text:
Things happen mysteriously when we're not trying so hard to make them happen. Rain falls. Hits go up charts. Babies are born. Podcast get syndicated. Why does it feel like water boils so much faster when we're not tapping our foot and holding a tea bag.
San Franciscans love a little Hollywood stardust, especially when it arrives at their doorstep attached to a pressing cause. Case in point: The celebr...
In the days leading up to the Emmy Awards, gifting lounges around Los Angeles took over various hotels, enticing celebrities with the latest in electronics, beauty treatments, vacations and more.
Ansel Elgerot was the talk of the night, looking very old Hollywood glam in his vintage suit. He spoke about his newfound fame and success of, The Fault in Our Stars.
Why shouldn't the bindi warrant the same kind of response as the other cultural symbols I've listed, you ask? Because most South Asians won't be able to tell you the religious significance of a bindi.
So, when it's all said and done, "The @Pack" is actually the best group of role models thus far. For all the people who want to bash them, Hollywood actually needs more young class acts like these.
@MertAlas & @MacPiggott gather a few (insta) celebrity friends and their legions of followers for some serious social networking.
Based on a true story, Gimme Shelter is one of those films that means well: It's earnest, filled with the spirit of forgiveness -- indeed, it wouldn't seem out of place on the Lifetime network.
Laneya Wiles (pronounced la-NEE-ah) has her fingers -- sheesh, her toes, too, -- dipped in everything. Actor, comedian, director, writer, New Yorker -- you name it. With many projects about to be released and upcoming projects in development, you may want to create a Google alert for her.
While the spotlight is starting to fade as to the real situation of the survivors, there are still a handful of celebrities who never cease to use their global reach for good and constantly urge their fans to continue supporting the relief operations for the typhoon Haiyan survivors.
Harmony Korine likes to shock and awe. He's the boy who would line up first in biology class to dissect a frog; the one who would bring home road kill...
Now that Oscar season is mercifully forgotten, HuffPost executive arts and entertainment editor Michael Hogan and entertainment editor Christopher Rosen can chat about other things besides the awards race. Like Harmony Korine's crazy fever dream, "Spring Breakers."
How you feel flipping through Vice and the glorification of proclaimed "outlaws" will probably indicate how you'd feel about Spring Breakers.
It's populated with characters who seem to have no interior life -- only a devotion to the pursuit of sensation via the eternal party. And, in his own oblique way, Korine offers commentary about just how empty that world is.
Spring Breakers, one of the oddest things (not just movies, "things") that you will ever see with your own eyes, opens in limited release this weekend. On the surface, it's about four girls (played by Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine) who, while visiting Florida during Spring Break, meet a rapper/drug dealer named Alien (played by James Franco, of course). Here, we do our best to answer every question that you could possibly have about Spring Breakers.
Spring Breakers 2013 Trailer has been released and Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine look hot! Also, Manti Te'o has a fa...


text:
Cannot Establish a Secure Connection
Shop Our Store
Select your preferred location and we'll note which parts are ready to be picked up TODAY.
Sanding Blocks, Magna Soft Blocks, Finishing, Flexible, Set of 3
Estimated Ship Date: Today Would you rather pick it up? Select Location
View Similar Products
Brand: Motor Guard
Manufacturer's Part Number: SB-3
Part Type: Sanders
Product Line: Motor Guard Soft Sanding Blocks
Summit Racing Part Number:
Sander Type: Flexible sander
Sandpaper Included: No
Length (in): 5.000 in.
Width (in): 2.500 in.
Quantity: Sold as a set of 3.
In-Store Pickup: Choose In-store pick-up (OH, GA, NV) on our web site.
These Motor Guard soft sanding blocks are perfect for curved or irregular surfaces. These double-density sanding blocks offer a soft side for color sanding and a rigid side for more aggressive work.
Some parts are not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehicles
Back To Results

subset: commoncrawl


text:
FULL RESOLUTION - 1100x1600
News » Published months ago
Is this Taylor Swift the Musician?
Share your thoughts on this image?
3rd March 2015 @ 04:56pm
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have been at war for a while now but it looks like it is now over and done with, on Taylor's part at least
27th February 2015 @ 12:06pm
Taylor Swift has given her views on the dress that everybody is talking about but what color do you see?
27th November 2013 @ 05:04am
Taylor Swift says that she was impressed with Prince William at the recent Winter Whites Gala


text:
Event Name
- OR - Select an option belowA rare, edgy find in whitewashed Sunny Isles Beach, this second floor strip mall pool den is home to ball shooters of all kinds. Hustlers and amateurs alike gather to shoot on the $15-an-hour tables, drink pitchers of Bud and bet high stakes or low. If you're looking for low-key action, this Collins Ave find is a place to rack 'em up.


text:
Daggers' Thurgood out for months
Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder Stuart Thurgood faces at least three months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.The 28-year-old has gone under the knife to have cartilage in his knee removed and repaired. The former Gillingham player had been a first team regular until picking up the injury in November. Daggers boss John Still has a short-term replacement in Adam Miller, who extended his loan spell at the League Two club earlier this week..... read more
Sponsored links
Related Dagenham Redbridge News


text:
Climate Change Green Energy Radioactive Waste and Contamination
The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.
We can choose to ignore scientific warnings about climate change—or we can choose to act.
Without immediate action, cities like New York and Washington face a future of massive levees, floodgates and ecological catastrophe.
It's time to ditch the political euphemisms, and start calling lies, theft and greed by their true name.
A tribute to the pioneering environmentalist who put science in the service of social justice.
He would eviscerate environmental regulation and encourage plunder by oil and gas interests.
Some hospitals, like St. Joe's in Ann Arbor, are seeking out local food—but for the local food movement, meeting their needs is a challenge.
Despite Romney's claims, Obama poses little threat to the industry.
American politicians are touting a future of robust domestic oil production. There's just one problem: our planet won't allow it.
The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here's what voters want to know.


text:
I know this has to have been asked a billion times so my apologies in advance.
I've seen a bunch of builds with 2001s with 15" rims, and I'm about to pull the trigger on a lift and new tires/wheels. I have the stock 16x7s on there now.
Will a set of 15x8s fit on my 2001 4x4? I'm doing a bit of a budget build and have a chance to grab a set of 15x8 6-lug wagon wheels for $100. I'm not against running spacers if I have to, I'm just concerned that they won't fit over the rotors. I'd love to be able to get these Duratracs on there.
If anyone else has a 2001 like mine and confirm one way or the other, I'll owe you a beer.
Here's my truck now, for reference:


text:
Champ Bailey Potentially Out
Had not read that Champ Bailey injured his leg in the Chargers game and had limited practice this week
Cornerback Champ Bailey wants to play Sunday night, believes he will play Sunday night, but won't know for sure until he tests his strained left thigh muscle before the game. "I feel like I've got 2 1/2 days to get myself ready and that's enough time," Bailey said after Friday's practice. Bailey was held out of practices through the week before taking the field on a limited basis Friday. Bailey went through individual drills and took part in "a couple" of defensive periods. "(I) didn't want to push it too much," Bailey said. "One thing about muscle strains, (you) can set yourself back and I don't want to do it. . . . They can linger and linger." Bailey suffered the injury in the second quarter of the Broncos' 41-3 loss to the Chargers before the bye week. The veteran has missed only two games in his career - both with the Broncos in 2005, when he was out because of a left hamstring injury that had bothered him during training camp that year as well. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...727340,00.html I look for a maximum effort from Denver tomorrow night regardless of who plays as their season is on the brink |
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
Bailey had two picks in the game last year, if he plays, he'll be as dangerous as usual. I hope they treat him that way and don't think that they can take advantage of his injury.
:smoker: |
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
Come on Champ, you gotta play. Ben needs to be tested against a really good CB
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
I want him to play. He's the best cornerback in the league.
If he doesn't then I'll have to hear how we beat a bad Denver team that was even worse without Champ Bailey. |
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
Bring IT! |
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
maybe he is taking lessons from walker.. you know get hurt before a big game so you dont have to play it. this way if the broncos lose then bailey can say well i wasnt out there so i didnt lose the game..lol
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
I see where you all are coming from but I'm not disappointed one bit the Champ is out. I know that the victory seems sweeter when the opposition is at 100% but I will take any slight advantage we get.
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
I had a sinking feeling when I found out at gametime that Troy,Hampton, and Holmes weren't playing. That turned out alright. Broncos are backed into the proverbial corner this week. They're going to be tough whether he plays or not.
Re: Champ Bailey Potentially Out
I want Champ to play. I don't want any excuses for the media/fans to play on "Ben the Game Manager" when he torches the Donkeys.
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:18 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Shoutbox provided by
vBShout v6.2.1 (Lite) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2015 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by
Advanced User Tagging v3.0.8 (Lite) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2015 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. Runs best on HiVelocity Hosting.
Navbar with Avatar by Motorradforum


text:
Many of the festivities tied to the centennial celebration of the gift of the cherry blossoms are winding down this weekend. The National Cherry Blossom Festival itself ends Friday. The blossoms are long gone.
Read full article >>
read more
Photo by slack13 The National Cherry Blossom Festival formally kicks off tomorrow, with all that the first weekend of the celebration entails. On Saturday, there's the Opening Day ceremony and Family Day event at the National Buildi... Read Post
First lady Michelle Obama will be the honorary chair of the Cherry Blossom festival next year as the event celebrates its centennial, festival officials announced Wednesday. Festival chair Diana Mayhew also announced that the two-we... Read Post
The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off this past weekend, and with peak cherry blossom dates officially starting Wednesday, area restaurants are busy cashing in on cherry blossom fever. As we mentioned earlier, a n... Read Post


text:
LISTEN TO 710 ESPN Seattle: Mariners' spring-training opener (live stream in Seattle-Tacoma area) »
Photo Galleries
< MyNorthwest
Microsoft hypes next-gen Xbox One games at E3
Microsoft hypes next-gen Xbox One games at E3
6 of 7 |
A McLaren P1 is showcased during a presentation on the Forza Motorsport 5 video game at the Microsoft Xbox E3 media briefing in Los Angeles, Monday, June 10, 2013. The racing simulator "Forza MotorSport 5" introduced a feature called "drivatar," which mimics players' driving styles and allows their "drivatars" to play for them offline. "It's about delivering real human behavior," said "Forza MotorSport" creative director Dan Greenawalt. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Photo by Jae C. Hong
Photo by Jae C. Hong
6 of 7 |
More Photo Galleries
On stage & behind the scenes at the Oscars
Photos from the 87th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 22, 2015.


