text:
The list of things needed is staggering.
And expensive.
So when you drop a ton of cash on said supplies, you want to make sure they don't just walk off in the middle of everything and leave you heading back to the store to buy more.
A great solution to this problem: Mabel's Labels!
I recently got the Ultimate Back to School Combo of labels.
It includes the following:
- 50 Tag Mates™
- 40 Skinny-Minis™
- 16 Shoe Labels
- 2 Teeny Tags™
Roo and I went crazy labeling everything in her backpack, including her backpack!
(I can't post photos of the actual labels because I choose to keep my kids names off my blog, but here's a great photo from the website).
Roo even insisted on putting some on her favorite toys.
Mabel's Labels are made of sturdy, durable materials that can withstand washes and the rough and tumble life of a 4 year old.
I love that I was able to use them on my plastic snack containers and after many washes, there is no sign of peeling.
You can get your own Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back to School Combo online.
I received a BTS Ultimate Combo Pack for review purposes. All opinions in this post are 100% my own. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.


text:
A jihadist trained to kill by al Qaeda admitted on Monday that he planned to massacre New Yorkers by bombing the subway system.
Najibullah Zazi, an Afghan native and legal U.S. resident who attended high school in Flushing, pleaded guilty to conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction against people in the United States, as well as conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country and providing material support to al Qaeda. He is expected to get life in prison.
Zazi was arrested last September after partially assembling bombs in Denver, where he was working as an airport shuttle driver, and bringing them to New York for completion, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He planned to bomb the subways sometime between Sept. 14 and 16, less than a week after the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
But after learning that law enforcement agents were investigating him, Zazi and other conspirators, whom the government did not name, discarded the bomb-making material. Zazi returned to Denver, where he was arrested on Sept. 19 and brought back to New York for prosecution in federal court.
City Councilman Peter Vallone (D-Astoria), chairman of the Public Safety Committee, said he was not surprised Zazi pleaded guilty without a trial — "because nothing a terrorist does surprises me."
They plead guilty for two reasons, he said: because they are guilty and because they want the world to know it, as opposed to most criminals who try to evade the law.
"I think this is an important reminder that as you and I are speaking, and I've said this before, that as we're speaking, terrorists who live among us are plotting to kill our children," Vallone said, "and that's something we should never forget."
The councilman also noted that the ranks of the NYPD have shrunk from 41,000 on Sept. 11, 2001 to 35,000 today, with more cuts on the horizon under the administration's plan. Mayor Mike Bloomberg says reductions in all city agencies are necessary due to the recession's impact on tax revenue, but Vallone says making them to the Police Department is a mistake.
"As threats to New York City increase, our force should be increased, not decreased, but unfortunately, every year the administration decreases it," he said. "Trying to find the breaking point of the New York Police Department is a dangerous game to play."
Vallone also reiterated his stance that the Sept. 11 trials should not be held in the city.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Samford Home
Search This Site
Search Full Samford Site
Major in Science & Religion
Science and Christianity Cadre
Senior Fellows
Upcoming Events
New Directions for Science and Religion Project
Randomness and Divine Providence Project
Scientists in Congregations
Big Questions Project
Other Centers
Calvin seminar 2012
Posted on July 22, 2012
Dr. Steve Donaldson (Math and Computer Science) and Dr. George Keller (Biology) attended a two-week seminar at Calvin College in Michigan during July on "Religion, Modernity, and the Hermeneutics of Science." The seminar was led by Dr. Peter Harrison, former Director of the Ian Ramsey Center and currently the Director for the Centre for the History of European Discourses at the University of Queensland, Australia. The seminar involved science and humanities faculty from a number of institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
Back to all news items


text:
Please note that as of October 24, 2014, the Nokia Developer Wiki will no longer be accepting user contributions, including new entries, edits and comments, as we begin transitioning to our new home, in the Windows Phone Development Wiki. We plan to move over the majority of the existing entries over the next few weeks. Thanks for all your past and future contributions.
Talk:Link2SMS - a protocol handling example
Hamishwillee - Let me know when you're done and I'll subedit.
Looks promisinghamishwillee 05:25, 15 November 2012 (EET)
Ltomuta - @Hamish
This is as ready as it will ever be. Thanks for offering to improve its style and feel free to make whatever changes needed.ltomuta 09:10, 23 November 2012 (EET)
Hamishwillee - Subedited - please check
Hi Lucian
Makes sense, well written, useful. I've subedited, with following changes FYI only:
- Restructured - all problem statement in introduction, separate sections for protocol specification and "handling the SMS URI". Makes it easier to understand at high level
- Added links to API reference on first mention of API items. Subsequent mentions are marked up using Icode template
- I've made the "how to customise for yourself" as asides as this is otherwise very SMS centric
- Added NFC category. Removed draft category
In terms of "thoughts for improvement" it would be great if we could
- link to documents on what protocols already exist
- Make a statement that you can't implement a protocol that already exists/is supported, and what happens if you do
- link to official docs (if there are anything) on protocols
- I have a feeling that a protocol handler should also supply icons for the protocol. Worth checking, and covering if it must. Could be wrong.
- there other ways to launch URI - will your handling cover these cases? In particular an app might also need to handle starting from a deep link/tile notification, and its probably good to note how (or that) your approach will work with these.
- Guidelines make statement that since any parameters can be passed your protocol needs to be tough enough to cope with "bad parameters". Just throwing it in - possibly additional advice you should provide, maybe in another section "Writing your own protocol"
Lastly, I really like titles which include the development framework. Maybe "Link2SMS Protocol handling example on Windows Phone". YOur call, I admit it is clunky.
In terms of the competition I like this example. I'm not sure how innovative it is, or whether it is comprehensive (e.g. if icons are required or of interest, then that should be covered). I do think it is very clear though.
Hhamishwillee 08:18, 26 November 2012 (EET)


text: Charles Dance and Emilia Fox headline this made-for-television crime drama concerning an ethereal beauty whose attractive visage masks a malevolent motivation. Angel Wharton (Fox) is a true monster; a woman who abducts children and offers them up as prey for a pedophile. But how could such an outwardly normal woman be capable of such reprehensible crimes? Could her distant father - an ambitious vicar - be to blame, or perhaps it was the family friend who betrayed her at a young age? Then again, maybe it was her weak-willed mother. A noted departure from the typical police procedural, Fallen Angel takes viewers on a trip back in time to examine the chilling circumstances that created a serial killer. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi


text:
Find an Internship or Volunteer in Somerville, Massachusetts ( MA )
If you're looking for internships or volunteer work in Somerville, Massachusetts or even to get a summer job, you've come to the right place! With over 30,000 around the county, chances are that GrooveJob.com has the right job for you and wants to be your only source for finding internships and volunteer positions in Somerville, Massachusetts.
We've got plenty of intern and volunteer work in Somerville, Massachusetts. Check out the list of employers below who have positions in Somerville. Remember to check back with Groovejob.com on a regular basis. We add new internships and volunteer jobs listings to our database every week, so you'll find new opportunities every time you check back with us.
Browse by Employer (Click On Logos) | ||
Click for Intern or Volunteer at SEAWORLD ADVENTURE PARK | Click for Intern or Volunteer at INROADS | |
Jobs by Title | Location | Company | Posted |
Sports Equipment - Intern - Global ECommerce …* Assist in managing content on PUMA sites globally * Assist with product information management and enrichment * Provide seasonal... | Boston, MA | 1/22/2015 | |
Sports and Fitness - Assistant Lacrosse Coach Intern The Assistant Lacrosse Coach ( Intern ) must have the following skills and qualifications: * Passion and commitment to improving the... | Jamaica Plain, MA | 1/12/2015 | |
Pro Sports - Community Relations Internship …obligated to work and verifying receipt of college credit. Before the start of each internship period, all interns must read, agree to... | Boston, MA | 12/25/2014 | |
Pro Sports - Video Production Internship The intern should be someone looking to gain experience in both camera work and in editing highlight videos, interviews and features... | Boston, MA | 12/24/2014 | |
Pro Sports - Foundation Internship The intern will be required to take an active role in all Foundation events during their internship . In addition, the semester will... | Boston, MA | 12/5/2014 | |
Pro Sports - Marketing and Promotions Internship …or university stating the number of hours obligated to work. *Before the start of each internship period, all interns must read, agree... | Boston, MA | 11/24/2014 | |
Sports Management - One year Full-Time Event Planning Internship (Bosto …Professional presentation, pleasant phone manner, project management skills and computer skills. We welcome interns with a positive... | Boston, MA | 10/31/2014 | |
Grad Intern - Information Systems (Summer 2015) Auto req: 26660BR Job Posting Title: Grad Intern - Information Systems (Summer 2015) Career Category: College Job Employee Subgroup:... | Cambridge, MA | 12/29/2014 | |
Undergrad Intern - Information Systems (Summer 2015) Auto req: 26659BR Job Posting Title: Undergrad Intern - Information Systems (Summer 2015) Career Category: College Job Employee Subgroup:... | Cambridge, MA | 12/28/2014 | |
Paid Position - Online Search & Social Media Marketing Intern …PDFfiller is a rapidly growing, online provider of document managing software in a paperless and mobile accessible way. We help... | Brighton, MA | 1/26/2015 | |
Intern Valuation Services …Job Location: Boston, MA In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via... | Boston, MA | 1/25/2015 | |
Business Planning Administrative Intern …the annual Operating Plan Work or Project Description: The Business Planning Administrative Intern will contribute to the 2016... | Boston, MA | 1/25/2015 | |
Project Management Intern …part of supporting the high growth at SevOne. We are looking for a Project Management intern to support our Co-Founder and Chief of... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Contract Specialist Intern …the terms for the SPQs don't logically coincide with the team's regular workflow. The intern will assist in reviewing all current SPQ... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Business Analyst Intern …part of supporting the high growth at SevOne. We are looking for a Business Analyst intern to support our Co-Founder and Chief of... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Library Assistant and Data Analysis Intern …Content analytics - Enhance and refine usage metrics of print and digital content used in portals and physical libraries. Integrate... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Strategic Business Insights Intern Analyst …identify strategic opportunities and deliver complex solutions. Work or Project Description: Intern would work with SBI team across... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Operational Risk Analyst Intern …to review over 100 policies and the related processes, risks and controls. The intern will have a chance to learn about asset... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Social Media Intern Overview of Business Unit and Group: The intern will work with the Records Manager and VP, Operational Risk responsible for developing... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
Information Associate Intern …Under senior IIS staff, works on fact-finding requests in response to requests from investment professionals, other FMR Co clients, and... | Boston, MA | 1/24/2015 | |
<< First < Previous 1 2 Next > Last >> |


