text:
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) of Nanotube-Based Gas Sensors
Characterisation of the Sensitivity of Gas Sensors
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) of Carbon Nanotubes
Optical Profilometry of MEMS Devices
Optical Profilometry of Implants
Concluding Remarks
Micro and nanoscale measurement and characterisation accelerate development of new products from initial conceptualisation through to evaluation and testing of prototypes and manufacture of final devices. The Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT) provides access to equipment and expertise to accelerate product commercialisation as illustrated by the following examples.
Small knowledge-intensive companies often reach a barrier in the development of their intellectual property, due to lack of resources and technical facilities. Applied Nanodetectors (www.applied-nanodetectors.com) is a SME with significant intellectual property in the field of nanotube-based gas sensors for environmental and medical applications. Its Managing Director, Dr Victor Higgs, approached CEMMNT partner, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and received consultancy funded by the DTI's Measurement for Innovators (MFI) scheme. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was used to determine 3-dimensional nanotube morphology and is being extended to characterise the electrical (electron transfer) properties of carbon nanotubes using metal coated probes to carry out conductivity and surface potential measurements. Figure 1 shows how the highly conductive carbon nanotubes can be identified using conductive AFM. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) images provided a larger area overview of nanotube morphology and valuable data on tube structure and crystallinity.
Figure 1. Conductive AFM image of carbon nanotubes on a silicon substrate (Copyright NPL).
The sensitivity of the gas sensors to trace element pollutants was characterised. Most conventional sensors can currently detect 50 – 100 ppb of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The automotive industry is seeking a new generation of higher-sensitivity, low-cost miniature sensors to measure pollution levels inside cars. The NPL team characterised the response of a number of sensors over a large range of NO2 aerosol concentrations. A number of sensors responded to exceptionally low levels of NO2 – down to 4ppb in one sensor which is far beyond the sensitivity of any sensor currently on the market. This example illustrates the benefits that the CEMMNT partnership and its open access philosophy can bring to SME's operating in the field of micro and nano technology.
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is a core nano technology characterisation tool, ideally suited to the analysis of multilayer thin films, semiconductor hetero-structures, synthesised nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and nano-composites. High-resolution TEM (HRTEM) imaging gives structural information at the most detailed (e.g. lattice imaging) level, and can be coupled with additional methods, such as energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence detection (EDX) or electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), to allow nanoscale elemental analysis. Figure 2 shows an HRTEM image from a segment of a filled multi-walled carbon nanotube. TEM provides key information relating to nanotube properties, including the number of walls (single, double or multi-wall), tube diameter, wall roughness (which relates to graphitic crystallinity in the case of multi-walled tubes) and identification of co-located species such as fillers or catalyst particles.
Figure 2. HRTEM image from a segment of a filled multi-walled carbon nanotube (Copyright QinetiQ).
The MEMS industry is projected to grow at 16% annually and reach over $25 billion by 2009 (source: NEXUS). It is vital that SME's with new devices can accurately design and test prototype performance. CEMMNT offers a full range of metrology services for static and dynamic characterisation of MEMS devices. For static dimensional measurements, a range of micro-interferometry (optical profilers) and stylus-probe instruments are available. The 3D geometry of a MEMS pressure sensor is determined by optical profilometry in Figure 3. Dynamic measurements offer the ability to determine displacement voltage characteristics and device resonant responses under operational conditions. For out-of-plane displacements optical profilometry under stroboscopic illumination and micro-imaging vibrometry (at NPL) are used. The techniques are applicable over the 50Hz – 1MHz frequency range with sub-nanometre vertical sensitivities. In-plane motions are tracked using micro-interferometry and video-microscopy techniques, and lateral sensitivities down to sub-50 nanometres are achievable.
Figure 3. Optical Profiler image of a MEMS PZT pressure sensor (Copyright Taylor Hobson).
Orthopaedic implants have seen a dramatic increase in demand over recent decades as the global population ages. Both enhanced performance and longevity are required, which drive component quality control. In total hip replacement systems (THR), the head of the femur is replaced with a ball and stem. Characterisation of the primary components and subsequent component wear require a range of metrology techniques. The roundness of the femoral cup is crucial to its load bearing capability and can be determined using Taylor Hobson Talyrond stylus inspection systems. Wear and volume of lost material are automatically determined by software. In modular implants, accurate control of the taper on the head and stem is required to optimise the rigidity of the implant. Vertical scanning enables accurate and repeatable measurement of cone angle on modular stems. Often a non-contact approach is beneficial to characterise wear on femoral heads. The nanoscale polished finish on a ceramic cup surface is shown in Figure 4. Optical profilometry also allows non-destructive measurement of coating thickness, which is widely used in both the stents industry and for determining passivation layer thickness in microelectronic devices.
Figure 4. Optical Profiler image of a ceramic hip cup surface.
These application examples highlight how CEMMNT's partnership can combine its expertise and facilities to provide either standard off-the-shelf or bespoke customised solutions at each stage of product and process development for all industry sectors.
Source: The Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT)
For more information on this source please visit The Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT)
Do you have a review, update or anything you would like to add to this article?
Cancel reply to comment
AZoNano.com provides this information service in accordance
with these terms and conditions.


