text:
- Critic Score
- Most active
- Publication
- Most clicked
It's a shame "The Tudors" is coming to a close. As Hirst has noted, there are generations of stories yet to tell. Count on this series to end on a royally good note
User Score
Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 1 out of 1
Mixed: 0 out of 1
Negative: 0 out of 1
Aug 31, 2010As the tyrant approaches death, the gap between the grotesque historical figure and the appealing actor who plays him becomes a problem. IAs the tyrant approaches death, the gap between the grotesque historical figure and the appealing actor who plays him becomes a problem. I don't necessarily miss Henry's swollen physique, but Meyers should have found some other way to register the effects of the king's vast appetites, as he should be grandly repugnant in his old age. With a limp and a hoarse whisper, Meyers has simply made him feeble, leaving repugnance to the makeup crew in charge of Henry's ulcerous leg. Fortunately, several supporting cast members step up to fill the void at the center. Cavill does his best work in the series as the guilt-ridden duke surprised by love in the depth of horror. His astonished gratitude for such a gift so late in life, after so much evil done in service of his king, is genuinely moving, and, in some ways, underscores the evil more than the hand-wringing of earlier seasons. O'Hara shines as Surrey, the warrior-poet obsessed with his ancient name and his own glory. Swaggering around the court swollen with arrogant contempt for the "new men" Henry has elevated to the peerage, he seems to have picked up the energy Meyers discarded, making his inevitable execution a palpable loss for the series. As for the queens, Merchant is perfect as Katherine Howard. Young and foolish without being stupid, she regards Henry's infatuation as the just reward of a very pretty girl and an endless, delightful game in which she gets to make all the rules. More naive than arrogant, she fails even to see the other games at play in the court, much less avoid them, giving her fall unusual pathos. At the end Merchant's Katherine proves profoundly human, and her execution stayed with me like no other. Both the princesses make me wish the show would continue into the reigns of Edward and Mary. Watching the long-suffering Bolger begin to manifest the intolerant vitriol that would eventually produce "Bloody Mary," I feel the waste of a promising actress abandoning a great role. Moreover, all the principal players in the opening struggles of Edward's reign are in place and ready to rumble; it seems a shame to cut them all loose, even with the Borgias on the horizon.… Full Review »


text:
Over the last two years, thousands of National Guard troops have assisted U.S. Border Patrol agents along the Mexican border, and most of Arizona's congressional delegation wants to keep it that way.
A proposed amendment by Rep. Harry Mitchell, a Democrat who represents much of Maricopa County in Arizona's 5th Congressional District, would extend the National Guard presence indefinitely until the Border Patrol is fully staffed along the border.
Since 2006, 17,300 National Guard soldiers and airmen have voluntarily deployed to the Mexican border to support the Border Patrol under a program known as Operation Jump Start, said National Guard spokeswoman Capt. Kristine Munn.
Their primary mission, Munn said, has been aviation support, including search and rescue, but the Guard has also put in roads, fences, vehicle barriers and wells.
It has observed the border, "acting as the eyes and ears of the Border Patrol," but has "no law enforcement duties whatsoever," Munn said.
At the program's peak, 6,000 soldiers were stationed along the border, 2,400 of them in Arizona.
Currently, about 3,000 troops are stationed on or near the border, though the number fluctuates daily, Munn said.
The idea is that by taking on a support role, the troops free up Border Patrol agents to do more enforcement work.
But the program is set to expire July 15, and many members of Arizona's congressional delegation have said that deadline is too soon.
"We want to make sure that the border is protected," Mitchell said, "that we continue those troops there until the Border Patrol has enough replacements."
Mitchell's amendment was still in committee Wednesday afternoon, but he expects it to go to a House floor vote this week and hopes that it will ultimately be attached to a defense spending bill.
It's not the only border-related amendment up for review. Virginia Rep. Virgil Goode, a Republican, has put forth an amendment that would allow the secretary of defense to deploy members of the active or reserve military in all branches to the border.
Essentially, Mitchell's amendment would keep roughly 3,000 National Guard soldiers on the border until they can be replaced on a one-for-one basis by Border Patrol agents.
When Operation Jump Start began in 2006, President Bush said 6,000 more Border Patrol agents would be hired.
A spokesman for the Border Patrol said Wednesday that the agency is "on track" to have 18,000 agents by the end of this year.
"At initiation of Operation Jump Start, there were 11,583 agents. We currently have 16,239 agents in the U.S. Border Patrol," said Agent Jaimé Castillo.
There is no end date to Mitchell's Operation Jump Start amendment, but he said he doesn't see the extension as opening the door for an indefinite military presence along the border.
"No, I don't think so," he said. "The purpose of this was just to put the guards on the border until" more agents could be hired.
Congress was urged by the governors of New Mexico, Arizona and California to extend the operation after the administration declined to do so.
Jeanine L'Ecuyer, a spokeswoman for Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, said the Guard's presence had worked to cut the number of border crossings.
"The governor feels we have something that's working. We should continue to do that and not fuss with it in midstream," L'Ecuyer said.
The amendment has large support from Arizona's congressional delegation, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat whose southeastern Arizona district covers a large stretch of the border.
"I do support it," she said. "I work closely with local and state and federal law enforcement on the border. We have a real problem. ... We need as much help as we possibly can muster in southern Arizona."
But southern Arizona's other representative, Democrat Raul Grijalva, called the amendment nothing more than "political posturing" designed to make Democrats who are up for re-election look tough on border policy.
He said he is concerned that the amendment will open the door for an indefinite deployment of troops to the border, as well as potential disruptions for people who live near the line.
"I think putting the National Guard on the border, while symbolically looking good, I don't think it's going to be integral to the border issues people are raising."
He said he doesn't see how the troops would address the trafficking of drugs and people going north from Mexico into the U.S. or the flow of guns south from the U.S. into Mexico.
Ultimately, he said he would like to see more agents hired and a greater emphasis on law enforcement.
"The real security threat that we have on the border is organized crime on both sides," he said. "We miss the boat by pandering to these issues."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Apple sued over Siri in China
After settling a US$60 million lawsuit with Chinese company Proview, Apple now faces yet another costly lawsuit in China. This time the complaint focuses on Siri and is initiated by Zhizhen Network Technology, a Chinese company with its own voice assistant software. According to a report in M.I.C. gadget, Zhizhen claims that "Apple's Siri infringes on one of Zhizhen's patents so-called 'ZL200410053749.9', which is a patent for 'a type of instant messaging chat bot system' called Xiaoi Bot." The lawsuit currently is in pre-trial negotiations. You can read more about Zhizhen and the Xiaoi voice assistant on M.I.C. Gadget's website.
Subscribe to Newsletter
Software Updatesmore updates
- Dropbox adds file/folder renaming and Office document editing to iOS app
- Vizzywig 8xHD price tag now a very affordable $49.99
- Automatic targets teen drivers with License+ service
- Dropbox adds support for TouchID
- YouTube for iOS gets updated with full support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
- iOS 8.0.1 update now available (Updated -- Don't update!)


text:
LOCKDOWN Pistol Rack 12-Gun (6-Gun Stackable) Vinyl Coated Steel
Product #: 575806 Lockdown #: 222514 UPC #: 661120225140
Product Information
The Lockdown 6+6 Stackable Pistol Rack is a vinyl coated metal handgun rack that is handy for organizing your handguns. The handgun rack is great for use in your gun vault to provide a safe and easily accessible place to store your handguns. The individual channels are specially designed to cradle the grip and barrel of your handgun and are wide enough to accommodate most wide body pistols or magnum revolvers.
Technical Information:
Technical Information:
- Holds 12 handguns (pistols and/or revolvers)
- Dimensions: 13.5"x6.5"x12"
- Vinyl coating won't scratch or mar handgun's finish
- Free up room in your gun safe or cabinet
- Use at range to hold handguns while not in use
Delivery Information
The total weight of the product, including the product's packaging as it sits on our shelf. Since some products ship directly from the Manufacturer, their weight may be unavailable. Because of variations in the manufacturing process, similar products may have differing weights. Unless the product is designated as "Ships Alone", Shipping Weight does not include the shipping box or packing materials associated with your order.
Product ships from MidwayUSA, separate from any other products on your order due to its size. Products that are Shipped Alone incur separate "Per Order" and "Per Pound" shipping charges.
Product is regulated by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and cannot be shipped via USPS or air shipping methods. DOT-Regulated products must ship UPS Ground.
Product is restricted by shipping carriers and cannot be shipped to certain locations or via certain shipping methods.
Additional shipping charge for HazMat products. Carriers charge extra to ship packages with products they consider hazardous, such as reloading powder and primers.
Was this information helpful? Yes No
Thank you! Your valuable input helps improve our product information and future product selections
Know someone who may like this? Email this Page to a Friend
Customer Reviews
The statements and opinions expressed within Customer Reviews reflect each author's personal perspective and do not imply endorsement by MidwayUSA, its Employees or any other organization. Customers should in no way infer that MidwayUSA has validated review information as safe, accurate or appropriate.
NOTE: Prices, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right to correct typographic, photographic and/or descriptive errors.
We reserve the right to correct typographic, photographic and/or descriptive errors.
Others Bought
LOCKDOWN Pistol Rack 8-Gun (4-Gun Stackable) Vinyl Coated...
$25.99List Price: $34.99 Save $9.00 (26%)
Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber Synthetic Safe Firearm Cleaner...
$8.29 - $10.99
Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain...
$19.99Sale List Price: $39.99 Save $20.00 (50%)
Pachmayr Gripper Decelerator Grips with Finger Grooves Ruger...
Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure...
MidwayUSA Silicone Impregnated Gun Cleaning Cloth...
$3.49List Price: $4.49 Save $1.00 (22%)
LOCKDOWN Pistol Rack 6-Gun Vinyl Coated Steel Black...
$16.99List Price: $24.99 Save $8.00 (32%)
Lee Powder Funnel 22 to 45 Caliber...
Hoppe's #9 Bore Cleaning Solvent Liquid...
$3.19 - $15.99
BlackHawk Hip Holster Left Hand Medium, Large Double Action...
Pachmayr Presentation Grips Ruger New Model Blackhawk, Single...
Kick's High Flyer Waterfowl Choke Tube Benelli, Beretta...
Suggested Products
LOCKDOWN Cordless LED Vault Light...
$13.99List Price: $22.99 Save $9.00 (39%)