text:
Click the chart for more stock market data.
NEW YORK (CNN Money) — Following a positive start, U.S. stocks closed in the red for a fourth straight session Wednesday, as investors weighed strong U.S. economic data against ongoing uncertainty about Greece's political situation.
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) fell 33 points, 0.3%, finishing at the lowest level since mid-January.
The SP 500 (SPX) dropped 6 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq (COMP) lost 20 points, or 0.7%. Both indexes closed at the lowest level since early February.
Investors started the day encouraged by data that showed U.S. housing starts rebounded from a five-month low and industrial production posted its fastest growth in over a year. Later in the day, anxiety over Greece's future took precedence.
After politicians in Athens failed to agree on a coalition government, President Karolos Papoulias called for all parties to set up a caretaker government that will conduct new elections next month.
The instability in Greece raises questions as to whether the country will be forced to leave the eurozone and what such a move would mean for other troubled European economies.
"We're not at a tipping point yet, but there's concern that we could get there if the Greek election on June 17 goes the way of the previous one — with an inconclusive result," said Michael Hewson, analyst at CMC Markets in London.
Investors were also spooked following reports that the European Central Bank has stopped providing liquidity to some Greek banks.
Despite the uncertainty, comments from European leaders helped stem some pressure. German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated that her country wants Greece to remain in the eurozone and will make every effort to help the nation get on solid footing. She said she agreed with France's newly elected president Francois Hollande to consider measures to spur growth in Greece.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy also said it would be 'a very big mistake' if Greece were to exit.
Borrowing costs initially surged, with Spain's 10-year yield jumping to 6.5%, before pulling back to 6.3%. Italian bond yields also jumped to 6% before easing to 5.8%.
While Europe's debt crisis remains a broad concern for U.S. investors, hopes are high that U.S. financial institutions have had ample time to protect themselves from the effects of contagion.
"The U.S. banks have been taking many more steps to deal with delinquent loans and against European sovereigns, something that European leaders have been extremely bad at," said Hewson.
Moreover, while the 27-nation European Union and the 17-nation eurozone are teetering on the edge of recession, the U.S. economy continues to grow, albeit at a slow pace.
U.S. stocks closed at three-month lows Tuesday as the eurozone debt crisis continued to take a toll on the markets.
World markets: European stocks closed mixed. Britain's FTSE 100 (UKX) rose 0.1% and France's CAC 40 (CAC40) added 0.3%, while the DAX (DAX) in Germany slipped 0.3%.
Asian markets ended lower. The Shanghai Composite (SHCOMP) fell 1.2% and Japan's Nikkei (N225) dropped 1.1%, while the Hang Seng (HSI) in Hong Kong plunged 3.2%.
Economy: Housing starts jumped to an annual rate of 717,000 in April, from the revised level of 699,000 in March. Analysts surveyed by Briefing.com had expected a rate of 680,000.
Meanwhile, building permits fell to an annual rate of 715,000 in April, from the revised figure of 769,000 in March. Analysts expected permits to fall to 730,000.
April's reading "supports our view that housing is in recovery mode," said Paul Diggle, property economist at Capital Economics. "We expect housing starts to rise further later this year."
Diggle also added that he doesn't expect the latest escalation in Europe to derail the U.S. housing recovery.
"After all, the fallout for the U.S. banking system from a Greek exit will be relatively limited," he said. "The flow of credit to homebuilders, institutional buyers and households therefore shouldn't become materially tighter, allowing the volume of housing starts to continue rising."
The Fed's reading on the nation's factory output was also better than expected. Industrial production rose 1.1% in April, rising at the fastest pace since December 2010. Economists were forecasting that industrial production rose 0.5% in April after being unchanged the previous month.
Meanwhile, the Fed also released the minutes from the April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.
According to the minutes, "several members indicated that additional monetary policy accommodation could be necessary if the economic recovery lost momentum or the downside risks to the forecast became great enough."
In previous minutes, only "a couple of members" expressed support for further stimulus.
Companies: Facebook boosted the size of its IPO by 25%, seeking to raise up to $16 billion, according to an SEC filing.
Shares of retailer JC Penney (JCP, Fortune 500) tumbled after it reported a much bigger than expected loss for the most recent quarter. The company also discontinued its dividend.
Staples (SPLS, Fortune 500) reported earnings in line with expectations, but a surprise 1% drop in sales sent shares of the office supply company lower.
Shares of Deere (DE, Fortune 500) were lower even after the company beat expectations on its quarterly results and raised its forecast.
Target (TGT, Fortune 500) also beat expectations and increased its forecast, pushing shares higher.
According to documents filed with the SEC, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, Fortune 500) built new positions in General Motors (GM, Fortune 500) and Viacom (VIA) during the first three months of 2012.
The director of the FBI said Wednesday that the agency has opened an investigation into JPMorgan Chase (JPM, Fortune 500), the nation's largest bank, a week after the bank disclosed a $2 billion trading loss.
Shares of Martin Marietta (MLM) tumbled into the close after hedge fund manager David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital said the company has many problems, while speaking at the Ira Sohn Research Conference in New York.
Shares of Amazon (AMZN, Fortune 500) also slipped after the famed short seller knocked the company. Einhorn also remains favorable on Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500).
Meanwhile, shares of Herbalife (HLF) popped 17% due to the fact that Einhorn didn't mention the company. Earlier this month, its stock took a hit after Einhorn posed a series of questions to Herbalife executives during its earnings conference call, asking for details about sales sources and disclosures that have been provided in the past.
Currencies and commodities: The dollar gained gained strength against the euro, British pound and Japanese yen.
Oil for June delivery fell $1.17 to $92.81 a barrel, the lowest since November.
Gold futures for June delivery lost $20.50 to settle at $1,536.60 an ounce, the lowest since last July.
Bonds: The price on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury edged higher, pushing the yield down to 1.76% from 1.79% late Tuesday.
Article source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~3/IkzI9J9_h1g/index.htm


text:
Detroit Police officer
Suspended Detroit Cop Charged With Stealing Wine, Causing DUI Crash Before Hitting Snow Bank
A suspended Detroit police officer who is already facing charges for allegedly stealing wine from two different stores, is now accused of causing an alcohol related crash.
Former Detroit Detective Gets 2-20 Years In Criminal Case
Bill Rice will serve two to 20 years on the conducting a criminal enterprise count as well as two counts of perjury.
Ex-Detroit Police Officer Found Guilty Of Sexual Assaults
One of the girls reportedly told investigators she had sex with Townsend more than 50 times over two years.
No Verdict Yet In Trial Of Detroit Cop
Jurors deliberating the fate of a Detroit police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl have ended the day without reaching a verdict.
Cop Testifies He Didn't Mean To Kill 7-Year-Old Girl
A Detroit police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a young girl has told jurors that he didn't intentionally kill Aiyana Stanley-Jones.
Detroit Cop Charged In Stickups Gets $1 Million Bond
A Detroit police officer who's served on the force for more than a decade has been accused of orchestrating a series of robberies in southeast Michigan.
Detroit Police Officer Charged In Sexual Assaults
A Detroit police officer has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a teenager he met through a boot camp program advertised for troubled youth.
First Officer To Take Advantage Of Detroit's 'Project 14′
The City of Detroit getting the first takers of an incentive plan to encourage its police officers to move from the suburbs back into the city.
Former Detroit Cop Holds Fundraiser For Quadriplegic Son
A special fundraiser will be held Friday for a young man who was shot while pumping gas on Wyoming and 7 Mile last May. At age 21, he's a quadriplegic.
Funeral Arrangements For Fallen Detroit Officer
Funeral arrangements have been decided for a Detroit Police Sergeant who died from injuries suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.


text:
If you are working on merit badges, remember to get a blue card from Mr. Comstock or Mr. Ennis before you start on the merit badge.
· Upcoming events for May: o Webelos Crossover § Lake Benson § May 17-18 o o Merit badge for May: Cycling – Mr. Ennis · Summer Camp!! – Full payment due by mid-May – DATE: MAY 20th along with Class Requests
o Merit badge for May: Cycling – Mr. Ennis
Our Charter organization is First Presbyterian Church, Garner, NC. We are associated with the BSA Hemlock District and our council is Occoneechee. For more information please email email@example.com
Scout Oath
Scout Law
On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.


text:
Michigan school meals will feature more healthy, local foods
Thanks to new grants from the USDA, school meals for Michigan kids will feature more healthy, local foods.
Healthy Kids
What's Happening
Media Inquiries
All media inquiries will be routed to the appropriate staff person and you will be contacted as soon as possible. Please be sure to include your deadline in all messages. Please contact: WKKF Communications at 269.969.2079 or communications [at] wkkf.org


text: Because of work and other outside activites I have been pretty busy for several months and haven't posted much at all. After a game like that, I need to get back into it. I won't lie, in the first half, San Diego looked like a team that was clearly better and I assumed they would eventually take charge once they started catching passes. That 2 minute drive was the difference in the game. The Chargers owned us up until that point and to steal a line from Bill Simmons on Super Bowl 36, that TD to Gaffney was like Rocky cutting the Russian. I honestly thought we missed our chance when Brady missed Watson near the endzone and we had to settle for 3. That D is hard to move against and I wasn't sure we'd get another chance that deep. What an emotional roller coaster in a span of 5 seconds between the Brady pick and the Brown forced fumble. Gostowski has been fantastic over the second half of the season and the playoffs. He's proven to be a great draft pick and good kicker. What else do you say besides WOW!


