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Green Takeover Ch 1(C) 1998, 2010, 2/8/2012 John Elliott DavisGreen Takeover Ch 13 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
POV: Alyssa Stanley.
Setting: Louisiana, 1998
My name is Alyssa Stanley; I'm 16 and I live in a quiet suburban neighborhood. But as of late I don't even think I have a name anymore. You're about to find out what I mean by that.
All my life I wanted to study science, especially botany. What better way to achieve that than staring at a goddamn plant all day long, know what I mean? Anyway, I got my hands on this strange new plant that I found deep in the woods. It glowed for some strange reason. Don't ask me why, but it did.
But was I gonna take this to a science museum and let someone else take the credit for that discovery? Of course not. I wanted to be the first to go down in history for this. Too bad I wasn't a professional to begin with, or else the following wouldn't have happened.
I noticed a more prominent neon green glow coming from the plant. It was a small glowing object emerging from two leaves at the end of the stem. It k
Shared a wish...Shared a wishShared a wish...3 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
(The story takes place in the end of the episode "Comet Kermilian")
"If you wish from the comet a wish, you'r wish will come true."
Isabella set under the big tree in the backyard. Everyone eat steak, dance, make wishes, and just have some fun. Isabella close her eyes, and make her wish, but she knew it's won't come true, he was too Oblivious. She was about to cry, but she stop as she saw Phineas walk toward her.
"Hi Isabella, whach'a doin?" He said to her, smile. Phineas set next to her.
"Just watch the comet, and make a wish." She said to him.
"What is it?" He ask her.
"what?" She ask.
"your wish, what is it?" He ask her again.
She blush at this point.
"Ammm....I.....wish....for.....ammm....-!" She mumble, but stop when Phineas put his hand on hers.
"You know what I wish for?" He said, a little squeeze her hand.
She now blush even more.
"What?" She ask, innocence.
"This." He answer and leaned slowly to her, until thier lips touched.
She was in shock! She didn't expect t
Parallel World : PrologueParallel World : Prologue3 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Parallel World: Of Dreams, Of Fantasy
The hero of Gaia, the broken man from Nibelheim, the father of Seventh Heaven, Cloud Strife. Tiny slivers of sunlight danced lithely on his peaceful face, erasing the dark circles of yesterday's tedious work as if he was healing in his wake. Slowly, with the slightest hint of excitement, wary eyes peeped at the new dawn. That's right, he was no longer hiding in the shadows of the past, he's now living in the present where everyone else is. To live his life, that at least he can do for them.
Silk sheets slipped off him like water as he unravelled himself from his comfortable slumber. Of course he had to fix his mess afterward; he didn't want to bother her any more than he should. Like any morning, he had his rituals. He took a shower, the cold water pricking his skin as if pinching him awake. He got dressed, gladly praising the warmth his familiar garments brought to him. He went to fix his delive
Tentative Title Fetish RPGTentative Title Fetish RPG4 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Tentative title "Fetish RPG"
Game Overview
Game Concept
You play as a well known and respected fetish clothing designer, who has recently finished the designs for their personal portfolio, showcasing the absolute best of their work. They soon discover that their portfolio has been stolen, and that their designs are being created in mass quantities by many smaller companies who had been failing by their own means, be it poor quality products, or bad design.
The player decides it's up to them to fix the stealing of their portfolio, and must collect each of their designs with the aid of a constantly changing team of submissives and switches.
Turn based RPG
Target Audience
Fetishests/ Rubber fetishest ages 18+
Game Flow Summary
The player begins the game at the title screen, with a New Game option, Load Game option, and Settings option. New Game will allow the player to begin a new game, Load Game will let the
Legend of Zelda Wind Waker: Thank YouLegend of Zelda Wind Waker: Thank You2 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Link and Tetra climbed aboard the ship. Tetra's crew, as well as Aryll, Medli and Makar greeted them. Komali was laughing, "Were you two sleeping together in a waterbed or what?" "Shut up!" Tetra shouted, swatting at him. Link couldn't help but laugh. Tetra was about to push Link overboard when everyone began to star at the center of the deck. Tetra followed everyone's eyes and gasped.
Standing at the center of the ship were ten ethereal figures. The first figure had blond hair and wore a green tunic and pointed hat like Link. Next to him was a short girl with green hair. She wore a green tunic and pair of shorts. Next was an old man with a white beard. He wore a long yellow and red robe. After the old man came a Large Goron with a white chin curtain beard. Just behind him was a female zora with an oddly shaped head. Following the zora girl was an older woman with red eyes and short white hair. She was dressed in a black, blue, and purple leotard. Next to her was a woman with tanned sk
Megaman 9 Powered Up - TornadoNote: Tornado Man can fire Tornado Blow up from the floor or across the room.Megaman 9 Powered Up - Tornado3 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Intro Stage
[Part 1]
Narrator: It is the year 20XX and with the latest defeat of Wily, there has been relative peace in the world. A recent law had been passed to limit the lifespan of new Robot Masters being produced around the world. For six months, this law has been successful in preventing any new uprisings by Wily, but now...
DR. LIGHT: O-oh no!
FAKE MAN: Come with me. You are being charged with starting an uprising of robots.
DR. LIGHT: It cannot be helped. Rock, don't become Mega Man.
MEGA MAN: B-But...who will stop them?
ROLL: ...Who are you? Are you one of them?
WILY: Ladies and gentlemen! Your attention please! I, the brilliant scientist Dr. Wily, am not to blame for this revolt of robots! It appears our good frie
Werewolf RPG Character CreatorWerewolf RPG Character Creator4 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Character Creation
- 3 main types of werewolves: Anthro (wolf-like), Furry (has human features or is cartoon-like), Wolfman (monster or human-like). This creator will allow the player to create any combination of the three.
- Players will be able to freely shift between 3 forms: Human, Were, and Wolf. (The wolf form is optional - it can be turned off when creating a character).
- During transformations, features will transition (incrementally) into the next form's features. i.e. The character's hair might shrink away as it is replaced by growing fur.
- Characters will be able to transform at will, but will gain boosts during a full moon.
Human Form Creator
Male / Female
Human Height / Weight / Age
Determines Body Type
Type in
Skin Tone
Selector (general color) and Sliders (modifiers)
Muscle M
MM1 Powered Up: Quint[OPENING STAGE]MM1 Powered Up: Quint4 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
[Part 1]
NARRATOR: The year 20XX. With the advancement of science, humans were able to create industrial humanoid robots. But some robots seem to defy the natural laws and remain unknown...
ROLL: Do I... know you...?
WILY: Wahahahaha! Ladies and gentlemen, your attention, please. The name's Wily! The one and only--the brilliant scientist, Dr. Wily! It may seem rather sudden to you, but I've decided I'd like to take over the world! Ahem! Anyway, to begin...Dr. Light! I'll be taking your precious robots!! Nuhahahaha!! That is to say...hmm?...Who are you? Hmph! You're an odd one! Just run home quietly... Nuahahaha...
ROLL: My friends are in trouble! I have to hurry to the lab!
[Part 2]
WILY: Nuhahahahah! Just as I promised, Dr. Light, I'll be taking them with me!
LIGHT: Stop, Dr. Wily! Stop I say!
WILY: Farewell! Nuhahahaha!
LIGHT: Wait! Stop! Dr. Wily! ...What insanity! Using my robots to conquer the world...
QUINT: Something is wrong... but I'll help you.
Hetaoni DEMO 5.0 [LINK] And PreviewHetaoni DEMO 5.0 [LINK] And Preview2 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Someone is behind all of this... And they were with us the whole time...
When Italy told the group this, all of them became silent. No one spoke a word, but the side glances at their neighbors showed that they were all asking the same question in their minds;
Who's the traitor?
Despite the accusing glances sent at whoever each person thought was the most guilty, no one spoke up for the longest time.
Until Russia suddenly gave an idea.
