text:
|1058 total votes
local hotels jammed with out of state itinerant workers, earthquakes that shake your home, drilling under meander and possibly poisoning our water supply for 100 years. what's not to like?
American Energy Independence is at hand!
You see everyone is thinking wrong, do not blame fracking. Blame Global Warming if you lay blame on the earthquakes to Global Warming Al Gore will receive another billion dollars.
Or say fracking causes earthquakes and global warming, that would be a one-two knock out punch for them.
Better yet kick out fracking in the county all together then a few counties below Mahoning will reap the benefits
. I say frack baby frack, pipeline baby pipeline coal baby coal natural gas baby natural gas. Four groups of people need to be shut down in this country instead of whining IRS EPA and 70% of Democrats and 30% republicans. And toss in some new Nuclear Plants also
OH has been having earthquakes for centuries. The LIBERALS would blame all environmental changes on fracking.
IF, fracking is causing the earthquakes, are Texas/ North Dakota, Oklahoma and the Middle East also having earthquakes??? Or are they drilling different??
Also, do the people that are complaining about drilling for oil and gas USE these products, if so, isn't that against what they fighting?
commoncitizen. To answer your question. Yes they are also having earthquakes after Horizontal Hydraulic Fracking.
We should be looking for alternatives to fossil fuels and reducing our dependence. When we truly cut energy dependence the big oil/gas companies loose money. They would rather we think that we need more not less energy. Is your home insulated? Do you reduce your thermostat in winter and raise it in winter if using air conditioning? Just 3 or 4 degrees. Programmable thermostat? Do you layer your clothes rather than increasing the temp in your home? Down comforter or extra blankets at night? Do you caulk and weatherstrip around your windows and doors or replace with energy efficient windows? Is there a blanket on your water heater? Did you reduce the water heater temperature? Energy efficient shower heads? Do you carpool once a week or even once a month? Close your fireplace damper when not in use. Wash only full loads of closes...heck hang our closes out on the line to save more energy. If you are in the market for a brand new car you might consider a hybrid or electric car. Solar panes? Or a solar charger in your sunny window for your cell phone.
Did you know that If every house in America changed ONE light bulb to an energy saving bulb it would save about 600 million in energy costs, enough to power 3 million homes for a year according the the EPA!
Not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something. Doing the same thing we've always done is not the answer and fracking our land is not an option.
Okay 76 tell us how YOU live off the grid, how many MW are you saving, show us science, not Kumbaya preaching, lead by example. no more ifs................
UticaShale: Everyone can do their part to reduce energy use using simple solutions as I listed above. Change one light bulb to an energy savings bulb and BAM! Saved enough to power 3 million homes! Reducing our demand by 50% is true energy independence.
As long as the oil/gas being drilled is exported and we continue to import I ask you who does this benefit? Follow the money.
Facts, Natural gas in Europe $12 to $14, in Japan $16 to $18, in the great Fracking USA $4. This information is all over the News, read instead of getting indoctrinated. Solar, wind, geothermal, Nulcear, cannot handle our Global consumption. Think now, NG fracking gas, $4 , your heating bill was unbelievably minor this winter.
Now lead us by GETTING OFF THE GRID!
Lets burn frackers for fuel.
Anything for "energy independence".
YOU suck, so we turned your hot air into energy independence.
If Utica doesnt care about poisoning my family's water, I dont care about how his family perishes as long as it saves me a dollar.


text:
Two British journalists working for an Iranian broadcaster, who were detained by a Libyan armed brigade last month and accused of spying, have been released and cleared of all charges, an interior ministry official said.
"The interior ministry granted their release when it became obvious that no crime had been committed," deputy interior minister Omar al-Khadrawi told reporters in Tripoli on Sunday.
"They have expressed a desire to leave Libya," he added.
The two freed journalists were seated beside the official during the press conference, looking tired but healthy.
Afterwards, they left the ministry building in a British embassy car.
Nicholas Davies-Jones and Gareth Montgomery-Johnson, who were working for Iran's English-language Press TV, were detained on February 22 by the Swehli brigade, one of dozens of militias which last year helped force out Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
'Illegal detention'
Earlier this month, the Swehli militia said the Britons, initially detained for illegal entry into Libya, were suspected of spying.
The deputy interior minister acknowledged on Sunday that there had been suspicions about their activities but told reporters their "innocence has been proven."
"What happened could not be considered as a kidnapping by revolutionaries," Khadrawi said, adding that former rebels had been acting in the interest of state security.
The two journalists were not given an opportunity to speak to the press.
When asked if he had been treated well, Montgomery-Johnson simply nodded.
In London, a spokeswoman for Britain's Foreign Office said: "We welcome the release of the two British journalists who have recently been detained in Libya.
She added: "The men are in the care of consular staff, they are well and look forward to being reunited with their families soon."
Content on this website is for general information purposes only.
Your comments are provided by your own free will and you take sole responsibility for any direct or indirect
liability. You hereby provide us with an irrevocable, unlimited, and global license for no consideration to
use, reuse, delete or publish comments, in accordance with Community
Rules & Guidelines and Terms and

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredientsadd to shopping list
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add all remaining ingredients to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits and whisking to blend well. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 7 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken and sauce to plates and serve.
my notes
Nutrition Informationper serving (4 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories458
- Carbohydrates18 g (6%)
- Fat26 g (40%)
- Protein38 g (75%)
- Saturated Fat7 g (35%)
- Sodium217 mg (9%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Fiber1 g (3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat13 g
- Cholesterol120 mg (40%)


text:
Paul Rand is one of the most renowned American graphic designers, and is best known for his posters and corporate identities including logos for IBM, UPS and ABC. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Rand also designed many beautiful and influential book jacket covers. Steven Heller, a prolific graphic design author and critic, gives a wonderful overview of Rand's cover designs in this video presentation from the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Heller talks about how Rand's radical designs broke many prevalent cover design rules. A few things I find inspiring in his work are his use of collage, hand-drawn illustrations, and typography. It's also worth noting that many of Rand's covers are non-representational. What I mean by this is they don't represent a narrative instance or character in the book; rather he uses symbolism, shapes, lines, patterns, and dollops of color to strike a mood.
If you're intrigued, and you'd like to learn more about Paul Rand, check out the other videos in the Paul Rand Lecture Series.


text:
Best Books / Notable Books
- ALA Notable Books (Bookletters): The goal of ALA's Notable Books Council is to make available to the nation's adult readers a list of 25 very good, very readable, and at times very important fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books.
- The Best of the Best Books List: 2013 Critics' Top Picks: An aggregated list from The Daily Beast. Also provides links to the forty original lists.
- The Best of the Book Lists 2013: List of links to best book lists, compiled by Random House.
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2012: ..."representative of the year's outstanding books for public library collections. Our scope has been intentionally broad, and we have attempted to find books that combine literary, intellectual, and aesthetic excellence with popular appeal."
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2013
- Library Journal Best Books 2013: Top Ten
- Modern Library's 100 Best Books of the Century: The top 100 Novels and Non-Fiction works of the 20th century selected by the board of the Modern Library.
- New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2012: Annual lists of the top 100 notable books of the year as determined by the New York Times.
- New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2013


text:
Hi all, is there a way to add a custom link to the home page? In my case, I would like to add one called "Downloads" that goes a specific source under the Videos > Files folder. Right now I just press the Videos button and select the folder from the list, but would prefer just to have a button at the start that goes straight to that particular folder.
I tried editing the "home.xml" file via the wiki article, but every time I change the source from Videos,Files to Video,Files,Downloads...it just reverts back to the Files page. I hope that makes sense.
Help please...
Adding button to home page
Junior Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Mar 2013
Reputation: 0
2013-03-29 02:05 Post: #1
(This post was last modified: 2013-03-29 02:06 by Spd-Kilz.)
|find quote
Junior Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Mar 2013
Reputation: 0
2013-03-29 02:49 Post: #2
I've been screwing with it some more...and I can add a link to the homepage, and I can get it to do pretty much ANYTHING except go to a specific folder. For instance I can do <onclick>ActivateWindows(Favouries), or (Weather), or even (Videos,Files). But whenever I do (Videos,Files,Folder) it will not select it and instead go only as far as the "Files" folder (leaving me to select the folder from there, which is an extra annoying step and confuses others because there are a bunch of other folders in there (movies, tv show, bluray, music etc).
|find quote
Junior Member
Posts: 46
Joined: Feb 2010
Reputation: 0
2013-05-28 03:38 Post: #3
I would like also to add a custom button to home menu. Can anybody help which code do I need to modify in Home.xlm. or do I need to modify more xlm files?
Until now all I have made is modify the source of the buttons but when I try to add a new one, all I get is a black screen and the menu is lost
(This post was last modified: 2013-05-28 03:41 by joselbcn33.)
|find quote


text:
...of our new website featuring daily deals on vinyl! Decorating Your Life
Three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), we feature fun vinyl expressions at super awesome prices for 24 hours. Fun, right?
Be sure and sign up for the newsletter on the site so you're getting the latest and greatest releases!
:) Elizabeth
We're so excited to announce our newest venture with our Treasury of Memories' family! So many of you have contacted us over the last three years wondering if we might expand our wholesale vinyl business to also include on-line to customers.
Well guess what? It's here! It's happening!
Next week, we're launching a fun "daily deals" website that will feature awesome prices on fantastic vinyl expressions. These are unique to the website and will only be available for a limited time.
Many are customizable...just perfect for unique gift giving! We are planning on three releases a week...so stay tuned for Monday, Wednesday and Friday emails....deals are only up for 24 hours, so you have to get it right away!
Want to make sure you hear about the deals first? Be sure to sign up here!
Thanks friends!
--Elizabeth and all the gals at Decorating Your Life
Hi Crafters! We're hoping to have one last BLOWOUT sale this Saturday morning, August 11th, 8am-11am...prices have been reduced to crazy low prices. Canvas is now at 70% off...is that wild?! :) And for our Silhouette fans, we have blades and mats too! Hope to see you! (Oh and hellooo....we have individual paper racks at just 50 cents each...crazy! Organize your crafty space!)
Treasury Friends...ready for a "SUMMER CLEARANCE?" We have canvas (6x6, 12x12 thin, 9x12, 12x24 and more!), magnets, papercrafting kits, individual paper racks (loads o' them), and more! We would love to see YOU! Everything is 60-90% off! Our sale will be this Wed, Thurs and Fri from 10am-1pm in our warehouse (1305 Fraser Street, Unit D7). Look forward to seeing you! :)
Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. :)
We feel incredibly blessed for a year of great success with our wholesale vinyl. As we focus on our wholesale business, we will no longer feature pick up hours on Wednesday afternoons. However, when you order a custom vinyl, we would love to arrange a convenient pick up time for you at the warehouse.
Here's to an awesome 2012 for everyone!
Well, boys and girls, thanks to the magic of Pinterest we have blown through our entire stock of canvas and are no longer carrying the Established Canvas Kit. It was really fun to see our kit being shipped all over the United States... and even to a few fun places overseas!
If you already have the supplies--(4) 4x4 canvases, ribbon, and a strong adhesive--here's a quick little tutorial on how to put this project together yourself.
You can still order the custom vinyl from me, just shoot me an email at heidi(at)decoratingyourlife(dot)com!


