text:
Launcher Update
Get the Desktop App for Battle.net Now
- All your games in 1 place
- Log in once
- Automatic game updates
As I see it there is ONE reason and one reason only why we are starved of energy and it has very little to do with haste scaling. As a former deathklnight which uses an inverse resource system very similar to rogues, I must say that the double dipping of rogue finishers costing CPs and energy needs to be removed.
If finishers were to to cost only CP's and haste was no longer a factor in energy regeneration it would make it ALOT easier to prevent the scaling problems we see in rogues later in expansions while simultaneously bringing the class resource system in line with current melee with the exception of warriors. Other abilities could then be balanced with a more spammy state and make us feel more "active" in our combat rotations whether pvp or pve. As Sin, I notice that in instances where I have 5 Cp's on a target and rupture and SND are already up I "feel" like envenom is huge waste of resources because of the double dipping for the pathetic damage it does. At 35 energy AND 5 cp's this has to be the most ridiculously expensive offensive attack in the game. It makes no sense what so ever to have to spend energy to gain CP's then to have to turn around and spend energy to use them as well. Edit: This would also bring about what I believe to be the ideal role of a rogue in combat. That role should have always have been that of the quick striker. We get in and drop as much damage as possible as quickly as possible to take down the target. The longer we are out of stealth the more vulnerable we should become. With this in mind, the added burst would certainly offset our loss of control and instill fear in our targets once again.
Edited by Cloake on 10/5/2012 7:03 AM PDT
Totally agree with this. Was actually going to post the same thing yesterday but figured it would fall on deaf ears. :(
I never understood why it took so long to build up CP and then wait for energy.. Nice post, hopefully someone at Blizzard will take notice and at least explain the double dipping reasoning. |
I don't know much about monks, but their system is similar to rogues right? Does their system use both resources for finishers?
You are all forgetting that Blizz looks at Rogues as the model class that all other classes should mimic, I doubt they are going to change the way they work regardless of how great an idea it is...
Do you guys remember way back when energy regenerated at 20 points every 2 seconds? Those were the days. :)
In response to the OP, I agree. I always thought it was double dipping that our finishers cost energy and combo points. Adding insult to injury is the fact that our finishers seem to have gotten relatively weaker of the years. |
It's an interesting idea. But:
At the end of the last expansion, Combat was already largely GCD capped -- and during Adrenaline Rush or Heroism would often find itself energy capped as well. If all finishers become energy-free, how do we avoid the same scenario unfolding much, much earlier in an expansion? Envenom is actually a very powerful finisher; I'm not sure why you're so down on it. The attack itself bypasses armor, which no other straight-damage finisher can do (without Shadow Blades active), and it significantly enhances poison proc chance, which is a massive chunk of Assassination's damage. I, for one, would not want to see the Assassination spec become spammy. It is specifically designed not to be that way, which is why the energy cost of Mutilate is so huge. It may be running slow at max level right now compared to where it was for much of Cata, but that will change pretty quickly as gear improves. Regardless, if you remove the CP cost from finishers, you dramatically unbalance the class relative to all of the others. How do you propose to get that back? Do you make the CP builders incredibly weak, such that the only damage we can do at all will come from finishers? Do you slow our energy regen or increase the energy cost of CP builders so we can't cast as many of them, which would take us right back to where we are now?
Edited by Rfeann on 10/5/2012 8:18 AM PDT
Ooooops. So sorry. That is correct.
The entire *game* is RNG. RNG is at the essence of what makes gameplay interesting. Without RNG, procs would not exist, nor would effects like Blindside. I don't see your point. Envenom also costs significantly less energy than the CP builders that come before it (though the actual energy cost per CP generated is roughly similar to the other specs), so I don't really get why you're picking on Envenom so much as the reason Assassination feels slow. I'm gonna repeat my questions, because like I said I think this is an interesting topic, and I really want to explore it further without it descending into yet another of those "this sucks because I said so, and here's the perfect solution trust me" arguments that is neither helpful nor worth engaging in: |
I personally would rather deal with being gcd capped instead of waiting around for energy.
That's just my preference, I like feeling like I'm smashing dem keys for a reason. The harder and faster I hit my keys the bigger the crits. |
The problem goes beyond the resource system.
Looking at how the talent/spec system has changed over the expansions we can see that blizzard has shifted its design philosophy from focusing on classes with 3 specs each to focusing on an economy of 33 specs as if they were individual classes. It has allowed them to make major changes to the mechanics of a spec without major disruption to the other 2 within the class. The problem with rogues is nothing major has been done to Assassination, Combat, or Subtlety. The class is still in an antiquated state making our specs more like an arbitrary load-out than even our talents. Assassination's Resolve - Vitality - Sinister Calling = Passive damage modifiers. Venomous Wounds - Combat Potency - Energetic Recovery = Passive energy regen. mechanic. Vendetta - Adrenaline Rush - Shadow Dance = Burst/DPS CD. Pretty much every passive mechanism or ability one spec has the other 2 have something categorically similar, which results in nearly identical play styles. I've said it many times now that between specs I literally change 3-4 buttons. The specs CP generator, spec finisher, and the spec cooldown. All the passives do is alter the priority of rupture vs SnD and of secondary stat ratings like haste vs mastery. |
Threats of violence. We take these seriously and will alert the proper authorities.
Posts containing personal information about other players. This includes physical addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and inappropriate photos and/or videos.
Harassing or discriminatory language. This will not be tolerated.


