text:
|Written by Sean Jones
|Sunday, 02 March 2014 18:09
The Southern Conference has announced the pairings for the 2014 Women's Basketball Tournament, slated to begin Friday (March 7) in Asheville, N.C., at Kimmell Arena on the campus of UNC-Asheville.
The tournament will begin when eighth-seeded Georgia Southern faces No. 9 Wofford at 11:00 a.m. as part of the league's annual Education Day program. That game will be followed by the seventh-seeded Western Carolina Catamounts taking on No. 10 UNCG.
Chattanooga captured the No. 1 overall seed and earned a bye to Saturday's quarterfinals. The Mocs will face the Georgia Southern-Wofford winner at noon. The second quarterfinal is between the No. 4 seeded Appalachian State Mountaineers and No. 5 Elon.
Furman (2) earned the final bye into the quarterfinals. The Paladins will play Saturday at 4:30 p.m. against either Western Carolina or UNCG. Third-seeded Davidson will face No. 6 Samford in the last quarterfinal matchup at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday's first semifinal is set for noon at the U.S. Cellular Center, with the second matchup scheduled to tip at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Sunday's semifinals will be shown on CSS and made available through ESPN3. Monday's championship game will tip off at 5:00 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN3 and CSS.
2014 Southern Conference Tournament Schedule
Friday, March 7
Game 1 - (8) Georgia Southern vs. (9) Wofford, 11:00 a.m.
Game 2 - (7) Western Carolina vs. (10) UNCG, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8
(1) Chattanooga vs. Game 1 winner, 12:00 p.m.
(4) Appalachian State vs. (5) Elon, 2:30 p.m.
(2) Furman vs. Game 2 winner, 4:30 p.m.
(3) Davidson vs. Samford winner, 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, March 9
Semifinal 1 – 12:00 p.m.
Semifinal 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 10
Championship Game – 5:00 p.m.
Photo Courtesy: Darcie Vincent, ASU Athletics
|Share This Article:


text:
Kitchen & Dining Room TablesKitchen & Dining Room Chairs Kitchen & Dining Table Sets
Belham Living Kennedy Trestle Extension Dining Table$999.99Popular Kitchen & Dining Table Top Materials
{{setId | replaceTitle}}:Show Next {{displayCount}} CategoriesShop Kitchen & Dining Room Tables by Shape
{{setId | replaceTitle}}:Show Next {{displayCount}} CategoriesSeating for TwoSeating for TwoSeating for FourSeating for SixSeating for Eight or MoreRound Drop Leaf 42 Inch Gate Leg Table(4 review)Sale Price:$132.46Winsome Dining Table(2 review)Sale Price:$92.36Euro Style Sam Teak Dining TableSale Price:$218.56Fredonia Round Glass-Top Dining Table - Clear / ChromeSale Price:$449.08Boraam Farmhouse Tile Top Square Dining Table - 30x30 in.(9 review)Sale Price:$111.67International Concepts Hickory Valley 42 in. Round Dual Drop Leaf Pedestal Dining TableSale Price:$177.58Sunset Trading Fairmont Round Drop Leaf Table(7 review)Price:$324.00Jofran Dark Chianti Double Drop Leaf Table(1 reviews)Price:$389.98Great Taste for a Small Space
Shop Our Top-Selling Dining CollectionsTop-Selling Dining Collections ...Shop All
Most ship FREE! Find everything you need for a great dining room.What Satisfied Customers Are Saying
looks even better in personRikki - 10/1/2015
From APACHEJUNCTION, AZMy neighbor assembled it in no time- easy to put together- very substantial and the color is more of a smoky silver than a bright tone which gives it ... View Product
Amazing!Bourbs1 - 9/29/2015
From OttawaI love this table, it's solid and perfect View Product
Wonderful qualityOana - 9/27/2015
From OMAHA, NEBeautiful table, very easy to install, well made. View Product
Absolutely gorgeous!Cindy - 9/25/2015
From Desha, ARThis table is gorgeous, and perfectly accented with the Martha Brown chairs. I do not eat at the table often, so not really sure about functionality, ... View Product
WonderfulVal - 9/23/2015
From Salt Lake City, UtahI was hesitant to order on line but went ahead and went with it. I had looked locally for a table but didn't like anything I saw. I went to 3 ... View Product
Perfect!Melany - 9/20/2015
From Linden, MIThis table is exactly how it was described. So far we absolutely love it. I'm hopeful that it takes the wear and tear of every day use, as we intend ... View ProductShow More Great Reviews
Perfect pairings and pieces… prices starting at $12.99!
Dining in StyleThe most important gathering place for many families, the dining table holds a special place in the home. Whether you're fond of hosting large, fancy dinner parties or prefer more intimate meals with family or friends, here's how your table can help set the mood:
Coordinate your dining area.
Before you start your table search, take a look at your dining area. Do you have a separate dining room, or will it be a corner of your kitchen? Do you have a large dining room with plenty of space for a big table, or a limited area to work with?
Dining tables come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's a round glass top, counter height, or big drop leaf, your dining table should bring your room together without overpowering it.
Show off your style.
Once you've got an idea of the size you're looking for, you can start getting creative with your table's style. Here are a few ideas:
- Go with glass. A tempered glass table top adds an elegant touch to any dining room. A transparent table top can make a small space appear more open.
- Upgrade to slate or marble. These materials can create a dramatic effect on your table, adding beautiful texture and patterns.
- Stick to traditional wood. While wood dining tables sound like a more conventional choice, there's still plenty of room for personalization. You can go with a classic farmhouse look, or get a two-tone beauty with the top and base sporting different finishes. Decide if you want a rustic look, a rich, traditional style, or a sleek, modern update.
Set the scene.
Another consideration when choosing your table is how it will look with your other dining room decor. Do you have a fun, casual vibe going on, or are you more formal with fine china and elegant patterns?
Your table can help complete the look you're trying to achieve. You can add a more casual feel by choosing a round table, or create a more formal look with the right table dressing such as a runner and centerpiece.
Feed a crowd.
If you have a large family, or like to host parties with lots of guests, you'll want to make sure everyone has enough elbow room. But a huge, solid top table may be too much once everyone's gone home.
A great compromise is an expandable table with one or more leaves -- and even here, you have different styles to choose from.
Extension leaves are separate table sections that give you more room; you just pull the table apart at its seam, drop in an extension leaf (or two) and push the table tight around it.
A drop leaf table features extra panels at the ends, which swing up to give you extra dining space. These drop leaves can be supported either by an extra leg that swings down, or by a slide under the table's top.
If you want knee room all the way around the table when it's not extended, and you don't have room to store the separate leaves, a butterfly leaf table might be your ideal solution. This table has a leaf that conveniently folds away under the table's top.
Table Base Type
Customer Reviews
A-America A.R.T. Furniture Aeon Alpine Furniture American Drew Armen Living Baxton Studio Belham Living
Best Selling Home Boraam Chintaly CorLiving Emerald Home Euro Style Fine Mod Imports Finley Home Furniture of America Greenington Hillsdale Furniture Home Styles Homelegance Hooker Furniture International Concepts Jofran Legacy Classic Lexington Liberty Furniture Industries Magnussen Modus Modway Monarch New Spec Nuevo Pastel Furniture Paula Deen Home Powell Progressive Furniture Riverside Furniture Signature Design by Ashley South Cone Stanley Furniture Steve Silver Co. Sunpan Sunset Trading Tommy Bahama Universal Furniture Winners Only Winsome Zuo Modern Other Brands
International Shipping
Sign up for
exclusive deals
exclusive deals

subset: commoncrawl


text:
State Supreme Court takes up Anderson County, Freemantle case
COLUMBIA - It's up to the South Carolina Supreme Court to decide if there is merit to the case of Rick Freemantle, the Upstate resident who brought a lawsuit over the $1.1 million severance package awarded to former Anderson County administrator Joey Preston.
Freemantle's lawyer, Charles Griffin, told the Supreme Court justices Tuesday that members of the Anderson County Council violated the Freedom of Information Act on the night of Nov. 18, 2008, by amending a meeting agenda to consider Preston's severance package without giving adequate public notice. Griffin said the courts should invalidate the vote the council took that November night.
Freemantle, a former county council candidate, is suing Preston individually and in the official capacity he had when he was county administrator. Freemantle also is suing Anderson County as well as former county council members Bill McAbee, Larry Greer, Michael Thompson and Ron Wilson and current council member Gracie Floyd.
Randle Moody, a Greenville attorney, argued on behalf of all the defendants. He told the justices that the Freedom of Information Act argument was invalid in this case and didn't give Freemantle the right to move forward with a suit.
He said the county had passed an ordinance that allowed the council to amend the agenda as it had that night.
About a dozen people, including some of the litigants, lawyers and interested Anderson County residents, made the trip to Columbia on Tuesday to watch Freemantle's appeal unfold.
Only Griffin and Moody addressed the justices during the hearing, which lasted less than an hour.
The Supreme Court didn't make any decisions on the matter Tuesday, but lawyers said the justices could issue a ruling in the next 30 to 60 days.
Circuit Court Judge Cordell Maddox dismissed the suit twice, once in March 2010 and again in November 2010 after Griffin filed an amended complaint. Maddox said in his rulings that Freemantle did not have the legal standing necessary to bring the lawsuit.
"An individual cannot maintain an action without establishing that they have personally suffered, or likely will suffer an injury that is particular to them and not one inflicted upon the general public," Maddox wrote in the November 2010 dismissal. "An injury that is common to all does not provide adequate grounds for a plaintiff to maintain. … A taxpayer may not maintain an action against government officers when he or she has 'no special interest and their only standing is the exceedingly small interest of a general taxpayer.' "
But Griffin argued Tuesday that the case met a "public importance" standard. He said the public deserved to know the "million-dollar expenditure" that was going to be under discussion during that November 2008 meeting.
Referring to Floyd, Griffin said that a council member that night pulled a contract for Preston's replacement out of her purse.
"It's obvious this whole thing was orchestrated," he said.
"Since that time, Ron Wilson has been arrested for a Ponzi scheme and Mr. Preston has admitted to Secret Service agents that he was recruiting people," Griffin said.
At least seven attorneys represent the defendants in the case. Greenville lawyer Moody was chosen to speak on behalf of all those attorneys and the defendants.
He told the justices that the Freedom of Information Act argument did not give Freemantle legal standing to move forward with a suit.
Moody added that the contract discussion wasn't out of the blue; the council had a personnel committee that had met to talk about such matters before that Nov. 18 meeting.
The Independent Mail reported on Nov. 4, 2008, that the committee, led by Wilson and including McAbee and Greer, met to discuss a letter from Preston in which he expressed concerns about an "anticipatory breach" of his employment contract.
In that letter, Preston expressed concerns that some in-office council members and new ones who would take office in 2009 intended to fire him without cause.
Moody said that Freemantle's FOIA argument does not apply to "legislative actions."
In his November 2010 order, Maddox also said that Wilson, McAbee, Greer, Thompson and Floyd are entitled to "legislative immunity for their actions as county council members" in November 2008.
"There is no duty more essential to the position of a county council member than voting," Maddox said. "It is a long-standing principle throughout this nation that judicial inquiries into legislative motivation should be avoided."
Chief Justice Jean Toal said she had read the minutes of the Nov. 18, 2010, meeting and was "shocked" by what unfolded.
"This was not an emergency," she said, referring to the council's decision to amend the agenda that night.
The justices made no ruling Tuesday.
Justice Donald Beatty asked Griffin "what would be the remedy" he would seek if the Supreme Court sided with Freemantle.
"We would ask the court to invalidate the vote or issue ... or issue an injunction," Griffin said.
After the hearing, Griffin said he felt confident.
"It seems like Justice Toal feels the same way I do," Griffin said. "We'll have to wait and see, but I hope we get a favorable ruling."
Moody said he and his lawyer colleagues have confidence, too.
"We have great confidence in Judge Maddox's opinion and we are confident that the justices will review that carefully," Moody said.
Freemantle says he will return to his "usual life" as a contractor and student at Tri-County Technical College while he waits for a ruling from the Supreme Court.
"I am glad that we have been heard," he said. "Citizens have a right to know what's going on and a right to stand up against last-minute shenanigans."
Subscribe to the Independent Mail
Need Help? Call us at 1-864-260-1284.
Monday-Friday: 6am-4:30pm / Saturday: 7am-11am / Sunday: 7am-2pm


