text:
Click tabs for more information
Teens today know all about environmental awareness and most have profound respect for nature and knowledge of ecological issues. Nowhere is that respect and knowledge better appreciated than in Costa Rica. While this friendly, tropical nation is a living, breathing science lesson, it's also an adventure lover's paradise. Our Costa Rica family vacations are the perfect place for teens to play hard and show their parents what they're made of.
Your family will discover a variety of wildlife, explore Corcovado National Park on the Pacific coast, the lush mountain landscape and fertile soil of Turrialba and the rich volcanic habitat around Cerro de la Muerte, one of the highest mountain peaks in Costa Rica. As we explore all these areas, we will be mixing in activities like whitewater rafting, hiking and an exhilarating canyoning tour.
Along the way we'll meet a few of our Costa Rican friends, admirable people who honor, respect and work to maintain a harmonious relationship with nature. Meeting the locals to share stories and backgrounds always seems to be a trip highlight for teenagers and is a great way to round out our Costa Rica family vacation for teens.
Dates |
10 or more travelers |
6 to 9 travelers |
2 to 5 travelers |
Internal Air |
Special features |
06/13 - 06/21 | Sold Out | ||||
07/18 - 07/26 | $3,490 | $3,690 | $3,890 | $300 |
Call now - trip closing on 6/1! |
08/22 - 08/29 | $3,490 | $3,690 | $3,890 | $300 |
Trip expires on 7/2! |
12/20 - 12/28 | $3,890 | $4,090 | $4,290 | $300 |
Dates |
10 or more travelers |
6 to 9 travelers |
2 to 5 travelers |
Internal Air |
Special features |
03/26 - 04/03 | $3,590 | $3,790 | $3,990 | $300 | |
04/02 - 04/10 | $3,890 | $4,090 | $4,290 | $300 |
Jr. Suites at Casa Corcovado |
06/25 - 07/03 | $3,590 | $3,790 | $3,990 | $300 | |
08/20 - 08/28 | $3,590 | $3,790 | $3,990 | $300 | |
12/23 - 12/31 | $3,890 | $4,090 | $4,290 | $300 | |
12/26 - 01/03 | $3,890 | $4,090 | $4,290 | $300 |
Alumni Discount: if you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices
Price includes: All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room, land transportation, private bi-lingual guide throughout, area specialists, all meals except 1 dinner, bottled water & snacks in the vehicle, Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
Prices are based on the number of people in your party.
Don't see your travel dates?
Call us, we can personalize any trip to meet your travel needs!
The Turrialba Region is an area known as 'Little Switzerland' for lush mountainous landscape, fertile soil and raging rivers.
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- Pacuare River whitewater rafting
Cerro de la Muerte is one of the highest peaks in Costa Rica, and the area around the mountain is a fascinating habitat with a rich volcanic past and many species of plants and animals found nowhere else.
- Canyoning (rappelling down cliffs & waterfalls)
- Biking (canyoning alternative)
- Optional night hike -- discover nocturnal wildlife
Corcovado is the experience of a lifetime for those of us who crave untamed wilderness and spectacular wildlife viewing. Washed by warm Pacific waters on three sides, almost half of the peninsula is protected within Corcovado National Park, the largest of the parks and reserves that make up the Corcovado Conservation Area.
- Boat transfer
- Snorkel a reef off Caño Island
- Corcovado National Park hike
Welcome back to San Jose! The capital of Costa Rica offers rugged landscape, perfect weather and world class theaters and museums.
- Doka coffee tour and tasting
Optional Community Service Extension
The Hotel Bougainvillea is a small hotel only 20 minutes from the airport. It's located in Heredia, which is a province of San Jose. Set on a gorgeous landscape of 10 acres of lush gardens, the hotel features 80 comfortable rooms, each with a balcony and an amazing view. Other highlights include a pool, a tennis court, a gift shop, a restaurant, internet access, and a business center.
Located on the shores of Angostura Lake, this hacienda-style hotel offers 12 rooms and 4 spacious suites, mountain scenery, well-groomed gardens, and a swimming pool. This rustic lodge is the perfect spot for a real jungle experience; it's nestled amid thick tropical rain forest, so you'll probably encounter rain and humidity, but you'll also see and hear some amazing wildlife just outside your room!
Trogon Lodge is located near Cerro de la Muerte, one of the highest mountain peaks in Costa Rica. The views in the area are astounding, with lush and rugged countryside, carrot and potato plantations, and fertile valleys. The secluded lodge sits among colorful flowers and centennial oak trees, surrounded by mountains and green forest. All the lodge's comfortable rooms have a private bathroom and heating unit, and all feature a view of either the Savegre River or the forest.
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, located on the Osa Peninsula, borders Corcovado National Park. Casa Corcovado sits on a 170 acre private reserve and can only be reached by boat. The grounds here are beautiful gardens, and a main focus of the lodge is conservation. There is a small, spring-fed swimming pool as well as a larger pool and a restaurant and bar. The tiled rooms feature beautiful views and a hammock just outside the door; they come with mosquito nets, ceiling fans and lovely stained glass doors.
Why Costa Rica?
Why with Thomson?


text:
Remember that in 2006 (if I recall correctly), Mao beat Slutskaya to win the GPF.
Remember that in 2006 (if I recall correctly), Mao beat Slutskaya to win the GPF.
^ And she beat both Sasha Cohen and Shizuka Arakawa at Eric Bombard the same season (2005-06). So she beat the whole Olympic podium in that Olympic season, at 15.
That's what is sad about it. If the ISU had lowered the age requirement so that Mao would have been eligible, then Yu-na probably would have competed in seniors that year, too. It could have been the greatest Olympics ever, with the two new kids on the block trying to knock off the wily veterans.
This two women have been in an amazing journey. And the point is, I dont see anyone so far that compare. I am been unfair comparing them to the new generation, but I cant help it. Both of them were and are the full package from the very beggining. Some Iceskaters are late bloomers but this two from the start were stars.
As an American, I am still wating for the next Michelle Kwan. How long will I have to wait?.......
...so we take the long view, right, Math?
That's the thing about once-in-a-generation talent. It doesn't come around that often. YuNa and Mao are the same way. This is why I don't try to decide which of these two ladies is better than the other. I like and admire each of them for different things and savor the careers of both because, folks, in a few years we'll be sorry if we turned our gaze away from either one of them in favor of the other.
They would have had to lower it the season before, so that Yu-Na could've tried to earn a spot at the Olympics for Korea at a qualifying competition. As it was, South Korea did not have a spot at the 2006 Olympics, so if the age requirement had been changed mid-season, then Yu-Na and Korea would've been out of luck.
Yu-Na never lost to Kimmie Meissner in her entire career (Mao did, actually), so 2006 Worlds would have also been interesting.
I agree with you. And I do the same. When I look back at the 2010 olympics I watch both programs and I admire both of them without the commentary from NBC comparing both of them during their programs. The commentary from Hamilton during the olympic was so one sided I hated it. I felt some people did not give Mao the credit she deserved for her amazing skating. Kim Yuna was AMAZING but so was Mao.
I love watching both of them
With that said, the reason I am a bigger Mao fan is because that smile she had after nailing her jumps at 14 and 15 was so contagious. For some reason, she seem so sweet and happy.
Last edited by Minze2001; 01-13-2013 at 08:58 PM.
Yeah, but age limits are there for a reason. If they allowed Mao an exception, why bother with an age limit in the first place?
I think the 2006 ladies' event at the Olympics had the potential to be pretty awesome regardless, but both Shizuka and Irina (World champions) didn't feel the need to execute any triple-triples.
Well, anyway, this is what I think about the whole thing:
To get back to the original question (sort of), I looked at the first and second place winners of all the junior worlds competitions, and asked, "Where were they four years later?" Obviously, no duo compared to Kim and Asada who finished 1-2 at 2005 and 2006 junior worlds and four years later went 1-2 at the Olympic games and the senior world championships. But here are some other notable duos.
1990 junior worlds. Yuka Sato and Surya Bonaly finished first and second. Four years later they repeated the feat at senior worlds.
1994 juniors. Michelle Kwan won gold and Irina Slutskaya bronze (Irina won in 1995). Four years later (1998) they won gold and silver at senior worlds (and did it again in 2000 and 2001).
At 2003 World juniors Miki Ando and Carolina Kostner took second and third. The next year Ando and Kimmie Meissner were first and second. All later became world champions.
2011 world juniors. Adelina Sotnikova (1st) and Elizaveta Tuktamysheve (2nd). Future senior worlds and Olympics...?
2012 World juniors. Julia Lipnitskia (1st) and Gracie Gold (2nd). Flashes in the pan or future champions? Radionova?
Edited to add: Here is the junior skater that I thought (in 2002) would be world champion by 2006.
Last edited by Mathman; 01-13-2013 at 10:54 PM.
I didn't realize that there were that many Junior World medalists who did well in senior competitions. That's reassuring. Interesting statistics to look up. I notice that Kristi Y. won both singles and pairs in 1988, and she turned out pretty well, didn't she.
Yukina Ota was indeed a lovely skater. Man, Japan has had an astonishing bevy of great singles skaters, both men's and ladies', and they show no sign of fading. (Go Daisuke and Mao!)
As we're talk to Olympic here, I just went back and found some interesting numbers. In 2005-2006 season, Mao was the GPF champion who beat the entire Olympic podium in that season while Yuna was the JGPF champion.
Below are the marks they received in both completeion:
Mao: SP: 64.38=36.30+28.08 LP:125.24=65.80+59.44
Yuna: SP: 57.51=32.11+25.40 LP:116.61=63.66+53.93 (-1, time violation)
In that season, Junior SP only allowed to do 3-2 instead 3-3 and Junior Lady's LP has one less spin then senior lady.
Yuna's TES is second among both Junior and Senior lady even with one less element so I think She would also be quite completive if she chose Senior GP that year.
Still I think age request is good for the sport because young girls may always have better jump and flexiability then mature women due to the weight different, they may simply be the best of world at age 14 or 15 by technique side, but it needs time for girls to reach a level to better understand the music, improve the details of the skating which matured sakters are better then young girl most of the time.
We may feel sad for both girls who just missed 06 Olympic by every few days but to have them for the next four years and saw their improvment every year is also a great joy for a fan like me.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Drummond Zebra Hide Armchair
- Summary
Inspired by Scandinavian designs of the 1940s, our chair's clean lines and compact proportions are the perfect foil for exotic, freeform stripes. The solid wood frame is hand built using mortise-and-tenon joinery, and expertly printed cowhide stands in brilliantly for zebra.
- Overall: 26.5"W x 27.5"D x 33.5"H
- Handcrafted mahogany frame.
- Solid white oak arms and legs with precisely mitered corners and dark brown finish.
- Built with mortise-and-tenon joinery, and reinforced for lasting strength.
- Thickly padded poly-fiber seat and back.
- Upholstered in genuine hair-on cowhide, printed with zebra stripes.
- In-Home delivery with White Glove service.
- A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
- Overall: 26.5"W x 27.5"D x 33.5"H
- Dimensions & More Info
- Overall: 26.5"W x 27.5"D x 33.5"H
- Seat width: 23.5"
- Seat depth: 19"
- Seat height: 17.25"
- Seat back height: 16"
- Arms: 19.5"L x 1.5"W x 25"H
- Legs: 12.5"H at front; 11.5"H at back
Additional Information
- Constructed of white oak.
- Upholstered in hair-on cowhide.
- Made in Indonesia.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
Please allow up to 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. Item arrives fully assembled and in one piece by our in-home delivery with White Glove service. We'll call you in advance to schedule a delivery time, then bring the item into your home, unpack and inspect it, perform simple assembly and dispose of all packaging material. (Please note that outdoor grills are not unpacked and require owner assembly. Complete beds will be set up; headboards only will be unpacked, but not attached to existing bed frames.) Delivery is by appointment, Monday – Saturday; our delivery service will call to arrange a day. Available in the 48 contiguous states. Please call 888.922.4108 for additional assistance.
Shipping Rates
The charge for this White Glove Delivery service is included in the flat-rate delivery fee listed below the item's price, which includes all shipping charges for the item.
Return Policy
Our products are designed with your comfort and style in mind. Made-to-order items (as marked) are not returnable but may be cancelled only within 24 hours of order placement. We cannot accept cancellations or returns on monogrammed items. Should your item arrive damaged or with a defect, please contact us at 888.922.4108 within 7 days so that we may arrange for a replacement. Frames and springs are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for the product's life, subject to the following conditions: warranty applies only to original owner and normal residential use. Defects resulting from negligence, abuse or use in a commercial, hospitality or other non-residential setting are not covered. For warranty service, call 888.922.4108.