text:
Embrace Life And Hear The Joy This Holiday Season, Get Your Hearing Tested With A Loved One, BHI Urges
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Getting your hearing tested with a loved one may be the most precious and uplifting gift you can give—or get—this holiday season, says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). No doubt, it will be among the very best things you—and your loved one—can do to safeguard an active, healthy, engaging lifestyle.
To help you take that first step, BHI is offering a free, quick and confidential online hearing check, at www.hearingcheck.org, to determine if you or your loved one need a comprehensive hearing test by a hearing healthcare professional.
In the past few years, the realities of modern-day life have realigned themselves, forcing us to re-think how we look at hearing loss. Younger people—Gen Xers and youthful-minded baby boomers—are developing hearing loss in greater numbers. Certainly, they're not ready to give up an inch on their active personal or professional lives. At the same time, older Americans are putting off retirement and staying in the workforce longer. All the while, hearing aid technology and design have undergone a sweeping transformation—taking off in terms of what they can offer youthful-minded people eager to stay active and engaged.
The new reality is that hearing loss is part of modern life for a great number of people. It's commonplace. And like many things modern, there are sleek technologies and innovative services that can make it much easier to manage hearing loss—that is, if you acknowledge and address it.The vast majority of people with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids. Simply, today's hearing aids are state-of-the-art, highly effective, sleek and sophisticated. They're high-tech like other wearable consumer electronics—but one that is transforming in its ability to help keep people of all ages connected to their smartphone, television, other prized electronics, and most importantly, to life.
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Police investigating what was first thought to be a suspicious fire in Traralgon this morning, have discovered what they believe to be human remains.
Topics: fires, police, traralgon-3844
Three teenagers have been charged with holding up a taxi driver with a metal pole in Traralgon earlier this month.
Topics: armed-robbery, crime, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
About 30 nurses have walked off the job at the Latrobe Regional Hospital this morning in their campaign for better wages and fixed nurse-patient ratios.
Topics: industrial-relations, work, unions, healthcare-facilities, doctors-and-medical-professionals, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
A new memorial to those who lost their lives on Black Saturday has been unveiled at Callignee in Gippsland.
Topics: bushfire, callignee-3844, traralgon-3844
A person has been hit and killed by a train in the Latrobe Valley.
Topics: rail, traralgon-3844, morwell-3840
Police are searching for two men they believe attacked a teenage girl at Traralgon last month.
Topics: sexual-offences, assault, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Posted| Updated
The chief executive of the Loy Yang power station in Victoria's east says he is confident the plant can refinance its debt.
Topics: electricity-energy-and-utilities, business-economics-and-finance, traralgon-3844
World champion hurdler Sally Pearson is being treated for a quadriceps injury suffered during a race in country Victoria on Saturday.
Topics: athletics, sport, traralgon-3844, vic, australia
Police were called to a drunken brawl outside the Traralgon Cup racing event on the weekend.
Topics: antisocial-behaviour, event, crime, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Posted| Updated
Nurses will rally in regional Victoria today as they continue their campaign on patient ratios and more pay.
Topics: state-parliament, industrial-relations, doctors-and-medical-professionals, colac-3250, sale-3850, geelong-3220, ballarat-3350, traralgon-3844
Two men have been arrested during a police raid at Traralgon this morning.
Topics: drug-offences, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Federal Climate Change Minister Greg Combet says there will be time to plan strategies for the Latrobe Valley to adjust to the carbon tax.
Topics: emissions-trading, electricity-energy-and-utilities, sale-3850, morwell-3840, traralgon-3844, yallourn-north-3825
Posted| Updated
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and power cuts in Gippsland.
Topics: storm-event, weather, pakenham-3810, lilydale-3140, ringwood-3134, moe-3825, geelong-3220, bacchus-marsh-3340, traralgon-3844, morwell-3840
V/Line passengers were transferred to buses when their train crashed into a motorbike near Traralgon yesterday.
Topics: rail, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
The Victorian Government is hosting a community meeting in the Latrobe Valley tonight to discuss changes to the Fire Services Levy.
Topics: fires, states-and-territories, programs-and-initiatives, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Posted| Updated
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Latrobe Valley high school.
Topics: fires, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
About 40 properties would be directly affected by the proposed Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon East and Kilmany.
Topics: urban-development-and-planning, programs-and-initiatives, road-transport, kilmany-3851, sale-3850, traralgon-3844
Police have charged a man with arson after a house fire at Traralgon early yesterday morning.
Topics: residential, arson, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Posted| Updated
Heavy rain has caused flooding across Gippsland and prompted flood warnings for most major rivers.
The weather bureau has issued a major flood warning for the Mitchell River which flows through Bairnsdale to the Gippsland Lakes.
Topics: floods, weather, rainfall, sale-3850, maffra-3860, traralgon-3844, bairnsdale-3875
Posted| Updated
A Melbourne man has been fined $12,000 for breaching the conditions of his wildlife demonstrator licence.
Topics: animals, animal-welfare, courts-and-trials, wonthaggi-3995, endeavour-hills-3802, traralgon-3844, warrnambool-3280
Latrobe Valley residents will get the chance to discuss future uses of brown coal, at a public forum tonight.
Topics: coal, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Mallacoota and Traralgon will get new Fisheries' officers as part of a rollout of staff across Victoria.
Topics: fishing-aquaculture, traralgon-3844, mallacoota-3892, sale-3850
A 30-year-old man has been charged over a serious assault at Traralgon last weekend.
Topics: courts-and-trials, crime, assault, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
The Latrobe City Council will enter caretaker mode today, ahead of the Dunbar Ward by-election next month.
Topics: local-government, elections, traralgon-3844, sale-3850
Posted| Updated
International Power has labeled the carbon tax plan as very disturbing and will cause distress for workers.
Topics: emissions-trading, climate-change, state-parliament, morwell-3840, vic, melbourne-3000, traralgon-3844


text:
Feb 21, 2014 Fashion
Things Get Weird at NYFW
Maybe we just don't get fashion? But what if we did? That's pretty trippy if you ask us. So naturally, when we had all this B-roll eye candy left over from our fashion week coverage, we got stoned and made this video.


text:
Jiu Jitsu GearMMAWarehouse.com understands the significance of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/grappling community and the importance of Jiu Jitsu in MMA. All of our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gear is designed and built to the high standards of professional grapplers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighters who train in No-Gi and BJJ Gi. We seek to provide the best products specifically designed to improve and optimize performance so you can perform at your best.
Take a look at our bjj/grappling gear from the best brands in the world and equip yourself with excellent Jiu Jitsu and grappling gear from MMAWarehouse.com.
$183.99 - $192.99
Free Kimono Keychain with purchase of $50+ in Bull Terrier!
(3 ratings)
{boxId:"comparebcbjQiaaiyHgsaaadifb2nRgXL", id:"but-1001", catId:"jiu-jitsu-gis"}
(0 ratings)
{boxId:"comparebcXckiaaiyHFgaaadivr2nRgXL", id:"ven-0531-0006", catId:"jiu-jitsu-gis"}
Free Kimono Keychain with purchase of $50+ in Bull Terrier!
(0 ratings)
{boxId:"comparebcAF2iaaiyVigaaadiWX2nRgXL", id:"but-1022-0011", catId:"jiu-jitsu-gis"}
(0 ratings)
{boxId:"comparebcGTEiaaiyoxsaaadicr6nRgXL", id:"moy-1018-0005", catId:"jiu-jitsu-gis"}
(1 ratings)
{boxId:"comparebcEJYiaaiyZyIaaadiAH6nRgXL", id:"flw-1001-0009", catId:"jiu-jitsu-gis"}


text:
Android: Before and After the iPhone | TechnoBuffalo
What Android Looked Like Right Before the iPhone Launched
Settling this iPhone vs. LG Prada Nonsense...when in fact it was its own legit OS for LG, which looked nothing like blackberry, BEFORE the iPhone was announced, I will never know
My bad, back in 2005/2006 Android looked like Palm OS not the Blackberry...back when Palm was making a little traction. Except, then they were mimicking the Blackberry in 2006/2007 when the Blackberry was popular. But, then they decided to mimic the iPhone interface when that was announced. Android is certainly a chameleon I'll give you that.
All the while, iOS for all of its changes still strongly resembles that of the original iPhone. For good or bad, Apple has remained pretty steady in its approach to OS development. No one can claim they are like a ship being tossed to and fro as fickle consumer tastes change (so far).


text:
All Real Estate Advice Topics in Vermont
Oops, you entered a region that we can't precisely identify.
Showing: VT
Did you mean one of these?:
Get e-mail alerts when similar questions in Vermont are added.
Can my friend and I get a mortgage together?6 comments
- Asked by Aaron castine
- In Approval Process
- December 19
listing our home on MLS12 comments
- Asked by wheelman1934
- In Home Selling
- December 09
(Moved): listing our home on MLS0 comments
- Moved by Moderator
- In Mortgage
- December 09
Does appraisal mean approved?13 comments
- Asked by user22790113
- In Approval Process
- November 08 2013
How do I delete an ad for a house for sale from the Zillow website?1 comment
- Asked by mitbo05641
- In For Sale by Owner
- September 30
Good income just turned down by credit union8 comments
- Asked by user77475912
- In Mortgage
- October 07
Home inherited from deceased relative, Want to sell quickly, what best way to get best value?4 comments
- Asked by RATHJENC
- In Pricing
- October 07
High income low cash on hand VT mortgage3 comments
- Asked by user77475912
- In Mortgage
- October 05
does having a V.A. loan make it more desirable to the lenders4 comments
- Asked by denniswilder
- In FHA and VA Loans
- August 31
Cancel my ad0 comments
- Asked by jhn tirone
- In Home Selling
- August 18
How do I reduce the amount of days my listing has been on zillow?2 comments
- Asked by ism777oth
- In Home Selling
- July 31
how do I add the street number to my listing after it has been posted?1 comment
- Asked by ambygailwills
- In For Sale by Owner
- July 15
My home is fully remodeled and we are asking way below what other similiar houses are going for. Why12 comments
- Asked by user9341876
- In Selling Process
- October 06 2012
How to edit a posted house's photo and address1 comment
- Asked by user7727210
- In Home Selling
- July 10 2013
Can I get a home loan with a 565 credit score in Vermont?1 comment
- Asked by agreene562
- In Credit Scores
- June 30
i followed the entire process for listing my home in vermont2 comments
- Asked by wheelman1934
- In Home Selling
- June 24
How important is a new refrigerator?6 comments
- Asked by zuser20140619225943020
- In Selling Process
- June 19
How can I change my open house date ? It is not possible through the edit.0 comments
- Asked by debcasdin
- In Selling Process
- June 17
Is there any way to know how many views your listing is getting?2 comments
- Asked by staffordland
- In For Sale by Owner
- June 08
If a potential buyer has questions, will they end up in my general email, or do they appear here? Al1 comment
- Asked by staffordland
- In For Sale by Owner
- June 08