text:
Description of Partner 34D Display Phone (700340227, 700420052)
The Partner 34D Display Telephone - Series 2 - is a redesigned display phone. The Partner 34D is ideal for workers in key answering positions. The 34D also provides users with a built-in port for an easy connection to other standard devices, such as modems or fax machines.
- 2-line x 24 character backlit display
- 32 programmable buttons with dual LEDs for line or feature appearances
- 2 fixed intercom buttons
- Built-in conference, transfer, hold, and speaker buttons
- Hands-free answer on intercom (HFAI)
- Full duplex speakerphone
- Volume control buttons
- Message waiting light
- Built-in auxiliary port for connecting tip/ring devices like fax machines, single-line telephones, and answering machines
- Adjustable desk stand that can be set to 3 different levels
- Wall mountable
- Compatible with Partner, Partner Plus, Partner II, or Partner ACS
Free Free UPS Ground shipping on orders of $500+. Within Continental U.S. (under $500 orders only $9.95)
A portion of each purchase will be donated to The Penrickton Center for Blind Children. For more information, visit penrickton.com
Have Telecom Items For Sale? Top Dollar Offered - Lightning Fast Bids Provided firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Participatory forestry
Regional training on enhanced stakeholder participation in national forest programmes
The regional training of trainers programmes are meant to create a pool of resource persons capable of responding to country needs for capacity strengthening in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Target Group
Some basic criteria for participants include:
Delivery approach
The training takes a phased approach where participants gradually building skills, confidence and ownership over the training. Short lectures are coupled with demonstrations, followed by the participants taking on a co-facilitation role, before finally becoming the main facilitators. Each stage is followed by a critical reflection and peer review – a key element in experiential learning. Supportive manuals, handouts and other guidance materials are provided to participants.
The training participants are finally tasked with designing their own training agendas which they will implement through in-country training activities.


text:
Giltman.com lists a Snow Peak sale starting tomorrow (Tuesday the 22nd) at 9AM Pacific Time, for members only. I read through the evasive description they posted, and I'm not sure if they're going to have anything of interest to us here at BPL, or if they'll mainly sell the more lesiure/carcamping-oriented (heavy) line of Snow Peak products. Thought I'd give people a heads up just in case.Here's my invitation link if you need it: http://www.gilt.com/invite/ultimatekiwiIf you end up buying something from them, I'd get an account credit :)
There's one Ti cookset for sale: Titanium Cook Set, 3 pieces:*3-piece set consists of two pots, one frying pan and one nylon stuff sack*Pot measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 2 1/4 inches in height, pot measures 5 inches in diameter x 2 1/8 inches in height and frying pan measures 5 3/4 inches in diameter.
Thanks for the heads up on this deal. I've been looking for a Ti cookset. And also thanks for someone using my link to join Gilt.com, I was able to use the $25 credit towards this purchase. :)
Edited by BiggDogg on 06/22/2010 14:32:05 MDT.
You must login to post.
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO POST: You must be a Forum, Annual or Lifetime Member to post messages in the backpackinglight.com forums.


text:
German Industrial Dance Battle Bewerbung J-Cyber
Okay, I found I love Industrial aka Goth music, maybe not this song, but I LOVE this dancing. I am the first to admit I lack rhythm, however, I did try some of these moves and let me tell you, if you want to burn off some fat and calories trying keeping with this dude, whew!! He's awesome. This guy is a Cyber Goth.
And then there is this video below. I like it. I can move to this music, well maybe when no one is around..
I couldn't embed this video to be smaller, sorry. I attempted and failed.
BTW, did anyone notice the guy with the suitcase? I totally missed it!! A friend had to point it out to me, lol!
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Fun and entertaining dancing, sorry no politics for the weekend
Posted by Leticia at 4:38 PM
3 comments:
- Amy said...
do you listen to other types of music too? I also listen to ethnic stuff like Turkish, armenian etc and also some medieval music.
- November 11, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- christian soldier said...
Thank you for the smile--
Keep dancing my friend--you can do it!!!
- November 11, 2012 at 8:06 PM
- Leticia said...
Aimz, I have heard some of it, but nah, not my style.
Carol, it is a lot of fun, you just let loose and go.
- November 11, 2012 at 8:15 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
left Back To Results
Avenue Apothecary and Spa
- 110A Rehoboth Avenue
- Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Phone: (302) 227-5649
- Visit Website
- |
The Avenue Apothecary and Spa located in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, offers unique therapeutic and aesthetic spa services in a serene, beach town known for its high-end tastes and artistic flair! A gem amongst a sea of treasures, the Avenue Apothecary and Spa provides an organic, natural and invigorating experience!
- Hours: Sunday - Thursday • 10am - 7pm Friday - Sat • 9am - 8pm
- Disabled Access:
- Fee:
- Gift Shop:
- Group Friendly:


text:
The Current | Mar 1, 2013 | 26:29
Why internet addiction is a controversial diagnosis
Isaac Vaisberg is a self-described recovering Internet addict. He's getting treatment through a pioneering new program in Washington State. And this spring, Internet Use Disorder will be officially recognized as an area that warrants further study. But not everyone thinks this is progress.


text:
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- If the record spring flooding wasn't enough, Monday's downpours will likely make our mosquito problem even worse.
Any homeowner with a backyard is likely miserable right now. The mosquito season is worse than it has been in years, and stores like Rylee's Ace Hardware are selling out of mosquito repellents.
But if you're being eaten alive in your own yard, there are products to help.
Take Mosquito Beater, a granular or spray-on repellant for your lawn. Aaron Rayborn, Rylee's Ace Hardware store manager says it's a fast seller. "We've just seen a huge increase, 300%."
Rayborn says there's two products that work great for your entire lawn, and one that works so-so. He says Mosquito Beater is the longest-lasting and cheapest solution for your lawn. "The spray formula hooks up to a garden hose, one bottle does 5,000 square ft., and it lasts for up to three weeks," he said.
The granular form does 4,000 square feet. The jugs run $12.99 and $13.99.
"If there's a downpour you may have to re-apply sooner than that," he said.
Then, there's the Black Flag fogger. "This will do about a 5,000 sq ft yard as well, a standard city lot."
"You want to do one pump every couple of minutes," he said. "And this is very effective. We're probably killing thousands of mosquitoes right now," he said, while spraying grass.
The Black Flag Fogger runs $69.99 and lasts for about two hours. "We had a party and it worked great," he said.
"If you're constantly outdoors, you may want to invest in the mosquito magnet," said Rayborn. If not, Rayborn says they're not worth the cost: $200 to $800. Rylee's stopped carrying them.
Rayborn says the brand they carried broke down easily and sometimes didn't light. If you purchase one, it takes about three weeks to become effective.
You can put all the repellents down, but Rayborn says this season, you're still probably not going to get to every mosquito. "They've just been really bad this year, unfortunately."
Rayborn recommends to wait until after all the severe weather this week to apply the repellents. Their stores shelves will be stocked again by Tuesday morning.
He says lavender-scented candles and tiki torches are also good ideas if you just plan to be on your deck or patio.


text:
plains cotton growers
Plains Cotton Growers to Discuss Odile's Impact on 2014 Cotton Harvest
Mary Jane Buerkle from Plains Cotton Growers Talk About the Current South Plains Cotton Crop [AUDIO]
Buerkle spoke on the state of the current state of the cotton crop on the High Plains which, in general, is in fairly good shape. She is optimistic about this year's crop producing the average for the area, which is about 4 million bales. She said that the rain the High Plains is currently receiving is welcome, but just a little too late to do most farms a lot of good.
Plains Cotton Growers to Host 57th Annual Meeting [Audio]
Texas Tech to Host Forum on 2014 Farm Bill
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Recognizes Texas Cotton Producers Inc.
Plains Cotton Growers Annual Meeting Set For Friday
Cotton Acreage Down on Regional, State, and National Level
Executive Vice President of Plains Cotton Growers Steve Verett Talks Cotton on Lubbock's First News [AUDIO]
High Plains Water District No.1 Public Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Groundwater Rule Changes
In something that could effect landowners for decades to come, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No.1 has scheduled five public meetings for later this month to receive public comments on proposed rule changes for groundwater management. Find out more after the jump


text:
Indeed prayer is a vital pillar of all religions. It is a worship through which believers can express their religious identity. It is the special time when the person draws closer to his religion's roots. It is, too, a time of meditation and consideration.
Either prayer is performed in a group or individually, it aims to teach values like commitment, deep thinking, and sharing.
Some people consider prayer as a spiritual worship while others see it as a lifestyle- a routine through which they look "religious" in the community's eyes.
We need you to speak out and tell us:
- Do you pray? Or you stopped doing this because of your busy schedule?
- Are you a regular goer to masjid, church, synagogue, temple for prayer?
- Do you wear a special costume while praying? Explain.
- What is your favorite invocation that you like to read during your prayers?
The platform is yours!
Related Links:Personal Encounters With Faith (10 True Stories)
What's Attractive About Islamic Adhan?
The Local Mosque
Knocking on My Door, She Said: "Jehovah, Jehovah"
To Me, Religion Can be a Lifestyle


text:
Im using ximian-desktop, gnome 1.4 on Rh7.3. I can't seem to find the option that allows you to drag windows over to the next virtual desktop. does anyone know where this might be?
I am sure that I did it the same way in gnome 1.4, but 2.0 if you click in the virtual desktop list, and drag the little picture of the window over to the new virtual desktop and it will plop there. If it was a maximized window, it will maximize on the new vd.


