text:
Log in
Log in to check your private messages
Family Slogans; Family Crests.
Goto page
Forum Index
General Discussion
Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 566
Location: Right behind you.
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:56 am
Post subject:
I'm distantly related to John Adams, and likewise Sam Adams, though it's a more direct descent from John Adams. My aunt's big into geneaology and stuff like that.
I'm German, Irish, Welsh, and all American baby!
XD I really love just thinking of my self as an Earthling though. Like I'll go to the art museum, and walk through the global art exhibits, and I'll just have these moments where I stop thinking of it as Chinese or Egyptian or whatever history, and I start thinking of it as
history, as everyone's history as a human being. As a RACE we're so amazing, you know?
I think largely, this comes from being raised on a steady diet of Star Trek.
If you're reading this, you haven't quite made it to the next post.
Back to top
Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 302
Location: Gallifrey. . . (Before the Time Wars. Duh- I time- traveled to get here.)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:24 am
Post subject:
that's like, a doctor who point of view. And yes, the human race has its moments- I AGREE.
Keeper of Tristram's soul.
Dubbed 'RED', by AsA.
RoseBlood=Rose/Blood= Red
'I want you, bleeders......'
Back to top
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
Posts: 1260
Location: Stupidville
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:44 pm
Post subject:
I wish I didn't
so Irish.
Pale skin, red-brown hair, dark grey eyes, and so tiny I look like a breeze could knock me over! Not a good frame for a horsewoman. Especially since I'm skinny. I've been trying to bulk up, but I still weigh less than 115. Darn.
My aunt raised us on a steady diet of 'the Fey.' Since we lived in Ireland for a period of years, we got pretty superstitious. Aunt Suzanne led us to believe we were children of the Fey.
I looked up the word 'fey' and discovered it meant 'the doomed.'
Oh crap!
Anyway, for a while I could almost believe I had 'fey' ancestors. Like I've mentioned before, I'm so bloody angular! Curse! High cheekbones, pointy chin...*sigh*
Fall down seven times, get up eight. --Japanese Proverb
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them.
Back to top
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Posts: 2594
Location: Star Stuff
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:50 pm
Post subject:
Nothing wrong with looking Irish... :\
. Dubbed "Usagi" by AsA .
Keeper of the Siderean Swords
"If by chance some day you're not feeling well, and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done, and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled."
Red Skelton
Back to top
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
Posts: 1260
Location: Stupidville
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:45 pm
Post subject:
There is in
Fall down seven times, get up eight. --Japanese Proverb
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them.
Back to top
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
Posts: 162
Location: OH!
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:29 pm
Post subject:
Interesting topic. I don't think I have much to talk about though. I don't really know anything about my family beyond my grandparents generation, of which all members were firmly rooted in northwoods Minnesota, and have only the vaguest sense that one side was mostly Norwegian, and the other was at least partially German. The name comes from the German side, and is merely a reference to one of the zillion provinces that the area used to be made out of.
Unfortunately the name is completely non-indicative of ancestry. My father (who I seem to take after far more than the other side) was adopted, and the subject literally NEVER comes up. I've heard it
maybe two or three times in my life (usually at doctors, when I need to be reminded that that half isn't actually part of my family history), and I have no real intention to break the silence. It doesn't change any of the family relations, but it means that the most important pieces of ancestry will probably be a total mystery forever.
I've got brown hair and dull blue eyes. Sounds about as generic as things could be. Could have roots anywhere in Europe.
Back to top
Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 302
Location: Gallifrey. . . (Before the Time Wars. Duh- I time- traveled to get here.)
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:13 am
Post subject:
Well, now. There are more blue-eyed / grey- eyed people with brown hair than I thought possible.
Quick poll- say Aye if that's you^.
Keeper of Tristram's soul.
Dubbed 'RED', by AsA.
RoseBlood=Rose/Blood= Red
'I want you, bleeders......'
Back to top
Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 1859
Location: The couch
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:19 am
Post subject:
Blue eyes and brown hair. Aye.
Britland as dubbed by AsA
Avatar courtesy of
Keeper of Tengu's electricity and Willow's 'what did you just say' eyes.
Back to top
Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 1392
Location: Back in the Shire.
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:24 am
Post subject:
Generally Aye, but I have been told that my eyes are green and blue and grey and hazel. Also my hair has been described as blonde and brown so I 'unno!
On the topic of family crests, I have three. Kinda. The one for my actual surname is a pelican piercing its own breast to feed its young (cheerful!), but I also have the blood of two Scottish clans in my veins! The Scott crest (from my gran) is a stag and the motto is "Amo". Simply "Love". The Drummond crest (from my granddad) is an eagle and the motto is "Gang warily", meaning "Go carefully".
As for my genealogy, I'm a bit of a mongrel. Mostly English, with Polish, Irish (a touch) and Scottish (lowlands). My Gran (Scott) was born in America, my Dad was born in Zambia. All the exciting stuff that we can find is on my Dad's side, since we can't find much beyond my Mum's mum on her side.
He who does not eat cheese will go mad. ~ French proverb.
Keeper of the fallen leaves. 'Cos they're still pretty.
Back to top
Dark Mirf
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 297
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:46 pm
Post subject:
I was gonna reply earlier and things over here in real life exploded! :O Not fun.
I have
family crests. I'm not going to bother linking every damn one. haha. Those would be McGraw, O'Donahue, Goodpasture, Leach, Hansen (danish), and Hunt.
Wait thats six. My bad. The only two that actually matters is Hansen and Hunt. I'm largely Irish and Danish with English, Norweigian, and French blood on the side. Yup, your average american mutt.
Keeper of Gwendowlyn's red hair.
Back to top
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
Posts: 1260
Location: Stupidville
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:56 pm
Post subject:
Does grey eyes and red-brown hair count, Red?
If so, AYE.
Fall down seven times, get up eight. --Japanese Proverb
If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them.
Back to top
Joined: 12 Apr 2008
Posts: 243
Location: Over there! *points*
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:33 pm
Post subject:
My family crest has a plate armor helmet on it, and it's blue! That's kinda cool. My adoptive family line is extremely English, but with some Dutch, German and Basque mixed in. By blood I know that I'm half English-Irish and a quarter of French, Dutch, Spanish, and Navajo Indian each.
As for family history, my parents enjoy genealogy to the max, so there's a lot of info. My parents are actually distant cousins-the family split in the 1700's in Europe and came back together. The earliest ancestor they've been able to find so far was a scholar in Oxford somewhere around 1100 AD.
My family is also extensively involved in Mormon/LDS history. The first complete family to convert to Mormonism after Joseph Smith's own family was the family of Joseph Knight, Sr. Seven generations later, here I am. Through various lines I'm related to a lot of LDS figures. You'd have to be pretty involved in the genre to recognize most of their names, though.
Other than that, not much to say. One of my second cousins by marriage wrote
The Drowsy Chaperon
if anyone's seen that.
I love children...but I could never eat a whole one.
Psychosomatic! That boy needs therapy...
Ya que estamos en el baile, ¡bailemos!
Keeper of Earthsong's Wispy Wooshy Memory Ball
Keeper of the Dragon Planet
Back to top
Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 302
Location: Gallifrey. . . (Before the Time Wars. Duh- I time- traveled to get here.)
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:58 am
Post subject:
horsin'around wrote:
Does grey eyes and red-brown hair count, Red?
If so, AYE.
i guess so. auburn is a shade of brown, right?
Keeper of Tristram's soul.
Dubbed 'RED', by AsA.
RoseBlood=Rose/Blood= Red
'I want you, bleeders......'
Back to top
Joined: 20 May 2008
Posts: 559
Location: North Carolina! And proud of it...!
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:12 am
Post subject:
God, I look so Italian!
I'm actually more German than Italian, but the brown-brown-olive must trump everything else in me...
lets see,
Irish, And it's funny, cause I always wished for red hair, fair skin, light eyes and freckles...
Polish, Yes, I eat kielbasa with pierogies
French, Je parle petit français...(at least that's What I think I'm supposed to type it as...)
ITALIAN! And I can't stop eating! Or cooking, or acting rather Italian....
German, I don't speak german, but I do know the word for "hospital"
There is some dispute on whether a small portion of our blood is Native American or black.
But it should be black, I think,
There are far too many white people here...
And I love soul food! (I don't think it would matter if I was or wasn't, I'd still want to be more...)
Hoffman icon courtesy of my very good friend, Isaymakebelieve, on LJ, check her out!
In my brain, I'm someone famous AND important!
Dubbed 'Egg' by ASA, but also responds to "spegg"...
Keeper of Oliblish and Teh Poodle Stick....
Back to top
Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 3690
Location: The land of dreams
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:43 pm
Post subject:
Red hair and eyes that can't decide if they're blue or gray. I would say this is because I'm part Scottish, but it's not, since that strain comes from my mom's side, which is predominately French. Go figure.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:
All Posts
1 Day
7 Days
2 Weeks
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
1 Year
Oldest First
Newest First
Forum Index
General Discussion
All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Goto page
Jump to:
Select a forum
The Agora
Rules and Introductions
General Discussion
Forum Games
Plot, Character, and Current Page Discussion
The Louvre
Arts 'n Crafts
The Written Word
Serious RPG's
post new topics in this forum
reply to topics in this forum
edit your posts in this forum
delete your posts in this forum
vote in polls in this forum
Elveron phpBB theme/template by
Ulf Frisk
Michael Schaeffer
Copyright © Ulf Frisk, Michael Schaeffer 2004
Powered by
© 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


