text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof
by Alisa Solomon
Compact | Rate recommendations
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Tevye is a good and proud man, he loves his family, and he is especially gratified by the rich history of his ancestors. Unfortunately, all that may be lost due to war and bigotry. His daughters defy him and some in his village consider him old-fashioned. He loves tradition but knows that in order to move forward, some things must change. All of this is what endeared the character of Tevye to the readers of the Jewish weekly newspapers beginning in 1883. He was a part of the old brought into the new and that sense of belonging that was missing in their daily lives. Sholem-Aleichem was looking for a way to not only put food on the table and a roof over the head of his family, but also a way to preserve the past. If it also made people laugh, then even better. His stories made him famous and relatively rich. He toured the U.S. telling his Tevye stories to much acclaim. Around 1910 he had the idea of creating a play that featured his hero. His plays continued to be performed into the late 1950's to packed houses.
In 1961 three men, music writer Jerry Bock, lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and playwright Joseph Stein, met to discuss the possibility of a musical based on the Tevye stories. That inauspicious meeting was the beginning of what became the phenomenal "Fiddler on the Roof". The director Jerome Robbins was chosen to bring the story and songs to life. Although he had reservations about the story it ultimately meant more to him than he could ever know. Robbins is shown to be a somewhat maniacal director, micromanaging set and costume design, choreography, and storyline to the point of madness and in spite of this the first Broadway production is a rousing success.
The author spends little time discussing the movie adaption of the play and, seemingly instead, spends a great deal of time showing how the Broadway show and at least one amateur production across the country have caused such social discord that law enforcement was sometimes required. Not many people think of "Fiddler" as a social and political hot potato but through the authors extensive research, it appears that it really is. As a predominantly African-American school in Brooklyn prepared their production, a local (and hastily organized) Jewish group became outraged that "their" story was being told by non-Jewish actors (even though they were pre-teen at the time). That's how much this show means culturally even to this day.
So many different aspects of this simple story are covered in this book that it is almost impossible to list them. Who knew that Tevye could be so universal and complicated?
"Wonder of Wonders" is an excellent look at not only the history of Jewish theater as it relates to Jewish culture and how important it is to keep any traditions alive. Highly recommended to anyone interested in musical theater, Jewish social and cultural history via the writings of Sholem-Aleichem, and the many, many fans of "Fiddler on the Roof".
As an interesting side note: Through reading more about Sholem-Aleichem, I discovered that his granddaughter, Bel Kaufman, wrote "Up the Down Staircase". The tradition of writing continued!
As the 50th anniversary of this musical approaches, I recommend this book to history aficionados and fans of Fiddler.
Wonder of Wonders begins by exploring the original stories of Tevye the dairyman and their author, Sholem Rabinowitz (Sholem-Aleichem). This enlightening section segways directly into the repeated appearances of Sholem-Aleichem's works on stages around the world, before the conception of the Broadway musical. An in-depth history of the show, from first proposal, through painful previews, to the finished product make riveting reading as director Robbins and company try to pull the project together. As a big fan of the musical, I was amazed to see how many of the songs and sequences I love so much did not become part of the show until weeks into previews, and nearly were not in at all. The last segment of the book looks at how the show has been revived, re-imagined, and reused in the intervening 50 years, with some quite personal results.
It is difficult to describe exactly why 'Fiddler on the Roof' is so important. Solomon does a good job of finding at least some of the reasons why it fall so close to the heart. As case in point, simply reading about some of these scenes made my start to cry. That means something.
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0805092609, Hardcover)
A sparkling and eye-opening history of the Broadway musical that changed the world
In the half-century since its premiere, Fiddler on the Roof has had an astonishing global impact. Beloved by audiences the world over, performed from rural high schools to grand state theaters, Fiddler is a supremely potent cultural landmark.
In a history as captivating as its subject, award-winning drama critic Alisa Solomon traces how and why the story of Tevye the milkman, the creation of the great Yiddish writer Sholem-Aleichem, was reborn as blockbuster entertainment and a cultural touchstone, not only for Jews and not only in America. It is a story of the theater, following Tevye from his humble appearance on the New York Yiddish stage, through his adoption by leftist dramatists as a symbol of oppression, to his Broadway debut in one of the last big book musicals, and his ultimate destination—a major Hollywood picture.
Solomon reveals how the show spoke to the deepest conflicts and desires of its time: the fraying of tradition, generational tension, the loss of roots. Audiences everywhere found in Fiddler immediate resonance and a usable past, whether in Warsaw, where it unlocked the taboo subject of Jewish history, or in Tokyo, where the producer asked how Americans could understand a story that is "so Japanese."
Rich, entertaining, and original, Wonder of Wonders reveals the surprising and enduring legacy of a show about tradition that itself became a tradition.
(retrieved from Amazon Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:37:43 -0400)
A revelatory history of the influential Broadway musical production explores its considerable international impact and how it has become a powerful cultural landmark on both professional and amateur stages throughout the world.
Amazon Kindle (1 edition)
Audible (0 editions)
CD Audiobook (0 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
LibraryThing Early Reviewers Alumn
Wonder of Wonders by Alisa Solomon was made available through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. Sign up to possibly get pre-publication copies of books.
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
Keep up with the news by installing RT's extension for . Never miss a story with this clean and simple app that delivers the latest headlines to you.
A Land Day anniversary march in Israel has been dispersed by the IDF, who fired tear gas grenades after Palestinian protesters started to burn tires near the Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah.
View full story
Judea & Samaria are not "Palestinian territories". This is a dispute area, which the international community assigned to the Jews in 1921.
Free Palestine!
what's wrong with you people?
Israel looms large because it plays a crucial role for the U.S. in preserving its control of the Middle East. Israel functions—not as the homeland of Jewish people—but as America's "unsinkable aircraft carrier," as a U.S. official once put it, and the most solidly reliable ally and military outpost in the region. Particularly in this period of upheaval and transition, Iran's rising power and the other changes in the region do have the potential to undermine Israel's position as a Western settler-colonial outpost in the heart of the Middle East.
Israel still worships the Golden Calf Their "Gods" words fell on deaf ears They do not know Love
Wasn't it them that was cast in to the wilderness for 40years.
There's a lot of hated on here. Sheep.
Israel is just trying to erase the Palestinians completely
28 countries?everyone hates israhell #1 and its bit-h US of terrorists #2 these are facts americunt
she is extraordinary cool. wau
They're all acting like greek animals.
Koreans are weak people. Eat more dog slant eyes!
koreans the remains of Kubalai army.korea dos'nt reconize lsrael lol
in 28 countries on 29,000 respondents reveals Iran Pakistan, North Korea are the most hated
Why not bomb Wall Street and London saving millions of lives ?
Authorization required for adding comments
You must follow the link in the confirmation
email before you can log in.
Resend confirmation email
Don't forget to check your spam folder
The confirmation email has been sent
Show password
Remember me
To complete a registration check
your Email:
A password has been sent to your email address
New password
Retype new password
Current password

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Wales hopeful on Ryan Jones' fitness
ESPN Staff
January 23, 2013
Ryan Jones should be fit for Wales' Six Nations opener © Getty Images
Wales' interim coach Rob Howley is optimistic that Ryan Jones will fit in time for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 2.
Jones dislocated his finger playing for the Ospreys against Leicester 10 days ago but he looks set to be fit to return to the field in time for their clash with Ireland. "With Ryan it is just the healing process," Howley said. "Thankfully, scans and x-rays showed there was no fracture."
The news will come as a massive boost to Wales who are currently without six of their players ahead of the opener. Rhys Priestland, Aaron Jarvis and Luke Charteris are ruled out of the entire tournament, while players like Alun-Wyn Jones, Bradley Davies and Dan Lydiate are also currently unavailable.
Jones (shoulder) and Lydiate (ankle) remain on course to possibly play a part later in the tournament, which Wales kick off against Ireland on Saturday week before facing France in Paris seven days later. "Dan is looking to be probably available at the latter end of the championship," added Howley. "He is ahead in terms of his recuperation at the moment.
"He is ahead of schedule, but we are obviously mindful of workload. We will take that decision as, and when, we need to. Player welfare is so important, and we need to look after Dan and just not put him in for the sake of putting him in. If he's right, both physically and mentally, and he is available then he comes into our selection."
A huge fitness boost for Wales, though, will be the return of star prop Adam Jones, whom missed this season's entire autumn series that produced successive defeats against Argentina, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia.
"We certainly missed Adam in the autumn series," Howley said. "When you look at his influence in the world game, he is probably one of the best tightheads in world rugby. I am sure he will have a huge influence. The competition in our front-row and the experience we've got there, it can be a focal part of this Six Nations campaign."
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
|Live Scores
A masterclass in matching the maul
The rolling maul is becoming an increasingly potent attacking weapon. Conor O'Shea looks at the difficulties of stopping it
Carter leads migration for swansong
The news of James Horwill, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Dan Carter's respective transfers will open the floodgates, writes Tom Hamilton
All Blacks boosted by rugby export market
Kiwi coaches can be found far and wide across the globe, and Murray Mexted believes the All Blacks benefit every bit as much as their rivals
French giants set the European pace
Clermont, Toulon, player burnout, Sam Burgess and a farewell to Adams Park - Monday Maul looks back at the weekend's action