text:
'The Collider Podcast': Episode 22 – 'The Martian' and 'Sicario'
9 hours ago
Matt and Adam talk about two of the fall's better movies.
Is Marvel Planning to Scrap Their 'Inhumans' Movie?
Ultron Is Drunk, Hilarious When Dubbed with James Spader's Robert California Dialogue
Rumor: 'The Flash' Movie Will Feature an Armored, Tech-Based Costume
'Hail, Caesar!' Trailer: New Coen Brothers Features Old Hollywood Hijinks
Exclusive: 'Power Rangers' Movie Villains, Timeline, and Opening Scene Revealed
Matt and Adam talk about two of the fall's better movies.
Ubisoft is taking an unorthodox approach to their films to try to defeat the curse of shitty video game adaptations.
All-new episodes of Season 1 are currently airing on Disney XD.
Could a battle between Marvel's Film and TV fronts claim the 'Inhumans' movie as a casualty?
This week on Collider Movie Talk, the gang discuss the 'Hail Caesar' trailer, the 'X-Men: Apocalypse' official synopsis, F. Gary Gray directing 'Furious 8,' and more.
20th Century Fox is currently developing the project, but little is known about how the adaptation will roll out.
The folks at DC want to make sure you don't get your Flashes confused.
Plus updates on his other projects like 'Daughter of God', 'The Neon Demon', 'The Whole Truth', 'The Bad Batch' and more.
No director or cast members have been announced yet.
The actress talks about bonding with the cast, balancing work and personal life, and more.


text:
- Allergic Living - http://allergicliving.com -
Statistical Proof of Food Allergy Epidemic
Posted By Allergic Living On 2010/04/12 @ 11:57 am In Peanut & Tree Nut | No Comments
We often hear that there are more children with peanut and nut allergy today than in the past, but there has been scarce evidence to prove the point.
Now, data presented in February at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual conference in New Orleans reveal that peanut and tree nut allergy in children has steadily increased in the United States since 1997, as shown by three surveys over those 11 years.
Researchers conducted a telephone survey in 2008 of more than 5,300 households and found that 3½ times more children have peanut allergy now than they did 11 years ago. In 1997, 0.4 per cent of children were reported to have peanut allergy, which doubled by 2002, to 0.8 per cent. In 2008, 1.4 per cent of children had peanut allergy. Read more [1]
New Canadian Data In – Read more [2]
Article printed from Allergic Living: http://allergicliving.com
URL to article: http://allergicliving.com/2010/04/12/statistical-proof-of-food-allergy-epidemic/
URLs in this post:
[1] more: http://allergicliving.com/index.php/2010/03/20/food-allergy-statistics-prove-big-increase/
[2] more: http://allergicliving.com/index.php/2010/03/20/food-allergy-statistics-prove-big-increase/?page=2
Click here to print.
Copyright © 2010 Allergic Living. All rights reserved.


text:
Quick Look: The Carrot on a String Teases
By Pabba 21 Comments
There's a part of me that's crazy, and that part pays attention to the "Coming Up On Giant Bomb" app on the homepage. When a Quick Look is announced and given a time and date, I immediately put it to memory so as not to miss out on the latest and greatest playing/commentary. Especially if Vinnie is involved.
Today, the site promised Quick Looks for Shoot Many Robots and Rayman 3 HD. Alas, they came and went, like writing on a chalkboard, brushed off in a single swoop, gone from view, but somehow still viewable. Given the site's recent move zaniness, I'd let them off the hook...yet this has happened a number of times before, and my crazy little mind just can't get over such teasing. All in all, it might as well read as so:


text:
In a world where the population is growing rapidly and exponentially, access to land and water are crucial elements of power.Land grabbing describes the large-scale acquisition of agricultural land for commercial purposes like food and agro-fuel production. Alternatively, investors may acquire land as pure speculation on volatile land and food prices. Also known as "foreign direct investment" (FDI), the term land grabbing emerged during recent years as the phenomenon experienced a number of alarming developments. Formerly disregarded by foreign investors, the soaring prices of food staples in 2007/2008 attracted widespread attention and lead to speculative investment on agriculture in developing countries. Today, investment activity is shifting towards the emerging markets of Latin America and Asia and, increasingly, Sub-Saharan Africa. Private and public investors have already leased or bought millions of hectares of farmland in Africa alone (approximately forty-six million hectares by 2010).Leases typically have a contract period of between 50 to 99 years. The appropriation of access to water that goes hand-in-hand with land grabs often goes unnoticed. Water is of special interest for investors since even the most fertile land is worthless without it. Paradoxically, in some cases water rights are given away for free. Signing away water rights to private investors has the potential to severely aggravate living conditions of the people who already directly affected by the loss of their land.Host countries looking for new sources of income and foreign investment become a vulnerable target for investors hungry for cheap land. In many cases, foreign investors profit from non-existant or unclear land rights statuses and agrarian reforms. Established communities are being driven away, their land diverted to large-scale agricultural operations often for export of food and agro-fuel and thus violating local food security. Investors don't hesitate to emphasize the advantageous nature of their operations promising benefits like jobs, dwellings and infrastructure to the local communities. However, these promises often amount to nothing. Generally, land deals are strongly in favor of the investing parties. Even when local communities are not displaced, they loose access to agricultural land and the land itself is depleted of its fertility and biodiversity.In many cases, local communities have mobilized to defend their territories from investors operating from afar, often with the support of the local government. However, their struggle is made very difficult by the distance between them and the investor and the often unclear legal and political mechanisms that tend to protect developers.
@ 2015 Slow Food - All rights reserved - C.F. 91008360041 - Privacy policy - Powered by Blulab


text:
Volleyfrog Florida
By Lisa Spooner. CREATED Mar 19, 2012
Ft. Myers - A new non-profit volleyball team is bringing kids and adults together in Southwest Florida.
It's called Volleyfrog Florida and its motto is "Athletes first... Winning second." And they need your help. To find out what you can do, visit www.vfcvolleyball.com.
- Latest


text:
Rollover image for closeup
EmmanuelItem #: HL.08744843
Our Price:
Unrated ( Be the first to review this item )
Arranged by David Lantz III.
Daybreak Christmas Choral. Voicing/Format: SATB. 6.75x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.08744843)
Free Shipping on this item in orders above $199
In Stock
A Michael W. Smith modern worship classic is creatively paired with the favorite Advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel with great effect, resulting in a stunning anthem. It moves from contemplative to upbeat ... while celebrating the coming Messiah.Available separately: SATB and BonusTrax CD.
Songs Include:


text:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tonight First Coast News along with the"I'm a Star Foundation" will help nearly 2,000 of our community's homeless students.
MORE: About HELPing Homeless Students
Our very own Ken Amaro will host a phone bank Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in hopes of raising awareness as well as money to help these students. During those time you can call 904-632-1200 to pledge your support.
Betty Burney, founder of the "I'm a Star Foundation" said just $25 can help support a homeless student during this holiday season.
Ken will also update us tonight of the students supported by this ongoing partnership with the "I'm a Star Foundation".


text:
What kind of insurance is Gerber Life Guaranteed Life insurance?
The Gerber Life Guaranteed Life Insurance is whole life insurance for adults between 50 and 80 years old.
What is whole life insurance?
Whole life insurance is an easy way to protect your family for the length of time you want the protection, at a rate and benefit amount you select. Unlike term life insurance, there is no specific time period associated with whole life insurance. You could own the policy for a few years or for the rest of your life, as long as you pay the premiums. Whole life insurance also builds "cash value." Cash value is money that is set aside by Gerber Life for your policy, that can be accessed if needed. The longer you hold the whole life policy, the more cash value you have in your policy.
What are the coverage amounts?
Gerber Life offers a wide range of Guaranteed Life coverage amounts that start at $5,000 and reach as high as $20,0001. Our friendly professionals can help you determine the coverage that best suits you and your family.
Will my payments go up each year?
Absolutely not. With Gerber Life, the amount you pay when your Guaranteed Life coverage starts is the same amount that you'll pay throughout the life of your policy (unless you decide to increase your coverage or the frequency of your payments).
Is a medical exam required?
No medical exam is necessary for the Gerber Life Guaranteed Life Insurance. The only condition for becoming a Guaranteed Life policy owner is that you are between 50 and 80 years old. Your acceptance—regardless of your health—is guaranteed.
Can Gerber Life cancel my policy? No. Once coverage begins, and for as long as premiums are paid, Gerber Life cannot cancel your Guaranteed Life insurance. Only you have the option to cancel the coverage.
Doesn't Social Security help pay for my final expenses?
If you qualify, Social Security will pay $255 toward your final expenses. Considering the average cost of a funeral starts at about $7,0002 and can run well over $10,0003 Gerber Life Guaranteed Life insurance can be a smart choice to help offset those high costs.
Are the Gerber Life Guaranteed Life insurance benefits tax-free?
Yes. Under current Federal law, the benefits are not subject to Federal tax if paid to a named beneficiary.
What if I change my mind after receiving my policy?
The Gerber Life "free look" feature gives you 30 days to examine and accept your Guaranteed Life whole life policy. If you decide that you no longer want the safety and coverage that it offers, simply return the policy for a full refund of all premiums that have been paid.
If you have additional questions after reading our Gerber Guaranteed Life Insurance Questions & Answers, please call us at 1-866-503-4481 for more information.
1. South Dakota residents, maximum coverage of $15,000.
2. 2012 National Funeral Directors Association General Price List Survey
3. Federal Trade Commission, October 2012
Start here. It's easy!
Call 1-866-503-4481for more information about
Guaranteed Life Insurance
M-F 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm ET


