text:
The Road from Mecca
For the US, too, the Arab Initiative has become an instrument capable of serving higher purposes, of which achievement of a comprehensive Arab- Israeli settlement is neither the most significant nor the most pressing. Indeed, insofar as the Bush administration remains intent on isolating Syria, reaching a comprehensive peace—which necessarily would include an Israeli-Syrian agreement—is precisely what it does not aim to achieve. For Washington, the more worthy objectives are to revive its battered reputation in the region and, above all, work out a strategic coalition between itself, Israel, and so-called moderate Arab governments, such as Saudi Arabia, aimed at containing Iran and its presumed regional allies—Syria, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
Unlike Olmert, the US administration believes that progress between Israel and the Palestinians is an indispensable ingredient, the glue that can hold the strategic coalition together and reverse Tehran's ideological gains. Unlike the Arab League, it is convinced that the initiative must contain more than a pledge of a future normal relationship in order to induce Olmert to take political risks. In essence, Washington hopes to see a down payment from Arab countries in the form of their making initial contacts with Israel; and it hopes to see Olmert, emboldened by these contacts, agree to full-fledged negotiations with Abbas on a final status agreement. The wait could be long.
The very different motives for ostensible support of the Arab initiative have created a debilitating state of confusion. Arab countries view normalization of relations with Israel as a reward, the US considers it an inducement, and Israel believes it is a requisite. Whenever Washington or Jerusalem brings up the question of Arab contacts with Israel, they magnify the value of such contacts, lessening the likelihood that they will occur. Likewise, most Arab countries have no intention of negotiating with Israel, leaving that to the Palestinians, Syria, and Lebanon. The vagueness of the Mecca initiative and the room it leaves for compromise say as much.
A clearer Arab initiative at this stage will no longer be a consensual Arab initiative but that of some Arabs only, and not necessarily of those that can ensure its success. The more Israel seeks clarifications and modifications from the Arabs, the more the Arabs will demand prior Israeli acceptance of their initiative, and the less either side will like the responses it will get. If asked, Arabs will insist they mean a full withdrawal to the 1967 lines and recognition of the Palestinians' right of return; if asked, Israel will assert it rejects the Arab initiative. In both cases, these are questions that should never be posed. The Arab Initiative is turning into what it should not have been: the object of futile bartering between Israelis and Arabs.
There are further misunderstandings. The US, Israel, and key Arab governments such as Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia distrust Hamas and have an aversion to the Syrian regime. But dislikes come in different shades. Saudi leaders worry about the rise of Islamists, yet deep down they realize there can be no agreement without them. They know that Abbas is the Palestinians' president but not their only leader, and that a stable Israeli-Palestinian peace cannot be built on the ruins of an inter-Palestinian war. Similarly, however sour the relationship may be between Riyadh and Damascus, Saudi Arabia is not about to make peace with Israel while Israel still occupies parts of Syria. Without a comprehensive and inclusive Arab-Israeli settlement, one that includes the issue of the Golan Heights, there is unlikely to be anything more than a symbolic Arab-Israeli reconciliation.
The impasse of bilateral negotiations with the Palestinians and the impediments to multilateral negotiations under the umbrella of the Arab initiative could lead to a revival of Israeli unilateralism. Assuming he survives the investigation into the conduct of the Lebanon war, lacking better options, and eager for some diplomatic movement, Olmert—or his successor—may revert back to the platform on which the prime minister originally was elected: a unilateral withdrawal from large portions of the West Bank.
The idea has logic. For most Israelis, the occupation of the West Bank has become a burden more than a benefit. It represents a demographic threat to Israel's Jewish majority, a security threat to its tranquillity, and a strategic threat to its international standing. If Israel wants to get rid of parts of that territory and if it cannot do so through bilateral dealings with a dysfunctional Palestinian entity, why then not do it alone?
Hamas's electoral victory, in a sense, makes this option all the more attractive. Neither Israel's leaders nor the Islamists today believe in the possibility of a final status agreement. Neither wishes to deal with the other. Both potentially could live with a long-term arrangement centered on new Israeli territorial withdrawals from the West Bank and a mutual cease-fire. Palestinians would obtain territory without making commitments they could not honor; they would realize less than their full dream without relinquishing any part of it, and benefit from an active Israeli strategy without having to come up with one of their own. For its part, Israel would promote its interests without having to depend on undependable Palestinians.
But recent events have taken a political toll. Unilateralism, so fashionable when Sharon applied it to the withdrawal from Gaza, lost much of its luster when rocket launches against Israeli territory nonetheless continued from that area. Unilateral action became anathema after Israel came under attack from Lebanon, another place from which it had recently unilaterally withdrawn. Today, Israelis ask who will guarantee their security if they withdraw from the West Bank and why they should feel any safer if that land falls into Hamas's unreliable hands. The mood eventually could change, fostered principally by the belief that nothing good can come of negotiations, and that something dangerous may emerge from the status quo. At that point, parallel unilateral steps—an Israeli withdrawal; Palestinian progress on the social, political, and security fronts—could be seen as having advantages. But answers will first have to be found to these unsettling questions.
On the face of it, this is an odd time for the US to reactivate its peacemaking efforts on the Israeli-Palestinian front. The Israeli prime minister is weaker than ever before—indeed, weaker than any before him. As Hamas's strength has grown, the Palestinian margin of diplomatic maneuver has shrunk. Pro-Western Arab regimes, whether in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, or Jordan, exposed as impotent by wars in Iraq and Lebanon, challenged at home by radical Islamists, and fearful of an ascendant Iran, have also been undermined. No better off, President Bush must confront a rebellious Congress, a disillusioned public, and a failed Iraqi policy.
Can opportunity spring from such collective frailty? It is not out of the question. Abbas needs a political accomplishment to dampen Hamas's appeal and fulfill his lifetime project of reaching a two-state solution through diplomatic means. Olmert, his public credibility thoroughly dissipated, may at some point search for a diplomatic achievement to regain it. Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, having spent the better part of the 1990s largely watching the Israeli-Palestinian peace process from the sidelines, now may feel they have to step in and help broker a peace agreement in order to reverse a hostile regional tide. For a wounded US administration, an Arab-Israeli breakthrough may mean rescue and redemption. Launching his final peace bid in 1999 with strong leaders in Israel, Palestine, and Syria, President Clinton spoke of an alignment of bright stars. President Bush may be thinking of the current initiative as a realignment of the fallen ones.
Events are not headed that way. Wherever one looks, one sees only deadlock. Bilateral negotiations are generally the most promising, for they directly involve the parties to the conflict who will have to make the commitments and live with the outcomes. But in its current volatile condition, the Palestinian political system is not in a position to withstand such talks on its own: should they fail, Abbas and Fatah will be significantly wounded and, should they succeed, Hamas will be determined to derail them. In both cases the fragile internal political balance will be challenged, which will lead to further confrontation and fragmentation. Nor does Israel display the ability, today, to face up to the historic compromises it too will be required to make.
Multilateral negotiations based on the Arab Initiative are another possibility, one potentially capable of surmounting Palestinian domestic impediments and of motivating Israel. But each side has its own conception of how the initiative is to be used, and with each tugging in a different direction little is likely to come of it. Israel's apparent decision not to negotiate seriously with the Palestinians, the US's unmistakable decision not to include Syria, and the joint decision of the US and Israel to exclude Hamas rob the initiative of much of its value.
Unilateralism too has merit; it means Israel can withdraw from territory without regard to Palestinian performance and that Palestinians can put their house in order without concern for Israeli behavior. But in the wake of Gaza and then Lebanon, prospects for its revival are uncertain.
Not that all is destined to stay still; for the status quo has its own costs. If nothing happens on the diplomatic front, Abbas and Fatah will be further weakened in relation to Hamas; Olmert will face increasingly pointed questions about his leadership; and US credibility in the region will be further damaged. As Palestinian frustration grows, one hears periodic mention among Hamas leaders of a third uprising—a comment meant as a warning, yet at times uttered as a wish. Alarmed at the Islamists' reported arms buildup in Gaza and in Lebanon, Israeli generals raise the possibility of a major land incursion, in one place or the other.
If Syria's pleas for a resumption of the peace process continue to go unanswered, risks of a Syrian confrontation with Israel also may rise. Tactical military moves by Damascus aimed at attracting Israel's attention could unintentionally provoke an Israeli response. Alternatively, Syria may feel it can wage the kind of war that Hezbollah, with inferior resources, prefigured in Lebanon: firing rockets into Israel, absorbing punitive responses, and battling incoming troops with lethal anti-tank devices.
One can imagine a different approach, extracting the best of multilateralism, of bilateralism, and of unilateralism. One can imagine a new international effort, inspired by but not based on the Arab Initiative, that would stipulate a resumption of negotiations on all tracks and promise full Arab recognition and normalization of relations with Israel in exchange for a comprehensive peace. One can imagine Israeli-Syrian negotiations beginning in earnest. One can imagine unilateral Israel withdrawals from the West Bank—coordinated with President Abbas and with active supervision by a third party acceptable to both sides—developing into full-fledged Israeli-Palestinian negotiations once Palestinians have sorted out their domestic situation and improved their security capacities. One can imagine and hope for such an approach, but one ought not to expect it. For it would demand the kind of political creativity, boldness, and skill that have been disastrously in short supply. The time may yet come. Meanwhile, the wait, and the waste, go on.
April 12, 2007


text:
A-FILM - Russian-German company with offices in Moscow and Berlin, specializing in the production and distribution of feature films and documentaries , as well as the provision of services for organizing and conducting surveys to Russian and foreign filmmakers . One of the main activities of A-FILM today is the creation of corporate ( fashion ) films for organizations operating in various industries. A-FILM - official representative of Europe's largest film studio BAVARIA FILM and its subsidiary BAVARIA FILM INTERACTIVE - one of the world leaders in the field of corporate video - in Russia and other CIS countries.
© A-FILM, 2012-2014. All rights reserved
Web-developers:Web Steel Group
+7 (495) 287-19-80 | firstname.lastname@example.com
101000, Moscow, Krivokolenny lane, 12 bld 2
On Map

