text:
By Fred W. Baker IIIAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2008 Just inside the gates of the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., officials today ceremoniously turned the dirt at the site of what will become the military's premier institute for the study and care of psychological health and traumatic brain injuries.
Defense Department Secretary Robert M. Gates, alongside two other department secretaries, top military leaders, recovering wounded warriors and the namesakes of the Fisher House Foundation joined to break the ground for what will become the National Intrepid Center of Excellence for psychological health and traumatic brain injury.
Construction of the $70 million, 75,000-square-foot facility is being funded by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a not-for-profit agency that raises funds to support military servicemembers and families. The project mirrors the organization's funding and construction of a physical rehabilitation facility – The Center for the Intrepid -- built at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio last year.
This facility will serve as the clinical research and educational arm of the DoD Center of Excellence for psychological health and TBI -- a collaborative network of military, private and public health care and educational organizations linked to discover and promote best practices in the care of treatment of psychological health and TBI.
Gates said the need for such a facility has "never been more pressing or more important."
He said that the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have presented DoD with a unique mix of injuries, stress and strains on its military force.
"As in every conflict in America's history, many of our troops have returned bearing the scars of war – scars both seen and unseen," Gates said. "These invisible wounds are in many ways more pernicious, more grievous, because they are not readily apparent and have not always received the attention they should."
Gates said advancements in armor protection and battlefield medicine have led to more troops surviving what would have been otherwise fatal injuries. As result, though, there has been an increase in cases of TBI. The secretary conceded that although much about the condition still is not understood, $150 million has been dedicated to the injury's prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Also, the military has implemented better reporting mechanisms for those potentially affected, and DoD has launched departmentwide efforts aimed at reducing the stigma attached with receiving mental health services in the military.
"That change in our culture represents our biggest challenge, and we know it will not happen overnight," Gates said.
Last month, DoD changed a longstanding question on its security questionnaire that asks if servicemembers have received mental health counseling. Now, the question excludes counseling for combat-related stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
"We hope that with this change, more will be willing to come forward and seek help," Gates said. "The main point is to do everything we can to ensure that the inevitable anxiety and stress from combat does not turn into something tragically worse."
Gates said that the new center symbolizes that the United States is keeping its contract with servicemembers and their families to provide care should they be injured on the battlefield.
"After the wars themselves, I have no higher priority. And this superb new center will be a living reminder that America honors that contract and keeps faith with those who have sacrificed so much for all of us," Gates said.
The honorary chairman of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Arnold Fisher, said that the contributions provided for the center were not charity, but a duty by Americans to care for its troops.
"This is not charity work. This is our duty to give back to this country, especially to the military," Fisher said.
"We are no longer embarrassed to talk about mental health of our brave warriors. They deserve the best care, and this center will be the core of that effort."
The Fisher family's Fisher House Foundation raises money to build homes on military installations and at Veterans Affairs medical centers across the United States. Families of those recovering at the hospitals are allowed to live in the homes for free. So far, the foundation has built 38 such homes. It plans to build more at the Bethesda campus, officials announced.
Once complete, the building will be turned over to the Defense Department for resourcing and management. The building is planned to be finished by November 2009.
The center is another example of the ever-expanding partnership between VA and DoD and other governmental agencies. So far, the two agencies have collaborated on revising policies and procedures that have been sticking points for servicemembers transferring their care between the agencies. They've also joined to hire federal recovery coordinators who will oversee the management of the cases of the most severely injured. VA, DoD and the National Institutes of Health will collocate at the new center. The deputy director of the DoD Center of Excellence for psychological health and TBI is a VA employee.
"This Intrepid Center of Excellence will play an absolutely essential role in a unwavering commitment to continue that forward movement in getting it right in caring for those who have borne the battle," VA Secretary Dr. James B. Peake, a retired lieutenant general who served as Army surgeon general, said.
Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the collaboration of the political administration, the military and the private sector shows long-term commitment toward servicemember care.
"We all are committed to making sure this is not just a short-term flash in the pan," Cartwright said. "We are committed to making this work, to addressing every problem that we can find and we can go after. This is absolutely essential. This is our duty."
The director of the DoD Center of Excellence for psychological health and TBI said the center will put in one place the partnerships that her office has been working to cultivate and will serve as a hub of global efforts to provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treat those suffering from PTSD, TBI and other psychological issues.
"We've always worked together to some extent, but this center will provide that galvanizing focus that will bring the VA, the National Institutes of Health, and bring the Department of Defense and the private and public sectors together, all united in one great effort," said Army Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton, who also serves as the special assistant to the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs.
Sutton added that the center will benefit not only military medicine, but also civilian medicine in terms of its findings in research and diagnosis.
"Whatever we can find in terms of best practices around the world, we're bringing it here. Whatever we learn here, we'll push it out," Sutton said.
The groundbreaking is the first of many changes to the landscape of the historical naval hospital campus, as it prepares to merge with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center by 2011 to become the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Related Sites:National Naval Medical Center


text:
By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
TAJI, Iraq, March 3, 2008 It's a sign of the maturation of the Iraqi military that planners took the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to visit this sprawling Iraqi logistics base north of Baghdad today.
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen visited the Taji National Maintenance Depot Complex and Iraqi Army Service Support Institute. He toured clanging production lines where Iraqis are reconditioning Humvees and visited training areas for Iraqi logistics and maintenance soldiers.
The depot and training area will ensure Iraqis can sustain military progress they have made to date, Mullen said.
"The whole base was alive," the chairman said during an interview after his visit.
The Iraqi military and their American advisors are extremely proud of the Humvee reconditioning plant. "They are very anxious to get the up-armored Humvees," the chairman said. "They have already reconditioned 50 and ultimately will get 8,500."
These are vehicles U.S. personnel have used, and with the American forces turning to mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, the Humvees are available for Iraqi use. The production line at the depot refurbishes the vehicles -- some of them have been used pretty hard -- and ensures they are up to standards.
"There are 300 Iraqi civilian employees there," Mullen said. They check out the vehicles as they arrive, plan the work, and then check 21 major indices on the vehicles. The Iraqis plan to refurbish 400 Humvees a month beginning in May.
The Iraqis are working to a plan that the country's Defense Ministry has devised, the chairman said.
"There's a training plan to ensure that when the Iraqi security forces take these vehicles, they can be sustained," he said. "This is a real comprehensive plan in the midst of execution, and I was real pleased with that."
Mullen said the Humvees will represent a significant upgrade in Iraqi forces' capabilities. "These are real combat enablers," he said. "They are going to let the Iraqis really take control of their own fate and really sustain it over time."
The chairman also stopped in to see Iraqi airmen working on an Mi-17 helicopter of the fledgling Iraqi air force.
The depot itself is getting a facelift. New construction abounds, and Iraqi soldiers were picking up trash along the sides of the road and burning it, something they have not really done in the past.
The chairman said he's encouraged by the commitment to training at the base. He saw a driving school with soldiers actually driving vehicles -- a learn-by-doing approach that's a new development in this type of Iraqi security forces training. "The U.S. leadership told me that six months ago, there wasn't any training being conducted without a chalk board and people gathered around it rather than practical hands-on training," the admiral said.
The changes in Taji are not superficial, Mullen said, but rather show the traits of a military organization with an eye toward long-term growth and development. "These are not just a combat enabler, but organizational and institutional enablers," he said.
Related Articles:Chairman Visits Transformed 'Wild West' Iraqi City

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Oak Bark
Principal Proposed Uses
Other Proposed Uses
What is Oak Bark Used for Today?
Safety Issues
1 Konig M, Scholz E, Hartmann R, et al. Ellagitannins and complex tannins from Quercus petraea bark. J Nat Prod 1994;57:1411–5.
2 Arramon G, Saucier C, Colombani D, et al. Identification of triterpene saponins in Quercus robur L. and Q . petraea Liebl. Heartwood by LC-ESI/MS and NMR. Phytochem Anal . 2002;13:305–10.
3 Mandana Rodriguez A, Gausa Rull P. Therapeutic effects of Quercus extract in urolithiasis. Arch Esp Urol . 1980;33:205–26.
4 Voravuthikunchai S, Lortheeranuwat A, Jeeju W, et al. Effective medicinal plants against enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7. J Ethnopharmacol . 2004;94:49–54.
5 Gulluce M, Adiguzel A, Ogutcu H, et al. Antimicrobial effects of Quercus ilex L. extract. Phytother Res . 2004;18:208–11.
6 Voravuthikunchai SP, Kitpipit L. Activity of medicinal plant extracts against hospital isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus . Clin Microbiol Infect . 2005;11:510–2.
7 Cerda B, Tomas-Barberan FA, Espin JC. Metabolism of antioxidant and chemopreventive ellagitannins from strawberries, raspberries, walnuts, and oak-aged wine in humans: identification of biomarkers and individual variability. J Agric Food Chem . 2005;53:227–35.
8 Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: TherapeuticGuide to Herbal Medicines . Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998:175–6.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 09/2014 -
- Update Date: 09/18/2014 -
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Copyright © EBSCO Publishing
All rights reserved.
Quick Links
Find a Physician
Use our online search physicians by specialty, name, city, or zip code. find now
Call 972-566-7111 if you need help with a Physicians referral
Schedule an Appointment
Request a new patient appointment online
Join Our Team
Find job opportunities at Medical City
Medical City Children's Hospital
Built by Specialists, Loved by Kids


