text:
Craftmade 11718BN2 Brushed Nickel Arch Arm 2 Light Bathroom Vanity Light - 18 Inches Wide
Craftmade Sale
Save 10% on all Craftmade. Use coupon CRAFT10 at checkout.
Offer Ends 5/8/2015
Technical Specs
Bulb Base | Medium (E26) |
Bulb Type | Compact Fluorescent, Incandescent |
Energy Star | No |
Extension | 5.5 |
Finish Application | Brushed, Polished |
Full Backplate | Yes |
Height | 6.25 |
Length | 18 |
Light Direction | Up / Down Lighting |
Location Rating | Damp Location |
Material | Steel |
Number of Bulbs | 2 |
Suggested Room Fit | Bathroom |
Wattage | 200 |
Watts Per Bulb | 100 |
Width | 18 |
This product has additional required/recommended options. To configure, add to your cart.
Shades Required
Craftmade 2 Light Bathroom Vanity Light from the Arch Arm Collection
- Glass Shades Not Included
- Height: 6.25"
- Length: 4.5"
- Width: 18"
- Extension: 5.5"
- Number of Bulbs: 2
- Bulb Base: Medium (E26)
- Bulb Type: Incandescent or Fluorescent
- Bulb Included: No
- Watts Per Bulb: 100
- Wattage: 200
- Voltage: 120
- Energy Star: No
- UL Listed: Yes
- UL Rating: Damp Location
Lamping Technology:
- Bulb Base - Medium (E26): The E26 (Edison 26mm), Medium Edison Screw, is the standard bulb used in 120-Volt applications in North America. E26 is the most common bulb type and is generally interchangeable with E27 bulbs.
- Compatible Bulb Types: Nearly all bulb types can be found for the E26 Medium Base, options include Incandescent, Fluorescent, LED, Halogen, and Xenon / Krypton.
- UL Listed - Indicates whether a product meets standards and compliance guidelines set by Underwriters Laboratories. This listing determines what types of rooms or environments a product can be used in safely.
Additional Craftmade Links
- View Manufacturer Warranty
- Shop All Craftmade Products
- Shop All Craftmade Arch Arm Collection Products
Our SKU: 11718-2
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Antique White
11718AW2 - Brownstone
11718BS2 - Brushed Nickel
11718BN2 - Chrome
11718CH2 - Chrome / Polished Brass
11718PBCH2 - Mocha
11718MO2 - Oiled Bronze
11718-2OB - Pearl Essence
11718PE2 - Pewter
11718PT2 - Polished Brass
11718PB2 - Textured White
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
3 Questions from the Community
The Craftmade 11718-2 is a reversible light fixture, up or down lighting.
can this be used as upward lighting?
A. The Craftmade 11718-2 is a reversible light fixture, up or down lighting.
To view the finishes please click on the " View Finishes" to see the options.
Can I please see the polished brass and polished chrome version?
A. To view the finishes please click on the " View Finishes" to see the options.
The Craftmade 11718-2 can use lower wattage bulbs. 100 is merely the maximum wattage.
Can I use lower wattage bulbs instead of the 100?
A. The Craftmade 11718-2 can use lower wattage bulbs. 100 is merely the maximum wattage.
Craftmade Arch Arm Collection
Other Products In The Craftmade Arch Arm Collection
Warranty Info
Craftmade warrants against defects in materials or workmanship for a minimum of TWO (2) YEARS from date of purchase for use, and agrees to repair or, at our option, replace a defective unit without charge.
IMPORTANT: This Warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care (as listed on the instructions), the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, alteration of any attachments factory installed, loss of parts or subjecting the fixture to any but the specified electrical service.
This warranty does not cover failure of bulbs due to accidents, abuse, misuse, vandalism, power surges, and acts of nature such as lightning damage or any bulbs purchased separately and installed by the consumer or any damage to the fixture caused by a separately purchased bulb.
No responsibility is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages. Damages occurring during transit are not covered by this warranty.
To obtain warranty service, mail sales receipt as proof of purchase-date, and a brief explanation of the nature of the defect, to P.O. Box 1037, Coppell, TX 75019. You will receive, by mail, a Return Goods Authorization number issued by Craftmade, and returned freight prepaid.


text:
Johns & Frank Aim for 'Surprising and New' in Latest "Batman: Earth One" Volume
Comic Books
Showing results 1191-1230 of 1806
According to an early "Batman: Arkham City" walkthrough guide listing, Rocksteady Games' anticipated sequel may feature downloadable Catwoman content.
DC Comics claims its relaunched number one issues are new reader-friendly, so CBR News asked non-comic book readers to weigh in on this week's batch of New 52 comics.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Batman and Robin" #1, the first issue of the relaunched series by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. Father and son team-up on September 14.
"Batwing" #1 gets 3.5 stars from Doug Zawisza who says of Judd WInick and Ben Oliver's new title, "if you're looking for a new DC book to latch onto, this one just might be what you're looking for."
Greg McElhatton gives "Batgirl" #1 3.5 stars, saying of Gail Simone and Ardian Syaf's re-introduction of Barbara Gordon to the Bat-family, "strong enough to make me want to read a second issue."
Greg McElhatton gives Tony Daniel's "Detective Comics" #1 4 stars saying, "Daniel has brought his A-Game to 'Detective Comics,' and it's most definitely paid off."
CBR News went hands on with "Gotham City Imposters" latest gameplay mode and spoke with associate producer Lucas Myers to get the skinny on Monolith's Batman-inspired first person shooter.
The newly-announced New Game Plus mode will take the challenge of "Batman: Arkham City" to a whole other level, adding even more replay value to the heavily anticipated Rocksteady title.
Animation directors Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu boarded the CBR Yacht at CCI to discuss the perils of adapting "Batman: Year One" and the burden of fan expectations.
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Justice League International" #1! The New 52 rollout continues on September 7 with Booster Gold, Batman, Guy Gardner and more!
Eliza Dushku and Casting Director Andrea Romano, spoke with CBR TV about the "Batman: Year One" animated film and the Dushku-starring "Catwoman" short.
Batman meets Superman for the first time as Jim Lee and DC Comics release a double-page spread by the artist from "Justice League" #2.
Judd Winick spent some time with CBR TV to discuss his role in the DC Comics relaunch, from the specific and unique challenges in writing "Batwing" to maintaining Catwoman's criminal roots and more.
CBR's Kelly Thompson gives Snyder, Higgins and McCarthy's "Batman: Gates of Gotham" #5 3.5 stars, calling it "a strong ending to a compelling and different kind of Bat series."
Writer Paul Jenkins speaks with CBR about taking over writing duties on DC's "Batman: The Dark Knight," its publishing schedule and the philosophy of the Bat.
With but a few days left in CSBG's month-long spotlight on strange comic stories, check out what has been featured so far, including little Batman Jones!
Joe Keatinge and Frank Cho ink three-book deal with Delcourt! comiXology rolls out 100 online storefronts! Cover prices vs. minimum wage! How Frank Miller built a better Batman! Plus more!
Despite covering some well-worn story ground and some odd twists for fans of the comics, Waterlane Productions' "Batman Live" offers its fair share of stunning spectacle alongside a strong ensemble telling the story of the Dark Knight.
David Finch spoke with CBR TV about the reason behind bringing on Paul Jenkins to write his September-relaunching "Batman: The Dark Knight," his artistic influences and more.
The final issue of Grant Morrison's current run with the Dark Knight wraps up with a psychedelic cyberspace adventure from artist Scott Clark as DC Comics releases a preview from "Batman Incorporated" #8.
DC Comics has released a preview for David Finch and Jay Fabok's "Batman: The Dark Knight" #5, set to land in stores Wednesday, August 24.
Writer Paul Dini and the voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, stepped aboard the CBR yacht at Comic-Con International to speak with CBR TV about their work on the upcoming "Batman: Arkham City."
With the debut of a new Twitter hash tag, interior art from a number of DC Comics' September relaunches including looks at Eddy Barrows' art on "Nightwing," Greg Capullo on "Batman" and more.
Three versions of the Boy Wonder will be included with Robin's Challenge Maps for "Batman: Arkham City," including based on the popular iteration from "Batman: The Animated Series."
A panel of seasoned pros involved in DC Comics' New 52 initiative spoke with fans in Baltimore about what to expect - and not to expect - from the fast-approaching relaunches, from Batman to Jonah Hex and more.
Power A has announced special Batarang-themed controllers designed to complement the upcoming "Batman: Arkham City" release from Warner Bros. Interactive.
Long-time collaborators Peter Tomasi & Patrick Gleason re-team for DC Comics' relaunch of "Batman and Robin," exploring the relationship of the new dynamic duo.
ROBOT 6 has a first look at the cover art and solicitation copy for DC Comics' "Batman: Earth One" original graphic novel by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, scheduled, according to Amazon, for a May 2012 release.
Graphic designer Chip Kidd spoke with CBR TV about his approach to designing logos, working with Alex Ross, the status of his long-gestating Batman graphic novel, Grant Morrison's "New X-Men" logo and more.
DC Comics has released their full solicitations text and images for product being released in November, 2011, including the latest from "Action Comics," "Green Lantern," Justice League," "Batman" and more.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive advance look at the solicitations for November's Bat-titles, including a first look at Guillem March's preliminary art for the cover of "Catwoman" #3.
DC Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive first look at series artist Szymon Kudranski's cover for "Penguin: Pain and Prejudice" #2. Written by Gregg Hurwitz, the issue hits stores in November.
THE BAT SIGNAL spoke with "Batman" artist Greg Capullo about tackling DC Comics' Dark Knight, working with Scott Snyder and redesigning the Joker while sharing an exclusive look at art from issue 2!
CBR's review staff has given the Scott Snyder-written "American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest" #3 4.5 stars and "Detective Comics" #881, the final issue of the long-running series, a perfect 5-star review.
It's a battle of Born On A Monday versus Born In Crime Alley as the Dark Knight takes on Solomon Grundy in an exclusive preview of the "Batman 80-Page Giant" in stores today from DC Comics.
Bryan Q. Miller spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL, reflecting on his run as the writer of "Batgirl" and discussing the end of Stephanie Brown's tenure as the female Caped Crusader.
Archives: All | Comic Books | TV/Film | Video Games | Web Comics

