text:
Advanced Search
A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an 1100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe and built her back up again. At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. After her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than an idea: vague, outlandish, and full of promise.
"Gutsy and feminine, hart worming tale"
Travelling to Work is the third volume of Michael Palin's widely acclaimed diaries. After the Python years and a decade of filming, writing and acting, Palin's career takes an unexpected direction into travel, which will shape his working life for the next 25 years. Yet, as the diaries reveal, he remained ferociously busy on a host of other projects throughout this whirlwind period.
"More Work, Less Travel"
After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson, the acclaimed author of such best sellers as The Mother Tongue and Made in America, decided it was time to move back to the United States for a while. This was partly to let his wife and kids experience life in Bryson's homeland, and partly because he had read that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another. It was thus clear to him that his people needed him.
"A Note From A Small Islander"
In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg.
"Wonderful and inspiring"
Australia has more things that can kill you than anywhere else. Nevertheless, Bill Bryson journeyed to the country and promptly fell in love with it. The people are cheerful, their cities are clean, the beer is cold, and the sun nearly always shines.
"Great book, Shoot the narrator."
Dom Joly sets off round the world again, but this time he's not looking to holiday in a danger zone - he's monster hunting. In Scary Monsters and Super Creeps he heads to six completely different destinations to investigate local monster sightings.
"A great book that is a superb listen"
Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.
"The road trip you're dying to take"
Remember when you were a kid, and you used to go round to a friend's house to see if they were playing? Well, as adults we're not supposed to do that. Which is a shame... because Dave Gorman likes playing. He REALLY likes games. So he knocked on the biggest door you could ever imagine - the internet - and asked 76,000 people if they fancied a game. This is the story of what happened next.
"funny words but flat narration"
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2,000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world.
"A walk in the woods"
In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.
The third and most ambitious of Michael Palin's adventures is a voyage of epic proportions - the circumnavigation of the Pacific Rim. He travels for almost a year through the 18 countries that border the world's largest ocean, and is forced to negotiate mountains, plunging gorges, cross glaciers and dodge icebergs. Volcanoes also mark Palin's journey. He climbs one which has freshly erupted and follows great rivers like the Yangtze and the Amazon to some of the most remote places on earth.
"Palin Power!"
In Neither Here nor There Bill Bryson brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, and journeys from Hammerfest, the northernmost town on the continent, to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia.
"Fun to listen to.."
After years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could keep up. Packing up his life he moved from Devon to Iten, in Kenya, to eat with, interview, sleep beside and - most importantly - run with, some of the greatest runners in the world. In the distance rests his dream, to join the best of the Kenyan athletes in an epic first marathon across the Kenyan plains.
"A thoroughly interesting tale"
In 1933, at the age of 18, Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on an extraordinary journey by foot - from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the first volume in a trilogy recounting the trip, and takes the listener with him as far as Hungary. It is a book of compelling glimpses - not only of the events that were curdling Europe at that time, but also of its resplendent domes and monasteries, its great rivers, the sun on the Bavarian snow, the storks and frogs, the hospitable burgomasters who welcomed him, and that world's grandeurs and courtesies.
"An unusual, sometimes magical, travel book"
In Pole to Pole we join Michael Palin on the second of his epic challenges. Travelling from the North Pole to the South Pole, he experiences every extreme the globe has to offer. As he crosses 16 countries by train, truck, raft, Ski-Doo, barge, balloon and bicycle, he meets a diverse range of fascinating characters and landscapes while his own endurance is tested to the limit. With his customary aplomb, he plunges himself into the local cultures, starring in a crayfish documentary in Novgorod, attending a baby-rolling ceremony at a Cypriot wedding, and consulting an Mpulugu witch-doctor.
"Entertaining, as you would expect"
London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none. Boris Johnson believes that in order to understand London one has to know about its past. The heart and spirit of London lies in its people, in the range of its cultures.
"Thoroughly entertaining - history on a human scale"
Ever since he can remember, Dom Joly has been fascinated by travel to odd places. In part this stems from a childhood spent in war-torn Lebanon, where instead of swapping marbles in the schoolyard, he had a shrapnel collection -- the schoolboy currency of Beirut. These early experiences left Dom with a profound loathing for the sanitized experiences of the modern-day travel industry and a taste for the darkest of places.
"Amusing, engaging and thought-provoking"
A final African adventure from the writer whose gimlet eye and effortless prose have brought the world to generations of readers. Journeying alone, in what he feels will be his last African journey, Paul Theroux encounters a world increasingly removed from both the itineraries of tourists and the hopes of post-colonial independence movements. Having travelled down the right-hand side of Africa in Dark Star Safari, he sets out this time from Cape Town, heading northwards up the left-hand side, through South Africa and Namibia, to Botswana, heading for the Congo, in search of the end of the line.
Believing that a good, interesting life is marked by quality, not quantity, John Steinbeck took note of his itchy feet and prepared to travel. He was accompanied by his French poodle, Charley, diplomat and watchdog, across the states of America from Maine to California. Moving through woods and forests, dirt tracks and highways to large cities and wildernesses, Steinbeck observed America and the Americans with a humorous and sometimes sceptical eye.
On the morning of 2 June 1953, the day of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, the first news ebbed through to the British public of a magnificent achievement: Everest had finally been conquered. Drawing on first-hand interviews and unprecedented access to archives, this is a groundbreaking new account of that extraordinary first ascent. In a thrilling tale of adventure and courage, Mick Conefrey reveals that what has gone down in history as a supremely well-planned attempt was actually beset by crisis and controversy, both on and off the mountain.
"Man! That story is epic!"
In The Old Ways, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove-roads, and sea paths that form part of a vast network of routes crisscrossing the British landscape and its waters, and connecting them to the continents beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt old paths, of the stories our tracks keep and tell, of pilgrimage and ritual, and of song lines and their singers. Above all this is a book about people and place.
"Not easy but worth the effort."
Michael Palin reads his own account of a journey into a new Europe. Michael Palin's New Europe starts with a simple idea: that only a couple of hours from home are a half of Europe that is for him as unknown and unexplored as the plateau of Tibet or the vastness of the Sahara. Cut off for most of his life by Cold Wars and Iron Curtains, Europe's eastern lands are now open for business - and Michael sets off to discover them.
"After "Brazil", this is dissapointment"
Winner of the British Book Awards, TV & Film Book of the Year, 2005.
In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day.
"More of the same Genius"
Michael Palin journeys to a vast country of unimaginable contrasts - Brazil. An economic powerhouse, it is host to a staggering variety of peoples. He starts his journey in the north, in the remote mountains and forests on the border with Venezuela, and finishes in the south at the legendary Iguaçu Falls. He travels by river-boat, float-plane and foot to visit tribes deep in the jungle, samples life in the agricultural and mining heartland of Brazil, experiences the modernism of Brasília and the heady mix of Rio de Janeiro, and ventures into the favelas.
"I canot wait!"
Michael Palin's epic voyages have seen him circumnavigate the globe, travel from the North to the South Pole, and circle the countries of the Pacific Ocean, but perhaps the greatest single challenge he has faced is his latest: a crossing of the vast and merciless Sahara Desert. As the journey unfolds, the Sahara reveals not only the emptiness of endless sand dunes, but a huge and diverse range of cultures and landscapes, and a long history of civilisation, trade, commerce, and conquest.
Greece: Greece has always had a charm that enchanted the world since the ancient times. The birthplace of Greek mythology, ancient Greek civilization, and Greek philosophy, society and culture, this country has greatly influenced both the ancient and the modern world. This country is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It has numerous ruins and archaeological sites, which gave modern societies a glimpse of how complex and advanced Ancient Greek society really was.
In Kathmandu, a retired English schoolteacher visits an orphanage where he meets a young man desperate to train as a doctor. After a year's agonizing indecision, the Englishman takes up the challenge and promises to sponsor him. What follows is a life-changing experience in which he himself comes to be adopted into a Nepalese family as brother, uncle, friend and godfather. This book offers a unique and warm-hearted look into the dilemmas of low-caste family life living on the brink in Nepal.
Interested in experiencing the outdoors but overwhelmed by everything you need to know to backpack safely? Do you have a sudden itch to venture out into the wilderness, wake up next to a babbling brook somewhere and watch the sun slowly come over the horizon? Are you ready to escape (albeit temporarily) from the daily grind and a society that prioritizes consumerism over all else? Backpacking allows us to experience nature in a way that simply isn't achievable through other means.
In a classroom in sultry Guangzhou, having never before left the United States nor taught a class on anything, armed only with a beginner's grasp of the language, Brasunas is confronted by 37 ninth graders in uniform. Only his intrinsic curiosity about Chinese culture and about himself drives him on, to keep trying in the tense classroom, to trust his instincts in the frenetic and dishonest street markets, and to make new friends from all walks of life.
At middle age, Herb and Nancy Payson decided they needed a change. Why not give up life on shore, quit their jobs in the smoky nightclubs of Los Angeles, and take up the cruising life? In Sea Foam, their 36-foot ketch, the Paysons and their large brood of teenage children cruised the Pacific for six and a half years. They experienced a certain amount of stark terror, but their delights far outbalanced the drawbacks. This special 35th anniversary edition is enhanced with a foreword by Lin Pardey, plus Herb's reflections on how cruising affected his children and his relationship with his determined, lifelong partner/wife Nancy.
This covers Bradenton and Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key, Siesta Key, Nokomis Area, and Venice. An easy-to-use book, it is packed with practical information and enticing facts that make it fun to read: A clean, attractive layout makes it easy to find what you're looking for within each of the book's six sections, whether it be suggestions for finding the best food, lodging, kayaking, fishing, or shopping; even driving directions are included.
Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than $200. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, atop Maine's Mount Katahdin, she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it."
From my earliest days, my father taught me to survive in multiple scenarios. He taught me to survive in three environments. They were: an aircraft crash in the mountains, a ship wreck, and being lost in the forest. In each scenario he taught me that a person needed to have seven types of tools in order to survive. Over the decades I have added an eighth type of tool. While the category of "communications" is not critical for life support, it can facilitate escape from a difficult situation.
Spain: Spain is a country that is filled with a lot of delightful restaurants. Whether you are a lavish spender or a traveler with a tight budget, you can easily find an eatery that will suit your tastes and preferences. Aside from the menu, the designs of these establishments are all carefully planned to make sure that everyone will have a pleasant dining experience. With more than 5,000 miles of breathtaking and sandy coastline, searching for a beach in this country can be a very easy task.
Wales is some country. Beautiful, historic and with a tradition all of its own. A big part of that history and tradition are the many magnificent castles which can be found throughout Wales attracting visitors from all over the world. No visit is complete unless the traveler sees some of these castles. I am no exception - I love Wales and have personally visited many of the castles there. So I have put together this book to give you an introduction to 20 of my favorite Welsh castles.
Mel Adkins describes life in Alaska in the early days of statehood by a family from the plains of Oklahoma. They learned to be inventive and self-reliant in a land untouched by humans after moving more than 12 miles from the nearest road, to a 160-acre homestead on the Kenai Peninsula. To a young man just entering his teens this was a dream come true, but the physical labor that had to be done the first year, simply to survive, was more than he had ever imagined.
The desire to travel is instinctive; to see what's ahead of us, around the corner, or across the sea. We've been curious about the world since time began. So get out there, see the world, have an adventure, have fun, live! This section of British Columbia may have some of the most diverse landscape anywhere in Canada: from the high mountains at the western edge of the Rockies, to the desert climates of the Okanagan, to the thick forests outside Kamloops.
We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing.
Quiet Places will delight both the active explorer and the armchair traveler as the author blends practical travel information with history, wildlife, and personal anecdotes. He takes the reader through old-growth forests, across bubbling brooks, into dark, narrow chasms, and in search of the best village greens.
Take a walk in the park. Or explore a forest, gorge, campground, even a historic site. Spend a week or a weekend. Go biking, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting or cross-country skiing. Or just relax and enjoy the most beautiful scenery in the West! This is a guide to the state and the national parks throughout California, the wildlife refuges, nature and bike trails, historic sites, facilities and activities at each site, and contact information. Nearly 100 state parks are described, six national parks, plus 28 other points of interest.
In this guide, a resident of Spain delves into every part of the Basque Country of Spain. He tells of the history and culture, and provides innumerable useful traveling tips. Everything is explored - the cities, the parks, the islands, the mountains, the foods. There is an extensive introduction to the whole of Spain, the history and culture, the foods and wines, the arts and architecture. Then all the practical details are covered. Next, we zero in on Bilbao, San Sebastian and other parts of this fascinating Basque region.
The 10 travel tales that are featured for November, as well as each following month, include a fascinating mix of travel stories as well as a few brief vignettes. These are, simply said, great travel stories! The November issue features such tales as "The Black Book", "Confessions of a Customs Officer", and "Confessions of a Stewardess", whereby travelers get themselves into trouble by behaving and acting in ways that make them guilty of doing dubious things while traveling overseas.
After six years in the idyllic Loire Valley, comedian Ian Moore, his family, and his ever-expanding menagerie are beginning to feel like they're on the cusp of the peace and tranquility they hoped for when they moved from dreary Crawley to la belle France. Their grand project, a writing school called Les Champs Créatifs, is finally complete - only, nobody's signed up.
Stuck in a job he no longer found fulfilling, journalist Mike McIntyre felt his life was quickly passing him by. So one day he hit the road to trek from one end of the country to the other with little more than the clothes on his back and without a single penny in his pocket. Through his travels, he found varying degrees of kindness in strangers from all walks of life - and discovered more about people and values and life on the road in America than he'd ever thought possible.
Nature is excessive, lovely, and ominous in the Solomons and the Melanesians who live there, often blond or redheaded, are the blackest of all people. Before World War II such names as Guadalcanal, Savo, Munda were rarely heard. Guadalcanal, over 100 miles long by 30 miles wide, is the largest island. Then in descending order there's Malaita, San Cristobal, Choiseul, New Georgia, and Santa Ysabel. All of them are mountainous, covered with rain forest, and laced with rivers.
For most travellers, and all merchants, the road from China to India lies as it has lain for centuries, through Singkiang along that ancient Silk Road which is the most romantic and culturally the most important trade route in the history of the world. In 1935 Peter Fleming set out to travel that route, from Peking to Kashmir. It was a journey which swept him and his companion 3500 miles across the roof of the world. It took them seven months to complete the journey.
Enduring sweltering heat, fending off poisonous snakes and lecherous men, chasing her camels when they get skittish and nursing them when they are injured, Davidson emerges as an extraordinarily courageous heroine driven by a love of Australia's landscape, an empathy for its indigenous people, and a willingness to cast away the trappings of her former identity. Tracks is the compelling, candid story of her odyssey of discovery and transformation.
A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer's escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet.
Guided by a Kazakh aphorism - "To understand the wolf, you must put the skin of a wolf on and look through its eyes" - adventurer Tim Cope undertook a journey not successfully completed since the days of Genghis Khan: He traveled by horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe, from the ancient capital of Mongolia to the Danube River in Hungary.
Somerset Maugham's success as a writer enabled him to indulge his adventurous love of travel, and he recorded the sights and sounds of his wide-ranging journeys with a unique urbane, wry style. The Gentleman in the Parlour is an account of the author's trip through what was then Burma and Siam, ending in Haiphong, Vietnam. Whether by river to Mandalay, on horse through the mountains and forests of the Shan States to Bangkok, or onwards by sea, Maugham's vivid descriptions bring a lost world to life.
Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian in the UK and a husband, father of three boys, farmhand and chutney-maker in France. He is a mod in both walks of life and most of his time is spent travelling grumpily between the two. Comedian, mod and professional grump Ian Moore has had enough. Tired of being unable to park anywhere near his cramped house in a noisy town he doesn't like, he hatches a plan to move his wife and young son to a remote corner of the Loire Valley in search of serenity and space.
"tale of ex pat Brit in France with a Parka & pets"
Canoeing the Congo narrates the journey of Phil Harwood, who undertook an epic five-month solo attempt to canoe the Congo River in war-torn Central Africa. It was a historic 'first descent' from the true source in the highlands of Zambia. Just short of 3,000 miles long, the Congo River is the eighth longest in the world and the deepest river in the world, with a flow rate second only to the Amazon. Along the way, Phil encountered numerous waterfalls, huge rapids, man-eating crocodiles, hippos, aggressive snakes...
"Took me on a wonderful journey"
Daniel Gray is about to turn thirty. Like any sane person, his response is to travel to Luton, Crewe, and Hinckley. After a decade's exile in Scotland, he sets out to reacquaint himself with England via what he considers its greatest asset: football. Watching teams from the Championship (or Division Two as any right-minded person calls it) to the South West Peninsula Premier, and aimlessly walking around towns from Carlisle to Newquay, Gray paints a curious landscape forgotten by many.
"Not just a football book!"
Just when Chris and Shelagh think nothing more could possibly go wrong, they discover that Chris's identity has been stolen and their life savings - all the money from their house sale in England that was going to finance their new life in France - had disappeared. A bank account had been opened in Chris's name in Spain to take the proceeds. Then they're abandoned by the police forces of four countries who all insist the crime belongs in someone else's jurisdiction.
After Justin and Linda Tyers lost everything in a devastating house fire, they rebuilt their lives by building a classic wooden yacht from scratch - starting by felling the trees. This story was told in their first book, Phoenix from the Ashes. This sequel follows their voyage from the Scottish Islands across to Ireland, down the Irish Sea to Cornwall and thence to Brittany, meeting interesting, curious and larger-than-life characters along the way.
From the Arctic Ocean to the Kenai Peninsula, the backstreet bars of Anchorage to the Yukon River, Hoagland traveled the "real" Alaska from top to bottom. Here he documents not only the flora and fauna of America's last frontier, but also the extraordinary people living on the fringe. On his journey he chronicles the lives of an astonishing and unforgettable array of prospectors, trappers, millionaire freebooters, Indians, and a remarkably kind and capable frontier nurse named Linda.
Proving that sailing is not just the husband's pursuit, this charming narrative of one couple's first long distance voyage is told from the wife's perspective. Writing in a lively, humorous way, Sandra Clayton gives an entertaining account of her and husband David's maiden cruise from the UK, down the Atlantic coast and into the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Conscious that old age or poor health could prevent them from sailing away for much longer, they left the world of work behind to chase their dream of adventure.
The life of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, has, with the passing of time, been magnified to the scale of myth, turning history into the stuff of legend. Known as the First Patriarch, Bodhidharma brought Zen from South India into China in 500 CE, changing the country forever. In Tracking Bodhidharma, Andrew Ferguson recreates the path of Bodhidharma, traveling through China to the places where the First Patriarch lived and taught. This sacred trail takes Ferguson deep into ancient China.
"Excellent in every way."
In early 2003, a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before - climbing the highest mountain on every continent. He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains - Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Vinson Massif, Elbrus, Carstenz Pyramid, Kosciusko, and Everest - with courage, unbridled passion, and determination.
Maugham spent the winter months of 1919 travelling 1500 miles up the Yangtze river. Always more interested in people than places, he noted down acute and finely crafted sketches of those he met on countless scraps of paper. In the resulting collection we encounter Western missionaries, army officers and company managers who are culturally out of their depth in the immensity of the Chinese civilisation.
A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet - then spends the rest of his life trying to atone for the violence by hand printing the best prayer flags in India. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. Nine people, nine lives; each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. William Dalrymple delves deep into the heart of a nation torn between the relentless onslaught of modernity and the ancient traditions that endure to this day.
As Ellie's 50th birthday approaches and her ambitions of a steady income, a successful career and an ascent of Everest seem as far away as ever, she begins to doubt she's capable of achieving anything at all. So when her best friend Mick suggests a gruelling cycle ride from Land's End to John o'Groats, she takes up the challenge. They opt for the scenic route which takes them along cycle paths, towpaths and the back roads and byways of Britain, unable to resist sampling beers in the pubs they pass along the way.
"Should be called 'Guts & Grit'"