text:
Cap Sleeve Pleated Peplum Top
Style # 208168
With floral applique on bodice, capped lace sleeve and lovely pleated peplum hem, this bebe top is chic closet must-have. Offers a fresh heavy drape. Try it with a leather skirt.
- 95% polyester, 5% spandex.
- Center back to hem: 14" (36 cm).
- Hand wash.
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a size S.
Cap Sleeve Pleated Peplum Top
Cute Peplum Blouse!
I ordered the peplum blouse in black (size xxs, bust 32", waist 25", height 5'3"). Although I was a little disappointed in the material since I typically avoid polyester fabrics, the great cut and detailing made up for it. I love the lace applique and pleating detail. The shirt does look a bit sheer, so I imagine the white version would be difficult to wear.
December 5, 2012
I got this top in the egret color and I love it!!! Simple but still very flirty and classy!!! It's MUST HAVE!
December 4, 2012
BEAUTIFUL Top!
This top it is one of the BEST tops bebe had ever design. It is so delicate, comfortable, and chic.
I REALLY which it will come in more colors.
November 3, 2012
pretty little top
Really cute little top and well made with a nice drape. I had to return it as it was not proportional for a large busted woman. I am a 34 G and it just didn't look right in the arm holes, etc. If you are average on top you will love it! Sad it didn't work for me.
October 1, 2012
1-4 of 4

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Loading Map....
Date(s) - April 15 - April 17
All Day
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois
Yes, it's true. Women make over 85 percent of all consumer purchasing decisions. Don't miss the world premier marketing conference, M2W: Marketing to Women. Industry experts including Female Factor CEO Bridget Brennan, Kathy Oneto of Anthem Worldwide, TrendSight Group Founder Marti Barletta will speak about how women can truly be reached in marketing. www.m2w.biz


text:
Over The Teacups(1891)~ Fan of this book? Help us introduce it to others by writing an introduction for it. It's quick and easy, click here. Recent Forum Posts on Over The TeacupsNo active discussions on Holmes found. Why not post a question or comment yourself? Just click the link below. Post a New Comment/Question on Over The Teacups |
Related links for Oliver Wendell HolmesHere is where you find links to related content on this site or other sites, possibly including full books or essays about Oliver Wendell Holmes written by other authors featured on this site. |
Art of Worldly Wisdom Daily In the 1600s, Balthasar Gracian, a jesuit priest wrote 300 aphorisms on living life called "The Art of Worldly Wisdom." Join our newsletter below and read them all, one at a time. |
Sonnet-a-Day Newsletter Shakespeare wrote over 150 sonnets! Join our Sonnet-A-Day Newsletter and read them all, one at a time. |


text:
Nelson Rego, CDT, co-owns Smile Designs by Rego in Santa Fe Springs, CA. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Rego has published over 65 articles on dental materials and techniques for leading dental journals.
Nelson Rego, CDT is on The BRIDGE!
The BRIDGE is an online network from LMT dedicated exclusively for members of the Dental Laboratory community. Join free to connect with Nelson.


text:
Training Opportunities
2014 NASPGHAN/NASPGHAN Foundation Summer Student Mentor Program
To develop a program at multiple sites throughout the U.S. and Canada through which medical students can have 10-week research experiences under the mentorship of basic or clinical scientists with a research focus in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, or nutrition.
Students in good standing at accredited medical schools in the U.S. and Canada who have completed their first year of medical training who seek to pursue a research experience between the first and second years of medical school. The deadline for application is March 14, 2014. Completed applications should be sent to the NASPGHAN National Office.
M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. members of NASPGHAN with a track record of independent peer-reviewed research, previous success with trainees (students, residents, or fellows), and a commitment to provide the necessary resources to make the experience meaningful for the student are eligible to serve as mentors. Mentors will apply for consideration with documentation of productivity (CV), grant support sufficient to support the research activities of the summer student, and previous experience with trainees. The Advisory Committee will approve all mentors.
Each mentor will develop a program for the student that includes didactic training regarding study design, methods of data analysis, and ethics in research (e.g. human subject protection and animal subject protection). A minimum of 4 hours of didactic course work is required. The mentor should have scheduled meetings with the student to assess progress including an interim presentation of results at the midpoint of the studentship. The mentor/student are required to submit a brief (one page, single spaced) interim report of progress in July and a final report of accomplishments in September to the Advisory Committee.
Stipends of $4000 for at least a 10 week experience will be provided to each student. NASPGHAN/Foundation will support up to 3 students this year through this program.


text:
Home Congregations About Us Bookstore Press Room Giving
Page Navigation
In "Faithful Journeys," a Tapestry of Faith program
Gather the children in a circle. Light the chalice. Point out the chalice-lighting words on the newsprint and invite the group to read together:
We light this flame for the light of truth, the warmth of love, and the energy of action.
Indicate the poster(s) of the Unitarian Universalist Principles. Or, give each child a copy of the handout. Ask a volunteer to read the fourth Principle in the adult language. Ask a second volunteer to read the children's version of the fourth Principle. Then, say:
Today we will learn about this Unitarian Universalist Principle — what it means, and what kinds of actions show it. Let's get started.
Collect handouts for reuse.
If not all participants are fluent readers, take the time to teach the group to say the opening words from memory.
If the group has children who are sensitive to perfumes or other chemicals, use unscented candles or an electric or battery-operated flame. An electric flame is also recommended if you may not use open flames or if any participants are afraid of fire.
For more information contact web @ uua.org.
This work is made possible by the generosity of individual donors and congregations. Please consider making a donation today.
Last updated on Thursday, October 27, 2011.
Sidebar Content, Page Navigation
More Ways to Search
Donate to Support This Program and the Ongoing Work of the UUA
Read or subscribe to UUA.org Updates for the latest additions to our site.
Learn more about the Beliefs & Principles of Unitarian Universalism, or read our online magazine, UU World, for features on today's Unitarian Universalists. Visit an online UU church, or find a congregation near you.


text:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pomalyst® (pomalidomide) on February 8, 2013, to treat patients with multiple myeloma whose disease progressed after being treated with other cancer drugs.
Pomalyst®, also known by its generic name, pomalidomide, is the newest in the line of anti-myeloma agents called immunomodulatory drugs, or IMiDs®, agents that can modify or regulate the functioning of the immune system.
This booklet presents information on Pomalyst and how it works, the results of clinical trials and ongoing research with Pomalyst, how and when to take Pomalyst, its possible side effects, and how to manage them.
The booklet is meant to provide you with general information only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare practitioners. Your healthcare team can answer specific questions related to your personal treatment plan.


text:
Flights to Dubai take you to a glitzy shopping-mad city with spot-lit mosques and aromatic souks, proud of its Arabic culture.
Things to do
An evening stroll at the busy Dhow Wharfrage shows off Dubai's diverse charm. Feel the breeze in your hair while watching boatmen loading cargo into traditional wooden sailing boats, with the curvaceous National Bank gleaming in the night sky.
Late afternoons at the traditional Gold Souk see everyone flock for exotic bargains. It's an essential Dubai city break experience, with narrow covered walkways and windows piled high with jewel-studded tiaras and slender gold pendants, and smooth-talking salesmen.
On a Dubai holiday, dip into mezze like wara enab (stuffed vine leaves) and garlicky hummus before your machbous (spicy lamb). From top-floor restaurants in glamorous hotels, feast your eyes on the warm Arabian Sea lapping onto Jumeirah Beach.
Take flights to Dubai for a taste of desert life. After driving around ochre rolling dunes, dine on barbecued meat on the open fire, spotting stars in the inky-black sky. Indulge in an evening of silence, sand and sheesha pipes.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Dubai. Buy airlines tickets to the Dubai Shopping Festival in January for bargains galore, or the multi-million dollar Dubai World Cup horse racing in March.


text:
Who wants to win my new kit coming January 15th?
Well, here's a little sneak peek:
Just leave a comment in this thread and one lucky winner will be chosen!
Don't forget! Save $3 on any $10 purchase from my GDS Store all month long!!
(coupon valid for Created by Jill products only)


text:
You can view the current or previous issues of Diabetes Health online, in their entirety, anytime you want.
Click Here To View
See if you qualify for our free healthcare professional magazines. Click here to start your application for Pre-Diabetes Health, Diabetes Health Pharmacist and Diabetes Health Professional.
Latest www.medicareadvocacy.org Articles
Popular www.medicareadvocacy.org Articles
Highly Recommended www.medicareadvocacy.org Articles
Listen in as the Center for Medicare Advocacy legal experts Judith Stein and Gill Deford, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), along with other healthcare advocates discuss the resolution of the "Improvement Standard" class action lawsuit filed in 2011 (Jimmo v. Sebelius, No. 11-cv-17 (D.VT.)) and its implications for Medicare beneficiaries today. For more than thirty years, the wrongful interpretation of the Medicare statue has led to the illegal denial of care for tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries on the grounds that the individual's condition is stable, chronic, not improving, or only requires "maintenance care."
0 comments - Posted Oct 25, 2012
Diabetes Health is the essential resource for people living with diabetes- both newly diagnosed and experienced as well as the professionals who care for them. We provide balanced expert news and information on living healthfully with diabetes. Each issue includes cutting-edge editorial coverage of new products, research, treatment options, and meaningful lifestyle issues.


