text:
Corporate Finance Peer Networks
Chief Audit Executive Council
This exclusive forum brings together internal audit leaders from many of the largest companies operating in Europe. Council members work together in an open and candid style, allowing a full exchange of views on trends, practices and challenges to buildin
Council of CFOs
This Council serves as a forum for senior executives who share common functional responsibilities, including but not limited to, a varied mix of the following: finance, tax, audit, treasury, accounting, and controller, as well as other internal services.
Council of Chief Audit Executives
This council, for heads of internal audit, explores a range of issues that enhance members' ability to monitor and assess business processes and risks. The confidential forum encourages intimate dialogue and relationship building.
Council of Chief Financial Officers
Focuses on financial issues of strategic importance to company success.
Council of Corporate Controllers
The Corporate Controller is a pivotal position in the financial organization of any enterprise and today's Corporate Controller has to be more of a thinker with honed accounting, technology, analytical and leadership skills.
Council of Corporate Treasurers
The Council provides a forum for corporate treasurers to engage in candid, off-the-record discussions that explore topics relevant to the members. Members value the confidential setting and the level of strategic conversation that develops at meetings.
Council of Financial Executives
This Council is one of the most prestigious forums that exist for bringing together CFOs of multinational companies to discuss current issues and challenges. Because of the confidentiality that governs the meetings, members develop a incredible trust.
Council of Financial Executives and Controllers
This council is designed for senior executives and directors with responsibility for financial control of international industrial and commercial companies.
Council of Tax Executives
The Council of Tax Executives enhances the effectiveness of senior corporate tax leaders by convening a group of peer executives to address issues and share leading edge ideas.
Council on Corporate Treasury
The European Council on Corporate Treasury is designed for senior executives of international industrial and commercial companies. Topics discussed amongst this peer group includes improving processes, navigating volatile credit markets, and many more.
Council on Investor Relations
Designed for heads of investor relations at European companies; of special interest to companies on European or international bourses.
Emerging Markets Finance Executives' Council
The Council provides senior financial executives of member organizations with the opportunity for select peer discussions on broad issues of corporate strategy, risk management and governance as well as pertinent topics in treasury, capital markets, tax.
Emerging Markets Mergers and Acquisitions Council
The Council provides senior executives in charge of Mergers and Acquisitions for Emerging Markets, including Asia, with a network of professional peers.
Global Council of Investor Relations Executives
Senior investor relations officers of large-capitalization companies in both Europe and the United States share best practices in a confidential and member-driven forum. Members value the intimate and candid conversations that develop in the meetings.
Mergers & Acquisitions Executives Council
Allows senior-most executives involved in mergers and acquisitions to share best practices to help their companies' M&A activities fuel top and bottom line growth. Members value the confidential dialogue, expert speakers and benchmarking opportunities.
Tax Executives Council
This Council brings together heads of tax and/or senior finance executives responsible for tax from multinational companies. Its agenda focuses on how the tax issue will impact corporations in the future, and how executives can best prepare to meet the c


text:
HSBC "lift" by Grey London
Agency: Grey London
Rating: 5.0
By Anne Cassidy, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 11 October 2012 10:55AM
McCann will create a campaign to help RLWC 2013 sell 500,000 tickets for the event, which kicks off in Cardiff on 26 October next year and is held in venues across England, Wales, France and Ireland.
The appointment does not affect VCCP's relationship with the Rugby Football League, which hired the agency in August to help attract more fans to the sport.
The RLWC 2013 marketing manager, Mark Foster, said: "McCann laid out an insightful strategy, coupled with great ideas, all underpinned by a tremendous track record working in sports marketing."
McCann's sports marketing director, Kevin McKay, said: "We are delighted to have secured this prestigious brief, which highlights our expertise in promoting large-scale international sporting events."
VCCP created an overarching brand campaign for the Rugby Football League, released online last month and called "the rugby league of the extraordinary", to coincide with the start of the Super League season.
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
Before commenting please read our rules for commenting on articles.
If you see a comment you find offensive, you can flag it as inappropriate. In the top right-hand corner of an individual comment, you will see 'flag as inappropriate'. Clicking this prompts us to review the comment. For further information see our rules for commenting on articles.
Agency: Grey London
Rating: 5.0

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I was interested to read about research into falling over (25 December 2004, p 48). There is a way to reduce your chances of tripping and slipping while walking: change the way you walk.
Most people I have observed (and, I suspect, the majority of westerners) walk by "controlled falling". That is, they pitch their bodies forward so that their centre of gravity is heading for a point ahead of their front foot, and their back foot then has to move forward in time to stop them falling. Hence, if the back foot is stopped from coming forward they fall on their face. Similarly if the foot does arrive on time but lands on a slippery surface, the foot slips forward and they fall.
In t'ai chi walking, the centre of gravity of the body is always moving towards a point over the front foot. When the weight has come ...
To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content.


text:
When the Devil is to busy
And Death's a bit to much
They call on me by name you see, for my special touch
To the gentleman I'm Ms. Forture
To the ladies I'm Sir Prize
But call me by any name, any way it's all the same
"I am my own worst enemy, I'm not the smartest mutha fucka n shit and I don't pretend to be."
Want to join EWN's original e-fed? Join EWNCW NOW!Want details? Just ask me!
My friend thought he was smart. He told me an onion is the only food that can make you cry. So I threw an orange at his man parts .....
View Tag Cloud
Forum Rules
© 2011 eWrestlingNews, All Rights Reserved.


text:
A holiday from poverty
A short film about Frimhurst Family House produced as part of the Why Poverty? Series.
Why Poverty ? is a series of films funded by JRF and made by Mosaic productions as part of the Sheffield Documentary Festival in Summer 2011. They explore the realities for people living in poverty.
United Kingdom
To see the video clic


text:
This isn't a Haunted topic per se, but... um, hey, has anyone listened to those MP3s from Exploration #4? The ones with MZD and Poe reading passages from the book and Poe music in the background... anyway, there's one called Exit the Man which features a french guy reading parts of chapter IX, and there's music playing in the background but, whereas on the other MP3s the background music is featured on Haunted, on this particular track the song doesn't sound at all . And on another track called terrible thought, which is not really much of the song "terrible thought" from haunted but sort of a weird collage of sound bites... anyway, in this track, there's a one or two second clip from the song in the background of Exit the Man, but this time you hear Poe singing, something like "you gotta hang on to me." But my question is, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS SONG IS? I know it's not on Haunted or Hello. Was it maybe a song that was supposed to be on Haunted but got cut? DOES ANYBODY KNOW?!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!?!??! ?!?!??!?!??!??!?
Login or Sign Up
- Log in with Facebook


text:
Swimming Pool Inspectors Interactive Training CD-ROM
This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.
CDC's Environmental Health Services Branch has mailed the Volusia County, Florida, Health Department, Environmental Health Division's Swimming Pools and Spas Interactive Training CD-ROM to more than 4,000 of our partners in local and state environmental health programs.
The CD-ROM is an excellent and innovative tool for training new environmental health personnel and a good review for experienced staff. The 37 lessons include more than 100 videos, computer animations, and detailed 3-D graphics; 470 photos; interactive problem-solving exercises and quizzes; and live links to the CDC Healthy Swimming Web site for additional information and to keep the training material current with the latest information on recreational water illness prevention.
Course content includes
Introduction (historical, modern, public health issues)
Pool design (safety design, construction standards, calculations of volume, recirculation, filtration, construction extras)
Operation (certified pool operators, chemistry record keeping, equipment, troubleshooting)
Other pool types (wading pools, spa pools, water recreation attractions)
Safety (entrapment, the pool deck, inside the pool, safety equipment, CPR, chemical storage, lifeguards and instructors)
Pool chemistry (the basics, the periodic table, chemical properties of water, the halogens in water, the chemistry of chlorine in water, shocking the pool, pH, other testing parameters)
Pool Forms
Inspections (conducting inspections, inspector requirements, enforcement)
Illnesses from recreational water are preventable. Environmental health program personnel who are responsible for overseeing community swimming pools, spas, and other recreational water venues need current information about transmission of diseases in these settings and about proper design and maintenance of these facilities. The application of this information through CDC's recommended systems approach to preventing illness associated with recreational water will further improve the level of protection.
A June 2003 report (MMWR 2003:52:513-6 [PDF - 2.31 MB]) detailed a significant pattern of noncompliance with critical public health standards at community pools. The thoroughness of recording important data varied during the inspections, limiting a jurisdiction's ability to track public health prevention trends in recreational water facilities. The training provided in this interactive program is designed to better equip environmental health program personnel to do effective recreational water facility inspections, better explain the key public health safeguards to the operators, and develop partnerships to protect the swimming public.
This training program is based on the experience with some of Florida's approximately 30,000 public pools and on the specific regulations found in Florida. The principles taught are universal in application.
Additional materials sent with the interactive training CD-ROM included a Cover Letter [PDF - 98 KB] and Revitalization Strategies: Pool Inspections [PDF - 35 KB].
Additional copies of the training CD-ROM are available for purchase from the Volusia County Health Department – Environmental Health.
- Page last reviewed: May 8, 2015 (archived document)
- Content source:


text:
Ballistics ShippingJune 7th, 2007 by Alkini
Linux Game Publishing sent out the following announcing that
The day is here. You can finally hit the track in a Ballistics speeder as of today! Ballistics is in stock, and shipping TODAY! The fastest racing game available, and the first commercial racing game for Linux, combining great graphics with excellent single and multiplayer gaming. Order direct from us, or from one of our resellers.


text:
PCC Deli Chicken Mushroom Barley Soup
Ingredients: PCC chicken stock (chicken, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, peppercorn, bay leaf), free range chicken meat, organic mushroom broth (mushrooms, sea salt, garlic), organic crimini mushrooms, organic onion, organic carrots, organic celery, organic pearled barley (wheat), organic tamari (alcohol, salt, soy beans), organic extra virgin olive and high oleic sunflower oils, sea salt, thyme, organic black pepper
Nutrition highlights:
- High fiber
- Low fat
- Low saturated fat
Nutrition Facts
PCC's nutrition comment: Pearled barley has had a portion of the bran removed, so it is not considered a "whole-grain" but it still offers an impressive fiber and mineral content.
Note: This database includes nutritionally verified dishes created by the PCC Deli (hence, it does not include occasional items such as daily specials). As a seasonal grocer, please remember that not every dish listed is available year-round. Also, not all items are available at all stores, as each PCC Deli offers a seasonal selection tailored to its shoppers. Please call ahead to your neighborhood PCC Deli to determine availability.
If you have questions or comments, please email email@example.com.


