ferguson; maybe worse | Danny Westneat
- Schools chief sorry for breaking district policy and signing off early on Gates grant
- Thanksgiving shopping frenzy teaches lesson about America's class divide | Close-up
- Best Thanksgiving movies? Here are 6 favorites to savor


text:
Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra took their film Anjaana Anjaani to the sets of India's Got Talent. Priyanka looked hot in a blue mini frock. She even danced with Ranbir on the sets of the reality show.
|Ranbir | Priyanka | Movies | Priyanka Biography | Anjaana Anjaani Synopsis
Story first published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:46 [IST]


text:
November 27, 2014
January 26, 2011
Colleagues of a Virginia historian accused of altering a presidential pardon signed by Abraham Lincoln to make it appear he had made a major discovery say he betrayed the trust that had been placed in him.
The accused historian, 78-year-old Thomas P. Lowry, of Woodbridge, denied Tuesday that he actually tampered with the document despite a written confession he gave to the National Archives earlier this month.
The National Archives announced Monday that Lowry used a fountain pen with special ink to change the date on a presidential pardon issued by Lincoln to a Union army deserter from April 14, 1864, to April 14, 1865.
The date change made it look like the pardon was the last official act carried out by Lincoln before he was shot that night at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Loading ...
One of the nation's largest drag-boat-racing competitions, the Ozarka Oklahoma City Nationals pits a string of specially designed top-fuel hydro boats against each other in a series of high-speed quarter-mile drag races. Unlike traditional drag-car racing, boats begin at a crawl before gunning their engines to toupee-toppling speeds of up to 250 miles per hour, nearly half the speed of light. A general-admission ticket grants you a cozy spot along the downtown river's verdant thoroughfare, where you can take photos of the action while remaining relatively still in your lawn chair. Though not included with this Groupon, you can sate seafaring appetites with vittles from the event's on-site vendors.
Drs. Alan Robbins and Alan Ettinger take aim at unwelcome nail fungus and yeast with advanced laser technologies. Microscopic fungus, or onychomycosis, causes toenails to become thick, brittle, and discolored, taking all the fun out of sandal wearing and grape stomping. By carefully calibrating laser technologies such as the Noveon NailLaser, which boasts an 85 percent success rate, the staff restores nails to their former health. After finishing each course of treatment, ClearNailz's podiatry posse furnishes patients with information on long-term foot hygiene and future fungus prevention.
At Dermatology and Laser Center of Fort Worth, Dr. William Cothern and his team treat conditions ranging from melanoma to unwanted tattoos through services that span both advanced cosmetic and traditional dermatology therapies. Dr. Cothern's staff takes pride in customizing each patient's treatment through personal consultations and in its expertise with devices such as CoolSculpting panels, Fraxel lasers, and LightSheer diodes.
Call or visit our showroom Monday-Friday! We Unravel The Insurance Mystery. We Accept Medicare/Medicaid & Private Insurances - Best in class service, Best in class rentals &Best in class for helping with your mobility needs! Scooters, Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Lifts, Lift Chairs and more!
Upon first meeting licensed massage therapist Charles Hannington, one can be forgiven for not taking note of his smooth and dexterous hands. His bright smile draws the eyes upward and reflects his uncommon enthusiasm for life—much of which he derives from meeting new people and sharing his skills with them. Charles uses massage techniques to achieve his goal of bringing others closer not only to physical health but also to a profound acknowledgement of their own humanity.
At Charles's eponymous Hannington Massage, 16 distinct modalities assist him in achieving this admittedly ambitious goal. From the firm and focused pressures of deep-tissue massage to the high-speed knuckleballs thrown at backs during sports massages, he finds unique ways to communicate the benefits of massage to diverse clientele. When his own nimble fingers are not enough, Charles enhances the efficacy of their treatments with heated pebbles, soothing aromatherapy, and hot towels. He prides himself on customizing treatments to each client's individual needs and even dispatches outcall services to those who prefer the serene ambiance of their own Batcaves.
Dr. Richard T. Ethridge, voted by his peers to be one of Fort Worth, Texas magazine's Top Doctors of 2012, has not only an impressive educational background and hundreds of successful surgeries under his belt, but a strong desire to help others. He strives daily to help his patients achieve their physical dreams with procedures such as face-lifts, liposuction, and breast augmentation. He also beautifies clients with skincare products and glitter stickers, as well as aesthetic services such as spa facials and laser hair removal.
In addition to helping patients at his practice, Dr. Ethridge helps those outside his practice by participating in Austin Smiles, a charitable organization that provides reconstructive plastic surgery to children suffering from cleft palates and lips.


text:
Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪlɪənt/
Translation of resilient in Italian:
- elastico; [fig], con buone capacità di ripresa
Definition of resilient in:
- British & World English dictionary
- US English dictionary
- English synonyms
- US English synonyms
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?
Comments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.
Get more from Oxford Dictionaries
Subscribe to remove adverts and access premium resources
Most popular in the US
Most popular in the UK
Most popular in Canada
Most popular in Australia
Most popular in Malaysia
Most popular in Pakistan
= trending
Most popular inAustralia Canada India Malaysia Pakistan Spain United Kingdom United States All
Word of the day jaunt
Pronunciation: dʒɔːnt
a short excursion or journey made for pleasure


text:
Trends in the exploration of anticancer targets and strategies in enhancing the efficacy of drug targeting.
ABSTRACT A number of therapeutic targets have been explored for developing anticancer drugs. Continuous efforts have been directed at the discovery of new targets as well as the improvement of therapeutic efficacy of agents directed at explored targets. There are 84 and 488 targets of marketed and investigational drugs for the treatment of cancer or cancer related illness. Analysis of these targets, particularly those of drugs in clinical trials and US patents, provides useful information and perspectives about the trends, strategies and progresses in targeting key cancer-related processes and in overcoming the difficulties in developing efficacious drugs against these targets. The efficacy of anticancer drugs directed at these targets is frequently compromised by counteractive molecular interactions and network crosstalk, negative and adverse secondary effects of drugs, and undesired ADMET profiles. Multi-component therapies directed at multiple targets and improved drug targeting methods are being explored for alleviating these efficacy-reducing processes. Investigation of the modes of actions of these combinations and targeting methods offers clues to aid the development of more effective anticancer therapies.
- Citations (0)
- Cited In (2)
- SourceAvailable from: Christopher H Switzer
Article: Targeting SET/I(2)PP2A oncoprotein functions as a multi-pathway strategy for cancer therapy.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The SET oncoprotein participates in cancer progression by affecting multiple cellular processes, inhibiting the tumor suppressor protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), and inhibiting the metastasis suppressor nm23-H1. On the basis of these multiple activities, we hypothesized that targeted inhibition of SET would have multiple discrete and measurable effects on cancer cells. Here, the effects of inhibiting SET oncoprotein function on intracellular signaling and proliferation of human cancer cell lines was investigated. We observed the effects of COG112, a novel SET interacting peptide, on PP2A activity, Akt signaling, nm23-H1 activity and cellular migration/invasion in human U87 glioblastoma and MDA-MB-231 breast adenocarcinoma cancer cell lines. We found that COG112 interacted with SET protein and inhibited the association between SET and PP2A catalytic subunit (PP2A-c) and nm23-H1. The interaction between COG112 and SET caused PP2A phosphatase and nm23-H1 exonuclease activities to increase. COG112-mediated increases in PP2A activity resulted in the inhibition of Akt signaling and cellular proliferation. Additionally, COG112 inhibited SET association with Ras-related C(3) botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1), leading to decreased cellular migration and invasion. COG112 treatment releases the SET-mediated inhibition of the tumor suppressor PP2A, as well as the metastasis suppressor nm23-H1. These results establish SET as a novel molecular target and that the inhibition of SET may have beneficial effects in cancer chemotherapy.Oncogene 02/2011; 30(22):2504-13. · 8.56 Impact Factor
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Previously, we discovered a novel class of salicylhydrazide compounds with remarkable activity in hormone-dependent and -independent human cancer cells. We then designed and synthesized numerous analogues. Among these analogues, a quinoxalinhydrazide compound, SC144, exhibited desirable physicochemical and drug-like properties and therefore was selected for further preclinical investigation. In the present study, we evaluated the in vitro activity of SC144 in a range of drug-sensitive and -resistant cancer cell lines as well as its in vivo efficacy in MDA-MB-435 and HT29 mice xenograft models. The broad-spectrum cytotoxicity of SC144 is especially highlighted by its potency in ovarian cancer cells resistant to cisplatin, breast-cancer cells resistant to doxorubicin, and colon cancer cells resistant to oxaliplatin. Furthermore, its activity was independent of p53, HER-2, estrogen and androgen receptor expressions. We also examined the effect of SC144 on cell cycle progression and apoptosis in select cell lines. Considering its cytotoxicity profile in a variety of in vitro and in vivo cancer models as well as its effects on cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, SC144 appears to represent a promising agent for further clinical development.Cancer biology & therapy 04/2009; 8(5):458-65. · 3.29 Impact Factor