text:
Welcome International Customers
We're excited to share our jewelry collection with you!
Just choose your country and currency to personalize your shopping experience.
We're excited to share our jewelry collection with you!
Just choose your country and currency to personalize your shopping experience.
Item#: 784604
Opposites attract: this glamorous black and white CZ accented giraffe duo will dress up any ensemble. Featured on a classic cable chain. Sterling silver necklace. CZ weights are diamond equivalents.
Details Gift
Box Our 100%
Necklace Drop DROP: A dangling or stationary detail which "drops" from a bale, strand or earring backing. Length:
1 inch
Necklace Drop Width:
1/2 inch
Sterling STERLING SILVER: Also known as "Standard Silver," sterling silver is silver alloyed with other metals to increase the hardness and durability. Generally, sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Some sterling silver jewelry is plated with 14kt-18kt gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling." Silver
Polished POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.
Cable CABLE: One of the most popular and classic of chain styles, created from interlocking oval links unvarying in size.
Chain Size:
1 mm
Springring SPRINGRING CLASP: Invented in the early 1900s this diminutive device is highly effective. It's a hollow circular metal fastener with a spring opening. This keeps the clasp closed.
Fixed FIXED: A bale that is worked into the actual design of a pendant. Typically seen in slide pendants.
Fits Chain:
3 mm
Chain Included:
Stone 1:
Cubic Zirconia CUBIC ZIRCONIA: once called the poor cousin to the diamond, CZ's have since become a fashion statement in their own right. Perfect for travel and a little extra bling, CZ Jewelry is one of man's flawless creations. (Color: Black, Quantity: 9, Shape & Cutting Style: Round, Weight: 0.05 ct. t.w.)
Stone 2:
Cubic Zirconia (Color: Colorless, Quantity: 3, Shape & Cutting Style: Round, Weight: 0.03 ct. t.w.)
Stone 3:
Simulated Gemstone SIMULATED GEMSTONE: A simulated gemstone is an artificial stone made from manmade materials, such as glass, acrylic, and plastic. Known as "faux stones," they can be used in place of any gemstone imaginable to create the same look for less. Typically used in fashion jewelry, they come in all colors and in varying degrees of transparency and opacity. (Color: Green, Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Round, Weight: 0.01 ct. t.w.)
All weights and measures are approximate.
Recently Viewed Items
You May Also Like
10.75 ct. t.w. Black and White CZ Porcupine Ring in Sterling Silver
Clearance: $59.95
Learn More About: CZ's Simulated Gemstone Earring Buying Guide Sterling Silver Polished Finish Cable Chain Springring Clasp Fixed Bale
5.0out of

