text:
Saluting Educator Voices
So many of us are concerned that education policy debates in Washington, DC, do not reflect the reality of public schools across the country. These debates often appear to be controlled by politicians and the media, not the educators who are intimately familiar with the challenges our children face.
But the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center and PDK International are working to change that through a project called Teachers Are the Center of Education, a series of reports highlighting the importance of teacher voices in student learning and education reform.
The most recent addition to this project is Teacher Voices: Critical Issues in Student Learning and School Reform, a partnership between the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and PDK International. It has two parts: a podcast series and a webinar. The podcasts feature a practicing classroom teacher and a dean or faculty member from a school of education talking about one of five big issues identified by educators as important to today's classrooms: family and community engagement; teacher mentoring; technology; data, testing and assessment; and diversity. Each conversation explores the impact of the issue on student learning and provides reform suggestions to policymakers.
These podcasts are well worth a listen (most are around 20 minutes long). And on December 9, from 2-3pm ET, you can join a webinar that will bring together three of the podcast participants in a live discussion on what we as a nation can do to ensure that teachers' voices are being heard.
Earlier reports of this project are also quite interesting. The first (the result of collaboration between the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center and PDK International) profiles eight teachers from a diverse set of secondary schools. For example, the first profile is of a history and government teacher in a high-poverty Dallas high school that serves a large percentage of Hispanic students; the next is of an English language arts teacher in a rural Maine who works with mainly Caucasian students. But no matter the students they serve or the size of their school, a common theme emerges: These teachers (and hundreds of thousands like them) do incredible work for students every day.
The second report (the result of collaboration between the College Board, the National Writing Project and PDK International) focuses on the use of technology in teaching writing skills. It profiles nine amazing educators, telling how each integrates technology in a meaningful way to engage students in content matter. Based on their (and other educators') experiences, it offers very practical (though unfortunately not very "exciting") recommendations for how policy can ensure all students have access to such opportunities.
Again, the overall goal of this project is to amplify the voices of educators in education reform discussions. And hopefully politicians get the message, because the insights the educators profiled here, as well as those from across the country, have offered have the potential to transform the way our public schools look and the way all our nation's children learn.
But will it raise test
But will it raise test scores?
Sorry, feeling a bit discouraged these days. This sounds like a great project, and I thank you for doing what this blog has always done - provide the depth and balance that is so sorely lacking in much public discourse and debate about public schools. Thanks, Anne.
Click here to browse dozens of Public School Insights interviews with extraordinary education advocates, including:
- National PTA President Otha Thornton on the Common Core
- 2013 School Counselor of the Year Mindy Willard on the state of her profession
- Supervisor of Administration John Swang on saving money in energy costs
The views expressed in this website's interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Learning First Alliance or its members.
New Stories
Featured Story
Inspiring Students to Do Their Best
At Fox C-6 School District in Missouri, an emphasis on a character initiative is helping students thrive. District performance outranks the state in math and ELA in grades 3 through 8, and graduation rates are over 90 percent. Learn more...
School/District Characteristics
Hot Topics
Blog Roll
Members' Blogs
- AACTE's Ed Prep Matters
- ISTE Connects
- PTA's One Voice
- PDK Blog
- The EDifier
- School Board News Today
- Legal Clips
- Learning Forward's PD Watch
- NAESP's Principals' Office
- NASSP's Principal's Policy Blog
- The Principal Difference
- ASCA Scene
- Always Something
- NSPRA: Social School Public Relations
- Transforming Learning
- AASA's The Leading Edge
- AASA Connects (formerly AASA's School Street)
- NEA Today
- Lily's Blackboard
What Else We're Reading
- DQC's The Flashlight
- Center for Teaching Quality
- Edwize
- The Answer Sheet
- Edutopia
- Politics K-12
- U.S. Department of Education Blog
- John Wilson Unleashed
- The Core Knowledge Blog
- This Week in Education
- Inside School Research
- Teacher Leadership Today
- On the Shoulders of Giants
- Teacher in a Strange Land
- Teach Moore
- The Tempered Radical
- The Educated Reporter
- Taking Note
- Character Education Partnership Blog
- Why I Teach


text:
Frank Tracz
Dr. Frank Tracz is Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. At K-State he coordinates undergraduate and graduate conducting activities, teaches classes in music education, and administers and guides all aspects of the K-State band program, which includes the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, University Band, Athletic Pep Bands, and Marching Band. Under his direction the Wind Ensemble has performed at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference, the MENC National Conference, A CBDNA regional Conference, as well as regional and international tours. Under his direction, the "Pride of Wildcat Land" Marching Band has enjoyed the privilege of traveling to nationally acclaimed bowl games in support of the University.
Dr. Tracz received the Doctor of Philosophy (music education) from The Ohio State University, a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University. Dr. Tracz has several years experience teaching in the public schools of Ohio and Wisconsin. He has also served as Assistant Director of Bands at Syracuse University. Prior to his appointment at K-State, he was the Director of Bands at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky.
He has served as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor for all-state and honor bands across the nation, as well as in Canada and Singapore. Dr. Tracz is on the Faculty Board and a frequent clinician for the Conn-Selmer Institute at Notre Dame as well as a past member of the Music Educators Journal Editorial Board and is a contributor to the series Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. He also researched and developed a Master of Music Education program that is now in place at K-State. In addition to being an inducted member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, he is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Beta Mu, and Pi Lambda Theta. In March of 2012 he was elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. He currently serves as the advisor for the Kansas State chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma and the K-State Band Ambassadors. Dr. Tracz is Past President of the Big XII Band Directors Association, Past President of the Kansas Bandmasters Association, and Director of the Manhattan Municipal Band.
Dr. Tracz has been honored with the prestigious Stamey award for Outstanding Teaching, and recognized as a Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty Member, and participates in the K-State Presidential Lecture Series. In 2007, Dr. Tracz was inducted in to the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society and was recognized by The Women in Engineering & Science Program for his outstanding contributions to the university. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Bandmaster Award from the Kansas Bandmasters Association and Phi Beta Mu. In December 2006, Dr. Tracz was honored by being named a Lowell Mason Fellow by the National Association of Music Education.
Recently (2011) he was awarded the First Annual Wildcat Pride award by the K-State Alumni Association, and the Tau Beta Sigma Paula Crider Outstanding Band Director Award.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Mon, May 31, 10 at 13:52
I planted some Yellow Granex transplants in April-ish, and several of them are developing scapes. Why would a transplant bolt? Do they tend to bolt if it gets too hot and they don't have sufficient water? I was gone from home for 10 days, and my neighbor looked after the garden while I was gone, but it hasn't been watered frequently.
Tracy |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by promethean_spark 9b CA (My Page) on Tue, Jun 1, 10 at 14:10
Onions bolt because they were exposed to too cold of temperatures while large enough to have the energy to flower. If a lot of them are bolting, you may have planted them out too early, or just had an unlucky cold spring. |
- Posted by farmerdilla (My Page) on Tue, Jun 1, 10 at 15:54
Yellow Granex is a short day onion, developed for winter growing in the deep south. They bulb when daylengh reaches 10 hours. Plant them in April and they already have the signal to bulb, since they are too small to accomplish that , they try desperately to reproduce ie produce seed. Yellow Granex was the original Vidalia Onion, today more tha 20 varieties are used but all are short day Yellow Granex look alikes. In Kansas you should be growing summer onions, probably intermediates like Candy but possibly long day onions like Sweet Spanish. |
Thanks, guys. I got the transplants from a local nursery, so I figured they knew what they were selling. I've also got Walla Walla, Yellow and White Sweet Spanish, and Texas Sweet. The only ones bolting are the Yellow Granex. Should the others be ok? Tracy |
- Posted by farmerdilla (My Page) on Wed, Jun 2, 10 at 16:14
The Walla Walla, which is a Sweet Spanish type, and the yellow and white Sweet Spanish should be fine in your climate. They should start bulbing in late June. Texas Sweet ( if they are Bonnie plants) will be White Granex and problematic. Any that start running seed stalks can be used as green onions/scallions. |
Thanks! Tracy |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Allium Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Video from a Private Herkimer Diamond Mine and Waterfall [VIDEO]
I stumbled on a video showing a part of Central New York I'd never seen before, a private waterfall and Herkimer diamond mine in Hekimer County.
I stumbled on a video showing a part of Central New York I'd never seen before, a private waterfall and Herkimer diamond mine in Hekimer County.
On Monday night (July 1, 2013) the levee that holds back Bellinger Brook in the village of Herkimer had been compromised and was in danger of failing.
Herkimer County Legislative Chairman Vincent Bono is advising residents to use bottled water when available and to treat all municipal water systems as if they are contaminated.
One of the heroes that emerged from the 15 hour standoff with Kurt Myers, the alleged perpetrator in the shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk, was a German shepherd named Ape.
**NOTE** This story is being constantly updated. (The last update was 19 March 2013.) Please see below for the latest information.
Herkimer, Mohawk, and Utica schools are on modified lockdown at this hour.
Herkimer County, NY (WIBX) - Public officials in Herkimer County are issuing alerts to residents regarding Hurricane Sandy.
Village of Ilion
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - Do residents of the Ilion, Mohawk, and Herkimer School Districts have the urge to merge?
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - Thanks to everyone who came out to Chilipalooza 2012!
Let's say you're planning a trip to or from Whitesboro or Marcy, and that trip involves the New York State Thruway. Doesn't it seem silly that the Thruway runs right though both towns, but you still have drive miles out of the way to access the highway? Lite 98.7's Peter Naughton proposes a solution.
The Herkimer Police Department has released a photo of the bank robbery suspects who struck the First Source Federal Credit Union on Route 5 in the village yesterday.
General Nicholas Herkimer was a hero of the American Revolution and gave his life for liberty at the Battle of Orkiskany. His also gave his name to a county, town and village in Central New York's Mohawk Valley.
But venture out of upstate New York and you might be surprised about other Herkimers you may encounter around the United States.
It is very common while researching the paranormal to get caught up in reports and accounts of the ghostly activity and lose perspective. The history of a site is not limited to the structure or immediate grounds. Often significant historical events can affect an entire region to leave multiple locations and artifacts with potential hauntings.
A renowned example of a historic event causing regional activity is the Battle of Gettysburg. A sustained event over the course of several days has resulted in countless reports of paranormal activity spread through multiple locations, objects and individuals. In Central New York we have many variations of these regions but none so clearly defined as Herkimer.


text:
Indo-Pak Talks: Positive Move
June 30, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Nilofar Suhrawardy, TMO
NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the fact that India and Pakistan are still a long way off from settling their disputes over several important issues, including the Kashmir-problem, they must be credited for adopting a cordial diplomatic approach towards each other. This is marked by recent Indo-Pak meeting, between foreign secretaries of the two countries, being viewed as "positive." The amiable note on which the meeting was held between Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir in Islamabad is marked by their addressing a joint press conference and issuing a joint statement (June 24).
Without sidelining the "complexities" in Indo-Pak relationship, after the meeting, Rao told media persons: "We are inspired by our goal of the eventual normalization of the India-Pakistan relationship and the resolution of outstanding issues through peaceful, sustained and serious bilateral dialogue." Spelling out India's vision of bilateral ties with Pakistan, Rao asserted: "The ideology of military conflict should have no place in the paradigm of our relationship in the 21st century. Indeed, this relationship should be characterized by the vocabulary of peace," in the interest of "our peoples" and "in an atmosphere free of terror and violence." She described the meeting, spread over two days, as "positive" during which the two sides had "constructive and substantive discussion."
"We have had a very productive and constructive engagement which was forward looking and imbued with a sense of purpose," Bashir said. He pointed out: "I must underscore here that the quality of the engagement really matters and we have every reason to be satisfied with that quality." Earlier, while welcoming Rao, Bashir said: "We welcome her for many reasons. It was some years ago that we started a process and I think that process is now well on its way."
The comments made by both Rao and Bashir are suggestive of India and Pakistan's keenness to continue their dialogue process with the aim of improving their bilateral ties. This is further highlighted by certain points included in the joint statement. The bilateral talks on peace and security, including confidence building measures (CBMs), Jammu & Kashmir as well as promotion of friendly exchanges were, according to the statement, "held in a frank and cordial atmosphere." The two sides "reiterated their intention" to continue "the dialogue process in a constructive and purposeful manner." They discussed the issues in a "comprehensive manner" and both sides "emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue to promote mutual understanding," the statement said. This suggests India and Pakistan's intention to backtrack from their stand of firing verbal missiles at each other, particularly on issues they entertain different stands on. This is further supported by their reference to the Kashmir-problem in the joint statement.
They "exchanged views" on Kashmir and "agreed to continue discussions in a purposeful and forward looking manner with the view to finding a peaceful solution by narrowing divergences and building convergences," according to the statement. This suggests that continuing dialogue on Kashmir is their priority and neither India nor Pakistan wants to the stall the bilateral dialogue process despite their entertaining differences on Kashmir. This is further supported by their agreement to consider measures for "strengthening and streamlining the existing trade and travel arrangements across the Line-of-Control (LoC) and propose modalities for introducing additional cross-LoC CBMs." A meeting of a working group on Cross-LoC is expected to be held this July, the statement said.
The statement on terrorism too indicates a major change in India and Pakistan's diplomatic stand towards each other. Refraining from blaming each other, they agreed that "terrorism poses a continuing threat to peace and security." They "reiterated firm and undiluted commitment" to "fight and eliminate this scourge in all its forms and manifestations." Besides, they agreed on the "need to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism."
Defeating apprehensions of their being any nuclear tension between India and Pakistan, they decided to consider mutually acceptable measures to discuss implementation and strengthening of existing nuclear and conventional CBMS to "build trust and confidence and promote peace and security."
India and Pakistan expressed satisfaction on progress made on finalization of Visa Agreement, which will "help liberalize visa regime" and "facilitate people-to-people, business-to-business and sports contacts," the statement said. They also discussed measures to promote cooperation in various fields, which include, "facilitating visits to religious shrines, media exchanges, holding sports tournaments and cessation of hostile propaganda against each other." In addition, they agreed that "people of the two countries are at the heart of the relationship and that humanitarian issues should be accorded priority and treated with sensitivity."
The foreign secretaries are scheduled to meet again in New Delhi, ahead of the meeting Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers, which is expected to take place this July in the Indian capital city. Undeniably, the two foreign secretaries' comments and the joint statement indicate the seriousness of India and Pakistan to improve their bilateral ties at various levels. Now, it is to be watched whether this "constructive" approach is seriously retained for a substantial period or not!
Singh & Gilani Agree To "Normalize" Indo-Pak Ties
May 6, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Nilofar Suhrawardy, MMNS India Correspondent
NEW DELHI: The much-awaited talks between Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani were held last week on sidelines of 16th Summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Thimpu, Bhutan (April 29). Though the two sides still retain differences over several issues, including Kashmir, the high-level talks are viewed as a "positive breakthrough." The key point is their agreement to revive the Indo-Pak dialogue process, practically put on hold since Mumbai-blasts in 2008. Though the two prime ministers last met at Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt in July 2009, Indo-Pak dialogue has yet to be brought back on track. Till date, it has been held back because of terrorism, sources said. While concern about terrorism still remains high on agenda of both the countries, the positive outcome of talks in Thimpu is that they agreed to "normalize" Indo-Pak ties and decide on dates for talks to be held at various levels.
Briefing media persons on Singh-Gilani talks, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said: "They discussed all issues in a free and frank manner. They agreed that India-Pakistan cooperation is vital, if the people of South Asia are to realize their destiny and if SAARC is to become an effective and powerful instrument of regional cooperation. They agreed that relations between the two countries should be normalized, and channels of contact should work effectively to enlarge the constituency of peace in both countries."
Singh voiced India's concern about terrorism to Gilani. "India," Singh told Gilani, "is willing to discuss all issues of concern with Pakistan and to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue, but that issue of terrorism is holding back progress," Rao said. On his part, Gilani told Singh, "Pakistan would not allow Pakistani territory to be used for terrorist activity directed against India."
"The meeting was an exercise in mutual comprehension because there is a lack of mutual trust in the relationship impeding the process of normalization. The two sides have agreed on the need to assess the reasons underlying the current state of relations, or current state of affairs of the relationship and to think afresh on the way forward. They have agreed that the foreign ministers and the foreign secretaries will be charged with the responsibility of working out the modalities of restoring trust and confidence in the relationship and thus paving the way for a substantive dialogue on all issues of mutual concern," Rao told media persons.
To a question on dates for taking forward the process of Indo-Pak talks, Rao replied: "The two sides have agreed to meet as soon as possible." While dates have yet to be decided, Rao said: "The instructions of the prime ministers are that the foreign ministers and the foreign secretaries should meet as soon as possible."
When asked on whether Pakistan gave any "commitment" to India regarding terrorism, Rao said: "Prime Minister (Singh) was very emphatic in mentioning that Pakistan has to act on the issue of terrorism, that the terror machine, as he termed it, that operates from Pakistan needs to be controlled, needs to be eliminated." Gilani's stand, according to Rao, was that Pakistan was "equally seized of these concerns, that terrorism has affected Pakistan's well-being also, and that they want to address this issue comprehensively and effectively."
In a separate press briefing, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the two prime ministers' meeting had played a major role in improving the atmosphere between the two countries. The "outcome" of their meeting has been "more than expected," Qureshi said. "It is a step in the right direction, a concrete development and we will build on it," he stated. Dismissing prospects of any major breakthrough in immediate future, Qureshi said that "trust deficit" between India and Pakistan has to be bridged through "confidence-building measures." "We have to be realistic and pragmatic. It (bridging trust deficit) will not happen in a day, it is a process. If we allow the process to continue, obviously with passage of time, the deficit will be narrowed down," Qureshi said. "There was acknowledgment about deficit in both sides. The two prime ministers have to bridge that divergence and build confidence," Qureshi said.
Islamabad will be hosting the SAARC home ministers' meeting this year on July 26. On this, Qureshi said: "We welcome Indian home minister to take part in that meeting."
Rao and Qureshi held separate press briefings in Thimpu soon after Singh-Gilani talks, which lasted for about an hour and a half. Both described Singh-Gilani meeting as comprehensive, cordial and friendly.
Notwithstanding the fact that diplomatic tension still prevails between India and Pakistan on issues such as Kashmir, their agreement to take forward the dialogue process and "fight terrorism" together is viewed as a major development in their bilateral ties. While in some quarters, this has been described as a "firm, strong step – finally taken," others view it simply as a "thaw" in Indo-Pak ties which had been "frozen" since Mumbai-blasts.
United States has welcomed the decision of India and Pakistan to resume their dialogue. "Obviously there is a long way to go. But certainly, the de-escalation of tension between the two countries would help in fight against Taliban and Al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said in Washington (April 30). Earlier, State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley said: "We always think that when leaders of countries, particularly countries with the unique history of India and Pakistan, anytime they can get together for high-level constructive dialogue, that is good for the region, and we support it." On whether US had played any role in making Singh-Gilani meeting possible in Thimpu, Crowley replied: "We have encouraged the leaders of Pakistan and India to restore direct dialogue that has been characteristic of the relationship between those two countries within the last few years, and we're encouraged that they are taking steps to do that."
Of India and Pakistan Talks Open Up Again
March 4, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Mahvish Akhtar, MMNS Pakistan Correspondent
There are mixed feelings about the recent Pakistan India talks which were the first after the Mumbai attacks in 2008. The foreign secretary of the 2 countries discussed the current situation in New Delhi last Thursday, 25th February 2010. These talks worse received with a lot of criticism from the public of Pakistan and India. No agenda was announced for the discussions. The Indaian Foreign Sectretary Ms. Nirupama Rao said that the talks would focus on the core issue of terrorism. The Pakistani Foreign Secretary Mr. Salman Bashir said that he wanted to focus on the core issue of Kashmir.
Both sides entered the conversations with different ideas and in turn were expecting completely different results. Since the direction they wanted to take the discussions was so different the chances of this event being successful was a stretch.
Mr. Salman Bashir described his talks in Delhi as exploratory to reporters, "But unstructured talks for the sake of talks, though important, will not produce any long-term results. It is crucial that India agrees to restore Composite Dialogue to move forward," he emphasized.
About the Kashmir Issue Bashir said: "Pakistan has made it clear to India that Kashmir is an international issue since the passage of the UN Security Council resolutions on it (in 1948) and international intervention is required for its settlement.
Ms. Rao said that in the discussion it was discussed that "the networks of terrorism in Pakistan be dismantled," "We have agreed to remain in touch," Rao added.
While talking to the Pakistani press at the Pakistan High Commission in the evening Mr. Bashir said, the gap between Pakistan and India was widening and he did not see any substantial progress in the talks. He also added that there is no need for secretary level talks if India remains stuck to its stand on outstanding issues.
During these talks the water issue among others was brought up, which was discussed at the talks. According to Pakistani Foreign Secretary, Pakistan had informed the Indian side about the violations of Indus Basin Treaty, storage of water, Indian plan to build more dams, Kishenganaga hydel project, pollution in sources of water and the issue of glacier melting.
From the responses from both sides one cannot say for sure what issues were discussed and at what point the conversation was left but once can say for sure it doesn't seem like nay significant results have come out of this venture. However it does not mean that talks were a complete failure and this act should not be repeatedly in the future. On the same token no time frame has been set for future discussions.
The issues that were discussed, including the Kashmir issue, are issues that have been under discussion and have been a problem for as long as the separate history of Pakistan and India has existed. From the reports that came in it looked like India and Pakitan had completely different agendas for this meeting and both sides are not really seeing eye to eye on what the real problem is.
India wants to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan and that is its only focus at this time. On the other hand Pakistan has many issues that it needs solved that have been put on the back burners for years for different reasons.
Every time the two countries start talks something takes place that halts the talks. The cold and hot history of the two nations makes it very hard for any peace or revolutionary discussions to take place. The recent halt in discussions came due to the Mumbai attacks because of which one can assume the Indian Foreign Secretary wants to focus on terrorism building within Pakistan according to India.
The Zardari government argued that peace with India would produce economic benefits that would strengthen Pakistan and allow the military to carry out its 15-year development plan.
In January 2007, India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made a comment to the similar affect when he said, "I dream of a day, while retaining our respective national identities, one can have breakfast in Amritsar, lunch in Lahore and dinner in Kabul."
No one can be sure if such time will ever come, however we do know that as of right now just thinking about traveling frm one country to another strikes fear in the hearts of many who know what is going on in all of these countries. It would be safe to say that our leaders have yet to give us a world in which what Mr. Singh said would be possible.
Indo-Iran Diplomacy: Women As "Cultural Ambassadors"
February 15, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Nilofar Suhrawardy, MMNS India Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding all the noise being made against Iran over its nuclear program, Indo-Iranian ties have not backtracked. What is more amazing is the definite impact made by women in this field. This month began with Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao visiting Iran, during which she held extensive discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, Economy and Finance Minister Seyed Shamseddin Hosseini and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili. It was Rao's first visit to Iran as Foreign Secretary. During her visit, both sides emphasized the need for expansion of economic ties. Besides, Rao laid stress that both countries should also give more importance to tourism in keeping with their rich history and tourist attractions.
Rao's visit is, however, just a minor indicator of the importance India and Iran are giving to strengthen their ties. This point is supported by cultural diplomacy playing a crucial role in bringing the two countries closer. The ministry of cultural diplomacy in the present Indian cabinet setup is one of the few ministries exclusively headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It has not been allocated specifically to any cabinet minister. This also implies that diplomatic steps being taken forward in the cultural field have the direct consent of the Indian Prime Minister.
Interestingly, Iranian women are playing a crucial role regarding cultural diplomacy. The Iranian puppetry troupe- Apple Tree- performed a traditional puppet show, The Bald Hero in New Delhi, Mumbai and Gurgaon. The all-women troupe was invited to the annual Ishara International Festival, which began in New Delhi on January 27 to continue till February 15 in Mumbai. Majid Giahchi, head of Apple Tree group, said: "The group includes four sisters who have been awarded for their brilliant performance of the puppet show throughout the world." "The traditional play has been forgotten for years, but the Apple Tree troupe was able to revive the art form after carrying out research on it in 2005," Giahchi said.
Giahchi adds a diplomatic importance to such puppet shows as well expects them to help promote these arts financially. "When a troupe attends an international event, it acts as an ambassador of the art and culture of Iran, so it needs to be supported financially," Giahchi said.
Against the backdrop of a largely negative image projected about status of women in Iran, The Bald Hero prompts Indians to naturally think otherwise. By visiting India to participate in the puppet show and also other countries of the world, the Iranian women have not simply played the role of diplomatic ambassadors. They have also conveyed the message that Iranian women should not be presumed to be as suppressed as presented largely by the international media.
In an attempt to change this impression, a silent movement has begun. Though there is no denying that women in Iran still face considerable discrimination and are yearning for more rights as well as greater equality, several facts cannot be ignored. Women across the world, including in the so-called liberal, democratic countries, have not gained much prominence in the political arena and similar areas, which continue to be dominated by men. However, their numerical position in Muslim countries such as Iran is tended to be projected negatively as a sign of their being kept backwards by religious extremists. Yet, if facts and statistics released by reliable sources are studied, they convey a totally different picture.
Of these, perhaps the most significant is that the health minister in Iran's cabinet is a woman, Marziya Vahid Dastjerdi. Besides, Iranian women acquired the right to vote and started becoming members of the Parliament more than fifty years ago. Since then, even though their representation is fairly small, they have managed to secure entry into the Parliament defeating all the speculations raised about the command of fundamentalists in Iranian society. The same point is also proved by women's population in Iranian universities being 52 percent, more than that of men's 48 percent.
Several figures also defy the impression that Iranian women's role – behind the veil- is restricted to being home-makers. The number of women employed by the government in 2006 was 788488, which was 14.53 percent more than in 1997. In addition to Iranian women being employed in government departments, they have moved forward in other areas also. There has been in 2007, 80 percent increase in the number of books published by Iranian women writers in around a decade's time. During the same period, there has been a 58 percent increase in number of women film makers whose work has been recognized in international film festivals outside Iran. Similarly, the number of women athletes has increased by 47 percent. The last point is further supported by the formation of women's football team in 2006. The team visited India to participate in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the first team in October 2007.
Women must certainly be credited for playing a major role in taking forward Indo-Iranian diplomatic relations, culturally and in other areas, including sports. Indian Foreign Secretary's recent visit to Iran is a symbolic indicator of Indo-Iranian ties being on the upswing.


text:
Tickets for the luncheon may be purchased in advance or at the door. Attendees are invited to dine in or carry out. All proceeds benefit Bolivar County Habitat for Humanity.
"Since 2003, Bolivar County Habitat for Humanity has held an Election Day soup luncheon. The money derived from the luncheon is used in Bolivar County to build a qualifying family a new home. Habitat is a Christian organization that works to build decent, affordable housing for those in need and to make shelter a matter of conscience with people everywhere. Habitat's mission is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Please join us on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, for soup and cornbread at First United Methodist Church where we will celebrate this wonderful organization and its work in our community," says Lee Aylward, board president of Bolivar County Habitat for Humanity.
Now in its twenty-sixth year, Bolivar County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. seeks to put God's love into action by bringing together people of different backgrounds to build homes, community, and hope. With the enduring and generous support of the community, Bolivar County Habitat has provided over twenty qualified families with safe, decent, affordable housing.


text:
Our goal is to prepare qualified individuals as proficient clinicians with critical rigor, and tailored to candidate needs for varying degrees of scholarship. By the end of the training period, fellows will be skilled in the management of pulmonary diseases and general critical care problems; skilled in the performance of complex bronchoscopy as well as critical care procedures and ultrasound for the ICU; and trained in the critical review of the literature as well as design and execution of clinical research. This is a three year program (with optional additional years for research) leading to eligibility for board certification in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine.
Program Overview
The fellowship program in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is well established and has a tradition of graduating both superior clinicians and researchers. Sidney Kimmel Medical College was established in 1824, and is one of the largest private medical schools in the United States. The Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has 848 beds with over 45,000 admissions annually. The hospital serves as a major tertiary care center for the Delaware Valley. The Division oversees approximately 1000 admissions, 1,000 in-patient consultations, and more than 600 endoscopic procedures each year. Moreover, there are approximately 8,000 outpatient visits annually.
The majority of the training experience is at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and its University Hospital, which is located in Center City Philadelphia. During the fellowship, two to three months are also spent on the combined medical/coronary intensive care unit at Lankenau Hospital, a participating affiliate located five miles from Center City. Lankenau is one of the largest members of the extended Jefferson health system and is a major referral center for cardiac disease in the Delaware valley.
This highly flexible program enables the individual to achieve his or her personal training goals while fulfilling requirements for board certification in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. The division claims 100% pass rate for graduating fellows in both ABIM pulmonary and critical care medicine. The first 12 months are devoted primarily to clinical training, with time divided between pulmonary medicine, medical and surgical critical care, chest radiology, anesthesia, and the pulmonary function lab. The remaining requirements for board certification in pulmonary medicine and critical care are arranged to suit individual training goals throughout the second and third years. A number of elective clinical rotations focusing on specialized areas of interest in pulmonary medicine and critical care are also offered. The Division offers multi-disciplinary research training opportunities in several areas of lung biology. Specific features of the clinical training program and the research training program are described in Clinical Training and Research Training. It is emphasized that the training experience is designed to help the trainee develop a scholarly approach to clinical problems and to laboratory or clinical investigation. Acceptance into the fellowship training program is very competitive through the match with over 350 applicants for four slots per year.
Mani Kavuru, MD
Division Director,
Pulmonary &
Critical Care Medicine
Michael Baram, MD
Program Director,
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
834 Walnut Street, #650 Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-5161
We participate in the National Residency Match Program and utilize the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Fellowship Programs Contact:
Connie Pedicone,
Fellowship Coordinator
834 Walnut Street
Suite 650
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-6591


text:
Church Retreat
Contact Us
meetings & groups
News Room
Social Media News Room
Press Releases
Get Social
Destination Blog
Request Media Stay
Press Releases RSS
Twitter Feeds
Ayres_Hotels: @orangeproav Well thank you so much! We love both kinds! :)
Ayres_Hotels: RT @corrinbauer: Sunny, sunny Cali. #R12 @ Ayres Hotel & Suites http://t.co/xeTNy529
Press Contacts
Matt Hildebrant
Corporate Director
Revenue & Marketing
Shanna Davis
Marketing Manager
Newest Ayres Hotel Set To Open In Redlands
REDLANDS, California, August 00, 2008 - The Inland Empire's newest hotel, Ayres Hotel Redlands, is set to open in late September. The hotel is located at 1015 West Colton Avenue in Redlands, conveniently near the University of Redlands, Loma Linda University Medical Center and the worldwide headquarters of ESRI. For information and hotel reservations, visit www.ayresredlands.com.
Built in the Santa Barbara architectural style, the spacious new hotel offers 108 well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, plus flat screen televisions, complimentary high speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, luxuriously appointed bathrooms and more. Leather sofas and cozy fireplaces are also available in some rooms.
The amenity-packed property also features a spacious lobby with fireplace, a business center, nearly 1,000 square feet of meeting or event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated swimming pool and spa. Parking is free.
Guests will be treated daily to a complimentary full breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order egg dishes, plus pancakes or waffles, as well as a manager's reception with complimentary snacks and beverages, including soft drinks, beer and wine, which will be held Monday through Thursday. Daily newspapers will also provided to each room at no charge.
"We are delighted to bring the Ayres brand to Redlands and are looking forward to becoming involved in the community," said General Manager Chris Ehorn, a Redlands area resident. The hotel has also welcomed long-time resident Sandy Kavanaugh aboard as Sales Manager, and will employ approximately 30 others.
Under the direction of Ayres Hotels' Principal Bruce D'Eliscu, the developer of the hotel, a convenient recycling program will be in place, including having recycle containers in guestrooms, offices and public areas, so that guests and staff can easily participate.
The hotel will also support the Inland Orange Conservancy, an organization whose purpose is to connect Redlands residents and guests with Redlands-grown navel oranges in order to keep local groves thriving despite the import of oranges from out of the area.
Ayres Hotel Redlands is the seventh Ayres Hotels property in the Inland Empire. The hotel is conveniently accessible via freeways and is approximately 25 minutes away from Ontario International Airport. Following the opening of Ayres Hotel Redlands, Ayres Hotels plans to open two more properties, Ayres Hotel and Spa Mission Viejo and Ayres Hotel Chino Hills.
About Ayres Hotels
In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138.


text:
Based on kernel version 3.16. Page generated on 2014-08-06 21:40 EST.
1 PM Quality Of Service Interface. 2 3 This interface provides a kernel and user mode interface for registering 4 performance expectations by drivers, subsystems and user space applications on 5 one of the parameters. 6 7 Two different PM QoS frameworks are available: 8 1. PM QoS classes for cpu_dma_latency, network_latency, network_throughput. 9 2. the per-device PM QoS framework provides the API to manage the per-device latency 10 constraints and PM QoS flags. 11 12 Each parameters have defined units: 13 * latency: usec 14 * timeout: usec 15 * throughput: kbs (kilo bit / sec) 16 17 18 1. PM QoS framework 19 20 The infrastructure exposes multiple misc device nodes one per implemented 21 parameter. The set of parameters implement is defined by pm_qos_power_init() 22 and pm_qos_params.h. This is done because having the available parameters 23 being runtime configurable or changeable from a driver was seen as too easy to 24 abuse. 25 26 For each parameter a list of performance requests is maintained along with 27 an aggregated target value. The aggregated target value is updated with 28 changes to the request list or elements of the list. Typically the 29 aggregated target value is simply the max or min of the request values held 30 in the parameter list elements. 31 Note: the aggregated target value is implemented as an atomic variable so that 32 reading the aggregated value does not require any locking mechanism. 33 34 35 From kernel mode the use of this interface is simple: 36 37 void pm_qos_add_request(handle, param_class, target_value): 38 Will insert an element into the list for that identified PM QoS class with the 39 target value. Upon change to this list the new target is recomputed and any 40 registered notifiers are called only if the target value is now different. 41 Clients of pm_qos need to save the returned handle for future use in other 42 pm_qos API functions. 43 44 void pm_qos_update_request(handle, new_target_value): 45 Will update the list element pointed to by the handle with the new target value 46 and recompute the new aggregated target, calling the notification tree if the 47 target is changed. 48 49 void pm_qos_remove_request(handle): 50 Will remove the element. After removal it will update the aggregate target and 51 call the notification tree if the target was changed as a result of removing 52 the request. 53 54 int pm_qos_request(param_class): 55 Returns the aggregated value for a given PM QoS class. 56 57 int pm_qos_request_active(handle): 58 Returns if the request is still active, i.e. it has not been removed from a 59 PM QoS class constraints list. 60 61 int pm_qos_add_notifier(param_class, notifier): 62 Adds a notification callback function to the PM QoS class. The callback is 63 called when the aggregated value for the PM QoS class is changed. 64 65 int pm_qos_remove_notifier(int param_class, notifier): 66 Removes the notification callback function for the PM QoS class. 67 68 69 From user mode: 70 Only processes can register a pm_qos request. To provide for automatic 71 cleanup of a process, the interface requires the process to register its 72 parameter requests in the following way: 73 74 To register the default pm_qos target for the specific parameter, the process 75 must open one of /dev/[cpu_dma_latency, network_latency, network_throughput] 76 77 As long as the device node is held open that process has a registered 78 request on the parameter. 79 80 To change the requested target value the process needs to write an s32 value to 81 the open device node. Alternatively the user mode program could write a hex 82 string for the value using 10 char long format e.g. "0x12345678". This 83 translates to a pm_qos_update_request call. 84 85 To remove the user mode request for a target value simply close the device 86 node. 87 88 89 2. PM QoS per-device latency and flags framework 90 91 For each device, there are three lists of PM QoS requests. Two of them are 92 maintained along with the aggregated targets of resume latency and active 93 state latency tolerance (in microseconds) and the third one is for PM QoS flags. 94 Values are updated in response to changes of the request list. 95 96 The target values of resume latency and active state latency tolerance are 97 simply the minimum of the request values held in the parameter list elements. 98 The PM QoS flags aggregate value is a gather (bitwise OR) of all list elements' 99 values. Two device PM QoS flags are defined currently: PM_QOS_FLAG_NO_POWER_OFF 100 and PM_QOS_FLAG_REMOTE_WAKEUP. 101 102 Note: The aggregated target values are implemented in such a way that reading 103 the aggregated value does not require any locking mechanism. 104 105 106 From kernel mode the use of this interface is the following: 107 108 int dev_pm_qos_add_request(device, handle, type, value): 109 Will insert an element into the list for that identified device with the 110 target value. Upon change to this list the new target is recomputed and any 111 registered notifiers are called only if the target value is now different. 112 Clients of dev_pm_qos need to save the handle for future use in other 113 dev_pm_qos API functions. 114 115 int dev_pm_qos_update_request(handle, new_value): 116 Will update the list element pointed to by the handle with the new target value 117 and recompute the new aggregated target, calling the notification trees if the 118 target is changed. 119 120 int dev_pm_qos_remove_request(handle): 121 Will remove the element. After removal it will update the aggregate target and 122 call the notification trees if the target was changed as a result of removing 123 the request. 124 125 s32 dev_pm_qos_read_value(device): 126 Returns the aggregated value for a given device's constraints list. 127 128 enum pm_qos_flags_status dev_pm_qos_flags(device, mask) 129 Check PM QoS flags of the given device against the given mask of flags. 130 The meaning of the return values is as follows: 131 PM_QOS_FLAGS_ALL: All flags from the mask are set 132 PM_QOS_FLAGS_SOME: Some flags from the mask are set 133 PM_QOS_FLAGS_NONE: No flags from the mask are set 134 PM_QOS_FLAGS_UNDEFINED: The device's PM QoS structure has not been 135 initialized or the list of requests is empty. 136 137 int dev_pm_qos_add_ancestor_request(dev, handle, type, value) 138 Add a PM QoS request for the first direct ancestor of the given device whose 139 power.ignore_children flag is unset (for DEV_PM_QOS_RESUME_LATENCY requests) 140 or whose power.set_latency_tolerance callback pointer is not NULL (for 141 DEV_PM_QOS_LATENCY_TOLERANCE requests). 142 143 int dev_pm_qos_expose_latency_limit(device, value) 144 Add a request to the device's PM QoS list of resume latency constraints and 145 create a sysfs attribute pm_qos_resume_latency_us under the device's power 146 directory allowing user space to manipulate that request. 147 148 void dev_pm_qos_hide_latency_limit(device) 149 Drop the request added by dev_pm_qos_expose_latency_limit() from the device's 150 PM QoS list of resume latency constraints and remove sysfs attribute 151 pm_qos_resume_latency_us from the device's power directory. 152 153 int dev_pm_qos_expose_flags(device, value) 154 Add a request to the device's PM QoS list of flags and create sysfs attributes 155 pm_qos_no_power_off and pm_qos_remote_wakeup under the device's power directory 156 allowing user space to change these flags' value. 157 158 void dev_pm_qos_hide_flags(device) 159 Drop the request added by dev_pm_qos_expose_flags() from the device's PM QoS list 160 of flags and remove sysfs attributes pm_qos_no_power_off and pm_qos_remote_wakeup 161 under the device's power directory. 162 163 Notification mechanisms: 164 The per-device PM QoS framework has 2 different and distinct notification trees: 165 a per-device notification tree and a global notification tree. 166 167 int dev_pm_qos_add_notifier(device, notifier): 168 Adds a notification callback function for the device. 169 The callback is called when the aggregated value of the device constraints list 170 is changed (for resume latency device PM QoS only). 171 172 int dev_pm_qos_remove_notifier(device, notifier): 173 Removes the notification callback function for the device. 174 175 int dev_pm_qos_add_global_notifier(notifier): 176 Adds a notification callback function in the global notification tree of the 177 framework. 178 The callback is called when the aggregated value for any device is changed 179 (for resume latency device PM QoS only). 180 181 int dev_pm_qos_remove_global_notifier(notifier): 182 Removes the notification callback function from the global notification tree 183 of the framework. 184 185 186 Active state latency tolerance 187 188 This device PM QoS type is used to support systems in which hardware may switch 189 to energy-saving operation modes on the fly. In those systems, if the operation 190 mode chosen by the hardware attempts to save energy in an overly aggressive way, 191 it may cause excess latencies to be visible to software, causing it to miss 192 certain protocol requirements or target frame or sample rates etc. 193 194 If there is a latency tolerance control mechanism for a given device available 195 to software, the .set_latency_tolerance callback in that device's dev_pm_info 196 structure should be populated. The routine pointed to by it is should implement 197 whatever is necessary to transfer the effective requirement value to the 198 hardware. 199 200 Whenever the effective latency tolerance changes for the device, its 201 .set_latency_tolerance() callback will be executed and the effective value will 202 be passed to it. If that value is negative, which means that the list of 203 latency tolerance requirements for the device is empty, the callback is expected 204 to switch the underlying hardware latency tolerance control mechanism to an 205 autonomous mode if available. If that value is PM_QOS_LATENCY_ANY, in turn, and 206 the hardware supports a special "no requirement" setting, the callback is 207 expected to use it. That allows software to prevent the hardware from 208 automatically updating the device's latency tolerance in response to its power 209 state changes (e.g. during transitions from D3cold to D0), which generally may 210 be done in the autonomous latency tolerance control mode. 211 212 If .set_latency_tolerance() is present for the device, sysfs attribute 213 pm_qos_latency_tolerance_us will be present in the devivce's power directory. 214 Then, user space can use that attribute to specify its latency tolerance 215 requirement for the device, if any. Writing "any" to it means "no requirement, 216 but do not let the hardware control latency tolerance" and writing "auto" to it 217 allows the hardware to be switched to the autonomous mode if there are no other 218 requirements from the kernel side in the device's list. 219 220 Kernel code can use the functions described above along with the 221 DEV_PM_QOS_LATENCY_TOLERANCE device PM QoS type to add, remove and update 222 latency tolerance requirements for devices.


text:
Overs vs. Unders
- Details
About the Overs vs. Unders Bowl
The Overs vs. Unders Bowl is held in March of each year. It is normally held on a Friday close to the middle of March. The format is pairs matchplay.
The two teams consist of the oldest players (the Overs) and the youngest players (the Unders) who have entered the competition.
To even up the teams the men in the Overs team play off the blue tees for this competition.
Participants pay their own green fee and pay an additional amount to organisers to cover the price of a 3 course evening meal plus gifts and prizes.


text:
ROFR question
I am new to all of this DVC purchase lingo. How and when do you find out if your contract is going through? Thanks in advance!
We are in the process. Just got an email from the title company and really wondered where it goes from here. Fingers crossed!
I just finished the whole process (waiting on membership cards now). I put in my offer, which was accepted. Two days later it went to ROFR. Nothing happens on the contract during this time. 27 days later, I heard that I had passed ROFR, and 3 days later I had my contracts in hand. The final payment was sent with signed contracts 5 days later. 17 days later, I closed on the contract. All of this was over Christmas and New Years, so closing was probably delayed by that.
Total time for the whole process: 54 days. I should have been assigned my member number in the last couple days, and should receive it via snail mail in another few days. Only time will tell. :) |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:24 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1997-2014, Werner Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Aloha! It's Thursday, January 29, 2015
Want to know what is going on in the high tech world? Whether you are looking for a new cell phone, TV or camera, "TechBox" can help shed some light on the latest gadgets to hit the market, how to use them, and which one is the best match for you. In the hustle and bustle world of today, see how technology and gadgets can make your life easier in the office and at home.
Airs:* Monday @ 11:30am* Thursday @ 12am, 9am, 9pm* Friday @ 3am* Saturday @ 6pm* Sunday @ 12am(30 minutes)


text:
Ike might have similar taste in music and clothing to his younger peers, but placed in perspective he's the grizzled veteran.
The drive from Tulsa to Grand Lake o' the Cherokees is a solid hour-and-a-half morning commute for Bassmaster Classic pros.
After a brief ribbon cutting ceremony, the 2013 Bassmaster Classic Expo opened at Noon today.
Not who you "think" will win, but who you'd "like" to see win. That's what I asked the Classic qualifiers.
With snow starting to fly, Mike McClelland looked at peace on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees on the final day of Classic practice.
While the weather won't be as apocalyptic as many fear it' will challenging. When asked if he was concerned about ice on the launch ramp, frozen boat locker lids and frigid hands, Iaconelli replied, "All of the above."
Classic competitors come together as official tournament duties begin in earnest.
On this episode of The Livewell, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona check in with four-time Classic champ Kevin VanDam as he prepares for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic to be held Feb. 22-24 on Oklahoma's Grand Lake.
It's a risk, but choosing the lesser-picked anglers could pay off big.
Go behind the scenes with Elite Series pro David Smith to get a glimpse of the greatest trophy in fishing — the Bassmaster Classic trophy — as it is being assembled.


text:
Childhood and Prenatal Health
March 17th is the March of Dimes Breakfast for Babies, to benefit reasearch into, and prevention of, premature births, a major problem both in Tennessee, and nationwide. Ashley Turner, Ambassador Mom to the March of Dimes, will tell you about how the March of Dimes saved her little girl, Ellie, and Nikki McKoy from Vanderbilt Medical Center will talk about a new long-term children's health study which aims to find the root of common ailments and diseases. To enroll in the study, call 866-346-2684, and you can visit March of Dimes online at MarchofDimes.com/Tennessee.


text:
Fresh Wind at Work: OpenOffice 3.1
Cute but astute: the new minor version of OpenOffice can do more than ever, such as cast shadows, position chart axes and provide structured conversations through comments.
After December's feature freeze and the release candidate exactly a month ago, OpenOffice 3.1 now enters onstage in time with its roadmap. One new feature is anti-aliasing to improve clarity of graphics. Another is leaving shadows of objects behind instead of dotted outlines when moving graphics. An improved file locking mechanism prevents overwrites and reports who most recently had the file open. To encourage collaboration, replies to comments now lead to dialogue when editing text.
Also new in OpenOffice Writer is that it targets document writers with more involved ordering formats and automatic indexing. They can now apply an "outline level" to a normal paragraph to designate it as a heading for indexing without modifying the style or paragraph structure.
As far as OpenOffice Calc, it now has help for writing formulas with hot hints showing the formula syntax next to the cell. Charting also went through some changes based on user feedback to OpenOffice's QA public request mechanism. One change based on demand from educational users is a flexible positioning of chart axes and axis labels, functionality that already exists in MS Excel and Gnome's Gnumeric, thus categorizing the request not only under "usability" but also "interoperability." From several respondents: "This is important for the possibility to use OOoCalc in building official exam documents in France... All secondary schools in North of France... have now at least one classroom, with one computer for each pupil. We have installed OpenOffice everywhere... So this requirement [of having axis labels on the edges of the diagram area] is really important for us, and will favorably influence the choice of OpenOffice Calc in most French schools." Thus the enhancement.
For OpenOffice Base users who work with macros, some new changes occurred. As of version 3.1, OpenOffice stores database applications with macros and scripts directly as an .odb file and not in subcomponents such as forms and reports. All macros were moved into the main part of the database. A warning on the Base wiki page is clear about incompatibility issues when opening previous documents with macros or scripts unless migrating the documents, which you can accomplish using a "Migrate Macros" wizard.
OpenOffice 3.1 downloads are available from the project website.
Issue 171/2015
Buy this issue as a PDF
Intel Unveils Compute Stick
Four-inch-long computer on a stick lets you boot a full Linux system from any HDMI display device.
Obama Proposes Personal Data Notification Law
New statute would require companies to report break-ins to consumers.
TGXf Project Warns of File Transfer through Screen Pixels
Weird data transfer technique avoids all standard security measures.
Industry Giants Announce a Fix for the Password Mess
FIDO alliance declares the beginning of the end for old-style login authentication.
Poll: Vote for the Best Open Source Software for Photographers
The Linux New Media Awards have honored the most significant products, projects, people, and organizations for open source/Linux every year since 2000.
Debian Gets Forked
Legendary Uber-distro splits over the systemd controversy.
Linux Mint Project Releases Mint 17.1
New LTS version offers many refinements for the Cinnamon and Mate desktops and significant improvement under the hood.
CeBIT Open Source Forum Call for Papers
One of CeBIT's most successful forums returns in 2015.
TOR Network Isn't So Anonymous
A new study says it is possible to unmask 81% of TOR users.
.NET Goes Open Source
Redmond joins the revolution by turning the .NET Core Runtime into a GitHub project.


text:
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
2013 and earlier Lexus ES 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
siddharth2008 Posts: 6
jyotirmou Posts: 1Recently purchased ES 350 2011 from Tampa. MSRP $39980.00 for 2011 base model with Full Size Spare Tire with 17-inch Alloy Wheel, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Power Rear Sunshade, Intuitive Parking Assist, Wood & Leather Steering Wheel & Shift Knob, Body Side Moldings,
Preferred Accessory Package.
I got it for $39,147.63 out of door. I am planning to keep it for long, so trying to understand whether I need to purchase extended warranty for 7Yrs/100K. -
lexpaul Posts: 40Hello,
I would definitely wait for the redesign of the 2012. I think the 2012 will be loaded more techie stuff, will have improved navigation and better styling, not that I'm complaining. I have a 2009 with nav/park assist and I love everything about it, however, if I was in the market for an ES today, I would wait for the 2012. -
flooop Posts: 2I meant to post this to you siddharth:
"there are no changes to the 2012 model other than an exterior color change (addition of some kind of new gray pearl color in place of one of the others).
2013 is the refresh year for the es350."
the only question now is, is the 1.9% APR, 60 month financing coming back after the 2.9% APR special expires? I usually pay in cash but this low of rate is too good to pass up (cheap cost of money; I can invest it and return more than that). Also wondering if any manufacturer rebates will be coming to help clear out the 2011s. The rise of the yen lately relative to the dollar has not been good for those of us purchasing Japanese goods. Yen is up about 10% over the dollar in the last year. If we don't fall into another recession, I can see the yen falling back to this level in '12. -
hilaryj Posts: 1The extended warranty is just an insurance policy. The provider must collect more than he pays out or it he will not make money on the transaction. Why would Lexus offer a product like insurance if they knew they would loos money?
That is the reasoning that led me to decline the offer. If I was purchasing a used vehicle whose previous care I knew little, then I might take such an offer if available. -
carbuff29 Posts: 7I too am holding out for the redesign. I think the interior and dash are dated (2006) and need to be refreshed. Does anybody know if the 2013 model will come out early in the Spring of 2012 or in the traditional time of Sept. 2012? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's sooner than later because the Camry just came out and the ES should follow and also the current model is showing its age.
garsarno Posts: 72Just bought a 2011 ES350, MSRP of $43,503. Gave me $22,000 trade in on my '07 ES350 Ultra with 54,900 miles. Got the $1,000 Lexus Loyalty Rebate, additional rebate of $750 plus dealer discount of $1,753 off the car along with 2.9% financing. Got the 72 month / 70,000 mile Platinum Extended Warranty for $753 (MSRP of $1,400) too. The dealer, at first, wanted $24,000 plus my car for this ES350. After getting up and ready to leave, they came down to $18,000 plus my car. That would have been a lot of $ to leave on the table. But we were ready to go to another Lexus dealer 70 miles away versus the local one that is only four miles away.
gizmo2 Posts: 8Hi, I'm helping my parents shop for a ES350 with Nav, Parking assist, Ultra package (HID lights, heated seats, rear shade, wooden steering wheel). Anyone purchase one recently or is shopping for one? I've made initial contact with several dealers around me, quotes I received are for approximately $39,000 just for the car (incl dest charge). They all seem skittish to commit to a number as they know I'm going to take it to another dealer.
Also, is October a good month to buy? I know they always advertise a December to remember sale, but not sure if that's just marketing Bs or the deals are really better than.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks -
raj02 Posts: 1Thank you so much for this tip. Based on your experience we just point blank asked for $2000/- below invoice. And was surprised to get it too. MSRP was 43,061/- Invoice was 39,400/- we got it for 37,500/- and opted for they dent protection for five years $799/- and also any dents or dings will be fixed for the next five years. It was also for another $700/- but ygthen got a $1000/- discount as on Nov 5th is official opening of Dec 2011 for Gwinnett Lexus in GA. Our walkout price with tag, tax and title was 41,539/-. I jsut saw another post for someone getting almost $7000/- below invoice but don't regret it atall. I think the sales person too deserves a good Christmas. :-)
stevewilson1 Posts: 21We just purchased a Lexus ES350 from Bernadette at Lexus Santa Monica. She was great...professional, responsive, and a woman of her word. She's the internet sales manager and she gave us a great price on the car and made the entire process as painless as she possibly could. When you're shopping around for your next Lexus, I strongly suggest you give her a call before you make any final decisions. She could not have taken better care of us and I will be going back to her for our next Lexus!
stevewilson1 Posts: 21$32,700 for the 2011 base with heated/ventilated seats, the accessory package including rear bumper applique. I think they threw something else in but I don't recall what it was. San Francisco was asking more for same car and Seattle was outrageous for the vehicle.
At this point you may get better price but you are more limited in color selection. We only wanted either deep sea mica or smokey granite with grey interior and there were not many available. Good luck. -
stevewilson1 Posts: 21A month ago that was a quote I received and was a good deal. Not sure today as dealers are trying to get rid of all their 2011's. Too bad you're not closer to Santa Monica because I think it would be worth your time to contact Bernadette to see if she would beat the price. The good thing about Bernadette is she doesn't beat around the bush...she tells you either she will or she will not. But due to distance, whatever you save with her you would lose in time and gas. It may still make sense to call her for affirmation of whether or not you're getting a good price.
Smokey granite is my favorite color. -
sanjaysdca Posts: 269We purchased one over the weekend
2011 Base
with following
Heated/ventilated seats
Full size spare
Wood steering wheel
Paid 32550 + TTL = 35478
Includes 1000.00 layalty rebate.
In San Diego, California
Used www.ZAG.com with delivery from Lexus of El Cajon
Extremely good buying experience.
Everyone (Sales consultant, Manager, and Finance) in the team was excellent. -
catinsc Posts: 1Help! Female buying her first new car in SC. Looking at a loaded 2011 Lexus ES 350 w/ a MSRP of $43,579.
So far, negotiated price - out the door - of $38,000. I feel this is a good deal but can I get better? (I think this dealer has quite a few 2011 ES 350's in stock). Can I get a better deal if I wait until "December To Remember". Thanks for any help -
pfm2003 Posts: 1I think I can do better - thoughts for Q5. Thanks in advance.
Selling Price........................$41,916.00
15k miles per year
Down Payment....................$0
Base payment......................$675.05
Monthly Payment.................$676.05
Out of pocket at signing........$827.30
Money Factor........................00195 -
sanjaysdca Posts: 269mrd,
2011 Base with following
Heated/Ventilated seats
Wood steering
full size spare
Rear Parking Sensors
Sell price ~ 33K +TTL -1000 rebate =35xxx
The rebate comes after you pay taxes and is available to any luxury owner.
I might have saved few hundred bucks by shopping around I guess...but decided not too
Bought from Lexus of El Cajon through ZAG/American Express buying service.


text:
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Chevrolet Impala Warranty & Extended Warranty
bh0001 Posts: 340I had a 5yr/160,000km extended warranty on my '01 Impala LS. It paid for itself 2x over. Transmission issue (can't remember what it was), BCM, front wheel bearings (slightly damaged by someone backing into me, but they covered replacing both!), steering shaft, and a few other things.
I bought a 4yr/160,000km GMPP extended warranty with my '06 LTZ. I'm no good at the whole "put aside some extra money to cover future repairs" thing, so I choose the extended warranty.
As much as I love my Impala, I do agree that it's sad that I feel so strongly about purchasing an extended warranty because I pretty much expect things to go wrong. It would be nice if the factory warranty was longer, but as charts2 said, warranty costs are just built-in to the cost of the car anyway. Either way, you end up paying!
I'm up to about 7,000km in 10 weeks on my LTZ with zero problems. -
nosirrahg Little Rock, ARPosts: 872How many of those problems did you have outside the timeframe that would have been covered by the original manufacturers warranty? I haven't had anything "new" crop up with my 2000 Impala since the warranty expired at 36k miles (and I'm over 91k miles now). As far as I can remember I haven't had any problems outside the initial warranty period that would have been covered by an extended warranty (which would have expired by now anyway).
bh0001 Posts: 340All of the things I mentioned were outside of the original manufacturer's warranty and were only covered because I had the extended warranty. I had a few things covered by the original manufacturer's warranty as well (most notably the upper intake manifold and another gasket leak).
The nice thing about extended warranties is that they are OPTIONAL. Everyone can do their own cost/benefit analysis and decide what they feel most comfortable with. There's no right or wrong - just what each person feels is best for them. -
steve333 Posts: 200I had my mother buy a API Warranty (purchased from the Chevy dealer, who was pushing this one over GM's own!) on her 2006 Impala. It is $1400 for 7 years/100,000 miles. It seems like a good price and covers almost everything. There is a $100 deductible though. However, if she never has to use the warranty, after the 7 yr period she gets a full refund. Seemed like a good deal to me. Also, with the API Warranty she can get the car fixed at any service place, not just Chevy.
dispencer1 Posts: 489The dealers sometimes push third party warranties but I'd never buy anything but GM Protection Plan for a GM car. What if API goes out of business? You have kissed $1400 good bye. Look at ripoffreport.com and read the reports from buyers of the Winns warranty. The third party warranties are cheaper as a rule but I wouldn't buy one.
white6 Posts: 588I agree with you 100%. I have only purchased extended warranty one time, and only because they offered it so cheap ($350 to extend my Sierra warranty to 5/60 from 3/36). Of course, GMC was forced to buy back this lemon and I received refund on the warranty. Olds dealer wanted $750 for GMPP when I purchased my 99 Intrigue in Dec. 98. Would have extended the warranty to 6/100. Between 36,000 and 100,000 miles I spend $450 on repairs, so I would have been down $300 (plus $200 for 2 deductibles, of course). Of course, the tranny required extensive repair at 105,000 ($1650 rebuild from a trusted independent shop as opposed to $2500 from dealer service dept.) but it wouldn't have been covered, since I was 5,000 miles past the warranty limit. You are basically buying an insurance policy and gambling that your car will require more in repairs than the policy costs (plus the $100 per visit deductible). I'm glad they give me the option of not paying for the extended warranty. I actually have a friend (very saavy mechanically) that mentioned he wished they would just sell him a car without a warranty at all and knock off $1,000. He's also considering all the hair he's lost dealing with frustrating dealer service departments. Can't disagree; if I see one more "can't duplicate/normal operation" I may punch someone. How do you force them to fix something that they say is "normal operation?"
mitzij Posts: 613"How do you force them to fix something that they say is "normal operation?" "
You can't force them, but you can:
1. return to the dealer when the vehicle is acting up,
request to ride with a technician, and point out your concern.
There may be an explanation for your trouble, or they may have incomplete information from their service writers. I've seen repair orders with 'Check noise' as the complaint. The tech has no idea what the noise is. We had a lady with an annoying rattle noise. The tech checked it several times, no problem found. He rode with the lady and found the problem: her garage door remote was rattling in it's cubbyhole!
Many times a customer will leave an Early Bird envelope with a complaint: Leaks. What leaks, when, how much, where does the leak seem to be coming from? If I can't get ahold of that customer, my tech is stuck searching for a leak that could be as little as the a/c condenser doing it's draining thing.
2. find another dealer. another shop may have a tech that has A) seen your problem before and knows the fix for it or actually looks for technical bulletins. -
steve333 Posts: 200I checked into the company and they are a member of the BBB. I also called the AAA-rated service dealer my mother likes to use and they said they have never had a problem with API.
I considered a AAA Extended Warranty but decided to let her stay with API since they seem to be on the up and up. The warranty includes wear and tear, which lesser companies wont include. -
charts2 Posts: 618I applaud Kia and Hyundai for offering a 5 year 60,000 mile warranty on their vehicles. Their power train warranty is 10 year or 100,000 miles....thats all lot better then the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty Chevrolet offers on their Impala. There is no evidence that Hyundais fall apart after 100,000 miles or evidence that Chevrolets fall apart after 36,000 miles. It is time that Chevrolet bumped up their basic warranties to at least compete with some of the other competitors. Its time that Chevrolet took the lead like they did years before.
charts2 Posts: 618I am surprised with the number of car purchasers who buy an extended warranty on their cars when new. eg; When I purchased my 2001 Impala LS I passed on the GM extended warranty. The salesman did everything to get me to buy one. There was one price that was it. Just prior to the original warranty expiring I went into my dealership and they said I could negotiate in purchasing an extended warranty at that time at less $$ then the original price. Sounded like a good deal but again I passed on it. Within a month the Chevy dealership sent me a letter offering an extended warranty at an even much lower price then I was offered when the car was new. For the 2 1/2 years of ownership of my car the money I didn't spend on the extended warranty I invested and made a tidy profit.
If after a year or two you decide not to keeep your car or it gets totalled by another hurricane that extened warranty $ paid for upfront is lost. Wouldn't it make more sense to wait and decide when the original warranty is about to expire? -
steve333 Posts: 200My mother got a 7 year warranty from a company that wasnt GM, and from the dealer. He actually pushed this one over GMs. I was hesitant to tell my mother to get it but she will keep this car forever, so I figured for $1400 it would be a decent deal. I talked him down from $1900. Her favorite service station also accepts this warranty and said they have never had an issue with them.
Also, if she never needs to use the warranty, after 7 years she gets the entire $1400 back.
Peace of mind I guess. Its easier to pay off the $1400 over the life of the loan than for her to come up with a ton of money if something should ever happen. -
dispencer1 Posts: 489I agree with you completely. You can buy the extended warranty up until 3/36 but it starts when you first put the car in service, not when you buy the warranty unless things have changed so you lose three years, for instance, of a 6 year warranty. I think another factor is how dependable the car is. If you are having lots of problems in the first 36,000 miles, then perhaps the warranty is a good idea. Actually most American cars will be pretty dependable for the first 80-100k miles so I don't think that a warranty is really necessary but I've had it several times especially on my more expensive cars.
gened1 Posts: 256If at the beginning of a new car purchase you purchase a 6 year extended warranty on a three year 36000 mile bumper to bumper manufacturers warranty you still lose 3 years as you get three years 'free' with the purchase of the car. So buying an extended warranty near the end of the Manufactuers warranty is the same as buying it at the time of initial purchase.
Gene -
dispencer1 Posts: 489That's true on a new car. If you buy a used GM vehicle (except a Certified Cadillac)from a GM dealer you can purchase a GM Protection Plan that covers you from the time you buy the vehicle, not from the time it went into service. I bought a really cheap 1998 Silhouette in 1999 with 50,000 miles on it (the owner went to Florida every month for some sort of medical treatment) and got a 3 year 36,000 protection plan on it which covered it to 86,000 miles. The intake manifold gasket went out at 70,000 so it was a good investment.
charts2 Posts: 618Purchased a 2001 Impala LS brand new. Basic 3 year 36,000 mile warranty like they all are. Salesman tried to sell me an extended 3 year warranty that would have taken me to 6 years or 72,000 miles. Showed me the price and I passed on it. He told me I could purchase this 3 year extended warranty anytime up to my base warranty expiring. A couple months prior to my base warranty expiring 34,000 miles I went back to the chevy dealership and now they were willing to negotiate the price of an extended 3 year GM warranty at less then what I was offered when the car was new 3 years before. I was surprised. I passed on it again. A week later I received a letter from the salesman with an offer even lower then that, if I purchased this 3 year GM extended warranty in the next 7 days.
I would think purchasing a 2006 Impala would also be the same today. If purchasing an extended warranty you can negotiate the price of it. Too often people pay the full amount. -
steve333 Posts: 200They charge more for the warranty if you do it that way.
I got my mom a 7 year API Warranty for $1400. So basically its 4 yrs tacked on to Chevy's crappy warranty. With API she can go to her Firestone dealer and have the work done if she needs it. Closer by than the dealer, better hours, drive home service, AAA Station. I also considered the AAA Extended Warranty.
This is going to be her last car, she wants it to last, and she doesnt want any surprises down the road. She may or may not need it, but she knows after the 3 year GM warranty is up all she will ever have to pay for a major repair is the $100 deductible. The warranty also covers wear and tear, which some don't.
If she didnt get such a good deal on the car I wouldnt have had her get the warranty. She got the Impala LT1 for $20,100, minus my $3,000 GM Card Rebate which I gave her. So I figured what the heck, GM gave me an extra $1400 off towards the car. -
yurakm Posts: 1,345When my wife and I bought our 2004 Regal, we "bought", or rather received an extended warranty - for free. It was paid by two $500 GM coupons that GM sends to dealerships.
The dealer really wanted to sell the car. It was an out of production model replaced by LaCross, a demo with 6800 NY City miles, with few very minor paint scratches, about 450 days old. On the other hand, we were somewhat afraid to buy a demo without a warranty. -
dispencer1 Posts: 489I understand that the GM warranty costs more after 12 months or 12,000 miles but as has been said you can negotiate the price. Any GM dealer can sell the warranty on any GM car whether or not they happen to sell that brand. I don't know whether I'll get the warranty on this Chevrolet. I certainly get it on Cadillacs because I always get a Certified one. You can't beat it - 100k miles 6 years, 0 deductible. It would have cost nearly $900 to fix a wind noise on my 03 Deville -the warranty paid for it. I paid an extra $1000 to get the car "certified". That included a new set of four Michelin tires and all the checks done during certification.
I've found that Cadillac dealers are much more interested
in fixing things under warranty with less hassle than are Chevrolet dealers. Certification on other GM cars is a joke -they tack 3 months onto the 36 month warranty. Big deal. -
ryster Posts: 531KIA's powertrain warranty is 10yrs/100,000miles. GM is 5yr/100,000miles. The GM powertrain warranty will be done in 5yrs (and probably less than 100,000 miles) while the average KIA driver will be covered all the way to 100,000 miles. Assuming the average driver goes 12-15K miles per year, the KIA warranty will last 7 to 8 years.
The Impala base prices increased anywhere from 2%-6% for '07. Probably somewhat due to the increased warranty coverage (in addition to some new standard features in the LTZ and SS models).
The powertrains on these cars are probably pretty good. GM wouldn't increase the warranty, and open themselves up for higher warranty costs, if they weren't confident their exposure is limited. They also wouldn't do it at no cost to the consumer
If GM really wants to make a statement, they would offer a 5yr/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper including routine maintenance (oil changes, wiper blades) but exclude major wear items such as tires and brakes. That would mean a lot more to consumers than a lengthy powertrain warranty that will most likely pass without being used.


text:
Android has changed the mobile experience by introducing many new apps for its Android powered devices. People choose Android for playing games, educational, health and entertainment purposes etc. Now, details about the top 23 best logical/puzzle apps available in Android market which will test your intelligence and also make it fun to check how intelligent you are?
Previously we posted about the top 3D apps/games for Android and 5 apps for calorie conscious people but now we will give you the top 23 logical and Puzzle apps/games for Android
1. Cut the Rope |
The little monster Om Nom is hungry and the only thing standing between him and a full belly is you – that is your help cutting the ropes that hold the candy he wants. | |
Download | |
The world-famous card game is faithfully reproduced for mobile and also features exciting new rules. Relive all the crazy fun of UNO™: match colors or numbers with all your favorite cards or challenge yourself with increasingly difficult games in Tournament Mode | |
Download | |
3. The Moron Test |
Graduate from Moron to Genius as you tap, twist, and shake your way through these fun and tricky challenges! Master the game, then laugh as your friends and family struggle with these seemingly simple puzzles! | |
4. X Construction |
Build a bridge to let the train safely cross the valley. Build a bridge with the given amount of materials to let the train safely cross the valley….. | |
Download | |
5. Sprinkle |
Ready, Aim, Squirt! Using a water cannon mounted on a crane, players must adjust the height and angle of the cannon to fight fires, move obstacles, spin wheels and activate traps in this challenging water-physics based puzzler! But squirt carefully as you will run out of water and the less water you use, the more drops you earn! …. | |
Download | |
6. Apparatus |
Build a complex machine to perform a simple task. Apparatus is a game about setting up simple mechanical structures to move one or several marbles to the goal…… | |
7. Bejeweled® 2 |
Match sparkling gems 3 at a time to make them burst into showers of color and pointsSTUNNING COMBOSBlast 4 or more to create power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos….. | |
8. Wordfeud |
A fun multiplayer word game. Who can make the highest scoring words?Create and place words on the 15 by 15 tile board and earn points for creativity and placing letters on the high scoring Double Letter, Double Word, Triple Letter and Triple Word tiles. Search for friends to play against or allow Wordfeud to match you up with an opponent. Even chat with them – smack talk or praise – it's your choice! … | |
9. Jewellust |
Welcome to the Ancient Egypt! Swap and burst jewels to gather mosaic tiles. Pass 30 levels in 7 pyramids and Underground Temple to get Pharaoh's power!You can replay in Campaign mode or play in unlimited Survival mode. Collect scores for burst jewels and put your results to Online Leaderbords! Also game has offline High Scores….. |
10. Word Help For Friends |
Need some help when it comes to playing your favorite word game? Word Help For Friends was designed to help you get the best possible words while playing Words With Friends. By using the actual dictionary from Words With Friends, this app ensures that all results returned will be valid words. In fact, we guarantee that this app will get you the highest score possible for your rack every single time. Impress all your friends with the great words you can come up with!…. | |
11. Wheel of Fortune |
Take a spin on the all new Wheel of Fortune! Take a spin and solve the puzzle in the all new Wheel of Fortune. America's favorite game show is back and better than ever!…. | |
12. Catan |
Become a Conqueror, Explorer and Merchant! Rule the Island of Catan!"Catan", the legendary strategy game provides gaming fun anytime, anywhere – now also for Android. True to the original game, you can compete with up to four players for the most settlements, the longest roads and the largest army. You can trade with each other and claim the precious land with all its resources. …. | |
13. Doodle God |
Create your own world by matching base elements! Over 40'000'000 players tried to create their own world in the last few months! "Amazing polish, much much better than Alchemy game" – Galvin"The game provides a unique satisfying sense of discovery whenever you find a new match", | |
Discover why hundreds of millions of players around the world have made the TETRIS game one of the biggest blockbusters in mobile gaming history. Slide, rotate, and drop your Tetriminos into place with touchscreen ease.ENJOY ENDLESS HOURS OF FUN IN MULTIPLE MODES Clear lines fast in Marathon Mode or keep it fresh with the new Magic Mode featuring 5 Power-Ups — Wrecking Ball, Minimizer, Bubble Wrap, Magic Crayon and Smashdown. |
15. Greedy Spiders |
Save the bugs from the Greedy Spiders!Somewhere out there, a tiny world needs a huge hand… The Spiders have come to town and they are planning on dining their friendly neighbors.Use your intelligence in this exciting puzzle game and prevent the Spiders from pulling off their plan. |
Download | |
16. Refraction |
Refraction is an addicting puzzle game using lasers and prisms. Use mirrors and prisms to split or combine colored lasers, while interacting with various environmental objects. Refraction offers distinct and creative levels, great graphics, a fantastic UI, and multiple solutions to each level for casual and hardcore players alike. With hours of playtime and various solutions, this game is sure to keep you entertained. Let's hope your logic skills are up to the task! | |
Download | |
17. Random Mahjong Pro |
A truly unique and stunning twist on the classic Solitaire Mahjong board game. Just when you thought Mahjong had been covered, along comes a stylish new Solitaire Mahjong game ready to take centre stage. This is a single player solitaire mahjong game, also known as Shanghai Mahjongg, Taipei Mah-Jong, Kyodai or Shanghai mahjongg. | |
18. Age of Conquest: Europe |
Compete for Europe! This is the SINGLE PLAYER version for Age of Conquest, a medieval risk-like turn-based strategy game.Map: EUROPEAN Continent! | |
The blockbusting game returns with custom characters and fantastic foes! The blockbusting, color-matching excitement of COLLAPSE! returns with award-winning gameplay, all-new customizable characters, and fantastic foes like the mighty Blocktopus and Blockula! Use explosive power-ups, buy amazing upgrades and bust those blocks | |
Download | |
20. Sally's Spa |
Relax, Refresh, Revive – Join Sally on her quest to build the ultimate Spa. Treat yourself to some fast fun with Sally in Sally's Spa! Sally's back and ready to relax in original spa locations around the world. Refresh your customers with saunas, manicures, massages, and more in 25 awesome levels. Join Sally on her latest adventure today! | |
21. Carcassonne |
The award-winning tile-based board game is now available for your mobile phone! Carcassonne became a modern classic and a must-play. Turn by turn, the players create a landscape by placing tiles with roads, cities, fields, and cloisters. The players deploy their followers – knights, monks, thieves, or farmers – to earn points. The player with the most points after the final scoring wins the game. The ever-changing landscape makes each game a new experience. | |
Download | |
22. Bejeweled® 2 by EA |
Optimized to blow your mind with a dazzling display and spot-on performance. Match sparkling gems 3 at a time to make them burst into showers of color and points. Blast 4 or more to create power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. | |
23. Doodle Fit |
Once you start playing you won't be able to stop! "It's easy to toss out the word "addictive" in reviews of puzzle games, but this one really is." – AppleGazette.Your task is simple: fit the given set of blocks into given shapes. Drag the blocks inside and outside in search for the layout that covers the whole shape. A level is complete when all blocks have been used and there's no more free space in the shape. | |
Hope you find the above given apps useful and fun to play.
Incoming search terms for the article:
- best logic games for android
- best android logic games
- android logic games
- best logic games android
- logic games android
- best logic android games
- logic games for android
- logic android games
- logic game android
- best logic game android


text:
Ready to bring out the "Bollywood Bhangra" in you this Halloween? In search of something to help you put together that awesome Indian dance number? Then this Henna Tattoo Kit is just what you're looking for!
This fashionable accessory features a set of ornate, henna tattoo decals that can be placed over your body for that enticing Eastern look this Halloween! Everyone in your extended family will want to sing you a "g?ta" when they see you in this chic item! With this Henna Tattoo Kit, you'll have the perfect finishing touch for that traditionally tantalizing Hindi outfit this Halloween season! Available in Sizes:
Available in ONE SIZE ONLY
Item Includes:
Henna and Applicator
Pictured items not included:
Top and Skirt
Care Instructions:
Wipe off Makeup. Wash face/skin with warm soapy water. Additional washings (for skin and hair) maybe needed.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS2 Reviews (read all)
Overall Rating:
Reviewer: Tina (this user has purchased this item)
November 1, 2011
Cool Factor:
Costume Purchasing Experience:
Your Age:
Great product easy to put on and take off with Alcohol. Totally made the costume authentic.
Reviewer: email@example.com (this user has purchased this item)
November 4, 2010
Cool Factor:
Costume Purchasing Experience:
Your Age:
It was cool but it messed up as I was putting it on.....I guess my hand is big....i dont know but it was shaped smaller then most
There is no size chart available for this product. |


text:
Perfect Holiday (or anytime) Treat – Mint Oreo Cookies!
I think I'm in love with these minty Oreo cookies. Aren't they beautiful? Our friends at One Charming Party have created something truly amazing here and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be making these year round and not just as a holiday treat.
Here's all you need:
You could also double-dip these by starting with chocolate covered Oreos then dipping them in white chocolate. I think the ingredient list speaks for itself on how to put these little treats together, but if you want more details (and step-by-step photos) click here to One Charming Party. They also give some great tips on putting these in cute packages to hand out as gifts!
Photo Credit: One Charming Party


text:
The latest version of Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Please click on the link below to download the latest version. Thanks!
An American pastor who has been held in a Haitian jail by local authorities since October says no reason has been given for his detainment.
Danny Pye, 29, was taken into custody five months ago over a property dispute.
The dispute began when Pye was dismissed from Joy in Hope - a ministry he and his wife helped launch in Jacmel, Haiti in 2004 - after he another couple became locked in a struggle for control of the organization.
Upon his departure, Pye took five trucks and several motorcycles that were registered in his name but purchased with ministry funds. The parties went to court over the matter, and Pye agreed to sign the vehicles over along with 17 acres of oceanfront land near Jacmel. Believing the matter to be resolved, Pye and his wife Leanne were surprised when he was taken into custody on Oct. 13, 2010.
"I have not been charged with anything. There is no reason. There is no explanation," he said.
Each week of the pastor's detainment he has been told he would be freed "next week."
"I've been told it was supposed to happen pretty much every week for the last five months," Pye told The Associated Press during a brief talk at his cell.
Meanwhile, Haitian authorities have said little about the case, and no court date has been set. Leanne Pye has since returned to their Bradenton, Fla. home. She's expected to give birth to the couple's son in March.
'Love a Child' Ministry Builds Homes for HaitiansFranklin Graham Brings 'Hope' to HaitiPalin and Franklin Graham Visit Haiti
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
Are you seeking answers in life? Are you hurting? Are you facing a difficult situation?
Find peace with God, discover more about God or send us your prayer request.
Call The 700 Club Prayer Center at 1 (800) 823-6053, 24 hours a day.
A caring friend will be there to pray with you in your time of need.
CBN News is a national/international, nonprofit news organization that provides programming by cable, satellite, and the Internet, 24-hours a day. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
More Info
Sign up for the CBN News Dispatch and receive CBN News Reports in your inbox each day.Subscribe Now >>
Add CBN News, articles, latest videos and blog feeds to your favorite RSS reader. Subscribe Now >>
E-mail us your news tips, story ideas, questions & comments. Contact Us >>


text:
My Profile
Elk River, Minnesota
Member since Jul 2004
Flag This ProfileFlag as Inappropriate
Reviewed Chicken, Chorizo and Tortilla Stoup (Stew-like Soup) Recipe : Rachael Ray : Food Network
Mar 4, 2014 on FoodNetwork.com
"Awesome recipe. My family kept tasting it before I was ready to serve. It was a huge hit!