text:
More info is here on Destiny's companion app, coming with the beta
The cat is out of the bag so to speak on Destiny. Although we knew next to nothing about it just a few months ago, we've since seen the PS4 alpha, and now pretty much everyone and their grandmother is going to get in on the beta this month.
Bungie has shared a bit more info off to IGN regarding the companion app, which will arrive for testing with the beta. It's mainly served as an information provider, allowing you to read more about the game's inhabitants, lore, and weapons.
The only versions that will be supported during the beta is the iPhone/Android platforms, with the iPad version to follow at launch -- there is no word on an Windows Phone edition. Expect the beta to drop on July 17th for PlayStation players, and the 23rd for Xbox owners.
Destiny now has a free trial promotion on the PS4
8:00 AM on 11.20.2014
Destiny's child: Work has started on Destiny 2
6:30 PM on 11.04.2014
Destiny has so much lore, it's sad that almost none of it is in the game
12:00 PM on 10.16.2014
Here's why games can be the perfect social lubricant
1:30 PM on 10.10.2014
Destiny's six-person raid was cleared by two people
11:00 AM on 10.09.2014
Destiny Updates, Screenshots, & Videos
Comments not appearing? Anti-virus apps like Avast or some browser extensions can cause this.
Easy fix: Add
[*].disqus.com to your software's white list. Tada! Happy comments time again.
Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.


text:
Details: 50% Off Christo Sea Treatment Resurfacing treatment for Hair & Scalp
100% Success • Add a Comment
Details: 20% Off Styling Straight Hair Kit
100% Success • Add a Comment
Details: 21% Off Kids Starter Kit 4 oz
New • Add a Comment
Details: $12 Off Healthy Wavy to Loose Curly Hair Kit
50% Success • Add a Comment
Details: Up to $170 off orders over $500
33% Success • Add a Comment
Details: $35 Off orders of $200
25% Success • Add a Comment
Details: Get 10% off.
25% Success • Add a Comment
Details: 10% off. Exp. 9-30-2010
33% Success • Add a Comment
Details: Save $10 on purchase of $85 or more with code 10CURLISTO Or $25 Off purchase of $120 or more with code 25CURLISTO Or $55 Off purchase of $250 or more with code 55CURLISTO and Free shipping on total exceeds $75 after applying the coupon. Ends 09/07/2014
New • Add a Comment
9 coupon codes & deals for curlisto.com. Curlisto is the ultimate store for your hair needs. Whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly, Curlisto has the perfect products to give you that salon-styled look.
Show More
Never miss a deal.
Be the first to know.
Plus get our best deals in our email newsletter. Privacy Policy
Show more popular stores
RetailMeNot Coupons AppSave on-the-go with deals from your favorite stores
Deal AlertsGet our best offers & never miss a deal
Be SocialConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus
The Real Deal BlogA daily dose of fresh news, trending topics and best buys
Submit a CouponShare the love! Submit a coupon you've found
©2010 - 2014 RetailMeNot Inc. All rights reserved. Site Map | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
RetailMeNot is a registered trademark of RetailMeNot, Inc. Merchant trademarks are the property of the respective merchant and their presence does not necessarily mean that RetailMeNot, Inc has an affiliation with the merchant.


text:
Choose your preferred language. We speak English and 41 other languages.
Most often used by people in the United States
All languages
Saved to list
Save to a list
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Via Col Alt Str. 80, 39033 Corvara in Badia, Italy – Show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 18 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Hotel Marmolada.
Low rates
No booking fees • Save money! Best price guarantee — enter dates to see these prices!
65 properties in Corvara in Badia
Including hotels, apartments, villas and more.
18 verified reviews
We verify all reviews from guests who have stayed at Hotel Marmolada. Find out more.
They speak your language!
Hotel Marmolada's staff speaks: Italian, Spanish, English, German
Booking is safe
When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
Ski Storage
Golf Course (within 2 miles), Skiing, Sauna, Solarium, Spa, Massage, Hot Tub, Turkish/Steam Bath, Bikes Available (free), Game Room, Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the Room, Snack Bar, Special Diet Meals (upon request)
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
Room Service, Packed Lunches, Laundry, Ironing Service, Shoeshine, Fax/Photocopying
Newspapers, Safe, Non-smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Hypoallergenic room available, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Italian, Spanish, English, German
From 2:00 PM
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
One child under 1 year stays free of charge in a crib.
One child from 1 to 3 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person in a crib.
One child from 4 to 5 years is charged 60 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
One child from 6 to 7 years is charged 70 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
One older child or adult is charged 75 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Hover over the cards for more info.
Ideal Alternatives for You
Based on 18 reviews
Value for money
Show reviews from:
Sort by:
Centrally located in Colfosco, Garni Settsass is a bed and breakfast with a large garden. It offers free Wi-Fi and Alpine-style accommodation.
Score from 263 reviews Wonderful
A 5-minute walk from the centre of Corvara, Residence Salvan offers a traditional restaurant and a free wellness area. All Alpine-style apartments come with lovely views of the Dolomites.
Score from 57 reviews Very good
Featuring a free wellness centre and traditional restaurant, Hotel Tyrol lies in Selva di Val Gardena, with direct access to the ski slopes. All Alpine-style rooms include satellite TV and a balcony.
Score from 17 reviews Wonderful
Residence Regina Delle DolomitiOffering ski-to-door access from the Marmolada slopes, Residence Regina Delle Dolomiti is 4 miles from Rocca Pietore.
Score from 88 reviews Good
Character and quality of hotel Food and service Helpful and friendly staff
This is a place where they got to know in a short time and this became very personal. Great service and great people. Having the lift for the slopes just a short walk away and a good ski rental across the street didn't make the total experience any worse ;-)
I can't call out anything else than the pillows in the bed. But to credit the hotel, I didn't ask for an replacement so I may have to blaim.
Very friendly and helpfull staff. Excellent food ( Half board ). Very good location - near the main ski lifts. Nice and clean room. Very nice SPA.
Wifi coverage is week.
Most Popular Cities
We've negotiated with thousands of hotels to get the very best deals. We call them Secret Deals and they only last for a limited time.
You can get these deals for free by subscribing to our newsletters. You can even choose your favorite destinations to receive personalized deals.
Get started now by entering your email address. We'll instantly send you a link to our Deal Finder!
Don't worry – your email address is safe with us. We'll never share your private information and you can unsubscribe at any time.