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Kimberly SteedWilliamston, SC (USA)
VP/SVP/Dept Head
Green Wizard Tire Recycling
Find More Startups Startup
Location: Tampa
Industry: Other
Year Founded: 2012
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Business Stage: Creation/Idea
Entity Type: Limited Liability Company
Description: Green Wizard Tire Recyclers has the ability to recycle virtually all components of an end of life tire to allow for their reuse in new products, keeping them out of the solid waste stream. This is of course important, but what makes it even more important is that it can be done in a way which generates a very strong revenue stream. The benefit of transitioning to a higher level of recycling regarding this product is that it allows for the reuse of the majority of the components. By reducing the rubber components to a crumb rubber state it opens many more options. This material can be used to manufacture new rubber products of every size shape and description. This process converts the components to reusable commodities while allowing end users a lower cost alternative to new materials. There are also residual benefits in that it keeps this material out of the landfills. In Europe for example 96% of tires are recycled with 80% of all tires being processed into crumb rubber and used in the manufacturing of new products. Crumb rubber production is also the preferred recycling option by regulatory agencies as it is a true 360 degree alternative and produces no residual by products. It's the cleanest option/solution available.


text:
Home | Facebook Us | Chai Impact Action Center | Topics | Press | Contact Us | Support the Center
- More -
There are a number of Clean Water issues that may be considered in the 112th Congress:
The Clean Water Restoration Act
Recent Supreme Court decisions have eroded the Clean Water Act by limiting protection to waterways that are deemed "navigable." This means many waterways, like wetlands and tributaries, are now unprotected. These waters are extremely important, as they filter drinking water, weaken storms, and provide homes to countless plant and animal species. These smaller waterways are also often connected to the larger waterways that remain protected under the Clean Water Act. In response to these court decisions, during the 111th Congress, several members of Congress pushed to pass the Clean Water Restoration Act, a bill designed to (as its name suggests) restore the Clean Water Act to its original strength by ensuring that all our vital waters are protected. Unfortunately, the bill never came to vote.
Currently the Obama Administration is considering issuing new guidelines and regulations to protect some of the waterways that are now unprotected. Nonetheless, a comprehensive bill, like the Clean Water Restoration Act, would allow for the permanent protection of America's vital waterways from pollution.
Subscribe to RSS headline updates from:


text: Summary: This anthology contains numerous up-to-date, well-related readings on animal rights/animal liberation and environmental ethics -- in addition to current topics such as ecological feminism, and practical applications. Approaching its subjects through a set of opposing readings shows the strength and weaknesses of various alternative positions. Readings cover the topics of Judeo-Christian Perspectives, Respect for Nature, The Land Ethic/Deep Ecology, Reconciliation a ...show morend Defense, Social Ecology and Environmental Racism, and NonWestern Religious and Cultural Perspectives. ...show lessEdition/Copyright: 2ND 00


text:
Originally Posted by Verizon silver
Thx guys didn't mean to double post lol u mean like reapet words or what
It's no problem. c: Do you still need help applying an avatar?
I need a new sig, uhg.
██ ->>> Links. Twin: Justin. Pair: Corey. ❤ ||・
Originally Posted by goldwynaut
Trolls don't care if you don't think they're funny, all their care about is how much rg and lulz they get.
Only trolls use the terms "raeg" and "lulz."
Only trolls use the terms "raeg" and "lulz."