text:
New day. New Daily Deals. Get them before they are gone!
Can't find what you're looking for? Shop all ink and toner cartridges by brand
New Customer ? Start Here.
New day. New Daily Deals. Get them before they are gone!
And we thought there wasn't anything duct tape couldn't fix.
The "Fellowes® Stacking Posts for Wire Desk Trays" is currently out-of-stock, or no longer available for purchase, but you can still find similar items in Letter & Desktop Trays, or you can use our search feature to find similar products.
Continue to our home page, or search our site:
This Web site is intended for use by US residents only. See International Sites. See our delivery policy for full details. Copyright 1998-2014, Staples, Inc., All Rights Reserved.


text:
Info & Phones News Forums
Replying to: Re: PANASONIC SUCKS by Humdizzle
Re: PANASONIC SUCKS
Humdizzle said:
Wait, remember the Panasonic Duramax? One of the toughest phones ever made!!
In it's time yes. Try comparing it to a Nextel I530 or I305.
Also, Panasonic used to make decent phones for AT&T. The Allure, Versio, Promax, Duramax, and Gu87 were all good phones IMO.
No replies to this message


text:
Carl Crow The Greenery Man, Inc. filed as a Domestic for Profit Corporation in the State of Florida on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 and is approximately nine years old, as recorded in documents filed with Florida Department of State. The filing is currently active as of the last data refresh which occured on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
Carl Crow serves as the President
Carl E. Crow is also the registered agent for the company. Also known as a statutory or resident agent, the registered agent is responsible for receiving legal notifications regarding court summons, lawsuits, and other legal actions involving the corporate entity.
Key roles for Carl Crow The Greenery Man, Inc.
Carl E. Crow
President, Treasurer, Secretary, Director, Vice President
|Filing Type:
|Domestic for Profit Corporation
|State ID:
|Date Filed:
|Tuesday, May 30, 2006
|Registered Agent
|Carl E. Crow
Comprehensive Insight Plus Report
|Learn More
|The D&B Comprehensive Insight Plus Report for Carl Crow The Greenery Man, Inc. combines D&B's proprietary statistical scoring with business, payment and financial information all in one report.
US Company Profile Report
|Learn More
|The D&B U.S. Company Profile contains basic information such as address and telephone number, executive names and titles, line of business and SIC codes, D-U-N-S Numbers, organization status, and year and location of incorporation for Carl Crow The Greenery Man, Inc..


text:
WDCE Course
Conversational Italian
Learn to speak and understand Italian. This course will prepare you to speak and communicate in everday conversational situations in an Italian-speaking environment. Instruction will be geared to individual needs and will emphasize expanded vocabulary.
There are currently no classes scheduled for this course. Please check back at a later time or contact WDCE to see when the course will be offered again.


text:
Flower Arrangement
Shown at $55.00
Cole's Flowers in Middlebury VT creates flower bouquets, centerpieces and arrangements for all kinds of occasions.
Whether it's holidays, birthdays, seasonal occasions, weddings or any other event, Cole's Flowers is here to deliver flowers all over the Middlebury area.
Owner Paula Cole is a fourth generation florist, going back to her great grandfather Clarence Cole, who opened C.G. Cole & Son in 1937 in Middlebury. Eventually the business was passed down to her grandfather and parents, before Paula opened Cole's Florists in 2005.
Since then, we've been relied upon as the Middlebury florist residents trust to create customizable bouquets that match your imagination and style. From the design, flowers and accessories that go with it, we can create an arrangement that matches the mood of that special occasion.
Check out our seasonal pages to find great ideas for a centerpiece of flowers for your home. Our Fall and Winter flowers are very popular and make perfect accents to one's home during the holiday seasons.
Maybe you're in need of a sympathy arrangement for a funeral. Our arrangements are carefully prepared and tasteful to match the spirit of the memorial.
If it's just love you want to send, roses will do the trick.
As your Middlebury florist, we will make sure your satisfaction is guaranteed right through the delivery of the roses. Stop by our location at 21 MacIntyre Lane in Middlebury and design a creation, or choose from some of the many accessories we offer like chocolates to stuffed animals.
Visit Paula Cole on Google+


text:
The following is an archive of a post made to our
'vox-outreach mailing list'
by one of its subscribers.
On Thu, May 13, 2004 at 09:32:59PM -0700, Govind Tatachari wrote:
> 1. Overall a great day! LOT of interested folks.
> Short Term: Expect new faces to show up for lugod/
> saclug/roselug meetings.
Yeah, one of the flyers I should have made and had someone photocopy is a
"Your local LUGs" one. Of course, I like to think of LUGOD.org's front
page as a kind of mini-portal to the local LUG scene, since I try to keep
track of all of the other LUGs in the "Upcoming Events" box...
(FYI, you CAN turn off all non-LUGOD events if you want to, there's a link
at the bottom of the box on the front page called "Show only LUGOD events";
it sets a cookie in your browser.)
> 2. The laminated lugod sign is up (thanks to David).
Great! :^)
> 3. Quote of the day (from Michael):
> Can I get you interested in buying free software ?
Heheheh :)
vox-outreach 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:
Live Now:
CTV News Channel
© 2015 All rights reserved.
One of the largest air water tankers in the world took a test dip in Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, B.C. to ready for action.
UPDATED - Pope Francis continued his tour of Ecuador with a Mass at Bicentennial Park in Quito attended by thousands.
Revellers from around the world touched down in Pamplona to take part in the annual Running of the Bulls festival in Spain.
The 2015 Tour de France was halted briefly after a massive crash during the third stage of the race that caused over 20 riders to fall and several others to quit.
Pancakes were served up by the premier of Alberta as the Calgary Stampede got into full swing.
From Christian Dior to Schiaparelli: Models, designers and fashion connoisseurs descend upon Paris for Fashion Week.
Smoke from wildfires raging across tinder-dry B.C. is turning the sky orange, and residents took to social media to share pictures of the haze.
The people of Greece have voted 61 per cent 'No' to austerity measures in a key referendum.
Royal fans gathered around St. Mary Magdalene Church to catch a glimpse of William and Kate arriving for Princess Charlotte's christening.
Storm-clouds didn't dampen spirits at the British Grand Prix as hometown hero Lewis Hamilton took the checkered flag.
Americans kick off Independence Day weekend with music, performances and fireworks.
What happened in the world this week? From Ottawa to Romania, take a look through some incredible images from AP photographers capturing daily life while on assignment around the world.
Fraser, a 120-pound yellow Labrador retriever, cut his paws, became totally exhausted and was unable to walk back on his own.
Muslims around the world pray and reflect during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
The Washington Navy Yard was put on lockdown Thursday morning after reports of gunshots.
Canadians from coast to coast celebrate Canada's 148th birthday!
Updated: Pensioners feel the tightening of purse strings as a referendum draws near. Meanwhile, demonstrators gather in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens in support of the upcoming referendum
The streets of Toronto were flooded with rainbow flags and cheers as thousands celebrated the LGBTQ community at the 35th annual Pride Parade.
Quasi Modo, Sweetpee Rambo and Pork among the dogs competing in the World's Ugliest Dog contest in California.
A sea of colours hit the streets as revelers march in Gay Pride parades around the world.
What happened in the world this week? From Virginia to Greece, take a look through some incredible images from AP photographers capturing daily life while on assignment around the world.
The Catholic feast of day of San Juan and Inti Raymi, or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated by indigenous Andeans in Ecuador.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip make an official visit to Germany, meeting with the country's president and chancellor.
Take a look at how the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games athletes will live during their time in Toronto.
Updated: Mount Sinabung, one of about 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia, has been put at the highest alert level since June 2 due to the growing size of its lava dome.
After the stars walked the red carpet, it was all about the performances at the 2015 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
It's music's biggest night in Toronto - the MuchMusic Video Awards. And stars were out in their best on the red carpet.
U2 frontman Bono is in Ottawa for a meeting with political leaders including Prime Minister Stephen Harper and non-profit organizations on Monday, June 15, 2015.
Complete with giant brontosaurus slide, Arizona's Flintstones Bedrock City prehistoric-themed campground and park just hit the market, and it can be yours for $2-million.
Jennifer Lopez, Elisabeth Moss and Kendall Jenner made a splash on the Tony Awards red carpet in New York.
Complete with fireworks, massive LED displays and dry ice, the 49-year-old country star infused Las Vegas glitz and glam into her performance at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on June 7, 2015. The star is here as part of her Rock This Country farewell tour.
Several hundred people dressed as characters from the fantasy novel 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkien re-enact the famous battle in the forest near the town of Doksy, Czech Republic.
David Letterman has delivered his final monologue and 'Top 10' list. From awkward to jaw-dropping to heartfelt, here are some of the most memorable moments from his 33-year career hosting late-night television.
The Billboard Music Awards were full of sizzling performances and big winners like Taylor Swift, who took home 8 awards including top artist.
Artists from every corner of the music scene have descended on Las Vegas to celebrate the year that was at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
240 PHOTOS: At the 68th International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, cast and crew members of featured films walk red carpets, attend photo calls and speak at press conferences.
Celebrities walk the red carpet of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating 'China: Through the Looking Glass' in New York.
There was plenty of buzz off the track this weekend in Louisville as fans showed of their quirky hats at the Kentucky Derby.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen made her final catwalk at Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil. As she says goodbye to the runway, take a look at her final show and some of her career highlights both on and off the catwalk.
It was a night full of laughs and celebrations for stars at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. Hosted by Amy Schumer, one of the night's big winners was tearjerker film 'Fault in Our Stars.'
Stars stepped out in bright colours and mini dresses for the always-fun MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
100 Photos:Decked out in crop tops, bohemian style dresses and sun hats, concert goers took centre stage at Coachella.
From zombies and ninjas to heroes and villains, thousands of pop culture fans swarmed the Vancouver Convention Center for day 1 of Fan Expo 2015.
The 2015 Crabbie's Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England isn't only a popular horse racing event, on Ladies Day, it's all about the fashion.
From traditional and rustic to sleek and modern, take a virtual tour of these luxury cottages currently for sale and for rent in Muskoka.
From a piazza in Florence to a penthouse in Dubai, take a virtual tour through these properties, all boasting stunning metropolitan views, and all priced over $10 million.
Take a coast-to-coast virtual tour of 15 detached homes for sale in major cities across Canada in the $1 million range.


text:
Photo by Raymond Patrick
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
Working in batches and using tongs, lower lobsters into large stockpot of rapidly boiling water. Boil 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters to platter. Cool completely.
Working over bowl to catch juices from lobsters and using kitchen shears, cut tails from lobsters. Cut each tail into 3 rounds. Split open lobster heads and bodies; remove tomalley (green liver) and reserve (about 2 tablespoons total). Divide each large claw into 2 pieces, cutting 1 side open for easy removal of claw meat. Set aside lobster pieces and juices.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, bay leaf, thyme, and pinch of sugar. Sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Add brandy and simmer 2 minutes. Add all reserved lobster pieces and juices to skillet; simmer 5 minutes. Mix in clam juice and 1 cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Add reserved tomalley, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, and minced garlic to skillet with lobster and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Transfer lobster pieces to bowl. Transfer sauce to blender and puree until smooth, thinning with more water if desired. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer sauce to serving bowl. Top with lobster pieces. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.


text:
Winter!: Prepare for holiday gaming!
This game is badass but if you're one who plays for gamerscore here's a piece of advise play this game on it's hardest difficulty right off the bat because this games replay value sucks. It's fun the first time through but once you beat it you don't want to play it again. For thoughs thinking about buying it don't it's a rental at best. $20 is still asking too much for a game with such a low replay value. Don't get me wrong the reason I'm bashing this game is because of it's replay value and to warn people to only rent or even borrow from a friend who was dumb enough to buy it. The game itself though was very well done it follows Bourne from pretty much the first movie with some added other memories/missions no doubtfully from the book itself. To recap this game is not bad... it's just not worth buying because the replay value is horrible. I give this game two headshots out of five.
Game Traits applied to Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy (X360) by Skotty
Member actions:


text:
The following is an archive of a post made to our
'vox mailing list'
by one of its subscribers.
On Sun, 13 Mar 2005, Michael Wenk wrote:
> in sac, pretty flat in the midwest) The only difference really was the gas
> itself. Apparently it has less energy in it, or the stuff they throw in
> it(cleaners/MTBE/ethanol) reduces the efficiency. Now one thing I used to
> wonder is that if reducing the pollution is the purpose of oxygenating the
> fuel, then wouldn't the side effect of reducing the efficiency cause the net
> pollution to be the same?
It's a much debate here in California. i.e.,
I read somewhere that the proponents argue the additives reduce the air
pollution by less than 1% so it's difficult to measure the actual positive
impact of the additives on the environment. People who argue against it
seem to think it's a political move to help out a certain industry.
Whatever. It's not like I get much choice. Let's keep those hybrid cars
BTW, I'm surprised there's that much difference in your mileage... I
wouldn't think you'd get more than 5mpg difference at best. Even if your
driving pattern hasn't changed, your car's age has, and where you drive
and for how long as well as the stop light and stop sign location has.
I've noticed I get better mileage if I don't use my brakes as often (ie.,
on the freeway during non-commute hours) and if I have more load in my car
(more stuff in my car or more passengers in my car -- apparently helps
with the inertial motion) so how many stop signs are between the places I
commute, how much freeway I take, as well as how many things I have in my
trunk all affect the gas mileage. Possibly some of those other factors
are also impacting your mileage?
Mark K. Kim
AIM: markus kimius
Homepage: http://www.cbreak.org/
Xanga: http://www.xanga.com/vindaci
Friendster: http://www.friendster.com/user.php?uid=13046
PGP key fingerprint: 7324 BACA 53AD E504 A76E 5167 6822 94F0 F298 5DCE
PGP key available on the homepage
vox 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:
The Acton Jazz Café
is located at 452 Great Road, Route 2A in Acton, MA. Call 978-263- 6161 or go to
The Arcade
is located on Westminster St., in Providence, RI.
The AS220
is located at 115 Empire Street in Providence, RI. Call 401-831-9327 or go to
Asterix and Obelix
is located at 599 Thames St., in Newport, RI. Call 401-841-8833.
The Bay Tower Restaurant
is located at 60 State St., 33rd floor, in Boston, MA. Call 617-723-1666.
The Beachcomber
is located on Cahoon Hollow Road in Welfleet, MA. Call 508-349-6055.
The Berklee Performance Center
is located at 136 Mass Ave., in Boston, MA. Call 617-747-2261 or go to
The BHS Performing Arts Center
is located at 744 West Main St., in Hyannis, MA. Call 508-362-1111.
Brennan's Grille & Irish Tavern
is located at 402 Turnpike St., in South Easton, MA. Call 508-238-3773.
The Blue Anchor
is located at 453 Main St., Hyannis, MA. Call 508-771-9464.
The Blue Sky Grille
is located at 608 Somerville Ave., in Somerville, MA. Call 617-718-0737.
Bob the Chef's
is located at 604 Columbus Ave. in Boston, MA. Call 617-536-6204 for details or go to
Bobby's Restaurant and Lounge (and Banquet Hall)
is located at 67 Garrity St., off exit 2A off I-95, in Pawtucket, RI. Call 401-725-4260.
Bovi's Tavern
is located at 278 Taunton Avenue in East Providence, RI. Call 401-434-9670.
The Bridge Street Station
is located at 122 Main St., in Fairhaven, MA. Call 508-996-8749.
The Brightridge Club
is located on Brightridge Avenue (off Warren Ave.) in East Providence, MA. Call 401-447-0770 or go to
Bullfinch's Restaurant
is located at 730 Boston Road in Sudbury, MA. Call 978-443-4094.
Back to Top
The Café Romanzo
is located at 495 Washington St., Route 117, in West Warwick, RI. Call 401-821-8720.
The Call
is located at 15 Elbow St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-751-2255.
The Calvin Theatre
is located at 19 King St., in Northampton, MA. Call 413-584-1444.
The Canfield House
is located at 5 Memorial Blvd., in Newport, RI. Call 401-847-0416.
The Cape Cod Melody Tent
is located at 21 West Main St., in Hyannis, MA. Call 508-775-9100.
The Cape Verdean Vets Hall
is located at 561 Purchase St., in New Bedford, MA. Call 508-996-9298.
is located at 2 Pine St. in Providence, RI. Call (401) 421-1320.
The Catfish Grill
and Bayou Bar is located at 1035 West Shore Road, in Warwick, RI. Call 401-739-4564.
The CAV
is located at 14 Imperial Place in Providence, RI. Call 401-751-9164.
is located at 267 Main St., in Woonsocket, RI. Call 401-765-1900 or go to the web at
The Chart Room
is located at One Shore Road, off Shipyard Lane in the Cataumet Marina, in Cataumet, MA. Call 508-563-5350.
The Christ Episcopal Church
is located at 1132 Highland Avenue in Needham, MA. Call 617-965-4424 or go to
is located at 351 Thames St., in Newport, RI. Call 401-847-5400.
The Church of Our Saviour
is located at 25 Monmouth St., in Brookline, MA. Call 617-364-9758 or send email to
The Clarke Cooke House
is located on Bannister's Wharf, in Newport, RI. Call 401-849-2900.
The Colonial Inn
is located at 48 Monument Square in Concord, MA. Call 978-369-9200.
The Company Theatre
is located at 30 Accord Park Drive, in Norwell, MA. Call 781-871-2787.
The Courtyard Restaurant and Pub
is located at 1337 County Rd., Route 28, in Cataumet, MA. Call 508-536-1818.
Back to Top
The Ecotarium
is located at 222 Washington Way, Worcester, MA. Call 508-929-2700.
Edwards Auditorium
is located at the University of Rhode Island. Call 401-874-2726.
The First Unitarian Church
is located at the corner of Union and Eighth Sts., in New Bedford, MA.
is located at 2 Holyoke Street in Easthampton, MA. Call 413-527-98007 or go to
The Foxwoods Resort Casino
is located at 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket, CT 06339. Call 800-200-2882 or e-mail to
Gallery X
is located at 169 William St., in New Bedford, MA. Call 508-992-2675
The Gatehouse
is located at 4 Richmond Square in Providence, RI. Call 401-521-9229 or go to
The Good Life Cambridge
is located at 720 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-868-8800.
The Good Life Downtown
is located at 28 Kingston St., in Boston, MA. Call 617-451-2622.
Great Scott
is located at 1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 Call (617) 734-4502 or go to
The Green Street Grille
is located at 280 Green St., Central Square in Cambridge, MA. Call (617) 876-1655 or go to
The Greenwich Odeum
is located at 59 Main St., East Greenwich, RI. Call 401-885-9119 or go to
The Greenwich Tavern
is located at 195 Forge Road in Warwick, RI. Call 401-885-4999.
Harper's Ferry
is located at 158 Brighton Avenue, in Allston, MA. Call 617-254-9743.
Harry�s Blue Bar
700 Main St, Hyannis, MA. 508-778-4188
Harry's Too Restaurant
is located at 153 Turnpike Road, Route 9 West, in Westborough, MA. Call 508-898-2200.
The Hi Hat
is located at 3 Davol Square, Providence, RI. Call 401-453-6500 or go to
The Hot Club
is located at 575 South Water St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-861-9007.
Back to Top
The Indian Hill Music Center
is located at 36 King St., in Littleton, MA. Call 978-486-0540.
The Institute of Contemporary Art
is located at 955 Boylston St., in Boston, MA. Call 617-266-5152.
The Intrigue Café
is located in the Boston Harbor Hotel at 70 Rowes Wharf, in Boston, MA. Call 617-439-7000.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
is located at 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA. Call 866-468-7619 for tickets.
The IYAC Lounge
is located in the Westin Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street Providence, RI. Call 401.598.8170 (9:30-1:30) or go to
The John Brown House
is located at 52 Power St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-331-8575.
The John Knowles Paine Concert Hall
is located at Harvard University, behind the Science Center, in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-495-2791.
Johnny's Atlantic Beach Club
is located at 53 Purgatory Road, in Middletown, RI. Call 401-847-2750 or go to
Johnny D's Uptown Lounge
is located at 17 Holland St., Davis Square, in Somerville, MA. Call 617-776-9667 or go to
Jordan Hall
is located at 290 Huntington Avenue, in Boston, MA. Call 617-931-2000 or go to
The LaMoia Restaurant and Tapas Bar
is located at 292 Pocasset Ave., in Providence, RI. Call 401-942-2505.
Leon's and Stitches
is located in the Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI. Call 401-784-8243.
Les Zygomates
is located at 129 South St., in Boston, MA. Call 617-542-5108 or go to
is located at 49 Temple Place, in Boston, MA. Call 617-812-7908.
The Litchfield Jazz Festival
is located at the Goshen Fairgrounds, in Litchfield, CT. Call 860-567-4162.
The Lobster Pot
is located at 119 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol, RI. Call 401-253-1900 or go to
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
is located at 239 Westminster St., Providence, RI. Call 401-272-5876 or go to
Back to Top
Mahoney's Atlantic Bar and Grille
is located at 28 Main St., in Orleans, MA. Call 508-255-0555.
The Mattapoisett Inn
is located at 13 Water St., in Mattapoisett, MA. Call 508-758-4922.
Mechanics Hall
is located at 321 Main St., Worcester, MA. Call 508-752-0888.
The Met Café
is located at 130 Union St. (next to Lupo's), in Providence, RI. Call 401-861-2142.
MIT Kresge Auditorium
is located opposite 77 Mass Ave., in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-253-2826.
Mohegan Sun
is located at exit 79A off Route 395, Uncasville, CT. (888) 226-7711 ext. 7163. Or go to
The Narragansett Café
is located at 25 Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown, RI. Call 401-423-2150.
The Narrows Center for the Arts
is located at 16 Anawan St., behind the Waterstreet Café, in Battleship Cove, in Fall River, MA. Call 508-324-1926 or go to
National Heritage Museum
is located at 33 Marrett Road, in Lexington, MA. Call 781-861-6559.
Neath's New American Bistro
is located at 262 South Water St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-751-3700 or go to
The New England Conservatory of Music
is located at 290 Huntington Avenue, in Boston, MA. Call 617-585-1122 or go to
The New Wave Café
is located at 143 North Front St., in New Bedford, MA. Call 508-984-0080.
Newport Blues Cafe
286 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Tel 401.841.5510
The Nimrod Restaurant and Jazz Lounge
is located at 100 Dillingham Avenue, in Falmouth, MA. Call 508-540-4132 or go to
The Ocean Cliff Hotel
is located on Ridge Road in Newport, RI. Call 401-841-8868.
The Ocean House
is located on Depot St., in Dennisport, MA. Call 508-394-0700.
One Pelham East
is located at 270 Thames St., in Newport, RI. Call 401-847-9460.
Onset Bay Blues Cafe
2 West Central Ave., Onset, MA. 508-291-2471
The Orpheum Theatre
is located at One Hamilton Place, in Boston, MA. Call 617-679-0810.
Back to Top
The Paragon Restaurant
is located at 1149 Division Road, in Warwick, RI. Call 401-885-3900.
Plymouth Memorial Hall
is located at 83 Court St., (Route 3A), in Plymouth, MA. Call 508-747-0234 or go to
The Providence Bookstore Café
is located at 500 Angell St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-521-5536.
The Providence Performing Arts Center
is located at 220 Weybosset St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-421-ARTS or go to
The Regattabar
is located at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-876-7777 for more information or go to
The Regent Theatre
is located at 7 Medford St., in Arlington, MA. Call 781-483-3986.
Revive Nightclub and Lounge
is located at 4263 North Main St., in Fall River, MA.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel
is located at 15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA. Call 617-536-5700 for information.
The Roadhouse Café
is located at 488 South St., in Hyannis, MA. Call 508-775-2386.
Roberts Hall Auditorium
is located at Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., in Providence, RI. Call 401-456-8144.
is located at 380 Hathaway Rd., in New Bedford, MA. Call 508-990-3700.
Rossi's Café
is located at 1785 Cranston St., in Cranston, RI. Call 401-943-3196.
Ryles Jazz Club
is located at 212 Hampshire St., Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-876-9330 for details or go to
Sal's Rhythm and Blues Club
is located at 200 George Waterman Road in Johnston, RI. Call 401-965-0849 or go to
Sanders Theatre
is located at Harvard University, at 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA. Call 617-495-4595 or go to
Sardella's Restaurant
is located at 30 Memorial Blvd., in Newport, RI. Call (401) 849-6312.
Scullers Jazz Club
is located in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Cambridge, MA. Call 617-562-4111. or go to
Sebastian's Party Place
is located at 928 Plainfield St., in Johnston, RI. Call 401-944-7337.
The Sherborn Inn
is located at the junction of Routes 16 and 17 in Sherborn, MA. Call 508-655-9521.
Smoken Joe�s BBQ
is located at 351 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135. Call 857-939-9428 or go to
The Sons of Italy Hall
is located at 19 Prentiss Road, in Arlington, MA. Call 718-646-1252.
South Shore Music Circus
in Cohasset, MA. Call 781-383-1400 or go to
The Stadium Theatre
is located at Monument Square, Main Street, in Woonsocket, RI. Call 401-762-4545.
Symphony Hall
is located at 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA. Call 617-482-6661 or go to
Back to Top
Table 28 (formerly the Blue Parrott)
is located at 28 Water St., in East Greenwich, RI. Call 401-885-1170.
The Tavern on Boon Street, aka Term's Restaurant
is located at 135 Boon Street, Narragansett, RI. Call 401-782-4242.
TCAN, The Center for the Arts in Natick
is located at 31 Main St., in Natick, MA. Call 508-647-0097.
The Towers
are located at 35 Ocean Road in Narragansett, RI. Call 401-782-2597 or go to
The Ultra
is located at 127 Friendship St., in Providence, RI. Call 401-454-LIVE.
The Upper Room
is located on the 2nd Floor, 1221 Main St., in West Warwick, RI. Call (401) 823-5330.
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
is located on the Avenue of the Arts, in Providence, RI. Call 401-331-2211.
VJ's Grille Room
is located in the Cape Codder Resort and Spa, 1225 Iyanough Rd., Hyannis, MA. Call 508- 771-3000 or go to
The Wang Theatre
is located at 270 Tremont St., in Boston, MA. Call 1-800-889-8587 or go to
Waterstreet Caf�
36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA 02724. 508-672-8748
The Wharf Tavern
is located at 215 Water St., in Warren, RI. Call 401-245-5043.
The Wonderbar
is located at 185 Harvard St., in Allston, MA. Call 617-351-2665.
The Zara Jazz Club
is located at 320 Main St., in Worcester, MA. Call 508-799-4797 or go to
The Zeiterion Theatre
is located at 684 Purchase St., in downtown New Bedford, MA. Call 508-994-2900 or go to
The Zeitgeist Gallery
is located at 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, in Cambridge, MA. Call 617-876-6060.
Back to Top


text:
It seems prudent to write an essay about how my successes with Supercomputing Challenge improved my leadership character and scientific understanding. However, I think a more compelling story is told by my failures. Daniel, Los Alamos High School
Team: 85
School: Melrose High
Area of Science: Agriculture
Interim: Problem Definition:
Many ranchers face the issue of keeping accurate records of expenses of each animal when healthy and sick. Keeping track of all the records and financial complexities can be strenuous on top of the job that cattleman already have to face. We strive to improve the current systems and make them more efficient based off the needs of local ranchers. A new program that could store and use all of the data that the ranchers input would greatly lighten the burden stress of cattle raising.
Plan for Solution:
First we would need to find a way to complete an Excel program that a local farmer has proposed and from there create a model to test its effectiveness. The program helps to calculate the expenditures and incomes of the feed lot from the different information inputted. Finally we will fix any bugs we can find in this system. The model will demonstrate an average feed yard and will display sick, healthy, dead, and also track organism growth. We intend to input data into the excel program in order to generate data that would be found in a feed yard to test the efficiency of this program.
Progress to Date:
Currently we have been researching data on feedlots and operations of Microsoft Excel to accurately represent the conditions of the feedlot and the program we are creating through Excel. For the feedlots we have been looking into consumption rates as well as death rates and infection rates when disease arises to be able to represent the actual data of functioning feedlots. Also, our team has been in contact with local ranchers in order to obtain information on programs like this that already exist and to learn what it may need in order to improve the system and provide the most help to the users.
Expected Results:
The result of our project will be to create a program that will store the data of the lot and calculate the data into usable information that will allow them to plan ahead financially. This program would also help to keep records of the health and productivity of the animals in the feedlot. Our project will help to make the lives and record keeping of ranchers much more efficient and well organized as well as bringing greater ease to maintaining healthy stock.
Danny Fish (Wee-Fish Land and Cattle Company)
New Mexico State University
Team Members: Quinton Flores, Brian Hemminger
Team Members:
Brian Hemminger Quinton Flores
Sponsoring Teacher: Alan Daugherty
Mail the entire Team


text:
Home Decor Catalog >>> Door Knockers >> Pineapple Home Decor > 516PD
Pineapple Door Knocker I
A sign of hospitality and welcome that arose from the colonial America times, the pineapple symbol has wound its way on the face of many decorative home accents. This pineapple door knocker highlights sharp details and bears a nice finish as shown. Made of solid brass. Comes with its own mounting hardware.
Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.5"W x 2.5"D
Product ID 516PD
Price: $70.00
Sale Price: $59.95
PLUS get Free Shipping!
Normally ships in 1-2 weeks.


text:
Michael Copeland 12/05/2008
There is a moment that comes to mind when recalling my short trip into the world of the enviropreneurs.
Edward Glaeser 09/12/2008
Political movements are often built on literary foundations. Books, fiction or not, have the power to convince us impressionable readers that we face dire threats, such as unclean meat or pesticides.
Carol Ferrie 06/16/2008
Of course I wanted to make the environment better. Doesn't everybody?


text:
This plunged me into nightmares of imminent exposure and ruin for the project.
The task force has an often-repeated mantra: there are ten ways to ruin a case.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
late 14c., "act of giving way and falling down," from Old French ruine "a collapse" (14c.), and directly from Latin ruina "a collapse, a rushing down, a tumbling down" (cf. Spanish ruina, Italian rovina), related to ruere "to rush, fall violently, collapse," from PIE *reue- "to smash, knock down, tear out, dig up" (see rough (adj.)). Meaning "complete destruction of anything" is from 1670s. Ruins "remains of a decayed building or town" is from mid-15c.; the same sense was in the Latin plural noun.
1580s (transitive), from ruin (n.). Intransitive sense "fall into ruin" is from c.1600. Financial sense is attested from 1660. Related: Ruined; ruining.


text:
Must See How To Videos
Insider information on Autocar, Capacity and Kalmar/Ottawa Terminal Tractors, Spotters, Spotter Trucks, Trailer Jockeys, Yard Dogs, Trailer Spotters, Yard Trucks or whatever you call them!
Get the facts before you buy an Autocar, Capacity, Ottawa/Kalmar, or other brand Terminal Tractor. Complete the form above to access our FREE educational video series on important topics including:
- Top 10 things you MUST KNOW before buying a terminal tractor
- Safe operation of a terminal tractor
- Important features you may not know about a yard truck
- Learn about Terminal Tractors, Yard Dogs, Trailer Spotters, Yard Trucks or whatever you call them!
- See how terminal tractors are tested for durability
- Covers all major makes and models including Autocar, Capacity and Kalmar/Ottawa
- A peek behind the scenes in a terminal tractor assembly plant
- Much more!
These videos have a $497 value, but are our gift to you for visiting TerminalTractorSales.com. Just enter a few bits of information in the form.
Don't worry, We HATE spam as much as you do. We respect your privacy and take it serious; you have our commitment that we will not share your information any third parties.


text:
I've finally found some time to explore the nmf format and the AGX capabilities a little bit more than I used to read at the ESRI site.
In my office we made the first installation on production of the AGX in Israel and I'm pretty sure we are the first in the world.One of the problems with being first - is the lack of knowledge and documentation, moreover this product (AGX 350) has many bugs.
despite all those cons I am very happy with this decision, as I wrote in my last post.
Today I will light your eyes with two properties I found, Visible & HideFromContentsVisible - is pretty straight forward, true - will show the layer on screen, the false - will hide it from your screen.HideFromContents - is also straight forward but I didn't know it exist till today, this will decide whether your layer will be in the Table of Contents (TOC) or not.
I played a little bit for you - I hope those screen shots will help you to remember this post.
{Visible=true,HideFromContents=false} the layer(Bountiful_images) can be seen and can be managed by the TOC on the left.
{Visible=true,HideFromContents=true} the layer(Bountiful_images) can be seen but can't be managed by the TOC on the left (magic-layer).
{Visible=false,HideFromContents=true} there is a different layer on the screen than the layers above moreover you can't manage it using the TOC.
Pay attention that in the last (Visible = false, HideFromContent=true) you cannot see the layer at all, but you can find it in tools -> manage layers .The problem is that you will never see this layer :). bug or feature, you decision.
Business logic as a bonus:One of the customers came to me and told me they want to see a specific layer but stop users from managing (showing\hide) it.To me it sounds stupid, but hey this is the customer decision, and it won't cost me a thing.
The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent
my employer's view in any way.


text:
Photo by Leigh Beisch
YIELD: Serves 8
To make the dressing, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.
Place the onions in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 30 minutes. This crisps the onion and takes away the raw onion taste. Drain well and pat dry on paper towels.
In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 2 tablespoons of the dressing to soften them. Set aside for at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve the salad.
To assemble the salad, place the spinach, onions, and pears in a large bowl. Give the remaining dressing a last-minute shake and pour over the salad. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange the salad in a large serving bowl or divide it evenly among 8 salad plates. Scatter the cranberries and hazelnuts over the top(s). Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Try to buy shelled hazelnuts (also called filberts) with the brown, papery skins removed as well. To toast, spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place in a preheated 375°F oven. Toast for about 12 minutes until lightly browned. If the nuts still have the skins on, transfer them while they're hot to a clean kitchen towel. (Use a clean towel that is old or you don't mind washing with bleach, because the skins tend to discolor the fabric.) Rub the nuts to remove most of the skins (they never come completely off).
You can substitute unsalted cashews for the hazelnuts. Toast cashews, as directed above for hazelnuts, for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Do Ahead The dressing can be made up to 1 day in advance, covered tightly, and refrigerated. Remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before serving. The nuts can be toasted up to 1 day in advance; store at room temperature in an airtight container. The onions and cranberries can be prepared up to up to 4 hours in advance. Set aside at room temperature.
Reprinted with permission from The New Thanksgiving Table by Diane Morgan, (C) October 2009, Chronicle Books


text:
Why did you choose this product?
We chose the red color. Tad bit orangish but looks good with white sheets...
Sicily 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set
Redecorate your bedroom with this three-piece duvet cover set. This set features button closures, a 300-thread-count construction, and a contemporary print. Constructed from 100 percent cotton, this collection is also machine washable.
ITEM#: 14790555This 100-percent cotton Sicily duvet cover set brings a fresh look to the bedroom. Each option features a contemporary pattern, single ply construction and a soft, durable sateen finish.
This three-piece duvet cover set is available in red, black and sage, which is a perfect match with any style of decor in your bedroom. The set comes in 201-500 thread count, providing comfort and quality to you, your family or guests. Add this to your guest room for a modern twist that is both elegant and classy.
- Set includes: Duvet cover, two shams (only one sham in twin set)
- Thread count: 300
- Fabric detail: Printed
- Closing: Button
- Style: Contemporary
- Bedskirt included: No
- Color options: Red, black, sage
- Materials: 100-percent cotton
- Care instructions: Machine wash
Twin dimensions
- Duvet cover: 68 inches wide x 90 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 26 inches long
Full/Queen dimensions
- Duvet cover: 90 inches wide x 90 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 26 inches long
King/Cal King dimensions
- Duvet cover: 104 inches wide x 90 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 36 inches long
The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
|Cotton Sateen Cotton
|Set Include
|2 Piece 3 Piece
|Thread Count Range
|Care Instruction
|Machine Wash
|Black Blue Red
|Classic Colorful Comfortable Comfy Luxurious Quality Silky Smooth Soft Vibrant Warm
|See description
|100% cotton
|Model Number
Customer Reviews
- Disclosures & Guidelines
- Filter By:
- Most Helpful
- Most Recent
Sicily 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set
We chose the red color. Tad bit orangish but looks good with white sheetsRead More
Love it
I've washed the cover and shams a couple of times and they're holding their color. This was a good buy for me. I wanted something that would go with my curtains and brighten my bedroom, which it has.Read More
Great bargain
I figured you get what you pay for, but not in this case. It was such a steal (I got the turquoise) and so perfect for my room. I am SOOO glad I bought it. Really wonderful rich feel and color. Very impressed.Read More
Not black and white
As another reviewer noted, this is not black and white. It's black and off white (in the cream family). Personally, I love it. It works great in my room, looks nice, good fabric and sewn well. Couldn't be happierRead More
Nice but Bright (Red)
This is a nice set that fits our duvet and pillows well, and is made of soft, comfortable fabric. I like the pattern a lot. If you're thinking of red, though, be aware that the red is much brighter than how it appears online and has a bit of an orange-y tone to it. I don't mind it, but it could be a problem for some people who want it a little more true red.Read More
Fun, vibrant duvet
I got this duvet cover because my dogs see my bed as their own, so I often need to launder my duvet cover. This duvet cover fits the bill perfectly. It's perhaps a shade more toward orange than the red that was on the website, but still a color I was totally happy with. The duvet cover fit perfectly over my overstuffed duvet, and is substantial enough that the colors from the duvet underneath aren't visible through this fabric. I have washed it 2-3 times since purchasing it, and it has held up well. It's a vibrant color, and has really perked up my bedroom. I'm really happy with this purchase, especially at this price.Read More
Love the Comforter
The comfort is made of very nice fabric. It is soft and smooth but well constructed. I washed it once before using it and it washed very well. The pattern really makes the bedroom much more alive. We are very happy with the purchase.Read More
Just What I Wanted
Outstanding value. Bright, cheerful, not wrinkly after washing and the perfect size for my platform bed/mattress. I got the red and am considering ordering another in green, maybe. Wish it came in blue. I usually don't like Sateen finish but if this was not described that way I wouldn't have ever thought of it being sateen. The finish is very "flat" -- not shiny. This maybe an old suggestion but the easiest way to put on a duvet cover is to first turn the cover inside out and lay it out flat on your bed, open end at bottom. Place the comforter on top and match up the corners as best as you can. More important to get the top, closed side corners matched up. I used to place rubber bands at each corner, holding the duvet to it's cover but find this isn't really necessary once you get good at this. Now, go to the bottom end and reach up inside the cover and grab one corner (comforter and cover) and pull through, about halfway. Then do the same with the other corner. Both upper corners now meet about in the middle of the comforter. Now grasp both corners and pull through, holding both corners tightly. Shake out and flip rest of cover, stuffing in the bottom of the duvet. That's it. Button closed. I don't even use the inside ties on my duvet covers that have them anymore.Read More
duvet cover
was completely satisfied with this duvet. the sage color was just as shown. was true to size also. would recommend this item.Read More
Not white and black, definitely more ivory
If you're looking for a true black and white duvet, look elsewhere. If you'd be happy with a cream and black duvet, you'd be hard-pressed to find something better. This has a true sateen finish to it, and a good weight to the fabric. It washes well, and if you put it in the dryer for about 20 minutes with only the shams, you could definitely get away without ironing it (that's what I did). Extremely satisfied with this purchase.Read More
Questions & Answers
price is great
Love it and getting it second time for the satin finish of the fabric. It feels great.
I wanted a turquoise patterned duvet cover, and the ratings were high and the duvet is 100% cotton.
I liked the red and the print....lively yet soft...
wanted black and white with some type of print
liked it
color - crimson price
Pretty pattern
Because I did Oder before, I really nice I love it
Does this have corner ties?
Hi cortsmission, we were able to verify this information with our support team. This duvet cover has button closures, not corner ties. We hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
It does not have ties....just the buttons
Is this truly a duvet cover that covers an existing comforter or is this an all in one comforter?
Hello, saramatuk. Hope your day is going well. This is a duvet cover. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
This is a truly duvet cover, not all in one.
Is the print on both the back and front of the duvet or is one side print and the other a solid?
Thank you for contacting us rebeccarr1968. The print is on both sides. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
This is just a cover, print on both sides is the same and it is a fabulous bargain. Washes beautifully, is a good size looks great on the bed. No ironing!
Both the same
shipping charge for 96720
Hello maxie1943, Thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
Please can you tell me what thread count this is?
300. feels just right. feel cool when you slip in the bed. warms up and keep a comfy temperature while sleeping.
Is it black or dark brown? Some customers say its dark brown.
Thank you for your interest. This item is black but not a deep black and so can be interpreted by some to be more of a dark chocolate. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
Needing to know if the black is with white or an ivory color? I was wanting to order a bed skirt two. There is two colors in the bed skirt ivory and white. Thank you
more of a cream/off white color
Is the red more coral-colored or more like a true cherry red?
It is red. The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
what color is the design in? cream or white?
The design color is more of a creamy, off-white color.
Shopping Tips & Inspiration
Brighter Bedrooms
Bring some color to your dreams with a bedroom makeover.
How to Secure King-size Duvet Covers
How to Secure King-size Duvet Covers from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about how to secure king-size duvet covers and advice about our many brand-name products.
How to Put on a Duvet Cover by Yourself
How to Put on a Duvet Cover by Yourself from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about how to put on a duvet cover by yourself and advice about our many brand-name products.
Comforter Cover Fact Sheet
Comforter Cover Fact Sheet from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with facts about comforter covers and advice about our many brand-name products.
Benefits of Comforter Covers
Benefits of Comforter Covers from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about the benefits of comforter covers and advice about our many brand-name products.
Popular Duvet Cover Styles and Fabrics
Popular Duvet Cover Styles and Fabrics from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about popular duvet cover styles and fabrics and advice about our many brand-name products.
Best Duvet Covers for Each Season
Best Duvet Covers for Each Season from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about the best duvet covers for each season and advice about our many brand-name products.
FAQs about Duvet Covers
FAQs about Duvet Covers from Overstock.com. Duvet covers are essential for duvet owners, and they're a great option if you're considering new bedding. Here's what people ask us about them.
What You Need to Know about Duvet Covers
What You Need to Know about Duvet Covers from Overstock.com. Find the most comfortable and attractive duvet cover for less.
How to Maintain Luxury Duvet Covers
How to Maintain Luxury Duvet Covers from Overstock.com. We'll show you how to clean and maintain your luxury duvet cover.
Comforters vs Duvets
Comforters vs. Duvets from Overstock.com. Have you ever wondered about the differences between a comforter and a duvet cover? We'll break it down for you.
Shipping & Returns
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1-2 business days. *
Standard Return Policy:
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More Details
FINAL SALE EXCLUSION: Items marked as FINAL SALE are not returnable unless the problem you experience is the result of our error.
Shipping Information:
Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. We also offer expedited shipping for most items. Your final
shipping cost and estimated delivery timeframe will be available at checkout.
Standard shipping details
Expedited shipping details
* For your protection, all orders are screened for security purposes. If your order is selected for review, our Loss Prevention Team may contact you by phone or email. There may be a two business day delay to process your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.


text:
In the News
Newscycle Solutions Selects Corero SmartWall TDS For Full Visibility, Protection And Control Against DDoS Attacks
Technology implementation allows for a more robust and responsive network, providing real-time mitigation to ensure service availability in the face of escalating DDoS threatsRead Article
How To Explain A Data Centre To A Five-Year-Old
We asked industry experts how they would explain a data centre to a five-year-old, and this is what they came back with:Read Article
Denial of service attack techniques
Hackers are using DDoS to profile your network, writes Dave Larson, CTO at Corero Network Security.Read Article
Hackers are Using DDoS to Profile Your Network
Most associate the term 'DDoS' with system downtime, as they should because after all, the term actually indicates "Denial of Service". A key factor that many are not aware of or neglect to contemplate is that attackers are getting smarter, and are utilising more sophisticated measures as they target, profile and infiltrate networks.Read Article
The ISP challenge
Stephen Gates, Chief Security Evangelist for Corero Network Security explains why Black Hole routing does not provide acceptable DDoS protectionRead Article
Interview with Ashley Stephenson, CEO at Corero Network Security, on DDoS Attacks
Video: Interview with Ashley StephensonRead Article
Hivelocity Introduces Enterprise DDoS Protection Services
Hivelocity, a dedicated server, private cloud and infrastructure services provider to customers in over 130 countries, has further improved its DDoS protection services with the addition of Corero's Threat Defense System.Read Article
The WHIR: Cloud Talks - Episode 11: Robby Hicks and Dave Larson
Episode 11 explores DDoS attacks, their potential impact and how organizations can protect their systems and their customers. Cheryl Kemp, content director of the WHIR, talks to Robbie Hicks, CEO of LA Dedicated and Dave Larson, CTO, Corero.Read Article
From GitHub to Great Cannon: A Mid-Year Analysis Of DDoS Attacks
The new and common face of DDoS today is its use as a smokescreen to conceal malicious activity in an overwhelming burst of traffic that stretch security layers to the brink.Read Article
DDoS Attacks Spike in Volume, Heralding Changes in Tactics and Strategy
The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape is a shifting sea of motives and techniques—which is necessitating new approaches to detection and mitigation.Read Article
Talk therapy: Information sharing
Companies benefit by communicating with each other about the attacks they've incurred, reports Jesse Staniforth.Read Article
DDoS attacks double but could go bigger still with IPv6
State of the Internet security report finds that DDoS attacks are becoming bigger and badder, with the number of attacks having doubled in the last year.Read Article
2015 has gone denial-of-service attack crazy
2015 is Rapidly Providing to be the year of the denial-of-service (DoS) attackRead Article
How organisations can eliminate the DDoS attack 'blind spot'
Most DDoS defence solutions are missing critical parts of the threat landscape thanks to a lack of proper visibilityRead Article
Overcoming the DDoS Challenge in 2015
From the years of working in the world of IT security, many IT or networking professionals, including myself have experienced the dilemma many organizations face when it comes to implementing an effective Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense strategy.Read Article
The rise and rise of bad bots - part 1 - little DDoS
Many will be familiar with the term bot, short for web-robot. Bots are essential for effective operation of the web: web-crawlers are a type of bot, automatically trawling sites looking for updates and making sure search engines know about new content.Read Article
Smartwall progress for Corero
A brace of announcements from AIM-listed security software vendor Corero Network Security suggest further traction for its new SmartWall product. First, the company has announced a chunky contract with an unnamed US ISP for $0.5m and, secondly, it has signed a deal with Verisign, which means that Corero customers will be able to integrate SmartWall with Verisign's OpenHybrid, enabling interoperability between the two DDoS solutions. In our view, these two announcements are a very welcome shot in the arm for Corero as it looks to reposition the company around the SmartWall offering.Read Article
The Rise and Rise of Bad Bots – Part 1 – Little DDoS
Many will be familiar with the term bot, short for web-robot. Bots are essential for effective operation of the web: web-crawlers are a type of bot, automatically trawling sites looking for updates and making sure search engines know about new content.Read Article
Corero Network Security In Technology Integration Deal With Verisign
Security software provider Corero Network Security PLC on Wednesday said it has integrated its services with US network infrastructure company Verisign Inc's OpenHybrid security platform.Read Article
Corero and Verisign announce DDoS bashing collaboration
Corero Network Security has announced integration with Verisign OpenHybrid and support for Verisign's open standards-based approach for hybrid DDoS solutions.Read Article
Blink and you'll miss them – the latest form of DDoS attacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are nothing new. Computing looked into the impact that the cyber attacks could have on an organisation back in 2012 and urged CIOs to take notice because of the devastating financial and reputational damage that they can cause.Read Article
It's time to research new ways to fight DDoS attacks
Almost 1-in-5 (18-percent) of businesses experienced a distributed denial-of-service attack within a year-long timeframe, according to the Global IT Security Risks Survey 2014—Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks from Kaspersky Labs and B2B International. The data applies to the period from April 2013 to May 2014. The survey's 3,900 respondents represented very small to very large companies from 27 countries.Read Article
Industry should come together to defend against DDoS – comments
The online community needs to develop industry-based mitigation technologies that incorporate mechanisms to distribute attack source information into ISPs, so they can squelch the attacks closer to the source.Read Article
GitHub hit by 'largest ever DDoS attack' from Chinese hackers over anti-censorship projects
Online code repository GitHub says it is still battling a continuous distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that has lasted for four days and is the biggest in the website's history.Read Article
Massive DDoS Takes Out Anti-China GitHub Pages
Beijing is suspected of masterminding the largest DDoS attack in GitHub's history – specifically targeted at two anti-censorship projects on the developer platform.Read Article
DDoS attack cripples GitHub coding site, China blamed
CHINA HAS BEEN BLAMED for a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the GitHub code repository, and criticised for its repeated efforts to quash free speech.Read Article
GitHub suffers under massive, sustained DDoS
GitHub suffered under an experienced and prolonged distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that appears to be delivered from China.Read Article
GitHub DDoS attack: Sunk by a second wave
Following the news that forum site GitHub has fallen victim to a DDoS attack, Dave Larson, CTO of Corero Network Security, offered his analysisRead Article
DDoS Hiding Other Attacks
In movies and on television, the success of some daring plot often relies on the timeless tactic of diversion. In the world of cyber hacking, diversions also play a central role, according to a new Corero Network Security report.Read Article
DDoS attacks are up -- and getting more sophisticated
Yes, I know, on Tuesday we reported on a study showing that DDoS attacks were down in frequency, though increasing in severity. But another report from Corero Network Security now suggests that they've actually increased in numbers.Read Article
Are DDoS attacks getting bigger or smaller?
There has been a flurry of DDoS reports from DDoS protection vendors as of late, and Corero has thrown its hat in the ring as well.Read Article
Denial-of-service attacks becoming more sophisticated
Agencies and companies are used to dealing with attempts to knock their websites offline.Read Article
DDoS Attackers Distracting Security Teams With Shorter Attacks: Corero Networks
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are being leveraged to circumvent cybersecurity solutions, disrupt service availability and infiltrate victim networks, according to a new report from Corero Network Security.Read Article
DDoS Attack Volume and Duration Varies: Report
The short duration DDoS attacks represented 96 percent of attacks against Corero's customers in the fourth quarter of 2014.Read Article
Study: DDoS attacks more frequent and sophisticated
Corero Network Security has released a DDoS trends and analysis report revealing the current nature of DDoS attacks and what it means for the threat landscape.Read Article
DDoS-ers Switch to Short, Sharp, Low Volume Attacks – Report
Organizations need to be prepared for a new generation of DDoS attacks which are shorter in duration and smaller in size but more carefully crafted to distract security teams and profile networks for follow-up attacks.Read Article
DDoS attacks are getting more sophisticated
A survey by Corero Network finds DDoS attacks have changed to be are shorter in length and more frequent and are designed to fool even the most sophisticated anti-DDoS solutionsRead Article
When DDoS Isn't All About Massive Disruption
New data shows prevalence of often-undetectable DDoS attacks aimed at quietly wreaking havoc on the network while performing data exfiltration and other attacks.Read Article
Short-Duration DDoS Attacks Becoming More Popular
Corero's DDoS Trends and Analysis quarterly report finds that short bursts of attack traffic are an increasingly common form of DDoS attack. - See more at: http://www.eweek.com/security/short-duration-ddos-attacks-becoming-more-popular.html#sthash.UnLUCWhE.dpufRead Article
Diversionary DDoS Attacks Getting More Frequent
Trends observed from Q4 2014 data reveal that distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are evolving in sophistication as adversaries seek to leverage them as diversions with shorter, more targeted attacks, in order to circumvent security deployments and infiltrate sensitive networks.Read Article
DDoS attacks are evolving and companies must invest to keep up
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are evolving, and companies must invest extra effort to keep their online businesses safe, a new study shows.Read Article
Average DDoS attack is 5Gbps and lasts for 30 minutes
Businesses face an average of 3.9 distributed denial-of-service (DdoS) attacks a day, with 96 per cent of attacks lasting for less than half an hour.Read Article
DDoS attacks now shorter & more frequent, report says
Hackers are seeking to distract IT departments, not shutdown networks.Read Article
OpenSSL patches 'high severity' bug - but it's no Heartbleed
The OpenSSL group has patched numerous flaws with the release of OpenSSL versions 1.0.2a, 1.0.1m, 1.0.0r and 0.9.8zf, including a "high severity" bug which, fortunately, is not as serious as Heartbleed or Poodle.Read Article
Has BBC suffered a Jeremy Clarkson-inspired DDoS attack?
In response to the reports that Top Gear fans may have caused the inaccessibility of the BBC website as a result of Jeremy Clarkson's suspension, Dave Larson, CTO at Corero, has given the following comment:Read Article
When DoS isn't really Denial of Service
If you have been caught at the receiving end of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, without proper defenses in place, you are already familiar with the chaos that ensues as a result of your network becoming overwhelmed with bogus traffic.Read Article
How to overcome the Cloud DDoS awareness issue
Davey Winder offers some advice to tackle a problem we all know about, yet fail to act onRead Article
DDoS Attacks: An all too frequent learning experience
Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently attended an interview where he described the Xbox Live Christmas Day hack attack as a 'learning experience.' Responding to these comments, Dave Larson, CTO of Corero Network Security, said: "Denial of Service attacks have been a service availability threat for over a decade. However, over the last few years these attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and multi-vector in nature, overcoming traditional security solutions and infrastructure with ease.Read Article
Black hole routing: Not a silver bullet for DDoS protection
As ISPs, hosting providers and online enterprises around the world continue suffering the effects of DDoS attacks, often the discussions that follow are, "What is the best way to defend our networks and our customers against an attack?"Read Article
New York City websites recover from multiple DDoS attacks
Hackers knocked New York City Government's emailing system offline for most of the past week.Read Article


text:
Saik'uz First Nation
Jackie addresses the Saik'uz First Nation opposition to a proposed Enbridge pipeline which would bring tar sands crude to the B.C. coast.Info
Published: September 16, 2011 | By administrator
Posted in: All Videos, Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives, Resistance, Transition, Vision
© 2011. systemchange.ca. | All Rights Reserved. WordPress Theme by SN Design and Frontend development.


text:
10 ways to go green with Linux
Editor's note: Most people write about Linux as if it's the only free and open source operating system in use. They seem to forget, or are ignorant, or have no knowledge of the BSD operating systems. I am referring to OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD, PC-BSD, and a few others. If I wrote this article, I would have titled it "10 ways to go green with Linux and BSD operating systems." But I am not the author, so we are stuck with the title.
1: Reduced landfill
With Linux, you can keep using that older hardware even while using the latest version of your distribution. When you use Linux, you don't have to throw away ugly packaging that typically comes with software. And there are no transportation costs required to ship distributions from a warehouse to your retail store. According to a UK study in 2004, Windows users are required to upgrade their computers twice as often as Linux users: "Industry observers quote a typical hardware refresh period for Microsoft Windows systems as 3 – 4 years; a major UK manufacturing organization quotes its hardware refresh period for Linux systems as 6 – -8 years."
2: Powertop
This little gem of an application can help you learn how to make your laptops (and desktops) more efficient. When you run Powertop, it will examine your system and give you tips on how to better your energy performance. When I run Powertop on my laptop, I get: "Suggestion: Disable 'hal' from polling your cdrom with: hal-disable-polling –device /dev/scd0 'hal' is the component that auto-opens a window if you plug in a CD but disables SATA power saving from kicking in." Some of the suggestions will even tell you how much wattage you can save by killing (or configuring) services. Even though the man page for Powertop states it is for Intel-based machines, it will work on AMD machines as well.
3: Netbooks Read the rest of this article here
Related articles:
Digital Ocean is a VPS/Cloud hosting provider. For just $5 per month, you can get yourself a Cloud server with 512 MB of RAM, 20 GB super-fast SSD, free snapshots, plus backups for a minimal fee. All via a simple graphical interface.
And by signing up with this referral link, you can help support this website.
If you are reading this, your ad could also be occupying this space. Contact us to make it happen.
If commenting on this article is closed, please post your comments at forum.linuxbsdos.com.


text:
The View From Wyoming
Kind of an interesting article in today's NYT about how conservative folks in Wyoming, the country's least populated state, are reacting to the election results. Along with many other conservatives, they appear surprised Obama won.
Some choice quotes:
'It's a fundamental shift,' said Khale Lenhart, 27, a lawyer here. 'It's a mind-set change — that government is here to take care of me.'
Republican explanations for Mitt Romney's loss — that Democrats turned out the urban vote, that the United States is no longer its 'traditional' self, or that Mr. Obama had showered 'gifts' on women, minorities and young voters — resonated in some conservative political circles here in the state capital.
'It spooks me,' said James Yates, 46, a self-made businessman who owns 15 restaurants and employs about 1,000 people. 'The young vote and certainly the minority vote went toward the perspective of 'What can I get?' Where the government runs everything, it's completely not sustainable. They don't see that.'
People said their worries about the next four more years had little to do with Mr. Obama's race, or even Democratic policies on abortion, same-sex marriage and birth control. Wyoming's conservatism has some strong libertarian hues. What worries conservatives here is that an increasingly diverse and Democratic polity will embrace health care mandates, higher domestic spending and a bigger government role in people's economic lives.
One of Wyoming's newly elected officials is M. Lee Hasenauer, who runs a tree-trimming service and just won a two-year seat as a Laramie County commissioner. His views, described as 'pretty out there' by fellow conservatives in the state, are that Mr. Obama won through voter fraud, that the country is veering leftward toward fiscal ruin and that something fundamental is now different about American politics.
His friend Bradley Harrington, who publishes a year-old conservative newspaper called Liberty's Torch and is the host of a radio talk show in Cheyenne, said the election vindicated conservative politicians and commentators who talked about the 47 percent of Americans who pay no income tax, about makers and takers.
'The parasites now outnumber the producers,' Mr. Harrington said. 'That's why Romney lost, and I think it's going to get worse.'
Jeff Prince, 42, a financial adviser, invoked John F. Kennedy's famous inaugural question to describe what he saw as the difference between conservative, self-reliant Wyoming and liberal precincts along the coasts and in cities.
'They think, 'What can he do for me?' as opposed to what Kennedy said in the '60s, 'What can I do for my country?' ' Mr. Prince said.
Southfield Twp. Voter Appears to Die, Then Asks 'Did I Vote?'
Southfield Twp. Voter Appears to Die, Then Asks 'Did I Vote?'
Sometimes dead men really do get to vote.
Ty Houston, 48, a home care registered nurse, was toiling on his absentee ballot Monday afternoon when things got strange at township offices on 13 Mile.
"I was filling out the form as were an elderly couple sitting at a nearby table," said Houston on Tuesday. "His wife, who was helping him fill out the ballot, asked him a couple of questions but he didn't respond. She screamed for help and I went over to see what I could do."
Houston laid the victim on the floor and went to work.
"He was dead," Houston said. "He had no heartbeat and he wasn't breathing. I started CPR, and after a few minutes, he revived and started breathing again. He knew his name and his wife's name."
What happened next astounded Houston and the victim's wife.
"The first question he asked was 'Did I vote?'"
Dumbfounded, the man's wife told him that whether he voted was the least of their concerns.
"She told him 'Your life is my concern,'" Houston said.
According to Houston, the man — who had a tracheotomy in his throat — gulped down a few more breaths and then told her there are only two things that are important to me: "That I love you and that I finished what I came here to do … vote."
From The Detroit News: detroitnews.com
Voting Hoax Targeting Dem Voters Spreads on Facebook
Voting Hoax Spreads on Facebook
A hoax telling voters what to do while in the voting booth is spreading on Facebook; the best thing you can do is ignore it and whatever you do, don't pass it on.
The post that's being shared says for those voters who are Democrats to "not select the button 'all Democrats' first, because Barack Obama will be excluded from the vote. However, if we choose 'Barack Obama' first, and then 'all Democrats' he will earn our votes!!!"
The trouble is, this is the opposite of what voters should be doing, at least in certain very specific cases.
In some states, "choosing the party first on a voting machine can lead to all of the candidates of your preferred political party being chosen — including the presidential candiate," wrote Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos Security, on the company's Naked Security blog.
"That could mean if you get confused and subsequently make a presidential selection for a second time, you could uncheck your vote for the president."
A "typical" message Facebook users might see is this one, said Cluley:Facebook voting hoax targeting Obama voters
Despite the stress-inducing all-caps warning — "PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THIS!" — voters should in fact pay no attention at all.
Facebook, contacted by NBC News, declined to comment on the ruse.
It's likely to be only one of many digital attempts to confuse voters on Tuesday, so keep an extra wary eye on any emails or text messages you receive, as well as on the social media sites, like Facebook, that you visit. And when you're in the voting booth itself, take your time, follow the instructions, and double-check your choices as you go.
The Senate Races 2012 - Part III
We will keep this part short and sweet as there really isn't that much interesting to report about the races. The Democrats are starting out with 23 seats up for grabs, and it looks like they're totally safe in 17 of them.
California - Dianne Feinstein will win easily.
Delaware - Tom Carper is up by 40+
Maryland - Ben Cardin Safe
Minnesota - Amy Klobuchar is up by 20+
New York - Kirsten Gillibrand why did the Republicans bother?
Rhode Island - Sheldon Whitehouse is going to win.
Vermont - Bernie Sanders will remain the only Socialist in the Senate.
Florida - Bill Nelson seems to have run away with it
Hawaii - Maizie Hirono seemed vulnerable, but Linda Lingle never could gain ground.
Maine - Angus King is winning easily, and appears to be caucusing with the democrats.
Michigan - Debbie Stabenow is up by about 15
New Jersey - Bod Menendez is doing fine.
New Mexico - Martin Heinrich seems to be doing fin and will hold the seat after Jeff Bingaman retired.
Ohio - Sherrod Brown has had Josh Mandel close the gap, but Sherrod Brown still apears to be safe, barring a very large miss by the polls.
Pennsylvania - Another of the shoulda wouldas for the Republicans, Bob asey is holding a 5 point lead and doesn't appear to be in any danger.
Washington - Remember when Washington used to be close? not this time, Maria Cantwell is up by 20
West Virginia - Joe Manchin may be one of the last blue dog Democrats, but he's going to be around for another term. being up by 30 assures that.
In part IV, I will detail the remaining 11 races. These races that aren't a sure lock for either side. and the races that will decide the control of the Senate for 2013 and 2014.
As Ohio Counts, So Waits the Nation
I know some here don't like National Review, but I'd ask you to give John Fund a chance. His article is a very good overview of what may happen if provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots come into play in Ohio:
Cincinnati, Ohio — If the presidential election goes into 'overtime' — if no winner is known on Wednesday morning after the election — the culprits may be procrastinating absentee voters in Ohio. If it goes on beyond that with no decision, it may be due to lawyers from both parties' fighting trench warfare over individual ballots in a bloody recount. It could easily happen in other states, but the danger of an 'overtime' election is perhaps greatest in Ohio.
This year for the first time, Ohio officials mailed every registered voter in the state an application for an absentee ballot. A total of 1.3 million applications flooded in, and to date some 1.1 million, or 85 percent, have been returned. But many of the rest won't be mailed before the election. So what if the voters who failed to send in their absentee ballots show up at their polling places on Tuesday asking to vote?
They will be allowed to, but only by provisional ballot in order to make sure they don't vote twice.
Other people will have to cast provisional ballots — those who have changed their names or moved but not sent in a change of address, or those who have registered just prior to the deadline this year but whose names don't show up on local precinct lists. There will also be people trying to vote who aren't eligible — because they didn't register in time or don't have even a non-photo form of ID. By law, none of those provisional ballots can be opened and counted for ten days — until November 17. Voters have those ten days to contact their local election board to provide additional information to get their vote counted. In addition to provisional ballots, some 20,000 or more absentee votes that arrive after Election Day will remain uncounted for ten days.
'Ohio could be close enough that those provisional and other ballots will matter,' says Tom Burke, the chairman of the Board of Elections in Hamilton County, which contain's Cincinnati. In 2008, over 207,000 such ballots were cast. Ohio has often been close in presidential contests. Jimmy Carter won the state by only 11,000 votes out of 4.1 million cast in 1976, and in 2004 George W. Bush's margin of victory was only 119,000. Lawyers for John Kerry, Bush's opponent, have told me they planned to go to court in Ohio if the margin had been less than 50,000 votes. Kerry did not concede the state — and the presidency — until 11 a.m. on the Wednesday after the election.
A fight over ballots is guaranteed to ensue this year in Ohio if the margin of victory is within one-half of one percentage point of votes cast — or about 25,000 votes. An automatic recount kicks in at that point. Legal challenges could prevent it from beginning until early December. That's a problem given that December 11 is the deadline by which Congress is required to honor a state's results. If Ohio misses that deadline, it will have to find some way to deliver its results by December 17, when the Electoral College is scheduled to meet.
The article goes on to discuss the difficulties and controversies experienced in Washington State in 2004. But while it is critical of some the things done there, this isn't a hit piece or a "Rah-Rah GOP!" piece. Please do read the whole thing then please comment and tell me what you think.
Romney: 'It's Possible' Obama Could Win
Romney: 'It's Possible' Obama Could Win - News
CLEVELAND (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he may be defeated by President Barack Obama in Tuesday's presidential contest, but it's doubtful.
Speaking at an Ohio rally Sunday afternoon, Romney said that it's possible, but not likely that Obama will win. He was responding to supporters who booed when he speculated on the consequences of an Obama second term.
Polls suggest the race is very close. Both campaigns predict wins.
Romney is campaigning in four battleground states on Sunday, including Pennsylvania. Romney's visit follows the decision by his campaign and its Republican allies to put millions of dollars in television advertising in Pennsylvania during the race's final weeks to try to make it competitive.
No Republican presidential candidate has carried the state since 1988.
An Open Letter to Taggart Romney
Hey, there, Taggart (or may I call you Tagg?):
I read that when President Obama observed that your father was less then truthful during the October 17 debate, you wanted to "take a swing at him."
So here's my invitation: after you read what follows, you are invited to come by and take a swing at me. (Warning: I will defend myself).
You see, Tagg, your father has based his whole campaign on falsehoods. I'm going to list just some of them - a complete list would take up too much of my time. (I'm indebted to Steve Benen and his weekly series Chronicling Matt's Mendacity as well as Politifact for the list of untruths uttered by your dad.)
Romney: "President Obama has doubled the deficit."
Not true.
Romney: "We have fewer people working today than we had when the president took office."
Not true.
Romney: "The president does not have a jobs plan."
Not true.
Romney: "The number of new business start-ups per year has dropped by 100,000 per year."
Not true.
Romney: "Coal production is not up."
Not true.
Romney: "Regulations have quadrupled. The rate of regulations quadrupled under this president."
Not true.
Romney: "The president's policies throughout the Middle East began with an apology tour"
Not true.
Romney: "It's known as redistribution. It's never been a characteristic of America."
Not true.
Romney: "Under Obama's plan (for welfare), you wouldn't have to work and wouldn't have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check."
Not true.
Romney: "He gave a speech the other day at his State of the Union address. He didn't even mention the deficit or the debt,"
Not true.
Romney: "We're only inches away from no longer being a free economy."
Not true.
Romney: "(People say) 'Obamacare represents a government takeover of health care, and I don't like it.' And I think they're right."
While it may be true that people said it, what they said, and which Mr. Romney agreed with, is not true.
Romney: "Right now, the (Congressional Budget Office) says up to 20 million people will lose their insurance as Obamacare goes into effect next year."
Not true.
Romney: "Obamacare puts the federal government between you and your doctor."
Not true.
So you see, Tagg, it is an unfortunate fact that your father has adopted the strategy of trying to get to the White House by blatant misrepresentation of the facts. And it is another unfortunate fact that a large number of people are either buying his falsehoods, or just don't care that they will be voting for the most dishonest politician to come down the pike for quite a while. I'm sure it pains you to hear this, but that's life: sometimes truth hurts.
And about coming by to take a swing. Just give me some contact info (not necessarily your own personal info) in the comments to this posting, and we can set up a time and place.
Mitt #Romney Debates Himself
The real Mitt Romney debates fake Mitt Romney.


text:
This is at Tavern on the Green in NYC right before he proposed - 7.27.05
Seeing each other before the wedding - 10.28.06
Walking out into the reception as Mr.& Mrs :)
Honeymoon in St.Lucia!
1st anniversary -10.28.07
2nd anniversary - 10.28.08
Love the 2 next pics...from 2nd anniversary
So, there were are. I think I have the best & most perfect hubby. I thank God everyday for him. I feel like such a lucky girl :) I love how much he loves me & Elton. I know that someday he will be a great daddy, too!
We are going to a nice dinner tonight and I cannot wait!
I got an email the other day letting me know a lot of our wedding pictures are on this website. It is the website where we got married. It was a BEAUTIFUL venue! I don't think a marriage is about the big day, but all the days that follow :) However, the big wedding day was perfect and wonderful! Here are a few other pics on a post I previously did.
I love you, hubby! I can't wait for many many many more years with you!!
xoxo ~ Megan
"Love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without. If you don't start with that, what are you going to end up with? Fall head over heels. I say find someone you can love like crazy and who'll love you the same way back. And how do you find him? Forget your head and listen to your heart. I'm not hearing any heart. Run the risk, if you get hurt, you'll come back. Because, the truth is there is no sense living your life without this. To make the journey and not fall deeply in love - well, you haven't lived a life at all. You have to try. Because if you haven't tried, you haven't lived." ~ Meet Joe Black