text:
Cool & BedLyon, France
Wonderful place to stay, clean, including a great breakfast -- fresh french baguette with jam and orange juice or coffee.
Good value for money. Facilities as shower room could substantially improved.
St Christopher's HammersmithLondon, England
Friendly staff, good location if you have a event at Heathrow Airport, atmosphere could be improve, good value for money.
The Walrus HostelLondon, England
Stary Pivovar Hostel & HotelPrague, Czech Republic
Nice hotel, including a location - little bit out of centrum. But bathroom - need additional care to clean it up from mould.
GlobArt HostelKrakow, Poland
Perfect value for money.
Stansted InnStansted, England
Nice place to stay, free WIFI, very good breakfast. It is close to the airport Stansted London but is handy to have a rented car.
If you want to stay in cheap hotel close to the Heathrow airport, this could be one of your good choices. Northfields Hostel is clean, secure, friendly staff - e.g. ALI, with good facilities as kitchen, WIFI and shower. Point of improvement is atmosphere at the hotel.
St Christopher's HammersmithLondon, England
Perfect place to stay. You get your value for money for sure and it is hotel with very good atmosphere. Location of the hotel was also good close to METRO. What I was missed in the hotel was a small room where I could make my coffee or thee, of course, you always could get your coffee in the bar which was on the base floor and meet your new friends there.
Pride of PaddingtonLondon, England
Nice place to stay, free WIFI and very good free breakfast.
Palmers Lodge - Swiss CottageLondon, England
Perfect place to stay, very beautiful building.
Pride of PaddingtonLondon, England
Nice place to stay. I only missed space where to make coffee or thee.
Equity Point LondonLondon, England
Good place to stay with free and nice breakfast, but I missed free WIFI and place where I could make my coffee or thee. Common space is also quite limited.
Nagasaki KagamiyaNagasaki, Japan
Friendly place to stay.
Aso Base BackpackersKumamoto Pref Volcano Aso, Japan
Aso Base Backpackers hostel was one of the best hostels in Japan we experienced during our 4 weeks round trip. At Aso Base Backpackers hostels everything was just perfect, clean, new, nice terrace to enjoy view on Aso vulkan. The staff of the hostel provided to us very extended information about possible tracking trips how to reach the top of Aso vulkan and about the nature around. Definitely recommended.
Backpackers MiyajimaHiroshima, Japan
Nice and friendly hotel close to Miyajima island.
Hotel Ganesh HimalKathmandu, Nepal
Perfect place to stay, closed to center.
- Avid Traveller
- Netherlands
- Female, 31-40
- (18 reviews)


text:
Frederick Ashton
12 Product(s)|
| Grid or List
Ashton Celebration Blu-ray Disc (The Royal Ballet)£29.99La Valse and Monotones I and II feature in a programme that also includes Tamara Rojo's farewell performance of Marguerite and Armand alongside Sergei Polunin.
Ashton Celebration DVD (The Royal Ballet)£24.99La Valse and Monotones I and II feature in a programme that also includes Tamara Rojo's farewell performance of Marguerite and Armand alongside Sergei Polunin.
Ashton: Les Patineurs / Divertissements / Scènes de ballet DVD (The Royal Ballet)£24.99A triple bill displaying the breadth of Royal Ballet founder choreographer Frederick Ashton's exquisite style, seldom seen excerpts join some old favourites.
Ballet Spectacular DVD£29.99This new DVD set contains Giselle, Coppélia and La fille mal Gardée from The Royal Ballet.
Cinderella DVD (Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet)£27.99Filmed at Sadler's Wells in 1957, this recording is the only available visual record of Dame Margot Fonteyn as Cinderella, her signature role.
La Fille mal gardée Blu-ray Disc (The Royal Ballet)£29.99Herold's ballet La Fille mal gardée (The badly guarded girl) is one of the best loved comic ballets of all time, here Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta perfectly portray the young lovers Lise and Colas.
La Fille mal gardée DVD (The Royal Ballet)£24.99One of the best-loved comic ballets of all time, here with Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta perfectly portraying the young lovers Lise and Colas.
Ondine DVD (The Royal Ballet)£24.99Miyako Yoshida dances the title role, originally created for Margot Fonteyn, in the hauntingly beautiful underwater world of Ondine.
Swan Lake DVD (The Royal Ballet) 2009£24.99Anthony Dowell's magnificent production honours the spirit of this great ballet, with Fabergé-inspired designs by Yolanda Sonnabend. Marianela Nuñez is magnetic as Odette/Odile, with The Royal Ballet at its finest.
Sylvia Blu-ray Disc (The Royal Ballet)£29.99Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Sir Frederick Ashton's Sylvia.
Sylvia DVD (The Royal Ballet)£24.99Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet.
The Sleeping Beauty DVD (The Royal Ballet) 1994£15.99Anthony Dowell's production for The Royal Ballet, with spectacular designs by Maria Björnson, features an outstanding cast led by Viviana Durante and Zoltán Solymosi.


text:
Georgia Federation of Labor
|Click here to view the item (new window)
|black-and-white prints (photographs) | StillImage | Image/jp2
|Georgia Federation of Labor
|Local identification number: L1972-22_07
Officers of the Georgia Federation of Labor pose for a group photo. Left to right: (unidentified); Arnold Kennedy, Vice-President; G. X. Barker; (unidentified); J. B. Pate, President; (unidentified).
|Labor leaders--Georgia | Group photographs | Georgia Federation of Labor | Georgia
|Georgia State University. Libraries. Special Collections
|Online Publisher:
|Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library
|Original Material:
|J. B. Pate Papers, Southern Labor Archives
|Rights and Usage:
|The contents of this item, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This item may be protected under United States and international copyright law.
L1972-22_07, J. B. Pate Papers, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.
|Persistent Link to Item:
|Related Institutions:
|Georgia State University. Libraries. Special Collections
|Collection Information:
|Southern Labor Archives


