text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Into the Wild (original 1996; edition 2007)
by Jon Krakauer
Work details
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (1996)
We are all heroes to ourselves. McCandless was, Krakauer is. This doesn't vary. All that varies is how we define heroism and how much, or how little, we are prepared to do to for that stance. Everybody needs to take a look to this book, McCandless story is the story of the inherent human need of nature and freedom.
The wind rustled the leaves, stirring the resting dirt until it made a tornado of brown ash and creamy sand. His body rested against the interior of the van, a bony structure with clothes draped loosely over his frame. The inside of the bus reeked of rotting and woods, while, just outside, state troopers stood and waited for orders on what to do with the carcass. With their heads hung low, the troopers began to think of the family and friends of the man who had just been found dead, thinking of the little siblings or older cousins, the mother and father of the kid who was too ignorant to be prepared. Little did they know that the young man was not tied to his family but to adventure, to travelling, to being a nomad. They do not know that, later on, this young man's name will find its way on the pages of a book so powerful that it brought tears to people's eyes. The boy's name, Chris McCandless, has etched its way into the best-selling book, "Into the Wild", by Jon Krakauer.
"Into the Wild" follows the two-year journey of Chris McCandless making his way to the Alaskan wilderness. It switches from excerpts from Chris' journal that was found with him, along with stories from the people he met along the way. Many of the people felt emotionally connected to McCandless, some referring to him as a son they never had, others calling him a friend that they loved. The author, Krakauer, who is also famous for "Into Thin Air", a critically acclaimed novel written about the most deadly season of climbing Mt. Everest at the time, dedicated much of his time to getting the correct interpretation of the life of Chris, it being noticeable to how much detail is in the book. Krakauer, an adventurer at heart, retraced McCandless' every step, meeting the same people and piecing together everything he had done. He researched into causes of death, going against the idea of starvation and beginning the belief of a different cause, poisoning.
Overall, the book does not compare to the beautiful "Into Thin Air". I don't know if it was because the idea of Jon Krakauer basically writing a biography, which I have never been a particular fan of, or if the book just seemed to drag on, almost as if it had too much detail. I award Jon for being able to be so in depth with everything, from meeting the people to including quotes from other travellers who McCandless strived to be, but it sometimes seemed to be a bit much. I loved how the author incorporated the final letters Chris wrote to his friends, and how he made connections to the scenery when he visited the same places that he had months before. The book itself was written beautifully, just like "Into Thin Air", and maybe I shouldn't have read his later work first, but "Into the Wild" put a bad taste in my mouth due to its lack of connection between McCandless and Krakauer because it was not like Jon knew Chris personally, therefore seemed not worthy to write such a piece about him and his lifestyle.
Krakauer presents an even-handed portrayal of Chris Mccandleuss, a young man who stopped communicating with his family and walked into the Alaskan wilderness in April 1992 to live off the land. Chris is presented as a smart, likable kid but also as a naive idealist who would have survived his ordeal by just bringing a map. Everyone he met liked him but he shied away from lasting personal relationships and essentially turned his back on his family, including the younger sister with whom he had no argument or issues. Krakauer's style is a little stilted at times but he succeeds in explaining the personality of young men who strive to leave the developed world behind and challenge themselves physically and mentally in the natural world. Many readers will sympathize with Chris; others will chide him for his folly, ego, and selfishness.
This (along with the movie) was probably the final push I needed to send me into my own travels to Central America to find a different way of life. The entire length of the novel I envied the protagonist, not only for his sense of adventure and courage, but for his self-liberation from all the responsibilities and frivolities of everyday life as it is now known in our culture.
Jon Krakauer writes extremely readable and vastly entertaining accounts of exploration and non-fiction adventure. Into Thin Air, his account of a disastrous expedition to Mount Everest, was one of the most captivating non-fiction stories I've ever encountered.
This is the story of Chris McCandless, a confused young man, who abandoned his life and family for a life on the fringes of society before electing to spend the summer of 1992 in the Alaska wilderness. It is a fascinating story, as told by a masterful writer, but suffers from a simple dearth of information.
This story was first told in the form of a magazine article and was subsequently "beefed up" and put into book form. The result is a 200 page book which can easily be read in a single 3-4 hour session. And of the 200 pages, less than 150 pages deals with McCandless. Each chapter opens with a selection of quotes from books favored by McCandless, from such authors as Tolstoy, Thoreau, Pasternak, etc.). In addition several chapters deal not with McCandless, but with others whose experience the author parallels. These include Everett Ruess, the Franklin Expedition and the author's own Alaskan experience.
I read the novel Finding Everett Ruess, the account of a Depression era teenager who disappeared into the Arizona Desert. The two stories certainly bear a strong resemblance; both young men electing to live a life of solitude and asceticism and both paying the ultimate price for their self absorption, naivety and lack of preparation.
While the author strives mightily to put a positive spin to McCandless's story (inasmuch as he sees himself in MCandless's personal background and many of his actions and beliefs), I find it hard to get past the cold and calculating manner in which he discarded and tortured his family members through his thoughtless behavior. A person who made it a point to frequently write and communicate with numerous vagabonds and virtual strangers could not be bothered to let his mother and father know he was even alive.
This is an entertaining and enlightening morsel. A magazine article disguised as a book.
Christopher McCandless's life and his death may have been meaningless, absurd, even reprehensible, but by the end of "Into the Wild," you care for him deeply.
Mr. Krakauer has taken the tale of a kook who went into the woods, and made of it a heart-rending drama of human yearning.
Has the adaptation
Has as a supplement
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English (7)
Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0307387178, Paperback)What would possess a gifted young man recently graduated from college to literally walk away from his life? Noted outdoor writer and mountaineer Jon Krakauer tackles that question in his reporting on Chris McCandless, whose emaciated body was found in an abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness in 1992.
Described by friends and relatives as smart, literate, compassionate, and funny, did McCandless simply read too much Thoreau and Jack London and lose sight of the dangers of heading into the wilderness alone? Krakauer, whose own adventures have taken him to the perilous heights of Everest, provides some answers by exploring the pull the outdoors, seductive yet often dangerous, has had on his own life.
(retrieved from Amazon Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:44:43 -0400)
A portrait of Chris McCandless chronicles his decision to withdraw from society and adopt the persona of Alexander Supertramp, offering insight into his beliefs about the wilderness and his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness.
(summary from another edition)
Amazon Kindle (3 editions)
Audible (2 editions)
CD Audiobook (7 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Popular covers
2 editions of this book were published by Audible.com.
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
Loading product details ...
Reviews (0)
Need Help?
Product Description:
Women's Skirt Sports® Go Getter Tank :: Find freedom in your workout with the Go Getter Tank! The loose fit around the bodice keeps you cool and carefree while the banded bottom ensures the tank stays in place as you put it though your cross training routines. The scoop neck and wide shoulder straps allow for multiple bra styles
Features & Benefits:
Your Help Is Here
Shop with confidence knowing your team of Fit Experts is waiting to answer all your questions. You can always find your perfect product and your perfect fit. Your Road Runner Sports Fit Experts will make sure you get exactly what you want and have tons of fun in the process! Give us a call, chat, or email!
Call 800-743-3206 to
Send us an email and count on a Fit Expert to reply to you as quickly as possible
You May Also Like
More Related Products
Women's Skirt Sports® Multi Sport Bottoms 8 :: Time to get to the starting line of your first (or fiftieth) ...
Women's Skirt Sports® Free Me Tank :: Relaxed in fit, but focused in ambition, the Free Me Tank provides welcome ...
Women's Skirt Sports® Adventure Girl Tank :: Our new lightweight, semi relaxed tank features a scoop neck, racerback styling and ...

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Welcome back to everyone after the half term break. We begin our Lenten journey in reflective mood, determined to start anew as we travel towards the joy of Easter. Our Chaplaincy team are organising opportunities for prayer and fundraising for charity, including a sponsored walk around Regent's Park on the 13th March.
We have received exciting news confirming that we will now be able to proceed with our plans for moving to a new school building on one site at Phoenix Road. The main building will be located behind the present upper school on Drummond Crescent. This will mean we are likely to have vacated the North Gower Street building before major HS2 construction work begins. Meetings with contractors will commence soon and I will keep parents regularly updated through the website.
Year 6 pupils who have been offered a place at Maria Fidelis were invited to their first induction session on Tuesday 10th March at our Lower School building. The children took part in activities and met some of our present Year 7 pupils. Parents had the opportunity to meet a range of Maria Fidelis parents and hear about their experiences of the school, first hand. We look forward to welcoming all our new families again on Saturday 20th June. All Year 6 pupils will attend a transition day on Wednesday 1st July.
Year 5 pupils from some of our main feeder primaries are enjoying their Latin masterclasses. It is lovely to see some of our previous attendees at these sessions now settling in to Year 7 and 8 and continuing their Classics education. For the first time this year we have students studying Latin at Advanced level in our Sixth Form. A huge thank you to Ms Matthews who has done so much to develop this important subject at Maria Fidelis.
We complete our Lenten journey at the end of term with year group liturgies on Maundy Thursday. Parents and carers are, as always, welcome to join us.
May God bless you and all your families.
Mrs H Gill, Headteacher
How do Maria Fidelis GCSE results compare to national pass rates? Click here to read more.
Please click here to apply for our sixth form.
Open mornings are held every Tuesday morning at Gower Street, 9am-10.30am. Please drop in to see our school in action.
We are very proud of our successes and actively encourage you to use the OFSTED parent view website to express how you feel about our school. Please see below a document which explains how you can input your views about our school on the OFSTED website.
How to access the questions about the school on the OFSTED website.
We have a online version of the parents handbook which you may find useful. Please click on the link below to view & download it.
Please remember to use PARENTMAIL regularly. Please click see more below to see more information about Parent Mail.
Maria Fidelis School,
34 Phoenix Road (upper school)
Tel: 0207 3873856
View Location Map