text:
My World 2.0
Community Activity
CommentAdd a Comment
i remeber when i asked you to get this cd of Justin Bieber back in 2010 i'm glad that you got this cd in your collection i wanted my mom to buy me this cd but this cd was with a shirt at hmv in the mall AND IT cost a lot but they don't have that store anymore but later you got that cd and i was the frist 1 to get that cd i love his song eenie meenie i remeber back in 2012 i sang a song by justin bieber cause this teacher in class wanted me to sing a song everyone asked me to sing all sorts of songs but i said i wanna sing a song that i can sing very well cause some singers i can't sing very well cause they have a high voeic i said it's not that i don't like them it's just it's hard to sing them the teacher said you can sing anything you are comterble with i can ok i would like to sing justin bieber but i don't want anyone to make fun of me like the boys she said the Teacher rise your hand and if you like justin bieber if and promise you would't say anythig bad about justin bieber everyone rised there hands and didn't say anything bad about him i said that i know a lot of boys don't like him and some kids make fun of him and it makes like feel uncferable to sing his songs well noone said anything i sang the song smile by Justin Bieber and everyone liked it
Great CD. You should get it Justin Bieber fans!!!
I love this album! All of the songs in My world 2.0 are very good and catchy :D
I espically enjoy Never let you go
go beliebers!!!!
Ok pop music, but just ok.
His latest album is the best yet! I would say this is way better than his last album which was a bit of a joke but the songs in the albums are better and updated.
Justin Bieber is the modern day Jesse McCartney. It is a secret luv.
great cd
I love Justin Biber he sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
awesome love it
This is one kid that is truly amazing! He is a great singer and only 16. Imagine what lies ahead for him! WOW! And on top of that, he is SUPER HOT!
VideosAdd a Video
Justin Bieber Somebody To Love ft Usher
AHhhhhhhhhhhh I LOVE JUSTIN BIEBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERES HIS SONG SOMEBODY TO LOVE FEATURING USHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!aahhhh
Justin bieber Up Lyrics
This is the lyrics for the song "Up" by Justin Drew Bieber! I FREAKIN LOVE YA JUSTIN! BIGGEST BELIEBER EVER! <3
Age SuitabilityAdd Age Suitability
figureskater101 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 3 and 20
SummaryAdd a Summary
10 songs of absolute greatness!
NoticesAdd a Notice
There are no notices for this title yet.
QuotesAdd a Quote
There are no quotes for this title yet.


text:
You are hereHome ›
Narrow Search
Now showing results 11-20 of 367
Instructions are provided for constructing a terrarium. The analogy between the terrarium and Earth is also provided. This activity is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused... (View More) on the science of climate change. (View Less)
Materials Cost: $5 - $10 per group of students
The total amount of water on Earth, the places in which it is found and the percentages of fresh vs. salt are examined in this lesson. A short demonstration allows students to visualize the percentage differences and a coloring exercise illustrates... (View More) locations. This lesson uses the 5E instructional model. All background information, student worksheets and images/photographs/data are included in these downloadable sections: Teacher's Guide, Student Capture Sheet and PowerPoint Presentation. (View Less)
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per group of students
This article offers a brief definition and description of clouds. Accompanying the article is a short drag-and-drop activity. The supplemental "Learn Cloudspeak" article consists of photographs with direct links to the name and a description of each... (View More) respective cloud type. The article is targeted to children ages 10-12. (View Less)
Materials Cost: Free
This is an activity about visual analysis. Learners will create art inspired by planetary images while learning to recognize the geology on planetary surfaces. This presentation and accompanying activity uses the elements of art - shape, line,... (View More) color, texture, value - to make sense of features in NASA images, while honing observation skills and inspiring questions. (View Less)
This is an activity about light and color. The lesson includes a demonstration to show why the sky is blue and why sunsets and sunrises are orange. Participants will use scientific practices to investigate answers to questions involving the color of... (View More) the sky, sunsets, the Sun, and oceans. This activity requires use of a clear acrylic or glass container to hold water, a strong flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, and powdered creamer or milk. (View Less)
This is an activity about color. Participants will use scientific practices to investigate answers to questions involving the color of the sky, sunsets, the Sun, and oceans. This activity requires use of a clear acrylic or glass container to hold... (View More) water, a strong flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, and powdered creamer or milk. (View Less)
Learners will read or listen to a story about two sisters, Marisol and Sofia, as they explore the Sun's role in the water cycle. Additionally, numerous extension resources are included in the accompanying educator guide, such as suggestions for... (View More) no-cost language arts activities, links to further science activities, a book walk cue chart to guide classroom discussion before, during, and after the story, a graphic organizer, and alignments to the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). (View Less)
This is a lesson about the solar wind, Earth's magnetosphere, and the Moon. Participants will work in groups of two or three to build a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. They will use the model to demonstrate that the Earth is protected from... (View More) particles streaming out of the Sun, called the solar wind, by a magnetic shield called the magnetosphere, and that the Moon is periodically protected from these particles as it moves in its orbit around the Earth. Participants will also learn that the NASA ARTEMIS mission is a pair of satellites orbiting the Moon that measure the intensity of solar particles streaming from the Sun. (View Less)
Through the use of the 5E instructional model, students discover the value of using color maps to visualize data. The activity requires students to create a color map of the ozone hole from Dobson data values derived from the Aura satellite.... (View More) Students then interpret that map and compare and evaluate different color scales. (View Less)
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per student
In this activity, participants learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements. They will go outside and use scientific equipment to collect atmospheric moisture data (temperature, relative humidity, precipitation and cloud... (View More) cover). Students will use this qualitative and quantitative data to understand how water is found in the atmosphere, how the atmosphere determines weather and climate, and how Earth's spheres are connected through the water cycle. The data collection is based on protocols from the GLOBE program. This activity uses the 5E instructional model and is part of the "Survivor Earth" series of one-hour lessons. (View Less)
Materials Cost: $1 - $5 per group of students


text:
Undress me !
1 188 908x
"Undress me !" - choose on of three beauties and try to get her to take off all her clothes due to your goo perception when catching bottles of beer.
Striptease (23)
Comments - Undress me ! (10)
Best comments:
2 years ago amnarehan: thats nice and sexy game plz.also option for down loading this game 10
one year ago fire_breather1: F*** THIS GAME IS HARD 7
2 years ago manjula: i like this thanks for you 7
Latest comments:
2 months ago yoyo: behnchod kya game h.....
8 months ago zain: i like sexy games
12 months ago App store: Hey Guys, this game will be available on App Store in the future! 5
one year ago Cheese: Can I get this on the App Store 2
2 years ago pedro marques: me tooo 1
2 years ago ricardo cortinhas: everybody says hey we want somepussy!111 4
2 years ago manjula: enjoy game i like this -5
Your comment


text:
Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.
As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.
Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.
1/3 Photos of Chinese Spaghetti
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
2 hrs
20 mins
It's impressive, yet so easy you won't believe it. And filling. And cheap to make!
Units: US | Metric
Serving Size: 1 (186 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
The following items or measurements are not included:
red pepper paste
Every recipe, menu, tip and how-to is right here, at your service.