"Why don't we interrogate everyone one by one?" He asked suddenly. "We can see who's the most nervous about it, and might get something out of someone, da~?" Despite the situation, he still held his normal childish grin, which caused America to scowl and push himself out of the bed, going over to him with his eyes narrowed.
"And why should we do what you want to?" He accused, the rest of the group just starring at them silently, none speaking up. In truth, the majority of them believed it was Russia.
"Oh comrade, how else will we figure out this traitor?"
Fakemon Resources 2 - Fake TypesSuperFakemon Resources 2 - Fake Types2 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
This is a personal type I have made up, so please credit and link back when used. It is associated with super heroes and its strengths and weaknesses are based on this.
Super effective against: Dragon, Steel, Dark
Not very effective against: Ghost, Psychic, Poison
Does not affect: Ghost
Is weak to: Ghost, Psychic, Poison
Resists: Dragon, Steel, Dark
Is unaffected by:
May re-type the moves: Superpower
May re-type the Pokemon:
Super heroes often fight giant monsters in Japan, hence the effectiveness over dragon.
They bend steel bars, thus effectiveness over steel.
They fight crime and evil, and so are super effective against dark.
Inversely, like any physical attack, they can't touch ghost types.
Psychic types are mind over matter, so they are weak there.
And poison? Think Kryptonite
Light / Holy
This type is the most obvious fake type on the back of dark typings and can be looked at as either light in the physical sense or holy light.
Super effective agains
the legend of Cynder, chapter 3, level 3the legend of Cynder, chapter 3, level 33 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
chapter 3
the attack
Cynder jumped to her feet in an instant. Her eyes locked on the back door.
'Cynder,' yawned Spyro, 'what's wrong?'
'We're about to be attacked!'
'What are ?'
Spyro didn't get a chance to finish before the whole temple shook. He stood up quickly. An instant later, Sparx zoomed in.
'What the hell was that?!'
'We're about to be attacked!' repeated Cynder.
The temple shook again, more violently than before. The door suddenly burst open and a torrent of flames filled the doorway. A red fire dragon stood in the doorway, surrounded by Shadow Tails. There were hundreds of them and more were on their way. The red dragon roared and the Shadow tails attacked.
'Kill them all, except the purple one, he's mine! Destroy the eggs!'
The red dragon pounced at Spyro, but Cynder knocked him off his path. She sunk her teeth into his muscular neck. He got back up and reared up, throwing her off.
'Save the eggs Cynder!' called Spyro as he wrestled with several Shadow Tails.
Bio TemplateBio Template4 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
Character Name
Country of Origin (Lists the character's native country)
Date of Birth (Lists the character's date of birth)
Likes (Lists the character's likes)
Dislikes (Lists the character's dislikes)
Demeanor (Determines the character's alignment and demeanor. Evangelical is the highest ranking for good, Heroic is the middle ranking, and Anti-Heroic is the lowest. Anti-Villainous is the lowest ranking for evil, Villainous is the middle ranking, and Diabolical is the highest)
Height (Lists the character's height in feet and inches and centimeters)
Weight (Lists the character's weight in pounds and kilograms)
Race (Lists the character's race)
Fighting Style (Lists the character's fighting style)
Signature Weapon Type (Lists the type(s) of weapon that best suits the character)
Signature Weapon Name (Lists the names of the character's signature weapons)
Control Scheme (Lists the button scheme the for the character)
Outfits (Lists the character's default outfits available for that charact
Divinity Soul Divinity SoulDivinity Soul4 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
by James "Copywright" Joseph
Chapter 1
"I'm sorry, its gotta be like this Zach. We'll keep in touch, right?" she said.
Zach looked down at the floor. "It's not fair, just because they believe in something different than Nea
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it SnowLet it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.....Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow3 years ago in Storyline Literature More Like This
A Phinbella story for Christmas......HAPPY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!
Isabella's pov':
We were both sitting on the floor, holding hands, and had a Blanket over both of us. We sat in front of the fireplace, warming. We couldn't go anywhere, because outside, there was a blanket of snow. I love him, and it's about time I tell him, because now I'm sixteen. He was so cute. Phineas flynn, my dream boy.
"Hey, Isabella, may I go get some popcorn?" He asked smiling.
"Ok Phin." I answer, as im smiling too.
He gets up, out of the blanket we share, and to the kitchen.
After a few Minutes, he comes back with a bowl of popcorn in his hand. He set on the floor again, and cuddles himself with the bit of blanket he has.
Surprisingly, The lights were off, but the fire is lit. I hug Phineas from the Surprise.
He giggle. "It's ok Izzy, I'm right here." He said.
I don't let him go, I put my head on his chest, cuddle in it. He smile at me.
"Isabella....." He mu
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Sandra Irons led Gary teachers union for 37 years
By Carole Carlson email@example.com | 648-3154 August 13, 2012 3:04PM
Sandra Irons served as president of the Gary Teachers Union from 1971 until her retirement in 2008. | Sun-Times Media file photo
Updated: September 15, 2012 6:14AM
GARY — Remembering her spirit and her fight, speakers at Monday's back-to-school convocation paid tribute to former Gary Teachers Union President Sandra C. Irons who died Saturday.
Irons led the union for 37 years, leading State Sen. Earline Rogers, a former colleague, to suggest they rename the local after Irons.
Rogers, a retired teacher, said she won election as union treasurer in 1971 when Irons won the presidency. "All you enjoy today is a result of her ... ." Rogers told the audience of teachers at West Side High School.
Irons led the teachers union through its most recent strike in 2006 and was a constant fixture and speaker at School Board meetings.
School Board President Darren Washington said too many youngsters want the "prize without the process." He said Irons taught them the difference. "Sandra Irons had no problem telling you where she came from and what she was doing."
After a moment of silence, newly elected union President Joseph Zimmerman recalled Irons as a community leader and advocate for children.
Zimmerman read a speech Irons gave to the group of teachers in 2000 in which she encouraged teachers to leave "pebbles" of knowledge with students that will inspire them "when we are no longer here."
Zimmerman said Irons was one of his mentors. "She brought me up and raised me in the union," he said. "It was a tireless effort on her part."
Irons began her teaching career in 1961 as a math teacher in Gary.
Earlier this year, she was honored by the Gary Frontier Club at its Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
Zimmerman said funeral arrangements are pending.

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Amy Hempel, Jenny Han, & Siobhan Vivian Get Booked
Here are some literary events to pencil in your calendar this week.
To get your event posted on our calendar, visit our Facebook Your Literary Event page. Please post your event at least one week prior to its date.
The August edition of the Franklin Park Reading Series will feature five writers including noted short fiction specialist Amy Hempel. Check it out on Monday, August 12th at Franklin Park Bar & Beer Garden starting 8 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)


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Game Details
- Number of Players 2
Game Description
If you've got the need for speed, you've found your joy ride with Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Get behind the wheel of your favorite sports car, choosing from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches. Race at up to 170 mph on open highways or through crowded streets. But you won't just have to avoid crashing and burning, you'll also have to outrace cops hot in pursuit, from lone highway patrol officers to whole squads. Intense graphics, augmented by reflection and lighting effects, along with roaring and screeching sound effects and environmental conditions like downpouring rain, all create a seat-of-your-pants ride you won't forget.
User Reviews
Average Member Rating: 7.6 out of 10
This game is awesome. (9 out of 10)
posted by FireLover (VENTURA, CA) on Jul 15, 2006
Member since Jun 2006
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Member since Jun 2006
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
I used to own this game and let me tell you, its really fun, as some of you may know all need for speed games are about getting away from the cops and in the case of the newer games like most wanted you update your car, in this game you run away from the cops while trying to get points to buy new ca...more
Specs & Requirements
Modes Simultaneous, Versus, Tournament, Career
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- Mercenaries: Playground of DestructionRelease 1/10/2005
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"A scar from the past aches. When time passes, it fades... I'm not used to living a lie. It's breaking the body. My necklace came off in the city. I wasn't alone when I lost it... Throwing off my decorated clothes, I give a graceful fighting pose to you.