subset: commoncrawl


text:
New SBA union contract emphasizes flexible work policies
Thursday - 1/31/2013, 6:54pm EST
The Small Business Administration and the American Federation of Government Employees inked a new three-year deal Thursday, extending a number of flexible workplace policies to more than 2,000 federal employees.
"The signing of this contract signifies a positive shift in the relationship between AFGE and SBA and will help improve employee morale and the effectiveness of SBA in fulfilling the mission of the agency," said AFGE Council 228 President Elaine Powell-Belnavis in a statement.
The new contract calls for a new flexible work schedule, allowing employees to opt for a four-day work-week at 10 hours a day. The contract also aims to make it easier for SBA employees to sign up for and obtain manager approval to telework.
Also among the new benefits: an expanded transit subsidy for all employees and a new three-tiered system for employee-performance awards. The awards will recognize employees who come up with ways to improve the agency (similar to the White House's SAVE Award initiative), employees who reach the five-year milestone at SBA and employees whose performance deserves special commendation.
The last contract was ratified in 1999.
AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. said the agreement was a result of "committed leadership" from union official and agency leaders, including SBA Administrator Karen Mills. Cox said he hoped to see more union agreements reached at other federal agencies in the near future.
AFGE and the Social Security Administration notably signed off on a four-year contract last year after two years of intense negotiations.


text: Just downloaded off steam and excited to play before work*Leaving in 20min*but as soon as it shows a shot of his cuffs it crashes my video card drivers. I have a GTX 295 and most recent drivers for it so i thought it might have been Multi GPU mode so i disable it to no avail. Not going to be back for a quick response but i was wondering if anyone else was having these problems or if there is a fix for it?


text:
Obtaining PC-BSD®/9.2
(Sorry for the inconvenience)
The installation files for PC-BSD® can be downloaded for free and end with an .iso or .img.bz2 file extension. Depending upon the type of file you choose, the size will vary between ~650MB and ~3.5GB. This section will show you how to select which file to download and how to verify the downloaded file's checksum. The next section will demonstrate how to burn the file to bootable media.
If you have a slow download connection or wish to support the PC-BSD® project financially, you can purchase PC-BSD® DVDs from the FreeBSD Mall[1].
Members of the PC-BSD® project attend many IT conferences across the globe and give out PC-BSD® DVDs at conference booths. Visiting a PC-BSD® booth is an excellent way to meet other PC-BSD® users and to get your questions answered. Check the PC-BSD® Blog[2] to see if any events are happening near you. If you are organizing a PC-BSD® booth, contact us[3] to arrange for DVDs.
Selecting Which File to Download
When you go to the Download[4] page of the PC-BSD® website, you will find a number of files available for download:
- DVD: contains the full version of PC-BSD® (all system components, ports, and source); requires a DVD burner.
- USB: contains the full version of PC-BSD® (all system components, ports, and source); requires a USB memory stick or flash card.
- USB-lite: contains a stripped down version of PC-BSD® and the LXDE desktop (no system components, ports, source, or FreeBSD/TrueOS®); requires a USB memory stick or flash card.
- USB-live: contains a writable, live version of PC-BSD® running the LXDE desktop; requires a USB memory stick or flash card.
- VMware disk image: contains a pre-installed version of PC-BSD® with the GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Openbox, and XFCE desktops. See the section on Using VirtualBox for instructions on using the VMware disk image.
- VirtualBox disk: contains a pre-installed version of PC-BSD® with the GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Openbox, and XFCE desktops. See the section on Using VirtualBox for instructions on using the VirtualBox disk.
The larger the installation file size, the more components that come with that installation.
Regardless of which media you use to install PC-BSD®, you have the option to install additional components and applications after the installation using System Manager and AppCafe®.
Data Integrity Check
After downloading the file that is correct for your architecture and installation media, it is a good idea to check that the file is exactly the same as the one on the PC-BSD® server. While downloading, a portion of the file may get damaged or lost, making the installation file unusable. Each PC-BSD® download has an associated MD5 checksum which is listed next to the download link. If the checksum of the file you downloaded has the same number, your download was successful. If the MD5 numbers do not match, try downloading the file again. In order to verify the checksum, you will need to use a checksum verification utility.If you are currently using a Windows system, you can download and install the FastSum[6] utility. Once installed, launch the program and click the "Files" button, shown in Figure 2.4a, to browse to the location of your downloaded file.
Once the file is selected, click the green arrow to calculate the checksum. Once calculated, it will be listed in the "Checksum\State" column. The checksum is 87d28f726bd6b88c62433fddda16f089 in this example (though FastSum will capitalize the letters).
On Linux and BSD systems you can use the built-in md5 (or md5sum) command line tool to check the data integrity of the downloaded file. In this example, the file is located in the Downloads subdirectory. You should substitute the name and location of the file that you downloaded:


text:
Your Lancôme shopping bag is empty. Shop now to find your favorite Lancôme Products.
Sign In
Email Sign-In
The Benefits of creating an account
Registering for an account will give you access to all the great features on our site, including:
- Your choice of Sample
- Deluxe Sample Offers
- Preview and Shop new products first
- Order History
- Save to your Wishlist


text:
I recently moved away from Cinelerra-CV because it seems dead too. I started using KDENLIVE some months ago and am very pleased by it. It reminds me of Adobe or the video editor of MainConcepts under Linux.
Now, maybe going to look for yet another editor again.. :-(
I tried to find JBM and could only find an (old?) address in Lausanne (CH) and phone number, nothing else.
He has not published any new books, at least not that I could find, since 2012 too.
Hop he's alright and maybe drop a note to tell us so and maybe the future of kdenlive.


text:
Fresh Gulf shrimp, cooked in a spicy Creole tomato sauce and served over a bed of hot steaming rice. |
Shrimp Creole
Folks down here make shrimp creole in all sorts of ways - some are very thin and soupy, others are thick and much more dry - but without a doubt all include The Trinity. I think that mine falls right in the middle, a little on the thick side but not dry. And, true to many of our seafood dishes along the Gulf Coast, this one has a goodly little kick to it, not so much to burn your mouth or take over the flavor of the dish, though you might just clear out your sinuses a bit, so adjust those spicy seasonings down if you want to tone down the heat.Here's how to make it - enjoy!
First, peel and devein a pound of shrimp. You'll want a medium sized shrimp for this dish - about 30 count to a pound. A shrimp peeler makes an easy job of this if you are using fresh shrimp. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels to remove most of the moisture. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
Chop up 'The Trinity' - onion, bell pepper and celery.
Add to the skillet and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
To that add a large can of whole tomatoes that have been crushed in the food processor, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic and a bay leaf. You can also just use a can of crushed tomatoes, but I always have cans of whole tomatoes in the pantry so that's usually what I use.
Stir together, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.
Until sauce has reduced and thickened.
In a separate bowl make a slurry of 1 tablespoon of flour and 2 tablespoons of water.
Add that to the tomato and veggie mixture and stir in well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning (this is totally optional) but do this just before you are going to add them to the skillet. Otherwise, the salt in the seasoning blend will pull all of the moisture out of your shrimp and make them miserably dry. Don't want that!
Add the shrimp to the tomato veggie mixture together with a couple dashes of hot sauce and a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Stir together well and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Chop some parsley and slice up some green onion.
Add to the shrimp mixture and stir together until mixed and warmed through.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Recipe: Shrimp Creole
©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 15 min |Cook time: 40 min | Yield: About 4 to 6 servings
- 1 pound of (31-35 count) medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (28-ounce) can of whole tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun or Creole seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama) or to taste
- Couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- Couple dashes of hot sauce, optional, to taste
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Hot, cooked rice
Peel and devein the shrimp, rinsing well. Pat dry with some paper towels and set aside.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter together over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Whirl the tomatoes through the food processor until crushed, add to the veggie mixture. Add the salt, cayenne pepper, garlic and bay leaf and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until reduced and thickened.
Make a slurry of the flour and water and stir into the tomato mixture. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture. Add a couple of shakes of the Worcestershire sauce and the hot sauce, and stir together. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Stir in the green onion and parsley and keep on low until well incorporated and heated through. Serve over hot, boiled or steamed rice.
Source: http://deepsouthdish.com
Requires Adobe Reader - download it free! ©Deep South Dish
☛ Are you on Facebook? If you haven't already, come and join the party! We have a lot of fun & there's always room for one more at the table.
Shrimp Spaghetti
Cajun Courtbouillon
Seafood and Okra Gumbo
A shrimp peeling tool makes an easy job of peeling and deveining small to medium sized, fresh, raw shrimp, all in one swoop! |
Images and Full Post Content including Recipe ©Deep South Dish. Recipes are offered for your own personal use only and while pinning and sharing links is welcomed and encouraged, please do not copy and paste to repost or republish elsewhere such as other Facebook pages, blogs, websites, or forums without explicit prior permission. All rights reserved.