text:
John Farrell on Joel Hanrahan: 'Obviously, he's our closer'
|04.10.13 at 11:07 pm ET
Red Sox manager John Farrell, after seeing closer Joel Hanrahan blow a two-run, ninth-inning lead en route to an 8-5 Sox loss to the Orioles, suggested that while the hard-throwing right-hander is amidst a transition to a new league, he is not at risk of giving up his job title.
"He's obviously our closer," said Farrell. "I think [he's] coming over and learning this league, understanding that there's power up and down the lineup, particularly the top half, and this club, they can drive the ball out of the ballpark. I think as Joel is making his way through the American League, particularly the American League East, location is key, particularly in those late-inning moments."
That was particularly the issue that proved costly for Hanrahan, who gave up a solo homer to Chris Davis to lead off the inning that turned the game to a 5-4 contest, issued a single and two walks to load the bases, uncorked a game-tying wild pitch and then left a meatball over the plate that Manny Machado deposited into the Monster Seats for a game-winning three-run homer.
"Couple of mislocated pitches. He gets a breaking ball up and out over the plate for Davis for a leadoff home run, then looked to me like he was making his way through the inning. Doesn't get a borderline 3-2 fastball to [Nate] McClouth, and then trying to go down and away to Machado, the ball ran back middle-in and you saw what he did with it. But still, he had very good stuff, looked to be on the verge of closing it out until the base on balls extended the inning and then the three-run homer."
Hanrahan, who had been seeking his 100th career save, instead ended up giving up five runs in the inning, his most ever in a relief outing.
Latest from Bleacher Report
- Unexpected Trades Red Sox Could Pull Off This Offseason
- Dream Free-Agent Pickups for Red Sox
- Red Sox Free Agency News and Trade Rumors
- Should Red Sox Trade Cespedes This Offseason?
- Red Sox's Most Tradeable Assets for Offseason
- Uehara Inks 2-Year Extension with Sox
- Possible Trade Partners, Packages for Cespedes
- Will Middlebrooks: Successes and struggles of a former top prospect
- Fall/Winter League Roundup: Vazquez continues to swing hot bat
- Aaron Kurcz dealt to Atlanta for Anthony Varvaro
- Offseason Notes: Trades, signings, and awards
- Marco Hernandez received from Cubs to complete Doubront trade
- Podcast Ep. 69: Hot Stove on High
- Fall/Winter League Roundup: Castillo/Vazquez headline action in Puerto Rico
- Trade analysis: Scouting the players in the Wade Miley deal
- Sox acquire Zeke Spruill for Myles Smith in second D-Backs trade
- Justin Masterson: An unlikely All-Star reunites with the Red Sox


text:
ASICS Gel-Lyte III – Grey/Sax/Red
By now, we are familiar with the ASICS Gel-Lyte III, and its very distinct split-tongue design. Over several years of high profile collaboration projects, the now-famous model transitioned from athletics sneaker into a lifestyle one. Furthermore, ASICS is rolling out more styles than ever, as we witness … READ MORE
UBIQ x ASICS GT-Cool "Nightshade" | Unveiled
Following the teaser from earlier in the week, UBIQ has taken the wraps off its collaboration with ASICS. The resulting UBIQ x ASICS GT-Cool "Nightshade" represents the Philadelphia retailer's admiration for mother nature, as well as an "affinity for the dark hours." Forest green is the primary … READ MORE
ASICS GEL-Kayano Trainer
As we offered a preview of the Fall/Winter 2014 collection from ASICS a few days ago, here is a closer look at one of the highlights of the range. The Gel-Kayano Trainer might not be a familiar name compared to Gel-Lyte or Gel-Saga models, as this running shoe … READ MORE
UBIQ x ASICS GT-Cool | Teaser
ASICS fans already have the Bodega x ASICS Gel Lyte V to look forward to, and now another teaser heralds the imminent launch of another ASICS collaboration, this one with Philadelphia's UBIQ on the GT-Cool silhouette. At first blush the design is a simple two-tone affair, featuring … READ MORE
BODEGA x ASICS Gel Lyte V | Teaser
BODEGA just teased its new Gel Lyte V collaboration with ASICS. Though no information is available at this time, the Instagram image revealed an upper with Gore-Tex waterproof lamination and rip-stop nylon construction. A perfect kick that's both fashionable and functional, look for the BODEGA x ASICS … READ MORE
ASICS – Fall/Winter 2014 Footwear Collection
ASICS was once an overlooked brand in the competitive lifestyle footwear segment, they have finally gained traction in the international market. Thanks predominantly to the high caliber collaboration in the past few years, designers and consumers are getting to know the key silhouettes from their running category. … READ MORE
ASICS Gel Lyte V OG – KITH Exclusives
Ronnie Fieg and his KITH stores have had no small part in the resurgence of the ASICS Gel Lyte, and now KITH is the exclusive source for a duo of OG styles for the venerable silhouette. The two colorways — Sky Blue/White/Black and Teal/Pink — haven't been seen … READ MORE
KITH – Summer 2014 Collection Lookbook
Fresh off its "KITH Football Equipment" project, the New York-based retailer is more than ready for the season to go into full effect with its Summer 2014 Collection. A mixture of classic KITH designs with new silhouettes, the line starts with KITH Classic Logo Tee and Palm … READ MORE
Packer Shoes x Sneaker Freaker x ASICS Gel-Lyte III – Alvin Purple
More often than not, limited edition sneakers are never reproduced after their initial run, causing plenty of anguish for those who missed the purchase. However, this does not mean there are no exceptions, as proven by this resurrection of Sneaker Freaker x ASICS Gel-Lyte III Alvin Purple, … READ MORE
KITH Football Equipment Collection Lookbook
Following the unveiling of the KITH Football Equipment video lookbook, the New York-based retailer delivers a closer look at the collection inspired by this year's World Cup. On the apparel side, the range features updated interpretations of classic on-pitch athletic wear, adorned with prominent KITH branding and finished in the … READ MORE
ASICS – Outdoor Pack
While all eyes are on the sandy beaches of Brazil as it plays host to the 2014 World Cup, there's plenty of other landscapes out there to have a little fun. Coming on the heels of several more sporty collections, ASICS now introduces their "Outdoor Pack" for … READ MORE


text:
Find commute times to your work, school, gym and more.
Soco Apartments
Contact this property
Floor Plans
Prices, specials, features and availability subject to change.
Property Features
- Security
- Gated Access
- Parking
- Covered Parking
- Convenience
- Business Center
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wireless Internet Access
- Leisure
- Clubhouse
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Laundry Facility
- Washer & Dryer In Unit
- Other
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Minutes Away From Downtown
- Public Transportation
- Wi-Fi at Pool and Clubhouse
Units may feature
- Amenities
- Hardwood Flooring
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Outdoor
- Garden Tub
- View
Property Details
Quality Living for Quality People.
The unequaled SOCO Apartments offer all the desirable amenities while retaining that peaceful and quaint appeal you long for in the big city. Make your home in one of our beautifully laid-out apartments, complete with garden tubs, walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections and new carpets. With brand new appliances, gorgeous bay windows and contemporary countertops, decorating your new place has never been easier! Living at SOCO means so much more than just a fantastic home! A vast array of amenities such as a resort-style pool, lounging area, free Wi-Fi, clubroom, fitness and business centers can be easily enjoyed. Please call for an appointment today.
Leasing Information
Pet Policy
Dogs Allowed. Cats Allowed. Pets Accepted. Call for service animal policy.
Our lease terms are: Variable: 13-Month: 11-Month: 9-Month: 7-Month: 12-Month: 10-Month: 8-Month: 6-Month (Please note that lease terms may vary, are subject to change without notice, and are based on availability. Inquire with property staff for complete details)
Pet Policy: Maximum 2 pets per apartment. Restrictions: Call for details.
For more information, please
or check availability.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Managed by
Westdale Asset ManagementView all Westdale Asset Management properties
Check Availability
Call or email the property directly:
Check Availability
Similar Properties
Similar Properties
Neighborhood Info
My Commute
Edit Address
Save your commutes
Scores are compared to the national average. The higher the bar, the higher the crime risk. The lower the bar, the lower the crime risk.
near Austin, 78745Transit