text:
Now, I see how this is potentially harder to balance, but so far we've seen no card that truly and consistently accelerates the rate at which the corp goes through their deck. Anarchs are leaning that way a little bit (with Noise's ability and Demolition Run), but has any corp player lost yet because they had no more cards in their deck? I'm wondering how much leeway FFG has for designing more cards that trash from the corp's R&D. It seems a little unfair that a runner getting flatlined is a very real danger, whereas a corp looking at an empty R&D seems rather unlikely. Your thoughts?
Alternate Runner win condition - has any corp ever been decked?
Posted 07 November 2012 - 11:04 PM
Posted 07 November 2012 - 11:27 PM
This is very unlikely, for the simple reason that Corps are required to have a minimum number of agendas in their deck.
By the time you get, say 75% of the way through the deck, you would expect that roughly 75% of those agendas are no longer in R&D. They have either been scored (meaning the corp wins), are in Archives (meaning you will win if you run Archives) or at HQ (meaning you will win if you run HQ). For this reason, it is almost always easier to simply focus on stealing the agendas that the Corp has accumulated in HQ or Archives rather than trying to mill the rest of R&D.
The mandatory draw and win/loss condition of having no cards left in R&D are in place so that the Corp cannot simply refuse to act. It is very unlikely that a viable deck will appear that makes it easier to run the Corp out of cards than it is to simply steal the accumulated agendas. The game is called "Net RUNNER", because the run is the fundamental interaction of the game, and anything that undermines that is probably bad game design. This game rocks because of the interaction, which FFG will be keen to protect (and indeed, they are promoting this interaction by pushing the Trace mechanic).
Posted 08 November 2012 - 12:35 AM
I have been 8 cards away from being decked. That is the closest I have come to losing that way.
Posted 08 November 2012 - 01:19 AM
Old Netrunner I built a deck to deck the corp.
I ended up having to burn agenda to get the game to last long enough.
However, in the first St Albans tournament someone did get decked.
Slightly different draw and actively decking the corp (i.e. trashing the last cards in R&D) would have been an alternative (1 credit/right card off doing so) but it ended up that there was the option of potentially scoring an agenda (the corp could not at this stage) or passively decking the corp (i.e. letting the corp run out)
Posted 08 November 2012 - 01:24 AM
Old Netrunner I built a deck to deck the corp.
I ended up having to burn agenda to get the game to last long enough.
However, in the first St Albans tournament someone did get decked.
Slightly different draw and actively decking the corp (i.e. trashing the last cards in R&D) would have been an alternative (1 credit/right card off doing so) but it ended up that there was the option of potentially scoring an agenda (the corp could not at this stage) or passively decking the corp (i.e. letting the corp run out)
Posted 08 November 2012 - 01:49 AM
I can confirm that someone got decked at St Albans because I'm the one that decked them. However it was largely a result of my not realising that there were unrezzed cards in archives as they weren't turned sideways as they should have been (and I wasn't paying enough attention), so I was frantically running R&D trying to get the last agenda I needed to win.
Under normal circumstances I can't see this being a viable win condition (yet).
Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:20 AM
Easy way to kill corp R&D is the combination of medium (ideal 2 mediums with 3 counters or more) and demolition run .. 3 demolition runs with these 2 mediums cost 21 cards in the R&D even if you dont find any agenda there, there is a great chance to get him decked.
But its dangerous .. if he plays snare there is a high chance of just dying ^^
but only once i was left with 4 cards in the R&D before i won
Posted 08 November 2012 - 12:19 PM
It happened to me once, in a very long game against Noise…as Haas, I kept scrapping his icebreakers (and ran a couple of unsuccessful beta tests), and he responded by Parasiting my agenda server, leaving us in an late-game stalemate.
As Silent Requiem says, the condition is mostly just there so that games like that will eventually terminate; otherwise, I suppose what would have happened is we'd both sit there drawing credits until either he had enough to break into HQ or Archives (if ever) or I decided to play into a remote server (and probably lose).
Although smaller decks generally are preferable, the corp can make whatever size deck they want (subject to card limits and agenda constraints), which makes milling sort of a weird strategy.
Posted 09 November 2012 - 07:54 PM
I've seen it done, but only with Noise, a deck built to do it, and a player having a ton of fun watching the Corp just burn.
It's extremely rare- if at all possible- outside of that scenario. Even when running a 45-card deck and the Corp using clicks to draw a lot, the Corp has a lot of time with which to advance its Agendas (or have them stolen).
However, I imagine that once the expansions start coming in and accumulating, it becomes more and more likely as not just Anarchs but everyone else gets more and more tools to use for pulling it off.
Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:02 PM
Deck milling with Noise will probably become a viable strategy in the future with more and cheaper viruses and ways to more efficiently install programs.
But even then I doubt it'll get victories by running the corp out of cards. Once you've milled 1/3-1/2 of R&D, it'll be faster to win by cleaning up in Archives.
Posted 10 November 2012 - 07:47 PM
ffaristocrat said:
But even then I doubt it'll get victories by running the corp out of cards. Once you've milled 1/3-1/2 of R&D, it'll be faster to win by cleaning up in Archives.
Posted 10 November 2012 - 09:11 PM
I suppose if Archers (ICE-Corp) and/or Data Dealers (Runner) were being used from both sides, it is certainly possible for a corp to deck out.
I wouldn't put it past FFG to put in expansion cards that give really good abilities at the cost of an agenda (or an ability that targets/destroys an agenda). The runners need to able to utilize the deck-out win condition in something else other than a milling situation and that puts the runners currently at a disadvantage because there are VERY clear Corporation decks that target the alternate winning condition.
But in my early days of deck building, I decked out primarily because I didn't put enough agendas in my R&D, which means I would have lost even if I had managed to win the game.
Posted 11 November 2012 - 03:40 AM
It's not altogether unlikely.
HB's Accelerated Beta Test, when scored, takes 3 cards off the top of the deck. Anonymous Tip draws three cards. You start with just 49 cards, drawing 6 at the start, that's just 43 cards in the deck at the start of the game. Average game length is 21 turns (based on a spreadsheet I saw), so the Corporation just has to burn through 22 additional cards to deck out. If he draws too many cards, scores too many Beta Tests, or if the Runner aggressively takes advantage of Noise's Identity and effective use of Demolition Runs, at the very least he can make the Corp sweat with 30+ cards in the trash. Happened to me once.
I started building a Runner deck designed to deck out the Corp; Wyldside drew cards, to play Viruses for free/cheap with Cyberfeeders, to mill cards, to then sell to Pawnshop to have enough creds to play more viruses next turn. The engine exists, but there's only 4 viruses currently, so it's not really feasible. Yet. That said, what I'm doing with it is just putting a ton of cards in the Archives, and at the last second when I've milled 12-15 cards, making one run on Archives at the end of the game before the Corporation can win and hoping I've dumped 7 Agenda points into the trash.
As one final note, never underestimate the player base to try new things. Exploration, investigation, and development of new deck archetypes and strategies are the reason we play these games. If there's a way to win, people are going to try to develop decks that take advantage of it. Personally, I intend to eventually have a Runner deck with no Ice Breakers, and a Corp Deck with no Ice.
Posted 19 November 2012 - 09:33 AM
There's no game term for it, but I think we should call this bankrupting the Corp.
Posted 19 November 2012 - 10:10 AM
"Bankrupting" would mean running out of money (credits), but removing all the cards from R&D means they have run out of ideas.
~ Tim
Posted 21 November 2012 - 04:48 AM
Well, whatever you call it, it's not so much something you should necessarily be trying to do as the runner as much as a way to determine who wins if both players are decked, the score is tied, and there just aren't enough agenda points in play for either player to win (because of sacrificing).
But I could see this actually happening through some combination of Medium, Sabotage Run, and whatever that Criminal card that lets you sell your stolen Agendas for $9 is called.
Posted 22 November 2012 - 04:52 AM
I JUST bought this game, but in my experience CCG/LCG mill strategies tend to be iffy, and rely on a lot of things. That doesn't mean runners shouldn't attack the deck. Trashed cards are lost options, usually.
Posted 24 November 2012 - 02:04 PM
One of the other concerns with milling, is the potential for the Corp later to recycle from Archives to R&D. So like a select 5 cards from Archives with a Shuffle R&D option, or place them in any order on top of the R&D stack. Smaller deck size means the return of your premium nightmares.
Or of in game mulligans. Option that says to shuffle your current hand into R&D and then redraw the same number of cards into your grip (HQ).
Or the option for the Corp to benefit from milling themselves, with the option for if the R&D is at 5 cards or less shuffle in all unrevealed cards in Archives.
There really are numerous options to negate the "Top Decking" win condition.
Posted 24 November 2012 - 02:10 PM
Myabe there will be eventually, but as of right now, none of those options exist.
Posted 24 November 2012 - 04:54 PM
After skimming through the rules and looking at the corp cards, I don't see much reason for the runner to even attempt a victory via decking. Now, milling to get agendas into Archives….