text:
Best answer for your question:
HerSolution Female Inhancement Gel helps to improve vaginal dryness and elasticity solving your Vaginal Dryness Problems!
One of the biggest problems, vaginal dryness, is a common yet uncomfortable problem. One of the vital hormones for vagina health ensures the elasticity of your vaginal tissues, the production of natural lubricants and protection against infection. When your hormone levels decline,the vaginal lining becomes thinner and your ability to produce lubrication becomes less efficient. All these can contribute to the pain and discomfort you experience.
Now I'm sure you'll agree... it's good to finally know exactly WHY you're suffering.
But a fast, safe, effective solution would be even better, right?
Click Here to find out the easiest and safest remedy for Vaginal Dryness .
- yhs-fh_lsonsw
- baby oil in vagina
- baby oil for vaginal dryness
- Baby Oil as Vaginal Lubricant
- baby oil as a vaginal lubricant
- can baby oil be used as vaginal lube
- baby oil on vagina
- is baby oil safe for vaginal use


text:
> download now (21MB)-
Did you know?
Tips and advice about our products, interesting facts that will help improve your lifestyle.
> more details -
Check out the latest promotions, offers and savings on DCS appliances.
> more details -
Flip though the latest brochures on-line or download them.
> more details -
Join us regularly for enticing recipes and savor the taste and adventure of your next meal.
> more details -
Be a guest at the DCS dinner table and receive our newsletter for fantastic recipes, cooking tips, and exclusive incentives.
> more details
36" Professional Gas Cooktop W/Griddle
CPU-364GD Brushed Stainless Steel 36"DETAILS
- Brushed Stainless Steel
Grease Management System™ grease channelling technology; (Healthier Cooking)
Grease Management System™ grease channelling technology; (Healthier Cooking)
Improved even heat and reduced smoke output for grill model configurations. Grease drip-pan is accessible from top of surface, for quick removal, easy clean and is dishwasher safe. Double sided cast 304 grade stainless grates assist with better grease flow to help eliminate fats while cooking.
Information at a glance
Information at a glance
Control knobs illuminate orange-red when burners are lit. Griddle knobs illuminate orange during the preheat function and red when desired temperature has been achieved.
Professional quality griddle and grille
Professional quality griddle and grille
Even heat and reduced smoke output for grill model configurations. Grease drip-pan is easily removed and dishwasher safe. Double-sided stainless grates whisk fat away from cooking food. Heavyweight 1/4" stainless steel griddles (up to 17" wide) and electro-mechanical thermostat maintain an even temperature across the width of the griddle.
Sealed top (easy to clean)
Sealed top (easy to clean)
Sealed burners, an encapsulated cooking surface, the seamless design of the cook top, and a bead-blasted finish make this cooking surface easy to clean.
Total control: Sealed Dual Flow Burners™
Total control: Sealed Dual Flow Burners™
Unique to DCS appliances, put you in control. The powerful center burner (17,500/12,500 BTU depending on the cooktop model) boils faster, yet you can also gently simmer chocolate on any burner at 140A°.
- Power: Gas (All Models available in Natural or LP Gas)
- Gas Cooktop: Sealed Cooking Surface
- Sealed, Dual Flow Burners™: 4
- Recommended Ventilation: Minimum 600 - 1200 CFM, VS36 - 36" Pro Wall Mount Vent Hood, IVS40 - 40" Pro Island Vent Hood, ES36 - 36" E-Pro Vent Hood
- Recommended Accessories: BGCU-1236 - Wall Mount Low Backguard, BGCU-3036 - Wall Mount Full Backguard
Gas Requirements
- 1/2 NPT, minimum 5/8" diameter flex line Pressure: 6" to 9" W.C. (Natural), Pressure: 11" to 14" W.C. (LP)
Power Requirements
- 120V 60 Hz, 3 wire, 15 amp circuit
Burner Performance
- Griddle 18,000 BTU
- Front left burner: 17,500 Max. BTU/hr / 3,000 Low. BTU/hr
- Front right burner: 12,500 Max. BTU/hr / 3,000 Low. BTU/hr
- Rear left burner: 12,500 Max. BTU/hr / 3,000 Low. BTU/hr
- Rear right burner: 17,500 Max. BTU/hr / 3,000 Low. BTU/hr
- All burners can simmer as low as 140° F
Specification Material
To view and print these PDF documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
product flyer DCS Pro Cooktop
- English
spec sheet DCS Pro Cooktop
- English
Support Material
To view and print these PDF documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
- English
- French
Installation Manuals
installation instructions Cooktops
- English
- French
User Guides
User guide Pro Cooktops
- English
- French
Contact Details
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc.
5900 Skylab Road
Huntington Beach CA 92647
Phone: 1.888.936.7872
Fax: 1.800.547.1971
Print All
To print all sections
Print Selection
To print sections please tick the required sections
- Select All
- Select All


text:
Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 to make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to establish and extend club facilities where needed, with particular emphasis on establishing clubs in and extending services to public housing projects and distressed areas. Redefines the term "distressed area" to include an Indian reservation with a population of high risk youth of sufficient size to warrant the establishment of a BGCA. Earmarks specified funds to provide a grant to BGCA for administrative, travel, and other costs associated with a national role-model speaking tour program.
Corresponding House bill is H.R.1753. Became Public Law No: 105-133.


text:
145 Baker Lab
Reservation Restrictions
Regularly-scheduled classes have first priority in this space and cannot be changed to accommodate an event. If the room is locked, please contact University Police.Location: 145 Baker
Capacity: 85
Audio/Visual Equipment:
DVD, VHS, CD, Digital Document Camera, Touch Panel interface, Desktop Computer, Laptop Connection, Campus Network Available, DualLCD Projector Display, Stereo Sound, Voice Reinforcement, Distance Learning capable (ISDN and IP Codec), 3 Slide Projectors. Contact ITS Help Desk for training on this room x6727.
Online Reservations Available? Yes
Room Calendar
Reservation Contact:
- Office of the Registrar
Charles Garbutt or Leslie Rutkowski
(315) 470-6657


text:
MSRP $ Sale Price $ You Save $ |
The Lotto Vector V offers exceptional all-around comfort and performance. Lotto has upgraded the materials in the upper to make it more breathable and supportive than ever. The shoe still features Lotto's unique ReactiveArch technology, a concave-shaped outsole that moves naturally with your foot as it strikes the ground, providing exceptional energy return and stability. Also, the Syn-Pulse midsole utilizes an elliptical frame to help propel your foot off the court on impact for explosive movements. The improved outsole offers even more durability and traction, and is backed by a 6 month outsole durability guarantee. These shoes also come with two sets of laces so you can find your favorite look.
- Fit: Length fits true to size. Width is medium. Arch support is slightly low. No break-in required.
- Upper: Upgraded microfiber top and nylon mesh combine for excellent ventilation and stability. The toe cap is also reinforced for increased durability and support.
- Midsole: Syn-Pulse technology gives the player great energy return on impact with the ground. It's built around an EVA midsole that offers cushioning and support.
- Outsole: ReactiveArch and PuntoFlex technologies moves with the natural shape of your foot as it strikes the court for added cushioning, stability and response. The outsole is backed by a 6 month durability guarantee.
- Weight: 14.1 ounces (size 10.5)
- Color: Black / Lizard Green (Yellow)
Lotto Tennis Shoes |