text:
WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association) bouting rules v1.0 are posted for public consumption at
These rules represent a first national attempt at standardization and are generally acknowledged to be ambiguous and incomplete. GGRD has been playing a big part of getting WFTDA rules fixed up for v2.0, which should be out at some point in the summer 2006.
For 2006, GGRD has chosen to amend WFTDA v1.0 rules for its own local play, in the following ways:
- two thirty minute periods, not three twenty minute periods
- thirty seconds between jams, not twenty
- if skaters are not in place ready for the next jam, the jam does not start without them - instead, the team is assessed a Delay of Game penalty
- on her first lap through the pack, if a jammer is forced to pass a blocker out of bounds due to having been fouled, she remains eligible to be lead jammer
- once a lead jammer is declared, she stays lead jammer for the rest of the jam. (This isn't so much a deviation from WFTDA rules as it is a clarification on a point missing from WFTDA rules)
- if the star helmet cover is dropped, skating clockwise to go pick it up is an illegal procedure penalty (again, this is more a clarification than deviation)
- skaters may not assist their jammers if they are out of bounds (again, this is more a clarification than deviation)
- skaters more than 20 feet from the pack (i.e. the majority of skaters) must speed up or slow down to re-join the pack or risk being penalized. This is a major deviation from WFTDA rules, which do not currently penalize skating outside the pack (but do penalize blocking/assisting outside the pack). Many other leagues have also added this deviation and expect this to be standard in WFTDA v2.0.
- you can't initiate a block with your forearms. you may protect yourself with your forearms. WFTDA rules forbid touching anyone with forearms ever; this draconian language is likely to be cleaned up in WFTDA v2.0 and for now many other leagues are doing as GGRD does.
- Fallen skaters who are lapped by the pack will receive a minor penalty for illegal procedure but then will be eligible to legally block and assist when in the pack again. WFTDA 1.0 rules don't make any mention of this situation.
- WFTDA rules say that a maxiumum of two blockers may be in the penalty box for a team at any given time. GGRD (and many other leagues) have stricken this prohibition, largely due to its impossible enforceability when you try to enforce penalties mid-jam.
- WFTDA rules dictate that a player picking up her fourth minor needs to be penalized mid-jam. GGRD allows this penalization to be delayed to the beginning of the next jam, at referee discretion, to reduce confusion on the part of players, refs, and fans.
- GGRD clarifies that a jammer gets one shot to score a point against a blocker in each lap --- i.e. if she attempts to pass her but winds up doing it out of bounds, she can never recover that point even if she subsequently passes her legally 10 more times in that lap. WFTDA rules v1.0 are ambiguous on this point.
- If a jammer fouls a blocker while trying to pass her, she can't pick up that point. WFTDA rules v1.0 are ambiguous on that point.
- Penalty time being served does not run between jams. WFTDA rules v1.0 are ambiguous on this point.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
CBA anchor George Kelly was overcome with emotion after the Colts finished second in the distance medley relay.
- Filed Under
Immediately upon crossing the Franklin Field finish line, you could see the disappointment on his face and the tears welling up in his eyes. Hands above his head in an attempt to catch his breath as he made his way to the infield, George Kelly plopped down on the FieldTurf and the emotions finally did overcome him.
His Christian Brothers Academy distance medley relay teammates had done what they needed to do to get Kelly the baton and a sizeable lead with the knowledge that Kenyan running sensation and St. Benedict's Prep junior Edward Cheserek, despite being 10 seconds back, would be there at the ...


text:
"the play about the baby"
Published January 28, 2001
Descriptionthe play about the baby with marian seldes, brian murray, kathleen early & david burtka. 1/28/01
PublisherNEW YORK TIMES
Please be aware that these digital images come from a variety of sources and quality varies. As we digitize our archives, more and better images will be available to view.