When the evil times come and the villain gets distressful, we all stay connected by our fire soul love destiny... Never give in to the bad. Never never never. She is Sailormars...."
^.~ Hello. This is my random "stuff" section. I'll be tossing occassional things in here: Live Journal Icons, wallpapers, aim icons, gallery etc. of Three Lights, Pretty Guardian, Sailor Stars, or other stuff. Everything is free for taking for your use. And if you're planning to use them for your website, unless I give you permission to, please credit me. ^____^ I hope you enjoy them.
This is my mini gallery. XD I'm WAY to lazy to open a website to solely host pictures so I'm just randomly tossing pictures I think are special, or that I like in here. DO NOT DIRECT LINK THESE!!! ;-; Or I'll feel hurt.Pretty Guardian Photobooks
Pretty Guardian Amada Cards Scans
Pretty Guardian Bandai Cards Scans
Pretty Guardian Magazine Scans
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Cards
Sailor Moon Screen Caps
Sailor Moon Manga Cover Scans
Sailor Moon CD Scans
Laser Disc Scans
Sailor Moon Toys and Misc.
PGSM Magazines
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Up To Boy January 2002
Playboy Weekly January 16th 2002
Bomb Idol June 2002
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Bomb Idol February 2003
Pure Pure April 2003
Seventeen April 1st 2003
CANDy Fashion July 2003
Melon August 2003
Pure Pure August 2003
Seventeen August 1st 2003
CANDy Fashion September 2003
Melon Fashion September 2003
Love Berry October 2003
Melon Fashion October 2003
November 2003
CANDy Fashion November 2003
Melon Fashion November 2003
Sabra Men's Mag November 2003
Seventeen November 15th 2003
Uchusen November 2003
Up To Boy November 2003
December 2003
Bomb Idol December 2003
Melon Fashion December 2003
Seventeen December 1st 2003
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Melon Fashion January 2004
Newtype the Live January 2004
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Uchusen January 2004
February 2004
Gakushuu Youchien February 2004
Hyper Hobby February 2004
Otomodachi February 2004
Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei February 2004
Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei Special 2004
Shogaku Ninen'sei February 2004
Up To Boy February 2004
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Bomb Idol March 2004
CANDy Fashion March 2004
Melon Fashion March 2004
Newtype the Live March 2004
Otomodachi March 2004
Seventeen March 1st 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei March 2004
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Tanoshii Youchien March 2004
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Up To Boy March 2004
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Hyper Hobby April 2004
Love Berry Fashion April 2004
Melon Fashion April 2004
Otomodachi April 2004
Sabra Men's Mag April 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei April 2004
Shogakukan Youchien April 2004
Tanoshii Youchien April 2004
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Hyper Hobby May 2004
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Love Berry Fashion May 2004
Melon Fashion May 2004
Newtype the Live May 2004
Otomodachi May 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei May 2004
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Tanoshii Youchien May 2004
Uchusen May 2004
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Kindai Idol June 2004
Love Berry Fashion June 2004
Melon Fashion June 2004
Scola Men's Mag June 2004
Seventeen June 1st 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei June 2004
Shogakukan Youchien June 2004
Tanoshii Youchien June 2004
Up To Boy June 2004
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CANDy Fashion July 2004
Love Berry Fashion July 2004
Melon Fashion July 2004
Newtype the Live July 2004
Otomodachi July 2004
Playboy Weekly July 27th 2004
Sabra Men's Mag July 2004
Seventeen July 1st 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei July 2004
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Tanoshii Youchien July 2004
Uchusen July 2004
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Love Berry Fashion August 2004
Melon Fashion August 2004
Seventeen August 1st 2004
Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei August 2004
Shogakukan Youchien August 2004
Tanoshii Youchien August 2004
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CANDy Fashion September 2004
Love Berry Fashion September 2004
Melon Fashion September 2004
Newtype the Live September 2004
Seventeen September 1st 2004
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Shogakukan Youchien Sept. 2004
Tanoshii Youchien September 2004
Uchusen September 2004
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Bessatsu PHP October 2004
Love Berry Fashion October 2004
Melon Fashion October 2004
Seventeen October 1st, 2004
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Shogaku Ichi Nen'sei October 2004
Shogakukan Youchien October 2004
Tanoshii Youchien October 2004
Up To Boy October 2004
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CANDy Fashion November 2004
Love Berry Fashion November 2004
Shogakukan Youchien Nov. 2004
Hyper Visual Magazines
Best Shot Volume 11
Bikei Catalogue Summer 2004
Bomb Annual Costume Play 2002
Bomb Deluxe Fresh Girls 2002
Hero Vision Spring 2004
MeMew Idol Volume 8
MeMew Idol Volume 18
Sailor Moon is created by Naoko Takeuchi
WAAAHHH!! Before I go on, let me first give a SUPER big thanks to Mike!! ^.^ He bought this magazine off of Ebay for himself, but then he saw that I didn't have it yet, so he shipped it to my house as a donation. ;_______; He's soooooo nice!! SUPER THANK YOU MIKE!!!
^.^ *Ahem* Now back to our regular magazine update. This is the September 2003 issue of CANDy magazine. It features both Ayaka and Alisa modelling. Personally, I think Alisa looks extra beautiful in this issue. Also, there is a small article about Ayaka being a cast member in the movie "Bayside Shakedown Part 2." Hope everyone enjoy the scans!!


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While I find this behaviour entirely wrong-minded on the part of publishers I think it would be useful to discover whether even this punishing pricing is still advantageous to libraries. I haven't read lately whether eBooks sold to libraries have a borrowed-life span (x readings then defunct) or whether the premium price provides for the book in perpetuity which would be an enormous advantage to the library. But also the physical shipping and management of books is much less for libraries, they never are broken or spoiled, books time out precisely when lent and therefore spin immediately to the next borrower. Maybe the premium, which one can almost understand from the perspective of the poor, embattled publisher, still makes sense.
The Real Cost of Ebooks for Libraries
Librarians often complain about the lack of availability of ebooks and their cost when they are available. Outside of knowledge of which publishers sell ebooks to libraries and news stories about their cost, it's not directly known what a librarian faces day-to-day in terms of trying to get ebook access for her patrons.
The Douglas County Libraries have put out a report showing the cost and availability of the most popular print books for patrons and next to it the same for the ebook editions. The differences are stark.
For the top 15 fiction titles, libraries typically pay a few cents less per copy than consumers do for the print edition. The same is true for the top five nonfiction titles.
When it comes to ebooks, the story is very different. Four of the top 15 fiction titles are available to libraries:
— The Racketeer (John Grisham, Random House): $12.99 for consumers, $85.00 for libraries
— Notorious Nineteen (Janet Evanovich, Random House): $13.99 for consumers, $84.00 for libraries
— A Wanted Man (Lee Child, Random House): $13.00 for consumers, $84.00 for libraries
— Flight Behavior (Barbara Kingsolver, HarperCollins): $12.99 for consumers, $25.95 for libraries
For nonfiction, only one of the five most popular titles is available as an ebook: Wild (Cheryl Strayed, Random House), which is $12.99 for consumers and $25.95 for libraries.
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6 thoughts on "The Real Cost of Ebooks for Libraries"
When HarperCollins announced a limit of 26 times that their ebooks could be borrowed, some librarians did a test and pulled hardback books from the shelves to compare their borrowing history with their physical state. A kid's book that had been borrowed 48 times was in fine shape, as was novel at 120.
No, no, no, this is just wrong. Why should a library have to pay so much more for an eBook than a consumer? I don't even understand this. As for putting a limit on the number of times a library can loan an eBook…and at the rate the publisher is charging for it??? NO. This sounds more like extortion. WTF.
The big thing that is being missed is that the consumer edition is not in perpetuity and if the consumer changes readers, format changes and are generally out of luck on useableness of ebook. Second the check out rate decreases rapidly for any book after the first 6 months. Third the cost difference between consumer and library editions is not a few cents but more in the range or 40% to 50% withouth taking into consideration the quality of the binding.
