text:
See your colors on these designs right now!
Enter your colors here, then click the icon below any design to preview it in your colors.
Recommended Just For You
Customer Raves & Reviews
Reasonable prices!
Our Vow Save the Date Magnets The website is very user friendly and allows you to create your own personal design from a huge selection of templates. The prices of the magnets are similar to other retailers prices of a simple card and they can be functional for your guests!
Love love love
Chic Lines Save the Date Magnets Our magnets turned out great, the layout made it extremely easy to put own special touch on it! Everyone we sent them to has contacted us telling us how adorable they are.
Save The Dates
Geometric Fling Save the Date Magnets I had the best customer service from MagnetStreet. I accidentally made an error on my first set of Save The Dates and the customer service staff was very helpful in canceling my order and helping me order new Save The Dates.
Awesome quality
Mustache You to Wed Save the Date Magnets I was a little hesitant when I saw the website about how thick the magnet would be and the picture quality. I ordered the sample and everything arrived in an awesome kit along with an actual magnet. After I ordered mine and they were delivered, I was so HAPPY with how they turned out. Not too bulky and the picture quality was great. It came in a cool box with a whole packet about invitations too. Everyone loves them! Can't wait to get my invitations from them. This company is amazing and makes me confident in anything I'll order from them.
Perfect Magnet
See Through Love Save the Date Magnets The quality of the magnet is great, but what I loved most was the flexibility of this desgn. With the help of Sandy at Magnet Street we were able to personalize the design to make it exactly how we wanted.


text:
It was first seen in September 2008 at the Photokina trade show in Cologne, Germany. Now manufacturer Leica has announced that its compact top end professional S2 DSLR camera system will be available from October. The S2 sports an impressive 37.5 megapixel (MP) pixel count, has a 30 by 45mm sensor, a super fast Maestro image processor, an OLED top panel information display and a newly developed precision autofocus. There's a whole bunch of new lenses too. But before you rush to pre-order, you'd better sit down, take a deep breath and prepare yourself because the recommended retail price is a whopping UK£15,996 for the camera body alone (with a US price set at US$22,995). Read More
Kodak is trying to out-flip the Flip with its latest pocket digital video cam, the Zi8. Aimed squarely at the heart of the hot compact video market, the Zi8 outdoes the Flip Ultra HD with 1080p recording, electronic image stabilization, an SDHC card slot, and an external mic jack. Plus it'll shoot 5-megapixel stills, track faces, and is designed to perform better in low-light conditions. Read More
Kodak's Theatre HD Player with gyroscopic remote
Kodak's new Theatre HD Player is a Wi-Fi-enabled set top box that connects to your HDTV. Kodak describes the unit as, "An interactive device displaying personal content - pictures, video, podcasts, music - and Web-based content on a HDTV, while wirelessly connecting to a household's private Wi-Fi network." The Wi-Fi connection allows the unit to connect to websites such as Kodak Gallery and Flickr for photos, YouTube for video content, and RadioTime for streaming audio. Jumping on the Wii bandwagon the Theatre HD Player also includes a gyroscopic remote, which allows users to navigate the on screen menus with a wave of the hand. Read More
Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter for camera phones
December 6, 2007 It is estimated that 93 million camera phones will be sold by 2011* and while in-built camera technology has improved dramatically, the process of transferring images from your phone to your PC can still be little complicated. Belkin's latest solution is a Bluetooth USB Adapter that wirelessly transfers full-resolution photos from your camera phone directly to your PC. Read More
Kodak update EASYSHARE range
September 4, 2007 Despite the myriad of benefits offered by the era of digital photography, one downside is that images can remain locked away on memory cards or buried within computer hard drives and never see the light of day. Kodak's latest releases are designed to address this issue by facilitating simple capture and display options for viewing high-definition pictures on wide-screen HDTVs and digital picture frames. Read More
June 16, 2007 Kodak has announced a groundbreaking advancement in image sensor technology that provides a 2x to 4x increase in sensitivity to light (from one to two photographic stops) compared to current sensor designs. Kodak's new technology also enables faster shutter speeds (to reduce motion blur when imaging moving subjects), as well as the design of smaller pixels (leading to higher resolutions in a given optical format) while retaining performance. The first Kodak sensor to use this technology is expected to be available for sampling in the first quarter of 2008. Read More
Kodak announces 5X Zoom Easyshare C875 Digital Camera
August 8, 2006 The compact digital camera market continues to heat up with the announcement that KODAK will bring a new Easyshare C875 Zoom Digital Camera to market later this month. Though it doesn't quite match the 10x optical zoom of the US$350 Panasonic DMC-TZ1S, it does come with a 5X all glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens and spits out 8.0 MPX images (compared to the Panasonic's 5MPX), not to mention all that really easy-to-use Kodak EasyShare functionality. Official US and UK pricing hasn't been announced yet but the Australian price has been officially announced at AUD$399, which brings it in at a tad over US$300, making it highly competitive. Read More
April 26, 2006 Eastman Kodak once owned the world photographic market and since the advent of digital cameras, it has been fighting the good fight attempting to maintain its leading role, largely focussing on ease-of-use as its point-of-difference. Yesterday, the US-based company celebrated the fifth anniversary of its first Easyshare consumer digital camera and docking system which has seen the company reclaim number one digital camera market share in the U.S. To mark the occasion, it released details of a new compact (4.4 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches) US$449 V610 model with the company's now trademark dual lens, but also with Bluetooth, 6 megapixels, and a 10X optical zoom. Even with its whopping 38-380 mm equivalent zooms lens it is less than an inch thick. It combines two Schneider-Kreuznach C-Variogon all-glass, non-protruding prism lenses to deliver the long zoom range and incorprates anti-blur technology to enable novices to handhold the high zoom in low light and still produce excellent images. Read More
The diamond encrusted US$20,000 Kodak Easyshare camera
March 2, 2006 Being nominated for an Academy Award is an indication of excellence at the highest level in the profession of filmmaking. Landing a nomination for one of the major awards also brings with it a bag of goodies worth hundreds of thousands of dollars including trips, stays at exclusive hotels and some exclusive jewellery, clothes, and gadgets. For example, each Best Actress nominee in the upcoming 78th Academy Awards will be treated to the "Ultimate Luxury Suite at The Four Seasons Hotel" which brings with it an array of goodies including a KODAK dual-lens EASYSHARE V570 digital camera. Normally, the V570 runs to US$400 but each of the five nominees (Reese Witherspoon, Felicity Huffman, Keira Knightley, Charlize Theron and Dame Judi Dench) will be getting a camera personalised with their initials in 75 brilliant-cut diamonds raising the cost to around US$20,000. What we'd like to know is why everybody (including the bookies) seems to think that Reese Witherspoon (those are her initials on the camera) is going to win. See the links at the bottom of the article and you'll wonder along with us! Read More
Kodak unveils a wi-fi camera system
Las Vegas January 9, 2005 Taking images with a camera and sending them wirelessly to a third party is a technology that has only been available to newspaper photographers in the last decade, and at massive expense. Accordingly, Kodak's announcement of the EASYSHARE-ONE, a new digital photography system with wi-fi connectivity for US$599 is a landmark in the history imaging, let alone digital imaging. Read More
- Features
- Reviews
- Aircraft
- Architecture
- Around The Home
- Automotive
- Bicycles
- Children
- Computers
- Digital Cameras
- Electronics
- Environment
- Games
- Good Thinking
- Health and Wellbeing
- Holiday Destinations
- Home Entertainment
- Inventors and Remarkable People
- Laptops
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Mobile Technology
- Motorcycles
- Music
- Outdoors
- Pets
- Robotics
- Science
- Space
- Sports
- Telecommunications
- Urban Transport
- Wearable Electronics
- 2014 Action Camera Comparison Guide
- 2014 Smartwatch Comparison Guide
- 2014 Windows 2-in-1 Comparison Guide
- 2014 Smartphone Comparison Guide
- 2014 Full Frame DSLR Comparison Guide
- 2014 Tablet Comparison Guide
- 2014 Superzoom Camera Comparison Guide
- 2014 iPad Comparison Guide
- 2014 Entry-Level to Enthusiast DSLR Comparison Guide
- 2014 Small Compact Camera Comparison Guide

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Product Number: 002-006-1381
- Eric N. Squires
Ask a question about this Ashton pipe
The pipe you see is the pipe you receive. Click here to see our photography process.
|Length: 6.58 in./167.13 mm.
|Weight: 2.40 oz./68.04 g.
|Bowl Height: 2.18 in./55.37 mm.
|Chamber Depth: 1.88 in./47.75 mm.
|Chamber Diameter: 0.84 in./21.34 mm.
|Outside Diameter: 1.60 in./40.64 mm.
|Stem Material: Vulcanite
|Filter: None
|Shape: Billiard
|Finish: Sandblast
|Material: Briar
|Country: England


text:
This one is for everyone. It is a step to share top stories, news, article about any country, business, industry and so on..... All are invited to join this community
|Join community
more actions >>
Topic of the week : Global Brand Strategies Go to Topic
The complexity of growing a brand across markets, cultures and regions...
|Community Board
Prev1NextShowing 1 - 5 of 5
183 referals, 70 ideas, 1491 views
Idea added by sanjeev Kumar, Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Topic: 2009 General Elections : Key Issues | 3 years ago
I agree with Gurleen. Mr. Modi has passion for work, As he is doing for Gujrat. So vote for Modi.
0 referals, 4 ideas, 97 views
Idea added by Mohd Asghar Naqvi (Ashshan Amrohvi), Asst Manager, A Telecom Manpower Company | 5 years ago
Non of these
517 referals, 15 ideas, 862 views
Referred by Mohd Asghar Naqvi (Ashshan Amrohvi), Asst Manager, A Telecom Manpower Company | Topic: HRM (Human Resource Management) | 5 years ago
Start from Delhi Dear.... If I can help you feel free to contact with me....
0 referals, 0 ideas, 47 views
Referred by Mohd Asghar Naqvi, Recruitment HR, Brook Software System Pvt. Ltd. | 5 years ago
A couple had triplets - Annie, Fannie Danny. One of them broke a drum with flour in it there were foot-prints all around the kitchen-floor. The parents could not tell to whom those footprints belonged coz all of them wore same shoes. Then they asked...
0 referals, 0 ideas, 4 views
Idea added by Mohd Asghar Naqvi, Recruitment HR, Brook Software System Pvt. Ltd. | 5 years ago
None of these
Prev1NextShowing 1 - 5 of 5
- Create a confidential Career Profile and Resume/C.V. online
- Get advice for planning their career and for marketing of experience and skills
- Maximize awareness of and access to the best career opportunities
Sponsored Jobs


