text:
Visit the Adobe website to download the latest Adobe Flash Player
The earliest known examples of human skull-cups have been uncovered in the UK, Natural History Museum scientists report in the journal PLoS One today.
A human skull-cup made by ice age Britons 14,700 years ago from Gough's Cave. The process required great skill and knowledge of anatomy.
The 3 cups are made out of 14,700-year-old human skulls and were found in Gough's Cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. They would have been used by ice age Britons and this is the first evidence of human skull-cup manufacture in the UK.
The human skulls belonged to 2 adults and 1 child and a precise replica of one of the adult skull-cups will go on display in the Museum from 1 March 2011 for 3 months.
Making containers out of human skulls may sound gruesome but the practice is well known worldwide. It has been documented from the Vikings and Scythians to recent peoples, and other potential skull-cups have previously been unearthed.
However, archaeological evidence of the details of this practice is extremely rare and this new research reveals for the first time the intricate process of skull-cup manufacture.
Percussion marks (in the circle) on frontal bone show the damage caused by a carefully placed blow to remove the facial bones from the skull. The white arrow shows cut marks.
Dr Silvia Bello, Museum fossil human expert (palaeoanthropologist) and lead author of the paper, explains, 'We suspected that these early humans were highly skilled at manipulating human bodies once they died, and our research reveals just what great anatomists they were.
'The cut-marks and dents show how the heads were scrupulously cleaned of any soft tissues shortly after death.
'The skulls were then modified by removing the bones of the face and the base of the skull.
'Finally, these cranial vaults were meticulously shaped into cups by retouching the broken edges, possibly to make them more regular. All in all it was a very painstaking process given the tools available.'
The team also found evidence that suggests some of the removed flesh was eaten. There were de-fleshing signs on the crania (skulls) associated with the removal of soft tissue, and extraction of bone marrow for nutritional purposes.
Dr Bello explains, 'There is clear evidence that human remains at Gough's Cave were treated in a complex way involving cannibalism and manufacture of skull-cups.'
However, cannibalism doesn't seem to be the main purpose for the modifications of the skulls. At sites where evidence for cannibalism has been found, skulls are broken into pieces and there is often damage at the top of the skull from an impact.
'At Gough's Cave, there was clear determination to preserve the cranial vault as complete as possible. It is likely that this was part of some symbolic ritual and not mere necessity,' says Bello.
Professor Chris Stringer, Museum human origins expert who was part of this research team, and helped excavate one of the skulls, says the amount of work that went into making the skull-cups suggests a special purpose rather than just nutritional, and comparing them to other recent finds, they may have been used to hold blood, wine or food during rituals.
The 3 human skull-cups from Gough's Cave were found with other fragments of human skull and mandibles (jaws)
He adds, 'We do not know the exact circumstances for Gough's. At one extreme were these individuals killed, butchered and eaten, with the skull-cups just the end of this event? Or could these people have been part of a group who had died singly or together, and were eaten, perhaps in a crisis situation, with the skull cups acting as a final tribute to the dead? We simply do not know…'
The skull-cups came from 2 adults and a child about 3 years old. They were early modern humans, Homo sapiens, who in Europe were known as Cro-Magnons. They were skilled hunter-gatherers, tool-makers and artists, and developed complex ways of treating their dead.
Two of the skull-cups were excavated from Gough's Cave in the 1920s and one in 1987. The team carried out new examinations using state-of-the-art microscopy technology at the Museum, and conducted research on historic and recent accounts of skull-cup practices. They found that the skull-cups were modified in extremely similar ways to historic and ethnographic examples where they were used as containers or drinking-cups in ritualistic practices.
Using the latest radiocarbon dating techniques, the skull-cups were found to be about 14,700 years old, which means they are the oldest directly dated examples in the world. This new analysis could be applied to other specimens and means that there maybe older human skull-cup examples waiting to be recognised.
Gough's Cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, southwest England is where the earliest human skull-cups were found
Gough's Cave in southwest England is an important archaeological site, used since the 19th century. Archaeological excavations took place there between 1987 and 1992 by Museum and Nottingham University scientists, including the unearthing of much of the material used in this research and Britain's earliest cannibal discoveries.
Gough's Cave was also home to a modern human known as Cheddar Man whose near-complete skeleton was uncovered there in 1903. He is dated to around 10,000 years ago.
A lot of research in Gough's Cave has been part of the AHOB (Ancient Human Occupation of Britain) project, including these human skull-cup findings. In 2009, AHOB members revealed that Gough's Cave was one of the first places humans lived when they returned to Britain after the peak of the last ice age. The AHOB team have just released a new book, The Ancient Human Occupation of Britain.
Professor Chris Stringer's book explores the evidence and science that revealed the first Britons, through the work of the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain Project (AHOB).
Homo britannicus won best archaeological book 2008 at the British Archaeological Awards.


text:
Tuscarawas News Detail
The School of Theatre and Dance Partners with South Korea's Dongseo UniversityPosted Feb. 27, 2014
Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance has embarked on a new international partnership with South Korea's Dongseo University. The collaboration is spearheaded by Kent State theatre professors Jakyung Seo and Eric van Baars. In this first stage of the partnership, Associate Professor Eric van Baars will travel to Busan, South Korea this month to join the Dongseo faculty as a guest artist. Dongseo University faculty members have already visited Kent State as well as Porthouse Theatre.
Initially, professors van Baars and Seo hoped to build upon musical theatre's popularity in South Korea by creating a Korean language version of van Baars' online Introduction to American Musical Theatre course. "There are more than 30 university-level musical theatre programs in South Korea – a country roughly the size of Ohio," says van Baars.
However, when faculty from Dongseo expressed interest in having an American faculty member visit for a semester, van Baars agreed to the opportunity. During his tenure at Dongseo, van Baars will teach a course in musical theatre scene study and direct a fully staged production of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden. The production of Children of Eden, described by van Baars as a "beautiful story perfect for a large ensemble,"will be performed in June. He will also direct a professional production of Huan Birthday Shoes for the MAC Theatre Company. Both productions will be performed in Korean.
During his time in South Korea, van Baars "hopes to provide the Dongseo students and actors with experiences that replicate what they would receive here at Kent and in the states."
Eventually the universities hope to involve Kent State's theatrical design and technology programs, which are not offered at Dongseo, and Porthouse Theatre in the collaboration. As van Baars elaborates, Dongseo faculty members are "excited to provide a collaboration that would allow their students to train extensively in the United States." Further collaboration will allow Kent State and Porthouse Theatre to provide that training. Dongseo's growing theatre program and reputable film school could also provide study abroad opportunities for Kent State students.
# # #
For more information contact:
Joni Koneval, firstname.lastname@example.com, 330-672-0116

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sibling Leadership Network provides support for adult siblings of people with disabilitiesWritten by Kevin Moore | | firstname.lastname@example.com
Much of the care and responsibility for people with disabilities falls to their parents, but as Erin Hutzelman, a doctoral candidate at the University of Toledo, points out, as time passes, the care often transfers to their siblings.
"These siblings then are caring for their aging parents, their own children and their sibling with a disability," Hutzelman said.
Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national organization that connects adult siblings who care for a brother or sister with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to discuss struggles, share advice and provide mutual encouragement.
Hutzelman, whose research in health education focuses on intellectual disabilities and ways to improve health in adult siblings with disabilities, recently joined SLN's board of directors as chair of network development after attending a conference for the group's Pennsylvania chapter. SLN has chapters in 13 states, including Ohio SIBS in Ohio and MISibs in Michigan. Hutzelman's role in SLN allows her to serve as a liaison between state chapters and the national organization as well as develop new chapters.
"Right now in Ohio we have local groups in Cleveland and Columbus, but I would like to start one in Toledo," Hutzelman said.
She is setting up a focus group for adult siblings of people with intellectual disabilities in Toledo on Oct. 19. While not designed for the siblings with disabilities themselves, this meeting will provide their brothers and sisters an opportunity to discuss the joys and challenges of caring for I/DD individuals.
"I hope to collaborate ideas for better health for these siblings of people with disabilities," Hutzelman said.
Hutzelman's academic interest and activism in this area stems from personal experience.
"I grew up with an older sister with an intellectual disability so I've always been interested in health and special needs education. As an undergraduate, I studied health and physical education with a minor in adapted physical activity," said Hutzelman, who before coming to UT taught health and physical education at a middle school in Virginia, where she volunteered her planning time to teach health to special needs students.
"No one ever hears of this. I started doing research on what difference it makes to have a sibling with a disability, and that's how I learned about SLN," she said.
SLN, in addition to providing siblings of people with I/DD a way to connect, also provides education for siblings and their supporters on the latest relevant research and policy advocacy. The organization also works to provide siblings a voice in policy issues that relate to I/DD, particularly in advocating that the definition of "family" of a disabled person include siblings.
Any adult sibling of someone with a disability is welcome to join SLN or any of their state chapters such as Ohio SIBS. There is no cost to join. SLN and many of its chapters also have resources for teen and child siblings too. MISibs will be holding the MISibs State Conference in Novi, Mich., on Oct. 25-26, and Ohio SIBS will be having its 13th annual Adult Sibling Conference in Columbus on Nov. 8-9. Both events are open to the public.
"SLN and Ohio SIBS provide a much needed social support system," Hutzelman said. "You have to get to know someone pretty well before you would even learn they have a sibling with a disability, so a lot of siblings are go it alone with little support. This system lets us discuss our struggles. 'What did you do with this issue? How is life better with your sibling?' It's good to talk to people in the same situation."
For more information, visit www.siblingleadership.org, www.ohiosibs.com or www.misibs.org. To participate in Hutzelman's Toledo focus group, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tags: Adult Sibling Conference, Erin Hutzelman, MISibs, MISibs State Conference, Ohio SIBS, Sibling Leadership Network, University of Toledo


text:
Julia Roberts Goad
Staff Writer
DELBARTON — Students at Burch Elementary School had a chance to take a tour of the world without leaving school during multi-cultural days at the school.
BEM Principal Doug Ward explained the students each received a "passport," which allowed them to visit "countries" that were featured in different classrooms.
Students and teachers wore costumes, played music and sampled food from the country they were studying.
Technology allowed students in Teresa May's kindergarten class to talk via Facetime with employees of El Azul Grande Mexican restaurant to learn about Mexican culture.
"This has been great," Principal Ward said. "We live in an area without a lot of diversity, and its nice that our kids can experience different cultures."
He said Burch Elementary teachers have done "a tremendous job" with multi-cultural event.


text:
13 fascinating facts about Jannay Towne:
• I have been to 47 of the 50 states. The only ones I haven't visited are Kentucky, Vermont and Alaska.
• I have my 9 G pin from flying in an F 16 with the US Air Force Thunderbirds.
• I was born in Seoul, Korea.
• I used to sing in talent shows. My favorite songs were "The Rose" by Bette Midler and Frank Sinatra's " New York, New York".
• In college, I was president of my sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma.
• In high school, I qualified for the National Forensic League's speech competition.
• I took piano lessons for more than 10 years, but can't play much more than "Chopsticks".
• I am addicted to caffeine. I need at least a cup every morning to feel awake.
• My first pet was a fish named Sylvia.
• I could live on pizza, french fries and sushi.
• Je parle francais. Translation: I studied French in high school and college.
• My first car was a huge station wagon that seated 9 comfortably.
• I am hooked on Food Network and Bravo (and NBC of course).
Jannay Towne came to Channel 13 in April of 2005 as a reporter for Channel 13 News at 5, 6, & 10pm. In January 2012, she was promoted to co-anchor to Today in Iowa Saturday and Sunday.
She came to Iowa by way of Great Falls, Montana where she was the main anchor. While there, Jannay was recognized with a journalism award for a special report she field anchored during a visit by President Bush. She earned her Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Montana and still cheers for the Grizzlies.
Jannay is very connected with central Iowa. She currently reads to kids each Thursday through the Everybody Wins mentoring program at Monroe Elementary School, is involved in The Pet Project Midwest which helps Iowans keep their beloved pets at home and out of local shelters through its Pet Pantry and volunteers with Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage.
Jannay is a newlywed. She and her husband have a mini dachshund dog (Haley) and two cats. For vacations, She frequently visits her family in Las Vegas.


text:
Sometimes simplicity is called for. Nothing fancy, gaudy or complicated; just unadorned goodness with home and cozy, warm kitchen written all over it. We had our great adventure, just the two of us alone in the wild. A week of outdoors and fresh air, sky as far as the eye can see. Swooping herons, steel gray and regal, whipping past, barely skimming the water's surface; graceful swans floating lazily by, protecting their young; the buu-ruuup of invisible frogs carried off on the wind; the rustle of leaves alongside our wheels signaling the scurry of animal or lizard or snake each bringing to life this strange and fascinating world that wrapped itself around us during this one brief interlude. The simplest of holidays, one man, one woman, two bicycles and a goal: pedal from Nantes to Brest along the Canal. Our provisions were meager, our belongings few, our childlike excitement palpable, our energy pushing us forward. No frou-frou or fancy embellishments, no luxury hotels or first class train cabins, no extra pair of strappy, high-heeled sandals or stunning little black dress for evenings out. Just a plain, simple and uncomplicated holiday, the two of us and nature. Back to the basics.
As soon as his sabbatical began, from the very first moment of his new life, he dreamed of this trip, and began planning for the voyage. His yearnings tended to lean towards biking the Canal alone, at his own pace, stopping when he pleased to shoot pictures or jump in the cool water, to eat a bite or two or sleep in the shade of a tree. He organized, mapped, read the history of this manmade river and tinkered around in the garage, making sure his bicycle was in tip-top shape. But then, little by little, his thoughts veered off to the left and his ideas shifted ever so slightly. Suddenly, with no explanation, he would sneak up behind me, silently, lean into me ever so gently and whisper "Je t'aime" in my ear, his breath a warm suggestion on my neck. A beautiful bouquet of deep mauve-colored roses were placed in my arms one Sunday morning, his eyes glowing as I looked up at him. "And these are for…?" I asked warily. "Oh, you'll see!" he parried, just the merest flash of evil glee in his eyes. And step by step did he wheedle his way into my own plans for a quiet week alone, his gentle words softening his path and my heart and thus did he talk me into….wrangle me…overcome my doubts and hesitations until I knew that I had no choice but to accompany him on this journey.
Yes, simple things often turn out to be the best. We buckled on the saddlebags and swung the backpacks on and off we pedaled. What was once inhospitable territory has become navigable, a route from Nantes through Brittany's interior and reaching out towards Brest, a swathe cut through the mountains and the brush. The idea of creating a waterway joining the Duchy of Brittany to the French realm blossomed in the XVI century yet wasn't completed until Napolean saw the need for a strategic route to send provisions, arms and munitions to his troops fighting the English. Yet Napolean's effort went for little as the construction of the railways on the tail of the inauguration of the Canal made more sense for carrying freight and the eventual construction of a hydroelectric dam cutting the canal in two brought the usefulness of this waterway to a veritable end. Yet….yet… how beautiful, how simple this luxurious trail, inviting us to see the inner, hidden corners of France, the tiny towns and quaint villages otherwise untraveled. Parts of the canal still attract pleasure boats loaded with laughing, eating, fishing tourists, the picturesque beauty beguiling visitors who wend their way along the path along the water's edge on foot or bike. We roll lazily along at our own pace, pausing to catch a glimpse of the odd heron or kingfisher, peering through the underbrush in the hopes of spotting the rare otter or simply breaking for a quiet interlude, respite in the cool of the morning shade or the warmth of the afternoon sunshine. We hop over this bridge or that and fill my basket with fresh baguette, cheese and ham, fruit, chocolate and cold drinks and make a picnic of it followed by an ever-so brief nap in the peaceful quiet. We pause at each lock, some still working, ablaze with flowers in brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, others abandoned, the tiny houses once lived in by the éclusier, the lockkeeper, now closed up, dark and crumbling into ruins.
As the days flew by, faster than we could have imagined, the weekend ramblers and tourists disappeared, no more gaggles of girlfriends straddling stationary bikes as they stop for a gossip, no more young dads with toddlers carefully strapped into baby seats zipping along for a bit of exercise and freedom, no more family groups out for their Sunday stroll. As we passed the barrage and the route become just a little bit more untamed and abandoned, we found ourselves alone, able to roll side by side with only the rare worry of dodging an oncoming bike or swerving around an elderly couple walking their dog as we neared each village or campsite. And on we pushed.
And for one week how simple was our life, pared down to the minimum, the basic necessities, the simplicity of our movements, the leisurely passage of time. Truth be told, we were pleasantly surprised at our own courage and fortitude in the face of something so daunting as this trip. No outdoorswoman I, not having biked since I lived in Italy oh so many years ago, I wasn't sure that I had what it took and my own resilience astonished me! With the determination of a Scout and the desire for nothing more than pleasure, I found that my energy was fueled by the simple excitement of the challenge and doing it with my husband. In between snatches of old French ditties, marching and drinking songs with the occasional Boris Vian or Chet Baker thrown in, he urged me on, worrying for my safety, applauding each effort and accomplishment. Together we laughed and chatted and cheered each other on, kilometer after kilometer, and exhilarated, we ended each day proudly, albeit just a tad sore, rewarding ourselves with a crêpe or two (this is Brittany, after all) and a bowl of cider or a glass of wine.
Time stood still even as the miles flew by. Peace and quiet have this effect, you know. And after a relaxing weekend spent in Brest with Isabelle and Dominique, we settled into the train for the trip back home. Happy and astonishingly rested, we unpacked and readjust comfortably to our old (new) routine.
Nothing is simpler or homier than sweet apples heady with cinnamon in a dense, gooey bar. Add the crunch and nutty earthiness of pecans and it is comfort food at its best. Get comfy in a favorite armchair and dig into a thick slice of Cinnamon Apple Pecan Blondies served up with a steaming mug of café au lait or a tall glass of ice cold milk. Music low or a good film on the tv and it certainly is a luxurious pleasure.
I would love to share this scrumptious recipe with the charming, generous and talented Nina Timm of My Easy Cooking who is hosting June's Monthly Mingle for Meeta of What's For Lunch, Honey? Nina selected Apple Affection as her theme and in my home a dessert chock full of sweet, juicy apples is certainly the way to show my love!
2 apples, sweet with a touch of acidity
½ to 1 Tbs (7 ½ to 15 g) unsalted butter
½ tsp brown sugar (a bit more if the apples are not too sweet)
Dash ground cinnamon
2 cups (180 g) flour
2 tsps baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ to 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
2/3 cups (11 TBs or 115 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups (275 g) packed golden or light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Peel, core and coarsely chop the apples. Heat a large skillet and melt the butter. Add the apples, the cinnamon and sugar and toss to blend. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool while you prepare the blondie batter.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or the equivalent in volume.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nuts.
Cream the butter together with the sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until blended, light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then beat in the vanilla. Fold in the cooked apples and then the flour/nut mixture until just blended, smooth and creamy.
Spread the batter in the baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden and set in the center. A tester inserted in the center will come out barely wet. Cool in the pan before serving.


text:
Mousasi wants Belfort fight for #1 contender spot
"The reality is this - Silva vs Weidman II is going to have to happen first on December 28th," said Mousasi. "Vitor has to wait for a title shot no matter what. I know the UFC wants to see this fight happen as they offered it to me for UFC Belo Horizonte in September. I could not take the fight because I just had surgery. So, it is inevitable that Vitor and I are going to have to meet first to determine who the #1 contender is. So my opinion is that we should also fight on December 28th on the same card as Anderson v. Weidman II to determine the #1 contender spot for the UFC middleweigh title."
"It is as simple as this. Vitor and I were supposed to fight in the past for both Affliction and now the UFC. Vitor knows that it is inevitable that we are going to have to meet in the Octagon".


text:
Spilling on Your Laptop or Electronics
Spilling on things, it happens. Sometimes a drink gets knocked over, or a phone dropped in a toilet. What's the number one thing people immediately do? Try to turn it back on. What's the number one worst thing you can do right away? Try to turn it back on. It's not that water and electronics […]
July 5, 2011
· brian · No Comments
Tags: (269) 382-4480, 7, backup, cleaning, computer, comstock, damage, data, desktop, electronics, kalamazoo, laptop, liquid, malware, portage, recovery, removal, repair, richland, sales, service, spilling, spyware, sticky, trojan, upgrade, virus, vista, water, windows, xp, Your I.T., Your Information Technologies · Posted in: Tech Tips


text:
- Full grain leather
- Fashionable 11" shaft
- Detailed Embroidery on foot and shaft
- Snip toe
- Pull straps
- Leather lining
- Cushioned footbed
- Leather outsole
- Slanted fashion heel
Kick up your heels in these fashionable western boots from Tony Lama's 100% Vaquero™ collection. These 11" western boots are made with premium leather that is durable and will quickly take the shape of your feet. The cushion insole offers comfort and stability for hours of wear. The detailed floral embroidery on the foot and shaft gives these boots a beautiful look that will put the finishing touches on any outfit. Pair these boots with your favorite dress or skirt to show off the uniquely stitched shaft and stylish snip toe. The leather outsole is long lasting and it will have you spinning endlessly on the dance floor!
Style(s): V6010
Product Reviews for Tony Lama 100% Vaquero Khloe Embroidered Western Boots
Reviewed by 2 customers
Sort by
- Comfortable
- Stylish
Best Uses
Comments about Tony Lama 100% Vaquero Khloe Embroidered Western Boots:
Planning to wear them as a casual shoe with jeans.
Delivery took approximately a week from Texas to California.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Sexy
- Stable
- Stylish
- Poor FIt
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Date Night
- Going Out
Comments about Tony Lama 100% Vaquero Khloe Embroidered Western Boots:
I bought these boots in black and they are truly beautiful. They are made of good quality, and look like they will withstand some wear. I wear anywhere from a 7 to an 8 medium to wide width and I ordered these in an 8. The right boot fit perfectly, but it took some work to even get my foot into the left boot. I decided to keep them because they are leather and will stretch with wear.
- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Tony Lama was a cobbler for soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. After his term, he moved to the nearby town of El Paso and setup his first boot shop. He produced the best fitting, most comfortable boots around. This is when Tony Lama Boots was born. in the 1930's Tony Lama began distributing boots in Western Wear stores and by 1961, Tony Lama Boots was producing over 750 boots a day. When Tony Lama passed away in 1974, his family continued the tradition of quality and handcraftsmanship, making Tony Lama Boots a true American success story. In 1990, the company became part of the Justin Boot family and the tandem has set the standard for quality and craftsmanship worldwide.
If you have never tried on Tony Lama Boots, you are in for a treat. Each pair celebrates the humble and hardworking beginnings of the old west. With over 100 steps to producing every pair of boots, today's Tony Lama's incorporate the same craftsmanship combined with modern comfort and durability technologies. This construction and quality makes Tony Lama the most recognized western boots in the world. Not to mention the selection of men's boots and women's boots is outstanding. Whether it's the TLX series, their Handcrafted series or their classic Western boots, Tony Lama will not disappoint.


text:
Home > Women's Basketball > 2012 Tournament > Item# 822334
Share This Photo:
© Big East Conference
Connecticut vs St Johns Big East Women's Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Bob Stowell/Big East)
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything you did to get my personalized photo to me. Your customer service was fantastic, and I will shop Replay Photos again!"
– Janice L. from Greene, Iowa
Product Options
Best Sellers...


text:
Advanced Search
Search Tips
Market News Search
Browse by Subject
Market News
Commodity Areas
Grading, Certification and Verification
Science and Laboratories
National Organic Program
Commodity Purchasing
Agricultural Transportation
Farmers Markets and Local Food Marketing
Regulatory Programs
Research and Promotion Programs
Marketing Orders and Agreements
Grant Programs
International Marketing
You are here:
/ International Trade Data System (ITDS)
International Trade Data System
AMS represents the Department of Agriculture on the ITDS Board of Directors which, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) and the Department of Homeland Security, is designing and implementing the integrated government-wide system for the electronic collection, use and dissemination of international trade data.
Currently, traders provide import shipment information to individual Federal agencies using a variety of automated systems and a multitude of paper forms. Using ITDS, the trade will provide data once. Each agency will extract the information it needs to make a decision on the imported product: whether to allow it into the United States, how much duty ought to be paid, if there are hazardous materials for which to look, or report the information as provided by law.
ITDS will provide the framework to collect information on behalf of federal agencies and will enable Customs to more effectively assist them in enforcing regulations related to international trade.
For AMS, the near-instantaneous release of import and export information via ITDS, as opposed to the current 30-45 day release, will enable AMS to offer enhanced Market News data to worldwide users. This information will be segregated in more detail in terms of variety, size, color, and condition.
For AMS marketing order import compliance efforts, ITDS will facilitate pre-screening of commodities, allowing more time and effort on high-risk imports. ITDS will also minimize the possibility of imported products covered under Section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act from entering the United States uninspected.
Government-wide ITDS Website
ITDS PowerPoint Slides
Last Modified Date: 03/02/2007
AMS Home
Site Map
USDA gov
Accessibility Statement
Privacy Policy
Non-Discrimination Statement
Information Quality
White House


text:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Summerville High School Theatre Department has been working diligently on the performance of the beloved musical "Les Misérables", based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Les Misérables follows the life of Jean Valjean, a morally conflicted character who is being chased by the stern and law-abiding Javert. The student performers of Summerville High School have worked tirelessly to bring their devoted audiences a memorable experience of the theatre with this profound story of love, compassion, war, and justice. Show Times are April 18-April 20 at 7:00 p.m., and April 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Price is $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults.
Photo: Olivia Bolt and Chris Berry
The Journal Scene is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. We do not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not The Journal Scene.
If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full terms and conditions.
© 2015 The Journal Scene an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Buy with confidence
- Money-back Guarantee
- Free shipping on orders $99 and up
- Superb Customer Service
More from Suki
Formulated especially for combination to oily skin, this product makes quick work of balancing acneic, rosacea, eczema & dermatitis-prone skin, reducing blemishes and inflammation.
This powerful toner calms and soothes skin with key actives salicylic acid standardized for 15% potency from white willow bark and vitamin c polypeptide liposomes from organic citrus fruit.
Restores skin's natural ph and preps skin for the treatments and moisturizers that follow. Formulated especially for blemishing skin to soothe redness and inflammation. This product is vegan.
2.Follow with suki® facial moisturizer of choice while skin is moist
3.Use throughout the day to refresh


text:
HSH744 - Epidemiology 1
Unit details
|2014 unit information
|Enrolment modes:
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD, Cloud (online)
|Credit point(s):
|EFTSL value:
|Unit chair:
C Stevenson
|Contact hours:
equivalent 2 hours per week
You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin's online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment.
This unit aims to enable public health practitioners to use quantitative research as a fundamental input to their practice. It focuses on building students" abilities to interpret and critically evaluate relevant epidemiological research literature including reports, research articles and systematic reviews. The unit aims to enable students to understand the main uses of epidemiology in public health explore basic epidemiological study designs, tools and methods, interpret basic study findings in the epidemiological literature; and apply key issues in critically appraising health research literature.
Assignment 1 (equivalent 1000 words) 20%, assignment 2 (equivalent 1500 words) 30%, and the final examination (2 hours) 50%.
Prescribed texts
Webb, P & Bain, C 2011, Essential epidemiology: an introduction for students and health professionals, Cambridge University Press.
Unit Fee Information
|Student Contribution Rate*
|Student Contribution Rate**
|Fee rate - Domestic Students
|Fee rate - International students
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.


text:
William F. Buckley Jr.
Vincent Laforet/The New York Times
Nov. 24, 1925 - Feb. 27, 2008
William F. Buckley Jr. marshaled polysyllabic exuberance, famously arched eyebrows and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American political discourse.
Mr. Buckley's winningly capricious personality, replete with ten-dollar words and a darting tongue writers loved to compare with an anteater's, hosted one of television's longest-running programs, "Firing Line," and founded and shepherded the influential conservative magazine, "National Review."
He also found time to write at least 45 books, ranging from sailing odysseys to spy novels to celebrations of his own dashing daily life, and edit five more. He published a book-length history of the magazine in 2007.v
The more than 4.5 million words of his 5,600 biweekly newspaper columns, "On the Right," would fill 45 more medium-sized books.
Mr. Buckley's greatest achievement was making conservatism — not just electoral Republicanism, but conservatism as a system of ideas — respectable in liberal post-World War II America. He mobilized the young enthusiasts who helped nominate Barry Goldwater in 1964, and saw his dreams fulfilled when Reagan and the Bushes captured the Oval Office.
To Mr. Buckley's enormous delight, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., the historian, termed him "the scourge of liberalism."
William F. Buckley Jr., 1925-2008
Mr. Buckley marshaled polysyllabic exuberance and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American political discourse.
Highlights From the Archive
The Buckley Effect
He was a conservative intellectual with a rococo vocabulary and a patrician manner. But his rollicking 1965 campaign for mayor uncovered a surprising new Republican constituency: angry blue-collar voters.October 2, 2005 magazineNews
Questions for William F. Buckley
Conservatively Speaking
The author and National Review founder talks about his offensive comments, Karl Marx's sense of humor and cheating on taxes.July 11, 2004 magazineQuestion
Buckley vs. Vidal: When Debate Became Bloodsport
"Best of Enemies" recalls the 1968 political debates between two public intellectuals that presaged the era of full-contact punditry.
July 26, 2015, Sunday
Who Are Pope Francis's Critics?
A taxonomy of various sorts of Francis-era doubt.
March 12, 2015, Thursday
Peanut Butter With Sticking Power
William F. Buckley Jr. was a devotee of peanut butter, especially Red Wing, produced in upstate New York. Now the company's factory there is about to close.
January 14, 2015, Wednesday
Moving to the Taft Mansion, a Yale Conservative Group Seeks a National Presence
The William F. Buckley Jr. Program, looking to transform itself from a local undergraduate venture into a policy institute, has a historic new address.
August 12, 2013, Monday
What Buckley Would Say
A conservative activist and nephew of William F. Buckley Jr. responds to an Op-Ed essay.
December 6, 2012, Thursday
Where Have You Gone, Bill Buckley?
The Republican Party is crying out for someone in the mold of William F. Buckley Jr.
December 4, 2012, Tuesday
Master Polemicists From Similar Roots
Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr.'s differences were rooted in similarities.
August 2, 2012, Thursday
Gore Vidal, R.I.P.
Watch his on-screen wrangle with William F. Buckley Jr.
August 1, 2012, Wednesday
Gore Vidal Leaves the Ring
Gore Vidal was one of the last popular authors whose public persona was opinionated, political and aggressive.
August 1, 2012, Wednesday
He Knew He Was Right
A biography of William Rusher, the publisher who helped remake the Republican Party.
July 8, 2012, Sunday
Buckley Q&A With Sam Tanenhaus
The editor of the Book Review and Week in Review, who is writing a biography of Mr. Buckley, answered questions from readers.
On the Blogs
The Lede: Tributes to William F. Buckley, Conservative Icon
City Room: Remembering Buckley's 1965 Run for Mayor
Rss Feeds On William F. Buckley Jr.
Subscribe to an RSS feed on this topic. What is RSS?
Get Alerts On William F. Buckley Jr.
Receive My Alerts e-mails on topics covered on this page.More Alerts >>


text:
Aromatics Elixir Body Cream
Lavishes skin with moisture, leaving it velvety smooth and softly scented with the sensuous notes of Aromatics Elixir, Clinique's intriguing non-conformist fragrance. Touches the senses in subtle, pleasing ways with notes of rose, jasmine and vetiver.
Choose Size:
Have a product or beauty question?
Aromatics Elixir Body Cream


text:
Mods:eaglesway ::::Cardinal :::: jabcat
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
no,you or I can't 'prove' them..but God will..in the fire...and eventually we will all know what was spoken of Him,and what was not.
Quote from: sheila on October 20, 2011, 03:58:49 PMno,you or I can't 'prove' them..but God will..in the fire...and eventually we will all know what was spoken of Him,and what was not.I'm not denying that because I simply don't have that knowledge. I think it can be a great experience.But here we are on a forum. The only thing we can discuss are written words. I can't discuss your vision because I simply can't discus unverified things.I think that's the main problem with spiritual stuff. It can't be discussed so it doesn't really fit on a "written forum"I know someone who had several visions. One (several actually) was that the person was easting in the kitchen and Paul (or Peter) joined and ate rice for hours. While doing so Paul constantly taught that person. It happend at least three times. Well....
Perhaps the frustration in sharing revelation with another is not that the other can't receive it, but because it was a personal revelation to an individual, the frustration comes when others can't pick it apart and judge whether it's right or wrong.
But again . . .what is the foundation that Jesus was building his church on if it was not on the principle of God unveiling the nature of Jesus to us on a personal level rather than on a script? It's based on relationship . . .knowledge only takes us so far
Rather than toss that all aside because this is a forum of the writings of others, why can't we instead at least include the greater possibilities that God's reality may very well reach "beyond" our understanding of his nature according to our comprehension of the written Word?
The written word isn't the "final" say . . .it's a sign post full of signs that point to the final say. . .which is Christ himself. Jesus even said this to others who embraced what was written over what was living in front of them . . ."you search the scriptures because in them YOU THINK . .
Which was Jesus more concerned about? The tangible or the spiritual aspects of our lives? Yes, he's concerned about both, but which one carries the most emphasis with Him?
Wisdom=knowledge applied[ LIVED] with Love
Hi Nathan,Didn't Jesus teach from the scriptures (Luke 4:16)? Many times Jesus said "IT IS WRITTEN". What was he referring to except the written word? Paul said, "STUDY to show thyself approved UNTO GOD a workman that needs not be ashamed rightly dividing the WORD OF TRUTH". If the Bible wasn't to be used or isn't what we should live by, then why did all of the apostles write the epistles? What was the need for them to write if we have no need of them? What was the point?You said " Jesus didn't pick them because he saw their potential to be great scholars of the word". I don't think any one has implied that this was the case. Jesus did teach them because they didn't have the New Testament as we do. The apostles wrote the epistles for our admonition. I don't think we can understand the scriptures without being spiritual minded but God has to give us that gift. I think we need both the spirituality and the written word, what would be the good of one without the other? I don't think the two should be separated.CHB
So in Paul we see both the written and revealed working hand in hand. He could now understand the language of Christ against the backdrop of the Old Testament. That's the ideal, I think. But, it is not something that happens overnight.We need to be more patient with ourselves and each other. God knows what he's doing in the lives of his servants. He will eventually bring each of us to the same place, even though the road might look different.
Alas, we've once again arrived at the same chasm as before. Everything you've just said only solidifies my responses.
You're at the point now where you're comparing the Scripture to a math book???
And "I'm" the one people think is discrediting the Bible?
A math book was never intended to have SPIRITUAL MEANING beneath what's literally written.
Everything I've stated about the importance of Scripture, the order in which it's to be read, the context from which it was written in . . .ALL of what I've shared is not based on knowledge . . .it's based on my relationship.
I think we need both the spirituality and the written word, what would be the good of one without the other? I don't think the two should, be separated.
Sheila, I can see the analogy being likened to one's "relationship" with God in that we're all on different levels in our walk which of course, my level of maturity in Christ does definitely affect my depth in understanding Scriptures. But what "is" spiritual maturity? The reason why I adamantly disagree with comparing the Bible with the same context as a math class is because you're eliminating the majority of people who don't attend the class.
Matt. 1351Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. 52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. Paul was raised in the knowledge but he understood the placement of that knowledge was not to be ahead of spiritual, but "under" it. Because in his own words, he sees those man-made credentials as a pile of crap. Yes?
Quote Wisdom=knowledge applied[ LIVED] with Love in A nutshell~


text:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
`"Top o' the morning to ya"
This familiar Irish greeting basically means "The best part of the morning to you," and the response: "And the rest of the day to ya." So I offer this to all – whose blood runs green – as we approach St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. Being born a Lynch whose ancestors came from Galway and Cork and married to a man whose maternal fore bearers were Tobins, I've celebrated St. Paddy's Day – and that's not "St. Patty's Day," – all my life.
"Paddy" is derived from the Irish for the Feast of Saint Patrick: "Lá Fhéile
Pádraig," Thirteen years ago my family traveled to the Emerald Isle, one of the best trips of my life. And we came home full of traditions and tales including those of: Blarney, Claddagh, and Leprechaun, In researching for facts and correct spellings I learned history new to me as well as being reminded of a few doses of Irish humor
Blarney has often been connected to one definition of Irish diplomacy as being, "The art of telling someone to go to hell, and having them look forward to the trip." But as I'm Irish I prefer the legend of kissing the Blarney Stone at the castle near Cork as endowing the kisser with the gift of gab, meaning great eloquence or skill at flattery. Been there. Done that. So surely I would know! And I'm not the only one. As author John O'Connor Powers put it:
"Blarney is something more than mere flattery. It is flattery sweetened by humour and flavoured by wit. Those who mix with Irish folk have many examples of it in their everyday experience."'
Now the Claddagh – an ancient Irish symbol reproduced in many forms including art and jewelry – is a whole other story. "The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities
of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).
A Leprechaun is a fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man the size of a boy, clad in a green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief, having a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and endowed with magical powers for granting three wishes. I have two semi-Leprechauns in my family, who tomorrow will be wearing green bowler hats, and taking part in the AOH's St. Patrick's day Parade. The Ancient Order of Hibernians was founded in 1836 .This Irish–Catholic fraternal organization has 10 divisions in South Carolina, including one in Summerville.
In the AOH's official publication for this year's parade I learned about Irishman James Hoban, from County Kilkenny who earned such a reputation as the architect of the Charleston County Courthouse, his name was mentioned to President George Washington in 1791 when he visited the Holy City, that he became the architect of the White House. He used the oval design in our president's office to enable a smooth flow of people. This was so that no one, including a politician, could be trapped in a corner. That sounds like anything but Blarney to me.
So I leave you to ponder your Sunday celebration with my new favorite
Irish blessing:
May your Neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The Angels protect you, and Heaven
Accept you.
The Journal Scene is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. We do not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not The Journal Scene.
If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full terms and conditions.
© 2015 The Journal Scene an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Find hotels & motels in Ashland using the list below. Find cheap and/or discounted hotel rates in or near Ashland, OH for your personal leisure or group travel. We list the best Ashland Ohio hotel/motel rooms. Review the Ashland hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. We also have a map of the Ashland hotels. Need 5+ Rooms? Secure Ashland Group Hotel RatesThe Ashland center is approximately 9 miles from Mansfield Motorsports Speedway and 10 miles from Living Bible Museum.
Ashland Hotels & Accommodations
Next 20 Ashland Hotels > [1 - 20 of 50]
Next: See My Ashland Hotels with Pricing >


text:
any1 else find this ironic
Now you can follow all of iMore on Google+!
If Google+ is your thing, we have some good news for you -- all of our iMore stories are now posted there for you to enjoy. And share. And plus. A lot.
That's right, just like Twitter, ADN, Facebook, and RSS, Google+ is now getting absolutely everything iMore has to offer. That includes news and editorials, apps and accessories, reviews and how-tos, podcasts and contests.
If you're curious how we're doing it, it's all thanks to dlvr.it's, you-could-call-it-experimental, support for the brand new Google+ write API. Yes, that does mean it might not be as stable as our other social feeds, but right now it seems to be working really well, and we'll be sure to keep an eye on it to make sure that continues.
So, if you use Google+, circle us up, and let's get plussy!
Have something to say about this story? Leave a comment! Need help with something else? Ask in our forums!
Reader comments
Now you can follow all of iMore on Google+!
"Awesome!" said the 4 internet users that actively use Google+
I just deleted my gmail account last month. Now the only google stuff I use is YouTube, but if I could find something els I would switch in a hart beat. Google is evil.


text:
What does Recovery mean when we are talking about mental health? Essentially it signifies that the person lives a satisfying, hopeful and meaningful life, and this may be with or without symptoms.
Here are some of the different ways in which others have defined Recovery.
Our services are here to help people to Recover, and to stay well. There are many resources that may be helpful - described in the sections below.


text: MidgetCum.com is where you are going to find out short friend burying his big cock in these sluts making them change whatever opinion they had about midgets. Come see our stud pack his soul pole deep into these pretty pink pussies that crave a hard cock to power fuck them till they can have their faces filled with loads of his midget milk. When you get a load of some of these girls this lucky midget has the pleasure of fucking you are going to stroke your hard cock into a pool of your war man milk.


text:
An important part of hair care is finding the best hair treatment to restore your hair and give you a flawless and healthy head of hair. We give ourselves a pat on the back for being in possession of the most impressive hair treatment collection. Our hair treatment collection contains different type of hair treatment for every hair problem.
Solve your hair's dilemma and over come any hair obstacle when you use our products. We have hair loss treatment, keratin hair treatment, hair regrowth treatment, damaged hair treatment, and thinning hair treatment. Shop for treatments by any of the best brands including Kerastase, Dr. Miracle, or Series Expert. Or find your perfect hair treatment when you search by your hair type, color treated, dry, or frizzy.
Taking care of your hair doesn't have to be expensive, and we'll prove it to you because we have the best prices and deals. Don't delay! At Ricky's we live by "Looking Good, Feeling Good", so treat your hair good by ordering the best hair treatment!
Regular Price: $40.00
Special Price: $20.00
Carol's Daughter Transitioning 1-2-3 Natural Hair Kit
Regular Price: $17.00
Special Price: $4.25
Saphira The One - 3.4 oz
Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment - 3.1 oz
Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment.


text:
- Corporate Governance (1)
- Enron Corp. <Houston, Tex.> (1)
- Kapitalmarktrecht (1)
- USA / Sarbanes-Oxley Act (1)
- Rechtswissenschaft (7) (remove)
- Approaching comparative company law (2008)
- This paper identifies some common errors that occur in comparative law, offers some guidelines to help avoid such errors, and provides a framework for entering into studies of the company laws of three major jurisdictions. The first section illustrates why a conscious approach to comparative company law is useful. Part I discusses some of the problems that can arise in comparative law and offers a few points of caution that can be useful for practical, theoretical and legislative comparative law. Part II discusses some relatively famous examples of comparative analysis gone astray in order to demonstrate the utility of heeding the outlined points of caution. The second section offers a framework for approaching comparative company law. Part III provides an example of using functional definition to demarcate the topic "company law", offering an "effects" test to determine whether a given provision of law should be considered as functionally part of the rules that govern the core characteristics of companies. It does this by presenting the relevant company law statutes and related topical laws of Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, using Delaware as a proxy for the 50 states. On the basis of this definition, Part IV analyzes the system of legal functions that comprises "company law" in the United States and the European Union. It selects as the predominant factor for consideration the jurisdictions, sub-jurisdictions and rule-making entities that have legislative or rule-making competence in the relevant territorial unit, analyzes the extent of their power, presents the type of law (rules) they enact (issue), and discusses the concrete manner in which the laws and rules of the jurisdictions and sub-jurisdictions can legally interact. Part V looks at the way these jurisdictions do interact on the temporal axis of history, that is, their actual influence on each other, which in the relevant jurisdictions currently takes the form of regulatory competition and legislative harmonization. The method of the approach outlined in this paper borrows much from system theory. The analysis attempts to be detailed without losing track of the overall jurisdictional framework in the countries studied.
- Die Übertragung von Kapitalmarktpapieren nach dem US-amerikanischen Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (2007)
- The rise and effects of the indirect holding system : how corporate America ceded its shareholders to intermediaries (2007)
- Shareholder voice and its opponents (2005)
- This paper has shown that some of the principal arguments against shareholder voice are unfounded. It has shown that shareholders do own corporations, and that the nature of their property interest is structured to meet the needs of the relationships found in stock corporations. The paper has explained that fiduciary and other duties restrain the actions of shareholders just as they do those of management, and that critics cannot reasonably expect court-imposed fiduciary duties to extend beyond the actual powers of shareholders. It has also illustrated how, although corporate statutes give shareholders complete power to structure governance as they will, the default governance structures of U.S. corporations leaves shareholders almost powerless to initiate any sort of action, and the interaction between state and federal law makes it almost impossible for shareholders to elect directors of their choice. Lastly, the paper has recalled how the percentage of U.S. corporate equities owned by institutional investors has increased dramatically in recent decades, and it has outlined some of the major developments in shareholder rights that followed this increase. I hope that this paper deflated some of the strong rhetoric used against shareholder voice by contrasting rhetoric to law, and that it illustrated why the picture of weak owners painted in the early 20th century should be updated to new circumstances, which will help avoid projecting an old description as a current normative model that perpetuates the inevitability of "managerialsm", perhaps better known as "dirigisme".
- The nomination of directors under U.S. and German law (2003)
- Revised Draft: January 2005, First Draft: December 8, 2004 The picture of dispersed, isolated and uninterested shareholders so graphically drawn by Adolf Berle and Gardiner Means in 19321 is for the most part no longer accurate in today's market, although their famous observations on the separation of control and ownership of public corporations remain true.


text:
1/2" x 1/8" Pop Up Glue Dots are double-sided, thick adhesives perfect for adding dimension to cards, scrapbook pages, dioramas and more. Glue Dots always keep their shape and bond to most surfaces including paper, plastic, metal, wood, foam, textiles and more.
Roll contains 75 pieces.
We have a 3-5 day in-house process. There will be an additional 1-7 days for delivery.
**During peak Holiday Seasons (Mother's Day & Christmas) it can take an additional 1-2 business days to get your order shipped.
We do not accept International orders online.
To place an order with an International billing or shipping address:
You will need to order by calling 405-745-1275. Customer Service is available Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 CST.
Your order will need to ship to a US Destination, such as a freight forwarder. By doing so your order will be eligible for our US shipping rates which often include free shipping.
If you would like for us to ship your order directly to you, you will be charged the actual postage amount. That amount is calculated once your order is picked, packed and ready to ship. International shipping address are excluded from all shipping discounts. All orders shipped to an International location are charged the actual cost of shipping.
Please note that this policy does not include Military Addresses, Guam, Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands. We will accept and ship orders to these destinations.
Expedited shipping is unavailable at this time.
Shop Hobby Lobby
Attention Customer Service
7600 A SW 44th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
If you wish to exchange an item(s) you ordered for a new one:


text:
Interesting Things
- If you have a "target" method on your model, things will get a bit weird when you try to access this method through an association. Since associations have their own "target" method, you actually need to call assocation.target.target, or probably better, don't create methods called "target".
- Since Time.now always returns the time for the local timezone, if you use it in your fixtures, but then have your app running under a different time zone, the times in your fixtures will be incorrect. Use the active support helpers such as 0.days.ago instead, or if you have a timezone configured in your environment, you can use Time.zone.now
Ask for Help
"How can I test the route helpers in RSpec? If I'm passing a complex set of options to a helper I'd like to test that it's giving me what I expect."
Nobody had any serious suggestions, although many humorous testing scenarios were mentioned.


text:
Linguistik-Klassifikation: Morphologie / Morphology
Year of publication
- 2009 (7) (remove)
- Deutsch (2)
- Aspekt <Linguistik> (1)
- Assimilation <Phonetik> (1)
- Attributives Partizip (1)
- Imperfektiv (1)
- Informationsstruktur (1)
- Konjugation (1)
- Morphem (1)
- Nominalisierung (1)
- Nominalisierung (1)
- Nominalization – lexical and syntactic aspects (2009)
- The main tenet of the present paper is the thesis that nominalization – like other cases of derivational morphology – is an essentially lexical phenomenon with well defined syntactic (and semantic) conditions and consequences. More specifically, it will be argued that the relation between a verb and the noun derived from it is subject to both systematic and idiosyncratic conditions with respect to lexical as well as syntactic aspects.
- Tonal focus reflections in Buli and some Gur relatives (2009)
- Buli is an Oti-Volta tone language spoken in Northern Ghana. This paper outlines the basic features of its tonal system and explores whether and in which way pitch respectively phonemic tone is approached as a means to indicate the pragmatic category of focus. Pursued are cases with focus-related surface tone changes as well as cases where pitch could help to disambiguate between broad and narrow foci. It is argued that focus is not consistently encoded by pitch or tone. Parallel findings for the closely related languages Kopen o (phonetic symbol)nni and Dagbani suggest that the apparent lack of significant prosodic focus signals in Buli might pertain to a larger group of tonal languages of the Gur family.
- Ro[u:]ting the interpretation of words (2009)
- Word formation in Distributed Morphology (see Arad 2005, Marantz 2001, Embick 2008): 1. Language has atomic, non-decomposable, elements = roots. 2. Roots combine with the functional vocabulary and build larger elements. 3. Roots are category neutral. They are then categorized by combining with category defining functional heads.
- O- kao fakultativni alomorf glagolskoga prefiksa od- (2009)
- Predmet je rada promjena glagolskoga prefiksa od- u o-. Daju se uvjeti te promjene i prostor na kojem se ona događa. Popisuju se glagoli u kojima se ona dogodila.


text:
Articles by By TINA HARBUCK
Lady Bulldogs celebrate V-Jay day
Six Freeport Bulldogs put points on the board in a 53-41 victory over the visiting Jay Royals Friday night. "In our last three games, we've shot the ball better and have had better balance... READ MORE
LATER GATORS! Destin Marlins give Baker a bruising
In their first game since Christmas break, the Destin Marlins chomped the Baker Gators 45-16 in boys middle school basketball action Thursday in Baker. "It kind of feels like you're starti... READ MORE
Fisherman say 'table' regional management of red snapper
When it comes to drawing lines in the Gulf of Mexico to help manage red snapper, area fisherman are not ready. "Not now," was the sentiment of the majority of the 104 fishermen in att... READ MORE
'Heck of a game' - South Walton falls at the buzzer to Walton Braves
In a county rivalry matchup where the lead swapped hands seven times in the second half, the Walton County Braves sank a buzzer beater for a 69-67 win over the South Walton Seahawks in varsity ... READ MORE
BATTER UP! Still time to get on the roster for Little League
Children wanting to sign up for Destin Little League will get one last crack at it during a registration day from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Destin Community Center. After t... READ MORE
Lady basketballers vanquish Vikings for first time
It was coach against past player, small school versus big school. And in the end, the small school, Class 1A South Walton Seahawks toppled the Class 6A Fort Walton Beach Vikings 58-46 in girls ... READ MORE
Lady Cats scratch Destin Marlins
It was too little, too late for the Destin Lady Marlins as they lost 26-19 to the Meigs Wildcats in middle school basketball action Thursday night in Shalimar. After falling behind 12-5 in the ... READ MORE
Destin Marlins step up to take down the Meigs Wildcats
In a fast paced game, the Destin Marlins knocked down the shots in the second half to post a 56-48 win over the Meigs Wildcats Thursday night in middle school basketball action. "We worked... READ MORE
The hole story - Every name is a fish tale when it comes to captain's favorite spots
What do the Squiggles, Preacher's Rock, Tyner Spot and Spur have in common? They all hold fish. Over the years local fishermen and others have identified various fishing spots in the Gulf of Me... READ MORE
Mighty Marlins – Destin boys secure home court advantage in tournament w
The Destin Marlins dominated on the courts Monday evening to post a 53-15 win over visiting St. Mary's of Fort Walton Beach in middle school basketball action. "It was a good team win,&quo... READ MORE


text:
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Gluten Free Hamburger "Buns" for Burgers
Cutting out burger shapes from gluten free toast is often easier than finding gluten free hamburger buns. I love the way the hamburger on toast rounds looks on the plate. Usually I have gluten free bread around, but it is harder to find gluten free hamburger buns. When I asked my son if he wanted lettuce on his burger, he said "Is it shredded?" So now I am serving shredded lettuce with everything.
Making the toast rounds is really simple if you have a round biscuit cutter. I bought a set of biscuit cutters from William Sonoma but they sell a set of stainless steel round cookie cutters on TheCookPro.com that also work well. If you don't have round cutters, you can invert a small bowl over the toast and use a sharp knife to follow the edge of the bowl. It will take a little longer without round cutters, but it will still work. And for me it is far easier than finding gluten free hamburger buns.
If anyone has any suggestions for tasty gluten free hamburger and hotdog buns, I would love if they left a comment.
6 comments:
- Katie said...
- This comment has been removed by the author.
- June 17, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Katie said...
I tried buyin hamburger buns in the freezer section - totally gross! Today preschool was having rolls with lunch, so I made heart shaped bread for her using sandwich bread and cookie cutter.Print this post
That looks yummy (can you tell I am a little hungry!)
- June 17, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- busy lizzie said...
do you make your own bread, or is it bought bread? Just brand new to all this, and trying to pick up a thousand tips a day!!! thanks for such a great blog with tons of great recipes. Very much appreciated from this celiac who feels as though Im walking through a minefield .... blindfolded!!!! :0Print this post
- June 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM
- So Good Gluten Free Foods said...
I run a business in California called "So Good Gluten Free Foods" and I make and sell DELICIOUS gf hamburger buns!Print this post
- June 22, 2010 at 10:31 PM
- bed frame said...
That looks yummy! Thanks for such a great blog with tons of great recipes.Print this post
- June 23, 2010 at 4:08 AM
- Anonymous said...
I use a baking tray that's supposed to be for eclairs for little bread rolls or a tray supposed to be for breadstick pizza if I want a longer baguette style.Print this post
- June 27, 2010 at 3:43 AM


text:
Weekdays at 2pm on 98.7 FM Arizona Sports
Burns & Gambo
Losing Patrick Corbin doesn't spell doom for the Arizona Diamondbacks
OK, let's get one thing straight here -- it's March 18. The baseball season hasn't even started. There are still 162 games left to be played. So no, likely losing Patrick Corbin for the season does not mean the season is over for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Yes, it sucks. We all get that. Corbin was slated to be the ace off the staff. He won 14 games last season and pitched over 200 innings. He won't be easy to replace. And the rotation has some solid underachievers in it, mainly Trevor Cahill and Brandon McCarthy.
But the MLB season is a marathon, not a sprint. The staff aces pay their biggest dividends in the postseason. And remember this: the average team uses between 9-10 starters during the season. Very rarely do we ever see a team's five starting pitchers all open the season and never miss a start.
Unfortunately for Arizona, they have traded away some of their young depth like Tyler Skaggs and David Holmberg. Damn, it would be nice to have Holmberg, but in order to get rid of that bum Heath Bell, Arizona had to include Holmberg in a three-way deal with Cincinnati to make it worthwhile for Tampa Bay to take on Bell's salary.
Nonetheless, there is another way Arizona can win games and stay in contention -- offense. Arizona will need its offense to carry them, especially early in the season. With solid offensive weapons in Paul Goldschmidt, Aaron Hill and Mark Trumbo, the Diamondbacks should and will play for big innings. Without a true ace or even a true number-two, it won't be necessary to bunt runners over to play for a run here and there. It will be more important to hit.
Martin Prado is off to a great start this spring. Chris Owings -- if he wins the shortstop job -- is a better offensive player then Didi Gregorius. But the key will the Miguel Montero, he is one of the few left-handed bats they will have in the lineup. Montero needs to hit like he did two years ago when he batted .286 with 15 home runs and 88 RBI. The D-backs can't afford another season from Montero like 2013, when he hit .230 with 11 and 42.
If the offense can carry the team, they can win a lot of games 6-4, 7-5, 8-6. What they can't afford is for the offense to falter. If it does, this season will be a long one.
So don't write off the Diamondbacks just yet. Bronson Arroyo and Wade Miley are good pitchers. Archie Bradley will be here at some point. And they will likely trade the loser of the shortstop battle for a starting pitcher.
Losing Corbin hurts, it hurts bad. There's no getting around that. But to write them off at this point is ridiculous. The season hasn't even started.
Most Popular
- The Robbie Ray acquisition looks like an early steal for the Arizona Diamondbacks
- D-backs' trade of Touki Toussaint was due to the past mistakes of others
- D-backs may have a reliable starter in lefty Robbie Ray
- The Phoenix Suns will not be parting with Jeff Hornacek
- Yasmany Tomas is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate


text:
GRAPEVINE (January 28, 2013)--Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit the night he was arrested after a car accident, police said Monday.
Grapevine police said Ratliff's blood-alcohol level was measured at 0.16 percent.
Texas' drunken-driving standard is 0.08 percent.
Ratliff was arrested last week after a late-night accident in Grapevine, about 20 miles northwest of Dallas.
Ratliff's pickup truck sideswiped a semitrailer truck.
He later failed a field sobriety test, police said.
Ratliff refused a breath test, but police obtained a warrant for a blood sample.
His arrest came weeks after fellow Cowboy Josh Brent was indicted on an intoxicated manslaughter count in the Dec. 8 crash that killed his friend and Cowboys practice squad player Jerry Brown.


text:
Eco Compost Bin
Customers Also Bought
Exclusive | Large-Capacity Composter Has Natural Appeal
- Holds over 17 bushels of kitchen and yard waste
- Attractive wooden front with wire mesh sides
- Easy-access door for removing finished compost
This convenient garden compost bin makes it easy to transform all your kitchen and yard waste into nutritious compost for your garden. It has plenty of room for fruit and vegetable scraps, garden and landscape trimmings, and fall leaves. The clever design has an attractive wooden front with a handy 10" high access door at the bottom so you can remove finished compost. The sides are galvanized wire mesh that holds the contents securely and provides excellent aeration, which is vital for efficient decomposition. The wood is treated with an eco-friendly preservative.
The Eco Compost Bin with Lid has a wood-framed, wire mesh lid that opens from both sides and latches securely to keep out pests.
- ACQ-treated fir, galvanized mesh screen
- 35-1/4" square x 30" H
- Easy assembly
- Gardener's Supply Exclusive
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews
Best Uses
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Reviewed by 6 customers
Sort by
Best Uses
This is a nice looking box that was a piece of cake to assemble, took all of 5 minutes. I set it up, leveled it and started filling it right away. Seems to be working well so far, we'll see how it holds up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Easy to assemble
- Look Nice And Work Well
- Didn't Have Lids
Best Uses
I wanted the compost boxes with the lid but they weren't available. The assembly was easy and they seem to be sturdy and well-built. They work for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Nice size and appearance
Best Uses
- Making Compost
I just received last month. First one was too green in color but they were very nice about sending a replacement which is better color. I just started using it so I can't comment on the quality of the compost but I do like the natural look. Needs better directions as different screws are for different sides which would be nice to know before you start assembling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Easy to use
- Good size
- Nice looking
- Bad Instructions
- Can't Use Food Scraps
- Squirrels Ate Wood
Best Uses
Great size compost bins, easy to use with lid. But squirrels ate through the wood on the first day and I can't put food scraps in out. The wood front needs fencing just like the rest of the sides. I now have to add this wire fencing to cover the squirrel holes. Also, the instructions are confusing and do not clearly note that there are two different size screws and if you put them in the wrong place you have to make it all over again. It would help if the instructions showed which screws went where.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Easy to assemble
- Well Made
Best Uses
- Yardkitchen Waste
I've had the bin for about a month and its working well. No animals can get in with the lid. Aesthetically pleasing and functions as intended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Looks good
- Useful
- Hard to put together
Best Uses
This is a nice-sized and attractive compost bin that is working very well for me. The hinged doors are wonderfully convenient.
It was not easy to put together, though, because the instructions are too brief and confusing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Sorry, no shipments to AA,AE,AF,AK,AP,GU,HI,PR,VI


text:
horse.com > Supplements > Weight Gain > Item # SLT120837
promotional discount applied. Cart total will reflect savings.
Quantity discount will reflect in cart.
Sometimes, manufacturers require that products be advertised only at their suggested prices.
When we choose to sell these items for less, we display the sale price only in the cart. To see the price, click Add to Cart.
One-time delivery
Save 10% with Auto Ship
Deliver Every:
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
6 Weeks
7 Weeks
8 Weeks
1 Month
2 Months
3 Months
6 Months
Heart to Horse Box
Now: $34.99
Farnam SimpliFly with LarvaStop
Starting at: $24.99
Farnam Vita Plus
Starting at: $16.49
Farnam Super 14
Starting from: $20.99
Height and Weight Tape
Now: $3.99
For-A-Flex Weight Enhancer
Starting at: $61.99
Product Summary:
Weight Builder™
• Provides extra calories in the form of fat for maintaining body condition and fuel for performance without the risk of colic associated with grain feeding*
• Contains flax meal which is high in omega-3 fatty acids
• Contains protein, fat, fiber, calcium and phosphorus in guaranteed analysis
• Calcium : phosphorus ratio is balanced so it can be fed with other supplements
• Also enhances skin and coat condition
• Available in 8 lb and 28 lb sizes
*Specifically, colic caused by grain. This product does not claim to prevent colic, but reduces the risk of colic compared to feeding more grain
Directions for Use
Weight Builder™
Includes 2 oz. scoop.
- To improve skin and coat condition, feed one scoop (2 oz.) daily with regular grain ration.
- For weight gain, feed 2 scoops (4 oz.) daily with regular grain ration.
Depending on a horse's activity level and condition, additional Weight Builder may be fed with no adverse effects.
Does your horse have trouble maintaining weight?
Possible causes:
Stress of training or competition
Recovery from illness or injury
Metabolic deficiencies (a poor keeper)
Feeding extra grain to provide weight gain can create other problems: Hyper-activity. Digestive upset.
Diarrhea. Founder. Even colic.
There's a better way:
A revolutionary feed supplement that contains over twice the calories found in an equal amount of grain -- but with none of the dangers!
Farnam Laser Sheen Show Stopping Shampoo 32oz
Now: $12.49
1.87 Ivermectin Single Dose Paste Wormer
Now: $1.99
Zimecterin Gold 7.75 Praziquantel Paste Wormer
Now: $9.19
Bimectin 1.87% Ivermectin Apple Flavored Wormer
Now: $2.39
SyrVet SyrFlex Bandage
Starting at: $1.59
3.60g Pyrantel Pamoate Single Dose Paste
Now: $4.69
Farnam SandClear
Starting from: $99.99
Safe-Guard 25g Fenbendazole Single Dose Wormer
Now: $7.99
Farnam Endure
Starting from: $69.99
OralX Divine Equine Daily Pellets
Now: $24.99
Farnam Horseshoers Secret
Starting from: $52.99
Exodus 23.6g Single Dose Pyrantel Pamoate Wormer
Now: $4.99
AniMed Pure MSM
Starting at: $12.99
Horse Health Red Cell Liquid
Now: $19.99
Farnam Apple Elite Electrolyte
Starting at: $10.99
Comfort Padded Halter with Snap
Starting at: $13.99
Pyranha Wipe N Spray
Starting at: $16.99
Horse Health Joint Combo Hoof & Coat
Starting from: $82.99
Product Reviews by Customers
This item is not eligible for Canadian shipping.
Some items everyday price is so low we can't discount or we have marked down the item to a final sale price. These select items will not be included in your order total when determining if your order qualifies for a promotional event.


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Lymphedema Bracelet
Lymphedema occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked, which often leads to swelling in the arms or legs caused by lymph fluids. The disorder may be present at birth, known as primary lymphedema, but is more commonly caused by the removal of or damage to lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment, which is referred to as secondary lymphedema. While initial swelling may be mild or barely noticeable, if left untreated, lymphedema can permanently engorge the affected limb and cause the skin to become hard and thick, and lead to serious infections. Wearing a lymphedema bracelet with important medical information can not only inform emergency personnel of the condition and current medications, but can also warn responders not to use the affected limbs for blood draws, injections, blood pressure readings, which can worsen the condition.
N-Style ID's large selection of lymphedema bracelets offers a stylish solution to carrying your important medical information with you at all times. With styles for men, women, children, adults, choose a lymphedema alert bracelet to suit your personality and any occasion, and will be custom engraved with your medical details.
Custom Engraved Lymphedema Alert Bracelet
For those who suffer from lymphedema, we recommend wearing one of our stretch or rubber lymphedema alert bracelets to allow for swelling of the limb. Alternatively we offer a wide selection of interchangeable medical ID tags that can be worn on a loose fitting bangle lymphedema bracelet, necklace or chain to avoid any unnecessary pressure or discomfort. For those individuals who have developed lymphedema due to breast cancer treatments, you may choose to select a pink lymphedema alert bracelet or one of our many other colors to correspond to the type of cancer.
N-Style ID understands that for children suffering from lymphedema, wearing a lymphedema bracelet is particularly important to communicate important medical information to adults and medical personnel. For those children too young to understand or communicate their condition, a lymphedema alert bracelet can inform first responders of your child's condition, along with any medications, allergies, contact information or any other pertinent details. Our ultra light and jelly lymphedema bracelets are particularly ideal as the allow for plenty of flexibility and comfort, while also coming in fun, colorful styles so that kids will want to wear them.
Knowing and recognizing the symptoms of lymphedema are critically important for early detection and treatment, and to avoid complications. Help your loved ones and those around you by carrying vital details about your condition with you at all times by wearing a lymphedema bracelet from N-Style ID. You'll find plenty of options in our wide selection to prepare you for every occasion. Once you've chosen the style or styles for you, we offer a free custom engraving with all of your vital medical details. With many of our styles your lymphedema medical alert bracelet can be interchanged with different styles and designs to fit the occasion or mood. N-Style ID wants you to always be prepared in the event of an emergency and to feel confident that you look great wherever you go.


text:
SYNTHESIS is an innovative information service for the research, development and educational communities in engineering and computer science. It combines authoritative content with advanced digital delivery to create a product that is substantially more useful than traditional print and digital publications.
SYNTHESIS is expected to be useful to a broad range of professionals, researchers, and students.
For the researcher, it provides an ideal introduction to new fields. This is an increasingly important benefit as science and engineering become more interdisciplinary.
For the practicing engineer, it provides a method of staying current on developments in research at university, corporate, and government labs.
For the professor and student, it provides a source of information on advanced topics that will be more accessible than the journal literature and that can be relied upon to be authoritative and complete. SYNTHESIS titles are available to licensing institutions campus-wide with unlimited concurrent use. Titles can also be saved, printed, and emailed, making them perfect for courses of any size.
Recently SYNTHESIS has added 10 new titles to the collection. For more information on the titles check out SYNTHESIS digital library


text:
Parade of Flags
The parade of flags begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center and culminates on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Plaza. Participants include the Jackson State University Army ROTC Color Guard, Jackson State University Marching Band Percussion Section, Jackson State University international students and students from participating K-12 area schools.
For a video on the parade of flags at JSU, please click here. Pictures of the same are displayed in the image gallery below.
International Bazaar Activities
The International Bazaar will occur on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Plaza at Jackson State University. Students will present their exhibitions from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also, there will be several other activities:
- Entertainment
- Fashion
- Face Painting
- International Fashion Show
- Cultural Games
- Door Prizes
- International Music
- International Doll Collection
- Cultural Exhibits Displays
- American Gospel Songs
- Food & Other Vendors
- Special Event
Previous Countries Exhibited: Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, St Lucia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The tentative participating JSU Departments and student clubs are Department of Music, Department of Chemistry, Department of Military Science, Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Studies, JSU Bookstore, JSU Dazzlers, China Initiatives, Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Disability, Pierian Society, Campus Police, WJSU Radio Station, Department of Speech Communications and JSU Student Life.


text:
MP to let rip at nuclear industry and councils over benefits delay
Last updated at 11:31, Thursday, 19 April 2012
COPELAND'S MP will fire a nuclear salvo at a major West Cumbrian conference tomorrow.
Jamie Reed plans to pull no punches when he addresses the West Cumbria Nuclear Futures conference at the Energus Centre, Lillyhall.
Leading figures in the nuclear industry, union officials and community leaders can expect some hard-hitting comments over what the Labour MP sees as delays in delivering the area's anticipated nuclear benefits.
Mr Reed will warn: "This community will no longer tolerate the petty enmities of local government or its stubborn and baseless belief that it can achieve the transformation we seek – despite all the evidence to the contrary.
"Nor will it continue to endure the empty words and false promises from other private and public sector agencies which claim to share our ambitions and then do little or nothing to help ensure that these ambitions are realised."
The MP has also made it clear to The Whitehaven News that he is not totally satisfied with the performance of Nuclear Management Partners, the American-led consortium which took over from BNFL in 2008 as Sellafield's parent body organisation.
NMP declined to comment at this stage.
Mr Reed said: "As an MP who took the unprecedented step of recommending NMP for the contract to run the Sellafield site I will have no hesitation whatsoever in calling for this contract to be re-tendered by the NDA if significant and rapid change for the implementation and delivery of our ambitions is not forthcoming.
"Every agency, whether public or private, operating in West Cumbria today must accept that unless they are part of delivering our prosperous shared future then they are part of our problem. I will act, and our community will act, to change this."
NMP's initial five-year term to manage Sellafield expires in March 2014.
Potentially, the contract could run for a total of 17 years but the NDA could – if it is dissatisfied with NMP's performance – terminate it in two years' time and put it back out to competition. Such a move would send shockwaves across the nuclear industry and bring an end to the £60million-a-year fee currently taken by NMP from the Sellafield site, said the MP.
Martin Koffel, chief executive of URS Corporation, lead partners in NMP, is also speaking at the conference which focuses on "jobs, excellence and safety – our nuclear future".
Lord Marland, an energy minister, will also speak, along with Sellafield Ltd's MD Todd Wright, new NDA chief executive John Clarke, and Olivier Carret, chief operating officer of Nugen, which wants to build a power station in Copeland.
They will be told by Mr Reed that West Cumbria faces arguably the most critical time in its history.
"It stands at a fork in the road. We either understand that we quickly need to make the right decisions with the right partners – the deep underground repository is critical in all of this – and secure public services, life opportunities and economic growth.
"Over recent years, through hard work, good stewardship by the NDA and good luck, we have managed to prolong the employment profile at Sellafield. Two factors, the recession and Fukushima, but principally the recession, have acted as an anchor weight upon our ambitions but the time for action is overdue and nobody should forget the public promises made by URS, specifically when NMP won the Sellafield contract. They stated that we wouldn't have enough people available for the jobs they were going to create.
"Where are these jobs?"
The conference is organised by the three unions representing nuclear industry employees – Prospect, GMB & Unite – under the banner of TUSNE, or trades unions for safe nuclear energy.
First published at 11:09, Thursday, 19 April 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Have your say
John Clarke did not attend the event, Jim McLaughlin, HR Director attended in his place.
Let us circumvent nuclear power. How? Base all the wind turbines on turntables and, when required, turn them towards our notable MP, Mr. Reed. He has enough hot air to enable energisation (please note the English spelling as opposed to 'over the pond mis-spelling) of all these monstrosities that blight our landscape from the highlands of Scotland to the south coast of England.
What do we have, or not?
1. Job losses at Sellafield that will never be recovered.
2. Millions of GBPs going out of this country via a management company that do not have the best interests of this area and this country at heart.
3. Many more Americans coming to SL on inflated saleries.
4. The 'go-betweeners' (NDA) being recruited from SL on vastly inflated salaries.
5. Points 3 and 4 being paid for by workers becoming ex-workers, and the tax payers, you and I.
OK, take it or leave it. Innocence is appealing in children, not, however, in adults. The point being? There is a strategy, a game-plan whereby, ultimately, a huge underground store for highly active waste will be built. Will? Yes, will. The little carrots being sought seemingly by our illustrious MP to assuage any misgivings and doubts that we may have are tantamount to deception. Short-term political gains as in 'look what I have got for you' (a new road, dual carriageway, 200 {at the most} new jobs, etc, et al) are not enough reason to inflict on our childrens children the horrendous consequences that a highly active nuclear waste repository, in an unstable geological area, will have.
In the past, any new builds have been out-sourced to the north east, Scotland, the Midlands, south. There has been little involvement with local people being employed long term in new builds. There is no reason why this would be any different in the future. None what so ever.
So, all you SL people who have been seduced, look inwardly. Reflect. Pause. Because of your ambition, your 'here and now' self gratification, is this reason enough to subjugate your descendants, and this area geographically speaking, to a legacy that will last thousands and thousands of years?
Please do not think short term. Look at your children now, go on, look at them, and think of them. When we are long gone, the most toxic substance known to man will still be in a highhly toxic state. Hopefully, this will not be buried 10 miles from here waiting for an earthquake, albeit, minor, to cause a catastrophe before unknown to man.
Before Mr. Reed and co. start going on about 'jobs this and jobs that', let them appreciate how their short term political goals could impact on our children.
Chernobyl and Fukishima are not a million miles away from here. Let us not forget.


text:
The Standard Cap by Throwdown Industries is a superb 6 panel, flat bill cap made from 97% cotton & 3% spandex and features amazing 3D embroidery along the front and left side of the cap.
Also features a small Throwdown logo on the rear of the cap - this is an exceptional cap and is well worth the money!
6 Panel Design
Flat Bill
3D embroidered design
97% Cotton & 3% Spandex construction
Excellent quality
We do our best to provide accurate sizing info for all items of MMA Clothing & Equipment that we sell at MMA Universe.
You can find our sizing information here
Should you be unable to find the information you need you can contact us at any time, we would be delighted to help you!
We do our best to ensure that our shipping prices are as fair and competitive as possible. We offer four tiers of delivery each with their own benefits and we offer free delivery options with orders of £50 or more.
If you place your order with us before 2pm GMT on Mon-Fri, we guarantee to ship your order the same day. Orders placed after this time may not be processed until the next available working day (but we'll do our best to get your order on it's way ASAP). Our typical delivery times are:
|United Kingdom:
|Within 48 Hours of shipping
|Within Europe:
|Within 5-7 Days of shipping
|Outside of Europe:
|Within 7-10 Days of shipping
MMA Universe have simple returns policy where if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it for any of the following:
- Exchange your purchase for another size or colour, or a new item entirely.
- Return your purchase for MMA Universe Store Credit.
- Return your purchase for a refund.
- Return your purchase for a replacement if it is damaged or faulty.
Items to be returned for exchange or refund must be unworn and in the original packaging, unless faulty, in which case please wash them first!You can find more information about our returns policy here