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Definitions for narrateˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word narrate
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
nar•rateˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt(v.)-rat•ed, -rat•ing.
(v.t.)to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
to add a spoken commentary to (a film, television program, etc.).
Category: Common Vocabulary
(v.i.)to relate or recount events, experiences, etc., in speech or writing.
Origin of narrate:
1650–60; < L narrātus, ptp. of narrāre to relate, tell, say, der. of (g)nārus knowing, acquainted with; akin to cognition
Princeton's WordNet
provide commentary for a film, for example
tell, narrate, recount, recite(verb)
narrate or give a detailed account of
"Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
narrate(verb)ˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt
to tell a story, especially one that goes along with film or music
He narrates a beautiful new wildlife documentary.; The main character narrates the novel.
To relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.
To give an account.
Origin: In English (recorded only since 1656, but initially stigmatized as 'Scottish', until the 19th century) apparently from narration
Webster Dictionary
to tell, rehearse, or recite, as a story; to relate the particulars of; to go through with in detail, as an incident or transaction; to give an account of
Translations for narrate
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
to tell (a story)
He narrated the events of the afternoon.
- vertelAfrikaans
- يَرْويArabic
- разказвамBulgarian
- narrarPortuguese (BR)
- vypravovatCzech
- erzählenGerman
- fortælleDanish
- διηγούμαι, αφηγούμαιGreek
- narrar, contarSpanish
- jutustamaEstonian
- شرح دادنFarsi
- kertoaFinnish
- raconterFrench
- לְסַפֵּרHebrew
- बयान करनाHindi
- pričati, pripovjedatiCroatian
- elmondHungarian
- menceritakanIndonesian
- segja söguIcelandic
- narrareItalian
- 物語るJapanese
- 말하다, 이야기하다Korean
- (pa)pasakoti, atpasakotiLithuanian
- []stāstītLatvian
- menceritakanMalay
- vertellenDutch
- fortelle, beretteNorwegian
- opowiedziećPolish
- شرح دادنPersian
- شرح وركولPashto
- narrarPortuguese
- a povestiRomanian
- рассказыватьRussian
- rozprávaťSlovak
- pripovedovatiSlovenian
- pripovedatiSerbian
- berätta, skildraSwedish
- บรรยายThai
- anlatmakTurkish
- 講述Chinese (Trad.)
- розказувати, оповідатиUkrainian
- بيان کرناUrdu
- kể lạiVietnamese
- 讲故事,讲述Chinese (Simp.)
Get even more translations for narrate »
Find a translation for the narrate definition in other languages:
Select another language:
Discuss these narrate definitions with the community:
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"narrate." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 20 Dec. 2014. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/narrate>.


text:
Individual Artists
We regret we are unable to offer Artist Entrepreneurial grants in FY2015, owing to insufficient resources. We hope to reinstate this category in FY2016. A determination on our ability to fund this grant category will be posted by January, 2015.
Until then, we will continue to address the professional development needs of emerging and professional artists through Artist Entrepreneurial Workshops.
The guidelines below are from FY2013 and are here for reference only.
For questions, please contact:
Grant Coordinator: Cassandra Mason
(603) 271-7926
These FY 2013 Grant Guidelines are valid for fiscal year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Recognizing that artist entrepreneurs contribute significantly to New Hampshire's economy, this grant category supports opportunities that will increase the capacity of professional artists, including the development of business skills needed to support their art making, participation in programs intended to raise the level and quality of their art making, and participation in programs that will bring their art to the widest possible markets. This grant supports a wide variety of projects, such as:
Maximum Grant Request
Requests may be made for $250 - $1,000.
Funding Disclaimer: All grant categories and amounts are subject to change, depending upon availability of state and federal funds for any fiscal year.
Required Match
The artist's time in arranging for public engagement presentations is considered match for this grant category.
Who May Apply?
Professional New Hampshire artists, defined as: Individuals who devote a majority of their time to practicing, performing, and/or teaching an arts discipline and who received payment for their work in that discipline, and who also:
Who May NOT Apply
This grant does not support:
Sample Projects
Application Review Process
A panel with expertise in the focus area of the grant category meets to review and rank applications according to the funding criteria listed. Whenever possible, a State Arts Councilor facilitates the meeting. After discussion and review of work samples submitted, applications are ranked by the panel. Funding recommendations are forwarded to the State Arts Council for review and approval. If the applicant's cumulative total of grants received from the State Arts Council for that fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) is $2,500 or more, the grant recommendation must also be submitted to the Governor and Executive Council for approval.
Funding Criteria
The following criteria, as relevant to the project, are used by reviewers to rank applications for this grant category:
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Council's grant information sessions and to discuss their proposals with the appropriate grant coordinator, noted above, responsible for administering the grant before writing their applications. Applicants should also review the legal and reporting requirements relevant to State Arts Council grants.
Draft applications may be reviewed if submitted at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline. First time applicants are especially encouraged to submit draft copies.
When sending in a draft, please clearly indicate DRAFT FOR REVIEW in BOLD letters on your submission.
Submitting the application:
Errors and omissions may affect a panel's evaluation of your application, so please prepare your application carefully and follow instructions.
Don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader®? Click here to download for free!
Narrative Questions
The total narrative portion of the application should not exceed three typed pages. Margins (not less than 1 inch), fonts (not smaller than 12 point), and spacing should provide easy reading for the panelists. Please respond to the following questions in the order in which they appear.
1. What percentage of your income for the previous calendar year came directly from your artwork? Are you employed either part-time or full-time in a position that is NOT related to your work as an artist?
2. Briefly describe the project for which you are seeking funds.
3. Describe how this project will advance your business or artistic skills and your career.
4. If you plan to contract with a web site designer, answer the following:
Required Support Materials
Six sets (original plus five copies):
One copy of:
How to Prepare the Application Package
1. Fill out and sign the original application & budget form and make five copies.
2. Complete and make five copies of the answers to the narrative questions.
3. Collate the signed application form and copies to result in six sets. Each set should contain the following items arranged in the order in which they are listed:
1) the signed application form (the original application should be with the first set)
2) responses to narrative questions
3) applicant's summary resume
4) descriptive material on the conference, workshop, or other professional development opportunity requested
5) for marketing materials, resume or background on designer, price quote for work to be accomplished, and samples of two products
1) the signed application form (the original application should be with the first set)
2) responses to narrative questions
3) applicant's summary resume
4) descriptive material on the conference, workshop, or other professional development opportunity requested
5) for marketing materials, resume or background on designer, price quote for work to be accomplished, and samples of two products
4. Include with the first set the work samples of artist.
5. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for any materials that need to be returned.
6. Please do not use binders, folders or protector sheets for the six separate sets of materials. Staples or clips are acceptable. It is helpful if you use post-it notes or label the application cover sheets to indicate original, set 1, 2, 3, etc. A separate, large envelope may be used to contain the collated supporting materials, if applicable.
7. Make one copy of everything for your files!
8. Put everything together in one package, putting the set with the application form with original signature on top. Mail or hand-deliver to N.H. State Council on the Arts, 19 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Why all these copies?
The original is for the State Arts Council files. Additional copies are for the panelists who will review your application prior to discussion at the panel meeting.
Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the N.H. State Council on the Arts office at 19 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date listed above.
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The office is closed all state and most federal holidays. Late applications will not be accepted. The Council cannot accept applications transmitted by facsimile (FAX) or e-mail and is not responsible for applications lost in transit. Errors and omissions may affect a panel's evaluation of your application, so please prepare your application carefully and follow instructions.
Applicants will be notified within approximately 10 weeks of the application deadline.
The NHSCA disburses funds appropriated from public sources, both federal and state. Checks are issued by Administrative Services of the State of N.H., not the Department of Cultural Resources or the State Arts Council. Upon receipt of properly executed grant forms, the State of New Hampshire generally pays grants under $2,500 to grantees within four to six weeks. If an individual is awarded a cumulative total of $2,500 or more from the State Arts Council during a fiscal year, the grant recommendation must also be submitted for approval by the Governor and Executive Council; consequently payment can take up to 10 weeks. All awards are subject to availability of state and federal funds. Therefore, we ask grantees to plan cash flow accordingly.
Note: If you are selected to receive grant funding, you will be asked to provide a copy of your New Hampshire driver's license or another form of proof of residency. Grant recipients are responsible for all applicable federal taxes. We urge that you keep all receipts and other appropriate records for tax filing purposes.
IMPORTANT: All grant agreements for must be completed and returned within 60 days of award notification. Failure to return the grant agreement within that timeframe could result in cancellation of the grant and reallocation of funds.
Payment of a grant will be withheld if the final reports for previous grants are not in compliance with policy below.
Grant Period & Reporting Requirements
The grant period is July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013. A final report is due 30 days after the completion of your project, but no later than September 30, 2013.
Failure to submit the final report by the required date will result in the applicant becoming ineligible to apply for NHSCA funding for two years. Additionally, failure to submit the final report may result in a withholding of funds from any currently awarded NHSCA grant.
Click here for the Final Report Download Center.
Last updated:
February 24, 2014


text:
November 12, 2012
As an employee of Steppingstone from 2005-2008, I saw firsthand how a hardworking group of students and staff members can make a difference in the lives of thousands of Boston children. I'd recommend Steppingstone to anyone looking to be involved with a great organization!
More feedback
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
MY ROLE:General Member of the Public


text:
Pelican Shower Replacement Filter
Pelican Shower Replacement Filter
The Pelican Shower Replacement Filter features 3-stage filtration: KDF – Copper /Zinc, Granular Activated Carbon and Far Infrared Volcanic Media. It effectively removes Chlorine, Chloramines, VOCs, THMs and traces of Heavy Metals from the shower water and is ideal for those with sensitive skin or allergies. The Pelican Shower Water Filter features a quick-connect filter change mechanism allowing for easy replacement with one small turn that locks and unlocks the filter onto the shower head, click on image image to see how filter unlocks. You do not need to remove the entire filter system to change the shower filter. This replacement filter for the Pelican will last for 9 months or up to 15,000 gallons.
Pelican Shower Replacement Filter
|Replacement Cartridge:
|9 month cartridge
|Filter Flow Rate:
|2.0 or 2.5 GPM, 2.0 setting Conserves Water and Energy
|Filter Removal:
|Removes 96% chlorine, chloramines, THMs, VOCs, helps reduce hydrogen sulfide, iron oxides (rust water), odors and traces of heavy metals
|Filter Benefits:
|Reduces scale build-up on tiles and glass; pH balances and softens water; Removes harmful chlorine and vapors that damage skin, hair and lung tissue; Brings back your body's healthy, natural radiance with softer skin and silkier hair; Ideal for preserving color-treated hair
|Dual-Spray shower head
|Easily screws onto shower arm. No tools necessary. Be sure to use the teflon tape provided in the box.
|Our Shower Filter Filtration Media and How it Works:
|The Pelican filter contains a 3-stage filtration media comprised of copper, zinc granular activated carbon and infrared volcanic minerals that effectively removes a wide spectrum of contaminants from your shower water through a chemical filtration process called "Redox" or oxidation-reduction and adsorption. The filtration media is also bacterostatic, inhibiting the growth of E. coli, mold, and other bacteria. It is the most efficient, state-of-the-art technology for shower and bath filtration. All Shower Filter Store shower filters have been NSF® tested for chlorine removal, standard #177
|Product Code:
Pelican Shower Replacement Filter
We don't yet have a video on this product.