text:
Vote for the Goat, Goat-Man your next president...I mean MOUTC figure.
Glimmer +16
Two-Bad +14
Eldor +6
Mantenna and Modulok +5
Dragstor, Tung Lashor and Madame Razz and Broom +4
Rio Blast +3
Blade +3
Mermista +3
Crita +3
Stonedar +2
Oo-Larr +2
Saurod +2
Lodar +2
Prahvus +2
Rokkon +1
Castle Grayskull spacesuit +1
Garn (Mini-Comics) +1
King Miro +1
Hawke +1
Celice +1
General Sunder +1
Song Master +1
King Hsss Slave Girl +1
Damon +1
Skeletor's Robot Knights +1
Plundor +1
Shokoti +1
Batros +1
Scorpia +1
Huntara +1
Filmation Clawful +1
Great Black Wizard +1
The Blonde Teela (Battleground and Alcala Teela) Thread
MegaGearMax's 200X/MYP Screen Grabs
Sagitar 200X Prince Adam 200X Sorceress Evilseed (MYP)
Vote for the Goat, Goat-Man your next president...I mean MOUTC figure.
SKELETOR'S JOURNEY: You heard of Skeletor, Skeleteen and now Skelebaby? The saga of Skeletor's chronology to be continued in 2014. Stay tuned!!!
Perfuma for me, please!
"Yep! And now I'm gonna blast ya!"
- Orko to Skeletor in "Lessons"
Two bad please
Most Wanted MOTUC's not shown: Quake, Sagitar, Dark Dream, Filmation Garth (post transformation), Filmation Evil Seed, MYP Miro, Lord Masque
Dragstor 4 me.
Looks like Glimmer may go for a repeat!
Most Wanted Crita, Veena, EvilSeed, Prahvus, Sagitar, Calix, Tuskador, Vultak, Dylamug, Masque, Sebrian, Dree Elle, Uncle Montork, King Miro, Granita, Hawke, Hunga, Kittrina, Quakke, Butthead, Hoove, Darius, Spinwit, Nocturna, Kayo, Lizzor, Artilla, Vizar, Staghorn, Lodar, Twiggets, Drissi, Lady Slither, Bubblor, Three Beast, Fang-Or, Great Black Wizard, Major Header, and Ra-Jar.
hmm.... two bad or strong arm? TWO BAD please
Modulok, although I think he might be better served as a Beast
Tung Lashor for me.
Neutral Forest Spirit
If we won't see the Comet Warriors or Movie characters soon then I'll be MAD!
MOTUC needs:Tung Lashor, Rio-Blast and rest of the Hordes!
WANTED: Minicomics !!! Swords NEEDED !!! MY FEEDBACK
tung Lashor
Please don't try to contact me thru heman.org about casted parts. That is specifically against there guidelines and out of respect for them don't do it. I rarely visit this site any more anyway so any messages more than likely wont be seen for a month. Facebook is the best way, i check there daily.
Clawdeen for me, please.
Does Galactus fart?
My main man Goat Man for sure !
Goat Man is the MOTUC 2014 Traveling Con Exclusive! Im officially the happiest boy in the whole world.
Eldor for 2013!
Skeleton-Warriors, Ra-Jar, Spinwit, Rock Golem, Evil Seed, Lord Masque, Prahvus, General Tartaran, Hawke, Slob-Boar, King Agho, Hunga the Harpy, Sh'gora, Masks of Power Demons, Nocturna, Lizzor, Horde Wraiths, Sagitar, Crimson Fury, Lodar, Vizar, Angast, Negator, Melaktha, ABC Giants, Stridor
Bring on Modulok!
Evil Simian Mechanic of the Horde!
Two Bad!!!
check out my art!:
Two Bad is the obvious standout from here


text:
Grand Cancun designed by Richard's Architecture + Design will be the world's first net-zero energy luxury eco-tourism resort.
Using a marine platform concept instead of an artificial island, the development will create more space with less impact in the fragile marine ecosystem. The mega building will be totally self-sufficient, with hotels, convention centers, malls, and cinemas.
It will have a zero-carbon footprint while providing the city clean drinking water and energy from renewable resources including solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal.
The structure will collect rainwater and create potable water through desalination. Features include technology to clean seawater by filtering hydrocarbons and floating solids.


text:
Property Photos
Showing Photo 1 of 10
Property Details
Property Search
Open Houses
Find a Realtor
Newest Listings
Services Guide
Account Login
Request Information
Enter Your Contact Information
Fill out the form below to receive additional information about this property from
your REALTOR®
. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
We're sorry but the mls number you entered is either invalid, of an inactive listing or is not available online.
HomeSearch.JacksonRealtor.com is the Official Internet Site of the Jackson Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Protected by Copyright© 2015 and is owned either by the Jackson Association of REALTORS®, Inc or by the developers of the software, Solid Earth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Equal Housing Opportunity


text:
Audio for Multi-use Auditorium, Part 2
Sep 24, 2013 10:32 AM, With Bennett Liles
Oh well that's a great way to go where you have it like two separate systems, sort of a speech animal and a separate music system.
Pierson:: Correct. And there's also a number of wireless microphones that are part of the system as well, so there was a total of eight wireless Sennheiser systems that were included with the system in which case, due to the flexibility of the system, we can either route them just directly as a speech system or we can route them back to the mixer to have control over them in that location. [Timestamp: 6:13]
This is a really ambitious project. That's a lot of gear to get put in place and connected and tested. What kind of a timeframe did you have on getting this whole thing done?
Carlson: The project itself, construction-wise, started in June and we started getting in there, really to get the wire pulled and get the backbone in probably about September. And we were finishing up the last tuning and programming and whatnot in January. So the whole thing was about six, seven months. [Timestamp: 6:40]
That's not bad. You had time to make sure that everything is put in right. Was there anything unexpected that came up with all of this that you had to deal with?
Carlson: The columns for the speakers; there was some discussions about that as far as looking at it from the architectural side, was that it looks like it was part of the room, but also that it would still work to house the speakers. So we had to have a whole discussion about putting the speaker 6in. behind the column and still expect it to project into the room and being able to talk the different languages with the architect and the general and the school and everything like that, so. [Timestamp: 7:16]
Ah, the old acoustics versus aesthetics debate.
Carlson:Yes, yes. That's the name of the debate.
Yeah, well it never ends, especially if you have an old historic building or something. So when you rang all of this out and tested it did everything pretty well work out as planned?
Pierson: Oh, absolutely. In fact one of the most pleasing parts was the first time it got fired up after Ralph finished tuning it up for us. The output was just purely amazing, and it achieved some of our main goals, which was to get underneath the balcony in the back of the room with all the intelligibility that we needed to showcase all of the forums. [Timestamp: 7:52]
Did you run into any power or grounding situations that caused a problem?
Pierson: There was a full power redo for the space, so there was an electrician that came in and did extensive work on the power system. In fact, it actually required a new main feed from one of their other buildings … in order to provide enough power for the room. So all of the system is protected using some SurgeX and additionally it's sequenced using some of the Crestron Green Light systems. [Timestamp: 8:27]
Oh well that's great because after all the work you do on the sound system to power it up and then find that there are issues with that is a real crusher.
Pierson: Correct.
Carlson: They tried to cover all of their bases with this project. They said, "We want to do it once, we want to do it right, and we want it to last for a long time afterwards."
And what was the video side of this project? What did they need in there for the video side?
Pierson: This was one of the more unique ones, for us at least, the first time we've installed a videowall. This system actually consisted of a four-by-four videowall consisting of 55in. flatpanel TVs. One of the most unique parts about having a videowall is how it serves as a backdrop for a lot of the different events; a very unique use of it. One of the advantages is instead of using a projector, in which case the presenters would always be in front of it creating a shadow on the screen, by using a videowall there aren't any shadows. And we're still able to get the image large enough and crisp enough by using both the Crestron processors in order to create the videowall, but the image itself, I think one of the most notable performance values of it, is just how it is supplemental to the lighting and as a most unique backdrop. So if you have a band, for example, playing, then you can have a very dynamic background. It also works very well for some of their forums. So for example, when they have a hypnotist come in and do an event or a magician come in. So it's really quite a unique thing to have a videowall versus a projection system in that space. Additionally it gave it another wow factor or an additional wow factor. [Timestamp: 10:09]
Yeah, I would think so. For the music acts you might want to have some continuous motion video going on in the videowall and for the lectures and discussion formats maybe something that looks more like a static backdrop.
Carlson: They've done some really fun things with lighting and color using both the actual stage lights and the videowall together so that it almost works seamlessly together. It's really fun how creative they've been able to be with that.
Alright, well it sounds like you turned it into a real fun place.
Pierson: Absolutely. The video system as well as the automated audio system and the screens and basic lighting is all controlled, then, by Crestron.
And from some central location?
Pierson: Well, actually, there's a location up in the booth. There's some basic lighting control around the auditorium and additionally there's a 6in. wireless touchpanel that works with their podium. [Timestamp: 11:01]
Okay, so they can do it from anywhere.
Pierson: Correct. It also was nice to have the flexibility of the wireless touch panel so that if you're moving the front-of-house position from either the booth down to the floor location, that you could still control the lights and the curtains and the videowall. [Timestamp: 11:17]
Well, that sounds like a really interesting job and a long enough time period where you didn't have to rush through it. So you got this one done. What's coming up for Audio Architects? Have you got something interesting in the pipeline?
Carlson: Well we're in the middle of a project at one of the other university campuses right now, to design an arena system for them. We have a number of school projects, K through 12, right now. This is a big time for them, so a number of projects happening there. Some fun church projects happening in the fall. Once the schools are taken care of, we have some fun church ones coming up.
Coming up with essentially two different sound systems and the videowall. Thanks for telling us about it. Andy Pierson and Nancy Carlson from Audio Architects in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and the Schofield Hall renovation with sound and video. Great to have you with us.
Thank you for having us.
Acceptable Use Policy blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
The Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) is a flexible interdisciplinary program that transforms the effectiveness of mid-career professionals working in policy making and public service worldwide. Learn more.
The Duke Center for International Development(DCID) advances international development policy and practice worldwide through interdisciplinary approaches to graduate-level education, executive training, policy advising and research.