text:
Tokyo stocks were 1.27 percent higher on Tuesday morning as a weak yen helped boost the market which surged last week following a return to power for the country's conservatives.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 126.55 points at 10,066.61 by the break, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 0.85 percent, or 7.07 points, to 839.79.
A strong yen is a negative for Japanese markets as it erodes exporters' revenue and makes their products less competitive overseas.
The yen had dipped against the dollar and the euro on Monday after Japan's incoming prime minister Shinzo Abe, whose Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide national election last week, renewed calls on the Bank of Japan to take further steps to ease monetary policy.
Abe at the weekend threatened to change a law guaranteeing the bank's independence if it did not agree to set a two-percent inflation target as he requested in a bid to drag the country out of the deflation that has haunted its economy for years. Japanese markets were closed Monday for a holiday.
In forex trading, the dollar stood at 84.74 yen, slightly lower than 84.82 yen in New York on Monday, where the greenback had climbed to the 85 yen level, last seen in April 2011.
The euro fetched 111.69 yen and $1.3178 from 111.87 yen and $1.3183 in US trade.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended a shortened Christmas Eve session Monday down 0.39 percent at 13,139.08 amid pessimism about prospects of a deal to avert the US "fiscal cliff" due to take effect in January.
"The fact that the discussions apparently remain bogged down is a negative, but the overarching factor for stocks -- a cheaper yen -- trumps everything else," said Hiroichi Nishi, general manager of equities at SMBC Nikko Securities in Tokyo.
Divided US lawmakers have until the end of the year to reach a deal to avert the fiscal cliff, a combination of steep tax hikes and spending cuts which threatens to drag the world's largest economy into recession.
-- Dow Jones Newswires contributed to this article --


text:
Learn Spanish Online
All Available Languages
FlashcardsPractice and test your Spanish vocabulary with our Audio Flashcard System and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises and listening exercises.TextsExplained texts for beginner, intermediate or advanced learners. External texts can be analyzed with our Text Anaylzer.Newsletter, Games and moreDaily exercises with our free newsletter. Compete with other users with our addictive games. Track your progress with monthly tests.Free or Premium AccountFree Basic Account or an affordable Premium Account.
Free Sign Up *Please note that you are signing up for a free basic account which includes the features of a premium account for a trial period of 7 days. For details please click here.
I love their offerings. There is much wit and variety here. I have to explore all the features, which is going to take quite a while. So far I have found their approach extremely helpful. It has flashcard practice, which I love, fused with modern technology, which I often don't love—at least not the way many companies use it. I am in general a fan of paper flashcards and often of calm, one-medium-at-a-time learning, but this site impressed me with its judicious deployment of technological capabilities. Ellen Jovin, 10. Oct 2013 [More Testimonials] |
All Available Languages
Chinese Danish Dutch French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai 英語 English for Germans English for Koreans Other
Follow us on
© 2015 Antosch & Lin Languages - Privacy Policy & Terms of Service


text:
Keyword: desalination ×
Industry: Chemical & Pharmaceuticals ×
Location: Africa ×
Location: Algeria ×
Advanced Equipment and Services, Inc.
based in Coral Springs, FLORIDA (USA)
Advance Equipment and Services, Inc. AESINC is a global provider of custom skid-mounted water purification equipment such us seawater desalination plants, brackish reverse osmosis units, ultrafiltration, nano filtration and Softeners. We Sale - Resale - Finance - Lease - Operate reverse osmosis systems at the best rates facilitating the system that you need now. Different ...
Kesari Eximp Corporation
based in Chennai, INDIA
Kesari Eximp Corporation was formed to meet the specialized needs of the rapidly growing industries like Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Water & Desalination, Environment, Construction and other industrial sectors like Apparels, Textiles, Leather, Industrial Chemicals and Chemicals for Water treatment Plant, Handicrafts located throughout the world.
ProServe Egypt
based in Alexandria, EGYPT
Proserve is established to meet the market needs of high standards of engineered services and products that improve equipment efficiency and reliability and reduce operating costs.Proserve is serving and extending its specialties to oil & gas industry (oil & gas plants, oil drilling rigs), power generation sector, water desalination plants, marine field, industrial and ...
ProMinent Group - ProMinent GmbH
based in Heidelberg, GERMANY
The ProMinent group is manufacturer of components and systems for the metering technology, and a reliable water treatment solutions partner. ProMinent offers components, systems and technologies for highly efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable and user-centric metering and water treatment.ProMinent concentrates on components and complete solutions for the ...
Canamidex International
based in Richmond Hill, ONTARIO (CANADA)
We provide engineering, design, procurement, and construction services to the water and wastewater treatment and transfer Industry.We have a strong alliance with international manufacturers, who allow us to provide customized end- to-end turnkey solutions suited to our customer's requirements.Today we specialize in, Water Treatment, Waste Water treatment and reuse, Sludge ...
Amazon Filters Ltd
based in Camberley, UNITED KINGDOM
Amazon Filters Ltd UK, are specialists in liquid filtration equipment for process industries. We are one of the leading independent manufacturers of liquid filtration equipment in Europe and are based in Camberley, just outside London in the UK. We design and manufacture one of the most extensive ranges of liquid filtration equipment on the market, including a large range ...
Genesis Water Technologies, Inc
based in Maitland, FLORIDA (USA)
Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. is a USA based manufacturer of advanced, innovative and sustainable treatment solutions for applications in process water, drinking water, water reuse and waste water to our valued clients and collaboration partners worldwide.
Grundfos Pumps Corporation
based in Bjerringbro, DENMARK
Grundfos is the world`s largest manufacturer of pumps and pump solutions.
GE Analytical Instruments
based in Boulder, COLORADO (USA)
GE Analytical Instruments, a division of GE Water & Process Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers. We also offer Boron and Nitric Oxide Analyzers, Oil-on-Water Monitoring Systems, and other water quality measurement instruments through the GE, Sievers, and Leakwise brands. These state-of-the-art instruments are designed and ...
The McIlvaine Company
based in Nothfield, ILLINOIS (USA)
We are a market research company with more engineers and scientists than MBA`s, a publishing company which doesn`t accept advertising, a consulting company which doesn`t provide conventional services. But in one sentence: we are a knowledge bridge between supplier and end user. Each of our specialists concentrates on a niche and then uses this knowledge to assist ...


text:
DDOT will host a public meeting where staff will discuss the 16th Street, NW, Transit Priority Planning Study.
For more information, see DDOT's blog on Enhanced Bus Service Prioritized in DDOT's 16th Street NW Action Plan
The meeting will lead with an open house at 6 pm, following by the program at 6:30 pm.
Tweets by @DCPoliceDept
Under a Cold Emergency, additional services and supports are put in place to protect homeless residents. Learn more about a Cold Emergency.


text:
I placed a recent order with a well known on-line magic company. I did this because they offered an incredible deal on a new line of magic they are...Read More ->
Outstanding customer service! I haven't found another store where I can get that service. If you e-mail them, they'll answer in minutes and also with...Read More ->


text:
Page 2 of 2 Previous
A letter to the Senate and House signed by 326 organizations including local Chambers of Commerce in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Dakota County, Fairmont, Rochester, Monticello and Brainerd Lakes called on Congress to raise the debt ceiling "in a timely manner" and "remove any threat to the full faith and credit of the United States government."
Some executives think the consequences of not doing that are so significant that a deal will come together in time.
"The U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency, and the interest rates on the U.S. dollar set benchmark interest rates for a host of other securities," said CEO Greg Page of Minnetonka-based Cargill. "The probable impacts of a default are not easy to determine, but we expect they will reach beyond the U.S. economy. For that reason, we believe the debt ceiling will be resolved."
At Dunn Bros. Franchising, a small business that owns and franchises coffee shops, co-CEO Chris Eilers says consumer confidence remains shaky enough to be vulnerable to the mere hint of trouble.
"Any significant change in consumer confidence at this point in our recovery could throw our economy into another recessionary tailspin," Eilers said. "Uncertainty and fear are very bad for the hospitality businesses."
Default would be so bad for Minnesota businesses that the state's executives will continue to sound alarms.
Wells Fargo & Co. CEO John Stumpf, whose bank employs more than 20,000 in Minnesota, called on lawmakers to "break the logjam."
Staff writers Jennifer Bjorhus, Jackie Crosby, Mike Hughlett and Neal St. Anthony contributed to this report.
Jim Spencer • 202-383-6123