text:
American Standard Version (ASV) | New International Version (NIV) |
18 for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father. | 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. |
The American Standard Version is in the public domain. (The American Standard Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


text:
If you like the itinerary below please quote REF AFRICA 615 when enquiring for further details.
Alternatively you may like modify this trip with your own Holiday Wish List
Welcome to Sensational South Africa! Arriving into Cape Town airport our local team are on hand to drive you to your hotel
We commence with a cable car trip up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views of the Mother City and the surrounding peninsula. (weather permitting; cable car fee not included), Back in the city itself, we visit the well preserved Company Gardens, the S.A. Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant and arty flea market, Greenmarket Square. We also take a trip through the colourful and picturesque Malay Quarter known as Bo-Kaap.
Today we take you on a wine tour. The tour starts at 08:30 and we head to Paarl and a local wine estate. An informative cellar tour and wine tasting gives personalised insight into the finer points of wine-making. Proceed to the town of Franschhoek. Here we have time to enjoy the culinary skills of the chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (not included in cost). Onward to Stellenbosch, the heart of the South African wine Industry. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are spoilt for choice when we enjoy our final wine tasting of the day.
Today is an awe-inspiring full day tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the City centre to Cape Point.
This morning a transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED) Arriving into Victoria Falls, our local team are on hand to transfer you to your hotel.
Today is at your leisure to explore the area you can book trips to the falls, helicopter rides and adrenaline activities with our local office.
After breakfast, we cross the border into Botswana as we head for the Chobe River and National Park. The afternoon will be spent cruising the Chobe River where you will get the opportunity to view all manner of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a vast number of birds.
Enjoy exploring Chobe National Park on a full day game drive. Chobe was Botswana's first National Park, the most diverse and the home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.
Heading back to Zimbabwe today, we leave Botswana behind and return to Victoria Falls.
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast. Later a transfer to the airport in Livingstone Zambia in time for your flight to Nairobi. (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED) Arriving into Nairobi our local driver will take you to your hotel.
This morning it's an early start as we leave for the Masai Mara National Reserve. The magic of the Mara becomes clear as soon as we enter the Reserve's gates. The vast open plains are home to some of the most spectacular wildlife documentaries and photos. After you have checked in and enjoyed lunch you may want to take some time to unpack and settle in. In any case we suggest you wait until the heat of the day has begun to subside until you head out on your first game drive.
A fabulous day in the Masai Mara awaits as we wake early ready for an early morning game drive. Back at the Lodge breakfast will be waiting for us on our return. After breakfast a morning by the pool or relaxing with a good book awaits. Alternatively, explore the grounds with a guide, spotting the smaller animals of the Mara on foot. After lunch another game drive out in the Reserve spotting and ticking off some of those must see animals from your list is a rewarding way to spend the afternoon before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Today is your last day in the Masai Mara and after an early morning game drive an educational visit to a local Masai Village (additional cost) might be an interesting way to spend the rest of your morning. Learn about the Masai way of life and explore a traditional Masai Manyatta before returning to the lodge in time for a late lunch and an afternoon of relaxing before heading out on our last afternoon game drive of our safari.
Today we leave masai mara with lunch boxed for Serengeti crossing the sirari border (need to have Tanzania visa before arrival in Africa). Change of drivers and vehicles at the border; proceed to Serengeti and check into your lodge.
Leaving early we explore the larger area of the Serengeti, with its various landscapes, from savannahs, forests, dry river beds and rocky kopjes, all of which offering a better environment for a whole range of animals. Your picnic lunch will be enjoyed in a secluded spot in the park among the wildlife.
We make our way to the Ngorongoro Highlands visiting Olduvai Gorge en route. The gorge is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world, where a distant ancestor of man was found, which is believed to be 1.8 million years old.
Early morning we head to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending into the crater floor itself, for an exciting game drive. We spend the morning exploring this fascinating wildlife amphitheatre, home to nearly 25,000 animals, which remain in the crater due to the constant supply of water from the springs. Immediately after lunch on the rim of the crater we drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight to Zanzibar. Arriving here, our local driver will take you to your resort.
Spend the next few days at leisure, relaxing on the beautiful white sands and soaking up the sunshine. For those feeling active, there's a wide range of excursions available locally. Perhaps opt for a spot of snorkelling or scuba diving to see the incredible coral reefs teeming with exotic fish and perhaps the odd dolphin in the azure waters.
Today we transfer you to Zanzibar airport for your flight home (You can also fly home from Dar Es Salaam that is a short ferry ride away please advise us accordingly to quote any applicable supplement)


text:
My favorite part of TFA?
The case also raises public policy questions. Ivins' therapist, Jean C. Duley, described him as a "revenge killer" who had been diagnosed by several psychiatrists as "a sociopathic, homicidal killer." Yet Ivins was cleared by the U.S. government to work with some of the world's most dangerous toxins. |
And we wonder why the country is going to hell....


text:
View Single Post
Pearson 31-2 #80 ('87)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 374
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power:
"Tender" is a derogatory term used by cruisers to describe a sailboat that has acceleration you can feel through your seat and may move well in light air. Usually applied to designs know as cruiser/racers or racer/cruisers. ("Unstable" or "Death-traps" is a cruising term for racing sailboats).
Our Pearson 27 threw herself on her ear to about 15º in much of any wind but hardened up solidly and would only heel a bit more thereafter. When you know it's coming it's not bad but we did startle a few guests who were used to more beamy modern or older heavy displacement sailboats.
And yes, that boat would broach and round up if you tried to stretch the full main and were too lazy to reef early (or were charging for speed). All boats are compromises.
Having raced Thistles the Pearson felt like a rock to us and we loved it.
"Tender" can be synonomous with "responsive". You don't call a car with sport suspendion "tender". Same concept. Sailboats are built to perform different functions in varying conditions. Choose wisely. ;-)
The Sabre 28 is a heck of a lot of boat in 28 feet. If you want long range cruising maybe not the best choice as it will suffer from being heavily provisioned and will not track well in heavy seas, but it will also harden up from the added weight and folks do take them all over. If, however, you want to pick of Catalina 28's during the day and sleep in a slip or anchorage at night it is a primo 28 footer.
You also have to consider that in the , late 60's, 70's and early 80's there was a handicapping system for racing that rewarded boats with overhangs or short waterlines and angled entrys. To get these boats to perform they had to quickly lean over, effectively lengthening the waterline and getting some lift from the wetted hull-shape. Some of the designs went too far and were not very capable cruisers at all. Nothing like the sensible race sailboats of today with their "surprise-detach" keels and twist away rudders. The rules changed and now you see beamy, fat arsed boats with bluff bows. Flat bottomed boats are not tender, but neither are they especially pleasant to ride in roused wave conditions.
Charlie P. P31-2 #80
To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive - R.L. Stevenson
I suspect that, if you should go to the end of the world, you would find somebody there going farther . . . - H.D. Thoreau
Last edited by Delirious; 09-30-2008 at
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Delirious
Find all posts by Delirious


text:
September 2009 Images of Bates
Default Gallery Type Template
This is the default gallery type template, located in:
If you're seeing this, it's because the gallery type you selected has not provided a template of it's own.
Click on thumbnails, above, to view the slide show.
Featured image of the month
The iron Class of 1910 Gate marks the south access to a plaza around the entrance to New Commons.
Leave a Reply
This is a forum for sharing your thoughts about the preceding post with the public. If you have a question for the author, please email the Bates Communications Office at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
I have not bought this rifle yet (but will have it soon) but from many reviews i have read- the factory stock is not very good if great accuracy is in mind. Apparantly, it has no bedding nor is the barrel free floated and is rather flimsy-as far as the subject of stocks go. My 2-part question: 1) Is the factory stock worth action bedding and floating the barrel or am i better off getting an aftermarket stock that has an aluminum block? 2)If the later- is there any gunsmithing at all involved in the aftermarket stocks or are they a simple swap and done? Thanks-i am trying to sort out all the info i have came across.
Join FirearmsTalk.com Today - It's Free!
Are you a firearms enthusiast? Then we hope you will join the community. You will gain access to post, create threads, private message, upload images, join groups and more. Firearms Talk is owned and operated by fellow firearms enthusiasts. We strive to offer a non-commercial community to learn and share information.
Join FirearmsTalk.com Today! - Click Here
Freedom is not free. The best of us always leave too soon.
1. Factory SPS stocks are junk. Nothing other than tossing them in the trash will make them any better. 2. If you get a stock with an aluminum bedding block no bedding is required. If you get one like JP posted then you can have them bedded or you can bed then yourself.
That is a nice looking stock. I am leaning toward a Bell & Carlson Medalist or the H-S Precision. I have heard both are good and i dont know where the $100 difference comes from but both have a full length aluminum bedding block and i hope they both allow the barrel to be free floated-the descriptions i have read do not specify. A guy told me to have even those stocks action bedded anyway but i thought that was the whole purpose of the full length aluminum bedding block.
The H-S is a better product than the B&C. There are many choices of stocks for that rifle,it all depends on the style you want,and how deep your pockets are. Check out Stocky's,they have a big selection of aftermarket stocks.http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront
H-S Precision are great stocks for every day guys who can't afford stocks like a McMillan or custom stocks. Many police sniper rifles wear them. They hold up well and look good too.
For what it's worth, I replaced my factory stock with a Boyd's custom and am very happy with it. Just switched them and zeroed the rifle and good to go. You might also want to ditch the factory plastic trigger guard because it's a POS and eventually you'll crack it tightening the screws. Midway has steel replacement trigger guards for about $35.