text:
World's Most Romantic Hotels
Kazuyoshi Miyoshi/Courtesy of Sankara Hotel & Spa
Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima, Yakushima, Japan
A sense of mystery and magic pervades this secluded retreat on a southern Japanese island covered in old-growth cedars. The 28 airy suites and villas have teak furniture and rattan lamps fashioned by Balinese craftsmen, but interiors are decidedly Japanese, with sliding screens and delicate porcelain cups from Kyoto.
Dinner for Two: Chef Chiharu Takei can craft personalized meals from locally sourced ingredients: a risotto of Asahi crab and bamboo shoots, for example, followed by grilled Nakayama sirloin in a yuzu-and-pepper sauce. Doubles from $515.


text:
Douglas MacArthur
Rethinking Douglas MacArthur
Fifty years after his death, it's time America's most misunderstood military genius got his due.
Gen. MacArthur delivers farewell address, April 19, 1952
MacArthur's dismissal for insubordination ended his 52-year Army career while sparking a political firestorm.
Book of Reagan's 'tweets' released
A new book shows Ronald Reagan wrote his best material in shorthand on four-by-six index cards.
Just what is a firing offense?
Opinion: McChrystal brouhaha is about turf wars, unlike when Truman fired MacArthur.
Senate opens MacArthur hearings, May 3, 1951
On this day in 1951, the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, meeting jointly in closed session, began hearings into President Harry S. Truman's dismissal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.


text:
- Books
- Bulleted lists
- Chat
- Collaborating
- Content
- Contest
- Credibility
- Customer satisfaction survey
- Customer service
- Customer service e-mail
- Editing
- enewsletter
- English as a second language
- FAQs
- Government web writing
- Grammar and usage
- Help desk
- Hypertext links
- Jargon
- Jobs
- Marketing
- Metrics
- Plain language
- Press release
- Public relations
- Punctuation
- Quality standards
- Research
- Social Customer Service
- Social media
- Spelling
- Style guides
- Subject line
- Text
- Tone
- Usability
- Usage
- Visual display
- Webinar
- Web Writing
- Wikis
- Word cloud
- Words
- Writing
- Writing resources
- Writing Skills
- Writing training
October 6, 2014
Pet Peeves Of Written Customer Service: Google Hangout with CommBetterBlog
Check it out! Jenny Dempsey and Jeremy Watkin of Communicate Better Blog invited me to hang out with them and talk about our pet peeves of written customer service. We had plenty of peeves -- customers who write in ALL CAPS, agents who write long emails without answering the customer's question -- and plenty of faves, too. Watch our hangout and share what drives you crazy in customer service email, chat, text, or social.
(Programming note: Please forgive the audio awkwardness from 1:00 to about 1:32. It's all my fault.)
Categories: Customer service, Customer service e-mail, Social Customer Service, Text
Comment on this post | Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
September 16, 2014
Six Strategies for Writing Great Text Messages to Customers
Text messaging isn't just for pushing parking meter reminders or announcing severe weather. Ahead-of-the-curve companies are using text for two-way communication with customers. At a Denver coffee shop, customers can place their orders and pay by text. A large Midwestern university uses text messaging to solicit data from people participating in a long-term study on smoking. A technology company enables customers to troubleshoot software problems via text message. Members of a trade association can text their questions about membership levels, how to reset their passwords, and more.
While it may be true that almost anyone can write a text – Just left work. I'll B home by 6:30 – companies that exchange texts with customers must write great texts: clear, readable, and worthwhile.
Follow these text writing tips, and your company will be able to deliver a great customer experience in under 160 characters.
1. Give clear instructions about what the customer should text to you. Texting should be more than just easy; it should be efficient. To make a short, rapid exchange with a customer work, your texts should tell the customer exactly what to do next, what kind of information to supply, and how to supply it.
Here's an example of a text exchange that tells the customer exactly what to do to book a tee time at a local golf course:
Here's why these text instructions work:
- Consistent terminology. The texts use the word reply each time. There's no switching back and forth between reply, respond, or send, etc. The consistent wording makes the experience predictable for the customer.
- Limited options. The texts ask the customer to do one of two things, such as reply Y or N. Sometimes the texts ask the customer to do just one thing – simpler yet.
2. Use a polite, friendly, upbeat tone. The tone of the texts we exchange with friends and family can be silly, sarcastic, angry, even sexy. But the texts companies write to customers should have a business-appropriate tone as well as a text-appropriate tone. Finding this tone balance isn't always easy. A business-appropriate tone may sound too stuffy in a text. For example, no one would text a customer "As per our recent conversation…" And a text-appropriate tone may sound unprofessional. No business would text a customer "Whazzup? Sry yr order is late…"
So how should companies find the right tone balance? Their texts should be polite and upbeat. Energetic texts that have a let's-get-things-done tone connect well with customers. For example, here's a company's text request for customers to complete a satisfaction survey, plus two follow-up texts.
- Please reply 1-10 to show how likely you would be to recommend our business to someone you know.
- [for low scores] Sorry to hear that we haven't provided the level of support you deserve. Please tell us how we can improve to serve you better in the future.
- [for high scores] Thanks for the great rating! We'd love to have you rate us on www.Yelp.com.
What's polite and upbeat about the tone of these texts?
- They use courteous language without sounding stiff: "Sorry to hear…" and "Please tell us…"
- The writing conveys energy: "Thanks for the great rating! We'd love to have you…"
- The personal pronouns help the company connect. The texts use our, you, we, us, which helps the writing sound friendly.
3. Use correct spelling and punctuation. This might seem like a no-brainer, but some people do think text is casual enough to be beyond spellcheck or correct commas. It's not. When you're texting for business, your texts should be spelled and punctuated correctly. Full sentences end with a period; possessives have an apostrophe.
Using correct spelling and punctuation is just the right thing to do. To prove the point, here's how unprofessional it looks when texts have errors:
- Thanks for your participation - you've got a chance to win some great prizes! To begin please reply with you're first and last name now.
- K, thanks! Please reply with the number assigned to the company you's lie to vote for. A list of company numbers can be found at http://tinyurl.com
4. Establish a statement/question pattern. Patterns help busy readers, so they're essential when you're sending a series of texts. In this series, the company presents the statement first and the question second. The pattern makes the text series easier to read.
5. Strictly limit textese (or don't use it at all). If you're sending customers transactional texts (ones that help them get things done) or customer service texts (ones that answer their questions, fix their problems or acknowledge their opinions), you should avoid textese. That's right. No GR8, no LOL, no ATM, no TY. The only time textese might work in a text between customers and companies is when the company's marketing has used it already. So, if your product's tag line is "Being GR8 4 U," you will be using textese. But if your advertising doesn't include textese, you should probably skip it.
6. Split long texts into two parts. Respect the 160-character limit for each text. Don't try to squeeze in more information than the text will hold or load your text with abbreviations so it will fit the character limit. If you have more to say, split a long text into two smaller ones. Make sure each text makes sense on its own. Here's one crowded text that should be split into two:
- SchoolVIEW site licenses,15-30 users, 6mo license=$399, 12mo=$999. License opts www.SchoolVIEW.com/compare. Click Cust Licenses at top of pg & we'll send quote.
Here's the two-text version:
- We offer SchoolVIEW site licenses for up to 15 or 30 users. You can choose a 6-month license for $399 or a 12-month for $999.
- Compare our SchoolVIEW site license options at www.SchoolVIEW.com/compare. Or click "Custom Licenses" at the top of the page and we'll prepare a quote for you.
The risks with text are low, and the rewards are high. If you're writing high-quality, professional, easy-to-read text to customers, you're doing text right!
Categories: Customer service, SMS, Text, Writing Skills
Comment on this post | Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
July 19, 2014
Want to be a better proofreader? Read these books and build your skills
Need to brush up on your proofreading skills? Here's a list of books that will help you catch errors before they embarrass you or your company. These books were recently recommended by members of the Stet Professional Copy Editors LinkedIn group, and I have included their comments on each title.
- New Hart's Rules: The Handbook of Style for Writers and Editors. "Covers English style from A to Z."
- "I really enjoyed Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies. It had a lot of good advice about running a business, as well as copyediting and proofreading."
- "Hands down, it's Words Into Type ...It's not nearly as tome-like and cumbersome as the Chicago Manual and covers much more than the AP Style Guide. This book makes it extremely easy to find what you need in the index, is comprehensive and covers myriad situations that come up when proofreading and copy editing. It was invaluable during my years as a proofreader at Citi, and I highly recommend it."
- "Mark My Words: Instruction and Practice in Proofreading by Peggy Smith covers the subject specifically."
- "The Pocket Book of Proofreading by William Critchley and Don't Trust Your Spell Check: Pro Proofreading Tactics And Tests To Eliminate Embarrassing Writing Errors (Good Content Creation) by Dean Evans. Both a light, fun reads, but with some great advice."
- "For actually running a proofreading business: Marketing Your Editing & Proofreading Business: Being interesting and discoverable by Louise Harnby"
- "I recommend The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders. It's conversational, filled with useful tips and checklists (it includes the 8-stage Proofreading Checklist), and a CD ROM that includes style sheet templates, editorial checklist, and much more."
- "There is also The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation for quick checks."
- "I like Bill Walsh's books (the two I have are Lapsing into a Comma and The Elephants of Style). Enjoyable reads as well as being useful tools of the trade."
- "The Forest for the Trees is also a great resource."
Do you have a book to suggest? List it in the comments, below. Thanks!
Categories: Editing, Proofreading
Comment on this post | Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
June 5, 2014
Customer Service Chat by Vizio: Some Answers, But No Help
Customer service chat is the bright new thing -- popular with companies and customers alike. It's easy, it's quick, and it works well on mobile devices. But easy and popular doesn't always equal good. Read this chat with customer service agent "Jack" at Vizio. It is a set of customer service blunders, large and small.
Here's the chat transcript
Visitor: Hi I just bought a 50" M501d-A2R tv. i am trying to set it up. I can't put in the password to my wifi because my password is longer than the number of characters allowed. I don't want to reset my password on my Cisco cable router. Can you help?
Jack: Here at VIZIO we pride ourselves in providing best in class U.S. based support. I'm happy to assist you today. How many digits is your wireless password?
Visitor: 26 digits
Jack: The TV will support up to 22 digits. Unfortunately the password would need to be shortened to work with our TVs.
Visitor: Hmm i am not glad to hear that
Jack: I apologize for the inconvenience.
Visitor: Ok. Please email me a transcript of this chat. Thank you.
Jack: You're welcome! You will receive a copy of this chat transcript as soon as the chat window has closed. Thank you for chatting with VIZIO today. If you have any questions feel free to contact our support team at 1-877-878-4946, online at chat.vizio.com, or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com! We would also like you to join VIZIO Fandemonium today to earn points and win prizes only at VIZIOfanzone.com Thanks again, and have a great day!
Here's how this chat needs to be improved:
- Stop the chest-thumping about being US-based. This should NOT be the first thing Jack says to the customer. In fact, Jack shouldn't say this at all. It doesn't matter whether Vizio's support is based in the US. The customer wants a high-quality chat. He wants a quick, correct, complete answer. Jack's first statement really causes problems because the support he provides isn't worth the company's pride and it isn't best-in-class. The cultural elitism of this statement is really unattractive, especially given the poor quality of the chat.
- Use the customer's name. The impersonal use of "Visitor" rather than the customer's name clashes with the parts of the chat that are quite good. Some of Jack's replies are specific and personal. For example, when he asks, "How many digits is your wireless password?", it is clear he's read what Visitor has written. The chat system should be configured to use the customer's name. Why would any customer service organization want to refer to a customer by an anonymous term?
- Be sincere. I was really sad when Jack laid down the classic customer service trope: "I apologize for the inconvenience." In this case, this statement is insincere and unnecessary. There's no need for an apology because neither Jack nor Vizio has done anything wrong. And it's a true service failure to simply apologize when the customer needs help solving the problem.
- Help the customer. Don't merely answer the customer's question. Visitor got an answer to his question about the length of his password. His is four digits too long. But Jack never helped him. Even if Jack can't actually help Visitor reset the password on the Cisco router, he should have written something like, "Refer to the user guide that came with your Cisco router to find instructions on how to reset and shorten your password..."
- Omit the marketing. Vizio clearly thinks, "We've got Visitor's attention, so let's pitch him Fandemonium." But this pitch doesn't belong in this chat, especially given the poor service Vizio has provided. And it's not good marketing copy, either. Points? For what? Prizes? What kind? What's In It For Me?
Check out these resources for writing great chat to customers
- "Using Chat for Customer Service" in SOCAP Australia's Consumer Directions magazine, June 2013
Blog posts
- 10 Writing Skills Agents Need to Chat With Customers
- In live chat, don't argue with customers who are trying to pay
- Are 6 exclamation points too many? Punctuation's gone wild in live chat with Crate and Barrel
- Verizon customer service chat: How to kill your relationship with your customer
- "Doing the needful"? Does odd wording harm the quality of customer service chat?
- Tips for writing customer service chat
Categories: Chat, Customer service
Comment on this post | Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
May 20, 2014
Formatting business emails? Less is always more
Back away from the caps lock. Hands off the background colors. When it comes to formatting emails, minimalism works best.
Have you ever received an email like this one to Josephine? It's proof that too much formatting makes your email unreadable.
Don't pretty-up your emails
If you are tempted to add lots of color, use many different fonts, or drop in some super-cute clip art, please reconsider. Using too much formatting is confusing and unprofessional. Write your emails clearly and concisely, then stick to the formatting basics: crisp black text on a clean white background. Use white space to show how ideas are grouped.
How often should you use these formatting options in your emails?
Four things to remember about formatting emails:
- A little formatting goes a long way. If you use bold or color to make certain words stand out in an email, use only a little. After all, the special words need to look different to stand out. When you use too much formatting, everything looks the same.
- Readers can usually understand two font effects, not more. Let's say you are writing an email that contains instructions on how to submit an online application. You might bold the first word in each step: " (1) Create account; (2) Review personal information; (3) Upload resume..." You might use italics for an explanatory note: "Note: You cannot revise your application after you have submitted it." In this example, you have used two font effects: bold and italics. In most cases, the reader will understand that the bolded words indicate steps in a sequence and the italicized words indicate an explanation. But if you use a third effect--red font, for example--you'll probably just confuse your reader.
- White space does the most work. Because white space shows how ideas are grouped and the number of ideas in your email, it's the formatting tool that helps readers most. Use white space carefully and purposefully. Your readers will be grateful.
- Work email is different from personal email. In your personal emails, you just go ahead and add as much formatting as you'd like. Use a yellow font on an orange background. Insert row upon row of emoticons. Add pithy quotations and Bible verses to your signature, each in a different font. Your friends and family will let you know if they've stopped reading your email because, well, they can't read your email!
Categories: E-mail, Formatting
Comment on this post | Digg This | Save to del.icio.us
Get email updates
Recent posts
- Pet Peeves Of Written Customer Service: Google Hangout with CommBetterBlog
- Six Strategies for Writing Great Text Messages to Customers
- Want to be a better proofreader? Read these books and build your skills
- Customer Service Chat by Vizio: Some Answers, But No Help
- Formatting business emails? Less is always more
- 456 Berea St
- Bad Language
- Beth Kanter's Blog
- Business Writing
- Communication in a Web Saturated World
- Compete on Usability
- copyblogger
- Debbie Weil
- Earley Blog
- Good Experience
- Grammar Girl :: Quick and Dirty Tips
- I'd Rather Be Writing
- In the Box
- Klariti.com
- Learn How to Write from the Best Blogs
- Manage Your Writing
- Plain Language Matters
- The Writer Underground
- Webcredible
- Words to Good Effect
- Writing for the Web
- Wylie's Writing Tips
- Your English Success
- October 2014
- September 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- October 2013
- April 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- July 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008