text:
Three day weekends wrapped around holidays are always my favorite times to figure
Read article
Bike Shop Girl is me, Arleigh Jenkins. With over 12+ years of bicycle industry experience from running bike shops, seasoned bike mechanic & fitter, to avid bike commuter and racer; you can say I've done almost everything. I started Bike Shop Girl to reach more women and make their cycling experience better.
Learn more
© 2014 Bike Shop Girl |
Powered by Wordpress.
Designed by Themnific


text:
Simple fixes for a problematic PC
Figuring out what's wrong with a balky computer takes a bit of detective work -- but with our advice, you can solve the mystery in no time at all.
Figuring out what's wrong with a balky computer takes a bit of detective work -- but with our advice, you can solve the mystery in no time at all.
Novell has long since lost its position as a dominant vendor in the operating system market, but the vendor's long, slow decline didn't change the fact that Novell still has some valuable technologies.
Comcast wants to kill it, your next wireless router will probably have it built-in, and you can use it to download the entire GeoCities archive. BitTorrent has come a long way since its public release on July 2, 2001, but unless you're a regular medi...
Your old PC is ready for the recyclers and it's time to buy a new one. Or is it? These days, we're fortunate to have a plethora of computing devices that can handle everything from sending an e-mail to watching a movie or writing a thesis. A PC (or M...
Down: Actually Updating the iPad
There's a lot to watch in the nighttime sky -- everything from the International Space Station and meteor showers to planets and stars.
Speaking publicly for the first time since he was appointed CEO of Hewlett-Packard in late September, Leo Apotheker on Monday said that HP will focus more on software and that he still has some learning to do about the company.
CPTN Holdings LLC, a consortium of technology companies organized by Microsoft, is purchasing 882 Novell patents for US$450 million cash, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing submitted Monday by Novell.
The iPad might be the hot tech gift this holiday season, but prospective iPad buyers may want to wait for January as rumblings about a new iPad are starting to surface.
Apple has just announced that iOS 4.2 will be available today for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users.
To buy an iPad or not to buy an iPad? That's the big question this holiday season after a slew of rumors and speculation surfaced saying that a next-generation iPad is in the works for 2011. The new iPad is rumored to be lighter, thinner and faster, ...
The iPad has been embraced as a business tool despite some very vocal naysayers proclaiming it a mere consumer toy with no place in the business world. The iOS 4.2 update -- expected to be released later today -- includes a variety of features that m...
iOS 4.2 is only now about to be released (as of this writing), but there's already a jailbreak guide for iOS 4.2.1, long before it made its way to anyone outside of the Apple developer community.
Novell announced Monday it has agreed to be acquired by Attachmate for US$2.2 billion, ending months of speculation over its future. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of next year.
Intel will integrate configurable processors from Altera in a new family of Atom chips, the E600C series, for embedded uses such as industrial, military and transportation applications.
Enhance your TV experience with extra channels, on-demand movies and more
Sponsored by
The latest business news, reviews, features and whitepapers
Visit our shop for the best deals on hot products
Watch our video news and reviews from around the world
Comprehensive buying guides, features, and step-by-step articles
First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


text:
Skip to content
In association with
and found 52 items
Matches found in Motorcycle Products
Ped Baker,
15 October 2014 12:00
Mitutyo ABSOLUTE AOS Digimatic Caliper 0-150mm, £118.80 Time tested: Five years What's good? Whether you're buying secondhand parts off Ebay or building a custom bike from the ground up, calipers are a must. Being able to accurately determine the dimensions of a part means you're much less likely to buy an incorrect replacement and when it comes to fabricating there's ...
Ped Baker,
06 August 2014 10:00
Maidstone Motoliner alloy wheel straightening Time tested: n/a What's good? There are now an estimated 295 square miles of potholes on UK roads* and I suspect the front wheel of my 1990 Harley-Davidson FXR fell victim to one of the blighters some time ago. The damage to the aftermarket Custom Chrome front wheel happened before my ownership, but two dents ...
Ped Baker,
18 June 2014 08:30
Sealey MC480 550kg motorcycle lift, £159.95 Tester: Ped Baker Time tested: Three months What's good? Once you've used a bike lift you'll never want to spanner a bike without one again, especially if you suffer from a bad back or knees. Essentially a big scissor jack, the Sealey MC480 raises your bike on two rubber-topped metal platforms that span your ...
Ped Baker,
11 June 2014 09:00
Thor Copper and hide faced hammer, size 1. £13.86 Time tested: 12 years What's good? This 830g soft-faced hammer has aided removal of countless stubborn swingarm bolts, bushes, axles and other parts for over a decade. Heavy enough to deliver a substantial blow but soft enough to distort or mark instead of damaging the part you're hammering, it's an iron ...
Ped Baker,
28 October 2013 16:30
Harley Davidson #1 Vintage leather jacket £404.72Time tested: 2000 miles/4 months What's good? The #1 Vintage is a jacket that has quickly found it's way into my top ten all-time favorite bits of riding kit alongside my Ruby lid and Belstaff Trialmaster. With subtle branding and faultless construction it's ideal for summer cruising or wearing down the pub. From Harley's ...
Ped Baker,
14 October 2013 12:30
Bags Connection Baracuda 30 litre rucksack, £108.36Time tested: 400 miles/two months What's good? Sublime build quality with thick, lined nylon, 100% waterproof (even the zipped external pocket) and supremely comfortable while riding. A large, padded internal laptop pocket and two mesh dividers (one zipped) keep small items separate. Subtle reflective panels and large looped zip pull are nice touches. It ...
Ped Baker,
16 September 2013 12:30
Harley Davidson Darnel boots £119.90Time tested: 600 miles/two months What's good? The older I get (46 last week) the less willing I am to faff about with overcomplicated motorcycle kit. In my view, spending 15 minutes getting ready is 15 minutes less time on the bike. At first glance the Harley Darnel's appear to be standard seven hole boots but ...
Ped Baker,
29 July 2013 14:54
Shift-It visor wipes, 69p for two Time tested: 1200 miles/1 month What's good? Shift-It visor wipes should be the ultimate in visor cleaning convenience. Two low-cost, pocket sized, individually wrapped, disposable wet wipes ready to whip out at a moment's notice. These wipes are especially handy when you're touring and need to clear your visor halfway through the day. The ...
Ped Baker,
01 July 2013 07:30
How to Build A Cafe Racer £20Time tested: one month What's good? Whether you were around at the time of the original ton-up boys, or have been hypnotised by one of the many hundreds of achingly cool (some might say pretentious) blogs and websites, it seems we can't get enough of cafe racers at the moment. So if you've got ...
Ped Baker,
10 June 2013 08:50
King Dick 3/8in drive 17-piece socket set (equivalent modern 15-piece set £152.87) Tester: Ped Baker Time tested: 10 years What's good: When it comes to hand tools, I follow two simple rules – buy the best I can afford and if possible, buy British. These days the second rule is sadly much tougher than the first but King Dick is ...
Save money by comparing quotes. It's quick and easy
With over 18,000 products, MCN shop is the best place to buy your biking kit
Motorcycle Cover | Cheap Motorcycle Insurance | Moped Insurance | Scooter Insurance | 125 Insurance | Work Experience | Complaints Policy
Car Magazine | Empire | FHM | Parkers | LRO | Today's Golfer | Zoo
Bauer Consumer Media Ltd (company number 01176085, 1 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, England PE1 2RF)