text:
Things To Know When Giving Personalized Jewelry
Women adore jewelries. That's a simple fact. Be it your mother or your wife, these gifts will be absolutely appreciated. Getting their name engraved just like any personalized jewelry will add a lot more personal touch to your present.
Gifts need not to be costly to be appreciated; an reasonably priced gift deserves appreciation too with out hurting your wallet or maxing out those credit cards of yours.
Sure, high-priced jewelries will probably be loved, but then having a personalized necklace with the customized name of the recipient or a short message can give it more meaning and make it far more valuable. Such gift for certain can give as much impact just like the costly ones.
If the recipient of your gift is a mom, additional charms as pendants with the names of all her kids engraved in it is a great gift that can't be ignored. A mom's heart will likely be thrilled and delighted accepting this kind of gift.
Personalized jewelry had been becoming a trend, it's not surprising seeing a full page advertising campaign over national parenting and baby magazines. With so many on-line jewelry sellers on the web to shop by, it pays well to check the details of the jewelry you are going to purchase.
Some reputable on-line jewelry stores usually will have a detailed information in their internet catalogue including the types of materials used, shipping details and payment options.
You need be noted that some skin type are allergic to nickel, so make sure that details like this are checked before rushing to buy. As for the names and birth dates to be engraved, please do make certain that they are in the right spelling and date.
For regardless of how adorable your personalized jewellery present is, a single simple mistake in the name spelling can have a catastrophic impact.
Keep in mind that this gift is meant for that recipient, not you. Just a little investigation will give an insight on the recipient's choice and style. After all, your customized jewelry gift must mirror's the recipient's liking; not yours.
No Comments
No comments yet.
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI
Leave a comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Main Content
This item ships within one business day.
Order as many items as you like with our $4.99 flat rate shipping.
Need it faster?
When the Jets are on the field nothing can distract you. Be sure to stay warm and focused on the NY action in the Two-Point Conversion full zip jacket! This mesh-lined jacket has an Olympic collar, team colors, mesh accents and Jets graphics on the front and across the back. In this jacket, you'll be able to focus all of your attention on the field while staying toasty!
- 100% Polyester
- Applique lettering
- Full zip jacket
- Imported
- Inner mesh lining
- Locker loop
- Mesh accents
- Officially licensed NFL product
- Olympic collar
- Quality embroidery
- Two front pockets
Jets Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game
or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are
received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items
are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite
number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
Review: Dictador XO Perpetual
Posted by Arctic Wolf on August 19, 2012
It was about a year ago that I was contacted by the fellows tho are responsible for Dictador Rum, and was asked if I would like to review their new Dictador XO Perpetual. This new rum sounded intriguing, and I was curious about the how the Dictador XO Rum might differ from the Dictador 12 and Dictador 20 Year Solera rums which I had already tasted and reviewed. I agreed to receive a sample and when it arrived, I found this statement on the plastic protective sleeve which slides over the box that houses the XO Perpetual.
" … The Dictador XO Solera System Rum is elaborated from the fermentation of unique virgin honey of sugar cane, then distilled in antique copper pot alembic then is aged in very high end pre-used oak barrels from 3 cardinal points… "
Additional statements on the Dictador website speak to a difference in the aging regimen used for the XO rums. Although the information is not specific, it appears that the major difference is in the oak selected. The intent seems to be to create a different flavour profile for the Dictador XO. As a result, the XO Rums (the Insolent and the Perpetual) promise to offer a new taste experience for the rum connoisseur.
The Dictador website also explains that the Dictador Rum are produced in Colombia, more exactly, on the Caribbean coast of Colombia at Cartagena de Indias City. These rums are based upon an international marketing concept, combining the traditions of Colombian rum making with Japanese bottle designs and European packaging and marketing.
Here is an excerpt from my review:
You may read my full review here:
Review: Dictador XO Perpetual
Please enjoy the review, and my cocktail suggestion, the Rum Old Fashioned!
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.


text:
Introduction | Olympus OM-D Hands-on | Olympus OM-D versus competition | Conclusion |
This new camera fits right in to the OM line and will appeal to demanding and adventurous photographers. We had a chance to see this camera yesterday in Paris, and here are a few first impressions:
The first thing we noticed was how compact this camera truly is, with Olympus taking full advantage of the 4/3 sensor format. And as soon as we handled it, we could tell that its size in no way compromised its ergonomics: this camera has a very nice feel to it, light-weight (425g), and with an optional grip available to provide even greater user comfort.
Olympus keeps its promises in terms of compactness. The OM-D E-M5 fits in your hand — the same size as or smaller than cameras such as the Panasonic GF2 and the Sony NEX 5N.
The technical specifications of the OM-D's sensor are very close to those for Panasonic's GX1, GH2, and GF3 cameras. While the Olympus marketing team has not formally confirmed that the OM-D uses the very same sensor, our upcoming DxOMark measurements will certainly make this clear one way or the other. In any case, although we expect to see pretty much the same sensor results for the OM-D as for the Panasonic models, it's always possible that there may be some surprises in store.
With respect to the old PEN line, the OM-D gains in resolution, going from 12M pix for the PEN to 16 Mpix. The OM-D's sensor can provide sensitivities up to ISO 25,600, although it remains to be seen just what kind of image quality a 4/3-format sensor can produce at such an extreme ISO.
The OM-D also comes with a new shutter that features two different burst modes :
One of the weak points for the PEN line has been its autofocus (notoriously slower than certain Panasonic models). With the advent of the OM-D, Olympus announced a noticeable improvement thanks to its new, faster sensor. In fact, Olympus announced a measured gain of 20% between a PEN EP3 and the OM-D using a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ lens (lens data available soon on DxOMark).
Another slight modification to the autofocus is the new "semi-predictive" followup tracking mode. The autofocus is now equipped with 35 collimators.
The integrated viewfinder is a real plus and something that the Olympus PEN series didn't have. While simply a detail for certain photographers, it can be a real show-stopper for others. Users of the OM-D will enjoy the 1.44-million-pixel electronic viewfinder that provides comfortable viewing at 100%. Those with vision problems can apply corrections from –4 to +2 diopters.
The OM-D also has a ring to allow photographers to adjust the framing ratio as well as the high- and low-light settings.
Stabilization has been a somewhat delicate topic for Olympus, bringing to mind the comparison between the Nikon 1 and the Olympus PEN EP-3 — a painful experience for Olympus, in fact (see Nikon Rumors' Nikon 1 v1 vs Olympus PEN EP3). Determined to learn from its past, Olympus has announced a completely redesigned system that features a sensor stabilized along 5 axes and rolling shutter compensation. We will be sure to test this!
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Designed with compactness in mind, micro 4/3 lenses go for the smallest size possible most of the time. But to achieve these dimensions, they sometimes have to compromise on image quality. In this review, we cover a wide range of standard lenses, both prime and zoom, and show that not all lenses are equal in terms of the trade-off between compactness and image quality. |


text:
このホロスコープの解説は、選択された言語では提供されていません。 他の言語では入手可能です。
This report is a short edition of the
Forecast Horoscope.
It is meant as a sample and advertisement for the full version of the Forecast Horoscope which
can be
ordered from Astrodienst as a bound report of about 15 - 20 pages.
Further horoscope reports
Yearly Horoscope AnalysisYour personal forecast for the next 12 months, by Liz Greene. Transits of the YearForecast for 12 months based on your transits, by Robert Hand. Long-Term PerspectivesYour personal perspectives for the next six years, by Liz Greene. Forecast HoroscopeDas The cheerful and inexpensive forecast for one year. |
Short Report - Forecast May 2015 to October 2015
Planetary positions
House positions (Placidus)