text:
El Salvador is facing multiple threats to democracy. High crime, a slow economy and persistent poverty join more modern issues such as urban governance, reduced competitiveness and stagnant productivity. While these challenges disappoint members of the electorate, consistent political bickering is also a turn-off to a base of voters that desperately cries for moderation.
Political elites, who at times seem trapped in a time warp circa the Cold War, often refer to each other as mata vacas (cow killers) and escuadroneros (death squad members) in direct reference to terms used during the country's civil war.
Political moderation in El Salvador doesn't have a strong track record; whenever emerging figures have embraced it, regardless of party, their political careers are cut short.
For instance, in 2003 Evelyn Jacir de Lovo ran for mayor of San Salvador on behalf of the Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (Nationalist Republican Alliance—ARENA) party. Jacir de Lovo had served as education minister under the administration of former President Francisco Flores (1999-2004) and had been historically close to Catholic groups working with refugees in the 1980s. Her platform emphasized the need to bring ARENA from the Right to a more centrist position. She failed.
Top stories this week are likely to include: a political fracture among the Mexican Left; one month before the Venezuelan election; impact of U.S. suspension of intelligence sharing with Honduras; and the tenuous El Salvador gang truce.
A Split among Mexico's Progressives: Presidential runner-up Andrés Manuel López Obrador's (AMLO) departure from the Partido de la Revolución Democrática (Party of the Democratic Revolution—PRD) that he led since 1996 sent shockwaves around the Mexican political establishment. AMLO, who made the announcement yesterday at a rally in Mexico City's zócalo, ran for president under the PRD label in 2006 and 2012, and placed second both times. He announced that he would focus his efforts through the Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (National Regeneration Movement—MORENA) movement, which has not been formally registered as a party according to BBC. How will the formation of MORENA affect the PRD, and will it mean a great split among the electorate of the Mexican Left?
Venezuela Election Countdown: The presidential contest in Venezuela between incumbent Hugo Chávez and challenger Henrique Capriles Radonski occurs in less than one month, on October 7. While Chávez claims that his victory is "written in stone," Univisión reports that he is been falling in the polls, resulting in attacks on Capriles Radonski. Before the weekend, Capriles Radonski challenged Chávez to a debate anywhere in the country.
Related: Americas Society and Council of the Americas will host a discussion on September 18 entitled "The Road to Venezuela's Elections: A Look at the Media, Public Opinion, and the Economy."
Fallout of U.S.-Honduras Intelligence Cooperation Suspension: After two separate incidents in which Honduran forces shot down a suspected drug plane in July, it was likely that counternarcotics cooperation with the United States would be affected in some way. Over the weekend, the U.S. State Department announced that it was suspending intelligence sharing efforts with Honduras. This comes after a steady build-up in cooperation between the two countries. What will be the effect in overall security cooperation and on efforts such as the Central America Regional Security Initiative?
A Break in the El Salvador Gang Truce: Break in the El Salvador Gang Truce: After negotiation of a truce earlier this year between the Mara Salvatrucha and Calle 18 gangs, El Salvador has observed a dramatic drop in its murder rate. But is this delicate truce beginning to unravel? A new report from Fox News Latino seems to suggest that recent killings may point to a new reality in which gangs operate. "The truce was never intended to be the answer to El Salvador's crime problems, but what it has done is placed increased urgency on finding solutions to prevent crime in the first place. This fragile peace is an opportunity for the country that cannot be missed," notes AQ Senior Editor Jason Marczak.
Brasil está de moda en El Salvador y con justa razón. Su ascenso a la palestra mundial como una de las potencias económicas del futuro han convertido a este país en un cooperante apetecible para las pequeñas economías centroamericanas. El Salvador no ha sido la excepción. La euforia por cortejar a Brasil puede llegar a tener réditos, pero pretender sustituir a México con Brasil es un error. Brasil es interesante pero México es estratégico.
La crisis de la seguridad ciudadana en México obligó al presidente Felipe Calderón a enfocarse en asuntos de interés nacional. Una guerra contra las drogas sin un fin a la vista, aunado a una agenda de política exterior históricamente complicada con Estados Unidos lo distrajo de la posibilidad de incrementar su cooperación con los países como El Salvador. Colombia y Brasil han ido llenando el vacío que México dejó. El próximo cambio de gobierno en México puede representar una nueva oportunidad para los países centroamericanos, siempre y cuando se reconozca el valor estratégico de una relación bilateral o regional de mayor trascendencia. México es el país miembro del G-20 más próximo a Centroamérica, representa la tercera fuente de inversión extranjera directa para El Salvador y el octavo lugar de destino de sus exportaciones. Ambos mercados comparten un idioma en común y las vías de interconexión marítima y terrestre ofrecen la oportunidad de incrementar el flujo comercial de manera sustancial. México es el destino de un pírrico 2 por ciento de las exportaciones de El Salvador y 9 por ciento de sus importaciones, por lo que queda claro que hay espacio para mejorar la balanza comercial.
La segunda oportunidad para ambos países está en el tema de seguridad ciudadana. Ciertamente México y los países del triángulo norte de Centroamérica se encuentran bajo el acecho del crimen organizado y la violencia. Sin embargo, también es cierto que en una república federal como México existen múltiples modelos exitosos de prevención del crimen y atención a víctimas. La recuperación de ciudades como Tijuana, Chihuahua y hasta Ciudad Juárez pudiera estar más apegada a las realidades centroamericanas que las favelas de Rio de Janeiro. Una no excluye a la otra, pero bajo una concepción estratégica el énfasis debe estar sobre la primera. La gran incógnita actual en México es cómo abordará el tema de la seguridad ciudadana su presidente electo, Enrique Peña Nieto quien a la fecha solo ha dado declaraciones generales sobre su estrategia. Sea cual sea el rumbo que Peña Nieto concrete en su gestión, lo cierto es que su diálogo con Estados Unidos sobre temas como la venta de armas e inmigración tiene más peso si cuenta con el apoyo del bloque de países centroamericanos.
In the mid-1990s, the Inter-American Development Bank published various reports indicating that El Salvador and Guatemala had the highest homicide rates in Latin America. Fast-forward sixteen years later and these two countries form, along with neighboring Honduras, the most violent region in the world by all accounts.
With a combined population of 28 million, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador constitute the northern triangle of Central America; a sub-region that has experienced almost twice-as-much violence as Mexico has since 2006, when Calderon's war on drugs started. According to official data, approximately 50 thousand people have been killed in Mexico since 2006. In contrast, the northern triangle, with a population four times smaller than Mexico, has endured nearly 90,000 murders during that same period. But while Mexico, with an annual homicide rate of 18 deaths per one hundred thousand inhabitants, is a tragedy, the northern triangle, with average homicide rates surpassing 60 per one hundred thousand, is a catastrophe.
Many believe that the appalling rates of violence in the sub-region are the result of the penetration of Mexican and Colombian drug cartels. According to this argument, in their effort to control the drug routes from South America to the United States, criminal organizations are not only bringing unparalleled violence to Central America, but also taking over highly fragile public institutions. The logical extension of this argument then is that this relentless assault of transnational gangs can only be addressed with greater police and military force.
Although the presence of criminal cartels has undeniably contributed to the skyrocketing violence in the northern triangle, the fundamental problem of security in Central America does not have to do merely with drug traffickers—or social conditions, for that matter. It has to do with government institutions. It has to do with local political and criminal-justice organizations that are extremely corrupt. It has to do with institutions that have been historically pervaded by local criminal lords, death squads, crooked politicians, and vicious paramilitaries who were present long before the Mexican Zetas or the Colombian syndicates began crowding the illegal enterprises of the region.
El Salvador has undergone various political events in the past couple of months. Political drama and institutional bickering have been present in daily news. For one, the legislative and municipal elections that took place this past March were fair and clean, while the same cannot be said about other countries in the region—namely Nicaragua. The outcome of El Salvador's election results was bleak for the ruling Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (Farabundo Martí Liberation Front, or FMLN) party; FMLN's largest loss was in the country's most populous and important municipalities.
Second, the main opposition party, Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (Nationalist Republican Alliance, or ARENA), simply recuperated what they had historically obtained in legislative elections before the defection of 12 of their deputies in 2009. ARENA's main win was in taking the larger, emblematic municipalities from the FMLN which are also founding shareholders of Alba Petroleos, the gasoline-importing Venezuelan joint venture with the FMLN. With these results the citizens of El Salvador confirm the country's preference for the two larger parties.
Changes in electoral legislation allowing for independent candidates proved useless: the most voted independent candidate only obtained a little over 1,000 votes. El Salvador's strong political party system has allowed, for the most part, defining medium-term policy agendas and a certain degree of accountability toward voters. This is unlike Guatemala, where political parties come and go—creating a real problem for the democratic process.
Unfortunately, the outgoing legislature made some nefarious decisions prior to their term coming to an end on April 30. The most troubling decision was made regarding the anticipated election of Supreme Court magistrates and specifically some magistrates in the Constitutional Tribunal. In essence, the previous President of the Supreme Court—who also heads the Constitutional Tribunal—was removed from his office by the legislature before his term was over. The reason behind the shuffle presumably responded to some decisions that the previous Tribunal had made regarding electoral reform and political parties. Civil society organizations denounced the decision to no avail.
At the end of February, Americas Society released a white paper titled Bringing Youth into Labor Markets: Public-Private Efforts amid Insecurity and Migration as a part of its Social Inclusion Program. This white paper presents the findings of Americas Society's Ford Foundation-funded research on innovative practices that foster youth access to formal labor markets. The report highlights innovative private-sector programs that promote youth employment as well as public policy efforts to foster opportunities for young workers in El Salvador and Mexico—countries grappling with youth unemployment along with security and migration challenges. The focus is on initiatives that further skills training, entrepreneurship, and support for at-risk youth.
Recommendations include:
• Mechanisms should be established to subject private-sector led programs to rigorous evaluations with the goal of ensuring the continuity of successful initiatives.
• The private and public sectors should provide incentives, such as guaranteed internships/apprenticeships or education scholarships, for youth who study the skills that nationwide employment trend forecasts determine are in highest demand.
• Nationally recognized accreditation systems in technical and non-technical skills should be created so that young job-seekers and employers can verify employment preparedness.
• Employers must reverse the bias and discrimination that prevents the hiring of at-risk youth.
Access the full white paper: Bringing Youth into Labor Markets: Public-Private Efforts amid Insecurity and Migration.
President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala said Monday that his country and others in Central America should consider legalizing drugs to help reduce violence in the region. Speaking at a press conference with President Mauricio Funes of El Salvador after a meeting on crime and security issues, Pérez Molina said, "We're bringing the issue up for debate. If drug consumption isn't reduced, the problem [of drug trafficking] will continue." Funes, too, said he was "open to discussion" in his country on the matter.
Pérez first indicated his support for legalization in a radio interview on Sunday, saying his proposal would include legalization of consumption and transportation of drugs. He plans to bring the issue up at a summit of Central American leaders next month. The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala responded to the proposal with strong criticism, issuing a statement in which it said to legalize drugs would represent "a threat to public health and safety." Pérez Molina said he considered the statement to be "premature" and that the U.S. should be a part of the debate.
Pérez Molina, a former general, was elected in November 2011 and took office last month promising to crack down on crime, including military action against drug cartels. In his first month in office, he has transformed himself into one of the strongest voices in favor of legalization. Anita Isaacs, a Guatemala expert and professor of political science at Haverford College, said the change could be a political calculation to pressure the U.S. into providing Guatemala with more military aid, while Pérez Molina's backers say the change reflects a realization that, with continued U.S. demand for drugs, Guatemala will never have the resources to stem the flow of drugs north.
A growing number of Latin American leaders have expressed support for the legalization of drugs. President Santos has said it is a theme that "must be addressed," and that he would be open to legalizing drugs if the entire world were. Former Presidents Vicente Fox, of Mexico, and Fernando Enrique Cardoso, of Brazil, have also expressed support.
El Salvador is heading toward another important electoral event within the next month. On March 11 Salvadorans will cast their votes to elect 262 mayors and 84 deputies to the Legislative Assembly. The results, especially for the legislative election, will shape the remaining two years of the Funes presidency.
The latest polls show a strong political opposition led by the conservative Alianza Republicana Nacionalista, ARENA, with higher voter preference over Funes' governing, left of center, Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional, FMLN. President Mauricio Funes still maintains high approval ratings however it seems like his apparent likeability among voters isn't translating into potential votes for his party. Some argue that this may be the result of Funes (and the FMLN) maintaining a complex relationship filled with public disagreements on some issues and coincidences on others.
If the polls remain the same for the next month the big looser may be the orthodox leadership of the FMLN. Pressure has been mounting on the traditional, hard line leadership of the FMLN, from their base to break away completely from Funes. These militants perceive Funes as too much to the right and not pushing for radical reform. However, if ARENA does well and the FMLN doesn't perform as expected this would leave President Funes in an awkward position as he would effectively become a "presidente sin partido" (president with no party). Should this scenario occur Funes would most certainly look for refuge in one of the smaller political parties and face a difficult two years characterized by attacks from both the left and right of the political spectrum.
Citing an op-ed she wrote condemning violence against gays and lesbians, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) for weeks led the charge in the U.S. Senate to block the nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte to be the U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador. On Monday, the Senate voted 49 to 37 to block Aponte's nomination, 11 votes short of the 60 needed to break a Republican-sponsored filibuster. Lost in the lead-up to the vote and the outcome was a key question: why is a position against violence targeting homosexuals and in defense of gay rights a valid reason to reject a nominee to an ambassadorship?
At issue for Senator DeMint and the 48 Republicans (and one Democrat, Senator Ben Nelson [NE]) was Aponte's op-ed titled "For the Elimination of Prejudices Wherever They Exist" in the El Salvadoran daily La Prensa Gráfica on July 28th this year. The offending op-ed declared that everyone has a responsibility to "inform our neighbors and friends about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender" and praised El Salvador for signing—along with the U.S. and 80 other nations—a UN declaration for the elimination of violence against gays and lesbians.
Echoing the sentiments of a coalition of conservative El Salvadorans and Latin Americans who had objected to the essay, DeMint said this week that, "We should not risk…an ambassador who shows such a blatant disregard for [El Salvador's] culture…" Never mind the fact that Ambassador Aponte—posted in El Salvador for the last 15 months on a recess appointment—was only implementing the administration's initiative in support of Gay Pride Month, which really means this is a policy issue better taken up with the President. The larger issue should be whether making locals uncomfortable on issues of human rights should be the way we gauge our policy and diplomats. Would we pursue the same course in other civil and political rights? Human rights in Syria? Voting rights in Russia? When did homophobia or violence against the LGBT community become a matter of local culture that deserves respect?
Severe flooding has claimed the lives of more than 80 people and displaced thousands in the wake of some of the region's heaviest rains since Hurricane Mitch ravaged Central America in 1998. After rainfall totals reached nearly 40 inches in 72 hours in the hardest-hit areas of El Salvador and Guatemala, officials in both countries declared states of emergency and issued mandatory evacuation orders to residents of low-lying areas.
According to Salvadoran emergency management office director Jorge Melendez, the downpours in El Salvador have left "27 people dead, the majority of them from mudslides that hit their dwellings." A total of 13,874 people have been moved to 209 shelters, said Melendez. In neighboring Guatemala, 28 people have died and the death toll is expected to rise.
The immediate response of governments in the region has focused on search and rescue operations, particularly in rural areas. Already, however, analysts are predicting billions of dollars in economic losses as a result of the storm. Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes yesterday launched an appeal for international humanitarian aid. Thus far, Venezuela has pledged support and Spain has responded by sending 20 tons of supplies, including tents and hygiene kits.
June 1: This AQ-Efecto Naím segment looks at sustainable cities in the hemisphere.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
New day. New Daily Deals. Get them before they are gone!
New Customer ? Start Here.
Can't find what you're looking for? Shop all ink and toner cartridges by brand
New day. New Daily Deals. Get them before they are gone!
Item: KMW60903 Model: 60903
Attach your computer monitor to this Kensington® Column Mount Monitor Arm to reduce eye and neck strain. SmartFit® system makes it easy to adjust, so you can perfectly position your monitor. It quickly assembles in just minutes.
Type Details | Column Mount |
Size Details | 12"(H) x 1 3/1"(W) x 5 9/1"(D) |
Weight Capacity | 2 lbs. |
Color Details | Black |
Size Supported | 15 - 17" Monitor |
Monitor Arms Type | Monitor Arm |
Monitor Mount & Stand Type | Arms |
This Web site is intended for use by US residents only. See International Sites. See our delivery policy for full details. Copyright 1998-2014, Staples, Inc., All Rights Reserved.