text:
The IOM's vision for transforming nursing.
Summary of "The IOM's vision for transforming nursing."
No Summary Available
Isis Montalvo is the director of the National Center for Nursing Quality at the American Nurses Association in Silver Spring, Md.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Nursing management
Pages: 12-4
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21116146
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NUMA.0000390496.52814.b7
PubMed Articles
Transformative leadership based on nursing science.
The dialogue for this column is a summary of a dialogue among two preeminent nursing scholars and myself that took place "live" at the 40(th) Meeting of the American Academy of Nursing, focused on tra...
Establishing a Program of Global Initiatives for Nursing Education.
In the global nursing community, schools of nursing are increasingly developing initiatives and networks across national boundaries. This article describes the process undertaken at a school of nursin...
Transforming the image of nursing: the evidence for assurance.
A nurse's uniform influences perceptions about nursing practice and thus contributes significantly to the overall image of a nurse. A nurse's uniform also can represent the brand of an organization, t...
Transforming Nursing Home Culture: Evidence for Practice and Policy.
The nursing home culture change movement aims to improve resident quality of life and quality of care by emphasizing the deinstitutionalization of nursing home culture and focusing on person-centered ...
A case for nursing theory in practice.
The discipline of nursing is on a slippery slope with regard to the ever increasing lack of nursing theory in its work. The misguided attempt to eliminate the use of nursing theory as the underpinning...
Clinical Trials
A Study of Interventions to Reduce Disability From Visual Loss in Nursing Home Residents
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if interventions within the nursing home to restore vision, or cope with visual loss, in residents with visual impairment result in impro...
Improving Vision and Quality of Life in the Nursing Home
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate whether interventions to improve vision in nursing home residents have an impact on residents' health-related quality of life. The interve...
Safety and Efficacy Study of GC1008 to Treat Renal Cell Carcinoma or Malignant Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of GC1008, a human anti-transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) monoclonal antibod...
Low Vision Intervention Trial II (LOVIT II)
This study will determine if the interdisciplinary team low vision rehabilitation program is more effective than basic low vision care provided by an optometrist working alone in improving...
Safety Study Looking at the Effects of Stendra on Vision
The purpose of this study is to see if Stendra causes any changes in vision, eye pressure, pupil dilation, and color vision in healthy males.
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Vision, Low
Vision considered to be inferior to normal vision as represented by accepted standards of acuity, field of vision, or motility. Low vision generally refers to visual disorders that are caused by diseases that cannot be corrected by refraction (e.g., MACULAR DEGENERATION; RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA; DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, etc.).
Transcultural Nursing
A nursing specialty created to answer the need for developing a global perspective in the practice of nursing in a world of interdependent nations and people. The focus of this nursing discipline is on the integration of international and transcultural content into the training. Courses include study in the area of cultural differences, nursing in other countries, and international health issues and organizations, as an example.
Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor Beta
Cell-surface proteins that bind transforming growth factor beta and trigger changes influencing the behavior of cells. Two types of transforming growth factor receptors have been recognized. They differ in affinity for different members of the transforming growth factor beta family and in cellular mechanisms of action.
Transforming Growth Factors
Hormonally active polypeptides that can induce the transformed phenotype when added to normal, non-transformed cells. They have been found in culture fluids from retrovirally transformed cells and in tumor-derived cells as well as in non-neoplastic sources. Their transforming activities are due to the simultaneous action of two otherwise unrelated factors, TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR ALPHA and TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR BETA.
Nursing Theory
Concepts, definitions, and propositions applied to the study of various phenomena which pertain to nursing and nursing research.


text:
One of the main attractions in the kitchen is the cabinets, particularly those installed on the wall. The kitchen cabinets serve varied purposes. Beyond being a storage area for food, utensils, plates and other food containers, they also serve as display area for valuable items such as ceramic plates, cups and teapots as well as silverware. This being the case, it is of utmost importance to install an attractive cabinet made from sturdy materials.
If you wish to further beautify your existing kitchen cabinets, you can easily refurbish them without spending much. The trick is to simply change the doors instead of removing the entire structure.
Keep in mind that as long you have a sturdy frame for your cabinets, there's no need to change it entirely. You need to only enhance or change the doors to make the structure look brand new again. Just be sure to align them properly and check that they open and close correctly.
If you want to use an entirely solid wood cabinet door or combine wood with glass, ensure that you paint them well to achieve that smooth and glossy look. Solid wood is best to use to attain that upscale look without the high price tag. Its other advantage is the fact that it can resist water. [Continue Reading…]


text:
We all played in our usual Dark Heresy/Rogue Trader game last night. I say "as usual" because we've been playing the same characters for three years. Our Game Master literally spends thousands of dollars each year on Games Workshop miniatures and spends countless hours painting them in great detail. He purchases all of the high-quality and very expensive hardcover game books. He doesn't limit himself to Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader, either. He buys all the Deathwatch stuff, too. I'm impressed and appreciate it, but as I've gotten more and more into the OSR movement I've been feeling increasingly distant from Monday's game. Last night I figured out one of the main reasons: My GM focuses on product, while I focus on process.
Bifurcations such as this aren't always true or useful, but this one makes a lot of sense for me, personally. An example of last night's game play can illustrate my point. We were near the end of a gigantic battle. I had nearly killed a major Khorn demon when the GM simply removed the mini and said "You'd probably kill him next round." Later on, we were 3/4 of the way through the asteroid, trying to reach our ship without puncturing our hard suits, when he fast-forwarded us to the ship flying away.
I'm all about the fast-forward when not much is going on or likely to go on. In these examples, however, there was a lot of playing to be enjoyed. I like figuring out puzzles, making rolls, checking doors, and investigating my environment. The beautiful minis, detailed story backgrounds, and stacks of illustrated railroady story books are secondary to environmental immersion and in-game exploration. At least, IMO.
Nov 20, 2012
Monday's Game: Process vs. Product
2 comments:
"stacks of illustrated railroady story books"ReplyDelete
Yeah, these are easily the bit of Dark Heresy I like the least. I've never played in one that I've particularly enjoyed in and of itself.
More on topic, I'd say skipping action scenes was just straight up bad GMing really. Surely the point of the game is to play rather than spectate as he narrates you onwards?
That is my opinion, but he always reads the scripts. I'm working on changing his approach.ReplyDelete
Thanks for posting to the Digital Orc! Be sure to pick up a copy of one of my old-school modules available at RPGNow.com!
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Join or Renew Today
Join or Renew With AARP for Just $16 a Year
- Discounts on travel and everyday savings
- Subscription to AARP The Magazine
- A voice in Washington and in your community
- Free membership for your spouse or partner
Beat the cold and cozy up to a chance of winning $10,000! See official rules.
Get smart strategies for managing health conditions.
John Esson, 87
Canoga Park, California
John's earliest memories were of yearning to fly. When World War II broke out, he stood tall in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform, but his slight size made him perfect for fitting into his plane's tiny tail gunner compartment. Rarely did he relish coming back to Earth. But there was that one time, on a bombing mission in 1945, when he was ordered to dump his bombs into the English Channel. The war was over. As a NASA engineer he helped send men to the moon and launch the Space Shuttle. From his home in Southern California he would watch rocket launches on the TV at night — whenever one was about to go off, he'd wake up his two children to watch it with him. And every chance he got, John himself soared into the blue in small planes, sharing the skies with his wife of 62 years, who followed him into the dark world of dementia before dying of a cerebral hemorrhage in 2008.
— Frank J. Yuvancic
John Esson | Teresa Hartfield | Emily Bernice Chapman | Margaret Moore | Susan Franklin | Francisco Obando | Evelyn Lanham | Freda Machett | Bill Bailey | Pearl Yates | Helen Presser | Carole Bates
From companies that meet the high standards of service and quality set by AARP.
Members save up to 60% on eye exams and 30% on glasses at LensCrafters.
Members can save 20% on hearing aids with the AARP® Hearing Care Program provided by HearUSA.
Members save on new installation of a ADT Companion Service® personal emergency response system.
Join or renew today! AARP members receive exclusive member benefits & affect social change.
Earn points for completing free online activities designed to enrich your life.
Redeem your points to save on merchandise, travel, and more.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives.