text:
Yoplait Light has some new Light Fat Free yogurt flavors to offer, bringing the total to over 20 flavors, and I was intrigued to give some of them a try. I was torn between Apple Turnover, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Raspberry Cheesecake (tough decision!), but I eventually decided on the Apple Turnover.
Looking at the front of this yogurt, I pondered what my favorite parts of apple desserts were - definitely the flavors of the apple, but also those of the cinnamon and crust. Clearly this yogurt wasn't going to reproduce the crust entirely, but I had hopes for the cinnamon. I opened the container and scooped up a spoonful (and one that included a big chunk of apple, too). The verdict? Fantastic! This yogurt accurately captured the delicious mingling of apple and cinnamon that make this dessert so delicious, and the texture is ridiculously thick, especially for a light yogurt .
Each 6 ounce container of Yoplait Light Apple Turnover Yogurt provides only 100 calories, no fat, 85 mg sodium (4% of the RDA), 250 mg potassium (7% of the RDA), 5 grams of protein, 14 grams of sugar plus 15% of the RDA for vitamin A, 20% for calcium and vitamin C, and 25% of the RDA of phosphorus.
This snack is light, healthy, and tastes delicious - definitely pick up some of these to try for yourself. Too bad my yogurt cost $0.99, but they do go on sale frequently.


text:
Postcard #2 from the GM Winter Meetings
first official day of the Winter Meetings has come and gone with little fanfare
on the A's front. I was tempted to start
this blog out by stealing a classic opening line from Mark Hyman, a long-time friend from Maryland who used to be a
baseball writer for the Baltimore Sun
and now reports for Business Week Sizing up a similar situation years ago,
the wry Mr. Hyman once opened a story in the Sun this way: "On a day that
nothing happened, nothing happened."
While apropos, my day here was far from uneventful. As previously stated in my last entry, the
morning was filled with MLB Public Relations Meetings.
was reported that 565 national and international media have converged in Dumbo Land
to cover the Winter Meetings. That
represents a rather sharp increase from last year, when less than 400
journalists attended. One of my fellow
PR colleagues suggested the warmer environs of Florida
may have been a factor, compared to last year's meetings in Indianapolis.
My preferred reason, however, is that the popularity of our sport has
experienced an upsurge this season, when perhaps there are more compelling
stories. One story I heard this morning,
however, was delivered by a former baseball legend when the Baseball Assistance
Team (B.A.T.) address the League's PR specialists.
Sudden Sam McDowell, the ex-flame throwing left-handed pitcher who regularly led the
American League in strikeouts back in 60's and early 70's for the Cleveland
Indians, explained how he became involved in B.A.T. many years ago. He matter-of-factly said he had been "kicked
out of baseball because I was an alcoholic."
He also said how proud he was that baseball is the only professional
sport that has an organization like B.A.T., which assists anyone in the
"baseball family," past or present, who has fallen on hard times and needs a
helping hand.
This past year, the
organization awarded $2.2 million in donations to 90 grant recipients. "The NFL doesn't have something like this,
nor does the NBA or NHL. Hell, B.A.T.
even helps umpires! Can you believe
that?" For me personally, it was a
thrill to see Sudden Sam. He was a
bigger-than-life character for me growing up in Northern
California. He was 6-5, 200
pounds with a nasty high-rising fastball that would eventually strike out 2,453
batters in his 15-year big league career–a figure that still ranks 34th on the
all-time list. As a teenager growing up
in Auburn, Calif.,
I can still remember an early-season Sunday doubleheader at the Oakland-Alameda
County Coliseum featuring Cleveland and Oakland. I can't recall the exact year, but it was
probably 1970 or 1971. Before leaving Auburn for the game, I
remember reading a banner story in the Sacramento
Bee about A's owner Charlie Finley offering some collection of five A's
players to the Indians in a trade for Sudden Sam. And who should be the Indians' starting
pitcher in the twinbill opener? Sam McDowell.
as you can imagine, there were a few A's players who were less than thrilled
with Finley's offer, and I believe it was Reggie Jackson
who launched a three-run homer into "Reggie's Regiment" in the right field
bleachers to open the festivities and McDowell was knocked out of the game in
the first inning. The A's went on to win
the opener, and then you saw something that would never happen today. Sudden Sam decided to start the nightcap. He ended
up pitching brilliantly and earned a victory!
One of the few times in history that not only a team split a
doubleheader but so did their starting pitcher.
late afternoon, my world was nothing but coordinating media interviews. I ran Billy Beane through the gauntlet, cramming in sit-downs with MLB
Productions (for a documentary film), MLB Network TV's Hot Stove League live
show, Comcast Sports Net Bay Area's Chronicle Live program and finally, a
one-on-one with long-time friend and ESPN correspondent Pedro Gomez, all over a time period of 50 minutes! Now while Billy was media hopping, I also coordinated a schedule for Manager Bob Geren,
which included a 30-minute press conference with national media in the MLB
Media Interview Room, followed by an interview with Comcast Sports Net Bay
Area's Mychael
Urban for CSNBA's website, a quick
appearance on XM Radio's MLB Network and another taped interview with
I returned to Billy's
hotel suite, where Bay Area scribes Susan Slusser
Chronicle), Jane Lee (MLB.com), Carl Steward (Bay Area News Group) and Urban (CSNBA) peppered him with questions
pertaining to possible free agent signings, trades or when we expect to comment
on the Hisashi
Iwakuma negotiations. Billy was his usually articulate and
thoughtful self, although the writers were disappointed to learn we most likely
will not comment on Iwakuma until the negotiating period is over or we sign
him. (Editors note: The A's and Iwakuma were unable to come to terms and Iwakuma will return to Japan for the 2011 season). With a midnight deadline to the
30-day exclusive negotiating window, it might be a late night for yours
truly. In the meantime, I about to head down
to the lobby bar for some good old-fashion PR work. And a beer.
Ah, the life of a Major League PR man.
Hey, somebody's got to do it! I'll
be back with installment #3 tomorrow.


text:
In the wake of the horrific events in Tucson, I thought I would share the following with you from Mental Health Pros.
You know things are not going right in your life. Your emotions are overwhelming; your relationships are plagued with difficulties; your behavior is creating chaos.
When people are suffering, they want to know what's wrong with them. Receiving a proper diagnosis is a crucial first step on the road to improvement. After all, if no one knows what the problem is, how can it be fixed?
To receive a proper diagnosis, and successfully deal with it, there are several important facts you need to know.
Go to the people with the expertise.
An accurate diagnosis can only be made by people with proper mental-health training. In some jurisdictions, only psychologists and psychiatrists can diagnose a mental disorder.
There are good reasons for these rules. Recently, a licensed clinician assessed a client who was diagnosed by some massage therapists as having three extremely severe, dangerous, and incurable problems. After quitting his job, making false confessions, and generally having his life ruined, he was in dire need of a truly professional assessment. It turned out that he had absolutely no trace of the three disorders: he was just a man in a very vulnerable place in life whom others had taken advantage of. The resulting lawsuit was settled for six figures.
The moral of the story: before being assessed by someone, inquire about their credentials, their training and expertise in the area, and their standing with their regulatory body.
It is acceptable to inquire about a professional's credentials, their training and expertise in specific areas, and their standing with their regulatory body. It only makes sense to consult with an expert. The majority of people seek out specialists for financial decisions, consultations on automobile repair, and advice regarding education and employment. You have every right to be confident and comfortable with your choice of a mental health professional as well.
Understand that siagnoses are not absolute.
While the diagnostic categories themselves have been created by a process of consensus among scientists, diagnoses can, at times, be influenced by political and financial pressures. Furthermore, the diagnostic process is not perfect. Even when two experts use the same manual — i.e., the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV — they will often come up with different diagnoses.
This variability in diagnoses is unsurprising. The same thing happens in medicine due to overlapping symptoms, variations in how the person presents, clinician training, etc. Sometimes, diagnoses may be given in borderline cases to enable the person to access funding for treatment. In other cases, diagnoses may be denied to help reduce costs. So don't be afraid to get a second opinion.
Learn about your diagnosis.
You need to understand what your condition is, and what the implications of having it are. It helps to know its symptoms and the different treatments available, as well as if your condition requires you to stay on prescribed medications.
It's also important to know if there are other effective options for treatment. Exercise can be as effective as medication in treating some mild forms of depression. And, if you factor in relapse rates, psychotherapy is usually as effective — and, frequently, more so — than medication in addressing anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, Tourette's, and many other disorders.
Remember You are Still a Person
You are not your diagnosis. You are not defined by your illness. You are a person who happens to have a particular problem, at this point in time. In many, many cases, you can recover and return to a normal life.
It's unfortunate to see some people build their life around their diagnoses, instead of living. In one large psychiatric hospital, patients wore T-shirts that stated, "I am a multiple personality disorder". Actually, they're real individuals with names, like Janelle, Barry, and Pat. Remember to build your life around who you are, who you love and who loves you, and what your life will be like after you improve and, hopefully, recover.
*Taken from Mental Health Pros