text:
A measure of fun or enjoyment. Such as Moneys.
I didn't have many funnes today.
by Onepointfour January 09, 2012
Someone who is "funne" is completely uncool and is never invited to any of parties held by the cool people.
Brett and Mike and really funne.
by Packer & McKechnie, LLP March 06, 2007


text:
CRS Recovery Inc et al v. Laxton et al
Filing 323
ORDER DENYING 260 DEFENDANT NORTHBAY REAL ESTATE INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS. Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on May 4, 2012. (cwlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
1 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 2 FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 3 4 5 CRS RECOVERY, INC., a Virginia corporation; and DALE MAYBERRY, 7 8 9 v. JOHN LAXTON, aka email@example.com; and NORTHBAY REAL ESTATE, INC., Defendants. United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 11 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT NORTHBAY REAL ESTATE, INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS (Docket No. 260) Plaintiffs, 6 No. C 06-7093 CW ________________________________/ Defendant Northbay Real Estate, Inc. moves to dismiss the 12 complaint brought against it by Plaintiffs CRS Recovery Services, 13 Inc. and Dale Mayberry. Plaintiffs oppose Defendant's motion. 14 For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES Defendant's 15 motion. 16 BACKGROUND 17 On July 23, 1995, Mayberry registered the domain name 18 "rl.com." At that time, he also owned the domain name "mat.net." 19 Mayberry used the email address "email@example.com" as the 20 administrative contact when he registered rl.com. Mayberry last 21 renewed the registration for rl.com on July 23, 2002, when he paid 22 in advance for three years so that the registration would expire 23 on July 24, 2005. 24 On December 19, 2003, a new registration of mat.net was made 25 by Li Qiang, and Qiang subsequently used his control over the 26 email@example.com email address to transfer ownership of rl.com to 27 himself. 28 1 In May 2005, Laxton purchased rl.com from Bernali Kalita, who 2 in the meantime had acquired it from Qiang. 3 rl.com to Northbay. Laxton later assigned 4 On July 21, 2005, Mayberry signed two relevant documents. 5 The first was titled "Agreement for Domain Name Transfer," and the 6 second was attached to the agreement as Exhibit A and titled 7 "Assignment." 8 3-5. 9 Services, LLC" all rights, title and interest in and to the domain Donaldson Decl. ¶ 2, Ex. A; Lau Decl. ¶ 4, Ex. A, In the latter document, Mayberry assigned "CRS Recovery United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 name rl.com. 11 to "CRS Recovery Services, LLC" as the recipient of the rights to 12 rl.com, the company is referred to as "CRS Recovery Services, 13 Inc." above the signature line. 14 were executed by Mayberry, but were not signed by anyone on behalf 15 of CRS Recovery Services. Id. 16 Id. While the body of the agreement also referred Id. The agreement and assignment At the time that these documents were executed, neither CRS 17 Recovery Services, Inc. nor CRS Recovery Services, LLC had been 18 formed. 19 CRS Recovery Services, Inc., reached the agreement with Mayberry 20 because he intended to establish CRS Recovery Services in some 21 form shortly thereafter and wanted to obtain the rights to RL.com 22 on behalf of it. Lau Decl. ¶ 4. Richard Lau, who is now the President of Id. 23 Almost five months later, on December 13, 2005, Lau and 24 Steven Lieberman incorporated CRS Recovery Services, Inc. in 25 Virginia. 26 entity called CRS Recovery Services, LLC was ever formed. 27 Decl. ¶ 5. Donaldson Decl. ¶ 7, Ex. F; Lau Decl. ¶ 5, Ex. B. 28 2 No Lau 1 On February 27, 2006, Lieberman sent Laxton a demand letter 2 on behalf of Mayberry, stating that, among other things, "it is 3 unequivocal that Mr. Mayberry is the rightful owner of the domain 4 name RL.com." 5 Donaldson Reply Decl. ¶ 2, Ex. A. CRS Recovery Services, Inc. and Mayberry filed this action on 6 November 15, 2006, against, among others, Laxton, Northbay and 7 Qiang. 8 second amended complaint (2AC). 9 Plaintiffs allege, "In July, 2005, Mayberry transferred all of his Docket No. 1. On October 30, 2007, Plaintiffs filed their Docket No. 51. In the 2AC, United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 right, title and interest in RL.Com to CRS for valuable 11 consideration." 12 Mayberry's shoes pursuant to a written assignment to recover 13 possession of RL.Com and MAT.Com, and to recover pecuniary damages 14 suffered by Mayberry." 15 2AC ¶ 16. They also allege that "CRS stands in 2AC ¶¶ 24, 31. In early 2008, CRS Recovery Services, Inc. recovered mat.net 16 from Liang and returned it to Mayberry. 17 E; Lau Decl. ¶ 8. Donaldson Decl. ¶ 6, Ex. 18 In February 2008, after mat.net had been returned to 19 Mayberry, he and Lau, personally and on behalf of CRS Recovery 20 Services, Inc., signed a document entitled "Confirmation of 21 Contract Performance and Unqualified Assignment of Rights." 22 Donaldson Decl. ¶ 5, Ex. D; Lau Decl. ¶ 9, Ex. A, 1-2. 23 document, they described the 2005 agreement as a contract between 24 Mayberry and Lau and stated that Lau had subsequently conveyed all 25 rights to recover rl.com to CRS Recovery Services, Inc. 26 Decl. ¶ 5, Ex. D; Lau Decl. ¶ 9, Ex. A, 1. 27 agreement, Mayberry again agreed that he conveys to CRS Recovery 28 3 In this Donaldson In the February 2008 1 Services, Inc. irrevocably and without qualification, all rights 2 to the ownership of rl.com. 3 Id. On June 13, 2008, Plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file 4 a third amended complaint. 5 stated, "Plaintiff Mayberry should be dismissed from the action, 6 as he has recovered MAT.Net, and seeks no further relief." 7 3. 8 100. 9 United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 In the motion, they Plaintiffs later withdrew this motion for leave. Id. at Docket No. CRS Recovery Services, Inc.'s corporate status has since been terminated. Donaldson Decl. ¶ 3, Ex. B. 11 12 Docket No. 76. LEGAL STANDARD Subject matter jurisdiction is a threshold issue which goes 13 to the power of the court to hear the case. 14 matter jurisdiction must exist at the time the action is 15 commenced. 16 Equalization, 858 F.2d 1376, 1380 (9th Cir. 1988). 17 court is presumed to lack subject matter jurisdiction until the 18 contrary affirmatively appears. 19 Tribes, 873 F.2d 1221, 1225 (9th Cir. 1989). Federal subject Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. Cal. State Bd. of A federal Stock W., Inc. v. Confederated 20 Dismissal is appropriate under Rule 12(b)(1) when the 21 district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the claim. 22 Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1). 23 attack the sufficiency of the pleadings to establish federal 24 jurisdiction, or allege an actual lack of jurisdiction which 25 exists despite the formal sufficiency of the complaint. 26 Publ'g Co. v. Gen. Tel. & Elecs. Corp., 594 F.2d 730, 733 (9th 27 Cir. 1979); Roberts v. Corrothers, 812 F.2d 1173, 1177 (9th Cir. 28 1987). A Rule 12(b)(1) motion may either Thornhill Because challenges to standing implicate a federal court's 4 1 subject matter jurisdiction under Article III of the United States 2 Constitution, they are properly raised in a motion to dismiss 3 under Rule 4 2000). 12(b)(1). White v. Lee, 227 F.3d 1214, 1242 (9th Cir. 5 DISCUSSION 6 In its motion, Northbay argues that neither Mayberry nor CRS 7 Recovery Services, Inc. had standing at the onset of this case to 8 pursue the claims as to RL.com. 9 lacked standing because, in 2005, Mayberry assigned his interest Northbay states that Mayberry United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 in RL.com to CRS Recovery Services, LLC. 11 that CRS Recovery Services, Inc. lacked standing, because 12 Mayberry's 2005 assignment was in favor of the LLC and not the 13 corporation, and because the assignment took place before the 14 corporation was formed. 15 standing to bring the claims related to RL.com. Northbay also argues Thus, Northbay contends no one has 16 In its reply, Northbay argues instead that the 2005 17 assignment was invalid and that, while Mayberry may have had 18 standing to bring the claims related to RL.com at the inception of 19 the lawsuit, he only asserted claims related to mat.net. 20 The Court finds that Plaintiffs have standing to pursue these 21 claims. 22 through the 2005 agreement and assignment. 23 CRS Recovery Services, Inc. obtained the rights to RL.com "Under Virginia law, pre-incorporation actions of de jure 24 corporations are valid and binding on the parties involved." 25 Hubbard v. Stony Point Land, Inc., 457 B.R. 479, 482 (E.D. Va. 26 2011) (finding a contract signed twenty months before 27 incorporation to be binding, and collecting cases). 28 Virginia does not recognize de facto corporate existence, it does 5 "While 1 allow a de jure corporation to assume the rights and obligations 2 of a contract entered into by promoters prior to the legal 3 existence of the corporation." 4 Int'l, Inc. v. Enter. for Empowerment Found. at Norfolk State 5 Univ., 68 Va. Cir. 185, at *4 (2005). 6 v. Donald P. & Patricia A. Brennan LLC, 385 F.3d 836, 842 (4th 7 Cir. 2004) ("Virginia law allows an agent or promoter of a 8 business entity to bind the entity to contracts even before the 9 entity is formed."); Bolling v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., Geographic Network Affiliates- See also T.G. Slater & Son United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 204 Va. 4, 10 (1963) (although "on the date the contract was 11 signed the corporation had not yet come into legal existence," the 12 parties were bound because the corporation later did come into 13 existence and continued to abide by the contract). 14 Here, Lau, acting as a promoter for CRS Recovery, Inc., 15 obtained an assignment of rights to RL.com. 16 contains an immaterial error regarding the form of the company, 17 the documents transfer the rights for RL.com to CRS Recovery 18 Services in some corporate form and impose obligations on that 19 entity. 20 abided by its obligations in attempting to recover both domain 21 names, including by filing the instant action. 22 2005 assignment transferred rights in RL.com to CRS Recovery 23 Services, Inc. prior to the inception of this suit. 24 While the agreement The corporation did later come into existence and it Accordingly, the Further, even if the 2005 transfer were ineffective, Mayberry 25 had standing when the action was filed, and he subsequently 26 transferred rights to CRS Recovery Services, Inc. in the 2008 27 confirmation and agreement. 28 action may be continued by or against the original party unless "If an interest is transferred, the 6 1 the court, on motion, orders the transferee to be substituted in 2 the action or joined with the original party." 3 Civil Procedure 25(c). 4 already joined as a party, the Court need not consider whether it 5 should be substituted or joined here. 6 Federal Rule of Because CRS Recovery Services, Inc. is In addition, while Northbay argues that the operative 7 complaint makes clear that Mayberry brings claims only as to 8 mat.net, the complaint is susceptible to a broader construction. 9 In the prayer for relief, Plaintiffs specify that the mat.net United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 domain name should be transferred to Mayberry, but they pray that 11 the RL.com domain name be transferred to "plaintiff," a more 12 encompassing descriptor. 13 allege that Mayberry was injured by the loss of both domain names 14 and that CRS Recovery Services, Inc. "stands in Mayberry's shoes 15 pursuant to a written agreement to recover possession" of both 16 domain names. 17 would remove Mayberry as a named plaintiff, they did so with the 18 understanding that CRS Recovery Services, Inc. would be able to 19 pursue the claims that it gained through assignment from Mayberry. 20 In the body of the complaint, Plaintiffs Further, while Plaintiffs have stated that they To the extent that Northbay argues that CRS Recovery 21 Services, Inc. cannot prosecute this action because its corporate 22 status has been terminated, this is unavailing. 23 law provides, "The termination of corporate existence shall not 24 take away or impair any remedy available to or against the 25 corporation . . . for any right or claim existing or any liability 26 incurred, prior to such termination," and that such actions "may 27 be prosecuted or defended by the corporation in its corporate 28 name." Virginia Code Ann. § 13.1-755. 7 Virginia state There is no evidence in 1 the record to suggest that CRS Recovery Services, Inc.'s claim 2 arose after the termination of its corporate status. 3 4 5 6 CONCLUSION For the reasons set forth above, the Court DENIES Defendant Northbay's motion to dismiss (Docket No. 260). IT IS SO ORDERED. 7 8 9 Dated: May 4, 2012 CLAUDIA WILKEN United States District Judge United States District Court For the Northern District of California 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8