text:
1956 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck VIN: F10D6K15651 This gorgeous Ford F-100 Pickup has been Professionally Restored to the highest standard by Willow Automotive in... More
1955 Ford F100 Short Bed Stepside Pickup finished in light blue paint with a clean black interior. It is powered by a 239CI Power... More
Rust free restored pickup ready to drive! 239 cubic inch V8, three speed manual transmission, wide whitewall radial tires, cargo box side rails and... More
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS CALL OUR SALES TEAM AT 720 457 9145 MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-6PM SATURDAY 10AM-4PM AS ONE... More
1957 Ford F-100 Pickup TruckAn over 50 years old Pickup is always a beautiful thing.The Ford F-100 has developed itself into a truecar enthusiast... More
1951 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck / Frame Off Restauration!This Ford is in extremely good condition and has been Frame Off restored not to long... More
Offered for Sale by the California Automobile Museum 1955 Ford F100 Custom Cab Pickup Truck V8 Please inquire before bidding Exterior Truck presents well overall, paint is good... More
This is a Frame-off restoration in progress (75% complete). All work has been done by professionals and documented. All significant rust has been replaced... More
1956 Ford F100 Pickup VIN F10D6R18545 This gorgeous, one of a kind pickup is all new! Mechanics 355ci Small Block Chevy Engine 671... More
1956 Ford Pickup VIN F10D6U30807 This beautiful pickup has undergone a recent frame-off restoration. The restoration was completed by a father and son. The... More
1955 Ford F100 Custom Cab, I bought this truck in 2006 and completed the frame off restoration in 2013. I kept the truck as... More
1953 PANEL TRUCK 50TH ANIVERSARY 1903 TO 1953, A true survivor, The were just under 10,000 of them built. The truck has been restored... More
This 1955 F-100 has been completely hand fabricated. The bed was built from scratch, the cab roof was pitched forward by a few inches,... More
- Restored to show quality- All Ford drivetrain- 460 CI big block engine- C6 automatic transmission- 9 inch rear end with adjustable 4-link -... More
1955 Ford F100 finished in Tangerine pearl metallic paint matched with a black and orange 2 tone interior. This pickup is powered by a... More


text:
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland ended Princeton's undefeated season, UConn won in another rout, and Tennessee remained perfect at home Monday night. Both teams advanced to the Sweet 16.
Missy Franklin has bid farewell to college swimming and is turning pro.
There were no big upsets in the first half of Friday's action in the NCAA Tournament. There will be, however, some good matchups in the round of 32, including one the state of Kansas has been anticipating for almost 20 years.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke advanced after getting a scare from Albany. A couple other underdogs almost pulled off upsets, but only No. 11 Miami, No. 11 Gonzaga and No. 10 Arkansas were double-digit seeds to win.
BERKELEY (AP) — Reshanda Gray spent the closing minutes pounding her chest in celebration and running up and down the bench high-fiving as California's supporting cast closed out an impressive NCAA Tournament opener at home in Haas Pavilion.
There's a way to beat Kentucky.
Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are ready to begin their quest for a third straight national championship.
By The Associated Press
By JOHN MARSHALL
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A pair of Tennessee girls basketball high school teams have been pulled from the postseason for trying to lose a game to avoid the top-ranked team and improve their chances of advancing to the state tournament.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Marcus Mariota knows what he has to do at the NFL combine, whether he throws there or not.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He couldn't stop fighting the NCAA any more than he could give up chewing towels courtside. Jerry Tarkanian built a basketball dynasty in the desert, but it was his decades-long battle with the NCAA that defined him far more than the wins and losses.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 23 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help No. 2 UConn beat top-ranked South Carolina 87-62 on Monday night.
STOCKTON (AP) — Jett Raines scored 14 points and Stacy Davis had nine points and nine rebounds to lead Pepperdine to a 50-43 win over Pacific oasn Thursday night.
Contents of this site are © 2015 Manteca Bulletin - All Rights Reserved
Privacy policy and Terms of service | Contact Us


text:
Skywatching Guide
Space Webcasts
Mars Rover Curiosity
Solar Flares
Space Photos
Space Videos
Telescopes for Beginners
Search for Life Archive
« Previous Page
Next Page »
12 December 2014, 07:14 AM ET
'Super-Earth' Alien Planet Spotted by Ground-Based Telescope, a First
A ground-based telescope in Spain was able to identify a super-Earth orbiting a sunlike star. With the assistance of telescopes on the ground, astronomers could move faster in the search for habitable planets around other stars.
11 December 2014, 02:01 PM ET
Could Ancient Mars Have Supported Life? Water Isn't the Only Key
The presence of liquid water is just one of many factors that researchers need to take into account when investigating the past or present habitability of Mars or any other cosmic body, researcher Pamela Conrad says.
09 December 2014, 03:05 PM ET
In 'Five Billion Years of Solitude,' Author Lee Billings Searches for E.T.
Author Lee Billings discusses the divide among scientists in the hunt for life elsewhere in the universe, and what an alien civilization might tell us about our own future.
08 December 2014, 03:31 PM ET
Giant Crater on Mars Was Once a Vast Lake, Curiosity Rover Shows
Curiosity has found evidence that the 96-mile-wide (154 kilometers) Gale Crater, which the rover has been studying since August 2012, hosted a large lake long ago. Runoff into this lake eventually built up Mount Sharp, mission scientists say.
04 December 2014, 05:10 PM ET
What Is Life? It's a Tricky, Confusing Question
The way we define life has consequences for the search for life on other worlds such as Mars, Jupiter's moon Europa and the Saturn satellite Enceladus.
01 December 2014, 12:00 AM ET
Space Image of the Day Gallery (November 2014)
See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in November 2014.
29 November 2014, 08:00 AM ET
Robotic Rock Climbers Could Aid Hunt for Mars Life
A robot that can scale the faces of steep cliffs might one day help explore Mars and find signs of life.
27 November 2014, 07:12 AM ET
Saturn's Hazy Moon Titan Holds Clues About Life's Origins
Titan's "prebiotic" environment consists of molecules that could be a precursor to life.
26 November 2014, 02:01 PM ET
Spaceflight Surprise! DNA Survives Short Trip on Outside of Rocket
Could life survive a trip on a comet, or the tip of a rocket? New evidence shows that DNA samples remain functional after a trip on the outside of a low-orbit rocket.
23 November 2014, 01:45 PM ET
Vote Now! Best Space Stories of the Week – Nov. 23, 2014
What was your favorite space news story of the last week?
16 November 2014, 09:50 AM ET
Alien Life Could Thrive on 'Supercritical' CO2 Instead of Water
Alien life might flourish on an exotic kind of carbon dioxide, researchers say. This 'supercritical' carbon dioxide, which has features of both liquids and gases, could be key to extraterrestrial organisms much as water is to biology on Earth.
14 November 2014, 06:56 AM ET
Innovative 'Starshade' Tech Could Illuminate Rocky Alien Planets
Researchers have been testing out "starshade" technology, which could help astronomers find and characterize rocky, Earthlike alien worlds by blocking the overpowering light of their parent stars.
06 November 2014, 07:00 AM ET
NASA Astronauts Talk Space Travel with 'Interstellar' Cast
NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Marsha Ivins discussed their off-Earth experiences with "Interstellar" actors Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain during a Google+ Hangout Wednesday.
01 November 2014, 12:00 AM ET
Space Image of the Day Gallery (October 2014)
See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in October 2014.
30 October 2014, 10:00 AM ET
Ebola Outbreak May Hold Lessons for Handling Samples from Mars
Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle Martian samples brought back to Earth from the Red Planet, which could host extraterrestrial microbes.
16 October 2014, 03:06 PM ET
Could Alien Life Exist Around Red Dwarf Stars? Watch Debate in Webcast Tonight
Experts will debate whether or not life is likely to exist on planets orbiting red dwarf stars during a live event tonight. Watch it here at Space.com.
13 October 2014, 12:58 PM ET
Search for Mars Life Starts on Earth
Frigid lakes bombarded by UV radiation and boiling, acidic springs are some of the otherworldly Earth environments where scientists plan to hunt for clues to life on Mars.
10 October 2014, 07:16 PM ET
Would Finding Alien Life Change Religious Philosophies?
The discovery of extraterrestrial beings — be they slimy microbes or little green men — would dramatically change the way we humans view our place in the universe. But would it shatter religion? Well, that depends on what you believe.
06 October 2014, 07:00 AM ET
Aliens May Be Out There, But Too Distant for Contact
The Milky Way may be home to some 3,000 extraterrestrial civilizations but the vast distances between our galactic cousins will make contact extremely rare, a new study concludes.
05 October 2014, 12:26 PM ET
Best Space Stories of the Week – Oct. 5, 2014
What was your favorite space news story of the last week?
04 October 2014, 11:01 AM ET
Best Space Photos of the Week - Oct. 4, 2014
From a stunning image of the Red Planet from India's first spacecraft to a spectacular new photo showing a cluster of stars, don't miss these amazing space images of the week for Oct. 4, 2014.
01 October 2014, 12:36 AM ET
Space Photos: German Astronaut Alexander Gerst's Blue Dot Flight
See photos from astronaut Alexander Gerst who is about to take off on a mission to the International Space Station, along with five others.
01 October 2014, 12:00 AM ET
Space Image of the Day Gallery (September 2014)
See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in September 2014.
30 September 2014, 07:00 AM ET
Search for Alien Life Should Target Water, Oxygen and Chlorophyll
Future space telescopes hunting for signs of alien life should focus on water, oxygen and chlorophyll-like pigments, in that order, researchers said.
30 September 2014, 12:00 AM ET
Image of the Day
The Expedition 43 Soyuz spacecraft is ready to carry the one-year crew to the International Space Station.
29 September 2014, 07:00 AM ET
How Viewing Earth as an Exoplanet Can Help Search for Alien Life
What signs of life could a far-off alien spacecraft spot on Earth? The answer could help researchers shape the hunt for E.T. in far-off solar systems.
28 September 2014, 07:00 AM ET
NASA Exoplanet Mission to Hunt Down Earth-sized Worlds
Following its 2017 launch, NASA's TESS mission should collect a wealth of information on new exoplanets, the majority of which should be available for follow-ups with ground-based telescopes.
26 September 2014, 03:30 PM ET
The Strangest Alien Planets (Gallery)
Among the nearly 2,000 planets found beyond our solar system, there are volcanic super-Earths, gas giants that dwarf Jupiter and worlds with multiple sunsets. Here are some of the most incredible.
25 September 2014, 02:01 PM ET
Much of Earth's Water Is Older Than the Sun
The finding suggests that water is commonly incorporated into newly forming planets throughout the Milky Way galaxy and beyond, researchers said — good news for anyone hoping that Earth isn't the only world to host life.
25 September 2014, 02:00 PM ET
Newfound Molecule in Space Dust Offers Clues to Life's Origins
Complex carbon-bearing molecules detected in interstellar space suggest key ingredients for life on Earth could have alien origins.
24 September 2014, 01:01 PM ET
Water Vapor Found on Neptune-size Alien Planet
A Neptune-sized planet beyond the solar system has telltale traces of water vapor in its atmosphere, making it the smallest known wet exoplanet yet, scientists say. The exoplanet HAT P-11b is about four times the size of Earth and about 124 light-years aw
21 September 2014, 11:12 PM ET
Vote Now! Best Space Stories of the Week – Sept. 21, 2014
What was your favorite space news story of the last week?
« Previous Page
Next Page »
Company Info
About the Site
Contact Us
Advertise with Us
Using our Content
Licensing & Reprints
Privacy Policy
Tom's Guide
Tom's Hardware
Tom's IT Pro
Copyright © 2015 All Rights Reserved.