text:
Actual rating 3.5.
Even though this book is entitled a Ruth Galloway investigation she doesn't do much in this book except worry. There's several things going on - a medieval bishop's coffin being opened, a drug ring operating in the area, a group wanting some aborigine bones to be returned and on top of all that rituals and curses abound and family secrets come out. It was interesting listening to all the threads being untangled but there was't really much anthropology or forensics going on although there was one interesting discovery by Ruth.
The narrator did a very good job.
"Not my genre"
This is mainly for young teens since the main characters are in their teens. While I like some YA books, this one had too many references to religion and faith than I usually like. Other than that it was a pretty good story, although I won't be continuing the series.
"Too irritating"
Make the main character stop and think before jumping to so many wrong conclusions. She also used poor judgement and didn't seem to have any sense at all. She just wasn't a very likeable character to me.
"Way too slow"
If you like books that drag with a lot of introspection and any action or something happening being far and few between then you'll like this book. I liked the two main characters but otherwise it was pretty boring except for a few snatches of action. Unfortunately this is one series I won't be continuing.
Narrator: Just because the words say someone whispered or something was said in a low voice doesn't mean you have to drop your voice so low the listener can't hear what you're saying unless there is no other noise around, which unfortunately doesn't happen when you're driving down the road and have the volume turned up as high as you can and you still can't hear what's being said. Occasionally I could get my volume up high enough to hear what was being whispered, but then I'd have to hurry and turn it down again once she got back to a normal voice. After a while I didn't bother.
"No company retreat for me"
This was a free listen for me and was pretty good. I hadn't realized when I listened to this one first that it was actually the second book. Some reference is made to the first book but it can still be considered a standalone.
10 co-workers are lucky enough (or at least they thought so) to go on a company retreat to a luxury resort on an island where Giles works - who unfortunately had been through this before, the first book. They had the whole resort to themselves. Soon they learn they had been invited to participate in several murder mysteries where they turn out to be the murder victims, and one of them is the actual killer. They're given clues, allowed to investigate one of three places - the crime scene, the morgue or the last known place the victim was before they were discovered. They're allowed to consult with each other after their investigations, which some do and some don't, and then they're given a riddle to solve. Afterwards they are to speak individually into a video camera telling how the murder happened. They then all meet up again to find out who won, who is safe and who is sacred.
Some of the murders were pretty grisly but luckily the book is pretty fast-paced so the grisly isn't dwelled on.
The narrator was easy to listen to and did a terrific job, especially with Giles, the butler who had to explain everything. He was even pretty good with the female voices.
"Wish I could visit the reserve"
The only thing I didn't like about this book was that it eventually had to come to an end. Lawrence Anthony was a wonderful storyteller and Simon Vance did a superb job of reading it. You get a glimpse into what it was like living on a reserve in Africa, the heartaches and the triumphs.
"Great series beginning"
Didn't read the print version.
Didn't have a favorite one. I liked all of them - except the bad guys, of course.
This was an easy listen with a new take on innkeepers, vampires and werewolves, plus a few other creatures and worlds. The narrator did a terrific job and added a lot to the story. Could have wished for a little more romance, but who knows what will happen as the series continues.
"Not a dystopian fan"
Unfortunately I'm not a fan of dystopian novels. At least this one was a little better than the last one I listened to, but I didn't like it enough to finish the trilogy. The beginning was good until (spoiler) the first few characters you came to like in the first few hours or so were killed off. After that it was very slow and not much happening until way into the last half of the book.
"Not for me"
The story was way too long, not much romance and about all I learned was how to rip off your employer if you work in retail and how to crash parties. I couldn't like either the main character or her friends and really didn't approve of what they were doing.
"Some good, some bad"
It's hard to rate a book that has multiple stories. A couple were part of a series..
"Vampire Fight Club" and "Darkness Eternal" were my least favorite.
"Kane" is from the Nightwalkers series and doesn't add really much to the series.
"Dragon on Top" is part of the Dragon Kin series and was the best story.
"Will not continue series"
The story was interesting enough and I enjoyed the characters but after reading the summaries of the other three books in the series and some of the reviews it doesn't sound like a series that I want to continue listening to.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Weekend Roundup
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ed. note: This will be our last Weekend Roundup of the Spring, as the team has been sending many of its scrubs and minor leaguers back to farm. As such, the beat writers are focusing less on the no-name players and more on the few positional battles in camp. Ted and I will be doing the same starting Monday. Enjoy you weekend.
Logan Morrison focusing on rest of spring, by Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald:
The Marlins have little doubt that Morrison, who ranks among the organization's top prospects, will blossom into a mainstay for them -- a sure-fire member of the 2012 Marlins' lineup when they move into their new, Little Havana ballpark.
They love his swing. Scouts compare him to former top-hitting first basemen like Mark Grace and Tino Martinez.
But with spring training half over, it has been a hard March for Morrison.


text:
NCIS: Los Angeles: Watch Season 5 Episode 24 Onlineby Carla Day at . Updated at . Comments
When a lieutenant is believed to have committed suicide by jumping off a bridge, NCIS is called in to look into the circumstances surrounding his death. The case gets complicated when they find evidence that he was murdered on NCIS: Los Angeles Season 5 Episode 24.
Eric uses his super skills to trace down the killer whose identity reveals there's a bigger criminal conspiracy at play.
Sam and Callen head out to find a submarine that's being used to transport drugs to the United States and what they find is even more dangerous.
Meanwhile, Hetty heads to Washington to answer questions about what happened in Afghanistan.
Carla Day is a staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: NCIS: Los Angeles


text:
Competition Details
Round 1 - Short Paper
An anonymized short paper will be submitted describing the design solution. The short paper document includes project title only and abstract, but omits the name of the institution and author names, which appear in a separate cover page document. In addition a separate document, the Proof of Student Status must also be provided. All three documents are to be submitted in a zipped format inside a single folder that does not exceed the file size of 4Mb.
- Cover Page Document is a separate (.pdf) document that includes project title, author names, institutional affiliation, mentor name(s), and an abstract describing the project.
- Anonymized Short Paper Document (maximum 6 pages) including project title and abstract but excluding author names & affiliations.
- Proof of Student Status letter(s) for each group member – scanned letters on faculty stationary stating that at "During the work on the design problem, least 50% of the students' working week was spent following an academic course of study." The letter must be signed by an academic supervisor and include their title and contact information, both phone and email.
The short paper must include:
- A description of the proposed solution, including the approach taken and the design process followed, and any user involvement in the project
- Images to illustrate the design solution, as appropriate
- Where appropriate, reference to design principles and theory
- Acknowledgement of partial or incomplete solutions
- Acknowledgement of any assistance drawn from outside the student team (advisors, faculty, domain experts, existing solutions, users, etc.)
All submissions must be in English. Submissions must not contain proprietary or confidential material and not cite proprietary or confidential publications. Due to tight publication schedules, revisions will not be possible. The submitted .pdf version will be considered the final version of the paper.
The Short Paper submissions should follow the format of these templates for Paper and Cover documents:
- UPA2010 iSDC Paper Template (RTF in ZIP format, 12k)
- UPA2010 SDC Cover Template (RTF in ZIP format, 11k)
YOUR PAPER CANNOT EXCEED MAXIMUM PAGE LIMIT OF 6 PAGES. This limit includes References and About Authors Sections!
To participate in the competition, the Round 1 package (one zipped folder, smaller than 4Mb, containing Anonymous Paper, Cover Page including project name, names of team members, contact information, & affiliations, and Proof of Student Status for each team member) must be received by email at email@example.com before 29 March, 2010 17:00 EST.
Round 2 Remote Judging
The top three competing teams of Round 1 will be required to do their presentations remotely and answer questions from the judges. The remote online judging session will take place on 6 May, 2010. Student teams will be expected to present their project and discuss their approach, design method and solutions with the Student Design Competition Judges. The competition judges will determine the competition winners.
The judges are Silvia Zimmermann, the UPA President and Principal at Usability.ch, Rich Gunther, UPA board member and UX consultant with Ovostudios.com, and Gordon Kurtenbach the Director of Research at Autodesk, formerly Silicon Graphics & Alias.
Specific guidelines for preparing posters
Each poster will have a display space approximately 8 feet wide and 4 feet high.
The poster is expected to follow the International Standards Organization (ISO) poster size format (A0) in portrait orientation. The dimensions for A0 format are 84cm x 119cm, or approximately 33" x 47". Either landscape or portrait orientation is acceptable. Poster board panels are 250 cm tall by 100 cm wide (98" high by 39" wide).
UPA Posters and Presentations
Posters of all teams from Round 2 will be on display at the Poster Sessions during UPA2010 in Munich. Project presentations will take place just before the Conference Banquet on Thursday, 26 May.
Specific guidelines for preparing posters
Each poster will have a display space approximately 8 feet wide and 4 feet high.
The poster is expected to follow the International Standards Organization (ISO) poster size format (A0) in portrait orientation. The dimensions for A0 format are 84cm x 119cm, or approximately 33" x 47". Either landscape or portrait orientation is acceptable. Poster board panels are 250 cm tall by 100 cm wide (98" high by 39" wide).
The poster must include:
- The proposed solution's name, school affiliation, authors & mentors names
- The perspective taken to address the design challenge
- A concise description of the proposed solution
- Clear illustrations of key aspects of your proposed solution
- Compelling, effective visual design


