text:
Get the Best Priced Dodge Challenger Pitman Arm
- Fast Shipping
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Lowest Prices
Dodge Challenger Replacement Pitman Arm Information
Search our online pitman arm catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. We sell wholesale to the public. We offer high quality new, OEM, aftermarket and remanufactured Dodge Challenger Pitman Arm parts. We specialize in a wide-variety of high-quality car parts and accessories for your car, truck or SUV. Call toll free to order or place your order online via our secure checkout system. Our online parts catalog uses real-time inventory, so you can be assured the parts you buy are in stock at the time of ordering. Most orders are shipped the same day. They are available for the following Dodge Challenger years: 1974, 1973, 74, 73. This part is also sometimes called Dodge Challenger Steering. We stock pitman arm parts for most Dodge models including Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dakota, Durango, D250, D150, Ram 50, Dart, Charger, D350, Power Ram 50, Aspen, D100, Raider, Ram 1500 Van, Ram 3500 Van, Ram 2500 Van, Magnum, Ramcharger, Coronet, D50, Diplomat, Monaco, Mirada and St. Regis.
We stock these Pitman Arm brands for the Dodge Challenger: Moog.
10 2010 Dodge Challenger SE Ball Joint Front TRW
10 2010 Dodge Challenger Body Lowering Kit Front and Rear Eibach Springs
09 2009 Dodge Challenger Control Arm Front Right Upper Mopar
70 1970 Dodge Challenger Control Arm Bushing Front Upper TRW Set of 4 Bushings
12 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Shock Absorber Rear KYB
10 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Shock Mount Front Sachs
12 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Shocks Rear KYB
82 1982 Dodge Challenger Strut Bellows Front Mevotech
10 2010 Dodge Challenger SE Strut Mount Front KYB
09 2009 Dodge Challenger Struts Front Right KYB
10 2010 Dodge Challenger Suspension Kit Bilstein
08 2008 Dodge Challenger Sway Bar Link Front Left First Equipment Quality
i would like to take the time to write, because i have never ever got service like i got when i order my parts from the partsgeek. It was very cheap and it arrived in only 2 days ...Great customer ...
Very fast shipping. Got my order shipped ground. It arrived the next day or 2 days later. Fine products. Great prices. I'd recommend PartsGeek to anyone that needs parts for their car.


text:
Anything but Silent: Safety Last - Cinema Arts Centre
Hours: 7:30pm Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $14 Address: 423 Park Ave. - 631-423-7611 Huntington, NY 11743 cinemaartscentre.org Description: The 1923 romantic comedy silent film starring Harold Lloyd includes one of the most famous images from the silent film era: Lloyd clutching the hands of a large clock as he dangles from the outside of a skyscraper above moving traffic. The MoMA's Ben Model will accompany the movie on the organ. |

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Decision Information | |||
Docket Number:   | FD_35396_0 | ||
Case Title:   | COUNTY OF GREENVILLE, S.C.--ACQUISITION EXEMPTION--GREENVILLE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | ||
Decision Type:   | Notice Of Exemption | ||
Deciding Body:   | Director Of Proceedings | ||
Decision Summary | |||
Decision Notes:   | PROVIDED NOTICE THAT THE COUNTY OF GREENVILLE, S.C. FILED A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO ACQUIRE FROM GREENVILLE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROXIMATELY 11.8 MILES OF RAIL LINE IN GREENVILLE, S.C. | ||
Decision Attachments | |||
Approximate download time at 28.8 kb: 18 Seconds | |||
Note: If you do not have Acrobat Reader, or if you have problems reading our files with your current version of Acrobat Reader, the latest version of Acrobat Reader is available free at www.adobe.com. | |||
Full Text of Decision | |||
40991 SERVICE DATE – AUGUST 11, 2010 DO FR-4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35396] County of Greenville, S.C.—Acquisition Exemption—Greenville County Economic Development Corporation The County of Greenville, S.C. (County), a noncarrier political subdivision of the State of South Carolina, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. § 1150.31 to acquire from Greenville County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) approximately 11.8 miles of rail line between milepost 0.0 in Greenville, S.C. and milepost 11.8 in Travelers Rest, S.C.[1] Petitioners state that, as a result of the transaction, the County will acquire GCEDC's interest in the line, including the residual common carrier obligation. GCEDC will assign its interest in a trail agreement reached with the Greenville County Recreation District (GCRD) on September 26, 2006, and the County will assume all of GCEDC's rights and responsibilities under that agreement. GCRD will retain its leasehold interest in the line and will continue to be the trail owner and operator. The end result will be that all of GCEDC's ownership rights and responsibilities in the line will be transferred to the County. According to petitioners, the proposed acquisition will not involve any provision or agreement between GCEDC and the County that would limit future interchange with a third-party connecting carrier. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on or after August 25, 2010 (30 days after the notice of exemption was filed). The County certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier and further certifies that its projected annual revenue will not exceed $5 million. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions to stay must be filed no later than August 18, 2010 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35396, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20423-0001. In addition, a copy must be served on William A. Mullins, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20037. Board decisions and notices are available on our website at WWW.STB.DOT.GOV. Decided: August 6, 2010. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. |


text:
Hey everyone! I just started playing Terraria a couple of days ago and I'm really enjoying it so far. I've found a couple of cool cave systems and have been able to make some basic armor and silver weapons. However, I've read some stuff on Terraria Wiki and other websites that have all kinds of stuff about the game I don't understand such as spells and guns that require items I have no idea how to acquire. So I guess I have some questions: What's the best way to learn about everything in the game? There's so much to know it seems, and it's pretty overwhelming. Right now I basically leave my house and either go to the left or go to the right until I find a cave, then I mine whatever materials I find. What else am I supposed to be doing? What is "corruption" and all of the other different biomes and their purpose? Anything else I need to know?
1. The wiki is a great way to start, but you can also use the Guide. Just asking him for help (the 'help' option on the NPC interface) will give plenty of tips on what you can/should do in the game. There's also a crafting option as well, which allows you to see all objects that can be made from a particular item. 2. Exploring the surface would be a good idea, as you will eventually encounter different biomes. Digging deep into the ground is recommended too, as the further down you go, the better loot/materials you will find. Beware, as enemies get harder as well. 3. The following are all biomes in the game: The Corruption - a purple coloured biome that will spread unless stopped by sunflowers or any other block except dirt. It features deep chasms that contain demon altars and shadow orbs. Snow - no difference to the forest biome apart from, you know, snow. Desert - sand only, spawns different mobs. Jungle - different trees, grass and mobs Underground Jungle - literally the jungle underground, contains an essential crafting ingredient for some items. The Dungeon a maze of passageways that contain a lot of items essential for advancement. The Ocean/s - expanses of deep water at either end of the map. The Underworld - a hellish domain at the bottom of the map. Meteor - has a chance to be spawned after destroying a certain object in the Corruption Floating Islands - regions in the sky that contain a house with one locked gold chest in each The Hallow, Underground Hallow, Underground Corruption - biomes you don't need to worry about at the moment! In addition, the underground is split into two diifferent regions, the Underground and the Cavern. There's not much difference apart from the background colour, but tougher enemies do spawn in the Cavern. 4. No, not really. Just keep digging, find new ores, and craft it into tools/armour. I would recommend going to the Corruption when you have obtained a grappling hook and at least silver armour.


text:
searchpremium serviceseventsonline directoryresourcesadvertisingcustomer care |
Chemical Week Magazine :: Newsbriefs Fitch: M&A Slowing8:11 AM MDT | July 20, 2012 M&A activity in the chemical industry "has been proceeding at a more measured pace this year" compared to last, according to Fitch Ratings (New York). However, average transaction multiples were up, at 9.3x Ebitda for the period ended May 31, up from 8.9x last year and 8x in... This information is only available to Chemical Week subscribers. Forgot your user ID or password?
Not an IHS Chemical Week
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:
National Parks
Subcommittee on National Parks
Phone: (202) 224-4971
Fax: (202) 228-0539
Jurisdiction of the Subcommittee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: National Park System; Wild and Scenic Rivers System; National Trails System; national recreation areas; national monuments; historic sites; military parks and battlefields; Land and Water Conservation Fund; historic preservation; outdoor recreation resources; and preservation of prehistoric ruins and objects of interest on the public domain.
Ex Officio Subcommittee Members
Related Legislation
May 2001
April 2001
March 2001
Date | Title |
3/22/01 | S. 1137: Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Act |
3/13/01 | H.R. 980: Moccasin Bend National Historic Site Establishment Act |


text:
Sort by:
Discussions | Replies | Latest Activity |
how can we change the perception of birth especially with TLC?something needs to change with the perception of birth and especially what they show on TLC. I bet the majority of woman only know about bi… Started by Nicole Okcetin |
1 |
Jan 26, 2012 Reply by Rachael Reese |
The Dilemma of Breech Birth ... a discussion in 3 parts... stayed tuned! Part 1: A different Perspectivehttp://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/health/the-dilemma-of-breech-birth-58627.html PART 1: A different Perspective One thing we all have in… Started by Marie-Paul Baxiu |
8 |
Oct 31, 2011 Reply by Jay Gordon |
The Dilemma of Breech birth - a discussion in 3 parts... stayed tuned! Part 3 - Knowing one's optionsFULL ARTICLE: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/health/the-dilemma-of-breech-birth-59438.html What would a solution to the breech-birth dil… Started by Marie-Paul Baxiu |
0 | Jul 26, 2011 |
The Dilemma of Breech Birth - a discussion in 3 parts... stayed tuned! Part 2 - Communication with your unborn babyFULL ARTICLE: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/health/the-dilemma-of-breech-birth-59160.html An unborn baby will usually turn to present h… Started by Marie-Paul Baxiu |
0 | Jul 19, 2011 |
Study: Pregnant Women Show Amazing Lack of Knowledge About Childbirth OptionsFewer pregnant women and their partners are attending prenatal education classes these days and appear to be quietly following whatever adv… Started by MyBestBirth Admin |
3 |
Jul 7, 2011 Reply by Colleen Burns |
Business Opportunity for Birth ProfessionalsThe Better Birth America network of websites (www.betterbirthamerica.com)is for sale. This established network of educational sites focuses… Started by Jackie Belau |
0 | Jul 21, 2009 |
Looking for passionate women to help promote birth options in their areaHi Ladies, I am the founder of Better Birth America www.betterbirthamerica.com. I am looking for women who are passionate about promoting… Started by Jackie Belau |
4 |
Jun 17, 2009 Reply by Pilar DeMann |
© 2015 Created by MyBestBirth Admin.


