text:
Jennifer Gay Summers
Jennifer Gay Summers' articles and essays have appeared in Adoptive Families magazine, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, and Conscious Women, Conscious Mothers. She is the co-author of Any Way I Can: 50 Years in Show Business. She lives in California with her husband, who just happens to be her veterinarian, her daughter, and a menagerie of pets.
Don't Lose Faith in Your ADHD Child
There she goes again, I thought, my daughter acting impulsively. Boy, was I wrong... Throwing judgment to the wind » -
When Dad Stepped Up
When my husband rose to the challenge of our daughter's attention deficit, they grew even... "The best night of my life" » -
Where the Wild Things Are
Got hyperfocus? My daughter does -- and I fan the flames of it at every... A slithery surprise » -
Why Won't Teachers Let My Daughter Succeed
Doodling during class keeps my daughter focused and alert — so when teachers keep her... The art of paying attention » -
This Just In: How I Conquer My Daughter's Morning Moods
Sharing tidbits from the newspaper puts a happy spin on my ADHD teen's grouchy morning... Front-page fun » -
Friends for My Daughter—Finally
The sweetest sound of my day is Lee laughing with her buddies... more » -
A Birthday Present Wrapped in Love
I am so thankful that our 14-year-old ADHD daughter came into our lives. ... more » -
A Tough Call — and a Good One
It wasn't easy to decide to medicate my daughter for attention deficit. Seeing her unmedicated... What could have been » -
Following Lee
I won't miss another spontaneous moment with my impulsive daughter — I've decided to let... "I'm such a wimp." » -
Whoops! There It Is!
Sometimes funny, sometimes devastating — my ADHD daughter can't help saying what's on her mind... "What'd I say?!" » -
My ADHD Daughter (and I) Start Big, Scary High School Together
Should I act like a protective Mother Bear to my ADHD daughter — or step... My fears hover » -
Thanks, Moms
When two other mothers accepted my ADHD daughter, it helped me stand up to the... "Please…join us for coffee." » -
Calm and Collected at the Mall with My Attention Deficit Daughter — Really!
This mom conquers distractions, sensory overload, and ADHD impulsivity with stress-free strategies for shopping with... more » -
How My Attention Deficit Daughter Overcame the Birthday Blues
One mom despaired over parties — until these strategies to soothe sensory overload made birthdays... more »


text:
Partly Cloudy
26 of 26
Credit: AFP/Getty Images
An Afghan demonstrator holds a copy of a half-burnt Koran, allegedly set on fire by US soldiers, at the gate of Bagram airbase during a protest against Koran desecration at Bagram, about 60 kilometres (40 miles) north of Kabul, on February 21, 2012. The copies of the burnt Korans and Islamic religious texts were obtained by Afghan workers contracted to work inside Bagram air base, and presented to demonstrators gathered outside the military installation. Afghan protestors firing slingshots and petrol bombs besieged one of the largest US-run military bases in Afghanistan, furious over reports that NATO had set fire to copies of the Koran. Guards at Bagram airbase responded by firing rubber bullets from a watchtower, an AFP photographer said as the crowd shouted "Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar" (God is greater). AFP PHOTO / Massoud HOSSAINI (Photo credit should read MASSOUD HOSSAINI/AFP/Getty Images)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Treating A Child With Multiple, Mildly Pruritic Papules
An 11-year-old boy presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple bumps on his right leg and foot. He reports the lesions have been present for almost two months and appear to be increasing in number and size. The boy did not see his pediatrician or family physician for this condition.
The patient says the lesions started as very small bumps and they itched but not too badly. After scratching one of the bumps, the boy says the bump got bigger and new bumps occurred around the area in a few days or so. After further questioning, the patient and his mother stated that he had no known exposure to any chemicals, paints, toxins, irritants or other potential allergens and was taking no medications, vitamins or supplements. The patient also has no known allergies to any medications or environmental agents. No one else in his household or within his family had any similar skin conditions.
What Does The Physical Examination Reveal?
The physical examination revealed a large number of small, firm, dome-shaped, centrally umbilicated papules on the right lower leg. These epidermal papules have a smooth and waxy appearance and are flesh-colored. The patient has a similar papule on the second toe. The lesions ranged in size from 2 mm to 4 mm in diameter and the largest one was on the toe. There were no skin color changes or edema. At the time of the visit, none of the lesions was symptomatic. However, they were occasionally mildly pruritic.
Careful examination found no other similar appearing lesions on the upper extremities or torso region. There were no other obvious dermatological findings other than the ones noted on the initial examination. There were no other positive findings during the rest of the physical examination.
Key Questions To Consider
1. What essential question does one still need to ask in order to help make the diagnosis?
2. What is the tentative diagnosis?
3. Can you list at least three differential diagnoses?
4. What features of this condition differentiate it from other conditions in your differential diagnosis?
5. What is the suitable treatment of this condition?
Answering The Key Diagnostic Questions
1. Have you had any close contact with other children prior to noticing this condition and do you participate in any organized, close contact sports such as wrestling?
2. Molluscum contagiosum
3. Verruca plana (flat warts), verruca vulgaris, keratoacanthosis, papular granuloma annulare, folliculitis, miliaria, varicella and lichen planus
4. Molluscum contagiosum is characterized by individual papular lesions that are discrete, smooth and distinctly dome-shaped. They are generally skin-colored with an opalescent or slightly transparent quality. The central depression or umbilication is filled with a white, waxy curd-like core.
5. Cryotherapy, curettage, topical salicylic acid, topical urea or imiquimod. In a few cases, no treatment is necessary.
What You Should Know About Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a common large, double-stranded DNA poxviridae infection. It presents as small papules, usually ranging from 2 to 6 mm in diameter although they can be up to 15 mm in diameter. The umbilicated, firm and dome-shaped papules may occur in children, most commonly between the ages of 2 and 12, sexually active individuals and patients with human immunodeficiency virus. Children with atopic dermatitis appear to have a slightly higher incidence of molluscum contagiosum infections and more severe reactions, but this relationship is not clear.
The virus proliferates within keratinocytes and forms intracytoplasmic inclusions called molluscum bodies or Henderson-Patterson bodies. This condition is contagious and about one-third of children have symptoms or secondary reactions such as pruritus, dermatitis, bacterial superinfections or scars. Around 10 to 17 percent of patients develop eczema or inflammation around individual lesions.


text:
Do you have issues or concerns about child protection in Colorado?
Anyone can contact our office.
We're here to help. And it's confidential.
Contact the Ombudsman Office any of the following ways:
*Your call will remain confidential and your name or identity will not be shared without your permission.
Internal Process


text:
The Philadelphia Flyers has acquired the rights to 30-year Russian goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Matt Clackson, a third-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional draft pick.
In 68 games this past season with the Phoenix Coyotes, Ilya Bryzgalov posted a 36-20-10 record, seven shutouts, a 2.48 goals against average, and a .921 save percentage.
Matt Clackson, right winger played for the farm team, Adirondack scoring one goal and three assists for four points. He has yet to appear in the NHL.
My Take: I don't think Ilyla Bryzgalov will make them Stanley Cup worthy. But, I do believe he is better than all of the goaltenders in the Flyers organization.


text:
So, here's the deal. Mom wrote me into this first book of hers, called Royal Street, only she had it all screwed up. Her memory, it ain't so good, you hear what I'm sayin'?
First, she called me Gandalf in the book, and my name is Tanker McNamara Johnson. I'm named either after some cartoon character or a professional wrestler or some bigass boat, depending on how much wine mom's had to drink. When we're alone, she tells me it was the wrestler Tank Abbott. But I ain't seein' it, you know?
The Other Tank Abbott |
Goofy face |
Then she makes me goofy. And I'm a heap-big macho guy. You how what I mean? Okay, maybe my tongue is spotted and hangs out the side of my mouth every once in a while--every guy has a quirk. And I have this face I make just for her 'cause it makes her laugh and then she gives me more treats. But that's like a private thing, y'know?
So, when you read Royal Street, remember what I really look like. And that I'll be like crazy old dude by the time it comes out so I might not care if you think I'm goofy. Just remember I ain't yellow.


text:
HOW TO ACCESS THE BUNKERLocated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is situated just off the A530 Whitchurch Road, a few miles outside the picturesque market town of Nantwich, and only 30 minutes from Chester.From Junction 16 on the M6 motorway take the signs to Nantwich then Whitchurch on the A530.(Follow the brown Secret Bunker signs)Click on map for closer image.SATNAV Postcode Location - CW5 8BL
Info Line: 01270 629219Administration: 01270 623353Fax: 01270 629218email: email@example.com
Write to: Hack Green Nuclear BunkerP.O. Box 127NantwichCheshire. CW5 8AL(For non-current SAT-NAV systems, Our old postcode is CW5 8AP)
HACK GREEN SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER - P.O. Box 127, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 8BL
WEBSITE BY www.audiografix.co.uk


text:
Art Chickering
People @ Goddard
People @ Goddard
Real name
People @ Goddard
Art Chickering's contributions to higher education are almost too numerous to include here. He was the Coordinator of Evaluation for the Ford Foundation Experiment in College Curriculum Organization at Goddard College and a faculty member at Goddard from 1959-1965.
He continued to work in higher education, has received numerous honorary awards, degrees and distinctions from Lourdes College, University of New Hampshire, International Council for Innovation in Higher Education, American College Personnel Association, Council of Adult and Experiential Learning, Empire State College, Council for Independent Colleges, and more.
He has published in many academic journals and authored several books on higher education. He was Special Assistant to the Goddard Presidents Mark Schulman and Barbara Vacarr, and has been an active and loyal support of Goddard College for many years. Art also graduated from Goddard College's MFA in Creative Writing program in 2013.
Goddard Award for Excellence
In recognition of Art's lifelong committment to Goddard College he received the Goddard College Award for Excellence on October 19th, 2013 during Goddard College's 150th Anniversary and Alumni Homecoming Weekend.