text:
I am finally getting a new couch and loveseat after 25 years. My current set is skirted. I like the look of skirted couches but that is what I am use to seeing. After looking at furniture in stores and pictures it appears skirts are out of style and many couches have tapered legs. About the only skirts I see in pictures are couches that have slipcovers. What are your thoughts? Will it look strange with multiple styles of legs on the furniture, casegoods, in the room? I suspect I will have this set for a very long time and I want something that will stand the test of time. Thanks for your help. |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 15:42
Typically, I think skirted sofas are more traditional where non-skirted sofas are more modern/contemporary. Im not sure what the "rules" are for mixing leg styles. I would think a simple, straight leg would go with just about any style, but others on here are probably more knowledgeable than me. |
I'm averse to too many furniture legs in a room so I always get tailored skirts, I just like them better. |
I like tailored skirts better too. |
I like tailored skirts also but don't have one piece of furniture with a skirt. I think you should get what you like and not worry about following what is trendy. |
- Posted by Bumblebeez (My Page) on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 17:04
Skirts allow storage and need less underneath dusting but it's really a style choice and what you prefer. I currently have both. |
- Posted by patricia43 (My Page) on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 18:00
For cleaning, I prefer legs. I have had about every kind under the sun. I am on sofa #16 in my lifetime, but I admit to having two rooms, a family room and a formal living room, and having moved a number of times and besides, I am really old. I now have a sectional with a skirt and a sofa with legs. I much prefer cleaning under the sofa with the cute legs using my Swiffer. That's my story and I am sticking to it. |
My vote is no skirt! I too agree that too many legs are unattractive. The legs in my family room are all the same wood tone. My couch originally had lighter legs and I had my painter stain them, it was an easy job. My coffee table is a to the floor leather ottoman, I think it helped hide all the other legs in the room. I think you could do a chair or two with a skirt if you like the look. I went no skirt as I wanted a more transitional look, while I love traditional style, I was tired of it. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 19:11
I have unskirted sofas and just looked at all my legs, but now thinking about it I realized that I've never paid attention to the legs and my guess is most people wouldn't unless you have a mish mash of styles and wood colors which would stand out more. All my legs are pretty straight and simple. A few have slight curves but they still look fine next to the straight ones. |
I don't think various types of legs look bad in a room, but I do like some legs/some skirts in a room. Our family room has no skirt and our formal living room has a skirt. I love the look of a skirt, but legs are nice too! Go with what you like. Might also depend on what type of couch you pick out - you might like one look over the other on that particular couch. |
I have a large oriental rug in my living room, so chose non-skirted sofa and chairs so the design would show. When I had a skirted sofa before, the cats slept under it, and it was difficult to vacuum their fur. |
I store the leaves to my dining room table under the living room couch, so a skirt is essential. I have two occasional chairs with skirts and I now thin they would look better without them. I never really thought about unskirted when I got them. I like both looks, a little of each. |
I recently went through this too and I ditched the skirt. Used to like them. My tastes have changed completely over time. When I was selling my house last year and staging the rooms to look fresh and contemporary to appeal to young buyers, I ended up loving the look myself!! Goodbye skirts! When I was choosing a new sofa at the furniture store, the salesperson and I were looking for a sofa that kinda-sorta complemented my existing modern and recent chair purchase. When we found one, she was careful to choose a leg finish that matched my existing chair. I may not have thought too much about it. I just went and looked at the height of the legs. The sofa legs are barely visible...just a couple of inches at best. The chair legs are more exposed and are about 5 inches high. But all legs are espresso and I think that works well. |
Thanks to everyone for their input. I am still undecided about skirt or no-skirt. It is hard to imagine something different than what you have had for a lifetime. I have started looking at fabric and I am not sure if my husband or I will go crazy first. |
- Posted by bonnieann925 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 18:10
We have a skirted sofa in the living room and a tapered leg sectional with a lounger in the family room. I now prefer the no-skirt look. Having multiple styles of legs on the furniture does not bother me. If it's a more "formal" room then I'd go with a skirt. As for seeing so many slipcovered sofas, that does seem to be the trend, but OMG I can't imagine keeping the white ones clean! We recently bought a brown non-skirted sectional with a chaise for our Cape house and LOVE it. It's so easy to vacuum under it and it has a casual vibe to it. |
I have pets so anything skirted is out for me. I like both though and would consider skirted if I didn't have a dog and three cats. Not to mention the two kittens would rip the skirts to pieces. The price we pay to have our beloved pets! ;) |
I prefer no skirt on my sofas, chairs and beds. |
Some sofas have "barely there" legs which are easier to mix/match with other furniture legs without having an actual skirt. For example, American Leather has some. I'm sure there are others. I prefer no skirt, but I also don't like sofas that make too much of a statement with their legs! |
Here is a link that might be useful: American Leather sofas
Prefer no skirt. |
I recently got a new sofa without a skirt and one drawback I wasn't expected concerns my dog. Now whenever we play fetch, the ball goes under the couch. This seldom happened with my skirted couch. Now, once the ball goes under the couch, my dog will bark continuously until I fetch the ball out from under the couch. Hate it! But maybe you don't have a dog. |
Dilly--have that problem, too. Wish I could skirt my sofa and tables for fetch time! Winnie, first, congrats on getting new furniture! Mixing furniture legs isn't a big deal to me. While mine do not match, the styles of chairs are complementary to the sofa, so it works. As an added note, it's fairly simple to change out the feet on "footed" sofas, chairs and ottomans--most are just screwed on the bottom, and you can unscrew them and replace with something else. (This works on furniture with "feet" as opposed to "legs".) I'm going to do that with a sofa I'll be reupholstering this spring. I think I saw replacement feet at Home Depot (or another big box) that are raw wood and can be stained to match. |
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 Home Decorating & 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:
Your cart is empty!
Dipropylene Glycol, Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Poloxamine 1307, Fragrance, Glycerin, Amino Methyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Green 3
Apply to underarms only.
Ban Invisible Solid Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant, Sweet Surrender - 2.6 oz
Our Price:$2.60
Sure Anti-Perspirant Deodorant wide Solid Powder Dry - 2.7 Oz
Our Price:$2.03
Suave anti-perspirant deodorant invisible solid, fresh - 2.6 oz
Our Price:$1.55
Ban invisible solid anti-perspirant deodorant, powder fresh - 2.6 oz
Dove clinical protection anti perspirant and deodorant solid, original clean - 1.7 oz
Our Price:$6.29
Dove Men+ Care Non-Irritant Deodorant, Cool Silver - 2.7 oz
Our Price:$4.76
Product descriptions and images presented on the site are for representational use only and do not constitute or substitute for medical information from your health care or medical professional. Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only. You should read carefully all on correct product packaging and follow the instructions. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and may be for commercial. Image shown for reference only. Actual item you recieve may differ from shown.


text:
An independent high school offering a classical curriculum "through the lens of the Catholic faith" plans to open this September in space at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Highland Park.
The G. K. Chesterton Academy of Chicago will open this fall to its first freshman class in the parish school building at 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park.
"The plan is to have the school grow each year with another incoming freshmen class," President Roy Postel said. "It will take four years for us to get up to full speed."
The first G.K. Chesterton Academy opened in 2008 in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and has an enrollment of 112 students.
The Highland Park school will be modeled after the flagship academy. According to a press release, the goal is to offer North Shore families "an affordable coed high school option where students are immersed in a classical curriculum which is steeped in the arts, integrated with the sciences and delivered through the lens of the Catholic faith." The school will incorporate pro-family and pro-life values into the curriculum.
The Chesterton academies draw on the thinking and versatility of G. K Chesterton, a prolific English writer and lay theologian who lived from 1874 to 1936. Chesterton's writings are part of the curriculum.
The Highland Park school will not be a Chicago Archdiocesan school but the archdiocese will be the school's landlord.
Postel said the Highland Park location is ideal for its proximity to a Metra train station and easy accessibility from Route 41.
"It is very easy to get to for people in the southeastern portion of Lake County," Postel said.
Demographic research showed 1,300 households with children of middle school age within a 7 to 10-mile radius.
Founders hope to open with 20 ninth grade students next fall. "Our business model calls for 20 students the first year," Postel said. "We would be very happy with that enrollment."
Founders are aware they are locating in an area known for the quality of its high schools.
"The Chesterton model recognizes that the high school experience for our students presently is vast but fragmented," Postel said. "There is a great amount of specialization in the course offerings, sometimes to the point where it becomes an obstacle to students seeing the bigger picture.
"The Chesterton model restores an approach to education that worked quite well for centuries leading up to the start of the 20th century," he said. "The Chesterton Academy is designed to develop students as complete thinkers, which is how (G.K.) Chesterton went about everything when he was on this earth."
Postel said tuition will be around $6,500 including textbooks.
The Highland Park location is among three new Chesterton Academy schools set to open this fall. The other two are in Buffalo, New York and St. Cloud, Minn.