text:
Sadly, he may be too old to take on the role. Denzel Washington recently conducted a Reddit AMA on Friday for his upcoming action thriller The Equalizer , where he joked about the idea of possibly playing T'Challa on the big screen. CinemaBlend later caught up with the actor to get his real take on possibly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and if it happens, it will probably be in a role similar to Robert Redford in Captain America: The Winter Soldier . This is what he had to say: "I'm probably getting too old. http://www.movieweb.com/black-panther-denzel-washington
Chris Evans Talks 'Avengers 2′ Rumors and Passing the Shield
I'm sure it'll happen at some point, all good things have to come to an end. http://www.movieweb.com/avengers-2-captain-america-chris-evans
'Star Wars 7′ Plot Details Tease True Fate of Luke Skywalker
There will also be a connection to Count Dooku, played by Christopher Lee in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones . http://www.movieweb.com/star-wars-7-luke-skywalker-dark-side
'Flash' Promo Introduces Rick Cosnett as Detective Eddie Thawne
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal , Chris Evans didn't balk at the idea of going on the other side of the camera for Disney and Marvel. http://www.movieweb.com/marvel-movie-chris-evans-directing
Will Chris Evans Direct a Marvel Movie?
Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only "meta-human" who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion – and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won't be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become…The Flash. http://www.movieweb.com/flash-tv-show-promo-eddie-thawne


text:
Norman Solomon and Jeff Cohen: While Washington pundits are talking up a new civility, many progressives are bracing for the old servility — a bipartisanship that is servile to a corporate elite that is unquenchably greedy and more powerful than ever.
Can't Wait to Hear What He Had in His Hand This Time
The Jasmine Revolution: Testing Time for the White House
Carl Bloice: To do something meaningful the Obama Administration must go beyond lecturing the local establishment leaders about human rights and political plurality. It must be to move to respond positively to the aspiration of the kids with the rocks in the streets. It should not involve telling the Pakistanis how to price gas.
Boosting the Economy—One Big Screen TV at a Time
Time to Rebrand Haiti's Tent Cities as Tomas Approaches
Georgianne Nienaber: Haiti's Potemkin village, the Camp Corail-Cesselesse relocation camp, is not safe. With the approach of Tomas, which is morphing daily from tropical storm to hurricane and back again, Haitian officials are urging the 7,850 residents of its flagship camp to evacuate and "find different locations."
Suppression of the Empire
Mario Solis-Marich: Robert Deposada, a GOP operative from the failed Bush Presidency, crossed a critical line this week by developing and placing ads urging Latino voters to stay home and not vote during this important election cycle. Like La Malinche, the infamous traitor in Mexican history, Robert Deposada has sold out his community.
Time for a More Militant American Left?
It's Time To Remember Tom Bradley (Part 2)
Restoring Honor, One Lie at a Time
Tom Hall: "Restoring honor" for today's Tea Party Republicans means trying to return to the days when a man could sit and watch Father Knows Best, while his wife did the laundry, kept the kids under control and fed and satisfied him, without the worry that Chet and David would warn him about uppity coloreds demonstrating in someplace he couldn't identify.
It's Time To Remember Tom Bradley
Recession Is Over! (If You Want It)
Education is THE Economic Issue of Our Time
Bob Letcher: In the few weeks since President Obama so emphatically linked his education program to his effort to revive the US political economy, the President has not been pressed to detail either the substance of his education program or his procedure for winning support from a public that is increasingly cynical, skeptical, frightened, and angry.


