text:
This member hasn't added any personal information yet.
Leave jkjband a message to find out more.
Forum Post: I am not an animal !! I am a human being !!
Posted 03/03/2014 10:11:34 EST
muskrat love . the carpenters
Forum Post: GOP and Trust
Posted 09/02/2012 10:23:20 EDT
I don't think it was odd that Bush wasn't there.
The left has made him radioactive! Unfairly I might add, and I don't even like Bush!
Posted 09/01/2012 04:19:58 EDT
How can you trust a party who's last administration to hold office are not asked to show at their convention . Nor is their last VP nomanee. "We really have no agenda but we will put more money in more »
Forum Post: LL Word Association
Posted 08/31/2012 08:34:55 EDT
Posted 08/18/2012 07:37:56 EDT
Posted 08/15/2012 08:22:32 EDT
Posted 08/12/2012 05:12:25 EDT
Forum Post: What are your favorite songs about TV?
Posted 08/07/2012 06:43:22 EDT
T.V.O.D. by The Normal more »
Posted 08/04/2012 07:41:46 EDT
Posted 08/03/2012 04:15:46 EDT
Posted 07/29/2012 06:43:12 EDT
Posted 07/27/2012 06:45:36 EDT
Posted 05/22/2012 08:12:33 EDT
Posted 05/04/2012 02:27:03 EDT
Posted 05/03/2012 03:05:07 EDT
Forum Post: Favorite 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' quotes?
Posted 05/03/2012 08:03:49 EDT
Look, it's simple. Just stay here and make sure he doesn't leave the room. more »
Posted 05/03/2012 06:53:46 EDT
Forum Post: I am so cool.
Posted 05/01/2012 04:47:02 EDT
Whatever Sean more »
Posted 05/01/2012 03:53:39 EDT
Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yetHowever big you think you areHowever big you think you areSexy Sadie ooh you'll get yours yet. more »
Forum Post: Rocking the Ritz.
Posted 05/01/2012 03:35:34 EDT
hi Mod more »
Posted 05/01/2012 12:35:16 EDT
Man.... You're just mean ... We're done. more »
Posted 05/01/2012 12:30:49 EDT
Nobody wants your drugs around here Louie. more »
Posted 05/01/2012 12:24:11 EDT
In Response to Re: Rocking the Ritz.: I am sure you thought it was 'special' jk. I thought it was pathetic ;) To each their own. You are incorrect IOL, there is no such thing as 'can't', it's won't. more »
Posted 05/01/2012 12:09:32 EDT
In Response to Re: Rocking the Ritz.: Cue the Beastie Boys: JK's gotta FIGHT for the RIGHT to PAAAAARRRTTTTYYYYYY! Don't sit by for this grave injustice JK. Fight The POWER! Posted by Sean2012 It's no more »
Posted 05/01/2012 11:18:58 EDT
In Response to Re: Rocking the Ritz.: Oh jk, you are so cute!!! I have been to the Ritz many times and I have met Meredith a few times as well. But you are correct, I have never had my balls waxed. Yo more »
©2015 Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
Separate multiple addresses with a comma


text:
Pauline Strong, Director HRC 3.360, Mailcode F1900, Austin, TX 78712 • 512-471-2654
Participants in Humanities Institute programs are invited to join the Institute as Citizen-Scholars by subscribing to the mailing list. All Citizen-Scholars are encouraged to suggest ideas and topics for future programs. Please join the over 4000 members of the mailing list and receive email notifications about upcoming programs.
To join the Citizen-Scholar mailing list, send an email with your name and mailing address to firstname.lastname@example.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars have teamed up for The Hunger Games Soundtrack: Songs from District 12 and Beyond, and their collaborative track, "Safe And Sound" features a haunting video to go with the romantic vocal. The video sees Taylor walking barefoot in a whimsical, diaphanous gown through a harsh winter forest landscape, while bare trees throw up obtuse, magical shapes as she wanders between them. The scene flicks to The Civil Wars in stark contrast, sitting before a crackling fire in a cosy, domestic setting as their voices harmonize with Taylor's.
The waifish Taylor continues to haunt the barren landscape while fires rage in the distance, almost spectral in her aimless meandering. With the mystical appearance of an apperating deer, the song takes on a fantastical, otherworldly import as Taylor roams, hopelessly hopeful that the dawn will bring her safety. As night falls there's a sense of desperation as the deer turns to dust before Taylor's eyes, but the soft crooning melodies remain a constant reminder that everything will be alright.


text:
Arriva London's Commercial Director, Peter Batty, walks the 38 for Maggie's
Peter Batty, Commercial Director Arriva London, walks the 38 for MaggiesHaving had the idea of linking-up with Maggie's charity, and creating the "Walk the 38" campaign to celebrate the centenary of route 38, Peter Batty, Commercial Director of Arriva London, decided to set a great example by walking the route himself.
He and his wife, Penny, set out from Victoria Station on Saturday lunchtime and reached Clapton Pond a few hours later.
If you would like to read more about Peter's adventure, please visit his Just Giving page at http://www.justgiving.com/Peter-Batty.
If you would like to follow in his footsteps, and raise some much needed funding for Maggie's, then please visit the Maggie's page at http://www.maggiescentres.org/walkthe38.
Don't forget, if you do this, please let us know of your adventures and stories on the way!
Published: Mon 21 May 2012Modified: Tue 22 May 2012
Return to main Maggie's page
Return to main Community page
All content copyright (c) 2007-2015 Arriva London, except where individually stated. E&OE.
Delivered by CSN Digitalmedia Ltd


text:
Amazing performance and price.
The Allora AAFG-103F Series Bb Flugelhorn offers a rich full sound and great intonation. This AAFG-103F Series features vertical valve slides with a 3rd valve slide trigger and a rose brass bell for a warm, rich sound. The rose brass construction of this instrument is nothing short of stunning. It is a good-sounding instrument, and it plays well.
A lot of trumpet players would love to have a flugelhorn for one or two songs in a set, or they want to have one to explore ballad playing, but they don't want to spend the one to two to three thousand dollars you need to in order to get a truly professional horn. This is the perfect solution for that situation.