text:
Palmer and Harvey is the UK's Number 1 delivered wholesaler, serving multiple, convenience, forecourt and CTN retail outlets, as well as larger accounts, including Costcutter Supermarkets Group, Coca-Cola and many more. Our industry-leading delivery network of 14 regional depots serves over 90,000 UK retail outlets, and our diverse fleet of over 1,000 vehicles makes more than 60,000 deliveries every week, in every UK postcode.
We supply around 14,000 ambient (including alcohol), chilled and frozen product lines. We also hold direct distribution contracts with major UK manufacturers. Palmer and Harvey can cater to different sizes of organisations thanks to our flexible network and diverse fleet, which also includes a direct van sales operation to service smaller accounts. Palmer and Harvey is one of the largest privately owned companies in the country, wholly owned by current and former employees. Employee ownership underpins Palmer and Harvey's culture and has played a key role in company growth. We are also behind the UK's leading annual retail trade show Pro-retail. We are proud to support Sussex County Cricket Club as the major sponsor.
Jointing Technologies is a specialist power cable acessories distributor, working mainly in the electricity sector and other associated markets. We operate nationally with distribution centres in Woking, Bristol and Norton Canes. Our marketing-leading products cover many sectors such as renewable energy, rail electrification and private network projects nationwide. The product range was initially developed around the power cable accessories. Whilst still being integral, this portfolio has grown to reflect a broader range of materials used by our core customer base and therefore now includes many other areas such as tapes and accessories, cable pulling and protection and LV/MV power cables.
At Jointing Technologies we understand the need for good customer service, stock availability, technical expertise, knowledge of product approvals and the ability to adapt to new product technologies and market trends. Jointing Technologies is proud to be a major sponsor Sussex County Cricket Club.
Telephone: (01483) 747747
BrightonandHoveJobs.com has rapidly become the local hub for all of the city's best jobs and employment challenges.
Representing the city of Brighton & Hove and all of its commutable areas, BrightonandHoveJobs.com has been created to become the city's one stop shop for all local job opportunities, employment, volunteering and training information.
Telephone: (01273) 872287
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Herbalife Ltd. is a global nutrition and direct selling company. Our products include protein shakes; protein snacks; nutrition, energy and fitness supplements; as well as personal care products. The company markets and sells its products through a network of 2.3 million Independent Distributors who conduct business in over 80 countries worldwide.
Herbalife is committed to providing the highest quality products to its customers. The company's research and development organisation combines the experience of the company's own product development specialists with a team of highly-accomplished scientists and doctors.
Herbalife currently sponsors 3-times Ballon d'Or Winner, Lionel Messi; and they recently announced a record 10-year extension to the sponsorship to the MLS Cup Champions, LA Galaxy.
The company also sponsors over 250 sporting and fitness-related events, activities and athletes globally, all of which define the company's commitment to a healthy active lifestyle supported by good nutrition.
Telephone: 0845 056 0606
Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP are lawyers with the commitment to deliver the highest standards of service to their clients. They offer a range of specialist legal services to businesses and individuals with the aim of achieving their clients' objectives within an agreed timescale and in a cost effective way.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 77 55 33
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
New Mazda dealership and Prestige car showroom offers a great choice of exceptional cars together with first class service facilities, specialising in Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Rivervale Cars - it just gets better.
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1273 707 007
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Santander is one of the UK's leading personal financial services companies and one of the largest providers of mortgages and savings in the UK. We're also a growing participant in the corporate banking market. We operate primarily in the UK and the business is well positioned to grow, with a distribution capability across an extensive branch and corporate business centre network.
Southern provides train services for commuters, airport users, business travellers and leisure travellers in south London, between central London and the South coast, through East and West Sussex, Surrey and parts of Kent and Hampshire. Each weekday we run over 2 300 services and each year 162 million passenger journeys are made on our trains.
We provide a vital link connecting places to people, employees to workplaces and customers to businesses. We can support local business by providing quick and reliable train services and making journeys seamless. Southern is focused on making every journey better for our passengers and working with the communities on our network to make a positive difference.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Southern Water supplies fresh, quality drinking water to almost one million households and treats and recycles wastewater from nearly two million households across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Each day Southern Water Supply 476 million litres of drinking water from from our 95 water treatment works along 13 700 kilometres of water mains to our customers' taps.
We take nearly 70 per cent of the water from underground sources, called aquifers, 23 per cent from rivers and 7 per cent from storage reservoirs.
Each day we also treat and recycle 1.3 billion litres of wastewater at 370 treatment works after it is pumped through a sewer network of more than 39 200 kilometres.
IEP Financial is one of the leading firms of independent financial advisers in Brighton & Hove. Based in Hove our team of experts serve clients across Sussex and the South East. Over the years we have built up an excellent reputation for providing a first class level of financial advice to a broad range of high net worth entrepreneurs and businesses. We are committed to offering appropriate and unbiased independent financial advice to all our clients and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Tel: 0800 0436120
A & F Pilbeam Ltd was established in 1955 as a small building contractor working within the local community. Today it has developed into the Pilbeam Group of Companies working across the South East as a general contractor in both the traditional and design and build sectors of the construction industry.
Pilbeam prides itself in its Teamwork approach to contracts and its commitment to service and quality.
Telephone: (01273) 593494
Formed in 2003, Adaptive Modules Ltd is a UK based supplier of a wide range of wireless and cellular solutions. Using communication mediums including GSM/GPRS, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi and ZigBee we have provided remote access and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication solutions for a diverse range of applications, including ANPR, vending machine telemetry, diesel engine monitoring and gas analysis to name a few!
"Our mission is to satisfy our customers to the highest level and provide an easy route to electronic component sourcing and to support its current franchise/representation agreements".
Telephone: (01273) 248977
Brewin Dolphin is one of the UK's largest independent private client investment manager with over £20bn. invested on behalf of 130,000 clients, charities and pension funds from 40 regional offices. Without ties to fund managers, banks or insurance companies, we offer unbiased financial and bespoke investment advice. David Pegler is the Head of Office of the new Brighton base of Brewin Dolphin.
Telephone: + 44 (0) 845 213 1889
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Here at Cardens, we like to think we're a little different to most accountants. You can trust us to handle your accounting and tax matters knowledgeably and accurately. We also know the accounts are a foreign language to many people. We understand that we must use plain English, not accountant speak, and communicate how you want, when you want.
In short, we understand that we must work hard on your accounts so you don't have to.
Telephone: (01273) 739592
Email: email@example.com
Proudly driving the city….whatever your journey
City Cabs is a long-established and leading taxi company in the Brighton & Hove City area. We operate a fleet of more than 200 vehicles with a first-class team of drivers, operators and managers.
We are the only taxi company in Sussex to have been awarded the ISO 9001 Quality Standard and we pride ourselves on the service we give all our clients. Whether short or long haul, for a special occasion or an airport transport, whatever your taxi needs, we would love to hear from you.
Call 01273 205 205
Cordery coaches is a private coach charter company that prides itself in providing a level of service that sets it apart from others. Catering for all sizes of groups we can provide comfortable, reliable coach transport and cars for all occasions.
Celebrating 30 years in coach travel, tourism and special events, we gladly share our vast experience and knowledge to help make your event as memorable as possible.
Telephone: +44(0)1825 763588
Email: email@example.com
CricHQ is a cricket social network which is redefining how cricket is adminstered, shared, analysed and followed. Our administration platform is the world's leading integrated cricket competition management and live scoring solution. We also provide a cricket themed social network where individuals can connect over their love of the game and our scoring application provides live scoring and simplifies results submission.
Visit https://www.crichq.com/ to connect or find out more information.
Crimson Hotels Group is a fast growing independently owned hotel company. Founded in 1995, we currently own and manage 14 hotels in the United Kingdom, Portugal and Dubai.
Tel: 01753 684001
Frustrating, isn't it? Day after day watching your spending power being eaten away by creeping inflation, low interest rates and rising energy bills….so where do you invest your money? The stock market is in flux, making returns unpredictable, and while property prices in the UK are so high, investing here now requires so much capital the returns are barely worthwhile. When this market becomes more attractive we will be offering investments here, but in the meantime there has to be another way… and there is: overseas investment.
Overseas property represents an incredible opportunity to still enjoy real returns for minimal investment. It has the power to transform your portfolio into a high earning, high yield performer giving you the security needed for your future. We help you invest with confidence and with your eyes open, having guided people on over £50 million worth of investments around the globe.
Our focus is on giving you independent, impartial guidance on overseas property investment to deliver higher returns for you. Without the worry, without the stress and, more importantly, without the hard sell.
Discover how to stay a step ahead at one of our free Wealth Seminars or call me - Chris Mansfield - on 01273 763900 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The DW Group is an independently owned group of Electrical & Mechanical services companies based in the south of England. With our many years of experience within the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors of our industry we specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of all electrical & mechanical building services. We pride ourselves in delivering a highly professional, cost effective and reliable service which is responsive to our client's needs.
Telephone: (01273) 466700
English's of Brighton is a high-quality seafood restaurant and oyster bar. We are the oldest seafood restaurant in Brighton located in the heart of the Brighton lanes.
Whether you're looking for a traditional plate of food, or in the mood to sample our contemporary twist on classic dishes, our expert staff will make sure you order the right meal for you.
Telephone: (01273) 327980
Eyesite is an independent optical company committed to providing the highest standards of eye care. As well as providing excellent optical care, we also offer a wide-range of products including sunglasses, contact lenses and sports eyewear.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fireco are the manufacturers of intelligent fire-safety products and systems that listen for the sound of the fire alarm. We help service providers comply with their responsibilities and legal obligations under legislation.
The company has expanded, using our experience as qualified consultants in fire safety, now providing building consultancy, door controls and fittings.
Telephone: +44(0)1273 320 650
Email: email@example.com
Flowers Unlimited in Brighton & Hove has an enviable reputation as a florist for quality plants, flowers and beautiful arrangements. Same day delivery is available for Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham, Lancing, Pyecombe, Woodingdean, Rottingdean and Saltdean. Vist our website for more information.
Telephone: 01273 289305
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Focus Group have grown organically and now provide a host of solutions to over 4500 businesses.
Our excellence spans across a broad range of products, with a portfolio that now includes; Voice, Mobile, Data, Systems, IT, Design & Energy.
As a company, and as individuals, we value integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence and continual self-improvement.
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 874100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Established for over 50 years, Gatwick Diamond Business has been the leading voice for business and commerce in the region. Representing business, we provide a united voice to influence Local and Central Government issues. gdb is run by the members for the members. It is also financially and politically independent.
Telephone: 01293 440088
GatwickDiamondJobs.com will look to transport the formula that was so successful in creating BrightonandHoveJobs.com, into a new catchment area. Encompassing Gatwick, Crawley, Redhill, Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Reigate, the new jobs board will be responsible for advertising and creating jobs, placements and developments across a huge area across Sussex and Surrey.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 817740
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Insightful Direction offers part-time and temporary financial and non-executive director services to small and medium sized businesses. We have a wide range of packages that we can tailor to suit your needs.
Email: email@example.com
Juice 107.2 is the local radio station for Brighton & Hove, and other surrounding areas. We broadcast live from North Street, Brighton and we cover everything from local events, news, sports and music.
Whatever is happening in Brighton, Juice will bring you closer to the action.
Telephone: (01273) 387108
KEW electrical is an independent electrical wholesaler with a network expanding over 19 branches.
Experience runs throughout the company, led by a board of directors with over 30 years of electrical wholesale experience.
Telephone: (01273) 424256
L&S was established over 30 years ago; we plan, produce and print materials to be distributed all over the UK and the world. We work with some of the UK's largest brands in retail, finance and the creative industries, as well as catering for smaller business requirements.
We print everything from business cards, to variable marketing materials, to gallery catalogues, to intricately cut point of sale materials.
Telephone: 01903 821005Email: email@example.com
Languard Alarms is a family owned security company covering the whole of Sussex and the surrounding area.
We operate a very personal and professional service to all our customers based on 40 years of experience within the security industry. From the small one bedroom flat to the large industrial sector, we cover a range of security applications including intruder alarms, CCTV and fire alarms, all designed and installed by our highly professional engineers.
Languard Alarms are listed on the NSI/NACOSS approved installers list and conform to installation standard BS:4737. Operating to standards BS:5750 and ISO9000, Languard Alarms is also accredited by Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire police forces as well as all insurance companies.
We pride ourselves on a high standard of workmanship, experience, reputation and qualification. Which is why you will find Languard Alarms is the company for all your security needs.
Telephone : 01273 561883
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Based in the City of Brighton & Hove, Preston Insurance Brokers proudly look after local businesses for all of their insurance needs.
At Preston Insurance Brokers you will deal with the decision makers who will take the time to get to know you personally and your business inside out.
Whether you are a start-up, a large company with overseas exposures or anything in between, we have the knowledge and experience to look after you and help protect you and your business.
Come and join us at The BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground in a relaxed and informal environment, such as at a Boundary Event or in our Corporate Box, for first hand free advice and a review of your insurances.
Contact Managing Partner Noel Preston on 0845 129 7505 or firstname.lastname@example.com to arrange a time to talk, which may also be a date at the cricket whilst taking in a first class fixture!
Please visit Preston Insurance Brokers website for further information and our business media sites on Linked In, Twitter and Facebook.
Pro X are delighted to be The Official Print Partner for SCCC, having recently signed a three year contract. We are looking forward to working with the club on all their printing requirements. SCCC will be using our new "Web to print portal" which not only manages all their print requirements but becomes an archive system for all their artwork, making ordering a very simple process.
Telephone: (01273) 723948
Based in Lancing and Newhaven we are one of the leading privately owned waste management companies in the County providing a full range of waste services.
Our Biomass power generation facility produces green electricity from the commercial and industrial wastes that we have not recycled. This provides our customers with a zero waste to landfill option and an environmentally sustainable solution for Sussex.
Telephone: 01903 762020
E-mail: email@example.com
The consummate professionals for all of your carpet, flooring and White-rock hygienic wall cladding requirements both contract and domestic.
Visit us at www.reactiveinteriors.co.uk , call 01273 422689 or email us at email@example.com to discuss your installation.
Ridgeview was founded in 1994 by Mike and Chris Roberts and is dedicated to creating world class sparkling wines in the South Downs of England. Our dedication, passion and determination have significantly contributed to the international reputation and popularity now attributed to English Sparkling Wine.
Phone: 0845 345 7392
Rockland clothing are a leading work wear, uniform and clothing supplier throughout the UK and internationally.
We have one of the best embroidery facilities in the UK and can customise your uniform as you require. If you have a specific requirement our team will be glad to help and find the right product and method of customisation to suit, including screen printing, heat seal transfer and direct to garment.
Contact: 0808 168 5153
Rushfields Plant Centre is a family owned and run independent plant centre situated in the heart of Sussex. Established in 1984 we have increasingly expanded due to high demand for more products. This has included adding many new greenhouses and a Coffee Shop. Our sales areas has also been extended so that now over 5000 roses are all grown on site.
Telephone: 01273 857445
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Situated right on the sea-front next to Brighton's iconic pier, SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest operating aquarium and provides a fascinating insight into life below the waves.
Telephone: 0871 222 6934
Silver Star Cleaning Ltd is proud to be the official cleaning contractor / partner to Sussex County Cricket Club. We are a third generation of cleaning contractors offering local, regular and reliable cleaning services and together with integrity and professionalism we are a trusted supplier.
Servicing commercial and domestic clients, some of our services include;
• High-level water fed pole window cleaning
• Carpet & Upholstery cleaning
• Contract Cleaning
• UPVC cleaning and restoration
• Patio Cleaning
• Reach & Vac gutter clearing
• Emergency fire and flood damage
• End of tenancy cleaning
• Cross Infection Control
• Crime/Trauma Scene Cleaning
• Needle Sweeps
• Waste Removal
• Bodily Fluid Spill Kits
Visit www.silverstarcleaning.co.uk for more information or call Mark Newman on 01273 273999
Spring Orthopaedic Group provides expert diagnosis for rapid pain management and treatment. We offer patients access to the very best private diagnostic and treatment services.
Our goal is to provide rapid and convenient access and true excellence in care.
Telephone: (01273) 900009
Email: email@example.com
At Sussex Transport we supply a comprehensive range of road haulage, contract warehousing and logistics services. Established in 1990 we are a family run business which has developed an excellent reputation due to the quality of our fleet, our highly maintained premises, the efficiency of our team, our ability to understand the needs of our customers businesses and through providing an exceptional customer service.
Need something moved? Our head office is based in Sussex near Brighton, but we provide an exceptional UK wide road haulage and logistics services for all your transportation and distribution requirements, from small parcels to large loads, including a 2 hour courier collection service from anywhere in the UK.
Need something stored? Our 50,000 sq ft warehouse and wide range of storage and distribution options.
Telephone: 01903 751100
E-mail: email@example.com
The Argus is part of Newsquest one of the largest local newspaper publishers in the UK. For 130 years the Argus has been providing Brighton & Hove and Sussex with the latest news, sport, entertainments as well as jobs, property, motors and a stylish weekend magazine. theargus.co.uk is now one of the most popular websites in Sussex with over 270,000 unique users and 3million page impressions a month. The Argus are proud to be a Media Partner of Sussex County Cricket Club providing special supplements, exclusive player columns, free entry offers, competitions and, of course, daily reports and analysis.
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1273 544 544
At Travel Places we have helped teams, sponsors, press and sports organisations, schools and scouts with their travel requirements to enable them to reach their destination on time, on budget, every time. With over 30 years experience our track record is second to none. That is why most clients consider us part of their winning team.
We have successfully managed the travel logistics for participants in Formula 1, GP2, World Rally Championship, Volvo Ocean Race, the America's Cup, World Match Racing Tour, World Cup Football, European Football Championships, World Equestrian Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic and Paralympic Games; and were heavily involved with the 2012 Summer Games. In 2013 alone we helped over 100 school teams attend their sports or educational tours, in countries ranging from Spain to South Africa, Holland to St Lucia.
Telephone:+44 (0)1903 832888
Sutton Winson are proud to be the Official Insurance Provider for Sussex County Cricket Club (SCCC). Being the biggest independently owned insurance broker in Sussex we are able to combine our extensive local knowledge with access to most comprehensive and competitive insurance solutions for all of your business and personal needs.
Help youth cricket in Sussex
For every home and car insurance policy taken up, Sutton
Winson will make a contribution to SCCC in support of the Academy and youth
development throughout Sussex.
For a quote please call 0800
980 2701 or click HERE.
Business Insurance
Looking for a transparent, independent and local broker who
will go the extra mile for you?
Please call 0845 688 9088 or click HERE to arrange an appointment.
TSS Facilities is a leading HVAC services company based in Brighton, Sussex serving businesses, organisations and local authorities across the South. Our services include - Air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, water treatment and electrical solutions. We offer full surveys, design, installation and maintenance contracts.