text:
The Perfect Desktop - Part 2: Mandriva Free 2007 - Page 04
Submitted by falko (Contact Author) (Forums) on Sun, 2007-02-25 18:56. ::
5 Add Online Software Repositories
In this step we will add some online repositories that contain all packages from our CDs plus updated packages plus additional packages that are not on the CDs. As this makes the CDs redundant, we will remove them from the repository list.
There are two ways of doing this: on the command line or in Mandriva's Control Center. I will describe both ways here. You can use the one or the other, the result is the same.
5.1 Command Line
Visit http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/ in your browser and follow the wizard. Enable the following repositories:
In the end, the wizard will show you a list of commands to run to change the repositories list of your Mandriva desktop:
Now open a terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal) and become root by typing:
Then run the commands from the wizard, e.g.:
urpmi.addmedia main ftp://ftp-stud.fht-esslingen.de/pub/Mirrors/Mandrakelinux/official/2007.0/i586/media/main/release with media_info/hdlist.cz
And to remove the Mandriva CDs from the repository list, run
urpmi.removemedia Installation Free CD
5.2 Control Center
Open the Control Center and go to Software Management > Select from where software packages are downloaded when updating the system:
In the Media Manager you will find your four Mandriva CDs. Please disable them and click on Add custom... to add other repositories:
We will now add repositories with the names main, main_updates, contrib, contrib_updates, plf-free, plf-nonfree. These are FTP repositories. For example, to add the main repository, fill in:
Do the same for the other repositories like this:
These repositories should all be enabled, and updates should be enabled for main_updates and contrib_updates. Your repository list should now look like this:
Click on Ok to leave the Media Manager.
add comment | view as pdf | print: this | all page(s)