text:
Alfresco has just announced the third incarnation of its Enterprise Content Management System. Alfresco Enterprise 3 is what Alfresco CTO John Newton refers to as the completion of the Product Suite that had been envisioned since the company began.
A Busy Year for Alfresco
These days the team over that Alfresco has been very busy. They have managed to weave their ECM into a number of other products. Products like Quark, Acrobat.com, CAStor and Adobe LiveCycle are just a few to mention who have incorporated the ECM into their product in some way.
In addition, Alfresco spent the summer releasing Alfresco Labs 3 which included a version of their new collaboration solution, Alfresco Share and Surf - a new development platform. From there they spent time performing extensive testing to prepare for the release of their latest enterprise version.
The enterprise version is the certified build of Alfresco — the one that is sold to production environments for companies and government organizations that want a stable, supported solution. Alfresco currently has over 700 organizations using the enterprise version.
And here it finally is…
Alfresco Enterprise 3 - An Alternative to SharePoint
Alfresco Enterprise 3 is a collaborative enterprise content management system. With it you see the tight integration of document management, web content management and collaborative Web 2.0 technologies like wikis, blogs, discussion forums, social networking and more through the addition of Alfresco Share. It also includes a draft implementation of the new proposed CMIS specification and Microsoft Office SharePoint protocol support.
Alfresco Document Management
The ECM is built on the new Surf platform, a lightweight User Interface development framework that leverages the Alfresco Web Scripts technology and templating capabilities.
Alfresco Activity Feeds
Alfresco Share Features
Alfresco Share combines content management and collaboration:
- Document Library: New features include thumbnails, the ability to preview a document using a Flash Viewer, commenting and tagging
- Search: Search for people and experts in addition to content
- Virtual Teams: Create virtual teams for projects and communities. Teams can include both internal and external people
- Activity Feeds: Keep track of what is new or changing in content and people
- Personalized Dashboard: Configure a customizable dashboard or site based on roles or projects
- Content Creation Tools: Create content in wikis, blogs, MSOffice
- Calendar: Track deliverables and import the information into your personal calendar using iCal
Alfresco Virtual Teams
The Benefits of Alfresco
John Newton has no trouble outlining the benefits of Alfresco Enterprise 3 over solutions from other vendors like Microsoft, IBM and EMC. Obviously he sees the biggest benefit being cost.
In an interview with John Newton, CTO of Alfresco, he called Alfresco Enterprise 3 similar to SharePoint, "but more scalable". The Alfresco repository can handle up to 100 million documents, can run more people on a single machine and uses the natural clustering and caching capabilities of web architecture.
Continue reading this article:
- IDC: 10 Predictions For Emerging Technologies In 2015
view comments
- Hortonworks IPO: Why It Has to Happen Tomorrow
view comments
- Are You Too Old to Work in Tech? IT's Midlife Crisis
view comments
- What's Next for Big Data? Predictions for 2015
view comments
- 4 Ways SharePoint Navigation Breaks Usability Best Practices
view comments
- Honest-to-God, Absolutely True Marketing Predictions for 2015
view comments
- 6 C's for More Efficient IT In 2015 [Infographic]
view comments
Follow @cmswire


text:
Lourmarin Villa
Official Contact Details - LourmarinPhone: 33 (0) 6 87 41 77 8 Fax: 33 (0) 1 43 33 62 62
A large provencal villa with private pool, internet, telephone on a quiet wooded property and private gardens on a guarded residential land with views, in the village of Lourmarin.
- Price from 1880 EUR / Week
- Capacity up to 6 people
- 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
(click on a photo to view it)
Last updated: 09/26/2009
This is your property ?
The house can take six guests in comfort. There is an ensuite double bedroom, with a queen size bed, overlooking the pool and gardens, a mezzanine with two beds and a shower room, a double bedroom which opens onto the terrace and gardens, and a separate bathroom and four toilets. A cot and a high chair are available if required. One more bedroom can be opened on request for two additional Guests, at extra cost. Each bedroom features a desk, chairs, a wardrobe, mirrors, ceiling fan and mosquito nets. The house is centrally heated during winter.
Prices & deals
- Lowest Weekly Price:
- Highest Weekly Price:
- Cleaning fee:
- Charging Method:
- Payment Types:
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Cheque
- Travellers cheque
- Paypal
- Wire Transfer
Location & area
The villa is located 3 minutes away from the village centre of Lourmarin, at the foot of the Luberon's hills near Aix-en-Provence.
- Address:
- Les Magnanarelles, 84160, Lourmarin, France
- Accommodation located in:
- cavaillon, leisure area, near cultural interest, near fishing area, near golf course, near historical interest, near horse riding, near restaurants & bars, near shopping area, near tennis courts, rural, village!
Amenities & services
The house is centrally heated during winter and the shoulder seasons.
The spacious living room includes plenty of comfortable furniture, a piano, a fireplace (wood is supplied), satellite TV with English language channels, a VCR with English and French video tapes, a DVD/CD player with English and French DVDs and CDs, a radio, and tape deck.
# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Single beds: 2
- Double beds: 2
- Baby cots: 1
- Single sofa beds: 0
- Double sofa beds: 0
- Bath:
- Hair Drier:
- Shower:
- Towels:
- Washing Machine:
- Work Desk:
- Bed Sheets:
- Bikes:
- Cable/Satelite TV:
- Internet Broadband:
- Internet Dial Up:
- Ironing Board:
- Stereo/Radio System:
- Library:
- Telephone:
- DVD Player:
- Fax:
- Butler Service:
- House Chef:
- Local Guides:
- Local Transportation:
- 24h Concierge:
- Tours & Excursions:
- Fridge & Freezer:
- Crockery & Utensils:
- Dish Washer:
- Microwave:
- Oven:
- American Kitchen:
Living room
- Fireplace:
- Sofa Bed:
- Table & Chairs:
- Private Beach:
- Barbecue:
- Sauna:
- Garden:
- Shared Bathroom:
- Spa / Jacuzzi:
- Swimming Pool:
- Lift / Elevator:
- Disabled Facilities:
- Tennis Court:
- Terrace:
- Parking:
- Pets Welcome:
- Safe:
- Sea View:
- Central Heating:
- City View:
- Daily Cleaning:
- Air Conditioning:
- DVD/Music Collection:
- Ensuite Bathroom:
- Balcony:
Review - Lourmarin
Lourmarin - Contact the owner
Important Notice : Avoiding Fraud
It's rare, but some helpful hints to watch out for with regards to fraud:
- It is important to NEVER wire funds or use/employ other fund transfer mechanisms such as western union: Always use a credit card to protect yourself against fraud. If owners pressure you into providing a deposit or refuse to accept credit cards, there is a high probability that this is a scam.
- If at all suspicious of fraud, ask to see their website, or any other literature they can provide or send to you. Ask them for contact details for guests who have previously stayed on their property insisting on telephone numbers. Be suspicious of emails that originate from free email services (yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc)
- Research the property thoroughly on the internet to see if there is any history or mention of scams associated with the property.