text:
Is The East Complete
04/05/06 at 11:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
from Spector,
Until about a week ago, the Eastern Conference playoff race was nearly as exciting as that in the West, with the final three playoff berths up for grabs amongst six teams. But since then, the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and the defending Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning have all made considerable progress in solidifying their holds on the final three berths, thanks to a combination of key victories on their parts and the struggles of the clubs chasing them.continued
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Flyers Concerned About Playoff Goals
04/05/06 at 10:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
from the Philly Burbs,
"We're getting scoring from other people now," Hitchcock said. "It's making (the Forsberg line) more effective because you can't just focus on those three guys anymore. When you've got three skilled players who know how to work, they're very effective." It's one thing for Carter and Umberger and the rest of the Flyers' forwards to stat-pad against the Islanders or an Ottawa team beset with injuries. It's another to expect them to give opponents pause in the playoffs, when every player must pay a high price just to put himself in position to score, let alone to put the puck in the net.more
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
For Your Reading Pleasure
04/05/06 at 10:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
AGREEMENT Between National Hockey League and National Hockey League Officials' Association 2006 - 2010 If you are interested in reading (in .doc or rich text format) the recent agreement between the NHL and the NHL Officials. This one is complete, as opposed to the CBA between the NHL & the NHLPA which is floating around the web.
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Tucker A Marked Man
04/05/06 at 10:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
from the Buffalo News,
The labels on Darcy Tucker have long ranged from "aggressive" to "pest" to "dirty." The Buffalo Sabres are heavily tilted toward the latter, with a touch of "yellow" thrown in. The Toronto Maple Leafs forward escaped punishment from the NHL for Monday's hit on Jochen Hecht, but the Sabres weren't going to let his reputation off the hook. The verbal darts they threw Tuesday were bull's-eyes, hitting exactly where intended.continued
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Must See TV
04/05/06 at 09:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
For U.S. fans, if you are lucky enough to get CBC, set the DVRs... from the Hockey News,
If you are old enough to remember watching the Summit Series in 1972, or at the very least, understand the significance of the first meeting between NHLers and the world's best international team from the Soviet Union, then the CBC's Canada Russia '72 is a must-see. Canada Russia '72 is an insider's peak into the series that left an undeniable stamp on the game. Canada won the series, but was outscored and handed a lesson in skill and preparation that changed the way Canadians train for and play the game.read on from the Detroit Free Press,
Phil Esposito's us-against-the-world moment comes as Team Canada players gather around Wayne Cashman's hospital bed. "I don't know, boys, we're in a foreign land here, thousands of miles from home, losing the biggest hockey series in the history of the world, and just when we thought it couldn't get any worse, we've been deserted," says Esposito. "So I say here's to us and screw the rest of them. Screw the Swedes and the Russians, and screw the people back home who hate us. Screw the media and the government. And screw the referees, Cash, especially screw the referees. Did I leave anyone out?"read on
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Bruins Hope To Hit The Lottery
04/05/06 at 09:44 AM ET | Comments (0)
from the Boston Herald,
Perhaps the one good thing about having such a nightmare of a season is that the Bruins may get a shot at the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The B's are currently holding the sixth pick, thanks to having the NHL's sixth-worst record. And if the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were two points behind the B's going into last night, catch the Bruins, then the B's get a shot at the No. 1 pick in the lottery format. That pick, wherever it may be, could fetch a decent veteran in a trade. But B's interim GM Jeff Gorton said last night he wouldn't be inclined to move the draft choicecontinued
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Hockey Games Bumped On Center Ice
04/05/06 at 09:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Atlanta/Florida and Islanders/Leafs game will not be on Center Ice due to a MLB game. Also, the Sharks/Avs game which starts at 9:00pm EDT, will be joined in progress after the Canes/Capitals game which starts at 7:00pm.
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Congrats To The Rangers
04/05/06 at 09:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
from the NY Times,
Jaromir Jagr all but guaranteed that the Rangers would make the playoffs on the first day of training camp in September. He might have been the only one who actually believed it. The Rangers finally ended seven seasons of futility last night when they clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in a shootout at Madison Square Garden. "It doesn't matter who believes you," Jagr said before the game. "Even if somebody picks you first, you still have to prove it. They don't give you the Stanley Cup just because somebody picks you to win it." He added: "There probably was no reason to believe that we could make it. But we, as players, it's all a matter of how many guys on your team believe you can do it. It's always been that way. It doesn't matter what the media thinks."more (reg. req.)
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Red Wings Asst. GM Keeps Busy
04/05/06 at 08:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
from the Detroit Free Press,
Assistant general manager Jim Nill criss-crossed Europe recently checking out prospects for the upcoming draft, players who'll be draft-eligible in a few seasons and some of the Wings' own prospects. He takes two or three long trips to Europe every year to scout players.... At some tournaments, he'll watch three games in a single day. He takes notes, then enters his observations into a log that other Wings scouts use to record their thoughts on the same player. The fun part of such trips, Nill said, is watching the next big players while they're still a small blip on the radar. For example, Nill first saw Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin, the favorite to win NHL rookie of the year, play as a 14-year-old.read on...FYI, Jim Nill may be on the last leg with the Wings, his name has been brought up for a few GM jobs that may become open after the season...
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Where Does Kessel Stand
04/04/06 at 10:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
from Bob McKenzie of TSN,
But in the latest rankings of the International Scouting Service, an independent organization that evaluates draft-eligible talent on a monthly basis, Kessel finds himself at No. 4 overall, behind No. 1 Johnson, Toews at second and Peterborough Petes forward Jordan Staal at No. 3. A year ago, Kessel at No. 4 would have been unthinkable. Now? Well, it's a possibility. In a small survey of five NHL scouts by TSN, only one of the five had Kessel rated as low as No. 4.read on
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
« Previous ‹ First < 6861 6862 6863 6864 6865 > Last › Next »
About Kukla's Korner
Kukla's Korner is updated around the clock with the work of our own talented bloggers, plus links to the best hockey writing around the internet. We strive to bring you all the breaking hockey news as it happens.
The home page allows you to see the latest postings from every blog on the site. Subscribe here. For general inquiries and more, please contact us anytime.
Most Recent Posts
KK Hockey
Los Angeles Kings Will Now Receive Cap Relief Regarding Slava Voynov Suspension
Dallas Stars Trade Brenden Dillon To San Jose For Jason Demers And A 3rd Round Pick
Report- Daniel Alfredsson Won't Play This Season
The San Jose Sharks Need To Start Winning
Four-Year Extension For Jason Spezza In Dallas
Friday Morning Hockey Thoughts
The Malik Report
Mike Babcock On The Toronto Maple Leafs
Daniel Alfredsson Retirement Announcement May Come On Monday
Abel to Yzerman
The Puck Stops Here
The Sabres Observer
The Upper Canadien
F Street Faithful
Above the Glass
Oil Patch
Hockey News Wire
KK Members Blog
Most Recent Comments
Comment by gretzky_to_lemieux in KK Hockey
From the entry 'Panthers Hosting Day/Night Doubleheader Against Predators, Small Turnout For Game 1'.
Comment by Paul in The Malik Report
From the entry 'What Will The Wings Do?'.
Comment by w2j2 in The Malik Report
From the entry 'Audio from the Wings-Penguins pre-game skate: Howard, Babcock, Franzen, Bertuzzi, Helm, Ferraro etc.'.
Comment by J.J. from Kansas in The Malik Report
From the entry 'What Will The Wings Do?'.
Comment by RorSchach in The Malik Report
From the entry 'Audio from the Wings-Penguins pre-game skate: Howard, Babcock, Franzen, Bertuzzi, Helm, Ferraro etc.'.
Comment by Paul in KK Hockey
From the entry 'Panthers Hosting Day/Night Doubleheader Against Predators, Small Turnout For Game 1'.
Comment by w2j2 in The Malik Report
From the entry 'Red Wings-Penguins pre-season game-day stuff: Mantha excited, Howard ready to go, Helm still meh'.
Comment by gretzky_to_lemieux in KK Hockey
From the entry 'Panthers Hosting Day/Night Doubleheader Against Predators, Small Turnout For Game 1'.
Comment by Paul in The Malik Report
From the entry 'What Will The Wings Do?'.
Comment by RorSchach in The Malik Report
From the entry 'Red Wings-Penguins pre-season game-day stuff: Mantha excited, Howard ready to go, Helm still meh'.


