text:
Seven Days of Seat Time
View Single Post
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle
Oddometer: 1,192
Day Two
[caption id="attachment_2046" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Morning of Day two"]
View Larger Map
I love riding solo, but I was looking forward to riding with Stormy for a few days. We worked together briefly as mechanics at a local shop before Stormy had a big falling out with the owner, and he recently moved to Bend with his lady friend. He is an interesting character and a superb rider, and has an off-color story to tell about nearly every subject imaginable. He's a decorated Vietnam vet, former TZ750 road racer, BMW mechanic, and an Ozark hillbilly. He also plays a mean harmonica.
[caption id="attachment_2048" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="The Stormtrooper"]
Day two began with a quick blast up to the base of Mt. Bachelor, then to Sun River, and South to Crater lake. Stormy has a brand new Moto Guzzi Norge, a large and impressive touring bike that is equipped with an electric windshield, heated seat, and a Valentine radar detector. The radar detector paid for itself several times each day of our trip, and every time it lit up and we slowed down just in time to see the highway patrol cruise past, Stormy did a little "HaHa, Suckers!" dance on the seat of his motorcycle. I nearly fell off my bike laughing every time.
[caption id="attachment_2049" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Yours truly"]
The North entrance to Crater lake was closed, so we entered from the South, and it was during this stretch of ride that my reserve fuel light came on. I had no idea how far my bike would go on reserve, and didn't think it was the worth the risk of riding all the way to the lake when the nearest fuel stop was 28 miles ahead, in the town of Prospect. Going to the lake meant I would need to go nearly fifty miles before refueling. Seemed like a bad idea, but Stormy said, "Fuck it, man! I've got a turkey baster right here under the seat, we'll siphon you some!" Sounded OK to me. Now I know that the R1100S will go 200 miles on a single tank, and the lake was worth it.
Stormy loves to get discounts on things, and always asks for the "disabled veteran/student/hippy/senior discount." The lady park ranger said that his military disability would discount our park entrance fees, so Stormy produced his disability card.
"This isn't current, sir. Your card needs to be current," said the lady.
"Whadya mean, not current?!" Stormy was in his element. "I've got pieces of ordinance
embedded in my leg!" The park lady looked perplexed.
"Well, I won't argue with somebody who's just doing her job, I guess," Stormy said, and put his card back in his pocket. The park lady realized she was on the wrong side of the argument and handed us each a Crater lake brochure. "You all just go ahead, it's on me," she said quietly. We thanked her, started the bikes and rode up the road a ways, so that Stormy could do his "HaHa, Suckers!" dance out of sight.
Crater lake highway (62) is an epic descent through the Rogue river wilderness, and it was some of the best road I'd been on so far. We got lunch in the town of Rogue River and sat outside so Stormy could make fun of the hordes of Harley riders we saw. About ninety-nine out of a hundred bikes on this trip were Harleys, and Stormy had a comment for each and every one of them.
Hardly Dangerous
." "That's a real nice
Hoggley Ferguson
." "Gee, where'd you get your nice
, buddy."
Heading Southwest on Highway 199 out of Grants Pass, we hit an unbelievable section of curvy road that seemed to last forever as it descended down towards the coast. This was the first time that I really felt the cornering abilities of the S, and it seemed to handle just as well loaded up with gear as I pitched it down low into the turns. Stormy's a better rider than I am, but there was no way his big Norge could keep up with my S when the lean angles became acute. It was heaven. When we finally reached Crescent City at the California coast, we were tired out after a long day and found a campsite in the redwoods. Stormy slept with his Smith & Wesson bear repellent in his tent.
[caption id="attachment_2054" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Side carry"]
View Public Profile
Visit 81forest's homepage!
Find More Posts by 81forest


text:
A stunning collection of 12 men's winter inspired knitwear designs and accessories by Martin Storey.
A collection of beautifully feminine designs showcasing the exquisite yarn Kidislk Haze Eclipse wonderfully. This stunning collection ranges from simple yet elegant lace pieces to the more intrictae detail lace patterns so there is something for everyone in this stylish collection.
A collection of five patterns designed by Sarah Hatton exclusively for Rowan Subscription members. If you want to receive exclusive printed publication like this one, subscribe to Rowan today. Click here to sign up.
A collection of five patterns designed by Marie Wallin, Sarah Hatton and Amanda Crawford exclusively for Rowan Subscription members. If you want to receive exclusive printed publication like this one, subscribe to Rowan today. Click here to sign up.
The Amore Collection is inspired by the beautiful yarn itself, Kidsilk Amore and Kidsilk Amore Shimmer. With 8 designs, including shawls, wraps, hats, wrist warmers and a relaxed short sleeve sweater, all designed by Lisa Richardson.
This mini collection featuring the luxurious yarn Fine Art Aran showcases 8 easy to wear designs taken from the Rowan archive and originally designed by Kim Hargreaves and Martin Storey. There's definitely something for everyone in this collection ranging from a simple slouchy hat to oversized collared jacket.
The Simple Shapes Pure Wool Worsted collection is mixture of nine simple designs for both men and women, with a vintage yet modern edge. Photographed in and around the beautiful Oxford University campus, this set the perfect setting for the relaxed and easy to wear collection, showcasing the stunning Pure Wool Worsted in a selection of shades from the vast colour palette.
The Simple Shapes Pure Wool Worsted collection is photographed in and around the stunning campus of the Oxford University that gives this collection of eight designs a particularly British feel. The collection contains simple silhouettes but focusing on beautiful textured stitch work and divine cable patterns, all absolute must knits for the season.
A beautiful collection of 10 designs for children aged ranging from 0-3 months to 5 years, showcasing the luxurious yarn baby silk merino dk. The designs range from bright and easy to wear casual knits to cosy hats and scarfs, and theres even a cute little purse for your precious little ones.
The Fine Art Accessories collection is a beautiful collection of women's accessory designs from textured scarfs and wraps to shrugs and gloves. Using the stunning yarn fine art, the collection offers small projects in knit and crochet to add a statement layer to any outfit.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Questions, and little time
I have been working on my outdoor kitchen for 2 years starting with the pation, to the layout of the kitchen and now I am ready to begin building. I have everything ready and need to pour the hearth. There is the insulation layer and the hearth layer. The instructions tell you to use perlite. Is this what you buy at the hardware store, I just want to be sure. Any help would be great.
|All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:02 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2006/10 Forno Bravo, LLC


text:
A day after Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju told Lok Sabha about the foreign links of the CPI (Maoist), Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram claimed that "Naxalism is an international conspiracy against the country" and is not linked with tribal resentment across Central India.
He also said "successive governments and industries have cheated tribals, that caused resentment among them" and it is imperative that before launching any project that involves their land, talks should be initiated with them.
"Naxalism has no link with development… Naxalism is an international conspiracy against India. It is not a local problem, or a problem of jal, jangal and jameen. I can say with certainty that it has international dimensions. I do not believe that Naxalism can be curbed by checking displacement or halting development," he told The Indian Express.
Asked what he meant by an international conspiracy, he cited secrecy and refused to elaborate. "Whatever I said is appropriate to disclose here. Disclosing more than that is not appropriate. I am a Central minister," he said.
While several theories have been floated for the Maoist insurgency in India, it is perhaps the first instance when a Union minister conclusively termed it an international conspiracy against the country.
Significantly, while Rijju had hinted at the Maoist links with the similar ultra-Left outfits of European nations and Philippines, he said there was no evidence yet of any foreign assistance to the rebels in India. Last year, The Indian Express had reported about a conference of Leftist revolutionary parties in Hamburg, Germany, to commemorate the first death anniversary of Kishanji, who was killed in an encounter with the security forces in November 2011 in West Bengal. Though the CPI(Maoist) could not participate in the conference, it had sent a written representation.
Oram also admitted that tribals, who live in the forests where the Maoists are based in, have been alienated as successive governments and industries cheated them. The development gains did not reach them as the government failed to keep its promises.
As he stressed on the importance of taking consent of locals before going ahead with any project, he seemed to record a significant departure from the perceived stand of the Narendra Modi government towards several projects across the forests of central India that are stuck for want of environment clearance and land acquisition. The Modi government, it is said, is trying to clear these projects fast.
Taking a different stand towards big projects, Oram said: "Displacement is a big issue for tribals. We tribals never posed any hurdle in the country's development. Many industries, factories were set up but we never resisted. Whenever any land was notified, we happily left it considering that the government needed it for country's development. But the promises of jobs and proper compensation…, these promises were never met. They did not get the promised benefits of factories and dams. Therefore tribals have a feeling that the government is cheating them, not meeting its promises. Hence, a distrust gradually grew (within tribals), and converted into …continued »
Only In The Express


text:
Indian-origin student Dharun Ravi, who has been indicted on charges of bias and invasion of privacy for secretly filming and posting online a sexual encounter between his male roommate and another man, appeared in a US court for the first time to answer criminal charges. Ravi, a student of Rutgers University shared a room with 18-year-old Tyler Clementi. But three days later Clementi committed suicide by jumping off from George Washington Bridge in New York in September after his video was posted online, prompting a national outcry.
Looking somber in a dark gray suit, 19-year-old Ravi made a quick and wordless appearance in the New Jersey court yesterday, not even speaking to plead not guilty to the 15 counts, the New York Times reported. Ravi's lawyer Steven D Altman did the talking and the two left without speaking to reporters. Ravi remains free on a USD 25,000 bond he had posted. Last month, New Jersey grand jury handed out a 15-count indictment against him, charging him with invasion of privacy, bias intimidation, tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution. If convicted of the most serious bias charge, Ravi could face five to 10 years in prison.
Meanwhile, co-defendant Molly Wei made a deal with prosecutors this month to have the charges against her dismissed if she performs 300 days of community service as well as speaks honestly at Ravi's trial. The next appearance is scheduled for July 25. The NYT reported that Clementi's mother and father sat silently at the back of the courtroom. "We are eager for the criminal justice process to unfold," said Joseph Clementi, Tyler's father.
Related posts:
- Indian-origin student indicted in roommate's suicide case
- Fake Indian-origin dentist jailed in UK
- Indian-origin doctor likely to face new trials in Aus
- Indian online fraudster gets 42 months in prison
- Watch Prime Debate – Kahlon Case and After
- Indian father son charged in prostitution racket
- Woman who committed suicide is DU 2nd yr student
- 42 year old man commits suicide
- Indian Sikhs take part in Baisakhi celebration in Pak
- Re-evaluation of history marksheets within a week in PU


text:
At the end of a weeklong intensive conflict resolution training last year, my co-trainers and I facilitated one final de briefing and evaluation session with the participants, focusing on what they would like to work on in future trainings. We were working with a group of political leaders from twelve of Burma's ethnic minority groups, a collection of communities and cultures brutalized over the past fifty years by the military junta in Burma. In their struggle to form a powerful and coherent voice for the needs of the ethnic minorities of Burma, they have partnered with the Center for International Conflict Resolution at Columbia University, to work on leadership, vision, and conflict resolution skills.
After many words of praise and satisfaction, one of the participants added his comments: "What you have taught us has been very interesting and important. Next time I'd like to know the best way to resolve conflict."
Definitions of elicitive and prescriptive
In that simple, gentle sentence, my understanding of how we teach and train others about conflict and its resolution was shaken. This passionate and intelligent participant was articulating the tension between what John Paul Lederach and others have called the "elicitive" and the "prescriptive" approaches to teaching conflict resolution skills and approaches. Essentially, an elicitive approach draws out, highlights, and catalyzes existing or communally held knowledge related to resolving conflict between individuals, groups, and communities, while prescriptive approaches tend to offer pre-created models, often focused on negotiation and mediation as practiced in the US or Europe. Both approaches have significant benefits, for trainers as well as students, and both have costs.
This article is a first effort towards responding to that participant's challenge, and to examine the challenges and opportunities inherent in teaching people about conflict resolution. Primarily, I will explore the comments of training participants, as well as my own experiences as a trainer regarding what has worked well and not so well in a variety of learning environments. I intend for this to be the first in a series of articles aimed at articulating a pedagogy of conflict and conflict resolution, struggling with my own experiences and many of the essential approaches currently in use in the field. This is a preliminary exploration of these issues, based on two years of collaboration with roughly six co-designers and co-trainers, and roughly 100 participants in several different settings, from a wide variety communities throughout the world. All of the participants have come from communities torn by conflict, whether in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the United States, and most of the trainings were delivered in English, with translation into the appropriate language.
My own initiation into the world of conflict resolution training was in the context of community mediation centers, focused on interpersonal and intergroup conflict in communities in the US. These training models generally speaking have been highly prescriptive, some would say formulaic, in laying out specific skills, approaches, and stages to be learned, practiced and repeated. Although these trainings are often very good, the level of flexibility is limited to individual mediator approaches within the context of a generalized model.
In our work with our international partners, we have used a strongly elicitive approach, framing our role in terms of facilitating the articulation, clarification and strengthening of existing indigenous knowledge regarding the resolution of conflict, rather than teaching pre-set models, developed elsewhere. We do include more didactic learning components in our training design, but the tension between how and when to use which mode of teaching is always present. In our early training efforts, we found that some of the most prescriptive teaching modules, in which we explicitly taught a skill or approach to conflict resolution, resonated with nearly all of the participants, while the purely elicitive exercises often were confusing, both for the trainers and the participants.
The tension between elicitive and prescriptive training also replicates a similar debate among conflict resolution (as well as human rights and development) practitioners and service providers: is it reasonable, useful or safe to import knowledge from one setting or culture to another, or should we rather find processes within communities and cultures that can provide new and different models for the resolution of conflict? In the field, practitioners (including mediators, negotiators, and other third-party interveners) have struggled with creating balanced approaches to intervention, along a continuum from directive, "settlement driven", or more facilitative, "transformative" paradigms. At the heart of this struggle is our understanding of the nature of conflict and learning, the replicability or uniqueness of approaches across cultures and societies, and the roles of teacher and student.
In Preparing for Peace: Conflict Transformation Across Cultures (Syracuse University Press, 1995), Lederach articulates many of the powerful lessons he has learned teaching and practicing conflict resolution in Latin America, Asia and Africa. He first suggests that conflict and resolution mechanisms are both social constructs, and work related to these socially constructed phenomenon must recognize this essential truth. Lederach explains that there are several divergent models for understanding the essence and meaning of human conflict. The social constructivist view posits as its "fundamental idea" that "&social conflict emerges and develops on the basis of the meaning and interpretation people attach to action and events&conflict is connected to meaning, meaning to knowledge, and knowledge is rooted in culture." He acknowledges the importance of other theoretical approaches to social conflict, both for students and practitioners. However, in defining training as "the packaging of social knowledge", he suggests that an understanding of conflict that roots the phenomenon in social construction is the most pertinent for educators and practitioners.
Lederach's work resonates with that of Paulo Friere, who described the power for freedom from oppression inherent in the educational experience. In Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Friere suggests that only through dialogue and learner-centered education, transformative change can be supported. These fundamental shifts happen within learner, teacher and community. Friere's work highlights the importance of elicitation, and shows the power imbalances and missed opportunities in didactic or directive educational models. Augusto Boal, creator of Theater of the Oppressed, also articulated the possibilities for learning and change that are engaged, when actors and audience work together to create new, radical theater. There is an explicit recognition of the interaction between culture, identity and the experiences of the learner in moving education from a paradigm of unilateral information dump to one of transformation, empowerment and lasting change.
Challenges to the approach
The participant mentioned at the beginning of this piece is not alone in his critique of a strictly elicitive approach to conflict resolution training. Lederach and others have refined their approaches, seeing the critical value of pedagogies that both direct and lead, as well as facilitate and follow. In focus groups conducted six months after one round of training for ethnic minorities from Burma, a participant, after numerous reassurances that we did in fact want critiques as well as positive feedback, suggested, with a broad smile, that "Next time you should answer our questions, because you come from America, from Columbia University."
In the training he had participated in, many of the participants had asked for the "answer" to resolving every level of conflict, from domestic disputes, to the fifty years of oppression of Burma's ethnic nationalities by the military junta. Our hesitancy to provide "answers" was evident, and we often tried to explain why we thought it would be problematic to provide solutions to conflicts that are not our own. We also emphasized that, by learning through dialogic modes, more profound and realistic conflict methodologies could be identified and strengthened.
As we struggled to find a balance between an elicitive and prescriptive modality, we found that some participants welcomed facilitated learning approaches, while others resisted. In some ways, this diversity of learners echoed what we know about learning styles: different people need different educational stimuli to learn through aural, kinesthetic, tactile, or visual paths, as well as in didactic and dialogic settings.
In addition to learning styles, many participants felt that they were being "cheated" or tricked when we, as representatives of a powerful American university, failed to "teach" in a way that seemed befitting our status. When one of the participants asked repeatedly what the best way to resolve conflict was, I had an image of a golden safe, locked away in our offices at Columbia, with a silk envelope containing, a formula for resolving conflict.
While a heavily directive teaching mode can come across as arrogant, ignorant of difference and local knowledge, and often ethnocentric, a purely elicitve approach can leave participants feeling deeply patronized. A Lebanese friend who is at the cutting edge of community-based conflict resolution in Lebanon described his frustration with purely elicitive approaches this way: "When you refuse to tell me how you would resolve a given conflict for fear that I will ape what you do and not think for myself, I am left wondering if you think I am too stupid to sort out what works for my context from what doesn't."
Providing Frameworks for Learning
I have come to recognize that approaches and exercises that seem to strike an effective balance are those that provide a framework for learning, a catalyst to describe what we believe as scholars and practitioners to be the backbones of conflict resolution processes, regardless of context: communication, relationships, trust, and skills. We are striving to create a variety of matrices related to these issues, and to offer some examples from a variety of settings, and to support participants in filling in the frames with their own experiences, skills and knowledge. We also work with participants to identify gaps or skill-sets that need more work.
Examples of these frameworks for learning that we have found useful with a variety of communities and groups, include Open Space Technology, a self-facilitated large group decision making model and Constructive Controversy, a dialogue model for addressing polarized issues within groups that share super ordinate goals. In addition, we have found that an exercise based on William Ury's Third Side model, in which he describes ten possible "roles" for people concerned with the prevention, resolution or containment of conflict provides a very useful framework for helping participants articulate their existing skill set, as well as gaps in the community. Similarly, an exercise based on the Thomas-Kilman conflict assesement instrument allows participants to locate themselves in relation to five general conflict styles or approaches. We have had significant success in working with participants to contrast and compare this model, which is widely used in traditional American negotiation and mediation courses, with their own myths, metaphors and parables (underscored by Lederach as being critical to understanding conflict in situ).
We have found that in working across cultures, there are some approaches that present significant challenges to participants, and trainers. These include skills-transfer activities, for example modeling and then having participants practice "active listening" and other communication skills. When used across cultures, this kind of pedagogy, used in nearly every conflict resolution training in the United States, can often result in a room full of participants who look like they are trying to speak in a language that is simply not their own.
Similarly, completely open-ended dialogue with little framework, can be challenging. We must have asked participants in a recent training in Thailand ten times for examples of recent conflicts they had seen, experienced or heard about, with no response (other than blank stares). As we moved through the Third Side exercise mentioned above, however, we found that every participant had a rich knowledge of conflict within the community, and could eloquently articulate their understanding and responses. The missing piece had been a series of discreet, ordered, yet flexible baskets in which they could lay their ideas. Without a framework, the training may have resembled their own experiences of conflict: unclear, chaotic, and perhaps even unsafe. So our trainings have increasingly focused on providing a series of related frameworks for learning, rather than the narrow focus of didactic, prescriptive teaching, or an overly broad, purely elicitive experience.
At one point last year, in what I thought was a flash of pure inspiration, I explained that I believe conflict is like love: something we have all experienced and yet something very difficult to describe without resort to pure poetry. Mothers and fathers aside, few would be so arrogant as to claim to be able to teach someone how to love, certainly not in a forty-hour training. We can certainly teach and learn about love, what supports healthy loving relationships, and our community's images and beliefs related to love. Similarly, conflict, another complex human experience, is deeply tied to history, basic needs, perceptions, personality, and environment. The simile may have been lost in translation, but it helps me to keep the image in mind, to keep things in perspective.
Zachary Metz is Director of Education and Training with the Center for International Conflict Resolution at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.


text:
The following is an archive of a post made to our
'vox-tech mailing list'
by one of its subscribers.
In short yes, but it will only work at the speed supported IE an ATA100 drive
will work at ATA33-66-and 100. I buy ATA133 drives and use them on my ATA100
interface all the time.
On Tuesday 23 April 2002 11:47 am, you wrote:
> I know next to nothing about IDE hardware. Is it possible to install a new
> (ATA-100) IDE hard drive into an old system (say a first-generation
> Pentium) whose controllers support only basic IDE?
vox-tech mailing list
Hosting provided by:
Sunset Systems
Sunset Systems offers preconfigured Linux
systems, remote system administration and
custom software development.
LUGOD: Linux Users' Group of Davis
PO Box 2082, Davis, CA 95617
Contact Us
LUGOD is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization
based in Davis, California
and serving the Sacramento area.
"Linux" is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.


text:
Meet Our Team
Jack Goebel
Owner, Goebel Cabinetry
John Goebel
Owner, Goebel Cabinetry
Gina Psyrris
Lead Designer
As son of company founder, Charles H. Goebel, Jack has been designing and manufacturing custom cabinetry since his teenage years. His leadership has guided the company through both good & difficult times over the last 50yrs. Currently, Jack focuses his time helping to shape the future of the company. In addition, he and his wife Leah spend a large part of their spare time serving ministries around the world. His interests have included construction projects around the world and he serves on the Board of Directors of Good Works. Involved with the business since 1986, John is responsible for the day to day operations of Goebel Cabinetry. A 1988 graduate of Widener University, he has spent time working in most company positions over the last 25 years. His experience in cabinetmaking, as well as kitchen design and sales, provides a varied perspective that insures smooth interaction between company departments. In his free time, John also serves as the Junior Varsity Softball Coach at Downingtown West High School. A 2004 graduate of the Philadelphia Institute of Art, Gina has been with Goebel Cabinetry for the past 6 years. Beginning her career as a CAD design specialist, Gina has evolved into a key member of our sales team. Her interior design education, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor will make a lasting impression should she be your sales associate. Gina's favorite activity is relaxing with friends and family when she's not hard at work.
Ashley Kunkle
Sales Assistant
Glenn Battaglia
Production Manager
Craig Cornelius
Field Services Manager
With the company since 2007, Ashley serves an important role as our sales assistant. She has a BS in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Most of our clients will interact with Ashley for scheduling, hardware selection and other key components of their projects. Ashley enjoys spending free time with her husband, family, friends and pets.
Glenn started his career as a service technician for Goebel Cabinetry in 1994. A graduate of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Glenn's hands on approach to production insures that your product arrives on time and in good condition. Having spent his early years with the company as a service technician, he understands the unique challenges that contractors often face in the field. Glenn and his family enjoy spending the weekends camping together. Craig joined the Goebel Cabinetry team in 2006 with the goal of expanding and improving our service and installation division. His 15 years of contracting and restoration experience give him a solid understanding of the variable on-site conditions and situations that our clients encounter. Craig's job is to guarantee that the post – delivery aspects of your project run smoothly. If you can't find Craig at work, he's probably in a duck blind somewhere nearby enjoying his favorite hunting pastime.


text:
Get Computer Like Keyboard for Android with Ctrl, Esc, Alt and Arrow Keys
Keyboard is an essential part of any computer and we can't manage Windows or any other operating system without the keyboard. Most of the smartphones and tablets these days come with touch support feature and have built-in on-screen keyboards. Touch sensitive on-screen keyboards in Android look like a typical computer keyboard but lack some really important keys and features. The built-in keyboard in Android has the full set of keys but you need to use toggle to access different types of characters and symbols. For instance, if you want to use Esc, Ctrl and Alt keys then there is not option to access them because these keys are not a part of the Android built-in keyboard feature. Arrow keys are also important especially when you are playing any game or typing on any document file. Android's built-in keyboard does not support any arrow key to navigate between characters which is why you have to use the slide option to move between characters while typing any text. I have another solution to make Android's built-in keyboard smarter and with a closer resemblance to a computer keyboard. Hacker's Keyboard Android app includes all 5 missing keys for people who want the exact same keys which are available in any typical computer keyboard. This keyboard has separate number keys, punctuation keys in the usual places, and arrow keys. It is based on the AOSP Gingerbread soft keyboard, so it supports multi-touch for the modifier keys. This type of keyboard first appeared when Google started the Android project but Google later replaced the initial Android keyboard layout with a new one.
As you can see in the image above, a full functional keyboard is running on Android with all the characters and numbers on a single keyboard. It is simpler to use as compared with Android's built-in keyboard. This keyboard makes it easier to perform computer tasks on any Android smartphone or tablet. For example, if you want to SSH or any terminal based application directly on your Android then Hacker's keyboard app allows you to do it with ease. Hacker's Keyboard supports more than 40 worldwide languages and you can change the language any time directly from the keyboard screen and start typing in your language instantly.
There are lots of other examples where this keyboard app for your smartphone or tablet can come in handy. You can use it as a regular keyboard app on your Android device and take full advantage of the sheer ease it provides as compared to the regular Android keyboard.


text:
There are many different posses in Maricopa County with very different missions. We are primarily involved in patrol activities, acting as extra eyes and ears for the deputies operating out of Maricopa County Sheriff's District 7. We back up deputies as they make traffic stops and answer calls from the citizenry, provide traffic control at traffic accidents and crime scenes and transport prisoners to jail in downtown Phoenix, allowing the deputies of District 7 more time on the streets. We also augment the deputies during special events within the district.
Other Services We Provide
Many of you may be familiar with our vacation watch program where the posse actively patrols your neighborhood while you are away on vacation. A visible presence in the neighborhood is a great deterrant and periodically patrolling your property insuring your home's doors and windows are secure is very effective security.
We also provide for residents requiring them for employment verification, permits and licenses, security clearances, child identification or any other reason that requires you to be fingerprinted.
Each of our members are volunteers, required to buy their own uniforms, duty gear and personal equipment. Like individual members, The Fountain Hills - Verde Posse is required to furnish our own equipment, including vehicles, radios, GPS units and safety equipment. We do not receive funding from, nor is equipment furnished by, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Required equipment is purchased with monies donated to the posse from individuals and businesses interested in supporting our efforts within the district.
Bakersfield R C Club
Popular Imagesmissionary resources middle east replica cars of lotus 11 costa rica's schools info on adco lip for buckets cheap round trip tickets singapore manila maintenance electrician practice test take away chinees in taping for sever's disease river dinner cruises in montgomery alabama greater minneapolis credit union map drag street view address merge milatary jet plane for sale a-10 xhr php data file response right wing slogans crystal savage alabama toy train layouts mississippi junior miss pageant security plus safes stores in delaware selling generators pop century resort best rooms arizona ratings committee john lee hooker soldier sender plain white time now 2006 tornadoes in connecticut credit agencies contact information dallas d magazine private schools rank tim la farge propect pa senior michelangelo's david high res pics who many pints in a gallon delaware ohio summer concert rancho truck lift kit count it joy majesty music dressage rally virginia region 2009 rose petals on satin sheets learning with puzzles passport photos wal-mart concrete plants lake county florida unissued number plate us self home furnace maintenance tune up fashion jewellry australian uranium csiro call from pc yahoo unlock blackberry 8900 program fort bragg px center now relevant state machine pitch tournament minden wall words bathroom att yahoo dsl pro h-power new boiler has sam's club stopped selling cruises
sunset bay club hotel dominica
bakersfield r c club
lending club bonus
soccer club membership requirements canada
booster club bi-laws
sunman fish and game club
ford y-block clubs
cuontry club charlotte nc
harvard club nyc
the de luxe editions club
fitness club in perak
book club hickory nc
the duck club grill monterey ca
legends club twins
club palace girls
cc's club
akron singles club
clare tappon sierra club lodge
middleburg tennis club
pistol club port melbourne
date bookworm book reading clubs
appleton skyline comedy club
cotton club 2 liter
mid-hudson athletic club
deaf clubs in rochester ny
tami otherman clubs
3l club nederland
liquid mega club
double spurs riding club in utah
second wives club divorce
signature club retinol
monroe country club ny
party in tallinn night clubs
updates about math clubs
rachel of s club 7
club explicit back issues
mile square running club
palm coast horseshoe club
the pacesetter teen club
boxing club halifax nova scotia
itunes of the month club
paw bar and club
st andrews civic club
club amour zurich
charlotte cobra car club
indian valley country club pa
austin healy club
caddyshack rodney dangerfield golf club
muri beach club raratonga
collecter clubs
seadragon swim club
plantion bay golf and country club
golf club logos
flagship club


text:
Diane Ott-Whealy started her seed bank to save her grandparents' prized seeds, but more than 13,000 varieties later it has taken on a life of its own.
Why did you start a seed exchange?
My Grandpa Ott's parents emigrated to the US and took their best seeds with them. By the end of my grandpa's life, unless there was some system in place, those seeds would have been lost. I was not a trained botanist, but I knew to respect the seeds, stories, recipes and memories. I knew that lost genetic diversity could never be replaced. That's how the idea for Seed Savers started. I began it nearly 40 years ago with two seeds handed down to me from my grandparents.
What has motivated you to keep it going?
In the early 1970s, changes in agriculture were threatening seed diversity. I grew up watching my parents use organic, sustainable farming practices on a 96-acre farm. Then I watched as these small family farms were bought out by large commercial operations, who tore down fences, planted hybrid seed and added chemical fertilisers. Planting huge acreages with a single variety of the same genetic makeup meant the entire harvest could be wiped out at once by disease or pests or changes in rainfall. I wanted to save the existing seed before it became extinct.
At the time I was also influenced by scientists warning that we needed to preserve the genetic diversity on which our food system depends.
Why is genetic diversity so important to you?
Genetic diversity can be an abstract concept, but when folks see and taste tomatoes, peppers, beans and melons in every size, shape and colour, they understand. We have 3000 different tomatoes alone: red, green, purple, orange, gold, pink, white, black, striped and all sizes.
But it's about more than just a rainbow of fruits and vegetables...
Genetic diversity also means protection from diseases, reliability for our food supply and insurance against the dangers of a commercial agriculture dominated by monoculture. And it means fostering a robust ecosystem. Seed Savers Exchange is about so much more than growing better tasting vegetables. It's also about gathering, saving and sharing the very things that connect us to the environment, and to each other.
What is your most memorable success?
We thought we'd lost a variety of watermelon called "Moon and Stars". We had read about it, but couldn't find it in any gardening catalogues. Then an elderly gentleman in Macon, Missouri, heard our request on a local TV programme. He called and said he grew that melon each year as his father had done. We went over to his farm and came back with a car-load of melons. We saved the seeds, then sent them to all of our members to grow. Now it is listed in many seed catalogues.
Which seeds mean the most to you?
I don't like to play favourites, but the seeds that I started the exchange with have a special place in my heart: Grandpa Ott's morning glory and German pink tomatoes. The tomatoes always remind me of my childhood when mom would serve them sliced, sprinkled with sugar.
This article appeared in print under the headline "Bank your edible heirlooms"
Diane Ott Whealy began Seed Savers Exchange in 1975 to preserve agricultural biodiversity. The SSE in Decorah, Iowa, now sells more than 13,000 seed varieties, and just sent 340 of these to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway
- New Scientist
- Not just a website!
- Subscribe to New Scientist and get:
- New Scientist magazine delivered every week
- Unlimited online access to articles from over 500 back issues
- Subscribe Now and Save
If you would like to reuse any content from New Scientist, either in print or online, please contact the syndication department first for permission. New Scientist does not own rights to photos, but there are a variety of licensing options available for use of articles and graphics we own the copyright to.


text:
Recent News
On tour with my band Secret Someones
My band Secret Someones is on tour right now in the US with our label mates Wolf Gang, and Sir Sly! Come check out the Cherry Tree Presents tour in a city near you! Also, check out our new EP! We're so excited to share it with you! Available at all your favorite digital retailers.
Shout It Out Available Now
On 10/17/13 Lelia released her latest single "Shout It Out" on iTunes & Bandcamp -TEAM LELIA
Buffalo Stars Video!
Hey Everyone! Lelia recently dropped a music video for "Buffalo Stars". Check it out on VEVO using the below link: Buffalo Stars Vevo Premiere You can find all of Lelia's latest singles on Bandcamp or iTune!! iTunes Bandcamp Thx for the support, -TEAM LELIA
September = "Buffalo Stars" Release
Greetings, earthlings! Listen/Buy Here September's single of the month, Buffalo Stars is out today! If I'm allowed to say so without sounding like an arrogant twat, this is one of my favorite recordings and songs I've ever been a part of. Really proud of this little guy. I wrote this song with a lovely and [...]


text:
Washington D.C. Weather Forecast: Crisp but dry and sunny start to the week
May 19, 2014 - 07:30 AM
Text size Decrease Increase
Cool, clear start to the week…warming with showers by midweek.
- Crisp Start, Sunny and Cool
- Highs: Near 70º
- Wind: NW 6-12 mp
- Overnight:
- Partly Cloudy, Chilly
- Lows: 43º-51º
- Wind: W 5 mph
- Partly Cloudy, Continued Cool
- Highs: Low 70s
- Wind: Light NW
Wow, you might want to grab the jacket as you head out this morning! Widespread 40s and even some upper 30s are showing up in the 'burbs. After a crisp start expect a sun-filled, yet cooler than average day with highs in the low 70s. (76º is the average for this date.) Tomorrow brings a few more clouds and a few more degrees, but a nice surge of warmth arrives mid-week. A warm front lifts through on Wednesday pushing the mercury back into the 80s. But with the warmth will come the threat of a few showers and storms. Have a great day!
Are we friends on FACEBOOK yet? Follow me on TWITTER for regular updates throughout the day!
Short URL: http://wj.la/1jWOall


text:
TANZANIANS on Sunday joined other Muslims all over the world to celebrate Idd El Fitr peacefully as political and religious leaders urged Muslims to participate fully in forthcoming population and housing census.
Addressing a gathering after Idd prayers held at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam, the Vice-President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal, urged Muslims to participate fully in the census. He said that census was an important exercise in planning the country's development activities and has nothing to do with religion.
"I urge my fellow Muslims to participate in census because it's a very important thing in planning for development," he stressed. On his part, the President of Zanzibar, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein, appealed to the people in Zanzibar to take part in the census.
He warned that his government would not spare anybody who was planning to sabotage the exercise.
Dr Shein reminded Zanzibaris and Muslims of the importance of census especially in development plans and programmes.
He was addressing Idd El Fitr Baraza at Bwawani Hotel in the Stone Town. President Shein also revealed that his government was expecting to buy a new modern passenger and cargo ship within the next 15 months.
"We expect to have enough funds to purchase the ship within the next few days. Therefore I am glad to inform you that we should have the ship within fifteen months," Dr Shein told the gathering. Idd El-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Dr Shein said that although Idd was time of joy, but it was important to remember those who died when Mv Skagit vessel capsized on July 18 this year. "It was a grisly accident which left a number of victims, helpless orphans, loss of property and grief to many," he said.
Dr Shein said his government was on right track in achieving development goals, as he reminded Zanzibaris of the importance of maintaining peace, stability and tolerance by observing laws and culture.
Several leaders including Seif Sharif Hamad (First Vice-President), Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi (Second Vice-President), Mr Pandu Ameir Kificho (Speaker of the Zanzibar House of Representatives), Judge Omar Othman Makungu (Chief Justice), Mr Amani Abeid Karume (Retired President), and officials from foreign embassies attended the Baraza.
In their message during national Idd Baraza held in Songea, the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) reiterated its call that all Muslims should participate in the census for the nation's development.
Addressing Idd Baraza at national level in Ruvuma Region, Mufti Shaaban bin Simba said that Muslims should participate in development activities. He advised them to participate in the census and ignore calls by some people to boycott the exercise.
"If we want to know our (Muslims) population,it's not the task of the government, we can count ourselves in mosques," he said. He insisted that such census for Muslims should start immediately and the statistics should be preserved electronically.


text:
'Beautiful Life' stars Corbin Bleu, Sara Paxton go nude for promos
The CW promo machine is cranking up again -- this time for new series "The Beautiful Life," set in the high fashion modeling world.
And what better way to sell us on these so-called models than by having the actors who play them pose au naturel?
Sara Paxton plays Raina Marinelli, a new model with a secret past.
Ashley Madekwe
Benjamin Hollingsworth plays Chris Andrews, an Iowa farm boy (*cough, cough* Ashton *cough, cough* Kutcher *cough, cough*).
"The Beautiful Life" premieres Wednesday, Sept. 26 on The CW.
Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news.


text:
The Kurdish Globe
Kurds were saddened by the death of their loyal friend, Danielle Mitterrand, the former first lady of France.
Many Facebook members from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region changed their profile pictures to that of Danielle Mitterrand on Nov. 22, in gratitude for her sympathy and support for the Kurdish cause.
The former first lady of France and human rights campaigner, Mitterrand, 87, died on Nov. 22 at the Georges Pompidou hospital in Paris, following a short illness. Mitterrand devoted herself to human rights work and humanitarian causes. She became the French Foreign Office's favorite "bête noire," armed with good intentions. The plight of the Kurds became a particular passion. After nearly being blown up in a car bomb in Iraqi Kurdistan in 1992, which killed seven and wounded 17 others in the convoy, she vowed: "I will continue fighting until my death." In the late of 1990s, people and politicians started calling her the "mother" of Kurds.
Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani said Mitterrand played a key role in introducing the Kurdish people's suffering to the outside world. Barzani said Mitterrand's death had greatly grieved him as "she was an old friend of Kurds... she was one of the key advocates for Anfal [victims] and chemical attack [against Kurds] victims and the 1991 exodus."
The president recalled an encounter with Mitterrand in 1989 where "her eyes were full of tears as I told her about the atrocities against the Kurdish people." Barzani said "Mitterrand was a loyal friend in times of joy and hardship."
Kurdistan Regional Government declared one day of mourning on Nov. 23, and lowering the Kurdish flag at all government establishments. Many government officials visited the French General Consulate in Erbil to give their condolences.
Madame Mitterrand motivated her late husband to lend strong support for the Safe Haven that was established to prevent the continuation of the former Iraqi regime's use of helicopter gunships to kill fleeing Kurdish civilians following the 1991 uprisings -- ultimately preventing the regime's full-scale return to the genocide attacks of the late 1980s Anfal campaign.
As a result of her efforts, and those of others like her, more than 28,000 coalition flights supplied aid and shelter to Kurdish refugees who had fled to the mountains in the middle of winter. Hundreds of thousands of lives were saved as a direct result of the aid and security that was provided through Operation Provide Comfort.
Her last visit to Kurdistan Region was in October 2009. She gave a short but powerful speech in the Kurdistan Parliament.
Madame Mitterrand
"I am very happy today, sitting and talking in front of you; I rarely deliver speeches in parliaments, but in Kurdistan I feel I am at home," she told the MPs. "I want to tell you that you are the real representatives of Kurdistan people [referring to the MPs], since you have been elected by the people. The friends of the Kurds were so pleased and proud of the last election in Kurdistan Region; it was a free and democratic election. I am very happy to see there are a lot of women MPs in your parliament -- there are more women in your parliament than in France's parliament.
"I can say Kurdistan, in the aspect of democracy, has remarkably improved. I remember my first visit to Kurdistan Region. It was 1991, at the end of April. I came to Iraqi Kurdistan through Iranian Kurdistan; the representative of the Iranian government escorted me to the Iraqi border, and then I was smuggled across the border and entered Iraqi Kurdistan.
"When I crossed the border, I saw a lot of Kurdish people on the border, chased by the Iraqi government of Saddam [Hussein].
"In July 1992, again I visited Kurdistan Region; it was for the first time when the first Kurdish government was formed. At that time, Kurdistan was a devastated country; the cities looked like a big village.
"Despite two sanctions on Kurdistan Region and the neighboring countries' military interferences into Kurdistan Region, as well as the civil war, you were able to overcome all the obstacles and reconstruct the country -- build roads, airports, schools, universities and hospitals, and above all, provide people with a unique security.
"There are now several Western consulate offices in your Region. Your government could also try to open diplomatic and cultural offices in these countries and use this opportunity to establish strong relations and make more friends.
"In the past, during the miserable times, Kurds from Iran and Turkey helped you a lot, and now it is time for you to help them in the field of culture, education, and media.
"Do not deal with your brothers like the United Arab Emirates deals with Palestinian and Egyptian people."


text:
Adam Bakhtiar is a CNBC anchor and correspondent based in Singapore. He is the host of CNBC's pre-market program The Rundown, a show that is the essential guide to begin your day. The Rundown catches you up on the overnight buzz from Wall Street and arms you with everything you need to know for the Asia trading day. Bakhtiar also presents market reports into CNBC Asia Pacific's business day programming.
Bakhtiar has had more than 10 years of experience in the business and financial industry. Prior to joining CNBC, he worked as a stockbroker for 13 years with CIMB Investment Bank, where he set up a team of brokers to service high-net-worth individuals with their investment portfolios on the Malaysian market.
Before that, Bakhtiar was the Managing Director for Articulate Interactive Sdn. Bhd where he was responsible for starting up the interactive television company and spearheading business developments with all the Malaysian television networks.
Bakhtiar also ran a private equity deal in 2004/05, raising AUD$20 million in seed capital for Columbus Capital Pte Ltd, a start-up warehouse funding company in the Australian residential mortgage market.
Bakhtiar has a BA in Business majoring in Accounting from Deakin University.
Chatri Sityodtong, Founder and Chairman of Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, tells CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar why he gave up his Wall Street career to pursue a passion of mixed martial arts.
In identifying which banks would be top choices for 2014, CNBC conducted a surveys based on themes that are currently being explored by various analysts.
As Vietnam outperforms its emerging market peers, CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports whether the nation can sustain its positive momentum.
Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS, Southeast Asia's biggest bank, says inflows from the Fed's quantitative easing program into Asia were not as high as many believe.
Vietnam's very first McDonald's opened its doors to customers on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar was there for the launch and filed this report.
China's short-term money rates have been surging in recent sessions. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar explains if we're going to see a repeat of June's cash crunch.
Emerging markets are in focus after the Fed's taper decision. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports on the reaction during Asian trade on Thursday.
The latest data from Europe and the U.S. shows that global business activity expanded this month. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar describes what that means for markets.
CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar deciphers the latest report by uber-bear Albert Edwards of SocGen.
The International Energy Agency says that Saudi Arabia may soon have to give up its crown as the world's number 1 oil producer. Adam Bakhtiar has more.
Get the best of CNBC in your inbox


text:
This suit was a gift for my 40th birthday. I had been trying to lose weight for more than 10 years. I was able to walk around the neighborhood for 1 hour every day, and lost 60 lbs. in less than 6 months without going on a crash diet! I love this product!
Tammy Martin
After giving birth to twins- I gained 35 lbs. I lost 39 lbs. in 4 months using this suit! I love this product and will continue to use it to maintain my weight loss!!!
Sandra Epps
The REALSAUNA® SAUNA SUIT may look like an ordinary, attractive work out suit, but do not let the looks fool you!
Actually, this unique dual-layer UNISEX SUIT is a high quality exercise suit designed with a fashionable heavy cotton blend outer shell, combined with a unique Specially Designed 100% extra-soft durable Sweat-Aid inner lining that feels like soft leather. The Realsauna Suit also has an elastic waist and draw string. Realsauna® Suit is not only made to last, but is a high quality suit that is machine washable, unlike the cheap inferior plastic sauna suits that tear after one use.
REALSAUNA® SUIT is an effective sweat aid which uses natural body heat generated from any type of low or intensive high-energy physical exercise to increase perspiration during your work out for more permanent and faster weight loss.
REALSAUNA® SUIT sweat excretion process through perspiration stimulates the entire body, thus helping to rid the body of excess water weight gain, and evenly melts away unwanted body fat and stubborn inches! This weight loss process works just like the expensive saran wrap body treatments offered at exclusive health spas. The Realsauna Sweat-Aid Inner Lining is the unique key to our customers extreme weight loss success rates.
REALSAUNA® SUIT and Sweat Creme helps tighten the stomach muscles, eliminates the common stomach pouch, shrink love handles, and lessen the appearance of cellulite that often forms from fat build-up.
REALSAUNA® Ultimate Sauna Suit is designed for both men and women of all sizes who want to maximize or even triple their workout and weight loss results!
Unlike those cheap vinyl, nylon, neoprene, or plastic sauna suits that are easily torn, irritating, and do not accommodate different sizes; REALSAUNA® HEAVY DUTY SAUNA SUIT is a 2 PIECE, dual-layer, high quality, comfortable, non-allergenic sauna suit that is attractive, long-lasting, and is available in a variety of comfortable Real sizes such as: S/M, L/XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL/6XL.
TheREALSAUNA® Ultimate Sauna Suit comes complete with top and bottoms.
REALSAUNA® Ultimate Sauna Suit is the most recommended weight loss work out suit by pro MMA fighters, athletic coaches, personal trainers, professional body builders, celebrities, mixed martial arts "MMA" coaches and exclusive health spas worldwide!
The REALSAUNA® HEAVY DUTY SAUNA SUIT is used by the Military for desert heat stress conditioning and management while in places like Iraq and Afghanistan with extreme heat temperatures. REALSAUNA® SUIT helps the Soldiers prepare for the extreme heat and weather conditions in the desert.


text:
Custom Hall Effect Position Sensors
Product Announcement from SKF/North America
New patented SKF® Sensor-Bearing Units provide compact and cost-effective solutions to ascertain the precise motion status of rotating or axially traveling components in open-loop and closed-loop motion control systems. These "intelligent" bearings can reliably record number of revolutions, speed, direction of rotation, relative position/counting, and acceleration or deceleration. SKF Sensor-Bearing Units are available in a wide range of bore sizes and dimensions. Customized units can be developed to meet specific customer requirements.
Part Saved
You have successfully added from to your part list.
Save Part
For more information:
|Get More Info on Supplier's Site
|Request A Quote
|Email Supplier


text:
Ben Guerdane — Protesters from the city of Ben Guerdane, Thursday evening, attacked and torched a police station after security forced pulled out following the exhaustion of tear gas canisters and their incapacity to face up to protesters.
Tunisia: Ben Guerdane - Police Station Torched, Three Injured
Copyright © 2013 Tunis Afrique Presse. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.
AllAfrica publishes around 2,000 reports a day from more than 130 news organizations and over 200 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.


text:
Not so floppy now, are we?
...what's the problem?
Things That Prove Adults Don't Make Good Decisions
This Siberian Husky Is Anyone After A Few Too Many Edibles
Behold the World's Largest Firework Being Launched 2000 Feet ...
15 Horribly Spaced Words
Former Middle School Classmates Share Emotional Reunion in ...
A Fitting License Plate for a Mobile Baby Factory
Sometimes, When Headlines Are So Long That They Need to Be ...
Guy Farts in Court
Presidential Candidate Bobby Jindal's #AskBobby Hashtag Was ...
Seems Fair
Pick Your Site Name
Tell us more about it


text: The name "Constellation Energy" will still be around. The energy trading firm will still be doing much the same thing it ever has in a large, new building on Baltimore's waterfront. It will have somewhat fewer employees, but it will, at least for the next several years, maintain its status as one of the region's largest corporate philanthropists. And it's not as if Constellation was universally beloved around town anyway; despite its many contributions to the local economy and charitable scene, the company was often derided, as was its CEO, Mayo A. Shattuck III. So why should we mourn the sale of Baltimore's last Fortune 500 company to Chicago-based Exelon?


text:
2.5 out of 5
Kodak ESP Office 6150 all-in-one printer19 May 2010
Kodak has been making multi-function devices for a few years now and though its entry into the market was met with some fanfare they've yet to set the industry alight. The latest model from them is aimed more at the small to medium office. The ESP Office... >>


text:
|General Information | Degree Requirements | Courses Marketing & Advertising
Donald W. Reynolds Center, Room 205, (501) 569-3358, (501) 569-7021 (fax), Website, View/Download PDF version
Interim Chairperson:
Funk, Mark, Associate Professor
Associate Professor:
Assistant Professor:
The primary mission of the department is to prepare students for a professional career in marketing, advertising, or sales in the private and public sectors. The knowledge, analytical skills, and technical expertise required of marketing professionals are emphasized. The curriculum also provides a solid foundation for students planning graduate study in marketing and business.
Marketing majors are required to achieve a grade of C or greater in all courses required of their major; all majors must complete all required pre-business and professional business courses with an overall GPA of 2.0.
General Information
Educational Objectives
Students completing a marketing degree should accomplish the following educational objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the role of marketing in the global economy and within individual organizations.
- Develop an understanding of the ethical and social responsibilities of marketers.
- Develop an understanding of the nature and methods of marketing management, including marketing organization, marketing strategy planning, the development of marketing plans and programs, and the implementation and control of marketing programs.
- Develop an understanding of the nature of the marketing environment and the process of environmental analysis.
- Develop an understanding of the nature of consumer and institutional buyer markets, including an understanding of consumer and institutional buyer behavior.
- Develop an understanding of the process of market segmentation and finding target market opportunities.
- Develop an appreciation of the value of marketing information and an understanding of the marketing research process for obtaining marketing information.
- Develop an understanding of the marketing mix variables used by marketers in decision making, including the following:
- Product management.
- Marketing logistics management Marketing communications and promotion management pricing management.
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements for Degrees in the Department of Marketing and Advertising
Students will choose an emphasis in General Marketing, Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communication, or Professional Sales. The degree requirements for the degrees offered in the marketing and advertising department at UALR are outlined in the following charts.
Minors in Marketing and Advertising/Public Relations
The department offers minors in marketing, advertising/public relations, and professional selling.
A minor in marketing requires 12 hours from MKTG 3350, 3385, 4310; and Elective ADVT 3300, MKTG 3353, or MKTG 4341.
A minor in advertising/public relations requires 15 hours consisting of MKTG 3350, 4310; ADVT 3300, 3310; and Elective ADVT 4320 or ADVT 3340.
A minor in professional selling requires 12 hours from the MKTG 3350, MKTG 3353, MKTG 4351, MKTG 4355. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all minor coursework is required.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
General: (120 total minimum hours, including 45 hours upper-level courses (3000-4000 level) and 30 hours in residence; students must complete at UALR at least 50 percent of the major department degree requirements and at least 50 percent of all COB courses required for a business degree)
First-Year Colloquium (0-1 hours)
Required of full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. (See page 36 for details.) BSAD 1100 recommended.
Core (44 hours)
See page 25 for requirement details.
Second Language Proficiency (none required)
Major (75 hours)
Pre-business Courses (24 hours)
MATH 1342 Business Calculus
ACCT 2310 Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 2330 Principles of Accounting II
ECON 2310 Business Statistics I
ECON 2322 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2323 Principles of Macroeconomics
MGMT 1310 Fundamentals of Information Technology
MKTG 2380 Legal Environment of Business
Professional Business Studies Foundation (24 hours)
ECON 3355 Quantitative Business Analysis
FINC 3310 Business Finance
MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management
MGMT 3304 Production/Operations Management
MGMT 3305 Management Information Systems
MGMT 3380 Business Communication
MGMT 4380 Business Strategy and Policy
MKTG 3350 Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses for all Emphasis Areas (15 hours)
ADVT 3300 Advertising: an IMC Approach
MKTG 3353 Professional Selling
MKTG 3385 Consumer Analysis and Behavior
MKTG 4310 Marketing Research
MKTG 4385 Marketing Management
Emphasis Area (12 hours)
General Marketing Emphasis
Four courses (12 hours) from the following:
MKTG 4341 Product and Service Strategy
MKTG 4370 Business-to-Business Marketing
Two classes (6 hours) approved marketing electives
Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communication Emphasis
Four courses (12 hours) from the following:
ADVT 3310 Advertising IMC Development
ADVT 3340 Public Relations
ADVT 4320 Advertising IMC Implementation
One class (3 hours) approved Advertising electives
Professional Sales Emphasis
Four courses (12 hours) from the following:
MKTG 4351 Sales Management
MKTG 4355 Advanced Professional Selling
MKTG 3361 Physical Distribution or
MKTG 4370 Business-to-Business Marketing
One course (3 hours) approved Professional Sales electives
Minor (none required)
Unrestricted General Electives
Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), or 30 hours in residence.


text:
An improved antenna control apparatus as well as an associated antenna and a method which has been improved in this context are distinguished by the following features:
1. A control apparatus for setting a different depression angle, in particular for a mobile radio antenna which is part of a base station, having the following features:
the control apparatus has control electronics,
the control apparatus also has an electric motor,
the control apparatus can preferably be operated by means of an appliance or command appliance,
characterized by the following further features:
the control apparatus is accommodated with its control electronics in a control housing which is separated or isolated from the protective cover for the mobile radio antenna, or consists of a complete unit or complete module,
the electric motor of the control apparatus can be coupled to an operating element, which is passed out of the interior, which is covered by the protective cover of the mobile radio antenna via an operating opening or is introduced into the interior of the protective cover via this operating opening, or can be coupled to an operating element which is located under or underneath the protective cover, such that the control elements which are provided in the interior of the protective cover can be operated via this operating element in order to set a different depression beam angle.
2. The control apparatus as claimed in
3. The control apparatus of
4. The control apparatus of
5. The control apparatus of
6. The control apparatus of
7. The control apparatus of
8. The control apparatus of
9. The control apparatus of
10. The control apparatus of
11. The control apparatus of
12. The control apparatus of
13. An antenna, in particular a mobile radio antenna for a base station, having the following features:
the antenna has an adjusting device, which is accessible from outside the protective cover for the mobile radio antenna or can be mounted underneath the protective cover for the mobile radio antenna in order to change a depression angle,
the manual adjustment device has an operating element, which is passed through an operating opening in the protective cover or a connecting plate which forms a part of the housing cover for the mobile radio antenna, or which is arranged underneath the protective cover, in the internal area which is shielded by the protective cover, and the depression angle can be set differently, manually, by axial adjustment of the operating element wherein a control apparatus of at least
This application is related to applicants' co-pending application Ser. No. 10/049,809 filed Feb. 19,2002.
The invention relates to a control apparatus for setting a different depression angle in particular for a mobile radio antenna which is part of a base station, as claimed in the precharacterizing clause of claim 1, and to an associated antenna and a method for changing the depression angle.
As is known, mobile radio networks are in cellular form, with each cell having a corresponding associated base station with at least one mobile radio antenna for transmitting and receiving. The antennas are in this case designed such that they generally transmit with a downward deflection at a specific angle below the horizontal, thus defining a specific cell size.
In addition to the main transmission frequencies in the 900 MHz band and in the 1800 MHz band (for example the 1900 MHz band in the USA), the 2000 MHz band will become important for the next mobile radio network generation, the so-called UMTS network. The antennas must be set to different inclination angles as a function of the size of the individual cell which is covered by a base station as well as, for example, as a function of the relevant network (for example the anticipated UMTS network).
Finally, it is also known for the depression or inclination angle, which is also referred to in places as the downtilt angle in the following text, at which a mobile radio antenna of a base station transmits downward with respect to the horizontal, to be adjustable, for example by means of phase shifters The inclination angle of the polar diagram is changed by varying the phase difference between a number of individual radiating elements arranged one above the other. The phase shifters may be set appropriately for this purpose, which normally requires the adjustment process to be carried out manually directly on the mobile radio antenna. Furthermore, the protection devices which are fitted must also be removed and refitted. This is, of course, associated with a considerable amount of installation effort.
Against this background, WO 96/14670 has also already proposed the capability to adjust the downtilt angle differently by means of an electrical control device, in which case the controller for such a control device can be mounted, for example, in the base of such an antenna device and can be used as a mobile control device and can be connected as required via a plug connection to control lines which are passed out of the antenna, in order to operate the adjustment device, which is installed underneath the protective housing, in order to adjust the downtilt angle.
Antennas with differently adjustable depression angles are in principle also known from U.S. Pat. No. 5,512,914. In this case, U.S. Pat. No. 6,078,824 furthermore discloses an electromagnetic circuit device for carrying out the process of depressing the beam angle.
The object of the present invention is thus to provide an improved method and an improved control apparatus for changing the downtilt angle, and hence, in the end, a base station, with a mobile radio antenna, which is improved overall.
The antenna control apparatus according to the invention is distinguished in that it can be mounted, such that it can be retrofitted, on a corresponding mobile radio base station outside the protective housing for the radiating elements (radom).
There is thus preferably no need to have to provide the already extensive mechanical and/or electronic devices during the production or delivery of a corresponding mobile radio antenna, in order to ensure that it can be retrofitted.
In principle, manual adjustment from the outside is prior art. The control apparatus according to the invention is, in comparison to this, preferably distinguished in that, when fitted outside the protective housing of the antenna, it interacts with only that control element via which the adjustment can otherwise be carried out manually.
The antenna, which will be described in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments, uses, in this case, a fundamentally known transmission element, which can be operated manually from outside the antenna protective cover, and which passes through an appropriate opening into the interior underneath the protective housing for the antenna, in order there to operate the one or more phase shifters for adjustment of the downtilt angle, for example via a transmission linkage. This operating element which passes from the outside to the inside through the protective housing, or through a part of the rear plate or side plate of the supporting and/or protective cover for the antenna, preferably comprises a spindle which is guided in an appropriate threaded sleeve such that it can rotate. The threaded spindle can thus be moved in the axial direction between two limit or extreme positions by rotating it.
The antenna control apparatus is preferably entirely or essentially designed in the form of a complete unit or complete module. It can thus be handled and installed without any problems, to be precise not only—as described above—in conjunction with an operating element which is provided outside of the covering housing for the antenna device. In fact, the invention likewise provides for the capability to mount, and if required to retrofit, the complete unit or the complete module as required as a complete module, which can be handled easily and without any problems, underneath the protective cover as well. In this case as well, the antenna control apparatus, which can be retrofitted, is covered with a corresponding operating element underneath the protective cover, in order to use it to set different phase angles for the antennas. One major advantage is thus that the antenna control apparatus according to the invention can be installed easily, as a complete solution, outside or inside the protective cover for the antenna. There is thus no need to install a large number of individual components, possibly even at different points, underneath the protective cover of the antenna, as in the prior art.
It has now been found to be advantageous that the downtilt angle can, in the end, be adjusted both manually and by means of a suitable control apparatus. The complete control unit is omitted for manual operation, so that, in the end, the downtilt angle can be adjusted just by adjusting the operating element, preferably by rotating an adjustment or spindle toothed wheel, by which means the phase shifters, for example, can then be adjusted appropriately via the spindle, which can be rotated, in order to change the downtilt angle.
If an appropriate electronic or electrical control device is retrofitted, then this is preferably installed only outside the protective housing for the antenna. This then interacts directly with the operating transmission element, that is to say in particular with the spindle toothed wheel which is provided for manual adjustment, by which means the spindle toothed wheel can be rotated via the motor drive which is part of the control device.
In addition, it has been found to be advantageous not to provide any limit switches or limit pushbuttons, but limit stops without any clamping. These are therefore provided and constructed on the spindle and fixed to the housing such that the movement of the spindle in each of the extreme or limit positions is prevented from rotating further by an limit stop. The limit stop therefore essentially ensures that no additional releasing forces are required during any subsequent movement in the opposite direction. This makes a contribution to making it possible to use comparatively small motors with low drive ratings.
One preferred embodiment furthermore provides for the control electronics to associate two absolute position values with the two limit stops. The absolute positioning can then be carried out at at least one of these two positions. To do this, the operating element would have to be moved, preferably in the form of the spindle, only in the respective direction until the limit stop was reached. The reaching of the limit stop can likewise be identified and evaluated electrically/electronically by the control electronics.
A self-calibration device provided for the purposes of the invention has been found to be particularly advantageous. If the transmission or control element, preferably in the form of the spindle, is initially moved to at least one of the two limit stops and is then moved back to the other limit stop, then a movement identification process, preferably carried out by counting rotation pulses, can be used to detect the maximum adjustment movement between the two limit stops and this can be associated with a maximum depression angle, while each intermediate angle can be interpolated, possibly also by means of support values stored in a table. It is thus possible to drive in absolute terms any desired positions between the extreme positions.
Alternatively or in addition, it is likewise possible to drive in a relative manner to specific adjustment positions within the permissible adjustment range. For this purpose, the respectively current setting value can be stored in a non-volatile memory in order then to carry out the relative adjustment starting from this value when another requirement for adjustment occurs.
The control apparatus preferably has an external interface. All the adjustment and monitoring functions can be carried out at the command level via this interface. A specific controller or a computer with appropriate control software or else, for example, the base station can be used for drive purposes.
In one embodiment of the invention, the mechanical and the electrical/electronic part of the control apparatus are coupled to one another with a fixed relationship. No specific addressing of the control unit is required to do this. However, the control unit can preferably also operate in a "with addressing" mode. This allows the capability to drive a number of electronic control units from a central point via only one command interface, that is to say to set a number of angles appropriately on different antennas.
Further details, advantages and features can be found in the following text based on the exemplary embodiment which is illustrated in the drawings, in which, in detail:
A mobile radio antenna such as this may have a large number of radiating elements, which can transmit in different frequency bands, in which case it is possible to set a different inclination angle, a so-called downtilt angle at which the mobile radio antenna 3 transmits downward with respect to the horizontal, by varying the phase separations between the individual radiating elements 1, which are arranged vertically one above the other. This is done in a known manner via appropriate adjustments of phase shifter elements, and to this extent reference is made to the already known solutions.
A corresponding mobile radio antenna 3 has, for example, an attachment or mounting plate 5 which, if required, may also have a reflector or at least be fitted with a reflector, with the attachment or mounting plate preferably being provided in [sic] on its face which comes to rest at the bottom with a connecting plate 7, which is provided transversely with respect to it, on which the corresponding connections 9 are provided for connection of coaxial cables for operation of the number of individual radiating elements.
A protective cover 11 consisting of glass-fiber reinforced plastic is furthermore generally attached to the attachment or mounting plate 5, underneath which the individual radiating elements are arranged such that they are located in front of a reflector.
The extract of a perspective illustration shown in
Before describing the control apparatus 13, which can be seen in the installed state in
An operating element 29 passes through the threaded sleeve 21 and, in the illustrated embodiment, comprises a spindle 29′. The external thread 29″ on the spindle 29′ interacts with the internal thread on the threaded sleeve 21, that is to say with the internal thread on the spindle toothed wheel 25′, so that, depending on the rotation direction, rotation of the spindle toothed wheel 25′ results in the spindle 29′, which cannot rotate, being moved axially further into the interior of the protective cover 11, or further out.
As can be seen in particular from
The enlarged detail illustration shown in
The spindle 29′ can thus be moved axially through the connecting plate 7 between two limit positions simply by manual rotation of the spindle toothed wheel 25′ until the outer operating limit stop 37 in each case strikes against the outer adjusting limit stop 35 or conversely, the internal adjusting limit stop 35′ interacts with the internal operating limit stop 37′ on the spindle 29.
The downtilt angle of an antenna such as this can thus be changed and readjusted manually without any problems by rotating the adjusting element 25, that is to say in other words the spindle toothed wheel 25′, appropriately in the circumferential direction in order in this way to move the spindle in the axial direction. The phase shifters and hence the downtilt angle can be adjusted appropriately by the interaction with the transmission linkage, which is provided underneath the protective cover.
Furthermore, however, an antenna such as this can be retrofitted without any problems with a control apparatus such as that described in order to depress the mobile radio antenna 3 using a motor, for example by means of remote control.
All that is necessary to do this is to retrofit one control apparatus 13, the outside of which has already been shown in
For this purpose, the control apparatus 13 (
As is also evident from the schematic illustrations, the control electronics 41 are provided in the interior of the control housing 43 of the control apparatus 13, together with various control boards 53 which comprise the electrical/electronic components for control purposes, whose operation will be described in the following text.
By way of example, the control apparatus 13 can be operated appropriately via a transmitter (which is not illustrated in any more detail)—since the control apparatus 13 has a receiving device. After initial installation or, for example, after a reset, the electric motor 51 causes the spindle toothed wheel 25′, which engages with the drive gearwheel 49 that is driven by the electric motor, to rotate until the spindle 29′ has moved to its position where it is inserted to its maximum extent, that is to say it is at its furthest into the protective housing 11, that is to say until the outer adjustment limit stop 35, which is moved with the spindle toothed wheel 25′, strikes against the outer operating limit stop 37, which is fitted to the spindle, in the circumferential direction for rotation. The drive motor 51 is then operated in the opposite direction until the inner adjustment limit stop 35′, which rotates with the threaded sleeve 21 and with the spindle toothed wheel 25′, strike against the inner operating limit stop 37′, which is fitted to the spindle and thus moves axially with it. The electronics associate these two limit positions with two angular settings. Moving backward and forward between the limit positions cannot result in blocking since no wedging or bracing forces occur between the limit stops, which effectively run toward one another such that they strike one another at an angle of 90°.
The association of the limit positions with two limit depression angles which are predetermined by the electronics or with two limit depression angles which are transmitted via cable connections (which are not shown in the drawings) or preferably via remotely controllable apparatuses allows the integrated electronics or evaluation electronics, which are provided on one of the control boards 53, to carry out a self-calibration process. Furthermore, between the adjustment movement between the two limit stops, the rotation impulses can be counted, for example, by means of a counting device thus resulting in a signal relating to this that is dependent on the movement. The two limit positions and the signal which is dependent on the movement are then used to allow interpolation by means of the electronics, as a result of which it is possible to drive to any intermediate value between the limit stops. To do this, the controller can calculate the number of rotation impulses required from the desired position for the relevant position, and can drive the electric motor for an appropriate time. Instead of the interpolation process which has been mentioned, the desired intermediate values may possibly also be read from a table, preferably by means of a support values.
The drive may be in the form of an absolute drive, by first of all in each case moving back in the direction of a limit stop and then carrying out a corresponding movement in the opposite direction until the spindle 29′ reaches the desired absolute position. However, it can also be carried out as a relative movement in that the most recently set relative value, which corresponds to a specific depression angle of the antenna, is in each case stored, preferably in a non-volatile buffer store. The electronics then calculate what movement distance has been carried out, starting from the current setting, for a next value.
The control apparatus 13 thus has electromechanical control elements, in particular with the electric motor 51, and, furthermore, also control electronics 41 for evaluation, calculation etc. These so-called "intelligent" control electronics 41 preferably have an interface via which all the settings/monitoring functions can be carried out at a command level. A specific controller or a computer with appropriate control software may be used for adjustment. The communication process may be carried out using wires or without wires between a command appliance (for example a computer) and the control apparatus 13, or by the base station itself.
For example, when using a command appliance, it can also drive a number of different control apparatuses 13, provided the individual control apparatuses 13 or the associated control electronics 41 are addressable.
The address modes (with and without an address) may in this case be changed at any time, even during operation. If required, it is also possible to provide for the capability to configure addresses even retrospectively.
The command interface to the control electronics 41 is externally accessible, for example via connectors or cables, or is accessible without the use of wires.
The invention has been described for an antenna control apparatus which can be retrofitted as a complete appliance or as a complete module outside the protective cover for the antenna. With fundamentally the same design, the same appliance may also be installed as a complete appliance or as a complete unit or complete module within the antenna apparatus, that is to say underneath the protective device for the antennas, and in the process can be coupled in the same way or in a comparable way to a transmission device, in order to set different phase angles for the antenna elements. The modular construction or complete construction provides a simple retrofitting capability, without any problems, in both cases.
Patent Citations
Non-Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
UTSA newsletters
» UTSA Expressions -- Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion
UTSA magazines
» Giving
» Discovery -- UTSA Research
» Innovations -- College of Engineering
» Ovations -- College of Liberal and Fine Arts
» Spectrum -- College of Education
Terri Williams named director of SBDC Contracting Resource Center at UTSA
(May 20, 2011)--Terri Williams has been appointed director of the Contracting Resource Center at UTSA's Small Business Development Center. The center is hosted by the Institute for Economic Development located at the UTSA Downtown Campus.
Williams comes to the Contracting Resourcing Center with many years of experience in business and economic development including stints at Brooks Development Authority, Port San Antonio and the City of San Antonio.
Throughout her career, Williams has achieved a number of milestones including creating a HUB Zone satellite office, creating the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, and reaching or exceeding small business contracting goals for various city contracts.
In her new role, Williams will continue to focus on increasing opportunities for small businesses. Her center manages targeted programs for veterans, women, emergency preparedness and sustainable business.
"These programs are vitally important to the economic success of our region. I look forward to continuing the focus in these areas, to increase the visibility of the center and to have a stronger outreach in the community," Williams said.
"The San Antonio and South Texas small businesses that are contracting with federal, state and local governments seem to be doing better during these difficult economic times," said Albert Salgado, director of the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network, headquartered at UTSA. "Terri is well poised to assist clients by seeking contract opportunities, managing clients after they have received an award, and continuing to help them learn about accessing federal agencies as well as when opportunities become available."
The Contracting Resource Center is an integral part of the Institute for Economic Development with the mission of building the economy, one business at a time. In 2010, the Contracting Resource Center had two business starts, 12 business expansions, 349 jobs created, 118 jobs retained, 466 clients advised, 91 training sessions and 3,153 training attendees.
The UTSA Institute for Economic Development is dedicated to creating jobs, growing businesses and fostering economic development. Its 13 centers and programs provide professional business advising, technical training, research, and strategic planning for entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders. Its programs serve San Antonio and the Texas-Mexico border area as well as regional, national and international stakeholders. Together with federal, state and local governments, and private businesses, the IED fosters economic and community development in support of UTSA's community engagement mission.


text:
Northern Ballet on TV
You can watch Northern Ballet dancers in a special version of Ugly Duckling today at 11am & 5pm on CBeebies.
There's also lots of things to do around Ugly Duckling on the CBeebies website - how to dance like the characters, making finger puppets and even Darcey Bussell reading the story for CBeebies radio.
If you miss it Ugly Duckling will be available on iPlayer until 7 April - and you can catch the live production as it continues it's spring tour!
Easter Sunday (31 March) saw Northern Ballet appear on ITV as part of the Shiela Hancock documentary, The Brilliant Brontës. The show saw Sheila coming to our home in Leeds and talking with Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE, about his adaptation of the book and watching rehearsals with Pippa Moore, Martha Leebolt & Tobias Batley.
Perspectives: The Brilliant Brontës is available on the ITV Player until 29 April.


text:
Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 13, 1966):
Built and launched in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the MORGAN is the last of America's square-rigged wooden whaling vessels. She made her last whaling voyage in 1921. The MORGAN sailed in pursuit of whales for almost 80 years, killing more than 2,500 whales and bringing more than 50,000 barrels of oil to port.
Comments and questions about the database may be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Senior Portraits
After all those years you guys finally made it through high school and you both deserve a great deal on your senior portraits.
Hey this is our style let just have some fun let me worry about poses and how you look that's why I am there all I want is for everyone to enjoy experience of working with me and Tina. Our goal is to provide you the professional servises and to capture the images that will convey your senior personal taste and style.
- 2 hour Photo shoot on location or in our studio.
- Two outfit changes to mix things up a bit.
- All images will be retouched so there's nothing standing in the way of you having a awesome photo shoot.
- Online Images viewing for 3 months, show your family and friends with a two for one prints
25 edited images will be deleivered on a media sharing CD
All Starting at $275.00 Plus Tax with $125.00 going toward prints
Printable Cd's are available see Ala Cart Pricing for more details and prints pricing.
Call us Today
var _gaq = _gaq || [];
_gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-26556047-1']);
_gaq.push(['_setDomainName', 'apieceoftime.com']);
(function() {
var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);


text:
Mfg.: Everpure
Model: Everpure EV979750
A total system approach for evaporative steamers, providing high quality water plus deliming capabilities..
System part No EV9797-50
KleenSteam® CT, Water Filter System, total system for boilerless steamers, 1.5 gpm flow rate, deliming, ScaleKleen scale inhibitor, dip tube assy, flush tube, pressure gauge, water shut-off valve & wall bracket.
Application: For use with countertop steamers.
Max. Flow Rate: 1.5 gpm.
Everything water touches impacts a steamer's performance. Steam is 100% water. Everpure Kleensteam reduces:
There are currently no reviews for this item. Be the first to write one.


text:
30 Apr 2014
Event times
Starts at 6:30pm
Cost of entry
- 155 Vauxhall Street
- The Oval
- London
- United Kingdom
- www.gasworks.org.uk
Travel Information
- Vauxhall/Oval
Artist Regina José Galindo discusses her practice with Emiliano Valdés, associate curator of the 10th Gwangiu Bienniale, and Co-director of Proyectos Ultravioleta, a multifaceted space for experimentation in contemporary art based in Guatemala Cityà
AboutRegina José Galindo is a visual artist specialising in performance art. Her work explores the universal ethical implications of social injustice, discrimination related to race, gender and other abuses involved in the unequal power relations that operate in our current society. This event coincides with the opening of A Chronicle of Interventions at Tate Modern, Project Space (2 May 13 July 2014). A Chronicle of Interventions presents a response to the history of economic, political, military and foreign interventions in Central America. Beginning with an archival installation of Group Material's 1984 work Timeline: A Chronicle of US Intervention in Central and Latin America, the exhibition gathers work by seven contemporary artists who explore the ramifications of these historical interventions that have shaped the contemporary reality of this region. The event and exhibition is part of Gasworks' ongoing curatorial exchange programme with Tate Modern in partnership with TEOR /éTica, San José, Costa Rica.
Art form
Have you been to this event? What do you think? Join the discussion here!
Remember, you can include links to your instagram pictures and to videos.


text:
Hello battlefield fellows! For everyone who dont know me, i am around the battlefield scene since it began. Everything started with the legendary battlefield 1942 tobruk singleplayer demo, after i got the game and the battlecraft 42 editor was released i started to like doing maps for this game. Years passed and while i have not been realy impressed by the second installment of the battlefield franchise called battlefield vietnam i came back to the moddingscene with battlefield 2 where i propably did the most maps and skins so far. At this time i am hoping to see a true successor to the old battlefield franchise that keep me continue my affectation to please you all with maps and skins! If you have any question regarding mapping overall, texture creation, skinning or anything else graphic related just let me know and i do the best to help you out! Best regards JONES
No blog entries have been posted here. Boring yes, but as confucius says - if you have nothing good to say, why say anything at all? Check back later, perhaps something exciting will pop-up and be worth blogging about, like season 3 of the teletubbies.
Speak your mind, rant about games, mods and the development scene, it's simple and who knows maybe someone will read it and agree. It will feel right!


text:
Falls Church fire displaces residents
July 21, 2013 - 12:12 pm
Decrease Increase Text size
Fire officials are investigating a house fire that injured a firefighter and a resident.
The fire was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of E. Columbia Street in Falls Church.
The residents were home at the time. One received first-degree burns, but did not go to the hospital. A Fairfax County firefighter went to an area hospital with a laceration.
The fire did over $250,000 in damage and displaced the residents.
Would you like to contribute to this story? Join the discussion.