text:
Regrets: I've Had a Few
A year ago, I completely changed my life. This year has somehow managed to be the happiest, most relaxing, tumultuous, and terrifying year of my adult life. If I had known how hard the changes were going to be, I'm not sure I would have been brave enough to make them. I changed my life, and not in a shy way.
Leaving Music
In becoming a writer, I lost a lot of self-confidence. Giving up something you're good at, something you've rooted your identity and self-worth and self-confidence in, is incredibly difficult. Since grade school, I was a pianist. For nearly thirty years I actively improved my musical skills every day, and a whole lot of my confidence was built on that foundation of skill and knowledge and training. And fifteen years of teaching piano: I knew exactly what to do and exactly how to teach certain things. It makes one feel good, to do something well, day after day.
Leaving all that was HARD, and I was totally unprepared for what a drastic blow it would be to my self-esteem.
I'm in a good place now, so I can admit that there were periods in this last year when I was depressed and felt like a complete failure and utterly worthless. I was terrified. I felt like I was drowning, like I was trying grab the buoy of music and teaching that had once been my confidence, but I'd thrown it away.
And there was nothing there.
Oh yes, I don't know if I mentioned it, but I was freaked.
Becoming a Writer
Part of me will always be a musician. I miss it. When I watch my music friends in their careers, my fingers itch to get at the piano. I mourn it often, and it's still a sore spot that aches, even though I am certain that writing is where my heart truly is.
With writing, I never have to manufacture motivation. Whether I'm motivated or not, I find myself writing. It just happens. I don't want a life; I never want to "escape" writing or even take a break, unless it's to go to a movie. Even then, try to get me to a matinee—it won't happen. I can't go to a movie until I've written.
I love volunteering and hiking the desert once a week, but as much as I love it, I have to "force" myself away from writing. In theory, I want to travel and I want to explore Arizona more, but in reality, I can't bear to give up the writing days.
Even when I swear-to-God really don't want to write, I don't want to do anything else.
No Half-Measures
Up until this last year, I had an absolute, no-idea-where-it-came-from confidence in the fact that I "should" write, that the "universe wants me to write." This certainty did not come from any belief in my writing abilities; it was just there. And I am not given to faith; I'm really not. But there it was.
That confidence was shaken and tried this year.
(Yay! I finally get to join the club!)
I knew, going into this writing thing, that I wanted to be a very good writer. And I've seen what it takes for musicians to be very good musicians. I put zero stock in talent, so I've never wondered if I had writing talent. I do, however, know how to learn. I know how to make a living in the arts. I know how to become good at something, and I particularly know how to become good at something creative.
Line up all the best musicians, and I bet not one of them ever had a fall-back career. I knew if I gave myself the luxury of one, I'd never be as good as I want to be. Believe it or not, I'm a security freak, and if I gave myself the option, I'd get comfortable.
I maneuvered myself into the position of having nothing to fall back on; I do realize that. And for me, it was the right decision.
But damn, it was frightening as hell.
It Was a Very Good Year
Yes. Yes, it was. It doesn't sound it so far, does it? In spite of it all, I wouldn't change a thing. I don't regret my regrets for a second.
And now look, I've written a whole blog post and I haven't even gotten to the good bits! And there were more good bits than scary bits, I promise. So I suppose I'm going to have to finish this up in a day or two… after I finish my writing.
Ever have regrets? Or regrets you don't regret? Ever choose one thing above another, and mourn the loss of it, even while you know you'd make the exact same decision a thousand times over?


text:
The Black Eyed Peas Refused to Sing for Deutsche Bankers
They would only lip-synch.
Skip to content, or skip to search.
Skip to content, or skip to search.
They would only lip-synch.
Kerr's quickie wedding to Orlando Bloom, explained. Also: Jennifer Aniston's latest slip-up.
Cynthia Nixon, thankfully, remains unharmed.
A ribbing by Chris Kattan over his supposed mercury poisoning sent the 'Entourage' star into a tizzy.
This is one of the only times we can imagine we've shared the same emotion as the self-styled lifestyle guru.
They vant to suck his blood. Also, Rihanna demonstrates that sparkly nipple pasties are a surefire way to draw attention away from your domestic-abuse scandal, and Bradley Cooper is coming to town!
The Real Housewife was spotted freaking out at a Verizon store.
That, and the rest of today's very important gossip.
What can it mean?!?! Probably only that it didn't match her other jewelry. Also, what is Britney really saying in that new song? In the gossip roundup.
And Daniel Radcliffe's tired of going naked onstage. He should just pretend he's Baby New Year tonight! In the very last 2008 gossip roundup!
Plus, in non-election-related gossip: Cameron Diaz refuses to share her cigarettes, and Courtenay Semel's dad might have cut her off.
Palin also passed on the premiere, which Oliver Stone said was too complex for her, anyway. And, of course, more Madonna news in the gossip roundup.
The 'Gossip Girl' star spent a party in her honor on her BlackBerry, and more bad behavior in our daily gossip roundup.
Blake walked her dog off the leash while Jessica ran up a $3,000 tab at Bagatelle! And everybody laughed at Bill Clinton's quip about his own horniness! In today's gossip roundup!


text:
OKTOBER IS COMING! Who are the OKTOBER GUARD? The deadliest group of elite killers and assassins ever faced by G.I. JOE or COBRA! The new G.I. JOE covert group is the only thing standing between the Oktober Guard and victory—but there's going to be a high price to pay.
Preview: Cobra #18
Tue, October 23rd, 2012 at 6:58am PDT
- Story by
- Mike Costa
- Art by
- Antonio Fuso
- Cover by
- Antonio Fuso, Joe Eisma, Juan Castro
- Publisher
- Cover Price:
- $3.99
- Release Date
- Wed, October 24th, 2012
- Browse for similar previews
|Follow @cbr
<< Battle Beasts #4 | Previews Archive | Ghostbusters: 100-Page Spooktacular! >>


text:
Todd Starnes told Sean Hannity on FOX News tonight that the illegal immigrant children held at Lackland Air Force base in Oklahoma are bringing diseases into America. The children have tuberculosis, scabies and lice so bad you can see them running down their faces.
"It's one giant emergency room. They tell me tuberculosis has become a very dangerous issue there. Nurses say the number of children representing symptoms of tuberculosis is 'simply staggering.' Spitting up blood, chest pains, constant coughing. There are at least three confirmed cases for the illegals in Austin, Texas… The federal government is covering up the threat of the health crisis. They say the kids have scabies. They also say they have chicken pox. And lice so severe they can be seen crawling down the faces of the children."
Thank you, Barack Obama.
Via Hannity:
Your donations help keep TheGatewayPundit.com online.
© Copyright 2014, TheGatewayPundit.com. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions


text:
FiltersShow / Hide
- All Events
- Music
- Comedy
- Theatre & Shows
- Sport
- Cinema
- Festivals
- Days Out
- Christmas
- Panto
- All Events
- Gifts For Mums
- Gifts For Dads
- Gifts For Brothers
- Gifts For Sisters
- Gifts For Grandparents
- Gifts For Kids
- Anywhere In The UK
- Location: Anywhere in the UK
Radius: ... miles
Fri 22nd Mar at 8:00pm
Live Comedy
@ The Laugh Inn, Chester
Featuring: Barry Dodds, Brendan Dempsey, Phil Nichol, Mike Wilkinson
This event has been and gone!
Catch the next one:
Check out the info below for future tour dates, and track them to receive alerts when they tour near you
Live Comedy : Barry Dodds, Brendan Dempsey, Phil Nichol, Mike Wilkinson
Image © Steve Ullathorne
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
Barry Dodds
This charming Geordie motor-mouth has audiences in the palm of his hand, even when discussing the most near the knuckle subjects. With material ranging from the supernatural to euthanasia, everything is delivered with a cheeky smile that wins over even the most stony faced of the audience. Barry has been on the circuit for five years and has played all across the country, from London to Orkney. This young star is hotly tipped for big things.
'Hugely enjoyable... a ton of great stories... one to watch' (The Guardian).
Barry Dodds tour dates
Brendan Dempsey
Hilarious comic from the Emerald Isle who has starred in 'Waking Ned' and 'Father Ted'
Brendan Dempsey tour dates
Phil Nichol
A barnstorming, madcap Canadian stand-up comedian who was voted Time Out Comedian of the Year 1999, and was a Perrier nominee in 2002. Totally unpredictable; those with a heart condition be warned!
Phil Nichol tour dates
Mike Wilkinson
Full to the brim with down to earth Northern charm, Mike takes a bemused glance at the world and then throws it a smile. The laughs come thick and fast with Wilkinson's dry humour and razor sharp wit. Mike's been a professional comic for 7 years and in that time he has supported the likes of Peter Kay, Johnny Vegas and Ross Noble, as well as headlining clubs all over the country. Mike has a laid back style onstage, but can crush a heckler in seconds. Mike is also an accomplished pianist and guitarist!
Mike Wilkinson tour dates
Track this event
- Event has been added to your calendar
- Any important updates will be sent to your email address
- Add to your personal Ents24 calendar
- Sync with iCal, Outlook and others
- Receive important updates
Venue Facts
Venue: The Laugh Inn
Website: thelaughinnchester.co.uk
→ Chester 2 min walk


text:
It appears that Microsoft has registered several 'Halo Infinity' related domain names this week including HaloInfinity.net and HaloInfinityMultiplayer.com. They didn't just register various Halo Infinity domains but also MoreThanJustAMap.com and SpartanOps.org.
Infinity is a Halo:Combat Evolved map (pictured above) that was exclusive to the PC version of the game. It is the longest multiplayer map and in the shape of an infinity symbol (∞). We currently don't know anything about what the domains will be used for but it seems it may have something to do with the map (mostly because of the MoreThanJustAMap.com domain).
My completely out there guess would be an XBLA, one map (with forge capabilities) multiplayer only Halo game. I mean, they wouldn't go through all this effort if it was just DLC for Halo Anniversary would they? Well, so far Microsoft hasn't announced anything so all we can do is wait.
Source: http://fusible.com/2012/04/microsoft-corporation-privately-registers-slew-of-halo-infinity-domain-names/
UPDATE: From information in the latest Game Informer that Spartan Ops is a multiplayer mode in Halo 4 that will be like the Spec Ops in the Call Of Duty games but with a storyline and carried out over several months and the multiplayer takes place on the UNSC Infinity, a 3km long ship sent into deep space on a mission and it contains a virtual reality sector that creates the multiplayer experience.