text:
An architecture for resource management of an IP-based cellular radio access network is presented. A measurement-based admission control scheme is used to monitor the load for each path in the network and QoS (quality of service) class and resource decisions are made based upon that information. A bandwidth broker is introduced in the cellular radio access network (RAN). The bandwidth broker processes the on-demand admission requests for IP resources by using the results of load control measurements. Since the requests can be processed very quickly using a simple table look-up, response times are fast, and the architecture is thus suitable for the cellular environment.
1. An access control system in a network comprising:
at least one load measurement proxy, which probes the network to determine the congestion state of the network;
a bandwidth broker server in communication with the at least one load measurement proxy and correlating the determined congestion state information; and
a bandwidth broker client in communication with the bandwidth broker server and an application, wherein the bandwidth broker client queries the bandwidth broker server based on requirements of the application.
2. The access control system of
3. The access control system of
4. The access control system of
5. The access control system of
6. The access control system of
7. The access control system of
8. An access control system in a network comprising:
at least one load measurement proxy, which probes the network to determine the congestion state of the network,
a bandwidth broker server in communication with the at least one load measurement proxy and correlating the determined congestion state information; and
a plurality of bandwidth broker clients in communication with the bandwidth broker server and a respective one of a plurality of applications, wherein each of the plurality of bandwidth broker clients queries the bandwidth broker server based on requirements of the respective one of a plurality of applications.
9. A method of access control in a network comprising:
probing the network to determine the congestion state of the network using at least one load measurement proxy;
correlating the determined congestion state information using a bandwidth broker server in communication with the at least one load measurement proxy; and
querying the bandwidth broker server based on requirements of an application using a bandwidth broker client in communication with the bandwidth broker server and the application.
10. The method of
11. The method of
12. The method of
13. The method of
14. The method of
15. The method of
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/229,056, filed Aug. 31, 2000.
This invention generally relates to access control to a network. More particularly, the present invention provides a mechanism for controlling access to a radio network based upon the current loading of the network.
A fundamental principle in the design of mobile wireless systems is that the radio spectrum is the scarcest resource. Accordingly, the network should be dimensioned in such a way that resources within the network are always available. In second-generation systems, such as Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), which are typically optimized for speech-like services, network dimensioning to provide available resources is simple to achieve when the transport is based on STM (Synchronous Transport Mechanism) circuits. For each radio channel, a timeslot is assigned on the STM circuit to match the bit rate of the radio channel. The quality of service (QoS) can be guaranteed, but statistical multiplexing can not be used to save transport resources. This limitation on the use of statistical multiplexing is not a significant problem when the variance in bit rate is moderate, as it is in the case when speech is the dominating service.
When introducing packet switched services, where data rates vary in a greater span (for example, up to 384 kbps), a packet switched transport network is introduced to efficiently handle the variable bit rate services as well as speech. However, to dimension a packet switched transport network and still maintain the principle that the radio spectrum is the scarcest resource is not an easy task. The transmission links to the base station sites are often expensive, so over-provisioning is not necessarily the best option, especially if bandwidth can be saved by introducing some degree of resource control. Introducing QoS requirements on user connections, as opposed to best effort, makes dimensioning even harder. Admission control is needed when there are no transport resources available. After all, it is better to give a busy tone than to establish the call with a bad quality, since the user pays to get an expected quality of service.
As such, it is essential that we have a simple and scalable resource management scheme for realtime traffic in a packet switched network. In order for real-time services, such as voice, to function satisfactorily in an IP-based radio access network (RAN), for example, there need to be adequate transport resources in the RAN to handle the particular instance of that service (e.g., a phone call).
The Differentiated Services (DiffServ) working group of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has established scalable QoS mechanisms, commonly known as Differentiated Services, which have now been implemented by various router vendors. DiffServ is defined by IETF RFC 2474, and it is expected that DiffServ will be the primary mechanism for implementing QoS mechanisms in IP-based networks.
An IP network that includes DiffServ functionality is called the DS domain and consists of boundary nodes and interior nodes. The boundary nodes typically have full QoS functions, while the interior nodes have limited QoS functions. Full QoS functionality includes packet classification, during which each incoming packet is classified into a DiffServ Codepoint (DSCP) that is marked in the IP header. Full QoS functionality also includes the policing and shaping of the incoming packets, so that the bandwidth of each QoS class (or DSCP) may be kept within configured bounds.
The interior router forwards packets according to the Per-Hop Behavior (PHB) that the given DSCP value is mapped to. By using several different Per-Hop Behaviors in an interior router, QoS differentiation is provided. Examples of Per-Hop Behaviors specified by IETF are Assured Forwarding (AF) (RFC 2597) and Expedited Forwarding (EF) (RFC 2598).
As an example of a cellular radio access network, we describe the RAN for Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). The GSM RAN includes a number of different kinds of nodes, some of which are illustrated in
The BTS (Base Transceiver Station or "base station") includes the RF (Radio Frequency) functionality and terminates the IP tunneling layer. The area covered by one BTS is defined as a cell. Several BTSs can be co-located, sharing the same antenna on the same base station site. The transport between the BTS and BSC (Base Station Controller) carries primarily airframes, which are tunneled through the IP network. These networks are large both in terms of the number of nodes as well as the geographic size. Many thousands of BTSs and BSCs could potentially be interconnected.
The transport from the BTS to the BSC is the part of the network that is most sensitive to delays and has the highest volume of real-time traffic. In some configurations, the amount of real-time traffic corresponds to the amount of voice traffic, and the network must ensure appropriate QoS for approximately 90% voice traffic.
The traffic volume for voice carried in the network can vary from a few calls up to fifty voice calls per BTS, and up to several thousand simultaneous calls (Erlang) per BSC site. In this case, several BSCs may be co-located at the same site.
The transmission between BTSs (due to the wide area coverage of the cellular network) and the BSC is often on leased lines, which may be very expensive when compared to the cost of transmission in the backbone. Even if the cost for leased lines decreases over the years, the "last mile" to the BTS is likely to continue to be expensive when the BTS is located remotely (e.g., on a mountaintop). Dimensioning using over-provisioning might therefore be prohibitively expensive. As such, mechanisms that can be used to optimize the utilization of available bandwidth in these expensive links is very important. Dynamic allocation of resources and optimization of bandwidth to reduce the cost is, therefore, an important feature.
In addition to traffic volume, mobility can significantly impact network resources. Handover (or handoff) is the process, generated by mobility, of establishing a radio link in a MC new cell and releasing the radio link in the old cell. In the GSM context, mobility usually generates handover for voice traffic an average of one to two times per call. For third generation networks, such as WCDMA and cdma2000, where it is necessary to keep radio links to several cells simultaneously to provide macrodiversity, the handover rate is typically much higher. Therefore, because of the handover rate, the admission control process has to cope with far more admission requests than call setups alone would generate.
Handover can also result in packet loss. If the processing of an admission request causes a delayed handover to the new BTS, some packets might be discarded, and the overall speech quality might be degraded significantly. Also, a delay in handover may cause degradation for other users. This is especially true for systems using macrodiversity and frequency reuse in every cell, where a handover delay will cause interference for other users in the same cell. Further, in the worst case, a delay in handover may cause the connection to be dropped, especially if the handover was made due to bad radio link quality.
Therefore, it is critical that an admission control request for handover be carried out very quickly. Since the processing of an admission control request is only one of many tasks performed during handover, the time to perform admission control should be a fraction of the time available for handover and may be on the order of 50 ms or less. This requirement will, of course, have a major influence on the architecture of resource management of the IP-based cellular access network.
The bandwidth broker performs the task of admission control for the packet switched (IP-based) transport network. It is believed that by introducing a bandwidth broker into the architecture, transmission costs can be saved by reducing the bandwidth margins while still maintaining quality of service.
Accordingly, there is a need to provide a scalable admission control process having a fast response time.
In accordance with the present invention, a method of access control in a network is provided. The method includes the steps of determining a load status of at least two nodes in the network; determining whether the load status permits a specified quality of service; and if the specified quality of service is permitted, establishing a transport connection between the at least two nodes in the network. The step of determining a load status may include sending a probe packet through the network from a first node to a second node, and updating a portion of the probe packet at each node based on the load status of the node. The step of sending a probe packet through the network may be performed continuously, at pre-determined times, or in response to a network event. The network event may include the loss of a communication path or a threshold increase in network usage since the last probe packet was sent.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method of access control in a communication network is defined. The method includes the steps of determining a load status of the network between a call originating node and a call terminating node, determining whether the load status permits a specified quality of service, and if the specified quality of service is permitted, establishing a transport connection between the call originating node and the call terminating node.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, there is an access control system in a network. The access control system includes at least one load measurement proxy, which probes the network to determine the congestion state of the network; a bandwidth broker server in communication with the at least one load measurement proxy and that correlates the determined congestion state information; and a bandwidth broker client in communication with the bandwidth broker server and an application, wherein the bandwidth broker client queries the bandwidth broker server based on requirements of the application. The requirements of the application include at least two node addresses and a quality of service. The requirements of the application may further include at least one of an application traffic class, a peak bit rate, a packet delay, a delay variation, a packet loss, and a guaranteed bit rate.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, the load measurement proxy of the access control system probes the network continuously, at predefined intervals, or in response to a network event.
In accordance with still another aspect of the invention, there is an access control system in a network including at least one load measurement proxy, which probes the network to determine the congestion state of the network, and a bandwidth broker server in communication with the at least one load measurement proxy and correlating the determined congestion state information. A plurality of bandwidth broker clients are in communication with the bandwidth broker server and a respective one of a plurality of applications. Each of the plurality of bandwidth broker clients queries the bandwidth broker server based on requirements of the respective one of a plurality of applications.
It should be emphasized that the term "comprises" or "comprising," when used in this specification, is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, or components, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof.
The objects and advantages of the invention will be understood by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings, in which:
The Bandwidth Broker (BB) was introduced in the IETF RFC 2638 as the logical entity in charge of resource management in a given administrative domain. According to the general definition, a bandwidth broker is responsible for resource allocation within that domain. Resource allocation may be accomplished by using protocols to communicate with other entities in the domain and by making admission decisions based on domain policies. The bandwidth broker may also communicate with neighboring bandwidth brokers for inter-domain resource management.
In the context of a GSM radio access network, a bandwidth broker may manage the IP-based transport resources used between the BTS and the BSC. As such, network management may be seen as an edge-to-edge resource management problem rather than an end-to-end problem. At call setup, or in the event of handover, the BSC asks the bandwidth broker about availability of transport resources for one or several paths, where each path is defined by two addresses in the radio access network. Once a request for resources has been accepted, packets can be transmitted on the path between the BTS and the BSC for that call. Policing and shaping at the edges (such as in the BTS) will ensure that the limits defined for a given QoS class are respected. However, in the event of unexpected events such as severe congestion or a link failure in the transport network, the bandwidth broker needs to be able to notify the BSC so that it may release previously established calls.
The current definition of Differentiated Services does not contain a simple, scalable solution to the problem of resource provisioning and control in the context of a cellular RAN. One solution, the load control scheme, has been proposed in a draft to the IETF, entitled "Load Control of Real-Time Traffic." The load control scheme is very simple and has good scaling properties. It was specifically designed to solve the edge-to-edge problem and does not purport to be a replacement for RSVP for end-to-end signaling. The Resource Reservation Protocol, or RSVP, is defined by RFC 2205. Load control typically operates edge-to-edge in a DS (DiffServ) domain, where only the edge devices monitor flow state and do per-flow processing.
Load control provides functionality for performing measurement-based admission control and detection of exceptional events such as link failures. By sending a specially marked packet, denoted a "probe" packet, along the path from the ingress to the egress edge device, the resource state of interior routers is gathered. At each hop in the network, the router will determine its congestion state for a particular DSCP and interface. If congestion is detected, the packet is marked accordingly (but never un-marked). As such, when the probe reaches the destination, it gives an aggregated view of the congestion state of the path. As a probe packet can be piggybacked in any IP packet, ordinary traffic packets may be used to carry out load control probing. The probe result is then used as input to the admission control function.
To determine the load status between an ingress and an egress edge device, the following steps are taken, as illustrated in
Next, the probe packet passes along the path to the destination, where interior routers measure their state, and, if they encounter near exhaustion of resources, they mark passing probe packets to indicate congestion. When the probe packet reaches the egress edge device, its header will reflect the aggregated resource status along that path. Finally, the egress device will then copy the status of incoming probe packets and may either send a report packet back to the ingress device or check for bidirectional resources by echoing the probe packet on the reverse path to the ingress device. When a probe or report packet is returned to the initiating ingress edge device, it uses the result of the probe for admission control and potentially other purposes.
Load control does not specify how an interior router decides whether to mark the packet, but one approach may be to use buffer measurements. Also, if an interior router does not implement load control, it simply treats the load control packet as an ordinary packet, which will mean that the packet is left untouched and is forwarded to the destination. In this way, there may be over-provisioned segments within the network.
The DSCP (DiffServ codepoint) of the probe packet is used to indicate the DiffServ class for which a measurement is done and thus the QoS requirements. In this way, load control can be used to measure the load for any path and QoS class. By using the DSCP, real-time traffic can be further divided into classes based on resource requirements. Further, the DSCP may denote not only the PHB, but implicitly also the bandwidth requirements for a specific class.
In step 201, the appropriate application-level signaling takes place to prepare to set up the call. At the appropriate time, the application asks the bandwidth broker whether a call from an ingress point to an egress point using a particular class of service can be admitted (step 202). The bandwidth broker may map the QoS requested by the application to the appropriate DiffServ traffic class of the DiffServ domain. As can be appreciated, the QoS demand of the application may be specified using one or more of the following parameters: application traffic class, peak bit rate, packet delay, delay variation, packet loss, and guaranteed bit rate. The application traffic class may be defined as conversational, streaming, interactive, or background. As one would expect, a conversational traffic class would demand the highest QoS and a background traffic class would require a lower QoS. The application traffic class may be mapped to a DiffServ traffic class (also known as Per-Hop Behavior), as shown in Table 1.
The bandwidth broker looks up those two endpoints and the traffic class, and notifies the application whether that desired link is currently congested or not (step 203). Depending on the result of the inquiry, the application either completes or aborts the call setup. In the meantime, the load measurement proxy is probing the network to determine the congestion state for each pair of endpoints and also for various traffic classes. The pictures of the network that the proxies build are compiled by the bandwidth broker to be used as the basis for the decision taken in step 203 above. As can be appreciated, the load measurement proxy continues to probe the network to determine the congestion state of the network. This may be accomplished as a background process and may be done continuously, at predetermined times, or in response to particular network events.
The bandwidth broker may be employed in a variety of types of networks. For example, the bandwidth broker may be used in a radio access network having IP-based transport between network nodes. This type of network architecture is commonly referred to as a transport network architecture.
As shown in
As can be appreciated, the bandwidth broker may only be aware of the nodes at the edges of the transport network. That is, from the bandwidth broker's point of view, the transport network is a "black box" with paths between endpoints. The bandwidth broker may also be implemented to have a complete understanding of the IP network topology. Thus, the degree to which the bandwidth broker is aware of the network topology may be chosen by the network management operator.
The transport network architecture may be applied to various bandwidth broker applications, including IP-based radio access networks, as shown in
In GSM, the Radio Network Server (RNS) controls the radio resources for a part of the radio network (a number of "cells"), which includes the control of the radio connections. The RNS may ask the BB if a call and its related resources can be admitted into the network.
The Radio Network Controller (RNC) is responsible for radio resource management for the UTRAN application, and also performs some user data processing. Accordingly, the node is one of the endpoints for on-demand user data paths. In a UTRAN network, the RNC may ask the BB for resources.
The Gateway (GW) provides, among other things, the capability for converting between circuit-switched transport and IP-based transport. The location and exact functionality of this node conventionally known to the art. The GW router is one of the endpoints in the path for which resources may be requested.
The Radio Base Station (RBS) provides the capability for radio transmission, radio reception, and related functions. An RBS belongs to either GSM or the UTRAN application. The router in the RBS is one of the endpoints in the path for which resources are requested.
In GSM networks, the BSC may be functionally divided into two nodes. One node would perform the tasks of the RNS and the other would perform the tasks of the GW. The RNS may contain the logic for radio resource control, such as handover and establishment of connections for calls. The GW may contain the equipment for processing user data packets, including a termination of the circuit-based legacy transmission toward the core network nodes.
Generally speaking, the same transport network resources may be shared by several independent applications (like UTRAN and GSM) and also several application nodes may ask for the same transport network resources. Thus, a combined network topology such as that shown in
Because a short response time is desired, the bandwidth broker should be located as close as possible to the application node. Generally speaking, each application node should have its own independent bandwidth broker, but the routers would conduct load control polling on behalf of all application and divide the bandwidth between the various applications.
For GSM, the on-demand user data paths are typically between an RBS and a GW. Each GW may have paths to many RBSs, but each RBS may have a path to just one GW. The RNS is typically located near the GW and since the bandwidth broker should be located as near as possible to the application (i.e., the RNS), the BB should be located near the GW as well.
For UTRAN, the situation in somewhat different, since the path is divided into two parts, with the RNC in the middle. From the GW there may be a path to the RNC. The path is then split into several paths to each RBS. Typically, the bandwidth broker is located near the RNC.
At no point during the signaling connection setup procedure is the BB involved, since the control plane signaling connection uses a common transport resource in GSM. It is when the traffic channel (e.g., for speech) is established that the BB is queried. For example, as shown in
It is at this point that the RNS understands the kind of service requested, as well as the two endpoints for the conversation. Those two endpoints are the IP address and port in the RIBS and the IP address and port in the GW. The first pair is sent to the GW in the connection request and the latter pair is sent to the RBS in the channel activation but is known to the RNS after the connection confirm from the GW to the RNS.
We have described an architecture for resource management of transport resources in IP-based cellular radio access networks. The architecture enables a very short response time for admission control requests. This means that handover can be performed very quickly, since the delay added by admission control for the IP transport resources is minimal. Nonetheless, the admission control result is believed to be reasonably accurate.
The invention has now been described generally and with respect to a radio access network. In light of this disclosure, those skilled in the art will likely make alternate embodiments of this invention. For example, to determine the load status between an ingress and an egress edge device, the load control proxy could ping the edge devices rather than injecting a load control probe packet into the network. The transit times to edge devices could be determined and the network congestion estimated. These and other alternate embodiments are intended to fall within the scope of the claims which follow.
Patent Citations
Non-Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Best hotel
1 Hotel du Vin
2 Malmaison
Kings of the jungle
Rainbow Tours pulled off the big surprise of this year's awards, beating the highly regarded tour operator Laskarina. Jeevan Vasagar travels with them in Uganda to visit one of the last remaining habitats of the mountain gorilla.
Travel features p2
Sound track
You can't get enough of New Zealand's tranquillity, wild scenery and creature comforts. Richard Adams hits the less beaten Queen Charlotte track.
Travel features p4
A small step for gastronomy
Stephen Cook works up an appetite walking the Piemonte hills with Inntravel.
Travel features p6
Less fattening centres
Suzanne Duckett chooses the best paths to health and contentment at your five favourite spas.
Travel features p7
Travelling with kids
Should children have to wait in queues? I'm not sure I'd be happy if I waited for over an hour to get in to a major exhibition and a freshly arrived family of five sauntered up and overtook me, says Dea Birkett.
Short and sweet
Your favourite short-haul country is one of Europe's smallest and newest. Robert McKelvie reports.
Travel features p9
The beautiful north
Who cares for southern comfort? Our readers prefer Edinburgh, and Gareth McLean knows it well.
Travel features p10
Meaburn Hill Farmhouse
Maulds Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria.
Travel features p11
Second city first
Sydney makes more noise, but for culture and nightlife Melbourne is the place to be, says Lonely Planet's Simon McNamara.