text:
Criminals aren't the most respected members of society in real life, but they can make for some fantastic videogame characters. Perhaps it's because the game industry is clearly trying to turn our nation's children into a breed of hyperviolent superthugs, just like all the know-it-alls who don't actually know much of anything keep saying. At any rate, we've chosen our favorite prisoners from gaming history, so read on for our glorification of digital lawbreakers and give them the credit they deserve. If you don't, they'll just steal it anyway.
We have to give Cody credit where credit is due. This man isn't afraid of the law, and he demonstrates this by breaking out of prison only to compete in one of the world's most famous martial arts tournaments where anybody could spot him. Some pansies may flee their former captors and keep their heads down, but Cody flaunts his ill-gotten freedom by publicly doing the thing he was originally jailed for - street fighting.
Not only that, but it seems that Cody, like The Joker, can break out of prison whenever he likes, and does so simply because he is bored. This man fancied a break from incarceration and joined the S.I.N tournament for a laugh, without even bothering to take his handcuffs off. You can't get much more badass than that.
A silent, brooding, fearless man who may or may not have murdered his own wife and may or may not be able to transform into a mutant killing machine. Oh, and he also has the world's most amazing sideburns. Torque was rocking moral choices before moral choices became trendy, with The Suffering being one of the first games to make a big deal out of optional dilemmas that affected the course of the game. Whether Torque was a knight in shining armor or a dyed-in-the-wool villain was up to you.
What isn't up to you, however, is the amount of insanity that Torque has to put up with. Pursued by an army of Geiger-inspired monstrosities, haunted by mad doctors and vengeful executioners, Torque deals with a lot of nonsense, all while trying to remember exactly what happened on the day his wife was killed.
For all the mixed ratings it received, The Suffering was an ambitious and deeply intriguing game, and those chops are enough to make any title great.
One of gaming's most classic escaped convicts, Claude's "silent protagonist" status doesn't take much away from his personality. On the contrary, it makes for some amusing comical moments, as typified by his cameo appearance in San Andreas. Claude is legendary for being our avatar in the first fully 3D Grand Theft Auto, the game that made Liberty City a household name - at least in the screwed up households we know.
It was with Claude that we first sniped an old woman's head off. It was with Claude that we first took down an LCPD chopper behind that police building where it was really hard for the cops to reach us. And lest we forget, it was with Claude that we first slept with a prostitute and killed her to get the money back, scoring "points" for it, as many erroneous news reporters would later claim.
There's nothing better than a man who isn't afraid to live his gimmick. We like Kanbei because he's spun a negative into a positive, turning his status as an escaped convict into part of a brutal fighting style. This vassal-turned-rebel broke out of jail to participate in Capcom's quasi-historical battle for Japan, but rather than take off the handcuffs and remove the giant ball-and-chain, Kanbei has chosen instead to use his restraints as a most deadly weapon.
Instead of acting as a hindrance, that big metal ball is instead being swung around to smack AI-devoid Japanese soldiers in their stupid faces. If that's not devastating enough, he also has a habit of kicking the ball with his own unprotected foot, turning it into an absurd projectile that drags himself along behind. That's stupid... yet ludicrously brilliant.
codystovall - December 21, 2013 8:27 p.m.
RebornKusabi - December 22, 2013 11:18 p.m.
TheGooseinator - December 21, 2013 5:18 p.m.
BladedFalcon - December 21, 2013 11:09 a.m.
TheGooseinator - December 21, 2013 5:21 p.m.
Defguru7777 - February 5, 2011 5:03 p.m.
AuthorityFigure - February 5, 2011 1:58 a.m.
GameManiac - February 4, 2011 9:26 p.m.
jackthemenace - February 4, 2011 3:40 p.m.
Stabby_Joe - February 4, 2011 3:16 p.m.
SunnyvaleTrash - February 4, 2011 2:47 p.m.
FanofSaiyan - February 4, 2011 2:40 p.m.
philipshaw - February 4, 2011 1:52 p.m.
GorditaSlim - February 4, 2011 12:13 p.m.
d0x - February 4, 2011 9:50 a.m.
oryandymackie - February 4, 2011 8:02 a.m.
Log in using Facebook to share comments, games, status update and other activity easily with your Facebook feed.


text:
Pon Di Wire: Jamaican PM Stirs Controversy, Macka Diamond's Party
- Words: Jennifer Marston
Macka Diamond has turned party promoter, but rather than present the kind of raucous dancehall she's known for, the dollars diva will instead take the music inna vintage direction. Diamond's Money O Sundays night starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, this week. "We are going to play oldies, then lead up into '80s and '90s hits. It will be a definite party vibe where everybody can come and party before going back to Kingston for Fashion Sundays and Prendy's," Diamond told One876. Her new hit, "Laptop," is currently climbing the charts.
On a whistle-stop tour of the U.K. last week, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding stated definitively that he would not welcome gays or lesbians into his government cabinet. The surprisingly blunt statement has caused a stir back home in JA, where the phrase "not in my cabinet" is already becoming an anti-gay street slang.
Dates have been set for the next Caribbean Seabreeze Festival in Los Angeles. The event takes place July 27 at Queen Mary Park in Long Beach, with headliners Shabba Ranks, Junior Reid, Lady Saw, and Cham, plus more names and soundsystem acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
Lincoln "Sugar" Minott (pictured above) is about to release the next album in his prolific, multi-decade spanning career. New Day is out on July 21 on Stop, Look and Listen records and features an all-star guest line-up, including Toots Hibbert, Josey Wales, Ranking Trevor, Andrew Tosh, and musicians Dwight Pickney, Bongo Herman, Scully, and Sly Dunbar.
The Jamaica Star paper is featuring an excellent, multi-part interview series with the artist nicknamed The Prophet and King Shango, otherwise known as Capleton. Capleton received a king's welcome during a recent tour to The Gambia in West Africa.
Female R&B/reggae trio Make Boyz Cry has a must-see video for its song "Busted." Shot like a mini-movie, the song tells the story of a fateful meeting between one man's wife and "matey" (lover). The group showcases its pitch-perfect vocal skills on a new cut of the Hypocrites riddim. Amazing!
Looking for the ultimate Sizzla comp? Greensleeves has it, with the forthcoming CD/DVD The Journey: The Very Best of Sizzla, dropping June 26. The collection features Sizzla hits, including "Dry Cry (Just One of Those Days)," "Black Woman And Child," "Ain't Gonna See Us Fall," "Really And Truly," "One Love," and "Africa Prepare." The DVD features an interview with BBC 1Xtra's Robbo Ranx and unseen footage from Sizzla's Judgment Yard.
In other record news, on July 1, VP Records will re-release Tarrus Riley's debut album, Challenges, which will include several bonus tracks. Voice Mail drops its third album, Jump Off, on July 16 on Japan's Pony Canyon label. Unfortunately, the fast-rising vocal trio's set is only available as an import from Japan and Europe for the time being.
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is just a few weeks away. Going down June 20-22 in Northern California, the event will feature performances from roots acts including The Mighty Diamonds, Midnite, Sister Carol, U Roy, Cornel Campbell, Yami Bolo, Stranger Cole, Roy Shirley, and Pat Kelly.
Find a complete line-up of U.K. reggae events at Reggae News and U.K. Reggae Guide.
Reggae Vibes Revive 10
1. Tapper Zukie "She Want A Phensic" (Stars)
2. Dillinger "War Is Over" (Joe Gibbs)
3. Enos McLeod "By The Look" (Oakley HiFi)
4. Culture "Natty Never Get Weary" (High Note)
5. Linval Thompson "I Love Marijuana" (Thompson Sounds)
6. Jah Berry "Chant Down Babylon" (Phase 1)
7. Trinity "Z-90" (Vivian Jackson)
8. John Holt "Tribal War" (Knots)
9. Sheila Hylton "Don't Ask My Neighbours" (Harry J)
10. Mighty Diamonds "Gypsy Woman" (Joe Gibbs)
XLR8R Downloads Player


text:
- Financial Aid
- Loans Homepage
- Federal Direct Stafford Loans
- Federal Direct Plus Loan
- Federal Direct Perkins Loan
- Return of Title IV Funds
Financial Aid Links
- Home
- Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Links
Scholarship resource locator created in 1995. You will be given an on-line questionnaire and person mailbox ID. Scholarships will be posted to you and updated periodically.
Funding Education Beyond High School
This site provides general information regarding federal financial aid programs, eligibility, application process, deadlines, special circumstances, and a glossary. This site is provided by the Department of Education.
Financial Aid Information Page
Subject Index - Provides an alphabetical subject index to the resources listed in the Information Page. Copyright 1995 by Mark Kantrowitz.
Finaid.org Loan Comparison
The link provided will assist you in comparison shopping for alternative/private loans. If the Financial Aid Office can provide additional assistance, please contact our Loan Coordinator at (814) 732-3500.
HEALTH Resource Center's Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
The HEALTH Resource Center of the American Council on Education operates a national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Disabled students may call: 1-800-544-3284.
This site provides financial aid options available to parents and students.
College Board Online
This site attempts to orient parents and students to the process of applying to college and the financial aid process.
Office of Postsecondary Education
This site provides brief summaries of the OPE and features guides on financial aid programs that can enable students to attend postsecondary educational institutions.
Financial Literacy: Your Credit Score Can Cost You
This website explores your credit score and ways to monitor and improve it.
Important Information
Contact Information


text:
The target of beating a 30-year-old record and raising cash for charity is pushing a daring duo to make a non-stop drive from Cape Town to London in only 10 days.
The two adventurers, Paul Brace and Phil Young, are going to take on one of the great motoring challenges in a specially adapted Fiat Panda.
But they will need to push their 85bhp, two-cylinder, twin-air engine Panda 1,000 miles a day to reach their goal. Brigadier John Hemsley set the previous 14-day record in a Range Rover 30 years ago.
Brace and Young have experience in cross-African drives having twice motored up Africa's eastern coast. They will have no support vehicles for this trip, which traverses desert and dirt tracks on its route to the finish line in the capital.
The team will set off from Cape Town on February 2 on a journey that'll take them across Africa and into France with a 11-hour drive to Calais putting them on the home straight to London. If all goes to plan, they'll arrive in London on February 11.
The drive will raise money for Farm Africa, a UK charity working to ease hunger in eastern Africa by introducing innovative agriculture and commercial enterprise.
|< Newer
|Older >
Kicking off in the powerhouse of the Ottoman empire, discover exciting Istanbul, embrace Gallipoli, impressive Roman the...See full tour itinerary


text:
Definitions for unit character
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word unit character
Princeton's WordNet
unit character(noun)
(genetics) a character inherited on an all-or-none basis and dependent on the presence of a single gene
Find a translation for the unit character definition in other languages:
Select another language:
Discuss these unit character definitions with the community:
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"unit character." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 21 Dec. 2014. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/unit character>.