text:
Courtesy Church Bros. LLCFrost is slowing vegetable harvests in the Arizona desert, and if cold temperatures continue, yields could fall, grower-shippers said.
"We had a little frost yesterday, but today was by far the heaviest," Jason Lathos, commodities manager for Salinas, Calif.-based Church Bros. LLC, said Dec. 6. "We anticipate the same tomorrow and Sunday."
In fields east of Yuma, Ariz., Church Bros. crews couldn't begin harvesting until about noon Dec. 6 because of frost, Lathos said.
"It's less than five hours versus 10 hours" of harvest time on a typical day at this time of year, Lathos said.
Closer to Yuma, Church Bros. crews were delayed until 10 or 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6.
Church Bros. was sourcing all varieties of its lettuces and cauliflower and broccoli from Yuma in December, Lathos said.
Harvest was delayed about an hour in Yuma Dec. 6 for Salinas, Calif.-based Coastline Produce, said Mark McBride, salesman.
Frost typically won't hurt lettuce unless it occurs several day in a row, McBride said.
"The plants are very resilient, but if they get three or four consecutive days (of frost) it can possibly cause some blistering and peeling."
Broccoli and cauliflower, however, are much more susceptible to the cold, McBride said.
"Depending on how long it lasts, it will reduce the amount of broccoli and cauliflower out there."
And with Christmas approaching, that could mean a jump in prices.
"(Markets) have been pretty draggy, but things can change in a hurry," McBride said.
And while the night of Dec. 6-7 was expected to be warmer, with no frost likely, the cold was expected to return to Yuma over the weekend and stick around for awhile, McBride said.
"It's going to be cooler than normal the next five or six days with the chance of some ice."


text:
This project came from two desires melded into one.
I have loved this fabric for a while-the Dinosaurs one (and then I found that cute green polkadot to match) and wanted to make something with it:
And desire 2:
For a long time with my other kiddos I carried a store bought diaper carrier that held 2-3 diapers and one of those white plastic wipe containers-you know the ones I mean? It was a very handy way to carry diapering supplies in my diaper bag. Now I've got a diaper and wipes case tutorial for you.
Then we got a membership to Costco. And I started buying wipes there. And their wipes come in a huge blue package that is WAY too big to fit into the diaper carrier and also impossible to get just a nice pile of wipes out of without cutting it open, so I started just stuffing diapers and wipes into my diaper bag and it was squished and hard to find and not very convenient.
So, I took this adorable fabric and made a Costco wipe size Diaper and Wipe Carrier!
SOOOO easy. Takes like 20 minutes, you can use 2 fat quarters or 1/4 yard of fabric of 2 fabrics (read, not very expensive to make) and it turned out so great! It would also make a really good baby shower gift. Oooh, maybe even with some matching burp cloths!
So, here's how.
Diaper and Wipes Case Tutorial: (Update-I now have a version with a strap too)
Supplies Needed:
1/4 yard or a little less of 2 fabrics (I used fat quarters, you could use just a normal 1/4 yard)
Diaper and Wipes Carrier Pattern Pieces
Print your pattern. You need two copies of the large piece. Cut and tape one of those large pieces to the flap piece to form the back piece. The leftover piece is your front piece.
Cut out 1 front and 1 back piece in each fabric for a total of 4 pieces.
Pin your velcro (about a one inch piece) in place. One piece goes on the front part of the main fabric. Just center it about 3 inches down from the top:
Now put right sides together on both pieces and sew them together around the sides and bottom:
**For further clarification I am adding in some more photos at this point. That's why there a new and different fabric in these pictures.
Now, turn your inside fabric right side out and stick it down into the outside fabric, so that right sides are touching.
Turn inner fabric right side out:
Put the inner fabric into the outer fabric.
Flip your fabric over and begin sewing the 2 pieces of the flap where shown in this photo:
Here it is in my sewing machine just as I am starting to sew:
Sew down that side until you get to the part where the front and back piece join across the middle. Sew across those two making sure that you are only sewing the front and not the back. (So you should be sewing 2 pieces of fabric, not 4.) Then sew across the middle and up the other side.
You are leaving the top of the flap open so that you can turn it there:
Turn it right side out. First reach in and pull out the inner fabric:
Now tuck your inner fabric down into the outer part:
Until it is all inside like this:
Push out all the corners and make it nice and smooth and then press it flat.
Fold the top opening under and top stitch it shut:
Now press the whole bag nice and flat. And you're done!
Works perfectly to fit my pack of Costco wipes and several diapers inside:
Love it!
Total time: 20 minutes
Total Cost: About $5


text:
This unique Eye Colour comes in three formulations: matte, satin, or shimmer. Created for long lasting easy application. Richly pigmented with jet-milled powder. Compact includes a mirror for easy application. Size: 0.11 oz.
Available in:
Envy - Satin Dark Green
Spy - Satin Taupe
Fatalistic - Matte Black
Vintage - Matte Dark Brown
Denim - Matte Dark Blue
Ciggy - Matte Pale Gray
Femme - Matte Soft Pink
Exile - Shimmer Tan
Carat - Shimmer Pale Gold
Scene - Shimmer Light Blue
Nailed - Shimmer Charcoal Gray
View Ingredients
Brand: Rock & Republic
Origin: United States
Michael Ball founded Rock & Republic in 2002 with a single pair of jeans. Since then, the former pro cyclist and his partner, Andrea Bernholtz, have transformed their Los Angeles-based company into a luxe denim brand as well as a purveyor of premium footwear, cosmetics, leather goods, and, of course, pet accessories. Loved by young Hollywood, the label traffics in the rocker-meets-rebel look: think body-conscious cuts, stud details, and artful prints that are both street-ready and effortlessly cool.


text:
We have often professed our love for Yoplait Light here on Iateapie.net, yet the Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy and Yoplait Delights have let us down a bit. Still, I have a soft spot for Yoplait and so when I realized hadn't tried Yoplait Whips, I bought the Chocolate Mousse Style Whips ($0.60 each), and stuck it in the freezer upon returning home.
The next night, I reluctantly grabbed a spoon and dug in to see what all of the fuss was about. I have frozen yogurt cups before and they turned into a hard rock that you either must thaw in the microwave or chip away at, bit by bit. However, Yoplait Whips are fluffy, air-y and comparable to your average mousse prior to being frozen, so they take to freezing quite well. As a matter of fact, when you remove the container from the freezer, you can immediately scoop into the smooth and creamy creation just like you would with ice cream. The chocolate flavor is a bit artificial, with the chocolate liquor taking a strong presence; but will still satisfy a chocolate craving in a cool way.
Of course, you don't have to indulge in the frozen form of Yoplait Whips (although I would highly suggest it) because they are very delicious straight from the fridge. The texture is light and fluffy like a good mousse should be and retains the same slightly-off chocolate flavor (which grows on you after the first somewhat offsetting bite).
Each 4 ounce container of Yoplait Whips Chocolate Mousse provides 160 calories, 4 grams of total fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat (6% & 12% of the daily value), 105 mg of sodium (4% of the DV), 5 grams of protein and 26 grams of carbohydrates which includes 23 grams of sugar. There is also 10% of the DV for Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Although there are no artificial sweeteners to be found in the ingredients list, you will see a variety of sugars including high fructose corn syrup plus artificial flavors and colors (Red 40, Yellow 6 and Blue 1).
Yoplait says "Finally A Guilt-Free Way to Enjoy Chocolate." While I agree that the taste is quite delicious, there is way too much sugar in a 4 ounce container for me to consider this "guilt free."