text:
Is there anyone out there crazy enough to have tried what I'm thinking of doing?
I've researched this and found evidence that it works, and would like to try grafting some winter squash vines onto existing wild buffalo gourd, Cucurbita foetidissima plants. If you're not familiar with this wild gourd, it grows throughout the South and West of the US as a long-lived perennial trailing vine that produces immense crops of 3-inch gourds every summer. It never falls prey to squash bugs or borers, and always seems to be healthy and vigorous on scant resources. Someone interested in no-till cropping could potentially grow squash a bunch of squash this way off of a single large buffalo gourd plant. Any input as to the grafting method, etc., would be very appreciated. |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Thu, May 10, 12 at 8:11
i never heard of veggie grafting ... ken |
- Posted by fabaceae_native (My Page) on Thu, May 10, 12 at 13:09
Yeah Ken, veggie grafting is not too unusual. The reasons for it are often unusual though I guess... From what I understand grafting of things like tomatoes is typically done in areas plagued by certain soil-borne diseases/pests. Grafting of cucurbits is practiced mainly to increase plant growth and yield. Also, I'm sure you've seen those gimicky seed catalogs selling tomato plants grafted onto a potato, so you get both crops from a single plant? I'm interested in this buffalo gourd idea because of the plant's tough perennial character. I'm definitely not the first to be interested in this plant, as horticulturists have been trying to put it to use for a century now, for the oil in its seed, the starch in its enormous taproot, as well as for its genes. The latter has not worked out, since it will not hybridize with other members of its genus (some ploidy problem I gather). |
- Posted by Tucson_Tomato 9 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 13, 14 at 16:27
This sounds very promising. I will have to be on the lookout for some buffalo gourds this next year and try grafting some cucumber or squash seeds onto a buffalo gourd. Hopefully it will not make the cucumber or sqaush poisonous! |
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 Plant Propagation 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:
SparkRecipes is powered by
Sausage adds zip to this zucchini casseroleSubmitted by: WINDINGROAD
Submitted by: DANIES
Easy RecipeSubmitted by: JLOHERN
My mother taught me this recipe. This isn't it's real name. My mother had forgotten what it was really called, so we called it Mexican Pig Slop because when it's all mixed together it looks like pig slop.:)Submitted by: HEIDIODIE123
Don't be put off by the thought of trotters! Pig's feet are simmered long and low to draw out their naturally occurring gelatin and calcium, creating a thick, rich soup that is low in fat and high in flavor and body. Add diced chicken for protein, or serve over egg noodles, potatoes, or with a thick slice of really good bread.Note that nutrition estimates to the right include nutrition values for the pig's feet if they are eaten in the soup (Spark has done this automatically). This recipe just uses the pig's feet only to boil and to create a stock; actually eating the meat from the trotters is optional and by leaving it out the actual nutritional value may be changed accordingly.Submitted by: COOKANDRUN
A healthy version of a pig in a blanket.Submitted by: APPLE66
Submitted by: BRIBEARS
Submitted by: JULIEBETH7
Its enough to feed 8 people or 4 pigs. Submitted by: VINRANCID
fatty dessert or side dishSubmitted by: OSMILE12
Recipe from www.recipezaar.com #86022 . You would be surprised how good these are. They are a real delicasy in the Kitchener area. When visiting be sure to try one or two.Submitted by: JUNEBUGT
This is a simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your back yard.Submitted by: PAPPHEM
Possibly one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. If I could imagine what heaven would be like, this cake would be it.My Kentucky family makes this and it's a cool, delicious cake that's dense and sweet. It's great in the summer or anytime.Submitted by: STPHNE
Slow cooker pork with green beans - Italian flavored. Served with Whole Grain Penne pasta.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker pork with potatoes, garlic and green beans recipe.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker pork dish with kidney beans, green beans, corn and seasoned with a dichotomy of Italian Seasoning mix and Teriyaki sauce... with red pepper flakes.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker chicken and pork dish. I KNOW, right?!?! But even when pigs fly, a man's gotta eat.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker pork with both pinto and green beans, garlic and potatoes.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
This is similar to Weight Watcher's Garden Vegetable Soup...eat as much as you like and lose weight!Submitted by: BITTYGIRL51
Crock Pit recipeSubmitted by: NEWLEONA
Slow cooker pork in a seasoned bread crumb garlic spread with potatoes, corn & white beans.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker garlic Italian pork served with whole grain rotini pastaSubmitted by: TIMANTEC
make these in advance and heat the in the microwave for 10 seconds in the morningSubmitted by: ABRYANT09
Actually, a leaner, fresher breakfast sausage that's ridiculously easy to make!Submitted by: KARENANN1975
Slow cooker pork in a Teriyaki sauce served with white rice.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Pork, beans and curly whole grain pasta.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker pork with green beans and potatoes.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker Italian burritos.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Squeeeeeeler in the slow cooker with taters, kidney beans and green beans.Submitted by: TIMANTEC
Slow cooker pork, potatoes, white beans, corn and tomatoes (with pepper).Submitted by: TIMANTEC