text:
This video is part of the following collections:
- Like
- Thanks for voting!
- Download
- Collection
Post As...xxx February 22, 2014
you are not man you are just animal...
No shit April 23, 2013
You are actually telling us porn is lying?
thelistener February 23, 2014
did you hear the fart thing inh 10:04?....ahaha
Post As...pudwack February 22, 2014
Homeless chicks cant afford eye make up
kiki October 4, 2013
screen play.....
Big dick January 7, 2014
Made me cum
Anonymous February 27, 2014
I am going to fuck you and your website up cunt.
EatPussy April 24, 2014
Go fuck your self asshole, all you do is take advantage of girls with money
Viewer January 7, 2015
Shes not homeless iv seen her in 3 different videos
big boobs August 15, 2014
She is needy and wants to do any thing
packman August 9, 2014
The theeme sucked
VLADIMIR June 6, 2014
no mames cabrón .... se nota que es falso, la chica se quiere reír en el restaurante .... ESTE VIDEO ES FALSO Y FINGIDO TOTALMENTE ... ELLA NO ES HOMELESS .....
??? July 26, 2013
why would you fuck a homeless person BEFORE they took a shower?
Agniey June 30, 2013
Fucking asshole taking advantage of someone that needs shelter and support
Rocky April 23, 2013
Homeless my ass,man you are a looser AND can't makeup a decent story ALL of your vids are the SAME!boring...
vgh April 23, 2013
thats mean to tell her the deal after you took the room and not before...
homesick April 23, 2013
homeless ? with nails like that ? hahaha !
ME April 23, 2013
well the offer of the hotel touched me, the fact that i knew what was to come made me laugh.
yeah you know it April 26, 2013
to live in the streets she is very clean at least in my hometown homeless ppl is really dirty lol
BitchesLoveCAKE April 27, 2013
Most people who watch these types of vids: Virgins who want to get laid LOL
Sponge June 29, 2013
Yeah.....enjoyed the series up till this. It was actually believable till this. Bad move, man.
man wiyh hart May 5, 2013
i think it is the best of Publickagent picture
fuckoff May 2, 2013
Sickening when the exploitation of man can not find eating and sleeping
viewer April 28, 2013
yes nails done, pussy shaved, make up on and all being homeless and guy fucking homeless girl without condom. What a bull...
meh... April 23, 2013
well the play could have been interesting but was made very poorly... if she had really been homeless, i doubt she would put on make up, wear clothes like this, be perfectly shaved etc... Also she didnt really seem to have enjoyed the sex which made it quite boring.. the later added moaning just made it worse....
Loading Comments
- PublicAgent Homeless girl gets fucked to pay for hotel


text:
S. Anil Radhakrishnan
Work on the resorts under the Bekal Tourism Project hit
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The closing down of the Chettukundu railway level-crossing in Kasaragod district by the railways has blocked the movement of hundreds staying on the western part of the railway line and affected the construction of the resorts under the Bekal Tourism Project.
The manned level-crossing between Kanhangad and Bekal Fort railway station was set up by the railways on the request of the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC), a State government undertaking, implementing the tourism project.
The level-crossing commissioned on December 26 last year was closed down on October 16 as the BRDC could not pay the enhanced amount sought by the railways towards meeting the expense of the gate and its operation for 90 years.
Access denied
Since then, the 500-odd families living on the western part of the railway line had been denied access to the outside world.
In addition, one primary school, a mosque, a temple and one of the resorts of the tourism project are also located in the coastal belt.
The development of the 3.5-km road at a cost of Rs.132 lakh under the Tsunami Rehabilitation Project to link the costal village to the State highway also had also come to a standstill as the access to the road crosses the railway level-crossing gate.
The BRDC had deposited Rs.98 lakh in August 2004 as the cost of providing the level-crossing as demanded by the railways. However, in August 2008, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Palakkad, informed the BRDC that the maintenance cost of the railway level-crossing gate had been reworked to Rs.2,38,81,972.
The railways had asked the BRDC to remit the balance amount of Rs.1,40,81,972 in six equal instalments of Rs. 23,46,995.
In December 2008, the BRDC informed the railways that they were ready to pay the enhanced amount in instalments from March 2009 and the next instalment after a gap of six months.
While the BRDC took up the matter with the railways to waive the enhanced amount through the Chief Minister, Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Railways, MPs and legislators, the DRM (Works) asked the BRDC to remit the first instalment before March 29 this year. This was followed by a letter from the railways on October 1 to remit the first two instalments by October 15.
The gate was closed down on October 16 after displaying the notice and without considering the request of the BRDC. "What will the BRDC do if the railways enhance the amount again citing escalation in market price?" asks an official.
Plea to Centre
Minister for Tourism and Home Kodiyeri Balakrishnan in a letter to Union Minister of State for Railways E. Ahamed had pointed out the undue hardship caused to the locals and how the construction works of the project and the road had been affected. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Ramesh Chennithala had also written to Union Minister for Railways Mamata Banerjee to intervene.


text:
Category Archives: Rp Data
Annual Change In Captial City Dwelling Values
Capital city home values have fallen by -0.4% throughout 2012 • Across the capital cities, property values have fallen by -0.4% over the 2012 calendar year, following a -3.8% fall in values in 2011. • Melbourne has been the weakest … Continue reading
House Prices in Australia – Speech by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens
This is an edited version of a speech given by Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens at the Annika Foundation Luncheon on July 24. Scaled to measures of income, Australian dwelling prices on a national basis have in fact declined and … Continue reading
Negative Equity in Far North Queensland
Homes More Affordable Now
Housing has become a lot more affordable over the past year, due to a drop in home prices combined with lower home loan rates and higher incomes, according to property analysis provider RP Data. Based on around 285,000 sales over … Continue reading
Renters paying a greater share of their take home income for housing than those with a mortgage
In this week's RP Data Property Pulse, Cameron Kusher takes a look at the costs associated with housing based on the latest ABS 2009/10 financial year Housing & Occupancy Costs Survey results. According to Mr Kusher, one of the most … Continue reading


text:
Waser2's recent comments:
On on the site ?Gypsies Infiltrate Nintendo Dev Team Test Site
What the hell is the song used in this, and where can I find it? also 4
On on the site ?My Name Is Not Richard
Hell yes, Rules of Attraction is a movie I like and own on DVD
On on the site ?Riker watches Goosebumps
I thought the concept was funny, but why was the gif so sh*tty?
On on the site ?Tom Kruse in Minority Report
this is really good, but would be f*cking amazing if it was smoother
On on the site ?Catch That Faerie, Georgie
wasn't that made on ytmnd a while back? then the internet stole it. and you stole it from them.
On on the site ?Tennessee Volunteers Have One Weakness
If you read a report about a kid in SLC shooting himself in the head, chances are it will be me
On on the site ?The Anal Teen Choice Awards!
What the f*ck is going on with my local news these days?
On on the news post nothing from nothing.
If you ever make it out to Utah for what ever reason, I make a mean beef stew.


text:
A/C Power Supply Help
View Single Post
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Slidell, LA. USA
Posts: 171
Thanks: 3
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Rep Power:
A/C Power Supply Help
Electrically Challenged here.
We have a good time radio with CD player on the boat. It runs on 8 D cell batteries or a 110 power adapter. The unit is no longer available and I have not been able find info on the a/c adapter, which is now in the possession of Davey Jones. The unit works well on batteries but not much longevity when using the CD player. I have tried several 12 V power supplies, which I have, ranging from 500 milliamp to 2 amps output. They all work the radio but none seem to have the power to turn the CD player. There is a sticker on the unit indicating that the CD requires a certain constant power in order to prevent skipping.
Does anyone know how many amps 8 D cells produce? Is it simply a matter of choosing an A/C adapter with the same Amp output of the batteries?
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Leocat66
Find all posts by Leocat66


text:
Out of the Park Baseball (PC) ReviewBackground Info
Presentation/Interface/Options : 95
The amounts of options in OOTP4 are way too numerous to list. Want to set up your own league? You can. Want to go back to the dead ball era? You can. Want to build your own park? You can. Want to create your own historical rosters? You can. There is so much more and all of them can be done easily. The only real complaint is that I really had to work a bit to figure out how to do some things. I had to dig a bit to figure out how to change some options, but it wasn't too difficult.
Gameplay : 92
The gameplay portion of OOTP4 drew me in just as much as a typical graphics-based game. You control all of the action of your players. All of the player's statistics and ratings are displayed on the screen in order for you to make an informed decision. Putting on a hit and run, pitching out and making substitutions are all simple to do. The players do play like their statistics dictate, but just as in real-life, players suffer through slumps and choke in the clutch. The gameplay section is great, but I found myself being more of a general manager and simming a few games at a time and then making roster changes as needed or tweaking the line-up though a trade. Don't think about stealing players from the Computer managers. You'll have to offer up decent players in order to bring in a major player to help your team.
Replay Value : 95
Overall : 95
© 1998-2006 Sports Gaming Network. Entire legal statement. Feedback
Other Links: |


text:
June 30th, 2002, 03:56 PM | #1 |
Posts: n/a
Digital Teenage Film
Many people have been congratulating us for doing something that should have been done years ago: one of the first movies ever to be produced, written, directed and performed strictly by teenagers, outside the Hollywood system -- but to make it look as if it costs millions of dollars, just like a Hollywood movie =). The first digital short to begin this digital movement was 405 the movie, and now we follow (or we hope), also premiering our work at IFILM.COM.
The following is an invitation to review our last digital films teaser trailer, "girl(boy) teaser trailer" which premiered Friday 5th April on IFILM.COM. This one, along with indies such as Radius, is a low-budget production that has taken the creators 3-4 years to work on, from scratch, all teenagers, beginning when they were 16 years old, struggling their way along the production, and finishing now, on 2K2. Theres no Hollywood involvement, and the movie is completely done by a small group of young filmmakers. You can watch Behind the Scenes footage or take a look at our mp3 soundtrack at our website, http://www.schoolis2die4.com. Please do consider reviewing us: the link to our teaser trailer is the following: http://www.ifilm.com/ifilm/product/film_info/0,3699,2415261,00.html Thanks for your time. We hope to be the digital Robert Rodriguez of our generation. |
July 1st, 2002, 10:35 AM | #2 |
RED Code Chef
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Holland
Posts: 12,514
That are some high hopes you are setting there, I hope you reach them. All-in-all the trailer looked nice. I hope those effects are used to further the story. As a moderator of this forum I hope you will stay with us to talk about your experiences and help others out. There are not much people out there yet who have completed a large project with the XL1/1S camera... Maybe you would be interested to write an article for the watchdog? Good luck with the last bits of your movie and I hope the future brings you good things.
Rob Lohman, email@example.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge | Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers | Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors |
July 1st, 2002, 11:04 AM | #3 |
Posts: n/a
Thank you Rob
That would be great, ok. What kind of article would you guys be interested in? I've got a couple of manifestos on the making of the film at my official website.
And yes, the effects do help the story. =) I know it looks like a Matrix rip-off, but actually, it's not. The trailer wasn't done very well, it isn't precise. Actually, the character in the movie IS inspired by THE MATRIX when she sees it on TV. Then she applies what she saw on television on real life, creating this weird concept of reality that ain't... duh, real. Hope you like the film (once it's out!) Thanks again. |
July 1st, 2002, 09:40 PM | #4 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Singapore
Posts: 163
Saw the trailer. I must say that its pretty cool. Way much better than the ones produced here.
Hope to see more of your films soon. You guys used the stock mic rite? |
July 2nd, 2002, 01:42 AM | #5 |
RED Code Chef
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Holland
Posts: 12,514
Fernando, thanks for replying so soon. Articles can be about
a lof of things. I myself have written a two-part article that descriped pre-productiona and actual shooting of my first little short. I had planned to write another two parter for editing and post-production but things are not going to well at the moment with my short. I would personally be very interested in reading about what went right, what went wrong how you guys (and girls) came up with solutions and such. Since you are about to complete a full project you have been through the entire process and must have some things to tell of all the different stages. Our articles are usually a bit longer and more detailed than what I read in your manifesto's (btw, your equipment manifesto doesn't seem to work). If you are interested, check my articles out. If you go to the site (www.dvinfo.net) they can be found under the Articles button on the left side. They are the first two under DV Production Notes. Perhaps they give you an idea as to how the articles are constructed. Pictures are always good (especially before and after or set pictures etc.), which I hadn't developed yet when I wrote those articles myself. Chris (the site and forums owner) can even host movies (making off's etc.) if I'm not mistaken. I have one question for you. In a couple of shots in the trailer you have a pretty shallow DOF. When we see a gun in focus the person behind it is a bit out of focus. How did you guys do that with the XL1? I've been trying to do that myself without much luck at the moment. Thanks!
Rob Lohman, firstname.lastname@example.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge | Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers | Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors |
July 2nd, 2002, 06:36 AM | #6 |
Obstreperous Rex
Hosting short trailers... no problem! ;-)
CH Search DV Info Net | DV Info Net Sponsors | A Decade of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day! |
July 2nd, 2002, 08:25 AM | #7 |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
Posts: 100
I was thinking about the same DoF thing as I was trying to go to sleep last night! Here's how I'm thinking of how to do it: I use Adobe Premiere 6.0 and Photoshop. Maybe this is a way to do it: export a few movie frames from the NLE software to Photohop. The shots will have pretty much everything in focus (like a normal video look). Then, cut out around the object thats more-so in the forground. Next, use the blur tool in photoshop on the background until it has a desired "out-of-focused" look. Then put back in the cut-out of the forground object. Do this for all of the desired frames. Takes time, but I think it might have the psychological effect on your audience that 35mm film DoF has. This might not work, though. What do you think? I would like to hear how Fernando did it. Regards, Kyle "Doc" Mitchell |
July 2nd, 2002, 09:02 AM | #8 |
RED Code Chef
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Holland
Posts: 12,514
Kyle. That is very possible indeed. There are even tools available
that can do that right within your video app or special effects tools. But, as you've said, that takes time. There are a lot of frames in a scene. Lets hope those special video tools have some extra tools for this. I plan on doing some testing with these in the near future. Time, however--as always-- is not on my side lately.
Rob Lohman, firstname.lastname@example.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge | Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers | Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors |
July 2nd, 2002, 05:01 PM | #9 |
Posts: n/a
I think I'm a jerk
What's DoF? Hahaha. Sorry, not familiar with the term.
Still, don't know what shot exactly you are talking about. If you are talking about a simple out of focus... that was 'done' with the lens. But not sure which shot you are asking me about. Post again and let me know =) About the articles, I'll check them out soon and see what I can do. |
July 2nd, 2002, 09:45 PM | #10 |
Obstreperous Rex
DoF -- depth of field. Where one element in the frame is in focus but other elements are intentionally out of focus, to drive the audience attention to a specific thing or area on the screen.
CH Search DV Info Net | DV Info Net Sponsors | A Decade of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day! |
July 3rd, 2002, 02:20 AM | #11 |
RED Code Chef
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Holland
Posts: 12,514
Fernando... chris' explenation is the correct one. Basically, in
your trailer you have a couple of shots where the guy is holding a gun. The gun is in focus (ie, sharp) but the person behind it is not (ie, blurry). This is a shallow depth of field (DOF), which is very difficult to create with video (XL1 etc.). Video has a large DOF (ie, everything is in focus from close range up to far away). I can post a screenshot from your trailer if you do not understand which part I am talking about.
Rob Lohman, firstname.lastname@example.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge | Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers | Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors |
July 11th, 2002, 09:02 PM | #12 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Brooklyn,New York
Posts: 169
can I just say I am sooooooo jealous of you guys for a few reasons; one - your trailer is HOT!!!!! I have emailed everyone I know about it. I'm in the middle of shooting an episodic and it is not half as daring as your work. What really makes me jealous is this - you guys have found your passion early on in life.... wow, congrats and keep it coming!
...all I need is a crumb! |
July 12th, 2002, 05:12 PM | #13 |
Posts: n/a
thanks man!
That's the kind of message that gives you strength for more!!!
July 16th, 2002, 12:37 AM | #14 |
Regular Crew
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Burnaby, B.C. Canada
Posts: 50
Where did you get the Money?
Where did the money come from?
July 16th, 2002, 01:42 PM | #15 |
Posts: n/a
what money?
The movie, all of it, cost about 2000... and I think I'm exaggerating a little. Of course, not taking into account the equipment. 4 years shooting and editing and such. Preproduction, postproduction and shooting all at the same time... haha


text:
Sharing Mana'oMarch 12, 2014Well, I love a rainy night . . . I love to feel the rain on my face, taste the rain on my lips In the moonlight shadow. Puts a song in this heart of mine, Puts a smile on my face every tim.... No comments posted for this article.
Post a Comment |


text:
addBBands {quantmod} | R Documentation |
Add Bollinger Bands to current chart.
addBBands(n = 20, sd = 2, ma = "SMA", draw = 'bands', on = -1)
n |
number of moving average periods |
ma |
type of moving average to be used |
sd |
number of standard deviations |
draw |
indicator to draw: bands, percent, or width |
on |
which figure area of chart to apply to |
The primary addition to this function call over the TTR
version is in the draw
argument. 'bands' will draw
standard Bollinger Bands, 'percent' will draw Bollinger %b
and 'width' will draw Bolinger Bands Width. The last two will
be drawn in new figure regions.
See bollingerBands in TTR for specific details as to implementation and references.
Bollinger Bands will be drawn, or scheduled to be drawn,
on the current chart. If draw
is either percent or width
a new figure will be added to the current TA figures charted.
A chobTA object will be returned silently.
Jeffrey A. Ryan
See bollingerBands in TTR written by Josh Ulrich
## Not run: addBBands() ## End(Not run)


text:
Word Dynamo
Log In
Sign Up
Introducing a cool
new way to learn!
Browse Our Dictionary Alphabetically
« Back to R
re socialize
re soften
re soil
re solder
re sole
re solicit
re solicitation
re solidify
re solubility
re soluble
re solute
re solution
re solvability
re solvable
re solve
re solvent
re solving power
re sonance
re sonance radiation
re sonant
re sonant jet engine's
re sonant jet engines
re sorb
re sorbent
re sorption
re sorptive
re sort
re sought
re sound
re source
re sourceful
re sourceless
re space
re specify
re specter
re spell
re spelt
re spice
re spire
re spiritualize
re spirometer
re spirometry
re spite
re splendent
re splendent quetzal
re splice
re sponsion
re sponsor
re spot
re spotted
re spotting
re sprang
re spread
re spring
re sprinkle
re sprout
re sprung
re squander
re stab
re stabbed
re stabbing
re stabilize
re stack
re stage
re stain
re stamp
re standardize
re start
re state
re station
re sterilize
re stickable
re stimulate
re stimulation
re sting
re stipulation
re stitch
re stock
re storable
re store
re storing spring
re stow
re straighten
re strain
re straining order
re strap
re strapped
re strapping
re strengthen
re stress
re stricken
re strict
re striction
re striction enzyme
re striction fragment
re striction play
re striction site
re strike
re string
re strive
Copyright ©
2015 Dictionary.com, LLC
. All rights reserved.
Contact Us
Our Blog


