text:
Login Help |
Account Maintenance Made Easy
MSUFCU's electronic services make handling your account hassle-free.
Bill Payment takes the hassle out of paying your monthly bills. Set up payments in ComputerLine to come from your MSUFCU Checking account automatically or as needed. Best of all, Bill Payment is FREE.
With Bill Payment, members can:
Bill Payment Requirements
To access Bill Payment, simply login to ComputerLine and select Bill Payment in the top menu.
*An Insured Money Management Account (IMMA) is considered a savings account and can not be used for Bill Payment.
MSUFCU has tools and resources to help take the stress out of tax season. Visit our Online Tax Center and maximize your refund!
Now it's easier than ever to purchase your MSU DineOn Plan or Faculty and Staff Dining Plan! MSUFCU members have the ability to purchase meal plans directly from their MSUFCU accounts.
Whether you are a junior living off campus, or a faculty member looking for a convenient place to eat with colleagues, there's a dining plan for you.
Simply login to ComputerLine, select the Manage menu, and then choose the MSU Spartan Cash option under MSUFCU Services.
MSU DineOn Plan Purchase Requirements
More Details
Please Note: MSU Students living on-campus with dining plans do not need to order a dining plan through this page. Please contact MSU Residential and Hospitality Services by calling 517-353-1616 to purchase a dining plan for on-campus students.


text:
A strong, stable base supports a comfortably padded nylon backboard. The BFINVER10 features a spring-loaded safety strap to ensure stability during inversion. A graduated scale on the extension bar allows simple, fast adjustments to accommodate users. For additional comfort, adjustable ankle cuffs provide a custom fit that cannot be achieved with foam rollers common to many inversion tables. Best of all, you can simply pull two pins on the BFINVER10 to collapse and fold it away into any closet.
Your spine is constantly being compressed by the everyday activities of walking, running, climbing... even standing. Inversion therapy has become an extremely popular method of relieving the pressure on the discs and nerves situated between the vertebrae. Proponents also believe that inversion therapy restores proper alignment of the spine and can result in a stronger, healthier posture.
This item is usually shipped via . Handling time is 1-2 days business days, plus shipping time from Chicago. Please review our FedEx shipping terms below.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bluebonnet's Magnesium Citrate 400 mg Caplets provide 400 mg of magnesium from chelated magnesium citrate in two easy-to-swallow caplets for maximum assimilation and absorption.
Directions for Use: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
* Daily value not establishedThese statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other IngredientsVegetable cellulose, stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, vegetable glaze. Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.


text:
Vargas faces Iwakuma in return to Seattle
Last April, Jason Vargas was aligning himself behind Felix Hernandez atop the Mariners' rotation and Hisashi Iwakuma was buried in Seattle's bullpen.
A year later, Iwakuma has assumed Vargas' spot on Seattle's staff, and Vargas is set to make his return to Safeco Field to face the Mariners for the first time as a member of the division-rival Angels. The two will square off in a Sunday afternoon affair.
"I look forward to facing him," Iwakuma said through interpreter Antony Suzuki. "He was a great teammate of ours. At the same time, when it comes down to business, you need to get your game on."
The Mariners traded Vargas to their American League West foe in December for slugger Kendrys Morales. Vargas spent four years with the Mariners, with whom he won 36 games, including a career-high 14 last season.
"I loved it [in Seattle]," Vargas said. "I grew a lot as a pitcher, especially after not knowing what was going to happen -- after struggling and having some injuries. The opportunity and just the pitching coaches that I had a chance to work with just helped me evolve and get better."
Vargas said it will be strange facing his former teammates.
"I've never been over here," he said. "But when it all comes down to it, it's just another team you have to go play, right? When you're familiar with coming here and the surroundings and stuff, there's not a whole lot of change except you have to go to the other side."
Iwakuma has pitched admirably this season, having compiled a 2-1 record and 1.99 ERA in five starts. He has come a long way since making only two appearances last April.
Vargas, on the other hand, is still searching for his first win of the season. He is 0-2 with a 5.82 ERA in four outings, having surrendered 34 hits in 21 2/3 innings. In his last start, he held Texas to three runs in seven frames.
"I feel confident in what I can go out there and do every fifth day," Vargas said. "It's just about the preparation in between and just staying with it, believing. Just knowing this is what you do. You can go out there and help your team win. It's all about that game."
And Sunday's game will be a little more special for the southpaw.
"A lot of good memories here," Vargas said, "but obviously I'm on the other side of the fence now. We're here to win ball games."
Angels: Aybar nearing return
Manager Mike Scioscia said shortstop Erick Aybar is "really close" to returning from a bruised left heel. Aybar played seven innings of defense in his third extended spring training game in Arizona on Saturday. Aybar, who has not played since April 9, is batting .321 in seven games this season.
• Tommy Hanson is scheduled to start on Monday, when he will rejoin the team after being on the bereavement list because of a death in the family.
Mariners: Datz reveals battle with cancer
Jeff Datz informed the team and the players on Saturday that he has cancer. Datz has been the club's third-base coach for the past three seasons. He has known manager Eric Wedge since the two were managers in the Indians' farm system in 1998.
"He's going to beat this," Wedge said. "We've all experienced cancer in some way, shape or form. We've been dealing with this for a couple weeks, but we feel it's the right time to announce it to the team because he is going to miss some time away from the team at some point in time."
Worth noting
• The Mariners expect outfielder Michael Saunders to return to the team on Monday as he completes his recovery from a sprained right shoulder.
• Angels righty Joe Blanton has allowed at least one hit in each inning he has pitched this season (30), and has surrendered 47 total.
Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Comprehensive Drupal knowledge.
With this account you will be able to freely view and download all content that requires user registration.
Don't have an account? Create one.
Already have an account? Sign in.
Enter your email to request a password reset link.
Type the characters you see in the picture above; if you can't read them, submit the form and a new image will be generated. Not case sensitive.


text:
Price makes second Tigers start against familiar foe
Blue Jays look to improve career numbers vs. lefty as Buehrle starts
The Blue Jays are usually overmatched against David Price.
The American League Cy Young Award winner has a 15-2 career record to go with a 2.31 career ERA in 19 starts against Toronto, and he hasn't been letting up. Pitching for the Rays earlier this season, Price went 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA against the Blue Jays.
"He's good," Toronto manager John Gibbons said. "One of the best in baseball. He can really overpower you. It's tough to string a lot of hits together on him. He throws strikes. He won't walk guys, so you gotta beat him. And you talk about confidence, he knows he's been good against us, and that probably gives him confidence, too."
Traded to Detroit on July 31, Price made his first start with the Tigers on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Though he didn't pick up the win, Price went 8 2/3 innings, struck out 10 and gave up three earned runs in a 4-3 victory.
"I feel a lot better about everything right now," Price said. "Helping these guys win a game, it feels good."
Price will get another chance to impress his new team against an organization he's bullied for years.
"Honestly, I really can't put my finger on it," Price said. "It's just a team I've pitched well against. I'm not really sure why.
"They always have a very high-powered offense. That's one thing we always talked about whenever I was with Tampa. Everybody says, 'Oh, you're supposed to beat the Blue Jays because they're one of the last-place teams.' But it's not their offense."
Meanwhile, Mark Buehrle will get the start for the Jays. The veteran has been a bit inconsistent over his past three starts (13 2/3 total innings), and has only one win since June 1. Only twice in 23 starts this season has he pitched fewer than five innings, but both of those starts have come in his past three contests.
All of this has come after Buehrle began the season 10-1.
"He's been scuffling the last couple of times out, so he's due," Gibbons said.
The 35-year-old lefty had a rough outing on Tuesday against Baltimore, allowing 10 hits and four earned runs in just four innings.
"I feel like I've been making good pitches at times and they're finding holes," Buehrle said. "Besides the home runs and the double off the wall, if I'm making pitches, they're putting the ball on the ground and finding holes; can't really guard against that."
Tigers: Ausmus seeing different shifts
After the Blue Jays' Colby Rasmus laid down a bunt against the Tigers' infield shift on Friday night, Detroit manager Brad Ausmus spoke about the future of the league's revolutionary defensive strategy.
"I firmly believe hitters are going to make an adjustment to this," Ausmus said. "Some already are."
Ausmus said he already has noticed a tweak in some shifts, with teams bringing the shortstop in to guard against the bunt while he still tries to cover the left side of the infield on his own.
"Omar [Vizquel] and I, we've kind of felt that was the way to go," Ausmus said. "If you're going to shift and you're worried about a guy bunting, you bring the one [defensive] guy in and move him back with each strike."
Blue Jays: Lind, Encarnacion due back soon
Adam Lind won't require any more rehab games, and he is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays in time for their series opener against the Mariners in Seattle on Monday.
Toronto's designated hitter, who's been sidelined with a fractured right foot since early July, appeared in one game for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, going 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles on Thursday. He missed Friday's contest with back tightness, but that ailment wasn't serious and didn't affect his rehab assignment.
"He's good, he's coming with us. We need him," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said prior to Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Edwin Encarnacion, who's been on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps since early July, was expected to appear in a rehab game with Class A Advanced Dunedin on Saturday, depending on how he felt when we arrived at the field.
"Hopefully by the end of the week," Gibbons said of Encarnacion's return to the Blue Jays' lineup.
Worth noting
• With a single in the first inning of Saturday's game, Jose Bautista has now reached base safely in 102 of his 111 starts this season. He's also reached base safely in 18 straight contests.
• Buehrle is not known for his strikeout ability, and he hasn't registered more than five K's in 10 straight starts. He managed to do it three times in his first 13 starts this season, including 11 in the season opener against Tampa.
Alex M. Smith is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @asmiff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
From MeritBadgeDotOrg
An award application is available: Tiger Cub Den Leader Award |
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award | |||||
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award Knot
The Tiger Cub Den Leader Award is available to Tiger Cub Scout Den Leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University of Scouting. Some require additional supplemental training. One or two years of registered service in the appropriate position is a requirement for each award, and tenure used for one award may not be used for another.
In 2001, the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award replaced the Tiger Cub Coach Award, which had replaced the Tiger Cub Group Coach Award (which had been instituted in 1992). The Tiger Cub Coach Award neck ribbon was phased out when the the current award was instituted.
Contents |
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award requirements | |
PerformanceDo all of the following:
The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
See also
Cub Scout Leader portal |
MeritBadge.Org is your online Scouting University with everything from Getting Started to Bridging:
- Den Meeting Plans: Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Program: Webelos I, Webelos II
- Leader Awards: Tiger, Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Cub Scouter, Cubmaster, Trainer
- Program Helps: 2009, 2010, & 2011, Recruiting, & CubTrax Spreadsheets
- Activities: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Whittling Chip, Guide to Safe Scouting
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Nameplates - Official BSA Name plates for your uniforms.
See the Cub Scout Leader Resources for the Pack Organization Chart and much more.
External links
- Boy Scouts of America: Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards
- Progress Record for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
- Tiger Cub Den Meeting Programs
- Tiger Cub Den Record
- Tiger Cub Attendance & Dues
- Tiger Cub Den Advancement Report
- Individual Tiger Cub Record