text:
There is no need to jump on a subway bound for the tourist-laden Manhattan streets to shop for your loved ones this holiday season.
Some of the best deals with the most personable customer service won't be found on Madison Avenue or Broadway. Instead, they can be found right here on the busy streets of Forest Hills and Rego Park.
Big stores such as Old Navy and Abercrombie may offer bulk supplies of stylish clothing, but to truly stand out from the crowd, Instant Replay at 72-20 Austin St. in Forest Hills offers unique items you won't find in your average department store.
Owner Marc Pine opened Instant Replay 35 years ago as a simple women's clothing store, but the business has evolved into one that prides itself on selling designer handbags and elegant jewelry.
The small, yet intimate establishment seemingly has just about anything a woman would want for her bedroom or wardrobe. And that's not all — a painting of the Last Supper dating back to the 1630s can even be found leaning up against a portrait of The Beatles alongside the counter.
"I grew up in the retail business and I was given many good ideas," Pine said. "People say I have a good eye for retail. I sell a lot of different things here."
Pine says that, despite the economic downturn over the last several years, his eccentric shop has actually continued to grow. Even in the face of an unstable market, the fearless businessman expects to enjoy success in the coming days prior to Christmas.
"Even when the recession hit, the store still did well," he said. "I'm still quite optimistic. These objects are very strong gifts and you're going to get things here that you won't be able to get anywhere else."
In terms of special holiday deals, Pine, Instant Replay's only worker, says that there aren't any, as there are no boundaries on his items' low prices.
"There are always specials here," he said. "I carry a lot of cheap clothing. Some of it might be out of fashion but it's quality stuff. It definitely is not what you would see in Macy's or any other store."
Another small, under-the-radar Forest Hills business that offers a wide range of gifts is Go Antiques at 116-09 Queens Blvd.
For the past 24 years, the shop, owned and operated by Daniel Maman, whose wife and four sons all help run the business, has been an excellent source of interior design gifts and other items.
"Paintings and jewelry are our best-selling items," Maman said. "We have sales going on for jewelry right now where things are 30 to 50 percent off. Chandeliers are 25 percent off as well."
Much like Instant Replay, Go Antiques has also seen success this holiday season despite the uncertain economy, according to Maman.
"You have to adjust yourself," he continued. "Yes, the economy is not great but if you can adjust yourself to the business, then you'll be just fine.
"Everything is pretty good right now," he continued. "We have good prices and we give the right services. For 24 years, we have been treating the customers right. Treat them right and they will recommend you to the next person."
In Rego Park, providing customers with a chance to improve their health and their lives is a top priority for Jimmy Yeh and his bicycle shop, Spin City Cycle, at 98-73 Queens Blvd.
"Get out of the car and ride a bike," Yeh said. "Exercise is key, so come on down here and buy a bike."
Spin City Cycle, unlike Instant Replay and Go Antiques, is having a "subpar" shopping season, according to Yeh, even though models from 2013 and older are 10 to 20 percent off for the holidays.
Yeh, who runs the shop along with retail associate Ioshi Dussek, does have plans to brighten the business' outlook, including repair tutorials for those cyclists with busted bikes.
"We have a lot of things here that you can't get online or anywhere else," he said. "We offer great customer service and soon we'll be giving repair classes."
Spin City Cycle features dozens of models ranging from mountain bikes to children's training bicycles, and it may see a bump in sales now that the city ban on e-bikes has been law for a month.
"[Business] will improve somewhat, maybe," Yeh said. "It will hopefully help a little."
For holiday shoppers who spend their days in the corporate world instead of hitting the bike trails, Eric Shoes at 96-56 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park provides footwear for those seeking both comfort and style.
Dozens of stylish shoes for both men and women line the display shelves of the small shop and, because the need for shoes will always exist, manager David Lama says that business is going well so far this holiday shopping season.
"It started off very good, like it normally does," Lama said. "We're expecting more people before Christmas too."
Eric Shoes, which has been in business for almost 20 years, is offering some sizable holiday discounts to shoppers as well.
A banner hanging outside the store advertises a clearance sale in which certain shoes and boots are being sold for 50 percent off, while therapeutic shoes designed for diabetics are free with Medicare.
"We have a lot of holiday discounts," Lama said. "We have some good specials for people to take advantage of."
Holiday shopping season can be an extremely stressful time for some, and in a city full of big-box stores and name-brand retailers, the small business owner can often get overlooked.
Rego Park and Forest Hills residents have easy access to multiple large-scale shopping complexes, but, according to Maman, you can't find personality or a family connection in the maze of aisles at Target or Best Buy.
"We are a family company; my four sons and my wife work here," he said. "They all know everything about this company and they love it."


text:
Reviewed Meat Loaf
Nov 20, 2010 in Food Network Community Toolbox on Food Network
"This is, by far, the best meat loaf ever. I have been making it for a while. I do not add as many onions (only 1) and it is wonderful. My stepson told me this is his favorite. Perfect for a fall evening with mashed potatoes. Enjoy! Thanks Ina."
Reviewed Croque Monsieur
Nov 14, 2010 in Food Network Community Toolbox on Food Network
"I just made this for my family. My husband loved it. It was very tasty with a little of France in every bite. Not hard to make at all. I would sugggest getting French bread already sliced. That was the hardest part, cutting a loaf of French bread. Try this and you will not be disappointed."


text:
Alzheimer's Disease Patient Caregiver Guide Center - Davenport, IADavenport Geriatrician Doctors for Alzheimer's Disease Patient Caregiver GuideType of Physician: Geriatrician What is a Geriatrician? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners are trained in the care of elderly adults. Their specific goals are maximizing cognitive (thinking) function, independence, and mobility while minimizing side effects of medications. Specialty: Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Common Name: Geriatrician Doctors in Davenport *Hanumantha R Kolusu MD University Of Iowa Healthcare S Family Care Center University Of Iowa Mdcn Spec Cl University Of Iowa Mdcn Spec Cl Linn Community Care Amana Family Practice Clinic PC Keokuk Clinic PC Keokuk Clinic PC Keokuk Clinic PC Davenport, IowaAlzheimer's Disease Patient Caregiver GuideTips for Caregivers of a Person with Alzheimer's DiseaseCaring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiv... !--*ICCChunk-2731*-->Read the Alzheimer's Disease Patient Caregiver Guide article » Other Related Alzheimer's Disease Patient Caregiver Guide ArticlesEmergency Contact for Davenport
Nearby Davenport Hospitals *Genesis Medical Center-East Genesis Medical Center-West Trinity Bettendorf Trinity Medical Center Genesis Medical Ctr - Illini Trinity Medical Ctr Moline Camp Genesis Medical Center De Witt Hammond Henry Hospital Mercer County Hospital Trinity Muscatine Mercy Medical Center Clinton *Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |


text:
What are Americans afraid of? No, it's not Ebola. According to the first large-scale study on fear in America, what we're most worried about is walkin...
Read Whole Story
letter to Dad in Vietnam As Memorial Day approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to those who have served in the military over the years and generat...
Though he's personally disappointed in the way the World Wide Web has emerged and become integral to our relationship with knowledge, Nelson's influence on the many people who have shaped our digital world is immense.
These are matters that any MFA applicant should think through, and you may want to look around.
Last week, we offered advice for students starting their first semester of college. This week, we get to some practical advice that no one else may bother to mention to you.
The Orange County Register is reporting that Will Norton, the Chapman University-bound Missouri resident missing in the tornado that swept through Jop...
The surfaces of her canvases seem to roil with spillage, splats, and collisions. Forms seem to rip asunder. Together these elements seem to describe the aftermath of an aesthetic storm.
The 2010 Honors Institute at Chapman University in Orange, CA was an intense, week-long study of "The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise."
Get top stories and blog posts emailed to me each day..


text:
Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card: March 9, 2012
Features By Kevin Carr on March 9, 2012 | Be the First To CommentThis week, Fat Guy Kevin Carr heads to the desert to hide in a cave, hoping against hope that some mystical bald alien will beam him to Mars so he can make a pass at the ridiculously gorgeous Lynn Collins in a brass bikini. Unfortunately, no one came to his rescue, so he snuck into an abandoned house in upstate New York to terrorize some people. Again, no one came. That left Kevin to skip his movies this week so he could go to the library and find a book that would allow him to curse Eddie Murphy into not speaking. He hasn't been heard from since.
Review: 'Silent House' Is Gripping and Suspenseful, Until the Ending Ruins It
Movie Reviews By Robert Levin on March 9, 2012 | Comments (1)A gimmicky horror film from Chris Kentis and Laura Lau (Open Water), Silent House keeps you engaged until that timeless genre staple, the moronic plot twist, takes the movie to a weird, sinister places and saps the fun out of it. Of course, that makes it hard to review the picture, which depends so heavily on that third act reveal. The first hour-plus is pretty gripping, a real-time single-take (undoubtedly including disguised cuts) depiction of a young woman named Sarah (Elizabeth Olsen) being tormented by mysterious stalkers inside a lakeside home she and her father (Adam Trese) are restoring. It's a creepy place, with the windows boarded up, the doors locked and the power shut off. Cell phones don't work and there are no neighbors. The filmmakers, remaking a 2010 Uruguayan movie, play up the closed-off quality by setting the action during the late afternoon, with the sun first setting outdoors. The slivers of light that occasionally peak in, suggesting that helps lies just outside the front door, make the home an ideal setting for a suffocating living nightmare.
Neil Miller
Scott Beggs
Rob Hunter
Kate Erbland
Christopher Campbell


text:
Rich and Belinda
(16 Recipes) Created by ARKMASONS
Recipes in this Collection
Cookbook creator says: Looks like a good dinner! Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 24.3g | Calories: 157.2
Cookbook creator says: Yummie Snack Submitted by BONDGIRL2010 Carbs: 22.2g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 6.6g | Calories: 116.5
Very Good 4.4/5
(46 ratings)
A lower fat version of our traditional Christmas Breakfast. Submitted by JOCYMC Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 11.6g | Calories: 154.7
These adorable single-serving ham cups turn any breakfast into a special occasion. Feel free to jazz these up with your preferred seasonings. Submitted by NANALINDA5355 Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 125.6
Great recipe for pot lucks. Each serving is worth 6 WW points. Submitted by L@DYBUG Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 11.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 228.8
This recipe has been marked private.
Good 3.9/5
(16 ratings)
A breakfast shake - you can substitute cantaloupe, or strawberries for the banana. However for the other fruits do not use vanilla extract!!! Submitted by IMARTINEZ Carbs: 46g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 191.8
(no ratings)
You can use 1 cup of any Fruit. Use Stevia to tase. Place everything in blender, and blend until smooth. Serve, and drink. Submitted by ARKMASONS Carbs: 22.4g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 134.9
Very Good 4.7/5
(3 ratings)
Submitted by FLUFFYDADDY67 Carbs: 43.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 15.6g | Calories: 355.4
Good 3.8/5
(4 ratings)
These are low carb, low calorie breakfast muffins that I just love! You can do a meatless version with morningstar farms veggie sausage patties diced and added in place of ham. Submitted by CERISERENEE Carbs: 1.9g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 50.9
Very Good 4.4/5
(40 ratings)
Great high protein breakfast! Fast and easy in the Microwave. Submitted by MVIGIRL Carbs: 4.7g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 16.1g | Calories: 152.6
Very Good 4.8/5
(27 ratings)
These muffins are loaded with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables! This is a slightly different version of my Healthy Breakfast Muffins. This recipe made 32 regular sized muffins. Depending on how full you fill the muffin cups, I'd say you should get 28 - 32 muffins. Nutritional value is calculated on 30 servings (1 muffin = 1 serving). Submitted by JLREYNOLDS77 Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 100.4
Good 3.7/5
(7 ratings)
A tasty way to fix pork chops that can be grilled or prepared in the oven. The sauce is also good on ham. Submitted by ARKMASONS Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 27.4
Very Good 4.0/5
(1 rating)
Breakfast Casserole Submitted by JGIRL_08 Carbs: 14.8g | Fat: 17.7g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 283.4
Very Good 4.7/5
(7 ratings)
a Quiche you can eat with your hands. Submitted by KRYSSWATERS Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 143.9
Incredible! 5.0/5
(3 ratings)
Family Favorite adjusted to be less calories. Submitted by ARKMASONS Carbs: 26.8g | Fat: 19.8g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 19.8g | Calories: 366.3