text:
Nakisa Reviews
Review Highlights
Easy to access, downtown Montreal, great people, cool benefits (in 5 reviews)
Free breakfast and coffee everyday (in 5 reviews)
The company is growing, so employees need to adapt (in 3 reviews)
Senior management and VPs are all external; don't expect to get promoted internally even if you worked there 10 (in 4 reviews)
"Great Team Environment "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (less than an year)Pros
I am a relatively recent hire at Nakisa and so far my experience has been great. Some of the pros are:
- Great location
- Amazing team. Everyone is very welcoming, hard working and intelligent
- New company initiatives (A lot of potential growth)
- Interesting and challenging projects
- Free breakfast and coffee everydayCons
The building could use a face lift inside and a group RRSP plan would be niceRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
2 people found this helpful
"In general, Nakisa is a good company, and can be improved drastically "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-timePros
Great enterprise culture
Adequate work-life balance
Comprehensive management regarding time-off
Some great talent within the company
Downtown Montreal
Product has the potential to grow and improve drasticallyCons
Breakfast is free, but bagels and bread needs to be refreshed more often.
The company lacks structure, planning and control over projects and changes in the enterprise.
R&D is king of the mountain there and restrain the proper expansion of the company.
Major employees retention problems, they need to keep their talent.
Training can be improvedAdvice to ManagementAdvice
Put a proper structure and foundation in place, and stick to it.
Change the culture, define your company mission and base all your decisions on core values.
Spend more on R&D, they are restraining your growth capacity (better resources, not always go for the cheap labor).
Be demanding and apply a tighter control and quality over operations.
Align departments better, so they work together properly.RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEO
2 people found this helpful
"Dishonest, controlling, disempowering, soul-less and declining software company "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I worked at Nakisa full-time (less than an year)Pros
- Downtown location, close to many services
- Some talented employees (even if they won't stick around)Cons
- Upper management is unable to focus on strategic initiatives : shoots in every direction
- Understaffed : company`s revenues have been on a steep decline
- Huge turnover and retention problem : employees are 6-mo to 12-mo old on average, except for a select few
- Complete lack of alignement between desired culture and actions of the upper management
- Employees are considered mindless slaves expected to work countless hours for no reward (monetary or just plain recognition): nobody makes any decision except VP and CxO
- HR and execs have some of the worst practices of the industry
- Huge lack of satisfaction among staff leads to individualism culture - most employees in place are looking for a new job
- Company is ill-prepared for the market shifts and the increasing competition - it has a huge potential which will never be realizezd by current upper management.
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT MOST POSITIVE REVIEWS ARE ORIGINATING FROM THE HR DEPARTMENT. Just company the number of postifive/negative/overall reviews to any other company of similar size (Montreal is 60-75 employees at most, despite HR saying they are over 150 and counting). 10 times the number of reviews, there is a reason for that.
HR are charming in interviews. And it ends there. The nightmare begins when you join the company on your first day. And don't expect HR to follow or honor any contract. Leave no notice when you leave, it won't get paid. Don't expect to be recognized by your boss, he will take credit. Don't expect to make any decisions, unless you're VP or CxO. Don't expect work-family balance, core hours are 9h00 to 17h00 (for real).Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEO
"Only looks great from the outside "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I worked at Nakisa full-time (more than an year)Pros
The employees are great. When I was working there, there were employees that came from around the globe, which made for a fantastic environment.Cons
Extremely high turnover and no job security. The moment you would start earning more money, you would be replaced by a new graduate. Pretty ironic, when you consider that one of their products focuses on talent management. Definitely not something they apply at this company.
"Fast-paced and stimulating work environment in the heart of Montreal "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (less than an year)Pros
Even though I am part of the most recent hires at Nakisa, it feels like I've been working there for much longer! Amazing co-workers and exciting projects certainly contributed to making me get onboard and enjoy the ride.Cons
I don't really have any cons to share. Nakisa seems to be the best well-kept secret in Montreal so the onus is on us to change that.RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
"Heart of downtown - Challenging and fun at the same time "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-timePros
Recently, there have been some positive changes including the hiring of many experienced and talented people to help the company stay on the right path toward success.
Everyone is working hard to create differentiated and quality products for the clients and we do it well. The company culture and the people's experience brought to the table help very much to achieve this. Sometimes, I can't believe the amount of bright people that work here.
When it comes to employee satisfaction, there is a lot of headway in the last 6 months
I can't deny that location is amazing.
Employees are kept more in the loop in terms of company vision and strategy than ever before. There are frequent company wide meetings, company updates, emails etcCons
From my perspective, I can't complain. The company is growing, so employees need to adapt. If you're someone that doesn't adapt well to change, it could be more difficult. Every company has room to improve, it's just a matter of time and resources.Advice to ManagementAdvice
I think we're going in the right direction.RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
"Satisfied to work at a stable respectful company "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (more than an year)Pros
Great relationship with supervisor
Top managers and VPs really accessible and friendly
Company's culture based on respect (the real one, the respect you feel day-in day-out, each second you spend at this company, not a simple word used by HR to attract like I experienced in other companies)
Multicultural environment where we learn from each other
Company at a growth phase, but human resources are the center of attention still
Good salary
Flexible working shifts
Extra free week of vacation at christmas time (+ regular statutory holidays), management being really cool at this one :) makes it nearly 2 weeks off
Strategy and orientations being shared and explained on a monthly and quarterly baseCons
Honestly can't find that many to say .. Maybe some silos still to break between departments, but nothing critical, when you need other departments help you get it.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Keep on being what you are, genuine and approachableRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
"Exiting work in diverse and greatly helpful team with OK-ish salary "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (more than 5 years)Pros
>> a great culture of understanding, respect, trust and team-work. Absolutely loving it.
>> opportunity to work with some amazingly smart and very passionate people.
>> opportunities to work with latest web-technologies and learn new things.
>> plenty of opportunists for career growth/switching within company.
>> good work-life balance most of the time.
>> extra paid days offered to all employees on Christmas from the last few years.
>> flexible schedule, work from home is acceptable sometimes but not regularly.
>> foosball and eight-ball tables.
>> style of management has improved since home-grown people have been promoted to senior management positions lately.
>> easy access to workplace from Metro or Train.
>> free breakfast available.Cons
>> no group pension plans, neither any contribution towards RRSP
>> below par IT infrastructure.
>> below par benefits compared to market especially health coverage is too expensive. (You will end up paying 7% to 10% of your pay for very basic health plan).
>> high turn-over that seems unusual for a company in HCM market.Advice to ManagementAdvice
>> High turn-over is hurting company, please do something to manage it. Stuck in a cycle where new people make mistakes and leave, whoever left behind have to go through a lot of firefighting to mange other's mistakes and so looses focus.
>> it is improving but senior management team should need to do a lot more to gain back employee's confidence.
>> For God sake, improve IT infrastructure. Can't understand how hey do math, 20$ savings in hardware is worth more than 20% productivity for IT. Not to mention the frustration build-up on employee's part.RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
"Great place to work "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (more than 3 years)Pros
To start with the more superficial, the office itself is pretty great. It's an old theater building (with a theater still in place), ping pong, pool tables, cafeteria, 20ft ceilings, etc. The culture is super friendly, easy-going, and hard-working. I'm surrounded by competent people who like being good at what they do, and I think that's pretty important.
This isn't the kind of place that makes you stamp in/out, or even keep track of your movements. You almost make your own schedule (come in and leave late/early).. Just get your work done. I'm a big fan of keeping a flexible schedule.. static 9-5 just isn't viable in today's world.
The current Exec leadership is the strongest it has been since I joined a few years back. They are likable, approachable, and very smart. I have quite a bit of respect for them.. That said, there have been one of two rough points in the past with some of the execs who aren't here anymore..
Turnover - gfresh minds, bad-apples gone, positive energy, rebounding from successfactors,
Since it's not a massive company, there's a lot of opportunity to make waves and influence change. It's very easy to get included on a new project, jump on a new initiative, etc. This is probably one of the best things about this place: if you want it, there's load of opportunity. I'm sure there are people who are interested in cruising along, gaming the system, and collecting their checks.. That's not me. What I like about this place is that there are SO many ways to NOT be bored. I hate being bored. It's like necrosis for the mind. I'm not bored here.Cons
We had an executive who was quite aggressive and not very open-minded. Caused some issues internally. There was another one who just didn't seem to care, and always seemed to find reasons to not work hard. They are both gone, so it's a non-issue now.
Can be hard to get direct feedback sometimes. When the culture is super-friendly, you almost have to go and ask for feedback and extract it from people. It's not always readily volunteered..Advice to ManagementAdvice
There have been a few disgruntled former-employees... and as a result the management team has been overly sensitive to current employees and slower to get rid of the current "bad apples" that are still here.. I really wish the management team would just fire the slackers that are still here. If someone isn't happy, get the hell out. Why wait to be fired anyways?RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
2 people found this helpful
"Positive atmosphere, great people - overall a great place to work! "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Nakisa full-time (more than an year)Pros
The best thing about Nakisa are the people. Over the past couple of years, the company has managed to instill a very positive culture. They appear to hire not just based on knowledge and experience, but based on personality and fit as well, ensuring that everyone fits in well with the company's culture. You don't see this in many companies, and it helps make for a very positive working environment.
The leadership across the company is solid, with management acting as mentors and always providing people encouragement and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Rather than leaving for other opportunities elsewhere, over the past few years, many people have looked internally and have taken on entirely new roles within the company. Many people across the company have been there for 10+ years.
The office is in the heart of downtown Montreal, with direct access from underground (which helps a lot during cold Montreal winter days!) Free food (cereal, bagels, toast, yogurt, fruits, etc) as well as tea and coffee are available all day, everyday.
The company is growing significantly, with many job openings across every department.Cons
While I personally don't consider this a negative, if you're looking for a job with the same mundane day-to-day tasks, this definitely isn't the place for you. The work is fast-paced and challenging.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Really excited about the direction of the company. Keep doing what you're doing!RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Is this helpful? The community relies on everyone sharing – Add Anonymous Review


text:
Boko Haram: Scores killed, villagers flee as Dalwa is burnt down
Members of the Boko Haram sect reportedly attacked Dalwa in Borno State on Thursday, killed scores of villagers and burnt several houses.
However, there are still conflicting reports over the said attack.
While some sources described it as a military action intended to get rid of Boko Haram members, who have been attacking travelers from the place, others said the sect members launched the attack because youths from the area had joined the civilian JTF.
It was gathered some of the sect members, who ran away from the community, regrouped and carried out the attack.
A local security man in Maiduguri, who always visited Dalwa every Friday for the market day, however, told our correspondent that although he did not go to Dalwa yesterday (Friday), he learnt that the market held.
He doubted if the attack could have come from the Boko Haram sect members themselves, noting that most of them found Dalwa to be their second home around Maiduguri, the state capital.
"I cannot tell you that Dalwa was attacked, I have not gone there in the last two weeks.
"The youths in Dalwa also did not join the civilian JTF for the fact that they know the sect members. If they carry arms against them, there will be serious problem in that village.
"I believe Dalwa is well known to all security operatives as the second home of Boko Haram; it is just that they don't want to act and these people are the ones attacking travelers along Damboa, Biu road", he said.
Send your press release/articles to: email@example.com
Follow @DailyPostNGR on Twitter and on Facebook
READ: Latest Breaking News
READ: Latest Celebrity News, Gossip
This post has already been read 1 times!
This post was originally published on this site