text:
Home | About Us | Fertility Services | Fertility Research | Fertility Tips | Glossary | Blog | Contact
Women throughout the United States are seeking to reclaim their sexual health and wellness with The O-Shot™.
All-natural, painless and non-surgical, the O-Shot™ harvests a woman's own healing agents (called platelets) and applies them to two specific areas, one near the clitoris and one inside the vagina.
Platelets are a normal component of your blood's plasma. They play an essential role in the way your body heals injuries. When activated, they release large amounts of several growth factors that stimulate growth and repair. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been used effectively for a variety of treatments for more than 20 years and many studies have found it to be safe and in most cases effective. Over 50,000 procedures involving the injection of PRP into various parts of the body have been performed with no significant side effects or complications reported.
The O-Shot™ works by separating out the platelets from the other components of the blood and turning them into an injection full of platelet-rich plasma. Potent numbing cream is applied liberally to the injection site and then the injection takes place painlessly.
Once injected, the platelets immediately activate the body's localized stem cells and begin rejuvenating and revitalizing vaginal and clitoral function. This results in increased sensitivity and improved overall sexual response.
The O-Shot™ works. To date, over 100 women have experienced its benefits. While results vary from patient to patient, each one has reported some level of increased function and sensation — many cite significant increases.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Many women, particularly those who have delivered children vaginally, experience stress urinary incontinence. Stress incontinence is losing urine without meaning to during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
For many women this is a frustrating, even debilitating issue that requires inconvenient behavioral and activity modifications. While invasive surgery is an option for most women, many shy away from that possibility because of recovery times and fears of negative side-effects.
Because of its rejuvenating properties, the O-Shot™ has been shown to dramatically reduce the instances of stress urinary incontinence and, in many women, eliminate them all together.
To hold urine and control urination, the lower urinary tract and nervous system need to be working normally. You must also be able to recognize and respond to the urge to urinate.
In stress incontinence, the sphincter pelvic muscles, which support the bladder and urethra, are weakened. The sphincter is not able to prevent urine from flowing when pressure is placed on the abdomen (such as when you cough, laugh, or lift something heavy).
Because the O-Shot™ works to regenerate muscle tissue, these muscles improve their elasticity and strengthen overall sphincter and urethra function.
Watch the O-Shot™ Injection results video as featured on The Doctors TV Show
Mouse over the video to show the controls.
Our fertility specialists at The Reproductive Sciences Center, or RSC, are conveniently located in La Jolla California in San Diego County. We have worked hard to create and maintain our reputation as the first-rate San Diego fertility clinic and sciences center. RSC has become synonymous with comprehensive and successful female and male infertility treatment, egg donor programs and surrogacy options, in vitro fertilization, ICSI and more.
While we have provided services to hundreds of patients throughout the Temecula, Murrieta, La Jolla, Riverside,San Bernardino and Encinitas areas, we also help many people from across the United States, Europe, Australia , Asia, Africa and the Americas who make us their final destination for treatment with infertility in San Diego. We lead the area as one of the leading fertility centers in the world.
Our fertility center has long been established as having one of the highest fertility success rates in the world, and with more than 75 years of combined medical training, experience and ongoing continuing education, our fertility specialists set the bar for the industry. Our medical director and leading fertility doctor is one of the most well-respected experts in the world.
Successful fertility treatment in San Diego is only possible with the best fertility specialists and staff in OrangeCounty. We have been providing unsurpassed treatment for infertility in San Diego, including IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and other San Diego fertility services in La Jolla for more than a decade.
Some of our successful options for fertility treatment in San Diego include natural fertility treatment, advanced fertility treatment, IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), San Diego In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), ICSI for severe male infertility, genetic testing, embryo donation, blastocyst transfers, assisted hatching, and more. We are the top professionals of fertility options for women with cancer and fertility options for men with cancer in San Diego as well.
You can find patient testimonials, interviews, news features and personal stories about our San Diego infertility treatment programs on the Internet by searching for: Dr. Wood, Dr. Sam Wood, Dr. Adams, La Jolla fertility clinic, San Diego egg donors, fertility San Diego, fertility specialists, IVF clinic, ICSI, male fertility clinic and fertility clinic.
Everybody makes a typo here and there, right? Searching the internet is no different. As a result, sometimes our patients find us by typing: ferility, inferility, fertility centre, fertilty, infertilty, micscarriage, miscarraige, fertiliy, infertiliy, fertilitydoctors, clinicfertility, ferlity, and inferlity. Doctor Wood sometimes has his name spelled as Dr. Woods.


text:
Happy birthday, then?
Why is it a sad day for you? You should rejoice and celebrate.
Sadly, today its my Birthday, filled with unhappiness and lots of bad things
Last edited by ketaro; May 10, 2009 at 07:28 AM.
Happy birthday, then?
Why is it a sad day for you? You should rejoice and celebrate.
Really?? Well happy birthday!!!!! XD At least you get said Happy birthday on your brithday!! People always tell me happy birthday way too early or too late on here. Never really one my birthday!! -.-
At least you can celebrate on here!! You shouldn't be that bad right??
'This world is trash. Cursed by the Fon Master...'
Thanks guys. It sucks to be old, that's why i am feeling like crap right now.
ps; I misspelled "my" with "by" oh well
And I already thought this was some kind of internet thing I don't understand.
I think too complicated.
Anyway, happy birthday! And don't forget: you're just as old as you feel yourself. Or something. Dunno how you say that in english.
@ Renn: You know, that's partly due to the time delay. There might be like, 8 hours difference or something. So it's like 17 march at my place, but not you's. :P
You are now breathing manually. :P
Nyahhh!! Not really. I mean way early!!! Like a week. Or late by...oh two weeks?? Well it was like that last year and sort of this year too. But hey this isn't here for me to rant about my birthday. Its about Ketaro!!! XD
You just feel old because that what you want to think. Wait until your like 50 something then say you're old!!! XD (Not making a refernce to Len at all!!)
'This world is trash. Cursed by the Fon Master...'
Yeah it sucks getting old, am not looking forward to my birthday either.
You can't be that old anyways, is it sport car buying time or what?


text:
Merit Badge Pamphlets
Pets Merit Badge Pamphlet
$4.99This pamphlet provides helpful advice about general care, feeding, training, and health as you practice being a reliable and responsible pet owner while working towards your Pets Merit Badge. Learn More -
Safety Merit Badge Pamphlet
$4.99Your growing independence and interests make an awareness of safety vital to your well-being. This pamphlet provides helpful safety advice and knowledge that also extends to the safety and security of your family. Learn More -
Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet
$4.99Remember, a good cook never lacks good company! This pamphlet provides helpful advice about one of the tastiest and most useful life skills – cooking. Contains updated content (major redesign, as Cooking Merit Badge is now required for Eagle rank). Learn More -
Leatherwork Merit Badge Pamphlet
$4.99Learn the art of carving, stamping, cutting, punching, dyeing, and dressing leather. This merit badge will teach you so many techniques that - who knows? - your leatherwork projects may look good enough to sell! Learn More


text:
How to Enhance (Not Edit) Your Images
Cris J. DuncanDigital imaging is here to stay. But while it is an integral part of our profession, it does not need to be an all-consuming lifestyle. In this program, Cris Duncan will demonstrate simple yet proven techniques to enhance your images rather than edit them. Based on the concept of doing as much in camera before capturing the initial exposure, this webinar covers techniques for preparing images for final delivery. You'll learn about creating presets, using tools and shortcuts effectively, and integrating Nik Software plug-ins for proper image enhancement…for any photographic specialty, from sports to quinceañeras and beyond.
Whether you are a Photoshop novice or expert, you are guaranteed to leave this webinar understanding practical applications that will help your craft. This is not just another workflow program, this is another step in defining who you want to be as a photographer. It's another step to enhancing and encouraging your career!
Note: Cris recommends downloading the free trial version of Nik Software (http://www.niksoftware.com) to follow along with the technique demonstrations.
We value your feedback and want to know how we can improve. Please share your thoughts about the class here.
Duration: 0:57:27 Expand video to full screen for best view.
Cris J. Duncan
M.Photog.Cr., CPP


text:
"Fourth Monkey fills a massive void in the theatrical landscape. It cuts out the nonsense, it doesn't ask you be a tree or play fire whilst walking through treacle. Instead it offers aspiring actors the chance to develop and enhance their craft through essential active exploration and performance. It prepares them for the reality of theatre and the discipline and tenacity that's required to succeed. I'm thrilled to be able to play a small part in that."
Toby Clarke -Writer and Director
Fourth Monkey Training at a glance
Year of the Monkey
One year course: September-August
Term 1: 20-22 hours per week. Term 2 & 3: 30-40 hours per week in preparation for London and Edinburgh Rep seasons
Highlights of training include:
Professional London Repertory season – Rep season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Voice – Ensemble – Stage Combat – Industry prep – Movement – Acting for Camera –Classical text – Contemporary text – Clown – Mask – Physical Theatre– Yoga – Audition prep and the opportunity to showcase your work to the wider industry.
Fees and Finance
Fees include all training and ALL travel and accommodation costs for Edinburgh Fringe.
£500 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance of a place
Total training fee = £6000
Paid in instalments as follows:
£2000 by 1st July prior to commencement of term in September
£2000 by 1st December
£2000 by 1st March
*Alternatively for both training programmes the full year's fees can be paid in one instalment at the commencement of the training year.
Two year rep
1st Year: September- end of July
2nd Year: September-end of August
40 hours a week Monday- Friday
Highlights of training include:
Residential Commedia dell'Arte course in Italy – Voice – Stage Combat –Puppetry – Devised Theatre – Shakespeare and Elizabethan text – Contemporary Theatre Styles – Brechtian Practice – Meisner Technique – Fundamental Movement– Period Dance – Physical Theatre – Laban – European Theatre – Contextual Studies – Circus – Complicite workshops – Told by an Idiot workshops – Tumbling and Acrobatics – Clown – Mask- Solo Performance – Ensemble – Yoga – Fourth Monkey Experimental Fringe of Devised Work – Professional Prep – London Showcase – Funding and Theatre Production Masterclasses – Agent, Casting Director and Industry Workshops, as well as four production seasons delivered in repertory, culminating at the Edinburgh Festival at the end of the second year of training.
Fees and Finance
Fees include all training and ALL travel and accommodation costs for a month long Italy residential (1st year) and Edinburgh Fringe (2nd year)
Course acceptance fee = £500 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance of a place.
Total training fee per year = £9000
Paid in instalments as follows:
£3000 by 1st July prior to commencement of term in September in year 1 & year 2
£3000 by 1st January in year 1 & year 2
£3000 by 1st April year 1 & year 2
*Alternatively for both training programmes the full year's fees can be paid in one instalment at the commencement of the training year.
The Audition
Audition applications are now open for 2015 entry.
Audition fees of £25 can be paid via paypal or alternatively via cheque, please select your chosen form of payment at the relevant stage of the application process and follow the instructions accordingly.
Our audition process is not a conveyer belt nor do we wish to intimidate you, in fact quite the contrary we want you to relax and be yourself! We also value meeting the individual behind the speeches and all of our first round auditions include an interview. In regard to the audition itself, we do ask you to prepare two contrasting speeches of your own choosing, one classical and one contemporary. Each lasting no more than two minutes.
Additionally, if you consider yourself a singer please prepare one song to be sung unaccompanied. Equally ensure you inform us of any additional skills that may be of interest in your interview.
Successful first round candidtates will be recalled for a company ensemble workshop with the Artistic Director and leading practitioners from the training programme.
Please Note: Your choice to sing does not influence our decision in regard to your suitability for the course