text:
"Oh please, please forgive me! I promise to never criticize your lack of empathy again!"
(Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Rick Perry Monday night:
Rick Perry, on a panel with Fox News' Bret Baier tonight, said that his wife Anita had lit into him for his comment at the Orlando debate in September that people who opposed Texas' in-state tuition plan for some illegal immigrants had no 'heart.
read more
This post first appeared on Think Progress. Yesterday on the radio program "Brian and the Judge," Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera criticized fellow network personality Bret Baier for not treating President Obama respectfully dur... Read Post
Dear God: Please give me the wisdom to know what comes after two. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Rick Perry may not be able to count to three, and he may have to issue statements that no, he wasn't on drugs that one time, he's just natura... Read Post
Dear Lord, please bless all these nutcases, and make me their king. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Editor's Note: In the interests of time, this piece was written before Rick Perry's announcement was scheduled to take place. Please forgiv... Read Post


text:
I find YSL great as a highlighter -- I use it from my cheekbone to the area beyond my eye, down my nose, and sometimes on my brown bone and around the lips. I really do think of it as a highlighter, although it does give some coverage as well. There are a huge number of highlighters out on the market today, and what I like about this one is that it is much more natural and doesn't include any of the glimmer, etc of others. It is also extremely easy to apply with its brush (I then use a separate brush to blend). I have tried it both before and after foundation, and find that before is the way to go, at least for me.
More reviews by kristinelorraine
it's a great highlighter if you got the right match of shade on your skin. it brightens my complexion and makes my face look fresh and vibrant. i still need to use a concealer for my dark under-eye circles though.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
It's not that I don't like this product, but the smell is awful! Although it does highlight well, I truly cannot take the smell of this. Maybe I was sent an expired one perhaps? For the price, they need to make sure all are fresh, if that's the issue.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
Zero coverage, so it's not a concealer. Did not experience any highlighting, so it's not a highlighter. Unless you buy it in a lighter shade to highlight via color play, but you can do that with any other real concealer. This hardly even gave a tint to my under eyes and did nothing to blur imperfections where I dabbed it. Nothing light-reflecting about this. What is the point of this if it's not going to conceal or highlight? Overpriced, overhyped crap.
I can see why people love this stuff, the pretty gold packaging, the name brand, and the price all make you think you are getting more than you actually are! i gave in and purchased this, tried it for a week..and really didn't notice a difference! Not sure if i was given the wrong shade (im an NC35 with yellow undertones, got the #3) but it did not do much for me. It's creamy and blends nicely but it just blended into my skin and did not give me a glowy highlighted look. I was disappointed.
I think this can work for some, but not for me. For the price, it was not as awesome as i expected.
This is the 3rd time i bought this product so therefore i think i am happy with it. it coves a highlights my face in the right areas and is the correct shade for my skin.
I will be a return customer. Only complaint i wil have is that its hard to tell when its running out!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
This is the one and only for me when it comes to higlighting! I have been using it for a decade now and I can't see me using anything else:) For some years I wore this as a concealer, which many people do, but girls: STOP IT! You don't want your "flaws" highlighted, would you? Well, I still use it under my eyes, so.. hehe..Well, it's pricey, but I use mine every day and I think it takes me about almost a year to empty it:) I highly recommend it to use under your brows, in the inner corner of your eyes, on the cheek bones, along the nose bone and over the middle of your lip. Good luck and have fun! :D
I was concerned after reading reviews here that this wouldn't conceal my dark under eye circles. Wow, was I pleasantly surprised -amazed even- when I applied it for the first time. It was like some magic trick, my circles disappeared! The colour didn't even look that great on the brush, pinkish and not like my skin tone at all but there is some freaky voodoo going on in that gold cylinder because it looks amazing when blended. Great staying power on my skin as well as no emphasising the fine lines under my eyes as most concealers do. No caking either. Finally, at 45, I have found my HG under eye concealer.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
Generally good highlighter, thin and blends nicely, can be used on bare skin. The effect is nice but not so special that can't be achieved with other less expensive products. Will enjoy finishing/using the product but won't repurchase due to the price ($50 cdn)
More reviews by florencesophieallen
I am now on my 3rd stick of this. I have dry fair skin and I use the lightest, but I don't think it matches me perfectly as it has quite pink undertones. It does look really good and a great wake me up when you apply it, but it is definitely a highlighter and not a concealer as some people may say. Simply because the consistency is so thin. The other downside is that the affect on my skin lasts just over an hour, which is terrible for a product that costs so much. After a few hours any trace of touche eclat is gone from my face. saying that, my skin isnt the best for keeping products on for some reason! it does last about 9 months to a year which is not bad i supppse. So, I did think it was great (apart from not very long lasting) until I tried collection 2000's lasting perfection concealer, which is pretty much the exact same thing but better, because it highlights and conceals, yet is thicker and longer lasting but just as natural looking. It has the same affect as YSL but just has so many better qualities. And for less than a quarter of the price I think I'll stick to that. Take it from someone who has used his product for at least 4 years on and off, I actually don't think it's worth the hype.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No


text:
Product Details
- Weight: 5lb 8oz (size 24)
- Material: Grilamid Shell, Pebax Cuff, Marfram Spoiler, Carbon-reinforced Grilamid, Grilamid Tongue
- Liner: EZ Thermo
- Range of Motion: 45 degrees
- Flex: 110
This product can only be shipped within the United States. Due to shipper restrictions, we cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses.


text:
By Lynette Norris
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The weekend before the 4th of July, the Sons of the American Legion hosted a bike rally and fundraiser at Cherry Lake for the Hopes and Dreams Foundation, located in a facility off the Quitman, Ga. Highway. Similar to the Wounded Warrior Program, the Hopes and Dreams Foundation serves as a rehabilitation center for wounded military veterans and their families, helping them pick up the pieces and reconnect with their loved ones as they recover.
The bike rally was sponsored by several other bike clubs, many of them military bike clubs out of Moody AFB, near Valdosta, and included the Rescue Riders, the Outsiders, the Green Knights, combat veterans and military veterans. Some folks came as far away as Tifton, Ga. to participate.
The Outsiders are no strangers to fundraising, according to Mike Maitlen, of the Sons of the American Legion of Cherry Lake. At least twice a year, they do fundraising for the cancer society in Valdosta, as well as other benefits for individuals with cancer, in addition to raising money for veterans.
That was why they got the military bike clubs involved, said Maitlen. "We always try to do what we can for the community," he added.
The fundraiser included selling dinners for $7 a plate, an auction with donated items, including merchandise from Harley Davidson, a 50/50 raffle and a "poker run," with members of the bike clubs riding around to different locations and pulling a card at each of five stops, beginning and ending at the American Legion Hall. The cost was $10 a hand, or $20 for three hands. Most of the folks participating bought three hands. The Sons of the American Legion also donated $500.
All of the money raised goes to the Hopes and Dreams Foundation. The facility, with a local board of directors and an all-volunteer staff, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, using equine (horse-assisted) therapy to help veterans, wounded warriors, military personnel and their families suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), offering vets and their families not only horseback riding, but also canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, the camaraderie of others and accommodations for those staying overnight.
The Sons of the American Legion have also been busy at the Hopes and Dreams facility, doing much of the renovation work needed and delivering donated item such as beds and other furniture, curtains and TVs for rooms.
"Everything is done by donation," said Maitlen. "That's why we do what we can for them."


text:
Your cart is empty!
Water , Hexylene Glycol , Propylene Glycol , Isopropyl Alcohol , Ethoxydiglycol , Ethanolamine , Soytrimonium Chloride , Oleth-5 , Oleic Acid , Oleth-2 , Ammonium Hydroxide , Cocamidopropyl Betaine , C11-15 Pareth-9 , Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein , Citric Acid , C12-15 Pareth-3 , Fragrance , Erythorbic Acid , EDTA , Sodium Sulfite , Resorcinol , P-Aminophenol , P-Phenylenediamine , 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene , 1-Naphthol , Water , Hydrogen Peroxide , Acrylates Copolymer , Steareth-21 , Oleth-2 , Oleth-5 , PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palmamide , Acrylates , Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer , Oleyl Alcohol , Etidronic Acid , Disodium EDTA , Simethicone.
Just For Men brush-in mustache, beard and sideburns, natural jet black - 1 kit
Our Price:$7.27
Fanci-full temporary hair color, 52 white minx - 9 oz
Our Price:$4.84
LOreal Superior Preference Hair Color, 5.5AM Medium Amber Copper Brown - 1 Ea
Our Price:$9.98
Clairol nice n easy root touch up permanent hair color, medium ash brown 5A, kit
Our Price:$6.11
Clairol Natural Instincts hair color sahara light blonde #02 - kit
Our Price:$5.09
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:
Olympics is an advanced slot machine based on the olympics. The slot machine contains more than 12 different games such as hurdle race, swimming and many more. If you are lucky enough to win jackpot games, you have the chance of winning big token prices.
Play now!
Everybody's highscores
Rank (1)
Medals (0/4)
0XP of 500XP
Point overview
- Superflash 10 XP
- Bonus spin 20 XP
- Jackpot Spin 30 XP
- Extra Spin 50 XP
User reviews
No reviews yet, be the first to write one!