text:
LAS VEGAS - The dramatic check-in desk at The Hotel, the all-suites tower at Mandalay Bay that will become a Delano next year.
File photo taken May 6, 2011 shows the porte cochere and marquee sign of the Sahara Hotel and Casino. The hotel opened in 1952, and closed on May 16, 2011 until a remodel could begin.
offer you a glimpse inside Hyde Lounge Bellagio, opening New Year's Eve in Las Vegas with a spectacular event (more information coming soon). Hyde Lounge Bellagio is the first nightlife venture in Las Vegas by renowned hospitality leader sbe and visionary design icon Philippe Starck with Gulla Jonsdottir of G+ Design. Boasting a seamless 12,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space and floor-to-ceiling windows, Hyde features an expansive terrace that showcases Las Vegas' most celebrated land


text:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for PS3
On: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, 3DS, Wii, DSSoap and Price are back in the blockbuster sequel.
Stuck on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? We've got you covered!
Don't panic! Our cheats will see you through.
Call of Duty discounts arrive on the PlayStation Store
Money off games and DLC from Call of Duty Classic, all the way up to Ghosts.
Is High Moon developing this year's Call of Duty for Xbox 360 & PS3?
Transformers developer working on "high profile first-person shooter" using Call of Duty level editor.
Call of Duty: Elite to shut down this Friday
Online service to be replaced by Call of Duty app.
Sledgehammer Games is developing this year's Call of Duty
Future Call of Duty titles given expanded three year development cycle.
Call of Duty Mega Bloks sets now available in Argos
Coming to other major UK retailers later this year.
Infinity Ward: There was no way we were going to do Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty creator knew it needed a break from Modern Warfare as soon as it finished MW3.
Modern Warfare 4 in development at Sledgehammer, employee CV suggests
Call of Duty sub-series still alive with Modern Warfare 3 developer, LinkedIn profile reveals.
Robert Bowling's studio raided by armed cops
Panic alarm blunder ends in "tense showdown" between LAPD and life size model of MW2's Ghost.
The Week in Review: Don't expect to play that second-hand game next-gen edition
The Week In Review is a weekend feature which takes a fine-toothed comb over the week that was, hoping to point your eyes in the direction of news, features, videos and reviews which I deem to be worthy of your precious time.
View All
FACE OFF: Tom Cleverley (MUFC) vs...
FACE OFF: Tom Cleverley (MUFC) vs Kyle Walker (Spurs) Feature
Content Drop 4 Outtakes Trailer
Content Drop 4 Outtakes Trailer
Collection 1: Behind the Scenes...
Collection 1: Behind the Scenes Preview Feature
Content Drop 4 - Black Box Map Trailer
Content Drop 4 - Black Box Map Trailer
Content Season 2012 - Behind the Scenes
Content Season 2012 - Behind the Scenes
The Vet & The n00b Trash Talk...
The Vet & The n00b Trash Talk Trailer
Play Together Better Trailer
Play Together Better Trailer
Tesco ad
Tesco ad
Video Review
Video Review


text: Hi - I wanted to introduce myeself to the forum. 4 days on Erik's plan. I am really enjoying it but finding it harder than I imagined to stick to it. I started a few days before that TOM and was having unbelievable cravings. I am surprised at how much I was actually eating, and that weighing things is really helping. It's trial and error right now but Im determined to get on track with practice and time.


text:
Sex should be fun, so we created Naughty Candy Hearts. These cute little plugs are the perfect gift for your lighthearted lover. Made from soft and flexible silicone with a safe heart-shaped base. With their smooth satin finish, they have a buttery soft touch that becomes slick with lube. Made of 100% silicone, they are hypoallergenic, nonporous, and boilable.
Pure silicone
Soft and flexible
Smooth satin finish
Heart shaped base
Naughty message molded into base


text:
Case Study - Christopher's Children's Hospice - near Guildford
Creative alterations and a separate maintenance building help Children's Hospice to maximise space and facilities. Challenges & Solutions The busy Hospice remained occupied and in full use throughout all stages of the work, requiring a very sensitive and considerate approach from all team members. Adapting construction activities to fit with changing routines and close coordination with Hospice staff helped to ensure minimal disturbance to children and families in their care. Phasing the project ensured that different areas of the building could be released in sequence to ensure smooth progression for the works.


text:
Eleven-year-old Masha is learning to love her adoptive family through a scientific programme. Read more
Eleven-year-old Masha is learning to love her adoptive family through a scientific programme.
About this project
Eleven year old Masha Kulabokhova is about to be adopted into fourteen year old Cami Diaz's family. Masha grew up in a Russian orphanage; Cami was born and raised in Wisconsin and has been the exclusive focus of her parents' love her whole life. The process of Masha becoming part of the Diaz family is going to change both girls forever.
THE DARK MATTER OF LOVE follows Masha as she leaves Russia to the spend her first year as part of the Diaz family, who have also adopted five year old twin boys Marcel and Vadim.
When the reality of bonding with children who have grown up in institutions turns out to be more difficult than they ever imagined, the Diaz's hire two of the world's best developmental psychologists to help them build their new family - through science.
Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr Robert Marvin, has spent a lifetime developing a world-renowned therapy program that draws upon the past 100 years of scientific discoveries in the field of parent child love.
By connecting the Diaz's with his research, Dr Marvin believes that he can help them create an environment in which Masha, Marcel and Vadim can form supportive, loving relationships.
Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, THE DARK MATTER OF LOVE melds the story of the Diaz family learning to love, with rare archive footage of science experiments exploring parent child love.
The science of love has an intriguing and dark past. Experiments on monkeys, birds and even human children have contributed to science's knowledge of love's inner workings.
Director Sarah McCarthy fuses revealing footage of these experiments to the narrative, drawing audiences deeper into the dark matter of love and encouraging them to contemplate their own relationships through an unflinching, scientific lens.
Our film is finished and we cannot wait to share it with you! But we need your support to make this happen. Having squeezed the last penny out of our budget during our editing process, we are in need of additional funds to license our archive footage and our music. Please help us spread the word and keep in touch with us through www.facebook.com/TheDarkMatterOfLove or wwww.twitter.com/darkmatterlove
And thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support,
Sarah and Grace
Risks and challenges
As our film is completed there are minimal risks involved from this point on.
There is always an element of risk involved in releasing a film but director Sarah McCarthy will be drawing on her experience with launching THE SOUND OF MUMBAI: A MUSICAL - which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival in 2010 and went on to be broadcast in over 15 countries around the world - to enable THE DARK MATTER OF LOVE reach a wide global audience.
Our kick-starter funds will be used to pay our composer Molly Nyman to license the gorgeous score she's composed for us and to license all of our archive footage.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
Pledge £5 or more
20 backers
A huge THANK YOU and the Dark Matter Team will whisper your name quietly to ourselves. And if you Like us on Facebook we'll upload a special picture just for you.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £10 or more
29 backers
FREE HIGH-RES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF OUR POSTER. A sincere thank you from the bottom of our hearts and on our Facebook page and updates about when the film will be available to view in your part of the world. And a small hug in our minds.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £20 or more
107 backers
All of the above plus a FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE FULL FEATURE LENGTH FILM the moment it is finished. It's shaping up beautifully and you will be among the first people to see the film! You'll probably see it before our Mum's and Dad's get to!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £30 or more
17 backers
All of the above + Sarah McCarthy's first film MURDERERS ON THE DANCE FLOOR as a FREE DOWNLOAD available immediately once the campaign has been funded.
Preview of Murderers on the Dance Floor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sABHPEoWQ9A
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £35 or more
12 backers
All of the above plus a digital download of Sarah's previous film THE SOUND OF MUMBAI: A MUSICAL which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival where it was picked up by HBO Documentary Films. It tells the story of a choir of children from the slums of Mumbai who put on a concert of songs from the Sound of Music.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £50 or more
40 backers
All of the above plus a FREE DVD of the film, yours to keep and watch as many times with as many people as you wish forever and ever. (Please add £10 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge £100 or more
15 backers
All of the above plus a DARK MATTER MOVIE POSTER and a THANK YOU ON OUR FACEBOOK page including a picture of your choosing. Pictures of big cats in little boxes very welcome.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge £200 or more
4 backers
All of the above and a SPECIAL THANKS CREDIT. We'll also give you a shout out in the SUPPORTERS PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE. As well as all this we will also do a deal with the first star you see at night to ensure that one of your wishes actually comes true.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge £250 or more
1 backer Limited (2 left of 3)
2 hour editing masterclass with Dark Matter Post Production Supervisor & Editor Rob Tucker. All skill levels welcome. Your classcan either focus on Final Cut Pro7, X or After Effects. You'll get to spend two hours at Rob's post production facility in Farringdon, London (also Dark Matter's HQ) and learn all the tricks of the trade from a post production master.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £300 or more
2 backers
All of the above and A SKYPE BRAINSTORM with director Sarah McCarthy who was recently named one of Real Screen's 'Top 15 Emerging Director's in the World'
Her previous films include www.thesoundofmumbai.org which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and was broadcast on HBO in the US and Channel 4 in the UK.
Sarah specialises in idea development and will help you unpack your idea, suggest funding partners and help out with festival strategy. If you're not a filmmaker you can Skype with director Sarah and producer Grace about a topic of your choosing! Their areas of expertise include; films, places to eat and drink in London and how to make amusing videos about your cat.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £500 or more
2 backers
All of the above and tickets to a PREMIERE SCREENING of the film in the city nearest to you. We hope to attend as many festival screenings as possible so hopefully we'll see you there!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £1,000 or more
2 backers Limited (8 left of 10)
All of the above and a PREVIEW SCREENING AT SOHO HOTEL & DINNER WITH THE PRODUCER & DIRECTOR AFTERWARDS. If you're UK based you and a friend can join us for our 30th November screening at the Soho Hotel followed by dinner in London. If you're not in the UK we'll send you a screening copy and a license to screen the film to all your friends and family and we do a Skype Q&A with you after your screening!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £2,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 left of 5)
All of the above and if you live in London or thereabouts a PRIVATE SCREENING of the film and a Q&A with director Sarah McCarthy and producer Grace Hughes-Hallett afterwards. If you live outside of London we can conduct this Q&A via Skype while you're still (hopefully) gushing with emotion after you've seen the film. You will also be credit as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the main credits of the film.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £5,000
0 backers Limited (5 left of 5)
SPEND A DAY WITH THE FILMMAKERS and get a credit on our film as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. If filmmaking is your thing we'll share what we've learned during our careers. If film watching is your thing we'll go see a beautiful film and geek out about it over lunch afterwards. We travel a lot so if you're in a major city in the US, Canada, Australia or anywhere else in the world it's highly likely we'll be visiting your home town during our festival tour and we would be delighted to spend a day with our new Exec!
Estimated delivery:
Funding period
- (33 days)