text:
As we all look to our planning for the coming year, we are all looking for ways to increase our client base. Although that is the goal, a mistake in client selection can significantly harm your business. In my experience defending brokers and member firms, it seems as though mistakes made during client selection and… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Books and RecordsSubscribe to Books and Records RSS Feed
Personal Email For Firm Business – Don't Do ThatPosted in Books and Records, Broker-Dealer Regulation, FINRA Compliance, FINRA Enforcement, Social Media
As firm clients demand more and more access to their registered representatives, member firms must do more to make sure that their brokers do not run afoul of the firm communication written supervisory procedures. One firm recently failed that test, resulting in a FINRA fine and censure. In that matter, FINRA found that the member… Continue Reading
SEC Temporarily Exempts BDs from Certain RulesPosted in Books and Records, Broker-Dealer Regulation
The SEC provided firms with a temporary exemption from certain requirements under recently-adopted amendments to its broker-dealer financial responsibility rules. The amendments – established new requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the areas of net capital, customer protection and books and records. The exemptions expired on March 3, 2014, and related to… Continue Reading
What Are You Doing About Cyber-SecurityPosted in Books and Records, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Compliance and Supervision, Cyber-Security, FINRA Compliance, FINRA Enforcement, SEC Compliance, SEC Enforcement
It was apparently not enough that the SEC and FINRA made cyber-security an exam priority for 2014, but the Department of the Treasury has now focused on this pervasive issue. In recent comments, Treasury Secretary Lew has urged financial firms to step it up when protecting against cyber-attacks. Stories of cyber-attacks are becoming so common… Continue Reading
SEC Announces Exam PrioritiesPosted in Books and Records, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Compliance and Supervision, Hedge and Private Equity Funds, Investment Adviser Regulation, Investment Company Regulation, SEC Compliance, SEC Enforcement
Tis the season for the regulators to announce their examination priorities. No less than the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations released its 2014 Examination Priorities for its National Examination Program ("NEP"). In particular, the SEC identified several new issues for registered investment advisers, primarily for those RIAs, who are at least three years old and have never… Continue Reading
Broker Custody and Financial Responsibility Rules ImplementedPosted in Books and Records, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Ponzi Schemes, SEC Compliance
A divided Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules to strengthen oversight of broker-dealers' custody of customer assets. The regulations amend the SEC's broker-dealer reporting rule Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 17a-5, requiring firms to file new quarterly reports — Form Custody — containing information as to if and how they maintain custody… Continue Reading


text:
Like most websites we use 'cookies'. If you're happy with that, click 'OK' to close this banner and carry on. Or click 'Find out more'.
Last modified: 26 February 2014
Image: Andy Hay
The UK needs to push forward an ambitious programme of cutting edge science if we are to save some of our most threatened species.
That's the message from the RSPB's chief scientist Dr David Gibbons as the organisation launches the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science at the Royal Society in London tonight (Wed, February 26th). This new initiative – which includes an online science hub - is dedicated to discovering solutions to 21st century conservation problems and celebrating the achievements of some of the country's top conservation scientists through a new series of awards.
The RSPB has a team of more than 60 scientists in the UK and overseas involved in field research, species monitoring, testing conservation solutions and then publishing their findings in peer reviewed journals – pushing back the boundaries of our knowledge on wildlife.
This year sees a busy programme of projects including plans to attach cameras and GPS trackers to lesser black backed gulls to look at their interaction with wind farms and utilizing thermal imaging drones to count birds. Other projects include research aiming to get to the bottom of declines in turtle doves, lapwings and Nepal's red headed vultures.
"...the winners were those whose work stood out as providing intelligent and practical solutions to the problems nature faces here in the UK and across the globe."
Dr David Gibbons, head of the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science, said: "These projects are fantastic examples of researchers using the latest technology to investigate why species are declining and how we can save them.
"The threats to our wildlife are serious – last year's State of Nature report, which our scientists played a key role in compiling, revealed that 60% of UK species are in decline. Now more than ever we must pull out all the stops to investigate the issues and develop robust methods to restore their numbers. That is why we are embarking on one of our busiest periods of research yet, with scientists spread across the UK, and further afield.
"Our research can help solve problems for people as well as wildlife. With a range of partners we have shown how blocking moorland drains in the uplands might reduce the risk of downstream flooding, as well as boosting the food supply of moorland birds.
"We are building on around 50 years of history from the first field researchers employed at the RSPB so I am very proud to be launching this new venture which will take our scientific work into a new era. We will be opening up our work to the scientific community, and the wider public, with a new online hub, a database of hundreds of our scientific papers and three new annual awards to mark the best work in the field of conservation science."
At today's launch Dr Alienor Chauvenet will be presented with an RSPB Conservation Science award for outstanding PhD thesis. Dr Chauvenet's thesis, written while she was at the Institute of Zoology and Imperial College London, developed a model for planning the translocation of threatened species and applied it to the nationally endangered New Zealand stitchbird.
The second award, for a scientific paper of great conservation importance, goes to Dr Anthony Waldron and co-authors for their study 'Targeting global conservation funding to limit immediate biodiversity declines' published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the USA. The study revealed that the 40 countries with the lowest spending on conservation contain 32% of the worlds threatened mammals.
The final award recognises an outstanding contribution to RSPB Science and will be presented to Dr Ron Summers whose research in Scotland over several decades has made a vital contribution to our ecological knowledge of species including capercaillie and Scottish crossbill.
Dr Gibbons added: "Although this is the first year for these awards we were very surprised at the number and quality of the nominations.
"But the winners were those whose work stood out as providing intelligent and practical solutions to the problems nature faces here in the UK and across the globe. It was inspiring and heartening to read about all the fantastic research being carried out and I hope this work will form the basis of conservation work for many years to come."
The new online hub at rspb.org.uk/science launched today will feature a database of peer reviewed papers written by RSPB scientists. Today also sees the publication of Where Science Comes to Life, a report on some of the most important work carried out by RSPB conservation scientists over the past decade focusing on ten case studies.
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...
Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.
18 December 2014
One of Britain's rarest beetles is discovered for the first time at Welsh reserve
Fundraisers mark centenary of passenger pigeon extinction with gruelling challenges to save the turtle dove.
15 December 2014
Bitterns - elusive heron-like birds once extinct in the UK - have had a record year in England with the highest number of individuals recorded since the 1800s, thanks to support from an EU conservation programme.
More news...
As a charity, we rely on the support of members to continue our work protecting birds and wildlife.
Join now
Over 200,000 people enjoy our monthly e-mail newsletter.
Why not sign up?
What we do in:
Northern Ireland
About the RSPB Contact us Job vacancies Media centre Privacy and cookies
© The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SC037654
This page was last published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 11:57 AM
The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International, a partnership of conservation organisations working to give nature a home around the world. Find out more about the partnership


text:
Marshwinds International
This employer has taken extra steps to respond to reviews and provide job seekers with accurate company information, photos, and reviews. Interested for your company?Learn More.
Work in HR? Unlock Free Profile
Marshwinds International Reviews
1 Review
Recommend to a friend
Approve of CEO
0 Ratings
"miserable "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Marshwinds International full-time (less than an year)Pros
there are no positives. terrible companyCons
Anything you can think of is bad hereAdvice to ManagementAdvice
sellDoesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Work at Marshwinds International? Share Your Experiences
Marshwinds International
Click to Rate


text:
The Leading eBooks Store Online
for Kindle Fire, Apple, Android, Nook, Kobo, PC, Mac, BlackBerry...
New to eBooks.com?Learn more
- Bestsellers - This Week
- Foreign Language Study
- Pets
- Bestsellers - Last 6 months
- Games
- Philosophy
- Archaeology
- Gardening
- Photography
- Architecture
- Graphic Books
- Poetry
- Art
- Health & Fitness
- Political Science
- Biography & Autobiography
- History
- Psychology & Psychiatry
- Body Mind & Spirit
- House & Home
- Reference
- Business & Economics
- Humor
- Religion
- Children's & Young Adult Fiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Romance
- Computers
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Science
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Law
- Science Fiction
- Current Events
- Literary Collections
- Self-Help
- Drama
- Literary Criticism
- Sex
- Education
- Literary Fiction
- Social Science
- The Environment
- Mathematics
- Sports & Recreation
- Family & Relationships
- Media
- Study Aids
- Fantasy
- Medical
- Technology
- Fiction
- Music
- Transportation
- Folklore & Mythology
- Nature
- Travel
- Food and Wine
- Performing Arts
- True Crime
- Foreign Language Books
Most popular at the top
The Rough Guide to WalesRough Guides 2012; US$ 21.99
The Rough Guide to Wales is the ultimate travel guide to this ancient and fascinating country with clear, colour maps and extensive coverage of Wales' best attractions and quietest corners. Discover Wales' highlights with superb photography and detailed information on everything from stately castles to wild mountain walks. Find practical advice on... more...
Further AfieldTroubador Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 5.99
After the success of his trilogy of London books, Another Man?s London, London Lives, and London Tales, author, journalist and London guide, Terence Jenkins turns his attention further afield. We follow him from Cumbria to Kent, from Surrey to Suffolk, from Dorset to his home country, Wales. more...
Over the Hill and Round the BendSummersdale Publishers Ltd. 2009; US$ 10.99
Id always felt that the real Wales was lying there waiting to be discovered, just off the main road, behind the tea rooms, down the track, up over the hill.'Wanting to explore Wales by bicycle, Richard Guise laid out his map on the kitchen table, identified its four compass points and, using string and jam jars, connected them in a way that... more...
The Medieval Castles of WalesUniversity of Wales Press 2010; US$ 25.00
This book provides the visitor to the castles of Wales with a history and description of the main castles open to the public. There is an easy-to-understand outline of how castles developed, as well as features that give more detail of the different parts of a castle, such as keeps and gatehouses. more...
- 1
- Page