text: Explosion Norteña AMG AllMusic Guide: Pop Artists: Explosion Norteña Top Home >Library >Entertainment & Arts >Pop Artists Genres: Latin Biography Formed in Northern Mexico in 1995, the five-piece Explosion Norteña debuted in 1998 with Corridos Y Norteñas; 14 Detonantes Corridos appeared later that same year, and in 1999 the group returned with No Puedo Olvidarte. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi Related answers When was La Norteña de mis amores created? Read answer... What are explosives? Read answer... What is explosion? Read answer... What are explosions? Read answer... Help us answer these What European genre influenced norteña music? Cuanto cuesta contratar a la Reunion norteña? What can explosion do? How do you get the explosive? Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community: Copyrights: AMG AllMusic Guide: Pop Artists Copyright © 2015 All Media Guide, LLC. Content provided by All Music Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC. All rights reserved. Read more Cite


text:
Capital Jazz Fest, Day Two
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD, 21044
This event is all ages
Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of hot fun and cool jazz — The Capital Jazz Fest. This multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival, which attracts music lovers from 44 states, is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, and of course hear some of the coolest music performed by artists whom you won't see anywhere else in the Washington-Baltimore area this summer.
In-between musical sets, enjoy fine art and crafts at the Festival Marketplace, culinary treats at the food court, plus artist workshops and meet & greets. And after the show, check out the late night after-parties.
Capital Jazz ADA Parking
Individuals seeking access to accessible parking will be directed to use the Broken Land Parkway/Hickory Ridge Road access to the site. These vehicles would be directed to park in the appropriate ADA lot. There will be four ADA parking lots available for the Capital Jazz Fest, one near each entrance.
· ADA North (closest to FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE) with marked ADA spaces in the parking garages and surface lots across the street from the North Entrance; 10462 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Vehicles should enter this site from Little Patuxent Parkway. Golf cart service will be available at the North entrance to the Merriweather Post site.
Please note all individuals seeking access to the following accessible parking locations should use the Broken Land Parkway/Hickory Ridge Road access to the site. The vehicles will then be directed to park in the appropriate ADA lot. These lots will be serviced by golf carts.
· ADA West Gate (closest to PAVILION STAGE and TENT CTIY) for wheel chair accessible needs only located at coordinates 39.209197, -76863902.
· ADA West with spaces available in the lot closest to the West Entrance, off Broken Land Parkway near the intersection of Broken Land Parkway and Hickory Ridge Road
· ADA South (closest to PAVILION STAGE) with spaces available in the main parking lot closest to South Entrance Road and past the entrance to the ADA East wheelchair lot
$59.50 - $195.00
Sold Out
The Capital Jazz Fest is held rain or shine. Talent lineup and schedule are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations are permitted.
Who's Going
Upcoming Events
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Fri, May 1
M3 Rock Festival 2-Day Passes, Europe, Queensrÿche, Tom Keifer, Kix
Sat, May 9
Florida Georgia Line: Anything Goes Tour
Wed, May 27
Thu, June 4
The Decemberists
Sat, June 20
Sat, June 27
Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa
Sat, July 18
Vans Warped Tour - Presented by Journeys
Fri, July 24
Sam Smith
Wed, August 19
Willie Nelson and Family, Old Crow Medicine Show
Sat, August 22
Darius Rucker


text:
89 comments found
I can't figure this out the homepage is not showing the demo page it showing this. http://www.clarkesportstraining.com/ why is it doing this
Hi there,
I've checked your website and it looks fine to me. The only thing is that you need at least 4 items in the carousel to be displayed properly.
Hi Gina!
I continued the work of Ciro73 in gimnasionacional.cl
Recently, I upgrade to WP 3.5, and the slider is not working as well.
Also, now is not compatible with Shareholic plugin, and I still have problems with the "latin characters" in permalinks, as "á ñ", etc.
How to fix those problems?
Hi there,
The thing is happening due to the latest update to the jQuery library.
Untill I upload the fix here's what you need to do:
Go to the theme's folder and edit the file named "functions.php". Remove line 32 & 33, these:
wp_register_script('jquery', ("http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1/jquery.min.js"), false, '', false);
Save. Done.
Thanks! but now, in portfolio, when I try to load the videos, it does'nt work (both in portfolio list or in portfolio single item) for example here: http://gimnasionacional.cl/recomendados/
And by the way, when is display the items in portfolio page template (four-columns-portfolio_page.php) it looks "1 an 1/2" rows, in insteed of "8" just shows "6" elements, why? how and to fix it?
1. Please send me a message through the contact form in my profile page so I can send you a fix.
2. In the theme options page go to "Portfolio" and insert the number of portfolio items you want to display.
Hi, Gina.
I downloaded the theme, and my website looks like this: http://waystothebetter.co.nz/
Why are none of the style elements appearing?
Hi there,
Make sure you select a color from the theme options page > Styling.
Thanks, Gina. That worked!
More things don't work than do…
1. The under construction page is no longer appearing, now that I've begun constructing it. Am I meant to download this plugin after every single editing session until I'm ready to go live? See: http://waystothebetter.com/ 2. The logo that I uploaded doesn't appear in the same area where the default font heading appeared (i.e. in the black zone), but rather in the page title area. 3. The testimonials code doesn't work 4. The Framed text boxes have slider bars, which totally ruins the look 5. The Contacts page is scrambled 6. The Google map insertion tool didn't work at all…
Do you have an updated version of the theme that fixes these problems?
Hi there,
1. The theme doesn't come with any plugin. If you're using an "under construction" plugin I can't tell if it is or not compatible with the theme.
2, 3, 4, 5 I can't check your website because of the under construction page. If you want to give me a test username and pw. I'll gladly take a look.
can I email the login and password to you confidentially?
Hi there,
Sure, you can use the contact form on my profile page.
I have sent you an email with the login details and description of the issues yesterday (two days ago I think). Did you receive it?
Hi, Gina. Are you still there…?
I have now sent you two mails using the app on this website…!
I cant get my featured slider to show more than 1 item and been trying to figure this out for 1 week…please help!
Hi there,
Did you enable it from the theme options page and created slides for it?
Yes I set it to show 5 slides…I think I just sent you an email with login info
I'm having trouble with installing the Zoomba theme. I had it installed at one point and started building my site. A few days ago I upgraded to all my plug ins and also the newest version of Wordpress (3.5.1) and ever since then my data is not appearing as it should. I tried uninstalling the theme and reinstalling it and that did not help. I tried uninstalling Wordpress and reinstalling it and that did not help. Can you take a look at my site and help me troubleshoot this problem please: www.vantagepointmarketing.net
Thanks, PromoGuy
Hi there,
Please download and install the latest version of the theme from your account.
any plans to make this theme responsive?
I have several image sliders containing videos and after I start the video to play within a few seconds the image slider changes unless I keep my mouse hovering over the link. Please advise. Here's the web address for my Zoomba site:
http://www.vantagepointmarketing.netAlso, I've installed a plugin called Survey Funnel for WordPress but there seems to be a conflict with the Zoomba theme because I'm not able to activate the plugin. I've used this plugin on another website that I have with a different theme and it works just fine on the other site.
Here's the web address for the Survey Funnel: http://www.surveyfunnel.com
Hi there,
1. I'm sorry but the Showcase slider only supports pause on hover. Anytime you'll remove the mouse from the slider it will continue to slide.
2. Did you get any errors with the plugin?
The following Fatal Error message came up when I try to activate the plugin:
Survey Funnel activation error:
Fatal error: Cannot redeclare update_notifier() (previously declared in /home5/xlminist/public_html/vantagepointmarketing/wp-content/themes/zoomba/update-notifier.php:60) in /home5/xlminist/public_html/vantagepointmarketing/wp-content/plugins/survey_funnel/update-notifier.php on line 153
Please advise?
Edit the file named "functions.php" and from line 690 remove this:
Save. Done.
Let me know how's going.
Where would I find this file named "functions.php" ?
I found the editor for plugins, but which plugin am I searching this line 690?
Hi there,
Not in the plugin editor. In the theme editor. Under the appearance tab in your wp dasboard.
That did the job. Thanks for the advice!
Hi there,
My client stated that his homepage slider stopped working. http://abcdogssf.com I took a look at the options and everything appears to be correct. Has there been an update to this theme? Can you provide any direction as to why this may have happened?
Hi there,
Yes, the theme was updated. If you didn't make any changes to the theme files simply login to the acct. from which you/your client bought the theme and download and install the latest version.
Thanks for the quick response! What files were updated, that way I can have him just upload the files that have changed…
The files are:
/admin/widgets/twitteroauth <- new folder with files
Hi, I'm using the zoomba theme, and for some reason, the featured slider isn't working. It's frozen on the video and none of the other pictures are showing up. I'm using v.1.1
Please let me know.
Hi there,
Can you send me your url so I can take a look?
if you send me your email, i can send you a wordpress login and pw
Hi there,
I've checked your website. Do you have the latest version of the theme installed? The last update was about 3 weeks ago.
I think so. I'm not sure. I went into wordpress and updated everything I could.
Not in WordPress. If you didn't do any changes to the theme files, simply download and install the theme again from your account.
I've updated the theme files and it's still not working.
Hmm, this is weird. Can you send me a test username & pwd. so I can take a closer look?
just sent…thanks!


text:
Unfortunately, the United States of America has come to this crossroads where we should not have to entertain the question of our liberties. We are asking not only Gun Dealers to support our efforts at supporting them and their rights, but for every business owner to come together and support us and our right to bear arms when other companies refuse to process credit cards.
Since small- to medium-sized business owners contribute to the majority of the tax revenue, we are asking the business (from Gun Dealers to any type of business) that accepts credit card processing to switch over to ourphoneswipe. Our goal is to prove that our liberties do exist and will not be suppressed by other companies that don't agree with the right to bear arms.
We have devised several plans that accommodate different types of businesses, with the objective of providing the lowest rates possible for business owners to succeed.