text:
Share Twitter
Views: 8
Replies to This Discussion
Hi, I'm a 4.5/5.0, I work near MIT. Does 4:30 count as "evening" to you?
Welcome toTennisopolis : Tennis Social Network
Sign Up (free)or Sign In
Or sign in with:
© 2014 Created by Mark / The Mayor.
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
So exciting! Learn more on the BPC blog.
4Experts for 2011
So so so very thrilled about this!!!!!
I'm thrilled about Lain's Mother LOAD – huge five time fan of LOAD! Took Ali's class last year and it was great.
Wow! Great line-up! Sign me up for all 4! Just don't tell my husband
What a fantastic group to learn from. I want to be first in line when registration begins!
I'd like to give you a copy of a book that I blogged about today. Will you send me your address (firstname.lastname@example.com) and put A Taste for Work in the subject line?
Thanks for reading my blog!
Love it! Great classes.
Super excited to hear about the new classes. Any idea when you teach LOM again?
So excited about all the new and cool things happening at BPC. I have put on my Christmas Wish List that I want GIFT CERTIFICATES to BPC. I usually get one but this year I asked to make sure he remembered. Looking forward to a creative 2011.
So very excited about these classes! Somehow, someway I will be signing up for all four. Can't wait for registration to begin.
So taking Ali's workshop…I can hardly breathe I'm so excited!
I can't wait for Ali's class.
Looks like I'm going to have a busy year! All four classes look awesome, but I'm especially excited about Lain's and Ali's. I'm going to take Pat's advice and ask for a gift certificate for Christmas. Great line-up, Stacy!
I just ran across this post about the 4 Experts for next year. So glad Ali is back. I missed this class before but hope to take it this time. Thanks so much Stacy and team. Have a great weekend!!!
Woo hoo! I am so excited with the 2011 line up. I took Cathy Z.'s class and it was beyond fabulous. Though it was an awesome scrapbooking experience, I got so much more out of it. I was reminded of my passion for writing (I have a degree in journalism, but as I climbed the career ladder I no longer write daily like I used to). I also learned things about myself that I never knew or had simply forgotten. I want to make a "Me: The Abridged Version" each year and see how I change and grow. I'd also like to modify it and make one for each of my two kids. What a wonderful way to capture who they are each year as they grow up.
Thanks for all you do. You really ROCK!
So excited Ali's comming back, I was on the fence about this class last time…


text:
Archives by date
You are browsing the site archives by date.
Offline OS Updates – Looking forward to GNOME 3.6
By hughsie on June 4, 2012
All weekend I've been hacking on PackageKit and systemd to be able to have a GNOME 3.6 user experience that looks like the new update mockups. So what's the plan? gnome-settings-daemon will automatically prepare the transaction using PackageKit downloading all packages (either all, or just security updates) and deps which in turns creates a /var/lib/PackageKit/prepared-update […]
Posted in Uncategorized | 73 Responses


text:
Why should Rahim Moore be back next year?
View Single Post
Tapenade Swagga
"Not too shabby."
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 4,596
Bradley Roby
Originally Posted by
A couple of things here about Moore:
1. He is Not a good NFL safety. He is what coaches call serviceable as a FS. Did he improve this year? Absolutely. He was a much more reliable tackler. However, he was shaky all year in pass coverage and had a solid pass rush hide his deep ball liabilities for most of the season.
2. The lack of coaching for Moore was atrocious. JDR, Ron Milus, and Sam Garnes are not sleeping well at all right now for botching that rush three, five under, 3 deep play where the DAMN safety never flipped his hips to keep depth and tried to backpedal to a deep ball.
Mistake 1: WTF does he care about the TE in front of HIM?!? You want them to throw it in front of you Dumbass! That eats up clock and stops playcalling options!
Mistake 2:Why was he reading the underneath routes at all in that situation? Poor coaching, and even worse situational awareness by a kid who is over his head covering deep still.
Mistake 3: He let the WR get deeper than him. This alone is unforgivable for a safety anytime. That is a safety's primary job in coverage all the time. In that situation, he deserves to be ridiculed for that alone.
Mistake 4: What ******g technique was that? He never once flipped his hips and tracked the ball while running backwards. Then, he tried to make a play on the ball instead of making a tackle! That is the selfish part, and its un-disciplined coaching too. He made the same error earlier this year and no one corrected it, because he did it again at the worst possible time.
3. Coaching blunders: Why not invite the short throw and rush 4? It is not like they were getting any pressure all game anyway and could even think they could with just 3! Then, play quarters coverage all day with umbrella principles to funnel all catches in bounds? WTF are you playing that crap coverage in the first place?
So, while Moore totally blew it, I do not want to hear he makes that play in practice 99 out of a 100 times! There is no way he could by making 3 mental errors and 2 technical errors on that play. He showed he had no idea how to play that coverage and he proved it to the detriment of the team.
I told you guys all year, the stories of his improvement were overrated. I admitted he became a much more solid tackler. However, no one wanted to listen when I brought up how undisciplined he was in coverage and how occasionally lost he was. Unfortunately for all of us, Rahim showed us just how bad that really was on that one play.
Thank you. I disagree with you slightly in that I think he improved more than you give him credit for, but the overall theme of what you've written is true. Mistake 3 in that situation at even a collegiate or high school level is unforgivable, much less when you're in the 4th quarter of the a ****ing NFL playoff game, with a 97 percent chance of winning if he simply keeps the receiver in play and in front of him. Cutting Moore outright would be stupid and an overreaction, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's moved for a 4th or 5th rounder or a player in the off-season. A player that makes that egregious a mental mistake in that situation will never be trusted again, and probably will have issues with the mental aspects of the game as a result of such a serious screw up.
Last edited by razorwire77; 01-15-2013 at
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by razorwire77


text:
The Best Gifts For The Entertainment-Obsessed
Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list, whether they're crazy about movies, music, or celebs. Plus, gifts to add to your own holiday wish list!
By Emily Laurence
Spotify Gift Card
Spotify, a music-library service, just came out with gift cards so users can listen without any annoying ads sweet! ($10-$100, spotify.com)


text:
Email Us
Minicraft Plus
Created by: I Am David Minecraft and Dillyg10
Due to recent changes to how java applets work, you will need to download
Minicraft Plus
to play!
If you would be interested in helping me turn Minicraft into an html5 canvas based game please contact me: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mod Details
Minicraft+ is a mod that expand the game with more tiles, mobs, tools, etc. Build your homes with planks or stone bricks. Watch out for the mobs that come at night! Create Deadly TNT by defeating creepers and collecting sand. Create Armor out of Leather, Iron, Gold, or gems. Create colored wool & beds in the Loom. Your imagination is limitless!
How To Play
Move your character with the arrow keys press Z to craft items C to attack and X to open the inventory and to use items. Select an item in the inventory to equip it. Kill the air wizard to win the game!
Minicraft was created by Markus "Notch" Persson.
Minicraft Mods were created by their respectful authors.
This is a site dedicated to keeping Minicraft and it's modding alive!
PlayMinicraft is copyrighted © 2011 - 2014!


text:
~~Mancan staffing is currently recruiting for Housekeeping for a Brooklyn hotel. Duties include cleaning rooms, making beds, helping with laundry, and possibly some driving. Some housekeeping experience preferred. Pay is $8.50 an hour. Day shift. Must be able to work ...
Dec 19 -
Assistant Transportation Manager
Job Summary: Under direction of Transportation Management provides direction for and coordination of activities within dock operation
Job Duties:
• May participate in developing long range goals within the framework of the company
• May plan staffing, setup and production, ...
General Manager
General Manager (Cleveland, Ohio)
High Volume Upscale Dining
Unique & prolific high volume Full Service Upscale Restaurant is seeking a highly qualified General Manager Candidate. Great opportunity to operate a fast paced, well established and successful Restaurant in ...
Housekeeper - Cleveland Airport Marriott (140026UV)
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's finishing each other's thoughts. Laughing at the same jokes. It's that moment you feel truly and completely yourself. It's working with people who treat you like family. At Marriott we know that when you feel at home, you'll make our ...
Dec 18 -
Housekeeper-Lobby - Cleveland Airport Marriott (140026UH)
Housekeeping Aide - The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland (140026KJ)
Housekeeping Aide
We make stories like this possible every day. Whether we're helping a budding chef create a favorite meal, or an anxious dad find a camera full of memories, we're proud to welcome our guests to a home away from home. Because at The Ritz-Carlton, we never ...
Dec 17 -
Papa John's In-Store Team Member
If you…
Enjoy meeting new people and working in a fun, team environment
Are interested in the opportunity for advancement
Are enthusiastic and have a passion for success
Come Join the Better Ingredients, Better Pizza Team as an In-Store Team Member for our ...
Dec 16 -
Clerk-Reservations - Solon Reservations (140026CL)
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It's leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It's taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at ...
Dec 16 -
Buffalo Wild Wings - Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Manager
Join a team that is all about sports, great food, family and friends. Buffalo Wild Wings is a fast paced, high energy environment with amazing growth. We invite you to see for
Position summary:
The Restaurant Manager provides leadership and ...
Dec 15 -
Restaurant Crew Member- Chesterland
Need a 2nd job, earn extra income for the holiday's fast approaching! We have immediate openings!
About the company:
TOMS King, a Burger King Franchisee, with locations throughout the Midwest and Northeast is seeking entry level to experienced Restaurant Team Members. ...
Dec 12 -
Restaurant Assistant Manager- Burger King/Willoughby
About the company:
TOMS King, a Burger King Franchisee, with locations throughout the Midwest is seeking an experienced Restaurant Assistant Manager. The candidate will help to manage all facets of the single restaurant's operations.
About this great opportunity:
Burger ...
Dec 12 -
Engineer-Shift - Cleveland Airport Marriott (140025WY)
Dec 12 -
Greeter-Guest Services - Cleveland Airport Marriott (140025CZ)
Dec 11 -
Entry Level Outside Sales
Like a healthy lawn, Scotts LawnService is growing! And it's the perfect time for energetic, team oriented candidates to check us out. If you like working independently, with only general supervision, in a fast-paced team environment, Scotts is the perfect place for you. We ...
Dec 10 -
Hotel Custodian - Mentor, Ohio Immediate Hiring
Free Room and Utilities. Up to $10hr. Monday through Friday 6am - 12pm approx.
Hotel Custodians work part time and provide janitorial and light maintenance support by ensuring that the premises are clean and tidy at all times. They prepare rooms for guests and ensure ...
Dec 10 -
Guest Service Representative - Mentor Immediate Hiring
$8 -$10/hr - Serious Candidates with a customer service background only please.
This part time job works at the front desk- providing a high level of guest's service, taking phone reservations, guest check-in & check-out, greeting visitors, and vendors, and assisting with ...
Guest Safety Services Representative - Cleveland Hopkins Airport
About Value Place Value Place - Position pays $8 -$10/hr AND will include free room with cable tv and all utilities FREE. ( www.valueplace.com ) develops, owns, operates and franchises economy extended stay lodging properties. We provide our guests a truly affordable, ...
Guest Safety Services Representative - Avon, Ohio Immediate Hiring
Dec 10 -
Hotel Custodian - Cleveland Hopkins Airport Immediate Hiring
Housekeeper - Cleveland Hopkins Airport Immediate Opening
$8 -$10/hr. Serious Candidates only. Immediate hiring. Housekeepers work a part time work schedule 4-6 days per week. They perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the hotel, cleaning both guest rooms and public spaces, and at times performing the duties of Hotel ...
Head Housekeeper - Cleveland Hopkins Airport Immediate Hiring
About Value Place Value Place - $8 -$10/hr PLUS a Free Room with Free Utilities. Serious candidates only.( www.valueplace.com ) develops, owns, operates and franchises economy extended stay lodging properties. We provide our guests a truly affordable, incredibly clean and ...
Hotel Custodian - Avon, Ohio Immediate Hiring
Housekeeper - Avon, Ohio Immediate Opening
Guest Service Representative - Avon, Ohio Immeidate Hiring