text:
The Post-LeBron Way Of Wade
In Dwyane Wade's contract extension, we find an admission of mortality and a question for the future. Continue Reading
In Dwyane Wade's contract extension, we find an admission of mortality and a question for the future. Continue Reading
LeBron James signing in Cleveland is a bad thing. But it's a good thing, too. For different reasons. Kind of. Continue Reading
Is LeBron James the most dominant player in history to switch teams? Dan Diamond digs in. Continue Reading
The crew at Hardwood Paroxysm is, like the rest of you, collectively losing their minds while waiting for LeBron to pick a team and spent much of this morning arguing via email. These are those emails. Continue Reading
If LeBron James and Chris Bosh leave the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade will be left in South Beach, finishing his illustrious career on a low. Continue Reading
In light of star players taking less than the max, is there a new max salary in the NBA? Continue Reading
Josh McRoberts and Danny Granger have committed to the Miami Heat, which spells D-Y-N-A-S-T-Y. Continue Reading
After the news that Miami's Big 3 might not be on the same page, LeBron James' agent met with the Suns, Cavalierss, Rockets and Mavericks about free agency. Continue Reading
With the NBA off-season upon us, Dwyane Wade is already in the gym working to rebound from his disastrous NBA Finals performance. His workout partner? Comedian Kevin Hart. Continue Reading
No matter the outcome, LeBron's decision this summer won't be as shocking or insufferable as the original 'Decision.' Has he grown? Have we grown? Continue Reading


text:
Latest vulnerability management Stories
Security leader to provide advice on reducing critical systems risk. Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) November 13, 2014 Tripwire, Inc., a global provider of
Provides 'Outside View' to Detect Vulnerabilities That Could Be Exploited Somerset, NJ (PRWEB) November 05, 2014
Secunia Releases New Country Research Report Showing Unpatched Systems and Applications on the Rise among U.S. Private PC Users COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct.
Industry Leader Overtakes Symantec in Policy and Compliance Market Portland, OR (PRWEB) August 14, 2014 Tripwire,
New Release Demonstrates Investment in Vulnerability Management Technology Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) April 07, 2014
Complimentary Frost & Sullivan Analyst Briefing evaluates security postures beyond network endpoints MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WHEN:
Coverage Updates Include Tivoli Products and Expanded IBM DB2 San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2014
Free, Cloud-Based Vulnerability Management Service Improves Security for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 26, 2014
Partnership Integrates Vulnerability Information with Network Topology to Reduce Security Risks Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) November 05, 2013
- Forsooth! indeed! originally a parenthetical phrase used in repeating the words of another with more or less contempt or disdain.


text:
Color Me! Addition with Carrying 5
If your child dreads practicing addition, let him give this adorable math worksheet a try. After your child completes the math problems by rewriting the addition equations and solving using carrying, he can break out the colored pencils and color the spotted puppies adorning the page.
For more math coloring fun, try out the rest of the worksheets in this series!
Topics: Second Grade, Addition
Common Core: 2.NBT.B.7
Updated on Jan 8, 2010
Recommended Learning Products
Trust Education.com to find smart things kids love
Unlimited Workbooks and Worksheets
90% of Students Understand Concepts Better Since Using PLUS
Reading and Math Program for Kids 3-7
300+ games and activities. Try it for free!
Unlimited Library of Children's Books
Over 750 stories at your fingertips


text:
Black Turbolash AllEffects Motion Mascara
Item No.1230080125
A worldwide first. Now, you can have everything you ever dreamed of for your lashes all from one mascara. It's the world's first "turbo-charged" motion mascara with a vibrating brush. An innovation of design and engineering. Auto-powered and precision-engineered to achieve lash effects you never thought possible. The gentle vibrating LashSonic Brush with micro-pulse bristles moves rapidly through lashes, continuously separating and saturating them with a rapid release gel formula. Creates the ideal lash effect maximum volume, length, curl and separation all at once.
Editor's notes
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Awards 2009 Best New Makeup Product award winner!
This item is available for
UK Home Delivery Free (UK orders over £30) or £3.99
Delivered within 4 working days
Next or Named Day Delivery
7 days a week between 8am - 6pm
Monday to Friday - order by 7pm - £4.99
Saturday & Sunday - order by 6pm - £4.99
Next or Named Evening Delivery
7 days a week between 6pm - 10pm
Monday to Sunday - order by 10pm - £6.99
Collect from store the next day - FREE
Order before 7pm for next day collection after 12pm midday
Show participating stores
Full Delivery details
The brush that does it all. Auto-powered, vibrating brush gives you Volume. Length. Curl. Separation. All at once.
- Free gifts are while stocks last. Gift is out of stock if not added to bag & NOT valid if used with a discount promo code


text:
Epidemiology News
News on Epidemiology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Stomach bug makes the rounds in Hampton Roads
Wednesday Mar 25 | The Virginian-Pilot | Comment?
ECDC: CDTR for week 12
Tuesday Mar 24 | Crofs Blogs | Comment?
New hybrid 'MIND diet' can cut Alzheimer's risk by 53 pc
Friday Mar 20 | Newkerala.com | Comment?
EpiCast Report: Atrial Fibrillation - Epidemiology Forecast to 2023 - New Study Released
Thursday Mar 19 | PR-inside.com | Comment?
Trib Talk: Stillbirths increase in the Uinta Basin
Thursday Mar 19 | Salt Lake Tribune | Comment?
Possible 6th case of meningococcal disease at Ore. school
Wednesday Mar 18 | Norwalk Citizen News | Comment?
The Email Address Debacle: Did Hillary Do Something Wrong?
politics 265
How Should the US Government Respond to ISIS?
Can You Guess The Hot Celebrity By Looking At Their Lips?
2 Factors Greatly Boost New Moms' Odds of Type 2 Diabetes
Wednesday Mar 18 | Health.com | Comment?
Study Links Anti-Vaxxers to Disneyland Outbreak
Wednesday Mar 18 | Drudge Retort | Comment?
Number Of Animal Rabies Cases Drop In SD
Wednesday Mar 18 | KUQL-FM Mitchell | Comment?
Lighting Adjustments Necessary for Better Health, Researchers Say
Wednesday Mar 18 | UConn Advance | Comment?
Ground Zero workers at heightened risk for rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Wednesday Mar 18 | The Newark Star-Ledger | Comment?
Atrial fibrillation cases forecast to total 12.3Mn by 2023
Tuesday Mar 17 | PR-inside.com | Comment?
HIV not as infectious soon after transmission as thought
Tuesday Mar 17 | EurekAlert! | Comment?
SD animal rabies cases down in 2014
Tuesday Mar 17 | KVOX-FM Fargo | Comment?
Wactawski-Wende named public health dean at UB
Tuesday Mar 17 | University at Buffalo | Comment?
New MIND diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer's disease
Tuesday Mar 17 | PhysOrg Weblog | Comment?
Infection rate for common STD skyrockets in Utah
Monday Mar 16 | Washington Times | Comment?
Trending Now
Updated: Wed Mar 25, 2015 01:56 pm
Copyright © 2015 Topix LLC


text:
Living With Hiv Personal Stories
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Want to share this video on HIV and AIDS research (AIDS DENIALISTS, 2010)I Doctor. I watched this video and wanted to pass it on to you so if you ever get the time to watch it, perhaps you can give your opinions on it. This research Virologist I believe is his expert field in the 1980-90's, suggested then that HIV exists...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation..."HIV" on blind faith?Response from Dr. FrascinoHi,Your graphic designer may be great at creating logos, but when it comes to HIV/AIDS he's totally whacked. AIDS denialists (a more accurate term than dissidents) are a shrinking group of deluded... Read more »
Death (HIV/AIDS A CHRONIC, NOT ALWAYS SO MANAGEABLE, CONDITION, 2010) ( HIV AND ACCELERATED AGING, 2010)I think the p.c. word is morbidity . I recently had an argument with one of the very few friends iv... Read more »
non-existence of hiv? (AIDS DENIALISM, 2010)Dear Doctor Robert Frascino,I am hiv positive since 2004 and am doing just fine. No coinfections,... Read more »
Word on the Street: U.S. HIV/AIDS Community Reaction to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy... U.S. HIV/AIDS Community Reaction to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy On July 13, U.S. government officials formally unveiled the country's Read more »
U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS Lewis, WHO AIDS Director Kim Visit Lesotho to Evaluate HIV/AIDS Programs... U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis on Wednesday began a three-day visit to Lesotho to evaluate the Southern African country's developments Read more »
Reports Released on HIV/AIDS Programs in Resource-Limited Settings and HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics; Special JAMA Issue Includes HIV/AIDS-Related Articles, Commentaries and Editorials... " From the Ground Up: Building Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care Programs in Resource-Limited Settings ," Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation : The three-volume publication provides Read more »
How to Spot HIV/AIDS Fraud... What Is HIV/AIDS Fraud? Warning Signs of an HIV Fraud Common Sense About Unproven Treatments Questions You Should Ask Take Your Time; Read more »
Connect With Others
Posted by sak51...Social and Political Sciences Department at the University of Cambridge, is currently conducting a research study focusing on HIV/AIDS stigma. He is looking for individuals interested in sharing their stories about living with HIV/AIDS.... Read more »
Posted by sbev1981...husband in my life that Masters in BioChemistry and Virology. After many hours of on line research and talking to my husband HIV is nothing like it was 20 years ago. What you need to look forward to now is understanding that it will be a life... Read more »
On the rise 3.5 years post HIV/AIDS diagnosis
Posted by PositiveInPVD, 5 Replies...are a nuisance, but they are amazing! Stay on them. Treat yourself well. Your body will return. I am confident I wont die of AIDS anymore. I'll probably have a heartattack from all the crap I eat long before that! LOL And also my doctor is... Read more »
Posted by Survivor, 1 Reply...What do HIV/AIDS Doc's do, when they are not seeing you? http://www.thebody.com/thebody/ukraine.html Ben Young, M.D. In Ukraine, Clinicians Read more »
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV


text:
Now, Discover Your Strengths: How to Develop Your Talents and Those of the People You ManageAudio
List price $16.32
Unavailable - AbeBooks may have this title.
Additional formats available
- Format
- Paperback $12.01
- Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO
- Format: Audio | 16 pages
- Dimensions: 106mm x 139mm
- Publication date: 21 May 2001
- Publication City/Country: Riverside
Product description
Based on a Gallup study of over two million people who have excelled in their careers, NOW, DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS uses a revolutionary programme to help readers discover their distinct talents and strengths. The product of a twenty-five year, multi-million pound effort to identify the most prevalent human talents, the StrengthsFinder programme introduces thirty-four talents or "themes" and reveals how they can best be translated into personal and career success. Each copy of the book contains a unique password that gives the reader access to the StrengthsFinder Profile, a Web-based interview that analyses people's instinctive reactions and immediately presents them with their five most dominant strengths. Once readers know which of the thirty-four talent themes dominates their personality, they can make practical applications at three levels: as an individual, as a manager and within an organisation. Readers learn what kind of environments will allow them to flourish; how managers can better cultivate their employers' talents; and how almost all organisations inhibit the talents of their people and need to change.
Other people who viewed this bought:
Now, Discover Your Strengths
USD$25.03 - Save $3.17 11% off - RRP $28.20
The One Thing You Need to Know
USD$24.13 - Save $5.82 19% off - RRP $29.95
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
USD$12.87 - Save $3.13 19% off - RRP $16.00
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
USD$13.41 - Save $5.88 30% off - RRP $19.29
Now Discover Your Strengths
USD$17.30 - Save $3.72 17% off - RRP $21.02
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
USD$20.92 - Save $9.03 30% off - RRP $29.95
Other books in this category
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective...
USD$7.93 - Save $2.06 20% off - RRP $9.99
Think and Grow Rich
USD$7.16 - Save $2.83 28% off - RRP $9.99
You Can Heal Your Life
USD$17.18 - Save $8.05 31% off - RRP $25.23
Anger Releasing
USD$9.22 - Save $5.60 37% off - RRP $14.82
The Four Agreements
USD$14.77 - Save $11.94 44% off - RRP $26.71
How to Win Friends and Influence...
USD$34.36 - Save $6.46 15% off - RRP $40.82
- Categories:
Author information
Marcus Buckingham is the co-author of the best-selling books FIRST, BREAK ALL THE RULES and NOW, DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS. He is a renowned speaker and regular guest on American television. He lives in Los Angeles but was born in England and is a graduate of Cambridge University.


text:
Delta Apparel
Check Delta Apparel to Find Coupons, Sales or Promos
Currently there are no Delta Apparel coupons. If you find a Delta Apparel coupon code, deal or promo please use the "Submit Your Coupon" box on the right to let us know. You can also get an instant Deal Alert for new coupons by submitting your email address above.
Get instant alerts when new Delta Apparel coupons are added.
Every promo code is hand-picked by our experienced staff so we'll never email you bad deals.
Past Delta Apparel Coupon Codes
These Delta Apparel promo codes have expired but may still work.


text:
2nd application of post-emergent weed killer
I applied a broadleaf weed killer a couple of weeks ago and planned on applying it again this week. It states not to apply when temperature is 85 or above on bermuda grass. I made the statement at the store about not being able to apply the product this week but the gentleman said that you could apply it in the morning when the temperature was in the 60's. This doesn't sound right because the product is going to be on the grass during the hot part of the day regardless of when it was applied. What am I mssing?
I'm replying to this because it is drifting down the list and might be missed by Texas Weed. If it does drift off the page and out of normal sight, please repost the issue with a title something like "Weed Killer on Bermuda." Using bermuda in the title will get his attention for sure. Hopefully he sees this one.


text:
The present invention relates a method for epitaxial growth of a second group III-V crystal having a second lattice constant over a first group III-V crystal having a first lattice constant, wherein strain relaxation associated with lattice-mismatched epitaxy is suppressed and thus dislocation defects do not form. In the first step, the surface of the first group III-V crystal (substrate) is cleansed by desorption of surface oxides. In the second step, a layer of condensed group-V species is condensed on the surface of the first group III-V crystal. In the third step, a mono-layer of constituent group-III atoms is deposited over the layer of condensed group-V species in order for the layer of constituent group-III atoms to retain the condensed group-V layer. Subsequently, the mono-layer of group-III atoms is annealed at a higher temperature. In the fourth step, bulk of the second group III-V crystal is grown with the condensed group-V layer accommodating the strain build-up which occurs during the bulk growth.
1-33. (canceled)
34. A semiconductor device comprising:
a first layer of a first material;
a second layer of a second material disposed over the first layer;
a third layer of a third material disposed over the second layer; and
a fourth layer of a fourth material disposed over the third layer;
wherein the fourth layer is epitaxially grown, and wherein the second layer substantially accommodates strain accumulated between the first material and the fourth material during epitaxial growth of the fourth layer, thereby substantially preventing strain relaxation and formation of dislocation defects.
35. The semiconductor device of
the first material is a group-III/group-V material;
the second material is a group-V material:
the third material is a group-III material; and
the fourth material is a group-III/group-V material.
36. The semiconductor device of
the first material is selected from the group consisting of GaAs GaP, InAs and InP;
the second material is selected from the group consisting of As2, As4, P2 and P4;
the third material is selected from the group consisting of In, Ga and Al or any combination thereof; and
the fourth material is selected from the group consisting of InAs, InxGa1-xAs, InxAl1-xAs or GaP.
37. The semiconductor device of
the second layer has a thickness ranging from a few Å to a few tens of Å; and
the third layer is substantially a mono-layer of atoms.
38. The semiconductor device of
the first material is GaAs;
the second material is As2:
the third layer is a mono-layer of In atoms; and
the fourth material is InAs.
This invention relates to the field of semiconductor materials, and in particular, to the growth of semiconductor crystals.
An obstacle in realizing next-generation microelectronic and optoelectronic devices and optimal integration of these devices is found in lattice mismatches between different crystals of group III-V semiconductor materials. Generally, the lattice mismatch between a substrate and an epitaxial over-layer induces strains within the over-layer. This may lead to strain relaxation which can result in formation of material defects such as dislocations within the crystalline structure of the over-layer.
In the prior art, two main approaches are used to address the lattice mismatch problem and the strain relaxation it causes:
However, these approaches still present performance degradation problems. A buffer layer of defects degrades the quality of the active layer on top of the buffer layer used for a device. In addition, thick buffer layers are not very suitable for device fabrication because high mesa or deep isolation implants are then necessary for device isolation, and can result in high leakage currents and low wafer yields. Further, procedures for implementing the second approach are rather complicated due to problems associated with wafer bonding, fabrication of thin layers (tens of Å in thickness) and re-growth on surfaces contaminated in the wafer-bonding and fabrication processes.
Hence, there is a need for a method of growing a crystal over a substrate such that mismatch dislocations are prevented from appearing within the crystal, even though the crystal and the substrate have different lattice constants.
In accordance with this invention, compliant layers of group-V species are formed in situ, which distinguishes this invention from the prior art. Indeed, in this invention, formation of compliant layers does not require wafer-bonding and fabrication procedures performed outside of the growth chamber. Furthermore, crystals grown on top of compliant layers will not be strained and therefore, will not suffer strain relaxation which results in dislocation defects.
The present invention relates to processes and methods which facilitate the epitaxial growth of group III-V crystals of different lattice constants on top of each other. One object of this invention is to suppress strain relaxation associated with lattice-mismatched epitaxy. This is realized with a growth process that initially forms a substrate surface free of oxides. The growth process then deposits, at appropriately low growth temperatures, a layer of condensed group-V species and a mono-layer of constituent group-III atoms in order for the crystal over-layer to retain the condensed layer. Subsequently, the mono-layer is annealed at a higher temperature.
Finally, the bulk of the crystal over-layer is grown with the condensed group-V layer accommodating the strain build-up which occurs during the bulk growth.
In one example of the lattice-mismatch growth process, the substrate may be gallium arsenide, the condensed group-V species may be arsenic and the crystal over-layer to be grown may be indium arsenide (The lattice constant of indium arsenide differs from that of gallium arsenide by 7.2%).
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a semiconductor device comprising a substrate of a group-III/group-V material, a layer of a group-V material disposed over the substrate, a mono-layer of group-III atoms disposed over the layer of group-V material, and a layer of a group-III/group-V crystal epitaxially grown over the mono-layer.
In accordance with this invention, the process or method of growing of a group III-V crystal on top of another group III-V crystal (substrate), without introducing lattice-mismatch defects, include the following steps:
Step 1: Thermal Desorption Cleansing of the Substrate
In a preferred embodiment, the material forming the substrate upon which the epitaxial over-layer is to be grown may include GaAs, GaP, InAs or InP. As would be apparent to the skilled person, other group III-V compounds or crystals may be used as well.
In this step, and as illustrated by
Step 2: In situ Introduction of Condensed Group-V Species
As sown in
Step 3: Deposit of a Mono-Layer of Group-III Atoms on the Group-V Layer
A layer of group-III atoms 12 is then deposited over the group-V layer 11 previously deposited on the substrate 7, as illustrated by
After introduction of the vapor of group-III atoms 17 in the growth chamber 6, the vapor of group-III atoms 17 condenses on the surface of the substrate 7 above the layer of group-V atoms 11, forming a mono-layer of group-III atoms 12. At this stage the substrate 7 is kept at a temperature Td ranging from about 30� C. to about 250� C. and the pressure of the group-V vapor 13 which was introduced in step 2 is maintained around 0.008 pa. The mono-layer of group-III atoms 12, is then annealed by raising the temperature of the substrate Td to a temperature from about 400� C. to about 580� C., under a pressure of group-V vapor 13 of about 0.008 pa. Such mono-layer of group-III atoms 12 has the property of changing the desorption tendency of the group-V species layer 11 lying underneath, and allows retention of the group-V species layer 11 during the annealing phase, which precedes the actual epitaxial growth of the crystal at an optimal growth temperature. The group-III atoms in the mono-layer 12 will seek lattice sites of a lower free energy during annealing, and will therefore form a propitious starting atomic plane for subsequent epitaxial growth. Because the bonding, between group-V molecules in the thin condensed layer 11 initially deposited, is much weaker than that between atoms of the solid crystal to be grown, the group-V molecules will relocate during the subsequent epitaxy to accommodate the lattice mismatch between the solid substrate crystal 7 and the desired solid crystal over-layer.
Step 4: Epitaxial Growth of Crystal
Growth of bulk group III-V species layer 18 may then be initiated by opening again the shutter 14 of the group-IlI furnace 15 as illustrated by
For the purpose of illustration, the method of growing a group III-V crystal on top of another group III-V crystal, without introducing lattice-mismatch defects, is described in the particular example where the substrate is GaAs, the thin-layer of group-V species is As2, the mono-layer of group-III atoms is indium, and the crystal epitaxially grown is InAs. This method comprises the following steps:
Step 1: Thermal Desorption Cleaning of the Substrate
In one embodiment of this invention, a GaAs substrate 7 is heated to about 600� C. and annealed for about 10 minutes under an As2 vapor 8 at a pressure of about 0.008 pa, which pressure is larger than the vapor pressure of GaAs at 600� C.
Step 2: In situ Introduction of Condensed Group-V Species
In this step, the temperature of the substrate 7 is first allowed to drop or is cooled to about 110� C. while the substrate 7 is subjected to an As2 vapor pressure 13 of about 0.008 pa, so that a condensed layer 11 of As2 is formed on the surface of the substrate 7. The As2 condensed layer 11 is then thinned down to the desired thickness, which thickness is preferably around several tens of Å or less, by then raising the temperature of the substrate 7 to about 250� C.
Step 3: Deposit of a Mono-Layer of Group-III Atoms on the Group-V Layer
In this exemplary embodiment, the desired number of group-III atoms per surface area forming the mono-layer is approximately 6.5 e14 cm−2. The shutter 14 of the furnace 15 is opened to introduce indium vapor 17 at 790� C. so that a mono-layer of indium 12 is deposited over the condensed As2 layer 11. When the group-III flux incident on the growth surface is about 6.5 e14/2.2 cm−2s−1, the shutter is preferably opened for 2.2 seconds in order to obtain the desired mono-layer of 6.5 e14 cm−2 group-III atoms. The substrate temperature is kept at about 250� C. while still being subjected to a pressure of As2 vapor 13 of about 0.008 pa. The temperature of the substrate 7 is then raised to about 400� C. while the As2 pressure 13 inside the growth chamber is maintained around 0.008 pa. The mono-layer of indium 12 is annealed when the substrate temperature ramps from about 250� C. to about 400� C. After this step, the conditions are propitious for epitaxial growth of InAs, without introducing dislocation defects due to lattice mismatch between the GaAs substrate and the InAs crystal.
Step 4: Epitaxial Growth of Crystal
Growth of bulk InAs layer 18 may then be initiated by reopening the shutter 14 of the indium furnace 15. The temperature is maintained at the optimal epitaxial growth temperature for InAs, between about 400� C. and about 450� C., while the ratio of the group-V flux to the group-III flux introduced, is preferably maintained around 2.5.
In the methods described above, the substrate 7 may be heated in any way known in the art, including through contact heat diffusion or radiation heat transfer. In one embodiment, a tantalum filament is heated up by inducing an electrical current through the filament. The filament is preferably disposed adjacent the back of the substrate, such that the heated filament radiates energy to the substrate. Heat shields may be disposed under both the substrate and the filament in such a way that most of the heat radiated by the filament is efficiently transmitted to the substrate.
A pump 20 may be used throughout the steps of the methods of the present invention in order to rid the growth chamber of unwanted residual vapors, including surface oxides.
In another aspect, the present invention relates to a semiconductor device as shown in
Even though the present invention is described in connection with specific group-III and group-V elements, any combination of these elements may be used.
Having described the invention in connection with certain embodiments thereof, modifications will certainly suggest themselves to those skilled in the art. As such, the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments except as required by the appended claims.
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Is it really that foreign of a concept that the **** in Tucson would still happen, even if we had black powder rifles?
Your telling me anti gun lobby that if 10 rounds was the max, you wouldn't make stupid commercials? That's almost worth banning them right there.
It wouldn't be like that though, that commercial would be the same after 'extended' magazines were outlawed, he would just have to reload twice.
1/10? more like 1/50. thats right, i think every man woman and child in America should be in the nra