text:
T.O. gives Valencia a real scare
VALENCIA — There was never a doubt in Mike Leibin's mind. He had to go for the win.
With his team's season riding on the decision, the Thousand Oaks High football coach opted to try a 2-point conversion instead of kicking an extra point to force the game into overtime with 28.8 seconds to play in the game.
Thousand Oaks quarterback Jackson Lucht took the snap and rolled to his right, but couldn't find an open man and was forced to throw into traffic where Valencia's Brock Vereen came up with the interception to seal the 28-27 Vikings' victory over the Lancers in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division playoffs.
"I felt like we had the momentum," said Leibin. "We wanted the win instead of going into overtime."
The Thousand Oaks players were in agreement with their coach.
"You gotta go for it," said junior Rickey Minyard, who just one play earlier made a 5-yard diving touchdown catch with just under 30 seconds to play to pull the Lancers within one after having trailed 28-7. "Let's win it. Let's put it away."
Unbeaten Valencia, which came back to beat Thousand Oaks 39-36 on a last-minute touchdown on Sept. 11, improved to 11-0 and next travels to Buena for the second round. Thousand Oaks ends the season at 5-6.
Averaging 49 points a game through its first 10 games, the high-powered Valencia offense was held to its lowest scoring output on the season.
Even after the missed 2-point attempt, Thousand Oaks was still given another shot to set up a possible Zach Hoffman game-winning field goal after recovering an onside kick with 25.9 seconds to play.
The Lancers got the ball at their own 46-yard line, but Lucht faced heavy pressure from the Valencia defense and threw four incomplete passes to turn the ball over on downs. On fourth down with just nine seconds to play, Lucht looked for Richard Mullaney near the sidelines, but the ball fell just short of Mullaney's outstretched hands to all but end the game and Thousand Oaks' season.
"I wasn't sure what they were going to do," Valencia coach Larry Muir said. "We were prepared for it either way. It was a gutsy call. You got to give them that."
It's a decision Leibin will now spend the entire offseason playing over and over in his mind.
"I couldn't be more proud of the ways our guys played tonight," he said. "The commitment these guys gave couldn't make me happier."
Lucht had nine completions for 126 yards, but threw for three interceptions before Vereen intercepted him again on the 2-point attempt in a little more than two quarters of play. Lucht replaced junior quarterback Avondre Bollar, who played cautiously during the first quarter before reaggravating his injured right ankle and leaving the game with just over four minutes to play in the first half.
"I wanted to get back out there so bad," said Bollar, who ended the game with seven completions on 11 attempts and 55 yards passing. "But my ankle was just grinding too much. It just kept getting worse and worse and Coach said he didn't want to risk my future."
Valencia was forced to punt the ball with 1:57 to play and Lucht and the Lancers went to work, aided by two huge defensive pass interference calls and an even bigger 44-yard pass play to Richard Mullaney. Mullaney ended the game with nine receptions for 139 yards. It was his 9-yard keeper for a score that put Thousand Oaks down just 28-21 with 7:19 to play in the game.
The Vikings led the game at halftime 21-7 as Valencia controlled the game and played error-free football despite one interception by Bishop. Mullaney came up with the pick at midfield to thwart another potential Valencia scoring drive with just under three minutes left in the half.
Minyard scored the Lancers first touchdown on a 33-yard run with just 31 seconds to play in the first quarter.
Valencia scored its three touchdowns on two Kyle Bishop scoring strikes of 20 and 80 yards and a 3-yard run by Max Rodriguez, the first of his two first-half scores. The big bomb from Bishop to Rodriguez, who made the catch at midfield and ran 50 yards for the score, came with 4:32 to play in the half.
Bishop finished the game 12 for 17 with 247 yards passing. His main target with Steven Manfro, who caught eight passes for 130 yards and one touchdown. Manfro also added 90 yards on 10 carries on the ground.
Minyard had 83 yards rushing on 18 carries.
Subscribe to the Ventura County Star
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-710-6182.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 6:30am-10:30am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
Transfer the powerful energy of plants directly into your aura effecting deep level changes for personal health and wellbeing on all levels. Then Space Clear your home or workspace and protect your aura with the world's first and most effective clearing and protection essences recommended by well known author Judy Hall.
Petaltone products include the 21 Set created in the ancient sacred landscapes of England, our Hawaiian Set from Big Island, unique Aura Protection essences, and our own powerful system of Hawaiian Plant Spirit Medicine.


text:
International Print Triennial 2012
Both Magda and Tracy have had works selected for this years International Print Triennial. Their works are featured in exhibitions within the International Print Triennial – Krakow 2012 programme. Please find list of events below. You can also view it on their web page www.triennial.cracow.pl
Kraków to Venice in 12 hours by Magda Stawarska-Beavan
"Krakow to Venice in 12 hours" – a project which maps a journey from Krakow, Poland to Venice, Italy, crossing the borders of 6 countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The project is attempting to capture the unique sonic identity of 12 places; searching for similarities, connections and divisions between the sites […]


text:
Gazebo Grandeur Cake
Cake serves 156.
Techniques Used
- 6 Arched Pillars 13 in.
- Floral oasis
- Fresh Flowers
Step 1
Ice 2-layer cakes smooth and prepare for
and pillar construction.
Step 2
Imprint sides and top edges of 8 and 12 in. cakes with small C-Scroll press (do not imprint areas where plate and ornament will be positioned). Repeat on 16 in. cake, using medium C-Scroll.
Step 3
Outline imprints and overpipe with tip 13; embellish scrolls with additional tip 13 reverse shell scrollwork. Pipe tip 6 bead bottom border on all cakes. Edge 10-inch plate with tip 13 e-motion.
Step 4
At reception: Assemble fountain and gazebo kit.
Step 5
Arrange fresh flowers with oasis in flower holder ring and crystal bowl. Position ornament*.
*Warning: Always place a separator plate on the cake before you position any figurine or ornament. This protects both the cake and your keepsake. For extra stability, secure your figurine to the plate with double-sided craft tape.
**Note: The top tier is often saved for the first anniversary. The number of servings given does not include the top tier.
Get Inspiration and Great Deals
Yes, I want to receive new decorating ideas and exclusive offers from Wilton. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Learn more


text:
Active Questions
|Friendship / 2:38 AM - Saturday October 16, 2010
My friend didn't invite my kids to her kids party. Should I be upset.?
My friend said she invited the whole class and that was too many kids to invite mine,she said she would invite them to a second party for friends and family at home. Our kids birthdays are 4 days apart and we always plan to have them on different days so that we can both attend but I guess this year she isn't inviting to the main party. Am I over reacting. May I also add is that one of our friends was invited.I feel really upset since I always try to accommodate her in everyway.
- Asked by y0477, A Thinker, Female, 36-45, Toronto
You say that she is going to have a party for friends and family I think that is actually the bigger party.
- Response by morningdust, A Creative, Female, 56-65, Self-Employed
The simple truth is that people invite others to their functions for a myriad of reasons.
- Response by randyl, A Thinker, Female, Who Cares?, Technical
Well I can understand your concern.I believe you should not take notice of this as it will reflect your own personality. U must be thinking above that....make your kids an example that these are petty things in life.... and in case u have a kid party at home do invite them as this will show your broadmindedness.cheers and take it easy....
- Response by sajid, A Creative, Male, 36-45, Managerial
Instead of getting mad, you've learned something about this friend. It's time to stop always trying to accommodate her in every way. Other than that, I'd take the high road & let her kids come to my planned party. I don't think the children should have to be punished for their mother's poor form. It was rather tacky for her to invite your other friend & her kids(I assume) without you knowing you are aware of it. Second party for friends & family makes it a little better but don't think the offense warrants ending the friendship. Might just be time to cool it down a bit & not take her friendship so seriously anymore.
- Response by A Thinker, Female, 29-35
You have only the the first half of the story: the first party. She says She is giving a second party. Give her a chance. It's very hard to know what a person is thinking. Let her prove her disloyalty only by a consistent display, not your perception. By the middle of the next month, you will have a more accurate understanding. Until then assume She is the same friend you knew her as. She may be making a move to include you in a closer circle of friends. You will know by the middle of next month.
- Response by johnbo, A Guy Critical, Male, 36-45, Who Cares?


text:
February 24, 2012
Ghetto Cowboy
ages: 9+
First sentence: "We drivin' into the sunset, the car burning up from the heat."
Support your local independent bookstore: buy it there!
Living in Detroit, twelve-year-old Cole and his mom are scraping by. Sure, he doesn't go to school that often, but he's okay. Until the day he gets caught, his mom flips, and drives him to Philadelphia to live with a father Cole has never met.
Once he gets to Philly, angry about being abandoned (as he sees it), by his mom, he decides he will have nothing to do with his father, or the stables he runs in North Philly.
This is where you do a double take: horse stables, in the middle of the ghetto? Based on a true fact -- there really are horses in inner-city Philadelphia -- Ghetto Cowboy looks at how providing something for kids to do, something as simple as caring for an animal, can give that life a meaning. At the same time, it explores a blossoming relationship bewteen a boy and his father.
There are many good things about this book: that it's a non-girly horse book; that it's written in dialect, but not hard to read; that there are gorgeous illustrations. In many ways, it's trite, yes: just how many stories of bad kid making good can we read? But, I love that there is something different -- Cole's connection not only with his father, but with his father's livelihood as well -- to make this one better than all the other inner-city bad kids books.
In other words: it's worth picking up.
1 comment:
- Miss K said...
I have seen this a few times and avoided it because I don't like horse books, but I trust your recommendation! I'll check it out.
- February 24, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
We use cookies on this website. By using this site you agree that we may store and access cookies on your device.
Learn more about how we use cookies here.
You are here:
Tickets to see Richard II broadcast to cinemas in cities across the United States have gone on sale.
Richard II, with David Tennant in the lead role, will be broadcast in cities across the US between December 3, 2013 and January 2, 2014.
Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director and Director of Richard II, said; "We are thrilled to be bringing the work we make in Stratford-upon-Avon to the widest possible audience. Through a brand new partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment, we can share the RSC's contemporary interpretations of our house playwright across the UK and around the world, direct from Shakespeare's home town."
The dates for broadcast to Canadian cities will be announced next week.
For more information about Live from Stratford-upon-Avon and information about where in the US Richard II is showing, visit onscreen.rsc.org.uk.
0844 800 1110
Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm
Sign up to email updates for the latest RSC news:
Already an RSC Member or Supporter? Sign in here.
The RSC is a registered charity ( no 212481 )
© 2015 Royal Shakespeare Company