text:
Fri, Feb 10, 06 at 9:24
Last night I bought a copy of Better Homes and gardens Perennials magizine. In it they profiled two growers that had some really different and beautiful stuff. The first was Sun Farms which specializes in Hellebores. They also have some other shade plants that they are hybridizing some exciting ways. Number 2 is, The Variegated Foliage Nursery. They have a breathtaking variety of foliage plants. The 3rd nursery I found recently that I am really impressed with is Big Dipper Farm. They have a great selection of shade plants, some really unusal. Here are the web addresses: www.sunfarm.com
www.variegatedfoliage.com www.bigdipperfarm.com |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by gbrendemuehl Z4 WI (My Page) on Mon, Mar 27, 06 at 11:59
Thanks |
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 Growing under Lights 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 Drunker Men Get, The Sexier They Think They Are
Beer Goggles. Unfortunately, anyone who's ever gone to bed with Justin Timberlake and woken up next to Jesse Eisenberg knows the curse of beer goggles all to well. But did you know that we're not the only ones who sport them as our number one accessory on a Saturday night? Yeah, turns out, guys are falling victim to their powers of evil, too…
Yup, a study has surfaced that shows that the drunker a guy gets, the sexier he thinks he is. And after reading the results of this study, I have to say, it all makes perfect sense. Just think about the last time you were around a group of drunk dudes; (Wait…this morning? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?) I'm sure you noticed them all getting a little more…er…comfortable with themselves as the night went on. College Candy: The Worst Party Fouls
Too drunk to pay attention? Don't worry, I've got a handy little guide to help you understand just how thick those goggles are:
0 drinks: The guy casually bumps into you and catches your eye when you turn around. An adorably natural smile ensues.
1-2 drinks: As you shove through the crowd to order a round of drinks for your girls, the guy gives you the "eye" across from the bar. And holds it. A little too long.
2-3 drinks: The guy saddles up next to the bar, arms casually splayed behind him. As anyone with ladyparts gets anywhere near him, he puffs out his chest, introduces himself, then throws out every Anchorman quote he knows.
3-4 drinks: He's got the collar on his Ed Hardy button-down popped as he swaggers around the bar, giving "the nod" to every girl that looks his way.
4-5 drinks: He puts his hand on the small of your back, completely interrupting the deep conversation you were having with your friends (deep conversation=screaming out lyrics to Miley Cyrus), to escort you to the dance floor.
5 drinks: He comes up behind you on the dance floor and starts grinding on you. Without a word. College Candy: Single Girls Don't Let Other Single Girls Drink And Text
5-6 drinks: He offers you a ticket to the gun show.
7-8 drinks: He's looking at himself in every shiny surface. Then giving himself a knowing grin.
8-9 drinks: He's the guy in the middle of the dance floor with his groin shoved into a girl's back—swaying back and forth in a rhythm completely opposite to what is blaring from the speakers—sweat soaking the back of his extra-tight t-shirt.


text:
First up: deciding where the heck a knickknackity vignette will actually serve a purpose. In my case, the location was atop a lonely bedside dresser. Got cats? Then you may want to choose a space inaccessible to pouncing paws.
Attics and flea markets are two popular sources for knickknacks. Regardless of where yours come from, editing is key. Stick with an assortment of figurines and vessels; this way, some items will have a purpose while others simply sport shape and scale. It's also wise to stick with odd numbers: three, five and seven work best.
In addition to an assortment of odd-numbered, uber-ugly, pseudo-accessories, here's what you'll need for this project: sandpaper, newspaper, canned air, spray paint handle, spray primer and high-gloss spray paint.
Here's where the newspaper comes in handy. Once you've decided on a well ventilated, exterior workspace, use the periodical to protect your work surface.
One of the biggest issues with spray paint is clumping, the result of paint sticking to hard-to-see dust and grime. A quick spray of canned air ensures that every little nasty molecule is gone prior to your sprayfest.
Ain't buyin' the canned air thing? Well, here's proof that proper prep results in one helluva great finish; the previously tacky, golden cherub is now a snow-white superstar. Although any color spray paint will work, I strongly encourage sticking with ultra-white. It goes with everything and instantly modernizes all things stuffy, traditional or gaudy.
Above all else, a spray handle is the most important element to achieving a professional finish. It ensures a smooth, steady stream of paint whether you're a pigment pro or new to the world of high-gloss. You'll find these in the paint aisle of most home improvement stores.
Our formerly-gray elephant is the perfect example of an easy-to-spray knickknack. Its surface is not only smooth, it's void of nooks and crannies that could otherwise hold dust and grime. All it needed was a coat of primer and two coats of a high-gloss finish.
Enough of the easy stuff! Now it's time for a more challenging knickknack: one with a rough surface. From its color to its finish to its scratchy surface, pretty much everything about this angel is a nightmare. Scroll down to the next photo to see it put out of its misery.
After cleaning the surface with canned air, add a light coat of primer following the instructions on the can. Be sure to keep a distance of 8 inches from the knickknack to avoid overspray. Let the primer dry thoroughly.
Rough surfaces are prone to clumping, so lightly sand any caked-on areas of your knickknack and clean it again with a few shots of canned air.
Spray on two coast of high-gloss white paint. Be sure to let the first coat dry thoroughly before adding the second. The gaudy gold is yesterday's news.
And back to mixing vessels with figurines. While the graphic shapes of the non-functioning knickknacks sit still and look pretty, vessels work hard to earn their keep. The two lattice-style containers offer open storage for chocolates and spare change, the trophy-ish vase holds flowers, and the cherub candle holders stand tall to support ambience.
Mix in a few metallic items to add depth to your newly-painted pretties. Not bad for $24 and three hours of do-it-yourself elbow grease, huh?
More DIY: See how to make a vintage suitcase dog bed
Mix in a few metallic items to add depth to your newly-painted pretties. Not bad for $24 and three hours of do-it-yourself elbow grease, huh?
More DIY: See how to make a vintage suitcase dog bed


text:
'No matrix, no additional fare'
-A A +AWednesday, March 21, 2012
THE 50-centavo fare increase on public utility jeepneys (PUJs) took effect Wednesday but some passengers refused to pay the required fare unless drivers show off the approved matrix.
The increase has also drawn mixed reactions from the commuting public.
Michelle, a mother of four, said she wouldn't pay for the additional 50 centavos unless a fare matrix is ably displayed inside the PUJ.
She said though considered small, 50 centavos can make a long way especially if commuters would take multiple rides in a day.
"Just like me, I take three rides in going to my office. That would be an additional P3 to my office and back. Yes, it's small but if we are going to add the six day's worth of additional fare, it would definitely make a difference," she said.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has yet to release any fare matrix to PUJs.
Meanwhile, some people criticized the increase while others empathized with the jeepney drivers.
Philip June Sumaylo, a researcher, said the fare increase is a burden for the public because the salaries of the workers have not increased.
"The poor becomes more poorer," Sumaylo said.
Cris Eldridge Valdehueza, a licensed engineer, said the fare increase would be too hard for Cagayan de Oro.
"We have just risen from the devastation brought by typhoon Sendong and now, another burden is added to us. The prices of fuel had also increased. The government should do something," Valdehueza said.
Tito Mora, chairperson of Save CDO Now Movement, also said they find the increase a burden to the commuting public.
But Vic Atilano, a choir conductor, said he pities the PUJ drivers.
"Although there is an increase in fare, the rentals for the jeepneys also increased along with the fuel prices," Atilano said.
Michael Montejo, also a researcher, said the increase is just right since the prices of fuel are high.
However, he said the salaries of workers should also increase to go along with the high deductions in income tax and fare rate.
But even with this, government employee Erwin Casicas said the people have no choice but to consider the increase.
"The drivers are humans too. They also need the basic needs for food, shelter and clothing and we need to improve their buying power in the midst of the rising prices brought about by the increase in fuel pump prices," Casicas said.
With this, he proposed to revisit the bill that former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri sponsored on biofuel.
"It's high time that we consider this because other countries like Brazil and Argentina have embraced biofuel," he said.
Casicas also urged the lowering of the value-added tax (VAT).
On Tuesday, the LTFRB granted the request of transport groups for a 50-centavo provisional fare hike in PUJs in the National Capital Region (NCR) and select parts of the country.
LTFRB chairman Jaime Jacob said the increase, which is effective immediately, would only be implemented for the first four kilometers of the jeepney's route and there would be no increase in the succeeding kilometers.
PUJ services operating in NCR, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabrazon, Mimaropa and Bicol are provisionally authorized to increase the fare. The provisional fare for the first kilometers now is P8.50.
Similar increase was also granted to PUJs operating in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao, making the minimum fare P8.
Jacob said PUJs in Ilocos have no provisional fare increase since they have an existing P8.50 authorized fare for the first four kilometers while the rest not included in the order have no pending petition for fare increase.
"All other regions which have no pending petition for fare increase and prayers for provisional increase shall have no fare adjustment. Their existing authorized fare shall remain," he added.
The provisional authority was issued while the board weighs the petition for a fare rate increase of P2 for the minimum fare and 35 centavos per succeeding kilometer (from the existing P1.40 to P1.75). A public hearing has yet to be scheduled.
But jeepneys will be required to roll back the minimum fare once diesel prices go back to P45 per liter.
The petition for the provisional fare hike was filed by transport groups Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines, the Alliance of Concerned Transport Operators, Pangkalahatang Sanggunian Manila and Suburbs Drivers Association, 1-Utak and Liga ng Transportasyon at Opereytors sa Pilipinas.
In Davao Region, a militant transport group urged the public on Tuesday to just accept the newly approved 50-centavo provisional jeepney fare increase.
Edil Gonzaga, Transmission-Piston in Southern Mindanao secretary-general, said the move is an "economic relief" for drivers amid rising cost of diesel and vehicle spare parts.
Gonzaga said the minimum fare adjustment, from P8 to P8.50, is just reasonable as oil companies have continued to increase prices of diesel.
"The public have to accept the fare increase and should continue to convince the government to scrap the 12-percent Evat (extended value added tax) instead," he said.
Gonzaga added the provisional fare hike must be implemented nationwide.
He said transport groups have long petitioned for the increase as they can no longer cope with the rising cost of fuel and spare parts.
But the LTRFB also reminded drivers and operators to give the 20-percent discount to senior citizens upon presentation of their senior citizen identification cards, and to students during school days.
Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas earlier justified the 50-centavo provisional fare hike on PUJ, saying the government was just balancing the need of the sectors affected.
The LTFRB conducted public hearings on the petition for fare rate increase last December 8, 2011 and an executive session last January 17, 2012.
In the December 8 hearing, the National Council for Commuter Protection Inc., Commuters and Consumers Advocates of the Philippines, Gabriela Inc. and Antonio Baltazar opposed the petition.
In the January 17 executive session, the board agreed that any petition for rate adjustment would create a domino effect on the prices of basic commodities.
However, the LTFRB said that while it recognizes the plight of Filipino commuters, it cannot be insensitive to the clamor of stakeholders in public land transportation services.
But LTFRB Board Member Manuel Iway said the approval of a provisional fare increase of P0.50 is quite unjustified and unnecessary.
Iway said the petitioners failed to present during their hearings financial statements, projections and studies showing possible losses from fuel price hikes and the possible margin of profit, which he added should be within the 12 percent allowable limit under the new and revised rates, as well as documents that could prove the alleged increase in spare parts.
"A month and three hearings have passed and yet no such documents or shred of proof has been presented, giving rise to the presumption that petitioners have no documents to prove their self-serving allegations of the alleged increase," Iway said in his dissenting opinion.
Considering how fare hikes ultimately burden the people in this country, he said it behooves the petitioners to back their claims with solid evidence.
"As petitioners have not presented any proof of their self-serving claim by the time this provisional fare increase was granted, it is clear such grant is unjustified," Iway said.
In addition, Iway said the granting of the provisional fare increase is unnecessary because the government has tried to ease their plight through the Pantawid Pasada Program, where each legitimate driver is given P1,200 for gasoline allowance. (With Terry Betonio/Sun.Star Davao/Sun.Star Cebu)
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on March 22, 2012.
Local news
Forum rules: Do not use obscenity. Some words have been banned. Stick to the topic. Do not veer away from the discussion. Be coherent and respectful. Do not shout or use CAPITAL LETTERS!