text:
Chair: David KrauseVice Chair: Bill SmittcampTreasurer: Robert KuboSecretary: Linda Fraley, MDBruce AllbrightSahar Barayan, MDKim Ruiz BeckJeannine Campos GrechGreg ColemanMichael HansonJeff MayerDavid Nalchajian Pat RicchiutiJ. Charles Smith, MD Todd SuntrapakNoreen WadeRiley Walter, Esq.
Todd Suntrapak,President & Chief Executive Officer
David Christensen, MD,Senior Vice President Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer
Michael GoldringSenior Vice President & Physician Network Executive
Beverly Hayden-Pugh,Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Officer
Michele Waldron,Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Joel Brownell, MDVice President, Chief Medical Information Officer
Robert SaroyanVice President, Philanthropy & Chief Development Officer
Kevin ShimamotoVice President, Chief Information Officer
Karen Dahl, MD,Vice President, Quality and Safety
Jessie Hudgins,Vice President Facilities and Support Services
Natale PonticelloVice President, Human Resources
David Singh,Vice President Revenue Cycle Management
Stephanie VanceVice President, Finance
Jane Willson,Vice President Corporate Development
Rick Wolf,Vice President & General Counsel
Children's Medical Staff Officers for 2014 are:
Sahar Barayan, MD, Chief of StaffGary Magram, MD, Vice Chief of StaffFred Laningham, MD, Secretary-Treasurer
Department of Anesthesiology & Critical CareChristine Almon, MD - ChairKevin Luu, MD - Vice Chair
Department of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic SurgeryNarakesari Heragu, MD - ChairValeriano Simbre, MD - Vice Chair
Department of Emergency MedicineRobert Kezirian, MD - Chair Henry C. Pollack, MD - Vice Chair
Department of Medical ImagingTBD - ChairMichael Myracle, MD - Vice Chair
Department of MedicineJohn Kinnison, MD - Chair Swati Banerjee, MD - Vice Chair
Department of Pathology & Laboratory MedicineStephen Kassel, MD - Chair Aleli Siongco, MD - Vice Chair
Department of SurgeryMimi Chao, MD - Chair Joseph Gerardi, DO - Vice Chair
President: Todd SuntrapakChair: David NalchajianVice Chair: Paul McDougalSecretary: Kim Ruiz-BeckTreasurer: Michele WaldronImmediate Past Chair: Richard ShehadeyDan Adams Danielle Bacon-Parnagian Erin Berberian-Gleason Blair CunningsMarty FlamingJeannine Grech Kenneth Jue, MDAllison Karahadian Patrick MurphyCaren Myers Skip NugentCarl RefuerzoRobert SaroyanDebbie Smades-HenesBill SmittcampNadarasa Visveshwara, MDKevin WilliamsJody Young


text:
LGGS would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Gediminas Indreika who sent us the program cover that included the listing of the graduating class of 1957 (June 9) from Saint George School, Saint George Church in Chicago, IL (Pastor - RT. Rev. Msgr. Boleslovas Urba). The full listing of boys and girls can be found in the following database. Additionally, the photo shown above and HERE (966 KB) is from the May 1952 Communion at St. George. Most of the children listed in the graduating class of 1957 should be in this photo. Please note that in most cases, the first names of the children are listed in the program under their Christian first names (given first names are in parenthesis). If you can identify any of the children in the photo, please send an email firstname.lastname@example.com with the name of the child, the row number and position in the row. For example: (Dalia) Emilia Indreika, Third Row, Fifth from Left If you would like to share similar pictures or information on another
church, school, etc... A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Original View (Total Number of Records in Database: 6)
If you have a database or information that you would like to put into our database, that pertains to Lithuanian genealogy, please contact us at email@example.com |


text:
Street Style from NYFW A/W 2013!
When Fashion Week hits NYC, everyone heads to Lincoln Center in their trendiest ensembles in hopes of being noticed. Ali Gilliams and Kathryn Wirsing, our resident street style photographers, snapped these pics of the most fashionable girls outside the tents!
Occupation: Stylist and blogger
Cynthia Rowley pants, DVF jacket, Chloe bag, Miu Miu booties
Kathryn Wirsing


text:
America's favorite Independence Day celebration featured unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical artists, topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Twenty television cameras stationed around Washington, D.C. capture the sights and sounds of the concert, making at-home viewers feel like they are front and center for the show.
This year's A Capitol Fourth on PBS welcomed back host Tom Bergeron and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.


text:
Free Entry
Curtain Artificial Reef is a popular dive site in Moreton Bay and is easily accessible from Brisbane.
Since 1968, the Underwater Research Group of Queensland have been sinking large vessels, cars, tires and pontoons at this site on the West side of Moreton Island. The largest wreck is the Bremer (50 metres). Most have been cleared of obstructions and can be safely entered and explored. The reef pulsates with marine life - tropical fish, gropers, trevally, abundant Wobbegongs and rays and other schooling fish.
Dive Rating:
Dive Type:
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.


text: Academic Advising is defined as a decision-making process during which students realize their maximum educational potential through communication and information exchange with an advisor. Academic advising consists of discussing options, plans, and requirements to meet academic goals. In the College of Liberal Arts, students work with two academic advisors to develop a Program of Study (POS). The Liberal Arts advisors are Frank Bell and Amy Smeal. The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce we will now also advise Undecided majors and General College students. If you are an undecided student, you can meet with our advisors to develop a plan of courses to take until you're ready to declare a major. You can visit the Advising Office in MH 220. You can reach them by phone at 256-824-2867. The academic advisement center in Morton Hall Room 220. We strongly recommended you make an appointment by calling (256) 824-2867. Meet The Advisors Frank E. Bell Email Frank: email@example.com Amy M. Smeal Email Amy: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Pop Culture
Hollywood Now: A birth, two weddings, and a movieBy Gerri Miller
See who had a baby, who got married (yes, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is off the market) and whose new flick just came out!
Go To Pop Culture
Audience:Personal StatusOther relative of intermarried/interfaith partner, Grandparent of children with interfaith parents, Parent of intermarried/interfaith partner, Child of Interfaith Parents, Interdating, Intermarried/Interfaith Partner
This group has no available discussions.
There are currently no upcoming scheduled events for this group. Select See all to see past events.


text:
No matter where you want to go or how much you plan to pack, the Gregory Whitney 95 internal frame backpack is up to the task. Equipped with an innovative suspension system, the Whitney 95 comfortably carries loads of up to 70 lbs!
View more videos in our Video Library.


text:
The company's Peel and Reseal Ready-to-Serve Pack won the new product launch competition at the 2013 Produce Marketing Association's Foodservice Expo in Monterey, Calif., in July.
The package holds 18 ounces of ready-to-serve fresh blueberries, uses 30% less plastic than traditional containers and has a convenient peel-and-reseal opening, she said.
Naturipe's new Earthcycle environmentally responsible packaging appeals to organic and natural consumers, she said. The plant-based fiber tray and Flo-Wrap overwrap reduces PET plastics by 85% and is tamper proof.
Ocean Mist has new microwaveable pack
Cooking artichokes just got faster thanks to new microwaveable artichoke packs from Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., that are designed to decrease cooking time, said spokeswoman Kari Volyn.
Consumers just open the bag, season, seal and steam them in their microwaves and they are ready to eat in minutes, she said.
The award-winning steam-in-bag technology also is available with brussels sprouts.
Rainier installs mesh bagging equipment
Rainier Fruit Co., Selah, Wash., installed mesh bagging equipment this summer, which, in addition to its current mesh header bag, allows the company to pack a wraparound mesh pouch bag, said Suzanne Wolter, director of marketing.
"The band completely wraps down the front and back, allowing the bag to stand up on display and giving us more labeling area to call out the variety," she said.
The bag will help consumers more easily identify Rainier's limited availability and exclusive varieties — the Junami and Lady Alice, she said, along with Rainier-brand Honeycrisps.
Stemilt to offer new Lil Snapper bags soon
Stemilt Growers Inc., Wenatchee, Wash., plans to release two new pear Lil Snapper bags in September, said Roger Pepperl, director of marketing.
One bag will be for bosc pears, and the other will be for red pears.
"Both, we feel, will add value to the category as pears in general have excelled in our program," he said.
Wish Farms offers tray of 3-pound clamshells
Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., now offers trays with a four 3-pound clamshell configuration for strawberries, said Gary Wishnatzki, chief executive officer and president.
The configuration offers freight savings over the traditional eight 1-pound trays, he said, and should help retailers, especially club stores, sell more berries.


text:
During my visit to the Wine Educators Academy, I found Pope Valley, California was absolutely stunning.
Pope Valley is an unincorporated area inside Napa County, just east of Calistoga in the Vacas Mountains. Who knew this community produced grapes used in making St. Supery wine?
Their estate bottling comes from the grapes grown right on the Napa Valley property on Highway 29. This family owned winery is best known for their Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux blends with so many different bottlings that I can't begin to list them all.
These wines are readily available here in Chicago and online. See my visual tour of the vineyard property with Vineyard Manager Josh Anstey, and take a sneak peek at the newly remodelled winery, a must stop for any visitor to the Napa Valley.