text:
After studying and obtaining his doctorate at the University of Mnster, Burkhard Wilking worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, first as a lecturer, and later as a DFG research fellow and assistant professor, before becoming a full professor in 2002. He returned to Germany soon afterwards and accepted an appointment at the University of Mnster, where he has since held a chair at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Among his many achievements is the invitation he received in 2006 to give a lecture at the International Congress of Mathematicians, which takes place once every four years.
Prof. Dr. Martin R. Zirnbauer (50), mathematical physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne (2.5 million euros)
Martin R. Zirnbauer is one of the world's leading mathematical physicists. His research interests focus primarily on condensed matter and, in particular on mesoscopic electronic systems, which exhibit chaos due to disorder or a lack of geometric symmetry. Outstanding examples of his work include his research on colour-flavour-transformation and the generalisation of the three Wigner-Dyson universality classes of random matrices for the "Tenfold Way". This and other work is characterised, in particular, by a gre
|Contact: Marco Finetti
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft


text:
from The Open University
Alternatively you can skip the navigation by pressing 'Enter'.
Health, Sports & Psychology menu item
Childhood & Youth
Education menu item
History & The Arts menu item
Languages menu item
Money & Management menu item
Nature & Environment menu item
The Environment
Science, Maths & Technology menu item
Engineering and Technology
People, Politics & Law menu item
TV, Radio & Events menu item
Coming up
Wartime Farm: ChristmasSunday, 29th March 2015 08:00 - YesterdayIt's Christmas, and our living historians are back in the war, and back on the land, for a very special Wartime Farm. Read more: OU on the BBC: Wartime Farm - Christmas Special
Timewatch: StonehengeSunday, 29th March 2015 22:05 - BBC Four
Thinking Allowed: Global clothing and poverty, fur inheritance in PolandMonday, 30th March 2015 00:15 - BBC Radio 4
A History of Ideas - How do I live a good life?Monday, 30th March 2015 12:04 - BBC Radio 4
Catch up
The Bottom Line - Corporate scandalAvailable until Saturday, 26th March 2016 14:15How do companies recover from negative press? Evan Davis hears from guests who have broken away from scandal on this... Read more: The Bottom Line - Corporate scandal
Timewatch: StonehengeAvailable until Thursday, 23rd April 2015 12:30
The Bottom Line - Corporate scandalAvailable until Saturday, 26th March 2016 14:00
Timewatch: StonehengeAvailable until Friday, 24th April 2015 12:30
Get Started menu item
Welcome to OpenLearn
Get the most out of OpenLearn - Sign in
OpenLearn is the home of free learning from the UK's largest university, The Open University.
We have over 600 free courses available for you to study right now. More about this site
Inspire me
Turn your bank holiday into a badged holidayWhat are your plans for the long weekend? DIY? A trip to a windswept beach? Why not take your... Read more: Turn your bank holiday into a badged holiday
Take the photographic memory testCan you capture scenes just by looking at them? Find out with our photographic memory test. Launch now: Take the photographic memory test
Free courses
Early years team work and leadershipThis unit explores aspects of teamwork and leadership for early years practitioners. Try: Early years team work and leadership now
Succeed with maths – Part 1[BETA] If you feel that maths is a mystery that you want to unravel then this short 8-week course... Try: Succeed with maths – Part 1 now
Become an OU student
Learning to learnTry our free course and get the most out of all our free courses Try: Learning to learn now
The Roman Empire: Introducing some key terms
This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding...
This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman empire. Terms such as 'Roman empire' and 'imperium' will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the unit will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman empire.
After studying this unit you will have:
- developed your knowledge and understanding of the terminology associated with the culture, identity and power relevant to the Roman empire, as treated both in ancient sources and modern scholarship and presentation.
- Duration 14 hours
- Updated Thursday 23rd June 2011
- Advanced level
- Posted under Social & Economic History
The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms
This unit introduces key terms that are essential for understanding the Classical Roman world.
This material is from our archive and is an adapted extract from Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire (AA309) which is no longer taught by The Open University. If you want to study formally with us, you may wish to explore other courses we offer in this subject area [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .
Archive content
This is an extract from an Open University course which is no longer available to new students. If you found this interesting you could explore more free Social & Economic History course units or view the range of currently available OU Social & Economic History courses.
About this site
OpenLearn: free learning from The Open University


text:
Tuesday, 24 Jun 2014 10:37 PM
WASHINGTON — Seeking to mobilize a global front against anti-gay violence and discrimination, Vice President Joe Biden declared Tuesday that protecting gay rights is a defining mark of a civilized nation and must trump national cultures and social traditions.
Biden told a gathering of U.S. and international gay rights advocates that President Barack Obama has directed that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender men and women around the world
"I don't care what your culture is," Biden told about 100 guests at the Naval Observatory's vice presidential mansion. "Inhumanity is inhumanity is inhumanity. Prejudice is prejudice is prejudice."
With anti-gay laws taking root in nearly 80 countries, Biden and other top White House officials met with religious, human rights and HIV health care advocates in a forum dedicated to promoting gay rights internationally.
Biden, who has emerged as a leading gay rights advocate within the Obama administration ever since he got ahead of Obama in declaring his support for gay marriage, said that across U.S government agencies officials have been instructed to make the promotion of gay rights abroad a priority.
Where countries fail to move toward protections of LGBT people, he warned, "there is a price to pay for being inhumane." Among those at the evening reception were leading gay rights activists and the ambassadors from Britain, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
Earlier Tuesday, White House National Security Adviser Susan Rice cast the protection of gays from global discrimination, abuse and even death as one of the most challenging international human rights issue facing the United States. Biden called gay rights "the civil rights issue of our day."
"To achieve lasting global change, we need everyone's shoulder at the wheel," she said. "With more voices to enrich and amplify the message — the message that gay rights are straight-up human rights — we can open more minds."
Rice cautioned that the effort is difficult because laws limiting gay rights in some countries enjoy strong popular support. But she said cultural differences do not excuse human rights violations.
"Governments are responsible for protecting the rights of all citizens, and it is incumbent upon the state, and on each of us, to foster tolerance and to reverse the tide of discrimination," Rice said.
Last week, the U.S. imposed visa bans on Ugandan officials who are involved in corruption and are violating the rights of gay people and others. Uganda passed a law in February that strengthened criminal penalties for gay sex and made life sentences possible for those convicted of breaking the law.
During his trip to Africa last year, Obama, while in Senegal, urged African leaders to extend equal rights to gays and lesbians. Senegal's president, however, pushed back, saying his country "still isn't ready" to decriminalize homosexuality. Seven countries have laws imposing death sentences for gay sex and Brunei is on track to becoming the eighth one.
© Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2015 08:01 AM
The co-pilot who investigators believe crashed a passenger jet intothe French Alps, killing all 150 aboard, worried hea . . .
Saturday, 28 Mar 2015 20:43 PM
Boko Haram extremists killed 41 people, including a legislator, and scared hundreds of people from polling stations in t . . .
Saturday, 28 Mar 2015 19:21 PM
The foreign ministers of France and Germany joined the top U.S. and Iranian diplomats on Saturday to help break an impas . . .
This tops the 18 minutes of erased Watergate tapes. This woman is flat-out...
First order of business, at 12:01 AM first day of the new President's term:...
Another disgusting betrayal of an ally by this Administration -- driven solely...
Yes, Bergdahl needs to be charged with desertion and imprisoned . Obama needs...
I used to be a Deputy Sheriff , I can tell you that Reverend Graham is dead...
Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.