text:
Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.
As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.
Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
8 mins
12 mins
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I love hot wings, but there is never enough meat on the bones. These flavorful wing teasers are seasoned with Hidden Ranch, fry up beautifully and pack a spicy punch that varies depending on the strength of your hot sauce.
Units: US | Metric
Boneless Buffalo Wings With Ranch Dressing and Vegetables...By weekend cooker
Serving Size: 1 (395 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
The following items or measurements are not included:
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
peppercorn ranch dressing
Every recipe, menu, tip and how-to is right here, at your service.


text:
- Main
- Submit Free Press Release
- List of 70+ Free PR Sites
- PR Resources
- Our Services
- News Type
- eBooks
- About Us
- Contact Us
Home ›
From missteps to coherence, new CIGI report traces Canadian foreign policy under Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Printer-friendly versionPDF version
Canadian foreign policy, from Laurentian roots to Conservative principles, is finally re-entering a period of coherence, according to a new report published by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
In The Big Break: The Conservative Transformation of Canada's Foreign Policy, CIGI Senior Fellow John Ibbitson maps the evolution of Canadian foreign policy, starting with Laurentian coherence and incoherence — terms used to describe an inherited set of bipartisan assumptions derived from Canadian elites in urban centres along the St. Lawrence River watershed.
"Laurentian coherence in [Canadian] foreign policy allowed the country to influence the shape, though never the actual existence, of international organizations, institutions and treaties," says Ibbitson. However, toward the turn of the twenty-first century, the foreign policy assumptions inherited by prime ministers was being "undermined by external shocks and internal erosion." For example, cuts to defence spending, in support of national social programs, meant that "Canada was less able to contribute to peacekeeping and other manifestations of the global security agenda."
Ibbitson explains that events beyond Canada's borders also had a deep impact on the Laurentian model of foreign policy. The United Nations failed to maintain peace and stability in parts of the world, while the end of the Cold War and 9/11 terrorist attacks dramatically changed the stability of a formerly bi-polar system. "By the time of the 2006 election, Canadian foreign policy was mired in Laurentian incoherence as Canada preached collective global security but abandoned the practice of contributing to it," says Ibbitson.
A third factor causing the "big break" from Laurentian to Conservative foreign policy was the combination of two movements: the arrival of five million immigrants from Asia and the Pacific, many of whom voted Conservative, and the transfer of Canada's population, wealth and political power to Western Canada, both of which shifted the country's "centre of political gravity."
The Conservative party paid little attention to foreign policy during the 2006 election, and upon forming government, Ibbitson explains, Conservative missteps "were so numerous, and occurred on such a broad range of files, that Canada could be said to have entered a period of Conservative incoherence in foreign affairs." Nevertheless, the Conservative minority government sought to align Canadian foreign policy with the country's values and interests, which would "bring fundamental change to Canada's relations with the world."
"Canada's foreign policy has started to show both coherence and competence" in the second half of the "Harper decade," Ibbitson says. "The government adjusted its five Conservative principles — respecting the Conservative coalition, rebuilding a robust military, fostering a sense of patriotic pride, re-evaluating multilateral forums and making trade a top priority — and adapted them to fit a fluid reality."
With the shift toward Conservative coherence, Ibbitson outlines key areas where Canadian foreign policy is being shaped to be both small and large "c" conservative. This includes "a new emphasis on trade, a new belligerence in the North, a more robust military, a new patriotism, a new skepticism toward at least some global institutions, [and] a new and unqualified commitment to Israel."
To download a free PDF copy of The Big Break: The Conservative Transformation of Canada's Foreign Policy, please visit: http://www.cigionline.org/publications/big-break-conservative-transformation-of-canadas-foreign-policy.
John Ibbitson is a CIGI senior fellow. During his one-year appointment, he will be on leave from his position as chief political writer for The Globe and Mail. During his leave from The Globe, he will also be working on the definitive biography of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Stephen Harper: A Biography (McClelland & Stewart). The book, to be released just before the next federal election in 2015, is a groundbreaking and thorough work by Canada's pre-eminent political writer and will encompass the life, both personally and politically, of Canada's twenty-second prime minister.
Kevin Dias, Communications Specialist, CIGI
Tel: 519.885.2444, ext. 7238, Email: [email protected]
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank on international governance. Led by experienced practitioners and distinguished academics, CIGI supports research, forms networks, advances policy debate and generates ideas for multilateral governance improvements. Conducting an active agenda of research, events and publications, CIGI's interdisciplinary work includes collaboration with policy, business and academic communities around the world. CIGI was founded in 2001 by Jim Balsillie, then co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), and collaborates with and gratefully acknowledges support from a number of strategic partners, in particular the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. For more information, please visit www.cigionline.org.
About the Author
Kevin Dias is a communications specialist at CIGI, focused on the Global Security & Politics and International Law research programs.
Topics: North America
related materials
Monday, June 30, 2014
CIGI Papers
Monday, April 7, 2014
News Source : From missteps to coherence, new CIGI report traces Canadian foreign policy under Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Copy this html code to your website/blog to embed this press release.
More User Press Releases
More CIGI Press Release...
- CIGI releases key resource in ongoing debate on global Internet policy and governance
- CIGI releases key resources in ongoing debate on global Internet policy and governance
- CIGI to release global survey, by Ipsos, on Internet security and trust
- UN Special Rapporteur François Crépeau talks human rights of migrants, at CIGI public lecture
- G20 final communiqué reveals robust commitments to boost world growth, but weak accountability measures that threaten to haunt its relevancy: CIGI experts
- What to Expect in the G20 Final Communique
- CIGI at the G20 in Brisbane, Australia: Experts available for interview at Media Pavilion
- As China prepares for the world stage, global economy expert ponders what to expect from China in G20 discussions
- CIGI appoints international financial law expert Steven L. Schwarcz as Senior Fellow
- Students simulate world war with hope for a peaceful future, at CIGI Global Youth Forum
This press release is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Read full copyright information here.
Distribute Press Release
Like this site on Facebook
Shopping cart
View your shopping cart.
User login
Like/Save/Share Page
Primary Menu
- News by Region
- Business
- List of Industries
- Technology
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Arts
- Automotive
- Business Services
- Chemicals
- Construction & Maintenance
- Consumer Goods
- Education
- Energy
- Entertainment
- Food & Related Products
- General Business
- Government
- Healthcare
- Heavy Industry
- Home
- Industrial Goods & Services
- Industrial Materials
- Mining & Drilling
- Publishing & Printing
- Retail
- Society
- Sports
- Supermarkets
- Textiles & Nonwovens
- Transportation & Logistics
- Travel & Hospitality
- Wholesale