You cannot just look at the price, what is being given for the selling price.
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"The big thing that is being missed is that the consumer edition is not in perpetuity and if the consumer changes readers, format changes and are generally out of luck on useableness of ebook."
That's why I like Calibre.


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Figure 1 – Fittings and Vacuum Port Locations INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BEFORE REMOVING OLD CARBURETOR 1. Determine if the distributor vacuum port is timed (no vacuum at idle) or full (vacuum present at idle). With the engine at operating temperature and idling, pull the vacuum advance hose off of the carburetor and "feel"for vacuum by putting your finger on the vacuum port (See Fig. 2) . If your distributor has timed vacuum advance, you will hook the vacuum hose from the distributor to the passenger side vacuum port on the new carburetor. If it has full vacuum advance, it will be hooked up to the driver side port. 2. The stock steel fuel line must be converted to fuel resistant rubber hose. The stock steel line will not connect to the Performer Series Carburetor. Use Edelbrock Universal Fuel Line Kit #8135. This kit contains a filter, neoprene hose, and fittings to adapt to 5/16″or 3/8″stock steel fuel lines (See Fig. 3) . NOTE: After cutting the steel line, remove sharp edges and clean out any chips. 3. Always use a new fuel filter. Failure to do so will void your warranty. 4. You must use Edelbrock Adapter #2696 or Adapter & Fuel Line Kit #2697 when installing a Performer Series carburetor on a General Motors Quadrajet or Chrysler Thermoquad intake manifold. #2697 includes adapter #2696 and fuel line kit #8135. Do not use an open adapter! (See Fig. 4) 5. You must use Edelbrock Adapter #2732 when installing a Performer Series carburetor on certain Edelbrock intake manifolds. In those applications, install the adapter as shown (See Fig. 5)


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In this look at the secretive world of family court proceedings, a Newport man struggles to reunite with his grandchildren after false allegations throw him into a year long struggle with the state. Sometimes winning is only half the battle. Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for April 26, 2013.


text: Nearly every good band has done its share of serious contemplation. But when the Throbs looked within their souls, they found a black void. This becomes chillingly and effectively clear on Thieves and Vagabonds, the quartet's debut album. From the first evocative strains of ''Underground,'' it's obvious that these hard-rockers have mastered the art of bleak cynicism. They travel in a nighttime world devoid of morals and hope, and on aggressive numbers like ''Come Down Sister'' and ''Rip It Up'' they react like snarling dogs that have been kicked one too many times. They haven't added many new turns to the typical bad-boy image of revelry and abuse, but they're surprisingly honest about their contempt: ''Ocean of Love,'' for example, is a wide-open invitation into their I-don't-care-anymore life-style. And when they slow down, as they do with the opiated ''Dreamin','' the nastiness takes on the dreamy warmth of a vampire's kiss. That darkly seductive quality is what's gripping about this album. B+


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Well this one is going to be a bit difficult as I am not even sure right now if I can give blood, I mean right this second I just couldn't – I have low amount of iron (bringing it back to normal) and I am too young (but once I get to the legal age I am heading down, I'll get my test done and hopefully I'll be good to go). I have wanted to do this for awile now, and even though I have not done it yet I think it is worth doing as you don't loose very much (about a pint of blood that your body can repair anyways) but you can give so much (a life) just knowing that makes me smile. I can't wait =D
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Well my grandmother used to own a house up north and every year we would go up to have the traditional "get togethers". One summer after my Mother and my Father divorced we had to live there for the summer and to make it more fun for me and my brother (as we were still pretty young) we set up a tent and I decided to head out in the middle of the night. I set down a blanket and just looked at the star filled sky, just thought about everything in my life and imagined how my life would be. It was a really nice, peaceful moment and it helped me get away from real life. I would recommend this to anyone and if I ever do this again (which I hope to) I would like to go further and see even more stars.
I was in a club and decided I was tired of just dancing the same way with the little boys who think they can dance so I went to the middle of the room (where you can stand on the boxes) and danced my heart out I had so much fun and I had a guy come up and dance with me. There was a HUGE smile on my face the whole time and I just fooled around with it and had fun – that to me is the important part. If you want to do this I say do it somewhere that you are supposed to be dancing (for me it was a club) or if you're really daring then you can do it to break the silence, be silly, or get rid of negative feelings. :P


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Physicians Rail at Recertification Requirements
Medical doctors are facing revamped board recertification requirements that are "expensive, burdensome, and detract from the care of the patient," says David Fleming, president of the American College of Physicians.
A physicians association representing some 120,000 practicing internists is up in arms over groundshaking new rules for board certification, known as maintenance of certification or "MOC."
Many of the new recertification requirements, which took effect Jan. 1, "are not evidence-based, but are expensive, burdensome, and detract from the care of the patient," says David Fleming, president of the American College of Physicians.
The new rules are so "logistically and emotionally burdensome," he says, that they "may drive smaller practices out of business."
The traditional recertification exam, a "secure" set of 200 multiple choice questions doctors must pass once every 10 years, now has a failure rate of 22% for those who take it the first time. For those who took it for the first time five years ago, only 9% failed, Fleming says.
Not only are many of the questions on the exam irrelevant, Fleming contends, but "the core general medicine questions that we were used to having in the past are no longer there. Instead, there's a lot of esoteric information you were expected to memorize, like knowledge of clinical situations and diseases that you never see."
The rules are perceived to be so onerous, that 10,000 internists have signed a petition calling for many of the new criteria to be killed.
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Daniel Ramirez (9/16/2014 at 5:10 PM)
Connie, I hope you can forgive my impertinence, but it does not surprise me that you are a... nurse coordinator? ... What board do you sit on? Are you really down here in the mud with the rest of us taking care of PATIENTS on a daily basis? Or do you come down from your desk job perch from time to time to dictate to others?
Daniel Ramirez (9/16/2014 at 5:06 PM)
As a physician I try hard to do the right thing by my patients - ALWAYS. I take pride in my work, and am willing to abide by the rules. But I know a rat when I smell one. You mean to tell me that after ALL of my years of schooling, training, test taking... my board-certification, reimbursement, good standing in my profession, and perhaps even my LICENSE is being held hostage by non-practicing bureaucrat physicians? Unless I play by their silly rules that have ZERO CREDIBLE EVIDENCE to making me a better doctor???? Sirs and Madams in your ivory towers: you can all go straight to hell. This is a SCAM.
Paul Kempen, MD, PhD (7/7/2014 at 12:36 PM)
Ms Clark has actively supported the positions of the ABIM, which is a private corporation recently having invented MOC for their own corporate profits, certification already costing currently $400 million a year in gross receipts and paying their CEO salaries as high as $1.2 million in 2009. They have not been able to demonstrate Certification improves care, yet alone that MOC impacts care in outcome based study. They have even authored and published in 2002 an attempt at meta-analysis to prove Certification matters-but found this was impossible due to the poor quality of all prior studies, describing the "proof" as a "missing link" in the title (Sharp LK, Bashook PG, Lipsky MS, Horowitz SD, Miller SH. Specialty board certification and clinical outcomes: the missing link. Acad Med 2002;77:534–42). The assumption that doctors are not "up to date" is further unfounded, as life long learning is essential to continue in practice and obtain state licenses. The fact that numerous state and national oversight mechanisms exist is ignored, as Ms Clark choses to support the ABMS to be her particular brand of reassurance-as unfounded as that is. I pointed repeatedly to ABMS written articles confirming there is a lack of evidence to support certification and their MOC program, while studying and publishing comprehensive reports to the contrary (Kempen PM. Maintenance of certification and licensure: regulatory capture of medicine. Anesth Analg. 2014 Jun;118(6):1378-86. ) as have others. As for practice improvement modules: These include changing patient care without patients being informed of any risks, costs or dangers-while the sole purpose is for a doctor to personally profit=MOC re-certification. Research for personal benefit and without informed consent was internationally outlawed after WWII by the Nuremberg laws and subsequently validated among all civilized societies by the Helsinki declarations. Society DEMANDS that informed consent be required and that safety and review be assured for every patient in any experiemental setting. Validation of physician competence IS already being verified by multiple agencies including hospital and state medical boards who DO have practice authority, which the ABMS does not have. We do not provide free license to anyone to experiment with human life. This is exactly what the ABMS is forcing, while actually doing nothing to insure physician quality. Next time you go to your doctor ask him if he is MOC compliant and including you in his personal profiting MOC experiment. Be sure to ask what YOUR risks and costs will be to assure the ABMS that he is practicing medicine in YOUR and not the ABMS's best interest!
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Experimental about Growth in Multi-Media
Hannes Vartiainen, Pekka Veikkolainen / 7 min / Finland / 2013
In a lifeless urban landscape where time itself has stopped its crawl, a mad ballet is commencing and a newly hatched butterfly is about to die. A celebrated mixed-media experimental film combining stop-motion, 3D modeling and CT scans.
Dark Comedy about Conquest in Live-Action
Jalmari Helander / 7 min / Finland / 2012
The 2003 short adapted into a surprising 2010 hit feature. The long process of tracking, hunting and transforming this king of the forest into a finished product is a time consuming process, but the final outcome is a reason to celebrate.
Dark Comedy about Friendship in Stop-Motion
Elli Vuorinen, Jasmiini Ottelin, Pinja Partanen / 8 min / Finland / 2012
A lonesome xylophone player finds a viciously growing tumor under his arm. In his attempts to get rid of the tumor he discovers that it has some unconventional qualities.


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Prescription drug misuse remains a top public health concernSAMHSAJanuary 8, 2013
Prescription drug misuse is second only to marijuana as the nation's most prevalent illicit drug problem, with approximately 22 million persons nationwide initiating nonmedical pain reliever use since 2002, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The report also shows variations in use by state, with combined 2010 and 2011 data indicating that rates of past year misuse among those aged 12 or older ranged from 3.6 percent in Iowa to 6.4 percent in Oregon.
View the full article here: http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1301084404.aspx
Keywords: prescription, drug, misuse, public health, concern
Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.
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"I'm Not a Big Fan of Science Fiction"
Despite having in his résumé some of the most important characters in science fiction movies, Harrison Ford hasn't changed his mind about his love for that movie genre. However, he is back in the field with Ender's Game.
"My taste in movies has nothing to do with my work. I'm not a big fan of science fiction" Harrison Ford said while promoting Ender's Game, a film based on the bestseller by Orson Scott Card.
"Science Fiction Opens Minds"
Harrison Ford thinks sci-fi is an important genre because it opens the doors of your imagination. He thinks science fiction opens the imagination "a little bit wider".
The 71-year-old Academy Award-nominated actor stars in futuristic action thriller Ender's Game.
Ender's Game: Number One!
Summit's "Ender's Game" is topping this weekend domestically with a projected $27 million bow. Congratulations to cast and crew!
First-night audiences gave a "B+" CinemaScore to "Ender's Game," which the distributor and backers Summit Entertainment, Odd Lot Entertainment and Digital Domain hope can launch a young adult franchise. The movie opened with an estimated $1.4 million from Halloween night preview shows in the U.S. The studio called the launch a "solid" start that placed it third for Thursday behind "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" at $1.8 million and "Gravity," which took in $1.6 million in its 28th day for a domestic cume of $206 million.read more
Harrison Ford's Back In Space
Harrison Ford doesn't care that Friday's futuristic Ender's Game is the first time he's stepped back into space since Star Wars made him a star. "Doesn't matter to me if I go back to outer space or not, the job's the same," said Ford.
Graff is the tough-as-nails mentor to adolescents, including Ender Wiggin, who are trained to defend Earth against aliens who had slaughtered 50 million people in the initial assault decades before "Ender" begins.
Everything You Need To Know About Ender's Game…
without reading the book.
Let's face it. Some of us still can't find time to finish the Orson Scott Card's book the movie is based of. Not to mention if we take into account the entire Ender series. So, what do we need to know to understand and enjoy the movie?
Much like A Princess of Mars, Ender's Game is an important novel that had a profound impact on the sci-fi genre, yet might not be familiar to many moviegoers. That's what we're here for. We've put together a guide to this unique sci-fi universes, telling you what you need to know about the characters, setting, and themes of Ender's Game to be prepared for the movie when it hits on November 1.
Bunch of New "Ender's Game" Stuff
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Ender's Game is heading to its big premiere in the US and lots of clips and pictures have emerged in the last few weeks. The movie stars Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Sir Ben Kingsley, Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis and Abigail Breslin, and will open in theaters November 1st.read more
Final Trailer for Ender's Game – Narrated by Col Graff
Ender's Game teaser trailer, released earlier this year, gave an indication of what can be expected from the film. The final trailer, however, features a dramatic narrative by Harrison Ford who promises the aliens "will be back". It's all very visually appealing in a Star Wars-Superman-Terminator way and with the melodramatic music, intense exchanges and wild landscapes: it certainly appears to be a film fans of science fiction will love.read more
Ender's Game New Posters and Trailer
Nothing gets audiences in the seats like a Harrison Ford glare. Decades after his steely look on the poster for Raiders of the Lost Ark, studios are still using the stern Ford face to sell their film. With the debut of the Ender's Game posters, it appears that Summit Entertainment is following a familiar strategy, and we'd be surprised if it didn't put people in the seats!
Ender's Game Producer Bob Orci Talks Casting Harrison Ford
Ender's Game producer Bob Orci chats with What's Trending at Nerd HQ at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 about the buzz surrounding his upcoming sci-fi film, based on Orson Scott Card's classic novel.
Orci reveals that while a lot of the cast emerged from just being fans of the book, choosing Harrison Ford was an exciting process. "Well, you think you're deciding on him, but really he's deciding on you," Orci says. "What he said when he read the script actually was that he's offered a lot of sci-fi. He's read a lot of sci-fi. And that this was one of the rare ones where he felt that actually not only was it a spectacle but it also had something to say and had a lot of emotion and that's why he did it."


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When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of £50.00 per person, or £50.00 per accommodation. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least seventy days before your departure date. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall retain your deposit. The price of your travel arrangements was calculated using exchange rates quotes in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on the date recommended by ABTA in relation to the following currencies: US Dollar.
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Even in this case, we will absorb an amount of 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and amendment charges. Only amount in excess of this 2% will be surcharged, where you have to pay a surcharge there will be an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents commission. If this means you have to pay more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive full refund of the monies paid, except for any premium paid to us for holiday insurance and any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for any reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice.
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You, or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown in clause 6.
NOTE: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
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It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 10 weeks before your departure date, except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available. If it is necessary to cancel your travel arrangements, we will pay to you compensation as set out in this clause.
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If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you of your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting the offer of alternative travel arrangements from us if available, or cancelling your booked holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons of force majeure, we will pay compensation as detailed below:
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This means that we will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances that may amount to force majeure.
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If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and our resort representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us at the address on our brochure. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly suggested that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may effect your rights under this contract.
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It is unlikely that we will have a complaint that cannot be rectified between us. However, disputes to do with this contract which cannot be settled amicably, may (if you wish) be referred to arbitration under a special scheme which is arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, but is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of Arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for any amount greater than £1,500.00 per person or £7,500.00 per booking form. Also, it does not apply to claims which relate to physical injury or illness. If you choose to proceed with arbitration under this scheme, you must send a written notice of your decision to ABTA within 9 months after your scheduled date of return. Full details of the scheme are available from ABTA at 68-71 Newman Street, London, W1P 4AH.
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(ii) We accept responsibility for death, injury or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents, our suppliers and sub-contractors, whilst acting within the scope of, or in the course of their employment in the provision of your travel arrangements. We will accordingly pay to you such damages as might have been awarded in such circumstances under English Law.
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Get that coveted worn-in look from the first wear with these hand-treated jeans. The slightly-tapered leg and overall slim fit create a modern look for the guy who knows his style.
• Low rise
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• Belt loops
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• 9 ½" front rise
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COLUMN WASH: On medium-weight indigo denim, the Column wash creates the perfect go-to jeans. They're treated with hand-creased whiskers and subtle hand-sanding to create a broken-in appeal. The jeans are then sprayed with potassium to create a washed-out indigo look on the thighs and finished off with hand-grinding details at the bottom hem and pocket scoops.
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Take some time for an adventure for you and your family in a tropical paradise! Luxuriate in a resort community while staying in a home more spacious and grand than the largest nearby hotel suites!
This immense three bedroom, 3.5 bath, two story town-house located in Building H features:
Turn-key personal greeting by the staff, ocean view, easy beach access (with beach chair and available umbrella service), whale watching from your lanai (November- May), secure/gated accommodations, quiet/private Oasis setting, pool and hot tub, sauna, poolside massage (by appointment), a private elevator, lovely Pan-Asian appointed interior, state of the art /free weight/air-conditioned cardio room, and attached garage. Enjoy the privacy and generous living space of a single family residence with easy access to nearby resort hotels
Enjoy memorable ocean views from inside the unit, or outside on our spacious covered lanais. No residential rooftops to interfere with the enticing ocean view
The lanai comes equipped with BBQ area featuring a Wolf 36'' Grill, Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerator and custom wood and stone cabinetry. Full length sliding glass doors disappear into hidden pockets, thereby extending the interior space with the grace of the outdoors.
Our vacation home comfortable sleeps 8 people, with options available for extra air-beds, cribs, and roll-always.
A king size bed resides in the master bedroom on the cool lower level. A queen size bed resides in the additional bedroom downstairs. Two Queen beds are featured in the up stairs bedroom. All of our beds have clean and comfortably brand new high quality mattresses and (high thread count) luxury linens.
Our cutting edge entertainment system includes a 52'' Sharp Aquos Flat Panel High Definition TV with 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and DVD player. There are iPod docks in four locations throughout the home. Additional 42'' Flat Screen TV's, DVD players are located in each of the bedrooms.
Wireless high speed internet is a standard throughout the home.
Additional features include:
- Deep soaking tub with waterfall fill (from the ceiling!)
- Two zone, central air-conditioning
- Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador and Bosch appliances
- Laundry room with washer, dryer and utility sink
- Picasso Travertine cool stone floors
- In suite bathrooms in all bedrooms
- Custom wood contemporary Cabinetry
- Double thick Granite Countertops
- Additional private covered carport
- Gated and security entry to the community
Fine Asian antiques, and sculpture are placed throughout this cool and restful setting.
The unit is appointed with fine furnishings from an acclaimed design team in a clean and uncluttered fashion. Relaxing in this luxurious condominium, after an adventurous day enjoying Maui, is an enticing end to a memorable day.
Our unit is the home closest to the lovely tropical Ho'olei pool and recreation area, making for an easy minutes walk or ride. The Ho'oleipool contains an oasis waterfall, grottos, caves and a sandy beach entry where small children enjoy playing in a safe and friendly environment.
Near the pool area is a fully equipped and air conditioned fitness center containing an arsenal of Paramount and Precor exercise equipment, a sauna, locker rooms, showers and changing facilities. Additional amenities for Ho'olei Club Oasis guests include: an outdoor kitchen and covered pavilion, and concierge services. GRAND WAILEA POOL is NOT available for renting guests.
After short walk across the street, enjoy the acclaimed Wailea Beach, considered to be the most beautiful beach on Maui.
24 hour a day,7 days a week guest services are provided to guests in this unit by our management company.
As a family with limited vacation time, we had visions and daydreams of a serene, island-flavored, perfect escape to Paradise...the Bowen home did not disappoint. We traveled with our toddler, as well as some friends with two pre-teen children. The set-up and location of the vacation retreat meant we could have joyous dual family moments...totally private "just we two in an island dream" moments, solitary contemplative moments. It was offset by quiet luxury combined with full functionality. This perfectly-situated property would be perfect for friends traveling together, extended families; anyone looking to luxuriate in an opulent lifestyle for a ridiculously reasonable rate.
Even with some of the best shopping, beach access, and restaurants on Maui within stumbling distance, we honestly found it difficult to leave the complex. Beautiful views and luscious, scented air from the lanai and downstairs sitting area...spectacular sunsets every night. A state of the art kitchen (cook inside or out! Outdoor fridge plus a crazy double indoor fridge) stocked with cookware and flatware. You can look down over the absolutely gorgeous pool area, and be there in a walk that takes mere seconds.
We are Massage Freaks...save your money and stay away from nearby pricey spas. The poolside massage therapists at the Ho'Olei are the very best to be found on the island. Maybe all the islands. Your every need is catered to in the pool area. It manages to be both romantic and family friendly: seemingly impossible. Bookend extra-large hot tubs, waterfalls, and a fantastic "baby beach" attached. We lounged and played all day.
All in all, our stay at the Bowen's Ho'Olei Dream was just that--a Dream realized. Our expectations were beautifully met, even surpassed. In a very short time, we came to think of this place as our home away from home, and can't wait to return in the future.
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The Salvation Army says it will serve about 3,000 families or about 8,000 children.
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This Friday, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's StyleMint brand will hold its first-ever live shopping event online—and there are some pretty major celebs involved. In addition to being hosted by Mary-Kate herself, WhoWhatWear co-founder Hillary Kerr will be chatting live with a handful of industry pros like Rachel Zoe, superstar makeup artist Gucci Westman and P.S. I Made This' Erica Domesek.
The best part? Up until—and even during—the cyber broadcast, you can send Mary-Kate questions that she'll answer onscreen. Just submit your fashion and lifestyle queries on StyleMint's Facebook page or tweet them @StyleMint with the hashtag #StyleMintLIVE. And be sure to head back to the brand's page on Friday at noon for the two-hour show. The team will be sharing one-off promotions and sneak peeks at upcoming styles—and considering I'm wearing a StyleMint tee as I type, I for one won't want to miss this digital event.
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MAILED: Dec. 7, 1998
EAU CLAIRE When Becky Graf entered the classroom 10 years ago, she was armed with worksheets and lecture notes the staples of the traditional high school English teacher.
Today her students are more likely to find themselves working together on group projects or leading lively class discussions than struggling to complete worksheets or trying to follow yet another lecture.
"I sensed my old style was not working; that I was not connecting with the students," said Graf, a teacher at North High School in Eau Claire. "I finally realized that students have changed and education has changed. Now I see my role more as a facilitator. My students are more responsible for their own learning."
Graf gives much of the credit for her new teaching style a style she says is much more effective to fellow participants in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's pilot Community of Learners master's program.
While earning their masters in education-professional development, 24 teachers spend one weekend a month together for four semesters sharing experiences, research and strategies for succeeding in the classroom. The weekend sessions, coupled with a required research class, give them 19 of the 30 required program credits. Participants then take other classes that interest them during the summer to earn the remaining credits.
"The idea behind the community is that these people stay together study together for a two-year period," said Bill Dunlap, a professor of curriculum and instruction and co-facilitator of the program. "They support each other and share their expertise with one another and everyone benefits."
"The real highlight has been the collaboration with my colleagues," said Stephanie Rowe, a health teacher at South Middle School in Eau Claire. "Everyone comes with an expertise that they can give voice to. As educators, we don't often have this kind of opportunity to collaborate and share. But in this program, everything is relevant. Everything was brought together under a common vision."
The community of learners concept has proven so successful that UW-Eau Claire started a second program this fall, this time with 32 members. And the pilot group has said it wants to meet even after participants have their degrees in hand, Dunlap said, noting that even he was surprised at the level of camaraderie that has developed within the group.