text:
Beasties of fur and of feather
Our world long ago with lands joined together
when first appeared beasties of fur and of feather.
(All copyright belongs to him!)
This artistic map shows the supercontinent Pangaea and the Tethys ocean. It's a surprisingly accurate depiction where the landmasses of today were in the triassic period.
Pangaea 250 to 200 million years agoPangaea resulted from the collision of the two major continents Gondwana and Laurussia, surrounded by the great panthalassic ocean. We're looking at a time after the Perm-Triassic extinction. It took another 30 million years1 for life to redevelop into it's beautiful diverse complexity and it was the start of an era. The dinosaurs inhabited Earth. They're not quite drawn to scale but that's artistic freedom. We can find Ichthyosaurus South-East of the lettering Tethys Ocean, which was a highly succesful marine predator. Down in "Antarctica" South of Pangaea you can find a shark-like lifeform. In case you didn't know, yes sharks are some animal that happens to be around a little longer.2 On land we can find the first known flying reptile, the pterosaurs, just between Europe and North America. The other species on two or four legs resemble quite a few images I found of Proterosuchus, Cynognathus, Coelophysis and the famous Plateosaurus. However, I'm not an expert here and someone else would probably be better at pointing out the different species that resemble those drawings.
But there is more!When we look outside of the map we find the header with two reptile heads. Our scaly friend on the left would be the beasty of fur, whereas the head on the right is the beasty of feather. For the old folks that haven't played with dinosaurs for a while, yes dinosaurs most likely had feathers.3 Pleuromeia. On the left we see different species that can be placed in the marine flora.
This map is incredibly detailed and a wonderful artistic interpretation of the state of science on the Triassic period. You can get it in print from Richard Morden on redbubble.
I will go and read up on the PLoS collection on paleontology you can follow me or have a look over to itsokaytobesmart.com where I found this piece of art.
- Sahney, S., & Benton, M. (2008). Recovery from the most profound mass extinction of all time Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 275 (1636), 759-765 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2007.1370
- Martin, R. Aidan. "Geologic Time". ReefQuest.
- Fowler, D., Freedman, E., Scannella, J., & Kambic, R. (2011). The Predatory Ecology of Deinonychus and the Origin of Flapping in Birds PLoS ONE, 6 (12) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0028964
Display comments as Linear | Threaded
ResearchBlogs on :
Beasties of fur and of feather http://t.co/K227dKiG
fb_science on :
Beasties of fur and of feather http://t.co/LmcwPJQM
Yreptil on :
Beasties of fur and of feather | The Way of the Geophysicist. http://t.co/bVV9v55T


text:
Simple Solutions For Keeping Up With the 2010 Winter Olympics On Your BlackBerry
The whole world has an eye on Vancouver, BC, Canada this month for the 2010 Winter Olympics. You can catch coverage of your favorite events and athletes just about anywhere, be it television, the internet, or newspaper. But what about those times you're not at home, and you're dying to know who won the pairs figure skating competition? Oh right, you own a BlackBerry, and lucky for you, developers have worked hard this year to keep you up to date on all things Olympic. No matter what aspect of the Winter Games you are interested in, there is a solution out there for you.
Let's take a look!
This first one isn't an app, so it's perfect for those of you with older devices that don't have room for a lot of extra downloads. Yahoo came out with a great mobile website with quite a few nice features. Organized nicely into three main sections, you have tabs for Today, Medals, and Sports. On the Today tab the information is broken down further giving you a ton of options. These include a current event story, an overview of the top four countries' medal counts, recent photos from events, and a place to search for your favorite athlete. You can even see the current weather conditions in Vancouver and check out the schedule of upcoming events. The information contained on the medals tab is pretty self-explanatory, but I wanted to point out that you can filter the medals by event as well as see a running total or just the most recent ones awarded. The Sports tab breaks down the Olympics by each event, and clicking on a specific event takes you to a screen much like the home screen for the mobile site, but geared specifically toward that event. All in all, the mobile Olympic site from Yahoo is well put together, runs smoothly on my device, and contains a ton of information that is easy to navigate. Check it out at m.yahoo.com/olympics.
The second solution I've been checking out is called Winter Sports Live, and is brought to us by Handango. Winter Sports Live is a free download available in BlackBerry App World. Providing real-time updates on all the events, the app is broken down into seven different sections:
• Live from Vancouver – Top headlines, updated in real time
• Competition News – Stories from individual events
• Word on the Street – News, Scores and analysis
• Picture of the Day – The day's top moment in pictures
• Photo Gallery – The best photos from the Games
• Olympic Champions – Features on Olympic champs, past and present
• Quotes of the Day – Top comments from participants and spectators
That's a lot of information, right at your fingertips! My favorite part has to be the pictures, as they really showcase some things you don't get to see every day. The only thing I think that is really lacking in this app is a list of medal counts, so if that's what you are most interested in, I would stick with the Yahoo mobile site.
So, even if you aren't one of the 2.3 million estimated attendees at the Olympic games this winter, you can still get up-to-the minute news and pictures, delivered right to your BlackBerry. How are you keeping up with your favorite events and athletes?


text:
Is Ricky using a stand bag?
- Terry Koehler on Hogan irons of the past and futurePosted 3 days ago
- Golf Gadgets: The Good, The Fad and The FunkyPosted 3 days ago
Photos from the BMW Championship
GolfWRX is live from the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill.
The BMW Championship is the third round of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs, and features a field of the top-70 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings. Players are battling this week for a place in the top 30 in the standings, which will earn them a spot in the fourth and final event of the the Playoffs, the Tour Championship, and a chance at the FedEx Cup's $10 million prize.
Last year, Rory McIlroy earned his second-consecutive FedEx Cup Playoffs win at the BMW Championship. His 20-under-par score was two shots better than Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson, who finished tied for second. This week, McIlroy finds himself 49th in the FedEx Cup Standings, and is in need of a good week to earn a spot in the Tour Championship.
Check out photos we shot below to see what's going on inside the ropes this week on Tour.
Special Galleries
TaylorMade SpeedBlade Irons: In-hand photos
New Ping TR putter models
New Project X "LZ" fairway shafts
New Wilson FG 100 blade irons
New Nike Method "Mod" putters
New Axis 1 Joey "C" putter
Marc Leishman's custom Scotty Cameron putter
Tour Edge Exotics CB Pro and XCG7 Driver and Fairway Woods
Chris Kirk's Milled "Metal X" Odyssey putter
Graphite Design Tour AD-MT shafts
What's in the bag?
Patrick Reed WITB
Graham DeLaet WITB
Henrik Stenson WITB
Click here to see what members are saying about the photos in the forums.
Click here to see what members are saying about the photos in the forums.
9 Comments
who is playing the axis 1 joey???
Looks like pine tar or some form of tobacco
What is in Billy Horschel's zip lock bag?
Wow the Exotics FW is looking snazzy! And love the old school luxury of the FG tour irons.
That is sooo kewl to get a look inside the Titleist shop.
Rory won last year at Crooked Stick in Carmel, Indiana


text:
Current Articles
From the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
-- A random drawing will be held Aug. 16 to select participants for three special controlled deer gun hunts at Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve in Jackson County.
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve encompasses more than 2,000 acres in southeast Ohio. Because high deer population numbers have begun to negatively impact the nature preserve, reducing the herd is an effective tool to protect threatened plant communities.
Three one-day gun hunts will be held Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1. Applicants will be assigned a hunting date at the time of the drawing and will receive a permit for the day good for two hunters. Applicants must hold a current Ohio hunting license to be eligible.
Applicants should submit a 3 by 5 inch card printed with their name, complete address and day time telephone number along with the caption "Lake Katharine Gun Hunt" and a check or money order for $5 processing fee (no cash accepted) to the DNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-2, Columbus, OH 43229. Only one name per postcard.
Entries must be received no later than Aug. 15. Only successful applicants will be notified by phone. Hunters may apply multiple times, however, each will only be drawn once. Do not send multiple payments; one check equaling $5 per card is sufficient.
The preserve is located two miles west of Jackson on County Road 85 (Lake Katharine Road). To learn more, call the preserve office at (740) 286-2487. For additional information, contact Randy Beinlich at (740)286-2487, Martin McAllister, at (937)545-8313 or Heidi Hetzel-Evans at (614)265-6860.
Customer Service • Email Us • Advertise • Join Buckmasters
© Buckmasters.com, All Rights Reserved. • 10350 Highway 80 East • Montgomery, AL • 36117 • 334-215-3337


text:
Understanding and tracking marketers' attitudes, sentiment and outlook
We believe that marketing means more than communications. As customer and insight champions, experts in proposition development and architects of competitive advantage, we believe that marketers play an instrumental role in shaping an organisation's future performance. With such a pivotal role in marshalling the ideas, intelligence and resource to fuel (or dampen) growth, the attitude, sentiment and outlook of this community should be considered an important future indicator.
Introducing the Marketing Confidence Monitor: a quarterly benchmark of marketing sentiment, comprising a trackable index score as well as in-depth analysis of the issues underlying the numbers.
Launched in October 2012 and supported by Bloomberg, this important business barometer secured responses from over 1,750 UK marketers in its last quarterly survey – making it the largest and most representative study of its kind drawing input across a diverse range of industries, sizes of company and levels of seniority.
Scope of the research
The Marketing Confidence Monitor addresses:
- Cross-sector perspectives, spanning both B2B, B2C and non-profit/public sector
- All company sizes from independent consultants and SMEs to blue-chip corporates
- All management levels, from early-career junior marketers to CMOs and other top executives
Key research issues addressed each quarter include:


text:
Dengue Fever To Release New Record In The Fall
Published May 21, 2007 Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever, are currently in the studio recording their third as-yet-untitled, full-length release for M80 Music.
Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever, are currently in the studio recording their third as-yet-untitled, full-length release for M80 Music. Produced by Dengue Fever with the help of Jim Putnam (Radar Bros) at his studio Phase Four, their new CD is scheduled for release on October 9, 2007 via NAIL/Allegro. Dengue Fever will play a select few shows this summer while the mixing and mastering of their much-anticipated follow up to Escape From Dragon House takes place. Both West Coast and Southwest tour dates are being booked by Kork Agency to precede a full national tour after the CD is released. (See our Tour Dates section to view the band's scheduled summer shows.) Dengue Fever's uncommon pop/world music sound has garnered critical acclaim since their album Escape From Dragon House debuted. In 2005, the editors of online retail giant Amazon named their record #1 International release of the year. In 2006, Mojo (U.K.) named the same album into their Top 5 World Music releases of the year. The New York Times, Associated Press, Pitchfork, Los Angeles Times, BBC, Reuters television, NPR and other influential outlets have praised the band's psychedelic Khmer Rock sound. Upcoming features in French magazines Monocle and Chronic'art as well as the London Observer in the UK are confirmed.Dengue Fever has spent much of the last two years touring the globe, winning over new fans in the United States as well as Europe. The band played such high profile U.S. festivals as Globalfest, Bumbershoot, Halleluwah, Global Union and the Chicago World Music Festival, and two European festivals including Sudoeste in Portugal and the Afischa Weekend in Moscow. A documentary on Dengue Fever, entitled Sleepwalking Through the Mekong recently premiered at the Silver Lake Film Festival and will be featured at other festivals throughout the year. Directed by John Pirozzi and produced by Film 101 Sleepwalking chronicles the band's first shows outside the United States in lead singer Ch'hom Nimol's homeland of Cambodia. It was the first time a Western-based band performed Khmer Rock in Cambodia since Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge took over the country in 1975.


text:
Four Great Food-Factory Tours
If you've ever wanted to see how your favorite ice creams or chocolates are made, read on.
Not all food brands welcome hungry guests, but there are some that allow visits to the factories or plants. We came up with a list of four particularly drool-inducing spots.
Harry and David -- Medford, Ore.
The company that made mail-order pears famous was founded in the heart of Oregon wine country in 1886. Today, H&D also turns our creamy chocolate truffles, cheesecakes, cakes, different fresh fruits and an addictive Moose Munch popcorn covered in chocolate and toffee.Tourists can explore this massive campus courtesy of a guided tour, which goes by the 200 acres of fruit orchards where you can see plump pears and peaches hanging from the trees. Indoors, you get to watch the fruit being sorted and boxed, walk through the candy kitchen to see the truffles in flavors such as dark chocolate being hand rolled and tour the aromatic bakery where the cheesecakes and cakes are also mixed and baked by hand. Thankfully, every tour ends with a generous sampling of the goods, including cookies, chocolates and fruits. Tours are $5 and run Monday through Friday, with four tours per day, starting at 9:15 a.m. It's advisable to book in advance. Visit
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Hehe another eventful night at Eric's. Today he is another year closer to his goal. To be able to buy porn legally. He turned 17. We got him this kick ass pool stick that we made look like a sword in tin-foil. He probably wouldnt have figures out that it was a stick.Hehehe. Anyways after all the normal guys left we chilled for a while and then went to Avalon again with Gi and Crystal. We all went back to Eric's house but his mom caught us so they had to go. That brings us to know. Im watching the Thing with Eric. This movie is damn cool. Kurt Russel is a hottie. Anyways i'm being infected so i need to leave. LATER
Post a comment in response:
|© 2002-2008. Blurty Journal. All rights reserved.


text:
Spectra Holiday Club 2 Bedroom Apartments Nessebur
Official Contact Details - Spectra Holiday Club 2 Bedroom ApartmentsPhone: 00359896706664 Fax: 0035955422879
Spectra is located in the heart of a forest, suitable for a quiet and peaceful holiday. There is a public transport stop close to it, which connects this place with the full of life resorts of Nessebar and Sunny Beach.
- Price from 44 EUR / Day / Per unit
- 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
(click on a photo to view it)
Last updated: 03/12/2010
This is your property ?
The complex is located in Nessebar, about 100 meters from the beach. The combination of maritime climate with forest area around Spectra makes it a desirable destination by people seeking peace and recreation.
The apartments are comfortable and spacious. Guests have a dining area with kitchen corner, sofa bed, air conditioning and cable television, large rooms with double or single beds, bathroom, wide balconies with panoramic views.
Prices & deals
- Lowest Daily Price:
- Highest Daily Price:
- Lowest Weekly Price:
- Highest Weekly Price:
- Cleaning fee:
- Charging Method:
- Per unit
- Payment Types:
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Cheque
- Travellers cheque
- Paypal
- Wire Transfer
Location & area
The most attractive Black Sea town, the pearl of the Bulgarian southern coast - Nesebar, is a unique combination of ancient and modern, of old and new. Situated on the rocky seashore and also on the Nesebar peninsula, the old town is picturesquely jutting out into the sea. The magnificent beaches and sand dunes offer tranquility to relax and great views to enjoy. The excellent weather conditions, the long beaches and undoubtedly the most interesting thing - historical monuments, are all around and impress every single visitor of Nesebar. One of the most remarkable things while entering the old town through the town gate and the ruins of fortification walls is the charm of Nesebar houses. It is a real pleasure walking along the narrow cobbled streets to feel the incredible atmosphere of Bulgarian Renaissance.
LOCATION: Situated in the northernmost part of the Bourgas bay, between Sunny Beach and Ravda, Nesebar has nearly become one of them.
TRASPORT: Regular bus lines to Bourgas, Sunny Beach and Varna provide a comfortable drive to these places of interesting.
HISTORY: Nesebar is the most ancient European town. Its strategic position attracts consecutively Tracians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Bulgarians and all of them left their mark to cultural layers. The old part of Nesebar, located on the Nesebar Peninsula, is declared an architectural reserve and is in the list World Cultural and Natural Heritage of the UNESCO.
ACCOMMODATION: A lot of family hotels, private rooms and luxury complexes offer comfortable and multi-functional furnishing and all amenities of complete rest. Our holiday apartments for rent will offer you the privacy to enjoy, the comfort to indulge in and all the amenities necessary for a modern life.
NIGHT LIFE: The night life of Nesebar is concentrated mainly in the new town. The excellent restaurants, the elegant coffeehouses and bars and the attractive disco clubs make your holiday unforgettable.
- Address:
- Close to main road connecting Nessebar and Ravda village, 8230, Nessebur, Bulgaria
- Accommodation located in:
- near fishing area, near the beach, village!
Amenities & services
The complex is closed type, completely isolated from noise and traffic of the city. There is a swimming pool and maintained gardens with flowers, shrubs and grass areas. Close to Specrta there is food store, for easy shopping.
# of Units: 2... and each unit includes:
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Single beds: 2
- Double beds: 1
- Baby cots: 0
- Single sofa beds: 0
- Double sofa beds: 1
- 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 - Spectra Holiday Club 2 Bedroom Apartments
Spectra Holiday Club 2 Bedroom Apartments - 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:
Book Now
of New York- Queens Village is New York's first and only Harley Davidson, Yamaha,
and Kawasaki motorcycle rental center. We proudly offer New York Tourists and
Residents late-model Harley Davidson, Yamaha, and Kawasaki Motorcycle Rentals
and Tours. The State of New York has
very motorcycle friendly and easy to navigate roadways that will make any
motorcycle adventure enjoyable. Our
exceptional staff will plan every step for your two-wheel New York adventure including
one-way rentals, self-drive tours, GPS rentals, riding accessories and
more. Choose from cruising on our beautiful
scenic upstate roads, riding securely on our well-maintained state roads, or
traveling quickly by our network of interstate and toll roads.
York City is the perfect destination for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking to
experience the modern excitement and historical landmarks of the Northern East
Coast, delivered with New York's famed Big Apple City. EagleRider of New York- Queens Village is
conveniently located a short distance from JFK International Airport and only
minutes of riding from famous New York suburbs including Brooklyn, Manhattan,
Long Island, Bronx, Staten Island and many more. There
are countless convenient nearby destinations for extended motorcycle travel as
the state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, Connecticut,
Massachusetts and Vermont to the east, and has an international border with the
Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
222-02 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village New York 11428 Phone: +1 718-464-1465 Fax: +1 718-740-4887 Email: email@example.com | Privacy Policy
Rent a Motorcycle | Rent a Harley | Rent a Scooter | Honda Motorcycle Rental | BMW Motorcycle Rental | Dirt Bike Rentals | ATV Rentals | Motorbike Hire | Route 66 Motorcycle Tour
Copyright © 2014 EagleRider
| 18.104.22.168
| About EagleRider
| Contact EagleRider
| Rental FAQs
| Login