text:
Edward Hospital & Health Services is a full-service, regional healthcare provider offering access to complex medical specialties and innovative programming. We are located in the western suburbs of Chicago with two main campuses in Naperville and Plainfield, plus outpatient facilities and physician office locations throughout the region. Find fact sheets on our history and growth.
Follow Us
Donate Today
Receive our HealthAware eNewsletter, designed to start a conversation about you and your family's health.
Sign Up


text: Find what you need to get outside with best-selling women's footwear from Merrell. Whether you're looking for waterproof, insulated winter boots, lightweight running shoes or heels designed for riding a bike, our featured women's best-selling footwear will get you outside and exploring new trails in no time. Trek through soft, snow-blanketed forests, race along woodland trails with leaves crunching under your feet, or peddle to the bar to meet the girls. Whatever the season or adventure, get top-selling women's hiking shoes and more from Merrell. Browse our collection of women's best-selling shoes to find favorites purchased by other outsiders like you.


text:
The EVCA has a new website and a lot of content has moved. We think that the best thing to do is start again from our home page.
Feel free to contact us us if the problem persists or you cannot find what you are looking for.
Hope you enjoy our new website.
Best wishes,
The EVCA team
Continue Browsing >


text:
Book your room at Super 8 Oklahoma City
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Max Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Max Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children)Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Max Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children)Oklahoma City hotel with an indoor pool
With a stay at Super 8 Oklahoma City, you'll be centrally located in Oklahoma City, convenient to Trosper Park Golf Course and Chesapeake Energy Arena.
This hotel is within close proximity of McCracker Park and Crossroads Shopping Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and a computer station. Free self parking is available onsite.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Oklahoma City hotel also offers an indoor pool and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Indoor pool
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Computer station
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Total number of rooms - 72
- Number of floors - 2
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Multilingual staff
- Free self parking
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Free wired high-speed Internet
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible parking
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Special Instructions: Please contact the property ahead of time if you are planning to arrive after midnight.
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


text:
Following is a sidebar from an interview Niels Hartvig did with Prosabladet in the 4 April, 2009 edition. (http://www.prosa.dk/) I used Google Translate to get the bulk of the translation as the original work is Danish-only, but added some content where the translation was ambiguous.
1 - You are never more than in the start-up phase. Learn the basics of place in the beginning. Write documentation - the devil! I never finished it. Umbraco would be twice as prevalent if there had been proper focus on evidence.
2 - Be 100 percent open about everything in the project. It's no disgrace not to make money in the beginning of the project. If you are honest about it, you'll go to the the users and they'll give you that.
3 - Be clear why you want to build a open-source project. The good reasons are to be more capable and to get more input and to create software jointly with others.
4 - Sit down and carefully review the license options. Do not just take GPL because all others do.
5 - If it is a commercial project then get a trademark. It is the only asset you have. You need this to obtain a share of the profits from training companies, etc., which wish to use the trademark. If you don't, people will stand and laugh at you.
5 1/2 - Have a natural user environment. Low team meetings and conferences - it is easy. Write it on your blog.


text:
Are you in a need to completely uninstall and remove Astaro Security Gateway but you really have no idea how to do it? If so, you are not alone.
Most of the time, when you try to uninstall and remove Astaro Security Gateway in the Windows Standard add/remove programs list entering from the Control Panel, you may not get a clean removal.
Download Now - FreeThere are several problems:
Does it sound frustrating? Then if the things above happen, or if you want to avoid any trouble, you'd better look for a professional uninstaller to help you uninstall and remove Astaro Security Gateway. Among so many uninstallers, the most perfect one is called Best Uninstall Tool.
Then Best Uninstall Tool will do a successful and complete Astaro Security Gateway removal for you! Free Download Best Uninstall Tool to remove and uninstall Astaro Security Gateway now!
Best Uninstall Tool is able to solve all your uninstall problems, including uninstalling of any kinds of Audio / Video software related to:
Rip / Burn / Image
Other Audio / Video


text:
Tee Off With Family Life
04.29.13 |
Swing into action for a charitable cause at Family Life's Annual Golf Classic at Bath Country Club on Saturday, June 8.
We have several great tournament contests including a Keurig Coffee Maker, BOSE Soundlink Mobile Seaker, an Apple iPad, and Internet Radios. There's even a hole-in-one challenge for a new car! First place prizes include $100 gift cards and a variety of golf-related items. Second and third place teams also receive goodies.
Registration is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of competitive play, a complimentary golf pack, on-course refreshments, and a prime rib dinner buffet. Team slots are available as four-person teams on a limited basis. Come join us for a day of golf on the scenic course of Bath Country Club.
Local businesses have the opportunity to support the Golf Classic, including business sponsorship packages to advertise on the course, in the program, and during the buffet dinner. All proceeds go directly to the ministry outreaches of Family Life. Click for more on registration and sponsorships.


text:
Main Content
Ladies, it's safe to say that you love your Tigers just as much as the next Missouri fanatic – maybe even more! You'd never let the chilly temperatures outside keep you from supporting your favorite squad on game day. Instead, you seize the opportunity to earn some style points while showing off your true Tigers pride by gearing up in this Scrunch Neck Pullover Hoodie from adidas. Featuring "Missouri" lettering along with a team logo embroidered across the chest and a team-colored adidas logo screen printed on the back, this super stylish pullover will have the rivals losing focus whenever you're in the stands.
- 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
- Hood with drawstring
- Imported
- Midweight hoodie suitable for moderate temperatures
- Officially licensed Tigers hoodie
- Quality embroidery
- Screen print graphics
- Two front pouch pockets
Tigers 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:
Our strategy
Improve community infrastructure, health, resiliency and economic opportunities in Indonesia's most challenging urban and coastal areas.
The context
About half of all Indonesians live on less than two dollars a day. Employment growth has been slower than population growth. Public services remain inadequate by middle-income standards, and health indicators are poor. The island is also one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world.
Our work
- Economic opportunity: Providing technical assistance, training and financial services to microfinance institutions throughout the country and helping spice farmers earn more income
- Health: Raising awareness and supporting mothers to practice and promote exclusive breastfeeding
- Water: Improving sanitation and hygiene in crowded urban areas with a mobile sludge removal service
- Disaster preparedness: Identifying and mapping areas at risk and helping those communities plan, train and practice how to respond when disasters occur
- Emergency response: Maintaining a response team ready to quickly deploy and provide immediate relief to survivors during the critical first months after a disaster strikes
All stories about Indonesia
Indonesia: Crickets, crackers and chairs August 14, 2009
Indonesia: 28 stories August 13, 2009
Indonesia: A world most will never see August 12, 2009
Indonesia: More happiness and laughter August 10, 2009
Indonesia: Today is sweet August 8, 2009
When we were flying in over the blue sea waves lapping the shores of Banda Aceh earlier today, I thought, "This is where it happened." I imagined the water pulling back from the shore with a horrific sucking sound before the sea hurled itself miles ashore.
Indonesia: Taste test in North Jakarta August 7, 2009
Early this morning, I visited a couple Mercy Corps-sponsored food carts in North Jakarta and ended up being a pretty good billboard.
Indonesia: Urban fish tales August 6, 2009
Where there is water, men will fish. But I never imagined I'd see lines cast smack dab in the middle of Jakarta, a megapolitan city of at least 8.5 million people.
Indonesia: Fourteen ways the world changed today August 5, 2009
I have rarely been as inspired as I am right now. Today, our 14 workshop students presented their photographs and written stories to the group. I am awed by what I saw and heard.
Indonesia: Exploring Jakarta's hidden city August 4, 2009
Indonesia: Storytelling 101 August 3, 2009


text:
Nationals - Phillies on CSN Philly looks pretty good today in HD on 728 - 1.
In the guide, Wednesday's game only shows one feed, but Thursday's has 2 HD feeds listed.
On another CSN Philly issue, is anyone surprised Comcrap's Versus is not showing any of the Flyers opening round games?
Tomorrow's Phils broadcast is on My17. Its interesting that we were able to get so many My17 broadcasts last year and this year it looks preliminarily like we won't.


text:
The World Belongs to Ryan Braun
milwaukee brewers November 29th, 2011
Ryan Braun won the MVP award last week.
There is an argument to be made, a very good one in fact, that Matt Kemp should have won the MVP award. He had more homeruns, more steals, played a tougher position, had a better WAR and a bunch of other stuff too. Matt Kemp had a great season and if you said he should have won the MVP I wouldn't argue with you too much. These two players were very close statistically and either choice was a good one.
The justification that many are using for the choice of Braun over Kemp is that the Ryan Braun played on a playoff team and Matt Kemp didn't. This speaks to the question of what exactly the word "valuable" in Most Valuable Player is supposed to mean. Many writers who vote on these awards take the word valuable and equate it with wins and losses. Since the Brewers won a ton more games than the Dodgers that made Ryan Braun more "valuable" than Matt Kemp. This is a simple argument that is backed up by years of MVP voting going to players from winning team. It is not wrong to think this and since the word "valuable" has never been properly defined by Major League Baseball it is hard to fault the writers for voting this way. It's just the way it's always been and the way it will always be. Winners get more credit.
However, this is not why I believe Ryan Braun won the MVP. It helped, sure, but it is not the real reason that Braun was chosen over Matt Kemp. The reason I submit to you as the reason Ryan Braun won the MVP is simple: The World Belongs To Ryan Braun. Read the rest of this entry »