text:
Futaba accessory bag includes, four rubber grommets to isolate vibration. Four brass eyelets. Four phillips head self tapping mounting screws. One large servo wheel 35mm in diameter. One star shaped (6 arms) servo arm 32mm accross. One X shaped servo arm 39mm accross.
These are designed for the S3003 servo only.
Just what the "doctor" ordered.


text:
Peak Wozniacki v. Peak Zvonereva
View Single Post
Nov 15th, 2012, 11:22 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 15,856
Re: Peak Wozniacki v. Peak Zvonereva
Originally Posted by
Oddly, I prefer Wozniacka's game, because at least she brought something new to the table. Vera just screams poor man's Clijsters. I have an idea of how Peakniacki might play, but the fact that I can't think of how Peak Vera would differ much from Regular Vera says a lot.
I would say Peak LaBorz. She had more potential anyway, even though Vera was not a good match-up.
Peak Vera had more or less her nerves under control (in comparison to Regular vera)and that changed a lot of things cause she was able to exploit all of her qualities.
Also, I fail to see how Woz's game was particularly new and how she had more potential.Mentally she is miles ahead but game wise she's firmly behind Vera imo.
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by homogenius
View Blog


text:
Southampton swoop for Otsemobor
Defender Jon Otsemobor has joined Southampton on a free transfer from League One rivals Norwich City.The 26-year-old has signed a six-month deal at St Mary's. Liverpool-born Otsemebor came through the youth ranks at Anfield, making his debut for the club in 2002 but managing to make just six starts for the side. He then spent time on loan at Hull, Bolton, Crewe and Rotherham, before his move to Norwich in 2007, where he made 88 league starts. Otsemobor featured in the League One meeting ag.... read more
Sponsored links
Related Norwich City News


text:
AD Alarms Bradford 01274 614650 Leeds 01138 878429 Mobile 07813 779273 E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com 11 Albion Road Idle Bradford BD109PY Est 1983
Yale Wireless Alarms that can phone you if triggered – ultimate peace of mind and AD Alarms based in Bradford and Leeds. We will travel up to 50 miles to install from Leeds and Bradford for a small additional fee to cover fuel costs.
Rapid Response is Effective Burglar Alarms Leeds and Burglar Alarms Bradford Fitted Same Day
Yale HSA6200 Home Alarm Fitted for £248. Ideal for small premises that don't require an autodialler. This wireless alarm still offers the security of a Yale branded alarm box for the exterior of the building two passive infrared sensors and two door contacts. The system is armed from a small wireless keypad which can be mounted independently in any location as it does not require mains power. The keypad also incorporates a PA Panic button and is easily removed from its wall bracket so it can be taken to bed at night time or any location in the building.The alarm system is pre-set with a 20 second exit/entry period which can be triggered from all sensors. Full wireless standard security alarm FITTED for only £248.00 fully inclusive 1 year guarantee Click Yale HSA6200 Home Alarm
HSA6400 Premium Alarm £328 FITTED This telecommunicating security alarm system offers the customer the highest degree of protection. The advantages of this alarm system over the basic version are as follows. Most importantly is the built-in autodialler which can ring up to 3 telephone numbers with a recorded message. A mains control panel with rechargeable battery backup. Loud internal built-in siren. A full menu allowing all features to be programmed as desired which can incorporate a part sets controlling zones individually. The system can also be switched on and off remotely by telephone.
The first person to receive the call can acknowledge it and stop the dialler ringing further numbers by pressing one key on the telephone pad. FITTED only £328 Click Yale HSA6400 Premium Alarm
AD Alarms based in Bradford and Leeds, install, Service and Repair Wired Alarms, Wireless Alarms and CCTV. Just contact us for friendly advice on telephone number BFD (01274) 614650 – Leeds (01138) 878429. We will travel up to 50 miles to install from Leeds and Bradford for a small additional fee to cover fuel costs. Mobile 07813 779273 – E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com www.ADAlarms.co.uk 11 Albion Road Idle Bradford BD109PY
Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm £398 FITTED. Advantages over the premium system are it operates in the safe frequency of 868MHz, Rolling codes to virtually eliminate code copying and anti-jamming, modern design main panel. A top specification wireless security alarm that will telephone you if it is triggered, giving the property owner the ability to monitor with out cost. Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm Fitted £398. It can contact up to three land lines or mobile telephone numbers. FITTED for only £398 Click Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm
Yale Easy Fit Standard Alarm £298 FITTED Offers a low-cost system which is operated from a Yale Easy Fit Key Pad and is ideal for the smaller installation. The system is pre-programmed with a 20 second entry and exit time and is ideal for a simple property which doesn't require the settings modified. .The keypad enables the user to set or unset the alarm via an access code. Incorporating the latest 868 MHz technology for high security, eliminating almost entirely any possibility of code copying and anti-jamming. Click Yale Easy Fit Standard Alarm FITTED for only £298.
Yale Easy Fit Smart Phone Alarm Fitted £588. The main bonus feature of this alarm is it can take a snapshot of any intruder from its PIR camera, which is sent directly to your smartphone by using a IP set-top box controller. Also, once the alarm is triggered it will fire off the external siren box and internal loud sounder while simultaneously sending out the notification by email and push notification (iOS only) on your smartphone. Incorporating the latest 868 MHz technology for high security, eliminating almost entirely any possibility of code copying and anti-jamming. This Telecommunicating Alarm can ring – email and send a photo to you when triggered. The system can also be operated using your own iPhone/Android SmartPhone or via a standard PC web browser. Yale Easy Fit Smart Phone Alarm FITTED for only £588 Click Yale Easy Fit Smart Phone Wireless Alarm.


text:
Abducted Valley child, 3, found OK in a field
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspected kidnapper of a Valley girl.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspected kidnapper of a Valley girl.
Dozens of ambitious Madera High School students were awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships this week during a ceremony that honored
Oakhurst attorney David Linn announced Tuesday the Madera County Correctional Officers Association has endorsed him in the race for count
The Madera County Food Bank will begin accepting applications and distributing food in a program to help senior citizens on Thursday.
Four-year starter Darbi Duke has continued a Liberty Hawks softball legacy by inking her name on the dotted line to attend Montevallo Uni
In a game originally delayed by Friday's storm, the Madera Coyote softball team must have switched its bats with umbrellas during the mak
Looking to bounce back from an eight-run loss to the top team in the County/Metro Athletic Conference — not to mention a main contender f
I have lived and worked in Madera for more than 20 years rearing a family and grandchildren.
A few distraught readers called on Tuesday, wondering where The Red Line had gone, and the answer was, "I don't know." All I knew was that the mach
An annual arts and crafts show featuring the works of dozens of Valley artists and crafters is scheduled for Saturday, from 9 a.m.


text:
New Threads Only: | ||||
New Threads & Replies: |
Forum List » Guru News and Commentaries Guru News, Stock picks and commentaries Rationality Is Buffett's 'Secret Sauce' According to Author Hagstrom
Posted by: Canadian Value
(IP Logged)
Date: June 6, 2013 09:42AM
Buffett author and Legg Mason's chief investment strategist Robert Hagstrom for Business Outlook India: Robert Hagstrom, chief investment strategist at Legg Mason Investment Counsel, has always exhibited a keen interest in understanding what lies behind the scenes. His first book, The Warren Buffett Way, spent 21 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and sold over 1 million copies. Outside the United States, The Warren Buffett Way still continues to be the book most commonly mentioned by young investors as the source from which they initially learnt about Buffett's methodology. Hagstrom's latest book, his eighth, is titled Investing: The Last Liberal Art In the spring of 1998, Carol Loomis wrote an article for Fortune, titled "The Inside Story of Warren Buffett". It was the first full profile of Buffett and Loomis was the perfect writer for the story. Up until then, the only inside look of Buffett came from his Chairman's Letters and his once-a-year appearance at Berkshire's annual meeting at Omaha. But those who were aware that Loomis was a close friend of Buffett and had been editing the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Reports since 1977 knew if anyone could write an "inside" story on Buffett, it would be she. Loomis said she wanted to write a different story, one that emphasised Buffett not just as an investor but also as an "extraordinary businessman". She did not disappoint. It was a beautifully written 7,000-word article that indeed gave the Buffett faithful a more intimate look at the man now dubbed the Wizard of Omaha. Loomis gave us many insights, but none were more ground-shaking for me than three little sentences tucked neatly inside the article. "What we do is not beyond anybody else's competence," said Buffett. "I feel the same way about managing that I do about investing: It's just not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results." Now, I am sure many who read this chalked it up to Buffett's Midwestern humility. Buffett is not a braggart. But nor does he mislead. I was sure he would have not made this statement if he did not believe it to be true. And if it were true, as I believed it was, it meant there was the possibility of uncovering a roadmap, or better yet, a treasure map, which would describe how Buffett thinks about investing in general and stock selection specifically. This was my motivation for writing The Warren Buffett Way. Reading Berkshire Hathaway annual reports for two decades, the annual reports of the companies Berkshire purchased, and the many articles written about Buffett helped me gain an understanding of how Buffett thought about common stock investing. The single most important insight I gained was the knowledge that Buffett, whether he was purchasing common stocks or wholly owned businesses, approached each transaction in the same way. Whether he is buying a public or private company, Buffett goes through the same process, in more or less the same sequence. He thinks about the business, the people who run the business, the economics of the business and then the value of the business, and in each case he lays what he has learned against his own benchmarks. I label them the investment tenets and divide them into four categories: business tenets, management tenets, financial tenets and market tenets. The goal of the book was to take the major companies that Buffett had purchased for Berkshire Hathaway and discover if they were, in fact, aligned with the tenets reflected in his writings and speeches. What would be valuable, in my opinion, and would be valuable to investors was a thorough examination of his thoughts and strategies aligned with the purchases that Berkshire made over the years, all compiled into one source. To that end, I believe we were successful. The principle challenge I faced in writing the book was to prove or disprove Buffett's confession that "what do is not beyond anybody else's competence". Some critics argue that, despite his success, Buffett's idiosyncrasies prevent his investment approach from being widely adopted. I disagreed. Buffett is idiosyncratic — it is the source of his success — but I have argued that his methodology, once understood, is applicable to both individual and institutional investors alike. It is the goal of the book to help investors employ the strategies that I believe made Warren Buffett successful. Still, there were sceptics. The major pushback we have received over the years is that reading a book about Warren Buffett will not ensure you will be able to generate the same investment returns that Buffett achieved. One, I never insinuated that by reading the book an individual could achieve the same investment returns as Buffett. Two, I was puzzled why anyone would think so. It seemed to me that if you bought a book about how to play golf like Tiger Woods, you shouldn't expect to become Tiger's equal on the golf course. You read the book because you believe there are some tips in the book that will help improve your game. The same is true of [i]The Warren Buffett Way. If by reading the book, you pick up some lessons that help improve your investment results, then the book is a success. Considering how poorly most people perform in the stock market, achieving some improvement will not be a herculean task. It has been 20 years since the first edition of The Warren Buffett Way was published. The success of the book is first and foremost a testament to Warren Buffett. His wit, integrity and intellectual spirit have charmed millions of investors worldwide. It is an unparalleled combination that makes Buffett the single most popular model in investing today and the greatest investor in history. Continue reading. Guru Discussed: Warren Buffett: Current Portfolio, Stock Picks Stocks Discussed: SPY, DJI, QQQ,
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Please Login if you have an account or Create a Free Account if you don't |
Disclaimers: GuruFocus.com is not operated by a broker, a dealer, or a registered investment adviser. Under no circumstances does any information posted on GuruFocus.com represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. The information on this site, and in its related newsletters, is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, investment advice or recommendations. The gurus may buy and sell securities before and after any particular article and report and information herein is published, with respect to the securities discussed in any article and report posted herein. In no event shall GuruFocus.com be liable to any member, guest or third party for any damages of any kind arising out of the use of any content or other material published or available on GuruFocus.com, or relating to the use of, or inability to use, GuruFocus.com or any content, including, without limitation, any investment losses, lost profits, lost opportunity, special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages. Past performance is a poor indicator of future performance. The information on this site, and in its related newsletters, is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, investment advice or recommendations. The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way. The gurus listed in this website are not affiliated with GuruFocus.com, LLC. Stock quotes provided by InterActive Data. Fundamental company data provided by Morningstar, updated daily.