text:
Reviewed Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Oct 3, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"After reading many of the reviews and making this recipe myself, I recommend the following:
-Chicken -I use roughly chopped boneless/skinless chicken thighs. Ground chicken gets mushy. Thighs hold up to long cooking times, retain their form and moisture and are much easier to find. They give the dish more substance and texture than ground..."


text:
Reviewed Balsamic Roast Pork Tenderloins
Aug 28, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"This may be my favorite Rachael Ray recipe - have fixed it countless times - easy - either in the oven or grilled. It is my #1 pork tenderloin recipe and a huge hit when I make it for company. ""
Reviewed Chicago Italian Beef (Pot Roast Style
Aug 28, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"Wow! This was exceptional and I can't wait for more from the Sandwich King. I've set my TIVO for all new episodes and was cheering for Jeff throughout the Next Food Network Star. I served this pot roast tonight with gravy made from the au jus and will make the sandwich for an easy dinner tomorrow. It could not have been better. Looking forwa..."


text:
Trails End Breakfast
Took my DD to Cape May yesterday for an early birthday celebration. She LOVES Minnie Mouse and my passes expired in March (might be a while before I can afford them again:( ) so I wanted to do the next best thing which was a character meal. She LOVED IT.. I loved the food.:cloud9: And so did my Boyfriend who I am still trying to introduce to the magic in little bits. He doesn't understand my obsession but goes along with it without complaint :confused3. He text me today telling me he as craving Mickey Waffles :woohoo:. So, of course I want to take advantage of his new found desire for ANYTHING that is Disney related :rolleyes1 (even if it is a waffle).
I know that Whispering Canyon has an all you can eat platter but is that the only other option of that sort aside from Trails End breakfast buffet? That ISN'T a Character Meal - can't afford that too often :sad2:. We live about 90 mins away so going for a day isn't an issue plus we have SeaWorld passes so if we couldn't find enough Disney stuff to entertain him we could head over there like yesterday. Can anyone tell me if the food is as good as at Cape May? And does anyone know the CURRENT price for Trails End? I am seeing on wdwinfo that it is $13.99 for adults which I find a little hard to believe during the summer, and is it any lower (if it is more than $13.99) come the fall? We obviously aren't hopping right back in the car for breakfast but would like to know so I can start working on some plans to return and maybe get him to find another piece of magic along the way. One step at a time with him :goodvibes Also - it isn't that he dislikes Disney - he has just always had bad experiences there because of the people he has gone with. Hoping to change that perspective sometime this fall with Food and Wine.. plus the different perspective from an adult going to taking a kid that is fully in love with the magic. :wizard: |
Trails End
Personally, I think the food is better than Cape May. I haven't been for BKFST in a while but it was under $20 and they do give an annual pass discount, DVC or Disney Visa discount.
The BBQ dinner is fantastic. WAY better than WC IMO especially since they changed their menu. The only complaint I had about TE breakfast is they serve the way thin Disney bacon. |
I agree that Trail's End is better. A great deal, pretty location, delicious food and never has seemed overly crowded.
Best breakfast on property, plus the cheapest buffet without the nuttiness of characters...!
Thanks everyone! I can now confidently tell him that it is a good place to go, and thanks for the Disney Visa tip, I always forget since there aren't many places that offer the discount (no ap at the moment :sad1: )
Trails End
is our favorite Disney breakfast buffet! We ate there last week and it was $14.99. WE love everything on the buffet and they have Mickey waffles. They have changed back to REAL bacon!
Go and enjoy! bill |
I don't.
Trails End was our best place to eat for breakfast and dinner last week. The food was good and hot. It is certainly priced right. We noticed at our other buffets food was not hot. Chrystal Palace was the worst.
Just looked up - It is a 10% discount for Breakfast and Lunch at Trails End using the Disney Visa. Never knew that - thanks for the tip - we will use next week!
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:16 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1997-2014, Werner Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Mets sent INF Josh Satin outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Mets recalled INF Josh Satin from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Mets optioned INF Josh Satin to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Josh Satin's early season struggles continued in Friday's loss to the Phillies, going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts.
Josh Satin delivered a walk-off two-run single to cap a four-run ninth inning for the Mets, as they rallied to beat the Giants 5-4 on Wednesday.
Josh Satin doubled twice Monday in the Mets' loss to the Braves at Atlanta's Turner Field.
Josh Satin went 2-for-4 and hit his second homer Wednesday against the Braves.
Josh Satin is expected to start at third base in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Josh Satin went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a steal, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's victory against the Brewers.
Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday that Josh Satin could get some playing time in the outfield.
Josh Satin went 3-for-6 with a couple of doubles and a walk versus the Diamondbacks on Monday.
Josh Satin went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a walk Friday against the Nationals.
Mets purchased the contract of 1B Josh Satin from Triple-A Las Vegas.
The Mets are expected to call up Josh Satin from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.


text:
Flying With Kids
The backpack
It doesn't have to be big, but the backpack can act as a Santa Sack, bursting with treats and activities to keep your kids busy during the flight. Hit up your local $2 shop and buy a bunch of small, inexpensive items including colouring books, games, toys and trinkets. Look for fun items that don't make noise, which may irritate your fellow passengers, and that prevent a child-like assault on the drinks cart stewardess.
The smart phone
In the past, we'd do everything possible to keep our kids away from our expensive mobile phones. These days, they serve as portable entertainment devices that can keep the little ones quiet and entertained for hours on end! You can download one of about a million kid's shows from the Apple iTunes store -- there's a section dedicated to children that lists almost every show imaginable, from Dora The Explorer and Diego to Spongebob and The Wiggles, so there's no doubt that your child's favourite show is listed. Most episodes cost AU$2.99 and can be downloaded in just a few minutes. You can also download other applications including games for free or for a dollar or two each.
Portable DVD player
While we're in the digital medium, you could consider investing in a portable DVD player. For a small outlay, a portable DVD player can provide your kids with hours of distraction and can allow them to watch their favourite movie or TV show, over and over and over again. We've found inexpensive ones in K-Mart and Target, but most electronic retailers stock them as well. We also recommend a double headphone jack if you have more than one child, so then they can watch TV together!
Colouring in and activity books
It might seem obvious, but skipping the activity book could be catastrophic if it's overlooked! The simple colouring in and activity book can provide hours of distractive goodness for your child. Make sure you have a ready stock in back-up, just in case as they finish or tire of one book and want more. Likewise, ensure that you pack an emergency back-up stash of crayons and pencils, as the colour they like might snap, resulting in a tanty!
The window seat
Scoring that illustrious window seat can be entertaining and informative for your kids. When the weather is clear, you can point out landmarks, country towns, roads and lakes to give your little ones a different view of the world.
More travel Tips
- Best places to visit in South Australia
- Best places to visit in the Northern Territory
- Best places to visit in Tasmania


text:
Pogo Austin to join Bioware's Texan outfit; to focus on family-friendly Hasbro properties
EA has opened another studio in Austin, Texas - this time dedicated to casual games.Named Pogo Austin, the team is the third studio in the Pogo family alongside offices in Redwood City, California and Shanghai. It'll be located in the Austin studio of fellow EA stablemates Bioware, and will focus on creating games based on Hasbro properties. The team currently stands at 12 people, including veterans from LucasArts, Acclaim, Amaze and Origin.
"We are thrilled to open a studio in Austin as there is such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable game development community," said Andrew Pedersen, Pogo general manager.
"It's great to be a part of that spirit and I feel privileged to be working with a team full of game makers who bring such tremendous talent and experience to the Pogo team."