text:
Invisibili D8-6220 LED Step LightPin It Houzz |
. |
Related Info Tools |
Made in Italy by Zaneen.
The Invisibili D8-6220 LED Step Light from Zaneen features an innovative design that the designer intended to be "invisible". Invisibili draws a clear dividing line between a "before" and "after"; the before is represented by a traditional product - plaster, which has existed for many years in the field of architectural lighting. The after is represented through innovative LED technology and a clean, modern, re-worked design. Conceived with the same simplicity with which things are formed in nature. Step light creates a wall washing effect.
Suitable for installation in non-insulated walls only. Easy installation.
Features:- Paintable white plaster step light
- 4.8W, energy efficient LED array
- 17W 350mA LED driver (remote)
- 340 lumens output
- 3000K (Warm)
Note: Due to the nature of plaster the actual measurement may vary slightly.
Material(s): Plaster, Metal
Dimensions: 4.75"L X 4.75"W X 3.18"H
Lamp Type: LED
Bulbs: 1 X 4.8W 120V 3000K LED module, 340 lumens (included)
Listing: CSA
Manufacturer Specifications: Click to download specifications.
Model(s): D8-6220
From the onset of Zaneen Lighting in 1981, their goal has been to provide discriminating clients with high quality lighting from European crafters.
Invisibili 11 Inch Adjustable Square LED Recessed LightingPrice: $544.00+ Free ShippingEco Friendly
Free shipping
on most orders
Expert advice
+ service
Best collection
of modern designs
Price guarantee
100% price match


text:
Aug 22, 2014
RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has reported a Hamas crackdownon the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip.
Aug 20, 2014
JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has disclosed a Hamasplot against the Palestinian Authority.
Aug 12, 2014
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has reported arms shipments to theKurdish Regional Government.
Aug 03, 2014
NICOSIA [MENL] -- The United States has shipped assault rifles to Lebanon'smilitary.


text:
Wycliffe (WYC) | New International Version (NIV) |
13 For in one Spirit all we be baptized into one body, either Jews, either heathen, either servants, either free; and all we be filled with drink in one Spirit. [And soothly in one Spirit all we be baptized into one body, either Jews, or heathen, or servants, or free; and all we have drunk in one Spirit.] | 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free--and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. |
Copyright © 2001 by Terence P. Noble. For personal use only. (Wycliffe Bible) | 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:
Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology
Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology addresses theoretical and applied topics in molecular genetics of pro- and eukaryotes, molecular microbiology and molecular virology. The journal focuses on studies of the genetic apparatus of microorganisms, the search for genetic forms of metabolism, genetic mapping of pathogenic causative agents, investigations of the structure and functions of extrachromosomal factors of heredity and migratory genetic elements, and theoretical studies on the mechanisms of genetic regulation. Topics include the molecular and genetic elements of eukaryotic cells, the function of chromosomes and chromatin, the nature of genetic changes in malignant degeneration, hereditary diseases. Also covered are the molecular bases of virology, including viral and cellular genomes integration and viral persistence. The journal's scope of coverage includes the biotechnological production of hormones, components of antiviral vaccines, and diagnostic and therapeutic preparations.
- 8 Volumes
- 31 Issues
- 226 Articles
- 2007 - 2014 Available between
Latest Articles
Experimental Works
A search for RNA of hepatitis E virus autochthonous for Russia in the most probable sources of infection
O. L. Voronina, M. S. Kunda, V. P. Gudov… (July 2014)
Experimental Works
Analysis of fragments of human ribosomal intergenic spacer observed in chromosomes carrying no nucleolar organizer regions
N. S. Kupriyanova, K. K. Nechvolodov… (July 2014)
Experimental Works
Diversity of non-ribosomal peptide synthetases genes in terrestrial streptomycetes
- Journal Title
- Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology
- Coverage
- Volume 22 / 2007 - Volume 29 / 2014
- Print ISSN
- 0891-4168
- Online ISSN
- Publisher
- Allerton Press
- Additional Links
- Topics
Continue reading...
To view the rest of this content please follow the download PDF link above.


text:
Established in 2001 with the help of PwC at the request of a number of companies, EBIT is a high-level but informal cross-industry working group of VPs of Tax and Tax Directors from European based companies whose aim is to help streamline and modernise Europe's direct tax policy. EBIT works to eliminate tax barriers and offer practical solutions to EU and OECD policy makers that help businesses operate more efficiently throughout Europe. Current Members are:
EBIT joined the EU's voluntary Register of Interest Representatives in May 2010. NB: PwC only acts as EBIT's group secretariat. PwC is not a member of EBIT.
Do you also want to help modernise Europe's direct tax policy but don't find the time? Then joining EBIT may be exactly what you're looking for!
See the enclosed Work Programme 2014 below for more.
Benefits of joining EBIT:
More EBIT
Please check out the flyers below or contact the EBIT Secretariat via:
Bob van der Made: Tel.: +31 6 13 09 62 96; email firstname.lastname@example.com, or
Peter Cussons: Tel.: + 44 20 78 04 52 60; email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Download the EBIT submission to the OECD real life examples of profit split solutions - December 2014 (173kb)
Download the EBIT work programme & budget for 2014 (215kb)
Download the 1-page EBIT flyer (208kb)


text:
700% increase in Insurance!
View Single Post
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Maryland
Posts: 7,056
Thanks: 30
Thanked 57 Times in 53 Posts
Rep Power:
Re: 700% increase in Insurance!
You think that's insane. You chose own a sailboat , you choose to live in a hurricane hit zone, you have a choice of insurance companies. Shop around. If this is the going price then decide whether sailing is what YOU choose to spend your money on. No one said its inexpensive to own a boat. I don't want to subsidize your keeping a boat in the riskiest destruction zone. Mine went up 100% due to Sandy. It's your choice after all.....your choice all the way.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
S/V Haleakala (Hawaiian for" House of the Sun")
C&C 35 MKIII Hull # 76
Parkville, Maryland
(photos by Joe McCary)
Charter member of the Chesapeake Lion posse
Our blog-
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Sailing is just the bottom line, like adding up the score in bridge. My real interest is in the tremendous game of life.- Dennis Conner
View Public Profile
Send a private message to chef2sail
Find all posts by chef2sail


text:
New International Reader's Version (NIRV) | New International Version (NIV) |
21 Sinful people borrow and don't pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others. | 21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; |
Holy Bible, New International Reader's Version® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Reader's 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:
New Revised Standard (NRS) | New International Version (NIV) |
23 Can Ethiopians change their skin or leopards their spots? Then also you can do good who are accustomed to do evil. | 23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil. |
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Revised Standard Bible Version Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


text:
Saturday, October 22
Wallace Wade Stadium
Attendance: 22,258
Durham, NC (Sports Network) - Chris Givens had 147 yards receiving and two touchdown catches, including the deciding score midway through the fourth quarter as Wake Forest notched a 24-23 win over the Duke Blue Devils in an ACC clash at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Tanner Price completed 15-of-25 passes with the bulk of his 215 passing yards going to Givens, helping the Demon Deacons (5-2, 4-1 ACC) earn their 12th consecutive win over Duke.
Sean Renfree threw for 213 yards and an interception on 28-of-45 passing for the Blue Devils (3-4, 1-2), who have now dropped two in a row since the end of a three-game winning streak.
Wake Forest controlled the game in the early going. Price got the Demon Deacons on the board first with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Givens at the 4:37 mark of the opening quarter. Jimmy Newman tacked on three more points with a 38-yard field goal early in the second quarter. Later in the same frame, Brandon Pendergrass pushed the lead to 17-0 on a two-yard touchdown run with four minutes to play until halftime.
Duke's Will Snyderwine kicked a 26-yard field goal just before the half to get the Blue Devils on the board.
That momentum carried into the third quarter as the Blue Devils opened the second half with a 15-play, 61-yard drive, capped by Snyderwine's 38-yard field goal.
Anthony Boone followed up with a couple of rushing touchdowns to give Duke a 20-17 lead. The first came on a one-yard run late in the third quarter, and the second came on a two-yard run with 11:35 to play in the fourth. Snyderwine tacked on a 19-yard field goal at the 7:14 mark to make it a 23-17 game.
However, on the first play of the ensuing possession, Price found Givens for a 66-yard scoring strike to put Wake Forest on top, 24-23, and the score would remain that way until the final whistle.
Duke held a 25-13 edge in first downs and a 372-305 advantage in total yards for the game. However, the Blue Devils had to settle for field goals on three of their five trips to the red zone.
Jeff Heaser
Mike Wooten
Head Linesman:
Tracy Lynch
Line Judge:
Joe Greisser
Side Judge:
Michael Triana
Back Judge:
Dale Shaw
Field Judge:
Mike Cullin


text: I did my first two tier cake this weekend and used the Cake Things support system. It was just perfect for someone like me as I don't do enough cakes to warrant the investment of a large system. I can't say enought great things about it. Everything was perfectly level, centered, and secure. It can even be reused, but at such a great price, I didn't really bother (although I probably would try and get the pieces back if the cake was for an event I was going to be at). I don't think I would ever use anything else.