text:
Top Definition
J breezer love to breeze it up in his freetime. If you love to breeze also, and have an easygoing, no worries life style... you also are "Just Breezin!" Just Breezin is not only a saying, but Breeze's way of life. Try your best to respect Breeze, no matter how stupid he may really seem. "Breezin for a Breezetrend!" acceptable.
Me: "Hey Jordan, whats up?"
Jordan: "Just Breezin!"
Me: "Eyyyyy Bra!"
Jordan: "Just Breezin!"
Me: "Eyyyyy Bra!"
додав Chris Sorenson
16 Листопад 2007


text:
Spirit Transformation Technique | |||
320px | |||
Name | |||
Kanji | 霊化の術 | ||
Rōmaji | Reika no Jutsu | ||
Literal English | Spirit Transformation Technique | ||
Viz manga | Ghost Transformation Jutsu | ||
Debut | |||
Manga | Chapter #591 | ||
Appears in | Manga | ||
Data | |||
Classification | Ninjutsu | ||
Class | Offensive, Supplementary | ||
Hand seals | Ram → Hare | ||
This technique allows the user's spirit to materialise and leave his body, which is then able to take possession of a target, enabling them to freely manipulate the victim's body at will. Dan Katō noted that this technique had been used to kill a great number of shinobi during his lifetime.[1] The only known way to counteract the technique is to trap the user within a barrier, such as the Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment, before they can activate it.[2]
With the release of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, a reincarnated Dan was capable of taking control of his ascending spirit for a short period of time using this technique. It crossed a vast distance and was still able to manipulate a person's body as well as transfer chakra to them.[3]
- Dan's ability to cause his soul to exit his body makes him reminiscent of an "ikiryō" (生霊, Literally meaning: living ghost), from Japanese folklore. An ikiryō is a person whose soul can dwell outside his or her body.