text:
Shown accepting a donation of a Rescui Anne training device from Barbara Kent Graham is Lt. Michael Barrett (left) of Bull Shoals Volunteer Fire Department and BSVFD firefighter Michael Green.
- Filed Under
Bull Shoals Fire Department hopes to train at least 80-100 citizens annually on what to do when a person has a heart attack. The training program will be enhanced since the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation and Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association recently presented a Resusci Anne training unit to department at Kent Chevrolet Cadillac Inc.
"If the right kind of treatment can be given a heart-attack victim within seconds after he or she is stricken, the chances are good that the life can be saved. CPR training teaches a person how to keep the heart beating while ...


text:
Today, I've got tips for you when applying the update to Management Reporter 2012 Char mentions here.
The high level steps for the update are:
After you've updated the server, be sure to open the Configuration Console when prompted. The Configuration Console is where you'll update your database.
In the bottom left, you'll find a Task List containing links for you to take action. The number of links you see in the task list depends on the Microsoft Dynamics ERP you are using with Management Reporter 2012. ( You need to update the database first. If you try to connect to the application service before updating the database, you'll get an error message. Also, make sure the user updating the database has the db_owner role!)
Once you've updated the database and the task list is empty, it's time to update your Management Reporter clients. If you try to run the Management Reporter Designer or Report Viewer without updating, you'll receive a message stating the versions don't match and the client won't connect.
Now that you've updated the server, database and clients you're ready to take advantage of the bug fixes and performance improvements made with this update!
Found the documentation confusing. One of the issues is when you are on the screen when you have to choose what to install it shows 2 items checked off and gives you a link to additional information about your ERP system. Any other Microsoft install would list what to do per install. Would make it a lot easier so that then we would know why the ERP wasn't showing up.
And why isn't stuff like the above and trouble-shooting out on CustomerSource. The only stuff on CustomerSource is training and how to's. This has been real weak as far as troubleshooting. A lot of us can read manuals, but if we miss something the only way is to call our VAR or pay microsoft.
And does this mean we will be getting another version update soon with a fix for MR2012 Fx.
Hi Jill,
I agree with Sue as regarding the documentation... Our users are complaining about the lack of any recent documentation for the MR 2012, since the training guide was based back on the version 2.0. Also every upgrade comes with some changes and if you don't compare the setup instructions byte by byte, you easily miss the differences and don't notice them, which can lead to some confusions and error during the update / setup of the new version. I agree too that the partners mostly don't have a clue about MR... it's kinda another planet for them. Lack of information down the channel ?
If Microsoft wants Management Reporter to succeed as the replacement of FRx 6.7, then maybe they should start to spend some time on quality information to the end-users too, not rely only on the blogosphere (which is good to get a stream of news, but cannot replace solid and consistent documentation). YouTube is a nice way to let users know what's coming, but it should only be used to complement written documentation, not replace it.
We encourage the MR team to keep up with the good work done so far. Thank you and have a great time,
Don't mean to keep the broken record going here but I too had trouble following the documentation. I'm a VAR and working with FRx for the last 16 years and I am having trouble following the latest upgrade path from MR 2.1 to MR2012. To compound the matter I think that the client is still running on Win Server 2003 and there is even a more confusing method to update the database. I really need some help here understanding just what has happened and how to proceed.
Thanks for any help you can give,
Sheila Jefferson-Ross
Sheila -- I would suggest you work with the Microsoft Support team.
I want generate report directly in excel from MR Designer? (Normaly Viewer allows to view generated report).
Hi, I'm trying to update a client from MR 2012, CU8 to CU11. I am receiving the error message that "the upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service because the program to be upgraded may be missing or the upgrade patch may update a different version of the program..."
The product IS installed and is a previous version. What could be going on?
Also, I have to agree with the documentation... :)


text: Hello all, I was on my way to meet my wife for lunch today and I have unbelievably destroyed 3 tire tubes today, 2 kenda and 1 forte 700x28-32c tubes. The tires I have are continental gatorskins in 700x28. To describe myself im a bit less than 250 pounds and 6'4" tall. As I was preparing my bike this morning I noticed that my rear tire was flat so The first thing I did was uninstall the rear tire and tube. To my discovery, the area where the presta valve is connected to the whole innertube, incurred a hole right around the edges of the valve. Okay, so I put in another kenda innertube and pumped up the tire. As i was nearing 100psi, i hear air start to come out of the presta valve. So, again, I unmount the tire and notice that the same problem arises - the area around the presta valve where it connects to the innertube has started to separate AGAIN. Okay, so I was going to call it a day until I found one last innertube, a forte 700x28-32 in my parts box. I install that tube and everything checks out aye-okay. I get on my road bike and embark on a 11 mile journey to my wife's work to meet her for lunch. As I approach 7.54 miles, I thought a turbo'd WRX was driving by me and showing off its turbo but no, that was the sound of my innertube going out AGAIN. So I take a look at the tube and again, its the same problem that im not even going to type since ive already fat-fingered several words using my iphone 4s to type this all out any particular reason someone can give for this? Is it the lock ring on the presta? I kept it somewhat snug but more on the loose end during the 3rd tube today. Any help or input is appreciated, thanks!