text:
How well does the Jawbone icon HD work with Siri?
- Asked by Joseph P from Sidney
Jawbone ICON HD Bluetooth Headset
Product No Longer Available
1 Answer from the Community
It works pretty well if you go to the MyTalk web page and load the Dial App called Voice Assistant. That removes the "Voice dialing" message from the headset and gets you in to Siri faster.
- Answered by Shane L from Sterling


text:
The browser version you are using is not recommended for this site.Please consider upgrading to the latest version of your browser by clicking one of the following links.
Loading Results...
See All
See Less
Intel® Processors (1)
Intel® Core™ Processors (1)
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ Processor Family (1)
Desktops (1)
Laptops (1)
IT Managers (1)
Case Study (1)
Virtualization (1)
These results are related to the previous page. To refine your view, select any of the filter options at left. To reset your current filters, remove any of the selected tags.
Apollo Group modernizes the virtual desktop through a virtualization initiative that is modernizing PCs for 20,000 employees.


text:
Hello, Your Account
Hello! Sign In / Join Now
Rockport boasts a history of developing fashionable comfort footwear for men and women for nearly 40 years. Rockport shoes and boots are designed with ADIPRENE® by adidas sport technology for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
shop Rockport for women | men


text:
Philadelphia Phillies Gear
Philadelphia Phillies Kids
Philadelphia Phillies Kids Sweatshirts & Fleece
(38 items)
Product ID: 796119
Main Content
Your little Phils fan is growing up fast. Keep your youngster lookin' good and feelin' good at the next game with the Home Run hoodie sweatshirt by adidas. It displays an embroidered tackle twill team logo on the chest, a large pixilated team name printed on the left shoulder, contrast team color piping, and a mesh hood, sleeves and pocket trim for a game-ready expression of die-hard team pride! Hopefully it'll be enough to amp up your young fan's team spirit!
- 100% Polyester sleeves & hood
- 60% Cotton/40% Polyester body
- Contrast color piping
- Front pouch pocket
- Imported
- Mesh exterior lining at hood, sleeves & pocket trim
- Officially licensed Phillies hoodie
- Quality embroidery
- Screen print graphics
- Tackle twill logo
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:
Main Content
You and your young soccer fanatic are very excited for the in Brazil. As you both get your gear together to cheer on your favorite team, make sure you don't leave out your ride! This 8" x 8" Fuleco decal will look great on your car with its high-quality printed graphics. Let everyone you pass know that there are some World Cup fans on board.
- Die-cut vinyl decal
- Made in the USA
- Measures approximately 8" x 8"
- Officially licensed
- Printed graphics
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:
Red; 4 Cylinder
1976 simca rally 2 , french car,... only two cars in my c ...More Info
Gray; 6 Cylinder
From the Movie JE Hoover I own a 1928 Oakland Landau that I ...More Info
SinglefingerSpeedShop.com They guys & gals at SinglefingerS ...More Info
Green; Inline 4
1995 Saturn SL2 1.9L DOHC Daily driver, self maintained and ...More Info
Other; Other
Here's where you get to tell the story of your car. We've al ...More Info
Black; V-8
Original Mcburnie-built Daytona Spyder. The success of the c ...More Info
Red; Flat 6
1959 AMC Rambler American Super; 2-door; 3-speed on the colu ...More Info
Black; 4 Cylinder
Suzuki Samaru, out of the junkyard, with the drivetrain from ...More Info
Green; 6 Cylinder
This is an 1955 FJ Holden, Australia's first ever built car, ...More Info
Red; 8 Cylinder
title 1965 factory five cobra kit car. many extras.engine ha ...More Info
Beige; Flat 6
This site didnt add Kaiser in their drop down list for 48 bu ...More Info


text:
Multi Texture Back Cutout Dress
Style # 207782
They'll hate to see you leave but love to watch you walk away in this bebe bodycon dress, featuring a lightweight fabric that is meant to fit like a glove and a flirty back cutout. Try yours with an ornate belt and a pair of strappy shoes.
- 92% nylon, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 28" (71 cm)
- Machine wash according care label
- Made in USA
- Model is 5'9" and wearing a US size S
Rated 0 out of 5
0-0 of 0


text:
- Parks (A - Z)
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Agulhas National Park
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Bontebok National Park
- Camdeboo National Park
- Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- Karoo National Park
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Kruger National Park
- Mapungubwe National Park
- Marakele National Park
- Mokala National Park
- Mountain Zebra National Park
- Namaqua National Park
- Table Mountain National Park
- Tankwa Karoo National Park
- West Coast National Park
- |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
- Travel
- Reservations
- Conservation
- Wild Card
- Interact
- Contact Us
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Please note:
There is no restaurant facility available at Sendelingsdrift. Guests need to cater for their own meals.
Conjure up a desolate and forbidding landscape, seemingly devoid of life, except for some people dotting along the horizon.
Make a startling discovery upon closer inspection when the mirage dissolves into the human-like half-mens (half person) and the harsh environment prove to be a treasure-chest containing the world's richest desert flora. Miniature rock gardens, perfectly designed by nature, cling precariously to cliff faces. Tiny succulents, mere pinpoints against a backdrop of surreal rock formations, revel in the moisture brought by the early morning fog rolling in from the cold Atlantic Ocean.
Rugged kloofs, high mountains and dramatic landscapes that sweep away inland from the Orange River divulge the fact that you are now in the vast mountain desert that is the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld National Park, an area managed jointly by the local Nama people and the South African National Parks. This is a harsh and unpredictable land where water is scarce and life-sustaining moisture comes in the form of early morning fog – called 'Ihuries' or 'Malmokkies' by the local people – which rolls in from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, sustaining a remarkable range of small reptiles, birds and mammals. A staggering assortment of plant life, some species occurring nowhere else, is to be found here, with gnarled quiver trees, tall aloes and quaint 'half-mens' keeping vigil over this inscrutable landscape.
The park is only accessible by means of a 4x4 vehicle, but vehicles with high clearances such as combi's and LDV's do travel in the park. Sedan vehicles are not permitted. There is no specific route that can be booked in advance.
5 Things To Seek
- Rock Hyrax
- Ground Squirrel
- Jackal Buzzard
- Half-men (Half Human)
- Hartmann's Mountain Zebra
Still available next weekend!
Camp Site (CK6), Sendelingsdrif
- 1 bathroom with wc and bath
- Access through Sendelingsdrif
- Emergency camp
- Base rate: R195
Canvas Cabin (CC2Z), Gannakouriep
- 2 single beds
- Access through Sendelingsdrif
- Braai facilities available
- Base rate: R710
Oranjemund Private School's prefects visit the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
26th January 2015
Sendelingsdrift Pontoon reopened
22nd April 2014
Sendelingsdrift Pontoon closed until further notice
23rd March 2014
Media Release: Arid region... Jou lekker ding!
4th November 2013
Our 20th SANPark - |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Posted by: DinkyBird (9th October 2013)
Road closures in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Posted by: lizef (2nd April 2013)
Caracal Richtersveld - 3 dusty days in Spring October 2012
Posted by: Caracal (29th October 2012)
- 2 reviews of Richtersveld National Park in South Africa
Have a question? Why not ask at the forums?
Sunny with high level clouds