text:
Number the Stars
From the critics
Community Activity
CommentAdd a Comment
Beautiful and inspirational book about WW II and the Danish Resistance. The book personalized their work to smuggle nearly 7,000 people across the sea to Sweden.
Great book.
a breath-taking realistic fiction, that takes place in history.
Best of Best
one of my favorite books ever!
Great book for age 8 to adult. Gave the reader suspense without being graphic for the young readers.
Reread this book with my kids this summer and led to some great conversations between us about what took place during World War II
This book is heartfelt, but interesting. It tells the story of Jews through the eyes of a ten-year-old, which is a weird thing to think about. By that I mean that there were kids who couldn't grasp exactly why they had to hide from the Nazis and such. This book kind of reminds me of the story of Anne Frank, actually.
loved this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is incredible. It's well written and gives you an understanding of the impacts of the Holocaust. Lowry wrote in a way that helped me visualize each scene and each character. This book can really make you think deeply. I strongly recommend this book to other readers.
AgeAdd Age Suitability
CatzMeows thinks this title is suitable for 7 years and over
blue_cheetah_3541 thinks this title is suitable for All Ages
blue_dolphin_2105 thinks this title is suitable for 9 years and over
yellow_cat_1443 thinks this title is suitable for 10 years and over
green_cobra_243 thinks this title is suitable for 10 years and over
blue_whale_434 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 7 and 77
red_butterfly_700 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 7 and 11
niku1234 thinks this title is suitable for All Ages
red_butterfly_2039 thinks this title is suitable for All Ages
blue_jellyfish_93 thinks this title is suitable for All Ages
SummaryAdd a Summary
The author, Lois Lowry wrote a lot of books that I enjoyed. Expecially the book 'the Giver' was a book that I liked a lot.
This story is based on Denmark being in the grip of Germany. Denmark surrendered to Germany because they knew they had a small, weak country back then. Annemarie is the main character and she is 10 years old. She has a friend named Ellen who is Jewish. Annemarie has an uncle, who is a fishermen, and she lives with her mom, her dad, and her younger sister. She had a older sister called Lise, but she died because she was one of the resistance to Germany controlling Denmark.
One day, the Germans, who didn't like the Jews, were looking for Jews and arrested them. Ellen and her family were Jews, so they had to escape. Few Jewish people gathered up at Annemarie's uncle's house. Uncle Henrick's house was more safe because it was far from the place where Germans were gathered up. They plan to go to the country Sweden, which was just across the ocean between Denmark and Sweden. Sweden wasn't in the control of Germany because it was much bigger, stronger, and Germany didn't want to take over Sweden for some reason. Uncle Henrick hid them in his house, waited until dark night, and took the hidden Jews to his boat and sailed them to Sweden safely. Ellen and Annemarie promised to meet again.
2 years later, when Annemarie became 12 years old, Germans went back to their own country and Denmark became free.
In the last part of this book, Uncle Henrich and Annemarie talks about bravery. I learned that bravery means not thinking about the dangers but only thinking about what you must do.
Ten-year-old Annemarie and Ellen are best friends in Copenhagen. Their lives change, however, during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Jewish families are being ''relocated'', and her family takes Ellen to live with them while her parents go into hiding elsewhere. Ellen pretends to be Annemarie's dead older sister to avoid being killed. Annemarie's family, along with others in the Resistance, risk their lives to try to send as many Jews to safety as possible, and Annemarie learns what bravery really is.
number the stars is a book about annemarie and how she helps her jewish friend get to safetyu after the nazi have invaded denmark.
"The gripping story of a ten-year-opld Danish girl who's family's courageous efforts to smuggle Jews out of their Nazi-occupied homeland to safety in Sweden. readers are taken to the very heart of Annemarie's experience, and through her eyes, understand the true meaning of bravery." (Novelist Review)
NoticesAdd a Notice
There are no notices for this title yet.
QuotesAdd a Quote
There are no quotes for this title yet.
Find it at NYPL
Other Formats
- eBook: Check availability» Go to eBook
Buy It Now
Support your library, keep it forever!View Purchase Options Learn more about this program
Your Cart
Hello! We noticed you have the following items in your cart right now:
If you'd still like to purchase the items you have in your cart, you can do that now.
You'll be able to purchase your eBook after you have checked out your current cart.
To continue with your eBook purchase immediately, you can clear your cart by clicking below.
All items will be removed from your cart.
I'd like to keep browsing! I'll decide later.


text:
<< back to view complete listing for Brewery Ommegang
Report a Problem With A Review
of Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
Complete the form below to tell us about the problematic review for Brewery Ommegang, which says:
"We did the Ommegang tour on a very hot Wednesday afternoon in early July. Because brewing was going on, we were somewhat limited in what we could see in the brewhouse itself. The bottling line was inactive late in the afternoon, so that part of the operation was included on the tour. The tasting room is small. The beer tasting includes a range of Ommegang beers: Witte, Ommegang Abbey, BPA, Rare Vos, Hennepin, and Three Philosophers. Considering the alcohol content of some of these Belgian-style ales, we felt that the tasting, while informative, was too hurried. The gift shop has both Ommegang beers and a range of souvenirs available. In fairness, this brewery's popularity has outgrown the capacity of their facilities (expansion projects are planned or underway). As a result, some aspects of a tour and tasting experience may be less than ideal, especially if a lot of visitors are present."
NOTE: ONLY use this form only to report libel, slander or profanity.
Rebuttals and comments to the original reviewer should be made via the review process.
Your Email Address
Describe the Problem With This Review


text:
>>>Graham Klyne said: > At 07:11 AM 3/24/02 -0500, Dan Brickley wrote: > >I've been thinking about strategies for dealing with 'unserializable' > >graphs. These are (AFAIK) all (or nearly all?? would be good to be clear) > >to do with having the edges in some RDF graph be labelled with a URIref > >that doesn't split conveniently into namespace name and local name. > > Other such graphs are literals in subject position, Not allowed at present in the model^Wgraph. > ...and two different > properties with different subjects having the same blank node as > object. Ther may be more. Yes. Jeremy goes through this in more detail in: Unparsing RDF/XML by Jeremy Carroll, HP Labs Technical Report, HPL-2001-294, 2001 http://www.hpl.hp.com/techreports/2001/HPL-2001-294.html. DaveReceived on Sunday, 24 March 2002 14:01:16 EST
This archive was generated by hypermail pre-2.1.9 : Wednesday, 3 September 2003 09:46:21 EDT


text:
VIDEO: Clip of 'Clocks' from Coldplay Live 2012 Tour
A taste of a forthcoming concert film on Epix, three days before its worldwide release, Coldplay already gave us a sneak peak off their forthcoming Live 2012 with a video of "Paradise," but lest we forget there was a time before HD and Mylo Xyloto, the U.K. titans of epic soft-rock bring us another teaser from the rockumentary, "Clocks." Watch it below!
The Grammy-winning single off 2003's A Rush of Blood to the Head is perhaps the London outfit's best song, and this one-and-a-half-minute clip does the stirring live rendition just enough justice to convince you that if you're not parked in front of your computer to stream Coldplay Live 2012 when airs on EPIX and streams on EpixHD.com at 8 p.m. EST on November 17 (got that?), your life will lose some serious meaning.
In case you'll miss the concert film's one-night-only theatrical showing tonight, EPIX will premiere it as an Original Concert Event a full three days before the CD/DVD, Blu-Ray/CD, and digital copy are released for general purchase on November 19 via Capitol Records. Check out the "Clocks" clip and join the countdown at EPIX's official website.
|Related Links
|VIDEO: Sneak Peek - NBC Airs COLDPLAY: GHOST STORIES Tonight
May 18, 2014
About Author
- VIDEO: HBO Revisits 2014 Milestones, Previews 2015 Shows With New Footage
- VIDEO: Dr. Evil Confronts Kim Jong-Un on SNL
- Emmy-Winner Larry Auerbach Dies at 91
- VIDEO: Darlene Love Sings 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' For Final Time on LETTERMAN
- VIDEO: Stephen Collins Says He is 'Absolutely Not' a Pedophile
- Kathy Lee Gifford's TODAY: THE MUSICAL to Air Dec. 29
- New Woman Claims Bill Cosby Drugged Her
- VIDEO: 5 Seconds of Summer Visit Target in Disguise to Surprise Fans
- DVR Alert: Tune in Tonight for CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR with Deborah Voigt & More!
- First Look - Artist Laurence Gartel Creates Official Artwork for 57th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS


text:
Delorean, yes please
Go Wild when you hit 5,000 posts!
Fickle! Thanks so much for joining us at the NYE pre-party, and thanks for the CR too! It was great PLURing in the new year with you. See you at the next event my friend!
I saw this disappear for several hours and now it's back. Why? :P
old school
Old Gay Guy
Coachella Junkie


text:
1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible, Classic collector convertible in beautiful, near original condition. This white with blue interior, suicide door car weighs 5,213 lbs and... More
We are proud to offer this very original, well maintained 1962 Lincoln Continental Sedan. This Lincoln has a two owner history, purchased from the... More
This is a nearly pristine 1962 Lincoln Continental. It is a four door hardtop. Two of those doors are suicide doors. Currently shows 37,789 miles (though... More
Lincoln 1962 Continental suicide door hardtop, 50,000 original miles w/original factory window sticker, sultana white w/red leather, absolutely beautiful, all original w/new radial whitewalls,... More
LINCOLN: 1962 Continental convertible, exquisite, fully restored car, black with leather. Hyman Ltd, 314-524-6000, MO; www.hymanltd.com... More
LINCOLN Continental 1962-1979 parts, call for price and availability. 432-270-3561, TX.... More


text:
Warszawski Weekend Go 06-2014
The Warszawski Weekend Go, a class B tournament, played on 01-02-2014 in Warszawa, Poland, was won by Lukasz Mistura 6k, second came Grzegorz Leszczynski 1k and third was Dawid Libront 6k.
Result table.
placed by Newsbot at 00:22 Fri 07 February 2014
Search for articles: Enter as many words as you like; separate them with a space.


text:
Sample Introduction Script
Prior to recording your messsage you will need to write a script. We've included a Sample Introduction Script for your team to use:
Hi it's CandidateName, Liberal candidate for RidingName. I'm calling from our campaign office at CampaignOfficeAddress in CampaignOfficeMunicipality, and we can be reached at Local/TollFreeNumber or CampaignEmail.
Voice Broadcast Recordings
Liberalist offers three easy ways to record your Voice Broadcast messages.
- On the Main Menu page, click Phone Services in the right-hand administrative menu to open the Phone Services Menu.
- Click Recordings.
- Click Add New Voice Broadcast Recording to add a new Voice Broadcast message.
- Name your Recording and choose one of the following options:
- If you already have a high-quality recording of the right length, use the Upload a .wav or .mp3 file option to upload your message to Liberalist.
- If the person who is recording the message is with you, you can choose the Call Me Now option. Enter the maximum length of the call (30 seconds, 6o seconds, etc.) and enter your phone number. Liberalist will call you and walk you through the process of recording the Voice Broadcast message. When you are finished, Liberalist will take one or two minutes to receive the message. Please allow the page to load before proceeding.
- If the person who is recording the message is not with you, choose the Receive a Call-in Phone Number and PIN option. Enter the maximum length of the call and your email address. Liberalist will email you a phone number and access PIN. This will allow whoever is recording your Voice Broadcast message to call in and record the message at their convenience. The call-in number and PIN will be available on the Liberalist Recordings page until the message has been recorded. The Voice Broadcast recording will appear on the Recordings page in Liberalist shortly after it is recorded.
- Your Voice Broadcast message must identify on whose behalf the call was made and provide call-back information.
- You are now ready to send your Voice Broadcast!