text:
What was the
formula that made The
Godfather one of the most successful films of all time?
Surely it would take an unusually harmonious combination of talents
working in concert, a rare balance of commercial entertainment and
artistic challenge, a run of luck those involved couldn't miss.
But all wasn't
plain sailing on Francis Ford Coppola's film in 1972. It was
nominated for 11 Oscars, winning three, and on its $6 million budget
grossed $101 million for Paramount within 18 weeks of release. As
the film gets a welcome cinematic re-release in a beautiful restoration,
it is timely to dive into the swirling mists of legend and recall
how far it was from a sure thing.
"It was
the most miserable film I can think of to make," declares its
producer, Al Ruddy. "Nobody enjoyed one day of it." Coppola
agrees: "It was just non-stop anxiety and wondering when I
was going to get fired." The novel by Mario Puzo could easily
not have been written: eight publishers passed on the outline for
a would-be best-seller pitched by a middle-ranking, mid-forties
writer with a bad gambling habit and big debts. Only bumping into
a friend had led to his actually writing The
Godfather. Its 67 weeks topping the New York Times
best-seller list surprised everyone.
Paramount bought
an option when Puzo had only written 100 pages, for a mere $12,500,
rising to $50,000 if the novel was filmed. But maybe – if we're
to credit Paramount's head of production Robert Evans –
Paramount very nearly didn't acquire it. There was a bidding
war: they were "one day away from Burt Lancaster buying The
Godfather, and Burt wanted to play the Don".
Coppola was
no one's first choice. A pack of others were considered: Arthur
Penn, Peter Yates, Costa-Gavras, Otto Preminger, Richard Brooks,
Elia Kazan, Fred Zinnemann, Franklin J Schaffner, Richard Lester…
All said no. Finally, Evans decided Mafia movies hadn't worked
because, "they were usually written by Jews, directed by Jews
and acted by Jews" – and the only Italian-American director
with any track record was the up-and-coming Coppola. He almost said
no, too, thinking Puzo's opus "a popular, sensational
novel, pretty cheap stuff".
But Coppola
relented, partly because his company American Zoetrope was broke.
Once aboard, he saw in this blockbuster the profound story of "a
king, almost Greek – a king with three sons". Puzo liked
him. Henceforth, though, everything was a fight. The studio wanted
to keep costs down by setting the film in present-day Kansas City;
Coppola refused, demanding and getting a $5 million budget. He demanded
an 80 day shooting schedule; Paramount gave him only 53.
Then there
was the question of who would play Don Vito Corleone? Paramount
had sounded out Anthony Quinn; but also on their list were Laurence
Olivier – who was ill – George C Scott, Jean Gabin, Vittorio
De Sica, John Huston, Paul Scofield, Victor Mature… Coppola
wanted Marlon Brando, whose name was then dirt with the studios
due to unreliability and a string of flops. Paramount president
Stan Jaffe declared, "Marlon Brando will never appear in this
picture", even forbidding further discussion. But Coppola pleaded
to the bosses that Brando was the greatest living screen actor,
and finally, extravagantly, collapsed on the carpet before their
eyes. They thought he'd had a heart attack brought on by an
excess of sincerity and gave in, though on tough terms.
26, 2009


text:
Decline of the Ottoman Empire
Part of a series on the
|History of the
Ottoman Empire
|Rise (1299–1453)
|Growth (1453–1606)
|Stagnation (1606–1699)
|Decline (1699–1792)
|Dissolution (1792–1923)
|Ottoman Empire portal
The Decline of the Ottoman Empire, from about 1492 to 1776 saw the weakening of multiple dimensions of the aging empire, as it lost more and more capabilities and fell further and further behind Europe. Historians often use the start and end dates of the decline as the Treaty of Karlowitz (1699) and Treaty of Jassy (1792), respectively with the decline proceeding in a continuous rather than an abrupt manner between these dates lasting nearly one hundred years. The previous century had seen the Stagnation of the Ottoman Empire in which the empire experienced multiple setbacks due to poor central leadership, a weakening military, growing regionalism, and unfavourable trade shifts. The period can be seen as starting in 1683 with the disastrous defeat at Vienna. Heavy pressure came from the growing Russian Empire. Ottoman political debates were dominated by pessimism regarding the economic problems and defeats.[1] The Empire tried to catch up to the western world by military reforms which proved to be ineffective in the long run. The decline period was followed by the Dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and Tanzimat (political reformation).
Mustafa II (1695–1703)[edit]
Mustafa II sought to turn back the Austrian advance into his Empire and in 1697 took the field in person to reconquer Ottoman Hungary. He was defeated at Zenta by Prince Eugene of Savoy and this event led the Ottomans to seek peace terms. By the 1699 Treaty of Karlowitz, Mustafa II ceded Hungary (see Ottoman Hungary) and Transylvania to Austria, Morea to the Venetian Republic and withdrew Turkish forces from Polish Podolia. Also during this reign, Peter I of Russia (1682–1725) captured the Black Sea fortress of Azov from the Turks (1697). He was dethroned during the revolt named Edirne event.[2]
Ahmed III (1703–1730)[edit]
In 1710 Charles XII of Sweden convinced Sultan Ahmed III to declare war against Russia, and the Ottoman forces under Baltacı Mehmet Pasha won a major victory at the Battle of Prut. In the subsequent treaty, Russia returned Azov to the Ottomans, agreed to demolish the fortress of Taganrog and others in the area, and to stop interfering with the affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth or Cossacks. Discontent at the leniency of these terms was so strong at Constantinople that it nearly brought on a renewal of the war.
In 1715 Morea was taken from the Venetians. This led to hostilities with Austria, in which the Ottoman Empire had an unsuccessful outcome, and Belgrade fell into the hands of Austria in 1717. Through the mediation of England and the Netherlands the peace of Passarowitz was concluded in 1718, by which Turkey retained her conquests from the Venetians, but lost Banat.
During the course of the Persian war the Turks made successive conquests with little resistance from Persian armies, though often impeded by the nature of the country and the fierce spirit of the native tribes. After a few years, however, the war became less favourable to Ottoman ambition. The celebrated Persian military leader Nadir Konli Khan (who afterwards reconquered and conquered states for himself), gained his first renown by exploits against the enemies of Shah Tahmasp.
Most of Ahmet's reign was the sub period known as Tulip period. The period was marked by a high taste of architecture, literature and luxury as well as the first examples of industrial productions. But the social problems peaked and after the revolt of Patrona Halil Ahmet was dethroned.
Mahmud I (1730–1754)[edit]
Although Mahmud was brought to the throne by the civil strife engendered by Patrona Halil, he did not espouse Halil's anti-reform agenda.[3] In fact, much of his first year as sultan was spent in dealing with the reactionary forces unleashed by Halil. Eventually, on 24 November 1731, he was forced to execute Halil and his main followers, whereupon the rebellion ceased.[3]
In 1731, a dispute arose as to the right of dominion over the Circassians of the Kabartas, a region about half way between the Euxine (Black Sea) and the Caspian Sea, near the course of the river Terek. The Russians claimed the Kabartas as lands of Russian subjects. They asserted that the Circassians were originally Cossacks of the Ukraine, who migrated to the neighbourhood of the Russian city Terki, from which they took their name of Tchercassians, or Circassians. Thence (according to the memorandum drawn up by the Czar's ministers) the Circassians removed to the neighbourhood of Kuban; still, however, retaining their Christian creed and their allegiance to the Czar. The story tells further that the tyranny of the Crim Tartars(Crimean Tatars) forced the Circassians to become Muslims, to migrate farther eastward to the Kabartas; but, nevertheless, the Circassians were still to be regarded as subjects of their original earthly sovereign, and that the land which they occupied became the Czar's territory. This political ethnology had but little influence upon the Turks, especially as the Czar had, in a letter written nine years previously, acknowledged the sovereignty of the Sultan over the Circassians.
The Russian war was fought primarily in the Crimea and the Danubian Principalities (Wallachia and Moldavia). In this war, the Russian commander Von Munnich routed Mahmud I's Crimean Tatar vassals and then led his forces across the Dniestr, bringing much of Bessarabia under Russian control. The Austrians, however, did not fare as well, as Ottoman forces brought Belgrade and northern Serbia back under their control.
The Persian wars saw Ottoman forces ranged against the military genius of Nadir Shah. The Turks managed to retain control of Baghdad, but Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia fell back within the Persian sphere of influence.
Osman III (1754–1757)[edit]
Osman's short term was marked with sultan's peculiarities such as a dislike for women's companionship and intolerance of Jewish people. During his reign there were several big fires in İstanbul, the capital. In the last year of his reign, he appointed Koca Ragıp Pasha, an able and peaceful vizier, as the grand vizier which was a wise decision.
Mustafa III (1757–1774)[edit]
After the death of Koca Ragıp Pasha in 1763, The Sultan Mustafa III governed by himself. He was not good at selecting councilors and commanders. He was a headstrong and hasty man, which contributed to his poor decisions. However he was very industrious and talented, and was dedicated to promoting the interests of the Ottoman Empire.
Abdul Hamid I (1774–1789)[edit]
In 1774 after a catastrophic war with Russia, the Ottomans were compelled to sign the Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainarji.
Selim III (1789–1807)[edit]
The first signs of dissolution were seen during the reign of Selim III (1789–1807). At the end of another war against the coalition of Austria and Russia, the empire signed the Treaty of Sistova (1791, with Austria) and the Treaty of Jassy (1792, with Russia). After the defeats Selim III attempted to improve administrative efficiency through reform, but was dethroned by the Kabakçı Mustafa rebellion when he tried to create a new army and navy.[4]
Image gallery[edit]
See also[edit]
- ^ Virginia H. Aksan, "Ottoman Political Writing, 1768–1808." International Journal of Middle East Studies (1993) 25#1 pp: 53-69. online
- ^ Rifaat Ali Abou-El-Haj, "The Narcissism of Mustafa II (1695-1703): A Psychohistorical Study." Studia Islamica (1974): 115-131. in JSTOR
- ^ a b Shaw, Stanford J. and Shaw, Ezel Kural (1976) History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey, volume 1: Empire of the Gazis: the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, 1280-1808 Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England, p. 240, ISBN 0-521-21280-4
- ^ Stanford J. Shaw, "The origins of Ottoman military reform: the Nizam-i Cedid army of Sultan Selim III." Journal of Modern History (1965): 291-306. in JSTOR
Further reading[edit]
- Palmer, Alan. The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire (1992)
- Shaw, Stanford J. and Shaw, Ezel Kural. History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey, volume 1: Empire of the Gazis: the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, 1280-1808 (1976)
- Stoianovich, Traian. "Factors in the Decline of Ottoman Society in the Balkans," Slavic Review (1962) 21#4 pp 623-632 in JSTOR