text:
"Three unanswered questions"
Tony Hsieh is a very smart and very rich man. As an occasional customer of Zappos, I decided to read his book. His focus on quality and building a corporate culture made sense, but in the end I was left with three puzzles:
• His writing is extremely opaque. Any people he mentions are like cardboard figures – father, mother, partner – he never tells anything personal about any person. Once in the book he mentions "my significant other" but nothing who that person might be and what they are like. Seems friendly but tells you nothing
• In describing the sale of Zappos to Amazon he says that announcing a 40% bonus to employees let to a mass celebration by people who would now be able to take their kids to Disneyland or afford a medical procedure. Hello, Mr Benefactor of Humanity and the carrier of happiness – what about health insurance and pay levels? People who work for you have to wait for a once-in-a-decade bonus to afford medical care?
• The bonus chapter in the audiobook contained a long interview. While advertised as spontaneous, major chunks of it were word-for-word repeats of the book, creating an impression that the author has a script that he keeps repeating as he crafts his public image.
Something in that whole story did not fit. While I do not regret having read this book, I'm left puzzled…
This book can be easily reduced to two good essays: "The origin and the future of the Earth" and "A search for planets around stars." Tht's what I took away from this book - but only after listening to endless flourishes, personal profiles of various scientists, etc, etc... This book has substance, but is way too long and unpruned,
"Smart, but painfully verbose"
The author's advice on marketing makes sense, but I found his audiobook a stressful listen, as his endless stories, spelled out in a host petty details really distracted from the message. It would have benefited from a much tighter re-write.
"Powerful and energetic"
Listening to this audiobook is like going to a gym for language - the author not only tells a fascinating story of language development but also sets a model of writing that is both muscular and refined - English at its best!
"Spinning out of control"
The author gets off to a strong start, describing challenges of space travel for humans but quickly runs out of gas and rambles, rambles, rambles. She has a preocculation with bodily functions - yes, defecating in weightlessness is a challenge, but how many chapters can one carp on this topic. Do I really need to know that the author has no body odor - how relevant is that to space travel? This book just spins and spins, like an untethered austronaut.
"Rambling & boring"
As a long-time reader of The New Yorker, I ordered this book but found it oddly bloodless, even the lengthy chapter on the loss of the cherry. The author is very intelligent and a great connoisseur of literature, but after three chapters i began t skip, and then deleted this ebook from my ipod.
"Poor Listening"
Having grown up surrounded by many poor people and having worked with many of them early in my career, i picked up this book after seeing it recommended by The Economist. After the first few chapters I began skipping forward. I mean this book would be good for someone professionally interested in poverty, but for a regular listener - I kept thinking this would have made a great article in The Wall Street Journal, but do I really need all those details of all those different studies...
"Made me sea-sick"
I am a life-long Hemingway fan, but this author, in the words of an earlier reviewer, 'manages to make Hemingway boring.' Descibes every meaningless detail of any person who ran into Hemingway - that's irrelevant... e-n-d-l-e-s-s ... soooooo long
"Around the World One and a Half Times"
After reading this author's 1491 – a book on pre-Columbian America – I downloaded an unabridged audio of this volume. Again – a fascinating story of the world becoming intertwined, with people, plants and germs moving from one continent to another, with massive consequences for everyone involved and their descendants. Again – an utter lack of author's self-control as he goes off on one tangent after another. Some of those digressions are quite interesting, for the example a long one on the Irish potato famine, but hey! – it was over 300 years after Columbus. Your book is not called 'interesting stories I've heard that pop into my mind.'
To me, a great example of a book of this genre is The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding. Robert Hughes moved his story forward at a good clip, with multiple vignettes quickly returning to the main channel. He pulled it off beautifully, while this author did not. I still recommend his book, just do not get it on audio because with a regular book it is easier to skip its huge number of irrelevant bits.
"Loud and vulgar, with thin contents"
The author is a fantastic salesman of his own company, but listening to this audiobook soon begins to feel like running into a supercharged salesman at a department store. After he sells you a shirt, a suit and a tie he does not stop – talking, talking, talking, selling, selling, selling. The contents of the book is quite thin. The author mentions a study of a statistically insignificant number of companies – never tell you any details, but tries to make it sound like he has the secret of success. Right! His reading, engaging at first, quickly becomes tiresome, loud, and annoying. Grades: salesmanship A+, contents C-, style D.


text:
TAS-102 is an investigational anticancer drug that works by blocking the formation of new cancer cells. In this study, researchers want to find the highest dose of TAS-102 that can be given safely with CPT-11 (irinotecan), an anticancer drug commonly used to treat colon cancer, in patients with advanced digestive cancers that are not responding to or continue to grow despite standard cancer treatments.
TAS-102 is taken orally (by mouth), and CPT-11 is given intravenously (by vein).
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
For more information about this study and to inquire about eligibility, please contact Dr. Leonard Saltz at 646-888-4181.


text:
Name: | None given |
Gender: | Male |
Location: | Not provided |
No description provided
This looks a little empty. If you want to ask a question you can find the form on either the community page or on any of the treatment pages.
If you are feeling really helpful, the community page and treatment pages also list questions other members of the Wahanda community have recently asked. Be a helpful citizen and get points for your troubles - what have you got to lose?


text:
CBS Haiti special: Religion's response to disaster Church World Service Haiti Program Manager Burton Joseph will be featured in "Haiti: Religion's Response to Disaster", a CBS Religion Special about the faith community's assistance to survivors of the devastating earthquake, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 5, on the CBS Television Network.
CWS program manager and Haitian Burton Joseph featured in network special Here is a PDF
listing of stations and times for those CBS affiliates nationwide who will
carry the special.
Media Contact: Browse news release archive |


text:
Got a tip for us? Let us know
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:08 AM | #1 | |||
Steve Jobs Threatened Palm with Patent Suit Over No-Hire Policy
Steve Jobs threatened to file a patent suit against Palm if they didn't agree to not hire Apple employees, according to a Reuters report on a court filing (via AppleInsider) made public Tuesday. The court filing is a part of a class action lawsuit against Apple, Google, Pixar, Lucasfilm and others over an agreement those companies made to not actively solicit each other's employees to hire them away. The companies attempted to keep an array of documents secret, but that request was rejected in parts by Judge Lucy Koh, which is why a statement from former Palm executive Edward Colligan has become public record. Colligan said that Jobs proposed the agreement to Palm, and that Jobs suggested that if Palm didn't agree they could face lawsuits "alleging infringement of Apple's many patents." Colligan responded to Jobs with an email: Quote:
Recently, current CEO Tim Cook was ordered to give a deposition in this case, so more nuggets of information are likely to be released as court filings are made public. Article Link: Steve Jobs Threatened Palm with Patent Suit Over No-Hire Policy |
1 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:11 AM | #2 |
Well you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
I miss Steve. |
3 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:15 AM | #3 |
And people call Samsung scum.
68 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:22 AM | #4 |
I propose we outsource all jobs then business don't have to fight over employees. Each company can outsource to the most competitive bidder. Even upper management should be out sourced. Then our economy will truly be global and we all hire eachother
1 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:24 AM | #5 |
What an angry man Steve was. I like him less and less each day. Not that Tim is doing a better job though.
Last edited by Battlefield Fan; Jan 23, 2013 at 01:13 PM. |
39 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:25 AM | #6 | |
Over half of Silicon Valley employees as Asian. IBM is also replacing almost all their American R&D staff with Asians & Indians. IBM expects by the latter-half of this decade, over 70% of their engineers will be of Korean, Chinese, Japanese or Indian descent. And American patriots like LagunaSol and Iconoclysm still think Americans are the ones who lead in technology and make technological breakthroughs. Denial at its best, heh? |
6 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:28 AM | #7 |
Good for Ed Colligan. History has proven him right about this conspiracy among major technology companies to limit employee recruitment.
23 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:29 AM | #8 |
Quite frankly I'm siding with Colligan on this one.
Interesting nevertheless. |
21 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:30 AM | #9 |
Its Steve Jobs.
/not surprised. |
23 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:36 AM | #10 |
They are scum... you can read all about it....
http://www.kernelmag.com/features/re...tion-and-lies/ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/bu...anted=all&_r=0 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aH3aDwXXnvqc http://www.fastcompany.com/1627411/b...ean-prosecutor http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20...nt_8029589.htm Regardless of that, a whole lot of Silicon Valley companies (e.g.: just about all the big ones) are going to pay out on a class action lawsuit regarding these no-hire agreements. It extends way beyond Apple and Google. |
25 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:38 AM | #11 |
This is so dirty, so Steve Jobs. He had a passion to be the best in every way, no matter the means.
5 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:39 AM | #12 | |
Where did I deny that Samsung wasn't scum or that they were never involved in illegal activities? I'm saying that it's hypocritical of Apple fanboys to proclaim that Samsung was scum and not mention the scum-like activities of Apple. And just because other companies participated doesn't make it right. The way I see it, Apple is the biggest scum of them all. They make Samsung look like Mother Teresa. All Samsung is involved with is bribery of Korean politicians to get tax cuts and even more tax cuts, which doesn't really harm anyone. Apple's activities, on the other hand... Last edited by dejo; Jan 23, 2013 at 09:59 AM. Reason: Removed insults. |
28 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:41 AM | #13 | |
To be honest, I'd do anything to have someone with Steve's stance on poaching leading my company...
27" iMac, i7 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM 13" MBP 2.66 GHz, 8GB RAM 3rd Gen iPad 64 GB Wifi+4G, iOS 7 iPhone 5 32 GB, iOS 7 Mac Mini 2.00 GHz, 2GB RAM
6 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:42 AM | #14 |
29 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:43 AM | #15 |
It seems to me that this story shows that Jobs was acting like a spoiled brat with an attitude, not that Apple as a company is acting like a criminal organization. Samsung on the other hand, is linked with the Kkangpae (South Korean mafia).
iMac 24"; MacBook Pro 15"; iPhone 4; iPhone 5s; iPod touch; tv |
8 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:44 AM | #16 | |
27" iMac, i7 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM 13" MBP 2.66 GHz, 8GB RAM 3rd Gen iPad 64 GB Wifi+4G, iOS 7 iPhone 5 32 GB, iOS 7 Mac Mini 2.00 GHz, 2GB RAM
Last edited by dejo; Jan 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM. Reason: Quoted post edited. |
7 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:45 AM | #17 |
Did you even read the news? Threatening to patent troll Palm just because they refused to agree to a no-poaching term? How is that NOT scum-like?
Last edited by OllyW; Jan 23, 2013 at 03:08 AM. Reason: Trolling |
17 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:48 AM | #18 |
I was trying to figure out why anyone outside of cycling enthusiasts cared that Lance Armstrong used drugs. I think it's because people want to believe you can achieve any level of success using the same kindness and ethics that most people are capable of using in their daily lives. Otherwise our political system and the highest echelons of capitalist success have a barrier to entry. They're not systems free from the need to abuse others. I thought that was the irony of the Oprah interview. I don't know that Oprah has been in wooly fights to attain her success, but as I watched the interview, it occurred to me I was watching two titans, only one of whom's dirty laundry has been revealed.
Steve Jobs comes off terribly. It seems pretty reflective of what's been reported about both him and Apple for years. As a child I saw Apple as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. In recent years they've seemed more like Scientology. I do think there are more ethical companies, like Costco, for example. Google strikes me as a more ethical company. It seems more sincerely interested in innovation than domination. At the least I can say if I were able to work for either, it would be google. it is a shame what happened to palm. It was another company that really cared about product. While it make take some unusual self belief and willingness to tread on others to attain any great success, I think that there are degrees of these traits and it's important to try not to reward or ignore them because of the benefits we get, that is ignoring reckless driving in the case of Steve Jobs because of the value people placed on him. And while these traits are common, it's more unusual that an entire company models itself after the somewhat pathological personality of its former CEO, going as far as to codify it with Apple University. It goes back to my comparison of Apple to cults. |
18 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:49 AM | #19 |
Yeah, I do... Steve was doing what he could to do what was right. Palm wasn't playing ball. The agreement between the big companies wouldn't exist if it was wrong or unfair. And, did you even read the links that were served to you?
27" iMac, i7 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM 13" MBP 2.66 GHz, 8GB RAM 3rd Gen iPad 64 GB Wifi+4G, iOS 7 iPhone 5 32 GB, iOS 7 Mac Mini 2.00 GHz, 2GB RAM
4 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:52 AM | #20 | |
Also, here's the definition of scum: A person or group of people regarded as contemptible or worthless. Both Samsung and Apple are scum, but here's the difference. Samsung's activities don't harm anyone or deprive anyone of their rights. Apple's does. Last edited by dejo; Jan 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM. Reason: Removed insults. |
8 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:53 AM | #21 |
While it's extremely far away from slavery, no poaching policies are on the same spectrum. It takes us from a free market to one where an employee is essentially owned by his company if he wants to work in his chosen field. It's extremely unethical and should be illegal if it's not.
23 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:54 AM | #22 | |
And what the hell do you mean Palm wasn't playing ball? You should be free to attempt to hire anyone and that employee has the right to work for another company if that other company is offering a higher pay. An employee is an employee to the company, not its slave. And yes, I did read the links. Did you? All it said was that Samsung got tax cuts and paid less taxes. Whoop-dee-****ing doo! Who cares? |
12 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:56 AM | #23 | |
I wonder how much more of these stories are going to come out now that the fear of any reprisal is gone.
---------- Quote:
Its being a bully , jobs had some serious isues with that. |
16 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:57 AM | #24 | |
3 |
Jan 23, 2013, 01:57 AM | #25 |
Just another example of what a control freak and rectal opening that Steve Jobs actually was. Employees should not be treated like property or slaves. An employee should have the right to leave and go elsewhere if they choose to do so.
LarryC |
15 |
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
Similar Threads | ||||
thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Apple's Massive 'Steve Jobs Patent' for the iPhone Reconfirmed in its Entirety | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 126 | Oct 20, 2013 01:32 AM |
Steve Jobs iPhone Keynote Invalidates Apple's Rubber-Banding Patent in Germany | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 178 | Oct 1, 2013 06:01 PM |
Paperback Version of 'Steve Jobs' Biography Coming September 10 with Younger Jobs on Cover | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 97 | Jun 19, 2013 09:50 AM |
U.S. Patent Office Preliminarily Invalidates Apple's 'Steve Jobs Patent' on the iPhone | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 295 | Jan 30, 2013 07:35 PM |
Apple's Former Keynote Address Producer Files Suit Claiming Steve Jobs Promised Lifetime Position | MacRumors | Mac Blog Discussion | 130 | Aug 26, 2012 02:22 PM |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 PM.