text:
Like many teens, Karly spends hours chatting with friends. Unlike her friends, though, it's taken years of hard work for Karly to develop her speech skills. Karly was born with a condition called cleft lip and palate. Today the only sign of the surgeries she had as a kid to correct the problem is a slight scar on her upper lip.
Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that happen while a baby is developing in the uterus. During the 6th to 10th week of pregnancy, the bones and tissues of a baby's upper jaw, nose, and mouth normally come together (fuse) to form the roof of the mouth and the upper lip. If the tissue in the developing mouth and the palate don't fuse together, a baby could be born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, or both.
The palate is the roof of the mouth and has two main parts. The front part behind the teeth is hard and the back part near the throat is soft. In babies with cleft palate, there is an opening between the roof of the mouth and the nose. This opening may be only through part of the palate (either the soft part or hard part) or through the entire palate.
In many cases, a baby born with a cleft palate also has a cleft lip, which is a gap or opening in the upper lip. A cleft lip can be either unilateral or bilateral.
With a unilateral cleft lip, the gap is only on one side of the lip under either the left or right nostril and might extend into the nose. The noses of babies with unilateral cleft lip may look tilted and flat on one side.
Babies born with a bilateral cleft lip have a gap on both sides of the lip, and they may have a deep split in the lip that extends into both nostrils. This may cause the nose to look broader and shorter than normal. In most cases, the cleft occurs only in the upper lip and doesn't affect the lower lip.
A person with a cleft could have only a cleft palate, only a cleft lip, or both a cleft lip and a cleft palate. Cleft lip alone and cleft lip with a cleft palate occurs more often in boys, while cleft palate without a cleft lip occurs more often in girls.
Doctors don't always know exactly why a baby develops cleft lip or cleft palate, but believe it may be a combination of genetic (inherited) and environmental factors (like certain medications or vitamin deficiencies). Both mothers and fathers can pass on a gene or genes that cause cleft palate or cleft lip.
If women take certain medications — such as some medicines to control seizures — during pregnancy, the chance of having a baby with cleft lip or palate may be higher. A mother's exposure to certain chemicals may also cause a cleft condition. Not getting the right nutrients may increase a child's risk of being born with a cleft — for example, if the mother has a lack of folic acid in her diet.
Finally, smoking cigarettes and use of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk that a baby will be born with birth defects. Research has shown that moms who binge drink (drinking five or more drinks on one occasion) during the first weeks of pregnancy have a higher risk of having a baby with a facial birth defect such as cleft lip or cleft palate.
One of the first problems a baby with cleft palate might have is difficulty eating. Cleft palate usually makes breastfeeding difficult because the infant has difficulty sucking properly. The palate is supposed to prevent food and liquid from going up the nose when eating. To prevent liquid from passing into the nose of a newborn baby with a cleft palate, a bottle with a special nipple may be used to feed the baby breast milk or formula.
Kids born with cleft palate may also have frequent ear infections. That's because air and fluid can't pass normally through the eustachian (pronounced: yoo-stay-shun) tubes, the tubes that connect the back of the throat with the middle ear. This means fluid and germs can become trapped behind the eardrums and cause infection. Some people with cleft palate may have had an operation to put tubes in their ears to help the fluid drain properly. In some cases, people who had cleft palate may have hearing loss because of repeated infections and fluid behind the eardrums.
Dental problems, such as cavities and missing or malformed teeth, are common in people born with cleft lip and palate.
Speaking clearly can be challenging for kids with cleft cleft palate. Sometimes the soft palate doesn't move well enough to prevent air from leaking out through the nose during speech. This can cause their voices to sound as if they are speaking through their nose. If the teeth don't line up properly, a person may not be able to pronounce certain sounds.
Most kids with clefts have no other physical or learning problems. For some, though, cleft palate and cleft lip may be associated with other birth defects, such as heart defects, or other physical problems, such as growth disorders and muscle weakness and some learning difficulty.
Because doctors can see cleft lip and palate as soon as a baby is born, they can begin to evaluate the baby right away and start developing a treatment plan. Usually, a group of medical professionals (called a cleft palate team) work together. In most cases, the clefts can be repaired beginning within the first few months of life.
A cleft palate team includes some or all of these specialists:
Each individual who has been treated for cleft lip or palate has had a different experience. Today, most people born with cleft palate have surgery to close the hole in the roof of the mouth between 9 and 18 months of age.
People with a complete cleft lip and palate will need several surgeries to repair the cleft. These include cleft lip repair, cleft palate repair, and a bone graft to the upper jaw to close the bone gap in the gum area. In some cases, further surgery may be needed on the palate or in the throat to improve speech.
People with cleft lip or palate may spend a lot of time at the dentist and orthodontist. Hearing tests to check for hearing problems and speech therapy to improve speech skills and patterns are often part of treatment, too.
Although most people have these surgeries during childhood, some also may have plastic surgery during the late teen and young adult years. This might include jaw surgery to improve the bite and position of the jaws, improve the breathing function and appearance of the nose, and improve facial balance.
Dealing with the physical side of cleft palate can be difficult enough. But there's also the emotional side: Because cleft lip and palate are something someone is born with and has no control over, it can seem unfair. And because appearance can become more of a focal point during the teen years, many people with cleft lip and palate worry about how it might affect their social and emotional lives.
Teens with cleft lip and palate may have had to cope with bullying or teasing. For many, this can injure self-esteem. Others find that surviving bullying gives them an inner strength and resourcefulness that other teens may not have developed.
Learning to take control over how much you allow physical appearance to affect your life is a skill that people with cleft lip and palate usually develop way before their peers.
If you are a girl and are self-conscious about a cleft lip scar, you may be able to minimize the appearance of the scar with makeup. Guys may be able to grow a mustache.
Your friends, family, and medical team can be a source of support. Talk to them about how you're feeling. You might also want to talk to a counselor or therapist because these health professionals are trained to help people deal with difficult situations and improve self-esteem.
And if you've had cleft lip and palate, you're not alone. Your medical team may be able to help you get in touch with others with cleft lip or palate or support groups in your area. It's important to remember that kids with cleft lip or palate can and do grow up to be healthy, happy adults!
Reviewed by: Joseph A. Napoli, MD, DDS, and Linda D. Vallino, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP/A, FASHA Date reviewed: January 2011
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995–2014 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. All rights reserved.
Find out by selecting your child's symptom or health condition in the list below:
In This Issue
Download Spring 2015 (PDF)
Protect your kids from certain cancers and other diseases caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV. Get your girls and boys vaccinated when they are 11 or 12, or as soon as possible if they're already 13 or older. The vaccine is a series of three doses. Be sure your child completes the whole series for the best protection. If you have questions...
Play Video
Vaccine is the best way to prevent seasonal flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine each year, whether it's as a shot or as a nasal spray. Your healthcare provider can help you choose the right form. Get the vaccine for your family as soon as you are able, and be sure to ask anyone who takes care of your child to get the...
La vacuna es lo mejor para prevenir la influenza o gripe de la temporada. Desde los 6 meses en adelante, todos debemos vacunarnos cada año. Algunas vacunas para la influenza se inyectan y otras se dan por la nariz, en aerosol. Su médico puede ayudarle a escoger la mejor para usted. Lleve a su familia a vacunarse en cuanto pueda y asegúrese de que...