text:
Goddess of green spaces
and deep places
cleanse my soul.
Anoint my spirit
with peace
and remind me
to let go.
Remind me
of the power
of appreciating
that which I have.
May I inhale
and exhale
with release
and freedom.
The spirit of adventure
runs through my veins
with the rich color
of crushed raspberry
May it always run so free
may it be blessed
and may I be reminded
of the courage and love
shown in small, wild adventures.
PaganSquare is a community blog space where Pagans can discuss topics relevant to the life and spiritual practice of all Pagans.
During the fifth week of the Rise Up and Call Her Name curriculum by Elizabeth Fisher, "We honor the Outraged Ancestral Mother and the belief that the sacred and secular are one." When I priestessed this session for my women's circle, I was caught by the idea of the Outraged Ancestral Mother and we spent some time discussing her and the degree to which humanity has hurt our planet. The next morning while I was practicing yoga, snippets of a poem came floating to my mind. I had the distinct feeling that the Outraged Ancestral Mother was ready to speak to me. So, I went down to the woods to listen to what she had to say. After this experience, over the course of the next month, several other "Woman" poems arose spontaneously and formed a series of Womanprayer poems. A presence that came to me dramatically, firmly and clearly was that of Shakti Woman. She offered me both a poem and this message:
The blood of many species
swirls around me
The blood of many mothers
runs through me
The blood of many generations
comes from me
The blood of earth
feeds me
The blood of the Goddess
holds me
We dance together
in an ancient ecstasy
blood deep
bone rich
holy, potent, and pure.
The blood of creation
The blood of inspiration
The blood of sacrifice
and renewal…
(originally posted here)
what are we leaping towards
what wants to push up from cold ground
what wants to open to the sun
what is it that we need to know
What quiet, steady pulse beats
below the surface
what hope watches from the wings
what light grows broad
upon a patch of ground
Letting go
leaving behind
casting off
"The journey to become a priestess…(even of the urban variety) remains a grueling task, not something capable of being conferred by a few weekend workshops or sweat lodges. The glibness with which such terms are used can be infuriating…" –Vivienne Vernon-Jones in Voices of the Goddess by Caitlin Matthews
"The Goddess is not only for the temple, she must be carried out into the world to wherever she is needed…" –Vivianne Crowley (in Voices of the Goddess edited by Caitlin Matthews)
I recently finished writing a paper for my The Role of the Priestess course at Ocean Seminary College. This course explores the three roles of a priestess in depth: counselor (mentor), ritualist, and teacher. The first paper was designed to explore the role of priestess as counselor and I found it very difficult to write. After some reflection, I realized the difficulty was due to three personal reasons: doubt that I "deserve" to call myself a priestess, doubt about my own ability to fulfill the counselor part of the role, and fear of not being "good enough" or "perfect" enough to fulfill this piece of the priestess role. I am fairly comfortable with the roles of ritualist-ceremonialist and of teacher and I also feel good about how well I already fulfill those roles. The Counselor though. She's scary. Am I good enough? Can I really do this? Who do I think I am?
Hope before her
love behind her
empowerment around her
she is strong
she knows her own power
she is blessed...
Goddess grant me the courage, surrender, trust, and wisdom to do what needs to be done today. Let me serve my circle as priestess with great care, great attention, great trust, and great honor. Let me breathe deep and draw up what I need, let me open my arms and gather to me that which surrounds me. May I embody the gifts of the Goddess and share them with my circle sisters. Thank you. Blessed be.
On an email list I belong to, the question was recently posed as to why we need priestesses anyway. The concern was posed that the term is hierarchical and separates rather than unifies. As someone who identifies deeply as a priestess, this question soaked into my consciousness, demanding an answer, a reconciliation, a deeper understanding of what I understand my own role to be.
This is a very thoughtful post. Like Paola, I think that many of us could put another title that we carry into this post and learn
Thank you for writing this Molly! As I read your post, I found myself replacing Priestess with "Holistic Health Coach" and taking
I'm so glad! Thanks for commenting!
I am enjoying your blog and find it to be uplifting and encouraging. Thank you so much.


text:
Would you be willing to answer a few brief questions about PlayStation Forums?
Simple really..
Go to the online portion of your game. Go to Your locker once you're online. Go to download rosters. It will ask you for an ID to download the rosters from...type in whoever you're downloading from. buckeye02 has completed rosters try that one.


text:
This company provides quality lawn care services and specializes in aeration. They also offer fertilization, mowing, edging, weed treatment and more. Check out their affordable lawn aeration prices.
5/5 stars 26 reviews · 4 credentials · $30-45 / hour
Trash Knock Out, Etc. provides lawn maintenance services, exterior pressure washing and gutter cleaning. They also offer lawn aeration services, leaf removal, landscaping, mulch installation and more.
5/5 stars 5 reviews · 7 credentials
Lakewinds Landscaping is among the lawn aeration companies that provide solutions to make your grass greener. They offer mulching, sodding, pruning, landscape curbing, concrete resurfacing, and more.
4/5 stars 3 reviews · 3 credentials
This company handles lawn care and landscaping services. They do excavating, grading, trenching, clearing, sodding and mowing. They also provide lawn aeration services.
5/5 stars 3 reviews · 4 credentials
B&J Properties of The Triangle, LLC specializes in professional landscape maintenance services. They provide fertilization, tree trimming, mulching, lawn aeration services and more.
5/5 stars 1 review · 3 credentials
K And N Landscaping provides effective tree removal, shrub planting, landscaping design and lawn maintenance services. They also provide grading, irrigation and drainage services, among others.
5/5 stars 2 reviews · 4 credentials · $15-45 / hour
Get free estimates and professional lawn care services when you hire Scott Bartow. This trustworthy contractor offers lawn aeration and mowing, landscaping, hedge trimming, yard cleanup and much more.
4 credentials · $25-30 / hour
Morales Landscaping, LLC offers professional lawn renovation and sodding for your garden. Their other services include planting, mulching, over seeding, maintenance work and more.
3 credentials
The Cutting Edge is a professional company that offers quality lawn care services including sod installation, mowing and trimming, edging, blowing, aerating, tree removal, and many more.
3 credentials
Try Martin Lawn Service if you're seeking for professional lawn aeration and maintenance services. They also provide effective seeding and yard care, among others.
3 credentials
Let this reliable business provide you with professional lawn maintenance services. Their services include lawn aeration and fertilization, spring and fall yard cleanup, leaf removal, and much more.
3 credentials · $35-45 / hour
Receive free estimates as well as tree and plant transfers when you choose this company. They have professional lawn aerators who also do painting, trimming, grading, mowing, general carpentry, and more.
3 credentials
Acres of Green, Inc. is a professional company that offers a variety of quality services including fertilization, weed control, soil conditioning, power seeding, aeration, lawn care, and many more.
3 credentials
Reduce the maintenance requirements of your backyard with the help of professional lawn aerators at this company. They also do landscape design, top soil installation, lawn maintenance, and more.
3 credentials
Get quality lawn aeration, mowing and fertilizing, tree and hedge trimming, and leaf removal services when you choose this business. They also clean decks, patios, driveways, houses and gutters.
3 credentials