text:
- My Shopping Cart
- Total: $0.00
Browse Departments
X Factory 3/16x3/8" Rubber Bearing (4)
With your purchase, receive at no cost:
This is a pack of four X Factory 3/16x3/8" Rubber Bearings, and are intended for use with the X Factory X-6 Squared and X-60 1/10 vehicles. These bearings are used to support the top shaft in the transmission case and are also used in the inner bearing position of the rear hub carriers.
This product was added to our catalog on August 6, 2010.
$1.99 Flat Rate Shipping!
|Low Price:
Pre-Order Now!You may pre-order this item, you will be notified when it arrives in stock.
This item is eligible for $1.99 flat rate shipping Learn More
This item earns up to 4 VIP Reward Points Learn More


text:
Chantelle Paige
Singer + Actress + Songwriter
Born Feb 3, 1988
Age 26
Chantelle Paige is an American singer-songwriter and an actress. She is a former member of the R&B/rap group Flipsyde.
View newly released photos of Chantelle Paige.
Check out the latest love interests for Chantelle Paige.
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Chantelle Paige.
1988 Birth Born on February 3, 1988.
2008 20 Years Old A track from the State of Survival album, "Champion", was chosen as a theme song for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, as well as the primary song for EA Sports NBA Live 09 video game.
2009 21 Years Old 1 More Event
In 2009, Flipsyde made a cameo in Lady Gaga's JUST DANCE music video and Chantelle Paige was featured as the love interest in the music video, "I Wanna Touch You" (Colby O'Donis). … Read More
Original Authors of this text are noted on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chantelle_Paige.
Text is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Text is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.


text:
Seven days in SALaura Grant
A snapshot of some of the Mail & Guardian's best stories for the week to November 17 2014.
A snapshot of some of the Mail & Guardian's best stories for the week to November 17 2014.
The number of households that use bucket toilets rose by 10% between 2012 and 2013. Which municipalities haven't managed to eradicate this system?
It may be bending the rules, but municipal employees have significant interests in businesses that win government tenders.
There's nothing wrong with getting a bit of exercise by walking to school, but not when it takes an hour or more to get there.
Besides our neighbours in Zimbabwe, plenty of foreigners have applied for and been granted residence permits to live in this country.
More than 500 rhinos have been poached in South Africa this year, which means that the number of animals killed is on track to be higher than in 2013
Dagga, tik, nyaope, crack, white pipes or over-the-counter drugs? There are regional variations when it comes to the use of illegal substances.
Colombia's James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot at the 2014 Fifa World Cup, but who were the other top scorers and which clubs do they play for?
Seats in Parliament are calculated by a system of proportional representation based on votes. This graphic shows seat allocations after each election.
Unions are the biggest protesters, and crime is the reason underlying more protests than service delivery, data collected from municipalities shows.
Murder accused Shrien Dewani has finally arrived back in SA stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni. We take a look at the sequence of events.
The M&G brings you live results of the 2014 national poll. Find out which party has won in your province, and how your community has voted.
Opposition parties are hoping to strike pay dirt in the platinum province
The ANC has had a loyal following in the province with the highest poverty levels in the country.
Cope became the "official opposition" in the province in 2009, but with the party divided, who will those voters turn to in this election?
It's the country's economic hub and home to about a quarter of its voters. The M&G looks at who the people in the powerhouse province vote for.
Robert Mugabe is the second oldest leader in the world, beaten only by Israel's president. We compare other seasoned heads from across the world.
Here's the story of Nkandla so far, from when the M&G broke the story to the release of the public protector Thuli Madonsela's report.
Former president Thabo Mbeki was known for his frequent flights abroad, but Jacob Zuma is hot on his heels, as the data shows.


text:
GALVESTON, Texas A Humble girl lost part of her thumb in a wave pool s suction vent while playing at a waterpark in Galveston, a lawsuit claims.
A Schlitterbahn waterpark spokesman had no comment on the allegations, but he said safety is a top priority for the water park.
Serenity C. Davis was playing the Schlitterbahn waterpark, 2109 Lockheed St., on Aug. 25, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Galveston s 10th District Court by Houston attorney Daniel D. Horowitz.
To read more, visit the GalvestonCounty DailyNews.


text:
Related Pages
Making your own Profile Page is easy, free and quick. Join now and start sharing your insights and discoveries.
Contribution Score3
Look below to see what johndian has contributed. About
- Member since 31 Jul 2012
- Watch
What johndian is doing on Fold3…
Image added to Victor Richardson Memorial Page
26 Apr 2013See all of johndian's Page Contributions
Image uploaded: Victor Reagan Richardson
26 Apr 2013See all of johndian's Uploads


text:
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
2013 and earlier-Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
abacomike South FloridaPosts: 4,245If you are purchasing a new 2010, the invoice less $3000 would be a good price. There is currently a $3000 dealer incentive on remaining 2010's. I bought mine in January and paid $49110.00 + tax, tags, for a $54,850 list vehicle, when there was a $2000 incentive for previous E350 owners. Mine has the wheel package along with P1pkg and sport.
Anything above that price ($3000 below invoice) would be too much since dealers still have some hold back on the cars. Good luck.
By the way, my brother just bought a new 2010 yesterday without wheel package and he paid $48210.00 for the vehicle. I think he got a fairly good deal.
Good luck.
2015 Mercedes Benz E400 Sport Sedan
hecara Posts: 20Hi all,
I leased an E350 coupe a couple of weeks ago and was offered an "appearance package" by the FM. He said the package would cover damage to my tires, windshield, and/or paint if any damage occurred. The price was $1950. When I looked mbusa.com the appearance package was for added accesories ie pedals. It sounds to me what he offered is more like a warranty. At any rate, they re-sent my contract last week to re-sign. Initially, they said it was because my payment went down (which it didn't). Then they said the maintanence option ($769) was on the wrong line. I am quite suspcious now because the $1950 is listed under "dealer installed." I did not have anything installed.
Does anyone know if my contract is valid? Also, is there a such thing as an appearance package that covers tires, windshield, etc?
Please advise
jc2622 Posts: 1
I took delivery of a car for my mother this past Sunday. I'd told the dealer to contact me when there was an incentive on the car. The first week of August I heard from him and he indicated that there was a $3K incentive. I told him what I wanted and he traded another dealer for the car. Last week after he told me the car was in a checked with another dealer in Southern CA on the price and was quoted a lower price. I asked my dealer why I was getting a lower quote and he indicated that since we had started our discussions MB increased the incentive on cars with P1/P2 and he would pass the additional $1,475 onto me. We completed the transaction and he was true to his word. Final price was MSRP-11% minus the $4475.
Took delivery yesterday of 2010 E350 4matic. MSRP is $56,645. I paid $45,000. It is Capri blue with P1 package. It also has the sport package. Inside is almond MB-Tex with black ash wood trim. Drove the car home from the dealers and put it in the garage. It is over 90 degrees today, and so I spent the day in my swimming pool.
Hi Guys.
The economy must be really really bad.
Let me know what you think about the deal I made on Friday.
Personally, I think I did okay.
2010 E350 Sport Styling
Black ext. / Black MB-Tex / Black Ash Wood Trim
Premium 2 Pkg.
Wheel Pkg.
Panorama Sunroof
Accessory Styling Pkg.
(Free iPod Int. Kit)
MSRP: $58,245 (I need to double-check this but should be correct)
Total Price Paid: $49,001.26 + LoJack + Tax & Fees = $55,491.26
Because they calculated taxes with LoJack included, it sounds more
complicated than it actually was.
This is simplfied version of the deal.
Basic Breakdown: $21,000 Trade-in +$33,500 Cash (w/o LoJack).
Obvious from the numbers, this breakdown includes all taxes and fees.
The invoice price, I believe, is $54,230. As you all know, there's a
rebate of $3,000. So I guess there was additional $2,000 or so off
the invoice.
The deal was almost 10K below MSRP (almost 16% off).
Pretty sweet!
Buying Experience:
I walked in the most worried about the trade-in part of the deal, to be
honest, because I had never done that before, and heard horror stories.
I had an 2006 Audi A6 4.2 I adored with only 20,000 miles on it. I only
considered the sale because the warranty was about to expire. I won't
go into more details for now. The KBB showed I should get about 23K~
26K for trade-in and I got 21K. (Not too spectacular in this dept.?) The
manager showed me some auction papers with similar cars selling for
$17,000 but I don't really think it was comparable because my car pretty
much had every option possible at the time.
But, the deal really came down to how much cash I would pay. I honestly
didn't even know the trade-in amount until after I shook hands with the
dealer. I paid a little bit over the budget I had in mind but not much.
The trim was a little too much for me but obviously there aren't too many
options this time of the year. I did not want wheel, accessary pkgs nor
panorama sunroof but really wanted rear folding seats, for example. So
the budget I actually had in mind was probably about a grand less than
what I actually paid.
Surprisingly, I really liked the dealer. He seemed very experienced
and buttered me up nicely with chit-chats during test drive and tried
to give me as much advice as he could come up with. He threw in iPod int.
Kit for me, and actually treated me to a lunch while I was waiting for
the car.
The war began with almost 10K gap between offers (bad bad sign),
mostly because of the trade-in value (and the fact that the dealer did
not have Audi branch, which always hurts, I think). When we managed
to shorten the gap to about 6~7K, the manager stepped in and things
got a little nasty. I lost a little bit of control at the very end and
probably could have gotten a little more but really not much.
We all know this but I always fail here. lol.
Dealers have to convince the often-evil managers. Your dealer is your
good cop and the manager is your bad cop. Be good to your dealer and
he'll try to work with you. (Of course, some dealers try to play the
bad cop. I usually ignore these guys.)
Hey, you know and I know the economy is bad. Dealers are desparate.
Great deals are everywhere. If they start to not make sense, just hop
on your car and go to the next dealership.
Keep mentioning accessories during the deal. These things, if you try
to buy them later, will cost you a small fortune.
Quick LIKES / DISLIKES:
I just wanted to demonstrate bargain deal comes with options you didn't
expect and without the ones you wanted.
LIKE: Voice-Command is far superior to Audi's.
LIKE: Smooth smooth transmission! 7 gears!
LIKE: Navigation has a lot of options
LIKE: 3-spoke steering wheel.
DISLIKE: Annoying SIRIUS traffic report lady?
DISLIKE: No kick (It's okay but it ain't no V8)
DISLIKE: No back-up sensors, just camera. (PKG2 doesn't have it?)
DISLIKE: Accessory Styling Pkg. Ugly!
DISLIKE: No 60/40 Folding rear seats (Trunk ain't that big, either)
In the end, I gotta tell y'all, I LOVE THIS CAR! Black on Black is the
way to go. Thanks for reading all my babbling.
BTW, I can get you another quote from a different dealer on a very
similar car (Pkg 2, little less stuff), if you really want. The numbers
were pretty damn close to my actual deal but I turned it down.
I worked with two closest dealerships from Downtown.
I just don't feel like naming & advertising them :P ,
but I'm sure you can figure them out easily.
The two dealers seemed to talk to each other, so their
offers (total price / trade-in) were almost identical.
I didn't expect great deals at the city center, but both
of them have lots and lots of cars still left to sell.
Don't let them fool you. You can get 2010s way below
Hi Folks,
It is my first time to buy a MB. yesterday check out this one: 2010 E350 Sport Styling Black ext. / Black MB-Tex Trim , P01 Pkg. Wheel Pkg. Panorama Sunroof
MSRP $55245, invoice is $51440. what is my ideal target price, 44750? Should I start from 44000. Hope to hear your comments.
Hi Folks,
It is my first time to buy a MB. yesterday check out this one: 2010 E350 Sport Styling Black ext. / Black MB-Tex Trim , P01 Pkg. Wheel Pkg. Panorama Sunroof
MSRP $55245, invoice is $51440. what is my ideal target price, 44750? Should I start from 44000. Hope to hear your comments.
You might be able to get the car for $44,000. In the New England area you can get a discount off the MSRP of 20% or so. I have had black with black inside, a great color combination. I currently have Capri blue with almond/black inside. Good luck with your buying experience. You will love the car.
doanmquang Posts: 34
If your target price is 44K (I'm not saying that is what it should be),
I would start somewhere around 42~42.5K. I wouldn't start too low.
But (obviously) stick to your target.
Any car buyer looking for the outgoing model year is obviously a
bargain hunter, so they won't expect your numbers to go up in a
I hope you're not, but if you're trading in like I did, they will try to
compensate by lowering trade-in value. So, if you start too low, they
might just bring the price down on the trade-in.
Hope you get a great deal. Let us know what happens!
ahmadadnan Posts: 6Looking for '10 bargains, I visited a dealer looking for a '10 C300. We saw one with base options,auto trans for $37(MSRP) and I offered him $31,5 Drive out for it, but he wouldn't budge below $32K. But he had shown me an E350 with Pano Sunroof, P2, 321 Sport Package, MSRP $56K while we were talking. He told me he could give it for $50K.
I am thinking of going for the E350 instead of the C300, my question is how much should my first offer be? I was thinking $47,5 drive out. Any thoughts?