text:
Pig farm plans amended
Posted: May 27, 2013|
By JENNY MOODY
PLANS for a pig farm near Uttoxeter which could house more than 25,000 pigs on a 70-acre site have been amended.
East Staffordshire Borough Council has been asked to give its opinion over Pig Midland Producers' (MPP) plans to build a controversial pig rearing unit with grain store, on land adjacent to Foston Prison.
However, the ultimate decision will be made by Derbyshire County Council.
The plans are not a resubmission but several aspects have been amended such as layout, parking and removal of the play areas.
Sixty five people attended a public exhibition which was originally held in 2009.
The further information requests required by the council have led to revised documentation being submitted. A further public consultation will follow.
Many residents living near the site and animal rights groups raised concerns over the risks to health this proposal poses.
The pig rearing unit will also include a mess block, water treatment buildings together with storage buildings and incorporating a visitor centre, four agricultural workers homes with garaging, landscaping and parking.
A Midland Pig Producers spokesman said: "After consultation with local residents we made some significant changes to the proposed layout of the farm which was before the application went to the council. "Despite enthusiastic claims to the contrary, there is no UK evidence that siting a pig unit near to residential areas poses any risk at all. In fact, humans are more likely to pass bugs to pigs not the other way around. Disease is controlled by good standards of hygiene, welfare and management systems and has nothing to do with the size of the farm.
"The implication that our Foston site will be comparable with large scale farms in the US is simply spurious scaremongering. US farms house up to 500,000 pigs, we are talking about less than five per cent of that figure and this will still not be the biggest pig farm in the UK.
"Finally, the on-going references to MRSA are quite surprising as there has been no MRSA found in pigs in the UK to date, only humans."
However, protesters against the plans, including Derby Animal Rights and the Foston and Scropton Action Group, say MPP has ignored years of opposition from residents by not making any significant alterations to their plans, claiming they have just been 'tweaked'.
Jim Davies, of the Foston and Scropton Action Group said: "Midland Pig Producers have not properly addressed concerns that harmful bio-aerosols, endotoxins and antibiotic resistant bacteria will affect the health of local residents.
"The planned air filtration systems will not prevent dangerous antibiotic-resistant organisms from escaping and nor will the bio-digester kill all such bacteria.
"The lack of scientific understanding means Midland Pig Producers' dangerous experiment will [make guinea pigs] endanger the health of locals, prisoners and newborn babies in the prison natal unit. There is not enough research to show this facility would be safe.
"We are throwing down the gauntlet and inviting MPP to attend a public meeting - we want them to tackle our questions face to face in real time."
Tracy Worcester, whose Farms Not Factories campaign has helped local opponents understand the wide-scale dangers of a pig factory farm on their doorstep, said: "The plans have already attracted more than 50,000 objections over the past three years from people and organisations concerned about public health risks, the environment and animal welfare. Celebrities including actors Dominic West, Lesley Ash and Sir Roger Moore have also added their voices to the campaign."
The UK Health Protection Agency confirms the risks in its Position Statement on Intensive Farming,
"Recent research in the United States found that those living up to 150 metres downwind of an intensive swine farming installation could be exposed to multi-drug resistant organisms."
Sue Weston, who lives directly adjacent to the field, and whose son Tom suffers from a heart condition, said: "Councillors must know the responsibility they hold if they consider granting planning permission for this facility given the damning reports from Holland and the US. There is no independent scientific research that shows my vulnerable son will not be put at further risk to his fragile health if this goes ahead."
The South Derbyshire District Council unanimously opposed the previous planning application. Authorities in the Netherlands and Germany have refused permission in the past six months for the building of several intensive indoor pig facilities and have ordered some existing plants to be scaled down in size.
Members of the public now have until July 23 to object before the council's planning committee's earliest opportunity to make a decision. Consultees have until June 14 to respond


text: Monterrey Gallery: Sunshine After The Rain From glowing raindrops to the WTA stars hitting the fluff off the ball and the most ambitious of fans, check out some of the more artistic photos from on and off the court in Monterrey. Published April 18, 2013 12:00 From on the court to off it, there was ample opportunity for the most artistic photos in Monterrey. Practice makes perfect, and Urszula Radwanska was among those hitting those practice courts hard. All of that practice was in hopes of winning this at the end of the week - the Monterrey Open trophy. Eleni Daniilidou took a moment to focus during her first round match against Galina Voskoboeva. Voskoboeva would prevail in three sets - the Kazakh also looked sharp playing in her Peak apparel. Marion Bartoli's power was impressive but she would fall to Coco Vandeweghe in the first round. The beautiful backdrops of Monterrey caused for some great photography during the tournament. And even when the rain fell, the aftermath was another glowing opportunity for phenomenal photos. The fans had a hard time looking away from the on-court action, with a very packed field in action. Once the matches wrapped up though, it wasn't too hard for some of them to go after autographs. Some of those autograph hunters hit the mark every time... Serbian rising star Jovana Jaksic won many fans over in her three-setter against Maria Kirilenko. Timea Babos already had a big fan base in Monterrey from winning the tournament the year before. Her title defense would come to an end in the quarterfinals, against the crafty Monica Niculescu. At the end of the week Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was the champion - her third title in three tries. Topics: 2013, tournaments, news, photos or videos, anastasia pavlyuchenkova, jovana jaksic, monica niculescu, timea babos, galina voskoboeva, eleni daniilidou, marion bartoli, urszula radwanska, monterrey [+] More Share this page! Print Email Related photos Monterrey Gallery: Ana & The Trophy April 08, 2014 After winning her second WTA title of the year at the Abierto Monterrey, Ana Ivanovic headed to the Museum of Steel in the city for a very sunny trophy shoot. Monterrey Gallery: All About The Fans April 07, 2014 The WTA stars travel to tournaments chasing after trophies, but while only one of them will leave with the champion's trophy, there are thousands more winners. More pics from Monterrey right here... Monterrey Gallery: The First Of Many? April 06, 2014 From Megan Moulton-Levy and Darija Jurak's doubles breakthrough to the first all-Serbian WTA final, there were a lot of firsts in Monterrey this year... To The Top 3


text:
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo usually involves pitchers of margaritas, baskets of fried tortilla chips and excessive amounts of cheese. Not that there's anything wrong with saluting the holiday this way, but there are 'cleaner' options too! Namely, my recipe for Mexican Fiesta Juice… and yes, it's a party in your mouth. The two stars of this concoction are jalapeño and cilantro – two items you wouldn't typically think of passing down the chute of your juicer. But hear me out…
Jalapeños, with their vibrant waxy skin and super spicy seeds, offer a smorgasbord of health benefits for your bod. If you suffer from bad headaches or migranes, then this juice is for you. Capsaicin, the chemical that makes jalapeños hot, has been shown to block Substance P, a neuropeptide in the brain that transmits pain. This ability to block inflammation in the body means that the little pepper is also great for those suffering from arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy.
Not fully impressed yet? Then prepare to have your mind blown because jalapeños are also high in Vitamin A and C and have been shown to dissolve fibrin, a material that blood clots need in order to form. Who knew, right?!
The other star of my Mexican Fiesta Juice is cilantro… scientific studies have shown that there is genetic link to liking the taste of cilantro or being repulsed by it. If you fall in the latter camp, then this recipe isn't for you. BUT, if you're a fan of this green herb, then you'll appreciate knowing that cilantro contains chemical compounds that bind to heavy metals your tissues to remove them from the body. This is especially beneficial if you live in a big city or are exposed to heavy metals like mercury on a regular basis. Additionally, there's evidence that cilantro may aide in the prevention of cardiovascular damage and contains numerous beneficial antioxidants. Yay, cilantro!
5-7 Large Kale leaves
2 Green apples
1/2 Jalapeño – with the seeds and ribs removed (if you're not afraid of spice, then you can leave the pepper in tact)
1 Large bunch of cilantro
Process all of the ingredients through your juicer. If using a centrifugal juicer, roll the cilantro into a tight bundle to get the most flavor and juice out of the leaves and stems.
Serve up this cleansing, spicy green juice in a clear glass and if you're feeling extra festive, drop in a little paper umbrella and say "¡hola!" to the official start of Spring and Summer.
Photo credit: Jeffrey Collingwood


text:
Contact Allegiance Volleyball
Club Mission
Provide an affordable volleyball club for students in the Houston/ Woodlands area, with limited practice and travel. Provide a positive volleyball environment in which players receive opportunities to experience repetitions in game-like situations through tournaments and/or practice.
Program Goals
To develop in the athlete a positive attitude toward the club, teammates, coaches, opponents, referees and parents; win or lose. To teach the athlete that winning is learning how to set realistic goals and striving to achieve these goals, both in practice and in competition. To teach the athlete respect for themselves and teammates in regards to their potential ability as well as achieved abilities. To teach the athlete that great teams must overcome adversity and that where there is adversity, there is opportunity.
Volleyball Training
The purpose of the Allegiance training program is to provide quality training in all aspects of the game. Among other things, the training program includes jump training, quickness and agility training, volleyball fundamentals, and team tactics, accomplished through drills, scrimmages, and competitions. The program is committed to treating all athletes fairly, and giving each individual an opportunity to improve the many skills associated with this exciting, demanding, and rapidly changing sport. For a program of this stature to be successful, the team rules as well as policies discussed in this handbook must be followed and enforced.
Contact Information
Our Facilities
26797 Hanna Rd Bldg #3
Oak Ridge North, Texas 77385
Direct Lines to Our Staff
(817) 689-9105 - Coach Jenn
(903) 314-1154 - Coach Sean
Email Us
Coach Sean
Coach Jenn
Club Email:
email@example.com or


text:
02.29[UK] JSHosts – Reliable UK Web Hosting | cPanel | Softaculous | CloudLinux
(click on the author link above to see full post)
Shared Web Hosting – Powered by cPanel & CloudLinux JSHosts use the industry leading cPanel control panel to make getting your website online easier than ever. We also use [...]
Original post by sander k
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Or to use Facebook for your search-engine friendly comment see below.