text:
Stolen English bulldog returned to local family
Updated On: Feb 20 2014 07:21:28 PM CST
Pet flipping is a rising crime, where a pet is stolen and then sold for money. One Mid-Missouri family with an autistic son became the latest victims of the trend. Their English bulldog was stolen Wednesday and suddenly returned Thursday evening.
National statistics show that Indianapolis, Saint Louis, and Kansas City are the top three cities for the crime. However, Mid-Missouri is becoming a target area.
For the Baker family in Boone County, their English Bulldog is more than just a dog. Buddy is a service dog to their 11-year-old son.
Matthew Baker suffers from autism, a disorder that affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
Matthew has trouble speaking, but Wednesday wanted to be heard. He told ABC 17 News that he loves Buddy very much.
The two sleep together every night, because that is when Matthew has his seizures.
"So even with my baby monitor, if I'm sleeping I won't know. So Buddy comes and gets me," said Holly Baker, Matthew's mother.
This past Sunday Matthew had three seizures. All of which Buddy was by his side for. But on Wednesday, Buddy went missing from the family's back yard.
"We had discovered someone had taken him with a ladder off of our porch," said Holly Baker.
Their backyard is fenced and Buddy was only out in the yard for less than 15 minutes Holly said.
"There was no evidence that the dog had gotten out under the fence or dug out any other way. We feel pretty confident that the dog was taken from the yard," said Tom O'Sullivan, a detective with the Boone County Sheriffs Department.
There was also proof on the ledge of the porch that a ladder was placed to snatch Buddy.
This is just the latest incident in a disturbing trend. Nationally, the numbers of stolen pets have increased by nearly 600% in the past four years.
Sheriff's officials told ABC 17 News that often these cases, the criminal has cased the yard more than once.
"I doubt someone was driving by for the first time and took the dog. It was probably someone that had planned it and knew the dog was there," said O'Sullivan.
Matthew was ready to see his best friend back in that yard.
"Matthew has been looking out the window all night long and calling for him and saying Buddy come home, it's time to eat, it's cold," said Holly Baker.
Copyright © 2014 KMIZ - The Networks of Mid-Missouri. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Sources: Grand jury to meet again on Monday
Two arrested in prostitution sting
Trooper: 'I feel like I drowned that kid'
This Week: More victims notified after packages found in Callaway Co.
Police investigate shots fired at Club Vogue
Miller Co. pleads guilty to stabbing step-niece, sentenced to life in prison
Missouri Resilience Coalition provides support to Ferguson area residents
Blind pension getting reduced
Web Extra: Mizzou celebrates win over Vols
Maty Mauk and Jimmie Hunt postgame interviews (Nov. 22)


text:
Police have a warning for anyone still waiting for power to come back on. They say scammers are people preying on residents still in the dark by pretending to be Nipsco employees.
They knock on the door and ask to come into the house, which should be an immediate red flag. Nipsco workers would never need to go into a home because of a power outage.
This scam has already happened in the Hammond area, so police want others in storm damaged areas to be on alert.
If anyone says they are from a utility and need to get into a home, close the door and call police.


text:
Latest files
CheshireKanin for Oblivion
A retexture of the Kanin with ear texture fixed
uploaded 8:06, 31 Jul 2014 41 2 19,453kb fienyx
Boof's Skinned Hound Retex for Oblivion
As the name says,a retex of the hound
uploaded 5:57, 31 Jul 2014 35 6 3,147kb boofdawg
Skeleton Replacer n Retex for Oblivion
A retexture of the enemy skeletons
uploaded 0:41, 31 Jul 2014 112 13 4,847kb boofdawg
Elz - No Floating Weapon for Oblivion
Drop the weapon from corps. To avoid floating weapon issue caused by modified skeleton.
uploaded 17:20, 30 Jul 2014 965 96 1kb elzee
Babydoll light armor for Oblivion
Add a new set of clothes/armor (For HGEC body replacer) for Oblivion. It is similar to the outfit from the movie "SuckerPunch".
uploaded 21:32, 29 Jul 2014 285 29 12,335kb hamsti
Dimensional Pocket 3.01 for Oblivion
Dimensional Pocket 3.01 by Skullguise found on a russian website and translated by me. Has cool extra mage's tower.
uploaded 21:04, 29 Jul 2014 69 5 34kb tsundaere
Eastbrink Patches for Oblivion
A trio of patch files to fix mod conflicts for Eastbrink Town by Antiscamp
uploaded 20:58, 29 Jul 2014 44 6 406kb mhahn123
Marauder Faction Joinable for Oblivion
A simple mod that allows the player to join the Marauder faction.
uploaded 16:37, 28 Jul 2014 65 2 2kb W4RIUS
Barber Mod for Oblivion
This Mod adds a new Barber shop in the IC Market-Disctrict near the door to the Arena-District.
uploaded 13:21, 28 Jul 2014 224 9 1kb FantasyCreep
Shield Bash and Push for Oblivion
This adds the ability to push and shield bash creatures and NPC's causing them to stagger.
uploaded 21:34, 27 Jul 2014 362 25 12kb malonn
Wildlife - Raven and Seagull for Oblivion
(Renamed) Adds animated flying Raven and Seagulls around locations throughout the game.
uploaded 17:52, 27 Jul 2014 1,197 91 216kb Ironman5000
Elz - Homesick for Oblivion
Player can gain buff effect after relaxed at home. Gives you a reason to go home.
uploaded 17:17, 27 Jul 2014 163 18 862kb elzee