text:
Page 2 October 2009
éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championships!
Lake Forest, California (October 23, 2009) - More than 12,000 skaters competed in over 100 cities in more than 25 countries around the world in the éS game of SKATE Global Tour. Each éS Game of SKATE Global Tour stop crowned their local winners and the winners of each location have been given an all-expenses-paid trip to Orange County, California to compete in the éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championships on Saturday, November 14, 2009. The éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championships is open to the public and admission is free.
This year at the éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championships, éS is going to film the first-ever complete online flat-ground "Tricktionary" to give all skateboarders a chance to try and stomp their best variation of a skateboard trick. In the following weeks, éS will pick the cleanest variations of each trick and put the how-to videos in the first-ever flat-ground "Tricktionary" on the éS Game of SKATE website. The "Tricktionary" will give skateboarders the chance to see the correct footwork fundamentals of what goes into over 200 different variations of flatground tricks.
- What: éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championships
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2009
- Tricktionary Filming: 10:00 a.m. (PST)
- éS Game of SKATE: 3:00 p.m. (PST)
- Where: éS Headquarters 20162 Windrow Drive Lake Forest, CA 92631
Danny Garcia in the TF!
Danny Garcia filmed a little part recently... for your viewing pleasure of course.
Jimmy in France!
Our boy Jimmy McDonald is in France with the 5Boro crew. Check it out!
Happy Birthday Danny!
Yesterday was our boy, Danny Garcia's birthday. If you catch him killin' a spot or chillin' at Liberty boardshop, wish him a happy belated! Looks like he also got himself another Daily Film Blog on Skateboarder for his birthday!
P.S. Check back Friday for an exclusive Danny Garcia video!


text:
Announcement - Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 2218
August 31, 2011
Dear Colleague:
Dear Colleague:
August 31, 2011
Dear Colleague:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), House Rules Committee Chairman, made the following statement today as he opened debate of the Budget Control Act agreement on the floor of the U.S. House:
"After weeks upon weeks of debate, we have arrived at the ultimate goal to which we were all committed: a bipartisan agreement to avert the debt ceiling crisis looming right before us. Even more important, we have crafted a plan that addresses the real, underlying challenge of our ballooning national debt.
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:10 p.m. in H-313 The Capitol on the following mesaure:
The Rules Committee will hold an emergency hearing today, Friday, July 29, 2011, at 12:50 p.m. in H-313 The Capitol for further consideration of the following measure:
The Committee on Rules will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 p.m. in H-313 The Capitol on the following measure:
The Rules Committee will reconvene its hearing Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at either 7:30 p.m. or after the last floor vote (whichever comes later) in H-313 The Capitol on the following measure:


text:
"Vampires, the Mississippi, and George R. R. Martin"
This is not a typical vampire story. It is not a typical George R. R. Martin fantasy. The vampires are more like Barnabas Collins of "Dark Shadows" and Louis and Lestat of the Ann Rice novels than the Transylvanian Count, but they soon stand beyond comparison. Imagine Jonathan Harker morphed into Mark Twain. Sour Billy Tipton fills the Renfrew role, but you won't even remember who Renfrew was within 30 seconds of meeting Sour Billy.
So I guess I'd better stop with the similes and just say that this book defies categorization. It's not set in any of Martin's famous fantasy worlds, but travels up and down the Mississippi River and its tributaries in the magnificent steam paddlewheelers of the mid nineteenth century, one of which is the eponymous "Fevre Dream." From New Orleans to the shipyards of New Albany, Indiana, with stops in plantations and cities, the saga flows on Ol' Man River. And yes, there will be a race and an on-board fire (reference the famous "Robert E. Lee").
George R. R. Martin can create a full-blown minor character with a few strokes of the keyboard, and his major characters are indelibly etched within one chapter of meeting them. This artistry reaches its peak, in my opinion, in "Game of Thrones" and "Clash of Kings," the first two volumes of "Song of Ice and Fire," but it's plenty evident in "Fevre Dream." Martin is simply a magnificent writer.
As good as Martin's written words are, I suggest listening to this version rather than reading the book. The Scottish actor Ron Donachie doesn't narrate the book, he performs it. Donachie played Ser Rodrik, Winterfell's master-at-arms, in HBO's "Game of Thrones," and I like to think (though of course I don't know) that he and Martin are friends. Friend or not, Donachie does Martin's novel full justice.
"Black Ops and Shades of Gray"
Tom Gray, protagonist of this first book in a new series from England, is a retired veteran of the SAS (Special Air Services), Britain's elite military unit. His civilian life is shattered when a police chase after a young car thief results in the deaths of Gray's wife and 2-year-old son. When the punk--whose criminal record already fills enough pages to make a novel (and those are only the times he got caught)-- is let go with minimal probation and time served, Gray and his buddies--SAS vets all--hatch a radical plan to incite the British public to demand changes in a failed justice system.
Gray's plan unfolds to the reader pretty much as it unfolds to the public over the nightly news. We don't know the full intent of the plan until near the book's end. But long before that we *do* know something neither Gray nor the authorities trying to deal with him realize--that a third party has entered the game, planning to turn Gray's actions to their own nefarious purpose.
"Gray Justice" is a short book with the flavor of a Tom Clancy novel. Almost from the beginning the rather ruthless Tom Gray reminded me of John Clark, the most interesting of Clancy's many characters (well, at least that's what I think).
I don't know whether the subsequent books will live up to this first one, but I downloaded "Gray Resurrection" (the title of Book 2 is only mildly a spoiler) when I was about 2/3 of the way through Book 1, and I finished Book 1 in record time because I *had* to know what happened next.
"History Brought to Vivid Life"
Mary Renault wrote eight historical novels set in ancient Greece. All eight are both brilliantly literary and deeply rooted in historical scholarship, and despite that are also just plain great reads. Of the eight, at least two are generally considered to be masterpieces: "The King Must Die," a realistic portrayal of archaic Greece and the legends of Theseus; and "The Persian Boy," the second book of her trilogy centering on the personality and achievements of Alexander the Great.
The complete Alexander trilogy is now available on Audible. "Fire from Heaven," covering Alexander's life from early childhood to the death of his father Philip of Macedon, is a third-person narrative, sometimes dense but completely alive. The final book, "Funeral Games," deals with the aftermath of Alexander's death and the partitioning of his empire. It is also a third-person narrative, and is weakened by a lack of focus--there are many players in these funeral games--and by being of necessity set in a time of great confusion.
Between these two lies "The Persian Boy," a first-person narrative by Bagoas, a young Persian of noble birth whose family is massacred in the wake of a palace coup. Bagoas, a child of transcendent beauty, is spared death but becomes a spoil of war, sold to a slave dealer who has him gelded. As a eunuch, the enslaved youth's beauty and nobility eventually bring him to the attention of the rich and powerful, and he is taken into the royal household as a body servant and "pleasure boy" to the Great King Darius, soon to go down in history for his defeat at the hands of the young Alexander of Macedon.
A Persian eunuch named Bagoas is in fact briefly mentioned in contemporary biographies of Alexander. From this minor mention Renault creates an enthralling narrator. Presented as a gift to the conqueror, Bagoas becomes Alexander's squire, interpreter, companion, lover, and advisor as the army traverses the Persian empire. There are battles throughout the book, but the emphasis is on Alexander the man, not the general. Bagoas loves and idolizes Alexander, blind to the hubris in the conqueror's character, a flaw that becomes more evident as the narrative progresses to its bitter conclusion (it is no spoiler, I think, to say that Alexander died young).
"The Persian Boy" is a remarkable vision of two cultures, each of which considers the other to be barbaric, and of an Alexander who transcends these prejudices. He wishes not so much to conquer as to meld, taking as his example Cyrus the Great, who merged the Persians and the Medes into the most powerful empire of its day.
I first read this book as a teenager, and have re-read it a number of times since. As I learned more ancient history, I appreciated "The Persian Boy" more and more. There are of course other and far less flattering interpretations of Alexander's character, but I confess Bagoas's viewpoint is the one that has stuck with me.
One final note, or perhaps warning. Although there is no explicit description of sexual acts in "The Persian Boy," Bagoas's gelded state and training in the arts of "the inner room" are intrinsic to the book. This is a culture (in fact two cultures) in which male bisexuality is regarded as normal, and that Bagoas and Hephaistion were Alexander's lovers is presented as simple and straightforward fact (Alexander also marries the daughter of Darius and the Bactrian princess Roxanne and fathers children on both of them). If this aspect of Hellenic culture makes you uncomfortable, I'd reluctantly recommend skipping this book. You might try "The King Must Die" instead, which I hope will come to Audible in the not-to-distant future (and is it too much to hope that Dan Stevens or Nicholas Boulton might agree to narrate it?)
"Disappointing Peformance of a Really Good Book"
For a number of years only two of Georgette Heyer's dozen or so murder mysteries were available on Audible, and those were reissues of weak audiocassette recordings. So I was pleased when the first of these Bolinda productions appeared. But I wasn't keen on the samples of Ulli Birve's narration I listened to, so held off getting any of them.
Enter "Envious Casca," my vote for the best of Heyer's mysteries. "Envious Casca" is an exceptionally clever and well conceived mystery with an unexpected twist, interesting if not particularly lovable characters, and great dialogue full of wry British wit and plenty of humor. And it's set in the midst of a country house "Christmas jollification," so I decided in the spirit of the season to give Ulli a try.
Unfortunately my reservations about the narration turned out to be justified. Although Ms. Birve handles dialogue and character differentiation passably well, she reads narrative prose in a jerky, irritating style--pausing after what seems like every third word and breaking phrases into chunks that decimate the flow of the prose. Worse, she either doesn't recognize the humor in what she's reading or she's simply incapable of anything resembling comic timing or nuance. It's a disservice to what should have been a delightful "old school" mystery.
"It Did What Audible Wanted It To"
This short novella, picked up "for cheap" during the member appreciation sale, got me hooked. Never heard of this author or character (Lady Emily) before, but really enjoyed this brief taste, and am now set to try one of the full-length books in the series. Not a particularly compelling mystery (it involves a theft, there's no murder), but the strained interplay among family members gathered perforce for Christmas in the country is all too resonant.
I think it's reminiscent of the early entries in Elizabeth Peters's Amelia Peabody series, which I intend as high praise. Bianca Amato is one of the top-drawer female readers, not quite matching Barbara Rosenblat's narration of the Peabody books (which is fantastic), but coming awfully close.
Hope Audible is able to offer the first few books in this series soon!
"Bond. But not very good Bond."
This is not Bond in the white dinner jacket, flicking his gunmetal Ronson lighter onto his Turkish cigarette as he beats the bad guys and beautiful femmes at chemin de fer and anything else they care to play. Instead of Monte Carlo and the rugged capitals of Europe, or the sun-drenched Caribbean islands that are Bond's usual haunts, this book has Our Spy tracking down diamond smugglers in the U.S. -- which is fine while he's in New York City, but James Bond in Saratoga Springs (shudder), Las Vegas (double shudder), and a Nevada ghost town (giggle) as he brings down Jack and Seraffimo Spang and their "Spangled Mob"--well, sorry, Ian Fleming this one just didn't work for me.
There are no fun toys or gadgets in this one. And Bond, with supercilious disdain for (ethnic slur) criminals, does some really stupid things. The only things that save him are (1) the Spang brothers do even stupider things and (2) Bond girl Tiffany Case, having gone over to the Good Guys almost instantaneously after meeting James once, frees him when he's held prisoner by the mob bosses she's served for years. What a surprise!
The early Bond books are well written, atmospheric period pieces. This one, the fourth in the series, was published in 1956; one of the most interesting descriptions was of Bond's London to New York flight, a 12-hour journey complete with meals, booze, and sleeper seats in the days before jet engines hit the commercial airways. Once in New York, Bond's idea of an elegant dinner date starts with pate and three martinis, followed by steak with Bernaise sauce accompanied by a bottle or two of wine, and topped off with dessert and champagne. Women--even a strong women like Tiffany, who's by far the best character in this episode--are arm candy in black velvet cocktail dresses.
It's a different world, and of course a world highly romanticized by Fleming, but I enjoyed the novels in my younger days, am a huge fan of both the early (Sean Connery) and recent (Daniel Craig) cinematic incarnations, and have enjoyed several of the audio renditions by Simon Vance. This new release of all the novels in audio form, each read by a different well-known British actor, is an intriguing concept. Damian Lewis, with his uncanny gift for flawless American accents (as anyone who's seen him as "Homeland's" Sergeant Brodie knows), was a perfect choice for narrator. He moves between British, American, and American ethnic accents so fluidly you're unaware of it, you just know immediately which character is speaking. I just wish the material had been more worthy of Lewis's art.
"Don't Believe the Synopsis"
Maggie's review on Audible UK summed it up perfectly:
"Gold stars all round for finally recording Arabella, unabridged, and by Phyllida Nash. Points off for whoever wrote the bland 'publisher's summary' that manages to make the book sound like the diary of a gold-digger."
The synopsis of this book (as of 10/14) has every aspect of this charming story wrong. Anyone who reads the first chapter will know that Arabella is certainly *not* a gold-digger. And the amusing misunderstanding-leading-to-deception that drives the plot is far more the work of Beaumaris than of Arabella.
I would say it is with the 1949 publication of "Arabella" that Georgette Heyer completely took possession of the Regency romance in a way that defines the genre to this day. "The Grand Sophy," perhaps her most famous work, followed in 1950, with another 15 years of wonderful books before the stories (in my opinion) began to slide in the late '60s.
There is some similarity between the plot and characters of "Arabella" and those of the later "Sylvester," but Arabella is unique. The scenes where Arabella quite innocently foists a mongrel dog (to say nothing of the chimney sweep's "climbing boy") into the care of the suave and "dandy" Beaumaris are priceless. Her father and mother, though relatively minor characters, are wonderful.
For fans of Heyer, this one is not to be missed. These Naxos editions continue to eat my credits for lunch, but I'm not complaining.
"New Town, New Narrator, Same Saints"
"Murder 101" is much better than "The Beast," the book that preceded it in the Decker/Lazarus saga--but then, almost anything would be. That said, as a longtime fan of the series I enjoyed this one, including the new setting, new characters, and the new narrator.
New setting: Peter Decker has left the LAPD and taken a "semiretirement" job as detective for the Greenbury, NY police department, a quiet town whose claim to fame is being the host of five small but prestigious colleges (hence the academic reference in the title). The move means Peter and Rina now live within easy driving distance of their myriad (and multicultural) kids and grandkids. Rina is still hosting Shabbos dinners, teaching Hebrew, and baking cookies. Peter has not acclimated quite so well, but perks up when a local art theft leads to murder and he's suddenly pulling all-nighters, living on coffee and bagels, and getting shot at again.
New character: Decker is also back in his Wise Old Dad role. His new partner, Tyler McAdams, is a Park Avenue trust funder, a recent Harvard grad who is resisting the law school road his loudmouthed, overbearing, 1-percent-entitlee father insists on. Like Chris Donati and Gabe Whitman before him, Tyler is a young man with a chip on his shoulder and daddy issues. And, like Chris and Gabe, he soon comes to respect and admire Saint Peter and to venerate Saint Rina (if I may be excused the mixed religious metaphor in referring to the Orthodox Jewish Deckers).
New Narrator: I really like Richard Ferrone's narration. Upbeat and energizing, yet easy to listen to. The one (minor) flaw is that he does not even try to do feminine voices, and I was often taken aback to realize that Rina had been the one speaking. Peter and Tyler sound a little too much alike, but interestingly all the minor characters--college frat boys, New York art dealers, Park Avenue matrons, Boston police, and Harvard profs--are subtly and neatly distinguishable.
I think if you've enjoyed other books in the series you'll probably like this one. It's not the place to start the Decker's long story, over which they've aged in real time (among the very few series regulars to do so), although Rina at 50-something is apparently still quite astonishingly beautiful.
There was one aspect of the book that I found distracting at first and eventually just found amusing. The fictional town of Greenbury and its fictional 5 colleges is at different points in the book described as being in upstate New York; closer to Boston than to Manhattan; about 1.5 hours by car from Boston; *and* closer to the Hamptons than to Manhattan. Now, I'm not geographically challenged, but I couldn't triangulate any location in the northeast that met all those criteria. But I enjoyed my visit anyway.
"Fun on the Run"
Naxos releases another Heyer classic. This one is a short, fast, fun read. Our hero and heroine, both being pressured by family to enter marriages they find abhorrent, "meet cute": Penelope has shorn her hair, donned men's clothes, and is climbing out the window at 3 a.m. when she is rescued by a "bosky" Sir Richard, who is walking home after drowning his sorrows at White's Club.
Stirred by the idea of disappearing--and thus not having to propose to "the iceberg" his mother is pushing on him--Sir Richard (in his elegantly inebrieted state) agrees to pose as the gender-disguised "Penn's" tutor so that he can escort her to her childhood sweetheart's family estate.
By the time our hero sobers up, he and "Penn" are travelling on a public stagecoach, where they meet with an interesting assortment of the common folk (no fancy dress balls or evenings at Almack's in this story), and an especially interesting assortment of highway robbers. Mystery and danger ensue, but we know what will happen in the end--which is part of the joy of these books, at least for some of us.
Georgina Sutton's narration is top-notch; all the Naxos narrators are competent, but she's exceptionally good.
"May You Live in Interesting Times"
The first five novels in Stephen Saylor's "Roma Sub Rosa" saga span almost 30 years, from when Gordianus the Finder met Cicero the Advocate ("Roman Blood," set in 80 BC) to the murder of Clodius ("Murder on the Appian Way," 52 BC). Gordianus rubbed shoulders with historical bigshots while he solved crimes, got married, acquired children, and watched as the Roman republic crumbled. In "Rubicon," the sixth book of the series, he (and we) reach the era of outright civil war--early 49 BC, as Julius Caesar and his legions "cross the Rubicon" in defiance of the Roman senate and its leader, Pompey Magnus ("the great," a title Pompey apparently bestowed on himself).
"Rubicon" opens with Pompey's nephew found murdered in the atrium of Gordianus' own home. "Pompey is going to be mightily pissed," moans Gordianus, now 60 and retired. He has tried to avoid taking sides in the civil war, despite the fact that his son Meto is Caesar's close adviser and literary amanuensis. Gordianus the Finder has given way to Gordianus the Father (and grandfather), paterfamilias of a unique family that he loves deeply and is desperate to protect. But of course the startling murder drags him into the thick of things. Pompey, about to lead his own army against Caesar, takes Gordianus' son-in-law hostage and will return him only when Gordianus finds the killer.
Especially considering that it's one of the shorter entries in the series, the plot of "'Rubicon" is complex. There are secret love affairs and coded messages and disguises and blackmail and a climactic battle. The ending reveals the killer but opens up a whole new mystery that will play out over the next few books.
The Roman Republic-into-Empire era epitomizes the curse "may you live in interesting times." Saylor's books portray the uncertainty, violence, and chaos and its effects on ordinary citizens with verve and scholarship. The parallel but somewhat less earnest SPQR books by John Maddox Roberts feature the same timeframe and events, starring a young aristocrat who is prone to stumble across murders. Both series are treats for the classical history lover.
In terms of audiobooks, it's unfortunate that the early Gordianus novels were *extremely* poorly narrated. Ralph Cosham takes over the narration for Rubicon and later books, and I enjoy him (once I get over wondering how Inspector Armand Gamache--a trademark Cosham character--got from modern Quebec to ancient Rome). The SPQR books are narrated by Simon Vance and John Lee, both great old hands at this type of material. We who are about to listen salute you!
"Three Stories, Each Unique"
The title novella in this anthology by Man Booker Prize recipient Ismail Kadare is a reference to the Greek king Agamemnon, who lured his daughter Iphigenia to the altar with promises of marriage to the hero Achilles, only to seize her and sacrifice her to the gods so that his army would be allowed to sail away and attack Troy. The narrator of Kadare's novella, a broadcast journalist in totalitarian socialist Albania during the early 80s, finds the ancient story of Iphigenia strangely resonant. He is hurting because the woman he loves has recently left him, allegedly because her father did not find their relationship politically expedient. He has also received a last-minute ticket to a grandstand seat at the May Day Parade--a high honor he cannot refuse--and his romantic musings as he walks to claim his unsought "exalted" position are interspersed with paranoid reflections as to the meaning behind the anonymous invitation. Is it really a reward (and if so, for what?), or is it a trap?
"Agamemnon's Daughter" is Kadare's no doubt autobiographical mirror of the conditions prevailing in Albania from 1944-1985, under the rule of dictator Enver Hoxa (referred to in the story as the "Supreme Guide"). During that time Albania achieved unprecedented economic and agricultural success; the people were said to be "tax-free"; education (within rigidly prescribed socialist contexts) was available to all and literacy skyrocketed. By the May Day described, it is also a society where personal privacy, independence, family loyalty, and love itself have been sacrificed to absolute political authority. It is all the more chilling for having been drawn from reality.
The second story, "The Blinding Order," explores the paranoid psychology that grips people when a "witch hunt" is on; in this case, the hunt involves seeking out those who possess the "evil eye." It was an original approach to a topic that's been covered many times.
I found the last and shortest story, "The Great Wall," to be the most interesting. Set in the 14th century, it documents the internal musings of two men, one an engineer called to work on shoring up China's Great Wall against an attack by Tamarlane's army; the second man is a scout for that army. It's not exactly action-packed, but it's an interesting take on fear, conquest, and psyching out the enemy.
This collection was an unusually literary choice for me; I tend to listen mostly to genre fiction, which these stories definitely are not. If this had been a novel I probably would have found it, well, boring, but the length of these pieces made each of them an intriguing change of pace. I was a little put off by the coarse, even misogynisitic, language Kadare uses when describing women sexually, but aside from those brief instances I found the writing admirable. All in all, a worthy selection, especially for anyone interested in political history.