text:
Raw posts and updates from our writers with info too timely or uncategorizable for print. What, we said something stupid? Chime in, buddy. newsThe Daily Word in Postcommodity, Alexander Skarsgard and BuzzFeedHyperallergic hypes Southwest-based artist collective Postcommodity's exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in "Glimpses of a Pastoral Dystopia." Gawker wants your BuzzFeed dirt, and they're willing to make it "worth your time." Alexander Skarsgard is in town filming War on Everyone, but he hasn't asked me out for coffee yet. Talk about cognitive dissonance. newsThe Daily Word in mountain lions, painting goats and BigfootHeadline OTD? "Mountain lion has left crawl space under Los Feliz home" You've probably heard of fainting goats, but what about painting goats? Larry Bob Phillips' mural puts the R back in Albuquerque. Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton are running for president in 2016. Hillary Clinton hasn't driven a car since 1996. A woman is pregnant with quadruplets at 65. Scientists: Evidence of Bigfoot exists. Tori Spelling was severely burned. Michael Jackson prank called Russell Crowe for years. newsThe Daily Word in sci-fi, hummus and MDCFor Swans and Mos Def fans in Albuquerque, today will be forever be known as Black Thursday—that day when both Michael Gira and Mos Def canceled their respective Burque gigs. Wanna be in the long-awaited sequel to Independence Day? You're in luck because a) it's filming in Albuquerque and b) they're looking for extras. Wait—don't eat that hummus! Please don't trash the Bosque. The Mayor's Office balks at Bernalillo County's request that the city of Albuquerque resume 50/50 cost-sharing of operating the Metropolitan Detention Center. Photographer Giorgio Cravero's surreal portraits of fruits and veggies "express the pain and perseverance of nature." NewsThe Daily Word in cops, crime and KastmastersFelony charges related to an encounter with a UNM law student were filed against Albuquerque Police Officer Pablo Padilla. Bernalillo County's district attorney is concerned about the timely processing of investigations related to APD officer-related shootings. A local serial burglar who pretended to be a vacuum cleaner salesman was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his crimes. There are outlaw motorcycle gangs in this town. After a series of fires along the bosque, city police arrested a human male suspected of causing them. Michael Chavez, Jr. allegedly beat his father with a baseball bat because the old man's alarm clock disturbed him. A letter written to the local daily urges readers to follow the commands of police officers. Fishing this past week at Tingley Beach was good if you used salmon eggs, Blue Fox spinners and Kastmasters. newsFlower Power: Our weekly Instagram photo contest winnerYesterday, spring sprang. Here in Fringecrest, nature is waking—unfurling leaves, buds and blooms along Ridgecrest Boulevard and throughout labyrinthine tributary neighborhoods. Dreaming of springtime last weekend, I selected Flower Power as the Alibi's weekly photo contest theme. Nature proffers sensory gifts aplenty on this second day of spring. And kindred Alibi readers offered up some gorgeous photos of Albuquerque flora on Instagram (@weeklyalibi / #alibiflower). The spectrum of color on display in Burque is proving well worth the wait. Here at the Carrillo casa, winter jasmine and climbing roses exist in various stages of bloom—erupting cadmium yellow and carmine. Scroll on and smell the metaphorical roses by scoping some of our favorite entries and this week's photo contest victor. Our favorites: The winner: newsThe Daily Word in urban sprawl, bait dogs and Choctaw kindnessIn a victory for urban sprawl, developer Jim Strozier announced plans for a new "city" west of Albuquerque. It's taking longer than expected to find a suitable replacement for former APS superintendent Winston Brooks. Bernalillo County officials say fears about having your dogs stolen—for use as "bait dogs"—have been blown out of proportion. Attorneys for two boys charged with beating two homeless Native American men to death are asking for "amenability." A sculpture is being installed in Ireland to honor the kindness and generosity of the Choctaw during the Great Famine. Keep your head up, Liza. You are loved. Have you heard of "disaster tourism"? This is the art world equivalent. artQuintessential Albuquerque: Our weekly Instagram photo contest winnerInstagram is no longer the sovereign province of "the hipster." Your mom and grandma are probably there too, posting Rise-filtered snaps of their latest programming manual or regional cookbook. We dig Instagram because an inclusive ethos motivates our social media efforts. Put simply, we love seeing the world through your eyes. So every week we reward one passionate Alibi reader- Last week's theme was Quintessential Albuquerque (#alibiburque / @weeklalibi), and the winner is Instagram user @andreamichellelove29. Her ristra photo captures the earthy effulgence of two of New Mexico's core elements, red chile and sunshine. Please email email@example.com for deets on retrieving your prize package of $10 Alibi Bucks and an extra something or two (CDs, books and/or promotional schwag). newsThe Daily Word in prom-munism, hobbits and MarsCottonwood Classical Preparatory School embraces "prom-munism." If you plan to watch the "Dig" premiere tonight on USA, spotting ABQ locations might make a fun drinking game. George R.R. Martin donates a first edition of The Hobbit to Texas A&M's Cushing Memorial Library. Mars ... needs ... women—I mean, may have once had an ocean. newsThe Daily Word in selfies, Gwar and NetanyahuWhat the hell is a "selfie stick" and why is the Albuquerque Museum forbidding their use? Where does the proverb "In like a lion, out like a lamb" come from? Milanese artist El Gato Chimney conjures up "symbolic visions of fantasy worlds infused with alchemy, occultism and folklore." GWAR covers Kansas for the A.V. Club, and the result is rad. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Congress that Obama's deal with Iran will result in the rise of a new nuclear power. The United States Department of Justice finds a pattern of racial bias in policing in Ferguson. The National Academy of Sciences will bestow their most prestigious award, the Public Welfare Medal, on Neil deGrasse Tyson in April. | Today's EventsSleater-Kinney • rock • THEESatisfaction • R&B, hip-hop at Sunshine Theater¡Baile! Casino/Cuban-Style Salsa and Rueda de Casino at National Hispanic Cultural CenterDinner & Italian Film at Osteria d'Assisi Ristorante ItalianoMore Recommented Events ›› | |
home | feature | news
| film
| music
| art
| food
| classifieds
| personals
| staff
| lo-fi
| search
© 1996-2015 Weekly Alibi firstname.lastname@example.com View mobile version |


text:
When I first saw this necklace on the beautiful Ashleigh from Tailormaid Communications - my existence as a human collapsed to give way to a force focused solely on obtaining this Dallas and Carlos gold letter necklace for the pleasure of my own neck.
I think it's a mysterious alternative to the SATC "Carrie" name necklace - why reveal your whole name when you can reveal only one letter. And it doesn't even have to be the first letter. You could even get the letter 'G' for Gangsta or if you're serious about it, 'O' AND 'G' (Original Gangsta). It's even fun to choose a letter - it's like I'm watching Sesame Street all over again. You can buy their incredible jewellery (check out their damn bangles. Gold everywhere. That's my kind of wrist party) on their online store, here.
To celebrate reaching 2000 followers on Google Blog Follower and Facebook, I'm giving away one Dallas & Carlos letter necklace in the letter of your choice!
All you need to do is:
* Be a public follower of Jess Loves Fred on Bloglovin' or Google Blog Follower and like me on Facebook, if you like.
* Leave a comment on this post with your name, e-mail and which letter you'd choose and what it'd stand for.
Easy as an A, B or C letter necklace. Competition closes next Monday! Winner will be determined be a random draw. P.S. Congrats to Megan Chalmi Who won the Wild Hearts bustier! This week will pretty much turn my blog into a giveaway television show so watch out for a tonne of other free things to come.


text:
Police arrest man outside his murdered brother's funeral
Family says he's in jail across from brother's alleged killer
UPDATED 2:35 AM PST Jan 23, 2014Officers waited outside a church to arrest a man during his brother's funeral.
Video TranscriptCARE-TAKER'S COTTAGE ON THE SALVATION ARMY'S CAMPUS. OFFICERS WAITED OUTSIDE A CLAIBORNE COUNTY CHURCH TO ARREST A MAN DURING HIS BROTHERS FUNERAL.16 WAPTS JENNIFER ORTEGA HAS THE DETAILS.
The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
BEST ENTRANCE: Use mall entrance near Dick's Sporting Goods
LOCATION IN MALL: Located on the main level between Bloomingdale's and Dick's Sporting Goods
(516) 248-0756
More stores to consider
Then Get Our Can't Miss Style Reports, Retailer
and Event News Before Everyone Else.
Plus you'll be entered to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.
View our privacy policy / No spam. We promise.


text:
In launching its collection of diver's watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre discovered some exceptional and unspoilt submarine locations. The Manufacture thus quickly became aware of the vulnerability of these ecosystems, as well as of the necessity and urgency of preserving this biodiversity. To this end, the Jaeger-LeCoultre signed the Tides of Time partnership agreement in 2008 with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Herald Tribune. This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre is once again supporting this initiative by organising, in conjunction with its two partners, a diving expedition on one of the marine sites on the World Heritage list.
Diving into the heart of the Brazilian Atlantic Islands: the Fernando de Noronha nature reserve
This year saw a diving expedition at the heart of one of the 46 marine sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list: the Fernando de Noronha nature reserve amid the Brazilian Atlantic islands. The purpose of this exploration conducted by Jaeger-LeCoultre in partnership with UNESCO and the International Herald Tribune was to discover this "Crown Jewel of the Ocean" and the threats to its survival.
View the video of the dive on the Fernando de Noronha site
Since access to the archipelago is strictly limited and controlled, Jaeger-LeCoultre together with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Herald Tribune wished to film this spectacular diving expedition in order to raise awareness of the need to preserve natural sites such as that of Fernando de Noronha. The images can now be viewed on the respective websites of the three Tides of Time partners.
Jaeger-LeCoultre supports the Tides of Time partnership


text:
Although they aren't literate, 14 horses are now involved in teaching reading to the 360 students at Jefferson Elementary School in Farmington, Mo.
The project, devised by Sheryl Robinson, the school's principal, and local horse enthusiast Kathryn Lewis, brings equine ambassadors to the school. Each of the first to fourth grade classes "adopts" a particular horse. The students
To continue reading this article, become a member of TheHorse.com.
It's FREE and you'll get full access to more than 20,000 articles, video, free reports & more.


text:
Summer 2011
Innocents Abroad
Real Money, Real Lessons
In a course called Learning By Giving, students pursue and allot funding for area nonprofits
Leaving the Court but Never the Team
Class Act
Dean of Admissions Parker Beverage retires after helping to enroll more than 11,000 Colby students
From the Hill
A Natural Writer
With carefully chosen words, Blair Braverman '11 sets out to raise environmental awareness.
Family Matters
Women's lacrosse coach Karen MacCrate Henning ties success to team unity, unselfishness.
Q&A: Desiree Shayer '12
Desiree Shayer '12, studying in Amman, Jordan, talks about presenting her research, Jan Plan in Israel, and witnessing one part of the Middle-East revolution.
Sports Shorts
One Fast Mule
Bunker: An All-America Hat Trick
Ultimate Goes National
Port City: Black and White
The second Brandon Blake novel by Gerry Boyle '78 portends another fine series of crime fiction from the creator of the nine-volume (and counting) Jack McMorrow series, says Professor Emeritus Patrick Brancaccio in a review.


text:
Party G-19 office trailers and headquarters.
Image ID: geod1207, NOAA's Geodesy Collection Photographer: Commander George Leigh, NOAA Corps (ret.) • High Resolution Photo Available
Publication of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA), NOAA Central Library NOAA Privacy Policy | NOAA Disclaimer Last Updated: May 12, 2014


text:
Over the past few months I have had customers stop by to ask about the market, with some inquiries about what's available.
Once we sit down and look over what is available, they lose a bit of enthusiasm. There's just not as much to pick from as there was a few years back. Keep in mind that is the picture at any given moment since the properties priced to sell in today's market usually don't last over a few months. This does not apply to all price ranges and all properties, however generally speaking, the right price and the right presentation will bring a buyer sooner rather than later.
Buyers are waiting for and putting these properties under contract, and it appears as though there is no new inventory. The answer - call your Realtor and keep up on the day-to-day of the market, if that is your interest.
By the way, have your lender letter ready so a seller knows you are prequalified; or call your Realtor and list your property after preparing, staging and getting it in great showing shape, available to show and priced right.
Either way, I believe you will find a greater element of success in the buying and selling process.
If you are currently selling and not making the progress you would like, maybe it is time to sit down with your Realtor and make sure you are in line with the market.
We are all proud of the properties we own, know and love, but if we are selling and want to get to closing, a realistic reassessment may be in order.
If you are selling for a partnership or a family trust, maybe it's time for an appraisal by a licensed appraiser. That brings another opinion of value to the table by an impartial third party.
If you do so, please choose an appraiser that is local and has been around long enough to know the market and its trends. Doing anything else may bring more confusion to the process.
Whatever you do, engage in the process. You don't what to list a property high just to see what happens. I don't have a crystal ball, but what usually happens is nothing and expectations are shattered, parties to the agreement are frustrated.
If you are going to buy - buy. If you are going to sell -sell, and revel in the success you have created.
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and very happy New Year!
Butch Elich a Realtor with RE/MAX properties of the Summit with over 20 years of experience to share with buyers and sellers from around the world. Visit him at www.Elich.com or call (800) 806-9518 with any real estate or mountain community questions.