text:
A study done in the UK shows that women are more likely to accept risks to have a "natural birth" (I think 'natural' means 'vaginal' in this case, not 'drug free') than their care providers are. When women are given the power to make an informed choice about their births, they are willing to take risks to avoid a cesarean section.
To be fair, this wasn't a very broad study. However, the majority of the women chose to take the risks and go for the "natural" birth. With attitudes like that, it is hard to imagine why the cesarean rates are so high. I feel it must have something to do with the care provider's influence or sway over the woman while she is in labor.
Click here to read the article.


text:
Michigan-Florida, Duke-Louisville will decide last Final Four teams
Six teams remain, four of those 40 minutes from the Final Four.
It feels like the NCAA tournament just started, but we've already gone through 62 games and seen 62 teams end their season. By Sunday night, we will have our quartet that heads to Atlanta to vie for a national championship. To get you through the rest of the Elite Eight, here is everything you need to know and a review of what you've seen.
South final: No. 3 Florida vs. No. 4 Michigan (2:20 ET, CBS)
The idea that Florida Gulf Coast could potentially make the Final Four was a tremendous story, but this is a must-watch Elite Eight game. Michigan seems freed from the shackles of the Big Ten, playing far more free and loose than it did during the regular season. The Wolverines dispatched South Dakota State and VCU in impressive fashion, then had a tremendous comeback to knock off Kansas in the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, Florida's inability to win close games hasn't been an issue yet, as the Gators had no problems with Northwestern State or Minnesota, then pulled away down the stretch against FGCU.
The key matchup on Sunday is going to be Scottie Wilbekin vs. Trey Burke. Wilbekin is the best perimeter defender on Florida, and he's now facing a Trey Burke who is coming off one of the better late-game performances in recent tournament history. For Michigan, the Wolverines need to defend the arc and make Florida take contested shots inside the arc.
Midwest final: No. 1 Louisville vs. No. 2 Duke (5:05 ET, CBS)
The two best teams left in the NCAA tournament will face off in the Elite Eight -- and it should be a tremendous showdown. Louisville has looked dominant in the dance, cruising past North Carolina A&T, Colorado State and Oregon without breaking too much of a sweat. Duke has looked like a title contender several times in the tournament, beating Albany and Creighton, and then locking down in the second half against Michigan State. I mean, it's Rick Pitino vs. Mike Krzyzewski for the right to go to the Final Four -- what more could you ask for?
When these two teams played earlier this season, Louisville was without Gorgui Dieng -- and the Cardinals only lost by five. Dieng vs. Mason Plumlee will be a major key, as both players need to stay out of foul trouble and contribute in the paint. Can Chane Behanan follow Ryan Kelly on the perimeter? Can Quinn Cook handle the Louisville press consistently? And who guards Russ Smith? This is going to be a classic.
West final -- Wichita State 70, Ohio State 66: Malcolm Armstead scored 14 points, Cleanthony Early and Fred Van Vleet 12 apiece and Tekele Cotton 10 as the Shockers pulled the, well, shocker over the second-seeded Buckeyes in Los Angeles.
The Shockers made history by becoming the second nine seed to reach the Final Four, holding off a furious Ohio State comeback in the final minutes. The Buckeyes got 21 points from Deshaun Thomas.
Wichita State, in its second Final Four (the first was 1965), plays Sunday's Louisville-Duke winner at Atlanta. | WSU-OSU recap
East final -- Syracuse 55, Marquette 39: James Southerland scored 16 points and Michael Carter-Williams added 12 points and 12 boards as the Orange limited Marquette to 23 percent shooting (12 of 53) at Washington, D.C.
Syracuse plays the winner of Sunday's first game, the South Regional final between Michigan and Florida. | Syracuse-Marquette recap


text:
Conceived as a tribute to the Maritime and Moorish Heritage, the Sheraton Algarve, a Luxury Collection Hotel provides guests an intimate retreat in a breath-taking coastal location with unique views of the Atlantic, fused in a world of leisure and gastronomy.
Starwood Preferred Guest creates every experience with members in mind. Award-winning benefits, and amazing global portfolio, valuable redemptions and more choices are just the beginning. See what makes SPG special, and learn how you can start earning rewards on your next stay.Join SPG Today