text:
The electro-magnetic gun program gets US$14.7 million
July 7, 2006 The United States Navy has awarded two contracts for the development of an electro-magnetic gun system capable of deployment on board naval surface combatant ships. The development work preliminary design for an Electro-Magnetic (EM) railgun prototype and the preliminary design of the U.S Navy's 32 megajoule (MJ) Laboratory Launcher. An electro-magnetic railgun uses electrical energy to accelerate projectiles to extreme velocities. Railguns do not require powders or explosives to fire the round and therefore free magazine space for other mission areas. In addition, electro-magnetic guns provide a highly consistent and uniform explosive charge that gives much greater accuracy. Thirty-two megajoule is equivalent to a firing speed of Mach 8 or eight times the speed of sound. This will be an intermediate step on the road to a 64-MJ Tactical System capable of deployment on-board naval surface combatant ships.
« Back to The electro-magnetic gun program gets US$14.7 million
Related Articles
- Features
- Reviews
- Aircraft
- Architecture
- Around The Home
- Automotive
- Bicycles
- Children
- Computers
- Digital Cameras
- Electronics
- Environment
- Games
- Good Thinking
- Health and Wellbeing
- Holiday Destinations
- Home Entertainment
- Inventors and Remarkable People
- Laptops
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Mobile Technology
- Motorcycles
- Music
- Outdoors
- Pets
- Robotics
- Science
- Space
- Sports
- Telecommunications
- Urban Transport
- Wearable Electronics


text:
In response to today's Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on S. 33, the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act," Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG) President Bill Cooper issued the following statement:
"Today's hearing emphasizes the wide consensus among energy experts, economists and policymakers: Liquefied natural gas exports will be an economic boon to the U.S., creating jobs and investment while enhancing our trading partnerships. Thanks to our abundance of natural gas supplies, the U.S. is uniquely positioned to both meet domestic demand and still bring real wealth back into this country by selling a small percentage of our surplus natural gas to our friends and allies abroad. CLNG applauds today's hearing participants for urging strong bipartisan legislative action to move these projects forward so that all Americans can experience the clear benefits provided by LNG exports."
Originally cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) and Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), S. 33 enjoys bipartisan support. The bill will expedite the approval process for LNG exports to countries with whom the U.S. does not have a free trade agreement, by requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue a final decision no later than 45 days after the close of a project's National Environmental Policy Act review.