text:
Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
We want to ensure that making a return is as easy and hassle-free as possible! If for any reason you decide that your purchase just isn't for you, simply return the item within 30 days of receipt and we'll cover the cost of return shipping. Learn more about our Return Policy.
DuPont Tyvek Coveralls Hooded Coveralls With Elastic is a reliable and dependable addition to the Dupont Laboratory Safety Products & Apparel family of products. Combining top-notch and uncompromising quality with an affordable price, the DuPont Tyvek Coveralls Hooded Coveralls With Elastic TY127SWH6X00/ 13452-892 can fulfill your laboratory needs while still offering a great value for the money.
Product Category Description:
These coveralls are made from lightweight, nonwoven Tyvek material, which is resistant to penetration, chemically and biologically inert, low-linting, and static-free until laundered. Both styles have a zippered front and set sleeves for greater arm movement. The collared style does not feature any elastic. The hooded style features elastic around the face, wrists, and ankles. Color: white.


text:
I SWEAR, NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE RUN INTO THIS BUT... I have had this happen on two separate test PROJECTS. I'm still on Day1 with Cubasis, but not a newbie to iPad DAWs.
The screen slowly starts to dim, until it's almost dark. Switching to other apps show other apps are normal, just the Cubasis app is mysteriously dim. I can X the program out and restart it, which restores the brightness, but that's a pain when you have three instruments ganged through Audiobus. The dimming is gradual. Oddly, the HELP tab remains normal and does not dim! Is there an on/off switch somewhere?
Not sure if it's:
- AUDIOBUS; which puts Cubasis into background mode, but why dim the screen?
- a hidden toggle somewhere that's putting it into night driving mode (LOL)
- ill conceived power management feature
What am I doing wrong? Point is, it's only happening in Cubasis and nowhere else. I am running Cubasis on an iPad3 with Audibus, DrunJam, interfacing through an Alesis IO4 with mics and the camera connector.


text:
Board Agenda for the month of August
Board Agenda for the month of August
If you have any questions pertaining to the Board Agenda(s), please contact the Chancellor's office at (415) 239-3303.
All board documents are PDFs. To access these documents please make sure that you have the latest version of Acrobat reader. It is available by clicking the Acrobat reader button below.
AUGUST 22nd at 5:00 PM**
Please click the specific item(s) to review.
August 2013 Agenda |
Description |
Approval of Incoming Restricted Funds (Grants and Contract Education) |
Approval of Outgoing Restricted Funds (Grants and Contract Education) |
Approval of Contracts for Expenditures from Unrestricted Funds |
Authorization to contract with DecoTech Systems for the purchase of HP Networking Switches at a cost not to exceed $61,000. This purchase will be funded by proceeds of the 2001 Bond. |
Procurement of Equipment, Supplies and Services, Etc., less than $3000 |
Procurement of Equipment, Supplies and Services, Etc., more than or equal to $3000 |
Disposal of Equipment |
Authorization to establish wage rates/premiums and benefits for position(s) |
Non-Education Administrator Appointment |
Academic Administrator Appointment |
Interim Academic Administrator Appointment |
Interim Academic Administrator Appointment |
Academic Employees (Faculty) Credit Program/Non-Credit Program, District Funded City College of San Francisco Temporary Hourly Assignments – Academic Employees: General Fund, Unrestricted |
Academic Employees (Faculty) Credit Program/Non-Credit Program, City College of San Francisco Temporary Hourly Assignments – Academic Employees |
G. Acceptance of Employee Resignation or Resignation with the Intent to Retire |
Authorization to increase student fees for GED testing from $75 to $140 |
Recommend adopting additional Department Chair Appointments & Stipends for school year 2013-2014 |
R | Authorization for one (1) contract modification totaling $47,248 for Special Services Contracts and Construction Contracts |
A. Accreditation Update: Accreditation Liaison Office Gohar Momjian On July 3, 2013, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) announced its decision to terminate City College of San Francisco's accreditation effective July 31, 2014, approximately one year from now. The Commission's decision is not yet final. Per ACCJC's Policy on the Review of Commission Actions, and by the July 31 deadline, City College submitted its request for review of the Commission's adverse action to terminate accreditation. The College has 21 days to prepare a letter of justification for that review documenting its reasons, and will notify the college community when that letter has been sent and received. The review and appeal process could take many months. The Accreditation Committee held its first meeting of the semester and discussed the status of accreditation, ways to communicate more effectively with the College community, and previewed the Smartsheet management tool to track progress on CCSF's accreditation action plans, which will guide the institution toward compliance with standards. After Flex day, the Accreditation Liaison Officer, will be sending college wide emails and updates, as well as placing online documents to track CCSF's progress on completing its Action Plans. There has been an overwhelming response from college members and community members asking how they can help the college during this challenging time of transformation. Below are a few responses:
During the past six weeks, City College has focused its efforts on communications with all stakeholders that CCSF remains open, accredited and enrolling students. An expanded advertising campaign is taking place to help boost enrollment. City College has placed ads in neighborhood newspapers, SF Examiner, SF Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, El Mensajero (Spanish), Sing Tao Daily (Chinese), World Journal (Chinese), Hecho en California and Sound of Hope radio, billboards throughout San Francisco, movie theaters, Pandora, Facebook, Comcast cable, several radio stations, direct targeted emails to our re-admit students. The College also has support with additional radio ads from the State Chancellor's icanaffordcollege.com campaign. The College is launching phase two of advertising campaign with 1,000 Muni interior bus cards with space donated by Muni. Cards will be in placed in September. Messaging will remain Open, Accredited and Enrolling with a focus on Late Start, Short-term and non-credit classes throughout the fall semester. With the leadership of faculty, the San Francisco Giants also broadcasted the CCSF message, as well have assisted with distributing class schedules throughout the City. Accreditation information is updated and posted on www.ccsf.edu/accreditation |
Monthly Financial Report: Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Peter Goldstein Work is ongoing to close the College's books for FY 2012-13 and to stay on schedule for the completion of a financial audit prior to the state's December 31st deadline. Work needed to update the tentative budget, so that a final budget may be completed before the September 15th state deadline, is also ongoing. This work includes activities such as assigning location codes to expenses so that cost by location can be more easily calculated, updating personnel accounts to accurately reflect efforts to reorganize portions of the college's management structure, and revisiting non-personnel accounts to accurately allocate expected costs into the appropriate accounts. At the State Chancellor's Annual Budget Workshop conducted at Sierra College on Thursday August 8th, the following information was provided:
Finally the College has decided not to pursue Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) to assist with cash flow needs during FY 2013-14 and will instead rely on short-term borrowing from the County Treasury. This decision was necessary due to the unfavorable interest rates the College faced if it issued TRANs. These unfavorable rates were directly attributable to the college's accreditation issues. |
Administrative Structure – Over the past academic year many changes have been implemented to the District's administrative structure to improve planning, oversight, leadership, efficiency, and accountability. As a result thereof, Interim Chancellor Scott-Skillman is recommending the following changes to the Chancellor's Division: 1) eliminating the position - Executive Assistant to the Chancellor position; 2) adding the position – Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Development – to oversee and provide administrative leadership to Institutional Effectiveness, Marketing, Grants, and Community Relations units; 3) re-classifying the position* – Dean of Human Resources to Associate Vice Chancellor Human Resources. 4) reclassifying the position* – Associate Dean of Employee Relations to Dean of Employee Relations; and 5) reorganize and change the position classification - Dean Community Relations to Director Community Relations. * This action is permissible through Title 5. §53021 "(c) 3. A position which is currently occupied by an incumbent is upgraded, reclassified, or renamed without significantly altering the duties performed by the individual. (See Appendix A) RECOMMENDATION: That the proposed re-organization of the Chancellor's Division be approved as illustrated in Appendix A – Administrative Structure – Chancellor's Division. |
Fred Teti, Academic Senate President: The Academic Senate enjoyed a well-attended plenary session during Flex Day. In particular, we received an update from our SLO Coordinators urging all faculty to ensure that all currently-ongoing SLO assessment achieve "Stage 2" so that we can demonstrate Proficiency. The faculty look forward to contributing whatever we can to the activities associated with the newly-released Restoration Plan. We confess to some puzzlement as to why so few of the action plans have responsible agents associated with them. There are other concerns as well. We look forward to an improved version to be released soon. Finally, the faculty were heartened tremendously to learn about the Department of Education's letter to Dr. Beno. We know that it might not affect our accreditation status. Nonetheless, it improved our morale and gave us new confidence about the potential outcome of the review & appeal process. |


text:
Top Definition
1. High Stakes bingo 2. One of the greatest, unheard of, and underated country songs.ITs by James McMurtry. More of a story about a family reunion out west the meth-amphetamine industry, and incestry.
Me- Lets listen to choctaw bingo
Rob- Iv never heard of that song
Rob- Iv never heard of that song
de Cowboy939
10 mars 2009