text:
Current Time
see + do
Italy see + do
Italy contains more than half of the world's cultural holdings, according to UNESCO, so history, art, and architecture are always going to be the main draw. Museums like the Uffizi in Florence, the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, and the Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese in Rome contain a remarkable store of famous paintings and statues; many more artistic treasures (especially frescoes) remain in situ in Italy's churches, private palazzos, and villas. Then there are the archaeological sites, from spectacularly located Pompeii, in the shadow of Vesuvius, to the atmospheric Etruscan necropolises of northern Lazio and Sicily.
But there's more to Italy than Roman arenas and the Sistine Chapel. The contemporary art scene has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, and now new spaces like the MADRe museum in Naples or Rome's forthcoming MAXXI gallery are springing up alongside fixtures like the Venice Biennale art fair.
And of course, Italy is as much about scenery as it is about art: Tuscany's rolling vine- and olive-covered hills; the breathtaking vertical coastline of the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre; the primitive, trullo-dotted hinterland of Puglia. Hot springs (mostly in central Italy) and snow-covered resorts (at their best in the Alps) cater to wallowers and winter sports fans. Most visitors will want to tick Rome, Venice, and Florence off their lists—generally in that order. But even on a first visit, it's worth making time for some of Italy's smaller, less crowded art towns—Siena, Perugia, Verona, and Bologna are all worthwhile options—and factoring in a few days of seaside or country rest and relaxation.
Arezzo was the birthplace of Guido d'Arezzo, inventor of the musical scale, and medieval poet Petrarch, but these days it's most closely associated with...moresee the Tuscany guide
Some of Tuscany's most essential landscapes, cultural attractions, and wines are concentrated in the province of Siena. The town itself has plenty to offer, but...moresee the Tuscany guide
The city of Saint Francis, Assisi looms above the surrounding olive groves like a holy ocean liner. There's some sprawl in the lower town outside the walls, but...moresee the Umbria guide
It comes across as a salty, rough-and-ready kind of place, but back in the day, Atrani was the Beverly Hills to Amalfi's Los Angeles, where rich merchants built...moresee the Amalfi Coast guide
Rome's huge performing arts center—a startling complex designed by superstar architect Renzo Piano—is the success story of recent years, shaking up...moresee the Rome guide
The Amalfi Coast is so rocky that there's little space for beaches. A magnificent exception is the Baia di Ieranto, a scenic hiccup in the coast just before its...moresee the Amalfi Coast guide
The capital of Puglia, and its main entry point, is an industrial port city with a historic old town that's been revitalized in recent years, thanks partly to...moresee the Puglia guide
Entering St. Mark's Square from its western end and suddenly confronting this glittering, magnificent Byzantine cathedral has been the oh-wow moment for...moresee the Venice guide
The rocky coast of Capri is not known for its beaches. Marina Piccola, the best of the bunch (it's one of the few with a real sweep of sand) is usually covered...moresee the Capri guide
The rocky Gargano Peninsula has some of Puglia's best beaches and coves, especially the Spiaggia del Castello, south of the area's former medieval capital, and...moresee the Puglia guide


text:
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
Welcome to the Palomar Family YMCA Preschool. Our Preschool is
licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services,
Community Care Licensing. We offer quality care and the excellent
standards of the YMCA.
The first five years in your child's life are the most formative ones in his/her entire development. We hope that your family, and especially your children, can feel at home in our center. We assure you that our nurturing, friendly staff will make your time here an experience to remember.
New School Year begins
August 18, 2014
Registration is now open to all!
Pricing & Payment informationUpon
registration, families are required to pay an annual $50 non-refundable
registration fee plus one month's tuition. After you have registered, families pay a monthly flat rate. All payments must be paid in full by auto draft from your checking account on the 10th of the
month or from your debit/credit card on the 15th of the month.
Full Day Program Year Round2-5 years
Monday-Friday | 6:30 am-6:00 pm
Monthly: $780*
*includes a Family Membership
CurriculumOur curriculum is based on Piaget's developmental theories. We encourage your child to explore, ask questions, to be creative, and to make choices and decisions. We offer an environment in which your child feels secure to practice social skills and to learn to resolve conflicts constructively.
Curriculum includes the following areas:
- Language Development
- Music/Movement
- Sensory Play
- Dramatic Play
- Science & Discovery
- Creative Experience
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
Additional Events
- School Pictures
- Seasonal Festivals
- End of the Year Pre-K Ceremony
- Look for other special events in your parent
YMCA Character Development
The Palomar Family YMCA participates in the Character Development program, which focuses on four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Learning each of these values is vital to the growth and development of children. These values will be incorporated into various planned activities, as well as using teachable moments that the children so often provide.
Preschool Questions
General Info/SupportPhone: (760) 745-7490 Fax: (760) 745-7942
Preschool Questions Marie Markham Preschool Director contact at (760) 745-4280, or email: email@example.com
Administrative QuestionsLaurie Templeton Administrative Assistant for Child Care & Camp
Contact at (760) 745-7490 ext. 13113, or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Download Registration Packet for
2014/2015 Preschool Year
- Schedule yours today!
- Children are welcome
- Meet in the Preschool Lobby
2014-2015 Preschool Calendar
2014-2015 (Download PDF)
Program Spotlight
The YMCA understands that each child is unique and has his or her own rate of development. Our programs provide opportunities and experiences that stimulate each child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development in an asset rich environment. Programs are carefully designed to meet the developmental and individual needs of children ages 2 to 5 participating in the program. Programs focus on social development and character development for every child. There are frequent and positive opportunities for parents to be involved.
The YMCA provides a safe environment with structured and self-select activities appropriate to preschool settings. Children are allowed to learn through play, both individually and in groups. Every program strives to facilitate the development of a positive set of values in each child that will carry with them through life; to teach each child to relate to others in a way that is comfortable, respectful and reflects appreciation for individual differences; and to develop a positive self-image through a variety of experiences… all in a fun, supportive, and safe environment.
As a member of the YMCA of San Diego County Child Development Program Team, each YMCA staff member accepts the responsibility of ensuring the safety of every child; of respecting the values and diversity each family holds; of caring for each child with warmth and compassion; and always demonstrating honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
Parent Involvement
We encourage a close relationship with parents so that home and school may each benefit from cooperation, planning, and understanding. Our program includes the following:
- Fall Orientation
- Classroom Parent Participation
- Preschool Community Events
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Parent Advisory Committee


text:
Daniel Levine Talks about His Award-Winning Book
New Book Recognized for Unconventional Approach May 27, 2014 / Permalink From the 2014 Celebrating Excellence | When Assistant Professor of Political Science Daniel Levine received his first copy of Recovering International Relations, a book he'd worked on for years, he couldn't quite believe it. Merely having it in his hands – a book fueled…Read More
Alumni Recognize Barbara Chotiner's Influence
Alumni Recognize Professor's Influence August 11, 2014 / Permalink From the August 2014 Desktop News | Decades after they were taught by political science Professor Barbara Chotiner, alumni still attest to her influence on their lives and careers. During Chotiner's…Read More
Political Science Assistant Professor George Hawley was among the panelists featured at the most recent Honors College Town Hall event, titled "Polarized Politics: Restoring Faith in Government." The panel also included former United States representative and current vice chancellor for government relations and economic development for UA system Jo Bonner, and Alan Abramowitz of Emory…Read More


text:
How to Paint Furniture: 19 Upcycled Furniture Projects from DecoArt
Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy
Exotic Koi Pillow
By: Natalie Malan for Provo Craft
We are adding the craft to your Craft Projects.
The project was added to your Craft Projects.
Click here to view your Craft Projects.
Learn how to make throw pillows with a stencil for an exotic and awe-inspiring pop of color in your living room. These exotic koi pillows are great Cricut home decor ideas that are so simple to make.
- Cricut Expression® Personal Electronic Cutter with Plantin SchoolBook and Accent Essentials® cartridges [290300]
- Cricut® Pagoda cartridge [291561]
- Sewing machine and thread
- Iron and ironing board
- Heat n' Bond Ultra
- Polyfill or pillow form
- Fabric: various
- Painter's tape
- Scissors
- Cut four 12" x 12" blocks of coordinating fabric. Iron sheets of Heat n' Bond Ultra to back of fabric according to manufacturer's instructions. Peel off backing.
- lace face down on new cutting mat and use painter's tape on edges. Burnish fabric with fingers to make sure there is solid adhesion of fabric to mat.
- Change Cricut Expression settings so pressure is at 6, speed is at 6, and blade depth is at 6. Position blade so it is not over painter's tape.
- Cut koi. Using Pagoda cartridge and fabric, cut one 9" <Fish4>. Using different fabric, cut one 9" <Fish5>. Using different fabric, press Shift and cut one 9" <Fish4-s>. Using different fabric, press Shift and cut one 9" <Fish5>.
- Iron <Fish4> and <Fish5> cuts to their own piece of decorative fabric.
- Iron <Fish4-s> and <Fish5-s> on top of corresponding cuts, ensuring edges are matched.
- Cut backing for pillows from coordinating fabric. Pin pillows together with right sides in. Sew three edges of both pillows.
- Turn pillows right side out. Fill with polyfill or pillow form. Sew closed.
Tags / Related Topics
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Love these projects? Get MORE delivered to your Inbox – FREE Click Here!
Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Free eBooks
- 14 New Year's Eve Party Ideas, Recipes, Drinks & Decorations
- 16 Angel Crafts to Make: Homemade Christmas Ornaments & Decorations
- 18 Homemade Christmas Decorations: How to Make Christmas Decorations
- 23 Gingerbread House Designs and Recipes
- 25 Cool Things to Do with Wine Bottles
- 26 Christmas Craft Ideas: Ornaments, Decorations, and Homemade Gifts for Christmas
- 34 Holiday Ideas for Gifts in a Jar
- Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas & DIY Home Dcor
- Jolly Holidays: 15 Free Knit and Crochet Gifts and Holiday Projects
- Santa's Guide to Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- Funky Crochet Earbud Wrap
- Ariel's Beaded Crochet Headband
- Knitted Plastic Bag Dispenser
- Last-Minute T-Shirt Necklace
- Perfectly Pretty Crochet Purse Pattern
- Animal Hats
- Cozy Knits: 50 Fast and Easy Projects from Top Designers
- Premo! Sculpey Clay
- Pretty in Pink Baby Blanket
- Terrific Turtle Crochet Beanie