text:
Genre :
Action, Sci-Fi, ComedyRelease Date :
May 25, 2012MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Barry SonnenfeldStarring :
Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson, Nicole Scherzinger, Alice Eve, Bill Hader, Michael StuhlbargREVIEWS RATE: Critics Readers [Rate It]
Reader's Reviews
awesome movie with great ending....
posted by kunal negi on Jul 02, 2012 07:29:16amazing......
posted by ishan on May 26, 2012 03:56:03dwayne bonello this is the bad movie ever and i hate men in black frechise 1 stars!
posted by Dwayne bonello on Dec 11, 2011 09:18:19Actually mabey a female blob inside a girls body will propuly be cooler and weirder , and that this way the girl wold get fatter
posted by venomfiammetta on Dec 09, 2010 08:20:15omfg so excited for this
posted by aron rocs on Oct 05, 2010 06:34:20MIB IS BAC!!!
posted by mib on Sep 19, 2010 06:02:06omg i'm so excited!!!
posted by tomtomissa on Aug 19, 2010 11:52:15oh yeah
posted by bball on Aug 02, 2010 06:12:53


text:
Blog Newsletter Create a Resume Find a Job Books
Your Name
Comment Title
Your Comments (10000 characters max, no HTML please)
Changed your mind? Decided not to comment right now?
Return to The MBTI Changed My Life. Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Career Placement Test.
You may have heard the hype about ATS optimized resumes. Some experts will tell you that every employer is using applicant tracking systems to screen resumes. The fact is, that is just not true. Here...
Read more
Sample combination style career counselor resume with formatting tips.
Sample career change resume shows you how to highlight your most relevant skills and education to switch into a new career.
By Lisa McGrimmon Copyright ©2007-2014 careerchoiceguide.com All rights reserved.


text:
Future Students
Current Students
Faculty & Staff
Friends, Visitors & Community
A-Z Index
Contact Info
Search the News Archives
Experts Directory
SUU's Ashcroft Observatory Open to All
October 16, 2007
Community Outreach
Southern Utah University's Ashcroft Observatory would like to invite community members and local organizations to the observatory for free star-gazing.
In keeping with a long-standing tradition stemming from its opening in the early 1970s, the Observatory remains focused on community involvement and learning opportunities. The Ashcroft observatory is open every Monday night to all those interested in learning about constellations or viewing distant parts of the galaxy.
This is a free opportunity, and has been of great use in the past to school groups, scout groups and families, but all are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the splendor in the skies.
The Ashcroft Observatory is located on the hilltop just south of the SUU Farm on Westview Drive. Interested parties should plan on arriving at the observatory just as the sun sets.
Contact Information:
Laura Cotts


text: Printed locally in Portland by our friends at Printed Matter, these are form-fitting poly-cotton tees with a slightly scooped neckline, sporting the much-loved She Bop logo on the front! Ultra-comfy, feels like youve owned it for years the moment you put it on, and for years to come. Poly-Cotton (50% Polyester / 50% Cotton) construction with durable rib neckband Size Chart (chest measurement): SM: 32-34" M: 34-36" LG: 36-38" XL: 39-40"


text:
Higher Education Webinars
An administrator pushes, on a shoestring budget, to move his university and the world toward a more sustainable equilibrium.
May 30, 2013 - 6:47pm
Sharing is good, and bikes are good, but bike-sharing can be tricky.
May 23, 2013 - 5:45pm
Some success criteria if the organization is to thrive.
May 16, 2013 - 7:03pm
Challenges for a sustainability organization for higher ed.
April 25, 2013 - 6:08pm
Thinking about Boston and history....
April 11, 2013 - 3:17pm
One of the oft-unspoken norms around here is that economies of scale exist, so bigger is more efficient than smaller. Another, of course, is that efficiency is a good thing. But a temporarily overlooked (at least, by sustainability wonks) report out of the Edison Electric Institute seems to say that neither scale nor efficiency is necessarily advantageous.
April 4, 2013 - 4:02pm
If the root cause of our sustainability problem set (not just climate change, but neither excluding climate change) is societal behavior patterns and the habits of thought that facilitate them, then there's no institution better positioned than higher ed to address the problem. Yet, for practical purposes, we seem not to be doing so in any significant manner. Most of the sustainability-related research of which I'm aware focuses on metrics ("how bad is the problem this week?"), mechanics ("how do these two elements of the problem seem to interact?") or technology ("how can we continue to do -- as much as possible -- what we've been doing, while decreasing the negative unintended consequences?"). The researchers, almost without exception, consider themselves to be seriously engaging with the problems at hand. And, within the conventional mindset, they are. But it's the conventional mindset that got us into this mess.
March 28, 2013 - 6:46pm
My previous post explained how a portion of the sustainability community is coming to view our challenge not primarily as an environmental issue but as a societal one. The difference is far more significant than just its effect on the wording we use in our job descriptions and performance reviews -- it fundamentally reshapes the relationship between higher education and issues of sustainability, and vastly expands higher ed's capacity to address the problem. Let me try to explain.
March 21, 2013 - 3:15pm
David Roberts at Grist recently posted a good, if not entirely earth-shaking, analysis titled "Two reasons climate change is not like other environmental problems". His main points are that carbon dioxide -- the main greenhouse gas -- is not like other air pollutants in that it tends to persist, and that changes to climate -- once they take effect -- are effectively irreversible in any timeframe relevant to human experience.
March 14, 2013 - 6:30pm
From time to time, I'm invited to visit our local ag/tech college, which trains quite a number of students to enter the food service industry at levels where you never have to ask whether someone wants fries with that. Program faculty, of course, cover all the material about industry standards and standardized procedures and more-or-less standard approaches to management. But they've kind enough to ask me in to speak about sustainability considerations, and I really enjoy interacting with students who learn (and think, and create) in hands-on mode.
Search for Jobs
- Viewed
- Commented
- Past:
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Loading results...


text:
(In response to this post)
Denying Your Rights Is a Part of My Faith
Matthew graduated Louisiana State University in 2009 with a BA in studio art and a minor in art history. He has been drawing cartoons and comics online for several years.
- phhht
I left the following comment at Public Catholic. We'll see if it gets past moderation.
I agree with you so much. It's not that our message – we think
abortion is wrong, we think same-sex marriage is wrong – didn't get out.
It did get out. It's just that America voted against that.
only way to reverse this slippery slope toward moral decrepitude is
through grade school-age indoctrination. What we have not done enough
of is frighten the children. We should make use of those baby-raping
priests. Tell the kids that if they don't get right with God, we're
gonna hand them over to the pedophiles in the pulpit. That and threaten
them with Hellfire and Eternal Damnation. Enough of that and every one
of them will crack. It's always worked in the past. It will work now.
Perhaps one thing I – meaning me – can do is to think about how to
consider means to come up with ways to invent support now, to encourage
the Court. - phhht
"We'll see if it gets past moderation."
It didn't.
Sharper than the serpent's tooth is the mean-spirited scoffer.
- Randomfactor
"Denying your faith is a part of my rights, too."
- Rubahtics
Mein gott do those people display a breathtaking persecution complex. How is it that they have so much fear of nonexistent threats?
- Renshia
Never mind the fact we will save 10% on premiums. OhYa! Thank ya jesus.
- http://northierthanthou.com/ northierthanthou
It's funny Christians keep saying that Jesus died for their sins. And they make that true every time they blame him for the worst in their own conduct.
- Guest
Seems like the minority thinks it is their right to destroy other people's faith. Man is evil by nature.
- CelticWhisper
It used to really aggravate me too, the way christians act persecuted while enjoying unparalleled political leverage and influence.
But you know what?
It's the boy who cried wolf. One day the tide will turn and they'll actually be up against some real opposition as the public at large will have become sick and tired of their bullshit.
And on that day, maybe wearing a visible crucifix will serve to make them persona non grata in their daily lives. On that day, maybe they'll have to deal with secularist protestors outside their church or "Christian Science Reading Room" building the way we've had to deal with their harassment outside abortion clinics. On that day, maybe admitting to being a christian will lead to self-righteous diatribes from secularists the way the (*gasp!*) A-word has led to smug, self-righteous diatribes about how we're all going to hell.
On that day, they'll cry "Persecution!" the way they always have.
And on that day, not a single person will listen and not a single fuck will be given.
tl;dr Let them screw themselves by desensitizing us to their claims.
- Michael Both
… and created in 'God's image', no less. Makes sense when you read the bible – it's full to the brim of evil.
- Kris
You can have your faith all you want. You can roll around in it, sing to it and rub it all over yourself.
What you can NOT do is EVER try to make other people live by YOUR faith. Faith is personal, keep it that way.
Make love to your contradicting Bible all you wish, but do not expect anyone else to jump on the wagon with you.
- Drakk
Whatever can be destroyed by the truth should be.
- TheBlackCat
What do you mean by "destroy other people's faith"?
Do you mean actually allow equality for the minority (preventing the majority from imposing their own beliefs)? Then yes, but that does nothing to actually "destroy other people's faith" by any sensible definition.
Do you mean ban it or outlaw it? No, "the minority" is not trying to do that. That is all lies by the majority
Do you mean talk about it in a way that the majority does not like? Then yes, that is their right, from freedom of speech. And it is not like there is any lack of that from the majority directed at the minority, either.
Of course this applies to any past minority group that want to end discrimination against them, not just athiests.
- Ike
As an Oklahoman who somewhat follows the State Legislature, I would have been quite happy to live out my life not knowing that Rebecca Hamilton has a blog….