text:
Sandhill Crane Festival Flies Into Tennessee
What is tall, red-headed, just passing through and likes to dance and sing passionate duets? Nope. Not Reba McEntire. But here are a few more hints:
- It mates for life when around three or four years old, but may take several more years to breed successfully.
- Mates sing together. Generally the female starts the song but soon her partner points his head to the sky and the duet begins.
- And mates dance together too. Not only during breeding season but whenever they feel the urge to bow, leap toward the sky on long skinny legs and flap their wings.
- According to fossils recovered in Nebraska it is believed to be the oldest surviving bird species still on earth, present in North America for about ten million years.
- It is a seriously big bird, but only about half as tall as the eight-foot-two inch yellow guy on Sesame Street.
Give up? These are all descriptions of Sandhill Cranes.
If you've never seen one, you're in for a real treat during the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival on January 19 and 20 near Birchwood, about 15 miles northwest of Cleveland and 35 miles from downtown Chattanooga.
It is an outstanding opportunity for families and bird watchers, whether first-timers or veterans, to view Sandhill Cranes. Programs include speakers from the International Crane Foundation and the American Eagle Foundation, live raptors (birds of prey) and music. Vendors, food, special displays and wildlife exhibits will also be set up. Shuttles run to and from the parking and staging area at Birchwood School to the viewing platform both days.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has managed Hiwassee Refuge for more than 60 years for waterfowl, but Sandhill Cranes love the combination of food and shallow water they find here. Since the 1990s, thousands of Sandhill Cranes have chosen to overwinter or rest and feed as they travel through, generally between November and February.
During the festival, guides with powerful spotting scopes are set up at the refuge where Bald Eagles and the rare endangered Whooping Crane may sometimes be seen as well.
The festival runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days with full schedules of activities and educational programs that are free to the public at the Birchwood School, the Hiwassee Refuge and the neighboring Cherokee Removal Memorial Park which overlooks the site where thousands of Cherokee and Creek Indians were camped from August to November 1838 as they were forcibly moved west along what is known today as the Trail of Tears.
The Cherokee Removal Memorial Park will host Native American performances and demonstrations of finger weaving and arrowhead making on both Saturday and Sunday.
Brian "Fox" Ellis, an internationally renowned storyteller and naturalist, will tell tales about Tennessee's birds, teach "crane dancing" at the refuge and offer "Cherokee Tales" at the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park Museum.
Although the refuge is closed from November 15 to the end of February, the TWRA wildlife viewing platform is open daily.
So bundle up, grab your binoculars and brace yourself for cold weather. This is an outdoor adventure you won't want to miss!
For more information & driving directions please visit www.tncranefestival.org or www.cherokeeremoval.org.


text:
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, Colorado
ABOUT: The Colorado Springs Chapter of Military Jeepers has members living in and around the Colorado Springs, Colorado area. Every member owns a Jeep vehicle and is serving or has served in the United States Military. Meet and greets, trail rides and wrenching parties are a common occurance. If you would like to get together with fellow Jeep owners and are living in the Colorado Springs area or may be attending training at one of the several bases in Colorado Springs, check us out.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership is free, but limited to Jeep owners who are serving or have served in the United States Military.


text:
Winnebago County Concealed Carry & Personal Safety Petition
Concealed Carry & Personal Safety Petition, Winnebago County, Illinois
"Subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
1) The police are not obligated to protect individuals, but are charged with protecting the public in general. The police can not, and are not able to, prevent most violent crime against the citizenry.
2) It is our individual right to be armed outside of our homes, where we are actually at a greater risk for the threat of violence and injury by the criminal element.
3) The Illinois legislature has failed Six (6) times during the 21st century to enact Concealed Carry legislation.
4) The continued criminalization of the concealed carrying of firearms violates both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions.
5) In States where the law abiding citizenry are legally armed, rather than legislatively disarmed, both public safety and the general good are greatly enhanced.
We the undersigned petition and direct the Winnebago County Board to take the following immediate actions:
1) Pass a resolution affirming the individual right to keep and bear firearms for personal protection outside of their homes. (See the 'Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003).
2) Pass a resolution demanding that the Illinois Legislature take immediate action to pass the Family and Personal Protection Act (House Bill 148), and demanding that the Governor immediately sign this bill into law.
3) Hold public hearings on a County ordinance mirroring House Bill 148, effect final passage, and allocate reasonable funds to support legal challenges to said ordinance. This ordinance shall include provisions for background checks, training, and other permitting requirements that are no more burdensome or restrictive than those specified in House Bill 148. These actions must be performed within 60 days of the Board receiving this petition.
This petition is for Winnebago County only. Please sign this ONLY if you live in Winnebago County. Thank you.
Rockford Tea Party -- 2222 E. State St. -- Rockford, IL 61104 -- For more information call: 779-348-5427
No comments yet.join the discussion
Recent signatures
Ron Matula, United States1 year ago City, Town, or Village: ROCKFORD
Comments: -
Dennis R. Womac, United States1 year ago City, Town, or Village: Loves Park
Comments: -
george nicolopulos, United States1 year ago City, Town, or Village: machesney pk.
Comments: -
Petition highlights
There are no highlights yet.


text:
The Capitol Visitor Center will close at 1 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. We are also closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Designed to weaken the Confederacy, it declared that all persons enslaved in a state, or part of a state, then in rebellion against the United States were and would be forever free. The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed by Congress and ratified by the states in 1865, abolished slavery in all the states.


text:
Oscars 2014: Show highlights
Published On: Mar 02 2014 08:15:07 PM CST Updated On: Mar 03 2014 02:34:00 PM CST
A look back at some of the more memorable moments from the 86th Academy Awards.
The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to our Terms of Use.


text:
Profile http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/postdocs/researcher/Jessica_Bockhorn/
Publication tag cloud
Publication TopicsWhat is this? | Feedback
About the Tag Cloud Topics
The list of topics shown in this "tag cloud" are derived from MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) thesaurus used by the National Library of Medicine. These headings are applied by the NLM to all publications represented in the MEDLINE/PubMED® database and are imported automatically along with your publication information. The font size of the topics is relative to the number of occurrences of the specific heading across all of your publications.
-The IRT CAP team.
- MicroRNA-30c inhibits human breast tumour chemotherapy resistance by regulating TWF1 and IL-11 NATURE COMMUNICATIONS 2013; 4
- MicroRNA-30c targets cytoskeleton genes involved in breast cancer cell invasion BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2013; 137 (2): 373-382
- Removal of lactate dehydrogenase-elevating virus from human-in-mouse breast tumor xenografts by cell-sorting JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS 2011; 173 (2): 266-270
- Novel Semisynthetic Method for Generating Full Length beta-Amyloid Peptides BIOPOLYMERS 2010; 94 (4): 511-520
- Genome-wide screen of Saccharomyces cerevisiae null allele strains identifies genes involved in selenomethionine resistance PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2008; 105 (46): 17682-17687


text:
08 - 11 August 2014
The second Keppel Sea Kayak Symposium will be jointly hosted by Paddle Capricornia and the Queensland Sea Kayak Club in 2014. The choice is yours: four days of doing as much or as little as you like on and off the water. Paddle all the Keppel group of islands or just a few. Listen to inspiring guest speakers share their knowledge and kayaking experiences. Each night, sit around a camp fire under stars within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
|08 - 11 August 2014
|Valid From
|08 - 11 Aug 14
|08 - 11 Aug 14
|Australian Canoeing members
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.


text:
Use your blog to stay in touch
Blogging provides and easy and effective way to stay in touch with your clients, vendors, and other site visitors. You can blog as often as you'd like with an easy to use interface. There is no software to learn or install. Blogs come pre-installed with our proPlus Plan, so all you have to do is login and blog away.
Recent Posts
Monthly archive
April 2010 (2)
April 2012 (2)
May 2012 (2)
June 2012 (4)
July 2012 (1)
August 2012 (2)
December 2012 (1)
January 2013 (2)
February 2013 (3)
March 2013 (3)


text:
Hotel Bel Air Nea Artaki, Evia
Rooms: 44
2 Traveller
Reviews - Hotel Bel Air Nea Artaki
Simply OrgasmicSubmitted by: Steve in 19/07/07
- Age Group: 26 - 30
- From: Greece
- Traveller type: Adventurer
A basic hotel with very basic facilities, and being situated near many "Dance clubs" or "Pole dancing clubs", you can be sure not to sleep a wink due to the lucky customers full-volumed orgasmic cries from midnight to 4am.
RubbishSubmitted by: A Travel-Library User in 19/07/07
- Age Group: 26 - 30
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Young Couple
I would like to warn people about this hotel. It is full of loud people having giggy giggy, we didnt get a wink of sleep lucky it was for one night
- (hotels)
Travel Library Traveller Rating?
"Simply Orgasmic" - Steve
"Rubbish" - A Travel-Library User
- (hotels)