text:
MATLAB and Simulink resources for Arduino, LEGO, and Raspberry PiLearn more
Opportunities for recent engineering grads.Apply Today
|MATLAB Central > MATLAB Newsreader > Small problem with strcat
A tag is like a keyword or category label associated with each thread. Tags make it easier for you to find threads of interest.
Anyone can tag a thread. Tags are public and visible to everyone.


text:
|Name: _________________________
|Period: ___________________
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What do the two doctors do after the commotion caused by Sharikov has died down in Chapter 8?
(a) The doctors sit and smoke.
(b) The doctors have coffee.
(c) The doctors go over their medical notes.
(d) The doctors go back to sleep.
2. What does Sharik want his first name to be?
(a) Polygraph.
(b) Philippovich.
(c) Politariat.
(d) Sharik.
3. What kind of weather is occurring in Chapter 1?
(a) A blizzard.
(b) A hail storm.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) A heat wave.
4. Within how many days does Sharik show signs of recovery from the surgery?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Six days.
5. How does Dr. Bormenthal feel watching Sharik's transformation?
(a) Like he is going crazy.
(b) Like he has committed a crime against nature.
(c) Like he has achieved something amazing.
(d) Like a god.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is posted all over the apartment in Chapter 6?
2. What does Sharik suspect there may be in his ancestry?
3. What does Bormenthal shave to prepare Sharik for the operation?
4. What breed of dog does Sharik suspect may be in his ancestry?
5. Where does the dog forage for food?
This section contains 228 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)


text:
Rapid Reaction: Rangers 5, Giants 0
June, 8, 2012
By Bryan Dolgin | ESPNDallas.com
How it happened: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison was outstanding Friday night. He pitched a complete game for his eighth win. Harrison only allowed five hits and all singles. He induced 18 ground outs and struck out four. It was Harrison's first shutout since May 8, 2009, and it was the third shutout of his career.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito faced the Rangers for the 32nd time in his career, and Ian Kinsler greeted him with a home run. Later, Josh Hamilton ended an eight-game home run drought with one out in the fifth inning with his major league leading 22nd home run and 59th RBI.
In addition to hitting the long ball, the Rangers manufactured two other runs. In the fourth inning, Nelson Cruz led off with a double and moved to third on a Yorvit Torrealba ground out. Cruz scored on Craig Gentry's RBI single. In the sixth, Gentry led off with a single and advanced to second on Matt Harrison's second sacrifice bunt of the night. Gentry scored on Kinsler's RBI single the opposite way to right field. Zito remains on hold with 18 career wins, but he now has six career losses versus Texas.
|Ron Washington on Matt Harrison's complete game and Craig Gentry's 5-for-5 night in the Rangers' 5-0 win over the Giants.
Twos are wild: Kinsler hit the second pitch of the game for his second leadoff home run of the season and 22nd career leadoff home run.
Elvis: Elvis Andrus ended an 0-for-12 stretch with an eighth inning single.
A fan of interleague play: Hamilton brought a .362 career interleague batting average into Friday's game. That's the second highest all-time among players with at least 200 at-bats in interleague games. Hamilton was 1-for-5 on Friday night.
Career high: Gentry was 5-for-5. That's a new career high in hits. He doubled in his first at-bat and followed with four singles. His batting average went from .301 to .341.
Once a Giant: Catcher Yorvit Torrealba played for the Giants from 2001-2005. He was the starting catcher Friday night and was 1-for-4.
The last time: The Rangers last played in San Francisco on October 28, 2010. That was Game 2 of the World Series when they lost 9-0. That loss ran the Rangers record to 0-11 at AT&T Park. The last Rangers win in San Francisco was in 1998.
Rotation turn: The Rangers decided to push back the next start for Yu Darvish to give him extra rest. He is scheduled to start the first game against Houston next Friday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Looking ahead: Following the San Francisco series, the Rangers continue interleague play Tuesday at home versus Arizona. There are good seats remaining for each game of that series. Then, the Rangers host the Astros in a three-game series. For Friday, there are 1,500 reserved seats remaining. For Saturday, there are scattered singles and obstructed view seats. Standing room only will go on sale early next week. For Sunday, there are 4,500 reserved seats remaining.
You must be signed in to post a comment
You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.
Colby Lewis
|A. Beltre
|A. Beltre
|A. Beltre
|A. Beltre
|A. Beltre
|C. Lewis
|Y. Darvish


text:
King Features had no cartoon studios, so Popeye storyboards were produced in its offices, while animation was divided between Paramount/Famous Studios, Larry Harmon Productions, Total TV Productions, Gene Deitch/Rembrandt Studios, Halas and Batchelor and Jack Kinney Productions.
Of those stations which bought the King Features Popeye cartoons in 1960, 90% renewed their contracts in 1965.
Note the change in the villain's name... from Bluto to Brutus.
Popeye feeds Olive spinach so that she can fight the Sea Hag.
Hamburgers Aweigh
Post your Comments or Review
This page has been viewed 24 times this month, and 829 times total.
Hamburgers AweighHamburgers Aweigh (1961) Episode 185- Popeye Cartoon Episode Guide
This page has been viewed 24 times this month, and 829 times total.
>Paramount Cartoon Studios
- Paramount Cartoon Studios
- Animated Characters: Popeye, Brutus, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'Pea, Sea Hag, Vulture, Whiffle Bird.
- First Aired about 1961.
- Episode Number: 185
- Running Time: 5:41 minutes.
- Color
Cartoon Production Information:
Traditional, Hand-drawn Animation.
Submit Additional Information:
Do you have anything to add to this page? Have we made any mistakes... or do you ahve any additional information about Hamburgers Aweigh? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a quick note with your additions or corrections to this page, and we will make the corrections as soon as possible!
Report Errors / Submit Additional Information
Report Errors / Submit Additional Information
Cartoon Comments:
Do you love Hamburgers Aweigh, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever? Let us know what you think! Surely you have an opinion... so share what you think. Take a minute and post your own comments about this cartoon here.
Yes! We have a mobile site. Click here for the Mobile Version of Hamburgers Aweigh


text:
1 2 Next->
© 2002 - 2014 Spain holiday online rentals S.L. - All rights reserved
Win a €750gift voucher
Sign-up for our newsletter to win €750 off your next holiday to Spain. Choose from 7300 homes.
By registering for the newsletter you are accepting the terms of our privacy policy.