text:
Cart (0) Account Newsletter Contact
866-539-4278866-539-4278 - Shipping - FAQ
Tom DuBois creates imaginative and unique works of art as if he's seeing the world through the eyes of a child. His most popular work includes puzzles with angels and beautiful inspirational scenes.
Use the filters to the left or simply scroll down to begin viewing all pages.
Free shipping and flat rate offers for US only but excludes HI and AK.
Need to return or exchange a puzzle? It's easy. Simply call us at 866-539-4278 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to request a Return Authorization Number, and we will send you a prepaid return label for the item.
Please note:


text:
Angels, Rangers to close wild series in Texas
Williams starts for Halos in matchup with young lefty Perez
With an in-game trade, Josh Hamilton clearing the bases in road grays and the home team winning an extra-innings slugfest, Tuesday night's second game of the series between the Angels and Rangers is a tough act to follow.
Then again, both teams could still make things happen Wednesday even before the series finale between AL West foes, so there's plenty of potential for drama still at Rangers Ballpark.
Wednesday's game features a matchup of veteran right-hander Jerome Williams for the Angels against 22-year-old lefty Martin Perez for the Rangers, and finally all the focus will be on the game itself when it begins.
With Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline looming and both teams active, the series saw the Angels make an intradivision deal with the A's while the ball was in play Tuesday night. The Angels dealt veteran Alberto Callaspo to Oakland for rookie Grant Green in an exchange of infielders that saw Callaspo pulled from the game in Texas when the deal was imminent.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia has seen Trade Deadlines come and go throughout his career, and he said before Tuesday's game he takes a simple approach to it.
"Going through it as a player and going through it as a manager, you just have to absorb it," Scioscia said. "There's not a lot you can tell players other than keep playing and you can control what you can control and that's about it. There's always going to be names circulating."
All Deadline news aside, there's always Hamilton to keep tabs on in Texas, where he made his home the previous five years. It was about the time news of the Callaspo-Green trade started circulating that Hamilton delivered a three-run double Tuesday in one of his biggest hits for his new team, the Angels. He went 2-for-5 with four RBIs on Tuesday and is 13-for-34 (.382) vs. the Rangers this season.
Facing Hamilton and the Angels will be Perez, who is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in his last three starts. He allowed a career-high seven runs in three innings in his last time out against the Indians.
Perez continues to battle his emotions on the mound, and he knows he has to avoid getting overly pumped and overthrowing in order to be a successful Major League pitcher.
"Just don't go too fast with my mind," Perez said. "New game, new day. I have to just trust my stuff."
Said Rangers manager Ron Washington, "When he learns to control his emotions, he'll be a bad boy."
Angels: Trout liking No. 3 spot
With Albert Pujols likely out for the season, the Angels have made the shift to Mike Trout in the No. 3 hole in the lineup. He's looking plenty comfortable there, to no one's shock. After a phone conversation with Pujols, he's that much more comfortable.
"He basically told me to be yourself -- just because I'm in the three-hole, don't think I need to do everything," Trout said.
Trout went 4-for-4 with three runs scored Tuesday night in Arlington, his fourth straight start there. He'd gone 3-for-9 in his previous three games there.
"It's not a big deal to me, though," Trout said. "I hit third in high school."
Rangers: Berkman not ready
With the Rangers making attempts before the Trade Deadline to acquire a veteran outfield bat, they're not getting great news about their own players. Manny Ramirez isn't generating good reports out of the Minors, and Lance Berkman is still held back by inflammation in his hip and a sore right knee.
"I'm literally taking it one day at a time," Berkman said after having difficulty running prior to Tuesday's game with the Angels. "I'm going to hit [Tuesday] and see if it feels good [Wednesday]. I feel like these guys invested in me, and I'd like to give them some return on their investment."
Worth noting
• The Rangers gained a game on the division-leading A's on Tuesday, ending their streak of days in second place behind the A's without gaining ground at 28 days. That's the second-longest such streak for a second-place team behind the 2009 Cubs, who went 35 days without gaining ground on the Cardinals.
• The Rangers have won five of their last six games against the Angels and lead the season series, 6-2.
John Schlegel is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Whether it's bristles on your chin or stubble on your legs, facial and body hair is a nuisance that can be difficult to manage as many hair removal solutions are ineffective or cause unpleasant side effects. Because shaving leaves the root behind, its results are short-lived, and depilatory creams often severely irritate skin. Many women mistakenly believe that they must frequently reach for a razor or live with chronic redness and inflammation to be free of unwanted body and facial hair. If you're among them, it's time for you to discover the Emjoi collection.
International Customers - Emjoi products cannot be shipped outside the U.S. or Canada.
- Top Sellers
- Top Rated
- Reviews
- Additional Info
Top Selling Products
Express Shop: Emjoi Products -
Top Rated Products
New Products
Emjoi Customer Reviews
Wow - 8/23/2014 8:50:39 AM This is one of the most wonderful products that I have bought in a very long time. I use it at least 2times a week . No more scratchy feet on the sheets!! I bought one for my sister and she is as excited about it as I am. I also bought some of the replacement extra corse rollers, so I don't run out. I would highly recommend one for a gift. I think I will order one for a Christmas gift for my daughter LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!Less Expensive Than a Salon Pedicure - 6/21/2014 2:30:47 PM I keep these in stock at all times. I use the Emjoi at least one time per week to keep my feet soft and smooth. Do not let the description of "extra coarse" stop you from buying these. I believe they work just like the extra coarse roller, but last a bit longer. I usually can get 3-4 uses before the rollers get too smooth. I would love these more if they were closer to $5.00/roller, but still cost less than a spa pedicure. I also use "Pretty Hands and Feet" lotion (from the drugstore) to do the final touches. Now, I only pay to have a polish change on my toes at the salon.Worth the price - 3/7/2014 3:01:24 PM This device is wonderful. I saw it demonstrated on qvc and read all of the positive reviews. It does an excellent job of making feet smooth and soft. I use it every couple of weeks, and my feet stay In great condition. The first roller is still going strong after a couple of months so I'm guessing replacement time is reasonable.EMJOI - 6/7/2012 7:57:22 PM I LOVE THIS PRODUCT.. THE RESULTS ARE FANTASTIC . I ONLY NEED TO USE MY EMJOI EVERY TWO WEEKS . EACH TIME THERE IS LESS AND LESS FINE STUBBLE. I USE TO SHAVE MY LEGS EVERY DAY. I BOUGHT ONE FOR MY SISTER AND SHE IS ALSO VERY, VERY PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS. I WOULD RATE EMJOI A 10 PLUS.- 6/17/2011 5:00:57 AM This product was awful. Plain and simple. Do not waste your money.Great epilator - 5/11/2011 10:26:24 AM This is my first epilator and I love it. It does feel different then waxing but takes less time. I did have to get used to the epilator pulling my hair out so quickly, so if you've never waxed the epilator will hurt until you build a tolerance for it. Highly recommend.Really like this! - 5/5/2011 11:24:00 PM The Emjoi Divine is more compact and in my opinion, superior to the red Emjoi. I spend time between two homes and so I got this new Emjoi Divine recently for my second residence and it's so much easier to use and smaller than the red one I have at my permanent residence. Also less expensive! You can use it with or without the cord if you want to charge it. And it comes with exfoliating heads to smooth your skin. I do think it is less painful than the original one that I first bought. Once you get over the original stinging when you first begin to epilate it's not bad at all. The hair grows back softer.fast and easy to use - 11/7/2009 7:25:17 AM I used the epilator in my legs and bikini area. I liked it! Removed hairs within 15 minutes(legs) bikini area (5 mins) and the hair growth was much slower than I thought it would be. The skin stayed smooth. Armpits were very painful and still is. They were bloody the first two try and hair grow is between 4 and 5 days. SOme bumps here and there but not concerning. Upper lips were very painful. I draw the line and quit torturing myself there. The noise is intimidating but is better than waxing. I'll use it on legs, bikini and under arms. I see the benefits. Forget it if you want to use it on the chin and upper lips and you have a sensitivity for pain like me.Best Epilator - 8/30/2009 8:35:47 AM No stubble like shaving, not painful like first generation epilators. Hair grows out softer, slowly. Very pleased, even use it underarm (although this is a little painful.)Worth every penny! - 8/27/2009 12:51:47 PM The BEST epilator! I feel no pain at all with this! It's so easy and fast! I loooove it! -
Learn More About Emjoi
Emjoi is a lineup of epilators that glide over the skin and remove the hair by the root. Each epilator is outfitted with tweezer heads that can effectively eliminate hair from any part of the body, including delicate areas like the face, under arms and bikini line. With an Emjoi epilator, you'll enjoy longer-lasting results than those possible from shaving without having to apply abrasive, foul-smelling depilatory creams to your skin. The collection also includes after shaving treatments that condition the skin and slow down hair growth.
Want to have smooth skin for up to six weeks? Try an epilator from Emjoi. As you move the epilator across your target area, it grasps your hair and takes it out from the root, quickly and comfortably. This patented Glide Technology helps to minimize irritation. The brand has the widest selection of epilators available on the market today, and their devices offer a bevy of cutting-edge features.
Emjoi utilizes up to 72 tweezers, the most that you'll find on an epilator. To clear legs or arms with fewer passes, look for devices with dual-opposed staggered heads that enable you to cover a larger area. Or if you want a more precise tool for your eyebrows, upper lip, and chin, Emjoi offers epilators that are designed to be more accurate. To protect you from bacterial infections, the epilators contain silver ion technology. If you prefer to remove your hair in the shower, opt for a waterproof Emjoi. And Emjoi epilators aren't just for women. Men find that clearing unwanted hair is fast, easy, and lasting with an Emjoi epilator. The brand also makes a body cream that softens your skin and helps to inhibit the growth of hair. Apply it after using a Emjoi epilator.
Now you can enjoy Emjoi for home pedicures and elbow exfoliation, too. The brand makes devices that buff away rough patches and calluses in seconds, thanks to unique rollers. These rollers have micro-mineral particles that are more effective than metal scrapers and pumice stones.