text:
Welcome to Agni Yoga Studio
A space created to facilitate understanding, breath, and practice. Offering high quality levels, styles & ways to practice yoga with integrity, from the physical poses, meditation, compassion, and more!
Agni Yoga Studio Provides You
Yoga Asana classes for all levels (Beginners, Open, Advanced) Offering you diverse classes such as Prenatal Yoga, Classical Yoga, Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Acro, Restorative Yoga & Community Discounted Classes
Wellness, Classes, and Custom Private Yoga Classes
Workshops & Trainings…300 Hour Yoga teacher trainings, Foundational Yoga Workshops, Acro Yoga, Yoga for the Everyday, and more
Four Pillars of Agni Yoga
New to Yoga?
Check out our information page for
options for beginners and
recommendation on classes.
Read more >
New to Agni?
How do I sign up for classes,
workshops, and events?
What are pricing and Package
options? Find out more >
Events At Agni
Find out what's happening both
at Agni, and yoga events around
Clarksville! Visit our Events page>
Agni Features
Check out our month features- Learn
more about Agni's Teachers, Students,
and monthly poses. See more >


text:
Forgot to mention, use at least these options when configuring ffmpeg:--089e01184a127bf0aa04e37af40c
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM, J. Liles wrote:
./configure --enable-libx264 --enable-x11grab --enable-gpl
Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM, J. Liles <email@example.com><=
/span> wrote:
As some of you may recall, every time I've posted a de=
mo video to LAD, I've had to include a disclaimer excusing the poor qua=
lity due to a lack of functional screencasting tools.
Well, it took a couple of weeks of hair pulling and many, many ho=
urs of testing, but I finally arrived at a solution.Anyone wh=
o wants to create a screencast and record audio via JACK *in perfect sync* =
must do the following:
Get ffmpeg. Apply this patch to it:https://github.com/original-male/=
Build it with vorbis and h264 support.The=
n, start your favorite desktop environment. I use Xephyr for this.<=
/div>Have jack running (at -r 48000)Then run the fo=
llowing command:
ffmpeg -fflags +genpts+igndts -f x11grab -vsync 0 -r 30 -s 1920x1080 -i=
:${DISPLAY}.+0,0 -vcodec h264 -f jack -ac 2 -r:a 48000=C2=A0 -i screencast=
-acodec pcm_s16le -r:v 30 -vsync 2 -async 1 -map 0:0,1,0 -map 1:0 -preset =
ultrafast -qp 0 "$FILE"
Where DISPLAY is the number of your X11 display and FILE is =
the filename for the screencast. I use a .mkv extension for the matroska co=
ntainer.Remember to connect the streams you want recorde=
d to the 'screencast' JACK inputs!
With this setup I'm able to record a full 30 FPS @ 1080P=
with audio in perfect sync. Please share your results too. With some more =
evidence I might have a good case to get ffmpeg to accept my patch.
Forgot to mention, use at least these options when c=
onfiguring ffmpeg:./configure --enable-libx264=C2=A0 --enable-x11gr=
ab --enable-gpl --enable-libvorbis
LINUX® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the USA and other countries.
Linuxaudio.org logo copyright Thorsten Wilms © 2006.
Hosting provided by the Virginia Tech Department of Music and DISIS.


text:
Falkland hotels
Here are our selection of Falkland hotels, Fife.
The ancient and beautiful village of Falkland is the most royal of Fife's Royal Burghs and holds a unique place in Scottish history.
It is here you'll find Falkland Palace, one of Scotland's most remarkable historic buildings. It is one of the grandest buildings in the country and its variety of styles is part of its charm. Even its gardens are worth a look. And of course, do not miss the high walls of the oldest royal tennis court in Britain. It is still used.
Falkland is also a good base for walks especially in the Lomond hills.
You can read more about Falkland from our Falkland Visitor Guide.


text:
Malodor Modifier is a bio-enzyme decontaminant and deodorizer "that has been proven to be extremely effective in correcting pet odor problems such as urine, feces, vomit and in the removal of organic related staining," the company said.
Malodor Modifier produces enzymes as catalysts for the decomposition of organic related odors and related staining. It eliminates the source of organic odors naturally. It also helps initial odor knock down and provides immediate odor control.


text:
Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan
Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan
This image shows enlargement of the thyroid gland and extension down behind the breastbone (retrosternal space). The image, called a scintiscan, was generated using a radioactive isotope.
Review Date:5/28/2013
Reviewed by:Brent Wisse, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorousstandards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information andservices. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorialpolicy, editorialprocess, and privacypolicy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch.)
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatmentof any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 2015 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication ordistribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.


text:
Stanford students who matriculate as freshmen are guaranteed four complete or partial years of housing, including the freshmen year. The four complete or partial years are commonly referred to as "guarantee years." Transfer students receive three guarantee years (three complete or partial years of housing).
Students use a guarantee year when living in housing for an entire academic year (Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters) or if they live in housing for any part of an academic year. This means that a student who lives in housing for one quarter or even for only a portion of one quarter has used one guarantee year.
Students sometimes incorrectly assume that they have a guarantee of 12 quarters which can be taken at any time and over more than 4 years. This is not true. Students have four guarantee years and anytime a student lives in housing for an entire academic year or a portion of an academic year, one guarantee year is used.
Guarantee years are used when living in any on campus undergraduate residence, graduate residence, or off-campus subsidized residence. This includes fraternities, sororities, private title houses, and Oak Creek Apartments. The following students use guarantee years in the same fashion as all other students: residence staff, house officers, students with disabilities/ medical accommodations, "pulled in " roommates of staff or students with medical assignments, and pre-assigned students.
Even though a student has one or more guarantee years remaining, that student is not necessarily guaranteed housing for any particular quarter unless the student does the following:
Students who meet the above conditions are always housed by the end of the first week of the quarter in which they have applied for housing. If there is not enough space in undergraduate residences to accommodate all of these students, some undergraduate students may be assigned to vacancies in graduate residences or University-assigned, off-campus complexes.
Students who apply for housing but then withdraw their applications prior to being assigned keep their guarantee year with no impact.
Students who are assigned housing but cancel their assignments prior to moving in lose one guarantee year. If the student applies for and is assigned housing later in the same academic year, we will not take an additional guarantee year. However, if the student does not receive housing later in the same academic year, the student has forfeited one of his/ her guarantee years.
Students in this situation may petition to have their lost guarantee year returned. However, guarantee years are usually only returned for the following reasons:
Students who are assigned housing but cancel their assignments after moving in must file a Termination of Occupancy Form in Axess. Students in this situation have used one guarantee year. If the student applies for and is assigned housing later in the same academic year, we will not take an additional guarantee year.
When students apply for housing, they are assigned an application number. The application number determines the order in which students are assigned. The lower the application number, the sooner the student is assigned.
Regardless of application number, students who are guaranteed housing for a particular quarter are always assigned before students who are not guaranteed. This means students with no guarantee years and students who are not guaranteed for a particular quarter because they missed a deadline or were unassigned and did not select "I am willing to accept any other assignment" will only be assigned after all students who are guaranteed housing have been assigned.
Students who are assigned housing but cancel that assignment prior to or after moving in forfeit their application number unless the student is on a leave of absence or enrolled in a Stanford Overseas program (Bing), Stanford in Washington, or Hopkins Marine Station.
Last modified Mon, 26 Jan, 2015 at 14:53


text:
Latest News
Snooki Enjoys Valentine's Day Smooch, Drinks Champagne With Boyf...
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi enjoyed her first Valentine's Day with her new boyfriend, bodybuilder Emilio Antonio, as the Jersey Shore s… READ MORE
VIDEO: J-WOWW – I'm Not Even Italian — And Neither I...
Not since Milli Vanilli have we felt this duped. ( If you don't know who they are – Google it—it's worth it! )
Jersey Shore star Jenni "J-WOWW" Fa… READ MORE
VIDEO: Snooki Dances Atop A Car, Crowd Goes Wild
Party girl Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi doesn't just raise the roof — she jumps right on it!
The Jersey Shore star danced atop a car du… READ MORE
VIDEO: Snooki Gives Philadelphia "The Bird"
Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi flipped off more than 20,000 fans at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia Friday, where she was makin… READ MORE
VIDEO: Idol Hopeful Brian Krause Tip Toes Through The Tulips But Fails...
Shania Twain was the guest judge as the "American Idol" auditions wound their way to Chicago on Tuesday… and there was little that impressed her much… READ MORE
R&B Legend Teddy Pendergrass Dead Of Colon Cancer
Legendary R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, affectionately known as Teddy Bear to his millions of adoring fans, died Wednesday evening after a long ba… READ MORE
Cybill Shepherd's Son Accused Of Stealing From Passengers On Flig...
Actress Cybill Shepherd's son, Cyrus Shepherd-Oppenheim, was arrested Tuesday in Philadelphia, after passengers aboard a United Airlines flig… READ MORE
And Michael Lohan's Boxing Opponent Is…
Not since Rocky Balboa has the City of Brotherly Love seen a boxer like this: Michael Lohan Wednesday announced he will fight aspiring actor Derek Macintos… READ MORE