text:
Stay connected! Sign up for our E-News!
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Getting active increases your chances of living longer and can help you:
Here are some tips to help you get active:
Check out these items from the Community Health Library and websites to learn more about making physical fitness a part of your life.
The Athlete's Way: Sweat and the Biology of Bliss
By Christopher Bergland
The Athlete's Way presents a practical, motivational fitness program by an ultra-endurance athlete that incorporates brain science, positive psychology and behaviorism to transform lives from the inside out.
Fit and Sexy for Life: the Hormone-Free Plan for Staying Slim, Strong, and Fabulous in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond
By Kathy Kaehler
With daily workouts that focus on cardio and strength conditioning, and a simple eating plan tailored to women over forty, her program gives you everything you need to melt pounds, build muscle, and decrease your risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and other health concerns.
Men's Health Gym Bible
By Michael Mejia and Myatt Murphy
In The Men's Health Gym Bible, certified strength and conditioning coach Mike Mejia and magazine contributor Myatt Murphy instruct readers in the optimal use of a gym for strength training and cardiovascular fitness.
Yoga Rx: A Step-By-Step Program to Promote Health, Wellness, and Healing for Common Ailments
By Larry Payne, Ph.D. and Richard Usatine, M.D.
Yoga Rx distills an array of postures into an easy-to-use regimen for anyone seeking relief for anything from back pain to the common cold.
Body & Soul Fitness: Daily Exercise Routine (DVD)
With Nancy Marmorat
Nancy Marmorat: Daily Exercise Routine features the workout guru leading the viewer through a fifteen minute workout designed to give anyone who follows along a quick full body workout.
Temple of Jehan: Ultimate Bellydance Fitness Workout (DVD)
Dancers of all levels as well as non-dancers will benefit from taking on the challenge and moving up the learning curve to master the ULTIMATE workout.
Sit and Be Fit: Osteoporosis Workout II (DVD)
The exercises on the DVD are specifically designed to help participants with or at risk for osteoporosis to improve their bonestrength, posture, leg strength, and balance to reduce their risk of fractures and falls.
Mayo Clinic - Get tips on fitting exercise into your daily routine.
MedLine Plus - Learn the basics of getting and staying fit, and click on the links to find a wealth of information on this topic.
President's Challenge Program - Find your fitness level by taking this test.
Back to the top
Ask the Community Health Librarian


text:
Will Renewed Merger Talks Help Reynolds American (RAI) Stock and Lorillard (LO) Stock Today?
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Reynolds American's
(RAI - Get Report) merger with Lorillard
(LO - Get Report) has been put on hold due to fears of anti-trust issues, but a potential Imperial Tobacco
(ITYBY) asset sale could help alleviate those concerns.
Imperial Tobacco Group is planning to sell 30% of the shares in its Madrid unit next month to raise $800 million, Bloomberg reported.
Such a move would strengthen the company's buying position if speculation that regulators will decide that a Reynolds/Lorillard merger can not move forward without the two tobacco companies first selling off some of their assets is true.
Must Read: Warren Buffett's 25 Favorite Stocks
Reynolds and Lorillard are the second and third largest tobacco manufacturers in the U.S., respectively.
Reynolds American shares are up 0.45% to $60.73 in early market trading, while Lorillard shares are up 0.5% to $61.81 on Monday.
TheStreet Ratings team rates REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC as a Buy with a ratings score of A. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC (RAI) a BUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, notable return on equity, expanding profit margins and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income." Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:- Despite its growing revenue, the company underperformed as compared with the industry average of 3.1%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 2.8%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- The return on equity has improved slightly when compared to the same quarter one year prior. This can be construed as a modest strength in the organization. Compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry and the overall market, REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC's return on equity significantly exceeds that of both the industry average and the S&P 500.
- REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC's earnings per share declined by 31.5% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC increased its bottom line by earning $3.14 versus $2.24 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($3.35 versus $3.14).
- The gross profit margin for REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC is rather high; currently it is at 53.13%. Despite the high profit margin, it has decreased significantly from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 18.75% trails the industry average.
- Compared to where it was a year ago today, the stock is now trading at a higher level, regardless of the company's weak earnings results. Looking ahead, the stock's rise over the last year has already helped drive it to a level which is relatively expensive compared to the rest of its industry. We feel, however, that the other strengths this company displays justify these higher price levels.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: RAI Ratings Report
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Action Alerts PLUS
Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer and Director of Research Jack Mohr reveal their investment tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
Quant Ratings
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
Stocks Under $10
David Peltier uncovers low dollar stocks with serious upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Dividend Stock Advisor
David Peltier identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Trifecta Stocks
Every recommendation goes through 3 layers of intense scrutinyquantitative, fundamental and technical analysisto maximize profit potential and minimize risk.
Product Features:
- Model Portfolio
- Intra Day Trade alerts
- Access to Quant Ratings
Options Profits
Our options trading pros provide over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- Actionable options commentary and news
- Real-time trading community


text:
Please log in to add this item to your cart.
Price: | $165.00 |
Member Price: | $135.00 |
Save $30.00 (18%) by joining ISM. Click here to join now.
Updated 2014!
The CPSM® Diagnostic Practice Exams 2nd edition, print version, gives CPSM® candidates an opportunity to test themselves with a simulated exam. It helps you focus your study efforts by identifying any areas of supply management that need strengthening. You get a sample test for the Exam(s) with a scoring chart and correct answers, including justifications and references. To be used with the CPSM® Study Guide and ISM Professional Series.
Please note: The print version and web version of the Diagnostic Practice Exams are the same content.
Item Number: CDK_P
Number of Pages: 210
Date Published: 2014
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs. 0 oz.


text:
Ceiling Lamps
Change up your ceiling lights for a style statement. When it comes to illuminating your room our chandeliers are a quick fix route to enhancing your room. It also gives a decorative pattern on the ceiling on the wall. And being LED, you save on your electricity bills and be kinder to the planet.
Ceiling lamps designed to fit
Illuminate your home with our range of ceiling lamps. We've got a quite a selection to choose from, so you can select a different lamp for each room. Or you could go for a uniform effect throughout the house if you spot something that really lightens you up. The frosted glass of the LOCK lamp diffuses the light to give a glare-free shine, and metal clips secure the glass cover to the steel base. And we recommend using LED bulbs, which use 85% less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and last up to 20 years.
Ceiling lamps to complete your home
Consider your home's design from floor to ceiling, and give visitors a reason to look up. The IKEA 365+ UTKIK model is made of durable plastic to give a gentle glow, and its ribbed exterior will cast a decorative shadow pattern on its surroundings. The VÄTE light has a rice paper shade and only requires occasional dusting to keep it looking good. And if you find that you like our ALÄNG or ÅRSTID ceiling lamps, you can floor, wall or table lamps from the same series to create the atmosphere you're after.