text:
The Floor Is Yours
By Rebecca Teti
Tuesday: Open Forum
(Join each day's Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Changing Roles)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice -- the floor is yours!
My three-year-old routinely tells me she likes her Grandma more than me. She loves Grandma's hugs more, Grandma's stories more, etc. etc. It really hurts and makes me feel less like playing with her, because at bedtime when we talk about her day, she sometimes interrupts with, "No, YOU and I didn't do such-and-such! That was me and Grandma!" when it wasn't. I am feeling really hurt by this and am not sure why it is going on (beyond the obvious: that she sees Grandma once-a-week and LOVES the time they spend one-on-one together; whereas she has to "share" me with the siblings and with her dad + I am not always available for fun and games! Oh, and I discipline her, of course!) But is it normal for kids to talk like this long-term (loving Grandma more)?? And should we cut back on seeing Grandma so she will stop??
Oh, for the record, I am a stay-at-home mom who has given rewarding career to stay home and raise my kids. I obviously don't expect them to appreciate or understand this, but I say it to underscore that I am with my kids just about 24/7 and don't "outsource" their care anywhere. I figured my three-year-old would be more attached / expressive of love.......
It sounds pretty normal. My children do that too. I would tell my child that saying that they like Grandma better isn't nice and hurts Mommy, but beyond that, I'd let it go. The thing that I notice about children (including my own) is that the more time the child spends with a person, the less attached they seem to that person. I don't really practice attachment parenting, but I have friends who do, and none of their children ever seem to be anywhere near them as soon as they are big enough to walk away. And, if a child is sitting happily on Mom's lap during Mass, most likely, Mom works outside the home.
I wouldn't worry too, too much and I definitely wouldn't keep her away from Grandma. I get hurt once in a while because my three year old daughter picks my friend over me if she' s tired and wants to be held. It's okay, though. She wants me the rest of the time. You might read her a story and say something like, "isn't nice to read together, just you and mom!" I would correct her gently if she says she did something with Grandma when she didn't. Mostly I would wait as unemotionally as possible and see if this doesn't go away on its own I'm a SAHM too. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with the demands of house and four kids that I don't have the one on one time with my kids I wish I had and thought I would have. Sometimes it's good to take just one to Dairy Queen or to the library. Be at peace!
I wouldn't worry too, too much and I definitely wouldn't keep her away from Grandma. I get hurt once in a while because my three year old daughter picks my friend over me if she' s tired and wants to be held. It's okay, though. She wants me the rest of the time. You might read her a story and say something like, "isn't nice to read together, just you and mom!" I would correct her gently if she says she did something with Grandma when she didn't. Mostly I would wait as unemotionally as possible and see if this doesn't go away on its own I'm a SAHM too. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with the demands of house and four kids that I don't have the one on one time with my kids I wish I had and thought I would have. Sometimes it's good to take just one to Dairy Queen or to the library. Be at peace!
I had to laugh--my current 3 year old tells everyone who asks (or doesn't ask as the case may be) that anything nice that she likes was given to her by Gram. Gram lives 3,000 miles away and does give nice things but NOT everything. I just roll my eyes and move on . . . I think it is all part of the very active imagination that kids around 3 have. If we talked developmental psyche I think it is more normal to do this then not.
My 2.5 year old daughter cries for our neighbor(Shell)when she doesn't want to take a nap or gets in trouble. Doesn't bother me in the least. I am a SAHM also, and I know she needs and loves me. I consider her blessed to have someone else she trusts and who loves her too. I also think its a good thing for kids to develop healthy relationships with other adults who love them. I would never cut back on time with grandma.
It's normal for kids to do this but I wouldn't allow her to say hurtful things. My son was 4 when I sent him up to his room for something and on his way up he said "Mommies are stupid" which, being a mean thing to say, is not allowed. Boy did I let him have it. He is now 15 and has never said anything disrespectful to me since that time because he knows severe consequences would follow. Kids feel negative emotions which is normal but they have to learn that they can't lash out at others. There are productive and unproductive ways to express frustration and it's our job as parents to teach them how to handle negative emotions or disagreement is an acceptable fashion. I also agree that this stuff can be a cry for attention. If you determine that she is already getting enough one on one time with you then don't worry about it but don't let her continue to say hurtful things. If you determine she is not getting enough positive attention from you then plan some regular one on one time. But it's your call, you are the parent and you make the rules on behavior, not her.
Thanks so much, ladies! I just can't "compete" with Grandma, who has more money, more time (for one-on-one), more energy (since she just sees my daughter one or two afternoons per week and can even take a nap before their outing if she needs!!), etc. I appreciate the encouraging words that my daughter's reaction is normal & that it doesn't mean we'll have a poor relationship our whole lives!!! You have no idea what all ya'll's words mean to me! I just cried and cried yesterday after she told me how much more she loved Grandma... (P.S. ~ Fascinating about the attachment parenting observation! In my own experience, I had a much nicer relationship with my own mom BEFORE she started homeschooling us. After we began homeschooling, I just remember her as crabby, exhausted, and a little bitter at my dad for not "doing as much" in the homeschooling realm. It affected us lifelong, sadly.)
Continuing on about attachment parenting, my example about the homeschooling was just to say that mom and I had a better relationship when we were not around each other 24/7 & she was not trying to wear mom AND teacher hats. I say this, though, as someone who is homeschooling her own... so I just HOPE not to repeat history here!! This is part of why the loving Grandma more comments hurt so much, I think.
Oh my goodness unknown, I could have written your post. Except in our house it is Daddy who is always #1. I admit that it hurts at times and can be frustrating when I hear, "Daddy do it!" with my husband all too happy to oblige. But I've found that if I just agree (e.g., "I think Daddy is great too. I love him so much I married him!"- it is the truth after all!) it blows over quickly. It was also a little bit of a wake up call for me in that my son is very sensitive to nuances such as tone of voice, eye contact, etc. I hadn't really realized that I often talked to him while doing something else, let exasperation creep into my voice, etc. Paying more attention to my communications with him has really made a difference.
The reason I mentioned Attachment Parenting is that my friends who practice it often mention how independent their children are at such a young age as proof that it's not stunting their kids. I was homeschooled as well and have a very strained relationship with my parents. My sister and I feel like we lost our mom to the teacher and when I try to teach my own preschooler, I find myself losing sight of him as my son and not just another student. I think it's probably my personality since I know other families who don't seem to have this problem. Whatever the case may be, I'm sending my son to Kindergarten next year because a strong family seems preferable to a homeschooling family.
Good Article.I like very much. Mothers Day 2015


text:
[ Skip Main Nav ]
In the ever-changing world of government regulations and environmental issues, there is a strong need for professionals with an interdisciplinary education, in addition to coursework specific to environmental sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from University of Phoenix prepares you to meet these new environmental challenges head on.
Whether your goal is to utilize scientific research to help governments and businesses, or prepare to transition into teaching after earning a bachelor's degree, this degree program can be a great step. In addition to focused study on science and the environment, this program helps you increase critical thinking, information utilization and analytical skills.
An Environmental Science degree can lead to an exciting field of growth. Watch Shawn McCowan, program dean at the College of Humanities and Sciences, as he talks about rewarding careers and how they impact our world.
Find out how you may be able to lower your out-of pocket expenses and what options may be available to help you fund your education.
Talk with a representative to learn more about the admissions process and choose your degree program.
To view all the courses you'll need to complete this degree program, visit our General Education requirements page.
University of Phoenix allows you to apply relevant learning, work and life experiences to college credits through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Speak with a representative to find out if you can fulfill some elective, interdisciplinary and/or general education courses by going through the PLA process.
Review our Cash Plan, which gives you the option to pay course-by-course as you pursue your education.
Scholarships pay for tuition-related expenses and don't need to be paid back. Your advisor can help you find scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Learn about how you can fulfill some credit requirements from prior experience, professional training, licenses, certificates and transcripts from previously attended colleges and institutions.
Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.
Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.
An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that's best for you.
Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.
With federal military tuition assistance, you may receive 100% federal Tuition Assistance for your military service.
At University of Phoenix, you can apply your Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty, or your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits to your educational costs.
If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.
As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.
With the need for companies to consider the environment in making decisions, and the government's responsibility to enforce regulations that are designed to protect the planet, there's a need for experts in environmental science. When you graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, you'll be able to:
According to employers, the skills that many of them need are a demonstrated ability to collaborate, think critically and creatively and solve problems effectively. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science coursework helps you develop the soft skills that employers desire.
The average Environmental Science class size is 16. Our class sizes are deliberately small so our faculty members will be able to focus on students' needs.
Our PhoenixConnect® academic social network allows you to connect with up to 600,000 students and faculty members to gain insight into courses, discuss theories and increase your network of ambitious learners.
Talk to a representative who specializes in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree to make sure this program fits your specific needs. You can also get to know University of Phoenix by checking out the Phoenix Prep Center.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Learn about the admissions process and financial options for students.
The University of Phoenix Health Administration programs are designed to provide support for the educational and career progression needs of both aspiring and experienced health care professionals.
We provide each student with a team of representatives who are committed to your success from the moment you ask about University of Phoenix to the day you graduate.


text:
Scosche makes several Charge and Sync Cables and Adaptors for iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Smartphones, Tablets, GPS devices, Digital Cameras and more. Our iPhone cables are our top seller.
cables and adapters
Cables & Adapters
2-in-1 Retractable charge & Sync Cable for Apple Lightning and Mirco USB Devices Learn More$24.99 -
smartSTRIKE pro
Retractable Charge & Sync Cable for Lightning and micro USB Devices Learn More$24.99


text:
Customer Service HELP DESK 1-800-381-7179
For an eco-friendly, natural substrate for tropical or desert herptile species, we recommend Zoo Med Eco Earth Coconut Substrate. This eco-friendly coconut fiber substrate is ideal for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals, or insects. Made from a renewable resource of coconut fibers, Eco Earth can be safely composted. Use dry or moist to suit your reptile's needs. x Close