text:
You should be seeing a slideshow of K2 Skis gear, skiers, contests,
events, and more. If you can read this, you do not have sufficient version
of Adobe's Flash Player installed.
Please go here
to download - it's easy and free!
Thu, December 18th 2014
Mon, December 15th 2014
We will not share your email address.
See Privacy Policy.
© K2 Sports 2014. All Rights Reserved.
View Mobile Site


text:
Sailing The Martian Ice Oceans
February 22nd, 2005 | researchmaterial
A huge, frozen sea lies just below the surface of Mars, a team of European scientists has announced.
Their assessment is based on pictures of the planet's near-equatorial Elysium region that show plated and rutted features across an area 800 by 900km. The team think a catastrophic event flooded the landscape five million years ago and then froze out…


text:
Hi all,
Well its the maiden voyage of my 15 gallon kettle this weekend, my first 10 gallon batch! The only thing I'm doin differently is doubling the recipe as far as I can see. That and making a starter so my count is up. One question that I do have is this; I am going to flow from my CFC into two 5 gal carboys, can I just fill them one after the other from the CFC? Is the wort that homogeneous after the boil that I can fill that way and they will both come out allright? Maybe I'm being obsessive as usual! And if you all have any other pointers that I should remember when stepping up to ten gal batches I would appreciate it.
Yes, you'll be fine. I'd recommend not filling the first one to the very top as you might end up with 5.5 in one and 4.5 in the other. Fill it 3/4, move to the next, 3/4, then top them both off as even as you can. Depending on your trub/hop filtering method, the second carboy might get more of it. I wouldn't be all that concerned.
I usually primary in plastic and secondary in glass. I had the same question but I was thinking more about pitching. Do you do two strains, starters, etc or do you do one and try to split it between the two? i was considering a rubbermaid brute as primary for that reason and then splitting into two 5-gal carboys for secondary and eventual kegging.
I regularly do 10 gallon batches. Someday I would like to get a large fermenter to handle the total volume but for now I primary in two 6 gallon glass carboys and transfer to the 5 gallon carboys for secondary.
I brew for a post boil volume between 11.5 to 12 gallons. After blow off and trub sediment, the beer fits nicely into the 5 gallon carboys.
I make one large starter and split the yeast as evenly as possible between the two vessels and empty the contents of the brew kettle trying to keep an even amount into each 6 gallon fermenter.
I don't keg yet so when it comes time to bottle, I use my keggle as the bottling bucket and combine the beers back together.
As soon as I started doing 10-gallon batches, it was back to the buckets for primaries for me.
1) Easier to carry
2) No need to worry about blow off tubes
3) I use the buckets to aerate by pouring back and forth until sudsing
4) This bucket mixing insures identical beers
5) My carboys are clean and reserved for secondary purposes.
*******Check Out My Rolling KegeratorBierMuncher Tried & Trues: Tits-Up IIPA (3-Time Medalist), Black Pearl Porter, Kona Pale Ale, Outer Limits IPA, Centennial Blonde (4.0%), Nierra Sevada (SNPA), SWMBO Slayer Belgian Blonde,


text:
Blog updates directly to your inbox.
The City of Round Rock's proposed fiscal 2013 budget features a tax rate slightly lower than last year while increasing funding for street maintenance by 36 percent, and maintaining an emphasis on public safety, community development and parks.
City Manager Steve Norwood formally presented the draft budget (PDF) to the City Council on Aug. 1. The City Council will review the budget at its Aug. 14-15 annual planning retreat. The budget and tax rate will be voted on at the Council's two regularly scheduled meetings in September. A helpful Budget In Brief (PDF) document provides a high level overview of the budget. We've also compiled an FAQ for the budget.
"The City continues to take a conservative, long-term approach to its financial and operational planning," Norwood said. "The decisions that are made now will strongly influence what the City will look like and how it will operate for years to come."
Priorities addressed in this budget provide adequate funding to maintain current service levels in a growing community, with the exception of increased funding for street maintenance.
The budget proposes a tax rate of 42.035 cents per $100 of property value, compared to 42.321 cents last year. The owner of an average value home would pay $732.29 under the proposal, about $12 less than last year.
The City of Round Rock continues to have a property tax rate that is among the lowest of any medium-to-large city in the state, including those cities with an additional half-cent sales tax for property tax reduction.
Sales tax revenue is extremely important to the City in that it reduces property taxes and makes up approximately 51 percent of the General Fund revenue. Sales tax revenues have seen a stabilization trend for the past two years, and are continuing.
While Dell sales tax figures continue to show declines from the previous year, sales tax from other sources within the City help to reduce the impact. Due to the volatile nature of sales tax revenues, a conservative approach was utilized in estimating this budgeted amount. Reflecting current and anticipated economic conditions, this budget includes a sales tax estimate for the General Fund of $45 million.
Water and wastewater rates will remain unchanged from current rates. The City Council adopted a four-tier water rate structure in May that is designed to encourage conservation.
"I believe the proposed budget reflects a fiscally responsible approach to improving the City's current infrastructure, and meet the current demands while maintaining the City's strong financial position," Norwood said. "We look forward to Round Rock citizens input and discussion of the FY 2013 proposed operating budget."
Public hearings will be conducted at the Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 Council meetings.
On Aug. 13, the City of Round Rock staff celebrates "Storm Water New Year" as we reach the end of another storm water permit year. Our mandatory permit requires the City to maintain and hopefully improve water quality in our creeks and waterways. Each we are required to report our accomplishments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
This year is particularly significant as we reach the end of our five-year permit term which requires full implementation of the Best Management Practices and accomplishment of goals listed in the permit (PDF).
We are proud to say that we completed all of the permit requirements but we realize there is still much work to do. The 2012 City Survey (PDF) revealed 43.5 percent of Round Rock citizens are "Very Satisfied" or "Satisfied" with the "City storm water education and outreach efforts." However, it also revealed there is another 10.4 percent who expect more. Our own (non-statistical) storm water awareness survey demonstrated that approximately one-third of respondents do NOT know our storm inlets drain directly to creeks. What!?! That is right – we have a 'storm drain' system that drains directly to creeks without filtration or treatment.
Round Rock grew 20 percent and gained more than 17,000 residents in the last permit term (2007-2012). Many of our new residents are from older areas of the country where storm "sewers" combine with wastewater flows and pass through a treatment plant. They do not realize that if they throw their cigarette butt into the inlet, blow their grass clippings into the street or fail to properly pick up after a pet … the next rains will carry all of this into our creeks. Yuck!
Look for more information and outreach from the Round Rock Storm Water team as we work toward increasing residents' understanding of how they can help improve the water quality in our creeks. In the meantime, please visit storm water on the city website for more information.


text:
CBSSports.com "Sometimes NFL players decide to take their filters off and say what they really think and one of those times was Tuesday when Packers offensive lineman Josh Sitton went on radio in Milwaukee and called the Lions 'scumbags.' During an interview with WSSP-AM, Sitton didn't hold anything back as..." November 27
Both Finley and Sitton were practicing in full pads.
#Packers practice: Sitton Finley are out; Burnett (hamstring) and Perry (stinger) are practicing.


text:
Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.
As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.
Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.
Sort by: Date | Rating | Most Helpful
"awesome. Every loved it. I made it an an appetizer; but, we were all full after eating it! I used veg. broth and used the peppers sparingly."
"Yum! Everyone loved it. Next time I will double the recipe. I used a frozen 16 oz bag of broc. and cream of mushroom soup. Oh, I skipped the cheese; but, I bet that would make it unbelievable!"
"Great! My VERY picky 6 year old liked it, which is a big deal! I used 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 cups of sugar and instead of 1 cup oil I did 1/2 applesauce 1/2 oil. (oh, I left out the nuts.)"
"Yum. I used Morningstar Veggie Chicken strips to make this salad a great one course vegetarian meal. I didn't have any zucchini or celery. I only added 1/2 cup of mayo and used light sour cream."
"Great drink! I used soy milk and 1 3/4 tspns sugar."
"yum!!!! They sure stuck to the pan though. I think next time I'll spray non-stick spray first, before melting the butter."
"Great recipe. I used morning star crumbles instead of beef. Added chopped green chiles to the cornbread (didn't have any Jiffy cornbread mix. I did a google search and found a "clone Jiffy cornbread mix" recipe that was super easy), and I added olives. I added just a little bit of shredded cheddar/jack cheese before adding the cornbread layer...."
"Loved this. I used veggie crumbles instead of beef, skim ricotta instead of fat-free and regular cheese instead of fat-free."
"Really yummy. I used veggie broth and left out the corn kernels. Easy to make. Needed either a lot of salt or maybe some soy sauce."
"awesome!!! I used 2 cups skim milk and 2 cups vanilla soy milk. Loved it."


text:
Watsonville Coast Produce installed a solar power system on its roof that will save the company more than $100,000 in the first year alone.
The 739.2-kilowatt system on the company's agricultural distribution facility will make the California company a more sustainable business through renewable energy. The company's 44,000-square-foot warehouse has 450,000 cubic feet of refrigerated space, enough capacity for about 700 pallets of fresh produce.
The system consists of 2,400 SunPower panels and will generate enough electricity to cover 100 percent of Watsonville's usage.
Company officials expect to save about $120,000 in electricity costs in the first year of use.