text:
'Scary Movie V'
* (out of four) What we said: "I have no idea who thought the idea of Snoop Dogg/Lion and Mac Miller bantering in the woods would yield awesome comic timing. Especially when they make a joke about how frequently cabins in the woods appear in horror films. Guys, a really good horror movie jus


text:
Spider Gasket and Heatpump LCD
I have a two questions if anyone can help.
1. I have a Jandy Multiport Valve model number A0553645 that needs a new spider gasket which I am having trouble locating to purchase. I think they are called Zodiak now and I can find the assemblies but not the gasket. I found some other brands of multiport valves that look just like these so maybe one of those will work. Also, when replacing these, do you need to use marine silicone when you install these on the bottom?
2. I have an Aquacal Heatwave H125 Heatpump that is eight years old and the LCD panel that displays and lets you adjust the temp is failing and unreadable. I see some screws where the panel comes off but I was wondering if the LCD is serviceable itself or do I have to purchase an entire panel.
Thanks for any help!


text:
Weather Alert
Flood Warning issued March 26 at 8:36AM CDT expiring March 28 at 8:00AM CDT in effect for: Calhoun, Refugio, Victoria
PORTLAND - Fire crews were responding to a trailer and truck on fire Sunday about 4:15 p.m. in Portland near Sunset Lake. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire by about 5:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Need Help? Call us at 1-800-566-8098.
Monday-Friday: 5am-8pm / Saturday: 7am-12pm / Sunday: 6am-1pm


text:
2016 E Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401
1.8 Miles
"Can't say enough good about this company. They figured out our problem when others couldn't ...">
Savannah Pressure Wash - AAPC
Serving Savannah, GA
.7 Miles
"Amazing Result! Our house looks new again! Thanks All American Pressure Cleaning!">
Medical Arts Dentistry - DR. Carla Roher
836 E 65th St #28 #28, Savannah, GA 31405
1.9 Miles
"Dr. Carla Roher is wonderful! Great service, always with a smile. The office is clean, comfo...">
Prolectric Electrical Contractors, Inc.
6606 Abercorn St Suite120 Suite120, Savannah, GA 31405
2.1 Miles
"Highly recommended to anybody looking for an electrician. Check out all the review on their...">
AA Savannah Yellow Cab #5
1501 Staley Ave, savannah, GA 31401
.9 Miles
"Savannah Yellow cab has a web site that you can go to and call them to arrange on time pick...">
Coastal Acupuncture
2431 B Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401
1.5 Miles
"I had my first experience with acupuncture last week when I purchased a groupon for Coastal ...">
Get You There Limos
Serving Savannah, GA
2.2 Miles
"I was contacted by Get You There Limos after requesting an online quote. They were not only ...">
Savannah Ink Tattoo
119 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401
2.7 Miles
"Peter, the owner of Savannah Ink was fantastic. He took the time to answer all my questions....">
Granite Countertop Savannah In-Home Design
502-a W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
2.9 Miles
"I am going to recommend Granite Countertop Warehouse to all people I work with every day. Th...">
Open Light Studio
Serving Savannah, GA
1.9 Miles
"Nate approaches his work with enthusiasm and a professional, creative energy. In July 2010 h...">
Savannah Beach Inn
21 Officers Row, Savannah, GA 31328
3.0 Miles
"Great Holiday Vacation Experience! Recently Restored Historic Inn on Savannah Beach. Known f...">
Savannah Theatre
222 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
2.6 Miles
"WOW - entertainment like you only see in New York or LA - You just gotta see the shows at th...">
Galaxy Home Theater
5500 Abercorn, Savannah, GA 31405
1.7 Miles
"We had Galaxy Home Theater install our flat panel TV's, they hid all the wiring in the walls...">
SPA Bleu
101 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
2.8 Miles
"This is the go-to spa for me from now on! The staff are truly the best trained, most profess...">
Roto Rooter Plumbing And Drain Service - Savannah
2016 E Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401
1.8 Miles
"Very good company to use. I will definately call them again if I need them. Price reasonable...">


text:
H.Con.Res.184 - Providing for a National Day of Reconciliation.107th Congress (2001-2002)
Concurrent Resolution
|Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] (Introduced 07/10/2001)
|House - House Administration | Senate - Rules and Administration
|Latest Action:
|10/24/2001 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Subject — Policy Area:
- Commemorations
- View subjects
Summary: H.Con.Res.184 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)All Bill Information (Except Text)
Bill summaries are authored by CRS.


text:
Tonight, Gotham needs a hero, or perhaps a villain.
The streets of Gotham will come to life with this collection of heroes and villains costumes. As the city becomes divided, which side will you choose? Will you be the loyal Batman, protector of the good and righteous? Or the destructive Bane, rumored to be Batman's only true match?
Batman Dark Knight Costumes
Costume Themes
- Angels(25)
- Animals & Bugs(470)
- Burlesque(10)
- Careers(280)
- Clowns & Circus(43)
- Cosplay & Anime(261)
- Decades(247)
- Fairies & Elves(68)
- Gypsy(16)
- Food & Drinks(120)
- Funny(344)
- Historical(418)
- Holiday(307)
- International(90)
- Masquerade(29)
- Ninjas(77)
- Pirates(153)
- Princess & Prince(179)
- Renaissance(110)
- Rock Stars & Musicians(66)
- Scary(405)
- School Girls(10)
- Skin Suits(37)
- Space, Aliens, & Astronauts(31)
- Sports(51)
- Steampunk(19)
- Storybook(338)
- Superheroes
- TV & Movies(1961)
- Video Games(129)
- Villains(153)
- Western, Cowboys, & Indians(139)
- Zombies(40)
- Costume Themes
Child Age
Apparel Size
Product Type
Customer Rating
Evil lurks deep in the bowels of Gotham city and it is up to one man to defend the city's good citizens. Whenever chaos descends onto the dark city streets, the Gotham City Police Department knows it's time to illuminate the sky with the famous Bat-Signal and call Batman to save the day. Reenact Gotham's valiant heroes with this wide selection of Batman-themed costumes and accessories. Billionaire playboy by day and unstoppable caped savior by night, Batman is the answer to keeping Gotham safe. Make this hero come alive with any one of many elaborate adult or child Batman costumes in this incredible collection – also perfect for a father/son look! Or, for a simpler, funkier look, opt for one of the Batman Costume T-Shirt kits. Then again, you might need some backup from any of the Character Superheroes to help save the day! Catwoman is the purrfect companion and pairing up is one of the hottest couples costume ideas. More character than a couple? Make sure to call your friends to join you as any of Gotham's colorful characters (Penguin, Robin, Batgirl … the list goes on!). While every story needs a hero, it also needs a bad guy. Luckily, this costume collection features clothing getups from Gotham's most nefarious villains. It's no joke that the conniving Joker is loose again thanks to psychiatrist-turned-scoundrel, Harley Quinn. One of Gotham's most recognizable villains will come to life when you pull on any of these realistic Joker costumes or masks. Turmoil is inevitable as Gotham's heroes and villains, who hail from long, complicated pasts, go face-to-face with each other. As you head to your costume collection, just one question remains: Which side will you choose?


text: GALLERIES Sharon Stone 0 129 Back to Top ▲ Sharon Stone Sharon Stone Sharon Stone Pictures AskMen Editors Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 0 Shares She is one of Hollywood's most famous and powerful actresses. She has appeared in Basic Instinct, The Specialist, Total Recall, Casino, and Sphere. Continue reading Sharon Stone's profile. Next Page gallery Comments Show Comments More Like This Celeb Galleries Michael Douglas Read More Celeb Galleries Halle Berry Read More Promoted Around the Web Special Features Special Feature 50 Ways To Look Better Than You Do Now. Smooth Up, Man. Read More AskMen Deals Get 36% Off The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumdbells Read More


text:
Adflow Health Networks announced a large-scale deployment of its consumer health platform.
Despite the promise of oral drugs for treating cancer, high costs and the burden of taking multiple medications drive 10% of patients prescribed the drugs not to fill their initial prescriptions, according to a new study published in the Journal of Oncology Practice and the American Journal of Managed Care.
CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic division has announced a clinical collaboration with northern Virginia healthcare provider Inova Health System to enhance healthcare services provided in communities throughout Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties.
Two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees on Wednesday unanimously voted in favor of mandating weight-based dosing for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years who are being administered acetaminophen.
A newly launched prescription card offers discounts at more than 2,000 pharmacies in New York.
A branded drug made by Watson Pharmaceuticals reduced symptoms in men with prostate disease, according to results of a mid-stage clinical trial.
Ford Motor on Wednesday announced its research partnership with WellDoc — a healthcare company that develops technology solutions to improve chronic disease management outcomes and reduce healthcare costs — around integrating WellDoc services into Ford vehicles through the automaker's SYNC voice-activated in-car connectivity system.
Sunstar Americas announced the recent introduction of its newest entries into the flosser category: Gum Eez-Thru flossers with vitamin E and fluoride, and Gum Eez-Thru mint flossers in a new value size.
Global spending on medicines will reach nearly $1.1 trillion by 2015, according to a new study by market research firm IMS Health.
A cancer drug made by Amgen reduced the chances of prostate cancer spreading to the bones, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial presented at the American Urological Association's annual meeting in Washington.