text:
|Renaissance Hotels Gaithersburg hotels are provided below. Search for cheap and discount Renaissance Hotels hotel rooms in Gaithersburg, MD for your group or personal travels. We list the best Renaissance Hotels Gaithersburg hotels & lodging so you can review the Gaithersburg Renaissance Hotels hotel list below to find the perfect place.
This technology will also list discounted Gaithersburg, MD hotels/properties that are comparable to the quality of Renaissance Hotels.
Need 5+ Rooms? Lock in a group rate for Gaithersburg MD
All Renaissance Hotels in or near Gaithersburg
More Renaissance Hotels properties for Gaithersburg
Comparable hotels to Renaissance Hotels
Next: Show All Available Comparable Hotels with Pricing >


text:
- Filed Under
The last in the series of summer family programs at the Clyde Museum will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday.
The series this year is The Creative Side of Clyde. The theme for the program, From Stages to Screen - the Local Theatre Scene, will include presentations and exhibits focusing on local history in theatrical arts. Erika McGrath, a Clyde High School alumna and film maker, will be one of the speakers.
McGrath is filming a movie in Clyde. Other special guests include Rae Ann Carothers, a former school drama coach and representative from Communities for the Arts organization. ...


text:
Here at Liz Fields we are very excited about the newest trends that have turned up at Fashion Week this season. The trend we are most excited about though isn't a style; it's the trend towards designing for the real woman! One wouldn't think that would be such a big deal, but unfortunately we all know that it has been. Of course, Liz Fields dresses have always been geared towards the real woman. With dress sizes ranging up to size 28, and with larger bust sizes in all our dresses, our garments are meant to show off the female form, not to hide it or try to change it. Fortunately for anyone who isn't naturally a size zero, the rest of the fashion world is starting to agree.
One reason for the problem is thought to have been that designers were squeamish about the female form and therefore designed for women with more boyish features. It has also been argued that a dress with fewer curves would look better on the hanger and be better for the overall presentation. One anonymous designer back in 2006 was quoted as saying "For me as a designer, I would never knowingly use a model who was anorexic, but the simple fact is that we employ these girls as moving coat-hangers… We're not looking for sex appeal or to hold a mirror up to the woman on the street, we're trying to shift clothes to the store buyers, and I personally think that a slender figure is the best way to show them off." What the point was of having a dress that looks great on the "hanger", but not on you is anybody's guess, but that's how it was. Luckily, change seems to be coming!
V magazines first issue of 2010 sought to prove to the world that fashion doesn't need to be restricted to smaller frames. By having two models, one smaller, and one "plus sized" posed next to each other in the exact same garments, readers could clearly see both girls looked beautiful. Some readers even commented that they preferred the fuller look. Editor-in-chief of V magazine Stephen Gan commented that: "After all, plus-size models are really just normal-size people deemed "plus" by fashion's extreme standards."
No one wants to bash girls who are naturally a size zero, but the fact is that more and more designers are beginning to choose a variety of sized models to show off their looks, rather than the same physique over and over. At the most recent fashion week shows designers like Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs have started presenting styles intended to show off a fuller figure. Marc Jacobs even went so far as to title his Vuitton show, "And God Created Woman," after the 1956 Roger Vadim film starring Brigitte Bardot. His first outfit down the runway was featured on Leatita Castra, a curvy model and actress, and his last was featured on swimsuit legend 46-year old Elle Macpherson. Marc Jacobs told reporters backstage at his Vuitton show in Paris on Wednesday: "This time, I set out to cast a variety of sexy women — younger, older, thin, and voluptuous, from every ethnic background." The Vuitton show seemed to make the woman's body the point, rather than an unfortunate side effect.
Tell us what you think about the new runway trends! Is the ban on unhealthy models beginning to have an effect on the future fashion coming our way?


text:
Thanlyin and Kyauktan
Thanlyin was formerly known as Syriam. Myanmar usually pronounce as "Tanyin". It is a city in Yangon Division in Myanmar. It is located on the bank of Yangon River, and is a major port.
In the late 1500s, Thanlyin was the base of the Portuguese adventurer, Philip De Brito. Officially a trade representative from Rakhine, he established himself as a local warlord from his base at Thanlyin, and hired his forces on occasion to the Mon in their battles against the Bamar. However, in 1599 he unleased his army against Bago, which he sacked. Captured by the Burmese in 1613, he was executed by impalement, a punishment reserved for defilers of Buddhist temples. Thanlyin continued to be a major port until it was destroyed by King Alaungpaya in 1756 during the Mon revolt.
The main tourist attraction in Thanlyin is Kyaik Khauk Pagoda and Kyauktan Yele Pagoda. There is also the National Races village across the river.
Interesting Places in Thanlyin & Kyauk Tan
Kyaik Khauk Pagoda
The Kyaik Khauk Pagoda was built on a hillock named Hlaing Pote Kone on the road from Thanlyin to Kyauktan.It is Mon-style stupa similar to Shwedagon Pagoda. The pagoda was built by the Mon King Cula Thirimasoka of Thaton in the Buddhist Era 241. Kyaik Khauk Pagoda had been successively repaired and renovated by 18 kings who reigned Myanmar.
Kyaik Hmaw Wun Pagoda or Kyauktan Yele Pagoda
Yele Pagoda at Kyauktan means the Pagoda in mid-stream on a laterite reef. The Pagoda is also known as Kyaik Mhaw Won Pagoda. The pagoda was built by King Zeyasana, the seventh king of the Pada Dynasty in the third century BC. The height of the original pagoda was only 11ft. The only way to get into the pagoda is by the boat. Foreigners are required to sit at a "larger boat" which differs from the smaller ones that the locals take due to "security purposes".
Ancient Portuguese Church
May I help you?
|Cool.. I am interested in Myanmar, Burma, Burmah, Birmanie, Birma,
Birmania, Bermah, or whatever you call it. But how much will it cost to
visit Myanmar?
- Get Tour Quote
I am a business traveller. I just need hotels to arrange. ok then.
I am seriously interested to do business in Myanmar. I want to find a partner, a distributor, a country manager, or set up an office.
- Business matchmaking
Travel Information


text:
Truman Signs the North Atlantic Treaty
On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed by 12 Western democracies, creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). President Harry Truman speaks at the signing ceremony on the significance of the new military alliance the first ever made during peacetime.
Related Speeches & Audio (10)
Truman Signs the North Atlantic Treaty
Truman Signs the North Atlantic TreatyAudio Clip (0:34)
Audio Clip (0:34)
On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed by 12 Western democracies, creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). President Harry Truman speaks at the signing ceremony on the significance of the new military alliance the first ever made during peacetime.
Edward R. Stettinius on the Signing of the United Nations Charter
Edward R. Stettinius on the Signing of the United Nations CharterAudio Clip (0:47)
Audio Clip (0:47)
On June 26, 1945, the United Nations Charter was signed. U.S. Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius discusses his hopes for the new international organization.
Truman Announces Germany's Surrender
Truman Announces Germany's SurrenderAudio Clip (2:04)
Audio Clip (2:04)
In a May 8, 1945, radio broadcast, President Harry Truman announces the unconditional surrender of Germany, but reminds Americans that the war wages on in the Far East.
Reagan Approves Iran-Contra Counsel
Reagan Approves Iran-Contra CounselAudio Clip (2:14)
Audio Clip (2:14)
After the Iran-Contra scandal is exposed in November 1986, President Ronald Reagan announces to the nation that he would "welcome the appointment of an independent counsel" to investigate matters. The Iran-Contra Affair involved the secret selling of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages. The money from the arms sales was then used to secretly support the Contras in their battle against the Sandinista government of Nicaragua.
George H. W. Bush Addresses U.S. Troops in Somalia
George H. W. Bush Addresses U.S. Troops in SomaliaAudio Clip (0:28)
Audio Clip (0:28)
In an effort to provide humanitarian aid to Somalia, President George H.W. Bush ordered 30,000 U.S. troops into the East African country on December 4,1992. In a speech to the troops on the mission, President Bush assures them that an end is in sight.
Jimmy Carter on Human Rights
Jimmy Carter on Human RightsAudio Clip (3:58)
Audio Clip (3:58)
In his address before the United Nations General Assembly on March 17, 1977, President Jimmy Carter lays out his plan for advancing the cause of human rights.
Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Middle East
Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Middle EastAudio Clip (2:04)
Audio Clip (2:04)
On February 20, 1957, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower appeared before his nation to discuss the on-going crisis in the Middle East and to win popular support for the Eisenhower Doctrine, a congressional bill that would authorize the deployment of U.S. military forces to any Middle East nation seeking aid against Communist aggression. Four months earlier, the latest crisis in the troubled region began when Israeli, British, and French forces invaded Egypt and occupied the Suez Canal Zone in retaliation for Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the waterway. The United Nations, the U.S., and the U.S.S.R. all expressed outrage at the hostilities, and Britain, France, and Israel agreed to withdraw from the Suez as a U.N. emergency force was sent to the area. Although the superpowers presented a facade of unity during the Suez Canal Crisis, both were primarily motivated by their ambition to gain influence with Arab states in the Middle East.
President Kennedy Addresses United Nations Staff
President Kennedy Addresses United Nations StaffAudio Clip (3:42)
Audio Clip (3:42)
On a September 20, 1963, visit to New York that includes an address to the United Nations General Assembly on the nuclear test-ban treaty, President John F. Kennedy takes time out to express his appreciation to Americans working at the United Nations.
Jimmy Carter's Remarks on Camp David Summit
Jimmy Carter's Remarks on Camp David SummitAudio Clip (3:33)
Audio Clip (3:33)
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter held a 13-day summit with Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, helping to broker the first-ever peace treaty between Israel and one of its Arab neighbors. On September 17, at the end of the summit, President Carter describes the two agreements the two world leaders will sign.
Eisenhower Returns From Cancelled Summit Meeting
Eisenhower Returns From Cancelled Summit MeetingAudio Clip (4:19)
Audio Clip (4:19)
On May 1, 1960, an American U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over central Russia. As a result, the Paris Summit Conference, scheduled 13 days later, collapsed. Upon his return from the failed conference on May 20, President Eisenhower addresses the welcoming crowd at Andrews Air Force Base.
Related Videos (10)
Fair Housing Act
Fair Housing ActVideo Clip (1:40)
Video Clip (1:40)
President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act in 1968.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth AllenVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
Psychiatric nurse Elizabeth Allen volunteered for the Army and requested frontline duty in Vietnam.
Combat Cameraman
Combat CameramanVideo Clip (5:08)
Video Clip (5:08)
A son learns about the trials of war through the films his father, Frank Lee, shot as a combat cameraman in Vietnam.
Remembering Vietnam: A Premonition
Remembering Vietnam: A PremonitionVideo Clip (1:32)
Video Clip (1:32)
Air Force Pilot Keith Connolly recalls a story about a fellow pilot and friend who had a premonition that he would not return from the war.
Reagan Advocates Small Government
Reagan Advocates Small GovernmentVideo Clip (0:46)
Video Clip (0:46)
"I resent it when a representative of the people refers to you and me, the free men and women of this country, as the masses."
The Seawolves
The SeawolvesVideo Clip (4:56)
Video Clip (4:56)
A surprise phone call reunites two Vietnam war veterans, George Heady and Al Billings, with films of their service in the Navy Seawolves helicopter unit.
Arthur Wiknik
Arthur WiknikVideo Clip (3:42)
Video Clip (3:42)
As an 18-year-old draftee, Arthur Wiknik was rushed through officer candidate's school. After one month in Vietnam he found himself in the middle of the battle of "Hamburger Hill"--one of the most notorious battles of the war.
Raymond Torres
Raymond TorresVideo Clip (2:52)
Video Clip (2:52)
Navy medic Raymond Torres joined the Navy to attend medical school and was assigned to a Marine Corps company. While tending to wounded Marines during the Khe Sanh battle, Torres was critically injured when a grenade exploded near him.
Keith Connolly
Keith ConnollyVideo Clip (4:31)
Video Clip (4:31)
Air Force pilot Keith Connolly was among the first USAF units to be stationed within South Vietnam. During his second tour, he flew F-4 Phantoms targeting the Ho Chi Minh Trail and witnessed two of his men go missing after his plane had been hit.
Donald Devore
Donald DevoreVideo Clip (3:22)
Video Clip (3:22)
in the summer of 1968, Donald Devore was drafted and sent off to basic training. Devore was assigned to an artillery unit in Vietnam and after four months, was granted leave to attend the birth of his first child.
Most Popular Videos on History.com
Newest Videos on History.com
Vietnam in HD Preview
Two For the Road
HISTORY says Thanks
Shop HISTORY
The Crumbling of America DVD
Is the U.S. infrastructure past its expiration date?
How the States Got Their Shapes DVD
Every line on the U.S. map tells a great story. This best-selling HISTORY special outlines the unique circumstances that shaped each United state!
Email Updates
Keep up with the latest History shows, online features, special offers and more.Sign up


text:
With Instructables you can share what you make with the world and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.
share what you made with text, photos, video, and files
Create »
gather your favorite instructables together
I will show you how to make a fake cement using ash. So, you can prank somebody and tell that it's a cement. =)
materials:1. a lot of ash2. plastic cup or small can3. water4. Barbecue stick or any stick
The first step is easy. Wet the ash with water. Any amount of water but not too much. It should look like it is really wet cement.
Mix the ash and water.
Put it in a place where you want it. And then you say that it is cement. And then when it dries up it really looks real. But when you press it, it bec...
We have a be nice comment policy. Please be positive and constructive.
5,571 views
7 favorites
How to make a carbon windsurf boomby Jaap Willem van Ingen
Mic stand boom arm bracketby rumachik
Ken's Camera Boomby kentek
Minecraft trickby Daisy Doo
Professional studio boom for microphoneby nickeltour
Above Ground Pool Liftby gluckc
Zoom Boomby gezortenplotz
Spinning Airplane Mobile - Updated Aug 2013by JimRD
Bam-Boom Speaker Tubeby geronimo bamboo
Improved Steadicam for under 40 dollars! Also boom mic attachment!by compatta
See More
Download our new apps for iOS, Android and Windows 8!
© 2015 Autodesk, Inc.
By clicking "Create Account" you are indicating that you have read and agree to the Terms of service.
Already a member? Login »
Enter the email associated with your account and we will send you your username and a temporary password.
Not a member? Sign Up »


text:
First Same-Sex Couple Married In Michigan To Visit White House
Back in March, we shared with you the story of Tim LaCroix and Gene Barfield, the first same-sex couple to be married in in our state. This week, they will be President Obama's guests of honor.
Michigan banned same-sex marriages back in 2004, however federally recognized Native American tribes are not bound by state law as they are self-governing


text:
If you are interested in running a game at MidSouthCon 33, head on over to the GM signup page.
With hundreds of games being played throughout the weekend, Gaming is a integral part of the MidSouthCon experience. The preliminary game schedule will be posted a month or so before the con, but you can get a good idea of what we will be doing at MidSouthCon 33 by perusing the information below.
Gaming runs from 2:00pm on Friday until 6pm on Sunday. The main start times are as follows:
Of course not all games will fit neatly into the sessions, so when the schedule comes out, be sure to look it over carefully.
Board Games are the fastest growing section at MidSouthCon and we plan to have 70 Scheduled Board Games plus a board game lending library with over 200 games for people to play throughout the weekend! Some of the games played at previous MidSouthCons include: Age of Mythology, Age of Steam, Agricola, Arkadia, Arkham Horror, Bang!, Battlestar Galactica, Blood, Chess, Chicago Express, Citadels, City of Chaos, Combat Commander - Pacific, Command & Colors Epic, Cranium, Damn the Torpedos!, Dead Hand Choas Poker, Deadwood, Die Macher, Dominion, Duel of Ages, El Grande, En Garde!, Epic Battlelore, Fishing for Terrorists v2.0, Fluxx, Formula De, Fortress America, Galaxy Trucker, Game of Thrones, Gang of Four, Guillotine, Hex Hex, Ingenious, Kill Doctor Lucky, Last Night on Earth, Le Havre, Looking for Trouble, Mall of Horror, Manifest Destiny, Massive Munckin, Memoir 44 , Modern Naval Battles, Monty Python Fluxx, Munchkin Bites, Munchkin Cthulhu!, Munchkin Impossible!, Mykerinos, Pillars of the Earth, Puerto Rico, Race for the Galaxy, Rail Baron, Railroad Tycoon, Red Dragon Inn (1 & 2), Reef Encounter, Republic of Rome, Run For Your Life, Scotland Yard, Settlers of Catan, Settlers of Catan: Cities and Knights, Shogun / Samurai Swords, Successors III, Super Munchkin, Sweat & Gears, The Great Space Race, The Munchkin Challenge, Ticket to Ride, Tide of Iron, Tigris & Euphrates, Titan, TOMB -The Warlord Board Game, Torres, Wench! A Drinking Man's Thinking Game, Werewolf/ Are You a Werewolf, Wild Life, Zombie Fluxx, Zombie Town.
We will have Warhammer 40K, Space Hulk, Flames of War, Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Monsterpocalypse, Hero Clix, Savage Worlds Showdown, Fairy Meat and more.
Once again we will have a room dedicated to LARPS, and we will have numerous games run by different groups throughout the con (including at least one Vampire LARP). We will also have a return of our annual con-wide assassin tournament.
We will have Booster Draft, Sealed Deck, and other Magic the Gathering events, plus Epic, Pokemon and several other CCGs.
This year over 700 attendees joined in the gaming at MidSouthCon 32. We have a lot of new things in the works for MidSouthCon 33 and we will be announcing them over the upcoming months.


text:
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marshall H. Caddy, 27, of Nags Head, N.C., died Nov. 16 in Khaladiyah, Iraq, when his military vehicle struck another military vehicle. Caddy was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.


text:
Through a series of personal events, feelings, and thoughts, Maya Angelou is able to captivate its readers with her recounting of her life from her early years up to late adolescence. As readers, we are able to see how Maya grows from the insecure little girl in Arkansas to the strong woman who realizes that she can trust herself and will be able to keep moving forward, which is clearly shown when she realizes that she can take care of her son.
During the last chapter of the book, I feel that Maya does a great job describing the feeli... Read more→
221 out of 251 people found this helpful


text:
Hold down Control (PC) or Command (Mac) key + mouseclick to select more than one option
Home >
Haight/Castro/Noe Valley >
Chinese >
All Seasons
Posted by sparkey on 02/28/2014
great dimsum and dinners! But, they are now 'CLOSED' !! DPH notice on door and 'take-out store ! too bad


text:
2011-2012 Catalog
2011-2012 Catalog / Curriculum and Degree Requirements / Course Descriptions / Marketing Courses (MAR) / MAR6003 Marketing Management [3].
MAR6003 Marketing Management [3].
An introduction to the theory and practical application of marketing principles. Special emphasis is given to developing a framework for analyzing strategic marketing situations by defining target markets and developing a marketing mix related to the market stakeholders of the organization.
Catalog Links


text:
The fiscal period of January 2013 was closed on Thursday, February 7, 2013 as per the month-end schedule posted on the Financial Services website.
Research reports will be available on the portal in PDF format on Monday, February 11 and in Excel format Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Please note the following:
If any of the above was not completed by February 7, you will need to copy your journal to the next month and delete the current period journal entry.
Please direct all questions to Financial Services at extension 32050.
Kindest Regards,
Queen's Financial Services


text:
PROVO, Utah (AP) Matt Carlino scored a season-high 28 points - two short of his career high - and dished out six assists Saturday night as BYU snapped Santa Clara's five-game winning streak with
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) Matt Carlino hit two free throws and a big 3-pointer in the final 63 seconds, giving BYU a 63-61 victory over Pepperdine on Thursday night.
HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii and BYU have canceled two previously scheduled football games because the Warriors need to make room on their schedule for a possible Mountain West Conference championship ga
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Matt Carlino scored 24 points and Brandon Davies added 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead BYU to an 85-67 victory against Portland on Saturday night.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Kelly Olynyk was nearly perfect for No. 10 Gonzaga against BYU on Thursday night.


text:
Artist description:
i know it sucks this is a new charie and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!! tell me if i copied your outfit i feel like i did but i didnt mean to i just feel like it opps i forgot her spots XD
Flash Draw Created May 09, 2010 470 x 338px Unless noted Copyright 2010 wildclaw62.
We encourage you to submit a comment and let the artist know what you think of this drawing. Please log in or join to post a comment.
Post a comment
So cute :x


text: Living LivingFood & TravelUnited States Talia Ralph on Feb 3, 2013 @ 12:25 PMFeb 3, 2013 @ 12:25 PM PublishedBoston bus crash: Dozens injured after visit to HarvardA discount bus waits for passengers for a trip to Philadelphia from Manhattan on March 30, 2011 in New York City. After a series of recent accidents, one of which killed 15 and injured more than a dozen others on March 12 on the Westchester County-Bronx border, discount bus services have come under intense scrutiny.A bus crash in Boston has left 34 Pennsylvania high school students and their chaperones injured after a visit to Harvard University. The crash occurred as the students were their way back home. The driver attempted to go under an overpass and hit the Western Avenue Bridge near the Harvard campus around 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, the Boston Globe reported.One of the victims has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries; three more are seriously injured, according to Reuters. Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said that the impact of the overpass "pushed in the whole front of the roof" and that several of the injured were evacuated through the roof, according to the Globe. The students were part of a group based in Pennsylvania called "Destined for a Dream," which works with youth to empower them, according to FOX News Philly. Massachusetts State Police are looking into possible charges against the driver, who did not see a sign which prohibited buses for traveling on that route, according to the Associated Press.


text:
Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union Spread Love During The Holidays
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade were spotted getting lovely dovey while spreading holiday cheer!
On Monday, the couple along with Dwyane's Wade's World Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted an Annual Father and Child Day outing. The event, held at the Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami , brought fathers and their loved ones together in time for Christmas. Attendees also received copies of D Wade's new parenting book, A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball.
Catch a few more pics from the event below:
Does Gabby age? I'm just saying…


text:
Yuba City Honda sales department is here to answer any and all of your questions: Call us at 530-674-7900
Contact us today at Yuba City Honda, either by phone at 530-674-7900, or through the form above. You can also reach us through the quick quote service on this website. As a premier dealership, Yuba City Honda serves buyers throughout the Yuba City area. No matter where you come from, your needs will always be our No. 1 priority.
It's easy to reach us through Yuba City Honda contact us, by Yuba City Honda phone numbers, or Yuba City Honda e-mail. Or stop by our conveniently located Yuba City Honda dealership today. We'll gladly provide you with the service you need, whether it's a quick price quote or a test drive of one of the superior quality Honda vehicles from our in-stock inventory. We're here for you.
We want to make it easy for you to find the Yuba City Honda Number you're looking for. Our Contact Us page makes it easy for you to get in touch with Yuba City Honda. Phone us at 530-674-7900 with any questions you might have about buying a new Honda or a certified pre-owned vehicle. If your car needs repair or maintenance, the staff is ready at Yuba City Honda Service. Phone the service department at 530-674-7901 to make an appointment.
What is Yuba City Honda's Phone Number? 530-674-7900 is the main number, through which you can speak to our new and used car sales staff or the pros in our finance department.
What is Yuba City Honda's Main Number? Our main number is 530-674-7900, and allows you to reach any department from new car sales to service.
What is Yuba City Honda's Service Phone Number? 530-674-7901 is the service department phone number, with which you can reach a service advisor or make an appointment.
With this handy index, you can connect with your Yuba City Honda sales professional today. Yuba City Honda will see to your needs, whether you're from Yuba City, Roseville, Elk Grove, Lincoln or Oroville. We pride ourselves on being among the best in Honda customer care.
Yuba City, CA
Roseville, CA
Elk Grove, CA
Lincoln, CA
Oroville, CA
Just click on a link below for driving directions:
Sacramento CA to Yuba City Honda
Roseville CA to Yuba City Honda
Elk Grove CA to Yuba City Honda
Lincoln CA to Yuba City Honda
For a great deal on your next new Honda, visit Yuba City Honda.
Yuba City Honda
399 State Highway 99
Yuba City, California 95993
Phone: 530-674-7900
Website: http://www.yubacityhonda.com
39.119692; -121.634377


text:
Choles Floral Co
1135 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715
Toll Free
: 800-446-7728
: 608-256-7727
: 608-256-7016
Email Us
Your Cart is Empty
If you've placed an item in your Shopping Cart and it's no longer there, it may be because:
your browser is set to disable cookies.
your cart has expired.
Continue Shopping


text:
Frank Lewis
PDT Staff Writer
Tamara Nathan has resigned as Portsmouth City Clerk to take a position as assistant general manager of a Taco Bell restaurant in South Point, Ohio — and Nathan says it means a major increase in salary.
"My resignation is effective Dec. 26," Nathan said. "That day, the 26th, is when I start my new job. I have accepted a position at Taco Bell as assistant general manager in South Point, Ohio, with a huge pay increase. I'm very very excited. It's a better paying job. It's fast-paced. There's lots of room for advancement. So I'm very very excited for this opportunity at Taco Bell. December 26th is Merry Christmas to me."
Nathan's salary as City Clerk is $24,000. Is she going to miss her current job?
"Yeah, I guess," Nathan said. "The hours were nice. I believe it could be part time. I believe it should be and I have said as much. There's emails back and forth about it."
On Monday morning, Nathan sent an e-mail to all the members of Portsmouth City Council.
"I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work with each of you and with the great City of Portsmouth. I have recently accepted another position outside the City. I am hereby submitting my resignation as Portsmouth City Clerk to be effective December 26, 2012. I would hope to have the opportunity to train my replacement and continue the advances into the 21st century that this office has accomplished over the last year. I hope to make the transition as smooth as possible," Nathan said. "I wish this City Council and the City of Portsmouth the best in the future."
Nathan said she plans to commute from her residence in Scioto County.
"When I worked at AT&T it was about a 45-minute drive," Nathan said. "This is going to be about a 45-minute drive and it's straight highway."
Former City Clerk Jo Ann Aeh retired from her position in the fall of 2011, and Nathan was hired after Council interviewed several candidates for the position.
Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, orat email@example.com


text:
The Center for Young Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH)
YEAH Program
YEAH focuses on one of the leading causes of the achievement gap in education: the opportunity gap. Our programs fill in some of the missing pieces for students facing a scarcity of educational and social opportunities by virtue of their familial or social situations. Students participating in YEAH typically:
- Would be first in their family to go to college
- Live in low-income households, often with one parent, guardian or foster parent
- Attend public schools
- Have average grade points
A Year Round, In-depth Opportunity
YEAH is the only university-based youth entrepreneur program to support high school students with virtually year-long rather than summer-only programs, providing each student participant with hundreds of hours of education, mentoring, coaching, and support. Incoming freshmen participate in a one-week immersive summer academy that prepares them for the year and years ahead with courses in PowerPoint, Excel and others. During their first summer, students work in teams to develop their first mini case, usually a study on workplace communication where they meet and interview scores of Haas faculty and staff. Students enjoy plenty of social and bonding time, which helps as the academic year begins and they begin their first of two corporate case studies for the year. Sophomores work on their team business plans, which they will spend the entire school year developing. Juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to apply for paid positions as camp counselors and peer leaders for summer academy, which provides them with experience in cross-age mentoring, and leadership skills in addition to earning income. And finally, the same juniors and seniors can apply to be counselors for B-BAY middle school summer camp, which is YEAH's earned income program for families who can afford to pay for two-week summer enrichment program.
YEAH is also distinctive for being campus-based and able to provide youth with all the resources, depth, and energy that a university offers-exposure to a campus setting has a huge impact on the likelihood of first generation college-bound students going to, and staying in, college.
High School Program - The Details
9th - 12th
Curriculum Highlights
Life skills including: self-esteem, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, time management, presentation, competition, and financial literacy. Business principles including: interview skills, resume writing, business dress and etiquette, as well as internships. Opportunity recognition including: college tours, college test preparation, financial aid workshops, and internships.
Student Requirements
Students can apply to the program only while in the spring semester of their 8th grade year. The four highest criteria we are looking for in students include those who would be first in their family to go to college, attend public schools, are low-income (Cal Grant qualifications) and have average grade points (2.5 - 3.5).
Program Duration
Summer (July for summer academy) and the academic school year (September through May)
Locations & Meeting Times
- Saturdays (monthly in the fall semester and twice monthly in the spring semester) at Haas School of Business
- Mornings or afternoons, depending on grade level (approximately three hours each meeting)
Student Commitment
4 hours per meeting (varies depending on the time of year), and homework in between sessions. Students are also invited to give back to the community by participating in Powered by YEAH events.
Haas students (undergraduate, MBA and PhD students) as well as Cal and other college or university students, and local business professionals.
Volunteer Now.
Application Period
January through March For more information, contact Lucas Abbott, High School Program Director


text:
I smell bacon
Holy wow omg I can't wait for this one lol
That last dude's screaming was unexpected. :D
I'm so stunning
Aw! I love it!
Outstanding effects for spells, this game is showing REAL promise!
But can you jump? =]
Who cares of jumping :D :D AWESOME!
Yes you can jump.
not sure I need the comments 'i'm so stunning'.. hopefully that's just fill for the demo video.. also, I want to see the HUD view, not this 3rd person view.. more more more ;-)
more sticks and swords...?
Im afraid I have to agree with rich9995... I hope they remove the voices after they kill each monster or a group of monsters... I have heard them in other games, and they just get old.
I just hope she doesn't say "I'm so stunning" every time that happens...Warcraft 3 still haunts me to this day because of that...
Login or Register to post a comment
- Page Created in 0.234 seconds -


text:
BERLIN (AP) - Arnold Schwarzenegger is quoted in an interview in Germany's top-selling newspaper saying he's still in love with his estranged wife, Maria Shriver.
The actor and former California governor is quoted in Tuesday's Bild newspaper as saying that despite their separation, he spent Christmas with Shriver and their children.
Schwarzenegger is cited as saying "we're not fighting any war: I still hope for reconciliation; I still love Maria."
Shriver filed for divorce last year after 25 years of marriage following Schwarzenegger's admission he fathered a child with the family's housekeeper.
He has also acknowledged other affairs.
To comment, the following rules must be followed:
Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.
Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Questions may be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please provide detailed information.


text:
Home Future StudentsCurrent StudentsFaculty & StaffPatientsAlumni
Our PhD students have a wide variety of research interests, some of which are:
The Business School has a LinkedIn group to facilitate student interaction within the PhD program. If you are a PhD student in Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) please join the group.
© The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are registered property of the University. Used by permission only.


text:
Join thredUP's FREE online community to exchange stuff your kids no longer use, for clothing that fits & toys they'll love
Members: 1
Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2011
This is an awesome site:-)... I wanted to create this group to introduce this community of wonderful MOMS helping MOMS...
Where moms swap kids clothes, toys and books online.
Heres How It Works: This Community is 100% Free To Join
1 PICK. Pick a great new box full of clothes, toys, or books for your child.
2 LIST. Post a box of gently-worn clothes, toys, or books your child no longer needs or wears.
3 SEND. When another member picks your box, send it 100% free of charge.
And REPEAT This Process Over and Over again...
Thousands of moms are already trading boxes of stuff their kids no longer use for clothes, toys and books they actually need.
Let's come together as MOMS to help one another out in these tough economic times:-). Let's create a wonderful group of ThredUP MOMS...
Click Here To Join thredUP's Free Today.
This group does not have any discussions yet.


text:
After eight exhibitions across Dorset and Hampshire, our team is happy with progress. Over two weeks in early February we met nearly 2,000 people, answering their questions and showing how our plans have chan
Poole Charter Boats Association (PCBA) has welcomed the Navitus Bay offshore wind park project as sponsor for its 2015 Poole Species Hunt competition.
Mike Unsworth, Navitus Bay Project Director:
Dorset-based businessman Ian Cambrook MBE has been appointed Business and Community Engagement Manager for the Navitus Bay offshore wind park project.
Mike Unsworth, Navitus Bay Project Director:
Simon Bowkett, Labour's General Election candidate and Clare Moody MEP both welcome the off-shore wind farm proposed in the channel off the Dorset coast and call on MPs and councillors across the c
Details have been released today of how a vessel carrying out geotechnical surveys on behalf of the Navitus Bay wind park supported the local coastguard with an unplanned training exercise
The registration period for interested parties starts on 13 May 2014 and any representation or response must be received by PINS by 23 June 2014.
On the 8th May The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) confirmed that Navitus Bay Development Limited's formal application for development consent has been accepted and will progress to the pre
Planning Inspectorate confirms that Development Consent Application will enter next phase of assessment
Navitus Bay Development Ltd (NBDL) has today officially entered into 'memoranda of understanding' (MOU) with three local ports – Poole, Yarmouth and Portland.
Navitus Bay Development Ltd has today announced that it will scale back the proposed wind park in order to reduce its visual impact.
Navitus Bay invites the public to informal drop-in sessions to meet the project team
Members of the public are being invited to attend another series of informal drop-in sessions to talk to the Navitus Bay team about its proposals for an offshore wind park off the Dorset and Hampshire coast, to the west of the Isle of Wight.
The proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park takes an important step forward today (Monday) with the launch of the final planned round of public consultation before the developers submit their consent application in early 2014.
Wind park developer, Navitus Bay, has today published advance copies of the socio-economic impact assessments that will inform its overall application for development consent.
Members of the public will have a chance to talk to the Navitus Bay project team and submit their views on the proposed wind park, at the final planned round of public exhibitions prior to the submission of its consent application in early 2014.
Hampshire-based endurance swimmer, Anna Wardley yesterday embarked on a gruelling training swim in preparation for her swim around the Isle of Wight in September as part of her Five Island Swim Challenge.
Navitus Bay Development Limited (NBDL) has today announced a shortlist of three local ports – Poole, Portland and Yarmouth – to host the wind park's operations and maintenance (O&M) functions.
Children will be able to learn about climate change and energy efficiency on a new interactive children's page launched on the Navitus Bay website.


text:
Below is the poem entitled The Perfect Way Home which was written by poet
Dominick. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
Read Poems by
Karen Dominick
It's winter's evening, I am driving home. The bare trees whisper my vulnerability like a secret to the sky. I've come again to an all too familiar crossroads; the one of dreams and fear. I stop at the traffic light waiting but I am lost within a cold ocean of myself. Overhead on the telephone wires, a flock of blackbirds have gathered. The electric current keeps their toes snug and warm as they chatter; eavesdropping on my thoughts. I wonder why the birds have chosen this particular place with all its confusion? Perhaps they are my muse, my witnesses and they wait for a change in the signal too. With a slight ripple in the wind and the light, their wings lift up in unison and I am lifted too. I have no need to tarry; I turn towards the fading sun. My heart is carried by a light haven. Inhaling a deep breath of me, I pass a billboard that tells me to have courage.


text:
Joseph Pelayo
Keynote Presentation Designer / Video Editor / Graphic Designer
Education and experience have always been the key for my development. Technical skills I have acquired in school, from video and audio productions, to conceptualizing and analyzing market advertisements. Practical applications of these skills plus additional knowledge in Website Programming, Flash Animation and Software applications such as Adobe Suite, Corel Suite and Apple Products.
All these and coupled with my God given talents in the music and the arts, I hope to pursue opportunities to…
Joseph Pelayo has added 9 portfolio pieces. Create an account to review them.
Work History & Feedback
Make iMovie and Mp4 into a combined video"Joseph too several pieces of video and Keynote slides and made a beautiful training video. He met a VERY strict and close deadline. I will be using his services many more times."
MOBILE AD DESIGN ON PHOTOSHOP"Very good job done. Thank you, Joseph! Will be coming back soon!"
* * * Simple Video Editing - Long Term Relationship * * *"We had a great working relationship with Joseph. Although we don't have any immediate tasks for him, we'd love to keep him on our team as we surely will need video content in the future. Thanks Joseph for everything!"
Keynote Designer and Video Editor"Joseph delivered a high quality video presentation on a short deadline. I'll definitely be working with him again real soon!"
Re-create training program"Joseph did an excellent job for me. I couldn't be more happy. His work is top quality and I will not hesitate to use his services again and again."
WEB- PHOTOSHOP- iwork, keynote, and MAC - GENIUS"Very pleased with the work! We will highly recommend Joseph for any projects you may have."
Key Note PresentationsJob in progress
Make a short video for website, leading to more work if it is goodJob in progress
AIRBRUSHING AND SIMPLE LOOK BOOK DESIGNJob in progress
iMovie and Garage band Guru NeededJob in progress
|Percentile Score
HTML 4.01 Test
Mac OS X 10.5 Test
U.S. English Basic Skills Test
Upwork Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
Windows XP Test


text:
Program Director: Paula Mann
Division of Humanities, Education, & Arts
Program Offered:
Minor in Theatre Arts
Program Mission Statement
Any degree candidate may elect to graduate with a Theatre Arts Minor, in either of two concentrations: Performance or Literature. Students will complete these areas of study with the opportunity for practical experience in the field, both on and off stage, as well as the study of plays as "living literature"; with the objective that students will demonstrate the ability to understand and analyze dramatic literature and its important role in our culture and society. Through its courses, the program will enhance the general liberal arts education of students and build expertise in theatre arts. Exposure to working opportunities with professionals in the field is a vital part of our program. For the degree candidate, learning outcomes are two-fold:
1). To demonstrate an appreciation and critical evaluation of the art form as part of a liberal arts education.
2). To provide knowledge and oversight for students to participate and demonstrate proficiency, in a hands-on manner, in the process of creating a work of dramatic art—whether it be a newly conceived play (playwriting), a believable performance (acting), or an insightful directorial interpretation (directing). To achieve these goals the students will be actively engaged in:
Developing critical thinking skills to examine/experience plays
Strengthening tools for self examination, reflection, and growth
Learning the techniques and skill required to create and communicate effectively through the art form
Fostering respect for the collaborative artistic process in oneself and others
Establishing an arts centered process with the Fall and Spring term theatre productions as the cornerstone of the program--both for what it offers the students involved as well as the GMC community attending the performances
The program uses performance and production critiques, research papers and reflective journals to assess learning outcomes.
Performance Concentration
Core Courses
| DRA 1002/ELA 1031: Theatre: The Audience Environment
DRA 1003: Acting I
DRA 2013: Theatre Workshop: Production & Performance
Choose one of the following:
DRA 2015: Acting II
DRA 3017: Playwriting
DRA 3020: Fundamentals of Directing
| 3
Credits: 12
Literature Concentration Requirements
Core Courses
| DRA 1002/ELA 1031: Theatre: The Audience Environment
DRA 3001: History of Theatre: The Subversive Art
DRA 2013: Theatre Workshop: Production & Performance
Choose one of the following:
ELA 1039: Nature in Theatre and Film
ELA 2032: Stage to Screen: Social Issues in Theatre and Film
| 3
Credits: 12


text:
NT3000 Acts of the Apostles
A study of the Acts of the Apostles that specifically follows the historical expansion of the church through doctrinal development, growth in understanding, evangelism, and geographical expansion through the missionary activities of its members. We will be come acquainted with the activities of the great church leaders of the first century (i.e., Peter, James, and Paul).
Credit Hours:3


text:
AGS Honor Graduate Serving God and Country
The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) is pleased to recognize Frank Tillotson as the Honor Graduate of the 2014 graduating class.
When Frank contemplated using his GI bill to complete his education he thought it would be too difficult for him with his wife also in school, three young daughters, and full-time job. But he had heard about Ohio Christian University's focus on education for adults and designation as a Military Friendly School and thought it would give him the best chance of earning his degree. He found the cohort model engaging and the one-class-at-a-time structure manageable for his schedule.
Frank shares:
The adult studies program was challenging yet manageable even for someone being pulled in as many directions as myself. I appreciated the structure and course layout that AGS offered as well as the willingness to be flexible when possible if life got in the way. The classes seemed to build upon one another so that you gained a sense of achievement at the end of each class. The relationships I was able to build helped as well; I became friends with my cohort members and felt a bond that helped me to stay encouraged and motivated.
Frank was able to transfer in many credit hours he had previously completed, and he quickly completed his Associate of Arts with a major in Christian Ministry in Columbus, Ohio. He immediately started with a bachelor cohort in Dublin, Ohio and began working on his Bachelor of Arts with a major in Leadership and Ministry. Throughout these years, he had opportunities to take leadership roles at this church, culminating in being ordained and serving as interim pastor. Frank describes his decision to attend OCU:
This was the next step in my faith as I was seeking to follow God's plan for my life and a life dedicated to serving Him. I thought I had a good understanding of what being a Christian was all about, but I had a lot to learn. I began to see a clearer picture of what God was teaching me as I was educated by my classmates and professors.
Because of his degree in Leadership and Ministry, Frank is eligible for the Navy's Chaplain Candidate program which will allow him to train with the Reserves during the next three summers. He has already completed the first semester of a Master of Divinity program, and when he finishes that degree, Frank intends to continue to serve God and country as an active duty Navy Chaplain.
In addition to being named the Honor Graduate, Frank has been accepted into the Pinnacle Honor Society and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree Summa Cum Laude. Ohio Christian University is honored to count Frank Tillotson among its distinguished alumni.
The College of Adult and Graduate Studies serves non-traditional learners as they earn degrees at locations in Ohio and Georgia and online. If you're ready to continue your education, call us at 1-855-OCU-GRAD or visit http://www.ohiochristian.edu/adult-degree-programs.


text:
Dinah Shore Weekend's Mariah Hanson dishes on LGBT bacchanal
March 17, 2013 by Desiree Washington
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Interviews, Lifestyle, News
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Mariah Hanson, co-founder of the Dinah Shore Weekend, Palm Spring's 22-year old annual Lesbian outdoor music and pool party, chats with Popdecay Editor-in-Chief Desiree Washington about putting on the infamous bacchanalian event, which draws tens of thousands of lesbian tourists to Palm Springs, California annually.
Mariah Hanson sets the gold standard for outdoor festivals because party planning is in her blood. As a college co-ed, she wanted to be a writer. But Mariah Hanson quickly discovered her true calling after throwing a series of "really great parties" in college, she says.
"Coming from a family that was active in the Civil Rights Movement, I've always been a champion of LGBT rights," Mariah says. "I wanted an environment where women could feel safe and enjoy themselves."
Her early focus on civic-mindedness and party planning has paid off in spades for Mariah. Taking her knowledge and experience on the road, the Mill Valley native moved across the Bay to San Francisco to form the city's most preeminent women's clubs in the late 80s, namely The G-Spot, Club Skits and Cherry Bar. But conquering the Bay Area's LGBT club scene was just the beginning.
In 1991, Mariah Hanson set her sights on SoCal. "I wanted to set up a platform to showcase certain issues," and the Dinah Shore Weekend allows her to do precisely that.
The Dinah Shore Weekend synthesizes all Mariah Hanson's efforts, becoming the preeminent lesbian vacation destination. An outdoors ladies salon, it gathers tens of thousands of women from all over the world in one sunny and warm place to drink …and swap social and political ideas.
With sponsors such as the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD, Mariah Hanson makes Dinah Shore Weekend more than party-central. It has proven to be a viable vehicle for marriage-equality planning and the like. But of course, the party is what mostly fuels the annual trans-continental migration to Palm Springs.
Since its foundation, the LGBT community has defined the Dinah Shore Weekend by its daily, all-day long, outdoor pool party — and music festival — featuring the LGBT community's hottest DJs, dancers and bands. But in 2009, Mariah Hanson double-downed on entertainment, bringing in household names like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry — and later Chaka Khan — and partnering with The L Word and the Real L Word to re-up the celebrity factor. All in all, her vision is what keeps the sun-soaked drunken revelry viable.
The Dinah Shore Weekend, not be confused with the newer Dinah Shore weekend in Las Vegas – a rival outfit run by the promoters of Girl Bar in Los Angeles – lasts four days and runs from April 3-7 in Palm Springs. For more information, click here: http://thedinah.com/
UPDATE: This article was updated 3/17/2013 at 10:00 p.m. to correct the misstatement that Chaka Khan performed at Dinah Shore Weekend in 2009. She performed last year.


text:
Kirsten Hammann
Se på mig ('Look at me')
'It's Julie -.' 'What's wrong?' 'Casper has moved out. He has gone to India. He says he needs time to think.' 'What! When did that happen?' 'Right now. He has just left.' 'What a strange time to leave. Has he got cold feet about the wedding?' 'He says that it has to be just right. He can't commit until he's quite sure -.' 'Oh, you poor thing, you sound dreadful. I'm coming over.'
Sobbing, Julie staggers around the living room as if she were drunk and struggling to walk in a straight line. Then she pauses to put on a CD so her neighbours won't be able to hear her. There are some great songs on Burt Bacharach's Best. She picks One Less Bell To Answer and Make It Easy On Yourself and programs the CD player to play only those two tracks over and over. 'I should be happy, but all I do is cry …'She stands in the middle of the floor and sings at the speakers as loud as she can while she cries. ''I spend each day the way I start out: Crying my heart out!'Oh, how awful it all is. She covers her face with her hands. She rocks herself. He can't leave her. He loves her. He wants to get married and have children. He has always said he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.'Make it easy yourself … because breaking up … is so … very hard to doooo …'She gets a text message. Oh, it's him, it's him! She is instantly completely calm, but it is only Nina texting that she will be there in ten minutes. She goes to the bathroom, washes her face and blows her nose. Of course he needs time to think. When you love someone you must set them free. It would be stupid if they tried to talk about it tonight. She opens a bottle of red wine, goes back to the living room, puts on some George Michael and turns down the volume.
The intercom buzzes. It is Nina. When they meet at the front door and Julie is about to say hi, she burst into tears again. 'Oh, Julie,' Nina says and hugs her. 'It's just so awful -.' 'Yes, it's absolutely incredible.' They enter the living room and Julie pours wine into their glasses. 'How can he just leave me? I don't understand.' 'What happened? Did you have a row?' 'No, we were having dinner and he was being a bit quiet, and then later he said that he was going to India the day after tomorrow.' 'Just like that?' 'I started laughing because I thought he was joking, but he wasn't. He said he needed time to think and it was something he had to do on his own and that he was really sorry.' 'So he booked the trip without telling you?' 'Yes, and he has taken six months' leave from work.' 'Six months!?' 'Yes, he has had his travel jabs and everything. His family knows about it, and his friends, I'm the only one who didn't know anything.' 'Gosh.' 'So I asked him if it was because he wanted to get away from me, but it wasn't, he said. He loves me, but if we're to get married and have children it has to be just right. That's what he kept saying that it had to be just right and that he wants to be one hundred per cent sure.' 'I thought he was when he proposed to you.' 'So did I!' They drink their wine. 'You can smoke if you want to,' Julie says. 'No, I'll go over to the window later.' They discuss that of course they need to look at it from his point of view and if that is what he needs to do, then they have to respect it. Julie can't change Casper and if she wants him then she has to take all of him - including the trip to India. He is coming back tomorrow to pack his things while she is at work.
Translated by Charlotte Barslund
Dialogboksen begynder her. Du kan lukke boksen ved at trykke Accepter cookies knappen eller Enter. Knappen er det sidste element i boksen.
På kunst.dk bruger vi cookies til at forbedre vores hjemmeside, så den lever op til brugernes behov. Vi bruger blandt andet cookies til at føre statistik over trafikken på siden, så vi kan sikre os, at indholdet er relevant og let at finde for brugeren. Du kan til hver en tid slette cookies fra kunst.dk.
Læs mere om cookies på kunst.dk Cookie- og privatlivspolitik


text:
Saturday, January 10, 2009
© Copyright 2015 Gwinnett Daily Post
Jan. 20Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group host guest speaker Agnes Murner, author of "Because I've Been There - A Journey Through Alzheimer's," from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Duluth First United Methodist Church, 3208 Ga. Highway 120. For more information, call Linda Bailey at 770-476-3776, ext. 15 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Jan. 23 Word of Faith Church will host a Friday Soup Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at 588 Old Snellville Highway in Buford. Admission is free. For more information, call 770-945-2003. Jan. 24 Dr. Gary Chapman will lead a one-day marriage seminar on Jan. 24 at North Metro First Baptist Church, located at 1026 Old Peachtree Road N.E. in Lawrenceville. For more information on registration, visit www.northmetro.net or call 770-995-9055. Ongoing events Bridge the Gap Ministries will host its Monthly Prayer Rally, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Thursday each month. This event will be held at the Gwinnett Justice Center on 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville in Conference Room A. For more information, contact David Burgher at 770-601-0265. Faith Baptist Church is holding adult University of Faith classes "Praying for the Prodigal," "Raising Children that know God, Wit and Wisdom," "Spiritual Outdoor Adventure" and "Discover and Develop your Teaching Skills." Classes are 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1789 Ga. Highway 11 N.W. in Monroe. Call 770-267-6603 for more information. Lilburn Christian Church, 314 Arcado Road, opens a free coffee drive-thru from 6:30 to 8 a.m. every Monday morning. Sugarloaf United Methodist Church offers 14 Jazzercise classes per week. Call 404-219-1367 or visit www.jazzercise.com. Free English classes are offered from 10 a.m. to noon and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hebron Church, 202 Hebron Church Road in Dacula. Child care is available. Call 770-962-3671, ext. 285 for English or ext. 337 for Spanish. Johns Creek Baptist Church is offering ballroom dancing lessons and exercise classes. The church is located at 7500 McGinnis Ferry Road in Alpharetta. Call 678-474-4442 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Forcefield Youth Ministries holds a Youth Open Mic Cafe at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Hoschton First Baptist Church's Family Life Center, 99 E. Jefferson St., Hoschton. The events are open to students in grades seven though 12. Call 706-654-2938. Hebron Baptist Church offers Care, Divorce Care for Kids and Grief Support classes at 7 p.m. each Monday at the church, 202 Hebron Church Road, Dacula. Registration is required for Divorce Care for Kids; visit www.churchinitiative.org. Call 770-962-3671, ext. 277 or visit www.hebronchurch.org. Stonemill Church offers Celebrate Recovery meetings at 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 855 Northbrook Parkway in Suwanee. Child care is available. Call 770-476-1400, ext. 232, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Destiny Church offers His Way 12 Step, a support group that meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night at the church, 3015 Pucketts Mill Road, Buford. This Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program is open to anyone with addictions or co-dependency issues. Call 678-482-4960. Destiny Church offers CRASH, a Wednesday night service for high school and college students, from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3015 Pucketts Mill Road, Buford. Call 678-482-4960 or visit www.4yourdestiny.org. Destiny Church offers MSM, a program designed for middle-schoolers, from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 3015 Pucketts Mill Road, Buford. Call 678-482-4960. A Bosom Buddies support group, for those with breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, families and friends meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Hebron Baptist Church, 202 Hebron Church Road in Dacula. Call 770-962-3671. Living Faith Church offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA classes for men and women at 6 p.m. every Monday. The church is located at 1707 Enterprise Drive, Buford. Classes are free. Call 770-402-4860. Freedom Christian Ministry holds adult bible study from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Freedom J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday. The church is located at 420 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville. Call 678-376-1983 for more information. Level Creek United Methodist Church will host a Cadets 1400 group meeting for second- and third-grade girls at 7 p.m. Mondays at 4844 Level Creek Road in Suwanee. Call 770-945-0205.
More like this story
- Spiritual Calendar ( January 12, 2008 )
- Spiritual Calendar ( January 3, 2009 )
- Spiritual Calendar ( May 17, 2008 )
- Spiritual Calendar ( January 26, 2008 )
- Spiritual Calendar ( December 8, 2007 )


text:
By the Research and Advocacy Unit:
There has been a small controversy over two recent reports dealing with the comparative popularity of ZANU PF and MDC-T. However, it is a controversy with greater importance than it appears on face value. It is important because the issue is not merely over political party support and which party might win an impending election. We do not need to consider popularity of other political parties since both reports indicate that their support is negligible. The crunch issue is not whether support for MDC-T is waning and increasing for ZANU PF, and why. It is the problem to explain why such large numbers of people will not express a preference for one party or another, why this has been the case for nearly a decade, and whether the "fear factor" affects the crucial variable in political party support: does it affect who citizens actually vote for?
The Freedom House report says that support for MDC-T is waning, that fear of political violence is receding, but also that a very large number of citizens (47%) do not support either party. The Afrobarometer report argues that the gap between ZANU PF and MDC-T is negligible, but with still nearly a quarter of those polled having no party preference.
The big issue between the two surveys (and for politics in Zimbabwe generally) is fear. The Afrobarometer report argues that fear makes people either claim to support ZANU PF (when they don't) or claim to be apolitical. The Freedom House report claims that fear is waning, and surprisingly that, with this waning, so has support for MDC-T declined. There is perhaps a methodological argument to be had between the two reports, but how to understand fear and its effects on politics and the citizenry in Zimbabwe is an even more crucial factor.
When Eldred Masunungure pointed out that Zimbabwean citizens were "risk averse" some years ago, he was not making a simple politico-psychological point, but indicating something fundamental about Zimbabwean politics. He was drawing our attention to the place of coercion in political life, and to the ready use by the state of violence and intimidation as a means of maintaining political power, what he termed "risk taking" as a strategy of governance. The use of coercive means has been more recently illustrated by Lloyd Sachikonye, shown in his detailed historical analysis of politics over the past four decades. The intimate relationship between politics and violence is embedded in the collective and individual psyche of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans. It is embedded in our ordinary language of political description.


text:
Holiday Depression
posted at 12/7/2006 8:44 AM ESTDoes anyone experience depression around the holidays? If so, how do you cope? I find as I get older, the holidays really get me down. I know it is a time for giving, joy, blah, blah. But shouldn't we be like this year-round, not just once a year? And how do single people get through this?