text:
|Your Life in Cairo
Resource contacts before you move to Cairo
What to bring
In this section, we mention some things that you might want to consider bringing from home. Obviously, not enough consumables can be brought for a whole year but a small supply of family favorites to be used on special occasions will make for a happier transition. A few pictures, posters, or special mementos carried in your suitcase can go a long way in ensuring you and your family feel instantly at home. Please note that if substantial quantities of foodstuffs, toiletries and cosmetics are imported in your air freight, they will be subject to Egyptian customs duties of as much as 100 percent of their value.
AUC housing household supplied
Electricity in Egypt
The electricity in Cairo, as in Europe, is 220 Volt and the electricity in the US/Canada is 110 Volt. In addition, the 220V wall outlets in Egypt might be different from the 220V wall outlets in Europe, but certainly have different style plugs than the 110V US outlets. The prongs are round and may be of different size.
All equipment and appliances have power ratings written on them,
Normally Laptops and Notebook computers come with its Power Supply rating as: Input: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz Can be safely used in Egypt
Plug adapter and voltage transformers:
The AUC Housing Office can provide, on request, relocated faculty with one transformer and plug adapters for their apartment. An AUC electrician will go to inspect the machine that needs a transformer, and will buy the transformer accordingly.
Power strips:
Clothing Suggestions
In winter, central heating is available in some buildings but not in others. As such, one should plan to wear layers of clothing. It can be cold in the mornings and evenings but hot in the mid-day, so layers work best outdoors. Wools and wool/synthetic blends (preferably washable) will be a welcome addition to your winter wardrobe. Cotton turtlenecks are great for layering under sweaters, and a durable and versatile winter jacket is essential, as well as lightweight long underwear. For women, cardigans, shawls or scarves are highly useful. Heavy winter sleepers are recommended for small children.
What to wear versus what Egyptians wear: Clothing can be a status symbol. Educated urban middle and upper-class Egyptians usually dress in modern Western clothes. Rural or peasant areas outside urban Cairo often display a remarkable variety of traditional styles and dress that reflect occupation and social status. Generally speaking, Egyptians take pride in dressing as well or as neatly as their budgets will allow. Dress amongst Egyptian women is often conservative. In most areas, Egyptian women do not wear sundresses or halter-tops, shorts, miniskirts, or clothes made of see-through or translucent fabrics. Only in sporting clubs and holiday resorts will men wear Bermuda shorts or bathing suits. Egyptian women might wear bathing suits, usually a one-piece suit, and only in very exclusive holiday resorts. Women typically wear athletic outfits that cover their legs and part of their arms.
Most new faculty will find their present mode of dress quite acceptable in Egypt. Any clothing regarded as unconventional in your home country will be considered unconventional in Egypt. Those inclined to be mavericks in their style of dress may not be understood or appreciated. Unusual styles of dress may inhibit communication with many Egyptians by conveying non-verbal messages that offend, embarrass, or mystify them.
Generally, men can dress as they do in their home countries, save Bermuda shorts as previously mentioned. A suit, slacks and/or blazer combination is generally appropriate for most social and official functions. At the Grand Hall of the Opera House, men are required to wear jackets and ties. On campus, male faculty members dress casually in sport shirts, slacks, or jeans adding a jacket or sweater in cooler weather. However, some professors prefer suits and ties.
In hot weather, female foreigners can manage with short-sleeved blouses. Sleeveless blouses or dresses should be worn in the streets with a cover-up such as a shawl. This stems from the fact that tank tops, halters and other sleeveless attire can attract unwelcome attention, especially when worn by women walking alone. In the classroom, many female faculty members wear slacks or jeans. Dresses, t-shirts and blouses should have modest necklines and hems should be below the knee.
What is available in Cairo
Socks and underwear (for men, women and children) are readily available in department stores and specialty shops. Because of different sizing and limited styling, it is recommended that women bring whatever bras they think they may need until they locate a shop that has their styles.
Sporting Clothing and Supplies:
Those who plan to go snorkeling in the Red Sea will find a full range of good quality equipment for rent or sale. If you already have your own gear for scuba diving, you may as well bring it. A mask, lightweight wetsuit and dive computer will suffice.
Baby supplies:
Kitchen equipment and household supplies:
Cookware and electrical appliances are also available throughout Cairo:
Computers and printers:
Small electrical appliances:
You will need to determine how important these things are to your individual family and weigh the convenience against the cost. If you bring such items in your freight shipment, therefore, under the temporary admission status (otherwise you will need to pay the customs duties upon entry of these items in Egypt) you must take them with you when you leave, regardless of their condition.
Small radios, walkmans and regular cameras are not a problem. Note that taking pictures of airports, bridges, military areas and other special installations is forbidden in Egypt.
Washing machines:
Medical supplies and toiletries:
Sunscreen is available. If you wear contact lenses, you may want to bring the necessary cleaning supplies. Tampons and panty-liners are available in pharmacies and supermarkets. Those who use contraceptives should bring an adequate supply of your own brand.
The university clinic advises anyone using prescription drugs for long-term maintenance of any chronic ailment to bring at least a three-month supply of the required medicine. The medicines should be in their original, labeled containers along with the prescriptions, to avoid problems with customs officers. You should also know the generic name of the drug. Although most prescription drugs are available in Cairo, not all pharmacies are well stocked or they may carry a similar product, but not the one you use. Also, on occasion, the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry has quality control problems.
Good quality eyeglasses with glass or plastic lenses can be made in Egypt for a reasonable price. This includes bifocals and multi-focal, but not trifocal, lenses. Because of the dust in the air, plastic lenses scratch easily. Contact lenses are available; however dust can cause severe irritation and infections for some people. If you wear contact lenses, be sure to bring regular eyeglasses in case lens wearing becomes impractical.
AUC is providing free bus transportation for its employees from different neighborhoods to the New Cairo Campus. You may visit AUC's transportation website to learn more about the routes and the schedules.
While you are in Egypt, you might need services from the consular section of your embassy. We encourage you to visit your embassy's website to get familiar with the services they can provide you in Cairo. You might want to avoid potential difficulties by bringing originals of official documents (some are listed below) with you when you move to Cairo.
International identity cards:
International driver's license:
International credit cards:
Marriage license:
Birth certificate:
Academic credit and transcripts:
Voting registration cards:
Tax papers:
US Postage Stamps:
You should also bring some small denomination stamps to cover increased postal rates, should they occur. If at one point you run out of your own stamps, you can buy the needed stamps from the Faculty Services Office or the Provost's Office until you are able to get more. Non-Americans who would like to use this service can buy U.S. stamps from these offices.
Health care in Cairo
Pharmacists usually speak English. Below is a short list of Egyptian over the counter-drugs with their American counterparts for common ailments (diarrhea, sore muscles, lack of sleep, headache, gas, heartburn, colds, seasonal allergy).
However, it is recommended to consult a doctor for any health problems. The AUC clinic doctors are available in the AUC Downtown and New Campus clinics, and after the clinic's working hours, one can reach them through their mobile phone numbers, which we will available upon your arrival in Cairo.
Although there can be health hazards, keeping healthy in Egypt is generally a simple matter of practicing good sanitation and health habits. A session on health will be a part of the newcomers' orientation.
Learning Center:
* Items may be provided by the Faculty Housing Office.
Sundry items:
Many sundry items (e.g. disposable diapers, baby bottles, bottle warmers, etc.) are available for purchase, although some items may be more difficult to locate. Children's clothing and toys are widely available, for all ages. Items manufactured locally can vary greatly in quality, and those not manufactured locally are substantially more expensive.
Diaper services are not available. Cloth diapers are available in Egypt. Well known US brand, bumGenius, manufactures some of their products in Egypt. If they cannot be found in your local neighborhood, then they can be purchased directly from the manufacturer (www.cottontales.com).
Packaged food, including prepared baby food, although processed locally, is substantially more expensive than in the U.S. Typically, a small jar of baby food is $1.25. Home preparation utilizing a food processor is an option, particularly with the abundance of good quality, cheap local fruit and vegetables.
Family health care:
A list of recommended child health care providers will be available when you arrive. The AUC clinic can also provide recommendations. A pediatrician is available at the AUC clinic, currently on duty two afternoons per week. All physicians speak some level of English but office personnel may not. Vaccines are available, although they are not always 'on hand' so may need to be ordered in when you require them.
You should keep a schedule of what vaccines to request, as physicians may not specifically recommend them. Tipping is customary for non-physician personnel in a hospital setting.
Health care products which can be acquired locally.
Parks and other Recreational Facilities:
Household help:
Employment for spouses:
Even so, anyone planning to seek employment in Cairo should bring a current resume and official university transcripts. You may also want to become a member of the Cairo Scholars group, where you may hear of work opportunities in Cairo. If satisfactory employment is unavailable, faculty spouses should be prepared to take up other pursuits such as earning a bachelor's or master's degree at AUC. There are many opportunities for volunteer work as well.Communications
Internet at home:
When you arrive in Cairo, you will receive in your welcome package a form to request an ADSL service in your apartment. You will need to choose between 1 MB and 2 MB speed, and the corresponding fees will be deducted monthly from your paycheck. The AUC Housing Office will handle the activation process upon receiving the above request. Until the ADSL service is connected, you will be able to get connected immediately to the Internet from home through a Dial-up using an analog modem connection (free). Instructions on dial-up connection to set up your operating system will be available in your welcome package. The maximum connection speed is 56 Kbps, but the download rate is between 6-10 Kbps. Your phone line will be busy while using the dial-up connection. Another option is to go to an Internet cafe, which are now around every corner in Cairo, and you will certainly find one near your building.
Address in Egypt for personal mail:
Address for subscriptions to professional periodicals:
The American University in Cairo
Important note: Non-printed material and non-professional magazines and newspapers are not accepted at the AUC New York Office for shipment to Cairo.
Any special or emergency needs (medicine, glasses and the like) should be sent with a traveling colleague. You may ask the NY Office determine if anyone is traveling from Cairo to New York and willing to bring such items.
Essential packages can also be sent by courier companies such as Federal Express or DHL. Couriers need the street address and phone number of the recipient, as a PO Box number is not sufficient. It is strongly recommended that you use your AUC address. Essential packages should be sent to the New Cairo Campus address including department and office number. In addition to this provide the phone number of the assistant chair of your department in case you are in class or not on campus on that day. The courier company can provide the sender with a list of the items that are either prohibited or restricted for shipping to Egypt. The package should be consigned to the recipient, and the sender should mail or fax to the recipient the list of contents and a copy of the shipping documents. The courier company may provide customs clearance service, but the recipient will still have to pay any duties assessed. Shipping by courier is expensive and again, customs duties are high, so the wisest course is to discourage family and friends from sending any packages.
Federal Express Mail Pouch to the U.S.:
A second option is to use a rechargeable prepaid calling card, such as AT&T and Sprint, which you must buy in your country before coming to Egypt. For the AT&T click here to obtain information on the different systems. To call with an AT&T card, you dial the AT&T access number, either 2796-0200 or 2510-0200.
Egyptian International prepaid calling cards are readily available throughout Egypt to call from any landline.
Toll free calls (800 numbers):
Collect calls in Egypt:
Calling through the Internet:
Calling Egypt from abroad:
Bringing a mobile phone from home or buying it in Egypt:
While in Cairo, most faculty members use prepaid cell phone services widely available through such providers as Mobinil, Vodafone and Etisalat. You will also have the option of subscribing to a monthly service with Mobinil that is offered to AUC staff and faculty. The monthly Mobinil bill will be automatically deducted from your Egyptian pound salary. Upon request AUC can provide the appropriate contact information to setup this service.
Travel agencies in Cairo, including the AUC Travel Office, may arrange trips in Egypt and abroad. Booking flights, trains and buses may also be arranged by the AUC Travel Office. You may want to visit their website to familiarize yourself with applicable travel services.
In the broader Cairo community, cultural activities include cinema (foreign language as well as Egyptian Arabic films), theater, and concerts. The Cairo Opera House stages performances by visiting companies from around the world, and there are regular weekly concerts performed by the Cairo Symphony during the winter. Foreign and local cultural centers offer exhibits, language courses, films, recitals. Among them are the British Council, the Goethe Institute and the French Cultural Center. The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) offers a series of lectures and field trips in Egypt and abroad, as does the Egypt Exploration Society. The Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo also offers weekly lectures and films.
Community choral groups, including the Cairo Choral Society, perform a few times each year. Churches and religious groups offer social programs. The Maadi Women's Guild arranges lectures as well as social and charitable activities. The Women's Association of Cairo also sponsors activities, lectures, outings and philanthropic activities that help local charities. The Community Services Association (CSA), a non-profit American community organization located in Maadi, offers a variety of classes in subjects such as Arabic and French, art, cooking, physical fitness, Egyptian culture and cross-cultural communication. It has a large lending library donated by members of the community.
Money matters
International Credit Cards:
There are ATMs in Cairo and other major cities in Egypt that accept any hard currency credit cards. Your account will be debited with the equivalent of the Egyptian pounds withdrawn, often in addition to a foreign transaction fee.
International and national banks in Cairo, including Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Citibank issue Visa and MasterCard, but some require a deposit. You may want to arrange for an international credit card from your country if you are planning to travel abroad while residing in Egypt. However, CIB in Cairo offers a debit card that you can use abroad with a substantial fee.
Personal Checks:
Tips in Egypt:


text:
You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page.
Pure Chocolate Decandence
Currently selected
About us
Contact us
Favor and Gift Ideas
Product Offerings
Our Chocolates
Sign In
Sign In
Page Content
Easter, Sunday, April 5th
Ahhh Spring! Baby bunnies and chicks, tulips and crocus, green grass, singing birds, bursting tree buds and of course Betty's chocolate treasures.
Order ahead for special handcrafted molded bunnies and more . . .
Choice of Belgium milk, dark and white chocolates.
Assorted boxed chocolates 22.50 per pound.
Mention "JELLY BEAN" and receive $2.00 of your order of $25 or more. We offer Local Delivery.
Call (908) 322-1621.
Betty's Chocolates - (908) 322-1621
SharePoint Help
Search help and community
Looking for recommendations...
How to
There is no recommended article for this page. Try searching help and community.
This shouldn't take long.
Can't find what you are looking for? Post your question to the
Office 365 Community
Sorry, we couldn't find an answer. Post your question to the
Office 365 Community
Sorry, the help service is down, but you can find answers at
Office support
Need SharePoint help?
We're trying something new.
Click the help icon to get started.


text:
All Articles from TechLust | automotive
Sort By:
Per Page:
November 15, 2010
Sometimes, when Men's Health lands a particularly mind-blowing press car, I can't help but share. I take folks for rides. I show it off in parking lots. I'm eager to hear opinions and...
November 16, 2010
The newest version of Tesla's precedent-setting Roadster will, well, shock you. Pretty soon, you'll be driving something a lot like this.
November 17, 2010
The Michelin Primacy™ MXM4® luxury performance tire is among Michelin's top-of-the-line offerings. With innovative technologies, including the use of sunflower oil to maintain its edge in...
November 22, 2010
December 1, 2010
Check out the slideshow from our 12-day test run on the game-changing Chevy Volt. And read our review of the Volt for more on this amazing vehicle.
January 10, 2011
I'm not easily startled. People have been known to jump out of bushes and yell Boo! at me with nary a twitch or flinch in return. Partially this is because somewhere in the back...
January 31, 2011
I was deeply suspicious of this truck. After three days of driving, I started to doubt that it was what they said it was. Ford had promised to deliver a V6-powered 2011 F-150 FX4—the crew...
February 14, 2011
I have a soft spot for compact hatchbacks. In fact, I used to own this very car, the Audi A3. I had the gasoline-powered version. It was peppy, nimble, and infused with enough luxury...
March 22, 2011
Just as you can tell a lot about a guy from his handshake, you can tell a lot about a car from its steering wheel. This, effectively, is a car's handshake—your first real interaction with...
May 18, 2011


text:
The Associated Students of Saint Mary's College (AS) is the voice of the student body, working with the College administration to take an active role in deciding policies and priorities.
Under the governance of the AS Constitution, the Senate oversees and distributes an annual budget that supports more than 40 student organizations, student media and publications, recreational sports, campus-wide events, and student initiatives. The Associated Students of Saint Mary's College is made up of the Executive Board, the General Senate, and the Judicial Tribunal. In the General Senate, each class is represented by one Chair, one Vice-Chair, and three senators, elected each academic year.
Join us on SPOT today!
Any questions because contact the Election Comission Chair, Hope Blain, at [email protected].
Maps & Directories
Mailing Address
Saint Mary's College of California
1928 Saint Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94575
(925) 631-4000
Google Map | Campus Map | PO Boxes


text:
Cosmogony: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Applied to the Teachings of Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D.
As part of Jeanette's respect for Mother Earth, she is a Certified "Permaculture" Designer and shares her wisdom of Ethno-Botany, Indigenous Land Use Management, Maritime Culture, Herbalism, and Biodynamic Principles. For all her life, Jeanette and her family have applied their shared experience to create cultural preservation and teach sustainability, with emphasis on our symbiotic relationship with the Earth and Sky. Jeanette is actively involved in educating people about sustainable land use design based on these ecological and biological principles. She is a Certified Teacher by the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) in both Level 1 Mastery and Level 2 Mastery of Kundalini Yoga She was one of the Directors of the Yoga West Teacher Training Team, and a KRI Certified Professional Level 1 Teacher Trainer. She is authorized to teach the KRI Teacher Trainer Program anywhere in the world.
Comentario publicado.
Conéctese o cree una cuenta para publicar un comentario.


text:
Buy Item $731.24 Add To Cart
Add To Wishlist
Amazing Journey is a full year of curriculum content for children's church. The large group / small group format ministers to kids aged 6 - 12 years old imparting life principles drawn from Genesis to Revelation. You will navigate kids through God's Word with confidence, pointing them to see Jesus in every lesson and understand the chronological order of important Bible lessons and characters.
The 'Deluxe Combo' is a comprehensive curriculum set in KIDS Church The Next Generation. It includes:
|Format: Gift
Vendor: Gospel Light
Publication Date: 2006
Dimensions: 48.75 X 12.50 X 8.50 (inches)
Availability: Expected to ship on or about 08/19/15.
Email me when this product is available.
Series: Amazing Journey
|Email me when this product is available.


text:
Summer Cookouts
June 26, July 10, July 17, July 31
Thanks for registering for a Summer Cookout at Baldwin Wallace University. You will have an opportunity to get to know faculty, staff and students and take a tour of campus. At the conclusion, join us for a cookout, BW style.
An official confirmation of your visit is on its way, but for now a summary of schedule is listed below.
1:30 p.m. Early Bird Tour of Berea, OH
2:00 p.m. Check-in
3:15 p.m. Tour of Campus
4:30 p.m. Cookout
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Contact Information
p: 440.826.7333
tf: 1.877.BW.APPLY
e: email@example.com


text:
Posted at: 02/18/2013 7:42 AM
Updated at: 02/18/2013 10:02 AM
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) - A man has filed a federal lawsuit against officials at Brainerd's Central Lakes College after he says he was expelled for a Facebook post.
Craig Keefe, of Gull Lake, is suing to be reinstated to his nursing program as well as damages.
Keefe's attorney, Jordan Kushner, tells the St. Paul Pioneer Press (http://bit.ly/YrLJJL) school officials never gave the 37-year-old a specific explanation for his expulsion in December and violated the college's rules by denying him an appeal.
The suit claims school officials complained to Keefe over two Facebook posts. One allegedly used a derogatory term and the other was "a comment about there not being enough whiskey for anger management."
Michael Dougherty, a vice chancellor at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, says he can't comment on pending litigation.
Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press, http://www.twincities.com
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


text:
Connect With Us800-299-9470
How Will My Product(s) Be Delivered?When purchasing a large appliance from AppliancesConnection, a representative will contact you 48 hours prior to arriving to your location to schedule a delivery date and a 4 hour time window. Upon delivery, your product will be unloaded and ready for you to open and inspect. If you have chosen White Glove service, the item will be placed in your room of choice and the debris will be removed.
Learn more about our shipping policy.
Free Scheduled DeliveryDelivery will be scheduled when item reaches your local distribution center. Signature will be required.
The Windsor Changing Table is space saving innovation. Changing table features three drawers and two cabinets that are great for extra storage of blankets, sheets or towels. It could also become a dresser for a smaller nursery saving you some space. A large changing area on the tabletop fits a standard changing pad. The Windsor Changing Table is made of Eco-friendly Hardwood and shipped fully assembled, one less piece of furniture to try to figure out for your expected precious one's room. It is available in three of our durable high build finishes and is certified non-toxic.
Sign Up & Get Exclusive Deals and Rewards


text:
Urban Sophistication
Four Seasons Place features 64 apartments, including 42 one-bedroom units, 21 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit. All apartments offer daily services such as housekeeping, valet parking, and a 24-hour dedicated lobby attendant, and are also inclusive of all utilities, cable service and Health Club access.
Four Seasons Place residences were designed by acclaimed Texas design firm Morrison, Seifert Murphy, and come fully furnished with a color palette of earth and sky. The décor suggests an evolving sense of style and a residential feel.
Full of plush fabrics and handcrafted furniture, the apartments were designed to make you feel right at home. They feature stunning art, custom-made furniture, LG plasma televisions, GE stainless steel appliances, iHome clock radios, Jupriana Santa Cecilia granite counter tops, cedar marble vanities, Marlasca cross-cut travertine tile floors and more.


text:
0 Results for 'iWatchz Q Series watchband for iPod nano'
Sorry, no items were found that matched your search. Try using more general search terms.
We thought so. However, the product you're looking for is no longer available on the Apple Online Store.
We do have some similar products to show you.


text:
Can we digest more changes to street fee?
CORPUS CHRISTI - We have an unwritten policy of usually declining to publish what we call mayonnaise-in-the-tuna letters to the editor. The name comes from a scene in Michael Keaton's first big movie, "Night Shift," in which he explains to Henry Winkler that he's an idea man and that one of his bright ideas is tuna with mayonnaise already in the can.
A lot of letter writers like to share their bright ideas for solving complicated problems, which reminds me, why didn't WE think of getting rid of welfare, putting the entire City Council in jail, etc.?
Some of the more thoughtful letters cite numbers and mathematical equations. We appreciate their expertise in balancing the federal budget, keeping city swimming pools open, etc. But often they cite statistics that, while fascinating, are suspicious or unverifiable — or verifiable but only if that's all we did all day. Also we're not good at math.
Lately we've received a lot of tuna-mayo letters suggesting alternatives to the street fee. That's the funding mechanism the city has chosen to reverse three decades of inadequate street maintenance. Nobody likes war zone-looking streets, which is what we have. But nobody also likes paying for the solution, so nobody likes a street fee and a lot of folks think they know a better way.
Those include solutions that were disproved before the street fee was proposed in January 2012. Let's skip those because actual newer ideas are afoot now. They're mostly alterations to City Hall's plan. Their purpose is to lower the bills for businesses.
That may not sound innovative and exciting. And it may sound, for lack of a better word, ulterior. But, trust me, moving on from repeating ALL of the previously discredited alternatives is significant progress — even this late in the game.
Will those efforts pass tuna-mayo muster? That's the $15 million question — $15 million is how much the city needs to raise each year from the fee if real progress is to be made on the street problem.
The most recent complaints about the fee were from business operators whose bills would have been exorbitant under an earlier plan. Before this issue turns into an us-vs.-them with the business community, let's all remind ourselves that their problems are everybody's. We need them like they need us, or, as Huck Finn would have put it less grammatically but more perceptively: We is they and they is us.
The council, knowing this, directed the staff to come up with something fairer, which the staff did.
So far so good, except that making it fairer made it more complicated. The solution may have created an administrative nightmare. The staff decided it needed outside help in figuring out 8,000 businesses' bills, which meant the city would have to spend money before taking in any.
At Tuesday's council meeting, some Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce members — not speaking officially for the chamber, mind you — urged the council to put off spending $225,000 on a consultant because a chamber subcommittee is working on something and, who knows, may solve the problem of having to mix mayo into tuna oneself. Emphasis "who knows."
The council agreed to it. By "the council," I mean the four of the eight members who voted that day while Mayor Nelda Martinez was absent. Had she been there, THE council would have hired the consultant.
The tinkering has been done by a group called Street Fairness that has the ear of the chamber subcommittee. By "has the ear," I don't THINK I mean the way kidnappers do.
The latest version of the plan, as of Friday, would raise $10.2 million. That's $4.8 million short but, hey, only if you accept that the city really needs $15 million.
The $10.2 million plan assesses businesses based on the highly scientific premise of what Street Fairness thinks businesses will think is fair — or won't think is unfair enough to make a costly fuss, especially the big businesses who don't like their deep pockets getting picked.
This is where I point out a common flaw among tuna-mayo letter writers: Their solutions always solve THEIR problem but not always THE problem.
But, perhaps City Hall would agree, this plan appears to have a significant upside — simplicity. It claims to solve the administrative problem. It does away with complicated "trip factors" and puts all non-residential business properties into just two categories.
The largest fee would be $500 a year. One flaw is that the properties that would pay the full $500 range in value from low-six-figure to multimillion-dollar, which doesn't seem fair. But a fee of less than $50 a month ought to be inconsequential enough not to cry about unfairness — so goes the thinking of the Street Fairness folks, whose whole point was to be fair, as their name suggests.
Could this plan still work if approached as a $15 million-sum game? I ask this, not really knowing how well the city might get by on $10.2 million, also not knowing if Street Fairness' idea of what's simple turns out to be simplistic.
Street Fairness, in the final analysis, had darned well better amount to more than someone's hobby. That said, according to math that even I can do with a calculator, it would take one resident paying the $7 monthly residential street fee 2,678 years to pay the consultant. That's no reason not to revisit and approve the contract. It's just a reason for the city staff to articulate effectively why the consultant is needed and why Street Fairness won't work.
If, indeed, it won't.
Subscribe to the Caller-Times
Need Help? Call us at 1-800-566-8098.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 7am-11am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
The X-Men Movie Franchise's Most Embarrassing Plot Holes
Tom Cruise Pitches Edge of Tomorrow Sequel Concept
Top Deadliest And Most Intimidating DC Villains of All Time
The Horror Games You Have to Play This Year
The Worst Upcoming Movies Of The Next Five Years
A New Batman and New Batmobile for 2016 Movie
First Look At Leaked Warcraft Movie Trailer
New "Limitless Pill" Takes Internet by Storm
Why Is Rosie Perez Leaving The View?
Movies You Didn't Know Were Blatant Rip-Offs
Ruby Rose from 'Orange Is the New Black' Looks Totally Different with All of Her...
Will Christian Bale Ever Play Batman Again?
Which News Giant is Boycotting Donald Trump?
The Truth About Tourism in Southeast Asia
The Best DC Heroes Ever
14 Movie Heroes Who Should Fight Each Other
The Best and Worst Marvel Villains
9 Biggest Success Stories From American Idol
See The Best Cosplays From SDCC 2014
Summer Movie Trailers With Director Rob Cohen on Most Craved
The 14 Most Underrated Movies of 2014
Grant Gustin Speeds Into Season 2 of The Flash
14 Stars Celebrating Their First Emmy Nominations
First Look At Viola Davis In "Lila and Eve"
Will The Hulk Come Back?
8 Ill Advised Guest Appearances On TV Shows
Shannon Beador Drops Another Affair Truth Bomb
Robert Downey Jr. Confirms Iron Man 4 is on the Way!


text:
- 1
- person in the U.S. has this name View Rawly Douglas on Whitepages
Meaning & Origins
The meaning of this name is unavailable
|184,017th in the U.S.
Scottish: habitational name from any of the various places called Douglas from their situation on a river named with Gaelic dubh 'dark', 'black' + glas 'stream' (a derivative of glas 'blue'). There are several localities in Scotland and Ireland so named, but the one from which the surname is derived in most if not all cases is 20 miles south of Glasgow, the original stronghold of the influential Douglas family and their retainers.
|286th in the U.S.
Nicknames & variations
Rawl, Rawle, Rawley, Rawlie, Rawla, Rawlee, Rawlei, Raul, Rawlo, Rawlau
Dougherty, Douglass, Doughty, Dougan, Doug, Dougher, Dougal, Doughman, Dougall, Doughtie


text:
The much awaited game Titanfall is now available for both Xbox One and PC. Titanfall for Xbox 360 will launched in the coming months. You can either download the game from Xbox Store/Origin or buy them as disc from Amazon or Microsoft Stores. Prepare for Titanfall. Crafted by one of the co-creators of Call of Duty and other key developers behind the Call of Duty franchise, Titanfall is an all-new universe juxtaposing small vs. giant, natural vs. industrial and man vs. machine. The visionaries at Respawn have drawn inspiration from their proven experiences in first-person action and with Titanfall are focused on bringing something exciting the next generation of multiplayer gaming….
Read more at Microsoft News


text:
Brush fire claims life of Toccoa woman
An elderly Toccoa woman lost her life Monday as the result of a brush fire near her home.
Firefighters were called to 162 Fieldale Road in Toccoa around 2 p.m. Monday after an off-duty deputy who lives nearby saw smoke in the woods. A firefighter found Ruby Bellamy, 93, in the back yard, not far from where it is believed the fire began, said Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley.
"It looks like she was burning trash, and (the fire) escaped into the woods," Shirley said.
Investigators could not immediately identify the victim or determine exactly what happened, so an autopsy was performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Shirley said. The final cause of death will be determined later, pending the toxicology report, according to officials.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this tragic accident," Shirley said.
The fire burned between 2 and 3 acres, officials said. The Carnes Creek, New Hope and Shiloh volunteer fire departments responded to the scene.
Subscribe to the Independent Mail
Need Help? Call us at 1-864-260-1284.
Monday-Friday: 6am-4:30pm / Saturday: 7am-11am / Sunday: 7am-2pm


text:
Spiral Knights OST: Adorably Awesome
Recently I've been going through my old games, and I picked up Spiral Knights, a free-to-play MMO from Three Rings (yeah, the guys who do Puzzle Pirates). I was first attracted to the game b/c the artist from one of my favourite comics was the game's lead artist, but once I started playing, I pretty much didn't stop.
Sure, that's partly due to Three Rings' devious monetization schemes, and also partly due to the fact that I love the art style so much. However, that only takes you so far. Even the gameplay, while fun, is unremarkable. I think part of the reason I enjoy it so much is the game's soundtrack.
I think the best way to describe the soundtrack is to compare it to the visual design. Take a look at the game – it's freaking adorable. Every aspect is like a 'kawaii' caricature of something else; the knights are rounded and huge-eyed, the colours are bright and bloomy, and even the monsters are cute. I mean look at that freaking ghost. Yeah.
"Stylized, cute caricatures" is the concept I'm getting at, and kinda the best way to describe the soundtrack. Below is the theme for just wandering around "Haven," the common area from whence you adventure.
It's cute, it's lighthearted, and it's super catchy and ambient. It's the kind of music to make you feel good about just wandering around the rounded adorable cityscape.
Then you get into a fight, and this breaks out:
Still super cute, but more interesting and dark with a definite pushing force. And those are the 'standard' themes. "Undead" plays on the graveyard levels, "Shock" plays on the kinda techno-punk levels, and "Construct" plays for the the level made snarkily to look like an office (down to the Pit Boss who "may need you to come in on the weekend"). All of those songs share the overall style, but fit very nicely to their different archetypical levels.
The soundtrack is pretty much perfect for the style of the game; it's friendly, unimposing, and I could happily listen to it for hours. So if you're looking for adorable background music, the Spiral Knights OST is the way to go.
The Spiral Knights Soundtrack, composed by Harry Mack, has been broken up into two volumes. For more information, go here for the first and here for the second; but Amazon has 'em both for $8.99.


text:
Members: 5188
Series: 193
Stories: 6351
Chapters: 21532
Word count: 46375311
Authors: 1230
Reviews: 29823
Reviewers: 1380
Newest Member: boli
Challenges: 143
Challengers: 68
Who's Online:
Guests: 6
Life at Court: the Pillow Book by Ria
Summary: Write a story of life at one of the great elven settlements (Gondolin, Nargothrond, Doriath, Rivendell, Lothlorien, etc.) from the point of a woman living a traditional (ie, not warrior-maiden) life there, and using Sei Shonagon or something from her Pillow Book as an inspiration.
More information on her at this short article and this other one.
Categories: Book-verse
Characters: None
[Report This]
The Very Secret Daybooke of Amariel Eruwaedhiel by Aranel Erulisse Rated: PG [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Summary: A response to Life at Court: the Pillow Book Challenge by Ria. Amariel Eruwaedhiel is a shallow young elf-maiden who is living during the early days of the Second War of the Ring. Basically dark Mary-Sue fluff with a twist!
Categories: Movie-verse
Characters: Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
Genres: Angst, General, Humor, Tragedy
Warnings: AU (alternate universe)
Challenges: Life at Court: the Pillow Book
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2788 Read Count: 11304
[Report This] Published: 29/09/08 Updated: 29/09/08