text:
ADD TO LISTNot too many travelers make their way to Lancaster when visiting the United States. Those that do usually go to see the 43634 Dana Dr.. Otherwise travelers visiting the area generally stick to more well-known destinations such as Los Angeles and Anaheim. If you do travel to Lancaster, please take some time to tell us about what you saw in this Lancaster travel guide.
Edit Text Show History
Travel Tips from people who've been to Lancaster
dont move here. stay only to see edward's air force base. it is a ghetto community and is not worth the risk
middle of the desert, not very nice
booooooring did not like it at all
Recent Updates for Lancaster
Rebalyn R. has added a photo for Lancaster
5 years ago
Rebalyn R. added attraction Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in Lancaster
5 years ago
Rebalyn R. updated attraction Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve in Lancaster
5 years ago
Scarlett Lady updated attraction Lancaster Soccer Field in Lancaster
5 years ago
0 Travelers have been to Lancaster
Ask a travel question about Lancaster
Bradt Travel Guides
Related Links
Travel insurance from Worldnomads.com


text: Coupon Categories Travel Beauty Hairdresser Hair Removal Nail Nail Technician Nail Art Manicure Pedicure Foot Treatment Tanning Facial Stylist Dental Care Weight Loss Cosmetic Injection Wellness Healthcare Leisure Tickets Restaurant Services Online Shopping Rate the page Rating: 5 of 5 (Number of votes 74) Groupon on your mobile iPhone | AndroidDetails Groupon Travel view Groupon Shop view Create A Master Piece With Nail Art Coupons Experience a spectacular deals on nail art with this incredible set of nail art coupons. Your nails will wow your friends and impress your coworkers. Everyone will want to take advantage of these coupons. Wonderfully manicured nails send a nice impression to those around you as we know it?s the small details that count. Coupons For The Latest Looks In Nail Art Why not save money while rocking your fabulous nail art with a coupon? Perhaps you're looking for gifts for all your friends. You could share yours with your girlfriends and make a day of it, or give them a set of coupons for nail art of their own. Perfect addition for that girlie spa day. Weddings, Christenings, and other special days deserve your best appearance and a sophisticated nail art are the perfect way to finish off that elegant look. A coupon for nail art is the perfect gift for teens as well. Your teen will love the idea of choosing a nail art to match that special dance or date night. What lady would not like a coupon to save money? Now is the perfect opportunity to get your own set of coupons for nail art. They're great for birthday party favors as well! Create your own art or choose one from your nail specialist, either way you?re sure to send an impression. Your teen will remember this gift for life, and so will her friends! Selection of our partners Enjoy the advantages of your city with Groupon! Choose your city Cape Town Johannesburg Pretoria Durban Stellenbosch East London Subscribe! Share Groupon with your friends! Coupons in: Johannesburg Cape Town Pretoria Durban Stellenbosch East London Follow us on Twitter Follow us on RSS-Feed Follow us on Facebook


text:
I remember as a child my mother telling me to think about what I am doing before I go through with it to make sure that it isn't, first, illegal or, second, dishonoring to God. I was taught growing up, whether by my parents or Sunday school teachers or others, that everything I do should glorify God and, if what I was doing didn't glorify Him, maybe I shouldn't do it. Good, sound, Christian advice, right? Then, why do I want to take this teaching now, crumple it up, and throw it into a fire?
It's not that my parents or Sunday school teachers were wrong. My life and everything I do should glorify God. They were right. But I wonder now what it is that actually brings glory to God, and I've struggled for years with condemnation and shame for wanting to do things that I wasn't sure would honor God. When I was a teenager, my mother told me that I should honor God by working hard in my schooling and not slack off, not fall behind, not cheat, and that I should always do my best. I was homeschooled from first through twelfth grade, and I knew very well how to slack off, cheat, and only rarely got caught. I wasn't really devoted to the Lord in my heart until I was sixteen, so I didn't really care that I cheated on most of my work and did the bare minimum required of me. I just wanted to get through it. Keeping my mother from crying and getting mad at me was my motivation every day of high school to complete my academic duties. Apparently, I didn't honor God with my school work.
After high school and into my twenties, as I grew closer to the Lord and my faith grew hotter, it seemed the best way to honor God according to most people was for me to become a missionary. Some people said I should go to seminary and become a pastor. Others said I should write books that teach about God. I felt a lot of pressure to glorify God by doing this, doing that, doing what other people had done to glorify Him.
Let it be known to you, the reader, that throughout my late teens and even into my mid-twenties, I wore gothic make up fairly often, regularly painted my finger nails and toe nails, got both of my eyebrows pierced on separate occasions, wore outlandish outfits including a man-skirt that were often hand-made by yours truly, dyed my hair a number of colors, and had a nasty cursing habit at times. I didn't want to be a pastor. I wasn't even sure I wanted to be a missionary. I didn't really know what I wanted to do or be. I knew I loved Japan, though, and I knew I loved art and fashion, world cultures and food, writing, reading, traveling, and masturbating. Were these things glorifying to God? I didn't know. I knew I had failed, though, by cheating in high school and yet still managed to graduate. I knew people expected me to be a good, clean Christian. But I needed to know, and still today I need to know, that God looks at me and is proud of the man I have become. I'm not a pastor. Am I a missionary? I don't know. But I'm God's son. Doesn't that mean anything to anyone?
I struggled a lot throughout my twenties with having interest in stuff or wanting to try something, but being afraid to do it because I wasn't sure if it would honor God and I didn't want to risk anything. I like making games. I always have. Board games, card games, etc. I'm quite the inventor when it comes to games. But, because these games are not Bible-centric — they're just puzzle or strategy games — I have felt that producing them and showing them to anyone else would open me up to ridicule from other Christians, from God, or from myself, for wasting my time when there are Kingdom matters to attend to. I like fashion, but I've given up making my own clothes because I don't have enough time, money, or space in my apartment to pursue this. Also, because there are Kingdom matters to attend to and making fashion matters little in light of eternity. There are a lot of hobbies and things I wanted to pursue in my teen years, but after slaving through a day of academics, I had no mental clarity or energy left to devote to anything more than six straight hours in front of the TV before jacking off and going to bed. There are a lot of hobbies and things I wanted to pursue in my twenties, but didn't because I had little time, money, opportunity, or will power. I'd never learned how to pursue something that was in my heart. I'd never really learned how to live; only how to fulfill requirements and maintain a good Christian image. Now I'm thirty and I think it's time for this trend in my life to stop.
I'm reading Rick Joyner's book "The Harvest" now for the second time. In it, Joyner talks about how important it is not only for us to know who we are in Christ, but to know who Christ is in us. Who is Christ in me? I think, if I'm dead to flesh, alive in Christ, reborn in Him, if the old things are passed away and everything has become new, if the Spirit of God which raised Jesus from the dead is alive in me, and if I am submitted to His Lordship, then what bubbles up inside me and flows out must be from Him. Paul said in Galatians 5:19-21 that "the acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like." The acts of the sinful nature are obvious. But I struggled from the time I was a teenager until just recently with worrying about doing things that were not obviously sinful. Is fashion sinful? No, but I had to think about it and, due to peer pressure or religious indoctrination or some other influence, I concluded that it was a waste of my time and I shouldn't pursue it. I like inventing games and puzzles. Is that sinful? No, but I feel embarrassed about letting anyone know this about me when it seems there are more important things to do in this life.
There's a war happening in Gaza right now. Hundreds of people are being killed. There's violence in Syria, in Sudan, severe persecution in Iraq, human trafficking around the world, starvation, disease, flooding, disaster, and suffering at every turn; sometimes it seems like there are portals to hell that have opened up across the globe and an endless stream of evil is being poured out into humanity… and I want to sew a scarf and try out a new game I made with my friends. Does God still look down at me and smile? Is He still proud of me? Is He happy with me? Or am I wasting my time? Are these selfish ambitions?
I'm not sure this one is so obvious. Shouldn't acts of the sinful nature result in evil? But if the Spirit of God is in me, why do I still have these desires and interests in things that are not obviously sinful? And if they aren't sinful, is it okay for me to pursue them… passionately, devoting plenty of time and energy to them?
There's a saying that's popular now which goes, "God is glorified most by a man who's fully alive." Some men take that to justify going camping every month with their friends and working out at the gym every evening. I have to wonder where their wives and kids are and how they're doing when they're away being fully alive. I think God is glorified more by a man who's fully dead, but has allowed the Spirit of Jesus to be fully alive through him.
Now I'm just wondering what that looks like for me, because, really, I would love to go camping.