text:
|Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display
This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 63 messages.)
11/12/13 year old girls - the definitive Christmas gift thread.(63 Posts)
I keep thinking I must get started Christmas shopping for dd - to avoid the crowds and craziness that comes with leaving it 'til December - but there is one problem: I have no clue what to get her! I am usually pretty good with ideas, but not this year. Ugh.
Anything she 'needs' (clothes, etc) mostly need to be bought with her input because she has her own style, and increasingly dislikes things I think are lovely. Also, because she has grown so much in the last year, anything she needs, she needs now, and it can't wait until Christmas. The 'want' category seems to skew toward technology (which I am not opposed to, but would like to consider other things too), or items that are £££.
I am hoping for some inspiration and brilliant ideas from others here. What are you planning to get for your girls? Big and small pressies, stocking stuffers etc - all ideas welcome!
Me to, dd1 has no ideas and its just been her birthday
Guitar, iPod, kindle, amazon/iTunes/H&M vouchers?
Stationery, underwear, books, dvds, toiletries (maybe time to introduce a skincare routine if not already)
I haven't a clue what to get dd1 (14) she has iTouch/kindle etc already, and she likes choosing her own clothes too. Will probably just have to get her vouchers, no fun..
I have 2 Dds in this age bracket and so far the lists include:
Hudl or other tablet (they know we can't stretch to ipads)
Foot Spa
Clothes (in voucher form)
Hair stuff
I suggest you have a look on the bargain threads, I've saved a small fortune there.
my dd is nearly 11 is getting a samsung tab 2 from me and a furby boom from my parents.
She is sciencey so will get some of the science museum/Guinness world record stuff from sainsbury's.
Otherwise not a clue.
Oh, my best idea so far is the Les Miserables soundtrack, she worked on the school production and has been youtubing the songs ever since.
I know she'd love a ghd, but I'm reluctant to let her fry her beautiful naturally curly hair - have been saying no way for about three years now!
If it helps I could buy dd Christmas presents 3 x over She will be getting / would like some subset of the following:
- new bike (not going to happen, but her old one is daftly too small - maybe birthday in the spring)
- phone (I think this will actually be her main present - we did think about getting her one for starting 2ndary, but she wasn't interested then)
- sewing basket (probably going to suggest this to gps, then we can do bits & pieces to go in it in stocking)
- sewing pattern + fabric & notions (this will fall down the list to birthday unless any aunties ask for hints!)
- wood carving tools + some nice bits of wood
- a larger swiss army knife (she's currently got a teeny one, would like a slightly bigger 'proper' one)
- books (already got 'I'd tell you I love you but then I'd have to kill you' and a couple of crafty books, thinking about getting the Hunger Games trilogy which is on offer at the book people at a fiver for all three, she's read them all but did like them a lot)
- This book which I think will be a joint prezzie for Dh & dd plus a silly card game ditto
- a suitably cozy hoodie or winter jumper
If anyone with a big budget was buying she (and I!) would like a lego mindstorms robot
DD will be 14 just before Xmas and I have no idea what to get her either.
For her birthday or Xmas the only things I've got for her so far are a few small bits like slipper boots, chunky knitted scarf, GBBO book, necklace etc.
Previous years she's had an ipod dock/speaker/alarm thing and a small, basic sewing machine.
Forgot about guitar + teach-yourself book, which I know she would like, would like some lessons also
She'd also like a skimboard but more a birthday thing as not great in winter!
I reckon my dd needs a job, not christmas pressies !!!
Mine wants Risk - also considering the European version of Ticket to Ride between her and her sister.
My sister bought dd1 (14 then) an Estee Lauder eyeliner last year - huge success!
Footspa is a good idea!
Watercoulour set
Note books and pens
Fluffy socks from Joules
Dd has a birthday coming up (15th)
She has a penguin jumper and fleecy lined leggings from Primark.
Cookie Monster slippers
Taylor Swift Perfume that came with a free handbag.
Made up the rest with an ITunes voucher.
So Christmas
Main pressie probably her bedroom madeover.
Hunger Games trilogy
cath kidston make your own rag doll ( so she uses her sewing machine)
Make up set from Avon with clutch evening bag.
Nivea minis set
Watercolour paints
Post it note set in wallet ( for revising)
Penguin furry hat.
Snitch necklace with watch ( idea pinched from Xmas thread)
Looks good listed, but am most likely to add a few bits, plus selection box.
dingit - thanks for the idea about the Cath Kidston make your own rag doll book kit - I've just ordered one for DD.
I bought her the make-your-own bag kit a year or so ago and she loved it.
My dd had the make a bag one too. They are great value! I've just flicked through the book, and you can make lovely clothes for the doll! Happy days!
BTW Amazon and the Book Depository have the rag doll one for £8.41 (free p&P) if anyone is interested
I don't have teen girls but i'm still young (ish) enough to remember the things i loved! (or would of loved now) little lip balms as i got dry lips in the winter to take to school, little minis like mini deodrants and body sprays to go in my school bag as well, them fold up brushes with the mirror to i always liked to have (i was a vain girl) I loved hot chocolate to but liked it when my dad chose a mug to suit me and he'd put in two sachets of hot chocolate, marshmellows and a shot of baileys as a treat on xmas day to have. I can imagine if i was a teen now (didnt have them then) i'd have liked a kobo e-reader as i liked books.
dd 15 had a phone, decopatch kit and pandora bracelet charm last yr, yr before was a photoshoot experience, urban decay makeup and opi nail varnish and yr before was a camera, build a bear and clothes.
This year she has asked for 3 dvd boxsets, some framed film cells, a bag to carry her dogs deposits(dicky bag), clothes (hollister and american apparel), and a new pandora charm
what about some drawing anime and manga books? china glaze or nails inc christmas sets, a magazine subscription? top of the pops? a dog sponsorship?, driving experience etc
beauty box subscriptions are good and glossybox do a teen one
Dd aged 11 has got
Hifi with docking station for phone
Dr martens in bright pink
Jack wills hoody
Biker style leather jacket
Jack wills ear muffs
Perfume set
Ted baker smelleys
Ted baker make up set
Necklace with her initial on
Lava lamp
Owl handbag
Stocking has
Jack wills socks
Body spray
Coca cola lip balms
Water bottle
Small cupcake cook book
Dd is 11 3/4 come christmas
My dd is 14 just after Xmas and between birthday and Xmas she's getting
Money (boring but must be done, for her to get new clothes in the sales)
An electric guitar, and all the bits and bobs she needs for it
Original Nintendo Gameboy and the full set of Pokemon games for it (got them all for £80 from eBay)
Pokemon trainer kit and several Pokemon teddies
Poizen industries hoodie
A few band t shirts - unfortunately she likes obscure bands which means American import t shirts at silly prices
A couple of steampunk blouses and a skirt
Several DVD box sets
A big pile of books - she loves reading
iTunes card
New bedding
Bliss skincare products
Bath sets and makeup kits
I need to get new converse or vans for her and a new pair of docs for school, plain black, the docs might wait til after Xmas as they are school shoes.
Tickets to go see one of her favourite obscure bands.
Lots of other little bits and bob I have picked up as we went along. I like shopping for her.
Dsd keeps on about a satchel bag (a brightly coloured one), there seems to be quite a few in the shops, she also pointed out some Dr Martin type boots when we went shopping last weekend.
Ooh brilliant, a 'prezzies for teenage and tween girls' thread is just what I need for DD1 15 and DD2 11.
DD1 main: either Kindle or iPod (her old iPod is now 6 years old, which must be a record for a Nano)
DD2 main: phone (reasonably good smartphone but from a lesser known firm, so it only costs 100 euros.)
Extra for both of them (and for me too because they're too young to go unaccompanied): tickets to see One Republic in Feb.
Stocking fillers (almost all of these things were from a Euro Shop and hence cost, unsurprisingly, a euro):
Wooden photo frame in a colour to match their room - I'll insert a family photo from this year's holiday.
Nail stickers
Assorted hair bobbles and clips
Berry scented nail polish remover pads
Soft curlers (the ones made of foam)
Gold and silver pens
Multicoloured paper clips
Pins for sticking on a notice board in the shape of bees/ducks (v. cute)
Transparent min stapler and staples
Glittery patterned stickers for laptops/phones
A bag of three mini star-shaped bath bombs
A 'multifunctional tube shawl' (works as a bandana or a headscarf or neckscarf or hair bobble)
A v. cheap iPod USB cable
Pack of 4 mini highlighter pens
Leg warmers (currently seem to be having a resurgence of coolness among DD2's friends)
In previous years I've gone for nail varnish in wild colours, but they've honestly both got ridiculous amounts of the stuff now. I'll probably add a few more smellies closer to the time. There are always gold coins and an orange and some nuts. On another thread someone mentioned various hot chocolate sachets, which will go down well chez Aphra. And that's it.
Hi Takver, re what you wrote here - a larger swiss army knife (she's currently got a teeny one, would like a slightly bigger 'proper' one) Please be careful if you get a 'real' SAN from a company like Victorinox - they're effing sharp. When I was on holiday this summer I was cutting an apple with the blade, hand slipped and blade sliced into little finger really deeply. I was immensely lucky there was no nerve damage, that my daughter is first-aid trained and we had a first-aid kit with us, and that we were able to get to a doctor relatively quickly to get it stitched. Even so, three months later I can't bend it without pain. The doctor amused me greatly (not) by telling me the story of a guy in Vienna who somehow managed to fatally stab himself with a tiny SAN .
A good small present for this age - dd was recently given a ball of this wool + matching kneedles. One ball of wool knits up into the most amazing scarf very, very quickly, its remarkable stuff.
Aphra - dd does have a 'proper' knife - she does a lot of whittling and carving, wood carving tools are also very sharp - but I'm definitely of the 'best to have a sharp knife and use it properly' school, so many injuries are also caused by blunt knives that slip . . .
Yikes Aphra
Sounds like something I'd do.
And yes to oranges etc to pad out stockings.. Mine always get about a kilo of mandarins between them (cue lots of "ANOTHER mandarin!") and a few of those little lunchbox packets of Oreos and some 100% fruit bars from health food shop. Will also get some Bombay mix for dd1 this year, she loves the stuff.
I love the sewing box/sewing kits ideas; must get one for dd2, she's only 8 but goes to a sewing after school class that she loves so they'd be a sure hit. Has anyone seen any nice, reasonable ones?
I got dd1 a lovely backgammon set from Hamleys when she was 11 or 12, then had great fun teaching her
and whooping her ass, then getting mine whooped to play over christmas
Will be getting a chess set for dd2 this year, but she'll have to teach me to play..
I got dds from next, but they haven't got it this year. John Lewis have some nice bits.
Takver, I appreciate that, I agree with you that it's a good idea to get kids used to danger gradually rather than leaving them wide open to it all at once. But DD2 also has a child's carving knife, complete with its own whetstone, which is excellent for carving wood, yet is way less sharp than my Victorinox. More importantly, the wood carving knife fits neatly into a child's hand with a well-formed handle and has that cross bar (what's the technical term?) to stop the hand slipping down the blade. The Victorinox is certainly small and compact (I bought it for hiking trips), but it's extremely uncomfortable to use and, as I've found out, the consequences are pretty bad if it goes wrong. It's certainly a shit knife for carving wood, as we discovered this summer when making walking sticks. But hey, we all have different levels of acceptable risk. And I'll stop derailing a Christmas present thread now!
Takver....wool looks lovely...what size needles do you need? Tia
They're 7mm needles, bestbefore. Its inspired, you only have to do 7 stitches per row, and it grows very quickly, so perfect for less-than-patient 11 year olds!
Drum kit
Ps3 game
Minecraft book
Minecraft lego
Glitter nail varnish
Fox satchel
Funky hat with ears
Soap and glory face powder....it's really light but slightly bronzing and a bit glittery.
Some Lush stuff.
Oh and despicable me 2 on DVD
Viva, where did you get the fox satchel please?
Superdry have some really bright satchels but we got one for £20 from a boutique type shop that is lovely.
I know dd would like a satchel, too - I think they're definitely popular with that age group.
I've seen some lovely satchels in TKMaxx and on Ebay.
Paperchase have a fox satchel which dd likes and I've also got her one from eBay.
Have just realised the eBay one is an owl not a fox.
I heart that paper chase one!
Here's a parallel teen/tween boys thread which might be worth reading too, as there's a high level of cross-over.
I got one of the TK Maxx satchels for DD today (and managed to remember to hide it before she came home). A good recommendation, thanks.
It is good to get the wheels turning as ideas are posted here.
Yesterday I found a little cross-the-body bag with a special pocket for a phone. It comes in a cheery print fabric, so hopefully she'll like it.
This is not an easy age. <understatement>
Thank goodness for this thread. Dd2 now has a ball of wool for Xmas
Really can't think of anything else!
Her 14 year old sister will be getting a lens for her camera, necklace with her name on and clothes. Her birthday is in a couple of weeks and she is getting posh riding boots, Silver Brumby book, some make up.
Lol at the ball of wool. ( my dd is getting one too)
Just added a couple of cheapies
Hair turban from Primark £1
Posh John Frieda hair stuff ( blonde) £4 ( that she would use anyway!)
May raid Primark for some more cheapies, unfortunately this doesn't work quite so well for ds.
Dithering over the sewing machine. Could be a big hit or a disappointment
DD will be 14 a few days after Christmas. She's not getting nearly as much as others on here but this is what she''ll have between both days
a whispering dragon
some bits and bobs of cheapy jewelry
some homemade earrings
vampire diaries DVDs
home knitted frilly scarf - a bit like the one above in purples/lilacs
hand monogrammed hankies in lilac and purple
knitted wrist warmers
nice mug with snowman soup
toiletries that she needs anyway
voucher for local hair/eyebrow wax place
bigger violin
My dd is 14 a few days before Xmas and isn't getting as much as that, I feel mean now! What's a whispering dragon?
A Whispering Dragon is one f those earrings that wrap around your hear so that it looks like the dragon is whispering to you. Like this.
most of her stuff is made by me. She may or may not get the kindle, depending on how the money goes, she might just get some new Pjs and a couple of books, instead. Depends how things pan out with the 5 of them. Voucher will just be a tenner one to pay for her regular brow and lip wax. I always feel really mean when I read these threads
She is likely to get only the violin for her birthday with a couple of charity shop books and an hm bookmark with some nice text on it.
They sound great presents Stressed. We don't spend anywhere near what some spend. Last year was the most ever, as dd got a kindle fire, and ds a bike. But we don't spend just for the sake of it, and they seem happy enough.
I've got my 14 yr old niece some jelly belly bamboozle beans. A bit like Russian roulette with jelly beans, some interesting flavours not to get, like vomit and dog food. Good for a stocking I thought
I was so unsure about the sewing machine that I asked her in a roundabout way if she would like one. She thinks it would be amazing so thank you so much.
As we're all casting about for ideas: I've been meaning to post that one of dd's favourite gifts last year was an electric piano keyboard, along with a beginner's book of Disney movie theme songs. She mentioned yesterday that it was one of her best gifts ever.
Dd1&2 are getting a popcorn maker and flavourings/corn/bags etc.
Dd1 is getting a new phone for her birthday.
Both are getting cinema vouchers.
Last Christmas I bought my dd a sewing machine (less than £100 from John Lewis, not too complicated) and a pattern for a top. We then went shopping just after Christmas so she could choose the fabric. I failed O level needlework big time so we both had fun trying to understand the pattern! She was so proud of the end result, wore it quite a bit and has since used the sewing machine to make all kinds of things. The staff at JL have been as helpful as ever, guiding us towards patterns that we might just be able to understand!
I hated getting clothes for christmas when I was a kid so I try to buy clothes that are a bit out of the ordinary. When dd was younger, and still believed in Father Christmas, each year I used to buy a really pretty dress from Monsoon (or the Fairy Shop, as we call it in our house), wrap it in special wrapping paper with lots of sparkly bits and write a card in wobbly writing. The card would be from FC and say that Mrs Christmas had helped him choose a special dress for her.
This year I am getting her:
Furry slipper boots
Scarves (not the woollen variety)
Pastels and art paper
Body shop parcel of smellies, lip balms etc.
'Voucher' for boden
Hair accessories (she soooo wants hair straighteners. Not happening)
Patchwork book and squares
Label maker (she has wanted one of these for ages. Bizarrely, I remember wanting one when I was her age too). I guess this means her walls, drawers, cupboards,furry animals, door, bed etc will be covered in labels by Boxing Day....
How old was she catpaws?
Hi sadsometimes,
She is 11 going on 14!
This scrabble set is quite cool! A good price, and for a very, very good cause:-
Breast Cancer Pink Scrabble (£9.99)
Some great ideas here - thank you!
At this stage I can only add sequin art sets - popular to do on a lazy 'day in'. And ask if anyone has any other ideas for art 'sets' suitable for this age group - ie 'make/draw this thing' rather than more serious sets of paints?
My sisters (aged 11 & 12) like doing these:-
Foil Pictures
They've got more patience than me, that's for sure!!!
Hoping to get some good ideas from this thread, I have a just turned 13yr old and really struggling with what to get her. Used up all my ideas on her birthday last month and she is not much use either as there is nothing she really wants!
Thanks to this thread she now has a fox satchel! This is the hardest age ever!!
what about a miss glossybox subscription?
DD almost 13 nexus 7 (which I hope she hates, so I can swap it for my fire, which annoys me). She won't the screen is stunning.
Primark Xmas t shirt
Wreck this journal
And long sweet types for stockings
DD1(15) baby G watch, headphones(DH is sorting), (coat, sort of as she's actually been wearing it to school, it might count as necessary clothing).
Tshirt, onisie, socks, jumper and journal too.
First instalment of the iPhone fund. Second to be taken off birthday budget, third and final one for (hopefully) getting 6Bs and A for maths at GCSE. This being her sixth form offer.
My DD is 11.6 and she gave me a list . She knows what she likes, her presents have been bought (it's 14 yo DS who I have trouble buying for)
She's had a Young Driver lesson (so did DS) she loved it.
Bottle of perfume (she chose) Paid with my Boots points
Gift voucher New Look - she can chose a few more ££ than her usual Primark stuff
Earrings (had her ears pierced in July)
Nail polish
Make-up pallette
Tangle Teaser brush
M&S pants (she's a tiny size 6 so likes the ladies pants rather than the girls which do fit her)
Kipling handbag -she chose
And her Christmas Eve Hamper
And her stocking
Just marking my place; this is a great thread!
Any 2014 ideas for this thread please?
The wreck it journal idea is perfect for my 12 yr old neice.
My 11.5 yr old is getting
Wreck it journal
Girls year book
Fox satchel bag (off bargain thread)
Pretty scarves (off bargain thread )
Elsa and Anna rag dolls
Pamper hamper
Lip balms
Hair chalks
Clothes designer book
Costume jewellery
Milton Keynes monopoly
Can't think what else x
|Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display
This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 63 messages.)
Join the discussion
Registering is free, easy, and means you can join in the discussion, get discounts, win prizes and lots more.Register now
Already registered with Mumsnet? Log in to leave your comment or alternatively, sign in with Facebook or Google.
Talk: Customise | Unanswered messages | Getting started | Acronyms | FAQs
Threads: Active | I'm on | I'm watching | I started | Last 15 minutes | Last hour | Last Day
Please login first.