text:
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Defending champion Adam Scott grabbed a share of the second-round lead at the Australian Masters, birdieing his first three holes and two of his final four in a 5-under 66 at Royal Melbourne on Friday.
The Masters champion was at 9-under 133, level with fellow Australian Nathan Holman, who shot 65.
They had a one-stroke lead over Australians Matthew Griffin (65) and first-round leader Nick Cullen (69). American Matt Kuchar (66) was four strokes off the pace in fifth place.
Scott won last week's Australian PGA.
Leukemia survivor Jarrod Lyle shot an even-par round of 71 to make the 36-hole cut in his first tournament in 20 months.
Copyright 2015 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


text:
- Uploaded by JustSense on Sep 5, 2013
- Views: 731
BREAKING: THIS JUST IN IT SEEMS KERRY USED FAKE PHOTO'S & EVIDENCE WHEN HE MADE HIS SPEECH TO THE WORLD ON SYRIA & A NEW EMAIL HACK FROM A COLONEL PROVES THIS WAS A FALSE FLAG ATTACK ON INNOCENT PEOPLE CARRIED OUT BY AMERICA & ITS TERRORIST ALLIES!! NEW LINKS BELOW PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT SHARE & BE AWARE WATCH PERIOD SEPT. 1ST-13TH 2013!!Busted! Kerry Caught with Fake Pics, Army General E Mail Hack & Russia Holds a Bombshell! ---SEE THIS VIDEO NXT!!! Caught Using Fake Photos, from Wrong War to Fuel Syrian War?: Pentagon may be involved in chemical attack in Syria, US intelligence colonel hacked mail reflect! Revolt Against Obama Expands Over Obama's Plans To Back Al-Qaeda Syrian in America - MILITARY COUP NOW - Americans rising Military Coup Coming To America? Americans Are Rising Up! (Video Report)'I did not join for this': US military men speak out against Syria to face Iran's wrath if attacks Syria: Could Middle East be engulfed in apocalyptic conflict? - Clouds - WARNING SYSTEM* Shift Survival Information - A MUST Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism,comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. NON PROFIT VIDEO & CHANNEL!


text:
Weird Allergies.
- 3 Replies
My son is allergic to tomatoes...
What is the weirdiest thing that your child is allergic too?
My son is allergic raspberries (and penicillin, but that's a common one).
My mother is allergic to aloe.
My dd has a sensitivity to watermelon. My mom has an allergy to cold water/ice. She went to allergist and during an allergy test, they tested her for it and sure enough, she had a reaction and thereby, they said she was allergic. They wanted her to carry an epi pen for it.


text:
Volatility paces long-term weather outlook
The chances of a repeat of 2011 crop weather in the Corn Belt's likely this year, and if that happens, it could be a lot harder on crop yields.
This winter's weather isn't far off from a year ago, and a lot of signs point to that similarity continuing through spring and summer, says Iowa State University Extension climatologist Elwynn Taylor, who chatted with attendees to the Land Investment Expo on Friday in West Des Moines. But, there will be one big difference.
"This year, we don't have the excess soil moisture like we did a year ago," Taylor says. "This time, if we go into the same type of summer we did last year, we will take a much bigger beating this year."
How big will that "beating" be? Taylor says last year's corn yield expectations for Iowa were around the 160-bushel-per-acre level and yields ended up at 148. This year's yield drag could well eclipse that, he says.
Specific to the state of Iowa, Taylor says western parts of the state could feel the worst of a repeat of summer 2011, while the opposite side of the state could be in better shape.
"If it is a drier year in western Iowa, you can count on crop failure. In eastern Iowa, they're not as dependent on daily rain, and it's more consistent so you don't have to rely on soil moisture storage."
Looking at the macro-level weather trends as they pertain to crop potential, Taylor says North America's entering into a period of extreme weather volatility. Since weather data's been kept, he says there's a repeating pattern of 25 years of stable weather followed by 19 years of volatility. We're in year 18 of the latter.
"Weather is risky this year. We're coming into a period of volatility we haven't seen in 18 years. You need to manage risk better than you have in the last 18 years if you want to profit from it," Taylor says, adding there are ample examples -- record heat and dryness in the southern Plains and record precipitation in the Ohio Valley in 2011 -- that foreshadow the kind of volatility ahead. And, not just during the summer months.
"We are headed for 20 years of hard winters unless the weather does something different than the last 800 years. La Nina has climbed to moderate strength again," he says.
The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) shows a 40% chance the current La Nina trend continues into the summer. If that happens, expect an average national corn yield below 148 bushels per acre. There's a 70% chance, Taylor adds, that the SOI will remain in a La Nina cycle at any strength in the coming year. And while that's got its own ramifications for North America, it's even more influential to how things pan out in Brazil and Argentina.
"We're watching South America closely," Taylor says. "In southern Brazil and Argentina, we still have a very questionable situation."