text:
Originally published March 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Page modified March 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Comments (0) E-mail article Print Share
Corrected version
7 indicted in state's biggest mortgage-fraud scheme
Federal agents say they have dismantled the largest mortgage-fraud conspiracy in state history by indicting seven people on charges they bilked banks and other financial institutions out of $48 million, pocketing more than $9 million to fund lavish lifestyles that included matching Lamborghini sports cars.
Seattle Times staff reporter
Federal agents say they have dismantled the largest mortgage-fraud conspiracy in state history by indicting seven people on charges they bilked banks and other financial institutions out of $48 million, pocketing more than $9 million to fund lavish lifestyles that included matching Lamborghini sports cars.
A grand jury issued a 40-count indictment naming two Bellevue mortgage brokers, an Eastside escrow company and an Issaquah real-estate agent in a scheme involving the repeated purchase and resale of Eastside and Seattle-area homes using a succession of paid "straw buyers" or other unqualified borrowers to obtain ever-larger loans they could never pay back, then siphoning money off escrow.
In one instance, according to U.S. Attorney Jeff Sullivan, a house cleaner who made no more than $20,000 a year qualified for a $1.2 million loan for a house in Medina because her application said she made $45,000 a month — which was news to her when asked by federal agents, according to court documents.
Sullivan said the case was complex and ongoing, and that the amount of the loss will likely grow, and possibly the number of defendants.
As the indictments were unsealed Thursday, more than 50 federal agents executed search warrants at the offices of Kobay Financial Corp., Nationwide Home Lending and Emerald City Escrow, which has been at the heart of the yearlong investigation, according to Inspector Robert Bethel, who runs the Seattle Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Agents also searched the homes of the defendants and several safe-deposit boxes.
Those charged
The seven people charged include Vladislav Baydovskiy, 31, and Victor Kobzar, 32, the co-founders of Kobay; Alla Sobol, 28, the owner of Nationwide Home Lending, and her husband, David Sobol, 40, an Issaquah real-estate agent and co-founder of Emerald City Escrow; and Donata Baydovskiy, 28, of Bellevue, Vladislav's wife and David Sobol's partner at Emerald City.
Two others indicted are Camie Byron, 32, a Federal Way mortgage broker and former employee of Kobay and Nationwide; and Sandra Thorpe, 55, a Shoreline accountant.
Thirty-four of the charges, including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and filing false loan documents, each carry a penalty of up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. The other six financial-transaction charges carry penalties of up to 20 years and fines of up to $500,000.
Kobzar, the Sobols and Byron appeared Thursday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Brian Tsuchida in Seattle. Tsuchida released Byron on her own recognizance and ordered the others detained pending hearings.
The Sobols and Byron pleaded not guilty to the charges. Kobzar postponed his plea until he could review the indictment.
Thorpe is named in a single count and is cooperating with authorities, court documents show. She is accused of falsifying income statements and employee-verification letters for loan applicants.
Bank suit was trigger
Sullivan, flanked by officials from the Seattle FBI, Internal Revenue Service and Postal Inspection Service, said the scheme was sophisticated and that prosecutors were forced to move after one of the victim lenders, ING Bank, filed a civil lawsuit against several of the defendants last month.
In its suit, ING Bank, the nation's second-largest thrift, alleged Nationwide Home Lending, Emerald City Escrow and 10 couples conducted a criminal conspiracy to defraud the bank of at least $6 million through falsified mortgages. (Nationwide Home Lending is not affiliated with Nationwide Lending Corp. or Nationwide Mutual Insurance, large out-of-state corporations.)
"We were concerned they might start moving assets and making things harder," Sullivan said.
"This is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to potential mortgage-fraud investigations in Seattle," said David Gomez, the assistant special agent in charge of the Seattle FBI office.
How it worked
The search warrants say federal agents looked at 78 loans submitted to banks by Nationwide and Kobay and found 69 contained some fraudulent information. In all, 13 banks and lending institutions issued loans based on fraudulent applications, according to a sworn affidavit by Postal Inspection investigator Joseph Stephenson.
The indictment said Kobay and Nationwide would set up a succession of sales and purchases of the same properties using either "straw buyers" — people who did not intend to live in the homes but allowed their identities and credit to be used for a fee — and sometimes unwitting applicants convinced they could make a buck by buying a home then immediately reselling it.
"The defendants ... caused the loan application for the straw buyers and otherwise unqualified buyers to be prepared based upon fraudulent representations related to gross income, employment status, assets and liabilities, and whether the property would be used as a primary residence," the indictment says.
It alleges they would then "divert a significant portion of the loan proceeds from escrow accounts for their personal benefits." Other loan proceeds were used to make mortgage payments on some properties, according to the indictment.
In one instance, David Sobol purchased a home in Newcastle in August 2007 for $669,950. A month later, Sobol "flipped" the property, selling it to Byron for $1 million. Using falsified loan applications that misrepresented her income and assets, Byron obtained two loans on the property totaling about $900,000.
Byron then "flipped" the property again to another straw buyer in November 2007 for a purchase price of $1.4 million. According to the application, the buyer claimed earnings of more than $324,000 in 2005 and $385,000 in 2006. In fact, the buyer reported income to the IRS of $13,245 in 2005 and $16,600 in 2006.
The indictment also seeks forfeiture of items purchased with money allegedly obtained through the fraud, including two 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo sports cars registered to Kobzar and Vladislav Baydovskiy, who also stands to lose a pair of BMWs, a 31-foot Bayliner and more than $2.4 million in cash.
Unspecified amounts of cash are also being sought from David and Alla Sobol, according to court documents.
According to the search warrant, the office of Bellevue lawyer Jacob Korn, the owner of Emerald City and a defendant in the ING civil lawsuit, was searched Thursday. Assistant U.S. Attorney James Oesterle would not discuss his status.
Korn did not return a call made to his office.
Mike Carter: 206-464-3706 or email@example.com
Seattle Times staff reporter Sanjay Bhatt contributed to this report
The information in this story, originally published at 12:00 a.m. on March 27, 2009, was corrected at 10:34 a.m., March 27, 2009. The caption in the second photo attached to this story incorrectly identified David Gomez, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI's Seattle field office.
Copyright © 2009 The Seattle Times Company
Exxon Mobil wins ruling in Alaska oil spill case
Longview man says he was tortured with hot knife
Longview man says he was tortured with hot knife
Longview mill spills bleach into Columbia River
More extensive TSA searches in Sea-Tac Airport rattle some travelers
general classifieds
Garage & estate salesFurniture & home furnishings
just listed
Citation to Appear in Reno, Nevada to Willi...
City of Kenmore NOA for COM2014-050
City of Redmond NOP
More listings
- Let Beast Mode be: Why I've changed my mind about Marshawn Lynch's silence
- The Earl Thomas paradox: Seahawks safety radiates love, grace and ferocity | Larry Stone
- Garfield teacher hit by pepper spray files claim against city
- In Paul Allen's world, these are the glory days | Brier Dudley
- Bill Boeing's 1930 yacht up for sale
- Police apologize for arresting man for carrying a golf club
- Indonesian investigators: Crashed AirAsia flown by co-pilot
- What's another Super Bowl worth for Seahawks?
- Travis Snider discusses being traded from Pirates to Orioles
- Huskies could add running back Chris Warren to recruiting class


text:
Sound Design
Rick Thomas is a composer, sound designer, author, playmaker, and educator. He is a Fellow of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, where he was honored with the Founder's Award in 2008, and an elected member of the National Theatre Conference. As a certified sound designer in United Scenic Artists Local 829, Rick has composed scores and designed sound for over 100 productions including the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Dublin Theatre Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and ESPN television among many others, and exhibited his work in the Czech Republic, Israel, Cuba, Korea, the Philippines, Finland, Poland and across the US and Canada. Rick has written about the art and practice of theatre sound extensively for Theatre Design and Technology Journal (winning the 2002 Herbert Greggs Award for Outstanding Journal Article), has published the first monograph on sound design, The Designs of Abe Jacob, and contributed to Ross Brown's book, Theatre and Sound.
Rick has lectured extensively, including the Broadway Sound Master Classes, the film institute at Babelsburg, Germany, the Bregenzer Festspiele in Austria, the Prague Quadrennial, World Stage Design in Korea, Synergetic Audio Concepts, the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Acoustical Society of America, American Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and many universities in the US and abroad. In these lectures, he introduced an extraordinary number of new concepts to theatre starting with demonstrations at the 1980 USITT National Conference in Kansas of the use of sound effects in the theatre, continuing in 1981 with a demonstration of synthesizer usage, and in 1987 with a demonstration of the practical use of digital samplers. In 1990 he demonstrated many new digital technologies working together in Bloodbath of the Living Dead in 3D, which he and a group of Purdue students premiered at USITT National Conference in Milwaukee. He created the first known public exhibition of a theatre sound score for the 1984 USITT National Conference in Orlando. In 1987 he worked with the Jeff Awards Committee in Chicago to establish one of the first awards for sound designers in theatre. He was first to publish articles in 1987 and 1988 drawing attention to the need for copyright clearance and sound designer unions in theatre. He co-created the first Scenofest at the 2003 Prague Quadrennial, introducing sound to the legendary exhibition, and went on to co-create the inaugural World Stage Design in Toronto in 2005, in which he also curated the sound exhibition.
As a playmaker, Rick has also sought to push the boundaries of theatre both technically and aesthetically with original works including Awakening, The Creature, The Life of Umbrellas, The Art of the Fugue, Labcoats on Clouds, The Ministry of Funny Noises, Ad Infinitum³ and Choices thEDMatre.
As an educator, his efforts to facilitate learning in theatre sound have been recognized with the Murphy Award and inclusion in the Book of Great Teachers at Purdue University. He is the founder of the OISTAT Sound Working Group, former USITT Sound Commissioner, and former member of USITT's Board of Directors. At Purdue University, Rick was the first graduate of a Master of Fine Arts program in sound in 1980, and went on to develop the MFA program to include separate tracks in Sound Design, Audio Technology and Audio Engineering. He has worked extensively with the colleges of Engineering and Technology to develop audio related curricula within those programs. Within the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue he has developed educational sound programs and classes related to television and radio broadcasting, film and video studies, music and dance. In 2012 he established the first Liberal Arts based undergraduate major in the United States in Sound for the Performing Arts. He has developed a wide array of courses in audio engineering, audio production and the art and aesthetics of sound design, and developed a close working relationship with the audio industry to bring exceptional guest lecturers, workshops and seminars to Purdue.
For more information about Rick, please visit zoundsproductions.com