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
A 56-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday morning after a truck crash in Kalihi, according to Emergency Medical Services officials.
Click here to see video from the scene.
It happened just before 5 a.m. on Middle Street.
The truck crashed into a wall. Fire officials say the man was pinned in the truck and had to be extricated.
Middle Street was closed between North King Street and Kamehameha Highway during the investigation.
By 6:16 a.m., the road was reopened.


text:
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Workers can expect a slim base-pay raise for 2013, up slightly from recent years, as the U.S. labor market continues its slow recovery, according to forecasts.
On average, firms expect to raise base pay by 2.9% in 2013, compared with 2.7% in both 2012 and 2011, and 2.3% in 2010, according to results of a compensation-planning survey from Mercer, a New York-based human resources consultancy.
Top performers can expect a larger increase, while average and weaker employees will see lower gains, according to Mercer, which surveyed midsize and large employers.
"The major factor is that there is still plenty of slack in the labor market, so that employers do not have to compete hard for workers, and that keeps base-pay increases low," said Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist for IHS Global Insight, a Lexington, Mass.-based analysis firm. "Of course, there will be some sectors with skill shortages, where base pay will rise faster, but those are the exception rather than the rule."
One such exception is ACE Clearwater Enterprises, a California manufacturer for the aerospace and power-generation industries. ACE employees can look forward to an increase of 4% to 5% in base pay next year, while bonuses will be more subjective, said Kellie Johnson, president.
"We need to make sure we are doing all we can to hold onto employees," Johnson said. "If we lose one engineer, that's a big hit."
Before the Great Recession, average base pay gains reached 5%, according to Mercer. While the forecast for 2013 is relatively low, it's still expected to outpace inflation of about 2%.
There's been a transformation in how employers think about rewarding employees, said Catherine Hartmann, a principal at Mercer. Increases that were once seen as cost-of-living adjustments are now viewed as merit raises, she said.
"You have to earn that particular increase," Hartmann said.
More merit increases, fewer cuts
Elsewhere, a separate report on salaries for 2013 found that companies are focusing on merit increases. In fact, most companies are not budgeting for general increases, according to the report from the Conference Board, a New York-based research group.
"Pay for performance seems to be a prevalent approach," according to the Conference Board's report.
On a brighter note, freezing and cutting salaries will decline in 2013, the third annual drop, according to Mercer. Still, many workers can expect low pay growth for years.
In Sweden, men must take two months' paternity leave to get generous benefits from the government, but some now push for three.
More Advice on jobs
• Make your résumé stand out from the crowd
• 5 networking mistakes to avoid
• 5 lazy mistakes job seekers are making
Workplace issues
• Your Facebook 'likes' could get you in trouble
• Why your co-workers don't like you
• If you're a worker, you're being Googled
• Political talk at work is candidate for trouble
• Stressed at work? Rekindle job satisfaction
"The days of those budgets being around 4% or 5% are gone. We have plateaued around 3%," Mercer's Hartmann said. "The economy hasn't fully recovered the way we would like to see. For the next five years I see caution in the marketplace among employers. It's not a spend mind-set."


text:
Eric Erf handcrafts barn wood birdhouses using wood salvaged from 19th century barns, field houses and corn cribs from throughout the Midwest. Each whimsical design is one-of-a-kind.
Free Weekly Newsletter
Join thousands of design-conscious readers for exclusive offers, gardening inspiration and innovative design solutions for enjoying outdoor spaces.
Sign Up Today
* Required
We will never sell or distribute your email to any other parties or organizations.


text:
Endowed Scholarships & Fellowships
Haufler Psychiatry Fund
Gainesville native Eugene B. Haufler was a dedicated businessman and president of Haufler Construction Company, Inc. He received numerous awards in the field of agriculture and served on the University of Florida Seed Foundation as a member of the board of directors.
Annette W. Haufler, wife of Eugene, was a former president of the State Agriculture Extension Office Homemaker's Group. A prominent volunteer in the community, she was a member of Alachua General Hospital Auxiliary, the Tree City Quilter's Guild, the First Christian Church and CWF, a women's church group at the First Christian Church. Annette passed away in 1999 and Eugene passed away in 2004.
This endowment was established in honor of the Hauflers through an anonymous donation.
Fourth-year medical student demonstrating excellence who is planning a career in psychiatry.
Application Information
Award is conferred to qualified recipient graduating with the highest class GPA. Contact the Office of Student Affairs and Registration in the College of Medicine.


text:
tltr, most likely the same old BS anyway.
Stay frosty.
All they basically said was "We're not bad guys, but neither are we good guys. All we want is a free internet."
I guess I missed the point.
Wasn't there a guy (few months and months back) that was from this organisation or something? He kept saying "We are the Annoymous" or something along that line in every single sentence and his signature had that too.
Stick your letter up your ***, Anon.
ridiculous amount of quotes
George Orwell quote was orgasmic.
They mad cuz some1 edited the down syndrome page on wikkipedia or somethin and they r fightin 2 get it chang'd back becuz they think its censorshipping. and then american express canceled their credit cards so they couldnt pay for the 4chans /p/ server and so they got mad about that and hacked their website 2 and stole everyones social securrity and credit card numbers and after that sarah palin tryed to stop them but then they started hacking her 2 becus she supports wikipediia and they're censorships or somethin.


text:
Joseph Lamptey on CAF list of centre referees for 2014 CHAN
Posted: Thursday, 16th January 2014 0 comments - you should start the discussion!
Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey is among the list of referees selected by the Confederation of Africa Football for the 2014 African Nation Championship.
Lamptey, who holds a Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) badge, is among the list of 18 centre referees.
He was the reserve (fourth) referee in the opening Group B match between Uganda and Burkina Faso last Sunday.
Lamptey is likely to take charge of one of the second round of matches in the Group phase before Saturday .


text:
SEE309 - Power Systems Protection and Relaying
Unit details
|2016 unit information
|Enrolment modes:
|Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online)
|Credit point(s):
|EFTSL value:
|Unit chair:
Mohammad Arif
|Incompatible with:
|Contact hours:
Campus: 1 hour class per week, 2 hours of laboratory and project work per week. Students must attend and participate in practical activities for this unit at scheduled sessions on multiple days during the trimester.
Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin. Students must attend and participate in project-based activities at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus on the scheduled day during the trimester intensive week.
This unit covers the design and operation of electrical energy protection systems for the generation, transmission and distribution systems of electrical energy. It covers principles and types of protection systems; application of protection to generators, motors, transmission lines, transformers, busbars, and distribution; lightning impact on transmission and distribution networks; electrical studies for design of protection systems; and power system communications for protection application.
Topic tests 30%, laboratory report 30%, examination 40%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve an overall mark of at least 40% in the examination and compulsory attendance is required by all students to unit-specific activities at Waurn Ponds (Geelong). These unit-specific activities may be undertaken either at scheduled sessions on multiple days during the trimester or during a single day of unit-specific activities scheduled during the trimester intensive week.
Unit Fee Information
All Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), fee paying undergraduate and pre-2016 commencing students
Unit fee information available soon
2016 commencing International and full fee paying postgraduate domestic students
Your units are priced based on the course you are enrolled in. Please refer to the current year's course entry to estimate the unit cost.
You can calculate the cost of each unit by using the following calculation:
Course fee x unit EFTSL value = unit price


text:
In 1917, Camp Fire Girls (now Camp Fire USA [1]) "pledged to save on food consumption, eliminate waste, and become physically fit" in an effort to help during World War I. Camp Fire Girls even camped "by orchards where they could help harvest and can fruits that would otherwise go to waste."
Camp Fire Girls was the first national nonsectarian, interracial organization for girls in the United States.
Information from Eleanor Eells' History of Organized Camping: The First 100 Years, pp. 73–74.


text:
Sunday admissions
Elizabeth Ann Becker, Seymour
Majorie Campbell, Freetown
Velma R. Fitch, Seymour
Infant boy Weaver, Seymour
Morgan D. Weaver, Seymour
Sunday discharges
Sondra Jean Jonothan, North Vernon
James Dean Malone, Seymour
All content copyright ©2015 The Tribune, a division of Home News Enterprises unless otherwise noted.
All rights reserved. Click here to read our privacy policy.


text:
Skip to content
Topics: Internet/Cloud/Telecom
Please log in to post a comment.
We welcome your ideas and feedback: e-mail us
The Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence newsletter concisely covers relevant major science and technology breakthroughs (daily or weekly) via e-mail. It also lists new blog posts, features, events, videos, and books.
Read current newsletter