text:
Japanese Ando Beveled Reed Knife
This Japanese beveled reed knife is most likely the best beveled knife available. It is made of Japanese laminated sword steel, which takes, and keeps, a very keen edge. It has a comfortable round wood handle, and comes with a leather sheath. To maintain the sharpest edge use Japanese water stone item #C-20 and strop #C-13. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! Available Right Handed & Left Handed. |
Beveled Edge Knife
Made in Germany of hardened specialty steel, with a choice of three varnished hardwood handles. Comes with leather sheath. Which handle is best? Styles available are Oslo right handed, Oslo left handed, Milano right handed, Milano left handed, Toronto right handed, & Toronto left handed. |
Rigotti Beveled Reed Knife
Beveled edge with a hollow ground back and a Rosewood handle. The steel is not too hard, for easier sharpening on a fine India, hard Arkansas stone, or a diamond "stone". Right Handed Left Handed |
Swiss Beveled Knife
A beveled knife made of the hardest steel, with a hardwood handle. For touch-up honing, use a hard Arkansas stone, to restore the cutting edge use a diamond stone. Available right handed only. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! |
Rigotti Reed Knife
Beveled edge, with a Rosewood handle. Sharpen on fine or medium India stone. Available right handed only. |
Rigotti Student Reed Knife
Wedge shaped blade with a Rosewood handle. May be used left or right handed. Sharpen on medium or fine India stone |
Swiss Folding Knife
This Double hollow ground knife is similar to the fixed blade Swiss knife, but very compact. Sharpen on fine India stone, or restore a worn cutting edge on a diamond stone. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! |
Folding Knife
This knife has a wedge blade with a rounded tip. The back of the blade has a "hump" near the tip which is intended to be held against the thumb as a pivot point when scraping. Sharpen on fine or medium India stone. |
Rigotti Folding Knife
Double hollow ground, folding into a Rosewood handle. The blade can be locked in any position by tightening the slotted screw. It sharpens well on a fine India or diamond "stone". |
Folding Knife
Rigid locking, wedge shaped replaceable stainless steel blade. Sharpen a few times on fine or medium India stone, then just replace the blade. Replacement Blade |
Single Edge Razor Blades Nine gauge razor blades, made in U.S.A. Available in Package of 10 ($1.95) & Package of 100 ($10.50). |
ReedGeek Universal Tool A new tool designed to compliment your reed knife for adjusting double and single reeds. The 2 5/8" long steel bar has proprietary true edge-retention technology with no sharpening required. Adjust your reeds to achieve better performance more simply and accurately than with any other reed tool. All four edges can be used and the tip features an engineered radius that can be used for precision scraping. On each side of the radius are contoured blades that can be used to adjust or modify the rails of the reed or profile tip corners. Great for traveling - won't be confiscated at the airport! Available in two styles, original and burr (for more aggressive cutting action). See Instructions |
Scroll over image to zoom |
Forrests Bassoon Tip Cutter 5 1/2" pliers style tip cutter with plastic covered handles, for both bassoon and contra bassoon reeds. |
Reed Tip Cutter
This is a superbly accurate tip cutter. The body is made of anodized aluminum, the blades are made of 3/16" thick steel, hardened and ground to a sharp edge. The sliding reed holder has a spring loaded detent ball on the underside, so it slides smoothly and with just enough friction to prevent it from sliding at the wrong time. The engraved measuring scale is in millimeters. Made in Germany. Available for bassoon, English horn, & oboe. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! See More Information Oboe English Horn Bassoon |
Rieger Bassoon Reed Tip Cutter
The reed is firmly, and squarely, held on a mandrel while the unique rotary cutter cuts the tip. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! |
Guillotine Reed Tip Cutter
This cutter has a Rosewood base with steel cutters. The base also has an adjustable stop to maintain uniform reed length. This works on all double reeds. For best results the reed should be wet when cutting the tip. |
Sanding Stick 7" X 3/4" 2 sided sanding stick with fine grit (400) on one side and medium grit (250) on the other. Very handy for smoothing the edges of shaped cane, sanding corks, or even your finger nails! Your choice of image, bassoon or oboe. |
Vandoren Reed Stick This is the modern replacement for reed rush, made of etched tempered glass for durability and long life. The perfect tool for putting precision finishing touches on your reed. |
Norton® brand Wet or Dry Sandpaper Full 9" X 11" sheet. We have 220 Grit, 320 Grit, 400 Grit, & 600 Grit. |
Bassoon Reed File 3 1/2" file With black hardwood grip. Length with handle 7 3/4". |
Needle File Set 6 piece set made of high carbon steel, contains various shapes of 5 1/2" long, double cut files for finishing bassoon reeds. |
Diamond Grit Needle Files Available in course (250 grit) and fine (600 grit) and various shapes. Files available are: Course Grit Round ($10.50), Course Grit Warding ($10.50), Course Grit Three Square ($10.50), Course Grit Hand ($10.50), Fine Grit Round ($9.25), Fine Grit Warding ($9.25), Fine Grit Three Square ($9.25), & Fine Grit Hand ($9.25). |


text:
Vineyard Vines
Patchwork Classic Tote
Style # 2A0328
Rating Value: 5.0
Rating Count: 1.0
Out of Stock
Out of stock
Details & Features
· Canvas tote trimmed with 100% printed imported silk
· Gingham cotton lining made in the USA
· Zip-top closure
· Water resistant bottom
· 4 interior pockets
· Signature label on outside pocket
· 12"H x 18"W x 6"D
Customer Reviews
Reviewed by 1 customer
Displaying review 1
- Attractive
- Easy Access
- Enough Compartments
- Good Strap Length
- High Quality
- Versatile
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Office
- Shopping
- Traveling
Comments about Vineyard Vines Patchwork Classic Tote:
This is definitely a great bag for summer. I use it as a purse/lunchbag/laptop carrier during the week and then take it to the beach or out shopping on the weekend. It's versatile, durable, and super cute.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying review 1