text:
Ever been overwhelmed by the temptation to buy the latest shiny thing because it's got another checkbox in the features column? We call this "checkbox syndrome," or jumping at a new gadget or product just because it's an upgrade from the last one, not because it's better. Before you fall for a list of tech specs designed to impress an audience at a big flashy announcement, stop and think about whether it's really an upgrade for you.
What Is "Checkbox Syndrome?"
When I worked with the folks at PC Mag, we saw hundreds of gadgets, all of which sold themselves based on some specific way it would transform your life. PC Mag's Lead Analyst for Mobile, Sascha Segan, took specific issue with some of this—especially when it came to phones. He explained that smartphone makers had succumbed to "checkbox syndrome," or the habit of putting a feature in a product because everyone else had it and it was easy to market, not because it was actually useful to anyone. Photo by Christian Van Der Henst S..
The worst part of checkbox syndrome is that it extends to us, the buyers. We make buying decisions based on these fantasy uses. We buy Android phones with powerful front-side cameras even though we never use them for video chat, or we buy a new Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt even though we don't have—and have no plans to buy—Thunderbolt peripherals. We buy new cameras because they're marginal upgrades over the previous model, but hey—it's new, so it must be better, right? Here's how to think twice about that marketing hype, push through the fog of checkbox syndrome, and save some money when you consider your next upgrade.
Ask Yourself: Is My Current Gear Good Enough?
Apple's latest iPad is a significant upgrade over the previous two models—the new Retina display is beautiful, and the updated graphics processor really does make 3D gaming on it a joy. Most gadget blogs wholeheartedly suggest you upgrade, especially if you have an original iPad, or no iPad at all. Many of us at Lifehacker HQ pre-ordered the new iPad, and editor-in-chief Adam Pash planned to, but he waited a day or two. He explained to me that at the end of the day, he realized he had an original iPad that he rarely used, and while the graphics boost and gorgeous display were huge upgrades, the only thing he did use his iPad for was light Instapaper and Kindle reading. Was the new iPad a huge upgrade? Definitely. Were those feature worth the money to Adam—or even useful for him? Not at all.
Asking yourself whether your current gear serves your purpose, and whether an upgrade will actually improve the way you currently use your gear, is the first step towards seeing through the marketing fog. It may do awesome new things, but if those features don't apply to you now, they probably won't apply to you when you've parted with your money.
Make Your Own Checklist of Essential Features
Hands-on reviews and lists of specs are definitely useful, but they shouldn't influence your buying decisions at all. We're not saying gadget reviews aren't helpful, but when you're given a massive list of impressive new components and features, put them all down on a checklist of your own. Then note or circle those features that actually apply to you and the way you would use the item. Photo by Like_the_Grand_Canyon.
For example, if you're shopping for a smartphone, every review you read will make note of essential features like the processor, screen size, on-board memory and storage, camera quality, size, weight, and so on. Take those features and highlight the ones that matter to you. If you're looking for a phone to make and take calls, grab your email, and maybe do a little social networking, the processor probably isn't important to you. If you're a shutterbug, the camera probably is important, and you should highlight it. Take some time to distill those massive feature lists into the ones that matter to you—you may catch yourself about to spend a premium on a device that's heavily promoted, but just as good as a cheaper model where it matters to you.
Think About How You'll Use The Upgrade
One way we often rationalize upgrading or buying new when we could get away with buying a refurb or a previous model is by looking at the marketing for the new version and convincing ourselves we'll need that new feature someday. We already mentioned you should look at your current gear and determine whether you already own something that can pull double-duty, but Over at The Simple Dollar, Trent puts it this way:
When a new product appears, we're often shown an ideal case of how someone might use the product. It seems pretty impressive, but when you start digging into the details of it, things start to break down. Is it really doing anything you'd need to do? Is it really doing anything new?
...Once you start evaluating products like this, a lot of things start falling apart. Their new features really aren't all that amazing or useful to you. Sure, you might be able to invent a rare situation where you would use it, but is it worth paying a lot more just for that special case?
In his example, he describes an iPod Touch he received as a gift. He was all set to start buying and downloading apps to use with his phone, but he came to the realization that all he ever really did with the iPod Touch—even if the commercials showed happy people shooting video and playing games on theirs—was listen to music. He already had a smartphone for that, and he had enough space on his phone for music, so he put down his iPod Touch and reacquainted himself with his phone. In short, an upgrade isn't an upgrade if you don't need the feature in the first place, and it's not worth your money, especially when there's a cheaper—or free—alternative available.
Stop Obsessing Over Stats, Specs, and Upgrades
Hopefully these tips will help you break free of checkbox syndrome, and stop obsessing over spec lists that are irrelevant to the way you use your tech. Don't get us wrong, it's fun to watch technology evolve—new gadgets hitting the market every month that are more powerful than the last—but when it comes to your hard earned money, you owe it to yourself and your wallet to take a more skeptical eye to those reviews and so-called upgrades and determine if they're worth it for you before you reach for the plastic. Photo by Alan_D.
How do you resist the siren song of a new gadget, whether it's a new iDevice, Android phone, or powerful new DSLR? Do you buy refurbs to save money, or hone in on the specs that matter to you before you buy? Share your money-saving techniques in the comments below.
Title image remixed from PSDGraphics and Gwoeii (Shutterstock).


text:
Mavericks Photos
Photos: Cuban jokes with media, Spurs owner; actor Tommy Lee Jones sees Mavs rout Spurs
Photo: Tom Fox/Staff Photographer
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) lock arms after Dirk hit a shot and drew the foul during the fourth quarter of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 2 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. The Mavericks won 113-92.
To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy policy and terms of service of your social network. If you do not want to comment with a social network, please consider writing a letter to the editor.


text:
Hi all,
This is Ben Brigham, long lost creator of the Sir Frankie Crisp....crisp...crisp... (see "Subregatta 2001" video) How's everyone doing?
I had some down-time recently and started working on new guts for the Crisp. Since I have no idea when this project will conclude I won't make any promises for an article quite yet. (phrased as an apology, reads like a promise)
But maybe someone can help me get two steps closer to that goal. Got two questions; one electrical, one radio, both about how H20 affects them.
1.) Conventional wisdom holds that as long as the water is fresh & clean, there is no risk of shorting a lead-acid (or any ) battery across its leads when the battery is immersed, period. While I assume that wisdom still holds, has anyone tested that theory to see when 'close' becomes too-close? My battery leads are spaced more than 1" apart, so I'm not concerned there. But what about connectors where the spacing is less than 1/4"? Same situation? Does fresh water basically behave like rubber, regardless of distance?
2.) Obviously someone's addressed the proper way of getting a radio antenna out of the WTC and up a mast without difficulty. My old WTC used an electrically-isolated brass nut/bolt through the endcap, and that seems fine but it's a great deal more metal added to that antenna wire. Antennas of specific frequencies are supposed to be of specific lengths, and thus 'more is usually not better' and 'less is certainly not better' when it comes to antenna length. So is there any rule-of-thumb or empirical way of determining optimal antenna length for a given frequency once it's been sent through a bulkhead via brass nut/bolt? Or do submarine applications on surface frequency ranges make it totally not worth worrying about? Just asking this before I commit scissors-to-wire. There is no 'undo' button for that step.
Many thanks! I aim to hit the SF regatta in 2011!!!! Huzzaaaah!!!


text:
A box truck is a type of commercial truck that can range from class 3 up to class 8, and is characterized by its "boxy" shape. Box trucks can also be known as cube trucks, cube vans, bob trucks, box vans and straight trucks. A typical box truck has a rear garage-like door that rolls up for easy loading and unloading. You can find various box trucks for sale below, new and used from private sellers and from dealers.
Range of prices within this search:


text:
© 2015 Universal Uclick
Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Products issued by Thrivent Financial are available to applicants who meet membership, insurability, U.S. citizenship and residency requirements. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent. Fee-based investment advisory services are available through qualified investment advisor representatives only.
Trust and investment management accounts and services offered by Thrivent Trust Company are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, nor guaranteed by Thrivent Trust Company or its affiliates, and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.


text:
Top Definition
Unlike a friend with benefits, in which the priority is the friendship with sexual favors on the side, a "benefit with friends" almost exclusively prioritizes hooking up, with the possibility of being only loose acquaintances in public.
Sally is my benefit with friends. We'll fuck, but that's about it.
viết bởi Angst-Ridden Engineer
10 Tháng tư, 2011


text:
Congratulations on your BFP! Welcome to YOUR community!
Be sure to check out:
Be sure to check out:
- A week-by-week guide to what's happening in your body.
- Get the WebMD Pregnancy app for iPhone
Spotlight: Member Stories
Amy (29) DH (30) m/c ^Friday^ 11/05, DS (3) ^Jeremiah David^ 8/14/09 - 08/17/09 died of Anencephaly. MTHFR to separate markers, on Baby Aspirin and Fo...More
Popular Discussions
Helpful Tips
Juice out hunger
Because I can't eat all the suggested fruits and vegetables daily I juice them. That takes the hunger away and I eat a meal about 8pm. It ... More
2 found this helpful
- if i take birth control during my pregnancy will it hurt my baby?
- Pregnancy and flying
Helpful Resources
Related News
Report Problems With Your Medications to the FDA
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


text:
Introducing the all-new, second generation Valor Neck Brace engineered by Leatt. The Valor combines state-of-the-art Leatt neck brace technology with FLY Racing's cutting edge graphic design styling. The result: the next-level Valor neck brace.
New features:
- NEW sculptured, split front for improved comfort and fit
- NEW lower front section provides improved helmet clearance for looking down and to the sides
- NEW one-piece, fracture engineered CoreFlex rear thoracic strut for improved comfort and fit
- NEW on-board, 3-angle rear thoracic strut adjustment that requires no extra parts
- NEW body-matched rear thoracic strut angles: Size S-M 5°, 10° or 15°; size L-X 0°, 5° or 10°.
Other Features and Materials:
- Four-Way adjustability for great comfort and fit
- Engineered collarbone cutout to help keep your helmet and brace away from one of your most fragile bones.
- Side mounted paramedical designed hinges that opens easy both left and right
- Height adjustable rear table to match different helmet clearance preferences and riding positions
- Redesigned optional clear strap included
- Removable clip-on padding for easy cleaning and maintenance
- Replacement parts and accessories available
- CE certified as personal protective Equipment 89/686/EEC


text:
order by phone... 1-800-828-4548
order by item number...add items to my cart
Browse more:
Escoda's Prado Tame synthetic offers varying lengths and diameters of a new high-performance filament that has been perfectly blended to perform exactly like a pure sable brush. Excellent for oil, acrylic, or watercolor.
Please select one of your Lists or create a new List.
Your cart is currently empty.
® Escoda is a registered trademark.


text:
Guaranteed dates Packages & Promotions Loyalty Program Referral Program Online Training FLEX™ Classroom E-learning Webinars Fast Lane Community Subscribe to Newsletter Contact Us
In Kuweit we offer our training in various locations. Please feel free to call our customer service or send us an e-mail if you have any questions.
Phone: +202 2503 2926 Fax: +202 2503 2801
firstname.lastname@example.com www.fastlanemea.com


text:
Last updated by burtbeckwith
3 years ago
Grails 1.0.3 Release Notes
6th of June 2008G2One Inc - The Groovy/Grails company - and the Grails development team are pleased to announce the 1.0.3 release of the Grails web application development framework.Grails is a dynamic web application framework built on Java and Groovy, leveraging best of breed APIs from the Java EE sphere including Spring, Hibernate and SiteMesh. Grails brings to Java and Groovy developers the joys of convention-based rapid development while allowing them to leverage their existing knowledge and capitalize on the proven and performant APIs Java developers have been using for years.Since the release of Grails 1.0, Grails has been downloaded a staggering 186000 times averaging out to around 50000 times per month putting it up there with the most popular open source Java projects. The plug-in community has grown rapidly with over 70 plug-ins being developed that add new features from security to RIA to web services.Further information about the release can be obtained using the links below:- Changelog: http://jira.grails.org/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10020&version=11004
- Download: http://grails.org/Download
- Documentation: http://grails.org/doc/1.0.3
New Features
As a point release Grails 1.0.3 mainly contains improvements and bug fixes, but there are a few new features to explore.Interactive Mode
An experimental feature in this release, interactive mode lets you load up Grails command line interface and keep it running simply by typing:grails interactive
Enum support in GORM
GORM now supports JDK 1.5 enums which allows for type safe, enumerated types. For example:enum VehicleStatus { OFF, IDLING, ACCELERATING, DECELARATING }class Vehicle { Long id Long version VehicleStatus status }
I18n URL mappings
You can now use URL mappings to map URLs onto particular languages extending Grails i18n support. For example:"/german/$controller/$action" { lang = "de" }
Upgrade notes
To upgrade simply run the upgrade command:grails upgrade
- The default cache provider for development has been changed to OSCache, for production the cache provider remains Ehcache
- Users of the WebTest Plugin will need to upgrade to version 0.5 of the plug-in


text:
Capuano faces Cubs as LA goes for franchise record
Dodgers have won 12 straight on road, matching 1924 Brooklyn Robins
The Dodgers, playing on Saturday at a historic ballpark, sit on the verge of history.
A win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field would give the Dodgers 13 straight on the road, a club record for a franchise that began play in the 19th century. The 1924 team, then known as the Brooklyn Robins, was the last to win 12 in a row.
That team operated in a far different era. Its roster included Hall of Famer Burleigh Grimes, the last pitcher legally permitted to throw a spitball, and had its streak snapped on Sept. 6 of that season, in a loss to another since-relocated franchise, the Boston Braves.
The current Dodgers are on a roll, no matter the ballpark. By taking the first two of their four-game set in Chicago, they have moved to 29-7 since June 22, surging from 9 1/2 games behind the D-backs in the NL West, to a season-high four games ahead before Arizona's game on Friday night.
The Dodgers will start left-hander Chris Capuano against righty Jeff Samardzija and the Cubs, who are 1-5 to start their eight-game homestand.
Both pitchers will have to contend with an exciting rookie star in the opposing lineup. Outfielders Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers and Junior Lake of the Cubs are both age 23 or younger and play with a similarly aggressive style in all facets of the game. Both swing hard and often, and have shown a willingness to take on outfield walls to make catches.
Puig burst on to the scene in June and is now hitting .371/.423/.599 in his first 52 big league games. After going through a lull, he has hit safely in nine of his last 11 contests, homering on Thursday and reaching base four times on Friday.
"He's got the ability and everything to, when that ball's in the strike zone, to hit it, and he does a lot of damage with it," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said of Puig. "But he's still in that stage obviously that, when you make your good pitches, strike to balls, and keep the ball out of the middle of the plate, he can be vulnerable. Those kind of players with that kind of electricity don't come around all the time."
Lake debuted on July 19, and the converted infielder has raked ever since. He homered twice on Thursday and followed that up with a four-hit performance on Friday to give him a .358/.377/.582 batting line. He is the first Cubs player since at least 1916 with two four-hit games out of his first 16.
"I told Dale when he came up here, he's going to do things on the baseball field you haven't seen before -- both good and bad -- until he fully develops and matures," Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said. "But its' going to be fun to watch, and it's great to see this ball of clay being formed before your eyes. He's an exciting player."
Dodgers: Capuano-Federowicz a fine pair
With Capuano starting on Saturday, Tim Federowicz will be behind the plate. Capuano has a 4.54 ERA overall, but a 3.06 mark in nine games throwing to Federowicz, A.J. Ellis' backup. This will be the eighth consecutive outing the two have worked together, a situation manager Don Mattingly didn't plan.
"But I can't be so hard headed to ignore the fact that they just click," Mattingly said. "I'm not afraid to have A.J. [Ellis] catch Cap, but there's a double reason. This helps keep A.J. strong and gives Fed regular experience. I can't tell you why Cap and Fed have worked so well together. They just do."
Capuano said he didn't request to have Federowicz as his personal catcher, but that the two have enjoyed a strong comfort level since the beginning of Spring Training last year.
• Shortstop Hanley Ramirez and left fielder Carl Crawford both received routine days off on Friday. Nick Punto and Scott Van Slyke started in their spots. Punto had two hits and drove in two, and Van Slyke walked twice and drove in a run.
Cubs: Shark's been sharp
Samardzija will be trying to halt the Dodgers' streak and continue his strong pitching since the All-Star break. In three starts and 20 innings over that period, he has a 1.80 ERA, with 13 hits allowed and 18 strikeouts, although he has walked 10.
On Monday, Samardzija held the Brewers to three hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven scoreless.
"I've been feeling great these last few times out," Samardzija said. "I'm pretty happy with how everything went. I kept the walks down, the leadoff hitter got out a lot, I was pretty efficient out there, so I felt pretty good."
• Third baseman Cody Ransom went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Friday, falling to 1-for-30 with 11 K's since the All-Star break.
Worth noting
• Mattingly and second baseman Mark Ellis both were ejected from Friday's game in the fourth inning, after Ellis disputed home-plate umpire Alan Porter's strike-three call.
• Longtime Cubs closer Carlos Marmol made his debut as a visitor at Wrigley Field on Friday, pitching a scoreless ninth for the Dodgers. He gave up one hit and one walk.
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @HitTheCutoff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Police begin to leave 320 Dixon as police raid buildings at 320, 330... ニュース写真カナダ,トロント,始まり,建造物,政治,横長,法,立ち去る,行政,警察,集中Photographer Steve RussellCollection: Toronto Star 2013 Toronto StarTORONTO, ON - JUNE 13: Police begin to leave 320 Dixon as police raid buildings at 320, 330 and 340 Dixon Road, concentrating on 320. Police in tactical gear were working with the Guns and Gangs unit. Toronto Police launched a massive predawn raid on June 13, 2013, targeting guns and drugs. The focus is on the Toronto neighbourhood thats ground zero for the Mayor Rob Ford crack video scandal. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)


text:
Inlet packing bushing
Mark Robinson
Cotten wrote:Pa!
The PEEK has incredble tensile strength, but it is still compliant.
The nipple makes an amazingly detailed impression into its face as it seals.
This is also why you want a pristine spigot if you wish to re-use the expensive seals.
And obviously retorques are prudent, as with any seal.
Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 2 guests


text:
Iowa Hawkeyes Gear
Iowa Hawkeyes Auto Accessories
Iowa Hawkeyes Auto Accessories Stickers
(45 items)
Product ID: 634934
Main Content
This item ships within one business day.
Order as many items as you like with our $4.99 flat rate shipping.
Need it faster?
Show off your Hawkeyes pride as you make your way around town when you stick this die cut decal on your ride! This large tonal logo decal measures approximately 4" x 17" for team style that reads bold and clear.
- Adheres to any smooth surface
- High-quality team graphics
- Made in the USA
- Non-reusable
- Officially licensed collegiate product
Hawkeyes Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game
or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are
received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items
are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite
number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
› Learn How
201210210022hq (21 Oct. 2012) --- The Soyuz rocket is erected into position after being rolled out to the launch pad by train on Oct. 21, 2012, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Launch of the Soyuz rocket is scheduled for Oct. 23 and will send Expedition 33 Flight Engineer Kevin Ford of NASA, Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin of Roscosmos on a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls


text:
A 2-year-old horse residing in Maurepas in Livingston Parish, La., has reportedly tested positive for both Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West nile virus (WNV) and was humanely euthanized by a local veterinarian.
To continue reading this article, become a member of TheHorse.com.
It's FREE and you'll get full access to more than 20,000 articles, video, free reports & more.


text:
Manufacturer: Creative Specialties #MS5072ORB |
Oil Rubbed Bronze is a dark, full-bodied finish. Hardware created with this finish looks similar to handles and pulls found in Middle Ages castles. |
When can I expect my order to arrive?
Items are shipped via UPS Ground or freight carrier the same day.
We accept returns within 3 months of purchase with a 20% restocking fee. An RMA number from our office must be obtained for all returns.Please contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-530-TAIL(8245) for assistance with warranty questions or claims.


text:
searchpremium serviceseventsonline directoryresourcesadvertisingcustomer care |
ICCA at Cop-18 highlights industry's contribution to GHG reductions3:04 PM MST | December 3, 2012 | Sotirios Frantzanas The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA; Brussels) says it will highlight the important role that products of the global chemical industry play in achieving substantial reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the building sector at the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at Doha. COP-18 began is due to last through 7 December. ICCA will also launch its latest technology road-map focused on buildings efficiency at a side event held...
Connect with IHS Chemical Week |
Our related sites |
contact us | about us |
customer care |
privacy policy |
sitemap |
Copyright © 2015 IHS, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. |


text:
Top Definition
To describe some-one who is infintely comfy, safe, and promotes a feeling of completeness to the point of not wanting to be anywhere else.
"I was with Sol the other night. We just hubng out in this bar draped over each other, and time flew by. God that girl is loungeable...!"
de carbz
28 janvier 2005


text:
The Community of Disc Golfers and About All Things Disc Golf
I played Sunset Park for the first time today and aced hole #6. I was wondering what holes have been aced already.
© 2015 Created by Terry "the Pirate" Calhoun.
Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Skip to main content
Daily living with a progressive and terminal disease can be challenging. Medications help, but are expensive and at times difficult to use. Making small changes in daily activities and lifestyle can make a big impact in how PH patients feel. Join Janet Pinson, NP, for an online presentation on how to make small lifestyle modifications that improve your overall quality of life.
PHA's 2009-2010 monthly e-Learning Events series was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
If the below recording does not begin automatically, click the arrow. Click Fullscreen button in interface below to watch recording in your full screen. To view the controls, move your mouse anywhere over the video then move to the control interface at the bottom of the video. Please note, you will not need an access code; those directions, if mentioned, are for live event participants.
Janet Pinson, NPJanet Pinson, NP, is a nurse practitioner in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Virgina Commonwealth University where she has specialized in the care and management of patients with pulmonary hypertension for the past 10 years and continues to participate in PAH research. Ms. Pinson is actively involved with PHA.


text:
Daily news updates, written by SN's reporting staff, are among the features of SN's Web site. Sign up on the SN Web site for daily news to be e-mailed to you. The site also features a continuously updated stock table, which tracks the SN stock group on Page 8, a Top 20 list of the industry, a list of trade events, classified advertising, subscription information, the SN Archive and much more.
REGISTER TO VIEW THIS ARTICLE - Register for a Free Account
WhyRegisterfor FREE?
Registering for content on Supermarket News will give youINSTANTaccess to invaluable articles and media content that industry professionals rely on. You will have access to our special reports, feature articles, and industry analysis. It'sFREE, easy and quick. What are you waiting for!In addition you will also receive a complimentary copy of SN's salary survey sent to you by email.
Click here to read the FAQ page if you have any questions (opens in a new window)
Attention Paid Print Subscribers: While you have already been grantedfreeaccess to SNwe ask that youregister now.We promise it will only take a few minutes! Or visit your profile and add your print magazine account number and zip code.


text:
bio | website | linkedin.com/in/… |
location | Dallas, TX, USA | |
age | ||
visits | member for | 2 years, 4 months |
seen | Aug 16 '13 at 18:02 | |
stats | profile views | 6 |
I run a boutique firm specializing in technical advisory services to companies engaged in custom software development.
My roles range from strategic planner to customer liaison to project manager (including offshore) to heads down coder. My experience as a consultant covers a broad range of industries including Financial Services, Energy Services, Health Care, Government, and Defense. You can view my full profile here.
I play guitar, coach soccer, cook, hike and camp. I drink beer.


text:
Looking at your results on line, your macpro is using OGL 2.0. I'm not quite sure as how you figure OGL is "disabling".
You must change to the directory you extracted the test suite to and then run it from that folder i.e. from terminal it would look something like this:
to begin the benchmark.Code:phoronix-test-suite Chilly$ ./phoronix-test-suite benchmark darwin
Just a few questions. Nexuiz runs poorly and I'm getting only 20fps average and I think I know why, because OpenGL 2.0 is disabled when the benchmark runs. Is setting OpenGL 2.0 against the Phoronix suite rules? if not how do I turn it on when my benchmark runs.
Looking at your results on line, your macpro is using OGL 2.0. I'm not quite sure as how you figure OGL is "disabling".
Probably should have been more specific, the OpenGL 2.0 Shaders (GLSL) provide a dramatic improvement during the benchmark. During the benchmark I hit the esc button, navigate to video, turn this option on and see a night/day improvement (from 20fps to around 100fps+). BTW UrbanTerror is running fine and so is X-Plane.
I think I answered my own question lol.
AlienTrap has a heads up for Nexuiz on OS X about the OpenGL 2.0 Shaders not being saved when enabled by the user.
Well I ran the darwin suite, definitely some interesting results:
Get plenty of errors so when I get the time I'll go through each test individually to see whats happening, but for now build-php always fails
no matter what :P.
O.K I ran the bench suite, but is it normal for it to want to download all the software such as nexuiz-242.zip (375MN), UrbanTerror_41_FULL.zip (720MB) etc?
Yes, it needs those files for the OpenGL benchmarks i.e. test your graphics card.
O.K, thanx, now I know I'm on the righ track
It will take me long time to download all the packages. My ISP has throttled my net speed down to a wee bit faster than 56K dialup
For the X-Plane bench is the plane supposed to just sit on the runway with a -PAUSED- sign flashing lol? or does it take off???


text:
Top Definition
To use the seemingly useless trinkets and objects in your close vicinity together to accomplish an otherwise impossible task.
So I took my shoelaces, tied them together, lassoed the gas petal (with a paperclip), slid a wrench down it (to change the direction of force), threaded it through the steering wheel, and attached it to the door handle, so when I opened the car door and jumped out, the force from opening the door would cause the car to let on the gas and drive towards the men with the bazookas, letting me escape."
av Mark Hoye
28 juni 2005
3 more definitions
To make do with what is on hand at the moment; to build from scratch with whatever is on hand; to rig.
Having no money to buy a real workbench for their clubhouse, the kids macgyvered a table by using an old board placed over two barrels, and found it worked just as well.
av Donni
5 september 2005
Do something which seems impossible to do.
I MacGyvered togeather a rocket ship from this box of matches and a musk ox!
av Coo
11 april 2005
To diffuse or overcome a sticky situation by using insignificant objects....such as paperclips, chewing gum, or contraceptive devices
I locked my keys in the car and was going to be late for a job interview...so I totally MacGyvered a coathanger and a condom wrapped in double sided tape to fish them out!.
av Brandon Potter
30 november 2006


text:
| Allegro CL version 9.0 Unrevised from 8.2 to 9.0. 8.2 version |
Arguments: duration
This generic function is the reader for the weeks
slot of the duration
class. (The slot value
cannot be changed with setf
and this function.) The argument must be a duration
The value is the number of weeks in duration. The value is an integer.
See date-time.htm for information on support in Allegro CL for parsing and generating time expressions using the ISO 8601 standard.
Copyright (c) 1998-2012, Franz Inc. Oakland, CA., USA. All rights reserved.
Documentation for Allegro CL version 9.0. This page was not revised from the 8.2 page.
Created 2012.5.30.
| Allegro CL version 9.0 Unrevised from 8.2 to 9.0. 8.2 version |


text:
JazzUI - Not your average prototypes
Today I released version 1.0 of a new Web prototyping tool, JazzUI, which, like many of my projects, I built because I couldn't find the right tool already in existence. I wanted jade, angular, and lesscss, live updating, automatic fixture data generation, component(1) support, and easy export of real usable code. So that's what I made.


text:
Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving this site.
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)http://www.ymca.netYMCAs also offer camps, computer classes, and community service opportunities in addition to fitness classes.
SnowLinkhttp://www.snowlink.comSnowLink has news, product information, and tips about alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
American College of Sports Medicinehttp://www.acsm.orgThis site has tips on staying safe while playing sports and exercising.
National Athletic Trainers' Associationhttp://www.nata.orgThis site contains information on certified athletic trainers and tips on preventing and healing sports injuries.
American Council on Exercise (ACE)http://www.acefitness.orgACE promotes active, healthy lifestyles by setting certification and education standards for fitness instructors and through ongoing public education about the importance of exercise.
Pilates Method Alliancehttp://www.pilatesmethodalliance.orgThis organization provides information for those interested in the study, teaching, and certification of the pilates exercise methodology.
© Intermountain Healthcare


text:
"Silent audio computer", ...how to build a pc for music listening |
"Silent audio computer", ...how to build a pc for music listening |
Feb 24 2003, 09:57
Neutrino G-RSA developer Group: Developer Posts: 852 Joined: 8-May 02 From: Geneva Member No.: 2002 |
Hi all,
What about sharing our personal experiences with building silent, flexible home audio/entertainment devices? This was my first time - and the choice of components was not easy ! Very often, you can't have both speed and silence. Here's what I did. I've just built a PC on a following basis: - ABIT KD7-E mainboard (VIA KT333 chipset / allows cpu multiplier setting / voltage lowering in BIOS / down to 1.1V in 0.025V increments). - AMD Thoroughbred 2000+ 1.65V cpu (multiplier is unlocked out-of-the-box). - flower CPU heatsink -- it rocks: depending on cpu voltage, there's no need for a fan !! - 256MB of cheap PC266 ddr sdram - nice black midi-tower case without PSU. - special, ultra-quiet 300W PSU - 7200RPM, 80GB WD HDD - ATI Radeon 9000pro with VGA, DVI- and TV-out The following components were modified: - cpu was underclocked and heavily under-volted (running as 1500+ @ 1.2V). Can also run ~1200MHz @ 1.1V. - Radeon 9000 pro was modified for passive cooling - northbridge fan of the motherboard was replaced with passive cooling solution. - HDD was put in silent 5 1/4'' acoustic armor. - the case was stuffed with custom acoustic damping material. The special components were mostly Zalman stuff, found on: - http://www.quietpc.com/cpucool2.php (CPU flower cooler) - http://www.quietpc.com/psu.html (silent PSU) - http://www.quietpc.com/silentdrive.html (HDD armor) - http://www.quietpc.com/vgamb.php (VGA and M/B heatsinks). Results: - there are two fans in the system (PSU & CPU), one of which can be deactivated. - runs smoothly at 1500+, 1.2V, ~40 Celsius with big, silent 600RPM fan to blow some air into the case (no fan is fine also: ~42-55 Celsius depending on cpu voltage). - pc is near-silent (just about "undetectable" from 30cm distance). Additional thoughts: - I'll add a soundcard and a LAN card (no fans, so no problem) - I'm still hesitating about what DVD-rom drive I'll put in there. - I've put the 7200RPM HDD because that's all I had.. but maybe I'll replace it with a 5400RPM (or lower) one. - operating system not chosen yet. Epilogue / What I learned: - I'm VERY satisfied with this silent PC. - In the future I'll be careful about the noise when buying components for other pc's. - There's no way I'd buy a GeForce FX (think noise..) - Silent machines need more expensive cooling components, but I think it's really worth it ! This post has been edited by NumLOCK: Feb 24 2003, 11:01 -------------------- Try Leeloo Chat at http://leeloo.webhop.net
Feb 24 2003, 15:18
Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 14-July 02 Member No.: 2585 |
Hello everybody,
I'm using a water cooled system for quite a long time now (>1 year), and I'm fully satisfied with this solution. My AthlonXP 1600+ runs at original speed, the cooling requires no fan, the radiator just lies on the desk. Due to RAM and Northbridge heat there are two fans built into the midi tower (one for the PSU) - both are Papst silent fans running at a very low voltage, so they are very silent (can't notice them). I've got two harddisks installed, one Fujitsu silentdrive 40gigs@7200rpm and one IBM 120gigs@7200rpm - these are very quiet, but still the loudest part of the system. Regards, fileman. This post has been edited by fileman: Feb 24 2003, 15:20 |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 7th May 2015 - 11:26 |