text:
Nap Nanny baby recliners recalled
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Four national retailers agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
Read more of this story and more!
7-Day Subscribers have FREE access to everything on rep-am.com and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE to register and activate your access,.
Not a subscriber?
You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.
Follow Us
Post a reader commentWe encourage your feedback and dialog.
Please be civil and respectful.
If you're witty, to the point and quotable, your reader comments may also be included on the Around the Towns page of The Sunday Republican.
Readers must be registered and logged in to post comments on the site. Registration is free. Click Here to register.
A Subscription is not required to post comments only a Registration.
Log In
|Register / Forgotten Password?
More stories from National
- Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf dies; commanded Operation Desert Storm
- Prolonged, grim limbo for nursing home evacuees
- Mississippi River drops, threatening barge traffic
- Storm blows through East; 200,000 in dark in Arkansas
- Fewer law enforcement deaths in 2012
- Only agreement on 'fiscal cliff': Deal now unlikely
- Nap Nanny baby recliners recalled
- China tightening controls on Internet
- South Africa's president raises pet-lovers' ire
- Kenya hospital imprisons new mothers with no money


text:
Effective October 1, 2013
WAC 182-512-0500 SSI-related medical -- Burial funds, contracts and spaces excluded as resources.
(1) For the purposes of this section, burial funds are funds set aside and clearly designated solely for burial and related expenses and kept separate from all other resources not intended for burial. These include:
(2) The following burial funds are excluded as resources for the person and his or her spouse up to fifteen hundred dollars each when set aside solely for the expenses of burial or cremation and expenses related to the burial or cremation, and the funds are either:
(3) Interest earned in burial funds and appreciation in the value of excluded burial arrangements in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section are excluded from resources and are not counted as income if left to accumulate and become part of the separate burial fund.
(4) The fifteen hundred dollar exclusion for burial funds described in subsection (2) of this section is reduced by:
(5) An irrevocable burial account, burial trust, or other irrevocable burial arrangement, set aside solely for burial and related expenses is not considered a resource. The amount set aside must be reasonably related to the anticipated death-related expenses in order to be excluded.
(6) A person's burial funds are no longer excluded when they are mixed with other resources that are not related to burial.
(7) When excluded burial funds are spent for other purposes, the spent amount is added to other countable resources and any amount exceeding the resource limit is considered available income on the first of the month it is used. The amount remaining in the burial fund remains excluded.
(8) Burial space and accessories for the person and any member of the person's immediate family described in subsection (9) of this section are excluded. Burial space and accessories include:
(9) Immediate family, for the purposes of subsection (8) of this section includes the person's:
None of the family members listed above, need to be dependent on or living with the person, to be considered immediate family members.
This is a reprint of the official rule as published by the Office of the Code Reviser. If there are previous versions of this rule, they can be found using the Legislative Search page.


text: I want to share our dining experience with you. We visited the restaurant this evening and despite not having reservation was prompted greeted and seated. The staff was very professional and made us feel so comfortable as if we were eating at a family members house. The food was fantastic and highly recommend you try this restaurant.


text:
Stock Transportation, the Canadian subsidiary of National Express Corporation, is closing shop in Ottawa after contract negotiations with the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority broke down last month. Stock had served the Eastern Ontario area for the past 20 years, but exits amid a controversy over a competitive procurement mandate from the local government that alters the traditional contractor-school board relationship.
"The operating environment in Ottawa has become too challenging due to the severe disconnect between what operators require to deliver service and what the Ottawa Student Transportation Association can pay for these services," Stock Transportation said in a statement. "We will continue to provide the same safe and reliable service for which Stock has been known for decades and will assist our drivers through the transition. Our team of drivers is extremely dedicated to the students of Ottawa."
In April, Stock wrote OSTA that the company required a contract extension for the 2014-2015 school year to include at least a 10-percent increase, mostly to cover driver wage increases as well as to address rising fuel costs. Kim Worster, chief operating officer for Stock, said the company contracts in Eastern Ontario had not "provided a reasonable return on invested capital" and had not "provided long-term security for some time."
Worster also cited the company's need to invest several million dollars to upgrade its bus fleet, and she pointed out that Stock increased driver wages by more than 15 percent over the past four years to attract and retain qualified employees. Yet company revenues only increased by less than 4 percent.
Instead, OSTA offered a 2-percent increase based on the money the government made available to the consortia this spring as part of the province's new Competitive Procurement, or RFP, program. Three local companies – Direct Transportation Logistics, Roxborough Bus Lines and Campeau Bus Lines – are taking on the new contracts and are hiring the former Stock drivers.
Karen Cameron, executive director of the Independent School Bus Operators' Association, said she applauded Stock for standing up to new RFP legislation pushed by the Ministry of Education in response to a series of recent procurement scandals involving how the government awarded contracts. While she said that school buses had nothing to do with those scandals, the local industry has suffered from the resulting program that fails to adequately fund contracts based upon real-world costs.
Contractors formed the ISBOA in the fall of 2008 when the Ministry of Education began pushing the new program. The association said it now represents 120 companies, including Roxborough Bus Lines, or more than 75 percent of the provinces bus companies. In 2009, according to the ISBOA website, the province was home to more than 250 bus companies. Meanwhile, there are more than 500 bus contractors in neighboring Quebec, alone.
ISBOA's website cites Ministry of Transportation Safety Ratings that show independent, family-owned school bus companies have the best safety ratings of any form of public transport on Ontario's highways. These companies also have the lowest turnover of drivers "and are therefore best able to provide consistent, punctual, worry-free service for families and school boards."
"I give all kinds of credit to Stock," Cameron added. "Everybody has been in survival mode for the last three years. Whether or not these are sustainable rates has not come up. Everybody was simply worried if they'd still be in business by October 2013."
That was when a trial was set to begin on the validity of the RFPs. Cameron told STN that the RFP process renders the Ontario school bus industry as a non-viable business model going forward. Ninety-five percent of routes are contracted, so investments into driver training and new vehicles makes sense to company bottom lines as long as they can enter long-term agreements, she explained.
The government, she then reasoned, can't pretend companies have been paid back and then "flip a switch," which can essentially bankrupt companies, especially the smaller ones, because they are left without the ability to recoup their investments.
"Quality service at great prices has been disrupted strictly for bureaucratic purposes," she added. "Stock told the Ministry (of Education) what we've been saying all along, that once you've changed nature of biz relationship, and you're investing into routes, one year contracts won't cut it. Rates will go up. The Ministry has been actively ignoring that fact. This is that fact coming home to roost."
The Ontario School Bus Association, to which many ISBOA members were formally aligned, also voiced concern with Competitive Procurement in February 2012, shortly before the Ministry of Education received final recommendations from a task force. OSBA ultimately decided to work with the Ministry so it could be at the table and help influence how the RFP program is administered, and to help train bus companies on navigating the process.


text:
GHOST (A mysterious trip to Southend)
What happen to the english cities by the sea when the cold season comes...This photo was shot on film. Taken by daniele with a Canon AT-1 loaded with Ilford HP5 (120, 400 iso) film in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. These tags describe this photo: ghost, canon, at-1, southend, on, sea, england, south, beach, melancholy, b&w, ilford, 200, daniele, sadness, city, scary, abandoned, ruines, fishing, pier, and funland. Date: 2011-11. Time: Morning. This photo can also be found in the album GHOST (A trip to Southend).
Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
11 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 11 people like this photo. 11 people like this photo: paurizio, azotolina, elettroshock, weidong, stepi, goonies, minchi, binolatte, 87lomotempura, theoclunk, and lu_lu.
No comments yet, be the first
Where is this?
Nearby popular photos – see more
Nearby LomoLocations
Fireworks in London with the LC-WIDE
The LC-Wide had a lot of fun capturing the fireworks on the 12th of November along the River…


text:
The Chelsea lifetime crib starts as a beautiful crib and grows into a full size bed. Shown in a rich, deep stained espresso, this design is the epitome of majesty. Lyrical lines, soft curves, and ornate panels define this crib's beauty.
Please note: Bedding and mattress not included
Delivery charge includes in-home delivery within the continental United States. Assembly of the items are not included in the delivery price. At check-out you will be asked to enter your phone number so you can be contacted to schedule a delivery time.**
Material: Wood, MDF
Brand: Bratt Decor
Origin: Imported
After failing to find a crib with a sense of style that was in her price range, Bratt Decor founder Mary Bauer and her husband decided to make their own. After all, a crib is the centerpiece of the nursery, and Bauer just wasn't willing to settle. They were proud of the four-poster wrought-iron crib (topped with a spray of white ostrich feathers) that they made, and 17 years later, Bratt Decor now sells cribs, bedding, mattresses, lighting, and accessories for the nursery — all of which feature gorgeous, unique designs.