text:
- Age / Gender:
- n/a, Unspecified
- Location:
- Location not disclosed
- Joined:
- 5/7/13
- All Stats >
User Statshot
- Community Stats
Level 3 Blank Slate
Normal Whistle
Ranked as Civilian
Contact Info / Websites
Recent Game Medals
15-greens 25 Points Complete all levels on any difficulty Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-15 25 Points Complete Special Challenge on 15 Stage Medal Stats.
15-challenges 50 Points Complete all special challenges Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-14 25 Points Complete Special Challenge on 14 Stage Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-13 25 Points Complete Special Challenge on 13 Stage Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-12 25 Points Complete Special Challenge on 12 Stage Medal Stats.
100-leafs 10 Points Seed 100 leafs Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-11 25 Points Complete Special Challenge on 11 Stage Medal Stats.
10-greens 10 Points Complete 10 levels on any difficulty Medal Stats.
Special_Challenge-10 10 Points Complete Special Challenge on 10 Stage Medal Stats.
Total Medals Earned: 102 (From 1 different game.)
Favorite Movies
Fire Tiger v Acid Panther Rated 4.4944 Stars Fire Tiger and Acid Panther go head to head to see who eats the boar. Action Blarb Fish Rated 3.9700 Stars A simple fish, too simple to live. Comedy - Original New Dance Craze! Rated 3.8733 Stars It's a New Dance Craze Music Video Skyrim : Bear Rated 3.9029 Stars How to deal with the Bears of Skyrim. Comedy - Parody
Favorite Games
Moon Waltz Rated 4.2106 Stars There's a werewolf party goofin' off once the clouds leave the moon. Action - Other Monster Saga Rated 4.0899 Stars Become a monster trainer and freeing Ovest from Prof Mad Dog Lunatic. Simulation - Pet / Buddy Papa's Hot Doggeria Rated 4.3706 Stars Grill and serve hot dogs and other stadium snacks in Papa's Hot Doggeria! Simulation - Job The root of evil Rated 3.6182 Stars This is a game I made as an project in school, it is mostley inspired by the game Limbo. Action - Platformer - Puzzle
Latest Playlists
- Games
- 7 Games


text:
Launching a missle? There's an app for that. My colleague alerted me to what has to be the best iPhone app yet. Okay, I don't have an iPhone yet so I'm probably not the best judge of this. But what could be better than an app that lets you control your USB missile launcher remotely? You can torture your colleagues with foam missiles without even being at your desk! From the press release:
"The iLauncher App Store program gives USB Missile Launcher owners the ability to move their Missile Launcher left, right, up, down and fire foam missiles wirelessly directly from their iPhone or iTouch. This allows for more discreet use of the Missile Launcher and adds a unique feature to the highly popular product. Were excited about this release and look forward to the release of more added value features to our line of innovative gadgets for the home or office," says Alex Yu, marketing manager at Newo Corporation.
The app costs $2.99 and the missile launcher is $29.99.
Published on: Apr 29, 2009