text:
Here is the final version of the ordinance sponsored by Cobb Commissioners Bob Ott and JoAnn Birrell that would require all contractors to swear on an affidavit that they have applied to the federal government for the IMAGE program certification. Just like Cobb County has already done with a unanimous bipartisan vote.
It is not hard to read. Well, maybe for Helen Goreham, but pretty easy to "get" for most folks. Note that the official estimated time to complete the IMAGE application is 90 minutes (see blog post below this one). Also note that there is no wording that requires that contractors be IMAGE certified before their bid is accepted by the county. Only that they have made a good faith application for that eventuality. Just like Tim Lee and Helen Goreham voted yes on Cobb County as an employer.
It should be noted that this ordinance would halt any possibility of a repeat of the scandal that saw illegal aliens take jobs away from legal workers during the construction of the Cobb Courthouse in 2009 and 2010.
It is my own observation that the funding and assistance Tim Lee and Helen Goreham get from the business community is much more important to them than passing this legislation which is silently opposed by the same people who brought us the illegal population that screams against enforcement and borders in the streets of Georgia.
Sec 2-143. Contractors, protecting jobs for eligible workers, bidding requirements and reducing unemployment.
(1 )- Definitions: For purposes of this section,
(a) "Performance of services" means any work performed by a Contractor for Cobb County, including specifically, but without limitation, any physical work on any County sidewalk, road, structure, building, land, machine, computer, or real property; any planning and design work; any repair, landscaping, maintenance, cleaning, altering, improving, or work on any Cobb County or public property; and the servicing, repairing or demolishing of any public structure, building or road and any other improvements to public real property of any kind within the County.
(b) – "Contractor" means a person, company, corporation, vendor or entity (regardless of level or tier and including independent contractors) that enters into a contract or offers a bid for the "performance of services" with the County or provides labor for payment of any amount in any manner for any purpose.
(2) Intent: It shall be the continuous goal of Cobb County to use all available tools to safeguard tax funds, to protect jobs for eligible workers, to reduce unemployment for eligible workers, and to prevent the utilization of illegal aliens for the "performance of services." It is the policy of Cobb County that all aliens without federal authorization to work lawfully in the United States shall be prohibited from the "performance of services" for any Contractor hired for payment by Cobb County.
(3) Penalty for violation of this section:
(a) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement, representation or affirmation in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a violation of this Code for false swearing and/or of OCGA 16-10-20 and/or OCGA 16-10-71.
(b) Any persons penalized in accordance with the preceding paragraph shall also be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any other county contract for 12 months from date of such penalty.
(4) Affidavit
(a) Effective July 1, 2013, the County shall not renew or extend any existing contract with any Contractor or consider any bid from any Contractor or enter into any contract or hire for payment for the "performance of services" any Contractor unless and until that Contractor provides a notarized affidavit attesting that such potential Contractor (and any and all of its subcontractors) have submitted a valid, correct and complete application to the United States Department of Homeland Security office now known as ICE to become compliant with and certified under the federal workforce compliance partnership now known as the Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program or any equivalent replacement federal program designed to reduce unauthorized employment and the use of fraudulent identity documents. Upon request from the County, the Contractor shall be required to submit a copy of the application to become IMAGE certified under the Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers or such agreement as shall be required under any equivalent replacement federal program.
(b)- The County shall provide the form for said affidavit which shall contain the date of previous IMAGE certification or date of newest application for IMAGE certification and shall be notarized. Affiant shall also acknowledge penalty for false swearing under this Code and pursuant to OCGA 16-10-20 and/or 16-10-71.
(c)- The required affidavit shall include information indicating the number of employees the potential Contractor or vendor employs on the date of the affidavit.and a check box that indicates the contractor's intention to eventually obtain IMAGE certification.
(d)- An attestation of valid current official IMAGE compliance certification shall substitute for IMAGE certification application.
(e) The required affidavit shall be labeled "IMAGE Certification, County Contracting Eligibility Affidavit."
(f) The required affidavit may be submitted in person or by mail or copies of the affidavit may be submitted electronically provided the submission complies with OCGA 10-12-1, et seq. Copies of documents submitted by mail or electronically shall satisfy the requirements of the Code. For purposes of this section, electronic submission includes but is not limited to submission via facsimile, internet, or any other method approved by the County.
(g) Affidavits shall be maintained by the County for five years from the date of receipt.
(h) The requirements in this section shall include any future, succeeding, replacement or otherwise newly-named federal immigration, customs or employment enforcement agency that may handle unauthorized employment enforcement that may replace the office now known as "ICE".
(i) A list of all Contractors, the date of the Contractor's required affidavit, and/or the date that the Contractor became IMAGE certified shall be posted on the official County website.
(j) The affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for "performance of services"; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavit shall not be required for performance of services related to: assistance for health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition, weather related emergency services such as, but not limited to, repair, restoration of services such as but not limited to electricity, gas or water supply, clearing of roads sidewalks, snow or ice removal, short term disaster relief, including but not limited to distribution of food, water or life sustaining goods or services including repair work. For short-term, noncash, in-kind emergency disaster relief, for public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease; for programs, services, or assistance such as but not limited to soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter, services deemed to be necessary or required after consultation with appropriate state or federal agencies and departments, or agencies which deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies or are necessary for the protection of life or safety as determined by the county.
(k) The required affidavit shall contain date of most recent application and include acknowledgement from signer that contractors that have previously completed affidavits attesting to application for IMAGE certification but are found to have cancelled or rescinded that application without becoming IMAGE certified shall not be allowed to bid on a county contract or engage in performance of services for a period of 24 months from that finding.
(5) Independent contractors, contractors with zero employees.
(a) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection and IMAGE application requirements, a Contractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the County shall instead provide a copy to the County of the Contractor's valid and unexpired state issued driver's license or valid and unexpired state issued identification card of such Contractor. In addition, if the Contractor intends to utilize independent contractors for the "performance of services," the Contractor shall provide to the County prior to the "performance of services" by the independent contractor, a copy of the valid and unexpired state issued driver's license or identification card of each independent contractor to be utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with the County.
(b) A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card as designated by the Attorney General's office under state law and posted on the Attorney General's official website. Copies of drivers licenses or state issued ID cards shall be attached to notarized affidavit from presenter attesting that documents are true and valid.
(c) For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the County in the same manner as an affidavit.
(d) After executing a contract, in the event that a Contractor determines that it will need to hire employees, retain subcontractors, and/or employ independent contractors to satisfy or complete the "performance of services" under the contract, then the Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of this Code are complied with prior to the "performance of services" under the contract.
(e)- Penalties for violation of paragraph 5(b) shall be the same as designated in paragraphs 3a and 3b.
(f) Copy of drivers license or state issued ID card and attached affidavit as described in this section shall not be required for performance of services related to: assistance for health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition, weather related emergency services such as, but not limited to, repair, restoration of services such as but not limited to electricity, gas or water supply, clearing of roads sidewalks, snow or ice removal, short term disaster relief, including but not limited to distribution of food, water or life sustaining goods or services including repair work. For short-term, noncash, in-kind emergency disaster relief, for public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a communicable disease; for programs, services, or assistance such as but not limited to soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter, services deemed to be necessary or required after consultation with appropriate state or federal agencies and departments, or agencies which deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies or are necessary for the protection of life or safety as determined by the county.
(g) This ordinance shall be enforced without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
(6) Effective Date. Unless otherwise noted, all conditions for contracting in this section shall be effective on July 1, 2013
This is the (gasp) application from ICE that employers complete to start the IMAGE compliance program. It seems to scare the dickens out of Tim Lee., Helen Goreham and Lisa Cupid. All of these people have sworn an oath of office. All of them said "trust me" when they ran for office.
I like this part at the bottom (emphasis mine):
"Public Reporting Burden. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is collecting this information as a part of its agency mission under the Department of Homeland Security. The estimated average time to review the instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information is 90 minutes (1.5 hours) per response. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget Control Number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer/OAA/Records Management Branch U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th Street, S.W., STOP 5705, Washington, D.C. 20536-5705 (Do not mail your completed application to this address.)"
Pretty scary isn't it?
IMAGE certification for contractors to protect identity theft and jobs in Cobb County? The contractors lobby and Tim Lee are not the only enemies of enforcement -
A two minute video education – Rich Pellegrino and Lance Lamberton: Cobb County's anti-enforcement, open borders dudes
So that readers don't get the mistaken idea that Angry Jerry-with-ties-to-SPLC-hate groups– Gonzalez or our local amusing deep-thinker Rich Pellegrino or even the Chamber of Commerce are the only anti-enforcement, open borders advocates around Cobb County Georgia, a news video from 11 Alive TV from Tuesday night's Cobb BOC meeting. We introduce Cobb legend-in-his-own-mind Lance Lamberton, who not only spoke against saving jobs for legal workers on Cobb county contracts and mindlessly quoted Emma Lazarus but then went on to confirm his open borders ideology on camera.
You can watch the video from 11 Alive for yourself.
Rich Pellegrino, bless his heart, also babbled against enforcement and for another illegal alien amnesty at the BOC meeting. Again. The key difference between Pellegrino's 3 minute rant objecting to the requirement that Cobb's tax-funded contractors use legal labor and Lance Lamberton's was that Lamberton was more well-dressed.
Note to the oh-so-arrogant Lamberton: As others have pointed out, it's the Statute of Liberty, not the statue of immigration.
Neither is it the statute of open borders. Geez…somebody pass me the pepto? Por favor.
Thanks to 11 Alive for an almost accurate report and the priceless video!
IMAGE protects jobs for legal residents!
Here in Cobb County, Georgia we are trying hard to protect jobs from illegal aliens by passing an ordinance to require contractors to become "IMAGE certified." IMAGE is a no-cost service from ICE that helps employers – public and private – audit their employment and hiring records to insure that all documents presented by employees when hired are genuine and valid. Much more on the great way to deter illegal immigration can be read from the official DHS IMAGE website. IMAGE involves use of the E-Verify system.
IMAGE compliance also saves jobs for legal workers by exposing illegal aliens and the use of fake ID. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners already voted unanimously and on a bi-partisan basis to Be IMAGE compliant.
According to the quotes in the Marietta Daily Journal, Cobb's newspaper, Cobb County Chairman Tim Lee Tim Lee was very supportive of the IMAGE certification program when he signed the voluntary agreement with ICE in May of last year for the Board of Commissioners to have their hiring records inspected by ICE to insure that there were no fake documents used to get a job with the county. Here are his quotes then as published in this newspaper:
"The meeting started with a presentation in which Lee signed an IMAGE agreement with Brock Nicholson, ICE special agent in charge for the Atlanta field office. Nicholson said he has been proud to partner with Cobb County, starting with the 287(g) program the agency has with the Cobb Sheriff's Office, which allows local governments to have access to the ICE database. Since 2007, thousands of Cobb inmates have been identified as illegal immigrants.
"We applaud your forward thinking, we appreciate the partnership," Nicholson said.
Lee said the IMAGE agreement will help prevent possible terrorist attacks and protect employees against discrimination based upon citizenship or natural origin."
The message, if there is one, is that Cobb County takes its responsibility very seriously to make sure that everything possibly that could be done is being done to make sure the laws are being followed in our county, and to make sure there's an opportunity for equal employment for those that deserve it," Lee said after the meeting."
VIDEO HERE: In the interest of public knowledge, accuracy and increasing Chairman Lee's memory, I posted a the official video of that May 2012 Board of Commissioner's meeting on YOUTUBE.
I hope you watch it. We apologize for the typos, which is entirely my fault. I sent the Dustin Inman Society webmaster the draft version and not the corrected version of the informative text appearing before the video. Oops…
Cobb County Chairman Tim Lee is now apparently going back on the promise he made in July of last year to expand the IMAGE compliance requirement to all of Cobb's contractors
(see the blog post below this one).
IMAGE certification for Cobb contractors is a no-brainer. Ask yourself why County Boss Tim Lee is now backing up on IMAGE And what powerful well-funded force would make him try to ignore the no-cost federal tool that would expose illegal aliens on the payroll of county contractors paid with taxpayer dollars.
All politics is local. Silence is consent.
Contact Cobb County Chairman Tim Lee: firstname.lastname@example.com
From the "Tim Lee, don't forget to remember your promises" department - Below is the entire text of an email sent Wednesday, July 25, 2012 @ 3:58 PM to a Cobb County citizen from Chairman Tim Lee's office with his promise to make an addition to Cobb County law so that all contractors be required to take advantage of the no-cost federal IMAGE program:
Good Afternoon Mrs. Barton and Family,
On behalf of Chairman Tim Lee, I want to thank you for your recent email concerning the federal IMAGE program. Cobb County is proud to be the first county in Georgia to enroll in this important program and as well as having lead the effort with the E-Verify and SAVE verification programs.
It is our intention to bring forward an addition to the county code this January that will require those doing business with Cobb to also enroll in the IMAGE program.
This process will require several public meetings in January and your support on this important addition to the county code would be appreciated.
Notice of these hearings will be provided to the Marietta Daily Journal as well as listed on the county clerk's web site as part of the agenda. www.cobbcounty.org/clerk
We look forward to seeing you in January.
Thank you for writing and for allowing us an opportunity to respond back to you concerning this matter.
Millie Rogers, Chairman's Assistant
Cobb County Chairman's Office
UPDATE - 5:00 PM Friday – We just got a call from Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott. He tells me that he has asked that the language of ordinance be changed to actually reflect requirement that Cobb contractors apply for IMAGE certification. Good work sir! Great news and great work commissioner Ott! We don't think Chairman Lee is going to like this!
UPDATE – Below is the language of the ordinance in question and a link to today's MDJ news coverage on the scam.
"Sec. 2-143. Employment of Unauthorized Aliens Prohibited. It is the policy of Cobb County that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed to perform work on county contracts involving the physical performance of services. Therefore, the County shall not enter into a contract for the physical performance of services within the State of Georgia unless the contractor shall provide evidence on County-provided forms that it and its subcontractors have registered for and are participating in the federal work authorization program as defined by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et seq. to verify information of all newly hired employees."
13-10-90 is the definitions section for the 2006 state E-Verify law ---The Cobb BOC itself signed a publicly signed their own agreement with ICE on IMAGE certification in May. This ordinance language is an intentional ruse. Anyone slightly familiar with legislation/immigration and employment verification can see what Lee hopes no one will.
If you haven't, you can read today's MDJ news report on the matter here. The headline is very wishful thinking.
Let's let the feds explain the IMAGE job protection program. The below comes from the DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement Website:
"IMAGE -- Your Workforce Compliance Partner
Becoming an IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) member is now easier than ever.Just a last note before the election on how Obama has fulfilled his promise to "fundamentally change America."
Illegal aliens are openly working for his re-election. You can read about it from the WSJ and blogger Debbie Schlussel.
BTW – According to a new report from the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern California, illegal immigration from that paradise to our south is back on the rise. Imagine that. The president of the United States ignores American law and the American congress in granting amnesty to another group of illegals, promises general amnesty if re-elected and illegal immigration increases! Who would'a thunkit?