text:
quote:I was under the impression that this was the LNST?
quote:Takes 2 minutes just to get the clothes off. WTH This can't be serious.
quote:hey rome i like your avatar
quote:According to Jahel it is a disgusting example of the double standard of people liking seductive children eating sweets and is borederline kiddieporn.
quote:average *tender love making session* duration is 2 minutes
quote:The average duration of sexual intercourse for humans is 2 minutes.
quote:Per position?
quote: take time and learn what the vag yearns for


text:
Scientific limitations and ethical ramifications of a non-representative Human Genome Project: African American response
- Fatimah Jackson Ph.D.
- … show all 1 hide
Rent the article at a discount
Rent now* Final gross prices may vary according to local VAT.
Get AccessAbstract
The Human Genome Project (HGP) represents a massive merging of science and technology in the name of all humanity. While the disease aspects of HGP-generated data have received the greatest publicity and are the strongest rationale for the project, it should be remembered that the HGP has, as its goal the sequencing of all 100,000 human genes and the accurate depiction of the ancestral and functional relationships among these genes. The HGP will thus be constructing the molecular taxonomic norm for humanity. Currently the HGP genomic baseline is almost exclusively skewed toward North Atlantic European lineages through the extensive use of the Centre d'Études du Polymorphisme Humaine (CEPH) data set. More recently, the HGP has shifted to the use of volunteer donors since adequate informed consent had not been secured from the CEPH families. No evidence exists that either the CEPH families or the current volunteers are the most appropriate demographic or evolutionary lineages for the functional genomic studies that will guide production of new DNA based drugs, targeted therapeutics and gene-based diagnostics. The lack of scientific representativeness of the HGP is a serious impediment to its broad applicability. Yet this can be remedied, and five alternative sampling strategies are presented. In response to the current exclusionary design of the HGP, there is noteworthy caution and skepticism in the African American community concerning genetic studies. The Manifesto on Genomic Studies Among African Americans reflects both a desire to be systematically included in federally funded genomic studies and a desire to maintain some control over the interpretation and application of research results. Representative sampling in the HGP is seen as an international human rights issue with domestic ethical implications.
- Lander, E.S. (1996) The new genomics: Global views on biology, Science (25 Oct) 274: 536–539. CrossRef
- Guyer, M.S. & Collins, F.S. (1995) How is the Human Genome Project doing, and what have we learned so far?, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 92: 10841–10848. CrossRef
- Leffers, H., Dejgaard, K., Honore, B., Madsen, P., Nielsen, M.S. & Celis, J.E. (1996) cDNA expression and human two-dimensional gel protein databases: Towards integrating DNA and protein information, Electrophoresis 17(11): 1713–1719. CrossRef
- Baba, Y. (1996) Analysis of disease-causing genes and DNA-based drugs by capillary electrophoresis: Towards DNA diagnosis and gene therapy for human diseases, Journal of Chromatography 687: 271–302. CrossRef
- Dykes, C.W. (1996) Genes, disease and medicine, British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 42: 683–695. CrossRef
- Cavalli-Sforza, L.L., Menozzi, P. & Piazza, A. (1994) The History and Geography of Human Genes, Princeton University Press: Princeton, NJ.
- Chang, K. (1997) UM Professor Questions Diversity of the HGP, Baltimore Sun, Maryland Section, Feb. 22, pp. 1B, 3B.
- Wills, C. (1991) Exons, Introns, and Talking Genes: The Science Behind the Human Genome Project, Harper Collins: New York, pp. 277–279.
- Phoenix, D.D., Lybrook, S.M., Trottier, R.W., Hodgin, F.C. & Crandall, L.A. (1995) Sickle cell screening policies as portent: How will the Human Genome Project affect public sector genetic services? Journal of the National Medical Association 87: 807–812.
- Murray, R. (1996) Clinical perspectives on human genomic testing: Contrasting sickle cell versus Tay-Sachs screening programs in the US. Paper presented, at Health Law Conference, Seton Hall Law School, Newark, NJ, November 4, 1996.
- Weiss, K.M. (1996) Is there a paradigm shift in genetics? Lessons from the study of human diseases, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 5(1):259–265 CrossRef
- Tsui, L-C. (1992) The spectrum of cystic fibrosis mutations. Trends in Genetics 8: 391–398.
- Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Analysis Consortium (CFGAC) (1994) Population variation of common cystic fibrosis mutations, Human Mutation 4: 167–177. CrossRef
- Kittles, R., Perola, M., Peltonen, L., Bergen, A., Aragon, R., Virkkunen, M., Linnoila, M., Goldman, D. & Long, J. (1998) Dual origins of Finns revealed by Y-chromosome haplotype variation, American Journal of Human Genetics 62 (in press).
- Peltonen, L., Pekkarinen, P. & Aaltonen, J. (1995) Messages from an isolate: Lessons from the Finnish gene pool, Biological Chemistry Hoppe-Seyler 376: 697–704.
- Miklos, G.L.G. & Rubin, G.M. (1996) The role of the genome project in determining gene function: Insights from model organisms, Cell 86: 521–529. CrossRef
- Hernandez, D. & Fisher, E.M.C. (1996) Down syndrome genetics: Unraveling a multifactorial disorder, Human Molecular Genetics 5 (REV. ISSUE): 1411–1416.
- Coughlin, S.S., Etheredge, G.D., Metayer, C., Martin, S.A., Jr. (1996) Remember Tuskegee: Public Health student knowledge of the ethical significance of the Tuskegee syphilis study., American Journal of Preventive Medicine 12: 242–246.
- Brown, R. & Henderson, J. (1983) The mass production and distribution of HeLa cells at Tuskegee Institute 1953–1959, Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences 38:415–431. CrossRef
- Cold, M. (1986) A Conspiracy of Cells: One Woman's Immortal Legacy and the Medical Scandal it Caused, State University of NY Press: Albany.
- Karp, L. (1976) The immortality of a cancer victim dead since 1951, Smithsonian Magazine (March), pp. 51–56.
- Marks, J. (1995) Human Biodiversity: genes, race, and history, Aldine de Gruyter: New York, NY.
- Jackson, F.L.C. (1997a) The taxonomic implications of the HGP, American Journal of Human Biology 9:130.
- Jackson, F.L.C. (1997b) Correlation of geographic patterns of ecological diversity and ethnic variation in Africa: Implications for identifying gene X environment interactions and patterns of human genetic heterogeneity, Amer. Journal of Human Biology 9:12.
- Relethford, J.H. (1996) Genetic distance can obscure population history: Problem and solution, Human Biology 68:29–44.
- Kahn, P. (1994) An African-American diversity project, Science 266: 721. CrossRef
- Mittman, I.S. (1997) Commentary: We must all be equal partners in the new age of genetics, The Scientist (October 13) 11(20): 8.
- Munayyer, M.F. (1997) Genetic testing and germ-line manipulation: Constructing a new language for international human rights, American University Journal of International Law and Policy 12: 687–731.
- Rollin, B.E. (1996) Ideology, "value-free science", and animal welfare. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A Animal Science 0 (SUPPL. 27): 5–10.
- Start, R.D., Brown, W., Bryant, R.J., Reed, M.W., Cross, S.S., Kent, G. & Underwood, J.C.E. (1996) Ownership and uses of surgical inpatients?, British Medical Journal 313: 1366–1368.
- Clasa, J., Holoman, J., Klepance, J. & Soltes, L. (1996) Ethics committees and achievement of good clinical practice. Therapie (Paris) 51: 369–372.
- Gillett, C.R. (1995) Medical ethics in a multicultural context, Journal of Internal Medicine 238: 531–537. CrossRef
- Berg, K., Pettersson, U., Riis, P. & Tranoy, K.E. (1995) Genetics in democratic societies: The Nordic perspective, Clinical Genetics 48: 199–208. CrossRef
- Jackson, F. (1996) Assessing the Human Genome Project: An African American and bioanthropological critique. Paper presented at Tuskegee University Human Genome Conference, September 26, 1996.
- Population Reference Bureau (1997) World Population Figures, Mid-Year 1997, PRB: Arlington, VA.
- Title
- Scientific limitations and ethical ramifications of a non-representative Human Genome Project: African American response
- Journal
Science and Engineering Ethics
Volume 4, Issue 2 , pp 155-170
- Cover Date
- 1998-06-01
- 10.1007/s11948-998-0046-6
- Print ISSN
- 1353-3452
- Online ISSN
- 1471-5546
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Human Genome Project
- taxonomy
- functional genomics
- African American ethics
- Authors
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Departments of Anthropology and Biology, The University of Maryland-College Park, 1111 Woods Hall, 20742, College Park, MD, USA