text:
MarketAxess Reports Second Quarter 2012 Revenues Of $48.8 Million, Pre-Tax Income Of $21.2 Million And Diluted EPS Of $0.34
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for U.S. and European high-grade corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other types of fixed-income securities, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.
"We are very pleased with the second quarter results. Despite softer market conditions, we achieved record estimated U.S. high-grade market share and record emerging markets and high yield trading volume during the quarter," said Richard M. McVey, chairman and chief executive officer of MarketAxess. "Incoming regulations are having a significant impact on the market structure for credit and we have been building enhancements to our open trading and dealer-to-dealer trading protocols to help support market liquidity."
Second Quarter Results
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2012 increased 6.6% to $48.8 million, compared to $45.8 million for the second quarter of 2011. Pre-tax income was $21.2 million, compared to $19.9 million for the second quarter of 2011, an increase of 6.5%. Net income totaled $12.6 million, or $0.34 per share on a diluted basis, compared to $11.9 million, or $0.30 per share on a diluted basis, for the second quarter of 2011.Commission revenue for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $42.7 million on total trading volume of $144.8 billion, compared to $39.1 million in commission revenue on total trading volume of $133.0 billion for the second quarter of 2011. U.S. high-grade trading volume as a percentage of FINRA's high-grade TRACE trading volume increased to a record estimated 12.4%, compared to an estimated 11.1% for the second quarter of 2011. All other revenue, which consists of technology products and services, information and user access fees, investment income and other revenue, was $6.1 million, down 8.6% from $6.7 million for the second quarter of 2011. The decline was primarily due to lower technology professional service fees.
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:
North and South Korea are holding a third round of talks on their troubled joint industrial complex.
Thursday's talks, including discussions over a detained South Korean worker, come amid new conflicting reports over a possible missile launch by Pyongyang.
The talks in the North Korean border city of Kaesong, where the industrial complex is located, are taking place as US and Chinese officials meet in Beijing for talks on implementing UN sanctions against Pyongyang.
The talks in Kaesong, which began on Thursday morning, are expected to indicate whether the North will ease its demand for huge extra payments from Seoul now that it faces international sanctions.
"We will agree on things that can be agreed on, and for things that are hard to agree on, we will put them aside and take time," Kim Young-tak, Seoul's delegation chief, told the Yonhap news agency before the talks.
Source of funds
The South Korean-funded Kaesong complex is a significant source of foreign currency for the impoverished North, which received $26m last year in wage payments.
The park opened in June 2003 located near the North Korean city of Kaesong, about 70km northwest of Seoul, the capital of South Korea About 100 South Korean firms have set up factories in the park, mostly to assemble products using cheap North Korean labour About 38,000 North Koreans work in the park producing or assembling items such as textiles, watches and cosmetics cases Minimum monthly wage of $75 is paid to the North Korean state and not directly to workers
At the first round of talks last month, South Korean officials were stunned when the North demanded a wage rise for its 40,000 workers to $300 a month from the current $75.
It also demanded an increase in rent for the estate to $500m, compared with the current $16m for a 50-year contract.
At the second round of talks the North stuck to its financial demands but offered to lift restrictions on border crossings it imposed last December.
The future of Kaesong has become increasingly uncertain as inter-Korean relations have worsened and as the North's nuclear standoff with the world has intensified.
Adding to those tensions on Thursday, South Korea's JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported that North Korea is "highly likely" to conduct missile tests early this month, citing an unidentified intelligence source.
But the South's Yonhap news agency carried a conflicting report hours later, saying there were no signs of any imminent missile launch.
Seoul's priority in the discussions is the case of a South Korean worker at Kaesong who has been held by North Korea since March 30.
The North has refused to grant access to the man, who is accused of slandering its political system and of trying to incite a local woman worker to defect.
Dormitory offer
South Korea has offered to build a dormitory and a nursery for North Korean workers, mostly women in their 20s and 30s. But it rejects the wage and rent demands as excessive. Representatives of the 105 South Korean firms at Kaesong say many of them are already close to bankruptcy because of falling orders.
So far, 89 of the firms have incurred combined cumulative losses of $31m, they said last week, calling for the South Korean government to provide urgent loans.
The companies' operations have not been helped by intermittent border closures restricting access to the factories and the expulsion of some South Korean staff.
Content on this website is for general information purposes only.
Your comments are provided by your own free will and you take sole responsibility for any direct or indirect
liability. You hereby provide us with an irrevocable, unlimited, and global license for no consideration to
use, reuse, delete or publish comments, in accordance with Community
Rules & Guidelines and Terms and


text:
Latest on 7th Legion
We have no news or videos for this game yet. Follow 7th Legion ,Sign In to follow,, and we'll let you know when we have news, trailers, or images. Or don't. There are no articles or videos at this moment for 7th Legion.
Most Recent Forum Activity
No forum topics for 7th Legion yet. Want to start us off? Create a new topic.


text:
0 Items in Your Cart
Vault Guides are THE source for insider insight on career information and employer reviews. Shop Vault Guides
Industries & Professions /
Journalism Teachers
Employment opportunities for high school teachers, including journalism teachers, are expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through 2022, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). The need to replace retiring teachers will provide many opportunities nationwide, but the demand will vary widely depending on geographic area. Inner-city schools characterized by poor working conditions and low salaries often suffer a shortage of teachers, as do remote, rural areas.


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
Computer Networking Education Consultants who also like a laugh......... We dig First Person Shooters - We dig old Punk - We dig fun people.


text:
reviews & comments (5)
When I looked at this recipe I thought it was simple and would have a mediocre flavor. I was wrong - in this case simple is PERFECT. I cooked it exactly as written, using freshly grated good parmesan, and it was wonderful. This is the perfect comfort food!
Grits aren't just for breakfast anymore. So easy. Served it with grilled salmon and cole slaw. Loved it.
Great side dish. My family loves it! Very easy to make and a nice change from the usual rice or potatoes


text:
You are solely responsible for the comments and other content that you post. Who's Dated Who? accepts no responsibility whatsoever in connection with or arising from such content.
Aleš Jindra (born 12 June 1973) is the current coach of FK Baník Sokolov and a former football player.
Register to update information, save favorites, post photos, news stories and comments.


text:
The Anon Convict Sunglasses—tough in every meaning of the word.
Anon gave their Convict Sunglasses ultra-thick temples and an aggressive frame design for people who want a no-B.S. look to their shades. These burly acetate shades use stainless steel hinges to ensure excellent durability. Anon used Optyx Descentered lenses for better scratch resistance than polycarbonate and lower weight than glass. The Convict Sunglasses provide top-notch visual clarity with no distortion.
Share your thoughts
What do you think of the
Anon Convict Sunglasses - 07/08
? Share a...
These are small
Sunglasses are not for someone with a large head. While the description reads "ultra-wide temples" these are far from wide.
it says "ultra thick temples" not wide..
Laurie T.
Anon Sunglasses
Love my sun glasses..shipping was very FAST!!! Thank you!!


text:
December 19, 2014
MIAMI (AP) - Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 97-93 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night.
Paul George scored 22 points, George Hill added 18 and West finished with 13 for the Pacers, who handed the Heat just their fourth loss in their last 50 games.
The series resumes with Game 3 on Sunday night in Indianapolis.
James scored 36 points for the Heat, who got 17 points from Chris Bosh and 14 from Dwyane Wade. The Heat led 88-84 in the fourth quarter, then were outscored 13-5 the rest of the way.
Copyright 2014 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
Join Now
Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!
I decided to delete the other and upload this version. Hope you all enjoy this one!
** Ive uploaded the one I deleted so you can compare and let me know which one you like better **
UPDATE: Ive added a V3 with red & brown colours removed
|Fujifilm FinePix S3300
|Recording media:
|JPEG (digital)
|Date Taken:
|6 Mar 2012 - 12:42 PM
|Focal Length:
|Lens Max Aperture:
|Shutter Speed:
|Exposure Comp:
|Exposure Mode:
|Shutter speed priority AE
|Metering Mode:
|Off, Did not fire
|I got my eyes on YOU!
|7 Mar 2012 - 1:23 AM
|Spider, Wildlife / nature
|VS Mode Rating
100 (0% won)
These stats show the percentage of wins and the rating score that your photo has achieved. You can go to the VS Mode by clicking on this icon.
Signup to e2Signup to e2 to see which photo this has won or lost against in the vs mode
|Variant - Tests
I liked the other one, but I like this too.
Nominating Constructive Critique
Ill upload the other as a variant then
Nominating Constructive Critique
Thanks Carol. That was the one I had up to begin with...lol
Nominating Constructive Critique
Nominating Constructive Critique
V2 for me Jocelia no surrounding background distraction!
Nominating Constructive Critique
Its peculiar... when I had V2 as my original and only upload, I was getting feedback saying the image was too blurred. That led me to upload V2. Now the preference is v2 (the original). I prefer V2 of the the two as well.
Thanks for the feedback, I shall go with my gut from now on!
Nominating Constructive Critique
V2 for me, simply because it doesn't have any background distractions. What you have done with the blurring centres attention on the spider, and works well. What I feel doesn't work so well is keeping the brown and red at the top. If you have the skills, the colour needs to be more subtle. You obviouly just blurred what was there, but if I had just seen V2, without seeing V1, I'd have wondered why you put brown and red into your vignette. I hope you understand that. Fine image nonetheless.
Nominating Constructive Critique
Yes Pamela I do understand.
I didnt add the brown and red. It is the colouring of the branches & leaves. I could have and perhaps should have cloned that colour out. I thought it complimented the spider to keep that bit of colour in though.
Again I didnt apply vignette. I used something called "fancy focus" on an app called picnik.
Thank you for you opinion. I am taking it on board!
Nominating Constructive Critique
Sorry thats "Focal Soften".
Nominating Constructive Critique
Nominating Constructive Critique
Yes thank you Karen I found the black nice too.
Nominating Constructive Critique
V1 for me it gives an identity to the 'place' it tells more of a story! All are great images V3 very simplistic
Nominating Constructive Critique
Hey, V3 is great, Antoinette, and the framing is far more subtle, too. Well done.
I forgot to say that I like the spider's shadow.
Nominating Constructive Critique
Add a Comment
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.


text:
- Exchange: OTC US
- Sector: Financials
- Industry: Real Estate
- Sub-Industry: Real Estate Owners & Developers
Xemex Group Inc+ Add to Watchlist
Company Profile for Xemex Group Inc (XMEX)
Xemex Group, Inc. manages and develops co-op/condominium conversions of residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate projects. The Company owns and operates a portfolio of residential and commercial properties in Brooklyn, New York.
Contact Information
Xemex Group Inc
540 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
United States
Phone: 1-718-625-2700
Fax: 1-718-921-4526
Key Executives for Xemex Group Inc (XMEX)
|Paul G GilleaseChairman
|George KazantzisPresident/Secretary
Quotes delayed, except where indicated otherwise. All prices in local currency. Time is ET.
Recommended Symbols: