text:
The spring-loaded trampolines and high-flying activities at Airworx's brightly colored 27,000-square-foot center launch visitors of all ages high into the air. Families can duke it out at the dodge ball court to determine who sits in dad's comfy chair, and kids younger than 7 spring from age-appropriate trampolines and crawl over a 20-foot inflatable structure in the Shooting Stars area. Airworx's nightclub-quality sound system and bouncy floors leave visitors breathless as they simulate Jordan-esque dunks amid rows of basketball hoops or challenge friends on the 140-foot trampolines to see how many backflips it takes to travel back in time. Besides open bouncing, Airworx also opens up colorful private rooms for birthday parties, and an elevated DJ booth personalizes the tone of unique corporate and group events.
The scene inside White Cloud Hookah is both intimate and party-like. Throughout the modern space, groups sit around double-nozzled hookahs and pass hoses to puff on one of the 120 flavors of aromatic tobacco. They can take pulls on tobacco varieties from brands such as Al Fakheer, Starbuzz, and Fantasia, and can even blend flavors to create their own flavor creations. Big screen TVs flash as music fills the space with party beats and dim lightening gives the space a chill, nightlife atmosphere.
Wasted Velvet, a new lounge-style nightclub in Tempe's Mill Avenue District, keeps nocturnal rhythms pulsing with music, drinks, and dancing six nights a week. Bartenders at the full bar sling $3 domestic and $4 imported bottles as well as $5 well drinks, and a robust roster of specials keeps dollars stretchier than Gumby doing Bikram yoga. A dance floor, lit by a crystal chandelier casting light on ambiant rose and violet hues, nudges against plush banquettes and wall murals depicting seductive night revelers. Sternums vibrate to the sounds of live DJs such as DJ MattaFact, who has spun on 101.5 JAMZ, and VIP bottle service ($150) lets groups and parties post up in style.
Amid plush leather booths and dim red lights, smoke billows from hookah pipes, wafting soft scents of watermelon and mixed fruits over patrons nodding heads to DJ-spun tunes. This laid-back ambiance is par for the course at Crave Cafe & Lounge, where Mediterranean influences meet American style to create a trendy and mellow atmosphere for dining or partying, earning it the title of Best Hookah Lounge 2011 from Voice Places. Crave's chefs cook up a menu of Mediterranean-inspired fare, including the greek burger—a simmering layer of gyro meat topped with feta cheese and cucumber. A full bar slings more than 15 bottled beer selections and nightly specials noted by Voice Places, such as The Best Bloody Mary You Ever Had and the Crave Mango Creation, Crave's own secret recipe starring Absolut Mango. Spirits also find their way to tables via VIP bottle service, and a house breathalyzer machine allows patrons to measure their BAC to determine if they've enjoyed one cocktail too many or their blood-hummus level to determine if they've legally become a chickpea.
Phoenix chef Christopher Gross is something of a local legend, having pulled in a James Beard award for his upscale French cooking. At his eponymous Christophers Restaurant, the star chef plates up dishes like a lobster pot pie or wood oven pizza, topped unexpectedly with duck confit, goat cheese and figs. But even amid the sleek, upscale bistro setting with a glass-encased kitchen, he keeps things fun, peppering the menu with playful bites like an excellent burger that's topped as you wish. At Crush Lounge, next door, the mood is sexier, with loud music, a busy bar and small plates like roasted rabbit salad or a house smoked salmon "BLT" sandwich, each to be paired with the restaurant's list of over 50 by-the-glass wine choices. Stick around long enough and chef Gross might emerge from the kitchen himself to check in on your table with a handshake and a smile.
Rambunctious headliner Chris Bennett, a comedian previously featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will comically congregate with top local comedians for Hidden House's signature Comedy on Tap night, a stand-up show that left the Phoenix New Times "feeling buzzed and re-energized." Nosh on Hidden House's cocktails and snacks that can be delivered from Mexican restaurant Mi-Patio (not included in the Groupon) as Bennett slings his high-energy and sometimes improvisational comedy. Three local acts will warm up the crowd, helping them forget about haunted board meetings of the past week, before Bennett takes the stage. Conveniently located near the light rail, visitors need not worry about operating cars or rocket-powered Vespas after having a couple of libations at the show.


text:
The Monkeys Got Away!!! - Wilderness Festival 2013
Last month Lomography UK kindly asked me to go to the Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire to take lots of photos for them. Go see what this monkey boy brought back! -
★ Deja Vu - Making the Stereoscopic Film Box Pinhole Camera 2.0
I recently made a 3D stereoscopic pinhole camera from some empty film boxes and being a perfectionist, I decided to give it another go. This tutorial will show you how I made an improved version with the added feature of shooting half framed sprocket shots too. Go grab yourselves some film boxes! -
3D Pinhole Fun! - Making the Stereoscopic Film Box Pinhole Camera
After a brief hiatus, I'm back with yet another pinhole tutorial. This time I'll show you how I created my first stereoscopic (that's 3D to most people) pinhole camera. Read how after the jump! -
★ 神奇變身術:將底片盒變為神奇的針孔相機
(Please note, this article is in another language)繼上次的秘技之後,今天我將教大家如何將無用的底片盒子,變身為超廣角的針孔相機。同時,他也能將齒孔曝光喔,趕快去蒐集底片盒吧! -
★ The Tardis - Making the Dual Filmed Film Box Pinhole Camera!
With my last tutorial, I showed you how to turn an ordinary film box into a super wide angle camera. This time I decided to stack two 35mm film rolls into one camera, exposing them simultaneously resulting in an image split over two negatives! You like the sound of that? Of course you do! -
★ Pinhole Rocket: Making a Film Box Panoramic Pinhole Camera
Updating my previous tipster, I'm going to show you how to turn an otherwise useless film box into a super wide panoramic camera! With exposed sprockets too?!! Go grab a film box now!!! -
★ Pinholes & Sprockets - Making a Film Box Pinhole Camera!
Kodak? Fuji? Whatever film you use, save those empty film boxes my fellow lomographers and I'll show you how to can make your very own pinhole camera with them! -
自拍 - 与 Instax Mini 玩乐! (Self Portraits - Fun with Instax Mini!)
(Please note, this article is in another language)如果你像我一样喜欢自拍,这篇文章就是为你而写!跳转之后继续阅读我的秘技! -
★ Self Portraits - Fun with Instax Mini!
If you're like me and love taking self portraits, this article is for you! Read my tips after the jump! -
★ Shooting Fisheye without a Fisheye Camera?
You want to shoot Fisheye photos just like everyone else, but you have a problem - You don't actually own a Fisheye camera or have the money to buy one. Don't worry my little monkey, help is at hand! Just read ahead for a simple and cheap alternative!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Trailer For 'Saving General Yang'
on December 20, 2012
The trailer has been released for Saving General Yang, an upcoming Chinese historical epic directed by Ronny Yu. The film is based on the Chinese legend of the Yang clan, in which seven brothers battled to save their father's life. The cast includes Ekin Cheng, Adam Cheng, Xu Fan and Raymond Lam.
The story of the Yangs has been eulogized for hundreds of years in Chinese society. It details the exploits of the Yang military family, recounting the unflinching loyalty of the Yang family heirs. 'Saving General Yang' places the focus on how the seven sons of the Yang family combined their efforts to rescue their father...
Saving General Yang is due for release across Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2013.
No comments were posted.


text: Home- Alumni- Reunion- Schedule and Events- Sports and Recreation Hours Sports and Recreation Hours Take advantage of Colgate's recreation facilities while you're on campus for Reunion 2015. Huntington Gymnasium Equipment Room (The Cage 315-228-7620) Thursday/Friday, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Racquetball/Squash/Basketball Courts Thursday/Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Equipment for these activities, as well as for basketball, volleyball, softball, and bocce, may be checked out from the equipment room at no charge. The locker room showers and sauna are also available during open hours. Angert Family Climbing Wall Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Adults only) Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Adults and children) Lineberry Natatorium (315-228-7449) Open swim: Thursday, 11:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.* Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. *Pool hours subject to change. Trudy Fitness Center Trudy Fitness Center (front desk 315-228-7624) Thursday/Friday, 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tennis Courts (Outdoor) Available for walk-on play, located next to Sanford Field House Glendening Boathouse Recreational Bay 315-824-0053 Friday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Sunday, closed Golf Course 315-824-1432 Thursday/Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. With a tee time! (Friday by preregistration only.) Please call the Pro Shop for tee times and cart reservations. Alumni Alumni Directory Reunion Schedule and Events General Reunion Information Reunion College Faculty Alumni Authors Golf registration Family Programs Sports and Recreation Hours Class pictures FAQs Fees Housing Transportation Green Initiatives Race to Reunion Program and Events Professional Networks Career Services for Alumni Giving to Colgate Stay Involved the Scene Alumni Council Return to Colgate Atomic Staff Directory RELATED LINKS Alumni Directory ALUMNI DIRECTORY - Update and View Your Profile - Login and Logout - Mobile Directory FAQs - E-mail for Life Talk to Us TALK TO US Have a question or suggestion? Want to share photos or news? - Send a Message - Staff Directory Make a Gift MAKE A GIFT - Types of Gifts - Giving Opportunities - Leadership and Recognition Stay Involved STAY INVOLVED - Event Listings - Colgate Scene - Alumni Council - Event Gateway - 13 Ways to Get Involved - Volunteer - Tailgates Career Services CAREER SERVICES - iCAN (Alumni Career Advisory Network) - Services for Alumni


text:
The article requested is not found.
Browse through our Archives of articles.
Use our powerful article Search Tools.
Paul's Growth
"For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith." (Romans 12:3) More...
The Communion of the Saints
"That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ." (1 John 1:3) More...
2014 Most Notable News: Evolutionary Icons Toppled
The big-picture story of evolution tells that, over millions of years, natural processes produced millions of species from one or a few primitive progenitors. Did this really happen, or did God create separate distinct "kinds" of creatures about 6,000 years ago like Genesis 1 clearly describes? More...
We, Being Many
"For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." (Romans 12:4-5) More...
More Articles
- Joy Is Better than Fun
- God's Work of Providence
- The Hubble 'Pillars of Creation' Revisited
- Thoughts of the Heart
- A Created People
- Live Honestly
- Made Manifest by the Scriptures
- 2014 Most Notable News: Recent Creation
- The Holy City
- King of All the Earth
- The Bright and Morning Star
- 2014 Most Notable News: Creation Is a Hot Topic
- Praise from the Creation
- Going and Returning


text:
>>> We've Moved - Blippitt is now Viral Video Box <<<
Pretty awesome, it turns out.
The guys over at Stunts Amazing are back with all new collection of unbelievable stunts that make you feel like a lazy piece of crap.
Check out the awesomeness in the video below.
>>> Love viral videos? Check out our new site...Viral Video Box <<<


text:
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
Mark Mulhern pulls back the curtain
There's an
endemic belief that artists know not what they do: that their works are wrought
not through reflection but through inspiration—etymologically, being breathed
into (namely, by a spirit or the gods). "Bilde
Künstler! Rede nicht! / Nur ein Hauch sei dein Gedicht." urged Goethe.
"Make art, artist! Don't talk at me


text:
Pat Morelli, Director, has been involved in writing center work for 20 years, 7 of them here at the University of Hartford. Pat's credentials are in English, Composition, and Secondary Education. Pat's other academic interests are poetry; history; women's studies; music, film and other mass media. She is a published poet, and she loves baking, cooking, and hanging out with her two grandsons. Pat joined the University's RLC Department in fall 1997, and she became a FIG member in fall 1998. Her RLC 110 course is paired with Psychology 101, and the two courses focus on Moral Development Theory, Identity Formation, and Civic Responsibility. In RLC 111, Pat's students explore freedom of expression and censorship in landmark court cases, contemporary music and the news media (with a focused investigation of Megan's Law). Pat serves on the executive steering committee of the Northeast Writing Centers Association, a coalition of writing centers. She has presented at NEWCA's annual conferences, CCELT (Connecticut Consortium on Excellence in Learning and Teaching), the annual convention of CCCC (The College Composition and Communication Conference), and the University of New Hampshire's Composition Conference.
Annie Barrett, professional tutor, has tutored at the CRW for three years. She teaches composition in the RLC Department and at Northwestern CT Community College. Annie facilitates writing groups and readings in her community. A published poet, Annie has an MFA in Creative Writing, and she has received writing residency grants for the Millay Colony for the Arts in summer 2004 and 2005. Her academic interests include literature (especially poetry) and library research.
Kristina Cerracchio, peer tutor, is a physical therapy major. Currently a junior, class of 2013, she hopes to specialize in pediatrics after completion of the graduate program. She is involved in Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA). Kristina's free time is spent reading, mostly mystery novels.
Jan Emerson, professional tutor, has tutored at the CRW for 15 years. She has a BA in English literature and Psychology. Her academic interests include English as a Second Language and poetry analysis. Jan has also taught intensive English courses for international students. She has professionally edited published material.
Liz Engstrom, professional tutor, has worked at the CRW for about five years. She has a BA in History, an MA in French, and a JD. Liz's academic interests include eighteenth and nineteenth century American history, music, art and English literature. Her professional experience includes positions as a French teacher and Outside Articles Editor for the UConn Law Review.
Jessica Lobisser, peer tutor, is a junior in the Physical Therapy program. She recently declared a minor in Psychology and is majoring in Physical Therapy. On campus she is a member of the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA) and W.A.R.S: Women Against Rape and Sexual Assault. In addition Jess has also become a part of the UHA Rugby team and the Delta Zeta Sorority. When she is back home, she spends her free time on horseback. Jessica has been a horseback rider for fifteen years.
Kasey Mayer, peer tutor, is a junior, class of 2013, majoring in Physical Therapy. She would one day like to work with children at Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She is involved in the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA). Kasey also likes to spend all of her free time either running or at the gym.
Sean O'Donovan, peer tutor, is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences currently studying for a degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing. On campus he is involved in being a Red Cap during student orientation and Greek Life. During the summer, he works with the University of Hartford Summer Place Camp Program as a counselor. In his free time he enjoys reading and writing, playing his guitar and listening to fine music, with the occasional trip to the archery range.
Taylor Scyocurka, peer tutor, is a junior in the Physical Therapy program, with plans of Psychology as a minor. Her participation in activities on campus include being a Red Cap during student orientations, the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA), as well as Greek Life. Taylor's hobbies include attending sports events, pleasure reading, writing, and working with people in general.


text:
Thu, Aug 2, 07 at 9:14
I have bulbs that need to be dug up before winter. What is the best time to dig them up and do they need to be in a very dry area (my basement is very damp)and what should I store them in, open airy container or closed container? |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 2, 07 at 9:46
What kind of bulbs? Different bulbs will have different harvest times and different recommendations for storage. In general, most tender bulbs prefer a cool, dark, dry environment and storage in a barely moist medium to prevent dessication. Slightly dampened peat moss or sawdust is often recommended, but I prefer wrapping cleaned, damp bulbs in newspaper. Just make sure they are not touching each other. |
The bulbs are Mexican Shell Flower (Trigridia Pavonia), Gladiola, and Acidanthera. |
Try the Bulb Forum. |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sat, Aug 4, 07 at 8:23
This should be helpful: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1117.html I'd use peat or sawdust for these smaller, corm-like bulbs. If you want to separate by color, use paperbags and label. Paperbags are porous enough to allow for proper air circulation but make sure they are stored in in a dry location, as they can also absorb moisture, as can the peat or sawdust. Moisture with these types of bulbs can promote rot. |
What made you post this question on the landscape design forum? KarinL |
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 Landscape Design 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:
The creative team decided to spend a few hours at the beach that morning after breakfast. The sun was up and the sea was calm. We saw groups of fisherfolks (young and old, men and women) in different areas in a line, trying to pull the huge net to the shore to harvest their catch of the day. One line was holding one end while the other group with the other end of the net. The two lines were separated by around 150-yard distance along the shore. A wooden belt-like tool tied to the net with a clip-on mechanism was put around the waist of each person. To pull the net off the sea, they had to use their force to step back following the same rhythm. Once a considerable portion of the net was pulled to shore, the person at the back transferred to the front, so on and so forth. The whole process done on both ends took two hours with their rhythmic steps resembling a dance. It was a beautiful ritual and definitely an inspiring sight to see the whole community working together, helping each other to earn their food and money for the day. Some of the women were patiently waiting on the shore so they could soon sell the fresh catch to the village or to the nearest market.23M11
This photo was shot on film. Taken by lakandula with a Superheadz Super Fat Lens Camera loaded with Fuji Provia 100F, expired film in Lingayen, Philippines. These tags describe this photo: lingayen, xpro, health-caravan, and wide-angled. This photo can also be found in the album Fisherfolks In Dance-like Ritual.Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
12 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 12 people like this photo. 12 people like this photo: superlighter, sami-san, raintanumadia, clownshoes, adi_totp, grazie, hhjm, winroe, istionojr, javihacefotos, meryl, and appelmoes.


text:
All LomoLocations
Warsaw and Krakow
I had a lot of fun visiting Poland. I traveled through many small towns and a few big cities. I loved Krakow so very much because it was one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. Warsaw was much more modern looking, and its Soviet styled buildings imparted a taste of sadness to its atmosphere. I wandered down the streets of Krakow day and night. There was always something to do and so many friendly people to talk to. I enjoyed walking along the Vistula River at night in Krakow and Warsaw. I would eat at fine restaurants with my friends and drink carbonated mineral water and delectable beers. The food was delicious and incredibly affordable. I saw vast treasures owned by the Catholic Church in places of pilgrimage. I hope to go back to Poland one day.


text:
Janelle Arthur -- Don't get me wrong, I still think Candice is Top 5 material. But Janelle is another one who didn't need to give the performance of a lifetime this week to plop into the season 12 Top 20 pool. I'd go so far as to say she was NOT GOOD on her meandering cover of Lady Antebellum's "Just a Kiss." It was mostly a song choice issue -- the overall effect of listening to her try to get out in front of the melody was much like riding a Tilt-a-Whirl. It just never went anywhere and at the end you're dizzy, annoyed, and want your two minutes back.
I find it weird that if she's such a sure thing, there's not a vocal coach who would gently suggest she try a song that'd be more of a showstopper for Janelle. Then again, the judges did have their "it didn't give you room to soar" and "you know that you are a star" and "you don't have to try hard" comments all keyed up, so I guess it's just a plot technique. BAD PLOT.
Zoanette Johnson -- There's something about Zoanette, isn't there? I'm not mad she's in the Top 20. I get it. She's crazy. I'm sorry; it's good TV. There may be magic involved. I actually have no idea what she'll "sing" next. I wouldn't even call her style singing -- it's more like the unregulated channeling of power. She might hit a note, but it's not in English. Or she'll miss a note, and then…well, nothing. She'll miss another one. But I don't know! Maybe I sound absurd, but I like to think I haven't been brainwashed here. Something about her whole janky-ass circus show draws me in.
Actually, "Circle of Life" is more of a religious experience than a song, so in many ways Zoanette's performance wasn't even fair. I mean, watch this s--- on YouTube. It is impossible to not feel things!
Look, I'm really sorry if Zoanette ruined the song for you. I admit that listening to just the audio was a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. But are things really that bad? You just watched the best part of The Lion King at work! Any trigger is a good one.
I'd say this is a unique song choice she won't be able to replicate. I mean, the point of "Circle of Life" is to be crazy and guttural and just shake it all out. What Zoanette did here was only forgivable because of the song. Eh, I just assume if no one can stand her, she'll leave first and we can go back to complaining about something else. And at this point, I like the idea that she escaped from a war-torn Liberia at the age of 2 so that she could one day muscle her way into American Idol and FREAK EVERYONE OUT.
Your thoughts? Am I way off on The Strange Magic of Zoanette? Which five would you have picked to go through?
Read more:
All 'American Idol' recaps on EW.com
Zoanette Johnson: Really, 'American Idol'?! -- VIDEO
Mariah Carey gets the Nicki Minaj phone call: A dramatization
'American Idol': 12 Wishes for Season 12


text:
Microcontroller Supervisory IC Application Note
The N-channel open drain "H" Type ("H" Reset)
- Voltage Detector
A voltage detector with an individual SENSE pin and VDD pin require a circuit with two power supplies. However, such configuration depends on the application and two power supplies may not be available. Ricoh provides a product version ("H" Type) with an N-channel open drain output which offers a "H" reset signal instead of "L". Such "H" reset signal addresses a typical phenomenon at the output when sensing voltages below the minimum operating voltage of the voltage detector.
Compare R3111xxxxA/C versus the R3111xxxxB for details.
Products equipped with N-channel open drain "H" Type
You can download application notes in PDF format.
Contact Us
Purchase, Request for Samples and Documents
Technical Inquiry / Other Question


text:
Fairbanks Men Sentenced For Using Stolen Credit Card
Anchorage, Alaska – United States Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced that two Fairbanks men were sentenced in federal court in Fairbanks for a felony conviction of access device fraud.
On February 25, 2011, Matthew Lalonde, 21, and Tyler Stephens, 22, residents of Fairbanks, Alaska, were sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Ralph R. Beistline. Lalonde was sentenced to three months in federal prison, to be followed by three years supervised release, and ordered to pay $19,614.32, with interest, as restitution. Stephens was sentenced to four years probation and ordered to pay $3,426.71 as restitution.
According to court documents presented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Yvonne Lamoureux, who prosecuted the case, Stephens had access to a Tesoro credit card that belonged to Uresco Construction Materials, Inc. while he was an employee of Uresco. When Stephens stopped working for Uresco, he kept Uresco's Tesoro credit card and continued to use it without authorization. Between May and December 2009, Stephens and Lalonde used the stolen credit card to pay for filling up their own and others' vehicles at gas stations in Fairbanks and North Pole. Between May 22, 2009 to October 17, 2009, Stephens' unauthorized use and control of Uresco's Tesoro credit card allowed him to obtain $3,426.71 of fuel for himself and others. Stephens then gave the stolen credit card to Lalonde. Between October 17, 2009 to December 26, 2009, Lalonde's unauthorized use and control of the stolen credit card allowed him to obtain $19,614.32 of fuel for himself and others. Together, they are responsible for fraudulent use of the stolen credit card on more than 400 occasions and over 6,000 gallons of fuel, for a total loss of $23,041.03.
Judge Beistline ordered that the restitution be paid to Uresco Construction Materials, Inc., with a special condition that Stephens shall notify any present and future employers, or other organizations for which he elects to provide service, of his conviction in this case. Prior to imposing sentence, Judge Beistline noted the harm to Uresco, the need to provide restitution to Uresco, the need to protect the public from further crimes of the defendants, and the need to afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct.
Ms. Loeffler commended the United States Secret Service and Fairbanks Police Department for the investigation leading to the convictions of Lalonde and Stephens.


text:
I want to know, rather, where you can buy shirts with low collar(so a lot of your neck shows)
Oh and I could probably ask this tomorrow by calling ralph lauren, butt just wanna know real quick;
do you know if I could exchange a rlbl suit which I bought at neiman marcus, for a same suit with same size in different color at ralph lauren?
I do not know the maker of the shirt; however, I do know two things: that is a Drake's tie and this outfit is accompanied by freshly shined black non-derby shoes.
It's doubtful RL will exchange that suit. They will demand a proof of purchase (receipt) and they will turn their nose when they see a NM receipt. Maybe their customer service is feeling generous tomorrow. Doesn't hurt to give them a call


text:
| Email | Full Article (TrendHunter.com/id/88742) |
The 'Visually Impaired Assistant' is a brilliant device that uses Video Motion Detection technologies to guide the way for those with visual handicaps.
Armed with a voice-operated GPS receiver, four small cameras and vibrating alerts, this intelligent mapping system would definitely be quite handy! The two vibration systems used within the palm-worn product communicate directions to the wearer by signaling upcoming obstacles. Chargeable with a wireless mat, the 'Visually Impaired Assistant' is fashionable and functional.


text:
You must earn 10,000 points to post other members' whiteboard
Please help keep fresh news on the front page. At the bottom of the news links, click on "All Recent News" and vote for your favorites.
Care to be buddies? It would be nice to add you as a buddy! Come see my profile page! Thank you for your 7+ years of dedication here on GasBuddy! Have a nice week! Ron
Congratulations on passing the 2.2MM point mark recently. You have a nice looking crew there on your profile. Are you from Tipton or Indy?
Congratulations on Earning 2.04 MM points, enjoy your nice red SUV. Looking at the size of your family, you should of kept the Limo. LOL>>> Few buddies ever reach that mark,. that is dedication. Wishing you the best in all that you do. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Lets be buddies. Shep
Congrats on 2M!
Big congratulations on EARNING your first two million. Now that we are both millionaires, lets become buddies and rule the world. LOL.. .Shep
Big congratulations on earning 1.9 MM points. That is dedication. Happy New Year to you and yours. Lets be buddies. Thanks. Shep
Want to be buddies?
Good post on John Kerry & his oil stockiLets be buddies
Hi Bigtex09, I noticed your good post on today's news item "John Kerry Owns Stock in Canadian Pro-Keystone XL Firms". That is a great avatar picture you have posted here. Want to become buddies??? Warren :-)


text:
- News
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Living Here
- Business
- Opinion
- Shop
- Jobs
- Homes
- Autos
- Classifieds
We have 5 black/rust males, 3 black/rust females, and 2 red/rust males that will be reDy to take home 25 January. Pups will have their tails docked, dew-claws removed, & UTD on wormings and vaccines. The pups were born in a whelping box in our home. Bastion... More info Email a friend |
rescue pit bull terrier nine puppies 6 weeks old 5 males 4 girls bottle raised since 6 days old good around other dogs and children. adoption fee 100.00 More info Email a friend |
Now taking deposits parents on site rare black tricolor and brindle with white 3 males 3 females shots tails docked dew claws removed shots and wormed ready to go 1/23 well socialized pad trained very healthy $385-$500 More info Email a friend |
AKC registered Dogue De Bordeaux puppies born on 12/21/14. If you are looking for a top quality Bordeaux and not one that looks like a Lab, you have come to the right place. Sire is 160 lb. and Dam is 124 lb. pre-pregnancy. Puppies come from champion bloodlines... More info Email a friend |
AKC Havanese Puppies-shots, health guarantee, Vet checked, home raised around children, very socialized. 704-640-0591 www.ganderhill.com More info Email a friend |
Miniature and Standard litter of Australian Shepherd Puppies For Sale: American Stock Dog Registered Miniatures. Born 12/17, ready 2/11/2015 Mini's are great for smaller living areas and apartment living. Not to small and not to big. Perfect for runners... More info Email a friend |
Born 12/25/14. Both parents on site, will be socialized, wormed & vaccinated. Contact Terri. More info Email a friend |
AKC Golden Retriever Puppies--3/4 English Cream and 1/4 North American Golden Retrievers--I have one gorgeous female and she is $900. This is a Special Breed of Golden Retrievers. We have bred this pair to produce gorgeous puppies with a lustrous coat of... More info Email a friend |
Chihuahua (micromini) $2,500 OBO, Must go, allergicRecently found out child is allergic to her and cant care for the puppy. Adorable, playful 6month female AKC registered. $2,500.00 or BO (paid 3,500.00) she is chocolate with white tip on tail and white... More info Email a friend |
f1 Labradoodle puppies CKC,ICA registered. Have been dewormed, first shot, and dew claw removed. Ready for a good home. For any questions call 919-721-7479 More info Email a friend |


text:
You are here:
We have a great range of women's tops for sale... From plain t-shirts to statement blouses, you're sure to get it for less.
Sorry, that product is no longer available. Please select another.
Results 1-20 of 3023
Unbranded - Size - One Size - Orange - Cape
BNWT M&S, size 10 cream & dark green patterned tunic top
BNWT M&S, size 22 black & cream patterned tunic top
M&S, size 18 navy & taupe patterned long blouse
BNWT AX Paris - Size 10 - Black Asymmetric Long Sleeved Chiffon Smock Top
BNWT Definitions - Size 8 - Turquoise - Sequined Wrap Over Sleeveless Top
Crew Clothing Co -Size 10- Orange stripe - Short Sleeve top
Casual Comfort -Size 22- Orange - Long sleeved shirt
Arc - Size: 14 - Metallic red Asymmetric top
River Island size: 10 navy short sleeved top
BNWT Betty Jackson, size 14 black tunic top
Monsoon size 12 100% silk top
Poetry red shortsleeved top Poetry - Red - Sleeveless top
Women's Top Zara Fashion - Size: S - Black - Sleeveless top
Boden Multicoloured Shirt Top Boden - Multi-coloured - Short sleeved shirt
BNWT Debenhams 'Maine' size:10 navy and white t-shirt
Jesire: Size 8: Pink swing Bardot top
BNWT Autograph, size 14: Blue mix drop shoulder T-shirt
Coast Size 10 Black Bustier
Next Size 8 Green Top
Page 1 of 152 | Showing 1-20 of 3023
What we do
Get involved
Make a donation
© 2015. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SC039042). Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.


text:
DC Health Link Assisters will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the Affordable Care Act - the new health law, the District's new online health insurance marketplace - DC Health Link, and Medicaid options. An exhibit of DC Health Link materials will also be provided.
The following reports are also available:
Apply now for DC public and public charter schools.


text:
This was not an easy chapter for the little hamsters that power the cogs in my brain. Poor things were winded by the end of it… Entitled, "The Labour Process and the Valorization Process," Marx's journey here takes him inside the locus of production – which could be the factory, the office, the farm, the coalmine.
It was the "valorization" part of this chapter that I found the most difficult to understand. But thankfully, Marx eases his audience into this part, starting out instead with the labour process.
Dedicated readers of Capital will recall that in the previous chapter, Marx identified labour-power as a very unique commodity – it is the only commodity with the power to create surplus-value. And as we all know, surplus-value is essential to capitalism. Capitalists need to take their money and turn it into even more money. That is what they live for! That, and fat stogies pressed between their appetitive lips.
In his series of lectures, David Harvey lingers a while over Marx's assertion that while most things in a capitalist economy are a product of the dominant social order, labour transcends the social order. Labour is obviously the cornerstone of capitalism but it's also the cornerstone of all previous forms of social organization. There is something a little zen-like in Marx's thought here. As he notes:
Labour is, first of all, a process between man and nature, a process by which man, through his own actions, mediates, regulates and controls the metabolism between himself and nature. He confronts the materials of nature as a force of nature… Through this movement he acts upon external nature and changes it, and in this way he simultaneously changes his own nature. (p283)
Zen-like indeed. Labour is our means of interacting with Nature in order to procure the means of our survival. Each of us is a "force of nature" – and so we are an integral part of the forces that we attempt to manipulate – and in our labour, we change not only Nature but also ourselves. Although Marx has been accused of largely ignoring the environment, there seems to be a glimpse here of what an ecological reading of Marx might expand upon – a glimpse at a worldview that does not at all presume a separation between humanity and the environment, but rather, a symbiotic relationship between the two.
As a labourer, man is like other species that procure their means for their survival through Nature – eg. a spider with its web, a bee with its hive – with a critical difference. Only we humans conceptualize the fruits of our labour before the labour begins. Before I break an egg, I have an omelette in mind. I am not blindly fumbling around with no clue where I'm headed – well, not usually.
The labour process, then, is composed of three elements, says Marx: 1) purposeful activity… the work itself 2) the object upon which the work is performed, i.e. clay, which is turned into a pot, and 3) the instruments of that work, i.e. the pottery wheel.
David Harvey emphasizes here the point that work is NOT play. I would elaborate in my own way to say that given this is so, no matter what kind of emancipation is ever achieved in the workplace, work will always be, well, work. It could be a lot more meaningful given a different social order, but Harvey's evocation of the cliché that most work is "10% inspiration and 90% perspiration" is indeed one with which I am in total agreement. Speaking strictly personally here, even the kind of work I apply myself to strictly voluntarily, writing, with no clock, no boss, no whip of coercion, is nevertheless very seldom fun. I don't find it to be play; I do consider it work. Nevertheless, it's always been about the most fulfilling thing I've ever applied myself to.
Marx continues to flesh out the labour process in more detail, discussing the raw materials and the instruments of labour that clearly are part and parcel of creating a commodity. These things have been with us for an awfully long time. As he notes, briefly wearing his anthropologist's hat, "we find stone implements and weapons in the oldest caves" (p285). So it would follow that raw materials and the use of tools are not manifestations of a capitalist mode of production, per se.
It is not what is made but how, and by what instruments of labour, that distinguishes different economic epochs. Instruments of labour not only supply a standard of the degree of development which human labour has attained, but they also indicate the social relations within which men work (p286).
It appears here that we must be very mindful of a particular process, then, because the labour process pre-dates capitalism in myriad different forms. It's only because of how these elements are uniquely organized under capitalism that we can call a certain form of production a genuinely capitalist mode of production.
The next few pages are very, very dense indeed. They're like a thicket of brambles that you need a scythe to get through. Or you can use the clever noggin of David Harvey to get you through! The general gist here is a discussion of use-values, and how use-values show up in the labour process in a number of ways. Raw materials are use-values, instruments of labour are use-values, products of labour are use-values. In applying use-values in the labour process, let's say burning coal to fuel a factory furnace, some use-values are extinguished and new ones are born. If the coal is all used up in a furnace that generates sufficient heat to create steel, what we have now is a new use-value. The previous use-value of coal – to provide energy – has been spent in the production of a new use-value, the use-value of steel (as a building block of a skyscraper).
Readers who've followed the journey with Marx from Chapter 1 are forced to confront a new idea about use-values, then. Previously, use-values had been tied to the notion of individual consumption. I create a golf tee, which has a use-value to a golfer. Because I hate golf, I can trade my golf tee with the golfer for something he possesses that is of use to me – let's say a golf shirt. Yes, I do hate golf, but I will, if I have to blend into a certain kind of society, wear a golf shirt. Hence it has a use-value for me. We've exchanged use-values in a mutually advantageous way. Three cheers for commodity exchange!
But now Marx supplements this conception of use-value with a new one. We have not only use-value in individual consumption, but also use-value in the production process. What complicates an analysis of the production process is the requirement to take into account not only the visible production of new use-values but also the reliance in that new production on the products of past labour – that is to say, on the previous production of use-values. This analysis is difficult, because as we've seen with the example of coal, previously-produced use-values are often extinguished when used in a new production process.
Marx calls the consumption of previously produced use-values productive consumption.
…the product of individual consumption is the consumer himself; the result of productive consumption is a product distinct from the consumer. (p290)
Indeed. I like jam. When I eat it, I am consuming in a way that merely sustains me. That's greedy individual consumption for you. But as a labourer, I would consume jam in an entirely different way; I would consume it in a way that would produce a Jammy Dodger – that tasty biscuit so beloved of the English. In so doing, I am creating a consumer product separate from myself. And bringing cheer to millions of children who can now further rot their rotten English teeth.
The labour process in a capitalist mode of production thus corrals these productive forces in a way that has two very necessary pre-conditions:
1) "The worker works under the control of the capitalist to whom his labour belongs" (p291)
2) "The product is the property of the capitalist and not that of the worker" (p292)
So you can't flip the bird at your foreman and tell him to suck eggs and walk off the site. No sir! And you can't take with you that wheelbarrow of cement you just mixed. Your work belongs to the foreman's boss, the developer, and the product of your work belongs to him too.
This, remember, is freedom. This is freedom as capitalists would have it.
The Valorization Process
So now we get to the bit that really hurt my head. In this section, we return to the same vexing question that plagued us in Chapter 5, essentially, how is surplus-value (a.k.a. profit) generated? Marx had started answering this question by saying that it is labour-power that creates surplus value. But how exactly does labour-power achieve that?
Marx looks at it from the perspective of the capitalist, who buys labour-power. Very logically, he asserts that the capitalist has two aims in the start of the production process: 1) "he wants to create a use-value which has exchange value, i.e. an article destined to be sold" (p293) and 2) "he wants to produce a commodity greater in value than the sum of the values of the commodities used to produce it" (p293). Achieving #1 ensures that the capitalist actually has something people want to buy; achieving #2 ensures he makes a profit on that sale.
Briefly Marx digresses to tell us that just as the commodity is a unity, formed of use-value and value, so too is the production process a unity, which is composed of the labour process and the process of creating value.
This seemingly important point made, he then provides a very lengthy analysis of a production process involving yarn and spinning and spindles and whatnot. Perhaps the antiquated terminology is what makes this section such tough going. What the heck is a spindle? Do I really have to go consult a dictionary? Maybe there are people who still have first-hand experience of spindles, but I'll wager that most of them live in Vietnam, Cambodia, or China.
Back to the unbridled joy of reading this section of Marx. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but what Marx seems to be doing between pages 293 and 297 is explaining all the inputs that go into a particular production process, including labour power. Very painstakingly, everything that goes into the production process must be counted, including such things as the wear and tear of that hapless spindle. Why? Because the use-values of such things as spindles are slowly used up as they manufacture finished goods. So if a spindle lasts about 10 years – not a bad innings for a spindle, eh what? – then we must consider how many thingamabobs that spindle has helped manufacture in that time – let's say hipster T-shirts from H&M for the sake of argument – and then we must calculate how much of the spindle's use-value is extinguished in each T-shirt. Maybe a spindle expends one millionth of its life span on making me a fancy-ass T-shirt that I can lark about in to impress my friends. Whatever the calculation – and believe me, I goddam hate calculating things so I don't plan on doing any further calculations – the essential rule is that every single use-value that goes into the production process is expended in whole or in part. If it's a spindle, eventually, it's going to have to be replaced when it no longer works. And the capitalist, of course, in order to own the means of production, must purchase all of these necessary use-values (which we could alternately call commodities, of course, since every one of the things under discussion here is a commodity, including labour-power itself).
Phew, now we've gotten this far. But now it's going to get even trickier.
The capitalist now adds up everything that he has had to invest in the production process and then calculates the value of the result of that production process, in terms of the finished goods he now possesses that he can sell. Something very fishy is up. "Our capitalist stares in astonishment," Marx declares dramatically (p297). "The value of the product is equal to the value of the capital advanced."
What does that mean? It means that if the product happens to be, say, 100 H&M T-shirts, which is the result of the labour of one hard-working worker over the course of, say, six hours, selling those H&M T-shirts is not going to make the capitalist any profit whatsoever. He paid the required rate for everything involved in the production process, including to the labourer, but the value of what he's created is exactly equivalent to what he invested.
As in Chapter 5, Marx does not countenance the idea of treachery and overcharging or underpaying or what-have-you. This is, if you will, a version of capitalism that is as pure as the driven snow.
So what's the big fuss about?
What has happened is that the capital advanced "has not been valorized" (p297). The capitalist remains vexed over this shambolic state of affairs, all the way from the bottom of page 297 to page 301. And then, suddenly, he starts to laugh. Why? Because the solution has been so self-evident all along! Doh!
The answer – the mystery of how to valorize capital – lies of course in the hands of the labourer. If the capitalist invests whatever is necessary for each element of the production process – for the spindle and the spinning machine and what-have-you – the labourer is, of course, included in these calculations. And as has been previously determined, the amount of labour time that is socially necessary to produce labour-power is the equivalent of whatever it takes to sustain the labourer – i.e. the amount invested in food, shelter, etc. for the labourer to be able to renew his or her energies every day.
But now the canny capitalist sees that while he has given the labourer sufficient funds to produce six hours worth of labour-power, which is also equivalent to what the labourer requires to live, the labourer is still standing there, fully able to KEEP WORKING! He's taken a licking but he'll keep on ticking!
"So get back to work for another six hours, prole!" the capitalist hereby yells triumphantly. And therein is the secret of valorization, and by extension, the creation of surplus-value. A worker will work X number of hours for his own sustenance, the trick is to then get him or her to work for an additional X number of hours for the sake of creating value. All without paying him too much more, of course – if a dime.
Now the labourer can make an additional 100 H&M T-shirts, and the capitalist can whistle all the way to the Swiss bank with the profits.
Tax Freedom Day (a purposeful digression)
A little light went off in my head about Marx's calculations above when I considered the concept of Tax Freedom Day, a popular notion espoused by numerous right-wing demagogues. The basic idea of "tax freedom" is that you add up all the taxes that an individual must pay, let's say it's $10,000 in a year, you then figure out how many months it would take to pay these taxes with a given income – let's say you earn $40,000 a year – and you arrive at the conclusion that because your tax load is one quarter of your salary, it's going to take a quarter of the year to pay your taxes. January, February, March. Only as of April are you "free."
Tax Freedom Day is generally based on a similar calculation to the one above except that it's for an entire country. And every year, tax-hating right-wing ideologues – who in addition to many other flaws also happen to be crashing bores (imagine writing basically the same story every year all your life) – these dunderheads then come out and declare, say, May 1 as Tax Freedom Day. Why? Because after this day, the average American/Canadian/Brit will have stopped working for the government(s) and will have started working for himself. Hallelujah!
Of course, there are a gazillion errors with this conception of taxes. University of Toronto professor, Joseph Heath, has ripped it apart, and a brief summary of his thinking can be found in this brief Wikipedia profile here.
I'm more interested here in how Tax Freedom Day actually helps illuminate something very different. By very similar logic, we could add up all the hours we spend working for our own sustenance versus working on generating surplus value for some rich capitalist. What are the chances that for the average hapless labourer toiling away to make H&M T-shirts that Capitalist-Free Day arrives much later in the year than Tax Freedom Day? In other words, how much longer does the average worker have to toil away making profits for a capitalist versus creating a living for himself?
One thing is for sure. Freedom is a very slippery word indeed and capitalists don't deserve any enduring claim to it.


text:
Police to discuss neighborhood involvement at northwest Omaha park
UPDATED 6:28 PM CDT Jul 29, 2013A Dundee Neighborhood Watch group is making its streets safer, and now police are trying to get residents in northwest Omaha to do the same.
Video TranscriptDUNDEE IS ON THE LOOKOUT TONIGHT FOR TWO CROOKS. THEY ROBBED A MAN OVER THE WEEKEND.. NOW RESIDENTS THERE.. ARE DETERMINED TO CATCH THE BAD GUYS. GOOD EVENING I'M ROB MCCARTNEY. AND I'M MELISSA FRY IN FOR BRANDI PETERSEN. THE WATCH GROUPS IN DUNDEE SAY NEIGHBORS WATCHING OUT FOR NEIGHBORS... MAKES THE STREETS THERE SAFER! AND NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO GET RESIDENTS IN A áNORTHWEST OMAHA NEIGHBORHOOD MOBILIZED. WITH THE BIG STORY.... HERE'S KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S RYAN LUBY. THERE'S A REASON DUNDEE HAS THE STELLAR REPUTATION IT HAS. IT STARTS WITH THE PEOPLE.("I haven't felt any reason to be concerned about myself or my possessions here, no.") PEOPLE LIKE BRENT RUSWICK WHO JUST WANTS TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, AND HOPES OTHERS FOLLOW SUIT. SO TO HEAR OF A ROBBERY NEAR 49TH AND CASS AROUND 11 FRIDAY NIGHT, WHERE TWO MEN IN A WHITE SEDAN HELD UP ANOTHER MAN... YOU CAN BE SURE BRENT AND THIS WHOLE COMMUNITY WANT THE BAD GUYS OFF THE STREET. IF THE BIG ORANGE SIGNS DON'T TELL YOU HOW MOST OF DUNDEE FEELS ABOUT STOPPING CRIMINALS, LAURIE MORRIS WILL. ("part of it is the neighborhood. We're such a tight-knit group-") SHE'S A BLOCK CAPTAIN FOR ONE OF DUNDEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUPS. SHE LEARNED ON MONDAY THAT THE WHITE CAR AT 49TH AND CASS MAY HAVE BEEN SPOTTED BEFORE -- IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS -- ALSO IN DUNDEE. SHE SAYS LET IT BE A FRESH REMINDER THAT WATCH GROUPS -- ANYWHERE ACROSS THE CITY -- SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON-GUARD. ("well Omaha police know that community policing can in fact make a difference.Just look at what's going on here at Greentree Park in Northwest Omaha, where there have been reports of fights and vandalism. OPD wants the community to address those concerns Tuesday night.")("to say, hey, look, it's park. Let's work together to take it back.") O-P-D CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST BRIDGET FITZPATRICK SAYS POLICE CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH.("we can't be there 24-7, so we need the neighbors to police their park as well as calling us when necessary.") BACK IN DUNDEE, THEY KNOW THEIR GROUPS CAN WORK.("hopefully we can catch the people doing the crimes and keep it safe.") RYAN LUBY, KNW7. AS RYAN MENTIONED, OMAHA POLICE WANT TO MEET WITH PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEAR GREENTREE PARK...TOMORROW NIGHT.. AT SEVEN O-CLOCK.. áAT THE PARK. THAT'S AT 129TH AND MEREDITH.
The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use. Your comment will not appear here until you verify your email address with Disqus. KETV NewsWatch 7 encourages users to report violations of our terms of use by flagging the inappropriate comment. Hold your mouse over the comment to reveal the flag on the right side, then click the flag.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
LAWS 105 - Property | ||
(4 cr.) This course provides an introduction to the law of property, primarily real property, with some coverage of personal property law. Topics covered include gifts, historical development and basic common law principles of property law, estates in land, easements, restrictive covenants, future interests in real property, contracts for the sale of land, conveyancing, mortgages, possessory rights, the real property recording system, and governmental land-use regulation. Every Year, All | ||
Sessions | ||
This course is currently not being offered. Please try again next session. |
- Home >
- Academics >
- Colleges Schools and Departments >
- School of Law >
- Faculty >
- School of Law Faculty >
- Course Detail


text:
Dietetics Degrees
Salaries For Degrees in Dietetics
Those who majored in Dietetics can work in a variety of jobs. It is impossible to say what you personally will do with a degree in Dietetics, our survey panel picked the following jobs as likely options:
Students with a degree in Dietetics are considered well prepared for
becoming Dietitians and nutritionists.
The median salary for people with a degree in Dietetics is $44,455.32. The lifetime value of this degree is approximately $1,094,353.00.
Salaries are highly dependent on individual negotiating skill, experience, your employer, region, and more besides. The estimates we show on these pages are just that: estimates. Your individual experience will likely vary.
Where does this come from?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a unit of the US government, classifies all workers into some 800-odd occupational categories. We paid a army of freelancers to get their view on what type of degree a holder of each type of job would likely have majored in. For pairs which had a high degree of consensus, we created a link between the degree and the job.
From this, we calculated the average salary for Dietetics degrees and converted it into a lifetime value. We then compared it against other degrees at the same level of schooling (such as associate's, bachelor's, or master's), so that you can make informed educational and employment decisions.
What Can a Dietetics Student Expect to Learn?
A degree in Dietetics enables individuals to become a licensed and practicing professional in the field of diet and nutrition. Dietitians, also known to some as dieticians, are able to help plan proper meals or diet plans that can help clients to maintain or lose weight. Their goal is to help instill healthy eating habits as well as finding ways to meet nutritional needs.
Career options for a certified dietitian include working alongside a hospital or nursing home to provide nutritious and balanced meals for patients and staff. Some dietitians may find employment at spas, gyms or other facilities as a nutrition consultant for clients who wish to make positive changes to their diet. In some cases a dietitian may become private practice but many are known for working on either a freelance or consultant basis.
Other career options for dietitians include pediatric dietetics. This branch of study focuses on the nutrition and dietary habits of young children and adolescents. Health advice that is related to diet is also provided in this field of study. Often those who choose this focus work alongside doctors in private practice to provide service to those under the age of 18.
Career Options
Dietetics also has a business application as many companies may hire a licensed dietitian to plan or provide information for meals or other dietary programs within a company. The dietitian may also hire or train new members to a service team responsible for meeting these needs. Work within the food service industry may also fall into this category and can include work or research to ensure food meets specific guidelines.
Business dietitians are best known for appearances in media sources such as television or newscasts. These dietitians may write books or information related to diet and nutrition. Often used as sources for documentaries or other purposes, this aspect of dietetics can be a good career choice.
Fitness dietitians are most often found by referral from physician or through a fitness center. Often these dietitians will work with clients to produce meal plans and dietary changes to help them lose weight and create healthy eating habits. Dietitians also are able to work with those who have dietary restrictions due to allergies or eating preferences and create meal plans that can work on an individual basis.
The time necessary to become a dietitian depends on whether licensing is completed successfully or not. In some places it may not be necessary to become a registered dietitian but many places of employment require it prior to hiring.
In order to complete a course at an accredited school, aspiring dietitians must complete at least 450 hours in their field as well as pass a thorough exam. This is often in addition to taking educational courses in nutrition, health and diet. Often while obtaining this registration students will also gain valuable work experience either through volunteer work or by working in a related area.
Degree Options
The standard requirement for a dietitian are online bachelors dietetics degrees, as well as passing the certification exam. Online associate dietetics degrees are uncommon. Students may earn further education if desired but it is not often considered necessary. Experience may also be gained through internship at various approved locations while undergoing certification.
Some may earn online masters dietetics degrees in addition to a bachelor's degree and certification. This is often considered by those who intend to hold higher positions that have education and knowledge requirements beyond standard positions. In the United States the requirements may be more steep as at least 1200 hours of practical application must be obtained prior to taking the final exam for certification.
Online Schools Offering Accredited Dietetics Degree Programs
University of Phoenix is known for offering a number of quality educational degrees, including a dietetics program. This program can help those seeking employment in this field to begin their education at home by attending courses online. Other online schools may offer courses directly related to the field of dietetics or other courses that can assist in meeting the requirements for post graduate studies.
University of Maryland also offers online courses for those wishing to become a registered dietitian. This distance learning facility enables students to meet some of the requirements for those interested in the field of nutrition and diet by attending online.
Students who attend courses online while obtaining a dietetics degree may still need to complete internships and meet hour requirements before becoming licensed, which can create an additional challenge. These requirements must be met outside of the online courses and students may or may not be given resources in which to find these through the school attended.
Top Colleges & Universities Offering Campus-based Dietetics Degrees
Ball State University is well known for its educational degrees and offers an outstanding selection of courses that can help students become a registered dietitian. This program prepares students for a number of positions within the dietetic field and includes related fields and applicable knowledge.
Additional schools to consider:
- Purdue University
- Youngstown State
- Central Arizona College
- Gaston College
Famous Dietetics Students
A number of famous people have dabbled in the field of dietetics but many may not complete the necessary certification or educational requirements. Many of the more well known dietitians are media dietitians, meaning they are consulted for articles or newscasts prior to release for information. One of the most commonly heard names is Lucy Jones (pictured right, photo credit Whittington Hospital), who works for the Whittington NHS Trust in London.


text:
Sony Social Media Manager Sid Shuman is here with some video footage and details on the CES 2013 Press Conference below!Sponsored Links
To quote: Post-holiday slump got you down? Perk up - Sony Electronics will be showing off the latest gadgets and tech tonight from the International Consumer Electronics Show [Register or Login to view links] / 8:00pm Eastern Time.
Better yet, you can peer into this wonderful world in real time with the convenient livestream embedded above. Once the presentation wraps up, you can mosey on over to [Register or Login to view links] to get full details on new product announcements, videos, links, pictures and more. Ain't technology grand?
Though CES is adored for many reasons, it isn't typically known for making waves with videogaming content. That said, if you keep your peepers peeled you're sure to spot an array of slick new gadgets and consumer electronics. You can also follow along with the fun on [Register or Login to view links] on Twitter.
Stick around after the show, too: You'll catch a live Q&A session with Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai and Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux. Feel free to Tweet your questions to [Register or Login to view links] (mark it with #SonyCES).
Okay, you've heard enough outta me. The [Register or Login to view links] awaits!
More PlayStation 3 News...


text:
Michael B. Jordan Says Yes to Red Lipstick, No to Nail Art
Everything You Need to Know Before You Get a Wedding Spray Tan
15 Makeup Commandments From Beauty Guru Sonia Kashuk
Exclusive! One Direction Chats About the Band's Sexy New Scent
Gabrielle Union Shares Her Secret For Looking That Good at 41
You'll Want to Steal AnnaSophia Robb's Retro Mascara Tip
Why You Should Be Wearing Bronzer on Your Whole Face This Summer
Nicole Richie May Not Like Makeup, but She Still Wants a Beauty Line
Don't Sweat It! These Tips Will Keep Your Perspiration in Check
The Art of the Perfect Selfie, According to Bella Thorne
Jennifer Aniston's Stylist on Summer Hair Hacks
8 Top Tastemakers Share Their Must-Pack Summer Travel Products


text:
Balzac player named to Team PacificBy: Briana Shymanski | Posted: Monday, Dec 12, 2011 05:18 pm All eyes will be on the World Junior Championship when they come to Alberta Dec. 26, but Balzac�s Torrin White will be representing Team Canada at a different international tournament over the holidays. White has been named to Team Pacific and will play in the 2012 World U17 Hockey Challenge in Windsor, Ont., Dec. 28 to Jan. 4. Canada will be fielding five teams: Pacific, Western, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic. �I was pretty nervous,� said White. �I didn�t have my best camp in July, but a good start to the year helped.� White, who�s in his first full season with the WHL�s Moose Jaw Warriors, has seven points in 28 games, as of Dec. 9. He played three games last season and recorded a goal and an assist. The Warriors are currently in second place in the league�s Eastern Conference, only two points back of the Edmonton Oil Kings. �I think it�s been a really good start this year,� he said. �When I came in for camp, I wanted to be a player that could make a difference and play in different situations. It takes a while to adjust and get a feel for the pace of the game, taking care of your body and getting used to the structure of the team.� White isn�t alone in making the jump to major junior from Midget AAA. Last season, he played for the UFA Bisons AAA team, which has eight players playing in the WHL this season. Shayne Gwinner, who also played with the Bisons, is currently White�s teammate in Moose Jaw. �I�ve played against a couple of the guys, and it�s been really fun,� said White. White will be facing off against another Moose Jaw teammate during the World Challenge. Carter Hansen was named to Team Western. Team Pacific and Team Western play each other in their opening preliminary games, Dec. 29, but according to White the tournament hasn�t come up in conversation yet. �We�re (concentrating) on the team right now, but once it gets a bit closer to Christmas, we�ll start talking about it,� he said. �I think it�ll be really cool to get a little rivalry going there and to use it as motivation.� Team Pacific alumni include Joe Sakic, Darcy Tucker, Jarome Iginla and Duncan Keith, but the team has never won gold in the tournament�s 25-year history. It�s won silver five times since 2001 and won bronze in 1994, 2000 and 2011. Team Pacific is one of two teams that have a roster made up of only CHL players, with the other one being Team Ontario. White is hoping that the team�s experience will translate to a gold medal. �I think we�re going to have a real strong team,� he said. �It depends on how we come together as a team, but hopefully we build some chemistry and win the gold. It�ll be cool going out East and spending time with guys from around the league. Wearing the Team Canada jersey will be a real honour. �I think the international experience will be a huge confidence booster for me. Hopefully, I come back and I can be more composed, play my game and not worry about the small things.� Comments
The Rocky View Weekly welcomes your opinions and comments. We do not allow personal attacks, offensive language or unsubstantiated allegations. We reserve the right to delete comments deemed inappropriate. We reserve the right to close the comments thread for stories that are deemed especially sensitive. For further information, please contact the editor or publisher. |


text:
About Emphron Informatics
Emphron Informatics is a boutique bioinformatics consultancy, operating worldwide though based in the Asia Pacific region. We were founded in 2003 by Dr Mervyn Thomas, who has over 25 years experience in bioinformatics -- in both the private sector and public sector research agencies.
Our services include strategic consultancy in informatics, service data mining for large and complex biological and biotechnology data sets, training, staff development and capability building, and technology evaluation and skills audits.
Clinical Trial Statistics
We provide high level statistical consultancy to ensure that trial protocols satisfy the complex set of clinical, regulatory and commercial objectives which you face. We understand your business problems, and we deliver effective solutions.
We have experience across the spectrum of clinical research, from investigator-led clinical studies through to phase III trials, and across many therapeutic areas.
We have solid experience in the discovery and development of diagnostics. We operate across the spectrum from discovery using modern genomic and proteomic platforms, through assay optimisation to the design and analysis of diagnostic clinical trials. We have experience negotiating the design of diagnostic trials with the FDA.
Genomics and Proteomics
We have substantial experience across the range of genomic platforms including: Affymetrix, Combimatrix, Illumina and RTPCR based platforms. We cover the spectrum of activities through study design, data management, quality assurance, differential expression, ontology analysis and study reporting. We use state-of-the-art tools and techniques.
We also have experience in a range of proteomic technologies including mass spectroscopy, 2D electrophoresis gels, FACS and antibody arrays.
Dr. Mervyn Thomas
Founder and partner - Biostatistics
Prior to founding Emphron Informatics, Mervyn was the founding manager of the Bioinformatics Research Programme of CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences. He had, in fact, established the research programme. As programme manager, Mervyn was responsible for developing and integrating research and commercialisation strategies. The programme remains a viable and successful research activity within CSIRO. Its main focus is on developing and commercialising new techniques for massively multivariate data mining.
Before joining CSIRO in 1991, Mervyn managed the Mathematics and Statistics group of Shell's Sittingbourne Research Centre. He was Shell's most senior Biostatistician. Under his direction, the statistics research group targeted advanced chemometric methods for molecular design and he focused on in-silico discovery and evaluation.
Before joining Shell, Mervyn was a senior statistician working in pre-clinical pharmaceutical development and agrochemical development for ICI (now Zeneca).
Dr. Allan Rae
Partner - Information Systems
Allan has been leading Emphron's software development and clinical data management services since joining the company in 2007. Prior to this, Allan completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems) at The University of Queensland. While there Allan worked within the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering technical support group. In that group he built and maintained an application to allow laboratory managers to build custom system software images for their computer laboratories. These system images could then be deployed en mass by staff or as needed by students.
Allan's many years of SunOS, Linux and FreeBSD system administration and software development experience ensure stable server and development environments and quality coding practices are maintained throughout Emphron. Allan has made significant contributions to the LyX open source project (core member 1997 to 2003) and to various niche projects including libsigc++ (up to version 1.2) and xtl. These experiences in working in globally distributed development teams have reinforced the need for good source code management practices, product testing and, of course, communication.
Allan started his working career in industrial process control and automation at Mount Isa Mines as an apprentice Instrument Fitter. He later worked for a subsidiary as an Instrumentation Engineer. Maintaining the process control systems of power stations, smelters and mineral processing plant for which downtime could easily cost in excess of $100,000/minute and risk lives reinforced Allan's drive for efficiency, optimisation and automation.
Emphron has a solid reputation for statistical analysis and interpretation you can trust.


text:
A recent visit to the local Chinese supermarket has thrown up a whole host of new drinks to sample for Dizzy Frinks.
Loads of exciting new drinks/flavours to sample. The drink that caught my eye the most, was Vimto. Now as a Brit, i was pretty sure this drink is the "purple drink" from the UK. And right enough, on the can it states it is a trademark of Nichols Plc. But how can the branding be so vastly different from one country to another. From what i can gather from the "red" old school can, this is the version of Vimto that is sold in Hong Kong, vastly different to the UK branding. Photos below.
Hong Kong Vimto:
UK Vimto:


text:
The other rationale is, to give it credit, at least more creative. The FOIL statute allows the state to withhold documents that other portions of state law demand be kept private. In this supposed spirit, the governor's office has denied the records by citing the state's shield law, which can offer journalists, depending on the circumstances, protection against being held in contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena.
On its face, that won't fly. The shield law protects journalists from subpoenas about their sources and reporting. It does not protect sources from being compelled to testify. Expanding its protections to sources—especially to government sources, paid by taxpayers, and acting in their official capacity—would pervert and dilute the law. Besides, any talk of testimony is entirely besides the point here. The FOIL process is not a subpoena, and the shield does not protect public records—even if those records reflect some aspect of a journalist's communication with a public official—from being disclosed pursuant to a proper records request.
Amazingly enough, it wasn't long ago that the Paterson administration would have agreed with us. Remember John Cook and his 2009 request for Governor Spitzer's press secretary's e-mails? It was fulfilled without complaint by the Paterson administration, without any exemptions claimed. But once FOIL's requirements were trained on Paterson, and threatened to expose something about the operations of his staff, his lawyers found reasons to deny.
Who knows exactly what a fulfilled request would reveal? But it already has revealed something about how freedom of information requests are sometimes handled by governments, who can deny on slim or specious legal grounds with the bet that the requester will throw up their hands, frustrated by the expense and hassle of taking the government to court. It's a cynical ploy that frustrates the public and the press's right to know.
And luckily, that won't be the case here, thanks to our lawyers at Friedman & Wittenstein, who have generously agreed to take the case at no charge to us. Instead, they hope to recoup their costs under a provision of New York's FOIL allowing plaintiffs to bill the state if the judge finds that a denial was especially capricious.
And if that's the standard, we like their chances.


text:
Large and in charge.
I am a little on the bigger side and have problems picking the right size. I'm more tall than wide, so when I shop some clothes either fit me too tight or, if I go up a size, they fit me too loose. How can I find the perfect fit?—Michael, Austin, TX
This is a common problem for bigger guys. Unlike tall and skinny guys who need to buy unhemmed pants to get the right fit, you'll probably be able to find a pair with the correct inseam length. The similarity between you and the skinny guy though is in the starting point. You'll want to get the proper fit in the waist first and foremost. Yes, the pant legs may seem to be too loose and have extra fabric in them but this is where the tailor comes in for you. He should be able to take out any fullness either in the leg or the seat to get you the perfect fit. For jackets, you'll need to focus on getting the shoulders to fit correctly. For shirts, the neck. And again, your tailor will be able to adjust them to work perfectly with your body type.
And, one more thing to note when you're shopping for your pants, maybe you should think about what pleats may be able to do for you. We know you said you were more tall than wide but, if you feel your width is something you want to minimize, a well-placed pleat can add some slimming verticality. There is one other thing to consider too, and that's the fact that pants with a very full cut were once very popular. Mr. Astaire seems to be very excited about his here. And, with the cyclical nature of fashion, you might be perfectly positioned to spearhead the movement to bring them back. Just a thought.


text:
In a moment, I'll tell you exactly HOW & WHERE to get Grants. This MONEY has to be given away, WHY not to YOU?
You may be thinking, "How can I get some of this Free Grants Money"
Maybe you think it's impossible to get free money?
Let me tell you it's not impossible! It's a fact, ordinary people and businesses all across the United States are receiving millions of dollars from these Government and Private Foundation's everyday.
Who Can Apply?
ANYONE can apply for a Grant from 18 years old and up!
Where to find free money for free? Grants from $500.00 to $50,000.00 are possible! GRANTS don't have to be paid back, EVER! Claim your slice of the FREE American Pie.
This money is not a loan, Trying to get money through a conventional bank can be very time consuming and requires a lot of paperwork, only to find out that you've been denied. These Government Agencies don't have to operate under the same stringent requirements that banks do.
You decide how much money you need, as long as it's a lawful amount and meets with the Government Agencies criteria, the money is yours to keep and never has to be repaid. This money is non taxable & interest free.
None of these programs require a credit check, collateral, security deposits or co-signers, you can apply even if you have a bankruptcy or bad credit, it doesn't matter, you as a tax payer and U.S. citizen are entitled to this money.
There are currently over 1,400 Federal Programs, 24,000 State Programs, 30,000 Private Foundations and 20,000 Scholarship Programs available.
How do you get free money? This year over $30 Billion Dollars In Free Government Grants Money will be given away by Government Grants Agencies.
Free Government grants money is the answer for your wish: "give me some money free".
Help to buy a new home for low income families, repair your home, rent, mortgage payments, utility bills, purchase a new car, groceries, childcare, fuel, general living expenses, academic tutoring, clothing, school supplies, housing assistance, legal services, summer camp, debts, music lessons, art lessons, any extracurricular activities, pay bills for senior citizens, real estate taxes, medical expenses and general welfare. If you or someone you know suffered a fire lose there are programs available to help in replacing necessities. You get fast free money online.
Anyone thinking about going into business for themselves, or wanting to expand an existing business should rush for the world's largest "one-stop-money-shop" where FREE MONEY to start or expand a business is being held for you by the Federal Government.
It sounds absolutely incredible that people living right here in the United States of America wouldn't know that each year the world's largest source of free business help delivers:
Over $30 billion dollars in free grants and low-interest loans;
over one-half trillion dollars in procurement contracts; and
over $32 billion dollars in FREE consulting and research grants.
With an economy that remains unpredictable, and a need for even greater economic development on all fronts, the federal government is more willing than it ever has been before to give you the money you need to own your own business and become your own boss!
In spite of the perception that people should not look to the government for help, the great government give-away programs have remained so incredibly huge that if each of the approximately 8 million businesses applied for an equal share, they would each receive over $70,000.
How to apply Government Grants Video
Most people never apply for FREE GRANTS money because they somehow feel it isn't for them, feel there's too much red-tape, or simply don't know who to contact. The fact is, however, that people from all walks of life do receive FREE GRANTS MONEY and other benefits from the government, and you should also.
Grant Money for preschool children and nursery school education, private, primary and secondary schools, men and women to further their education, free money for college education, scholarships for athlete's, business management, engineering, computer science, medical school, undergraduate, graduate, professional, foreign studies and many more.
Once you know how and where to apply for a specific Free Grant, results are almost inevitable. The government wants to give away this money. . . it is under congressional mandate to do so! These funds are made available to help you, the tax payer. All that's required from you is the proper presentation of your grant request. That's all.
Forget just about everything you've seen or heard about government grants. What I've done is put together a complete blueprint for researching, locating and obtaining government grants. "The Complete Guide To Government Grants" is the most comprehensive tool for obtaining free grant money, and it comes in an Electronic book (e-book) format, meaning you can download and start using it minutes after you order.
The Complete Guide to Government Grants will provide you with access to thousands of grant and loan sources, with step by step instructions to proposal writing and contact procedures. This is the answer to your wish: "how can i get free money".
In the Complete Guide to Government Grants you'll find:
Step by step guidelines to applying for government grants.
Direct access to over 1,400 grant, loan and assistance programs offered by the U.S. federal government. All you need to do is Click & Find your program from the detailed categorized listings.
Direct access to thousands of resources of state specific grant programs.
Name, phone number and address of an expert in your state that will answer your grant related questions and help you with the grant application... free of charge.
Online directory of government supported venture capital firms.
A unique search tool that will allow you to generate a customized listing of recently announced grant programs.
Government funding programs for small businesses - winning free money.
Top 100 government programs (based on number of inquiries), discover what are the most sought after government grants and assistant programs. Claim your slice of the FREE American Pie.
Online Directory of federal and state resources for government scholarships and grants for education - free money software download.
Step by step guidelines to locating grants, loans and assistant programs for starting a new business or expanding an existing one - win free money instantly.
How to get free small business counseling and expert advice courtesy of the US government.
Government grants application forms.
Direct access to thousands of government grants programs covering: small businesses, home improvement, free money making guide tips earning, home buying and homeownership, land acquisition, site preparation for housing, health, assistance and services for the unemployed, job training, federal employment, how to receive free money for education, and much much more
How to develop and write grant proposals that get results.
...Plus much more.
The Complete Guide to Government Grants is so comprehensive, it provides you with direct access to practically every source of FREE government grants money currently available.
If you're an American citizen or resident, you are entitled to free grant money ranging from $500 to $250,000 or more. If you are Black you have already qualified for 15 programs, being Hispanic, you qualify for many programs. Being a Christian will get you into 20 programs, there are also many other programs available for different faiths, Jewish, Catholic. Not having any money, will get you into over 30 programs, 550 programs if you are unemployed, or underemployed. The list and sources are endless.
You Are Eligible! This money is Absolutely Free and will be yours to use for any worthwhile purpose.
Did you know you can apply for as many grants as you want?
It's true, For instance, you could get a $65,000 grant to begin a weight loss business, get $8,800 in tuition to become a nurse or $35,000 to open up the day-care center, you've always dreamed of owning. And then, go out and apply for a grant to buy a home for you and your family. And once your new business starts doing well you could go out and get another grant for expansion of your business. The possibilities are endless.
Who I Am and Why I'm Qualified to Give
You The Best Grants Advice Available
I'm the president of BizMove.com, a leading Internet based information business. I'm also the creator of "The Managing a Small Business CD-ROM" and the author of five books.
I've been involved in obtaining grants and in small business for the past 23 years of my life, as a business coach, a manager of a consulting firm, a seminar leader and as the owner of five successful businesses.
During my career as a personal coach and consultant I've helped dozens of people obtain government grants for numerous personal and business needs.
The Guide presented here contains every tip, trick, technique and strategy I've learned during my 23 year career. You practically get my whole brain in a form of an E-book.
Grab "How to Get Free Government Grants" NOW!
Copyright © by Bizmove. All rights reserved.


text:
Abracadabra Instant Signs
2583 Waterloo Rd
Stockton, CA 95205
fax: 209-474-2468
Visit website
Is this your business?
Promote your business through our innovative Marketplace system! It's free to sign up!
Sign up to update your information for free! See options to post blog articles, photos and promote your listing!
Log in & claim


text:
Kona Barstool
I love the look of these barstools. I have a contemporary style and these fit in well with my taste. Very easy to assemble.
April 16, 2009
great barstools
I love these barstools, had to cut them down to tall for my outdoor kitchen. They are well constucted and comfortable. I would recommend these to anyone. I have brought them in for the winter and they stack on top of each other well.
February 1, 2009
Love these barstools.
I purchased these for my patio. The stools were easy to assemble, it took me maybe 20 minutes for each. They are well made and perfect with the Kona pub table.
January 3, 2009
Love these (non-weather-proof) Stools!
Just like the Kona table, the stools do not arrive weather-proofed and the instructions advise you to do this yourself if you don't want them to turn gray in the elements. We chose not to do this and just buy covers since a) we didn't spend enough on them to justify that level of effort, b) we aren't sure how long we're going to need them, and c) we'll just buy some inexpensive covers instead. Aside from this, they've been perfect!
May 17, 2009
"Attractive and easy to assemble . . ."
I have been very satisfied with these chairs so far. I bought them for a bar height outdoor kitchen island. They were very easy to assemble, taking about 15-20 minutes each (the first one took about 25, but didn't need to read the instructions after that). They have an attractive design, but the back is a bit short and doesn't show from the opposite side of the bar, if that is an issue for you. The seat height is OK. They are not uncomfortable, but their comfort isn't exactly inviting, either, but they are fine for me for outdoor use. They are well-built and very sturdy/stable. I have only had them for a short time, so I am not sure how they will weather, but they are teak, so I am sure they will lose their current color and begin to gray . . . but I expect this. So far, I am very pleased with them.
May 13, 2009
Kona Barstool
Great value, good appearance, best with a chair pad.
April 23, 2009
The price is right anyway
I messed up and didn't pay much attention to seat width, was more concerned about seat height, which isn't listed in description, so took a gamble...height is 29", which is great for a bar stool, but seat width is only 15", which IS listed (oops), you really ought to get a tape measure out and see how narrow that is. The assembly hardware is not hidden very good(brass color screws, washers, and black spacers), it's pretty much visible and detracts from appearance. Stools are probably worth what I paid, so can't complain too much, as I got what I paid for.
June 19, 2011
The price is the only good thing.
I should have paid closer attention to the dimensions, I was more concerned with seat height, which isn't listed (should be...called Customer Service twice, said they'd find out for me...never did...ordered anyway...seat height is 29"). The seat width is 15", good for cramped space, but not enough for average person. The hardware is exposed (chairs I got have more obtrusive hardware than web picture) and the bright screws and black plastic hdwe. make the chairs look cheaper than they are. Last but not least, they are outdoor furniture and have some kind of oil on them which will not take stain/sealer (if you want to change color), and as it just got fairly misty overnight where I live (not rain...mist), I noticed brown stains on my cement underneath the feet of the chairs, should come clean but be prepared for messy floors/stained carpet if these chairs get wet before you figure out a way to seal them. Just noticed they're on sale, which is a bad omen (to me).
June 11, 2011


text:
Results 1 to 2 of 2
Are there different reasons to use fedora to susie? or any other distibution of linux. I guess do they have specific uses, if so what are they.
Regards Zeta...
Enjoy an ad free experience by logging in. Not a member yet? Register.
- 02-24-2007 #1
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
- Posts
- 1
Linux versions
Regards Zeta
- 02-24-2007 #2
- Join Date
- May 2004
- Location
- arch linux
- Posts
- 18,733
Welcome to the forums, zeta532002
Take a look at the link in my signature for lots of information about Linux, and about choosing a distribution. After you've picked one or more to try, don't hesitate to start a new thread if you should run into any problems.


text:
What can I say, I can't wait to uninstall Windows XP and I think you will be doing the same as well when you can't get games to run. However, for the first time, Microsoft is offering an OS upgrade that's equally acceptable to newbie Windows 98 users and Windows NT/2000 power users. This release is so feature rich it's hard to wrap one's mind around it all, and no amount of description can outdo the benefits of actual use. As you use Windows XP, you will find yourself discovering new features again and again, and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.
Not that there aren't problems, of course. There are small graphical glitches, such as when the once-rounded corners of the Start menu, for example, are straightened out with little black triangles. This seems to happen to me with each install, eventually, and maybe it's just my video card. The little balloon help that appears when a new program has been installed doesn't seem to want to go away, and it appears almost every time I log on. The tray icon hiding feature resets each time you reboot, rather than working as you'd expect each time you turn on the system. And even though you can change Start menu links to be menus, they don't cascade out past the upper level. So, for example, if you change My Documents to be a menu, you can see the contents of the My Documents folder from the Start menu, but you can't drill down further than that without opening a window. Also, my sound sometimes would skip when playing music. I believe these are caused from the old and buggy Windows 2000 Storage Controller.
None of these complaints are showstoppers, and I expect many of these issues to be addressed before Windows XP is out. Most actually might be fixed already! But overall, Windows XP is of surprisingly high quality for a product that's been in development for little over a year. Folks, this is the real thing: Windows XP is the version of Windows we've all been waiting for. Just don't hurry so much if you do not have the newest hardware. Let Windows XP go through some updates before you grab it from the shelves for about $300!


text:
Related links
External links
BBSRC is not responsible for the content of external websites
Fruit fly studies open new window on cancer research
29 September 2005
Scientists studying the humble fruit fly have found a family of proteins that enhances the sensitivity of a cell to a hormone that can trigger abnormal growth and cancer. Their discovery could lead to a completely new approach to tackling some cancers and the development of new drugs to stop uncontrolled growth in a wide variety of tumour cells.
The researchers at the University of Oxford, funded in part by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), discovered that this family of amino acid transporters are very powerful growth promoters. When the transporters were overexpressed in a fly, its cells became hypersensitive to insulin-like molecules in the body that have a long-term role in promoting cell growth and development and the cells grew excessively.
The amino acid transporters appear to be responsive to nutrients on the surface of the cell and do not need to bring these nutrients into the cell. The action of the transporters was so significant that a defect in one of them reduces a fly's growth by about half.
Dr Deborah Goberdhan, one of the researchers involved, said, "We are now looking at whether human equivalents of these fruit fly genes act in the same way. If they do, then new drugs or even dietary advice could block their activity and slow down the growth of tumours. This research tells us more about the way insulin works and so it is furthering our understanding of processes associated with diabetes as well as cancer. We're fortunate that there are a number of groups with clinical interests in these areas in close proximity to us, which should help us assess the medical significance of our discovery."
Fruit flies are used in research because a large amount of data about them has been gathered over the last hundred years. As a simple animal with a life cycle of only two weeks, mutations are easy to generate and study. This basic research at Oxford has now attracted funding from Cancer Research UK to further investigate the processes involved and allow Dr Goberdhan to establish her own group.
Professor Julia Goodfellow, BBSRC Chief Executive, remarked, "Although research into fruit flies may not seem an immediate priority, only fundamental research such as this can provide us with the understanding that leads to new applications. New treatments for illnesses such as cancer will only be found as we increase our knowledge of basic biological processes."
Notes to editors
This story appear in the October 2005 edition of Business, the quarterly magazine of research highlights from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). BBSRC Business carries stories about the activities of the Research Council and highlights from its research portfolio.
The research was originally published in Development, 132, 2365-2375 (2005) PAT-related amino acid transporters regulate growth via a novel mechanism that does not require bulk transport of amino acids, Deborah Goberdhan, David Meredith, Richard Boyd, Clive Wilson.
Dr Deborah Goberdhan and her colleague, Dr Clive Wilson, have been funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Dr Goberdhan collaborated with Dr David Meredith and Dr Richard Boyd who were funded by the Wellcome Trust.
The University of Oxford team have been awarded two three year grants totalling almost £150,000 per annum from Cancer Research UK to continue the research.
About BBSRC
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is the UK funding agency for research in the life sciences. Sponsored by Government, BBSRC annually invests around £380 million in a wide range of research that makes a significant contribution to the quality of life for UK citizens and supports a number of important industrial stakeholders including the agriculture, food, chemical, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk
About Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK's vision is to conquer cancer through world-class research.
The charity works alone and in partnership with others to carry out research into the biology and causes of cancer, to develop effective treatments, improve the quality of life for cancer patients, reduce the number of people getting cancer and to provide authoritative information on cancer. Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent charity dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer.
For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 020 7009 8820 or visit http://www.cancerresearchuk.org
External contact
Dr Deborah Goberdhan, University of Oxford
tel: 01865 282662
Matt Goode, Head of External Relations
tel: 01793 413299
Tracey Jewitt, Media Officer
tel: 01793 414694
fax: 01793 413382