text:
- Filed Under
The infamous and misnamed school flexibility bill passed by the Republican majorities in the Legislature in a decidedly underhanded way may not be illegal - the judicial process has begun to determine that - but it is clearly flawed in a number of other respects. Ironically, one of the reasons the GOP cites in urging the state Supreme Court to act quickly on the matter is the need for several executive amendments that would have to be adopted before the session ends.
The concerns that have been raised - not by political partisans on the other side of the issue, but by respected figures in education - are not minor. They should have been considered and thoroughly debated before the bill was passed, but they were not because the Republicans plainly never wanted a debate. Instead, they took a generally sound school flexibility bill dealing with possible waivers of some education laws and regulations that both houses had passed and used a conference committee to transform it into a sweeping policy change that was hastily passed.
This arrogant political muscle-flexing aside, the bill that was produced appears as problematic as the process abused to create it.
For example, the legislation requires school districts to pay to educate special education students in private schools. Withdrawing those students from public school means the district loses federal dollars that help support those services.
"The family would get the tax credit. But the tax credit wouldn't go to offset the cost. That public school district system is still responsible for special education services," said Eric Mackey, executive director of the School Superintendents of Alabama.
"We have the responsibility, but we have absolutely no funding and the liability," said Sally Howell, executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards. "We have no control over this."
This glaring problem could have been identified early on had there been meaningful debate of the bill.
The tax credit for families of students in "failing" public schools is 80 percent of the public school cost of educating a student, or about $3,550 in the 2011-12 school year, according to the state Department of Education. In Alabama, income tax revenue is earmarked by law for education, so that means funding for the state's historically underfunded schools would drop even further.
How much further is unclear, but even the lowest estimates offered so far start at $50 million.
The impact of the lost revenue would reach beyond the K-12 schools to hit the state's colleges and universities. These institutions receive funding from the Education Trust Fund as well, so any reduction in that revenue cuts their already modest state funding. That could lead to still more increases in tuition, which has already soared as state appropriations have steadily dwindled in recent years, which only makes it harder for Alabama families to pay for college.
Even the definition of "failing" public schools is potentially problematic. The legislation deems schools in the bottom 10 percent of state testing results as "failing," which might not always be accurate. It is possible that overall test score improvement could continue to take place and that even schools with the lowest scores would still have respectable scores. As Mackey noted, under the current language of the bill, 150 Alabama schools would always be subject to the law, no matter what their test results.
At least the public schools have some testing accountability. Many private schools do not. "Parents could take their children to a low-performing (private) school, and not even know it was lower-performing because there's no testing criteria, no accountability criteria for the school," Mackey said.
All of these issues, and others, would have been detected and discussed had the Legislature done what legislatures are supposed to do - conduct serious debate of legislation.
The heavy-handed and fundamentally dishonest tactics of the Republican majority precluded that. Whether this measure withstands legal challenge or not, it still will stand as a stark example of what can happen when the legislative process is intentionally abused.


text:
Michael Mauboussin is an investment strategeist at Legg Mason Capital Management and author of The Success Equation. He spoke with reporter Adam Bluestein.
You've pointed out problems with the way we typically study successful businesses. What are we doing wrong?
The premise is, If you want to succeed in the future, you identify companies that were successful in the past and look for attributes you can emulate. But people attempt to extract lessons from what is mostly a random process. Part of that is creeping determinism--once something has been successful, we start to believe it was the only thing that could have happened. We also undersample failure. By extracting attributes from winners only, we miss the companies that chose the same strategies and failed.
How do you pick models to emulate?
There is a skill-luck continuum in business. In manufacturing, for example, there are certain skills and processes that are repeatable and transferable. But in other areas, like in entertainment or with start-ups, there's a higher level of uncertainty. It was impossible to predict that "Gangnam Style" would be so popular. In that world, you want to bet on as many artists as you can to increase your probability of success.
That sounds pessimistic.
There's a lot of work in psychology suggesting that we're a little delusional and too optimistic. As a CEO, you have to be optimistic, but depressed people are actually more accurate in predicting the world. Recognizing alternative outcomes--and the role of luck--keeps your mind open to other possibilities, so you can manage or mitigate them.
Rule for Success: Stay Open to New Ideas
Whole Foods Founder: Learn to See the Big Picture
Evernote Founder: Forget Gimmicks
Rule for Success: Emphasize Steady Progress
Danny Meyer's Success Tip: Slow Down
Rule for Success: Let Others Lead
Arianna Huffington: Dare to Fail
Rule for Successful Strategy: Choose Your Playing Field
Tony Hsieh: 'Create Your Own Luck'