text:
Andy Murray survived a stern examination from Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon conqueror Lukas Rosol to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Rosol wrote his name into tennis folklore in 2012 by blasting past Nadal in the second round at the All England Club and Murray knew exactly what he would face in their first clash.
The fifth seed, who had a first-round bye, found himself a set and break down on Stadium 1 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden but fought back to win 4-6 6-3 6-2 in an hour and 46 minutes.
There was little sign of the twists and turns to come as the first 20 points were all won by the server, Murray finally breaking the sequence in the sixth game.
But it was Rosol who broke serve, correctly challenging what Murray thought was an ace on break point and then thumping a forehand winner.
The Czech has one of the most powerful games on the tour and, as he showed against Nadal, can be a threat to anyone when it is working.
It was hit and miss in the early stages and Murray won four points in a row from 40-15 to hit straight back, only for Rosol to break again when an attempted Murray pass bounced off the top of the net and wide.
That left the world number 47 serving for the set.
He was lucky to escape a break point when he mis-hit a smash but when he did connect properly there was little Murray could do and Rosol clinched it with another searing forehand.
The Wimbledon champion looked in serious trouble when Rosol played a terrific game to break at the start of the second, but a fifth break in six games followed before Murray finally held.
It was a key moment, and the momentum swung further towards Murray when he broke again to lead 4-2.
Rosol applied pressure with his opponent serving for the set but one amazing scrambling lob helped Murray take it.
The Czech was being forced to go for ever more outrageous winners, and Murray stamped his authority right at the start of the third set.
There had been little to get the crowd excited but a forehand pass on the run from Murray certainly did as he broke for 4-1 on his way to a third-round meeting with either Pablo Andujar or Jiri Vesely.


text:
390 comments
1 box Yellow Butter Cake Mix
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
4 eggs
1 (11 oz) can of mandarin oranges, Undrained
1 (3 oz) pkg of vanilla instant pudding
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 oz) container cool whip
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 pan.
Mix the cake mix, oil and eggs at medium speed with and electric mixer for two minutes. Add the can of mandarin oranges and mix until the oranges are in tiny bits.
Pour batter into pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Let cake cool completely.
Mix the pudding mix with the crushed pineapple until well blended, fold in the cool whip. Use to frost the cake.
Submitted by Cindy from Connecticut
by BOOBEAT1984
June 12, 2012
by SPIKE2
April 01, 2012
TY, and Ty to those who looked up the reason its called a Pig Pickin' Cake.
by FAMJR
March 31, 2012
by SMAJPP
March 31, 2012
Mmmmmm. Needs to be said that this must be kept in the refrigerator.
by SCHEEPY
March 31, 2012
by COGIT8
March 31, 2012
Indeed! I was curious about the story behind it, so Googled it -- seems these (and there are many variants; for instance, some add various nuts to the cake mix, and/or add coconut to the topping) were popular desserts at southern barbecues, which are often called "pig pickings." But it looks like Nanabell beat me to it below. 8)
by NANABELL
March 30, 2012
Pig pickin': When the cooking is complete, the meat should ideally be tender to the point of falling off of the bone. The meat is then either chopped or pulled into traditional Carolina-style pork barbecue or it is picked off the hog itself by the guests. This cake is usually taken to the event. So, that is why it's called a pig pickin cake.
by MOMMYPIE55
March 31, 2012
Thanks for the interesting background of this type of cake.
by TIFFANY
March 30, 2012
it's just a name people. get over it. sounds good to me.
by LISAJOS
March 30, 2012
Well I know I'll make a pig of myself eating this cake! yummie yum
by PATRIOTICANGEL
March 30, 2012
The name could come from everyone wanting more than one piece making a pig of themselves lol.
by CAROLAB
March 30, 2012
I have a recipe for this that is a little different, but this one sounds great, too!! Thanks!
by RDENSMORE
March 30, 2012
sounds yummy and I agree the additional coconut would add to the flavor in the icing for the tropical cake.
by DANCINGTIGGER5
March 30, 2012
Very different name. I wasn't quite sure what to expect.
by ANONYMOUS TOO :-)(-:
March 30, 2012
What a funny name for a cake that sounds like it will taste awesome. Thank you.
by GORILLAGIRL
March 30, 2012
yummy cake and thats the name i`ve always heard it called
by KCPRUNK
March 30, 2012
yes, I thought it was going to be a corn bread
with pulled pork in it... This sound delish , summer
cake . Thanks
with pulled pork in it... This sound delish , summer
cake . Thanks
by GLWROSE
March 30, 2012
This recipe was made when there was a pig roast or sometimes just when neighbors helped a farmer butcher hogs. All the ladies of the community would bring potluck style dihes and they would take turn whose farm they went to to butcher. Sounds odd now but it was a way of life way back when most people lived on farms and were too poor to have animals slaughtered at the houses. I love how the oicture is a slice from a layer cake but it calls for a 9x13 pan. LOL
by CHRISUSA46
March 30, 2012
My mother (at 91) grew up on a farm and recalls with fondness the neighbors coming over to help with butchering pigs and the occasional cow. They did the same thing at harvest time...they'd work at my grandpa's farm for a day or so then the men would move to the next farm. Things were very different in the '20's and '30's! I should make this cake and take it to Mom..... see if she remembers a "Pig Pickin' Cake!"
by BANMID
March 30, 2012
I submitted this recipe, but I did not supply a picture, I have no idea where it came from?
by NDAKOTA BLUE
March 30, 2012
This cake is so good. I've made it many times and called it GOOD BIRTHDAY CAKE - not your offensive name. It is VERY GOOD regardless.
by NOT SO STOOPPIDD
March 31, 2012
It's always had Pic Pickin' in our neck of the woods too. Guesss city folks take offense easily.
by TLCROCKETT
March 30, 2012
Pig Pickin' Cake is definitely not an offensive name. Obviously you don't know what a pig pickin' is or you wouldn't make such a statement. I've personally never heard it called GOOD BIRTHDAY CAKE, so does that make your name offensive?
by SANDY314
March 30, 2012
what a interesting name..sounds like a good recipe to keep!
by SHINAR00
March 30, 2012
can anyone find Mandarin oranges in can or jar that are NOT from China? I cannot.
by PUFFIN101
March 30, 2012
I think the majority of mandarins are grown in the far east so it's logical that's where they'd be canned. Try Trader Joe's, if you have one in your area.
by JOERACER
March 30, 2012
I have made this cake for years, tho it is under a diff name. Everytime I make it, it gets raves... and everyone wants the recipe!! Thanks!
by 8182122
March 30, 2012
I make something like this called Tropical Cake, my recipe is this one, but with some shredded coconut in the frosting.
by LRDORN
March 30, 2012
Wondering about the name. Or is it tradidion to take to a pig picking? Looks good. Thanks
by PUFFIN101
March 30, 2012
Yes, it's a cake traditionally prepared for a "pig pickin" (pig roast).
Go back to the Main Page of the Archives.
Do you have a Helpful Hint of your own?
Tell us about it and we might publish it.
Do you have problem? Maybe we can help.
Click Here to tell us about it.


text:
29 June 2012
In what is a first for a union not affiliated to the Labour party, the 78.9% yes vote comes as we face unprecedented cuts to jobs, pay and pensions to pay for economic problems caused by the greed and recklessness of the banks, and a lack of political will to rein them in.
While trade unions have funded political candidates and parties for more than a hundred years, this result shows a clear desire for a political alternative to a consensus that means any opposition too often fails to properly challenge these cuts, or is relegated to being "a critical friend" of ministers' plans to slash £28 billion in welfare support to the unemployed, sick and disabled.
In the same ballot almost 81% voted to endorse our wider political campaigning.
With the government making our economic situation worse and causing misery in our communities, we will now press election candidates even harder to make a stand against cuts.
Where they do not, and it helps our campaigns to defend our jobs and the public services we all rely on, we will consider supporting candidates or working with others to stand a candidate in national elections.
Examples might include backing anti-cuts candidates or targeting prominent government ministers whose main opponents are failing to campaign against their cuts.
PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: "This is an historic vote giving us another weapon in our fight against cuts and for the alternative to austerity.
"It will allow us to directly challenge the Westminster cuts consensus that is making scapegoats of public sector workers, the unemployed, pensioners and students, and destroying our communities.
"We know austerity isn't working and we know there is an alternative based on investment in decent public services, tackling the tax dodgers and redistributing our nation's wealth to the millions instead of the millionaires."
Find out more about our political campaigning
Political campaign ballot result


text:
Nick Dittmeier
10 p.m., Thursday April 04 | Free.
Where: Southgate House Revival (Lounge)
Phone: 859-431-2201
Address: 111 E. Sixth St.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/theSouthgateHouseRevival
Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery is holding onto the power of words in the exhibit, (CON)TEXT. From the text of John Nusekabel's editorial comments to the love stories of Barbara Rid ...
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater carries on Ailey's pioneering legacy of uplifting, uniting and celebrating the human spirit has Ailey's dancers bring life to a wide variety of premieres, new productions ...


text:
Day Dreaming Cop Somehow Misses Guy Blasting Through Red Light Was he going so fast that the cop didn't see him or did he just figure... 11/12/2014 10:55:25 AM 14,625 36
Husband Re-Proposes To Wife With Ring Missing For 15 Years Needless to say, she was surprised! 11/11/2014 12:15:06 PM 6,402 44
Ole Miss Fan Girl Goes Nuts After Loss To LSU Ole Miss's #1 fan goes ballistic after they lose to LSU. 10/27/2014 12:16:38 PM 7,832 5
Brutal Rally Car Crash Somehow Misses Spectators A brutal rally car crashes right in front of onlooking spectators and... 10/7/2014 10:42:12 AM 8,325 59
Dog Really Missed NFL Football This dog really missed watching NFL football. Look how excited he was for... 9/5/2014 11:24:47 AM 5,968 50
Dad Told His Missing Son Found Alive In His Basement Was his reaction genuine? Was he in on it? You be the judge. 6/27/2014 12:08:41 PM 7,914 24
Weezer Drummer Catches Frisbee, Doesn't Miss a Beat Drumming like a boss... 6/8/2014 9:51:35 AM 15,685 43
Irish Guy Having a Meltdown Over Missing Soup Packet An Irish dude is having a complete meltdown because his soup went missing. 5/21/2014 11:12:53 AM 11,029 37
Guy Throws Haymaker, Misses & Gets Knocked Out If you're going to pick a fight, make sure you connect with your punches. 5/18/2014 10:39:48 AM 18,330 45
Mustang Driving With a Missing Wheel Because having 4 wheels is overrated! 4/17/2014 12:28:53 PM 12,832 21


text:
Skillet left on the stove caused small fire in Baker
POSTED: Monday, August 6, 2012 - 10:00pm
UPDATED: Monday, August 6, 2012 - 10:04pm
BAKER, LA (NBC33) — A cast iron skillet is to blame for a fire that happened over the weekend in Baker.
The Baker Fire Department reports that the blaze was called in on Saturday, Aug. 4 shortly after 2:30 p.m. at a home on Boxwood Drive. When firefighters arrived they found a small fire located above the stove in the kitchen.
Investigators believe the fire started by a deep cast iron skillet that had been left unattended on the stove. They say no one was home when the fire started.
The fire spread from the stove to the ceiling. They inspected the attic and found that there was some charring on the rafters and the roof above the fire area.
The homeowners arrived to find firefighters on scene. The woman living there said she thought she had turned the stove off.
No one was injured, but the fire caused an estimated $30,000 worth of damage.