text:
You might have heard about the three missing girls in Southeast Idaho. Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away every year. Summer Joy sat down with the Pocatello Police Department and Center Counseling to help give parents an idea on what to look for and how to prevent it.
Jennifer Miller, Keziah Ullery, and Angelea Shultz have all gone missing recently. Thier Parents and family members are not sure where they are and the police are continuing to investigate. The number one family aspect that Martin Calder, a Behavioral Therapist, recommends is to be involved with your kids.
Know their friends, their friend's parents and know how to get a hold of them. Try and know whats going with them at school, and on their facebook page.
"If suddenly things become secreative, if they are putting away their stuff when you come in or if you don't know who their friends are or who they have been hanging out with; and typically you did. Those are the first big signs, and then also if thtey are starting to charge their behavior besides the secreative stuff, if they have been a pretty good student, have pretty good friends and suddenly now theirgrades are droping and their hanging with a different group of people," said Behavioral Therapist, Martin Calder.
The second key to remember is to keep the lines of communication open. At the Center Counseling, parents can receive a range of benefits from parenting tips, emotional needs, and to help give their child someone they can talk to and trust.
If you think your child might have gone missing, Captain Steve Stone recommends calling family or friends first to try and find them, if you believe your child has run away or is actual missing he says don't hesitate to call.
He encourages parents to try and be observant, know whatyour child is doing that day and what they are wearing.
"The vast of majorities of runaways are found, sometimes it takes some time. Them ore detail information that you can give us, the more you know about what their habbits are and where they might go, the more quickly we can be able to find them," said Captain Steve Stone.
Dr. Calder encourages parents to try and not be too tough onyourself, he says, remember kids need structure and you can still have a greatrelationship with them, without being their buddy.
There is also some free parenting classes offered at the Health and Welfare Department and you can always call the Center Counseling in Pocatello for a consultation. If you have any information on any missing personplease contact your local law enforcement agency.
Here are the most recent story comments.View All


text:
Review Summary
Belk & Co. Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Amethyst Pendant
$87.50 Original Price $250.00
Savings: $162.50 (65%)
- 18-in. L
- Sterling silver; 14k gold
- Clean with a soft bristle brush and warm soapy water; use silver polishing cloth on silver items.
- Imported
Shipping your purchase is easy on belk.com. Depending on the destination of your package, you can expect it to arrive within 4-7 business days. Shipping Information
Returns are easy on belk.com. Easy returns


text:
This duvet is exactly as shown only it lights up the room even more!! It isn't very heavy so it's perfect for spring & summer weather. The material is very soft but good quality. Very Pleased with it. I love walking into my bedroom!
Color is more baby blue than the greenish/turquoise/Tiffany blue that it looks like on the picture.
On and off, I've been looking for a great duvet for years. This color was the one that first grabbed my attention and I eventually bought the Queen size fit. Duvet is soft, comfy, and lightweight- great to use all year-round without being too hot, and the ruffles add extra "oomph" to the look. To me, the color looks identical to the picture- more of an aqua than light/sky blue, just something to keep in mind :) All in all, I love it; glad I made this purchase!
I am very picky about the color blue. I love teal, but this was not teal as it appears in the picture. It came in the mail and it was sky blue. I would normally think that the color was different because of what my computer screen was showing, but the picture on the packaging showed teal. I would still recommend it to others because the quality is still not a problem, but just know that the color is off. Hope this helps y'all out!
I was so excited after months of trying to find a comforter set for my bed that I had found one that I really liked. The bedding came and I excitedly pulled it out to put on my king bed and it wasn't wide enough. It left 1 inch on both sides. If you want to order this for a queen, I would buy the king as I saw a review before I wrote this that it wasn't big enough for their queen bed either. The other thing I noticed is that it looks like it may start falling apart soon with threads hanging out at the seams. If it was going to be used daily, I am sure it wouldn't last too long due to that. I would not recommend this to anyone.
Color is beautiful, great find!! Well made and pillow is an extra!
Love this duvet cover. it was easy to slip on over my old comforter. The color was perfect.
Honestly the picture for this product was very misleading color-wise. In the picture the set looks turquoise, but in reality it is a baby blue. This was very disappointing. The pillow cover fits nice and the pillow that was sent is cute too, but once again the design on the pillow is baby blue. Not turquoise. I would say this set was maybe worth $XX.XX, not what I spent on it.
Got this for my tween daughter. She loves it. It's very soft and looks exactly like it is shown on the picture. The fabric is very thin so I hope it won't be too fragile. A detail that we like: there are string to attach the comforter to the cover so that it stays in place. A small thing but definitely a plus compared to other comforter covers.
I had just redone my bedroom and couldn't wait for this bedspread to arrive, after it finally arrived it was in about an 8x10 package and half of it was the decorative pillow. the other have was the bedspread and 2 pillow cases, as I open up the comforter it is literally the thickness of two sheets put together, it literally looked like they forgot to stuff it. Worst buy I have ever made and definitely do not recommend to anyone!
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1 business day. *
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More details
FINAL SALE EXCLUSION: Items marked as FINAL SALE are not returnable unless the problem you experience is the result of our error.
Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. We also offer expedited shipping for most items. Your final shipping cost and estimated delivery timeframe will be available at checkout.
Standard shipping details
Expedited shipping details
* For your protection, all orders are screened for security purposes. If your order is selected for review, our Loss Prevention Team may contact you by phone or email. There may be a two business day delay to process your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.


text:
- Running
- Cycling
- Triathlon
- Fitness
- Race Results
- More
About This Activity
Basic piano skills, music reading and theory are taught as well as rhythm and ear training. Regular access to a piano or keyboard is essential for progress. This class is for all levels of students, including beginners.
Must bring headphones with a 1/4" headphone adapter.
Non-refundable book fee of $22.00 due at 1st meeting.
Map & Direction
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Camden Community Center 3369 Union Ave. San Jose, CA, United States of America 95124Get Directions


text:
- News & Events :: PS Bank will never text you for your personal account information.
Celebrating a Century
PS Bank is celebrating a significant milestone in 2014….100 years as a community bank! The formation of the Bank is credited to the dedication of a core group of businessmen from Wyalusing. Their intent…to form a state bank – "A Bank for the People". The first location of PS Bank was established on Main Street, Wyalusing, PA.
A century later, we remain "People Serving People Since 1914".
Click on our Centennial Corner for stories, photos, archives and trivia!


text:
When a loved one is affected by mental illness, the signs are agonizing: withdrawal from friends and family, feelings of hopelessness, excessive anxiety, to name a few. But for the person who experiences such symptoms, the stigma of mental illness may overshadow a critical need to seek treatment. This barrier can lead to lower self-esteem, destructive behavior, further isolation, or in the worst scenario, suicide.
When one in four U.S. adults suffers from a mental health disorder, yet fewer than one-third seek treatment, this vicious cycle must be broken by reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, through educating families and the public, connecting victims to resources, and improving treatment options.
The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute was created to educate others about the stigma of mental illness. Through conferences, workshops, an annual fellowship for a clinical psychology student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a variety of other educational activities, it has reached and given voice to people who have experienced mental illness too long in isolation.
Make a Gift


text:
Who do you think looks best today? (5 photos)
The best street style from London Fashion Week: http://ow.ly/p48HS via @StyleCaster
Beauty Products We Love
Our holiday fragrance lineup just got more decadent thanks to #Marni's...
MISCHA BARTONWho needs a plane when you can take the Eurostar train? The actress arrives
in London from Paris in a mismatched outfit topped with an oversized hat.Read MoreLess


text:
This employer has taken extra steps to respond to reviews and provide job seekers with accurate company information, photos, and reviews. Interested for your company?Learn More.
Work in HR? Unlock Free Profile
Interview Question
Interview Answer
1 Answer
I spotted that this was a functionality of TextMate, so I described how I thought it would work - namely, constructing regular expressions to apply on a large list of files.
Add Answers or Comments
To comment on this, Sign In or Sign Up.


text:
COLUMBIA — In her bid to become the U.S. representative for Missouri's 4th Congressional District, Democrat Teresa Hensley says she seeks to fix a "broken" Congress by working across partisan lines.
Teresa Hensley seeks 'across the aisle' solutions for 4th Congressional District
Monday, October 15, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT; updated 5:35 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2012
To read the full article, please sign up or login.
Get full access to the Columbia Missourian on your computer, phone, and tablet for just $5.95 per month.
* Unlimited access on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet
* All the high-quality, in-depth journalism of the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine, updated 24/7
* Your news. Your device. Your time.
If you'd like to read more about the value of being a member, read this column from the Missourian's executive editor, Tom Warhover.


text:
Sanibel Grill for a crunchy grouper reuben, originally uploaded by Tink*~*~*. 9 Jan '09, 7.55pm EST PST Johnny No Face and Miss Bubble Gum share a CORONA
Daily Archives: January 9, 2009
I gots awesome friends
by Erin White • • 1 Comment
I gots awesome friends, originally uploaded by Tink*~*~*. 9 Jan '09, 7.35pm EST PST They ordered me dinner!
Jan 10-11: Epic shelling and friends weekend on Sanibel Island
by Erin White • • 6 Comments
Heading out to Sanibel Island to meet up with friends. We've got a full moon, negative low tides in the early mornings, and plans for Super Crawl Sunday, with more people joining the Sunday Sanibel Bar Crawl than ever before.…


text:
Public Health News Roundup: June 19
HHS Updates Guidelines to Prevention Disease Transmission from Organ Transplants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its guidelines on reducing unexpected disease transmission through organ transplantation. The 2013 PHS Guideline for Reducing Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Transmission through Organ Transplantation updates the 1994 U.S. Public Health Service guidelines designed to improve patient safety. The recommendations include additional screening, revised risk factors and more sensitive laboratory testing. "Transmission of infections through organ transplants is a critical concern for patients, their families and healthcare personnel involved in transplant procedures," said HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH. "Putting these new recommendations into practice will allow doctors and patients to make better, more informed decisions when accepting organs for transplantation." Read more on prevention.
HUD: $40M in Housing Counseling Grants to Improve Choices, Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing $40 million in housing counseling grants to help people find housing, to make more informed choices and to improve their ability to keep their existing homes. The grants will help more than 1.6 million households via 334 national, regional and local organizations. "Make no mistake: these grants will do a lot of good," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan in a release. "The evidence is clear that housing counseling works. These grants are a smart investment to help families and individuals find and keep housing which helps promote neighborhood stability in the long term." Read more on housing.
Majority of Adults Unaware of their Whooping Cough Vaccination Status
As the number of U.S. cases of pertussis—or whooping cough—rises, many adults are completely unaware of their need to remain up to date on their vaccinations. Only 20 percent say they've received the vaccine within the past decade and more than 60 percent do not even know their vaccination status. The lack of adult vaccinations can increase transmission rates to children; the majority of whooping cough deaths are children younger than 3 months. "Teens and adults who have received the [whooping cough] vaccine are less likely to get whooping cough themselves, and therefore less likely to spread whooping cough to other people, including infants who have not yet been protected by the recommended [whooping cough] vaccinations," said Matthew Davis, MD, director of the new University of Michigan National Poll on Children's Health. Read more on vaccines.