text:
How the Super Rich Avoid Taxes
The way that we tax people in the United States is fundamentally broken and should be completely discarded. The U.S. tax code is absolutely riddled with loopholes that allow the super rich to legally avoid taxes while many of the rest of us are being taxed into oblivion.
In our system of taxation, middle class families that work hard and try to play by the rules are deeply penalized while those that are willing to abuse the system make out like bandits. There is something fundamentally wrong with a system that enables wealthy politicians such as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to pay a smaller percentage of their incomes in taxes than millions of middle class families. Mitt Romney has millions of dollars parked down in the Cayman Islands and in other tax havens. He does this to avoid taxes.
Unfortunately, most Americans do not have the resources to funnel money through offshore tax havens. Most Americans just automatically have their paychecks shredded by taxes and then try to live on whatever is left over. Most Americans are just trying to survive financially from one month to the next. But the super rich have options. Thanks to technology, they can live almost anywhere they want and they can run their companies and manage their investments from anywhere in the world. The truth is that the wealthier you are the easier it is to avoid taxes. But even as the ultra-wealthy do their best to avoid taxes, many of them still feel free to demand that the rest of us be taxed more.
So what are some of the ways that the super rich avoid taxes?
Well, let's start with those that are just "somewhat wealthy". Many millionaires still want or need to be U.S. citizens, so they are subject to the U.S. tax code. Fortunately for them, their tax lawyers know of thousands of loopholes that have been designed to help the rich avoid taxes.
The following is from a recent article by Jen Talley....
Some of the richest people in the country pay the least, relatively speaking, in taxes. How is this possible? Answer: Through the clever manipulation of the U.S. tax code's loopholes. And it works: as income rises, effective tax rates rise as well, but only up to a point. IRS data shows that the effective income tax rate flattens out at just over 24 percent for those making over a million dollars. As income exceeds $1.5 million, the rate begins to decline; those with incomes above $10 million pay an average income tax rate of around 19 percent. So, how do they do it?
You could write an entire series of books on the technical details of how this gets done. Trust me, I studied tax law when I was in law school.
If you are interested in digging into some of the technical details of tax avoidance, a recent Businessweek article detailed 10 ways that the wealthy use our current tax code to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes. It is an article worth reading if you have the time.
Sadly, tax avoidance by the wealthy is not just something that happens in the United States. The truth is that the exact same kind of thing happens in the UK as well.
There is not an easy fix to this problem. Our politicians have had decades to try to come up with a fair tax system and they have completely failed. The wealthy are always several steps ahead of them.
But federal taxes are not the only taxes that can be avoided. The vast difference in state tax rates creates another opportunity.
One advantage that wealthy Americans have is that they are far more mobile than most other Americans are. So if they don't like the tax system in one state they can simply pick up and move to another state.
According to the Tax Foundation, 3.4 million Americans left New York state between 2000 and 2010.
So where did they go?
The following is from a recent CNS News article....
Where are they escaping to? The Tax Foundation found that more than 600,000 New York residents moved to Florida over the decade – opting perhaps for the Sunshine State's more lenient tax system – taking nearly $20 billion in adjusted growth income with them.
There is no state income tax in Florida. So moving from New York to Florida can end up saving you a bundle.
The same kind of migration is happening out west as well. According to that same CNS article, hundreds of thousands of people have been moving from California (a high tax state) to Texas (no state income tax)....
Between 2000 and 2010, the most recent data available, 551,914 people left California for Texas, taking $14.3 billion in income. Texas has no state income tax or estate tax.
A total of 48,877 people moved to Texas from California between 2009 and 2010 alone, totaling $1.2 billion in income. Another 28,088 from California relocated to Nevada and 30,663 to Arizona, a loss of $699.1 million and $707.8 million in income respectively.
Not that anyone really needs much of an excuse to move away from California. It is rapidly decaying right in front of our eyes.
But a lot of families do not have the same options that wealthy people do. Unfortunately, most average Americans are tied to their jobs and it would be much more difficult for them to pick up and move across the country. In this economy it can be economic suicide to give up a good job.
The reality is that most of us simply do not have the resources to play the same kinds of games that the wealthy play.
Sadly, even our most prominent politicians avoid taxes.
Just look at Massachusetts Senator John Kerry. He has avoided approximately $500,000 in taxes by docking his yacht in Rhode Island rather than in Massachusetts.
Yet Kerry sure does love to call for more taxes on the rest of us, doesn't he?
Now let's talk about the "super rich" and the "ultra-wealthy". For many people that are worth billions of dollars, tax avoidance has become an art from.
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin made national headlines recently when he gave up his U.S. citizenship, but the truth is that his case is small potatoes compared to the global elite and the shadow banking system that supports them.
According to the IMF, the global elite are holding a total of 18 trillion dollars in offshore banks.
That amount is more than the GDP of the entire planet for an entire year.
So what do I mean by "offshore banks"? I defined the term in a previous article....
Well, the term originally developed because the banks on the Channel Islands were "offshore" from the United Kingdom. Most "offshore banks" are still located on islands today. The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Isle of Man are examples of this. Other "offshore banking centers" such as Monaco are actually not "offshore" at all, but the term applies to them anyway.
Traditionally, these offshore banking centers have been very attractive to both criminals and to the global elite because they would not tell anyone (including governments) about the money that anyone had parked there.
It has been reported that 80 percent of all international banking transactions involve offshore banks. A whopping 1.4 trillion dollars is being held in offshore banks in the Cayman Islands alone.
An article that appeared in the Guardian estimated that a third of all the wealth on the entire planet is being kept in offshore banks. One of the primary reasons for this is tax avoidance.
A lot of wealthy individuals never even visit these tax havens and yet reap the benefits anyway. The truth is that tax avoidance has become way too easy. The following example is from a recent Politico article....
A plausible scenario plays out like this: I hire an accountant. Doing her job, my accountant tells me that if I sign a few legal documents and route my money through a small Caribbean island, I could keep more of my paycheck and pay a lower tax rate. I may have earned my money in the United States, but legally I can claim that it was, in fact, earned in a tax haven.
Are you disgusted yet?
You should be.
But even though they avoid taxes like the plague, many of these elitists have the gall to call for higher taxes on all the rest of us.
For example, let's review what the managing director of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, said in a recent interview....
"Do you know what? As far as Athens is concerned, I also think about all those people who are trying to escape tax all the time. All these people in Greece who are trying to escape tax."
Even more than she thinks about all those now struggling to survive without jobs or public services? "I think of them equally. And I think they should also help themselves collectively." How? "By all paying their tax. Yeah."
It sounds as if she's essentially saying to the Greeks and others in Europe, you've had a nice time and now it's payback time.
"That's right." She nods calmly. "Yeah."
And what about their children, who can't conceivably be held responsible? "Well, hey, parents are responsible, right? So parents have to pay their tax."
Well, it turns out that she doesn't pay any income taxes at all on her own income....
The IMF chief Christine Lagarde was accused of hypocrisy yesterday after it emerged that she pays no income tax – just days after blaming the Greeks for causing their financial peril by dodging their own bills.
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund is paid a salary of $467,940 (£298,675), automatically increased every year according to inflation. On top of that she receives an allowance of $83,760 – payable without "justification" – and additional expenses for entertainment, making her total package worth more than the amount received by US President Barack Obama according to reports last night.
Her "diplomatic status" allows her to escape all income taxes.
So perhaps she should pay her "fair share" before pointing the finger at anyone else.
But she is not the only one being hypocritical.
The super rich claim that they should pay lower taxes on investment income for the good of our "capitalist system", but when their banks are about to go under they are more than happy to have those losses be socialized.
As I wrote about yesterday, the stage is already set for another massive round of bailouts when the next great financial crisis strikes. Once again our taxes will pay for the mistakes of the ultra-wealthy.
The truth is that our system is fundamentally broken.
We need to abolish the income tax and shut down the IRS.
Those two steps alone would do wonders for our economic system.
We also need to shut down the Federal Reserve and break up the too big to fail banks.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of our politicians are not even willing to consider any of those solutions.
*Post courtesy of the Economic Collapse Blog.
+15More like this...
CHART OF THE DAY: What the Rich Actually Pay in TaxesAs Obama and Warren Buffett go on a charm offensive to win support for taxing the rich, here's a chart that helps put the matter in perspective...
8 Unbelievably Strange Tax Deductions
Tax season sees almost everyone reaching for write offs, but some are a little unusual. These aren't your typical 'business expenses'.
10 Taxes You're Paying That You Don't Even Know About!
Read this before you throw away hundreds of dollars...
24 Outrageous Facts About Taxes in the United States That Will Blow Your Mind
What's 3.8 million words long and should be eliminated at once? Our outrageous tax code, that's what...


text:
Credits & Info
- Uploaded
- Sep 13, 2008 | 9:58 AM EDT
- Daily Feature September 14, 2008
- Weekly 3rd Place September 17, 2008
If you liked this, check these out!
DVP: Fight Knight by RickMarin
- Movie
- Rated T
- 55,263 Views
Primal War 20 vol 2 by RickMarin
- Movie
- Rated M
- 36,183 Views
Primal War 05 by RickMarin
- Movie
- Rated T
- 105,443 Views
Primal War 19 by RickMarin
- Movie
- Rated M
- 57,650 Views
part 0: synj ASSKICKER by DanPaladin
- Movie
- Rated T
- 178,829 Views
Blob Fight (Part I) by Stobak
- Movie
- Rated E
- 2,635 Views
Plenty more like this here!
Primal War Giant beasts battle it out for supremecy!
Author Comments
Here it is , and it took me a little while .Even though some scenes were for chapter 17 ,I had to delete becuase of the file size ,trying to keep it under 10 megs. In this chapter its all war and its more of what 17 left off. I already started on 19 which it will be done for november and it will be shown in volumes ( chapter 19 Vol a & chapter 19 vol b) because the battles are taking to much space I was not able to put the princess story in 18 so it is move to 19 . So I hope you enjoy this one and I will get going on the next one.
Rated 5 / 5 stars
You should make a halo war series no doubt that would be awsome! or a humaN SERIES about humans defending against demons from hell who entered from the three black roads
Rated 5 / 5 stars
yeah man, i gotta say...
your episodes never fail. im always excited to see the next one coming out. even though it takes for ever for the next one to come out lol, (its worth the wait) keep up the awsome work man, you can see that your flash skillz are also improving, so keep on keepin on.
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Awesome :)
Focking Awesome dude :). Keep up the good work Can't wait fior the next 2 episode's :)
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Love the series mate. Great stuff in my humble opinion. Must take a lot of time and effort.


text:
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Four hundred and seventy-two pasta samples were collected from long retail distribution chain sales points located in North, Central and South Italy. Representative criteria in the sample collection were followed in terms of number of samples collected, market share, and types of pasta. Samples were analysed by an accredited HPLC-UV method of analysis. The mean contamination level (64.8 μg/kg) of deoxynivalenol (DON) was in the 95th percentile (239 μg/kg) and 99th percentile (337 μg/kg), far below the legal limit (750 μg/kg) set by Regulation EC/1126/2007, accounting for about one tenth, one third and half the legal limit, respectively. Ninety-nine percent of samples fell below half the legal limit. On the basis of the obtained occurrence levels and considering the consumption rates reported by the Italian official database, no health concern was assessed for all consumer groups, being that exposure was far below the Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) of 1000 ng/kg b.w/day. Nevertheless, despite this, particular attention should be devoted to the exposure to DON by high consumers, such as children aged 3–5 years, who could reach the TDI even with very low levels of DON contamination.
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a natural-occurring mycotoxin produced at pre-harvest stage by several
Chemically, DON (
Chemical structure of deoxynivalenol (DON).
DON is one of the most pervasive mycotoxins that predominantly colonize wheat ears and also corn leaves. Fungi attack mainly occurs in the field before harvest [
The optimal range of temperatures for DON production is 21–29 °C at moisture levels >20%. DON is considered as a marker for the presence of other mycotoxins such as zearalenone [
The fungus has two distinct growth cycles corresponding to mould growth during warm daytime temperatures and toxin production during cool night-time temperatures [
Red ear rot caused by
To date, all animal species are susceptible to DON in the following order: pigs > mice > rats > poultry ≈ ruminants [
Specifically in swine, DON intake reduces weight gain and hinders animal feeding. At high concentrations (more than 10 ppm) typical signs are emesis and total feed refusal [
Acute exposure of pigs to DON causes abdominal distress, increased salivation, malaise, diarrhea, and emesis [
DON is detectable also in blood and serum in high amounts immediately after ingestion, but is rapidly cleared from the blood stream.
Although JECFA established that DON is a probable factor for acute pathologies in humans, there is not enough data yet to set an Acute Reference Dose (RfD) [
In 1993, IARC classified DON in Group 3, corresponding to not classifiable for its carcinogenicity to humans; in 2002 the Scientific Committee for Food set a tolerable daily intake of 1 μg/kg bw/d.
In humans, deoxynivalenol causes gastro-intestinal problems, immunosuppression and interferences with reproduction and development [
From the above, this study provides an evaluation of the exposure to deoxynivalenol deriving from the consumption of pasta by different groups of Italian consumers, with a focus to a very sensitive subgroup such as children.
Almost 40 countries have established regulatory limits or guidelines for DON in wheat and other cereal-based products. The guideline levels for cereals and finished cereal products for humans range from 100 to 2000 μg/kg, depending on consumer age and stage of processing of the grain [
The European Commission set maximum tolerable limits for DON in food products. EC Regulation 1126/2007 applies to the unprocessed durum wheat and oat (1750 μg/kg), soft wheat (1250 μg/kg) and to milled intermediate products, e.g finished products (500 μg/kg), dry pasta, cereals destined for direct human consumption, such as cereal flour, bran and germ (750 μg/kg) and processed cereal-based baby foods and foods for young children (200 μg/kg) [
However, it should be considered that DON contribution to animal origin food products as carried over from feeds is generally negligible since no residues in eggs, milk and edible tissues were found in the literature. It was shown, in fact, that DON is rapidly metabolized by de-epoxydation and glucuronization leading to the formation of reduced toxicity metabolites [
Generally, human exposure assessment derived from mycotoxin-contaminated diet is a more and more challenging issue in the worldwide scenario. What is still pending is the real aetiological role of these hazards in the development of pathologies such as cancer or mycotoxin-induced immunodepression diseases or other pathologies not yet related, like autism or celiac disease [
From the data available in the literature, in humans, the emetic effects of this mycotoxin were firstly described in Japanese men consuming mouldy barley containing
In China, between 1961 and 1985, about 35 outbreaks of acute human illness were reported. The symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, and fever were attributed to DON and other trichothecenes contaminated cereals, with at least 7818 victims.
In an outbreak in 1984 in Xingtai County, 94% persons who ate moldy maize became ill. The range of DON levels was from 3.8 to 93 mg/kg [
DON was detected in all 15 urine samples of female inhabitants of Linxian County and Gejiu, two Chinese high and low, respectively, risk exposure regions for DON and oesophageal cancer, with mean levels of 37 and 12 ng/mL, respectively [
In one-year-old Dutch children exposed to DON levels above the Provisional Maximum Tolerable Daily Intake (PMTDI), reductions in body weight and relative liver weight were estimated at 2.2% and 2.7% (confidence interval: 0.2%–25%), respectively [
In a study performed in UK, DON was detected in the urine of 296 out of 300 healthy subjects showing a strong association between the cereal intake and urinary DON concentrations (
The geometric mean concentrations were 6.55, 9.63, and 13.24 μg DON/day for low-, medium-, and high-cereal intake groups, respectively. Consumption of other grain-based foods such as cereal products and pasta was also significantly associated with urinary DON concentrations [
In another study by Hepworth
In 2003, the study performed by the European Commission within the SCOOP task 3.2.10 revealed that the total intake of DON calculated from data coming from 12 member States ranged from 14.45%–46.1% to 11.3%–95.9% of TDI for adults and children, respectively. The contribution deriving from wheat and derived products accounted for 76%–90%. In this study, among foodstuffs, pasta showed a lower rate in the overall contribution to DON intake (25%) compared to wheat flour and bread [
Analogous results were obtained by Larsen
It should be noted that in another study performed on baby foods in Italy by Pietri
So far, in order to estimate the real amount of DON ingested with human diet, a reliable assessment should be made, taking into account (i) the metabolic pathways of DON leading to the formation of various DON-metabolites, DOM-1, glucuronic-DON, 3-AcOH-DON and 15-AcOH-DON; (ii) the lifecycle of DON from the raw kernel to the finished products such as flour or bread and pasta; and (iii) the frequency and degree of the occurrence of DON contamination levels in the wheat products ingested by the final consumer.
The results obtained in a recent study by Brera
Another study conducted by Visconti
As far as DON bio-accessibility, a recent
L. González-Osnaya
Exposure of different population groups was calculated by a deterministic approach using the following equation:
As far as the calculation of DON intake derived from only pasta, three different parameters were taken into account: the mean contamination value, the mean consumption rate expressed in grams, and the body weight expressed in kg. The exposure was calculated as ng/kg body weight/day. This unit was chosen to compare the resulting values with the TDI of DON that was set by the Scientific Committee for Food at 1000 ng/kg bw/day [
The statistical description analysis of the obtained results is shown in
Ninety-nine percent of samples did not exceed the threshold of 50% of the legal limit. A percentage of 78.6% of samples was lower than the limit of quantification (70 µg/kg). Even the DON contamination levels corresponding to the 95th percentile and 99th percentile were around 50% of the legal limit.
The contamination profile of a subgroup of pasta samples (N = 43), namely short shape typology, more commonly consumed by elderly and children but not corresponding to baby foods, showed slight different values for the mean (101.5 µg/kg) that were higher than the overall mean. All the other values,
No cluster contamination was observed for a specific brand and generally the contamination was equally distributed among the different brands.
The obtained contamination levels generally confirm previous findings cited before.
Descriptive statistics of DON contamination in pasta samples.
Parameter | Numerical value |
Number of samples | 472 |
Samples <LOQ | 371 (78.6%) |
Samples ≥LOQ | 101 (21.4%) |
Mean contamination (µg/kg) | 64.8* |
Median contamination (µg/kg) | 35* |
95th percentile of contamination (µg/kg) | 239.4 |
99th percentile of contamination (µg/kg) | 337.0 |
MAX contamination (µg/kg) | 385.7 |
Note: *Mean and median values have been computed assigning to <LOQ results, the value of LOQ/2 = 35 µg/kg.
Descriptive statistics of DON contamination in small size pasta samples.
Parameter | Numerical value |
Number of samples | 43 |
Samples <LOQ | 26 (60.5%) |
Samples ≥LOQ | 17 (39.5%) |
Mean contamination (µg/kg) | 101.5* |
Median contamination (µg/kg) | 35* |
95th percentile of contamination (µg/kg) | 279.6 |
99th percentile of contamination (µg/kg) | 320.9 |
MAX contamination (µg/kg) | 336.4 |
Note: *Mean and median values have been computed assigning to <LOQ results, the value of LOQ/2 = 35 µg/kg.
Mean consumption rates of pasta related to specific subgroups of population were taken by the Italian official reference database published by Leclercq in 2009 [
The range of consumption rates is between 54.2 g/d and 161.7 g/d being this latter value the worst in absolute terms since it corresponds to children 3–9.9 years whose body weight is to be considered unfavorable for the intake.
For this reason, the exposure assessment was calculated considering in more detail the status only for children.
Mean, 95th percentile* and 99th percentile** of individual daily consumption of pasta in the total population (TP), in consumers only (C) and in males (M) and females (F) of different ages (g/d).
Category | Gender | Consumption (g/day) | |||
Mean | 95th percentile | 99th percentile | |||
Total population | 54.2 | 108.7 | 140.1 | ||
Consumers only | 59.5 | 110.7 | 141.9 | ||
Children (3–9.9 years) | Total population | 58.2 | 104.9 | 161.7 | |
Consumers only | 59.8 | 104.9 | 161.7 | ||
Adolescent (10–17.9 years) | Total population | M | 63.6 | 128.0 | 133.3 |
Consumers only | M | 66.7 | 128.0 | 133.3 | |
Adult (18–64.9 years) | Total population | M | 60.3 | 118.4 | 156.1 |
Consumers only | M | 66.0 | 121.6 | 156.9 | |
Elderly (≥65 years) | Total population | M | 61.1 | 109.6 | 129.8 |
Consumers only | M | 64.3 | 116.5 | 131.2 | |
Body weights of children between 3 and 5 years were taken from the WHO official database [
Mean weight (kg) in all groups of population between 3 and >18 years.
AGE (years) | Boys | Girls |
3 | 14.3 | 13.9 |
4 | 16.3 | 16.1 |
5 | 18.3 | 18.2 |
9.9 | 31.2 | 31.9 |
10–14 | 45 | |
15–18 | 60 | |
>18 | 70 |
In all cases, considering mean DON occurrence levels as a fixed parameter and mean, 95th percentile and 99th percentile consumption rates, the overall exposure of the Italian population sub-groups has to be considered not at risk. For instance, for adolescents, even in the worst case,
As far as children, different scenarios for their exposure assessment were taken into consideration consistently with different consumption rates (mean, 95th percentile and 99th percentile) and contamination levels (mean level, threshold level, legal limit) (
More specifically, the obtained exposure rates decreased from 3 year old children to 10 year old children accounting for a mean value, combining male and female data, of 275 ng/kg bw/day (27% of the TDI) to 123 ng/kg/bw/day (12% of TDI), respectively.
A second scenario was evaluated taking into consideration double the mean contamination level,
A third scenario considering the calculated DON contamination level leading to an exposure corresponding to the TDI for every subgroup of children was also considered. The resulting levels ranged from one third to two third of the legal limit, as set by the Regulation 1126/2007 [
Nevertheless, it must be considered that 99% of the results obtained from this study fell below these contamination levels.
DON exposure in children (males (M) and females (F)) assuming a mean consumption of pasta of 59.8 g for children aged from 3 to 9.9 years.
DON contamination (µg/kg) | Weight (kg) /age (years) males | Exposure of males (ng/kg bw/day) | Weight (kg) /age (years) females | Exposure of females (ng/kg bw/day) |
64.8* | 14.3/3 | 271 | 13.9/3 | 279 |
16.3/4 | 237 | 16.1/4 | 240 | |
18.3/5 | 211 | 18.2/5 | 213 | |
31.2/10 | 124 | 31.9/10 | 121 | |
130 | 14.3/3 | 543 | 13.9/3 | 559 |
16.3/4 | 476 | 16.1/4 | 482 | |
18.3/5 | 424 | 18.2/5 | 427 | |
31.2/10 | 249 | 31.9/10 | 243 | |
Note: *: DON contamination level (N = 472).
DON exposure in children (males (M) and females (F)) assuming a 99th percentile consumption of pasta of 161.7 g for children aged from 3 to 9.9 years.
DON contamination (µg/kg) | Weight (kg) /age (years) males | Exposure of males (ng/kg bw/day) | Weight (kg) /age (years) females | Exposure of females (ng/kg bw/day) |
64.8* | 14.3/3 | 732 | 13.9/3 | 753 |
16.3/4 | 643 | 16.1/4 | 650 | |
18.3/5 | 572 | 18.2/5 | 575 | |
31.2/10 | 335 | 31.9/10 | 328 | |
Note: *: DON contamination level (N = 472).
Analogously to the previous description of different scenarios, the DON concentration levels leading to an exposure equal to the TDI were calculated resulting in all children subgroups as a higher value than the DON mean contamination level obtained in this study.
A last scenario, shown in
DON exposure for a consumption of pasta of 59.8 g (mean consumption of pasta by children between 3 and 9.9 years old, [
DON exposure for a consumption of pasta of 161.7 g (99th percentile of consumption of children between 3 and 9.9 years old, [
In order to assess the level of DON contamination in pasta, 472 packages of commercially produced pasta taken from four large-scale retail traders distributed in different geographical areas in Italy were collected over a period between November 2010 and May 2011. Pasta samples were chosen with the criterion to guarantee the maximum representativeness of the most diffused marketed and consumed products. The selection was chosen on the basis of the market share and consumption rates in the north, south and centre of Italy. Forty-one brands were sampled.
The collected samples had to meet the following characteristics:
Typology of pasta products (dry, fresh (10%), whole (10%), not egg-pasta, not addressed to baby food chain); Random selection among different shape of pasta products (spaghetti, medium size like rigatoni, short size like penne); Only one 500 g package per lot, typology, shape and brand.
The analytical method used for the analysis of pasta samples got accreditation, number 0779, by the national accreditation body ACCREDIA, for DON determination in wheat and derived products.
DON is extracted from the matrix by homogenizing the sample with water. After centrifugation, the extract is cleaned-up step by immunoaffinity columns and the toxin is eluted with methanol, dried under nitrogen and re-dissolved in an aqueous solution of methanol (9.5%). DON is quantified by reversed-phase HPLC by UV detection.
According to the obtained linearity, the used analytical method for DON determination in pasta samples is to be considered applicable in the range 70 µg/kg ÷ 2000 µg/kg.
The first step was to choose between a wet (slurry) and a dry homogenization of pasta samples. The preparation of slurried samples by using a lab-scale 4-lt Waring Blender and adding to the sample tap water in a ratio 1:1, led to very sticky products. For this reason, this approach was abandoned and a processing of samples in dry conditions was preferred.
All pasta samples were ground with a laboratory mill (Retsch ZM 200, Retsch GmbH, Haan, Germany) to obtain a particle size of at least 0.75 mm. After grinding and before drawing the test aliquot, a thorough homogenization of the test portion was done.
DON is extracted by weighing 20.0 g (±0.1 g) of the dry ground test portion directly in the blender. One hundred and sixty milliliters of deionized water as extraction solvent was added. After 3 min of blending, the extract is centrifuged at 8000 rpm per 10 min.
The extract is then transferred to the IAC.
To clean samples, manufacturers' instructions of IAC (DONPREP, R-Biopharm-Rhone, Glasgow, UK) were followed. IAC columns were kept at room temperature before the conditioning.
Under slight vacuum conditions, 3 mL (equivalent to 0.375 grams of pasta) of the centrifuged extract was pipetted into the syringe connected to the IAC. During the clean-up, the flow was maintained at a constant flow of not more than 3 mL/min, (in any case, the flow speed must not exceed 5 mL/min).
After the complete passage of the filtered sample, IAC was washed with 5 mL of de-ionized water. The column was successively dried by flowing at least 2 volumes of air.
DON was eluted from the IAC in two steps: firstly, 750 μL of methanol were flown by gravity and then, after 1 min, a second amount of 750 μL of methanol was applied to the IAC.
To collect the entire residual methanol, the elution is completed by pushing one volume of air inside the IAC by a 10-mL syringe.
The eluate is taken to dryness with a nitrogen flow at a temperature of 40 °C. The residue is then redissolved in 750 μL of the injection mixture MeOH:H2O (9.5%:90.5%, v:v), and mixed thoroughly by vortex. The sample to be injected was stored at 4 °C until the HPLC analysis.
One-hundred and fifty microliters (equivalent to 0.075 grams of pasta sample) out of 750 µL of the reconstituted analytical sample were injected onto HPLC, by partial loop.
The following operating conditions were used:
Chromatographic column: Symmetry® C18 (Waters, Milford, Massachusetts, UK) reversed phase, 5 µm, 4.6 mm × 150 mm, kept at constant temperature of 40 °C; Mobile phase: deionized water: methanol 85:15 v:v; Flow rate: 1.0 mL/min; UV spectrophotometer regulated at a wavelength of 220 nm; Injection Volume: 150 µL.
To assess the recovery factors to be used for correcting the analytical results, six replicates of fortified samples were prepared by weighing directly in the homogenizer 20.0 g ± 0.1 g of blank pasta samples and pipetting proper volumes of working solution of DON reference standard to obtain spiking concentration levels of 200 µg/Kg and 750 µg/Kg. The fortified samples were left under hood for two hours before the successive processing.
With the aim to test the reliability of the analytical results, a single-laboratory validation study was performed on the used method according to the IUPAC protocol [
All method performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy, were compliant with the criteria set by the European Commission Regulation (CE) 401/2006 [
The limit of quantification (LoQ) of the used method was calculated over replicate analyses of blank samples and calculating mean values and standard deviation of the areas of the background. The standard deviation was then multiplied by 10.
From this approach a LoQ of 70 µg/kg was calculated. In these analyses, a value of repeatability ≤10% was verified.
Fit for purpose calibration curve was built up by preparing six working solutions in 5-mL flasks. Each level was injected in triple.
The stock solution of the primary certified standard material (Trilogy®, R-Biopharm: 100 µg/mL) was diluted with a mixture water:methanol 90.5:9.5 (v:v) to 10 µg/mL, by pipetting 1000µL of it in 10-mL flask. To prepare working solutions necessary for the building up of the calibration curve, proper amounts of DON were drawn from the diluted solution.
Estimates of dietary exposure to DON based on the obtained occurrence data in pasta samples are far below the TDI of 1000 ng/kg b.w. for populations of all age groups, and therefore do not represent a health concern.
Just in some cases regarding population subgroups' exposure to DON, some borderline situations were noted. In fact, considering a DON contamination level slightly higher than the mean value obtained in this study—like for instance 90–100 µg/kg, for children from 3 to 5 years with high consumption rates (99th percentile)—the exposure levels would reach the TDI, considering pasta as the only daily contribution to exposure.
However, it should be noted that the abovementioned concentration value would correspond to almost one seventh of the legal limit; therefore, creating a quite challenging situation where even for very low levels of DON contamination in a food product highly consumed such as pasta, a health warning for some sensitive consumer groups could be raised.
It should be also noted that, due to the high DON hydro-solubility, the overall exposure assessment should, however, be re-examined considering a loss of up to 20% of DON after cooking pasta, except for when the cooking water remains in the meal as in the case of soups, consumed especially by the elderly and young children.
The scientific information derived from this study can provide a basis for more strict consideration of children's exposure through diet, since even for contamination levels far lower than the legal limit, borderline situations can arise.
This consideration is more pertinent if applied to DON that is present in the wide spectrum of food products such as bread, breakfast cereals, pizza, biscuits and other cereal-based products.
For the above, reconsideration both of the maximum tolerable legal limit and of the toxicological threshold could represent interesting and challenging topics to be examined with the aim to guarantee an even higher level of safety for those population subgroups, such as children and adolescents, for whom in some cases issues could arise.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


text:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- These days it seems odd when Rick Nash only scores once.
Columbus' second-year star scored his NHL-leading 28th goal -- and came close to at least another one or two -- to help the Blue Jackets tie the Edmonton Oilers 4-4 on Sunday night.
"I thought we should have won the game 7-3 or 7-4," Blue Jackets interim coach Gerard Gallant said. "They had some luck tonight and we didn't."
Nash, featured in the current issue of Sports Illustrated as one of the NHL's budding stars, had chances to score a few more times.
"I don't enjoy the 0-0 games," he said with a grin. "I find it exciting and it's exciting for the fans. A lot of people are saying the game doesn't have enough offense, and when you see games like this, it's fun to watch and I'm sure that the fans love it. And, obviously, the players love playing those types of game."
The puck was behind Nash after he took a pass from David Vyborny a minute into the third period. Nash regained control by tapping the puck back between his skates with a defenseman draped on his back before jamming it past goaltender Ty Conklin to give Columbus a 4-3 lead.
"It was a nice play by Vyborny and I just had to try to bring it up on my forehand," Nash said. "Everybody can do it in the NHL. It's just a quick move up to your forehand. It's really not that hard."
The Oilers' Eric Brewer scored his second goal of the season 5:45 into the third to tie it.
Even Brewer came away impressed with Nash.
"He's a heck of a player," Brewer said. "He's obviously found where he can play well. He's in front of the net all the time, which makes a huge difference. He's a big body that skates well."
There were plenty of prime scoring chances the rest of the way -- the best coming when Nash fed fellow 19-year-old Nikolai Zherdev and his shot was just wide with 41 seconds left in overtime.
Mike York, Ethan Moreau and Brad Isbister also had goals for Edmonton, while Steve Staios matched his career high with three points and Radek Dvorak added two assists.
Vyborny also tied a career high with three points on a goal and two assists. Zherdev added his sixth goal and Tyler Wright had his third of the season for the Blue Jackets.
Goals came in bunches throughout the game, with the teams trading goals in a little more than a minute during the opening period.
Vyborny got his 13th off a centering pass from behind the goal line from Nash. York then circled around the net and slipped a backhander past Columbus goaltender Marc Denis for his 15th of the season.
The Blue Jackets built a 3-1 lead on goals by Wright and Zherdev's sixth -- the latter coming on a five-on-three advantage.
The Oilers pulled even with two goals within 15 seconds later in the period. Moreau redirected a shot in the slot for his ninth goal before Isbister scored a quick goal on Dvorak's pretty no-look, behind-the-back feed from behind the net.
"I'll take the point," Edmonton coach Craig MacTavish said. "We fought back and it's a big point after being down 3-1."
The Blue Jackets had 1:38 with a two-man advantage in the second period, then started the third with another five-on-three on which Nash scored.
Brewer's one-timer from the right dot after a cross-ice pass from Ales Hemsky evened it for the final time.
Nash's drive from just inside the blue line evaded Conklin but hit the far post with 10:08 left in regulation.
"It's been a long time for a 19-year-old kid to play like that," Wright said. "It's exciting to watch these guys and what they do, what they try, the confidence that they have to be able to try these things. Being an older player, it's just a treat."
1st Period | ||||
03:21 CBJ | David Vyborny (13) ASST: Rick Nash (6), Mark Hartigan (3) | 1 - 0 CBJ | ||
04:27 EDM | Mike York (15) ASST: Radek Dvorak (19), Steve Staios (10) | 1 - 1 Tie | ||
2nd Period | ||||
05:32 CBJ | Tyler Wright (3) ASST: Duvie Westcott (4), Trevor Letowski (10) | 2 - 1 CBJ | ||
07:12 CBJ | PPG - Nikolay Zherdev (6) ASST: David Vyborny (15), Geoff Sanderson (13) | 3 - 1 CBJ | ||
13:52 EDM | Ethan Moreau (9) ASST: Steve Staios (11), Shawn Horcoff (13) | 3 - 2 CBJ | ||
14:07 EDM | Brad Isbister (7) ASST: Radek Dvorak (20), Mike York (21) | 3 - 3 Tie | ||
3rd Period | ||||
01:00 CBJ | PPG - Rick Nash (28) ASST: David Vyborny (16), Rostislav Klesla (7) | 4 - 3 CBJ | ||
05:45 EDM | PPG - Eric Brewer (2) ASST: Ales Hemsky (16), Steve Staios (12) | 4 - 4 Tie | ||
OT Period | ||||
1st Period | ||
07:44 EDM | Eric Brewer Slashing | |
14:50 CBJ | Rick Nash Diving against Eric Brewer | |
14:50 EDM | Eric Brewer Hooking against Rick Nash | |
2nd Period | ||
01:01 CBJ | Manny Malhotra Hi-sticking against Steve Staios | |
02:19 CBJ | Rick Nash Too many men/ice - bench | |
06:51 EDM | Brad Isbister Roughing against Rostislav Klesla | |
06:51 EDM | Scott Ferguson Hooking against Rick Nash | |
07:34 EDM | Ryan Smyth Cross checking against Tyler Wright | |
17:22 EDM | Brad Isbister Holding the stick against Duvie Westcott | |
17:22 EDM | Brad Isbister Unsportsmanlike conduct | |
20:00 EDM | Ryan Smyth Tripping against Rostislav Klesla | |
3rd Period | ||
04:18 CBJ | Duvie Westcott Holding the stick against Radek Dvorak | |
11:34 CBJ | Todd Marchant Hi-sticking | |
OT Period | ||
Saves: 34 | EV: 25 - 27 |
Saves: 26 | EV: 20 - 23 |


text: Welcome to Happy Hooves!At Happy Hooves we are in tune with the joys of making friendships with mutual riders and we are also understanding of the present economy.Our prices reflect that.We provide beginner through advanced Dressage.We have horses to accommodate a variety of riders. Each lesson includes basic horsemanship skills such as grooming, saddling, and care of the animal. We aim to see every rider learn and grow in each lesson, with the school horse that they ride. Our instruction emphasizes a classical and proper approach to riding.Trainer's broad riding foundation enables them to draw from their many experiences to make horse and rider a team. Trainers show experience and years of professional classic training is passed down to their students teaching them not only to ride correctly but to understand the theory behind Dressage. Lessons are friendly and fun, yet highly progressive.We focus on people who would eventually like to consider leasing, showing, and owning. Dressage shows are attended by lesson clients, riding a school horse. So you don't need to own your own horse to show. Youth riders are the primary focus. Youth ages 6-18 are welcome.Lessons are also highly appropriate for the horse lover that just enjoys week-by-week progression. |


text:
February 21, 2013 All We Are Aries Daily Horoscope
You may feel inclined to search for insights in your existence today. Though you may currently be living through intensely challenging or intriguing circumstances, your first impulse will likely be to seek understanding in either your family history or your own past. As you gradually come to understand the patterns that have likely contributed to your development as an individual, you may be surprised to find that there are behavioral or mental patterns you have unwittingly replicated in your present-day experiences. An additional period of introspection can help you identify these and then determine those you want to retain and those you would prefer to let go of today.
For more information visit dailyom.com
This article is printed from DailyOM - Inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day.
© 2004-15 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved
No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission


text:
The World's Largest Coalition of Nontheists and Nontheist Communities!
My name is Ibrahim and I started a group for ex-muslims and people who question faith in NYC called Muslimish.
I am looking for people from muslim background to start new groups in other cities in western countries. I know of one other group in London but that's pretty much it.
Let me know if you are interested in helping to start a group in your city, we have a system in NY that works well and I think it can be copied in other places.
Share Tweet Facebook
Views: 76
Welcome toAtheist Nexus
Sign Upor Sign In
Or sign in with:
Nexus on Social Media:
© 2015 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.
Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Mail in Rebate
Purchase a new Orange Dual Dark or Thunderverb and get a FREE Cover, Double Button Footswitch and a 30 ft Cable! See PDF for details.
Hefty 200W of power, twin channel Class A/B amp head with FX loop, extended tonal range, and reverb.
The all-tube Orange Amplifiers Thunderverb TH200HTC amp head offers channel switching with a footswitchable attenuator, a tube FX loop, tube-driven reverb, and a thundering 200W of power. The Orange TH200HTC amp is armed with 2 clean/crunch/lead channels each with 3 gain stages. Channel A has the same 3-band EQ as the lead channel on the Orange Rockerverb series amps. Channel B offers a shape control that scoops the mids and increases the bass and treble when turned up.
The Orange Thunderverb head's footswitchable attenuator is great for those really loud lead breaks. Nothing can match the TH200HTC amp's bone crushing, bottom-end punch that makes this a big-stage tone machine. Even when used quietly, you know that with the Thunderverb amp you're commanding serious power. The Orange amp head's full 3" Dual Snake 8 transformer ensures that the bottom end is kept fast and tight and the upper mids and top end stay sweet and musical at any volume. Thanks to its extended tonal range you can even use the revolutionary TH200HTC Orange Thunderverb amplifier as a bass head.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.


text:
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S2 Spoiler!!!
OMG, this looks AWESOME! :mrgreen: I just can't wait for the new season.
Hub Official Season 2 Clip - MAJOR SPOILERS - YouTube |
WTF? XD He gets 'weirdest villain' award, for sure. :lol:
Pretty cool. New favorite character? I think so.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:38 PM. |
© 2007 The Doll Palace


text:
Quote mr_luva_luva_shabba:I know the advice might be, if you don't know what you're doing then don't attempt it, but to be honest if I'd followed that adage my whole life, I would have learnt and achieved nothing
Quote mr_luva_luva_shabba:Hi all,Someone suggested that it might be a dry joint and to poke around with a wooden pencil until something lights up, but I'm not convinced because of the flash that occurred before it died.
Quote The Elf:It's fortunate that you didn't follow the same tenet when mum told you not to stick your fingers in the mains socket!
Quote mr_luva_luva_shabba:Thanks all, back to Universal Audio it is, hopefully that doesn't mean the USA, will email them to find out the nearest distributor who can repair in the UK.
Remember me
Stay logged in
Forgot your password?
Sound On Sound : Est. 1985


text:
Bahrain International Investment Park creates job opportunities
More than 700 jobs were created after eight firms committed to investing over BD28 million (some US$74 million) at the Bahrain International Investment Park Saturday. According to the GDN, the first lease agreements signed with the Commerce and Industry Ministry include large ventures by both Bahraini and international companies.
Bahrain's Commerce and Industry Minister, Dr. Hassan Fakhro stated the agreements demonstrated how the public and private sectors could work in harmony to create employment opportunities in Bahrain.
Top Headlines
- $13 billion commitment to Bahrain International Investment Park
- Booming food sector creates new opportunities in GCC's job market
- Region's growing focus on Sustainability & Environmental issues creates vast job opportunities
- Fujairah City Centre to create more than 1,200 job opportunities for surrounding community


text:
Simply confirm your registered email address below and click "Reset Password." We will immediately email you a link back to the site where you can enter a new password for this account.
We've found your existing Magic Music Club account. Please login below to complete the Facebook login process.
In the not-so-distant future, Dawson Leary will give up his dreams of becoming the next Steven Spielberg and become an FBI Agent.
OK, maybe not, but James Van Der Beek has signed on for a starring role in CBS's "CSI: Cyber," according to the official press release.
When the show debuts in the spring, the "Dawson's Creek" alum will portray FBI Agent Elijah Mundo, a "self-proclaimed action junkie" who is an expert in all things related to weaponry.
"We are excited to welcome an actor of James Ver Der Beek's caliber to 'CSI: Cyber.' Over his career, he has demonstrated a tremendous range of talent that makes him a perfect addition to our gifted cast," the show's executive producers said in the statement.
Van Der Beek joins a cast that includes Patricia Arquette ("Medium"), Gil Bellows, Peter MacNicol and Charley Koontz.
In the years since "Dawson's Creek" came to an end, Van Der Beek went on to series regular roles on "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" and last season's "Friends with Better Lives."
While Michelle Williams probably can't make room in her schedule, expect a "Creek" crossover with Meredith Monroe or Kerr Smith come November sweeps.


text:
404 File Not Found
Host by NetBox Version 2.8 Build 4128
Klean Kanteen Bottle w. Sports Cap - Active Pink - 12 oz
Grown-ups love the 18 oz bottle for its compact, easy-to-carry, lightweight size that slips into bags, cup-holders, and even the waterbottle cage on your bike. But we've nicknamed it the Kid Kanteen because it's designed for smaller hands, which has made it the top choice of our younger users.
As kids do, they've come up with all kinds of fun names for their Klean Kanteens. Our favorites include "earth bottle," "world bottle," and "my good-for-me bottle."
We love the fact that Klean Kanteen kids understand that every bottle we make is body-friendly; because every Klean Kanteen is made from 100% recyclable, high-quality, food grade stainless steel that's toxin-free. Your Klean Kanteen doesn't have to have a special lining like some other metal bottles, and it won't ever leach nasty tastes or chemicals into your drinks - no matter how many years you use it.
The large-mouth design makes it easy to pour in ice cubes or a smoothie packed with frozen strawberries. It's also easy to clean - just scrub it out with white vinegar and baking soda (or mild soap and water), or load it in the dishwasher.
• slim design fits most bottle/cup holders
• accomodates large ice-cubes
• fits in most standard bike cages
• polypropylene #5 sports cap
• dishwasher friendly
• capacity: 12 fluid ounces (532 ml)
• weight: 4 ounces
• size: 5" H (w/o cap) x 2.75" W
• opening diameter: 1.75" (44 mm)
• high-quality food grade #304 stainless steel
• reusable & 100% recyclable
Product Notes
Bottle w. Sports Cap - Active Pink - 12 oz |
Tell us where you're shipping to see delivery dates
Click this item for delivery times
Limit Reached |
For the purchase limit reached item, please choose a quantity to Add to Registry
Quantity:SELECT A CART
Please choose which cart you want to add the item.
By choosing one of the above, you are able to shop for both yourself and a registrant at the same time. Once you are ready to checkout your items will be waiting for you in both your personal and registry shopping carts.
Still need assistance?
Please contact us at 1-800-Diapers (1-800-342-7377)


text:
This month marks the three-year anniversary of the Joplin tornado.
The storm on May 22, 2011, killed 158 people and caused an estimated $2.8 billion in damage. It is without question the worst natural disaster the state has experienced in our lifetime.
Looking back now, we are able to ask what can be learned from this tragedy. The National Institute of Standards and Technology helps by providing these key recommendations in its final report:
- Building design and construction. The report recommends standards be developed and adopted for designing buildings to better resist tornadoes. Already, Joplin on its own has adopted new standards for anchoring homes to foundations, strengthening walls and connecting roof trusses to walls.
- Public shelters. The report recommends guidelines be developed to assist communities in creating safe and effective public sheltering strategies. In Joplin's case, the city has expressed concerns about a focus on centralized public shelters; instead, it encourages providing sheltering space in a wide range of settings, including homes, businesses, schools, churches and public venues.
- Emergency communications. The report recommends guidelines be developed for ensuring clear and accurate communications in times of a weather emergency. Joplin reports it has provided weather radios to 4,000 residents, upgraded its outdoor sirens and reworked its siren testing policy to guard against a false sense of security.
"The overarching conclusion of our two-year study is that death and destruction from tornadoes can be reduced," says Eric Letvin, director of disaster and failure studies for NIST.
The loss of life caused by tornadoes again this spring spurs us to want to do more. In particular, the recommendation on shelters gets our attention.
Many people live in or visit facilities — specifically mobile homes, multistory apartment buildings and campsites — that do not have adequate storm protection. While warning systems are essential, people need a place to take shelter.
Like Joplin, communities across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas should evaluate where shelters might be located or added. Camp Geiger, for instance, recently received a FEMA grant to build shelters at the campground where thousands of Boy Scouts visit each year. Nearby residents also will be able to take shelter there.
Let's mark the three-year anniversary of this tragedy with vigilance to be prepared.
Copyright St. Joseph News-Press. Reprinted with permission.


text:
December 3,4,5 2004 A,B, and possibly C divisions (depending on interest). All games played at Olympic rink in Provo, Utah. Email for more details firstname.lastname@example.com
Submitted by: Kelsey Rabner E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com For season: 2004 - 2005 For month: Dec City: Provo, Utah Country: USA Date submitted: Aug 25, 2004 at 09:21
The Women's Hockey Web - Quick Index | |||
Main Index: General Info International Country | University Player Profiles Hockey Cards Links | FAQ Resources: Tournaments Hockey Schools |
Women's Hockey Web |
Andria's Homepage |
Hockey Tips: Shooting | Skating Playing Other Women's Sports: Inline Hockey Roller Hockey Ball Hockey Broomball Ringette |
URL: http://www.whockey.com/tourney/usa/2005/603.html


text:
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review by get busy living: A very pleasing 7 day cruise on the Brilliance
get busy living
Member Rating
Compare Prices on Brilliance of the Seas Southern Caribbean Cruises
A very pleasing 7 day cruise on the Brilliance
We just returned from a seven night Southern Caribbean cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departing from Puerto Rico. This was the second leg on the schedule after cruising the first leg in 2011 on the Serenade. We missed a year as our preferred cabin 9076 was not available in 2012. We love this cabin as the balcony is a large wedged shape allowing a full frontal view of the ship. There are two lounges and a full sized table with two chairs. The only drawback is that this cabin is directly under the Concierge lounge on the 10th deck and for some reason the cleaning crew has to drag the furniture at two am waking us every night. I might suggest cabin 9576 on the starboard side of the ship. On this cruise we were pleased to find that a bottle of wine per passenger was allowed to be carried on the ship.
IMPORTANT: Please note that curling irons,clothing irons and scissors are not allowed on the ship. They will remove these items from you and hold them until the end of the More
We are well traveled individuals in our late fifties. This was our 5th cruise, and the second on the Brilliance having sailed on a 12 day Mediterranean cruise in 2009. Other cruises have been on NCL and Carnival, all very nice trips.
We arrived in San Juan a few days early ahead of the pending storm on the eastern seaboard and stayed at the Sheraton Old City. This hotel is situated right in Old San Juan across the street from the cruise ship docks and a short distance from the RCI port. This is an excellent hotel choice for both post and pre-cruise vacations. For more on the Sheraton Old City see my post on Trip Advisor.
After arriving at the cruise terminal at 10:45am we were onboard by 11:20. The Windjammer buffet did not open until 12:00 so we spend time reacquainting ourselves with the ship. Our cabin was available at 1:00 pm and the luggage arrived at 3:00pm. Our cabin Steward Rajah met us and was ever present throughout the entire cruise. Does this guy ever sleep! We wonder just how many times the Stewards are in the cabin daily. Tipping has changed somewhat from our last RCI cruise. Being on the my-time diner option the pre-paid tip is allocated automatically to each wait person instead of the coupons that had to be placed in envelopes on the last day. You are still given envelopes for all involved wait staff, however, extra tipping is at your discretion.
We love being on the Radiance Class ships as they feature a lot of glass and just the right amount of passengers for their size. The Brilliance still sparkles and has that wow factor, however, some areas are in need of replacement. The ship is scheduled for a dry dock re-fit in May 2013.
All of the staff we encountered were friendly and greeted us with a smile. The cruise director Mercedes was energetic and not in your face as some others can be. The assistant cruise director spoke French mostly so we did not get to know him. More on that below.
We choose my time dining this time in the Minstrel Dining Room. We ate at the same time each evening so we were assigned a specific table with 6 other couples. Our head waiter Ricardo and his staff were excellent greeting us all by name. Nice touch and what a great memory! The food was varied and well prepared with a different theme each evening. On the two formal nights Sunday and Thursday most guests dressed well creating a nice atmosphere throughout the ship. This was a big contrast to our Carnival cruise where dress night consisted of T-shirts, cut off jeans and flip flops the same as every other night. We are not cultural snobs by any means but people if you have a burger and fry mentality then stay with the buffet.
The Windjammer buffet was consistent all week offering a varied menu. We ate both breakfast and lunch there daily and had no problem finding a table as turnover is frequent. The staff did a great job of cleaning tables. It is just such a shame seeing people leaving almost full plates on the table then walking away after taking a few bites, enough food to feed a third world country. There are several other places to eat which is covered in other reviews. Check your daily activities sheet for times as they vary daily.
Entertainment was typical cruise with two full production shows for the week and fillers each evening in the Pacifica Theatre. Our favourite show was the "Original Drifters' featuring one of the many original members from 1967. It was an excellent show and brought back several memories. We do miss the dedicated Comedy Club offered on Carnival.
One thing we love about RCI is that they are port intensive travelling at night and arriving at a different port daily with only one real blue day. The ports were all excellent and we had pretty well most of the day to explore the islands on scheduled tours and on our own. More on that below.
One thing you should know about the RCI cruises out of San Juan is that every Wednesday the ship picks up 350 guests and drops off 350 guests from Guadeloupe. Although other than a few rude unattended children running around we had no issues but it was apparent other long time cruisers did. The Guadeloupe guests speak French so all announcements are in English, French and Spanish. This is all shipboard announcements and entertainment venues. There is a definite cultural clash evident.
Disembarkation in San Juan was well organized, however being non American it took us over an hour to file through customs and retrieve our luggage. American citizens are free to pass by Immigration and leave the terminal directly. If you require a taxi be aware of the pushy locals that only drag you 50 feet or so to a waiting cab expecting a tip for doing so. This was a change from last time where you lined up and approached a cab in order. RCI offers airport transportation for $36 a couple, however your luggage is placed on a large truck and what a mess at the airport finding your luggage once again. Better to share a cab or pay $25 for the one way trip. All cabs in San Juan operate on a fixed rate which is advised up front. The other concern with the San Juan airport is that your luggage first has to go through the Food and Drug Inspection area located inside the entrance. It only takes a minute to get the green sticker after placing all items including carry on and purses on the conveyor for X-ray. Airline check-in is not possible without the green stickers.
One thing that we always do is take the RCI excursions. We have tried the do it yourself tours arranged ahead of time or at the dock with independent companies, however, the RCI tours may be a bit more expensive, however they are quality tours and you are guaranteed that the ship will not sail without you. We did not select any excursion more than 4 hours in length giving us plenty of time to shop and enjoy the afternoon onboard the ship.
In all this was another excellent cruise experience and we will continue to cruise RCI based on schedule availability. Less
Published 02/21/13
Read more Brilliance of the Seas cruise reviews >>
Read Cruise Critic's Brilliance of the Seas Review >>
Compare Prices on Brilliance of the Seas Southern Caribbean Cruises
Cabin review: D19076
Our cabin was about 212 sq.ft., OK roomy but not large. We spend so little time in the cabin, more on the balcony which was excellent as per my comments. The bathroom is small, not large enough for two people to get ready at the same time. There is a shower curtain instead of a plastic or glass door. The shower taps are unnecessarily difficult. Only shampoo and a small bar of soap is provided so we brought our own supplies. The bed was just OK, two singles put together. With the rounded edges my feet overhung every night. The TV was an older tube type with limited channels. The small fridge was full of expensive water and snacks. There are only two plugs for 110V so bring an extension cord or cheater. A basic hairdryer is supplied. The room safe is small, not large enough for a big camera. The pull out couch is comfortable and air conditioning adequate. We always take a small fan for air circulation and to drown out noise. Smoking on RCI balconies is allowed so sometime the smell drifts into the balcony and cabin. Other cruise lines we have been on does not allow this. RCI should address this issue. Closet space is adequate the the suitcases fit under the bed. A lot of fellow passengers were not aware of this and store their cases on the balcony. The plug in the bathroom is very low voltage and will not power up the hairdryer. We plugged a nigh light in the socket which came in handy at night. The toilet is typical cruise ship loud and we could hear our neighbour's toilet at all hours, not enough to wake up up though. Best to close the lid when flushing. The bedspread is very thick and too hot at night. We asked and received a nice blanket which worked out nicely.
Port and Shore Excursions
Scenic Railway
Compare Prices on Brilliance of the Seas Southern Caribbean Cruises
Substandard Cruise Line
Liked the solo cabin!
This cruise was ok.
Cleanest Ship I Have Ever Seen...
Family Vacay and a great time.
Major and minor glitched
Sponsored Links