text:
Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Decision on refugee health a victory for compassion
SASKATOON -- The Federal Court of Canada recently ruled the Conservative government's 2012 cuts to health care for refugees were unconstitutional, going against Section 12 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that forbids "cruel and unusual punishment."
The court ruling is a victory for refugees, for those who work with them and more generally for compassion and common sense. But it is also a victory for a generation of newly politicized health-care providers in Canada who fought to reverse the deplorable change in policy from day one.
Canada has long been known as a safe haven for refugees from around the world. For the past 50 years, refugees arriving here received access to health-care services, including coverage for dental care, optometry and prescription medications. Given that people fleeing violence and oppression often emerge from long periods in refugee camps where no medical care is readily available, they typically have higher levels of illness.
In providing for this vulnerable population, the Interim Federal Health (IFH) Program reflected a kind and wise approach to providing health care to refugees of which Canadians could be rightly proud.
In 2012, however, the federal government, under then-minister of citizenship and immigration Jason Kenney, made sweeping cuts to the coverage, drastically reducing services for all categories of refugees (though they were eventually reinstated for government-assisted refugees) and completely eliminating health services for certain categories except in cases of public-health risk.
This meant a refugee with tuberculosis might receive treatment, but not one who had diabetes or one who was having a heart attack.
The rationale given for these cuts was they would make the system fair, improve public health and decrease costs. It's difficult to imagine something less fair than denying health services to someone who has just escaped oppression and violence. As for protecting public health and saving costs, denying people primary care means they are more likely to use our health-care system later and when they are sicker. A sicker patient poses greater risk to those around them (for example, if they have an infectious illness), and treating more severe or worsened conditions costs more, too.
The evidence of the human cost of denying a vulnerable population essential care came quickly, with stories of pregnant women being turned away from receiving prenatal care, cancer patients being denied medications necessary for their treatment and children with asthma not having access to their inhalers. Already, just two years in, the economic costs of this decision are also becoming apparent, with a study from Toronto's Sick Kids Hospital showing increased admissions and overall costs for caring for children since the cuts.
The reaction the medical community and other health professionals had to the IFH cuts, however, is encouraging. Their opposition was not limited to individual activists, but included official bodies such as the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian College of Family Physicians, the Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Pediatric Society, Canadian Bar Association and many others.
Doctors for Refugee Care, an organization founded in response to the IFH cuts, took the lead on organizing the resistance. It maintained consistent pressure through demonstrations, direct-action techniques such as having physicians interrupt announcements by Conservative MPs to voice their opposition to the cuts and through more official channels, including initiating the charter challenge that led to the recent court ruling.
But despite the outcry from health-care providers, dozens of organizations and even provincial governments of different political stripes, the Conservative government dug in its heels on these cuts. Hopefully this ruling will finally result in the reinstatement of the IFH program.
The court decision is a victory for common sense and compassion in Canadian health care. It's also a sign of a new leadership emerging from within the health professions. Health professionals are becoming more vocal in advocating for better health policy. This renewed focus on health for all, led by trusted voices from the people whose work it is to fight illness, bodes well for politics and broader well-being in Canada.
Dr. Ryan Meili is an expert adviser with
EvidenceNetwork.ca, and author of A Healthy
Society: How a Focus on Health Can Revive
Canadian Democracy.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition July 16, 2014 A9
Fact Check
Have you found an error, or know of something we've missed in one of our stories?
Please use the form below and let us know.
Having problems with the form?Contact Us Directly
More Analysis
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.
- Back to Top
- Return to Analysis
More Analysis
(1 of 28 articles for this week)
Lucy Made of Light3:00 AM 0
"It's always darkest before it's bitch black!" she says. "My name's Lucy. What's yours?"
It's my first time at the Hope ...
Photo Store Gallery
Most Popular
- The Interview funny, important
- The war on poverty is worth the fight
- Bullies in the not-so-good old days
- Sex game makes sex trade real
- Icicle
- Excuse me, there's a moose in the room
- Lucy Made of Light
- Pope delivers stinging message
- A primal urge to infanticide
- How low can Russia go?
- The Interview funny, important
- The war on poverty is worth the fight
- Farmers are getting zapped
- How low can Russia go?
- The business of science
- The terrible lessons we teach our kids
- Sex game makes sex trade real
- Furry gift a lifelong contract
- Gun culture, Seattle style
- Restorative justice can ease the pain at Dalhousie
- Excuse me, there's a moose in the room
- Winnipeg can defend itself ...and so can Kelvin High
- Can't fit 400 years into Facebook
- Tories insult victims of massacre
- Winnipeg can defend itself...
- I can never be a judge
- CMHR no conversation starter
- Sex game makes sex trade real
- The new economies of oil
- In Mexico, the cry is "¡Justicia!"
Ads by Google


text:
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
This weekend, more than 6,000 attendees are expected at BronyCon, the largest convention for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fans, most of whom are young adult males. Since the revamped series debuted on The Hub in October 2010, it has developed a devoted following outside its intended demographic of girls ages 2 to 11. These unexpected fans, known as bronies, have grown into a diverse and impassioned community, united over one thing: a sincere love of ponies.There's nothing ironic or perverse about bronies, though at first mention one might assume so. But this hesitation is understandable. Even a lot of bronies were reluctant to start watching the series. "I actually didn't like it the first time I saw it," explains Sethisto, who runs the popular pony site Equestria Daily.
read more
John de Lancie, Chris Zylka
Star Trek will meet The Secret Circle in an upcoming episode.
John de Lancie, well known for playing Q in the Star Trek franchise, has been cast as...
read more
Mary McCormack, Vincent D'Onofrio
Law & Order: Criminal Intent will premiere its 10th and final season on Sunday, May 1, at 9/8c, USA announced Thursday. Season 4 of In Plain Sight will debut immediately afterward at 10/9c.
The new Criminal Intent episodes will mark the return of Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe as Detectives Bobby Goren and Alexandra Eames. D'Onofrio and Erbe exited the show at the beginning of the show's ninth season, leaving Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows as the show's primary stars.
Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android!