text:
Your Natural Health Supplements Superstore
Estrogen Balancing with Indolplex
- Estrogen is critical for normal growth and development. However excess estrogen and metabolic byproducts increase the risk of several conditions and cancers in both men and women.
- Support optimal gastrointestinal health by taking good probiotic and increasing fiber intake in consultation with your doctor for proper estrogen balancing.
- Support healthy estrogen balance with optimal gastrointestinal health, I3C and DIM to minimize risks associated with estrogen excess.
- Consider 250 mg to 750 mg per day of I3C or 75 mg to 300 mg per day of DIM for estrogen balancing, particularly for those at increased risk for estrogen-related conditions.
The Role of Estrogen Estrogen is a steroid hormone synthesized from a cholesterol precursor. In premenopausal women, estrogen is primarily synthesized in the ovaries. Small amounts of estrogen are also produced in the adrenal glands, adipose tissue and male testes. Estrone is the predominant estrogen after menopause and estriol, the least potent of the estrogens, is secreted from the placenta during pregnancy and is the peripheral metabolite of estradiol and estrone. The aromatase enzyme present in adipose tissue converts testosterone to estrogen, which is the primary source of estrogen in post-menopausal women. Estrogen is important for both men and women. In women, estrogen is responsible for growth and development, reproduction, sexualcharacteristics, fat distribution and libido. Estrogen also plays a role in several physiological processes in both sexes, including decreasing bone resorption, maintaining normal vasculature and skin, increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglyceride turnover, influencing water and sodium balance and modulating cognitive function. Maintaining proper estrogen balance is imperative, however, as estrogens can also have detrimental effects on health. Previous research indicates that womenwho start menses early in life or go through menopause later in life have increased risk of breast cancer due to the prolonged exposure to increased estrogen levels. Via the estrogen receptors, estrogen influences cell proliferation. In target tissues such as the breast and uterus, this estrogen (unopposed by progesterone) may result in hyperplasia, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breast disease and increased risk of cancer. In men, testosterone is converted to estrogen via aromatase in adipose tissue, so the more fat tissue a male has, the higher his estrogen level. Too much estrogen in males can lead to erectile dysfunction, sperm abnormalities, gynecomastia and increased risk of testicular and prostate cancers.
Estrogen Balance Long term exposure to estrogens, in the form of hormone replacement therapy or xenoestrogens (estrogen mimics), can have an impact on health. The ratio of estrogen metabolites (e.g., 2-hydroxyestrone over 16-hydroxyestrone) is an established indicator of hormonal balance in women and men, influencing the health of the breast, endometrium, uterus, cervix, prostate and other tissues. Effective estrogen clearance is a growing concern among health care providers, and its implications for gynecologic health and healthy cell development are significant:
- The normal aging process is characterized by increased activity of aromatase enzymes that convert DHEA and testosterone metabolites into estrogen. Modulation of this phenomenon can reduce age-related exposure to excessive estrogen and promote a more favorable balance of estrogen metabolites.
- Exposure to exogenous estrogens and estrogen-mimics (xenoestrogens) can cause hormonal overstimulation, leading to imbalances in estrogen metabolites. This may affect the female and male reproductive systems.
- Imbalances of estrogen metabolites can lead to a reduction in the efficiency of protective apoptosis (programmed cell death) in various tissues.
Description Indolplex® contains the key ingredient diindolylmethane (DIM®). DIM is naturally present in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. One serving of Indolplex contains an amount of DIM found in approximately two pounds of broccoli. The main role of DIM in the body is to support healthy balance and metabolism of estrogens, which is important for both women and men.† Indolplex utilizes a patented technology that enhances the absorption and bioavailability of DIM.
Recommendations Take 2 capsules daily with food. If less support is needed, take 1 capsule daily with food, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Precautions Do not use if pregnant or nursing. If taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Harmless changes in urine color may occur with the use of this product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Indolplex® increase my testosterone levels? No, Indolplex® will not increase the production of testosterone or any other reproductive hormones. It does, however, balance the ratio of testosterone to estrogen by supporting healthy testosterone metabolism.† As a result, Indolplex® helps maximize your body's response to weight training and supports increased lean muscle and improved physical conditioning.†
Will Indolplex® cause me to fail urine testing that happens before athletic competitions? No, Indolplex® does not contain any compound that would cause an athlete (or anyone else) to fail urine testing. These tests generally analyze urine sample for anabolic and other steroids, illegal drugs, alcohol, and blood cell enhancers.
How does Indolplex® support healthy estrogen metabolism? Indolplex® supports, restores, and maintains favorable estrogen metabolism and hormone balance for women in all stages of reproductive health† This product has a patented delivery system to enhance absorption.† Indolplex® balances and optimizes the ratio of good estrogen metabolites (2-hydroxyestorgen) to bad estrogen metabolites (16-hydroxyestrogen).†
What makes Indolplex® unique? Indolplex® is formulated with a unique patented technology that enhances its absorption and bioavailability over powder forms of DIM.†
† This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Note: Integrative Therapeutics Inc. is among the most respected science based, American dietary supplements manufacturers.
GI Health and Estrogen Estrogen is excreted through the kidneys and via bile into the intestines. Bile salts, and therefore estrogen, are partially reabsorbed back into the body through enterohepatic circulation for recycling. Intestinal bacteria are essential in the deconjugation and transformation of bile acids. Bile salt modifications depend on the species of bacteria in the intestines, as probiotic bacteria can sequester bile acids inhibiting reabsorption. Research using animal models indicates that supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reduced the reabsorption of bile acids into the enterohepatic circulation and promoted the excretion of acidic steroid hormones in the feces. This data suggests that optimal gastrointestinal health is linked to balanced estrogen levels. Estrogen and the Diet Research indicates that diet influences estrogen levels, which may explain, in part, the association between diet and breast cancer. In one study, researchers evaluated the impact of a low-fat/high-fiber diet and a high-fat/low-fiber diet on estrogen metabolism. The investigators found that the women in the high-fat/low-fiber group had significantly higher urinary total estrogens than the subjects in the low-fat/high-fiber diet group. The researchers state that the high-fat diet results in increased bile reabsorption, resulting in increased reabsorption of biliary estrogens. Furthermore, data suggests that high-fiber diets result in lower blood estrogen levels, likely due to a partial interruption of the enterohepatic circulation of the estrogens by alterations of the intestinal metabolism and reabsorption of these steroids by the fiber.
I3C Versus DIM Increased intake of cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, parsnips, kale and Brussels sprouts, has been shown to decrease overall cancer risk. A constituent of these vegetables, indole-3-carbinol (I3C), exhibits estrogen-modifying and chemo-preventive activity. I3C also increases the expression of the breast cancer suppression gene BRCA1 and inhibits the activation of estrogen receptors by estradiol, which plays a role in the development of estrogen-enhanced cancers including breast, endometrial and cervical cancers. In addition, scientists report that I3C suppresses the proliferation of various cancer cell lines including breast, colon, prostate and endometrium. Research suggests that DIM is the predominant active agent in I3C and cruciferous vegetables. Studies show that DIM binds estrogen receptors inhibiting the binding of estradiol and the growth of breast cancer cell lines by 60 percent.
Conclusion Estrogen is imperative for normal growth and development in both men and women. Excess estrogen, however, has adverse health consequences. Thus, balancing estrogen metabolism by promoting optimal gastrointestinal health and by consuming I3C or DIM can support overall health associated with excess estrogen.
Our Commitment to You
DrugNatural™ offers only the high and consistent potency, and highest quality natural health supplements made in compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) that are available only from healthcare professionals. We do not sell cheap, low potency and ineffective supplements available in the food stores and retail outlets.We ship products to patients, hospitals, clinics, doctors and other healthcare providers throughout the world.
We commit to our valued customers and patients that we do our business with the highest ethics and integrity. We do not share any customer data with a third party. Period.


text:
false pdp {"scheme":"product1_cr"}
false pdp {"scheme":"product2_cr"}
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Winterholly Ear Warmers I had bought a few pairs quite a few years ago and now down to one last pair. I tried to reorder from the original company but they no longer carried this item. I was thrilled when I found them on line. They keep your ears warm without messing up your hair and are so comfortable you'll forget you have them on! February 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Barney2013 The best ear protection. I had a pair for about 10 years and they were starting to wear so I looked and looked and so far you are the only ones who is offering this product. They are the best for warmth, looks and overall ease of use. Thank you. December 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by rayd8r No hat hair! have not yet used these, but look forward to warm ears even when dressed for business formal, as I will not have to wear a hat or ear muffs to get around outside in cold winter months in MidWest! Cannot yet comment on quality or durability... October 30, 2014
1-3 of 3
1 Question : 0 Answers
Get help about this item from fellow customers. Ask your questions. Share your answers.
Helpful hint: you'll find product measurements, dimensions and related information under the Specifications and Instructions tabs above.
« Back
0 answers
How do I gauge the 'size' of my ears?
I see the earbags come in 2 sizes...but I didn't see any 'size chart' for them.
9 months ago
Additional information about Francesca48 could not be loaded.
0out of 0found this question helpful.
Was this helpful?helpful0unhelpful0https://answers.improvementscatalog.com/answers/0048-en_us/product/460452/question/2008851/undohelpfulness.djs?format=embeddedhtml&sessionparams=__BVSESSIONPARAMS__&return=__RETURN__&innerreturn=https%3A%2F%2Fanswers.improvementscatalog.com%2Fanswers%2F0048-en_us%2Fproduct%2F460452%2Fquestions.djs%3Fformat%3Dembeddedhtml%26scrolltotop%3Dtrue%26expandquestion%3D2008851&user=__USERID__&authsourcetype=__AUTHTYPE__&submissionparams=__BVSUBMISSIONPARAMETERS__&submissionurl=__BVSUBMISSIONURL__
1 Person needs an answerI have this question too
1 of 1
1 of 1
Product:460452-Earbags® Ear Protectors


text:
Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Viza Graph 59FIFTY Cap
Made of 100% Polyester, Woven
This MLB Viza Graph 59FIFTY® fitted cap features an embroidered (raised) Los Angeles Dodgers team logo on the front, stitched New Era® flag at wearer's left side, embroidered MLB® logo on the rear and specialty features on the visor. Interior includes branded taping and a moisture absorbing sweatband.
- 20549333
- Color:
- Black/Red
- Availability:
- In Stock
International shipping available to Canada - info


text:
Only Show: Day Trips
Ten Lakes Spectacular to Borrowdale, Buttermere and Beyond
This tour covers Ten Lakes, three mountain passes and a lake cruise, a beautiful waterfall, Castlerigg Stone Circle and the ancient township of Keswick for ... Read more
Windermere, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Beatrix Potter's Lakeland Tour
Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a cruise across the majestic Lake Windermere, ... Read more
Windermere, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
The High Adventure - High Mountain Passes Spectacular
Nothing in Britain surpasses the grandeur of Lakeland's central mountains. The route is that fashioned by Emperor Hadrians's Roman legions in the first century ... Read more
Windermere, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Lake District Day Trip from Windermere
Discover the beauty of the Lake District on this full-day tour, led by an expert driver-guide. Relax in the comfort of your very own private vehicle as you're ... Read more
Windermere, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Full Day Lake Explorer Tour from Windermere
This Lake District full day tour explores the scenic highlights plus some hidden gems that cannot be seen from the tour bus window. It is a small group tour ... Read more
Windermere, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Ullswater Lake Boat Ride
Enjoy a day on England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater. Ullswater 'Steamers' create the perfect opportunity to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Ullswater ... Read more
Penrith, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway: Ride All Day Ticket
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a popular heritage visitor attraction offering visitors a unique experience to traverse the National Park, from the coast ... Read more
Ravenglass, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Only Show: Day Trips