text:
The question of the day is: Marco who? (Or: how to peak too early and box yourself in with the wingers, and only the wingers.) Earth to Marco: when your "base" is people whose question at a rally is, "is Obama destroying America?" you are not a viable general election candidate.)
But at least the Facebookers still like him!
In other news: Rick Scott (R, Elm Street) — pioneering campaign strategy by bringing Cuban coffee to Cubans. Jesus, take the wheel … Luckily, he didn't ask any of the abuelas for their papers …
CORRECTED: Finally, something interesting about the Dem A.G. race: Dan Gelber quit his big-ticket law firm, Akerman Senterfitt, last Thursday after not Notorious B-P hired it for its defense. Gelber's campaign disclosed his resignation after his opponent, Dave Aronberg raised the issue of conflict of interest. (An earlier version of "clicks" said Gelber resigned after Aronberg raised the issue, however he had already resigned. Read more about it here.) Big hat tip to the blog sensei, Peter Schorsch, who hipped me to this story hours before it hit the SPTimes. **UPDATE: Gelber calls resignation call "sophomoric," Schorsch sees "advantage: Aronberg…" Brian Crowley seems to agree Gelber's got a problem …
Meanwhile, a bunch of Democrats who failed to win statewide office are raising money for Gelber. I'm not sure that's good mojo …
Meanwhile, some dude from Naples wants his $500 back, so he files a class action lawsuit against Charlie Crist. I thought Republicans hated lawyers … Hey, maybe he should hire Akerman Senterfitt?
There was a minor-dust-up between the Meek and Greene campaigns over Greene's connection to former "Hollywood madam" Heidi Fleiss (Team Meek held a conference call with a bunch of angry women, even.) You can get more Heidi Fleiss fix here, in case you're one of the like, ten people who care that Jeff Greene knows Heidi Fleiss (is it just me that gets the feeling a lot of reporters just want a ride on Greene's party yacht?) For the record, the Greene campaign clarified for me today that Greene met Heidi at a party or something or other through a mutual friend, and then she had some problems with a violent boyfriend and he put her up in his guest house because he was just being a nice guy and, oh, hell I'm bored already and Heidi Fleiss is like, a 90s story, right? Next!
… oh and by the way, I don't care about the Mike Tyson thing, either. I was a huge fan of Mike's — love boxing — thought Cus D'Amato failed him in the character department and Holyfield head-butted him in the eye so a bite on the ear was the least he deserved, especially with all that playing the Jesus card crap cause dude, it's boxing … Jesus is indifferent … but beyond that, couldn't care less that he was in Greene's wedding. Just sayin' …
Moving on, Dean Cannon and the rest of the Florida Republican Slush Fund Crew are spending big to take down the smoke monster, and that could be very good news for Alex Sink. Of course, if Rick Scott wins the primary, a whole lot of GOPers are going to get murdered in their nightmares …
McCollum has other supporters, too. Like Newt Gingrich, who paid his old Congressional buddy back by endorsing the future Lost island casualty today. Payback for what, you ask? Eric Jotkoff of the Florida Dems, your witness:
Then today former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who admitted to ethics violations to the House Ethics Committee, endorsed career politician Bill McCollum. In 1995, McCollum voted to kill an "attempt to force a public report on an ethics committee inquiry into" Gingrich's activities. And then in 1996, McCollum voted to protect Gingrich from an "effort to order the House ethics committee to turn over its entire investigation" to outside counsel. (CQ, Vote 833, 11/30/95; CQ, Vote 287, 6/27/96 and Associated Press, 6/28/96)
"Just like Bill McCollum may have tried to cover-up the scandals at the Republican Party of Florida, in Congress he voted to protect Newt Gingrich from greater public scrutiny and stronger ethics investigations — no wonder Newt Gingrich returned the favor today," Jotkoff added.
It must be weird to be Amanda Henenberg. She was Charlie Crist's campaign spokeswoman before quitting once he became an independent. Now, Amanda's job is to issue press releases saying stuff like this:
"As Floridians' frustration with the oil spill continues to rise, it's becoming clear to everyone except Governor Crist that the Obama Administration is failing to solve this crisis. How can the Governor continue to praise this Administration when it has taken 71 days for Vice President Biden to even visit the Gulf, the leak hasn't been capped, and additional skimmers haven't been able to make it to the region? This is a real tragedy with real consequences for Floridians, and instead of simply singing the praises of the Obama Administration, Governor Crist should focus on providing concrete solutions for the people of his state." – Amanda Henneberg, RNC Spokesman
Hey, a girl's gotta eat (and I hear Michael Steele springs for strip clubs. Haaay!)
Getting outside the Sunshine state:
Virginia's governor won't appoint himself to fill Senator Byrd's seat, and Democrats won't have to worry about an election for the seat until 2012.
Miss Lindsey will skip climate talks tomorrow.
Scott Brown is playing hard to get on finreg. (Oh, just offer him a tanning bed and be done with it, Harry.) That might not work with Russ Feingold, though. Or Susan Colins. Rats … ship?
Really, GOP? Thurgood Marshall???
And General McChrystal will retire from the Army.
Mexico continues to be absolutely, stupefyingly violent and crazy.
Be alarmed: world leaders "fully believe Israel will attack Iran."
Meanwhile, Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli military flights, a further step toward cold relations between the two countries in the wake of that deadly flotilla raid. That matters, because as the map below demonstrates, there are only a few ways Israel could get to Iran, and all but one of them are hostile (with Turkey once being the exception.) Map, courtesy of Atlapedia, below. Would Jordan or Iraq allow Israeli war planes to overfly their territory? Doubtful, even if Washington agreed to it, which I can't see the Obama administration doing. And the flotilla raid appears to have dashed Charles Krauthammer's dreams of an Israeli overflight of Turkey, meaning the only route left would be the Fox News overlords in Saudi Arabia. Could that happen? Or worse…
And Russian freakin' spies!??? (worn out meme of the week: it's like a spy novel. Yes it is.)
ICYMI: Mike Huckabee would like you to know that he is the front-runner to face Barack Obama in 2012. He's even moved to Florida, which should lock the state up for him. Now see how much money we just saved the Republican Party instead of having a big, expensive primary?
And ICYMI2: this is really funny, and well done.


text:
Prairie College's Faculty is a committed team of teachers and leaders who are passionate about their respective fields of study. In the classroom and outside of it, they model the integration of heart, soul and mind that allows for a vibrant framework for instruction, discipleship and growth.
For a Listing of Departments: [Click Here]Back to Contact Us Home: [Click Here]
Dean of Education & Spiritual Formation
Prairie Bible Institute Box 4000 Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0 1-800-661-2425
AdmissionsGive to Prairie Events Employment
Facility RentalsPrivacy PolicyMaps & DirectionsContact UsCampus Safety


text: http://androidforums.com – Do some tablets have the Google Calendar options disabled? My new no-name 'Cortex A9' tablet comes with Market and the usual Google Apps are seen on the home screen - but no Calendar. The Google Calendar part of my Google Apps setup normally runs two calendars of mine and one of my wife's - on a Mac, a PC and a Samsung Galaxy Ace - but none show on the new CKO. Posts about 'Can't link my calendar' end up with useful info about 'Settings-Accounts and Sync' which are of no help to me. Mine sync Books, Docs Gmail and Picasa Web but not Calendar. After I try to add an account (my wife's) t (General)


text:
Quite honestly, the kind of start to the NASCAR season the sport needed was one that took focus off the negative and onto the positive. All through the off-season it was talk of change to determining a champion, and then those changes going into effect. It was about "more focus on winning, while also being consistent."
NASCAR had to get back to what is most important...RACING.
Finally, the sport got to see the best drivers hit the track in the marque event of the season. All eyes were on 43 cars and their wheelmen, plus one wheel-woman, do battle for the ultimate trophy in the sport. In the beginning, it was a short-lived run. Downpours, warnings, and waiting made up most of the afternoon as heavy rain hit the Florida area and made fans take cover. The green flag waved shortly after 1 p.m. but then just about an hour and 20 minutes later it was halted as the rain washed up and made the biggest race of the year go into rain mode.
After six hours and 22 minutes of waiting, thanks to track drying and Musco lights, the racing got back under way, and what all the fans got in return was exactly what they paid their hard-earned money for. Two-wide, three-wide, every lap, and every corner, and no one was waiting around for things to happen. It was nearly a race to another caution, hoping the rain stayed away.
Not only did it stay away, it gave fans a full race, and for their patience, and their never-give-up attitude, they got the ultimate gift.
It was just over 10 years ago when a young man still reeling from the loss of someone he loved, as well as many fans adored, got the biggest win of his career. In three of the last four seasons, he would look out the windshield to see the one car ahead of him take the checkered flag, and the biggest win of the season. This time, it was the move on the final restart that sealed the deal, and talent, drive and desire took over.
For the first time since 2012, the No. 88 Chevorlet saw the checkered flag first, and for the first time since 2004, Dale Earnhardt Jr. could say that he is a winner in the Great American Race.
Not only does that in essence give him the first spot in the Chase, but after just one week in the pool, two writers already have a victory on the year, the quickest a multi-win week has happened in the pool since it began. Take a look at where each writer stands after the season-opening Daytona 500:
Kara Martin (48) Dale Earnhardt Jr. WON - 1
Ryan O'Hara (48) Dale Earnhardt Jr. WON - 1
Rob Blount (42) Brad Keselowski finished 3rd - 0
Rob Tiongson (40) Jeff Gordon finished 4th - 0
Patti Rodisch (38) Matt Kenseth finished 6th - 0
Dustin Parks (36) Austin Dillon finished 9th - 0
Billy Fellin (31) Kevin Harvick finished 13th - 0
Michael Hirshbein (26) Kyle Busch finished 18th - 0
Sal Sigala Jr (26) Kyle Busch finished 18th - 0
Misan Akuya (9) Tony Stewart finished 35th - 0
James Broomhead (9) Tony Stewart finished 35th - 0
Aaron Rosser (9) Tony Stewart finished 35th - 0
NEXT RACE: How exactly can one follow up a race, much less a two-week span of spectacular events, like what just occurred in NASCAR? It's nearly impossible since so many things happened that were worth writing about, and memorizing.
Somehow, NASCAR is going to do so because after such a weekend, teams now must unload the restricted cars, and get to the fully horsepowered, bigger spoiler machines as the series now heads out west. Once again the Phoenix International Raceway welcomes the top drivers to their speedway, and embark on their own celebration of being around for several decades.
Writers, the season's biggest race is done. Now, we're into the heart of the schedule. Have your picks submitted by 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, for The Profit on CNBC 500.


text:
Hotels in 62071 - National Stock Yards IL
Only hotels in 62071 zip code are listed below. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in National Stock Yards, IL for your upcoming leisure or conference / group travel. We list the best 62071 hotels and motels so you can review the National Stock Yards hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. Hotels in Saint Clair county and area code 618 are also listed.
62071 Hotels, Motels & Accommodations
Next: Show All Available 62071 Hotels with Pricing >


text:
Gear Review
Red Ron
Like sex!
These bindings have given me mulitple euphoric riding experiences.. The aluminum metal alloy heelhoop that connects the toe to the highback revolutionizes a world of responsiveness & the glass-filled nylon baseplate keeps the overall binding stifness to a minimum, while the gel fit ankle strap & the conformist toe system cradle your foot like a mother craddles a new born! Bitchin bindings! No questions asked..
View More Details on Rome 390 Snowboard Binding


text:
Medical examinations are required when the period of invitation is greater than six months and the individual has resided, during the one year period immediately preceding the date of entry to Canada, for six consecutive months, in a designated country.
For a list of designated countries please see: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/dcl.asp.
If a medical examination is required, this can significantly add to the visa processing time. Depending on the individual's circumstances, the additional time required can be 1-3 months.
Medicals can be done with an approved immigration physicianand results submitted with the application for a work permit.


text:
Quality Protein Maize
|This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2015)
The quality protein maize (QPM) contains nearly twice as much usable protein as other maize (or corn) grown in the tropics and yields 10% more grain than traditional varieties of maize. It was developed by Dr. Surinder Vasal and Dr. Evangelina Villegas at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in the late 1990s. For their achievement, they won the 2000 World Food Prize.[1]
Need for high-protein maize[edit]
In Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, several hundred million people rely on maize as their principal daily food, for weaning babies, and for feeding livestock. Unfortunately maize (corn) has two significant flaws; it lacks the full range of amino acids, namely lysine and tryptophan, needed to produce proteins, and has its niacin (vitamin B3) bound in an indigestible complex. The Mayans and Aztecs used to boil maize in the alkaline limewater which broke down the complex so that the Niacin became available. However in the main this practice did not transfer to the Old World or settlers in the "New World" which resulted in epidemics of Pellagra from the 16th century onwards. In addition diets high in corn produce a condition known as wet-malnutrition - a person is receiving sufficient calories, but her or his body malfunctions due to a lack of protein. A chronic lack of protein in the diet leads to kwashiorkor.
Thus, conventional maize is a poor-quality food staple; unless consumed as part of a varied diet – which is beyond the means of most people in the developing world.
QPM produces 70-100% more of lysine and tryptophan than the most modern varieties of tropical maize. These two amino acids allow the body to manufacture complete proteins, thereby eliminating wet-malnutrition. In addition tryptophan can be converted in the body to Niacin, which theoretically reduces the incidence of Pellagra.
Modified maize with higher protein content dated back to the 1920s, and the "opaque-2" variety had been developed in 1963. While its lysine and tryptophan levels were better than those of conventional maize, opaque-2 had lower yields and a soft, chalky kernel, which made it more susceptible to ear rot and insect damage. Moreover, the taste and kernel appearance dissatisfied consumers, who ultimately rejected the enhanced-protein varieties in the market.[2]
Vasal-Villegas team[edit]
Surinder Vasal and Evangelina Villegas began their collaborative research in Mexico in the early 1970s while they were working at CIMMYT. Dr. Villegas was in charge of the lab investigating protein quality and Dr. Vasal was a plant breeder newly assigned to work on developing QPM varieties that would gain widespread acceptance.
Integrating cereal chemistry and plant breeding techniques, Drs. Vasal and Villegas collaborated to combine the existing opaque-2 maize with genetic modifiers. Through the 1970s, they produced and analyzed germplasms at an astonishing rate, sometimes processing up to 25,000 samples a year. By the mid-1980s, they had produced a QPM germplasm with hard kernel characteristics and good taste similar to the traditional grain and with much higher quality levels of lysine and tryptophan.
However, their discovery remained unexploited for years because many nutritionists felt that protein could be added to the diets of the most poor in other ways. In the early 1990s, CIMMYT gained the international support and funding to begin promoting QPM in Ghana and several other African countries. Since then, QPM has also yielded very positive results in China, Mexico, and parts of Central America.
Babies and adults consuming QPM are healthier and at lower risk for malnutrition disorders such as marasmus and kwashiorkor, and data from Latin America and Africa show the grain's role in reversing the effects of malnutrition in those already affected.[citation needed] QPM offers 90% the nutritional value of skim milk, the standard for adequate nutrition value. At a time when UNICEF reports that 1,000,000 infants and small children are starving each month, the inclusion of QPM in daily rations improves health and saves lives. Additionally, pigs fed QPM experience rapid weight gain and are ready for market sooner or can provide an additional quality protein source for small farm families.[citation needed]
QPM hybrids have been developed and tested for varying climatic and growing conditions; QPM varieties are grown on roughly 9 million acres (36,000 km²) worldwide. Meanwhile, QPM research and development have spread from Mexico to throughout Latin America and to Africa, Europe, and Asia. In Guizhou, the poorest province in China, QPM hybrid yields are 10% higher than those of other hybrids, and the crop has enabled new pig production enterprises, bringing increased food security and disposable income. In total, the QPM germplasm has grown to contribute over $1 billion annually to the economies of developing countries.[citation needed]
- ^ Palit K. Kataki, Suresh Chandra Babu (2003). Food Systems for Improved Human Nutrition: linking agriculture, nutrition, and productivity. Haworth Press. p. 193. ISBN 1-56022-103-8.
- ^ Mandefro Nigussie, D. Tanner, S. Twumasi-Afriyie (2001). Enhancing the Contribution of Maize to Food Security in Ethiopia (PDF). Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization, and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center. p. 46.


text:
Created: 11/21/2012 8:48 AM KSTP.com By: Cassie Hart
Authorities in northern Wisconsin say a deer hunter who was killed this week was apparently shot when his hunting buddy fired at a deer and missed.
The Douglas County sheriff's department identified the victim as 27-year-old Garrett M. Carr of Oliver.
Authorities say Carr was hunting Monday with 31-year-old Michael F. Thompson of Superior. Warden Dave Zebro says a preliminary investigation suggests that Thompson fired at a deer but the bullet hit Carr in the head.
A Duluth News Tribune report says Carr was wearing blaze-orange clothing but his hat was dark. Zebro says hunters' hats have to be at least half blaze-orange.
He says the shooting serves as a reminder for hunters to be properly attired, and for shooters to be absolutely certain of their targets.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


text:
(Memphis) As WREG leads the way on the untested rape kit story, now this: you're being asked to pay millions for what we found could have been done for free.
So far, the city has agreed to pay a $1 million down payment on the $6 million it will cost to test the huge backlog.
But now, new documents show the state could have tested most, if not all, for free, but Memphis chose to turn over only a fraction of the thousands of kits gathering dust.
Memphis City Council members held little back, frustrated that evidence in more than 12,000 rape cases was left on shelves for years.
Councilman Myron Lowery said, "I think the police department failed the citizens of this city ten years ago, and I'd like to know why."
Now the On Your Side investigators have uncovered more startling evidence.
In 2003, TBI got a grant for more than $3 million. It asked Memphis and other cities to send in any rape kits where there was no suspect, for free testing.
But Memphis only sent 120 kits, while thousands sat untouched.
Councilwoman Wanda Halbert said, "You seem to be more successful with getting answers than members of the council."
Halbert admitted she ignored letters from WREG, in which we exposed the rape kit problem, four years ago. She says administrators told her we were wrong, but now she say the city should have acted then.
"The mayor says, 'Lets not point fingers and place blame,' but when you're asking citizens to pay millions for a process, that should have been paid for by the state."
Tuesday, former Memphis judge turned TV personality Joe Brown told elected officials to get their act together.
He's running for DA and says all city leaders are vulnerable unless they find out who did this and hold them accountable."It's disgraceful, absolutely disgraceful," he said. "It's been going on a while. Hell, I was still on the bench when some of these rape kits were assembled."
Mayor A C Wharton is hoping the state legislature might come up with some of the $5 million still needed to test the backlog of kits.
He's also asked former U.S. attorney Veronica Coleman-Davis to investigate which people were behind the decades-long decision not to test the kits.


text:
Each year the Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship sponsors the
Entrepreneurial Summer Fellows Program, which provides a limited number of stipends (up to $3,000) for students who seek to learn about or gain experience in entrepreneurial management. This program provides students the opportunity to intern with new and emerging organizations, with mature organizations initiating entrepreneurial activities, with organizations in an industry in which the student would like to start or buy a company, or with a faculty or student-managed start-up. The internships can be in either for-profit or not-for-profit environments.
This past summer, a total of 22 students representing a wide range of disciplines including accounting, anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, communication, economics, mathematics, philosophy, studio art, and politics and international affairs, pursued these learning experiences that complimented their career goals. We learned about their summer experiences through their summer Blog and a poster presentation held on August 26th.
Some students chose to develop a business plan for their own new venture. Others chose experiences in external organizations that afforded them opportunities to learn aspects of entrepreneurship and to have access to founders and top management. Several of the internship projects are highlighted below.
For undergraduate student, Ollie Spalding, it was his desire to pursue economics, entrepreneurship, Spanish and philanthropy that led him to an opportunity working directly with entrepreneurs at a start-up organization in Nicaragua. As he says, "this opportunity provided a synergy of all my passions." AMOS Health & Hope is an organization that primarily serves rural Nicaragua with health and community development strategies. This student specifically worked to spearhead AMOS's entrepreneurial development program for their existing micro-finance program by writing a business plan and doing market research of similar organizations. He traveled to a rural community to do first-hand research and experience the day to day life of the community members to understand how improvements in the business model would impact the community.
Senior Communication major, Shelby Taylor, spent the summer learning the ropes of a new venture, Campus Grumble, while experiencing "both the joys of making an impact and the hardships of starting a company from nothing." Her main project was to build a comprehensive campus marketing campaign that would ensure maximum impact on the undergraduate audience at Wake Forest University. This project required extensive qualitative research in addition to the use of website analytics, which were used to reveal key insights to future web development. Shelby's main objective was to develop a marketing campaign to engage first-year students early on in their Wake Forest careers. Her research led her to the development of a 'sister site' designed specifically for first-years, which she was later able to pitch to Campus Grumble executives.
Divinity student, Brittani Chavious, spent her summer working to further develop her own entrepreneurial venture. HerSpace, Inc. is an organization that houses an umbrella of programs that provide an inspiring and transformative place for young girls and women to become "unapologetically confident in their own space." Brittani applied for the Summer Entrepreneurial Fellows program because she was searching for the opportunity to invest [her] time, knowledge, passion and resources into strengthening the foundation and framework of the organization. Brittani's passion is what makes her proposition so unique, and she plans to excel as a social entrepreneur and the future full-time leader of HerSpace, Inc. after obtaining her master's degree.
Charlie Garner, a Mathematics major, had an interest in gaining insights on running a successful start-up. He gained first-hand knowledge with a local commercial waste management start-up company based in Lexington, NC. Over the course of the summer, Charlie placed over 3,000 phone calls that generated nearly $11,000 in quotes per month from businesses all over the Triad! His initial hope in securing the internship was to be able to learn enough to decide whether a start-up is the path that he would like to someday follow. He discovered that running a successful start-up requires a lot of hard work and the wearing of many hats. This internship was made possible by Eric Hill who serves on the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Advisory Council.
Senior Communication major, Kristen Watkins' entrepreneurial spirit and passion for others led her all the way to Ghana where she spent her summer interning as a Project Leader for A Ban Against Neglect (ABAN). ABAN is a non-profit organization that helps street girls and the environment of Acuri, Ghana by providing shelter, seamstress training, Business, English, Math and Life Skills education. Kristen worked as the team leader for a group that taught computer literacy to young women and was also responsible for preparing trip logistics, motivating, and communicating with volunteers.
The stipends are made possible by the Russell D. and Elfriede Hobbs Endowment Fund for Entrepreneurship and the Liberal Arts, The Chambers Family Fund for Entrepreneurship, and the Leila and David Farr Endowment.
Students will have the opportunity to apply for the 2014 Entrepreneurial Summer Fellows Program in April 2014.


text:
Now Playing
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
3:28 pm
Thu September 30, 2004
Riley Still Deciding on Appointments to State Environment Commission
By Alabama Public Radio
Montgomery, AL – Governor Riley has still not decided on two appointments to the state Environmental Management Commission. The terms expire Thursday for two of the commission's seven members. Riley spokesman John Matson says the Governor is still trying to decide whether to replace or reappoint William Sanders and Sam Wainwright. They've both served six-year terms. Sanders is a doctor who works for a firm that provides medical services to the state prison system. Wainwright is retired. Meanwhile...the Alabama River Alliance Director Adam Snyder is urging Riley to make appointments that are not tied to special interest groups. The Alliance is part of a consortium of environmental groups that wants to make the state Department of Environmental Management more environment-protective.


text:
Starting & Managing
Starting a Business
Managing a Business
Loans & Grants
Small Business Loans
Surety Bonds
SBIC Program
Other Financial Assistance
Getting Started
Contracting Support for Small Businesses
Understanding the Federal Marketplace
For Contracting Officials
- HUBZone
- Non-Manufacturer Waivers
- Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse
- Protests
- Small Business Goaling
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Certificate of Competency Program
- Procurement Center Representatives
- Government Contracting Field Staff Directory
- Service Contract Inventory
- Partnership Agreements
- Goaling Program
- Interagency Task Force on Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
Learning Center
Local Assistance
About SBA
What We Do
SBA Team
SBA Locations
SBA Newsroom
SBA Initiatives
- SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative
- Clusters Initiative
- 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Services Program
- Small Business Teaming Pilot Program
- Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
- Startup America
- Council on Underserved Communities (CUC)
- Intermediary Lending Pilot
- Dealer Floor Plan Financing Program
- Greening SBA
- Small Business Saturday 2013
SBA Performance
Oversight & Advocacy
You are Here
Rental property
by hookman123, Window Shopper
- Created: April 24, 2010, 5:54 am
I have rental properties that needs repair work. These homes are bank owned. Is there any kind of grant out there that will allow me to get the money to have these repairs made?
‹ Re: Tell Us - For What Industries are You Seeking Loans and Grants Information? What kind of loan or grants can I get ›
984profits | Creator | 4/27/2010 - 4:27 pm
Is there a reason why you're not looking into the refinancing option?
mrhelpful | Contributor | 4/27/2010 - 3:16 pm
if you mean that you've got mortgages on the rental properties then I can see why you'd think they were bank owned, or do you mean that you're in the foreclosure process? In any case, the gov won't pay for you to improve the value of your property.
phanio | Contributor | 4/25/2010 - 9:17 am
Agree with NRiddle - don't understand how you can have these rentals that are bank owned. If you are planning on buying them from the bank and fixing them up, then talk to the bank about what programs they may have (including SBA). But, there are no grant programs for this.
NRiddle | Contributor | 4/24/2010 - 2:11 pm
I don't understand, when you say your rental properties are bank owned do you mean you still have a mortgage note on them? There aren't any grants from the federal goverment to repair homes; there are tax credits that allow you to get back up to $1,500 per calander year for certain repairs related to energy saving. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index http://search.irs.gov/web/query.html?col=allirs&charset=utf-8&qt=energy+efficiency+tax+credits
SBA Community
- Community Home
- Discussion Boards
- Introduction
- Tell Us...
- Discuss Popular Topics
- Developer Resources
- Blogs
- Social Media


text:
North Dakota Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp will skip the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this September.
Heitkamp's spokesman Brandon Lorenz told Hotline On Call that the former state attorney general will be campaigning in North Dakota rather than attending the gathering.
Heitkamp is locked in a tight race with Republican Rep. Rick Berg. North Dakota has leaned increasingly Republican in the last few years, and President Obama is unpopular in the state. Heitkamp has distanced herself from the president, particularly on energy issues.
Heitkamp joins a growing list of Democratic Senate candidates opting out of Charlotte, including Arizona Senate candidate Richard Carmona, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Don't Miss Today's Top Stories
Rick, Executive Director for Policy
Concise coverage of everything I wish I had hours to read about."
Chuck, Graduate Student
The day's action in one quick read."
Stacy, Director of Communications
I find them informative and appreciate the daily news updates and enjoy the humor as well."
Richard, VP of Government Affairs
Chock full of usable information on today's issues. "
Michael, Executive Director


text:
By Charles Krauthammer • The Washington Post
His secretary of defense says, "The world is exploding all over." His attorney general says that the threat of terror "keeps me up at night." The world bears them out. On Tuesday, American hostage Kayla Mueller is confirmed dead. On Wednesday, the U.S. evacuates its embassy in Yemen, a country cited by President Obama last September as an American success in fighting terrorism.
Yet Obama's reaction to, shall we say, turmoil abroad has been one of alarming lassitude and passivity. [Read more...]


text:
Spark Education
Spark Education provides educational materials about the Spark program content for K-12 and post-secondary educators, offering media resources, Educator Guides, and other tools to make contemporary arts an integral part of learning.
Spark Educator Guides can be found on corresponding Spark Artist Profile pages. Spark videos and related educator materials can also be found in iTunes University.
More Arts Educational Materials
KQED offers free videos about contemporary artists, with special interviews and behind-the-scenes exclusives, along with accompanying lesson plans and curriculum guides. Make contemporary art an integral part of learning with our free online videos and educator guides. Visit our Arts Education section to learn more.
Also on KQED.org this week ...
KQED Summer Fun Adventures
This summer, KQED is partnering with tons of fun places in the Bay Area offering exciting adventures and special savings when you show your MemberCard.
KQED Arts Hot Summer Days & Nights Guide
Get our picks for the season's best concerts, books, movies, outdoor plays, visual arts and more.


text:
For designers, artists, and virtual hoarders, Pinterest is the perfect website for whiling away hours. The site allows users to curate images on virtual inspiration boards organized by subjects the user chooses. Users, referred to as "pinners," can share boards and images with others. In the past two-and-a-half years, Pinterest has grown from a small start-up to bustling online destination. Although occasionally abused by an inordinate amount of images of baby animal memes and wedding dresses, it has become a valuable resource for inspiration and new products. We investigated the popular pinners in modern architecture and design and picked some of our favorites to share with you.
Pinner: Aaron De Simone
Followers: 280,013


text:
|Lucene in Action, Second Edition
Michael McCandless, Erik Hatcher, and Otis Gospodnetić
July 2010 | 532 pages | B&W
|pBook + eBook (includes PDF, ePub, and Kindle)
|eBook only (includes PDF, ePub, and Kindle)
|Browse all our mobile format eBooks.
|Every purchase includes a free eBook of the previous edition!
|Look Inside
When Lucene first appeared, this superfast search engine was nothing short of amazing. Today, Lucene still delivers. Its high-performance, easy-to-use API, features like numeric fields, payloads, near-real-time search, and huge increases in indexing and searching speed make it the leading search tool.
And with clear writing, reusable examples, and unmatched advice, Lucene in Action, Second Edition is still the definitive guide to effectively integrating search into your applications. This totally revised book shows you how to index your documents, including formats such as MS Word, PDF, HTML, and XML. It introduces you to searching, sorting, and filtering, and covers the numerous improvements to Lucene since the first edition. Source code is for Lucene 3.0.1.
NEW in the Second Edition
- Performing hot backups
- Using numeric fields
- Tuning for indexing or searching speed
- Boosting matches with payloads
- Creating reusable analyzers
- Adding concurrency with threads
- Four new case studies
- Much more!
About the Authors
Michael McCandless is a Lucene PMC member and committer with more than a decade of experience building search engines. Erik Hatcher and Otis Gospodnetić are the authors of the first edition of Lucene in Action and long-time contributors to Lucene, Solr, Mahout, and other Lucene-based projects.
"The best thing about Manning in general is that they fill the void. Lucene in Action is probably the only book on Lucene and is in itself, the bible for Lucene. I have worked on Lucene for few years now but still this is my ONLY reference."
—Ravi Alapati (independent consultant)
"If you're interested in version 3 or later of the Apache Lucene search library, you need this book. As far as I know, this book is the only way to come up to speed on the intricacies of Lucene."
—Bob Carpenter, LingPipe