text:
Browse by Topic
Sign In
More than 40,000 members value HFMA's thought leadership and practical strategies. HFMA is where you need to be.
Get acquainted with the
healthcare finance industry's leading professional association. Find out why our
members rely on HFMA as their go-to source for insight and
Members have many
options for helping them advance their careers. Conferences, seminars,
eLearning, certification, and more -- our education and events will keep you
Real-time presentations with nationally recognized experts, networking opportunities, and industry solutions—no travel required!
This Jan. 22 webinar shares how a care management strategy empowers physicians to work smarter using population analysis, risk stratification, and proactive care management workflow.
Get the latest, practical education in key areas of healthcare finance over 1, 2, or 3 days. Choose Essentials Programs or Master Sessions in Chicago, DC, or Seattle. Register early and save $100.
If you're a subscriber to any of our three newsletters, you have access to online education that awards CPEs. Learn more or subscribe.
Get the perspectives of leading healthcare finance professionals on today's hottest issues.
Information about leading vendors helps your buying decisions.
Forum members can network during live webinars or access a library of past webinars on topics such as bundled payment, charity care, and ICD-10.
An ever-expanding collection of spreadsheets, policies, job
descriptions, checklists, and more that you can adopt and adapt.
Forum members can submit vexing questions to a panel of experts
using our Ask the Expert service.
Your source for employment solutions.
Find new employment opportunities or
reach out to qualified candidates.
Distinguish yourself as a
leader among your peers and advance your career by earning certification in our
healthcare finance programs.
Get an objective third-party evaluation of products and services used in the healthcare finance workplace.
MAP App is a web-based application that helps organizations improve revenue cycle performance based on industry-standard metrics called MAP Keys.
Find suppliers and products in this comprehensive vendor directory for healthcare finance professionals.
Improve your revenue cycle performance through standard metrics, peer comparison, and successful practices.
Guidance for understanding and communicating about the price of health care.
Guidelines on how to make it easier for consumers to get information about healthcare prices.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Part A to Part B rebilling rules allow hospital revenue cycle departments to recover payment for certain denied claims. However, the ability to rebill is presenting new challenges, including a tighter deadline to rebill claims and some revenue cycle departments experiencing limited advice on reconciling patient accounts after a rebilled claim is accepted, explains Mark Polston, a partner in the healthcare practice of King & Spaulding in Washington D.C., and former chief litigation counsel at CMS.
What recent changes have been made to the CMS rules on rebilling Medicare Part A inpatient claims as Medicare Part B outpatient claims?
Polston: Often, when a Part A claim is denied for lack of medical necessity, the denial is based on the notion that the care was provided in the incorrect setting (inpatient versus outpatient) rather than on the basis that the services themselves were not medically necessary. In such cases, revenue cycle leaders could rebill for those medically necessary services under Part B except in limited circumstances, such as ancillary items like supplies. Procedures, such as surgeries, could not be billed for.
In March 2013, the agency adopted an interim rebilling policy change for Part A claims denied for lack of medical necessity. Hospitals could rebill Part B for services that were provided after the point of formal admission as long as those services would be medically necessary if provided on an outpatient basis. For example, if a patient was admitted and subsequently a procedure, such as cardiac catheter, or a surgery were performed, revenue cycle leaders could bill for those procedures on an "inpatient Part B" claim if the Part A claim was denied on the basis that the inpatient stay was not medically necessary.
As of Oct. 1, CMS adopted the rebilling policy permanently. However, the final rule gives revenue cycle leaders much less time to rebill Part A claims. Under the March interim policy, which applies to Part A claims with dates of admission before Oct. 1, 2013, that are denied for lack of medical necessity, revenue cycle leaders can submit rebilled Part B claims up to 180 days after the Part A denial, or if the hospital appeals the denial, up to 180 days after they receive notice that their appeal is final.
The new policy, which is effective for claims with dates of admission after Oct. 1, 2013, requires that revenue cycle departments rebill Part A denied claims under Part B within one year of the date of service. In many cases, hospitals won't receive notice of the denial until well after a year has passed from the date of service, which means revenue cycle departments won't be able to take advantage of rebilling. Furthermore, there is no option to appeal the Part A denial and then pursue Part B payment in the event you lose the appeal. CMS is aware of the impact of its policy, and many people opposed the policy during rulemaking, but the agency adopted it anyway.
How can hospitals avoid missing rebilling opportunities because of the limited timeframe?
Polston: Hospitals can avoid this conundrum, at least in some cases, by conducting self-audits, which, under the new rule, allow hospitals the opportunity to change their minds after the beneficiary has been discharged and determine their services should be billed on an outpatient basis under Part B rather than Part A. If this is done within one year of the date of service, then Part B claims can be submitted. There are many requirements to rebilling pursuant to a self-audit, including the beneficiary notice, but I have seen some hospitals beginning to turn to this procedure.
Are there any other recent CMS rules that affect rebilling?
Polston: At the same time it finalized the A to B rebilling policy, CMS also finalized the new inpatient coverage standard— the two-midnight rule—and imposed new physician certification and inpatient order requirements as a condition of Medicare payment. These rules are very controversial, and they raise many operational questions. For example, if a hospital becomes aware that a physician order or certification is technically defective and cannot be fixed because the patient has been discharged, what rules apply as to whether the hospital can rebill for those services under Part B? Does it require all of the cumbersome self-audit procedures?
Now that some hospitals have been rebilling Part A claims as Part B claims for approximately six months, what challenges are their revenue cycle leaders encountering as they work through the process?
Polston: Some hospitals are finding that MACs [Medicare administrative contractors] aren't giving revenue cycle staff adequate remittance advice when a rebilled claim is accepted. Payments are being received without adequate information to link the MAC payment to the beneficiary at the patient account level. Without adequate remittance advice, it is difficult for revenue cycle staff to reconcile these claims and patient accounts based on the new Part B criteria. For example, when a claim switches from Part A to Part B, revenue cycle staff use remittance advice to determine whether the hospital owes Medicare patients deductible or copayment refunds or whether patients owe the hospital money based on the new Part B claim.
To resolve this problem, revenue cycle leaders should first contact the MAC to obtain the additional remittance advice. Some of my clients have not been successful and have had to go to the next step, which is to contact CMS. The agency should open a line of communication between revenue cycle leaders and MACs to resolve this problem.
Another challenge encountered by some revenue cycle leaders is that CMS's new Part B billing policy actually requires providers to submit two Part B bills—an outpatient Part B bill for services that are provided in the three-day payment window before the patient is formally admitted and an inpatient Part B claim for services provided after the point of admission. It sounds easy in principle, but it can be difficult in practice. For example, some revenue cycle operations find it difficult to determine exactly what procedures or services should be billed on which claims. This requirement seems like an unnecessary splitting of the Part B claim and the better approach would be to allow submission on one bill type.
Can revenue cycle staff offset patient payments made toward the Part A claim against any patient financial responsibility owed on the Part B claim?
Polston: CMS states that if a beneficiary is charged a deductible for a Part A hospital stay, and that stay has been denied, the hospital must refund the deductible to the beneficiary. However, CMS has not provided express guidance on whether providers could use Part A deductibles already paid by patients to cover new patient financial responsibilities for the rebilled Part B claim. The ability to offset patient responsibility due on a Part B claim with payments already made on the denied Part A claim would offer greater efficiency to revenue cycle departments, as well as Medigap insurers, but CMS has dragged its feet in expressly stating that this is acceptable. As long as there is no confusion to the beneficiary, it seems irrational not to allow it.
What is your advice to revenue cycle leaders who are facing the challenge of applying these new rebilling rules?
Polston: Spend the time to familiarize yourself and your staff with the new CMS guidance on Medicare rebilling. It requires a time investment, but understanding how these rules work will pay off in the long run. At the end of the day, you will be left with unanswered questions, so apply the guidance in as reasonable as a fashion as possible. However, continue to press and demand answers from CMS through all channels of communications, such as emails to the agency personnel who are implementing the A to B rebilling policy.
Mark Polston is the former chief litigation counsel for CMS and a partner in the healthcare practice of King & Spalding, Washington D.C.
Forum members: Please share your insights, questions, and comments about the content in this article. You can use the "inshare" button at the top of this web page or visit the Revenue Cycle Forum LinkedIn discussion board.
Publication Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Scott Schmidt, vice president, Cerner RevWorks, LLC, shares insights on best practices for maximizing a revenue cycle management partnership.
Amy Amick, president, revenue cycle management, and William Davis, vice president, revenue cycle advisory solutions, both with MedAssets, share insights on the industry and techniques to drive sustainable performance improvement.
Eric Ward, president and CEO, Parallon Revenue Cycle Services, discusses key trends in revenue cycle management and factors providers should consider when partnering to advance their revenue cycle performance.
Dale Hockel, senior vice president of operations, and Jim Fanelli, CFO, TriMedx, share strategies for elevating clinical engineering through innovative management programs.
Rick Heise, senior vice president, revenue cycle, at Cerner Corporation, discusses the importance of integrating clinical and financial data to excel in health care's changing payment environment.
HFMA's print, email, online, and mobile opportunities provide you maximum reach and impact. We will work with you to build a plan that meets your needs. Contact a sales rep.
HFMA offers online, email, and print opportunities to help you recruit the most talented healthcare finance professionals. Place your classified ads today.
Drive down costs while improving quality in a reform environment.
Stay informed about new directions in healthcare finance. Share tools and strategies for improving performance. Be an active participant in your profession. Together, we'll reshape the business and practice of healthcare. Join us.
©2014 Copyright Healthcare Financial Management Association
HFMA.org is best viewed using IE9 or the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Join HFMA today and enjoy: