text:
Corporate Giving
Jo-Ann Supports Our Communities
The vision of the Jo-Ann Charitable Giving program is to make significant impact on local communities and national causes that align with charitable tenets through multiple forms of giving.
Our charitable tenets include: Arts & Education, Health & Wellness and Military Support. Since 1943, we have contributed to programs that serve our communities and have strived to ensure their ongoing strength and well-being.
Today, this support is continuously increasing as we discover new ways to give, share and help. To assist in making a larger impact, we've partnered with these worthwhile national organizations:
Military Family Association
Founded in 1969, the National Military Family Association is the leading non-profit organization focusing on issues important to military families. They believe that all military families deserve comprehensive child care, accessible health care, spouse employment options, great schools, caring communities, a secure retirement, and support for widows and widowers.
Boys & Girls Clubs or America
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day. They serve nearly 4 million young people, through membership and community outreach in some 4,000 Club facilities though the country and BCGA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. Military installations worldwide.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization whose mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. At this time there are about 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer.
Kids In Need Foundation
Kids In Need provides school supplies to impoverished children and under-funded teachers through their national channel of Resource Centers. The Foundation's mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed. More than $300 million in school supplies and nearly $1 million in teacher grants have been donated to date.
How to Apply For a Donation
To apply for a donation, you must complete the online application.


text:
Continue to your download.
Start Interactive Ad Now
Thanks for watching.
Download Now!
Happy Hoildays Free Art Raffle (winner annouced)Congrats to AutumnScarf winning the raffle! I'll draw the prize during the next live stream.
Request JournalYea!! A request journal ◝(○ ヮ ○)◜wut is this?!Just pop a link to your character and I will draw them when ever I have free time I wont add any of these to my to-do list I will get these done when I have the time.Just something for me to do when I have finished all my commissions and stuffs!!Guys I'm only doing simple pictures!! nothing detailed with full backgrounds!!Just an FYI I will NOT close my request journal, it will stay open. ALSO if you have commented with more than 1 OC I WILL draw them all but not in a oner, I will draw one of your OCs then I will draw the other ones later, they will all be separate images. Example of what you will get:*PLEASE NOTE-My style has been changing a little bit recently so your image wont look exactly like this image. Resubmitting again everytime I get a certain number of new watchers
MLP Season 4 Reviews - Pinkie PrideSpoiler Free!! But may have spoilers in comments.Note: Pinkie Pie's Pride Peeks and Wreaks Petty Party Havoc! (whew) Newly Added Review- Season 3 Episode 12S4Ep 1&2 8/10So far in the season this double episode didn't really wow me. They seemed to introduce the concept of the new Twilight while keeping the rest of the Mane 6 character development subtle if nonexistent. It just seemed they could have put more effort into the Mane 6 rather than it evolving around Twilight the whole time. Overall, I still loved the episode because princesses rock and so does Discord. S4Ep 3 Castle Mane-ia 9/10There seem to be tons of hidden references in this episode that not even I'm familiar with, but over all I'd say I love this episode because the animation team did amazing at it's execution. They took a risk trying out new ideas and poses and positions and I think they rocked it. And of

subset: commoncrawl


text:
1. quench - verb
· satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"
Synonym(s): slake, allay, assuage
Hypernym(s): fit, conform_to, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
2. quench - verb
· put out, as of fires, flames, or lights; "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"; "quench the flames"; "snuff out the candles"
Synonym(s): snuff_out, blow_out, extinguish
3. quench - verb
· electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
Hypernym(s): suppress, stamp_down, subdue, conquer
4. quench - verb
· suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"
Hypernym(s): suppress, stamp_down, subdue, conquer
5. quench - verb
· reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
Hypernym(s): reduce, cut_down, cut_back, trim, trim_down, trim_back, cut, bring_down
6. quench - verb
· cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid; "quench steel"
Hypernym(s): cool, chill, cool_down
The only site you need for word puzzles, home work, anagrams and scrabble games. The best site for two word anagram solutions.
Enter the letters to get anagrams for the word
Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and related words
Enter the word below with '?' to indicate missing letters
Enter the word to find the rhymes
Enter the letters of the beginning, middle or end of the word.


text:
Why I Love Being CatholicMay 22nd, 2012
I really do love being Catholic, though that wasn't always the case. Growing up in the southern United States, I was a minority among the Protestants, especially in the rural town of Statesboro, Georgia, where I went to college. I'm ashamed to admit that one day a professor asked my class if anyone was Catholic, and when no other hands were raised, I shrank in my seat. Today I would proudly claim Catholicism, but at that time I never had a full appreciation—nor understanding—of my Catholic faith. I do now.
Here are 5 reasons I love being Catholic:
Why do YOU love being Catholic?
Also published on American Catholic blog.
Photo credit: vichie81/FreeDigitalPhotos.net


text:
The Eastern Michigan University regents have threatened to fire President Susan Martin unless she gets her drinking under control.
The Board of Regents, in a letter dated May 17, cited several incidents involving alcohol including one in April at an alumni event in Washington.
"It is, however, incumbent on us to emphasize the severity of this incident and its potential impact on your role and symbol of the university," wrote the board's executive committee.
In an email to the campus today, Martin said the incident wouldn't happen again.


text:
Architecture of a eukaryotic cell largely depends on microtubules (MTs), 25-nm self-assembling polymers that serve as highways for organelle and molecular transport within a cell. During cell division, MTs drive chromosome segregation. In interphase cells, MTs position organelles and site-specific activities like actin assembly or proteolysis, thereby defining cell shape and polarity. For years, an intriguing question has been how MTs within a cell can perform multiple actions that are spatially and temporally distinct. We think that it can only be possible if functionally distinct subsets exist within the MT network and if these subsets are precisely localized within a cell.
Our lab is interested in:
- Establishing principles of diversity and asymmetry within MT networks. We study the MT network as a combination of subsets of diverse origin, dynamics and molecular composition. We have recently discovered a novel MT population, which forms at the Golgi complex and are distinct from the centrosomal MT array. Elucidating the molecular and functional properties of Golgi-derived MTs is one of our main goals.
- Understanding how variations in MT subsets are translated into specifics of cellular architecture and functioning. We aim to resolve general principles of this regulatory system as well as its cell-type-specific functions. In particular, we study MT-dependent regulation of normal and cancer cell motility, the actin cytoskeleton in vascular smooth muscle cells, and insulin secretion in pancreatic beta cells.
The astrophysicist Bernard Haisch once said "Advances are made by answering questions. Discoveries are made by questioning answers." This approach is very appealing to us. Our research is based on a set of dogma-challenging hypotheses that we test through a unique combination of cutting edge high-resolution microscopy techniques supported by molecular and biochemical approaches and merged with mathematical modeling.


text:
Research Forum
Associate Scholars
The Associate Scholars group is made up of, predominantly, early-career researchers based at The Courtauld in conjunction with distinguished Visiting Professors. Postdoctoral Fellows working on a range of topics and Visiting Lecturers and Visiting Professors teaching courses at The Courtauld form the core membership of this group. The Associate Scholars meet at least once a term giving an opportunity for the members to offer presentations and share knowledge about their research.
The 2006-2007 Associate Scholars are listed below.
Elizabeth Bartman
Elizabeth Bartman is a specialist in Greek and Roman art. She is presently working on two major projects: a study of ethnic identity in Roman portraiture (supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities) and of the "ideal" sculpture – images of gods, mythic figures, personifications, etc. as opposed to historical personages – collected by Henry Blundell in the late eighteenth century for his estate at Ince outside Liverpool. The largest private collection ever assembled in Britain, Blundell's statues present a cross-section of Roman decorative sculpture; heavily restored, they are as much a reflection of eighteenth-century art as of ancient. Working with this material has led Elizabeth Bartman into new areas of research such as the Grand Tour, collecting, and the reception of the antique.
Lee Beard
Lee Beard is a British Academy Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. He completed his PhD, entitled "Modernist Cell" or "Gentle Nest"; Ben Nicholson, Art, Design and the Modern Interior 1924-1939, at the Courtauld in 2003. His current research is a development of themes originating from this project, in particular those concerned with the relationship between modern art and the domestic interior in Britain during the early to mid- twentieth century. Focusing on the period 1919-1959, and working under the title 'Living with Modernism', his aim is to evaluate the many ideologies and strategies that have informed and shaped the interaction between art and notions domesticity in modernist production and display.
James Boaden
James Boaden's PhD research engages with questions of nostalgia and the pastoral genre in collage, assembled sculpture and experimental film in 1950s America. James has published articles on the subject in the Courtauld Institute's scholarly journal immediations as well as the on-line journal of the AHRC Centre for Surrealism and its Legacies: Papers of Surrealism. James has also conducted freelance curatorial work for the exhibition 'Starting at Zero: Black Mountain College 1933-1957' (Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, 2005) and for the screenings entitled 'Lights Up: American Structural Film' at the National Film Theatre, London in 2006.
Peter Dent
Peter Dent is a British Academy Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. He is currently working on a project entitled 'Sculpture and the Senses in Late Medieval Italy'. This will concentrate on the strategies that Italian sculptors employed in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries in order to communicate a sense of 'presence'. Beyond the immediate historical contexts for this enquiry, he is also exploring how developments during this period may relate to the long running theoretical debate about the nature of sculpture, in particular its ability to stimulate the sense of touch, in contrast to painting, which is primarily concerned with sight.
This interest grew out of research conducted for his PhD, The Body of Christ in Fourteenth-Century Tuscan Sculpture, undertaken at the Courtauld Institute of Art and completed in 2005. More generally, he is interested in the relationships between sculpture and painting.
Caroline Elam
Caroline Elam's research interests include many areas of Italian renaissance art, architecture and urbanism, as well as the history of art history and criticism since the mid nineteenth century. She is currently completing a book on Roger Fry and Italian Art for Yale University Press, and writing a chapter on 'Art in Lorenzo de' Magnifico's Florence' for a volume on Renaissance Florence to be published by Cambridge University Press. She has recently co-curated and edited the catalogue of an exhibition on Michelangelo's architectural drawings for the Centro Palladiano in Vicenza (closing 10 December 2006) which will move to the Casa Buonarroti, Florence, from 15 December to 19 March 2007. Her next project is a book to be called The Urban Face of Renaissance Florence.
Kathryn Gerry
Kathryn Gerry is working towards a doctoral degree in the history of art department at Johns Hopkins University, supervised by Dr Herbert Kessler. She currently holds a pre-doctoral fellowship from the Kress Foundation, and is conducting research at the Courtauld Institute. Her doctoral research concerns the Alexis Quire, a portion of the St Albans Psalter; in her thesis she will address questions as to the original production and function of this quire, before it was joined to the rest of the St Albans Psalter. In addition to her work with manuscripts, Kate's earlier projects have focused on portable arts in the Byzantine Empire, stained glass in France and England, and medieval European pilgrimage.
Matthew Hunter
Matthew Hunter is presently a Whiting Foundation Fellow at the Courtauld Institute, through which he is researching and writing a dissertation on the cultures of visualisation in the early Royal Society of London. Tentatively entitled Robert Hooke Fecit: Making and Knowing in Restoration London, his project focuses upon the activities of the late seventeenth-century polymathic experimentalist Robert Hooke, with particular interest in his inter-related practices of drawing, collecting and building. Having trained in the visual arts himself, Matthew Hunter's research interests more generally include interfaces of art and science and inter-disciplinary approaches to problems of representation.
Jill Lloyd
Jill Lloyd is a specialist in early 20th-century German and Austrian art. Her book German Expressionism, Primitivism and Modernity was published by Yale University Press in 1991 and awarded the National Art Book Prize. She is currently working on two research projects. First, an in depth study of Vincent Van Gogh's influence on German and Austrian Expressionism which will result in an exhibition (at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam and Neue Galerie, New York) and two scholarly publications. Her biography of the Austrian émigré artist, Marie-Louise von Motesiczky, which is based on extensive archive research, will be published by Yale University Press in 2007. When these two projects come to fruition, Jill Lloyd will begin research on the Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler in preparation for an exhibition in 2008.
Anna Lovatt
Anna Lovatt recently completed her PhD, entitled Seriality and Systematic Drawing circa 1966-1976, at the Courtauld Institute. Her current research, funded by the Henry Moore Foundation, considers the importance of drawing in New York based sculptural practices of the late 1960s and early 70s. Broader research interests include post-war American art and the relevance of systems and communication theory to post-Minimal and Conceptual practices.
Mark McDonald
Mark McDonald is Curator of Old Master prints and Spanish drawings at the British Museum. His research interest include sixteenth and seventeenth century Spanish art, and European printmaking during the Renaissance. His recent publication The Print Collection of Ferdinand Columbus 1488-1539: a Renaissance collector in Seville was awarded Book of the Year by Apollo in 2004 and the Eleanor Tufts Award for Hispanic studies in 2006. His current and future research interests include Italian Chiaroscuro prints, the print collection of Cassiano dal Pozzo, Goya and Spanish drawings.
John Milner
John Milner is Professor Emeritus at Newcastle University. His current research activities include:
1. The interaction of Russian Futurists and Italian Futurists. Russian Futurist writers and painters responded immediately to Italian futurist manifestos, and to works seen, and heard, in Paris and in Italy. Yet at the same time they were eager to assert their own distinctive interests, priorities, and independent identity. The result is a rich relationship and critique that in Russia contributed to the development of Revolutionary futurism and to quite different collaborations among émigré futurists outside Russia. This research will be manifest as an exhibition at the Estorick Collection, London, scheduled for March 2007.
2. Research into the origins of Museums of Modern Art, especially in Europe. This has been supported by Leverhulme research leave and associated travel has been supported by the British Academy.
3. Critical Essay on artists' texts aimed at effecting social change in the period 1870 - 1917.
Alexandra Moschovi
Dr Alexandra Moschovi's research has concentrated on the institutionalisation of photography in the 1980s and 1990s, exploring how its belated accommodation in the modern/contemporary art museum ushered in an ontological reassessment not only of its properties as a fine art practice, but also of the museum's foundational values. Her research interests also include British and American cultural policies and issues relating to contemporary politics of representation. Recent curatorial projects have focused on the fusion of the private into the public and the changing morpheme of the post-industrial landscape in contemporary photographic practice. She is currently working on the recontextualisation of nineteenth-century photographs in various institutions, examining their collecting and taxonomic biography and how their use and exhibition value has changed.
Satish Padiyar
Satish Padiyar's interest is in the interrelations between the body, self, sexuality and philosophy in late eighteenth-century and early-nineteenth century French neoclassical art. His research has focused these concerns on the art of Jacques-Louis David. Specifically, he attempts to read David's painting in relation to contemporary post-structuralist theories of the subject and sexuality (for example, the philosophical work of Jacques Lacan and Judith Butler); as well as in relation to recent queer and gay methodologies (reading the historical archive, therefore, for its silences and constitutive exclusions). The result of this is a book, Chains. Jacques-Louis David and the Post-Revolutionary Subject, which is to be published by Pennsylvania State University Press in early 2006. Currently, Satish is engaged on three projects: he is researching a paper on David's early 1787 Death of Socrates, which enquires into the difficult relationship between Socratic 'care of the self' and (homo)sexual subjectivity, as they it is articulated for a French 'enlightened' audience; he is working on notions of selfhood, desire, amnesia and exile, as they are raised by David's post-Brussels (post-1815) profoundly 'de-centred' art practice; and he is engaged in research into the complex early nineteenth-century sculptural practice of David's contemporary, Antonio Canova, with a view to producing a monograph on that artist.
Elisabeth Reissner
As the first Caroline Villers Research Fellow Elisabeth Reissner will be studying Cézanne from the perspective of technical art history. She will be investigating the materials and techniques and historical context of the nine Cézanne works in the Courtauld Collections. This will include the ways in which he constructed his images. She will be collaborating with the National Gallery, so that inclusion in the project of their Cézannes will ensure a comprehensive range of his works in the study. The study will both situate Cézanne within, and contribute to, the growing body of research into the studio practice, materials and techniques in the second half of the 19th century in France.
Jessica Richardson
Jessica Richardson's current work (thesis, Courtauld Institute of Art) focuses on the cult and iconography of St Leonard of Noblat (the French, sixth-century patron saint of prisoners) in medieval and early renaissance Italy. St Leonard gained wide popularity in the whole of Italy (and throughout Europe) in the twelfth century and continued to be the focus of an intense devotion. Her research has shown that he was deemed an appropriate saint for the various religious orders (monastic, military and mendicant). She is primarily interested in the creation and recreation of the image of the saint and its reception at specific centres in Italy, which include Venice, Florence, Prato, Lucca, Siena, Assisi, Rome, Foggia (Apulia) and Sessa Aurunca (Campania). A key issue addressed in her work is how the various images of the saint reveal different aspects of his cult: How did the cult of an 'early' and 'foreign' saint survive and adapt to the changes that were occurring in late medieval sanctity? It what ways do the representations of the saint provide us with information on new demands placed by both institutions and individuals? More generally, her research interests include the ways in which images of saints are used to promote cults and maintain traditions; the significance of dress in images of holy figures; the relationship between representations of saints and other available primary evidence for their cults (e.g., written lives, relics and site dedications); the creation and maintenance of sacred space and the various motivations behind the depictions of saints in medieval and renaissance Europe.
Kate Stonor
Kate Stonor is a conservator with a special interest in the technical study of paintings with a view to illuminating artistic practice. Her current research is based on British paintings in the Courtauld Gallery Collection and she is undertaking studies on both modern painters, such as Walter Richard Sickert, and Stuart painters, including Sir Peter Lely. Along with her colleague, Clare Richardson, Kate is hoping to create an online database of colourmen's stamps. This would aid both conservators and art historians to identify the markings left by artists' suppliers on the reverse of paintings and give a specific date range for the production of the support. It is hoped that this database would build into a large reference collection, allowing people to search by artist or artistic group to look at patterns of use for types of support and artists' supplier.
Tomoko Uno
Dr Tomoko Uno of the Japan Center for International Cooperation in Conservation, National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo, will be a Temporary Associate Scholar of the Research Forum from 6 November to 1 December 2006. Dr Uno is a specialist in diagnostic enviornmental monitoring, with current projects on the conservation of the wall paintings in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) and Dunhuang (China). She will be undertaking research on the methodology employed by the Conservation of Wall Painting Department, and visiting institutes and sites in England where environmental assessment is ongoing.


text:
- 1
- person in the U.S. has this name View Loren Jimmy on Whitepages
Meaning & Origins
Variant spelling of Lauren. In the United States, this is used rather more frequently for boys than girls, although this is not the case in Britain.
|799th in the U.S.
The meaning of this name is unavailable
|38,391st in the U.S.
Nicknames & variations
Lorena, Lorene, Loreen, Lorean, Lorenia, Loreena, Lorenna, Lorraine, Loreno, Loreene
Jimmerson, Janney, Jenny, Jenne, Jimmie, Jenney, Jian, Jann, Jennie, Jimmo


text:
7 Tips to Ease Windows 7 Migration
By Steven Warren | Article Published December 27, 2010
Planning strategies and technologies like virtualization can greatly ease migration to Windows 7.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7, Service Pack, Windows XP, migration
IBM Claims Big Customer Wins at Oracle, HP's Expense
By David Needle | Article Published November 11, 2010
Big Blue reports a record number of customers migrated to IBM systems in the third quarter from HP and Oracle.
Tags: Oracle, IBM, Sun Microsystems, HP, migration
Juniper Expands IPv6 Migration Options
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published November 05, 2010
Moving from IPv4 to IPv6 is no easy task, as IPv4 access remains a requirement for service providers even as address space runs down.
Tags: networking, migration, Juniper, IPv6, Juniper Networks
Windows 7 Sells 240 Million Licenses in a Year
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 21, 2010
Nearly a quarter of a billion Windows 7 licenses sold in less than a year: Microsoft celebrates.
Tags: Windows, Microsoft, Windows 7, migration, ROI
Is Google Trying to Out-Microsoft Microsoft?
By Mike Elgan | Article Published March 17, 2010
Microsoft has the better Office productivity product and the better platform. But with Google's new migration tool and its low, low pricing, the whole office suite space could become really interesting for everybody.
Tags: Microsoft, Google Apps, Google Docs, migration, Microsoft Word
Seven Techniques to Ease Windows 7 Migration
By Gerry Blackwell | Article Published January 28, 2010
Migrating to a new OS doesn't have to be hard. Here are some straight forward guidelines.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7, migration, platform


text:
© 2015 Mark Out Productions, Inc.
Premium Giveaways
Industry Info
Acts & Vendors
About Us
Our Clients Include:Stockton Thunder
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Gameops on Twitter
Chuck-a-Pucks and everything you need for a successful promotion: http://t.co/HnPe1IiuUw #chuckapuck (8/4/2015 1:05 pm)
World's Largest Corn Hole is Corn Hole made to be seen from the blimp. Exclusive promos in The Store: http://t.co/4tEnkc8y5n (8/3/2015 1:05 pm)
Great morning in Frisco getting the RR's set up for BIG fun. RT @RidersBaseball: "Say hello to my little friend" http://t.co/cIs7tvtoRw (7/29/2015 12:35 pm)
July Update from http://t.co/0Aljeq9sof http://t.co/sAubmKkxxa Podcast, Fireworks, and more. #GameOps (7/9/2015 11:27 am)
June Update from http://t.co/0Aljeq9sof http://t.co/IAfNIbaXJl #gameops (6/8/2015 11:15 am)
Welcome to Gameops.comMore about Gameops.com
Gameops.com is proud to be recognized as the authoritative voice in game operations and the distributor of choice for sports premiums and promotions for hundreds of teams and event planners. We feature the tools to maximize the entertainment value of your events.
Our site is a marketplace of ideas, promotions and imprinted premium items. Gameops.com is continuously updated with fresh content including up-to-date news and commentary. The Store has an exclusive line of promotions, contests, concourse games, mascot tools, and shirt launchers. Our TEAMmate Sales Staff can assist you with imprinted premium items.


text:
Viewers: in countries Watching now:
In this course, author Nigel French shows how to use textures to create visual interest, heighten realism, and add dimension to Photoshop artwork. The course demonstrates how to apply multiple filters and paint in effects with layer masks, combine textures with images using layer blending modes, use brushes to paint in and accentuate texture, and create brush presets by sampling textures from photographs. The course also shows how to automate the application of textures with actions.
This effect looks really hard to achieve, doesn't it? But actually it's deceptively simple. All we need to do is add a layer mask to our type layer and then do something with that layer mask. I don't want to steal my thunder by telling you what that is right away, but without the layer mask the type looks like that. Let's see how we can do this. So I have the type on a picture. Bear in mind this isn't always going to work. It works well here, because we have a black and white image that has very high contrast.
So I'm going to turn off my type layer, come to my Background layer, go to my Channels panel, Command+Click or Ctrl +Click on my RGB channel to load the luminosity channel for that layer. Then I'll turn my type layer back on and I'll make that active selection into a layer mask. So that's going to obscure it because we're essentially using the image to mask the whole layer. How I got here was the first thing I tried was experimenting with the contrast of this, but I found that wasn't really working very well.
Because if we look at the layer mask, there is too much black and black is going to conceal. We need more white. So what I'm going to do is I'm just going to invert the values of the layer mask, Command+I. So this is great as far as it goes except that the branches where they overlap the type are losing some of their definition. So it's now that we can look on the contrast of the layer mask. I'm going to press Command+L and Ctrl+L and what I want to do is these are very sort of light grays.
So if I get my gray point slider and move this to the right, I'm going to bring back some of the definition. Look what happens when I move the left; we lose the definition. Move to the right, we bring the definition back. And I'll also get that black point slider and bring that over a bit too. So very simply, very quickly we're able to make these letters looks like they're actually embedded within the branches of this tree, just using a very simple trick with a layer mask.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Photoshop for Designers: Textures .
Here are the FAQs that matched your search "" :
Sorry, there are no matches for your search "" —to search again, type in another word or phrase and click search.
Access exercise files from a button right under the course name.
Search within course videos and transcripts, and jump right to the results.
Remove icons showing you already watched videos if you want to start over.
Make the video wide, narrow, full-screen, or pop the player out of the page into its own window.
Click on text in the transcript to jump to that spot in the video. As the video plays, the relevant spot in the transcript will be highlighted.


text:
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2008 – After completing four semesters at the University of Alabama, 19-year-old Daniel K. Winnie felt his life lacked discipline and direction. Story
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2008 – Marine Capt. John Sand knows what it takes to be a good college student: go to class, read the book, and take good notes. Story
CINCINNATI, March 13, 2008 Three veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan arrived unannounced yesterday on the University of Cincinnati campus to lead classroom discussions with about 250 students and shed light on their military lives. Story
CINCINNATI, March 12, 2008 University of Cincinnati ROTC cadets attended on-campus lectures by three members of the Defense Departments "Why We Serve" outreach program. Story
CINCINNATI, March 12, 2008 Scores of students at the University of Cincinnati will be surprised today to find their history courses taught by servicemembers in uniform instead of their familiar tweed coat-clad professor. Story
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008 Air Force Capt. Edward V. Szczepanik thinks his experiences -- both good and bad -- can help the American people understand the challenges servicemembers face... Story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2008 – Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paralyn McClain joined the military straight out of high school, but after an eight-year stint, decided to get out. Five years later, however, a love for the military and a desire to serve brought her back to the Air Force... Story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2008 – Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Emily K. Klinefelter may be a woman and a sailor, but she wants people to know that she has seen combat firsthand and gone through a lot of the same experiences as her brethren in the ground forces. Story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2008 – An Air Force mechanic-turned-lawman cited leadership and teamwork as key reasons why his small band of airmen and Afghan police defeated a much-larger enemy force... Story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2008 – With the aid of an unmanned aerial vehicle -- what she refers to as "a little bird with a video camera" -- Marine Sgt. LaDilvia S. Gregg used her eyes to safeguard troops... Story
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2008 – Even as a child playing "G.I. Joe," Army Staff Sgt. Gary Heffernan always thought one day he would wear the uniform himself. Story
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2008 Joining the Army more than four years ago helped Sgt. Dominic Garza achieve some of his personal goals and improve life for his new family. Story
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2008 When Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ralph Chavez volunteered for a deployment to Afghanistan, he didnt really know what he was getting himself into. It ended up being one of the best experiences of his military career. Story
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2008 – Army Maj. Lisa L. Carter, a two-time Iraq
veteran, wants to share her life's success story with the American public. Story
Media outlets portray a version of the U.S. military as seen from the outside, but Americans across the country can access the primary source: hearing the military experience described by a soldier, sailor, airman or Marine who lives it. Story


text:
Mulberry House Clinic & Laser Centre Launch Fat Reduction Injections in Northamptonshire
Posted: January 27, 2014 Sponsored Content|
Mulberry House Clinic & Laser Centre Northamptonshire has a reputation for bringing the latest skin treatments to its Northamptonshire patients. Now, it is launching innovative fat reduction injections and has seen phenomenal interest among patients.
Northampton (PRWEB UK) 27 January 2014
Mulberry House Clinic & Laser Centre based in Hardingstone, nr Northampton, enjoys an excellent local and national reputation for its extensive range of cosmetic, medical and laser treatments for the face and body.
Now it is extending its range of treatments with the addition of innovative Aqualyx fat reduction injections, which offer localised contouring of unwanted areas of fat for a more streamlined profile.
Aqualyx is a water-based solution containing plant polymers which bind with the cell walls of the fat tissue before rupturing and releasing the fat to be dissolved. Targeting stubborn pockets of localised fat the injections work beneath the skin to break down fatty deposits to create a leaner silhouette.
This is not an alternative to good diet and exercise and should be considered a body shaping procedure rather than weight loss. However, it offers hope for those patients who struggle with 'trouble-spots' which seem resistant to their best efforts; such as under the chin, on the upper arms or "bingo wings", the tummy or abdominal area, "love handles", hips or inner thighs.
Experienced skin treatments physician, Dr. John Tanqueray MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG DipOccMed BCAM, explains:
"Compared to treatment that we have used in the past we are finding that Aqualyx is much more comfortable both at the time and afterwards, with only minor discomfort being reported so far."
"Depending on the area to be treated anything from one up to several sessions may be required, and these are spaced 3 – 4 weeks apart."
Unsurprisingly, there has been a surge in interest in the injections for January, as patients seek help to reduce the post-Christmas bulge.
This new launch is just the latest innovation for Mulberry House Clinic. In 2013, they launched LED skin therapy, an injection-free treatment for a wide range of skin conditions including rosacea, psoriasis, acne and eczema as well as anti-ageing treatment. Before that, they added no-needle fillers – a revolutionary way of administering popular dermal fillers for a comfortable experience and a soft, gentle look.
The company continually invests in new technology and treatments for its patients, working closely with top manufacturers and industry bodies in the UK and worldwide, to ensure that their patients have access to a wide choice of treatments for optimum results. The clinic offers laser skin rejuvenation as well as radiofrequency, PRP (platelet rich plasma) and plasma energy skin regeneration treatment for advanced skin therapies. Popular laser hair removal is also available.
With 10 years in the industry, the clinic has built up a loyal following of patients who visit the team for regular skin treatments for a range of conditions. They provide a comprehensive range of professional skin treatments, with injectable anti-ageing injections and facial fillers administered by clinic founder and owner, Dr. John Tanqueray.
The company remains independent and doctor-managed with its patients' best interests placed firmly at the heart of the business.
For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://uk.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11519664.htm


text:
The museum is open for guided tours on the hour from 1-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Please note: for any event inquiries, please contact us at info(at)nchmuseum.org to schedule
a meeting.
The Neill-Cochran House Museum welcomes visitors from across the street and around the world. Individual tours are available during museum hours, and groups of 30 or more are welcome by appointment.
All visitors are guided through the house by NCHM staff or a trained docent. Tours will begin on the hour at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm,and 3:00 pm. Please allow 45 minutes for a satisfying tour of the House, Dependency and grounds. A more leisurely tour that considers numerous furnishings takes one hour.
$10 for adults
$8 for seniors
$5 for students (with valid ID)
$5 for children (ages 5-12)
Free to children 4 years old and younger.
Parking for tours and museum events is available free of charge in the lot behind the museum accessible from 23rd street.
Group Visits
We love to make special arrangements outside our regular hours for larger groups to tour the museum! Please schedule with museum staff at least one week in advance by calling 512-478-2335 or sending a note to info (at) nchmuseum.org.
A Note on Accessibility
A complete tour of the Neill-Cochran House Museum includes the front porch, front hall, and four rooms downstairs (three parlors and the dining room); a winding staircase, upstairs hall, and four rooms upstairs (three bedrooms and the library); the back hall; and a detached, two-story structure known as the Rock House Dependency, containing artifacts, furnishings, and 19th-century kitchen tools.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Hillcrest Foundation, ground-floor rooms of the Neill-Cochran House Museum are accessible to all; however, the second floors are currently not wheelchair-accessible.


text:
Current Courses
The Women's Studies Program offers lower and upper division General Education courses and classes designed for the major/ minor in Women's Studies. For a description of the courses, please refer to the Women's Studies Program in the 2013-2014 General Catalog
Fall 2014
- WS 10 Introduction to Women's Studies (G.E. Breadth D3)
- WS 12 Critical Thinking: Gender Issues (G.E. Foundation A3)
- WS 18 Women and Aging
- WS 107 Women in U.S. Politics
- WS 110 Representations of Women (G.E. Multicultural/International M/I)
- WS 132 Women and Work
- WS 135Women in Cross-cultural Perspective (G.E. Multicultural/International M/I)
- WS 143 Feminist Theory
- WS 150T Gender, Law and Public Policy
- WS 150T Latina Health
- WS 153 Feminist Research Methods
- WS 162 Community Service
- SS 180-Diversity in the United States (G.E. Multicultural/International M/I)


text:
Facebook can terminate services of its chief Mark Zuckerberg at any time for any reason, or even without a reason, but the social networking giant's founder and CEO also enjoys similar exit rights.
As per Facebook's employment agreement with Mr. Zuckerberg, his tenure at the social networking giant would be on an "at will" basis, meaning his job can be terminated "at any time for any reason or no reason", either by him or by the company.
The company has disclosed Mr. Zuckerberg's employment agreement, revised late last month, as part of an amended registration document for its upcoming IPO (Initial Public Offer) filed with the U.S. market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The global leader in social networking space is planning for a USD five billion dollar IPO, which could push Mr. Zuckerberg and a few others into the league of billionaires, based on the valuation of their shareholding in the company.
While the job duties, title, compensation and benefits, as well as the company's personnel policies and procedures, might change from time to time, the 'at will' nature of Mr. Zuckerberg's employment can be changed only after a written agreement approved by the Facebook board.
The employment agreement of Facebook's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg also has an 'at-will' clause.
Ms. Sandberg's agreement also provides for reimbursement of her business expenses by Facebook, although that of Mr. Zuckerberg has no such clause.
One of the clauses also bars Mr. Zuckerberg from creating a rival to Facebook.
As per the agreement, Mr. Zuckerberg cannot "assist any person or entity in competing with the company, in preparing to compete with the company or in hiring any employees or consultants of the company."
Similar clauses apply to Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) David Ebersman and Vice President (Engineering) Mike Schroepfer, for the period these people are rendering their services to Facebook.
The agreements are silent on whether these people, including Mr. Zuckerberg, can help create a rival to Facebook after leaving the company.
The company said that Mr. Zuckerberg, as President and CEO, would get $500,000 of base salary and up to 45 per cent of this amount as bonus every year.
Ms. Sandberg and Mr. Ebersman would get an annual base salary of $300,000 each, while the same for Schroepfer would be $275,000. All the three executives would be entitled for a bonus payment of up to 45 per cent of their base earnings.
The collective base salary and bonus of the four executives stand at USD 1.99 million (about Rs 10 crore).


text:
South Sioux City, Nebraska Pet Friendly Hotels & Lodging
United States » Nebraska » South Sioux City
Looking for a hotel in South Sioux City, NE that you can bring your pet to? We made sure that each one of the hotels below are pet friendly, so you can enjoy your trip with your pet by your side! Once you have found a pet friendly hotel, you can book your stay instantly from our website or call 866-212-1803 to speak with a pet travel agent.
Browse Pet Friendly Hotels In South Sioux City, Nebraska
Rates from
4402 Dakota Ave - South Sioux City, NE (Map)
Located in South Sioux City, Americas Best Value Inn is in a rural location and close to Tyson Event Center and The Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This hotel is within the vicinity of...
Overview | Pet Policy | Map
Rates from
385 East 4th Street - South Sioux City, NE (Map)
You'll be centrally located in South Sioux City with a stay at Marina Inn Hotel & Conference Center, minutes from Tyson Event Center and The Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This hotel ...
Overview | Pet Policy | Map


text:
Gear Review
Laura Burt
Perfect for Everything
Got these for a killer deal on SAC and love them! I wear them hiking, gardening, in the river, to the dog park, or just around town. They're support is unmatched by any other sandal I've ever had (aside from my several other pairs of chacos). They are well-made, love the vibram soles on these, because I know they will look the same after five years of wear as they do today. I am usually between a 5 and 6 in chacos and other brands, but sized down to a 5 in these. Don't hesitate to buy these, you will wonder how you lived without them when you get them!
View More Details on Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sandal - Women's


text:
I did not find the conference televised live on my local stations. All I saw was the soundbite of good guys with guns stop bad guys with guns along with media opinions of that. So when the NRA sent a link to the entire conference to my email, I watched it. The media is scanned by the camera and many are ignoring him. Some even openly roll their eyes. The ideas put forth are sound and I agree with him that the unbridled violence of video games is part of the problem.
I consulted with child psychologists and psychiatrists when my son was growing up because he has intermittent explosive disorder and attachment problems. No, I did not teach him to shoot nor were guns part of his environment, but I was strongly advised to remove all video games that promoted direct violence against humans from the gamer's point of view whether it was guns, fists, or any other form of weapon. These doctors knew first hand that such games encourage children with problems to think of the experience given in the game being transferred to real life. I was frustrated to learn when he went to his friends homes he still had access to the worst possible games because of this denial that these games are a bad idea. My son is 26 now. He is married, but still under the care of a psychiatrist whom he has nothing but contempt for. His apartment has holes in every wall and door from his chosen method of expressing his anger--punching them with his fists during his episodes of fury. So far, he has not harmed anyone, but he has profound grudges against his father and I for things that are not realistic in the least. With a health science degree, I know the brain is a dangerous place to experiment with drugs. He has done that with illegal drugs and now his psychiatrist has him on a slew of legal ones she changes regularly. I live at that place where fear and love meet.
We may not all agree all the time with the choices of the NRA, but please please support them. If we do not all pull together, we will all lose. Thank you, Charles, for your tireless efforts to help gun owners and your tolerance.


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
Really like this place but the last two times I've tried to place an order, I was told they were sold out of rolls with about 2-3 hours to go until closing. Pretty disappointing that we had to take our business somewhere else since we really like the food and the owner is so nice. Hopefully we don't continue to run into this problem.
gotweed?- a half sub there is like 12 inches. .


text:
Candace Calloway Whiting
Candace Calloway Whiting has studied and trained dolphins, seals, and orca whales. She is currently a volunteer at the Center for Whale Research at Friday Harbor.
Posts filtered on Tag
SeaWorld's Disasterous Chemical Use Sent Employees to the Hospital in the Past, Alerted Homeland Security, and Poses Health Risks to the Animals
Another reason why whales and dolphins don't belong in captivity… SeaWorld not only uses strong chemicals to keep the orcas' pools sparkly clean, they store the products all over their facilities – including next to fish and supplements that are then fed to the whales. These chemicals are easily made into rudimentary bombs – which […] [Read More]
SeaWorld's Battle With The Government – Check 'The Orca Project' for Background Information and Updates
If you have not yet discovered The Orca Project, now is a great time to visit their website: "Since its inception in 2010, The Orca Project has collaborated with some of the world's top marine mammal experts, caring professionals and individuals from diverse backgrounds to cover the debate on orca captivity, the death of […] [Read More]


text:
Particle Astrophysics - Experiment
15-579 Program Solicitation
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 15-1), is
effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after December 26, 2014. The PAPPG is consistent
with, and, implements the new Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) (2 CFR � 200). Please be advised that
the guidelines contained in NSF 15-1 apply to proposals submitted in response to this
funding opportunity.
Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 28, 2015
Last Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter
Particle physics plays an essential role in the broader enterprise of the physical sciences. It inspires U.S. students, attracts talent from around the world, and drives critical intellectual and technological advances in other fields. It is entering an era of unprecedented potential as a result of new discoveries about matter and energy in the Universe. Particle Physics seeks to explore the fundamental nature of matter, energy, space, and time. It asks such questions as: What are the origins of mass? Can the basic forces of nature be unified? How did the universe begin? How will it evolve in the future? What are dark matter and dark energy? Are there extra dimensions of space-time? Formerly separate questions in cosmology (the universe on the largest scales) and quantum phenomena (the universe on the smallest scales) become connected through our understanding that the early universe can be explored through the techniques of particle physics.
At the NSF, research related to particle physics is supported by four programs within the Division of Physics: (1) the Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics Program; (2) the Theoretical Particle Astrophysics/Cosmology Program; (3) the Experimental Elementary Particle Physics (EPP) Program, which supports particle physics at accelerators; and (4) the Experimental Particle Astrophysics (PA) Program, which supports non-accelerator experiments.
The Particle Astrophysics program supports university research in many areas of particle astrophysics, including the study of ultra-high energy particles reaching Earth from beyond our atmosphere, experiments or research and development projects for underground facilities and non-accelerator-based experiments studying the properties of neutrinos.
Currently supported activities include: ultra-high energy cosmic-ray, gamma-ray and neutrino studies; the study of solar, underground and reactor neutrino physics; neutrino mass measurements; searches for the direct and indirect detection of Dark Matter; searches for neutrino-less double beta decay; and studies of Cosmology and Dark Energy.
It should be noted that proposals that are submitted to the PA program and are requesting in excess of $1,000,000/year may, at the discretion of the Program Officer, be subjected to an additional level of scrutiny in the form of a cost review that would take place before the annual PA panel that meets to discuss all of the submitted proposals.
The Physics Division has replaced its annual Dear Colleague Letter (the most recent version was NSF 12-068) with a solicitation: Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects (NSF 14-576).
Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS: Funding Opportunities
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)
Map of Recent Awards Made Through This Program


text:
Grand Easter Dining in Myrtle Beach
Monday, March 26, 2012, Myrtle Beach - Easter is Sunday, April 8, and Grand Strand chefs from Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Georgetown and more are planning special dinner menus and carry-out dishes.
Keep checking back for additional menus as they're received.
Click HERE to see what's offered so far. They all sound delicious, from Applewood Smoked Ham with Bourbon Glaze to Grilled Local Fish with Citrus Butter and Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Kaminsky's NY Deli is making Cheese Babka, and the Marina Inn has two egg hunts scheduled.


text:
Amazing Students
- Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Arts and Sciences
- Business
- Ecology
- Education
- Environment and Design
- Faculty of Engineering
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Forestry and Natural Resources
- Graduate School
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Public and International Affairs
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Veterinary Medicine
Kurinji Pandiyan
Kurinji Pandiyan left a closely-knit extended family in India to study in the United States. The "intellectual curiosity" in the U.S. appealed to her after growing up in a country that sometimes places a lower premium on research than business.…
Liz Hebbard
Liz Hebbard is a rare combination of someone who is both artistically and intellectually gifted. She is a triple major in German, French and music performance who also performs Mahler with the university orchestra, carries a 3.98 GPA , swims,…
Kathryn Otrosina
Not only has Kathryn Otrosina planned to double major in social science education and political science, but she has combined her passions to create a foundation to teach young people about the political process and encourage them to become more…
Tiffany Reed
Tiffany Reed has a passion for helping animals…and humans. Currently she is president of the Student Chapter of American Veterinary Medical Association, which functions as the student government association in the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. In this role, she…
Helen Smith
Senior Helen Smith attends the University of Georgia, but the world has been her campus. As a Foundation Fellow, she has had the opportunity for international travel, which has given her a unique perspective in her area of study: International…
Mia Morgan
Her experience at UGA has opened the world up for Mia Catharine Morgan. She does a lot of the same things that many undergraduates do: she hangs out at Jittery Joe's at the Student Learning Center and plays club and…
Morgan Yannick
Yannick Morgan has a palpable passion for life. He was born in England and immigrated to the U.S. after living in Saudi Arabia for eight years. He is a citizen of Sierra Leone since his parents are citizens of that…
Camille Cole
Camille Cole is no stranger to blood, sweat and tears. She is a senior with a major in exercise science, a concentration in athletic training and a minor in Spanish. Last summer, she received at an extremely competitive internship and…
Stephanie Mundy
Stephanie has been a go-getter since she began her college career in fall 2003. She worked as an intern last summer at Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Nashville in coordination with UGA's music business certificate program at the Terry College of…


text:
Play Video
Web Design New York - www.openwavecomp.com
Posted by openwave01 on Jul. 02, 2009
Good morning Mr. Phelps. Relive the first four movies in the mega-action fr...
Blondes suck at math, pugs rock at climbing, and sharks rock at EVERYTHING!
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building ...
Posted by openwave01 on Jul. 02, 2009


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
EOSC is not UO or OSU or even PSU and never will be, so why try to treat it the same? Treating different institutions with different constituencies and goals in a similar manner is not good sense. One size fits all approach to higher ed will just make all the institutions average.
The approach of the board seems more worried about maintenance then improvement.
The Board clearly favors regression to the mean...
If you get 10% of your pay from somebody are you their employee?
What it boils down to is that he has been doing too good of job. Things are clicking along well in Eugene without the board and they don't like it.
The board will get their wish though, they will get some weak hire that will be happy with mediocrity but will be the board's puppet.
It is appalling that the shooter "thought" he saw the back end of the animal and shot. He not only wasn't sure of his target but he was going to wound("he saw the backside") the animal rather then try and kill it. As a life-long hunter it is becoming increasingly clear that there needs to be a hunter safety class for ALL hunters not just youth.
Cal will probably win something like 27-24, but the game may be unbearable to watch. Maynard is teribad, and the Beavers in general are very inconsistent.
Go Terps!
There are plenty of roads on Alder Slope to walk on... Also the first bit of the trail up Hurricane Creek is quite nice. Those are the ones it took me ten seconds to think of, maybe asking somebody would have fixed this lack.


text:
Texas gun range shooting
Re: Stuart Bechman's Feb. 7 letter, "Claim refuted":
I have been an in-service firearms instructor for the Police Department for more than 10 years.
I constantly preach to the officers the importance of keeping their skills with their firearms up because no matter how well you understand the law, how well you can swing your baton or how accomplished a martial artist you are, when you are faced with an suspect armed with a firearm, the only thing that will save your life is your ability to use your firearm the way you were trained.
I couldn't disagree more with Bechman's claim that the tragic shooting at a Texas shooting range refutes the NRA's claim that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.
What happened at a Texas shooting range was yet another example of how mental illness claimed more lives. The killer was an acquaintance of the victim, and I would suppose that the investigation will reveal he was brought to the gun range by the victim in an attempt to help the suspect with his reported PTSD.
Whatever happened, happened quickly, and I'm sure caught the former Navy SEAL and his friend, who was also killed, by complete surprise. Since all the individuals involved were alone at a remote area of the range and all were proficient in the use of firearms, the event would have been over rather quickly.
The time of death until the time of discovery was about two hours. So the supposition that this occurred in front of others is false. In addition, it occurred on a gun range with people wearing hearing protection so they would not even have been able to hear.
- Mike T. Judge,
Simi Valley
The writer is a Simi Valley councilman and a Los Angeles police officer. - Editor
Subscribe to the Ventura County Star
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-710-6182.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 6:30am-10:30am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
SFPD To Again Discuss Arming Officers With Tasers
Publication Date:February 23, 2011
Source:CBS Local News
Professor Robert Weisberg gave San Francisco's CBS Local News his opinion on whether the San Francisco Police Department should be allowed to use Tasers:
The question of whether Tasers should be issued to the San Francisco Police Department will be hashed out at a City Hall meeting Wednesday night.
The last time the department asked to carry the weapons – one year ago – it was turned down by the Police Commission.
Professor Robert Weisberg on argument against Tasers.


text:
Watch a 3-minute tutorial about customizing forms
You can change the names and layout of the fields of a purchase order to fit the needs of your company.
To do this task
Make sure your preference for using purchase orders is turned on. (This preference also turns on inventory.)
Only the QuickBooks Administrator can do this task.
Open the items and inventory preferences.
Go to the Edit menu and click Preferences.
In the list at the left of the Preferences window, click Items & Inventory.
In the list at the left of the Preferences window, click Items & Stock.
Click the Company Preferences tab.
Select the Inventory and purchase orders are active checkbox.
If you want to avoid entering duplicate purchase order numbers, select the
Warn about duplicate purchase order numbers checkbox.
Click OK.
Go to the Vendors menu and click Create Purchase Orders.
The form you see onscreen is not how your purchase order looks when printed. Click Print Preview at the top right-side of the form to see how it will print and then click Close.
Select the template you want to use:
Click the Customize drop-down arrow and then click Manage Templates.
Note: You may need to resize or maximize the window to see the Customize drop-down arrow.
In the Manage Templates window, click each template in the list to see how the form will print. The template appears in the Preview section of the window.
If you don't see one you want, click Download Templates to download more for free from the QuickBooks Template Gallery. Click Open (not Save) when you download a form from the template gallery to ensure that it appears in your templates list.
Note: Templates that begin their names with "Intuit" are usually for preprinted forms—you can make only limited changes to these types of forms.
Once you select a template, click OK to begin making changes to it, or copy it first to create a new template:
Click the Copy button in the Manage Templates window.
The template appears in the Select Template list with the words "Copy of:" in front of the name.
In the Template Name field on the right side of the window, rename the template.
Click OK to save the template with the new name. The Basic Customization window opens.
Note: If a "Locked Template" message appears, either click Cancel to select another template, or click Make a Copy. Be sure to rename the copy.
Customize your template.
From the Basic Customization window you can:
Add your company logo to the printed or e-mailed purchase order and move it to a different spot on the purchase order
Add or change how your company name and contact information appear on the purchase
Add or remove the status stamp (Paid, Pending, Received, and so on)
From the Additional Customization window you can:
Change the purchase order title, including the font that's used, and then move it to a different place on the form
Rename the date, purchase order number, bill to, and ship to fields
Add or remove fields and columns on the purchase order
Rename a field or column
Change the order of the columns on the purchase order
Change the font that's used for different fields
Add special sections to the purchase order, such as warranty information, legal disclaimers, notes to customers, or contractual details
Align quantities on the printed purchase order
Add page numbers to the printed purchase order
Change the printer settings that are used when you print the purchase order
From the Layout Designer you can:
Add a remittance tear-off section or special instructions
Add lines and borders around different fields on the purchase order
Preview the form: The final step in customizing your form is seeing how the form looks onscreen and in print preview.
Look at the form onscreen and then do a print preview to see how it looks when it's printed. Since what prints on
the form can be (and probably is) different from what you see onscreen when you fill out the form, consider both uses.
Open the form onscreen to see how the template affects what you see in the form window.
Does it have all or most of the fields you need when you fill out the form onscreen?
Does it have enough room for you to enter your line item descriptions?
If you want to print shipping labels, does it have a Ship To box?
Click the Print Preview button at the top right side of the form to see how the printed form will look. (What you see onscreen is probably different from what you see when the form is printed.)
Does it show enough (or not too much) detail for your customers or vendors?
Does it have a special section, like a tear-off (remittance) section or a signature line?
Does it have all the information your customers or vendors need when they receive the form?
Will you be printing the form on an Intuit preprinted form? If so, make sure there are no lines or borders around any of the fields.
When you open a form, such as an purchase order, it uses the template that was last used. If you need to reselect this customized template, click the drop-down arrow at the top right side of the form and select it from the list.
Download templates from the QuickBooks Template Gallery
Import a template from another QuickBooks company
About customizing your forms
Filling out a purchase order


text:
8-inch Galaxy Note headed for MWC 2013 reveal according to Samsung boss
We've already heard about Samsung's supposedly upcoming 8-inch Galaxy Note, but so far, the company hasn't made any official announcement. If a new report from iNews24 is to be believed, then that will all be changing soon, with Samsung's JK Shin apparently confirming the device for MWC 2013. Perhaps this means a launch won't be too far behind? One can only hope.


text:
Herbert and Catherine Schaible asked God to heal their 8-month-old baby son with magic while he spent days struggling to breathe. He died last week. They were still on probation for manslaughter after letting their two-year-old son die of pneumonia in 2009 under similar circumstances: they sought the aid of supernatural beings with magical powers rather than doctors with medical degrees.
Imagine Herbert and Catherine Schaible had killed a toddler in 2009 with a savage beating or by neglecting it in favor of watching Star Trek DVDs for a week straight while it coughed itself to death. Would they have gotten probation for that or would they still be sitting in prison today? How likely is it that, once placed in the hands of a jury, Herbert and Catherine Schaible will ever spend time in prison for killing the second of two small children with religiously motivated medical neglect?
You might want to Google similar cases before you post your thoughts on the matter.
Views: 921
You would also think that child molestation would cause a much bigger noise too, if not the complete downfall. Fuckin scary shit. Makes me think how far away is any thiest from this kind of behavior?
Not far at all. The clergy of the Catholic Church for decades systematically covered up, enabled, or engaged in child rape and abuse on a scale that staggers the imagination. Indeed it almost seems preposterous to refer to these events in the past tense, as though a problem so utterly vile and pervasive could be eradicated all at once like plucking a weed by the roots. What percentage of the perpetrators-- even ones who remain at large to this day-- ever spent any time in prison for their crimes?
Religion gets a free pass. The tiny minority of the truly deluded use religion as a cover to commit the worst of the crimes, and then the overwhelming majority of the deluded (like our friend Robert) scramble to excuse and defend them. So they're let off.
Let's be honest about the data, @Gallup's Mirror. A few clergy in the Catholic Church engaged in such things. The scale of abuse cases was on the order of those that occur in the general population worldwide, among coaches and teachers and others.
Yes, this is a problem, in youth work in the Church and youth work in the rest of society. Relatively few Jerry Sandusky types or Boy Scout leaders or ministers get jail time, and usually not all that much jail time, and usually only after serially molesting quite a number of children. To focus on just the Catholics when the problem is a broad societal one is just a bit biased, don't you think?
Let's be clear, though. Challenging your data or conclusions is not the same thing as excusing or defending the very real perpetrators of such crimes. Honestly, most of us would like to see them hung, or worse. While we are not in favor of capital punishment, I don't think any of us shed a tear when John Geoghan met his end. I know I did not.
A few clergy? I think of 'a few' as being like 3 or 4....5 tops. 'A few' doesn't begin to cover it.
The last time I called you on your bullshit about Catholic child abuse you disappeared when I asked a few hard questions. So let me repeat one: How many other organizations do you know of that have an upper level management directive to keep police out of child abuse allegations? Can you name ONE organization that has a directive from the board to be less than candid when the police come calling about a child who has been abused by a club official?
Sorry @Heather, I don't mean to "disappear." I just have limited time and can only stop by occasionally. It's also hard in these forums to find where to read or reply, because the new comments get embedded in the middle.
Your question is a bit disingenuous, because of course such a directive does not exist in the Catholic Church, and the governance structure of the church is not "management" and a board of directors.
From reading the news, apparently the Boy Scouts of America proceeded similarly; so did Penn State, where senior people kept police out or were less than candid so as to avoid negative publicity. That was the case historically for physicians and public schools, which is why mandatory reporting statutes were put in place for those professions long before clergy.
By "a few" I was of course referring to the percentage of overall population.
Note Heather that Robert continues his Odyssey into the intellectually dishonest by ignoring the point and substance of the original topic.
I was not comparing the percentages of those who rape, abuse and murder children in various occupations relative to the clergy. I was comparing how often the clergy and religious get away with their crimes or cover for each other relative to the non-religious. That's the "zero days in prison" part of the topic title.
Upon hearing the news that a teacher is raping students how often does a school superintendent transfer the teacher to another school to keep it quiet? How often do police or prosecutors encourage the victim not to press charges so public education won't look bad?
It's also worth noting that Robert is strangely silent on that these religious men-- who claim to have supernatural backing to lecture the rest of us on moral behavior-- have no better record than anyone else in the most reprehensible behavior imaginable.
Your question is a bit disingenuous, because of course such a directive does not exist in the Catholic Church, and the governance structure of the church is not "management" and a board of directors.
This one is my favorite. The denials of the cover-ups continue. The denials of the denials continue. The claims that the Church has no "management" are part of the special privilege that religion claims for itself. The Church has a hierarchy and governing bodies and whatever the call themselves-- the Assemblies of the Grand Hoo-Ha-- they issue directives.
I was comparing how often the clergy and religious get away with their crimes or cover for each other relative to the non-religious.
That's a claim. Now you must provide evidence and reasoning. What is the rate at which other youth groups get away with their crimes or cover each other? Can you establish that you have comparable access to data to establish equivalency of rates?
No one denies that there were cover-ups. However you do need to understand a bit more about the Assemblies of the Grand Hoo-Ha before you make any more silly claims. ;)
Now you must provide evidence and reasoning.
I did. You haven't read it, remember?
I see - so you have some evidence that a national board of the Boy Scouts chose to keep a Boy Scout Leader on the active roster after he sexual abused a Boy Scout? Please let me know about this case - I haven't heard of it.
Did the Vatican ever put out a directive telling bishops not to cooperate with police - to avoid firing priests who had raped children? Oh yes they did. Here's just one piece of evidence http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1348298/Vatican-told-Irish-...
Please provide me with evidence that a national board for the Boy Scouts ever sent out letters telling local chapter to NOT tell police about child rapes, or directed local chapter to NOT discharge rapist leaders (just have them moved to a place where they aren't known so well).
Your church uses your money to buy the silence of pedophile priests to protect it's own reputation - regardless of the peril that might pose to your own children. You are incredibly twisted to actually defend that behavior in a public forum.
@Heather, did you read the actual letter?
The position of the Congregation on Clergy was that accused priests should be accorded due process, and if the Irish bishops failed to accord priests due process when taking action (like stripping them of their clerical status), those punishments may be reversed on appeal.
As heinous as the crime is, protecting the rights of the accused is part of common-sense jurisprudence.
You continue to filibuster. Let's just start with the raw numbers - over 10,000 victims in the United States alone. How many victims were reported for the Boy Scouts of America?
Let's move through this one point at a time since you continue to use obfuscating rhetoric to belittle the ass-raping done by your clerics.
@Heather, I'm not sure it's filibustering to point out that the actual content of the letter which concerned you was an admonition to respect the due process rights of the accused.
It is always tempting when faced with heinous crimes to want to dismantle legal protections and proceed directly to punishment. Just look at the tom-fool elected officials who wanted to proceed immediately to military tribunals and "enhanced interrogation" on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Despite that temptation, we ensure justice by protecting the rights of the accused, because sometimes the accused are innocent.
I believe the Boy Scout numbers were around 4,000 victims over a somewhat shorter period of time, but that's my memory from the L.A. Times pieces. Of course, there are many fewer Boy Scouts than Catholics. Roughly a quarter of the U.S. population is Catholic, and I believe the Boy Scout market share is around 5% of eligible youth; less if you consider boys of the age range typical for this abuse.
And when provided with an opportunity to fill in the data with which you make your comparisons - you filibuster some more and toss out a rather round number 'from memory'.
The fact is you aren't able to deal in facts when it comes to your cult. You've been brainwashed, and no matter how systematic they are in raping children you'll continue to sign over a portion of your wages while refusing to see what you are supporting. That's just so sad.


text:
There is currently no text in this page. Would you like to create Mrpastry909/My first article or Search for Mrpastry909/My first article in Uncyclopedia?
If you just created this page, wait a few minutes and reload in case of database delay. Our servers are run by hamsters on caffeine, so some database delay is to be expected. It may also have been deleted.


text:
- 1
- person in the U.S. has this name View Jackie Steinert on Whitepages
Meaning & Origins
As a girl's name this is a pet form of Jacqueline, as in the case of Jackie Kennedy Onassis (1929–94). It was originally a boy's name, a pet form of Jack. The racing driver Jackie Stewart (b. 1939) was originally named John Young Stewart.
|272nd in the U.S.
German: variant of Steiner.
|14,205th in the U.S.
Nicknames & variations
Jack, Jacki, Jacky, Jackey, Jackye, Jackee, Jacke, Jackso, Jacks, Jackque
Stein, Steiner, Steinberg, Steinmetz, Steinke, Steinman, Steinbach, Steiger, Steinhoff, Steinhauer


text:
All Facials consist of steam to open pores, cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed, masks to suit your skin type and massage of the face, arms, hands, feet, scalp and neck while mask is penetrating. Facials typically last one hour unless there are additional treatments added on to your facial or in the case of the mini express facial which is thirty minutes and there are no extractions.
Deep-Pore Cleansing Traditional Facial $65.00
This facial targets specific problems such as breakouts, dehydration, and fine lines. After this treatment, your skin will be glowing and clean. This facial treatment is recommended for anyone looking for an extreme clean. This facial is extremely valuable in facial rejuvenation. Your Aesthetician will help to nourish your skin by stimulating blood circulation. Your muscle fibers will be toned, strengthened, and tightened by facial massage techniques. This technique helps to slow the aging process and minimize signs of aging.
Mini Express Facial $40.00
Created specifically for the person on the go, these customized facials are uniquely designed to give maximum results in minimum time. Formulated to refresh, renew and revitalize - these treatments work with all skin types to reveal more youthful, healthy skin. A non-aggressive way to firm, brighten, tone, soothe, smooth, stimulate cell turnover, replenish much needed moisture, and absorb excess oil and bacteria. These treatments target acne, sun damage, dehydration, hyper pigmentation, and fine lines by exfoliating the outer layers of dead skin cells and stimulating the production of new cells to reveal younger, healthier looking skin.
Acne Facial $75.00
Living with acne can be completely miserable. Acne doesn't just affect the way you look. Acne can affect your self esteem, your social life, and any number of things. People will try almost anything to rid themselves of embarrassing acne. They waste time and money trying countless products that all guarantee the same thing, with no success. Breakouts form when oil becomes clogged and trapped inside the hair follicle. The follicle and pore then become infected and inflamed, making the pimple. Sometimes the trapped oil is a result of overproduction by the sebaceous glands, other times it is caused by dead skin cells that were not scrubbed away. After receiving an acne facial, acne sufferers from all over are delighted to see the marked improvement in their skin almost immediately after receiving this treatment. This treatment includes either a papaya enzyme product or a salicylic acid exfoliator.
Teen Facial $65.00
Juvenile skin commonly produces more oil, than more mature skin due to hormone changes. Although the skin is usually well-hydrated at this age, excess oil often contributes to acne. In addition to a good daily skin care routine, a teen facial can help to unclog blocked pores, reduce oil and the appearance of pores, and clear acne. One of the benefits of getting a professional facial is that skilled estheticians can perform gentle extraction of blackheads. Professionals can also offer skin care advice and recommend products designed specifically for your teen's skin type and we can educate them on how to properly care for their skin at home. Extraction is not recommended for home facials, because unless performed properly, it can damage the skin.
Back Facial $65.00
This facial is performed in the same manner as a regular facial, but it is performed on the back. This facial also includes extractions of any problem areas on the back. This is a very indulgent and relaxing back facial and the skin on your back will feel rejuvenated and decongested.
SPECIALTY MASKS $10.00 Add On Fee
Lavender Aromatherapy (Dry/Mature Skin): stimulates the metabolism of the skin, improves elasticity and skin tone.
Rosewood Aromatherapy (Sensitive Skin): helps improve broken capillaries, improves skin elasticity and freshens the skin.
Clary Sage Aromatherapy (Acne): balances skin tone and oil production, purifies skin and clears acne.
Tea Tree Aromatherapy (Acne): balances skin tone, oil production, disinfects, improves skin appearance.
Fruit Acid (All): rejuvenates the skin and promotes healthy metabolism.
Herbal Mask (Acne): improves skin elasticity, kills germs and fungus, stops problematic inflammation, helps to heal scabs.
Collagen Mask (All): Increases the fibroblasts of the dermis, moisturizes skin and refines the texture of the skin.
Trans Dermal Lifting Veil (All): Wrinkle fighting plant extracts and anti-oxidant vitamins help soften the look of expression lines. Non invasive alternative to Botox, leaves the skin instantly firmer, smoother and provides a youthful and radiant look. Firming and lifting results are both immediate and cumulative.
Thermo Mineral Mask: uses the body's own ability to create energy, this mask promoted natural hydration to the skin. As damaging impurities are drawn out, nourishing natural substances are absorbed to hydrate cellular layers, improve circulation, maintain youthful elasticity, lift and firm tissue and improve skins texture. (Non surgical face lift effect, client must not be claustrophobic).
Paraffin Hydrating Mask (Dry/Mature): seals in anti-aging products and helps add hydration. Paraffin aids in absorption of products and gives a radiant glow to the skin post treatment.
24K GOLD MASK (All): Penetrates the skin and has revitalizing and rejuvenating effects, facilitates removal of toxins and wastes, assists lymphatic drainage, improves blood circulation, enhances skin elasticity, accelerates cell renewal, reverses oxidization damage, helps with acne and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Oxygen Mask (All): stimulates blood circulation leaving skin oxygenated and refreshed, results in a visibly refined appearance and a marked increase in skin elasticity.
Argireline Ampoules: Botox Alternative, reduces depth and size of wrinkles and fine lines and relaxes muscles
Repair Complex with Peptide Ampoules: protective and intense treatment with anti-oxidants and cell regenerating stimulants to repair and remedy undernourished and damaged skin. Visibly smooths the skins top layers and improves the elasticity of the connective tissue. Remainder of ampoule is given to client to use in an at home regimen.
Hyaluronic Acid Complex Ampoule: Boosts nourishment, hydration and restores the skins moisture level. Diminishes the appearance of dry, flaky skin and helps to reveal a more smooth and supple looking complexion. Remainder of ampoule is given to client to use in an at home regimen.
Collagen Crystal Eye Mask (All): This product comes directly from China and helps to lighten skin, moisturizes delicate eye area, helps to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, controls oil production, reduces pore size and hydrates delicate eye area. Your eyes will look completely rejuvenated.
Paraffin Hand & Foot Treatment (All): The client will dip their hands or feet into the fragrant vanilla scented paraffin wax. This treatment is relaxing, it stimulates blood circulation, it brings hydration to the skin, smoothes the skin and also helps those with arthritis.
LED light facials offer a relaxing way to successfully revitalize your skin, repair sun damage, and encourage a more youthful appearance. Your cells and tissue readily absorb LED wavelengths and respond by triggering cellular energy and a chain of reparative reactions. Red light will increase fibroblast action, encouraging them to create more collagen and elastin. Red Light therapy offers dramatic enhancements to the skin without redness, irritation, inflammation, pain, or downtime.
Adding peptide serum to improve the anti-aging benefits of the light therapy pushes the peptides deeper into the layers of the skin where they rejuvenate, repair, replenish, regenerate, and heal your cells. Applying the peptide serum before the LED light treatment drastically improves the benefits and reduces the amount of time it takes for you to see results. Peptides have been recognized to have enormous benefits for your skin and, when combined with light therapy, are driven much deeper into the skin where they can deliver even more rejuvenation. When you add peptides into the formula you really boost collagen synthesis, skin firmness and bounce, brightness, skin evenness, and many other benefits making the results even more intense.
Cancellation Policy: Please have the courtesy of giving us a 24 hour cancellation notice or a $35.00 cancellation fee will apply.
Esthetician, facials, skin care, exfoliate, face mask, body treatment, peels, microdermabrasion, waxing, body wraps, bridal make up, aromatherapy,
1240 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33071 Call for an appointment 954-242-6356
Copyright 2011-2013 Goddess Sanctuary, Inc. All Rights Reserved


text:
William "Bill" Francis Dickey was someone who always desired to make his community better, says Gary McJunkin.
About Bill
Age: 91
Community: North Charleston
Occupation: Retired banking executive
People will remem- ber: Dickey was a leader who never tired of working to make his community better.
Affiliations: A charter member of Cooper River Baptist Church, Dickey also served dozens of banking, charitable and arts organizations.
Survivors include: Wife, Doris "Dobbie" Rebecca Herndon Dickey; son, Ronald W. Dickey (Lori); daughter, Frances D. Griffiths (Geoff), Bermuda; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In the decades leading up to the 1972 incorporation of North Charleston, Dickey was one of the area's most civic-minded residents, he says.
Dickey, who was born Nov. 17, 1921, and died May 24, always seemed to be helping get things underway as the area developed, McJunkin says.
He grew up around Charleston Heights, near the Charleston Naval Base. He moved to Park Circle after serving in World War II and training to pilot B-52s.
While his community-minded spirit took root in North Charleston, his good works and concern for the challenges in the lives of others extended to the entire Charleston community, said friends.
The banking, charitable and arts groups Dickey lent his talents to, often as a board member, number in the dozens.
March of Dimes, Rotary and United Way are just a few of them. A person would be hard-pressed to name a local community-minded organization that Dickey did not give his time to.
Dickey, a banker who was president and chairman of the board of Cooper River Federal Savings and Loan, also served on Charleston County Council.
In addition, he was a charter member of Cooper River Baptist Church.
"He was a person who had a desire to exceed in whatever he did and he worked hard at that," McJunkin says.
"My experience with him is that he was one who could see where there was a need. He had the ability to be a leader and was interested in doing what he could."
While Dickey was involved, he also seemed always to be behind the scenes, McJunkin says. "He did not do it for credit."
McJunkin also says Dickey was very personable.
"The best thing I found about Bill was that he was easy to talk to," McJunkin says. He would never be one way on one day, and another on the next.
Those who knew him knew that he was consistent. But there is something McJunkin recalls about his friend that not too many people knew.
"He was a great pianist and could play the organ. He could hear a song on the radio and play it by ear."
Dickey would half-joke that his mother, a piano teacher, would not let him leave the house until he excelled at his piano lessons, says McJunkin.
Reach Wevonneda Minis at 937-5705.
Notice about comments:
The Post and Courier is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point.
We do not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click the X that appears in the upper right corner when you hover over a comment. This will send the comment to Facebook for review. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full terms and conditions.


text:
As expected, Rosie O'Donnell announced her imminent departure from ABC's estro-fest The View today. "It's on CNN?" she asked mockingly. "It's breaking news?" Well, it was certainly breaking enough for Rosie, Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck to discuss immediately upon settling into their seats — and then maintain the topic for seven minutes.
Rosie explained that she couldn't come to terms with ABC on a new deal: she wanted to extend her contract for one year, ABC wanted her to sign on for three. "I'm not going away, I'm just not going to be here everyday," said Rosie, who added that she'd be back on the show sporadically. (She also managed to shamelessly plug her blog.)
Boss lady Barbara made it clear that she had nothing to do with the negotiations: they were between Rosie's people and ABC Daytime. In her icy/cuddly, sleeps-on-a-bed-of-nails/has-conversations-with-her-dogs way, Barbara expressed regret over Ro's departure. "I am sad…I hoped that it would last more than a year…You will be missed." Of course, the controversy Rosie generated will be missed, too. In its 10 years on air, The View was never more relevant than with Rosie as the moderator.
As the most calculating woman in news today, Barbara can probably already hear the ding of the show's cash register growing quiet, which makes her assertion that the show hasn't even thought about a replacement so absurd. It's only a matter of time before this mom and pop closes shop.
I hear Don Imus is looking for work, Barb. He could probably get tongues wagging. [Image credit: Getty]


text:
What Augusta's Decision Means
Marcia Chambers on gender and the future for the home of the Masters
Editor's note: After Augusta National named Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore as the first women to become members in the club's 80-year history, we talked about the issues behind the decision with Golf Digest Contributing Editor Marcia Chambers.
You've written more authoritatively about discrimination in private clubs than anyone for more than 20 years. Do you take personal satisfaction in this news?
Is it a big deal in our culture or nobody's business--just a social note for rich people when there's much more important issues facing women today?
Private clubs use the argument that there are more important issues out there to deal with to turn attention away from their inequities. Folks spend long periods of time at their clubs. They should have equal access to the club life they pay for. Private clubs take direction from clubs like Augusta National. It should set the standard and be a leader. It has not been. Now it has put its house in order, and I expect we will see new efforts at inclusion at other clubs. I don't include the private all-male clubs that host the British Open in this category. As the late, great Peter Dobereiner once said: "The British do not appreciate change, especially from the ladies. They have been soaking in male-chauvinist piggery for 500 years, and so it cannot be eradicated overnight."
Related: Why Condoleezza Rice will fit in well at Augusta National
Your first series in Golf Digest on discrimination in private clubs preceded the Shoal Creek controversy by about a month in 1990--some would say, stimulated the questioning that brought about Hall Thompson's comments. At the time you thought discrimination against women would be addressed before clubs opened to minorities. Are you surprised that African-Americans were made members at Augusta more than 20 years before women?
I would say our three-part series in Golf Digest, "The Challenge Facing America's Private Clubs," prompted newspapers all over the nation to ask questions of private clubs that had not been asked in the past. That is what happened at Shoal Creek in Alabama. At the time, after writing the series, I thought the women's issue would be easier to solve because women had long been part of country-club life, and I believed--wrongly, it turned out--that would help them to achieve equal access to the golf course. After I finished the research for my book, The Unplayable Lie, the Untold story of Women and Discrimination in American Golf, I realized women would face deeper issues because club life, at its core, is based on marriage. Husbands also had a say--a big say--in how membership policies developed, especially when it came to them. This makes a huge difference for wives seeking full access. It is an issue still unresolved today in many clubs.
As for black members, which is what they were called back in 1990, when Augusta accepted its first minority male, that event happened in the immediate aftermath of Shoal Creek. The last thing Augusta National wanted was for its television sponsors to flee as they had at Shoal Creek the month before. Having an African-American male in a club is easier than having a woman member. Males were automatically given full access to the golf course. And, as you know, before Augusta accepted its first African-American male, the club had a dismal record with regard to race relations, especially when it came to professional golfers. It now has a number of African-American members.
Arthur Ashe once told us,"Tokenism is fine as a first step." How do you think the presence of two women among the Augusta National membership will change things?
I do not view the acceptance of two women at Augusta as tokenism. Tokenism usually starts with one. I think Billy Payne, the current chair of Augusta National, has a list. Women are now at the pinnacle of power in the corporate world, and this standard of excellence is a quality recognized by Augusta.
Were you surprised that Ginni Rometty, president and CEO of Masters sponsor IBM, didn't get in, especially when predecessors have been offered membership?
What I want to know is whether IBM told Billy Payne, "She gets in, or it's the highway for us." I do not know how IBM could live with this insult, because no matter how you slice it, that's what it is. She is still not in, while her Augusta sponsor counterparts at AT&T and Exxon-Mobil are members. I suspect a deal was made, a deal that admits Rometty at a mutually agreed-upon date.
You once said you supported the rights of single-sex clubs, but you thought Augusta National was different--that because of its place in the game, it needed to be held to a higher standard. Explain.
No, not a higher standard, just a different, more public standard, one that reflects the reality that Augusta, in hosting the Masters, one of golf's four majors, is the public face of the sport. You can't have it both ways though Augusta has tried. What sponsors supporting tournaments at exclusive clubs are really doing is thumbing their noses at their customers who believe in and practice equality, Susan K. Reed, former editor of Golf for Women, told me this week. At most private clubs, men can find a way to play with men in traditional foursomes. Keeping women out, or defining their tee times, or their grill access or any other set of controls on their time at the club, is a whole other issue.
Related: Why a club's membership matters
Many women--from Margaret Mead to Condi Rice to Marcia Chambers -- have defended single-sex organizations. What's the difference between race and gender in this regard?
I don't think there is a difference. There are many African-American single-sex and single-race organizations and many female-only or male-only organizations. They are legal, they are protected by the First Amendment, and they are thriving. But they are not a for-profit commercial entity such as Augusta National Inc., a corporation that runs a multimillion dollar golf tournament whose proceeds are used for their own and the Masters advancement and probably falls under the state of Georgia's business laws. Every year Augusta National puts on what is arguably the most important public golf tournament in the nation. Augusta should set the standard, but for too long it has tied itself in knots over agonizing membership issues that it should have found a way to solve long before 2012. Perhaps if it involved its members it would have come up with a solution long ago. But it tends to keep its members out of these discussions. Bobby Jones, Augusta's president in perpetuity, played with the best women amateurs of his day. I think were he alive today he would be delighted by this news.


text:
Lanham hotels and motels with swimming pools that are perfect for a family are listed below. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates at hotels with a pool in or near Lanham, MD for your upcoming individual or family vacation. We list the best pool equipped, kid friendly Lanham Maryland hotel and motel rooms for children. Review the list of Lanham hotels with indoor or outdoor pools below to find the perfect lodging for you and your kids.
Planning group travel? Get Lanham MD Group Hotel Rates
Lanham Hotels with Outdoor or Indoor Pools
More Lanham Hotels with a Pool > [1 - 25 of 50]
Next: Show All Available Lanham Hotels with Pricing >


text:
Lemon Chicken with Bok Choy
A favorite dish in Cantonese restaurants, lemon chicken is easy to re-create at home. Steamed bok choy is a delicious accompaniment.
Customer Reviews for
Lemon Chicken with Bok Choy
This product has not yet been reviewed.
Click here
to continue to the product details page.


text:
(All fields required)
Please enter a valid email.
Please enter your name.
What is : (So we know you are human.)
Please supply the correct answer.
Resident, Pediatric Residency Training Program
Phone 513-636-4214
Email email@example.com
Developmental biology; pulmonology
Elizabeth Kramer, MD, PhD, chose to join the Cincinnati Children's residency program because of the amazing sense of community, loyalty and teamwork this institution supports. She is happy to get up and go to work in the morning because they are a family and every day is exciting!
MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2011.
PhD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2009.
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462 | TTY: 1-513-636-4900
New to Cincinnati Children's or live outside of the Tristate area? 1-877-881-8479
© 1999-2015 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center