text: MEDFORD, Ore. — The superintendent of the Three Rivers School District has filed a tort claim against the school board on grounds of retaliation and harassment. NewsWatch 12 received a copy of the letter notifying the school board of the tort claim from Superintendent Patricia Adams' attorney. In the letter, Adams' attorney states the harassment … Continue reading »


text:
Christmas Cheese Ball
- Login to add to Recipe Box
- Upload Your Photo
- 0 Comments
by: C.L. Joynt
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 c. chopped black olives
- 1/2 c. chopped pimento stuff green olives
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tbsp. tabasco
- 1 bunch parsley
Mix together above ingredients except for parsley. Shape into a ball and chill for onehour. Finely chop parsley flowers. Roll cheese ball in parsley and serve with crackers
This recipe was submitted by one of our readers and has not been tested by our food editors. We are not responsible for errors in this recipe, but if you find one, please let us know.
Updated Friday, December 29th, 2006
You May Like
Browse Similar Recipes
- By Category: Dips and Spreads
- By Prep Methods: Easy Does It
- By Course: Appetizers


text: life, living matter and, as such, matter that shows certain attributes that include responsiveness, growth, metabolism, energy transformation, and reproduction. Although a noun, as with other defined entities, the word life might be better cast as a verb to reflect its essential status as a process. Life comprises individuals, living beings, assignable to groups (taxa). Each individual is composed of one or more minimal living units, called cells, and is capable of transformation of carbon-based and other compounds (metabolism), growth, and participation in reproductive acts. Life-forms present on Earth today have evolved from ancient common ancestors through the generation ... (100 of 18,226 words)


text:
ConsumerReports.org [2]
Contains the full content of the magazine as well as ratings, recommendations, reviews and features. You'll need to log in with your library card number and PIN.
Consumer Reports Magazine [3]
Copies are available in the library.
ConsumerSearch.com [4]
Product reviews from ConsumerSearch editors. Also contains links to reviews from magazines and other sources.
Epinions.com [5] and Amazon.com [6]
Offers reviews and comments from fellow consumers on everything from computers to electronics.
Edmunds.com [7]
Contains car reviews from both consumers and experts, as well as community forums.
Autobytel.com [8]
Contains car reviews, interactive forums, blogs, and car-buying advice.
Consumer Product Reviews Database


text:
Wedding Coordinator / Planner
Main Office Location:
127 Palisades Drive
Daly City, California 94015
Contact: Tosca Clark
Phone: 650/992-1211
Request more information from Tosca Productions
Greater Bay Area, including Monterey and Napa.
Here Comes The Guide brides receive a complimentary consultation in person or over the phone.
What a beautiful wedding dress! Sweetheart neckline, embellished waist and fluffy ruffled skirt.
A silhouette of the groom getting ready.
Saints Peter & Paul Church is a San Francisco landmark with its lofty twin spires.
The bride arrives in a classic car.
All smiles as the bride walks into the church with her bridesmaids.
The flowers girls take part in the recessional with a hand-painted Just Married sign.
The couple chose an old-fashioned car to drive off in. It looks perfect rolling down the streets of San Francisco!
The bride's cathedral-length veil blowing in the wind.
Playing games before the formal reception.
The elegant reception room at James Leary Flood Mansion with tall flower centerpieces and white Chiavari chairs.
The newlyweds stop to enjoy the sunset over San Francisco.
The wedding lighting turned to shades of purple, red and gold as the dancing commenced.
Lemony shower gel for a unique wedding favor!
A stunning six-tiered wedding cake with a vintage cake topper.
The newlyweds flash a quick smile right before they dig in to the ice cream sundae bar!
Wedding Planner: Tosca Productions
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Saints Peter and Paul Church
Wedding Reception Venue: James Leary Flood Mansion
Wedding Photographer: James Brian Fidelibus
Real Wedding Ideas: church, city - urban, dessert table, favors, flower girl, invitations, lighting, mansion - estate, roses, signs, white
The Maid of Honor stands out in a blush dress while the bridesmaids wear taupe.
Bobble heads of the bridal party. What a fun idea!
Work that veil.
The iconic architecture of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco.
Heading to the ceremony in a cable car. So very San Francisco.
A must-have SF wedding photo.
Lush green centerpieces and low flower arrangements adorn the reception tables.
Perfectly coordinator menus and place cards sit beside full arrangements of hydrangea, roses and scabiosa.
Magnificent chandeliers at The Palace Hotel.
A beautiful buttercream cake in shades of white and blush pink.
Wedding Planner: Tosca Productions
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church
Wedding Reception Venue: The Palace Hotel
Wedding Photographer: John & Joseph Photography
Wedding Flowers: Nancy Liu Chin Designs
Wedding Hair Stylist: KM Beautification
Bridal Makeup: Mimi & Taylor
Wedding Transportation: Cable Car Charters
Wedding Entertainment: Manhattan Towers
Wedding Lighting: Enhanced Lighting
Real Wedding Ideas: church, city - urban, green, peonies, pink


text:
Yes, as the debt matures, if your account agreement permits continued accrual of interest on unpaid debt, and what agreemen doesnt?
They still dont have money provided to you.
As a matter of fact, those reporting to your credit file are required to update previously reported information so as to maintain its accuracy, so it can be argued that not only is it proper, it is required.
myFICO is the consumer division of FICO. Since its introduction 20 years ago, the FICO® Score has become a global standard for measuring credit risk in the banking, mortgage, credit card, auto and retail industries. 90 of the top 100 largest U.S. financial institutions use the FICO Score to make consumer credit decisions.
>> About myFICO


text:
Home |
Homer Laughlin Black FIESTA 10 Inch PIE PLATE or BAKER browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles: Service Matching: Pre 1990: item # 988814
Strait's Antiques 1370 Brechbill Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-263-5816 Guest Book $25.95 |
$25.95 This is a really nice black Fiesta 10 inch Pie Plate or Pie Baker made by Homer Laughlin. This Pie Plate measures 2 inches high and is in excellent, unused, condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. There is a 1 inch streak on the back near the signature, where it sits on the table, that the black paint did not cover - done in the making. It is signed HLC Fiesta MADE in U.S.A. Be sure to search our other Homer Laughlin available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU. |


text:
PDN Reporter
Technical difficulties at the LeFlore County Election Board resulted in a delay in the results of several races leaving candidates wondering the outcome overnight. Tuesday's Primary Election included five races, one of which has possibly resulted in a runoff election on August 28.
Precincts continue to report total ballots for candidates in five separate races during tonight's Primary Election. As of 9:20 p.m. only seven precincts have not reported results. As ballots are tallied, PDN will continue to post updated unofficial results as precincts continue to report their results. Reporting precincts - 205, 208, 203, 207, 212, 213, 215, 202, 111, 107, 204, 112, 102, 306, 310, 108, 104, 210, 114, 103, 201. LeFlore County Sheriff, Democratic race: Kendall Morgan - 790; Rob Seale - 987; Bruce Curnutt - 1,113 and Eric Helms - 236.
Across LeFlore County voters cast their vote during today's Primary Election in hopes of seeing their candidate win their prospective campaign. As ballots are tallied, PDN will continue to post updated unofficial results as precincts continue to report their results. Reporting precincts - 205, 208, 203, 207, 212, 213, 215. LeFlore County Sheriff, Democratic race: Kendall Morgan - 227; Rob Seale - 626; Bruce Curnutt - 528 and Eric Helms - 55. LeFlore County Clerk, Paul Croft - 208; Kelli Ford - 1146.
Peppercorn Mall is the site of this weeks Spring into Business Cash Mob. Located at 203 Dewey Avenue in downtown Poteau, Peppercorn Mall has been in business for 18 years and buys and sells antiques, collectibles, and gold and silver. Special to the cash mob, some booths will be marked 25 to 50 percent off and any item marked with a red "X" is automatically half price. Cash Mob pricing is valid from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday June 27.
Diners at a local restaurant encountered a temporary delay in food service Sunday morning after a narcotics search warrant was served at the establishment. Sources say agents with District 16 Drug Task Force along with the assistance of Poteau Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Shady Point Police Department K9's unit swarmed Los 3 Amigos located at 2811 N. Broadway in Poteau at approximately noon on Sunday. Two people were arrested and an undisclosed amount of methamphetamines located inside the restaurant was seized by
Christopher Kenyon Simpson, 26, of Fort Coffee, was arrested Thursday evening by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in connection with the double murder of Ka'Loni Flynn and her unborn child. Investigator Shawn Ward, OSBI, Investigator Travis Saulsbery, LeFlore County District Attorney's Office and members of the LeFlore County Sheriff's Department arrested Simpson at his home without incident.
The Poteau Police Department will begin a new era today as the newly named Chief of Police begins his first day on the job. Stephen Fruen, 35, of Poteau, was unanimously chosen by the Poteau City Council as the city's new chief during a special meeting Monday night. Fruen, who was one of the three applicants considered for the position, was recommended by the Police Committee after reviewing the resumes during the last two weeks. The resumes were submitted by currently employed Poteau Police personnel as a chance for internal advancement. According to Mayor Jeff Shockley, the
G and G Tire and Auto is the site of this weeks Spring into Business Cash Mob. Located at 2501 North Broadway in Poteau, G and G Tire and Auto has been in business for five years and not only sells tires, but also performs other automotive work such as servicing breaks, shocks, struts, alignment, front end work, and more. G and G Tire also fixes semi truck flats and has tires available for semi truck and other farm implements including tires and tubes.
The Good Times Community Theatre League will be hosting auditions for Fiddler on the Roof June 18, 2012. Fiddler on the Roof is the story of life in the small village of Anatevka—particularly of the Jewish families living there. At the center of the story is Tevye, the local dairyman, his wife, Golda, and their five daughters who struggle to hold onto their traditions in the face of changing world values and ever-growing anti-Semitism.
A fire in Cameron endangered one occupied home and destroyed an abandoned residence Wednesday night. According to residents on Barton Street in Cameron, the fire was possibly started by kids. They claim the fire started in an abandoned school bus near the corner of West Main Street and Barton Street. The fire spread north through the brush, crossing underneath a cellular tower then destroying an abandoned home. According to residents along Barton Street, the electric lines were melted in the fire and a transformer blew, leaving the area without


text:
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dustin Pedroia has symptoms "consistent with a concussion" according to manager John Farrell after being elbowed in the head on a Logan Forsythe slide at second base on Saturday night. Pedroia departed the game in the second inning.
The Rays had the bases loaded when Ryan Hanigan flied deep to center. Forsythe attempted to tag, and Mookie Betts' throw made for a close play at the bag. As Pedroia spun to apply the tag, Forsythe caught him in the head with his forearm or elbow. Pedroia spun to the turf, called for time and threw off his glove.
After a short visit from the trainer, Pedroia departed the game. Will Middlebrooks came in to play third, with Brock Holt shifting over to second.
"His bell was rung when he came off the field," said Farrell. "The dizziness was evident on the field. It was clear he was coming out of the game immediately."
Farrell noted that Pedroia's symptoms had improved as the night had gone on. With the rosters about to expand on Monday, the Red Sox should be able to avoid having to put Pedroia on even the seven-day disabled list. For now, he's day-to-day, with more evaluation due late Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
"We'll take every precaution necessary with Dustin," Farrell said.
"Hopefully it's not anything serious and he'll be back in a few days," said Xander Bogaerts, who was just activated from the seven-day concussion DL on Saturday. "I've dealt with that last week, and I know it's nothing fun.
"For him to come off the field, that says it's something to be concerned about."
Both sides downplayed any idea that the elbow was intentional.
"It looked like the momentum took [Forsythe] across the bag," said Farrell. "He's reaching out ahead of him to try to brace himself and not slide past the bag, and as he's reaching forward, he caught him with a good elbow to the left side of the head."
"I'm definitely not that kind of player," Forsythe said. "The only move that I made was to try to swim-move the tag to get out of the way. It was just a hard play."
Twitter: @TimBritton


text:
Have yet to hear from the newspaper industry asking for a bailout/loan..
Tribune Co. considering Chapter 11: WSJ Miami Herald is up for sale, as are many other publications.. The main problem confronting newspapers and magazines, to a lesser extent,is that people can get their news at a moments notice,either via 24 hour newschannels or the internet... By the time i get my morning paper,i've read all the important news on the web.. |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by duluthinbloomz4 (My Page) on Mon, Dec 8, 08 at 12:43
For many, there's nothing like the tactile pleasure of picking up a newspaper. The Washington Post was a refuge on the Metro before hitting the street on Connecticut and L five days a week. I still get the same feeling when I read our local - and not really stellar - paper with my coffee in the AM. I get the basics of the national and world news with the preponderance being the local news. To full in the blanks nationally and worldwide, I rely on the Nightly News Hour, Nightly Business Report, etc. (I don't have cable) And I also read the Post and several other papers on line. To round things out, I'll scroll through the "Hot Topics" forum where many posters are aware of everything and have no end of opinions to share. Since papers rely more heavily on advertising revenues than subscriber rolls, they're surely feeling the pinch. I don't know if print media will disappear wholesale, but papers are disappearing in other ways - ours recently became an inch less wide (it IS much easier to handle and fold), some old features disappeared, opinion pages were revamped, sections combined as opposed to appearing separately, a lot of old content reappearing on their web site. In light of technology, papers might become dinosaurs. I'd like to get through my lifetime without having to see one in a museum though. |
Add the Hartford Courant to the list of Chapter 11's. Enjoy the journey. |
if the papers cease to exist, what will the dog poop on? what will we line our bird cages with? oh no! oh wait, can always use g.m., ford, and chrys. stock cetificates. |
Hi folks, For the dog - paper cups, plates, spoons and bags from the food take-out store. Store flyers are 'for the birds"! Better upgrade the schools - so the kids can read whatever newspapers survive! ole joyful |
I would so hate to not have my paper!!! but I wonder if they will be able to survive the loss of advertising to the internet, like free classified sites such as Craigslist. The internet and TV news just does not allow me to absorb and consider information like reading it in print. |
- Posted by bethesdamadman (My Page) on Sun, Dec 14, 08 at 11:28
qdognj: "The main problem confronting newspapers and magazines, to a lesser extent,is that people can get their news at a moments notice,either via 24 hour newschannels or the internet..." Yes, but the main source of news on the Internet is from online versions of newspapers. And the online versions are not slef-supporting. If the papers themselves go away, so will the online versions. This discussion reminds me of the Republican Congressman several years ago who wanted to cut funding for NOAA and the National Weather Service because he said that the private sector performed the job better and cheaper, and he pointed to the success of The Weather Channel, not realizing of course, that The Weather Channel received their information from - - ta da - - the National Weather Service! |
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 Household Finances 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:
In our semi-regular Word Watch feature, we take a look at a word or phrase that's caught our attention, whether for its history, usage, etymology, or just because it has an interesting story.
Miami rapper Pitbull has become a forceful presence on social media, with teenagers and music lovers of diverse ethnicities mimicking and mocking his bilingual swag, particularly his frequent use of the Spanish word dale.
It's unclear if Pitbull fans know the origins of his catchphrase, but that hasn't stopped them from turning it into a popular hashtag on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They have used it when talking about Pitbull's music, but they also cite it while joking with friends or when in a festive mood, almost as punctuation or slang.
Olivia Coyne, 15, of Boston, doesn't speak Spanish, but she does speak Pitbull, especially on Twitter. Dale is "more than a catchphrase, it is inspirational," she says. "Just keep working hard and don't look back, keep looking at what is ahead."
Afshin Gholizade, 18, of Tehran, said he knows all of Pitbull's lyrics and likes to dress up like the bald rapper. "It means, 'let's go,'" says Gholizade, who also doesn't speak Spanish or have any ties to Latino culture, but uses #Dale frequently on Twitter. "I learned how to live in life from Pitbull."
To be sure, not everyone is a fan. Confusion about the word has also inspired a handful of "What does 'dale' mean?" inquiries on Google, Yahoo Answers and SpanishDict.com.
Dale, like so many words and expressions in Spanish, has a fluid definition that varies among countries and cultures. Pronounced "Dah-lay," it essentially means "give it" or "go ahead" in English. It can be a nod of encouragement or a forceful demand. It's also flirtatious, a warm coo of a sexual invitation. It has always been popular in Latino culture, but Pitbull has helped introduce it to a more mainstream audience.
In "The Anthem," one of his many risqué tracks, Pitbull and frequent collaborator Lil Jon call out "dale" more than 25 times in between shouts of "get nasty, get freaky, you sexy, you fine." In "Toma," Pitbull is even more direct. "Let me see you act like an animal straight out the cage, baby. Dale," he implores.
The softer side of Pitbull's dale repertoire can be found in 2011's "Give Me Everything," where Pitbull raps, "I can't promise tomorrow, but I promise tonight. Dale." He also gives dale the PG-13 treatment in "Feel This Moment," his ubiquitous collaboration with Christina Aguilera. "Oye, mamita, come on, dale," Pitbull spits, before noting that his global success has found him, "long ways from the hard ways."
Pitbull has widely embraced #DALE on his social media accounts. More recently, he used the hashtag while posting a picture of his honorary degree from the non-accredited Doral College in Florida. He also used #DALE on Instagram in a string of recent posts recapping his performance at the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil.
The catchphrase has helped Pitbull stand out in a robust pop star market, said Jeetendr Sehdev, author of the upcoming book Superstar: The Art & Science of Celebrity Branding.
"Millennials like popular, uplifting messages that mean 'Yes.'" Sehdev says. (Think "YOLO.") "They may not understand it literally, but they understand it emotionally."
Dolores Inés Casillas, a Chicano studies professor at University of California, Santa Barbara, said she was excited when she first heard Pitbull use dale in his songs and later when his followers claimed the word on social media. Casillas said the trend reflects shifting demographics and the growing influence of Spanish speakers in the United States. But it also reminds her of home. Casillas is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and dale ganas, or "give it your all," was a frequent prod from her father.
"I think of it almost as this immigrant work ethic," Casillas says. "As soon as I saw dale as a hashtag, I was like, wow, something's working … They are understanding a sentiment that's not easy to explain."
With his debonair suits, catchy beats and multicultural appeal, Pitbull has remained a relevant voice in the music industry for nearly a decade with a series of club bangers and musical collaborations that have helped broaden his fan base and appeal. The Cuban-American performer has teamed up with everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Ke$ha, and while his rhymes don't garner the same kind of respect as rappers Drake, Kendrick Lamar or Kanye West, his songs do very well on pop music charts and radio stations.
Pitbull first made a splash in music in 2004 with his catchy hit "Culo." There was not a dale to be found in that vulgar ode to romps, but the rapper made up for the oversight by liberally peppering the expression in nearly every subsequent song.
He is somewhat of an odd personality in the Latin crossover market because he isn't cut from the same heartthrob cloth as Enrique Iglesias or Ricky Martin, and he doesn't seem as artistic as big talents like Marc Anthony and Calle 13. He's closer to southern rapper Ludacris, the guy who gets la fiesta started and is in on the joke.
After Wal-Mart promised to send Pitbull to the store that got the most "likes" during a marketing contest on its Facebook page, the rapper's haters organized a viral campaign to send him to the most remote WalMart possible using the hashtag #exilepitbull. Pitbull made the trip and tweeted: "I hear there's bear repellant at Kodiak, Alaska… daleeeeeee!"
A foreign word likely would have taken longer to become part of the mainstream lexicon in the past, but the nature of social media has quickly allowed dale to make a notable impact in part because of Pitbull's many bilingual fans, said Tomas Gomez-Arias, a global branding expert at Saint Mary's College of California.
"They can take the best of both languages," he says. "The expression takes a life of its own."
Gomez-Arias, a native of Spain, said he grew up with dale as a popular colloquialism. It's become a symbol of affection, he says, but he isn't sure whether dale will one day experience the same worldwide appeal Pitbull has enjoyed.
"I would be surprised to hear Celine Dion say it," he says.