text:
Stelara (ustekinumab)
Stelara, a much-anticipated new biologic treatment for patients 18 years or older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2009 and is now available to patients. Stelara (ustekinumab) is the first of a new type of biologic for moderate to severe psoriasis that combines powerful psoriasis relief with very infrequent dosing. Stelara is given twice in the first month, followed by dosing just four times per year.
The big question is whether it will prove safe and effective for long-term use. It is too new to know at this point. Stelara is also approved for use in Canada and the U.K. Another important question is how it will fare in treating psoriatic arthritis. Many people with moderate or severe psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis. Trials in psoriatic arthritis are ongoing.
Developed by Centocor, Stelara will be marketed by Centocor Ortho Biotech in the United States and by Janssen-Cilag in other countries. Both companies are subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson.
How is it administered? Stelara (often misspelled Stelera) is administered by injection under the skin. Patients receive two initial doses four weeks apart and then maintenance doses every twelve weeks thereafter. So far, Stelara has not been approved for patient self-injection; it must be administered by a health care provider in a doctor's office.
Advantages Stelara has proven very effective for moderate to severe psoriasis in clinical trials. Approximately 75% of patients in a pivotal trial saw at least a 75% improvement in skin psoriasis symptoms after 12 weeks of treatment, and that improvement has been sustained by most for periods exceeding a year. In addition, of those patients who enjoyed a 75% improvement after 9 months, 72%-88% of them maintained that 75% improvement after 2.8 years, and nearly half of those had achieved a 90% improvement at 2.8 years. The very infrequent dosing will be welcomed by many psoriasis patients. Also, Stelara has a different molecular target than other psoriasis biologics, so it may work for some patients where other biologics have failed. Finally, Stelara's safety profile, in studies conducted to date, has been impressive.
Drawbacks Stelara's long-term safety is unknown. Unlike some of the other biologics (Remicade and Enbrel) that have been around for a decade or longer (some rheumatoid arthritis patients have been on Enbrel for more than 10 years continuously, for example), Stelara has been tested in psoriasis patients for only three years, and most patients have taken it for much less time that that. Stelara, like other biologics, suppresses the immune system, which can increase the risk of serious infections or cancer. Three years is just not enough time to see if, for example, it later causes cancer rates to rise. [Raptiva, a biologic for psoriasis that led to several fatalities, was not pulled from the market until almost six years after its FDA approval.] Given that the average psoriasis patient will battle the disease for 50 years, long-term safety is critically important.
Currently patients are not permitted to self-inject Stelara at home, so they must travel to a doctor's office to receive the medication, offsetting some of the convenience of infrequent dosing.
How does it work? Stelara (ustekinumab) blocks interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, immune-system molecules that are believed to be inappropriately active in the skin and joints of people with psoriasis.
Payment assistance
The company that markets this treatment is among those that have programs to help people afford their treatments. Learn more here: Psoriasis Prescription Payment Assistance Programs.
In the summer of 2008, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel of outside experts voted unanimously to approve Stelara (then an experimental biologic called ustekinumab) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. As Reuters reported at the time:
An experimental Johnson & Johnson drug should be approved for treating adults with moderate or severe psoriasis, an advisory panel unanimously ruled Tuesday.
The ability of the drug, ustekinumab, to relieve symptoms of the skin disorder outweighed concerns treatment might increase the risk of cancer, the outside experts that advise the Food and Drug Administration said.
"It's quite striking how well it works compared to other things that we have available," said panel chairman Michael Bigby, associate professor of dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
But the panel said the manufacturer's post-approval monitoring plans were insufficient to gauge long-term risks. Members also voted 7-4 that the drug should be injected by prescribers rather than patients themselves.
The FDA will consider the advice before making a final decision. The agency usually follows panel recommendations.
… [Most existing biologics for psoriasis] work by blocking an inflammation-causing protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
Ustekinumab blocks interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, two other immune-system proteins linked to inflammation.
FDA reviewers said animal studies showed blocking those proteins increased the chances of developing cancer, which raised concern about the effect in people. …
Panel members said doctors and patients should be informed of the cancer concern, but it was not enough to keep the drug off the market.
"We don't know if it's going to hurt them … I think ethically we have to make this available" in light of the drug's effectiveness, said Lynn Drake, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Officials with J&J unit Centocor said no increase in cancer was seen in people studied as long as 18 months and the company would monitor cancer cases after approval.
The prescribing information for the TNF-blocking drugs come with a warning about a possible risk of cancer.
Michael Paranzino, president of Psoriasis Cure Now, appeared at the hearing and spoke to the Committee about the seriousness of psoriasis and the need for additional treatment options. He read excerpts from patient emails testifying to the debilitating nature of psoriasis, and on behalf of Psoriasis Cure Now he urged approval of ustekinumab (Stelara). He also urged the FDA to allow patients to be given the option to inject the medication at home, rather than requiring the patient to receive the injections at a physician's office.
Paranzino also expressed disappointment with the FDA for failing to address, in its briefing materials for the committee, the profoundly negative impact that psoriasis can have on a patient's quality of life. Finally, he urged the FDA and Centocor to agree on a robust, long-term study of the potential safety issues surrounding Stelara/ustekinumab and for Centocor to see the study through to completion and publication.
Additional studies must be undertaken to help us understand the benefits and risks of IL-12/IL-23 inhibitors as psoriasis treatments for the long-term; and certainly, patients should carefully evaluate with their physician any new treatment before using it.
Abbott is also working on an IL-12/IL-23 inhibitor, Briakinumab (ABT-874), but media reports suggest it is still a year away from seeking its own FDA approval.
"This new treatment option is exciting news for psoriasis patients," said Paranzino. "We psoriasis patients need more options, and this expands the treatment arsenal."
Visit Psoriasis.Name to discuss Stelara with other psoriasis patients. [Note: some patients incorrectly spell it Stelera.] While the patient response has been mostly very favorable, it has not worked for all psoriasis patients, and anecdotal reports on psoriatic arthritis are more mixed. Are you on Stelara? Thinking about it? Share your story at the social network for psoriasis patients, Psoriasis.Name.
Click here to visit the Stelara company website.


text:
Significant changes in moderate rainfall, as well as droughts, can have the biggest impact on society because they take place in areas where a lot of people live.
|Science Recorder Pro
|Free trial. No ads. Exclusive interviews. Access to all articles. Just $4.99/yr. Subscribe
A new NASA study says that global warming may increase the risk for extreme rainfall and drought, according to a news release from the space agency. This is the first study to demonstrate how increasing carbon dioxide concentrations could impact the entire range of rainfall types on our planet.
Examination of computer simulations from 14 climate models suggests that wet regions of the world will experience increases in extreme rainfall due to warming resulting from projected increases in carbon dioxide levels. Dry areas and regions with moderate rainfall, however, could be become drier.


text: Keep a shotgun protected and at the ready with Voodoo Tactical's fully padded "QUICK-DRAW" scabbard that mounts to a ruck or can be slung it across a person's back with the adjustable removable nylon sling. Double universal straps on each side will accommodate right or left handed shooters. Voodoo Tactical has notched the top so the weapon slides out quickly and easily. Holds standard 18" Remington 870's, Benelli or Mossberg 590. 29" overall length. Weighs .34 lbs.


text:
Promotion Terms & Conditions
- To participate, add at least $75 of qualifying merchandise to your cart in order to receive 2 Day Shipping.
- Orders must be completed by December 22th, 2014 2:59 PM to qualify.
- Offer is not valid on Jerseys.
- Offer is not applicable to orders placed through Group Sales.
- Offer is not applicable to gift certificates or gift cards.
- Offer only valid on orders shipped to the contiguous U.S.
- This promotional offer may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.
Main Content
Order by 3:00 p.m. EST on Monday, 12/22 with 2-Day shipping, receive by 12/24.
When you say that you're gonna be covered in Capitals colors for the next game, you mean it. That includes every inch of your body, whether it's visible or not. Make sure every layer you're wearing is decked out in Washington pride with these darling Prospect thong panties! They feature an allover Capitals logo and team name pattern, microscopic scalloped trim and a cute satin bow sewn at the front waist. You'll be ready to cheer on your team in and out of the stadium!
- 100% Cotton fabric
- Elastic waistband & leg holes
- Imported
- Officially licensed NHL product
- Satin bow
- Woven graphics
Capitals Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
RI Tied With California For Highest Jobless Rate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) â¿¿ New federal statistics show Rhode Island tied with California with a national-worst 9.8 percent unemployment rate in January.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released data for all 50 states on Monday.
That was a drop of one-tenth of a percentage point for Rhode Island from December. The state's rate has been on a steady decline, and labor officials say the economy is moving in the right direction.
The federal Labor Department says unemployment rates increased in 25 states in January. They fell in only 8 states and were unchanged in 17.Rhode Island's chronically high jobless rate has been the highest or among the highest nationally in recent years.
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:
We Don't Talk About Our No. 1 Concern: Money
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Religion and politics are typical "third rail" topics of conversations among partisans, but they're pikers compared with discussions that center on cash.
In fact, Americans believe talking about money is more difficult than discussing hot-button issues such as death, politics, religion, taxes and personal health, says a study from Wells Fargo.
But many Americans believe the topic of money may even be hazardous to their health: 33% say they are "more worried about their financial health than their physical health" and 40% call money the "biggest stress issue" in their lives.
There's also a giveaway for your personal finances. If you update your Facebook status, you're more likely to have "poor or average" financial health, Wells Fargo says.Financial Health Study of 1,004 U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 75. Experts involved in the study say it's only natural that Americans shy away from money discussion -- but much like ignoring your physical health, ignoring your financial health is a significant life risk. "It's not surprising people don't want to talk about money, investments, tax strategies or even how much to put aside for a child's education," says Karen Wimbish, director of retail retirement at Wells Fargo. "But not spending time today to think about the future can be costly in the long run." "I think of personal finance in the same vein as my health -- I wouldn't keep concerns about my physical health private," she says. "I'd consult a doctor or talk to a friend or family member about it." No. 1 issue among Americans, that angst over money could trigger an election year tsunami across the nation. A national malaise has also set in to the nation's psyche, with 40% of Americans saying they have no idea what to do about their financial problems, citing a lack of motivation. Wimbish says that trend is all about the absence of a plan and the lack of proper knowledge about savings and investment basics. "When someone is physically out of shape, they typically understand that eating well and exercising more will help get them back on track," she explains. "With money, however, there's a lack of understanding about the importance of designing a plan. Only a third of adults have some type of financial plan or a simple household budget in place, which means most Americans don't have the roadmap needed to improve their financial health."
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:
Enter to WIN diapers for as long as baby needs them!
Register today and get tons of free stuff for you and your baby! You will get access to helpful articles, parenting tips, and safety advice. Plus, by signing up you;ll have an entry to WIN diapers for as long as baby needs them! That's a savings that can't be beat – a value of up to $500! Don't wait – enter now for your chance to win!
Sweepstakes ends October 1, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Click here to join other Sweepstakes!


text:
Book Search
Advanced Soil Mechanics, Fourth Edition
What's New in the Fourth Edition: The fourth edition further examines the relationships between the maximum and minimum void ratios of granular soils and adds the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) soil classification system. It summarizes soil compaction...
Published November 12th 2013 by CRC Press
Rock Mechanics
An Introduction
Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology, geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to anyone studying or working in civil, mining,...
Published January 18th 2013 by CRC Press
Shallow Foundations
Bearing Capacity and Settlement, Second Edition
Considered the standard engineering reference on shallow foundations, this edition strengthens that position. Completely reworked and written by one of the top men in the field, it covers all the latest developments and approaches. Equally valuable to researchers and designers as it is to...
Published February 23rd 2009 by CRC Press
Shallow Foundations
Bearing Capacity and Settlement
The First Comprehensive Guide to Shallow FoundationsOver the last few decades, the bearing capacity of shallow foundations has been studied more thoroughly than any other subject in geotechnical engineering. Until now, however, most references on foundation engineering devoted only a single chapter...
Published January 1st 2002 by CRC Press


text:
|King James Version (KJV)
|New International Version (NIV)
|16 These six things doth the LORD hate : yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
|16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
|The King James Version is in the public domain. (The King James Bible Version Online)
|Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)