text:
Strategic Protection Group, Inc. provides quality uniformed security officers, security services, and cus... more
Search for local businesses and things to do in Missouri. more
Search for local businesses and things to do in Massachusetts. more
Here is a brief summary of what I do. I first have to disclose there is a $50.00 consulting fee that is ... more
With a client list of 10,000 members and an 88% success rate, our Las Vegas professional matchmakers will... more
We service all of metro Detroit area. We provide elegant and reliable luxury transportation service 24 ho... more
Top Trending Articles
The Inside Scoop on Escort Services: What to ...
Learn about the delicate balance that must be kept when... more
How to Use Craigslist.com
Craigslist has certainly taken the world by storm, but ... more
The Latest Celebrities Arrested For Bad Publi...
Celebrities are no strangers to bad behavior, as can be... more
What is the Difference Between a Handyma...
A handyman provides a very differant service to a ... more
What is the Difference Between Satellite and ...
Both cable and satellite television are very popular th... more
Thanks for the fabulous job! The vinyl siding and the new windows look absolutely wonderful. I would rec... more
The guys at McLean did a great job with our siding. We are very pleased with the result. They were very p... more
© 2014 Local Corporation - US Patent 7,231,405
Some data provided by Acxiom. Questions and Comments?


text:
Articles related to 2012 election
2012 Election - Women's Issues - About.com
2012 Election - Women Candidates and Women's Issues. A record ... front and center. On a number of fronts, women were influential in the 2012 election.
2012 Election and Presidential Candidates on Women's Issues
If your primary concern in picking the next President and Vice President in the 2012 election hinges on women's issues, you'll want to know how the Democratic ...
The 2012 Election Gender Gap - Why Obama Won, Why Romney Lost
In 2012, after a year of being told that women's issues didn't matter and that the economy did, women went against conventional wisdom by voting for the ...
Election 2012 - Candidates and Issues - US Politics on About.com
On the ballot in Election 2012 are President Barack Obama, each of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and a third of the 100-member U.S. ...
2012 Presidential Election - Candidates and Results
Nov 6, 2012 ... Who won the 2012 presidential election? Learn about the candidates in the 2012 presidential election. Discover the issues in the 2012 ...
2012 Election Jokes - Political Humor - About.com
Jokes, cartoons, and humor about the 2012 presidential election campaign and presidential candidates.
2012 Presidential Race - How Much Did it Cost?
See how much the parties spent trying to get their candidates elected. Learn how much super PACs spent trying to influence the outcome of the 2012 election.
Scary Presidential Election Statistics (2000-2012) - Urban Legends
Versions of a viral text circulating since 2000 purport to analyze the results of the most recent U.S. presidential election in terms of the population density and ...
2012 Presidential Election - US Economy - About.com
Compare the economic policies of the key candidates for the 2012 Presidential election.
2012 Election Cartoons - Political Humor - About.com
View a collection of political cartoons on the 2012 presidential election, including the best cartoons from the GOP primaries to the general election campaign.


text:
Pickerings Hotel
No availability found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
Travelers also recommend:
TripAdvisor Reviews Pickerings Hotel Preston
Travel Blogs from Preston
Walking to University
... 160; Part of what used to be the church is now a modern bar/restaurant! I found it very interesting to have a bar in an old church, but it seems to be the norm here. I then walk a couple more block through Fallowfield, which is the area I live in. Fallowfield is made up of nearly all students, so it is rare to see anybody over 25 in my neighborhood! After walking through Fallowfield I also pass Platt Fields Park. This is a very large park, ...
The Liverpool Story
... minutes walk across the road from the docks and you are in the main commercial and retail centre of the city. Big department stores via for custom with smaller shops arranged around open squares and open air arcades. Moving on today but I will certainly include Liverpool in my next itinerary to the ...
Reflections on the past year
... Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Hopes and plans for the next year
In the coming year I'll do a lot.
Amongst them, I fully expect myself to face my endless fears and overcome them one at a time. Am I looking forward to that? Well not exactly. But I know that once I have overcome the fear, I'll feel invigorated and I guess if I really am too scared to face particular fears, well I'm sure my dearest sister- Jill, will give me a kick up the butt and demand ...
Problems with packing for a year!!
... in his seat. Nat laughed at Bex as the man was in front of her but karma bites back and he ended up in front of Nat. Bex then revealed that she had never been on a long haul flight before, she hadn't even been out of Europe! Luckily the fight went very quickly being treated with food, drink and 22 jump street but to our disappointment we both fell asleep when the FAB lolly Ices came around!!! This was a sad time. As Nat is a frequent long haul flyer, VIP treatment became ...
Ready for the off!!
It doesn't feel like two minutes ago since I uploaded my last post, and the 18th of September didn't seem that far away then, now it is less than a week away! I do feel ready, even if it is a bit daunting. I reckon the three of us have been quite organised, however, it isn't hard to be organised when all you talk to each other about is the "Round the world" trip! Very excited! This time next week ...