text:
|Joshua Drucker
photo: Atlanta Journal -onstitution
I Killed My BFF (Biography, 10pm) - Josh Drucker is a preacher's son with a calling to the ministry. Andrew Robertson a bouncer and construction worker with a taste for motorcycles.
Both have dark pasts that they're trying hard to leave behind. They never would have met, if Andrew hadn't fallen for Josh's younger sister. What starts out as an unlikely friendship becomes a deep bond, until a tragic event leads to suspicion and revenge.


text:
August 15, 2014 4:28 pm 0 Leneha Junsu
OMG! It's seems like they are real couple!!
I can't wair their new album!!!!!!!!!!
Performance at 2013 drama awards
4minute in B&W photo. Can u guys recognize all the members??
After a few months promotion for Name Is 4Minute ended. CUBE has realese a Special Edition CD+DVD for 4Minute Name Is 4Minute Album. And it is now on sale only at Malaysia and Singapore. Cr: MY4NIA...
The 4Minute girls recently goes to Sydney to attend an event. They shows fans too much selca that they uploaded at Twitter. On the same day, they showed a picture with full of happiness and fans thought t...


text:
The South African Football Association (SAFA) would like to congratulate Premier Soccer League clubs Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United following their victories in continental club competitions over the weekend.
Pirates progressed to the next round of the African Champions League with a 9-0 aggregate win over Djabal of the Comoros after walloping them 4-0 in the second leg while United advanced with a 4-3 aggregate win over CS Don Bosco of the Democratic Republic of Congo on the Confederation Cup despite being held to a 3-3 draw at the weekend. The Pretoria side had beaten the DRC side 1-0 away.
"Let me take this opportunity to congratulate both Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United on their achievements on the continent. As the association, we are proud of this and are encouraged to see our professional clubs doing well on the continent. Their success bodes well for soccer in the country," said SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani.
Pirates will play Zambian champions Zanaco next in the round of 16 while SuperSport will now play Petro Atletico of Angola in the second round of the African Confederation Cup.
The first leg for Bucs will be played in Zambia on the weekend of March 15-17 with return leg matches on April 5-7 and United will be away in the first leg match to be played on the weekend of March 15-17 with the second leg match scheduled for April 5-7.


text:
One thing you definately don't do is try to bring cocaine into Dubai. I guess given its increasing perception as a 'Western' city, many may be fooled into thinking its laws may be equally liberal for simple possession of a class-A drug. But no, up to 15 years for this guy.
Hip-hop producer faces Dubai drug charges
3 Responses to "Hip-hop producer faces Dubai drug charges"
15 yrs they said in 2006 when you posted this. have you checked his status lately? he was released just before the ramadan holidays. dubai is an interesting beast (double standards i may slip in there). what is on paper is seldom the practical truth. anyway, live, observe and learn….
an interesting take on a interesting topic….
Great to see the love being spread here! Hip-hop for life!


text:
The 30th annual Texas Bank and Trust Photography Exhibition and Awards Reception featured 589 entries submitted by 146 East Texas photographers, both amateur and professional. Commencing with a reception in the bank's lobby on Whaley Street, the exhibition was a two-week extravaganza of beautiful graphic art. Winning photographers received cash prizes for their work in four categories: …
Tag Archive: Fine Art
Jul 03 2012
Photos tell stories
July 3, 2012
Tags: Best of Show, Chairman's Award, Christmas Card Award, Chrysalyn Barnes, Eric Draper, Fine Art, Human Interest, John Petty, landscape, Lisa Richardson, Nature, OMNIClub Birthday Card Award, Photography Exhibition, President's Award, Spirit of Texas, Sreeman Jampana, Texas Bank and Trust
Permanent link to this article: http://www.easttexasreview.com/photos-tell-stories/
Recent Stories
- Tyler ISD Employees Surprised with A Team Award December 18, 2014
- Student Loan Debt, Rising December 16, 2014
- Seven Ways to Cut Your Holiday Expenses December 15, 2014
- Why Is Doing What Is Right Always Best? December 14, 2014
- Food Trucks December 14, 2014
- The Season for Mindless Consumerism December 13, 2014
- Kilgore College 2001 Football Team Named December 13, 2014
- Open House Cheers Members December 12, 2014
- PTISD Art Students Awarded December 10, 2014
- Exercise May Stem Aging Effects December 9, 2014
- ▼2014 (136)
- ▼December (19)
- Tyler ISD Employees Surprised with A Team Award
- Student Loan Debt, Rising
- Seven Ways to Cut Your Holiday Expenses
- Why Is Doing What Is Right Always Best?
- Food Trucks
- The Season for Mindless Consumerism
- Kilgore College 2001 Football Team Named
- Open House Cheers Members
- PTISD Art Students Awarded
- Exercise May Stem Aging Effects
- JT Library Book Returned 39 Years Later
- Why Has God The Father Given His Son Power Over Everything?
- Gilmer, Texas Native Serves With A Navy Maritime Patrol Squadron
- The Black Athlete: A Shoutout to the Athletes You Don't Read About
- Good Shepherd Health System And Medical Center Boards Announce New Members
- Alpha Chi Honor Society Inductees Announced
- Go Red Kicks Off
- Reading New Social Security Statements
- State of Tyler ISD
- ►November (40)
- ►October (42)
- ►September (35)
- ▼December (19)
- ►2013 (403)
- ►2012 (439)
- ►2011 (679)
America Bible budget Children Christ Christian Christianity college Debt Donald Kaul East Texas Education food free God government gregg county health IRS Jason Alderman Jesus jesus christ Jim Hightower job kids Kilgore Kilgore College library Longview Longview ISD Longview Regional Medical Center longview texas longview tx LRMC money Pine Tree ISD school student tax texas tx Tyler Tyler ISD tyler texas UT Tyler


text:
Showing 2 reviews for AudioControl EQL (GRAY)
|Customer Review Summary for AudioControl EQL (GRAY)
|November 14, 2011
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Cleon from Baltimore, MD
Ever since i bought an MA audio 15 band equalizer from Sonic Electronix couple years back (i still wish they can bring it back) i can no longer be satisfied with using an in dash equaliser because there is not enough settings on them for me. This audiocontrol EQ has the best sound quality i have ever heard from any equalizer. The only difference is that the MA audio had 15 bands of eqalisation for both the front and the rear for around the same price range, so i have to buy another audiocontrol eqaliser to do the same work. Would i switch bak to the MA equalizer? No!! Not with the sound quality i am getting from this equalizer. Best sounding equaliser i have ever heard!!
|April 23, 2009
|Of course, another awesome product from audiocontrol
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
neutman21 from College Station,TX
I have this unit in my 2000 ford ranger hooked up before a 24xs, and I have to say, this thing is amazing. I finally get the crisp clear sound from all my JL audio speakers that I should at the price I paid. All I had to do was tweak down the harsh frequencies 3 db at 2khz and 4khz and down the midbass at 125hz and that was it. Another great unit by audiocontrol and I greatly recommend it.


text:
Producers & Adjusters
Ask A Question/FAQs
Auto Theft and Fraud Prevention
Bulletins, Directives & Regulations
File an Insurance Complaint
Health Care Reform
Insurance Law & Admin Procedure
Louisiana Health Care Commission
Property & Casualty Commission
Public Records Request
Rate Filings Search
Report Insurance Fraud
Senior Health Information
Submit Anti-Fraud Plan
Top Twenty Lists (by Market Share)
Useful Links
The language of a Louisiana standard fire insurance policy includes a provision for the use of an
appraiser in the event of a disagreement between the insurer and the insured over the value or
amount of loss. This provision is found in 22:1311(F) (2). Effective August 1, 2012, Act 96 of the
2012 Regular Legislative session requires that any person acting as an appraiser in accordance with
this provision be registered with the Department.
Appraiser Registration Form
The initial registration fee is $55. The registration is valid for 12 months from the date of
registration. The fee to renew a registration is $50.
The determination of whether an appraiser is a competent and disinterested party will be made by
the party employing the services of the appraiser. Any qualifications provided on this registration
application will be made available to the public on the Department web site to assist both insurers
and insured in electing an appraiser.
Public adjusters may also be registered as appraisers; however, an individual may not function as a
public adjuster and an appraiser for the same claim.
A list of registered appraisers can be found using the Company Search feature.


text:
We sponsor three programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied (LGBTQA) youth ages 14 to 21:
The Rainbow Room meets every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 181 E. Court St. in Doylestown, PA,
The Curve meets every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 728 S. Beaver St. in York, PA, and
The Spectrum meets every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 48 South 4th St., Reading, PA.
Each provide a safe, supportive and empowering environment for LGBTQA youth. In our programs, youth can be themselves and experience the freedom of knowing they are accepted totally and without reservation. Our weekly meetings facilitated by trained Planned Parenthood educators feature a blend of education, recreation and advocacy. Program topics include sexuality education, life skills, LGBTQA history, guest speakers, game nights and activities to promote health, wellness and a strong sense of belonging within LGBTQA communities and the world. Our programs are confidential, free and provide a space where LGBTQA youth can learn, build support networks and have fun.
Contact us at:
email@example.com or call 267.282.4117. Like us on Facebook.
firstname.lastname@example.com or call 610.376.0137. Like us on Facebook.
email@example.com or call 717.553.7414. Like us on Facebook.
Our LGBTQA programs welcome the support of community allies in our outreach initiatives. Periodic meetings are open to parents, youth-serving professionals, GSA advisers and community members. Planned Parenthood educators also provide professional trainings on LGBTQA issues to area schools, places of worship and community organizations. Interested in having us present to your group? Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com today!


text:
Inside an 1840s Home in Upstate New York
Sarah and Todd Norwood traded in the urban hustle-and-bustle for a Mayberry-like existenceand a chance to put their fashionable stamp on an 1840s house in Athens, New York.
By Liz Arnold
Master Bedroom
A hand-painted folding screen from the 1950s stands behind a circa-1810 chaise in the master bedroom.
Bright idea: A comfy featherbed softens the structured chair.