text:
Philosophy Conference to Discuss Whether Morality Must Be Grounded in God
A conference sponsored by the University's Graduate Philosophy Program
Posted: 2013-03-22
More News & Events
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Must morality be grounded in God? This ancient question has resurfaced in the debates of both contemporary atheists and Christian philosophers. Some say that naturalistic—"be a good person without religion"—morality is enough; others, with Dostoevsky, argue that "if God does not exist then everything is allowed."
On April 5-6, this compelling subject will be discussed at Franciscan University of Steubenville in a conference sponsored by the University's Graduate Philosophy Program.
Plenary speakers include John Rist, the Father Kurt Pritzl, OP, Chair in Philosophy of Catholic University of America, who has written extensively on this topic. In particular, his book, Real Ethics: Reconsidering the Foundations of Morality (2001), and article, "Morality and Religion: Some Questions About First Principles" (Philosophical Investigations, 2011), have grappled with the difficult aspects of human morality.
Also presenting will be Mark Murphy, the McDevitt Chair of Religious Philosophy at Georgetown University; and Christopher Tollefsen, director of Graduate Studies at the University of South Carolina.
Cost of registration is $65, or $75 for on-site. Registration is free for all Franciscan University of Steubenville faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as those who are presenting at this event. Additionally, the optional meal plan is $65 when pre-registered, or $75 for on-site. The conference begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 5, and ends at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.
For more information or to register, please visit www.franciscan.edu/MoralityGroundedinGod, or contact Dr. John Crosby at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Information for Future:


text:
Head for Points has two big pieces of news about Virgin Atlantic's frequent flyer program.
- Virgin is offering 25,000 mile roundtrip coach awards. Though the pricing works whether you start in the U.S. or the U.K., I could only get the page with details of the offer to come up when my location was set to the U.K. Bookings for 25,000 instead of 35,000 miles roundtrip must be made by September 20 (for travel any time through end of schedule) and taxes and fees total £215 – £260.
- Virgin has improved its award ticket cancellation and mileage redeposit policy. It used to be you'd lose 25% of your miles but there was no cancel/deposit option within 7 days of travel. Now you can cancel and get all of your miles back up to 24 hours prior to travel for a US$50 fee. Compare that to the sweeping new standard in the U.S. of $200, and it looks pretty good (and Delta will not allow changes within 72 hours of travel).
Virgin Atlantic adds fuel surcharges onto awards, as I note, but they did reduce those fees back in June.
Interestingly, Delta now owns 49% of Virgin Atlantic. With the big price increase for transatlantic business class awards it is not always obvious that I'd rather use Delta miles than Virgin Atlantic's even though Virgin adds fuel surcharges onto awards regardless of the origin of the trip (Delta only imposes 'international origination surcharges' on European-originating trips, not awards starting in the U.S.).
Virgin Atlantic miles don't expire for three years. They load their schedules 336 days out.
- You can join the 30,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — sign up to receive posts by email (just one e-mail per day) or subscribe to the RSS feed. It's free. Don't miss out!
Deon Charles said,
Reading this article reminds me of the many reasons I choose to avoid Delta, because their frequent flyer program is so poor.
DaveS said,
Not interested in a "fuel surcharge" redemption. It's scammy to say they've reduced the cost to 25,000 miles. When you consider the fuel surcharge, the equivalent cost compared to a decent program is much higher.
ShellyK said,
Apparently not all agents are aware of this new policy. I had booked travel 3 weeks ago at the regular rate so I called to cancel my tickets and re-book at the reduced redemption. I was told that I would forfeit 25% of my miles and pay the fees to cancel my ticket. Called again and was told the same thing.
Gary said,
@ShellyK – this new policy was not in place 3 weeks ago, and it's *possible* that the fare rules in place at the time of booking are the ones you have to live by for cancelling now. This may apply only to new bookings going forward. I am not certain of this, and perhaps calling back and pointing to the new terms and conditions would help or at least get a better explanation from a supervisor.


text:
Sorry this item is currently sold out. Please use this discount coupon for an additional 5% off during checkout:
Rocker is the buzz word amongst skiing pros and Salomon consistently knows how to keep them talking. We present to you the Rocker 2 90, the quintessential all mountain ski. This ski rips, man. The 90mm waist represents the golden number in terms of a one-ski-quiver. The rocker tip profile tip combined with the early-rise tail will get you through any powder day. Plus, this ski has amazing edgehold that we thought was only true in a carver's dream world. You'll be skiing all day and all night on the Salomon Rocker 2 90. Welcome to the party.
Rocker2 90


text:
Bruce Surry is an Executive Vice President at CBRE. Mr. Surry has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, with a primary focus on lower Manhattan. His responsibilities have included local, national and international tenant representation, leasing and marketing agency representation and investment sales experience.
Mr. Surry has been the top CBRE Downtown broker for thirteen of the last fourteen years. His numerous accolades include the 2010 William H. McCarthy award, CBRE's highest national brokerage honor. He also holds the distinction of being Downtown's broker of the year for five consecutive years. Mr. Surry's 2010 accomplishments has once again secured him a position within the Coldwell Colbert Circle, which represents the top 3% of producers globally.
Mr. Surry has been located in the lower Manhattan market for twenty-five years and has played an important role in its post 9/11 rebirth through his work on several notable projects. Primary among them has been his leadership of the leasing team involved in the leasing of 600,000 square feet at 3 World Financial Center on behalf of Brookfield Properties, Inc. as well as the acquisition of a 165,000 square foot commercial condominium by the ESDC at 125 Maiden Lane. He has also managed CBRE's Downtown office, working closely with tenants, landlords, developers and state and local officials.
Mr. Surry resides in Manhattan and is an active participant in the New York City Mentoring Program, Literacy Volunteers and is a sponsor of the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown, Long Island.


text: GALLERIES Vitamin C Nelly Furtado Nelly Furtado Pink Pink Tori Amos Tori Amos Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Coming Next OR 0 5 Back to Top ▲ Vitamin C Vitamin C Vitamin C Photos AskMen Editors Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 0 Shares Two hyper-contagious songs, "Graduation (Friends Forever)" and "Smile" were teenage anthems, and a requirement on all prom dance play lists. Both songs were big hits. Continue reading Vitamin C's profile. Next Page gallery Comments Show Comments More Like This Promoted Around the Web Special Features


text:
Slashdot videos: Now with more Slashdot!
We've improved Slashdot's video section; now you can view our video interviews, product close-ups and site visits with all the usual Slashdot options to comment, share, etc. No more walled garden! It's a work in progress -- we hope you'll check it out (Learn more about the recent updates).
Comment: Suck it and see, it's not for everyone (Score 5, Insightful) 318
Like many workplace practices, it's something worth trying, but not something to be trumpeted as "the way" to do things. Some people get on with pairing, some don't. And it's OK either way. Likewise, there are writers who work in pairs, but many who do great work alone. There are architects who work in groups and alone. So it goes for software developers.
Where it goes sour, however, is when people who find pair programming valuable start tarring anyone who doesn't do it as being error-prone slackers.
Comment: Re:IMHO... (Score 1) 336
That said, if there is some way to create a parallel version, a version not intended to pay for a yacht, I would be all for it.
Forking, perhaps?
Comment: It's been a long time.. (Score 1) 193
But.. imagine a Beowulf cluster of these!
China's Official Newspaper Pans iPad — Too Locked Down 319
from the ironing-is-delicious dept.
Comment: Re:WASD? Flash version only, I guess. (Score 1) 362
I still use the Quake with mouse scheme for all my FPS gaming. For anyone who forgets, that's right mouse button for "forward", A and D for strafe and S for back (as in WASD) and space for jump. Mouse inverted vertically.
All FPS games support this setup still, though you have to tweak. The bummer, though, is when you get a mouse that doesn't allow simultaneous left and right mouse clicking.. you can either shoot OR move
I keep trying to do the full, modern WASD method but can't deal with "W" being forward and the mouse merely being to aim. Just feels wrong. I guess this is what it is to be old. My muscle memory struggles to change.
Comment: Re:So? (Score 1) 359
I think you're confusing a true freelancer with a contractor. While laws like IR35 affect the latter, a freelancer should be doing work for many clients simultaneously under their own rules, and do not need a Ltd company or an accountant (if they don't want to).
Comment: Ooh, they're printing a new bit of paper! (Score 2, Insightful) 377
Wow, big deal. All they need to do to "change the rules" is to print a slightly different paper to slip inside the box. WTF would they need to "make" two separate editions? Hardly anyone seriously plays 100% by the official rules anyway so it seems a load of bullshit. You could just agree with your partner to follow this rule without buying a new set. This is just PR bullshit.
Comment: The ecosystem is, not the language. (Score 1) 84
Ruby's ecosystem evolves very quickly, sure, but the underlying language doesn't. Ruby written 10 years ago isn't significantly different to that written now. It's the libraries that are being used that have changed, but Perl has become susceptible to that in the last few years too (consider Perl5i and all the Perl 6-isms that are entering Perl 5).
Comment: Re:Medical... (Score 0) 727
It is a medical device which means that it is subject to insane markups. Mostly they are probably paid for by insurance, so there is little attention paid to cost by consumers.
Consumers being the operative word. Insurance companies get massive discounts on medical devices - gotta keep the cartel propped up somehow.
Comment: Re:Use a qwerty touch typing program (Score 2, Interesting) 425
"Hitting a wall" at 90-100WPM is like driving a car that "only" does 100MPH. Hardly anyone benefits from typing or driving faster than that.
Comment: Great, if you actually have cable near you.. (Score 1) 247
There is nothing we can't do with our fiber optic cable network
Except deploy it across most of the country, it seems..
Comment: Re:Ugh. (Score 1) 699
It seems like you're predisposed to talking out of your ass. The GP poster was right.
Comment: Re:Well in that case (Score 1) 276
Nothing good comes from China.
That's not true. Sweet and sour sauce, duck pancakes, soy sauce, kung-po shrimp, sesame seed toast, prawn crackers.. I mean I could go on.
Comment: And after that.. (Score 3, Insightful) 192
After that feature, could they make Flash respect the "Block Pop Up Windows" features in Safari and Firefox? I expect NO popups when I have this set.. yet Flash seems to be able to open them still!