text:
The author has brought the subject down to the present in this edition. The subject matter is simply presented and should be useful for those desiring a brief authoritative presentation of the graphic methods of studying heart action. The description of the principles of recording instruments employed is especially to be recommended as well as the section on the venous pulse. The author avoids polemic material and presents a purely objective account of the prevalent views and his own inclinations. The utility of the book for non-German readers is greatly lessened because the instruments described are limited for the most part to those of German manufacture, which are little used in this country. However, the excellent discussion of principles of these instruments is applicable to all similar apparatus. The author's endeavor to present practical details in using instruments, based on his own experience, is a particularly useful approach. It is
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
San Antonio (49-20) at Golden State (33-38)
The San Antonio Spurs' last two losses came against teams well below .500. Judging by their most recent performance, they appear to have learned their lesson.
Surging San Antonio seeks its fourth straight victory Monday night when it completes its season series with the Golden State Warriors.
The Spurs' 13-game win streak came to an end March 15 at Milwaukee - the last-place club in the Central Division. Two nights later, San Antonio suffered a stunning 91-85 home defeat to Boston, which owns the league's second-worst record.
After avoiding a third straight loss to a sub-.500 team with a victory over struggling Indiana, San Antonio (49-20) pulled out a 90-89 win Friday over Eastern Conference-leading Detroit.
On Sunday, facing another team with virtually no shot at the playoffs, the Spurs started fast and were never challenged in a 120-79 rout of Seattle.
Tony Parker set the tone by scoring 10 of his 18 points in the first quarter, and Manu Ginobili hit five of San Antonio's season-high 16 3-pointers on his way to 19 points.
On the Spurs roster, only Robert Horry, Tim Duncan and centers Francisco Elson and Fabricio Oberto failed to hit at least one 3-pointer.
"We hit a lot of them, especially in the second half," said Ginobili, whose 19 points were his most in the last seven games. "We moved the ball really well against their zone and their press and the shots were falling. It makes things much easier."
The win was the eighth in the last nine road games and the 16th in 18 overall for San Antonio, which needs one victory for its eighth straight 50-win season.
The only bad news for the Spurs was a stomach injury suffered by Horry in the first quarter. Horry did not return to the game, but sat on the bench for part of the second half.
The Warriors (33-38) failed to make up any ground in the playoff race Sunday, falling 115-113 to the Lakers at Los Angeles.
Monta Ellis matched his career high with 31 points and Al Harrington added 23 for Golden State, which had won seven of its previous nine. The loss dropped the Warriors 1 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
"We took command of the game and then we let the game slip away," Warriors guard Baron Davis said on the team's official Web site. "We couldn't rebound the basketball, and when we couldn't rebound the basketball the game was over."
Although the Warriors play their next three games at home - where they have won five straight - the first two are against elite teams, San Antonio and Phoenix.
The Spurs have won eight of their last meetings with the Warriors, although they lost their last visit to Oracle Arena, 111-102 on Nov. 27.
San Antonio gained a bit of revenge with a 129-89 home rout of Golden State on Dec. 4. The 129 points are the most the Spurs have scored in a regulation game since a 131-111 win over Denver on April 22, 1993.
Team Comparison
|San Antonio
|2nd Southwest / 3rd West
|Road 27-14
|Lost 3
|Golden State
|3rd Pacific / 8th West
|Home 30-11
|Won 5


text:
Ubuntu for AndroidMar 01, 2012
Canonical announces Ubuntu for Android.more »
Scientific Linux 6.2 Live CD AvailableFeb 23, 2012
Scientific Linux Live CD/DVD 6.2 has been officially released for i386 and x86_64.more »
May 2012: DVD Inlay Issue #138Feb 22, 2012
more »
March 2012: DVD Inlay Issue #136Feb 02, 2012
more »
On the DVD: CentOS 6.2Feb 02, 2012
This month's Linux Magazine DVD brings you the latest release of the Community Enterprise Operating System (CentOS).more »
Tech ToolsFeb 02, 2012
more »
Red Hat Extends RHEL Life Cycle to 10 YearsFeb 02, 2012
Three-year Extended Life Phase available, too.more »
February 2012: DVD Inlay Issue #135Jan 03, 2012
more »
Issue 174/2015
Buy this issue as a PDF
Microsoft Frees Code for .NET Build Engine
MSBuild is now just another GitHub project as Redmond continues its path to the light.
Researchers Demonstrate Hack by Heat
Malware could pass data and commands between disconnected computers without leaving a trace on the network.
Kernel Developers Adopt Code of Conflict
New rules emphasize collegiality in coding.
Ubuntu Switches to systemd
Upstart lands in the dust bin as a new era begins for Linux.
Old Vulnerabilities Are Kept Alive Through Bad Configuration
HP's annual Cyber Risk report offers a bleak look at the state of IT.
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux 4.0
But what do the big numbers really mean?
Microsoft Frees CoreCLR
.NET Core execution engine is the basis for cross-platform .NET implementations.
New Trojan Attacks Linux Servers
The Xnote trojan hides itself on the target system and will launch a variety of attacks on command.
Cisco Releases Annual Security Report
Spammers go low-volume, and 90% of IE browsers are unpatched.
Zero Day Exploits Target Flash
Adobe scrambles to release patches for vulnerable Flash Player.


text:
BarrowDouble click on any word to get a popup explanation of the word and sample sentences Dictionary | Wikipedia | Synonyms | News
Barrow Meaning and Definition in Dictionary
Definitions from Wordnet 2.0
- a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
- (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
- the quantity that a barrow will hold
Definitions from Wiktionary
- the quantity that a barrow will hold ,
- (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs ,
- a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
Would you like to add your own explaination to this word 'Barrow'?
Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Barrow'
- Barrow: constituency Barrow, Cheshire Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Barrow upon Humber, Lincolnshire Barrow upon Trent, Derbyshire Barrow, Suffolk Barrow, Shropshire
- Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council election, 1998: Elections to Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall
- Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness: places with the same name, see Barrow Island (disambiguation). Barrow Island is an area and electoral ward of Barrow-in-Furness, England. Originally
- Borough of Barrow-in-Furness: Barrow-in-Furness is a local government district with borough status in Cumbria, England. It is named after its main town, Barrow-in-Furness. Other settlements
- St Giles' Church, Barrow: St Giles' Church, Barrow, is in the hamlet of Barrow, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Telford Severn Gorge
- Barrow County, Georgia: Barrow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 69,367. The county seat is Winder. Barrow County
- John Barrow: John Barrow may refer to: John Barrow (historian), 18th century English historian Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet (1764–1848), English statesman John Henry
- Salthouse, Barrow-in-Furness: area of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is heavily focused around Salthouse Road which runs through the wards of Risedale and Central Barrow. The
- Barrow-in-Furness: / 54.1108°N 3.2261°W / 54.1108; -3.2261 Barrow-in-Furness (/ˈbæroʊ ɪn ˈfɜrnəs/; commonly known as Barrow) is a town and seaport in the county of Cumbria
- Barrow Raiders: Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Paul Crarey. Formed in 1875 as Barrow
Words and phrases related to 'Barrow'
Barrow Sample Sentences in News
- 9-year-old shot in Barrow County
A 9-year-old was shot in Barrow County on Monday. Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Read more on this news related to 'Barrow'
- The Rev. Willie Barrow, Chicago civil rights leader, dies at 90
By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Rev. Willie T. Barrow, a Chicago civil rights leader known as the "Little Warrior" for her small stature and determination to fight for equality, died on Thursday at age 90. Barrow died at her Chicago home. She had recently been hospitalized for a blood clot in her lung, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Barrow ha Read more on this news related to 'Barrow'
- Riders won't be coasting on Cumbria seaside stage
A ROUTE from Barrow to St Bees will form part of a 64-day charity cycling challenge to circumnavigate Great Britain. Read more on this news related to 'Barrow'


text:
buying meds
i just checked our in-box and found 9 junk e-mails for buying meds on line (for us citizens) i was just wondering, because this is illegal for canadians to buy their meds this way, and i am just being noisy, have any of you ever done it this way, or if you live near a canadian border have you ever seen a canadian doctor and get a prescription from him to buy your meds (this is very common, a bus that has alot of seniors comes across the border, but not in my city, and sees a canadian doctor and gets a prescription for their meds and gets it filled in canada, for alot less and i mean alot) have any of you done this, and if you do, i'd do the same thing, believe me, your prescriptions are alot compared to what we pay! just call me nosy!
Hi Deborah,
Personally, I have not purchased meds in Canada (I live in the US), but I know there are a LOT of seniors doing it. You are right, drugs are so expensive here. There is a program, however, that seniors can apply for if they qualify (income has to be below a certain $ amount). It is called the Circuit Breaker and you can go on line and download the application. I did it for my mom and she qualified. She now has a Senior Drug Card which I gave to the drug store where I get her scripts. It doesn't cover all medications, but it does cover her memory meds (Aricept and Namenda - and they were costing $150 each per month), it covers meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol, Parkinson's - there is more, I just can't think of it right now. For the meds that are covered, if you get a generic, my mom pays $1.00...it if is a brand name, she pays $4.00. Unbelievable, huh? There is a yearly ceiling of $1,700. Once she hits $1,700, until the end of the year she pays 20% of the cost of the drug, which is still fantastic. Honestly, I don't know if this is just a state assisted program or a federal program. I live in Illinois, so obviously it is covered here, and I'm thrilled I was made aware of it. One more thing...some pharmaceutical companies have Patient Assistance Programs, whereby your doctor fills out an application requesting free meds from the company...again, you need to qualify (making under a certain dollar amount). My mom is on Lexapro, an antidepressant and she gets this med free from the drug company. She gets a 90 day supply and when she gets down to 30 days, I called the doctor's office and we re-apply. I have saved my mom hundreds of dollars a month on medication. Unfortunately, I just learned of all this within the past year, so she was paying for these meds for several years, but at least from this point forward she can take advantage of this...I hope this information will help someone else...be well and take care, Mimi
Personnally i am happy that people can find their meds at a lower price! we are fortunate to have a drug plan still through the college where al works (and the insurance company pays the benefits for us!). i guess i shouldn;t complain that we have to pay out the full 100% and wait for 85% to come back to us! al's drug expenses are around 700.00 per month. but our sun has the same insurance company as we do and he gets a card and only pays the co-pay on this inhaler it's 19.99 and he pays 1.91 pretty good. in the province i live in (ontario) seniors pay X amount per quarter about 150.00 or so and then their meds are free except for a 2.00 or so fee and most every pharmacy waives this fee. i do think it's sooo sad that a senior or anyone for that fact, has to decide can i afford these meds or do i want to eat. i do get my paxil --for my migranes -- so the doctor says for free (samples) if not they are 62.99 for 30 and becasue my doctor is off sick i guess i will pay te price they ask. those e-mails i get are for persons living in the states, that's why i was wondering, it is illegal for us to buy them on-line, and i just wouldn't trust them anyways, i like to be greeted in person.
Well since DH was a retired US Navy man, our son was still considered a minor and was made a permanent dependant on our military insurance.
The other thing was he also retired from the Fed.Govt and they have a very good plan, not cheap, but it also put our son on as a permanent dependant.
They have a mail prescription plan, you have your Dr. submit a prescription for 3 months renew-able 3 times, that gives you a full year.
What is best about this plan, Medicare patients only pay 20 dollars for any prescription, and I mean any!!
Hubby is now under Medicare and gets those same benefits, me I am still too young??? so I have to pay I believe 30$. Since we are all on prescriptions that are expensive, I often understand why folks go to Canada, or down here, go to Mexico for their meds.