text:
Friday the 13th: Vanity's MirrorPosted by Dorian in Friday the 13th
On a brisk evening in Not Canada, a businessman leaves work to buy a carnation for a homely woman's flower stall. He understandably becomes distressed when she starts making insistent romantic overtures, but changes his mind and becomes smitten with her after she shines a light into his eyes from a compact mirror. They sneak off to an alley, and because it's this show, she kills him by dropping a ladder on his head. She's hit by a truck while making her escape, and the compact rolls off into the crowd, where it's picked up by a homely teenage girl.
At Curious Goods, Jack and Ryan are congratulating themselves for recovering 23 cursed antiques (and since this is episode 15, whoo, expanded universe openings!), while Micki (wearing a fez) points out that that is less than 10% of the number of curses out there. To keep her happy, Ryan finds an object sold locally they can track down, a gold compact. Meanwhile, at a Not Canadian high school, Helen, the girl from earlier, is walking across campus and petulantly arguing with her sister Joanne and her sister's boyfriend Scott, when some other boys begin making fun of Helen's looks. Scott comes to her rescue, and it's clear that Helen has a strong crush on her sister's beau. At the shop, Micki and Ryan report that the woman who bought the compact is dead, though her landlady reports that she had many gentleman callers, while Jack notices in the newspaper article about the woman's death you can see a girl in a letterman's jacket picking up something, because of course you can. Back at the school, a vaguely Conan O'Brien-ish looking boy makes a semi-sincere effort to ask Helen out to the prom, but she angrily rejects him, causing him to get angry and storm off calling her names. Which is when she takes out her compact and flashes him with it, causing him to profess his love for her. Helen realizes that he's sincere, and enjoys showing off his infatuation with her to the school, but sours when Scott utterly fails to be jealous. So she lures Conan into the school's trash compacter and turns it on, killing him.
At the shop, our heroes have been scouring local high school yearbooks looking for the girl in the photo. Conveniently, like all high school girls, Helen is listed in the phone book, so Micki plans to pose as an antique dealer to buy the compact while Ryan checks out the school. When Micki gets to Helen's house, Helen is the only one who seems nonplussed over Conan's death, and angrily insists that she doesn't have the compact, and Ryan is elected to go undercover at the school despite being obviously too old to be a student even by "tv high school student" standards. The next day at school, Conan's buddy, an 80s version of early 2000 Shia LaBeouf, confronts Helen over Conan's death, so she whips out the compact on him and makes him lie down on a table saw. Ryan catches up, and in trying to get away from a girl with a mirror, manages to fall off a catwalk and knock himself out. That night, Joanne is thrilled to discover that Helen is planning to go to prom, but Helen is cagey about who her date is, because of course she is planning to use the compact on Scott. Once she does so, the pair of them beat Joanne and place her in a deathtrap designed to look like she hung herself…with a gag and her hands tied behind her back. Micki and Jack find Ryan and learn that Helen has the compact, leaving Jack to go rescue Joanne in the nick of time and the others to crash the prom. When confronted with the inevitability that she'll have to kill Scott, Helen takes him to the school roof and jumps off with him. In the resulting chaos, our heroes are unable to recover the compact, leaving it to be discovered by someone else.
This is one of the stronger episodes in the series. It's nicely plotted and paced, with a villain whose motives are understandable while remaining unsympathetic. The "upside/downside" nature of the curses is clear, and the tendency for the antiques to fall into the hands of those predisposed to use them is subtly acknowledged. Most importantly, and in a clear change of pace for the procedural nature of the show, the heroes actually "lose" this one. It's quite a key acknowledgement, as it establishes that these really are big stakes and dangerous things the heroes are dealing with, and they quite simply can't count on always coming through in the end they way they'd like.
A Very Robey 80s
Comments Off


text:
- Home
- News
- People
- Events
- Jobs
- Resources
- Store
- Subscribe NowLimited Time Offer
Group seeks foreclosure moratorium
Send this to a friend
- Matthew Kish
- Staff Reporter- Portland Business Journal
- Email | Twitter | Google+
Religious leaders have joined a group that wants the city to put a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions.
On Wednesday, Reverend Cecil Prescod of Ainsworth United Church of Christ addressed city commissioners and asked for a halt in the use of taxpayer money on evictions.
He spoke on behalf of 12 local religious communities.
"As people of faith and leaders in our communities, we call on the mayor and city commissioners to stop spending public money on policies and practices that make bank profits more important than keeping families in their homes," Prescod said.
Police clashed with protesters last week at a Southeast Portland house occupied by a couple that is resisting an eviction order following foreclosure.
The consumer group We Are Oregon first called for the moratorium on foreclosures.
Matthew Kish covers footwear, apparel, banking, finance and general assignment news.
If you are commenting using a Facebook account, your profile information may be displayed with your comment depending on your privacy settings. By leaving the 'Post to Facebook' box selected, your comment will be published to your Facebook profile in addition to the space below.
Most Popular
- Most popular
- Slideshows
- Emailed
- Mobile
- Nike expansion plans grow, construction set to start in 2015
- A look at Nike's futuristic building plans (Photos)
- NFL star builds home in Oregon for wounded veteran
- Meet Oregon's Most Admired Companies of 2014
- Nike's expansion includes two buildings, two parking garages
- What makes Portland hospitals tick? Location, location, location
- Seattle developer, in stepping up PDX activity, breaks ground in NoPo
- Pacific Continental Bank to buy Capital Pacific Bank
- With $6M purchase, Joe Weston may not have retired just yet
- Docs show 90 percent of Nike employees drive to work
Procurement Manager ZoomCare | Hillsboro, OR
Business Lead ZoomCare | Hillsboro, OR
Commercial Continuous Improvement Leader Tektronix | Beaverton, OR
Sr. Manager, Demand Center Tektronix | Beaverton, OR
Software Engineer Tektronix | Beaverton, OR
Featured Property
$88 per sqft
For Sale
$88 per sqft
For Sale


text:
Aerospace Engineering
Selected Topics: Multi-Object Filtering Theory
Daniel Clark
Reader, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
ASEN 5519, 3 semester hours, Section 200, Class No. 18004
Session B: July 8–August 8, 2014
In the last decade, the field of sensor fusion has witnessed a paradigm shift in the way that methods for detecting, estimating and tracking multiple targets in signal processing are developed. Heuristic approaches for estimating multiple dynamical objects have been developed since the 1970s, yet these methods suffer from systematic failure due to the heuristics introduced for track management. A radically different approach that considers the problem in a unified way based on point process theory that enables operators to estimate the number of targets and state vectors in challenging environments where there may be many false alarms and the targets are not always observed. This led to principled low computational cost approximate solutions that could be deployed on real-time systems known as Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) filters.
There is an increasing interest in developing accurate estimation techniques for problems in multi-sensor multi-target data fusion, yet there is often a knowledge gap between the background of signal processing engineers and the mathematical skills required to derive algorithms with multi-object estimation techniques.
The objectives of this course are to fill a gap in knowledge for signal processing engineering research students and faculty and to facilitate the process of taking new theoretical developments into practical engineering applications. The course will cover concepts in probability theory, stochastic filtering, variational calculus, point process theory, multi-object estimation, and practical implementations with sequential Monte Carlo and Gaussian mixture techniques. To ensure that participants are equipped to derive new algorithms for their applications, the course will be delivered through traditional lectures and mathematics tutorials on set exercises.
Professor Clark's research interests are in the development of the theory and applications of multi-object estimation algorithms for sensor fusion problems. He is widely published in the field and has collaborated closely with government and industry internationally on projects spanning theoretical algorithm development to practical deployment.
Civil Engineering
Special Topics: Geothermal Energy: Prospecting, Production, and Utilization
Aniko Toth
Associate Professor, Petroleum Engineering
University of Miskolc, Hungary
CVEN 4838, 3 semester hours, Section 200, Class No. 18218
CVEN 5838, 3 semester hours, Section 200, Class No. 18219
Session B: July 8–August 8, 2014
This is an introductory course covering the natural conditions, production, utilization, and environmental impact of geothermal energy. The course will provide students with a broad understanding of these topics and their history. Information in the class can be used when prospecting for geothermal sites, applying the appropriate geothermal production technology, and development of geothermal surface facilities.
Aniko Toth is currently leading a European Union project focused on the development of a graduate-level track in the field of geothermal energy. She has extensive experience in geothermal heat recovery, most of which is used in direct-use applications in Hungary. She is active in international research in the field of geothermal energy.