text:
Hearing Aids
A direct connection to everything you love
Join the ReSound LiNX email list.
Call 800.TRY.LINX to find a ReSound LiNX dispenser or clinic near you.
Imagine that everything you hear is vivid, natural. Imagine speech that's clear and easy to understand. Imagine wireless stereo headphones for your iPhone® that just happen to be your hearing aids. You've only just begun to imagine ReSound LiNXTM.
Free, quick and straightforward A hearing consultation usually takes less than an hour. And you're welcome to bring a friend or family member. The hearing care specialist will talk to you about your hearing difficulties, examine your ears, and test your hearing.
Call 800.TRY.LINX to find a ReSound LiNX dispenser or clinic near you
About us
Your hearing
Find a professional
For Professionals


text:
@ddljohn-- I don't think those are available for home use. I have never seen one. Home latte makers are basically espresso makers with a second section to steam milk. They're latte and cappuccino makers in one. These cost a lot though. So if you don't drink lattes every day, it might not be worth the investment.
We have one but both my husband and I love lattes and we have two cups each daily. We bought a very nice one last year. It's very cool. I make the espresso on the left, I steam and froth the milk on the right side and pour them together. I'm even making some latte art with the froth!


text:
By Guest Contributor Frank Ligtvoet
In my research for a piece in the Huffington Post on independent schools and the lack of diversity I came across Avenues. The World School in New York, a newly founded school in Chelsea. The school's expression of diversity was so far away from my take on the subject, that I – after some hesitation to get so direct – couldn't resist to write and make some serious fun about it. Avenues is in essence not very different from many other independent schools in the US, alas. But in comparison to the serious efforts made by some of their New York competitors like Calhoun, Brooklyn Friends and Dalton to break away from their 'exclusive' traditions, to become more inclusive and less upper class white, Avenue stands out. Being the new kid on the block it could have learned from its peers.
The Times devoted earlier this year an article on the new New York based, for-profit independent K-12 school with its somewhat bloated, urban-chic name Avenues. The World School. It has the title: 'Is This the Best Education Money Can Buy?'. For my black kids, Joshua and Rosa, the answer to that question is absolutely not. And it might not be for white kids either.
I invite you to have a look at the 'Leadership: Our People' page of Avenues' official site. What you will see are 17 portraits of 'Our People' with above nice descriptions of who they are and what they have accomplished in their lives. Impressive men and women, yes, and all middle aged, and then – disturbing: all white. Very white. Almost the whiteness of the definition of white when Italians and Spaniards were still regarded non-white, an Anglo-Saxon and German kind of white, an old-fashioned kind of white. (See Nell Irvin Painter's The History of White People.)
Of course, it is fine to be white. I myself am white with a Germanic name. But it is not fine to be collectively white, not in a city that is as diverse as New York, not in a country that is less and less run or dominated by whiteness, not in a country that consciously makes efforts to be more inclusive, that strives to 'a more perfect union', and particularly not in a educational institution, in a school that is a world school in a non-white world. To be fair: the New York campus has three non-white leaders and one is the Director of Admissions, not an unimportant position.
Of course there is, like all other independent schools in the US, a whole section on Diversity on the website. You can read there that the Avenues' budget allows 10% of the student body to be social-economically diverse. Hope for a higher percentage will be found in donations from parents and alumni, in – again – old-fashioned charity that is. There is no goal, the goal is for what the money eventually allows.
The real Avenues diversity is, however, projected in the future when according to the grandiose plans campuses elsewhere on the globe will be established: 'The broader Avenues learning community, eventually comprising campuses in many of the world's leading cultures, will be exceedingly rich in cultural diversity among both students and staff. The thousands of students and faculty from China, India, Europe, Africa, Latin America and North America who will be an integral part of the Avenues culture will represent unprecedented cultural diversity.'
Avenues' diversity is not the diversity in the definition of most other (independent) schools: it is not about sharing the privileges that we white people amassed over the course of history, it is not striving for equity and equality, it is upper-class, multi-culturalism, powered by jets between the campuses, campuses which will be each max 10% diverse as well. (From a global diversity perspective is the expression 'the world's leading cultures' also a bit awkward, to say the least.)
To go back to the whiteness of the Avenue's leadership: what does all this whiteness say to my kids, who are adopted and happen to be black? There are no black people good enough to have those important jobs? There are not even people who are not black and not white, like Asian or Latino or Arab people who are good enough to fill those positions? How can the leadership create diversity if they are not even able to diversify their own administrative body? The world of the New York world school is white. We, 7 year old Rosa and 9 year old Joshua, and their brothers and sisters of color, don't count in that world, our heritage doesn't count, the 'unpaid work' of our forefathers and –mothers doesn't count. We can attend – of course – if we have the money, but what we are and who we are and where we are from doesn't count in the Avenues world. And imagine the unthinkable: if my kids would attend and finish that school, what would be their idea about themselves? That they had to submit to almost complete whiteness to become the people they are?
I am sure that as an ethical service to the people who will send their kids to Avenues, the curriculum will be very, very worldly and very, very diverse, but it is not the flexible ideology that counts in the real world, it is the real and hard facts that surround us, the faces we see and the social hierarchy they represent.
The loss will not only be for the kids of color, but also for the white kids: they will experience that whiteness not rules the world any more once they leave the white, multi cultural bubble at graduation. And one can wonder if an education at Avenues under the 'Our-white-people-leadership' will be so effective after all, in a steadily more and more diverse world.
Frank Ligtvoet is the Founder of Adoptive Families with Children of African Heritage and their Friends, NY and published about adoption and diversity in a.o. Adoption Today, the Huffington Post and the New York Times. He tweets as @frank_ligtvoet.


text:
Constructed from corrosion-resistant 420 stainless steel, the Danielson Stainless Steel 7-inch Long Nose Pliers feature tight-grip jaws and sharp cutting blades. Designed for working hard, the Danielson Stainless Steel Long Nose Pliers also feature comfortable sure-grip molded rubber handles.
No customer feedback has been added yet! Be the first to write something about this product.
***Note: If you have questions about this product or need assistance with an order please email your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com
View Large


text:
Close X
Premier Copper BTS67DB Hammered Single Slipper Freestanding Soaking Tub
Be the first to write a review
Product Description
Available while supplies last.
Drain sold separately
This single slipper soaking tub from Premier Copper Products comes in an oil rubbed bronze finish.
Uncompromising quality, beauty, and functionality make up this Premier 67-in Hammered Copper Single Slipper Tub.
Green recyclable products like copper sinks are a must have in today's modern home. This product is sure to impress your guests and satisfaction is always guaranteed.
- Surface mount installation
- 2-in Rolled rim
- Floor deck or wall faucet mount
- Hand made
- 100% Recyclable
- Made with 99.7% pure recycled copper
- Lead free (<.01%)
- Fired patina
- Dimensions may vary up to .5-in
- IAPMO/UPC Listed
- Care instructions
- Warranty information
Note: Drain sold separately
Finish : | Oil Rubbed Bronze | |
Materials: | Hammered copper | |
Listing: | Eco-Friendly | |
Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Dimensions & Weights
Inside Width: | 28 inches |
Length: | 5 feet 7 inches |
Drain Opening: | 2 inches |
Height: | 32 inches |
Inside Length: | 5 feet 4 inches |
Width: | 32 inches |
Coordinating Items
Related Items
Shop Accessories
You Save $15.30
You Save $5.01
$3,899.00Your total:
Add to Cart
People Who Viewed This Also Viewed
- Sierra Copper SC-ESX-66R Essex$7,425.00
- Premier Copper BTD Hammered Double$3,899.00
Questions & Answers
1 Questions from the Community
How much does the tub weight?
ATG Stores Answer
This soaking tub weighs a total of 200 lbs.
Harrison W. on Jan 16, 2012
Was this answer helpful?
Report It
Customers Ultimately Buy
Customer Reviews
This product has no customer reviews yet
Write an online review and be the first to share your thoughts with other customers
Write an online review and be the first to share your thoughts with other customers
Manuals & Downloads
Tag This Product
A tag is a keyword assigned to a product which helps describe the item and allows it to be found by other customers
Add a new tag:
Separate multiple tags with commas
What's this?Additional Details
Mfr Part # | |
Sku | |
Group # | 536806 |
Category | Freestanding Tubs - 472 |
Style | Copper - 266 |
Sales Rank | 176 |
Your Recently Viewed Items
You have no recently viewed items. After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to products you are interested in.
Your Recommended Items
You currently have no recommended items. Browse a few more items to give us an idea of what you like.
©1999 - 2015
Copyright notice | Site Map | By using this site you agree to our Terms & Conditions of Use and Privacy Statement