text:
New theory could yield more reliable communication protocols
December 12, 2014 7:54 am | News | CommentsResearchers have begun to describe theoretical limits on the degree of imprecision that communicating computers can tolerate, with very real implications for the design of communication protocols.
Artificial intelligence magic tricks
November 17, 2014 8:46 am | by Queen Mary Univ. of London | Videos | CommentsResearchers from the Queen Mary Univ. of London gave a computer program the outline of how a magic jigsaw puzzle and a mind-reading card trick work, as well the results of experiments into how humans understand magic tricks, and the system created completely new variants on those tricks which can be delivered by a magician.
Motion-induced quicksand
November 17, 2014 7:45 am | by Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office | News | CommentsFrom a mechanical perspective, granular materials are stuck between a rock and a fluid place, with behavior resembling neither a solid nor a liquid. Think of sand through an hourglass: As grains funnel through, they appear to flow like water, but once deposited, they form a relatively stable mound, much like a solid.
First look at atom-thin boundaries
November 10, 2014 10:55 am | by Morgan McCorkle, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | News | CommentsScientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have made the first direct observations of a 1-D boundary separating two different, atom-thin materials, enabling studies of long-theorized phenomena at these interfaces. Theorists have predicted the existence of intriguing properties at 1-D boundaries between two crystalline components, but experimental verification has eluded researchers.
Raising cryptography's standards
October 31, 2014 8:07 am | by Larry Hardesty, MIT News Office | News | CommentsMost modern cryptographic schemes rely on computational complexity for their security. In principle, they can be cracked, but that would take a prohibitively long time, even with enormous computational resources. There is, however, another notion of security—information-theoretic security—which means that even an adversary with unbounded computational power could extract no useful information from an encrypted message.
Researchers prove mathematical models can predict cellular processes
October 29, 2014 9:33 am | News | CommentsA team led by Virginia Tech researchers studied cells found in breast and other types of connective tissue and discovered new information about cell transitions that take place during wound healing and cancer. They developed mathematical models to predict the dynamics of cell transitions, and by comparison gained new understanding of how a substance known as transforming growth factor triggers cell transformations.
Plant scientist discovers basis of evolution in violins
October 9, 2014 11:34 am | News | CommentsWhat could the natural diversity and beauty of plant leaves have in common with the violin? Much more than you might imagine. Dan Chitwood of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis is applying "morphometrics", which statistically tests hypotheses about factors that affect shape, to changes in the shape of violins over time. His work revealed a strong degree of design transmission and imitation.
Getting metabolism right
October 8, 2014 7:59 am | by Larry Hardesty, MIT News Office | News | CommentsMetabolic networks are mathematical models of every possible sequence of chemical reactions available to an organ or organism, and they're used to design microbes for manufacturing processes or to study disease. Based on both genetic analysis and empirical study, they can take years to assemble. Unfortunately, a new analytic tool suggests that many of those models may be wrong.
Atmospheric chemistry hinges on better physics model
October 6, 2014 11:44 am | News | CommentsAn improved theoretical model of photoabsorption of nitrous oxide, developed by scientists in Malaysia, could shed light on the atmospheric chemistry of ozone depletion. The new theoretical work unveils, through improvements in established calculation approaches, the actual dynamic of stratospheric catalytic ozone destruction.
Adding natural uncertainty improves mathematical models
September 30, 2014 1:11 pm | News | CommentsMathematicians from Brown Univ. have introduced a new element of uncertainty into an equation used to describe the behavior of fluid flows. Ironically, allowing uncertainty into a mathematical equation that models fluid flows makes the equation much more capable of correctly reflecting the natural world, including the formation, strength, and position of air masses and fronts in the atmosphere.
At the interface of math and science
September 30, 2014 8:09 am | by Julie Cohen, UC Santa Barbara | News | CommentsUniv. of California, Santa Barbara's Paul Atzberger, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and in mechanical engineering, often works in areas where mathematics plays an ever more important role in the discovery and development of new ideas. Most recently he has developed new mathematical approaches to gain insights into how proteins move around within lipid bilayer membranes.
Math model designed to replace invasive kidney biopsy for lupus patients
September 19, 2014 8:34 am | by Emily Caldwell, Ohio State Univ. | News | CommentsMathematics might be able to reduce the need for invasive biopsies in patients suffering kidney damage related to the autoimmune disease lupus. In a new study, researchers developed a math model that can predict the progression from nephritis, or kidney inflammation, to interstitial fibrosis, scarring in the kidney that current treatments cannot reverse. A kidney biopsy is the only existing way to reach a definitive diagnosis.
Study: Number-crunching could lead to unethical choices
September 15, 2014 5:02 pm | News | CommentsCalculating the pros and cons of a potential decision is a way of decision-making. But repeated engagement with numbers-focused calculations, especially those involving money, can have unintended negative consequences, including social and moral transgressions, says new study. Several experiments supported these findings and pointed to a "calculative mindset" that can take precedence in reaching conclusions.
Fluid mechanics suggests alternative to quantum orthodoxy
September 12, 2014 1:48 pm | by Larry Hardesty, MIT | News | CommentsThe central mystery of quantum mechanics is that small chunks of matter sometimes seem to behave like particles, sometimes like waves. The traditional view holds that a single particle really is a wave that collapses only when observed. But John Bush, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, believes that another explanation, the pilot-wave theory, deserves a second look.
Scientist explores birth of a planet
September 8, 2014 1:53 pm | News | CommentsDr. John Carr, a scientist at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, is part of an international team that has found what they believe is evidence of a planet forming around a star about 335 light years from Earth. They made the chance discovery while studying the protoplanetary disk of gas around a distant forming star using a technique called spectro-astrometry, which allows astronomers to detect small changes in the position of moving gas.
A new foundation for mathematics
September 3, 2014 12:57 pm | by Florian Meyer, ETH Zurich | News | CommentsProofs are the key method of mathematics. Until now, it has mainly been humans who have verified whether proofs are correct. This could change, says Russian mathematician Vladimir Voevodsky, who points to evidence that, in the near future, computers rather than humans could reliably verify whether a mathematical proof is correct.
Duality principle is "safe and sound"
August 28, 2014 10:23 am | News | CommentsResearchers at the Univ. of Rochester have cleared up an apparent violation of quantum mechanics' wave-particle duality that was announced in 2012 by a team of scientists in Germany. They replicated the experiment, which simultaneously determined a photon's path and observed high contrast interference fringes created by the interaction of waves. But they also found an undiscovered source of bias sampling that explained the strange results.
Materials scientists, mathematicians benefit from newly crafted polymers
August 26, 2014 8:55 am | News | CommentsPolymers come with a range of properties dictated by their chemical composition and geometrical arrangement. Yasuyuki Tezuka and his team at Tokyo Institute of Technology have now applied an approach to synthesize a new type of multicyclic polymer geometry. While mathematicians are interested because these structures have not been realized before, the geometry studies also provide insights for chemists.
Algorithm gives credit where credit is due
August 18, 2014 8:29 am | by Joe O'Connell, Staff Writer, Northeastern Univ. | News | CommentsIt makes sense that the credit for science papers with multiple authors should go to the authors who perform the bulk of the research, yet that's not always the case. Now a new algorithm developed at Northeastern's Center for Complex Network Research helps sheds light on how to properly allocate credit.
Photo editing algorithm changes weather, seasons automatically
August 11, 2014 8:27 am | Videos | CommentsA computer algorithm being developed by Brown Univ. researchers lets users instantly change the weather, time of day, season or other features in outdoor photos with simple text commands. Machine learning and a clever database make it possible. A paper describing the work will be presented at SIGGRAPH 2014.
Classic Lewis Carroll character inspires new ecological model
July 30, 2014 4:55 pm | by Claire Sturgeon, Univ. of Illinois | News | CommentsInspired by the Red Queen in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass", collaborators from Illinois and Singapore improved a 35-year-old ecology model to better understand how species evolve. The new model, called a mean field model for competition, incorporates the "Red Queen Effect," which suggests that organisms must constantly increase fitness in order to compete with other ever-evolving organisms in an ever-changing environment.
Research shows oceans vital for alien life
July 21, 2014 9:01 am | News | CommentsUntil now, computer simulations of habitable climates on Earth-like planets have focused on their atmospheres. Mathematicians and earth sciences experts in the U.K. have recently taken the next step, creating a computer-simulated pattern of ocean circulation on a hypothetical ocean-covered Earth-like planet. They hope to learn how different planetary rotation rates would impact heat transport with the presence of oceans taken into account.
Oxygen extends graphene's reach
July 11, 2014 1:05 pm | News | CommentsThe addition of elements to the surface of graphene can modify the material's physical and chemical properties, potentially extending the range of possible applications. Recently performed theoretical calculations at RIKEN in Japan show that the addition of oxygen to graphene on copper substrates results in enhanced functionalization. The resulting structure, known as an enolate, make support applications that require catalytic response.
Gas hydrates by the slice
July 9, 2014 8:00 am | by Mike Williams, Rice Univ. | News | CommentsA decade of research by Rice Univ. scientists has produced a 2-D model to prove how gas hydrate, the "ice that burns," is formed under the ocean floor. Gas hydrate has potential as a source of abundant energy, if it can be extracted and turned into usable form. It also has potential to do great harm.
"Deep learning" makes search for exotic particles easier
July 2, 2014 3:12 pm | News | CommentsFully automated "deep learning" by computers greatly improves the odds of discovering particles such as the Higgs boson, according to a recent study. In fact, this approach beats even veteran physicists' abilities, which now consists of developing mathematical formulas by hand to apply to data. New machine learning methods are rendering that approach unnecessary.
- Page 1
- Next


text:
We use cookies to optimise your experience on Travelzoo. By using our website, you are agreeing to allow this. For more information, see our Privacy & Cookie Policy »
Appointments required; subject to availability. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Not valid on major holidays or holiday weekends. A 15% gratuity based on the full value of the services provided will be added. Limit 1 voucher purchase per person; may buy additional as gifts.
See all terms