text:
Click to expand
Posts Tagged 'testing'
The Latest: MOBILE HYDROSTATIC BODYFAT TESTING – It's Like a Hot Tub on WheelsFriday, February 7th, 2014
Lyft Cab Taxi-Driver Takes a Break from Driving to Devote 100% of His Attention to Surfing the WebFriday, January 25th, 2013
Isn't this refreshing?
Thys is the fyrst tyme Y've seen a Lyft taxy dryver alone in his/her ryde NOT surfying the web and dryving symultaneously:
All the other times, the drivers have been illegally driving while texting or talking
Hey, isn't that behavior illygal or something?
In California, anyway…
San Francisco Briefly Freaks Out Over Unannounced Siren Test for the End of Sunday Streets 2012?Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Looks as if we got our weekly Tuesday Noon Siren Test in early when some of San Francisco's emergency sirens went off today at 3:45PM to … mark the end of Sunday Streets Chinatown?
Take a look:
"The siren signified the end of Sunday Streets this week in Chinatown. We apologize for any concern."
So more than just the one siren went off and that was the mistake?
Why should our City Family be horsing around with the emergency sirens in the first place?
So we should call them San Francisco's Emergency/End of Sunday Streets sirens?
Anyway, it sounded like this:
Here's an update from Tom Prete of Ocean Beach Bulletin:
"A siren from San Francisco's Outdoor Public Warning System sounded at about 3:45 p.m. Sunday, but a City Twitter account stated that the siren was activated accidentally."
And here comes Johnny-come-lately AlertSF.org:
"The sirens were activated citywide inadvertently this afternoon. There is no emergency in San Francisco.
Thank you,
Alert SF"
Can Your Aging Mercedes Leave a Trail of Blue Smoke a Hundred Yards Long? Well, THIS One Can!Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
[UPDATE: This might be a gasoline-powered 230S, if that's even possible. My bad. If anybody in town has an unusual euro-only Mercedes, it's this guy. It might even have a manual transmission.]
Old Mercedes diesels* might be really slow, and they might emit more particulates than a fleet of new cars, and they might get converted to run on french fry grease, but…
The most cartoonish cloud of smoke coming from a car exhaust I've ever seen:
Click to expand
…they will never die.
And here's the thing – old diesels are exempt from California's annual smog check program.
That's a giant loophole big enough that you could drive a big old honking Mercedes Benz diesel through.
"I've only been a Benz owner for less than a year now. However, I'm beginning to think that stamping out smoke on these 616s is like trying to rid your yard comletely of dandelions – it's a fool's errand.
I've had my IP rebuilt, rolled in a new timing chain, and had the valve seals replaced all within the last 6 months. Injectors are also new and the valves were adjusted when the seals were replaced. Fuel filters and fuel lines are also new and all fluids are fresh. The only differences between mine and yours are that I have lower compression and I use perhaps a 1/2 quart of oil in 2,000 miles.
Despite this, I still have some smoke. There's a hint of whitish smoke on cold idle at start up and a bit of black smoke when I get on the throttle or climb steep hills.
I have another set of injectors that I had rebuilt and will install them in due course. I'll also rebuild the vacuum pump as a preventative measure. But after that, this game of "whack a mole" has to end.
There is one good thing to come from all this work, however. My engine sounds silky smooth. No knocking, no nailing, and no hicccups. The only underhood sounds you hear are the clickity click of fuel injectors popping and the combustion inside the engine. So long as this continues to be the case and my oil consumption doesn't increase, I should consider everything else to be inconsequential."
*Pray that this particular old Mercedes is a diesel. 'Cause otherwise this rig prolly needs to get oil added on a daily basis…
Hurray! Chase Bank Announces it Won't Charge Customers a Monthly Debit Card Fee – Thanks Chase!Friday, October 28th, 2011
Say what you will about our corporate overlords at Morgan Chase, you can't deny that they can tell which way the winds are blowing these days.
Proof of that is this announcement, below.
My favorite Chase Bank is the one on Oak and Divisadero. Isn't it kewl?
Click to expand
That's right, it's hella cool.
On a somewhat serious note, thanks for Chase Community Giving, Chase. That's better than spending your money on a Super Bowl commercial or whathaveyou.
(But don't get on my bad side, Chase, else it will be smashy smashy like what happened to your nearby competitor on Fell a couple Halloweens back.)
Anyway, you all can join the boycott,* I don't care. As long as the Chase customers can have their bank branch on Oak, that's fine.
Or take your money to a credit union, I don't care.
And, oh, goran nasai, Amerika no Ginkoo. Mite, mite:
"Chase Announces it Won't Charge Customers a Debit Card Fee – Consumers Union Calls On Bank of America to Drop its Plan to Charge a $5 Fee for Debit Card Purchases
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2011 — JP Morgan Chase announced today that it will not charge its customers a $3 monthly debit card fee after testing the charge in Wisconsin and Georgia. The bank announced that it would drop the idea following negative reaction from its customers.
Consumers Union, the nonprofit advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, today commended Chase for its decision and reiterated its call on Bank of America to end its plan to charge a $5 debit card fee beginning in 2012.
"Consumers Union has heard from thousands of consumers across the country who are outraged that Bank of America is instituting the $5 monthly debit card fee," said Norma Garcia, manager of Consumers Union's financial services program. "It's time for Bank of America to listen to its customers who are saying loud and clear: drop the fee or we'll drop you. All banks that are considering debit card fees should ditch those plans."
SunTrust has also started rolling out a similar debit card fee and Wells Fargo has been testing one in select markets. Earlier this month, Consumers Union called on Chase, Bank of America and these other banks to abandon plans to charge customers a fee for debit card purchases.
"It's unfair for banks to stick consumers with a monthly fee just to use their own money," said Garcia. "The banks that charge debit card fees risk losing customers who are fed up with financial institutions that got bailed out that are now turning around and hiking fees."
Consumers Union has published a set of tips for consumers who want to switch banks.
Saturday, November 5, has been dubbed Bank Transfer Day by grassroots activists upset with rising bank fees, including the new $5 debit card fee that Bank of America will start charging its customers in 2012. Consumers are being encouraged by Bank Transfer Day organizers to switch their accounts to credit unions or community banks on that day.
SOURCE Consumers Union"
Oh, there's an updated version of this release. See it after the jump.
*Facebook, really? Heh. Home of the ephemeral…
The i-MiEV's are Here, the i-MiEV's are Here! PG&E is Road-Testing Tiny Electric Cars from MitsubishiThursday, September 8th, 2011
Apparently, PG&E has been testing these Mitsubishi i-MiEV's ("Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle" or "Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle") for a while, but this is my first time seeing one. PG&E fleet-tests all sorts of electric vehicles all the time, of course.
Isn't that a wonderful contribution from a great local corporation? They're a great company that gets it.
[What, what did I just say? What? Oh, why'd I say that? Mmmm. Now, is PG&E the outfit that lies about how they killed people or are they my number one booster?* Both, maybe? I'm conflicted. Note to self: Hire fashionable spokesmodel to clean up this mess. Get money from PG&E people to hire said spokesmodel. That's using the old bean! Bingo-bango.]
Now, where was I? Oh, the electric motors are in the wheels – this is the approach Mitsu is taking. So that's a little more advanced than what other companies (like Tesla Motors and (heh) CODA Automotive) are doing. Is that a good idea? We'll see.
Click to expand
Those stalk things are your manual mirror adjustment controls – old school!
All the deets:
Welcome to a whole new era of fleet efficiency. The result of more than four decades of dedicated EV engineering, the 100% electric Mitsubishi i offers a host of advantages over traditional gas-powered fleet vehicles.
The Mitsubishi i has less moving parts than its gas-powered counterparts which can translate to reduced maintenance requirements and less downtime for repairs.
Volatile, rising fuel costs make it difficult to project expenses. Charging with electricity can stabilize that variability and help keep you in control of your budget.
With a low acquisition fee of under $30,000 and an operating cost of just $.03 per mile*, the Mitsubishi i is remarkably cost-effective.
Of course, the Mitsubishi i isn't just about improving your bottom line. Featuring world-class performance, a targeted range of 85 miles,† comfortable seating for four and zero on-road emissions, this EV is equipped to handle a wide variety of tasks—and demonstrate your company's commitment to the environment.
* Estimate based on 5.3 miles per kWh at .15 cents per kWh.
† Targeted LA4 EPA city cycle. Actual range will vary depending on driving / charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature and battery age."
You'll be able to buy one for yourself next year. Maybe they'll be calling it the Mitsubishi i by that point.
In other news, the big anti-PG&E protest will be tomorrow at noon
"Jail the PG&E Corporate Criminals For Murder-Public Power Now
Rally Friday, Sept. 9 at Noon
1st Anniversary of the
Protest PG&E
for its Arrogance,
Incompetence &
Criminal Negligence!
Public Power Now!
PG&E Headquarters
77 Beale Street, SF
Sponsored by Terry Joan Baum for Mayor 2011
email: staff(at)terryjoanbaum.com
phone: 415-553-8847″
See you there!
*Actually, I was in the Presidio one time, IRL, I'm srsly, and while I was there a PG&E employee came up and told me, twice, that "it would be in your interest" for me to pull my post about PG&E hiring people from Nevada to canvas for some proposition in the Mission. And then, when I was huffing up Arguello to get home later that evening, she offered me a ride in her car! I didn't get in. ("Never get in the van." – that's the lesson I learned from Three Days of the Condor)
Joubert: It will happen this way. You may be walking. Maybe the first sunny day of the spring. And a car will slow beside you, and a door will open, and someone you know, maybe even trust, will get out of the car. And he will smile, a becoming smile…
Where Oh Where is the U.S.S. Independence (CVL-22)? Is It Filled With Nuclear Waste Sitting Next to the Farallones? YepTuesday, November 30th, 2010
We've had more U.S.S. Independences than you can shake a stick at over the centuries, but this one is the one we had during the bulk of WWII. She came straight out of Joisey in '42 and survived The Pacific War only to get blowed up with atomic bombs during testing at South Pacific locales like Bikini Atoll in 1946.
Then after, after the big atomic kaboom at Bikini. Ouch:
Anyway, instead of sinking, the Independence kept on floating so the Navy towed her right to Hunters Point in south San Francisco. Now, let's let Lisa Davis(?) of SF Weekly take over – here's her bit from all the way back in aught-one.
So there you go. Most likely, this old-school baby aircraft carrier is down there resting with a cargo of nuclear waste not too far from our Farallon Islands, radiating away.
Oh well.
SFMTA Tests San Francisco with SFgo – Shiny Sign Proves that San Franciscans Will Photograph Just About AnythingFriday, October 22nd, 2010
Look at all the yokels photographing this Daktronics SFgo traffic sign from the SFMTA.
What a bunch of loosers, huh?
Click to expand
Dennis Herrera Throws Down: Demands Proof of Accuracy for Intelligender Pregnancy TestWednesday, March 10th, 2010
City Attorney Dennis J. Herrera can't abide companies that don't prove their claims. So today he's going after Intelligender LLC because of its "in-home fetal gender prediction product" that you can get at Walgreens. For the record:
"IntelliGender, the Plano, Texas, creator of the "Boy or Girl Gender Prediction Test," says scientists isolated certain hormones that when combined with a "proprietary mix of chemicals" react differently if a woman is carrying a boy or a girl. It claims that within 10 minutes of taking the urine test, a woman will be able to tell her baby's gender. The specimen will turn green if it's a boy, and orange if it's a girl."
The question is about accuracy, primarily.
San Francisco's Happy Warrior:
As always, follow the action on the Twitter.
Herrera demands proof of accuracy, safety claims by IntelliGender in-home test
City Attorney invokes authority under Unfair Competition Law in seeking evidence for marketing claims by gender prediction test sold in S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2010) — City Attorney Dennis Herrera today invoked his legal authority under California's Unfair Competition Law to demand substantiation for advertising claims by Intelligender LLC that its in-home fetal gender prediction product, which is sold and marketed in San Francisco, is "totally safe" and over 90 percent accurate.
"California law empowers public sector attorneys to seek proof for marketing claims for products sold to the consumers they're responsible to protect," said Herrera. "Intelligender is a product that came to our attention in which some of the advertised claims are dubious, and for which supporting evidence is notably unavailable to potential customers. Women and families interested in purchasing products like this are entitled to see the evidence that will enable them to be better informed consumers."
According to Herrera's letter to the Plano, Tex.-based manufacturer:
"The IntelliGender Test purports to accurately identify the gender of a fetus as early as 10 weeks after pregnancy, and well before ultrasound confirmation of fetal gender is available to expectant mothers. However, according to online reviews of your product, it appears that your advertising claim that the IntelliGender Test is 'over 90% accurate' is questionable. Additionally, as your product packaging does not identify the contents of the IntelliGender Test, there are concerns about the safety and proper means of disposal of the Test.
"The San Francisco City Attorney hereby requests that you provide evidence of the facts supporting the advertising claims of IntelliGender listed below, pursuant to California Business and Professions Code §17508, which empowers city attorneys to request substantiation of purportedly fact-based advertising claims. For all claims listed below indicating that scientific methods were utilized, please include full reports of experiments, methods, results, and outcomes, in addition to the CVs and biographies of the clinicians retained to perform these trials and tests."
Herrera asked that Intelligender provide documentation responsive to his request by the end of the month, noting that we would consider seeking "an immediate termination or modification of the claim," as state law provides, if the information were not forthcoming.
All the deets after the jump.
Jerry Brown Throws Down – Massive Medi-Cal Fraud Case Against Medical LabsFriday, March 20th, 2009
The phrase of the day is "qui tam." It's Latin for "million dollar payday," assuming of course you are a False Claims Act whistleblower and you win, the way this federal case worked out.
California State Attorney General Jerry Brownannounced this morning news of a case in San Mateo concerning fraud and kickbacks and hundreds of millions of dollars. It's a doozy. Read all about it in his words, below.
Brown Sues to Recover Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Illegally Diverted from Medi-Cal
LOS ANGELES – Responding to a whistleblower's allegation of "massive Medi-Cal fraud and kickbacks," Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined legal action against seven private laboratories to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal overcharges to the state's medical program for the poor.
"In the face of declining state revenues, these medical laboratories have siphoned off hundreds of millions of dollars from programs intended for the most vulnerable California families." Attorney General Brown said. "Such a pattern of massive Medi-Cal fraud and kickbacks cannot be tolerated, and I will take every action the law allows to recover what is owed," Brown added.
According to whistleblower Chris Riedel, the CEO of Hunter Laboratories, "I confirmed with the California Department of Health Care Services that these practices were illegal. We then had a choice–either join the other labs in violating the law or be unable to compete for business. We choose to suffer the financial consequence, and follow the law."
The lawsuit, which is pending in San Mateo Superior Court, contends that the 7 medical labs systematically overcharged the Medi-Cal program over the past 15 years.
Read more, after the jump:


text:
"Strawberries at Sea"
Parade will be 9, May 2015
Commercial Division:
1st Place - Life Care Center of Rhea County
2nd Place - Soddy Daisy Health Care & Rehab
3rd Place - Spring City Care & Rehab
Non-Commercial Division:
1st Place - Walden's Ridge Community Center
2nd Place - New Union Baptist Church
3rd Place - Sweet & Sassy Hattitudes
Honorable Mention - Rhea Richland Seniors
Mission Statement:
The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values. It is the goal of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the businesses it represents to acknowledge the community support and patronage we receive throughout the year.


text:
I have a problem, I ended up with two turkeys for the holiday. I bought one and got given the other. I am grateful, but the problem is that both of them defrosted. I don't know if it is afe to re-freeze it before I cook it or do I have to cook it first?
Thank you for your help. I have no idea who else to ask.
By Cindi from Portland, OR
Here are the recent answer to this question.
It must be cooked and then frozen but Google to find out how long is too long after thawed to cook safely.
By Elizabeth12/05/2010
Cook the turkey then carve it and freeze it in portion sizes for your family size. You can pull it out of the freezer and make any number of dishes with it.
By Myrna [14]11/30/2010
I would not refreeze the turkey until after it is cooked. There's a good bit of time you can freeze the meat before it should be disposed. Add a little water to the slices you plan to use and it'll be nice and moist on your sandwich.
Add your voice to the conversation. Click here to answer this question.


text:
Hi everyone out there.
I'm not sure what my pattern's asking me to do, so help would be much appreciated.
I just finished my row and ended with 12 stitches. The next row says: [Dc in 2, (2dc, tr, 2dc) in next)] 4x
Isn't Dc in 2 and 2dc the same? - should I do 2 double crochet in 1 stitch? - cause, that's kind of the only way I can make it to make sense to me. Or else I can't get it to match the 12 stitches.
I hope one of you can help me.
Thank you very much!
I think I know what they mean, but I don't know where they come up with the (28) at the end...if that's supposed to be the number of stitches you come up with. The way I thought they were telling you, I come up with a total of 24 stitches. Are there any other instructions for that row besides what you posted? Are you sure 12 stitches was the number you were supposed to have in the first row? Is the pattern one that is on line that I could look at to better understand?
This is what I understood the directions to say:
Double crochet in each of 2 stitches, work (2dc, tr, 2dc) in next stitch and repeat those directions (the ones I have underlined) for a total of 4 times. This would cover all 12 of your stitches and give you a total of 24 stitches at the end of the row.
However, if you have a turning chain at the beginning, that usually counts as your first double crochet, and doing 2 crochets after it would make you run out of stitches before finishing the instructions for the row. Let me know if the instructions above help.
If you still have questions email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you for your reply! I got in contact with the designer of the pattern and it's dc in 2 stitches and then 2dc, tr AND 2dc in ONE stitch! So it all adds up beatifully. :)
I didn't know you could do diffrent crocheting in one stitch xD but now where I understand the language, it's so much easier and faster to make the project. :)
but it thanks again. I appreciate it. :)
Oh, I see you said the same. So sorry! Yes you where right!! :) - 2 dc + 2 dc + 1 tr + 2 dc = 7 - 7*4 = 28 :)
That's okay...apparently I was asleep when I counted because I only counted the double crochet and forget the 4 treble crochet...that's why I only got 24 instead of 28! Glad we got it figured out!
© 2015 F+W All rights reserved.Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms and Privacy Policy, updated March 2007


text:
Due to the 80+ MPH winds up we often get out here in the desert, we needed a quality and strong product. These tubular skylights with the metal base met our needs perfectly. The local box stores don't offer anything of this quality so it was great to find them on Overstock. The skylights were easy to install and they add a lot of natural light to the rooms.
The product was manufactured very well. The dome is very sturdy, well made. The only thing that I would change is possibly a better packing method to avoid damage as any dent changes the reflection of the light passing through the tube. I would recommend this product to others.
We have a manufactured home in Central Florida.We had complained about inadequate brightness in the house.A neighbor had installed two solar tubes in his home and the effect was startling. Our experience was the same.We are now able to sit in our living room and read very comfortably.Prior to installing the solar tubes this had been impossible to do without several lamps being turned on.The product should pay for itself over coming years.
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1-2 business days. *
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More details
* For your safety, some orders go through our loss prevention department. If we select your order for this process, we will immediately notify you that there may be up to a 3-day delay on your order.


text:
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
It's about time I met you...
It can't be denied that Adelaidians have fallen in love with Wasai Japanese Kitchen. I really can't believe that last week was the first time that I stepped through the doors of this top-notch eatery but I was pleased to have finally made it, and to find out what all the fuss is about!
The décor of this place is clean and simple. A design which is welcoming and pleasing on the eye. A great backdrop for relax-a-vous-ing and taking in the scenery. And by the scenery I mean the jaw droppingly beautiful food.
Now although I would certainly consider myself more of a dining driver as opposed to passenger (I wear the pants in my dining relationships), I was eating with two seasoned Wasai customers so I decided to take a backseat on the ordering. To be honest, I'm not even too sure of exactly what we ate, but I do know one thing for sure, it was good! I really enjoyed their Chicken Meatball Noodle Soup with it's tasty broth and super tender meat. My real favorite however was the Aburi Salmon Sushi which really takes sushi out of this galaxy and into the next. This ain't no teriyaki chicken handroll! You've got the lightly seared salmon, the avocado, the crab, the delectably creamy Japanese mayo and a light drizzle of teriyaki sauce on top. It just works! Well for me anyway, not so much for one of my dining partners who only realised halfway through that there was crab in the dish. Did I mention she's allergic? Well mistakes are made and rashes are had. It's all part of the journey I say!
Although the food is through the roof kinda good, it is still super affordable too! So really, how can you go wrong with this place? So I tell you Adelaide, you got it right, and like Arnie Shwarts says…. 'I'm getting me a 20-year-old Honey' oh wait, wait no I mean young Arnie, that's right… 'I'll be back!'
Until next time… Stay Rad-elaide.
5 comments:
Hands down, my favourite Japanese eatery in the whole of Adelaide! Nothing beats that salmon aburi roll.. and the deluxe sushi and sashimi boat! :)~ReplyDelete
Absolutely. I have heard a lot of good things about Kenji too which is still on the hit list!ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous9 September 2014 at 09:46
"Michael Spiro is at the very top of his field as a performer and a teacher," said Steve Houghton, Jacoƅs professorReplyDelete
of percussion and jazz. Green said that Daryl was genuine when іt came to soul and muѕіc.
Disco music is marked by many musіcіans from otheг genres
jumping on tҺe disco bandwаgon to produce hits.
my web site - darbuka dave coulier
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)