text:
- Cenovus - Community Investment
A School Project Looking The Community Investment Team at Cenovus
- In my class "Roles and Practices in Contemporary Communication" we focused on how contemporary work environments in communication are evolving. For the project outline myself and my group were asked to give a presentation on a work environment and how employees felt about where they work. Through a contact of one of the group members we found the Cenovus - Community Investment Team. They were extremely generous with their time and we wanted to show the different projects they worked on that gave them a sense of pride in their working environment.
From Cenovus' website: Cenovus Energy is a Canadian oil company. We're committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock energy resources the world needs.
Break Down of Group
Photographs donated by Cenovus and their Community Investment Team.
Writing and interviewing was done by Tessa Clayton, Laura Lushington, and Kate McMackin.
Layout and Design was done by Victoria Baitson.
Showing are a few samples from the magazine. These magazine were printed and given to classmates to follow along during a presentation about Cenovus and how employees there felt they were making an impact.
Colours and shapes were chosen to reflect Cenovus' corporate identity.


text:
You are here:
Capital Expenditure
Capital Expenditure
Net Profit
Tata Motors
Growth Rate
Reliance Industries
ITC to spend Rs 1,800 cr on capital expenditure
July 11, 2002
KOLKATA: ITC on Thursday said it was open to acquisition in areas of strategic interest and will spend about Rs 1,800 crore over the next two-three years on modernisation and expansion of its existing facilities. "We will evaluate proposals for acquisitions received from time to time in areas of strategic interest, provided there is a reasonable opportunity to create greater value," a highly placed ITC official said. "Indicatively our capital expenditure spending over the next two-three years would be in the region of approximately Rs 600 crore per annum," the official said.
Power Grid plans Rs 12k crore capital expenditure this fiscal
April 19, 2009
ET Bureau
MUMBAI: State-run Power Grid Corporation has planned a capital expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore for the current fiscal year, much higher than the Rs 9,000 crore spent in the previous year. India's nodal power transmission and distribution utility will invest around Rs 55,000 crore for laying new transmission networks in the country by the end of XI Five Year Plan, managing director S K Chaturvedi said on Saturday. Power Grid's capex will be part of the investment plan of the current Five-Year plan that will be arranged from World Bank, Asian Development Bank, domestic institutions and internal accrual, Mr Chaturvedi said, on the sideline of a conference.
AAI told to prune capital expenditure to improve finances
October 20, 2009
Nirbhay Kumar , ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: The government has asked state-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) to prune its capital expenditure for it to improve finances and eventually list on the stock exchanges, but the move could undermine the agency's efforts to modernise the country's airports. A finance committee headed by the joint secretary and financial advisor in the civil aviation ministry, EK Bharat Bhushan, has said the airports operator needs to take cost-cutting measures on a fast footing and rationalise airport development work, a senior official of the AAI told ET. AAI is currently modernising 35 non-metro airports besides two metro airports in Chennai and Kolkata, which involves an investment of Rs 12,434 crore.
RBI asks government to cut subsidies, boost capital expenditure
August 23, 2012
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank has called upon the government to cut expenditure on subsidies and "use resources so released to step up public capital expenditures". "With limited fiscal and monetary space available to provide a direct stimulus, an expenditure-switching policy is needed that reduces revenue spending by cutting subsidies and using the resources so released to step up public capital expenditures," RBI said today in its annual report for 2011-12 fiscal ended on June 30. Flagging the twin deficits on the fiscal and current account fronts as the main fiscal concern, the report said this switching can help the government improve on both these fronts, while the RBI can accelerate its nearly three-old inflation, which it termed as still "sticky" more aggressively in the meanwhile.
Fiscal & revenue deficit
March 1, 2009
Anand Rawani , ET Bureau
What is fiscal deficit? The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are not included. Generally fiscal deficit takes place due to either revenue deficit or a major hike in capital expenditure. Capital expenditure is incurred to create long-term assets such as factories, buildings and other development.
SAIL, RINL, NMDC plan Rs 12,889 crore capital expenditure in next fiscal
March 1, 2015
NEW DELHI: Three major steel PSUs -- SAIL, RINL and NMDC -- have proposed a marginal 1.4 per cent cut in their capital expenditure at Rs 12,889 crore in the next fiscal towards modernisation and expansion plans. According to the Union Budget document, Steel Authority of India proposes to spend Rs 7,500 crore, while Rashtriya Ispat Nigam and NMDC have earmarked Rs 1,801 crore and Rs 3,588 crore respectively for capital expenditure in 2015-16. Though these three firms, under administrative control of the Steel Ministry , had proposed to spend Rs 15,393 crore in 2014-15, these are likely to end up spending Rs 13,077 crore, as per the revised estimate, in the current fiscal.
Cairn India halves FY16 capital expenditure on weak oil price environment
March 4, 2015
NEW DELHI: After sacking over 400 employees, Cairn India Ltd today said it has more than halved its capital expenditure in 2015-16 because of drop in oil price. "In continuation of our communication at the end of third quarter of 2014-15 and in light of the current oil price environment , Cairn is taking a proactive approach to capital allocation and shareholder returns," the company said in a statement. Stating that it will only undertake projects that are economically viable at current oil prices, Cairn said it has cut capex for next fiscal to $500 million.
Budget 2013: Include land, building cost in capital expenditure, suggests NAREDCO
February 23, 2013
NEW DELHI: The National Real Estate Development Council ( NAREDCO ) has demanded provisions for including cost of land and building construction in capital expenditure in the Budget 2013 . NAREDCO explained - section 35AD sub-section (5)(ac) & (5)(ad) of Income Tax Act stipulates that deduction of capital expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively for developing and building a housing project under a scheme for slum development or rehabilitation or affordable housing framed by Central or State govt and notified in accordance with the guidelines prescribed is allowed.
Fiscal situation improving in West Bengal, but capital expenditure low: CAG
July 10, 2014
KOLKATA: The CAG has praised the Trinamool Congress government for improving the fiscal situation in West Bengal but pulled it up for low capital expenditure. "The state government has succeeded in improving the fiscal situation during 2012-13. Revenue receipts grew at a rate of 16 per cent, while the growth of revenue expenditure was 12 per cent," the CAG said in its report tabled in the state Assembly today. It said that not only was the actual expenditure below Budget estimate, capital expenditure was low at only 5.19 per cent of total expenditure during 2012-13, the second year under the new Trinamool Congress government.
Trent outlines capital expenditure of Rs 250 cr for 3 years
August 28, 2007
MUMBAI: Tata Group firm Trent, which runs Westside and Landmark retail stores, has outlined a capital expenditure of Rs 250 crore for the next three years. This year the company would spend about Rs 65 crore as capital expenditure, Trent Chairman F K Kavarana said at The Annual General Meeting here. The capital expenditure would be met through the company's internal accruals and Trent would go for rights issue, Kavarana said. By the end of this financial year, Trent stores would be spread to 11.5 lakh square feet area from a mere 4 lakh square feet now. Ten more Westside stores would be added this year taking the total number to 37 through the country, Kavarana said.
© 2015 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved
Index by Keyword
Index by Date
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Advertise with us


text:
AMD's X86-64 site goes missing
AN AMD supported site that is where people port GNU/Linux to its X86-64 architecture appears to have suffered something of a SNAFU.
The registration for the x86-64.org site, hosted by Network Solutions appears to have run out.
- Login or register to post comments
- Printer-friendly version
- PDF version
More in Tux Machines
- Highlights
- Front Page
- Latest Headlines
- Archive
- Recent comments
- All-Time Popular Stories
- Hot Topics
- New Members
Android Leftovers
Lubuntu 15.04 Beta 2 Is Not Using Systemd, Nor LXQt - Screenshot Tour
Lubuntu 15.04 is the last in our screenshot tour articles related to the Final Beta a.k.a. Beta 2 of the Vivid Vervet development cycle. Lubuntu 15.04 Beta 2 offers one of the most lightweight desktop experiences and it is now powered by Ubuntu 15.04's Linux 3.19.2 kernel. Also: Xubuntu 15.04 Beta 2 Released, Offers a Neat Xfce 4.12 Experience - Screenshot Tour
What is keeping you from switching to Linux?
I'd like to make time for switching my main system but it is not there yet. What I plan to do is however use Linux on my laptop and get used to it this way. While it will take longer than a radical switch, it is the best I can do right now. Eventually though, I'd like to run all but one system on Linux and not Windows. Also: Who's Using, And Not Using, GNU/Linux Desktops
5 Surprising Reasons Behind The GNOME Resurgence
When the team behind GNOME came out with GNOME 3, which included the infamous GNOME Shell, the most popular desktop environment of the time saw a sharp decrease in users. And honestly, that trend is pretty easy to explain. When GNOME 3 initially came out, it was incomplete, buggy, and foreign. The concepts behind GNOME Shell were never before seen on a desktop system, and lots of users who were used to panels/taskbars and menus didn't like the rather dramatic changes.


text:
'); } -->
|6475 NBlackstone 93704
GARAGE SALE: GIGANTIC Indoor Yard Sale TOYS-GAMES-MISC CASH ONLYMore info Email a friend
|8707 N. Fourth Street, Fresno 93720
GARAGE SALE: Moving sale. Well-built heavy four-piece desk set. Bedroom dresser w/ mirrors. Upright piano. Goblets (set of 12/box). Smaller pieces of furniture. Much more.More info Email a friend