text: Tell me which is the best Thesis writing company you know of? john2525Threads: 1Posts: 4Joined: Dec 23, 2010 Dec 23, 2010, 12:45PM | #1 I have some of my work pending to complete my thesis and want the best for it. Which is the best thesis writing company in the world? editor75Threads: 14Posts: 1,792Joined: Dec 18, 2010 Dec 23, 2010, 01:38PM | #2 it is really more about the writer than the company. choose 2 or 3 companies to write your introduction, and get just 2 pages or so from each. see which one works best, and then request to stay with that writer. AmonsEssaysThreads: 2Posts: 201Joined: Dec 8, 2010 Dec 25, 2010, 06:17PM | #3 We can't specify individual companies, but just note: You get what you pay for.


text:
Collection<T>.CopyTo Method
Copies the entire Collection<T> to a compatible one-dimensional Array, starting at the specified index of the target array.
Namespace: System.Collections.ObjectModel
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
- array
- Type: T[]
The one-dimensional Array that is the destination of the elements copied from Collection<T>. The Array must have zero-based indexing.
- index
- Type: System.Int32
The zero-based index in array at which copying begins.
ImplementsICollection<T>.CopyTo(T[], Int32)
array is null.
index is less than zero.
The number of elements in the source Collection<T> is greater than the available space from index to the end of the destination array.
This method uses Array.Copy to copy the elements.
The elements are copied to the Array in the same order in which the enumerator iterates through the Collection<T>.
This method is an O(n) operation, where n is Count.
.NET FrameworkSupported in: 4.6, 4.5, 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0
.NET Framework Client ProfileSupported in: 4, 3.5 SP1
Portable Class LibrarySupported in: Portable Class Library
.NET for Windows Store appsSupported in: Windows 8
Supported in: Windows Phone 8.1
Supported in: Windows Phone Silverlight 8.1
Supported in: Windows Phone Silverlight 8
Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core Role not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core Role supported with SP1 or later; Itanium not supported)
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.


text:
The last serveral times iv tried the 4x4 it hasnt worked. When i switch it to 4 low it doesnt even change to low ratio it jus stays in high ratio an i cant here nothing clicking in the transfer case. The front drive shaft does turn when spinning when in four wheel drive so somethings not letting it click in. It worked three days ago jus fine when test driving it but now cant get it to. Thinking it mite be the 4x4 switch inside the truck. If so how can i hot wire tht to c if thts the problem? What wire would i cut an tire togather? If anyone can help i would appreciate it. Any advise is sure to be better then what iv gotton.
Ford » Ranger » 1999 Ford Ranger » Questions
View questions for:All Ford
1999 Ford Ranger
Ford Q&AAsk Your Question
1999 Ford Ranger Question: I have a 99 ford ranger 4x4 with 4.0. Why does 4x4 work sumtime an not sumetimes
justin25, 4.0L V6, Campbellsville, KY, February 16, 2014, 21:29
1 Answer
Answer #1pushrod February 16, 2014, 22:08Master
System can be scanned to find your trouble. Have it tested before cutting and splicing wires! Be sure you follow the proper shift sequence when trying to shift to low range. In fact dont even try low range yet, get 4 hi working first!! Can try "lightly" tapping shift motor on transfer case may help.
Replyjustin25, February 17, 2014, 22:37Rookie
Thanks for your advise. Were is the shift motor on the transfer case exactly?
Answer Ranks
This week's top 10
|1 pushrod
|6 Hal...
|2 CharlesAutomotive
|7 IamSteve
|3 ziptie12
|8 lordwoton
|4 globalhelper
|9 stasho
|5 csubak30
|10 ProfessorG


text:
The UW-Eau Claire marketing team, along with faculty coach LaNette Flunker, traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia to compete in the National Sales Competition, February 26-28, 2009. Team members use their fingers to spell out the acronym for the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC).
Pictured from left to right: Sarah Wienke, a senior marketing-professional sales major from Amery, WI; Jason Wilson, a senior marketing-professional sales major from Eagan, MN; Joseph Pichotta, a Spanish business major and marketing minor from Lino Lakes, MN; and Hjordi Danielson, a senior marketing-professional sales and art-ceramics student from Houston, MN. Missing from the photo is Andrew Cooan, a senior marketing-professional sales major from New Prague, MN.
Students on the UW-Eau Claire team were selected to compete at NCSC as a result of their ranking at the UW-Eau Claire Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up collegiate competition held November Nov. 13-15, 2008.
» Read more about Eau Claire's competition
The 2009 National Collegiate Sales Competition champion in the undergraduate division was Jasmine Merith from Ohio University in Athens, OH. Ohio University was also the team winner. Amy Lytle (Bemidji State University), overall champion in the 2008 UW-Eau Claire Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up, was a quarter finalist at NCSC.
» Planting the Seeds of Success at Annual CHASE Spring Banquet
» Sales Team Competes at National Collegiate Sales Competition
» Spring 2010 Application Deadlines for Study Abroad Opportunities
UW-Eau Claire College of Business
Schneider Hall 119 | Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 | 715.836.6019 | FAX: 715.836.4014 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Information on these Web pages is subject to change without notice.
Content or Accessibility Questions: firstname.lastname@example.com | An EEO/AA Institution
Copyright © 1995-2011 UW-Eau Claire and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System


text:
Under the Dome Trapped iPad 2 Case
For delivery by December 24, order by:
- Applies to in-stock items only
- 1-2 business days: Mon., Dec. 15,
11:59pm ET
- Next business day: Tues., Dec. 16,
11:59pm ET
Whatever it is, it's cut off the whole town. They're trapped! Show you're a fan, and living outside the dome, with the Under the Dome Trapped iPad 2 Case. The white iPad 2 or 3 case features the bloody handprint left on the dome from the first episode of Under The Dome, the show based on Stephen King's novel. Keep your connection protected and watch what unfolds in the tiny town trapped under the dome. We still recommend keeping your device far away from the dome, just as a precaution.


text:
First-Rate Personal Trainer
Fitness coach Aaron Delgrorice's secret recipe in keeping clients' high level of satisfaction doesn't just involve building fitness goals but building confidence as well.
He is a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Condition Association and has a Level 2 Kettlebell certification with 7 years of experience training people privately and at elite fitness clubs.
Aaron specializes in total body function fitness, strength training, body weight training, injury prevention, post-rehab, martial arts and nutrition.
One of the most successful clients I had lost 9% body fat in six weeks which is almost unheard of. He was training with me five days a week and following all of my nutritional guidelines. I also trained a well-known actor for a movie role which was a great success.
Try Aaron's one free fitness assessment and one free training session to see what he could offer. Don't wait for the aches to come; love your body, and hire a personal trainer now!


text:
Unlock the entire Houzz
20,462 Bellville, OH Home Improvement Pros
Even if you're the kind of person who makes everything a DIY project, there's always a point when a home remodeling or decorating project could use a professional set of eyes. Whether you are redoing your backyard, need some help planning your living room or can't figure out where to put the kitchen sink, a quality home professional can help you do it right. Hiring a qualified home professional puts their years of schooling, certifications, training and experience right at your fingertips. More
Nicholson Builders (614) 846-7388
Nicholson Builders is a full service award winning Design-Build Remodeling firm located in Columbus, Ohio. We were founded in 2003. Our employees include architects, interior... Read More
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery (757) 874-7795
Step into a Ferguson Showroom and you'll be surrounded by the latest styles in kitchen, bath and lighting design from the industry's leading manufacturers. See my projects
J.S. Brown & Co. (614) 291-6876
J.S.Brown & Co. is an award winning, full service Design / Build remodeling contractor with more than three decades of experience in satisfying customers all over Columbus and... Read More
Mullet Cabinet (330) 674-9646
Family owned and operated, Mullet Cabinet has been building fine custom cabinetry since 1965 in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country. View our cabinets in our Design Center or in... Read More
Architectural Justice (330) 225-6000
A complete destination for all your home remodeling needs. Specializing in granite, marble, onyx, custom cabinetry, fireplaces, luxury kitchens & bathrooms, wine cellars, hardwood... Read More
Michael Matrka, Inc (614) 486-7707
A niche Master Builder / Renovator serving the greater Columbus market for over 32 years. Read More
Weaver Custom Homes (330) 264-5444
Building a new home is both a big decision and a big investment. We believe building a Weaver custom home is the best decision and best investment you can make for your family. We... Read More
RTA Studio (614) 766-7257
RTA Studio creates Architecture for clients who value well-crafted, timeless, and thoughtful design; who treasure a sense of place and the meaning of "home"; and who want the... Read More
Cabinet-S-Top (330) 239-3630
Founded in 1991, Cabinet-S-Top is a dynamic company that has been serving the needs of Northeast Ohio for over 23 years. There are many decisions and choices that need to be... Read More
Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers (614) 459-7211
As a Design-Build firm we work with you every step of the way, from inspiration to completion with exceptional craftsmanship & unparalleled customer service. We are committed... Read More
Ketron Custom Builders (740) 587-4442
Ketron Custom Builders is a full service design/build firm. Focused on the details we provide our clients with unmatched craftsmanship and a service you will enjoy for a life... Read More
Sherwin-Williams (800) 321-8194
For nearly 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation's largest specialty retailer of... Read More
Jacobs Grant Design ltd (614) 440-1881
Every good design begins with a vision. It is exciting to discover this vision and be inspired by it. We work closely with you in a personalized design process to find your... Read More
Dream Builders (440) 838-8575
Dream Builders is a family owned design/build company serving the greater Cleveland area by providing high quality construction and renovations with Honesty and Integrity. Our... Read More
Couture Design and Staging 323-8195
Interior Design and ASP Stagers Couture Design & Staging will customize your home to feature your personal style or design a space that everyone will want to live in when your... Read More
List your business here for free - Learn More