"All of us in the learning community are very much motivated to continue to grow and learn about educational issues and to cover issues that we didn't get to," Rowe said of the desire to continue meeting. "That to me is amazing. Sometimes when people come out of a traditional master's program, they're just relieved to be done. But with this group, the program has sparked the flame of wanting more. To come out of a program motivated and encouraged to continue lifelong learning, that's what education is all about."
Among the program's strengths is that the class is made up of teachers from all grade levels and disciplines, said Dunlap, adding that the pilot program was mostly made up of teachers from the Eau Claire School District but that the second class has members from throughout western Wisconsin.
"They have found that they face the same issues at the different levels," Dunlap said. "They can learn from one another even if one person teaches first grade and another teaches at the high school level."
As a first-grade teacher, it's rare to interact with middle and high school teachers, said Judy Staszcuk, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Eau Claire. But many education concepts are relevant to all ages, she said, noting that she has used in her first-grade classroom strategies shared by high school teachers in the community.
"We're sounding boards for one another," said Marjorie Craemer, a math teacher at North High School. "And we share information about everything. We don't all have to be experts on everything because someone else is and they are there to share."
The class itself determined what topics it would discuss, giving them a sense of ownership of the program, said Barbara Goings, a drama and English teacher at Memorial High School in Eau Claire. Among the topics discussed were technology, critical thinking, conflict resolution and brain-based learning, she said.
"We pick a topic we want to explore and we have all day Saturday and Sunday to do it," Goings said. "And if we want, we can come back to it the next month. It's not a time-driven program like many of the traditional classes and programs."
"This is the best thing I've ever done professionally," Graf said of the program. "I can take what we did Saturday and Sunday and put it in my classroom Monday morning."
"I think this is going to be the learning prototype for the future," Staszcuk said.
As part of the program, students must submit a capstone project that demonstrates how they have grown as a professional and how they used the information they have gathered during the program in their classrooms, Dunlap said, noting that 20 of the students will graduate in December.
"It's a way to help them connect what they've been studying to what is going on in their classrooms," Dunlap said.
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Daily Bruin Reflects on 50-0 Loss to USC
For USC fans, Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was the perfect ending to the 2011 season as the Trojans defeated their crosstown rivals 50-0.
For UCLA fans, they were left wishing their season was over, but the Pac-12 South "champs" will travel to Oregon for an opportunity to play in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Daily Bruin columnist Ryan Eshoff reflected on his thoughts, which sums up how a majority of Westwood must be feeling Monday:
It was one of those games where the details don't even end up mattering all that much. Sure, USC quarterback Matt Barkley put up gaudy numbers. Even Kevin Prince had, statistically, one of his more productive passing games. Usually, there's some silver lining to be found in the numbers. Here, though, only one thing matters.


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Top-ranked recipe named "Crispy Turnip Fries - Baked"
Turnips that everyone loves!
"These are amazing, will definitely make again! I also used potatoes, sweet potatoes, and parsnips to make a beautiful mix--highly recommended!"- Amgreen
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice turnips matchstick style. Place in bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil (may consider using higher heat oil to aviod transfat opportunity from breakdown of oil) next coat with salt and pepper. Oil aluminum pans with remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Place turnip matchsticks on pan and place in oven. set timer for 10 minutes, rotate pan and turnips at 10 minutes. Place back in oven for another 10 minutes. Check for doneness, turn on broiler and broil on high for 5 minutes.
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jleo 8 months agoThey didn't turn out as 'crispy' as I thought. Although, they tasted pretty great and had little difference from oven potatoes.
Jenstarling 1 year agoI also added minced garlic. I like the idea of combining with sweet potatoes, in which case I might add cinnamon.
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Despite the fact that it snowed in the GTA on Tuesday, we had a blast on Sunday at Shannonville; my farmer's tan is just starting to even out.
Steve's car first; we've seen this car through so many stages and this one certainly doesn't fail to impress:
These cars take a thrashing, that being said I now want something RWD to sling around the track
My favorite sequence of the day, RB26 powered 240:
The Legacy will be replaced. We had originally thought of keeping this purchase under wraps through the winter. But then realized what's the point in that. Aren't we here to share our builds and experiences with our readers? Damn right we are.
First I need to send off the Lesbowagon. All in all ,she's been a great car. While I do hate her now, it was a mutual split.
What I do know for sure is, I would not have the great friends I have today if it weren't for this car. The Scraped.Crusaders simply would not exist. I showed up to the weekly VW meet in Pickering in my stock 1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon, after Dave invited me out. Honestly, at the time I thought car meets were for losers. "You just stand outside in a lot with your car?". My mind was changed very quickly. It was much more than that. Good times and good people, I was hooked. Coils were already ordered and I was scouring Kijiji (our craigslist) for wheels. The first year was a learning process. I had zero experience modifying cars and thus, ended up with terrible fitment. While it was okay, it was no where near where I wanted it to be. We still made it work, with some nice photos.
Over that winter I had decidde to get a set of widened steelies. I've always liked that look and wanted to be different in the Subie scene. At 16×8 they were a step up from the previous year. Things were going well and the dhow season was about to begin. I was pumped, not even an accident could stop me. I took the punches and just rolled with it. Attended both Stretch and Poke and Eurokracy with mashed up doors. Fortunately the doors would be fixed and a set of 16 inch RSs would be fitted before H20i. The green beebs didn't last long but people sure did remember them.
While I loved the RSs, i felt the 16s were too small. The hunt for 17s was really short as it was just a text to Geoff. We traded wheels plus cash on my end because I had smashed one of the lips. That year also brought on a rear hatch wing, an outback front bumper and Hella lights.
This year turned out to be the most trying of them all. NUMEROUS repairs, nagging issues. We were both growing tired of each other. The RSIIs weren't helping. A hairline crack would sometimes leak and on other occasions hold air perfectly. As the issue was intermittent, I was not prepared to drive the car to H20i. That was the low point. I hated the Lesbowagon so much that I did not want to take her to Maryland. That changed when I found a set of BBS RSs with similar specs to the RSIIs. A quick remounting of tires, side skirts, plastidipping the real valence and adding a front lip. I was able to save face for H20i. Unfortunately around this time my transmission started acting up, fourth gear was on its way out ( I had to physically hold the lever in 4th or it would pop out). I decided to just man up and drive down, I was just desperate to get to OCMD. Luckily it worked out. To my surprise I have been able to take the Subaru to H20 for 4 years with 4 different wheels and looks.
I had put on over 160000kms in four years of ownership. I should really move closer to work :(. Over 120000 of those kms were spent dumped. So considering that, I can't be too angry that it was in the shop often for maintenance issues. Steering u-joints, ball joints, axles, hubs, snapped shifter linkage. She'll be relegated to winter duty. And possibly ice racing next year?
-Edit. I had started the above paragraph months ago. Since then 4th gear has shit the bed completely. Thus ice racing is not in the cards. Instead….junkyard.
She'll be missed, on to the next one. Continued…
Does this car ever get old? We'll stop if it does. The 2 owners of the 2 coolest BMWs in Toronto in one car. We'll post more of Kristoff's soon. Pic my DaveM.
The first roadtrip of the year is complete. There were a few hiccups on the way though. My Subaru decided to wearout a wheelbearing in the most inconvienent time so she was MIA. NBD, I got to ride shotgun in Steve's E30, which later won Best BMW at the show. Kristoff chewed through a oil pan on the way. Spare pan in the form of JB Weld was used. Weather was AWESOME, cars were AWESOME, the women were French=AWESOME. EuroKracy seems to have grown 4-5 fold since the first event last year. This seems optimistic when I say this but I can see it growing into Canada's H20. More coverage in a bit.
How we leave Spring Fling. Also how we like to goon with two-step.
We had initially wanted to take photos outdoors. Cold weather put a close on that pretty fast. Since the e30 isn't on insurance, we chose the shop. White on red is a tried and tested colour combo. And once again, it's works on both of these cars. The e30 with the salad shooters (for sale) and the MK2 Jetta on widened steelies and winter rubber. Winter beaters don't get much nicer than this VW. The Scraped Crusaders should be on summer wheels in a little over a month. Expect more original content soon enough. Sorry, guys winter in Toronto sucks. Photos by. Deathlens.