text:
1st Annual Kings of the Que BBQ Championship
(ŌåÆPro Division Team Application) |
(ŌåÆBackyard Division Team Application) |
Line 53: | Line 53: | ||
====Backyard Division Team Application==== | ====Backyard Division Team Application==== | ||
ŌłÆ | Click here to download the application. [http://www.kingsoftheque.com/ | + | Click here to download the application. [http://www.kingsoftheque.com/Kings_of_the_Que_BBQ_Championship/Sign_Up_Your_Team_files/2013%20Kings%20of%20the%20Que%20BBQ%20Championship_Backyard%20Team%20Application_021913.pdf] |
====Certified BBQ Judges==== | ====Certified BBQ Judges==== |
Revision as of 07:07, 28 February 2013
This is a fully sanctioned, four meat KCBS competition that has also received CBBQA TOY designation. Held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, CA we'll crown our first King or Queen of the Que. Let's show BBQ'nthusiasts from the Sacramento Valley that we have great Competition BBQ Teams who can create BBQ fit for a King!!
Contents |
Contest Information
When: Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th, 2013
Where: Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Ave. Woodland, CA
Website: www.kingsoftheque.com
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Entry & Payout Information
All teams are assigned a 20' x 20' space and one 20 amp outlet. Larger spaces are available for an additional fee on a first paid, first assigned basis. Credit & Debit payments accepted with a $5.00 fee.
Pro Division Teams
Early Bird Entry Fee of $200 and $25 credit toward RubStock Entry Fee both expire on March 15th; $300 until March 31st; $400 thereafter
Guaranteed Payout: Updated 2/19/13 from $1,950 to $3,010
Grand Champion $750 / Reserve Grand Champion $500
Each Meat Category:
1st $125
2nd $100
3rd $85
4th $70
5th $60
Backyard Division Teams
Early Bird Entry Fee of $75 expires on March 25th; $150 thereafter
Guaranteed Payout: $150
Backyard Grand Champion $100 / Backyard Reserve Grand Champion $50
1st Place in Each Meat Category receives a Trophy
Entry Forms
Pro Division Team Application
Click here to download the application. [1]
Backyard Division Team Application
Click here to download the application. [2]
Certified BBQ Judges
Click here to download the CBJ Application. [3]
Teams Confirmed
Pro Division
In no particular order -
1. Addicted to Rub Competition BBQ Team, Heidi Anhorn
2. Smitty's Smoke Patrol, Darry 'Smitty' Smith
3. Rob Z's Real Pit BBQ, Robert Zavatero
4. Smokehouse 10, David Tendick
5. Rockin' B's BBQ Company, Barry Peterson
6. Too Ashamed To Name, Scott Hares
7. Plastered Pig BBQ, Dana Myers
8. Smokey Luv BBQ, Kevin Barteaux
9. Big Dick's BBQ, Darrin Matthews
10. Porktera BBQ, Frank Portera
11. Pigs Can Fly BBQ, Douglas McCaffrey
12. Fleur de Liscious Bro-B-Q, Sean Boatright
Backyard Division (opened to entries on 2/24/13)
In no particular order -
Teams Expected (All Divisions)
Ric's Righteous Ribs, Ric Gilbert
Royal Smokin' Hot BBQ, Kevin O'Grady
Hound Dog BBQ, Bob Christensen
Cecil's Smok'n BBQ. Richard Holguin
Bowling Over Pigs BBQ Team, Chuck Collondrez
Big B's Down N Dirty BBQ, Bill Souza
Rolling Bones BBQ Team, David Schmidt
Crazy Q, Vance Salvador
West Coast BBQ, Dwayne Ross
Wine with Swine, Mark Brown
Rock's Barbque, Kenny Lee
Los Mexi"BBQ, Richard Darrin Matthews
Too Broke To Smoke, Derrick Galiste
Duba U B, Warren J Beatty
Braggin' Rights BBQ, John Phelan
Jeff Anderson
Two Men and A Barbie, Bob & Barbie Balot
Hambones by the Fire, Rick Hamilton
Chris Wrba
Ivan Foote
The California Grill Billies, Dennis Daniel
Julian Youmans
Brother B's Bulldog BBQ, Brian Singley
Saturday Evening Potluck
This is where teams can sign up for the Saturday evening potluck. We will be needing main dishes, sides, desserts, etc.
Overall Results
Pro Division
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Backyard Division
Backyard Grand Champion
Backyard Reserve Grand Champion
Results for Individual Meat Categories
Pro Division
Pork Ribs
Pork Shoulder
Beef Brisket
Backyard Division
Pork Ribs


text:
Longines Future Tennis Aces on the Road: Taiwan
Longines, as a brand of elegance, has always maintained a strong correlation with tennis. As the official partner of the legendary French Open: Roland Garros since 2007, the brand has put great efforts supporting Tennis from countries all over the world.
Starting from "Discover Tomorrow's Champion" in 2009, "Head for French open, Discover Tomorrow's Champion" in 2010, Longines cooperated with the Chinese Taipei Tennis Association to hold "2011 Longines Future Tennis on the Road" to recruit the future Aces in Taiwan.
Tsung-Hua Yang, Longines Ambassador of Elegance of the world of Sports, was specially invited to attend the final recruitment tournament in Taiwan, and witnessed the Taiwan tennis future Aces in Taichung Integration Sports Tennis Tournament. Meanwhile, Chi-Ling Lin, Longines Ambassador of Elegance sent a video to encourage the Taiwanese represented kid and gave her best wishes to the kid.
There attendance encouraged all candidates. Tsung-Hua Yang also shared with the winning kid, Hsiang-Yi Wang that it is important to demonstrate the spirit of sportsman and full speed ahead. This is also delivering Longines brand spirit, "Elegance is an attitude" through the positive sharing with the kids on the tennis tournament.
The winner, Shiang-Yi Wang from Kee-Lung City, was honored by receiving the award from Director General Liao, Tsung-Hua Yang, and Erica Chang from Longines Taiwan Vice President. After that, Tsung-Hua Yang presented Chi-Ling Lin's encourage video to all attendees in the award press conference.
Longines has been considered as this elegance brand with immense devotion on charity and tennis sponsorships for long-term commitment. Longines' mission is not only to select a kid to French Open, but also aimed to grow tennis as a practical lecture activity and help cultivate more potential future tennis stars in Taiwan.


text:
Archive/File: ihr salaman.01 Last-modified: 1993/05/01 "By the late 1980s, FCBN [Family Christian Broadcasting Network] began syndicating some of its programs on other Christian networks. The most popular of these shows was 'Accent on Health' with Maureen Salaman, also a frequent guest host on 'California Tonight.' Salaman's presence on FCBN (her show is also syndicated on TBN) is an example of how religious broadcasting can be used to promote the agenda of political extremists. Aside from her expertise on health food, Salaman is known nationally as a veteren activist in Willis Carto's Liberty Lobby. Carto has been described by civil libertarians as the most notorious anti-Semite and racial supremacist in the United States.<101> Carto's Institute for Historical Review publishes literature 'proving' that the Nazi holocaust did not occur. In 1984, Salaman campaigned as the Vice-Presidential candidate on the slate of Carto's fractious electoral front, the Populist Party.<102> In early 1986, the Populist Party fell apart during an internal power struggle. Salaman came out on the side of Carto against the slightly less extreme American Independent Party faction.<103> Backstage at a live 'TV-42' filming of a Christian trade show in 1986, Salaman told the author, 'I'm urging people to send their money directly to the 'Spotlight' in Washington, D.C.' The 'Spotlight' is the Liberty Lobby's weekly tabloid which, interspersed with tributes to Hitler aide Rudolf Hess and French fascist Jean Marie LePen, advertises Nazi paraphernalia and teaching materials from "Identity" preachers (described in chapter 4). Ronn Haus' promotion of Maureen Salaman on national television is an implicit endorsement of here extremist policies and an open invitation for born-again viewers to ally themselves with her cohorts." (Diamond, 27-28) <101> For a history of the Liberty Lobby, see Frank P. Mintz, "The Liberty Lobby and the American Right: Race, Conspiracy, and Culture," Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1985 <102> Kristine Jacobs, "The Populist Party," Interchange Report, Fall 1984. For background on the Ku Klux Klan and neo-nazi ties of the Populist Party, see "It's Not Populism," a eport released in October 1984 by the National Anti-Klan Network and available through the Center for Democratic Renewal, P.O. Box 10500, Atlanta, GA 30310. <103> "Populist Leader Condemns Factional 'Party Bossism'," The Spotlight, May 12, 1986, pp. 4-6 Work Cited: Diamond, Sara. Spritual Warfare: The Politics of the Christian Right. Montreal, New York: Black Rose Books, 1990
Home ·
Site Map ·
What's New? ·
© The Nizkor Project, 1991-2012
This site is intended for educational purposes to teach about the Holocaust and
to combat hatred.
Any statements or excerpts found on this site are for educational purposes only.
As part of these educational purposes, Nizkor may
include on this website materials, such as excerpts from the writings of racists and antisemites. Far from approving these writings, Nizkor condemns them and
provides them so that its readers can learn the nature and extent of hate and antisemitic discourse. Nizkor urges the readers of these pages to condemn racist
and hate speech in all of its forms and manifestations.


text:
Your version of Internet Explorer is out of date. For best experience please upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 or above.
22 products
showing items: 1-22 of 22
showing items: 1-22 of 22
Carter's baby clothes offer quality, comfortable clothing for babies in sizes preemie all the way up to 24 months that hold up wear after wear. All of the essentials are covered when you shop Carter's. Designed to make dressing easier and more comfortable, these parent-approved clothes offer big value and extra-cute style no matter the occasion. Have a baby boy? You'll find a great variety of colorful animal designs and prints, nautical themes and more. Or dress your princess in adorable hearts, flowers or butterflies when going on a play date. There's also a great selection of gender neutral clothes that help build baby's first wardrobe with ease. Count on Carters baby clothing for the best in affordable, high quality and super comfortable clothing for your little one.
©jcp Media Inc., 2015. All Rights Reserved


text:
I am a board-certified dermatologist with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. As part of a thorough examination, I employ the use of dermoscopy and total body photography when applicable. I have an active role in teaching dermatology residents through lectures and journal review. My research interests include the treatment and prevention of skin cancer.
General Dermatology; Skin Cancer
MD, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
SUNY Buffalo; SUNY Stony Brook


text:
Artistic rendering of the new Heart Plaza. |
Norman Regional Health System is announcing the construction of the Norman Regional Heart Plaza. The two-story, 40,000 square foot medical building is being built adjacent to the Norman Regional HealthPlex, located at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road in north Norman. "The Heart Plaza will become a regional destination site for outpatient heart and vascular care. It allows us to put services under one roof, to include physician offices as well as diagnostic services to include cardiac echos, peripheral ultrasounds, nuclear medicine scans, and stress EKGs, as well as a coagulation clinic, and a cardiac rehabilitation work-out area," states David Whitaker, president and CEO of Norman Regional Health System. "We are excited about this opportunity to design a very service oriented and accessible location for patients seeking heart care." Physicians whose medical offices will be housed within the building include Norman Regional cardiologists – Drs. Paul Ayers, Archana Gautam, Jeffrey Crook, Katherine Hays, Muhammad Salim, Michael Sellers, and Michael Villano, as well as cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Kyle Toal. The Norman Regional Heart Plaza's close proximity to the HealthPlex will be beneficial and convenient for patients, Whitaker said. The HealthPlex houses the Norman Heart Hospital as well as a Chest Pain Center. The Chest Pain Center is an emergency room that specializes in treating heart problems. From visiting a physician's office to surgery to recovery, patients can find it all in one central, dedicated location, Whitaker said. The Heart Plaza's completion will add those components to the area –designated as Medical Park West. Norman Regional partnered with McKinney Partnership Architects and Precision Builders, LLC, General Contractor on the Heart Plaza. The curved blue glass veneer will be accented with cut stone and masonry while the interior will offer natural day-lighting and a clearly organized plan for ease of access. The site is environmentally conscious and fully accessible to meet the community's needs. An abundance of well lit and landscaped parking including accessible spaces evenly distributed around the building will allow immediate and convenient access to all entries for patients and staff. The Heart Plaza is scheduled to open in Spring of 2013. |
Contact Kelly Wells
Norman Regional Health System
Office (405) 307.2143
Fax (405) 307.2144
Email email@example.com


text:
Biljana Billy Jotanović 5pts Anita Marinković jst bi rada da si tazga kups pol bi pa sle do konca sveta :)
Alicia Dillipree 5pts Omg this looks like something you know who would ride in back in the Simpson rd days. Very fly Christopher Chip Bray.
Linda Cowperthwaite 5pts As hard as it is for me to find my car sometimes, don't think I would loose that one!!


text:
Google's paid clicks rise 13% in the first quarter
Revenue increased 11.9% in Q1 of 2015, to $17.26 billion compared with $15.42 billion in the year-ago period.
Behind the scenes of the Hot 100
Throughout the year the editors of Internet Retailer frequently get inquiries from e-retailers and their public relations firms asking what it takes to make the cut for the Hot 100. The short answer is that we select e-commerce sites that have broken new ground in some way other e-retailers can learn from.
That's purely a qualitative judgment, of course, and different from the approach Internet Retailer takes in our research guides, such as the Top 500 Guide and the Top 300 Latin America. Those research products rely on hard facts—they rank retailers in a given part of the world by their online sales. Facts are our business, but once a year we think it's important to offer our informed judgments on the online retailers that are leading in innovation, even if not yet in sales.
To provide that analysis, the 16-person team of editors and research analysts behind the Hot 100 selections collectively look at thousands of e-commerce sites from around the globe each year. We run searches, zoom in on photos, watch product videos, check out what they're doing on Facebook and with mobile commerce, and more. We keep logs about the sites that stand out to us in some way, and when August rolls around, we start putting those logs to good use.
We each nominate about 20 e-commerce sites that we think are noteworthy, and we also reach out to industry experts for their recommendations. Sites that have also been submitted to us directly for consideration go on the list too. We break into three teams and book the office conference room pretty much full-time.
Then the debates begin.
We call up each site on the list and the editor who nominated it makes a pitch for why it should be included in the Hot 100. We test the site features that the editor points to and call up competing sites in that product category to see if they have comparable features. Few sites get easy agreement, but eventually we vote a site up or down, and it remains on the list or gets deleted.
The selection process this year was a bit different than in the past because for the first time we considered e-commerce sites outside United States—we are now tagging the Hot 100 as the "world's best retail web sites."
During the last two years Internet Retailer's research team has produced two research guides on Europe, one on Latin America and will soon publish one on the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market. As we became more familiar with online retailers worldwide we became convinced we needed to think bigger when it came to the Hot 100 selection process. Today we regularly see U.S.-based retailers moving to compete in international markets through e-commerce, while foreign retailers are moving into the United States. Eight foreign retailers made the cut for the Hot 100 this year; we expect to feature many more in future editions.
If you have e-retail sites you'd like to see in the Hot 100 next year, e-mail Allison Enright at firstname.lastname@example.com and include a few sentences about why you think these are stand-out sites.


text:
Community Information Database
You are browsing the Subject Heading Families with Adolescents which contains 6 record(s)
- California Youth Crisis Line
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth. CYCL is also an i... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Encompass Community Services
Encompass Community Services (formerly Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center), a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has been serving Santa Cruz County since 1973. This year we served over... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Live Oak Family Resource Center
Closed Mondays Open Tuesday through Friday, 9am-12pm & 1-4pm Information and links to community services on a drop-in basis, Second Harvest food distribution site, community health screening, ... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Toadal Fitness -4- Kids
Westside location: 3004 Mission Street. Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 831-466-3764 Scotts Valley location: 269 Mount Hermon Rd. Scotts Valley Ca 95066 831-430-9200 Toadal Fitness-4- Kids offers th... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Triple P- Positive Parenting Program
The Positive Parenting Program, Triple P, is a parent education program that is here to help parents meet their parenting goals. It is designed for every parent and can help them learn ways to: -Buil... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Youth Services
Watsonville location: 241 E. Lake Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-688-8856 Youth Services offers a broad spectrum of services that help heal and nurture the mental and social well-being... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]


text:
Main Content
- 100% Polyester fabric
- Contrast color collar
- Imported
- Officially licensed MLB product
- One size fits most ages 5-9
- Plastic team helmet
- Quality embroidery
- Tight weave mesh top with screen print graphics
- Two stretchy wristbands
- Warning: Equipment is not intended for recreational or protective use
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:
Hi, for me this still does not work. I am sitting behind a sometimes quite tricky proxy solution where I do not even have DNS resolution for outside servers.
I am using ubuntu 12.04 (fresh install), phoronix deb, have my http_proxy set to something like http://proxy:8080, also https_proxy=http://proxy:8080.
I can use wget and apt-get without any problems.
I also tried the export NO_OPENSSL=1
What EXACTLY do I have to put into the fields when I run the network setup? just "proxy" or "http://proxy" or maybe something different?
Is there a chance for a solution?
Thanks for your support,


text:
- Design House: Celine Dion
- Fragrance Notes: vetiver, peony, woods, mimosa, and orchid.
- Year Introduced: 2004
- Recommended Use: casual
No reviews written for this product
Great purchase. Cane just as described. I will be a repeat shopper.
Written by Anonymous on December 12, 2012
Read Review details ►My boyfriend really loves the way this smells. He is going to be buy my 3 more bottles just in case.
Written by Nic on January 02, 2010
Read Review details ►I could no longer find Celine Dion Notes at any store, which is where I 1st discovered it. I'm so glad Fragrancenet has it! I love the scent, it's not too strong, yet strong enough.
Written by Anonymous on January 28, 2009
Read Review details ►I have had several bottles of this perfume and cant live without it! I JUST love it!!!!! Kari
Written by Kari from MO. on December 05, 2008
Read Review details ►This was a Birthday gift and yes it was the best gift. This spray is not at all over powering and though I spray it on twice a day because it wears off easy . This is a spray for anyone. It smells so smooth. Oct 08
Written by Renee on October 23, 2008
Read Review details ►


text:
classic double kit
Adapt to take 2!
This double kit is the second seat for your current model classic ™ stroller.
The double kit is HOT! because:
- inline functionality for your classic stroller
- also compatible with the s3 stroller (US only)
- maximum weight capacity of 20kg / 44lbs in front position, 15kg / 33lbs in rear position
- all weather protection with classic double storm cover & double sun cover (sold separately)
- double kit sunhood available separately
- includes double kit hinge set
- compatible with black classic & s3 strollers only


text:
Find out the important details a future hunter should know in order to have a successful coyote hunting experience.
Useful Coyote Hunting GearDo you know what kind of gear you can use to ease your coyote hunt ? Read about the various gear & tools in here.
Best Places To Hunt CoyotesDo you know where to look for coyotes ? Find out the best places to spot & hunt!


text:
Speakers' Soapbox: Bill Wostenberg On BC Exercise Mistakes & President Hoover
February 8, 2013 11:56 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsIn the leadup to the 11th Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference, Bill Wostenberg, IT Service Continuity Consultant at Pacific Life Insurance, discusses the mistake to avoid when planning BC exercises and President Herbert Hoover's disaster relief efforts.
Speakers' Soapbox: Chris Needham-Bennett On Britain's Tsunami & The Fun Side Of ISO22301
February 1, 2013 5:38 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsIn the leadup to the 11th Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference, Chris Needham-Bennett, owner & Managing Director of London-based Needhams 1834 Ltd, discusses the real cost of ISO22301 certification, the tsunami that struck Britain in 1607 and Theodore Roosevelt's resilience.
Verifying Information With Social Media
January 29, 2013 10:02 am | by John Orlando, PhD, Vertek Corporation | CommentsHow do we gather, authenticate and integrate information from a variety of sources -- citizen, mass media, official, etc. -- to develop situational awareness? Verifying techniques fall into two categories: reliability of source and outside confirmation.
Speakers' Soapbox: Tracy Stourac On BC Scorecards & President Kennedy
January 21, 2013 11:31 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsIn the leadup to the 11th Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference, Tracy Stourac, Business Continuity Manager at TransUnion, discusses BC scorecards, the importance of personal preparation and why President Kennedy would have made a good business continuity professional.
Harnessing The Wisdom Of Crowds
December 3, 2012 11:45 am | by John Orlando, PhD, Vertek Corporation | CommentsCrowdsourcing can serve as a counter-balance to the interpersonal forces that might steer a closed group of experts off course. The public is a resource that can assist disaster responders by providing valuable information and perspectives. The secret is knowing how to gather the information so as to make the public a resource. This is done with a "Virtual Operations Support Team" (VOST).
BCM Exercises Don't Have To Be Boring: 3 Party Games For Effective & Memorable Exercises
November 26, 2012 1:36 pm | by Alison Kashin, Chief Creative & Technology Officer, Lootok | CommentsGaming is an excellent way to increase learning retention and enhance teaming. Exercises are serious business, but with some inspiration from three popular party games you can let participants have a little fun while raising awareness about your business continuity management (BCM) program.
Leveraging Your BCP Into A Competitive Advantage
November 9, 2012 4:39 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsWhile BC programs (BCPs) offer immense value to organizations they are not always leveraged to give the organization an edge over competitors. Andy Vanderhoff, President of Quantivate, discusses the ways you can publicize your BCP and use it to achieve cost savings, as well as the lean manufacturing conundrum: necessary redundancy versus lean principles.
Use Of The Incident Command System To Manage An IT Outage At Arizona State University
November 6, 2012 9:30 am | by Allen Clark, Ed Copp & Deborah Roepke | CommentsDuring the early morning hours on January 18, 2012, a hacker gained access to the ASU computer systems and removed a list of passwords. The IT incident response team recommended the incident be classified as high-level and email systems be shut down. Within minutes of establishing the first bridge-line call, a member of ASU's media team suggested the use of ICS to manage this incident.
The Solar Storm Threat | Part 2: Basic Steps You Can Take To Protect Your Business
October 23, 2012 10:42 am | by Keith Erwood, Vice President & Principal Consultant, Continuity Co., LLC | CommentsAny electronic equipment left in the open is considered unshielded and vulnerable to the effects of a geomagnetic storm. Studies have shown that you can offer some protection by simply turning off and unplugging unshielded pieces of equipment. The most effective way to protect equipment is by shielding it with a Faraday cage.
The Solar Storm Threat | Part 1: How Solar Flares & CMEs Can Impact Your Business
October 15, 2012 4:34 pm | by Keith Erwood, Vice President & Principal Consultant, Continuity Co., LLC | CommentsSolar activity has picked up in recent years; we are headed into what is known as the solar maximum of the solar cycle. The solar maximum is expected to occur in May 2013 and NASA has predicted this will be "the most intense solar maximum in fifty years."
Speakers' Soapbox: David Nolan On The Evolution Of BC & Michael Andretti
October 12, 2012 10:12 am | CommentsIn the leadup to Continuity Insights New York, October 29-30, 2012 at The Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, David Nolan, CEO of Fusion Risk Management, discusses the concept of continuity risk management, game changing technology and Michael Andretti's measured risks.
Data Breach Is Inevitable — Keys To An Effective Response
October 8, 2012 3:57 pm | by Dr. Ed Goldberg, Core Faculty, Capella University School of Business & Technology | CommentsFor their disastrous reputational and financial consequences, coupled with the near-100 percent likelihood of occurrence, data breaches should be seen as one of the organization's most significant business continuity challenges. Planning can help to mitigate and avoid the legal and reputational risks that otherwise accompany such incidents.
Notification System Selection: A Case Study
September 24, 2012 4:40 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsNotification systems are vital for crisis communications and a big investment for business continuity departments. Editorial board member Mike Keating, Vice President of Business Continuity Management at Reinsurance Group of America, recently upgraded his organization's notification system and learnt a lot about the latest features in the process.
Speakers' Soapbox: Mark Haimowitz On Large-Scale Disasters, Staying Relevant & Paul McCartney
September 21, 2012 11:17 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsContinuity Insights speaks with Mark Haimowitz, Director of Business Continuity Planning at Disney ABC Television Network, about how technology affects BC plans, event-agnostic disaster planning and what business continuity professionals can learn from Paul McCartney.
Doing More With Less: Recovery Services
September 17, 2012 1:02 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsContinuity Insights speaks with Walt Thomasson, Managing Director at Rentsys Recovery Services, about how business continuity professionals can streamline their organizations' disaster recovery solutions, mobile recovery trends, the importance of testing, and recovering multiple locations.


text:
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Gear
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Golf & More
(6 items)
Product ID: 616044
Main Content
Easily keep track of every great shot hit on the links with this ball markers and hat clip set. The magnetic clip fits snug on your golf bag, hat or belt and includes two ball markers featuring vibrant enamel team graphics, so no matter how tough the course, you can always be proud to show off your Ragin Cajuns spirit!
- Double sided magnetic ball marker
- Fits most any brim
- Imported
- Includes two markers
- Measures 1" in diameter
- Officially licensed collegiate product
- Vibrant enamel detailing
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:
Whether you need to move aggressively into mobile applications, want to take advantage of cloud services or simply need to lower your IT costs, our teams can help you design, develop, test, secure, manage, and maintain high quality business applications that help you increase operational efficiency and sustain your competitive advantage. HP Applications Development, Testing and Management service offerings provide you application consulting, custom application development, testing and quality assurance and applications management.
In the dynamic landscape of business, a New Style of IT is emerging that is centered on end user's experience. Businesses are looking for simple and secure applications that can be accessed at any time anywhere from the device of user's choice. These applications should be engaging, integrated, mobile, live on the web, and enabled by cloud. To keep up with this trend, you need to look for ways to modernize your existing legacy applications or build new applications while balancing budgets and priorities.
To enable your future, out teams use agile and other methods to quickly build high quality secure business applications for all technology platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft® .NET, Java, open source and mainframe z/OS. Our market-leading tools, processes and best practices streamline the development, management and testing of applications across a wide variety of industries. We leverage automation, accelerators and market leading tools to increase the productivity and quality of solutions. Our services are built on world class processes and delivered by experts that are positioned across the globe in industrialized delivery centers.
Our Applications Development Services enable accelerated delivery of high-quality, feature-rich, flexible business applications by leveraging market-leading tools, frameworks and solution expertise available globally. Our services enable the realization of your business vision through our trusted partner and technology advisor relationship.
Agile and DevOps
HP has excellent experience and extensive capabilities in Agile. Using Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Development and Operations (DevOps), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and eXtreme Programming (XP), our Agile Continuous Delivery processes transforms the delivery model, making it more responsive and efficient. Benefits of using our approach include increased speed to implementation, continuous improvements, increased reliability, increased predictability, increased visibility, decreased costs, and decreased risks. We provide end-to-end Agile development and management.
HP Testing and Quality assurance services cater to all types of testing using world class testing tools and leveraging our infrastructure and cloud services capabilities. HP is the creator of the world's most popular testing tools. Our testing tools enjoy a 60%+ market share which gives our services teams a tremendous level of insight into the needs of testing. Our core Testing services, are maintained by yearly quality reviews and audits and strict automation routines. We enable start-up and ramp-up of projects to meet variable testing demands. Key to this ability is our demonstrated testing cycle time reduction of 10-20% year over year with simultaneous improvement on quality of applications.
Take our Online Quality Assessment to determine your testing maturity level and discuss with HP how we can lower costs and risks while improving your applications quality.
Testing as a Service
Designed to meet the needs of the new style of IT (cloud, mobility, big data, etc.,), we offer an output-based Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) model that covers all aspects of lifecycle requirements. With this service model, you pay only for testing outcomes and the services consumed. Using a unique combination of our processes, tools, accelerators, and best practices, HP delivers quality applications with a unique "as-a-service" testing model. Like our core Testing services, these are also maintained by yearly quality reviews and audits and strict automation routines. Our unique services expidite start-up and ramp-up of projects to meet variable testing demands. As with all our Testing services, our ability is demonstrated by testing cycle time reductions of 10-20% while simultaneously improving the quality of applications.
Investment in applications is critical to the future success of a modern enterprise, and optimally managing those applications is the key to greater efficiency, innovation and growth. You need to capitalize on opportunities to automate and optimize the management of your applications, while, at the same time, balancing budgets and priorities. We manage, operate, maintain, and enhance your application portfolio, enabling you to achieve desired business outcomes, optimize cost, and implement standards for business/IT alignment. We deliver effective and efficient, high quality application maintenance through a network of delivery centers located in key onshore, near shore and offshore locations. We accelerate time to value through seamless transitions that minimize duplication of responsibility and promptly transfer operational accountability. HP brings certified tools, automation and processes to minimize transition risk and align application spend to business priorities. . Our end to end Applications Management Services (AMS) are built with flexibility to respond to your changing business requirements.
Next Generation Applications Management
HP Next Generation Applications Management helps you successfully move from an IT-centric delivery model to a dynamic service delivery model. Built on client choice and clarity, our holistic set of services empowers you to optimally manage your applications. Our tiered levels of service give you the flexibility to specify the appropriate levels of support based on the business value of each application. Through our predictive pricing and adjustable contracting models you can easily and quickly fine tune your investments to fit your changing business needs. The application-level visibility you gain through our offering provides the insight you need on pricing, cost drivers, support levels, and performance to make the best recommendations for aligning your application spend to business priorities.
ACG Global solutions
HP Applications and Content Globalization (ACG) provides international language solutions for applications and content. From simple content translations to rich media, software localization, or comprehensive outsourcing, we offer scalable options for the best balance of quality, cost, and speed to market.
Igniting the value in the New Style of IT – Affliliated ADMS Services
Mobile Applications Services
Operate beyond the boundaries of your traditional desktop environment for mobile business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-employee (B2E) applications.
Testing and Quality Assurance Services
HP Testing and Quality Assurance Services helps you build in quality to your applications and accelerate testing to reduce the risk of software defects that could cause critical system outages affecting your operations.
Testing Services for Mobility
Mobile application testing capabilities check the functional quality, usability, performance and security of applications across the extended mobile enterprise.
Applications Management Services for Cloud
Our cloud-enabled applications management services help you manage, operate, maintain and enhance your cloud applications across private, public and managed cloud, and hybrid cloud environments – seamlessly and securely. We have the management expertise across diverse application technologies – custom, commercial off-the-shelf, enterprise and emerging applications.
Portfolio Management Services
HP Portfolio Management offers you a new level of transparency through advanced analytics to systematically balance the portfolio and sustain the maintenance-to-innovation ratio. Our techniques and tools for analysis, governance, flexibility management, and continuous improvement helps you better control.
Applications Performance Monitoring
Applications Management; Keeping up with the pace of change
Planning for Systems of Engagement