text:
Looking in from outside: A foreigner's perspective of Indonesia (3, final)
And a final shout out to all readers, you should mainly reading this on my good friend Alaksir's blog. This is the final, for now, in a short series of guest posts that have been on a foreigner's perspective of Indonesia. The first post is on a short introduction into which island's we in the west would know of in Indonesia and why. The second post is about the formation of the island's themselves. I'm Caoimhín part of Clan Raven Cub, living at present in England.
The last post described the formation of the Indonesian islands and now I will take you on the journey of how they became populated and the rough outlines of how the peoples on the islands of Indonesia are who they are today.
The first steps of man on the Indonesian islands is with the famous fall of Java man, so named for the island. True name homo-erectus it seems to have shared the islands with its diminutive cousin Flores Man up until 10,000 years ago. General settling of the islands spread upwards in a migration spreading from Australia. In time rice cultivation, bronze technologies and weaving methods allowed for the evolution of small urban centres and eventual kingdoms.
The next great shift in culture was with the advent of the Hindu-Buddhist cultures, first noted in Sanskrit at 200 BC. This earliest kingdom was known as the Jawa Dwipa and was succeeded by other kingdoms within the same cultural mode. The difference was more one of who was ruling rather than how. Of all these kingdoms one stands out, the Srivijaya, a Malay kingdom that centred on Sumatra. Its kingdom operated in a federal state manner as opposed to a centralised government. Following a series of heavy raids led to its decline within the 11th century. And in 1414 the last prince converted to Islam and founded the Sultanate of Malacca.
North Sumatra shows the earliest evidence of Islamic spread. The spread of Islam was made easy due to the royalty and nobilities conversion and spreading this downwards through their people. Much the same way in which Christianity was spread through Europe – many traders spreading the word but the conversions mainly occurring due to state-sponsored campaign. The first Javanese Sultanate was that of Demak Bintoro at the end of the fifteenth century.
The Portuguese were the first of the European colonial powers to seek out Indonesia beginning at the start of the sixteenth century both to control the Spice trade and spread the power of the Catholic church. Their base was at Maluku and though they extended their power with forts and outposts they were forced back by the indigenous peoples and the Dutch. The biggest impact the Portuguese had was on the lasting effect of Christianity which can still be found today.
The VOC, a Dutch trading company awarded the state monopoly in 1602, set about civilising Indonesia and while in large part they did not use methods differing from the earlier attempts they did bring much greater organisation, exploiting various local disputes to strengthen their position and their capital on Java in the city of Batavia, present day Jakarta; which they founded in 1619, built upon the older city of Jayakarta. From 1800 the VOC was dissolved in bankruptcy, so the state took over its assets, after a brief period of British rule. Following the crushing of the Java War the Dutch brought about indentured labour and enforced farming policies that were only repealed in the late nineteenth century. However the full expansion of the Dutch colonies only came about at the turn of the twentieth century.
Indonesia itself is a modern state, and like so many others, a modern idea birthed at the turning point for politics of the twentieth century, the 1920's. In 1908 the party Budi Utomo was formed. While this was the first nationalist movement to be formed, particularly by natives, its important to note its exclusivity to scholars and the upper class. Whereas in 1912 the concept of Nationalism has spread rapidly within general culture until the middle classes formed the Sarekat Dagan Islam. Following World War I the Dutch colonial masters put down the growing movement with vigorous repressive measures. The next big change was driven by exiled Dutch socialists and the founding of Partai Komunis Indonesia, the Communist Party. One must remember this was in 1924, very early for world Communism. The Dutch was still repressing change very strongly and so support grew quickly. When World War II broke out the nationalist wings called upon Japan for support, which they happily gave, overthrowing Dutch rule. What followed after was a varied experience – for some it was a time of bitter Japanese occupation for others the first taste of free Indonesian air. Many Indonesians, particularly Dutch or of Dutch lineage were very badly treated.
A committee organized by the Japanese in 1945 drafted the much-amended modern constitution and following Japanese surrender Indonesia declared itself independent on 17 August 1945 with Sukarno as president. The two failings super-powers of the day Britain and the Dutch attempted to re-establish, by force, Dutch rule. The British withdrew after the initial attempt but the Dutch continued their assault until 1949. The combined dead and missing within the region from the effort was around 24,000 bringing Ally causalities higher after the war then during for the Asian theatre. When the Dutch finally bowed out it was to a federal structure but in 1950 the final states were dissolved and one Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed.
And that's it for now folks. I would love to continue exploring Indonesia and plan to visit some point soon to see exactly how accurate my impressions of Indonesia are. I have really enjoyed guesting on this blog and I hope that if time permits I will do so again in the not so distant future. If you liked this please leave a comment or drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com. I'd be particularly interested in seeing what ideas other westerners have of Indonesia and what Indonesians think of our views of their land. And please do check our site out for other varied topics that might interest you.
Related posts
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.


text:
- Seasonal (18)
Turn your child into her favorite darling duckling! PJs, foam, and felt will make this creative costume take flight!
Find the Wonder Pets! on Nick Jr.
To make Ming-Ming's aviator hat and goggles, cut the two layers of the brown knit cap apart and separate them. Cut aviator-style flaps from one layer and sew them to the other layer. Attach the goggles to the hat by sewing them on or using hook-and-loop (Velcro®) fastener tape. Sew the cap to the fleece hood.
Use the green fabric and felt to make a Wonder Pets Cape for Ming-Ming.
To make webbed feet and a beak, print the Ming-Ming Costume Template and cut out the shapes. Use the foot shape as a template to cut two duck feet from orange felt. Tack or glue ridges in between the webbed feet, as shown on the template, to add texture and form. Sew the elastic to the back ends of the webbed foot. (The elastic goes around your child's heel and the webbed feet simply rest on top of your child's regular shoes.)
Use the beak template to cut out Ming-Ming's beak from the pink craft foam. You may want to trim the beak to a smaller size for younger children. Punch holes and attach the elastic. (The elastic will go around your child's head to keep the beak in place.) Tip: Reinforce the beak by gluing an extra piece of foam where you will punch the holes.
As a finishing touch, give Ming-Ming a stalk of celery! To make a non-perishable version, we covered a paper towel roll with craft glue and green tissue and crepe paper, gluing more tissue and crepe paper to one end to make leaves.
Wish everyone a WONDERful holiday with this tree topper!
No sew? No sweat! Save the day with the little ones
Let Tuck, Ming-Ming, and Linny adorn your tree this holiday
Stage your own spectacular Wonder Pets Christmas adventure!
We've got the goods on some slick Wonder Pets goody bags
Turn store-bought mittens into super hand warmers with a little felt and glue
Save the day & keep little heads warm with this no-sew hat!
This eco-friendly house shows some "serious" courtesy to your little feathered friends
Time to wave your pom-poms for this wonderfully fluffy craft
This caper will be a wonderful adventure for both of you
A happy Easter is about to hatch!
Come out of your shells to make this one terrific Turtle Tuck
This guinea pig sure is egg-cited for spring!
Dress up your preschooler as her favorite gifted guinea pig!
Turn your little tike into Tuck. All it takes is a little teamwork!
School is in session with this simple print-n-fold schoolhouse!
It's a stylish sack that's got the right stuff. Don't forget the celery!
Crafty kids' kites made from paper bags
Now your pet is a Wonder Pet, too!
It's truly a wonder-ful thing when you and your little one team up to help others
Let little fingers do the acting!
Get on board with the Wonder Pets as they join the circus!
This family-friendly craft is the product of teamwork--share your memories for years.
Create a Wonder wall!
A picture-perfect present for you and your little bunny!
Kids can hop on over to the Christmas tree to hang this charming decoration!
Peter & pals are dashing through the snow-- carrying something sweet, you should know!
Rabbits are brave and he�s no exception! Add Benjamin to your x-mas collection.
Spread holiday cheer with these "sweet" messages.
Peter has a new gift for you to see. It's round, and blue, and hangs on a tree.
Everyone wins when you make your own spinning tops!
This print-and-fold craft is an umirrific way to make your tree look spectacular!
Extend-o the holiday cheer with this special craft for UmiFriends
Welcome guests during the holidays--or any day--with this easy-to-make decoration.
Create a SUPER shaped ornament to hang on your tree this year
Make VROOM, VROOM on your tree this year for UmiCar!
This paper gingerbread house is all bark and no bite!
Milli spins her pattern powers into a string of dreidels this holiday season
Santa's little helpers can make a sweet sled for Dora and Swiper!
Your preschooler can give a special holiday treat to everyone on her list!
Kids can turn recyclables into beautiful Dora decorations!
Make a festive tree that won't wilt or wither!
Wish everyone a WONDERful holiday with this tree topper!
Here's a simple and stylish Kwanzaa craft kids can fashion!
Let sweet holiday wishes bloom with these simple, customized cookie boxes.
Turn your table into a winter wonderland with this seasonal centerpiece!
The perfect winter craft for little animal rescuers
No sew? No sweat! Save the day with the little ones
'Tis the season--to add Olivia to the mantel!
Add a little adventure to your tree this year with the help of your kids' favorite exploring pair!
Wrap your holiday tree in Kai-lan Christmas spirit
Stage your own spectacular Wonder Pets Christmas adventure!
Make a do-together craft kids can proudly display on their door
Make an indoor winter wonderland that somebunny will love!


text:
Historic Old Town
303 Romero NW
Albuquerque NM
Today's Events
Comedy Open Mic at Back Alley Draft House
See some live comedy at this open mic hosted by Drew Wayne.
Supper with Santa at The Shark Reef Café
Whiskey Business Karaoke! at Blackbird BuvetteMore Recommented Events ››
Dj Ntox "In The Mix" • 12.27.2014
home | feature | news | film | music | art | food | classifieds | personals | staff | lo-fi | search
© 1996-2014 Weekly Alibi email@example.com
View mobile version


text:
Nissan and Yokohama have put together a rather attractive combination of little electric vehicles, little rental prices and big ambitions. Next month, the automaker and Japanese city will debut the first carsharing program of its kind, which will involve two-seat Nissan EVs that may be rented around town.
"Handbuilt by Takumi Kurosawa," a nameplate you can find on Nissan GT-R engine blocks, describes the actions of one of four takumi who build VR38 engines for the Japanese supercar. Each of Nissan's four artisans ensure that every twin-turbo V6 receives the utmost in care and feeding from the moment each component enters the clean room for assembly.
Japanese tire company Yokohama is entering its HER-02 electric vehicle in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the goal of once again setting an electric-vehicle record for the Colorado race.
Nissan is taking the careful approach as it brings out its second electric vehicle. To show off the car's practicality, Nissan gave seven moms in suburban Japan the chance to test drive the New Mobility Concept vehicle to see how it works transporting their kids, going shopping and running errands. The Tokyu Corp. has joined with Nissan and the city of Yokohama for the Yokohama Mobility Project Zero, which was designed to increase low-carbon transportation locally.
FedEx will expand testing of the all-electric Nissan e-NV200 utility van to Japan's Yokohama region this month.
In advance of it assault on the standing electric vehicle record round the 'Ring, Toyota Motorsports GmbH (TMG) has released a photo and a few more details about the vehicle it will use to quickly navigate the 20.832 km (12.94 miles) length of the Nordschleife.
Yokohama Electric EV Sports Concept HER-02 – click above for hi-res image
Yokohama's "living wall" - click to enlarge
2010 Nissan Leaf EV - Click above for hi-res gallery
In person, in depth - and U.S. bound
Yokohama debuted its new ADVAN ENV-R1 orange oil-infused racing tire at the Porsche GT3 Challenge at Sebring a few months back. At the time, the company promised to have new tires using the eco-friendly technology on the market for consumer use in short order. Apparently, that time is now. According to Dan King, Yokohama vice president of sales:
Project Better Place battery swap - Click above for a hi-res image gallery
Prior to last weekend's race at Sebring, we told you about Yokohama's plan to debut their ADVAN® ENV-R1™, a new kind of tire that uses orange oil to displace about 10 percent of the total amount of petroleum used in the making of the rubber. Now that the race is over, we're naturally wondering how the new tire technology fared in competition. Apparently, rather well.
click above to enlarge
In 2008, if your factories aren't the cleanest in the world, you can always compensate with some kind of carbon-balancing intervention to fix things. Such is the case of tiremaker Yokohama Rubber Company (YRC), which just announced that it's going to plant half a million trees, which equal 25 acres of forest. YRC will plant these trees at seven facilities in Japan and 11 overseas. For Yokohama USA headquarters in Salem, VA, the estimated planted surface will be one acre.
Yokohama is doing its part to reduce petroleum consumption. Its new Super Nanopower Rubber compound uses a unique brew of citrus oil and natural rubber to cut petroleum in the tire's makeup by 80 whole percent. The Decibel Super E-Spec (they certainly have a knack for catchy names) tires that use the technology will only be available in Japan for now, but there's more to these meats than just less oil. As part of a larger conservation intiative that Yokohama's calling EcoMotion, the E-Specs are
Nissan decided to return to their roots, at least geographically, when they broke ground this past Saturday on their new global head office in Yokohama, Japan. The city of Yokohama served as the launching pad for Japan's second largest car manufacturer over 70 years ago.
From October 22 to 27, the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (more commonly known by its French acronym, FISITA) will hold the 31st World Automotive Congress in Yokohama, Japan. The purpose of the event is to "promote the international exchange of information between automotive engineers, industry, government, academia, environmental and other relevant organizations."
It's been well over a year since Michelin unveiled its take on the future of the tire, the airless Tweel. The odd-looking invention pairs a replaceable outer rubber layer with a central alloy hub joined by polyurethane ribs. Judging by this video, it would appear that the tire manufacturer is continuing to develop its concept, testing it on a variety of vehicles in a number of different environments. Click on the link to get a glimpse of what might just be in your automotive future.
Please login using one of the following services:


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
An impressive 18th century mansion, filled with wonderful collections of Spanish art, antique furniture, silverware and ceramics, and an impressive library. A visit to Pollok House offers a snapshot of life in a country house, yet only minutes away from the city.
The house's beautifully kept gardens, including a collection of over 1,000 species of rhododendrons, are also open to the public. Running through them is the White Cart river, spanned by a bridge built in 1757.
3 upcoming events at Pollok House:
Track Pollok House
- You are tracking Pollok House
- Email alerts will be sent to your email address
- Be the first to hear about new events at Pollok House
- Alerts are free & always will be
- 1,085,190 fans now rely on Ents24 alerts
- We hate spam, your email will never be shared
Venue Facts
Venue: Pollok House
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Website: glasgowmuseums.com
Enquiries: 01416166410
→ Pollokshaws West 3 min walk
News and Announcements RSS feed
- Tuesday 9th Dec: Pollok House, Glasgow added a new listing
Have Your Say
- Have you been to Pollok House? Why not write a review?
Do you represent Pollok House, or are you a member of their promotional team? Click here to claim this page


text:
- For Sale By Owner:
- $469,000
- 220 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2R6
- 2 beds, 2 baths
- Condo/Townhome
- 1070 square feet
- Updated 327 days ago
3 homes found. Page 1 of 1.
Featured For Sale By Owner Home Make your home a Featured Home
No Featured Home exists for Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about making your home a Featured Home. »
FSBO Homes in Toronto, Ontario Post your home for sale
- For Sale By Owner:
- $365,000
- Estimated Savings: $21,900
- 165 Legion Rd N
Toronto, ON M8Y 0B3
- 1 beds, 1 baths
- Condo/Townhome
- 650 square feet
- Sold less than 60 days ago
FSBO Homes Around Toronto, Ontario Post your home for sale
- For Sale By Owner:
- $335,000
- 185 Legion Road N
Etobicoke, ON M8Y 0A1
- 5.6 Miles
- 2 beds, 1 baths
- Condo/Townhome
- 800 square feet
- Updated 261 days ago
Mortgage Calculator
Resource Center
Your Credit Score will help you qualify for the best interest rates. See your Free Credit Score Online.
We make moving easy! Get a moving quote from up to 3 reputable movers. Plus, find storage and boxes.
Hire a mover »
U.S. Legal Forms, brings you State Specific real estate forms for all your real estate form needs.
Download Forms »
Find a Pro
Don't miss out on reaching local customers looking for your products and services. Advertise with us for less than $1 a day!
3 homes found. Displaying page 1 of 1.
Not finding anything?
Search Foreclosures in the Area.
Search Foreclosures in the Area.


text:
|Three Reasons to think about Natural Law
- Details
- Published on Friday, 21 November 2014 12:25
I confess I used to think Natural Law theory was a lot of nonsense. But then I'm not sure I had really thought it through, influenced as I was by an evangelical Christian upbringing which meant that the assumption that all human beings were basically good (the synderesis principle) was wrong, as we are deeply flawed by human sin. I've changed my mind about that, but more particularly, here are three reasons to think more seriously about Natural Law.
1. We don't have to accept the Roman Catholic version of Natural Law theory. I had failed to notice that the Natural Law of the Roman Catholic encyclicals such as Veritatis Splendour (see exerpt on the Natural Law section of the site) are fundamentally different from the Natural Law of Aquinas and the Greek concept upon which it is based. Veritatis Splendor (1995) presents secondary precepts as absolutes - as rules which can have no exception. So the Roman Catholic church has held out consistently against changing their view on abortion (application of the Reproduction primary precept) and contraception (application of the preservation of life precept) seeing these as unchangeable, fixed in stone. Under Pope Francis, of course, there are signs that this is changing, but no official declaration yet.
Yet Aquinas always stated that secondary precepts were 'proximate conclusions', essentially applications of our reason of the absolute and universal primary precepts. To present secondary precepts as absolute rules is a fundamental error - and one which students often make. A much subtler argument is this: the Roman Catholic Church from the 1960s declared war on relativism and began to expel liberal Catholic theologians such as Hans Kung. Against the 'tyranny of relativism' (Pope Benedict) they began to present a much harder version of Natural Law, and one which I personally don't agree with.
2. Natural Law argues for provisional universals. This may sound like a contradiction, but in fact it is the only form of universal that makes sense. The claim to universality, correctly made by Veritatis Splendor, is based on the following logic. Natural law is rooted in naturalism, in the constitution of the world as it is. That is the world revealed to our reason by scientific and psychological enquiry. But you will have noticed that science is not static, and our understanding of ourselves has developed enormously with the insights of Freud or Jung in psychology or Stephen Hawking or Charles Darwin in science. In other words, our understanding of ourselves develops. We no longer think generally anyway that women are inferior to men or some people naturally condemned to a life of slavery as Aristotle argues.
But does this mean we don't accept universal truth? Of course not. Medical students are told that in twenty years time half of what they've learned will have been proved to be false. Medicine used to believe as fact that stomach ulcers were caused by stress, until twenty years of insistence by an Australian doctor proved that they re caused by bacteria. The universal truth has changed because we can't say that this makes the cause of stomach ulcers relative! It's just that our understanding developed and with it, Natural Law.
3. Natural Law is flexible. Again it is quite wrong to see Natural Law as unchanging. Where we have a problem, of course, in that the primary precepts also seem to have subtly changed. For example, Veritatis Splendor no longer talks about worship of God as a primary precept but has widened the concept out into 'appreciation of beauty'. Natural Law can do this because it is the application of reason to human ends - to rational goals that most of us (at least those who aren't fanatics, or crazy) do agree are worthy of being ends. So it is reasonable to see the old formulation of worship of God as too narrow. What humans seem to share - everywhere and for all time, is a sense of curiosity and wonder at the state of the world and our own existence. This appreciation of beauty in a sunset, the wish to create great art and architecture, the passion for design and colour is something that makes human beings quite unique. It is central to our human flourishing, our ultimate goal of eudaimonia that we see beauty and stop and stare at it, feel the tinge down our spine and wonder - and it is that that pushes us towards the divine.Add a comment


text:
Basically I saw this and said the words Stout & Chocolate Cheesecake With Candied Bacon to my husband, the Baron of Baking. Stunned, he stopped everything and slowly turned to me. "Yes" was all he whispered.
That was how this started. Literally seeing the name of this heavenly delight, that is in no way healthy to be honest, and hearing the one word whispered. An affirmation that my husband and I were meant to be. We share a love for bacon, and cheesecake, and chocolate. Yep. I love to cook, he loves to eat. I think I am getting off topic here…
I didn't exactly have a recipe to start with, so I went with a couple of my favorite recipes and this is what happened.
Peanut Butter Dream is a recipe that I thought of when I made my Minty Fresh for the Baron of Baking. It's actually in an old issue of the Recipe Club as the exclusive recipe, but it's just so good that I think the whole world deserves to try it.
I know what you're thinking. How can this recipe have anything to do with St. Patrick's Day? It's not green and there's definitely no beer in it. It starts with the fact that I was going through my Irish Cuisine Cookbook, looking for inspiration and there was my Minty Fresh in the book! It was called Shamrock Brownies, or something to that effect, but there you go! And the connection is that these Peanut Butter Dream Brownies were something I dreamed up for a birthday while I was making the Minty Fresh.
These Peanut Butter Dream Brownies are absolutely incredible. They're sweet, and slightly salty, and a small pan will go very far.
Irish Apple Cake is possibly the quintessential Irish dessert. The apples give it sweetness, while the cinnamon and ginger spice it perfectly, and the chopped nuts add texture. This cake can come together in a variety of ways, depending on how you want it to look when you're done, but one thing that stays the same is the taste.
I made a large bundt cake version of Irish Apple Cake for this recipe and took it to a friend's to share. The whole thing was gone in under 30 minutes. There were only 6 of us. The fragrance alone had everyone's eyes rolling back in delight. Make it for yourself and see!
*Myself and the Baron of Baking (my husband) had an issue that the whites would not stiffen at all. No matter what we did. There are some reasons that this can happen.
So I was not going to crack into another 6 eggs for their whites and try again. The Baron agreed with me. So we folded the egg-white mixture into the chocolate mixture and poured it into the springform pan. There was a little bit of leakage, which was caught by the baking tray that we used under the springform. I was surprised that the cake came out at all, but it was tasty. It did not rise at all, it was dense, but delicious. If the egg whites had come out, it would have been lighter, but just as good.
Next time I want to dress this up with perhaps a ganache, a caramel top, or maybe some sort of peppermint - thing for christmas. What would you top this cake with? Leave a comment and tell us how you would dress up this interesting cake.
No great grill is complete without the right tools for the job. Napoleon has a full range of grilling accessories that are perfect for your grill.
View our accessories