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The zumbathon will take place at the Sun Valley Mall in Harlingen TX. Entrance fee will be $10 & all funds will go directly to the Rainbow Rooms of the Valley. For additional information please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com [2]
The Rainbow Room is designed to supply simple necessities needed by children in our community brought to CPS. We are an emergency resource room that distributes items such as shoes, clothing, pampers, formula, snacks, hygiene products, school supplies, school uniforms, etc. to children brought into care for abuse and neglect.


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This is more than just a racing game, it provides an authentic experience with the added realism of tactile feedback and the 5.1 surround sound. Racing through a hairpin curve, body checking an opponent, or blasting them with a rocket launcher – see it, hear it, feel it!Compatible with every racing/simulation game on the market
With the PC version an infrared system can attach to a baseball cap, monitoring your head movement, and display it on the screen. If you lean forward you will be able to look out onto the hood of the car or backwards and see deeper into the interior of the car. You can also look side to side to see your opponents
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The transducer is a small linear motor which reacts to a signal sent by the power amplifier. It's similar to a speaker but instead of moving a speaker cone, and transferring sound through the air, it attaches to the VRX suspension seat base and sends low frequency sound waves directly into the body. You feel the road, rumble strips, engine vibration and crashes. It truly creates an amazing Virtual Racing Environment!


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Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Gelderland, The Hague, Delft, Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges
Holland and Belgium are renowned for their heritage of great art, architecture and design—old and new. This private art tour features private touring of atmospheric towns, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the most important regional art museums and other cultural institutions. Touring is flexible and can be customized to include additional interests, such as modern and contemporary architecture.
Begin in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands and one of the most charming cities in Europe. During private, insider-led touring in Amsterdam, enjoy a cruise through Amsterdam's famous canals; tour world-renowned museums such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum; and visit the most interesting neighborhoods to see our favorite markets, courtyard gardens, gabled houses, canals, bridges and backstreets. Also tour historic houses that evoke the Dutch Golden Age, such as Museum Van Loon, the home of a co-founder of the Dutch East India Company. Other options include visiting the Dutch Resistance Museum and other Jewish sites, seeing interesting contemporary architecture, touring a small local brewery, enjoying the Heineken Experience, shopping for antiques, and dining on culinary treats such as rijsttafel ("rice table"), an Indonesian-influenced meal of many small dishes that's served in specialty restaurants throughout Amsterdam. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange special interest activities such as attending a performance at the Concertgebouw, biking through the city or countryside, seeing the windmills at Zaanse Schans, and taking private excursions to see modern architecture in Almere or cheese-producing towns like Edam or Gouda.
One day, visit the courtyard gardens, market square and Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, where several famous Dutch painters once lived. Another day, tour the attractive town of Leiden—Rembrandt's birthplace—which is famous for its university, canals, museums and open-air market.
In the Gelderland countryside, tour the Kroller-Muller Museum—an acclaimed art institution in the middle of a national park—and Paleis Het Loo, a 17th-century royal palace with extensive formal gardens.
Another day, visit The Hague to see highlights such as the art masterpieces of the Mauritshuis and Gemeentemuseum, the palaces of the Dutch royal family, the Peace Palace (seat of the International Court of Justice), and local markets and shopping districts. Also visit the charming historic center of Delft, where Johannes Vermeer lived, to explore backstreets, antiques shops and the Royal Dutch Delftware Manufactory (Royal Delft).
Next, transfer to Brussels, stopping en route to tour Antwerp, a lively port city famous for fashion, diamonds and Peter Paul Rubens. During flexible touring, see historical highlights such as the medieval Cathedral of Our Lady, guild houses on the Grote Markt (main square), and fin-de-siecle Centraal Train Station. Visit art museums such as the Rubens House, Royal Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (MuHKA). Perhaps tour the Red Star Line Museum, the departure point for millions of Europeans immigrating to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Along the way, browse street markets, and sample local treats such as chocolate and baked goods. Other options in Antwerp include visiting the ModeNatie fashion district to browse high-end boutiques and see the MoMu Fashion Museum, learning about diamond processing, walking through the Jewish Quarter, seeing the striking Museum on the River, and visiting the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves an important 16th-century printing and publishing house.
Spend the next two nights in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. During flexible private touring, walk through the Grand-Place, the city's iconic main square, to see the ornate facades of the Town Hall and guild houses. Explore elegant backstreets to see Art Nouveau architecture, and tour the Horta Museum, an Art Nouveau masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the renowned Manneken-Pis fountain. Visit museums such as the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, or browse antiques districts and open-air markets. See the European Parliament and other institutions related to the European Union. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange special interest activities around Brussels such as attending a performance at the Bozar or one of the royal theaters, a Belgian beer tasting or tour of a local brewery, seeing Palais Stoclet, touring the Belgian Center for Comic-Strip Art, visiting locations related to Tintin and his animated stories, seeing the Chinese Pavilion and Japanese Tower, or visiting the Atomium and Mini-Europe. If desired, also browse gourmet food markets, and perhaps sample Belgian specialties such as waffles, chocolate pralines and frites with mayonnaise.
Next, transfer to Bruges. En route, stop in Ghent to visit St. Bavo's Cathedral and see the spectacular Ghent Altarpiece (The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb) by Hubert and Jan van Eyck. Also see other Ghent highlights such as the beautiful waterfront quays of Graslei and Korenlei, landmark Belfry tower, imposing Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) and medieval Patershol quarter.
Continue to romantic Bruges, a fairy-tale town of canals and medieval architecture that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through atmospheric backstreets, city gates and squares. Enjoy a boat tour along the canals. See Gothic buildings, ancient monuments, and museums such as the Groeningemuseum of fine art and the Hospital Museum, which has a collection of Hans Memling paintings. Other options include climbing to the top of the Belfry for views over Bruges, visiting a lacemaking studio, touring a local brewery, sampling locally made chocolates, visiting the Basilica of the Holy Blood, biking through lesser-visited neighborhoods, and seeing the historic Beguinage housing, also a UNESCO site.
This tour can easily be extended to include destinations in the Netherlands, Germany, France and other countries.
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One City One Hire is an innovative economic development strategy that serves as a catalyst to jump-start the Mayor's pledge to put all unemployed District residents--in every Ward of the city--back to work.
The Department of Employment Services Recruits Employers for Mayor Vincent C. Gray's 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
The Department of Employment Services Recruits Employers for Mayor Vincent C. Gray's 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program
DOES Will Accept Employer Applications During the Month of April
(Washington DC) – The DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) is actively recruiting employers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to support Mayor Vincent C. Gray's 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). SYEP provides six weeks of paid work experience and training to District youth ages 14 to 21. Employers are needed to provide constructive and enriching employment and training opportunities to District youth.
Interested employers must commit to the following:
- Attending a supervisor orientation between April 21st and May 17th;
- Hosting at least one youth for the entire six-week program period;
- Designating a host coordinator to serve as liaison between the organization and DOES;
- Selecting a payroll coordinator to ensure that timesheets are properly maintained and submitted timely to DOES;
- Providing supervision by designating a worksite supervisor for each youth assigned to the organization.
This year, the program will begin on Monday, June 30, 2014 and end on Friday, August 8, 2014. All interested employers should visit www.summerjobs.dc.gov to apply. The priority application deadline is April 30, 2014.
About the Summer Youth Employment Program:
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a locally funded initiative that provides work experience and training through subsidized placements in private and government sectors for District residents aged 14 to 21.
About DOES:
The mission of the Department of Employment Services is to plan, develop, and administer employment-related services to all segments of the Washington, DC metropolitan population. We achieve our mission through empowering and sustaining a diverse workforce, which enables all sectors of the community to achieve economic and social stability.