text:
3 Keys to Storytelling
Kristan Hoffman on Oct 29 2012 | Filed under: CRAFT
Back in 2009, I attended the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. It was a fabulous, fun experience that truly helped me grow. A few months later, reflecting on that time and the specific lessons I learned there, I wrote this post for my website. I'm re-blogging it here because of Lisa Cron's post last month about how we writers are often taught how to craft prose, but not story. I tend to agree with her, which is why I found the KRWW so valuable: for once, someone was teaching me about storytelling! And this was one of the many practical insights they offered…
3 Keys to Storytelling
There's a lot to keep in mind when you're driving. Stay between the lines, watch the speed limit, check your mirrors, signal when turning, DO NOT TEXT… The list goes on and on.
It's a wonder that anyone can get in a car and go somewhere when we're supposed to follow so many rules at the same time. But the human brain is an amazing thing, and people drive all the time with no problem.
(Well, some people drive all the time with lots of problems. I honk at those people.)
Anyway, writing is kind of similar. You have to mind your punctuation, spell things correctly, match your nouns and verbs, organize thoughts into sentences, organize sentences into paragraphs… The list goes on and on.
But these are the mechanics of writing, and after a while, they become second nature, just like using your turn signal or obeying a red light. (Yes, those should be second nature!)
What's harder to remember is how to tell a good story. Probably because there are so many different ways to accomplish that. Now, I'm hardly an expert, but back at the Kenyon Review workshop, I did learn about 3 things that have really improved my storytelling: Object, Conflict, and Ticking Clock.
Object is something threaded throughout a story that the reader can follow. The Object can be an actual thing (like a watch) or a place (like a park) or it can even be a secondary character (like a pet dog). Usually the Object is important to the plot or the themes.
Conflict can come about in a variety of ways. We all know the English teacher definition — Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. God, etc. — but simply put, Conflict is when a character wants something and can't get it. An easy way to create Conflict is to add another character into the scene/story. Even better, add TWO characters in.
The Ticking Clock is similar to Conflict in that it adds tension; however, it isn't a hindrance to the character's goal. It merely adds urgency.
Here's an example of what an Object, Conflict, and Ticking Clock can do:
Olivia ran to the lab.
Olivia ran to the lab to find the blue vial.
Olivia ran to the lab to find the blue vial before Gallagher.
Olivia ran to the lab to find the blue vial before Gallagher could poison Isaac with it.
The last sentence is a bit more exciting than the first, no?
Not every scene/story is going to have all 3 elements, but if you ever find yourself stuck, try looking for an Object you can weave throughout the story, or try putting one in. Try inserting another character (or two) to the scene. Try a Ticking Clock. You might be surprised at how quickly things get interesting, and interesting stories are the ones that suck us in, both as writers and as readers.
(Note: Despite my analogy, I do not recommend adding an Object, Conflict, or Ticking Clock to your driving.)
About Kristan Hoffman
Kristan Hoffman was a finalist in our search for an unpublished contributor; a quarterfinalist in the Amazon Breatkthrough Novel Awards for her novel The Good Daughters (women's fiction/multicultural); and the winner of the St. Martin's Press "New Adult" Contest for her web series, Twenty-Somewhere (now available as an ebook).
12 Responses to "3 Keys to Storytelling"
Thanks, this is very helpful. I hear a lot about conflict and ticking clocks but have yet to come across the object. :)
There are a lot of elements to remember to include and are important to incorporate to keep readers' engaged. Thanks for bring those particular three to the forefront.
Now to get my object woven in earlier in the MS...good food for thought.
I'm pleased to discover that my story has two of these elements. No ticking clock but it doesn't need one.
This is a great article that's just in time for NaNoWiMo!!
Nice reminder and analogy. Those three are certainly important along with others that can enhance a story. Thank you.
Thanks, Kristan. The evolution of that sentence really tied together the three elements. It also suggests a fourth crucial element: consequences. There must be a serious consequence attached to the ticking clock.
Thanks! An ah moment in the first graphs that increased the tension, added a theme, and gave better focused to a scene that early on. Sometimes you need someone to say it a different way and then all your experimenting clicks into place.
This is very useful! I hear about conflict and tension (though not specifically called "ticking clock" - has a nice ring to it) as crucial ingredients all the time, but this is the first I've seen object. Thanks for another tool to add to my writing toolkit!
oooh! I loved this! Especially with the examples at the end. That kind of concrete example really helps me.
Ahh, this isn't an approach I've seen others write before! It's always great when people share fresh perspectives, and I really like thinking about these already, especially the object. I've got a few stories that definitely involve an object already, and a few more that make me wonder if perhaps the object can be abstract. (For one story in particular, a certain set of memories are very important to driving the plot forward, the themes, etc.)
A ticking clock is definitely important, especially for enhancing conflict. If X conflict doesn't get resolved by a certain time, the consequences should be dire. (And you can certainly set up some tragedy by having a conflict get resolved too late!)


text:
I have been with BAAC since it began in 2007. We built this organization around two of the things that are most important to us, animals and riding!! The riding goes without saying but the animals, well that is a whole other conversation. I can tell you that we are blessed with the very best members and volunteers. We all came together and formed a family. This family has grown thru the years and continues to get larger with each passing year. We are a family that works together, to stop Continue reading
B.A.A.C raffling off Trace Adkins signed guitar
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty will be raffling off an Acoustic Electric Ovation guitar signed by Grammy Award Winning Country Artist, Trace Adkins.
Tickets available at the following Events:
Sept. 13th—7th Annual Rodeo & Adoption Event PNA Park.Wallingford CT
Oct. 25th— B.A.A.C. Bowling Wallingford Bowl, Wallingford CT
Nov. 29th— Pet Pics W/Santa Gengras Harley Davidson- WINNER ANNOUNCED
Tickets can also be arranged for purchase by emailing: email@example.com or ask a member or volunteer or call Tam at 860-351-3132
Lucky needs a new home!
Meet Lucky. Lucky needs a forever home. Lucky has been failed by people so many times, he needs someone who really cares, he needs you.
Lucky was one of the worse cases of neglect and abuse I have ever seen. He was approximately 8 months old when we saved him from being euthanized. He was so skinny from not being fed and he had no hair left on him because his skin was so bad. Yet, he was completely loving and trusting with us. He came to us wagging his tail and kissing our faces and hasn`t stopped since. He was fostered for a very long time so he was healthy and his skin was clean and clear before we set out to find his forever home. We thought we had that when he was adopted out to a young couple in love. Well….years later, fast forward to now. We were made aware that the couple separated and Lucky was being housed in a bad situation. Lucky is back looking for his TRUE forever home. Is that with you??? Continue reading


text:
¤ day 3 ¤ and the rest of ¤ day 2 ¤
*i got an email with this, oh i hate chain letters, so dont ever send me FWD emails, i WILL delete them. (this one was marked (no subject) lol) i just want to see what happens tomorrow at 2:25*send this to 10 people and tonight @ midnight your true love will find you. Something good will happen to you @ 2:25 tomorrow. Get ready for the biggest shock of your life. Whoever breaks this chain letter will be cursed w/ 10 relationship problems for the next 10 years. Tomorrow is National Kiss Dayday 2~ last night. well i went to brians house afterall, <~ is that right? o well. well, i went to brian house, and bryant was there. then bryant left and me and brian had a chance to talk alone. we talked about the whole situation, how we wanted it to be, and what we really want from it. he wants this to be for A YEAR OR TWO. can you belive that? so in other words, we cried all night. oh, but he wants me to come over right after cheerleading to sleep over, im not so sure he can pry himeself from me for 2 years. loli have been having the worst cramps lately, not from the pepper, but like even before then. i also noticed that that occasional acne has popped up. the kind that pops up every time my period shows up. well, during the night, i was laying down. duh. and i had the urge to pee. so like normal people, i got up to go to the bathroom. as soon as i got up i felt a really wet spot on my butt. "oh shit!" i screamed, then ran to the bathroom. yep. most of you guessed it by now, but my .p.e.r.i.o.d. decided to just fall .i.n.t.h.e.m.i.d.d.l.e. of a bad time, once again :o) lol. so i asked brian "do you think michelle is still awake?" (michelle is the lady who lives downstairs) and he goes "maybe" so we go downstairs to see if she had a tampon or ten. thank God she had at least 3 which lasted me until i got home.today, day 3, was pretty good, no fights or anything. we watched the food channel all morning. i did brians eye brows, so he doesnt look like bert anymore. lol. then bryant came over, and then we all went to shawns house. we played volley ball, and ran a bike over with this tractor thing, and brian blew stuff up with flamable stuff. but, not long after we arrived there, maybe like 1/2 hour, after we did all that stuff, shawns mom got in the car and left. well, apparently she went to kill herself. so we called the cops and all this shit went down and shit. andy, bryant, and shawn went after her on bikes. well, me, brian, billy, (shawns little brother) and bobby, (shawns gf) stayed at shawns house. they fed my this pepper that "wasnt the hot hot hot ones" so i ate it and my mouth burned for like an hour after that. my stomach is STILL on fire. shawn and bryant "jetted" (lol bry) down center and found her well, the cops called and said that they were taking Lori, (shawns ma) and her son, shawn to ecmc for evaluation. yeah, bryant rode the bike back and then brian and bryant rode me back to brians house because i was going to get picked up at 11:00. well, we got there and waited a half hour for my ride and in the meantime i ate a corndog and some pizza rolls. and went home. oh yeah! and i had the best mix of team cheerios and apple cinnamin cherrios mMmMmMmMmMmM :oPbrian might be working at Centerview again, you prolly dont care, but o well. man i have the worst cramps. geeze it is so UNBELIVEABLE, there is nothing COMICAL about this! wow what a great line. my entire grion aches and is all bloated and crampy. i have heart burn from that fucking 2" pepper that burned my insides like crazy. shit. my shit is gonna burn my asshole. great. i fell like ful, from eating a lot, and being bloated, im like gonna burst. i need sleep ~ . : * : . ~ . o . F . f . T . o . B . e . D . ~ . : * : . ~


text:
Need help? Check out our Support site, then
Back to WordPress.com Forums
- Member Since
- December 24, 2012 (1 year)
- Website
- http://spryteloriano.wordpress.com
User Activity
Recent Replies
- custom menus - order of pages not working User last replied: 1 year ago. Most recent reply: 1 year ago
Threads Started
No more topics posted.