text:
What if I Don't Wax...
View Single Post
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,654
I had the feeling for a while that waxing was just a piece of info-marketing that worked really well, and noticed a difference in speed only on flats, on a slushy day.
That said, I love to wax my boards the night before a powder day...it's just a ritual of love.
Zardoz no- wax works really well too on slush...but I'm worried that it could bee too toxic. Any info on that?
Originally Posted by
During the winter that wasnt I did quite a bit of reading on this subject, and there seems to be some confusion persistent here.
First let me state that sintered P-Tex, or UHMWPE, is a pretty awesome material for the purposes of snowboard bases.
It has very low friction, doesnt really absorb moisture, resists impacts
, and is incredibly abrasion resistant (
10 times more than carbon steel
The idea that sintered bases are porous and absorb wax like a sponge is a myth (or at best a poor analogy).
UHMWPE consists of crystalline lamellae and amorphous (disordered) regions
. The crystalline lamellae are the ordered regions that give the P-Tex the whitish, dry appearance (
sometimes incorrectly called oxidation
). Wax simply binds to the surface, filling the amorphous regions and binding the lamellae. Wax does generally measurably increase the hydrophobicity of the surface, which improves glide on snow (as everyone with a freshly waxed board has no doubt experienced to some degree).
Leonid Kuzmins PhD thesis Interfacial Kinetic Ski Friction
demonstrates that it is even possible to produce a lower friction surface on UHMWPE without any wax, through structuring alone. I know he has been widely criticized on the internet, but based on the critiques given I think few of those people actually bothered to read his thesis. I read it in its entirety. He simply demonstrates that it is possible to get optimal glide without wax, if the surface is correctly structured. This does not mean simply not waxing is faster. In fact, he clearly shows that an unwaxed stone ground base is slower than a waxed base (as everyone has experienced). His findings are really about showing that wax is not necessary if a different structuring technique is used in place of stone grinding. Unfortunately for us, I think his method only readily applies to edgeless cross-country skis, since it involves scraping the base with a steel scraper (also, personally, I have no desire to sacrifice base material in the name of performance).
For my own views on the original post, Im with BA on waxing. That is, I dont do it anymore. I didnt wax all last season and noticed no detrimental effects, aside from a little less glide in the flats. Ive haven't experienced any increase in unpredictability on snow or jibs. The only time I might even still consider waxing is during spring mashed-potato snow, but last season here on the ice coast we pretty much missed that altogether. I used to wax every few days on the snow, but I found it didnt last long. My advice is, unless youre a die-hard racer, give a try to going waxless. It wont do any damage and you may save yourself a bit of money, hassle, and
even reduce potential health/environmental risks from PFCs
. On the latter point, if you do prefer to wax, consider a PFC-free wax if possible.
2015/16 -1- Kirkwood days
Arbor A-Frame 158 2009-10
Jeremy Jones Hovercraft 156, 2011/12
Burton Driver-X
Subaru WRX 06
View Public Profile
Send a private message to KIRKRIDER
Find More Posts by KIRKRIDER


text:
American Council on Exercise4851 Paramount DriveSan Diego, California 92123
Explore the science behind effective body conditioning in group exercise classes. Learn how to sculpt smart while educating your students on the purpose behind the movement. Get up close and personal with the gravity vector, reviewing concentric, eccentric, assisted, resisted and more. Understand the muscle actions and targeted outcomes of exercises utilizing rubberized resistance and hand weights. Identify the muscles recruited in selected mat and bench exercises. Whether you lead group classes or train individuals, this session is jam packed with creative training that utilizes studio equipment, including rubberized resistance, hand weights, benches and mats. Get smart and get fit!
Date & Time
Event Location
How Would You Rate This Product Out of 5 Stars?
If you need help selecting appropriate study materials for your fitness education, registering for an ACE exam or answering any questions about your certification, we're here to help. Expert consultants are available via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com, on Live Chat or by phone at the number below Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST).
Sign up to receive emails about special offers, promotions, exclusive product information and news.


text:
A dense, intense chocolate cake, filled with chocolate buttercream and frosted with toasted coffee meringue.
I brought them to school, which gave me an excuse for a lift in the car that morning. I mean, nobody wants a cupcake which has been bashed around on a bike for 20 minutes do they?
I admit, I should have made more of that frosting, it was divine. Slightly crisp on the outside, with a marshamllowy inside and an earthy coffee flavour. So I've put the full recipe below so you don't have to suffer through a lack of frosting.
I also have to confess that I used chocolate buttercream from a can to fill the cupcakes, it tasted really good so I gave in and used it, therefore I regret to say I have no recipe for the filling. However I can say that when making these cupcakes, you'll need about 1 cup of chocolate buttercream to fill them, store bought or from your favourite recipe.
Mocha Meringue Cupcakes
12-15 cupcakes
1/4 cup (2 oz / 55g) butter
1 egg white
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla
1 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp (8.7 oz / 240g) flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking power
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2/3 cup (2.5 oz / 70g) cocoa powder
2 tsp instant coffee, dissolved in…
1/2 cup (125 ml) hot water
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Cream sugar, butter, egg and egg white together. Mix in the oil, salt, vanilla and vinegar/lemon juice.
Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and baking powder alternating it with the milk in no more than 3 additions.
Add the cocoa and dissolved coffee to the mixture, and mix until just combined.
Fill each muffin liner 2/3 – 3/4 of the way full (depending on how big you want the cupcakes to be). Bake for 20-30 minutes when a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake in the middle of the pan comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool.


text:
View The Photo
Dan Urbanski's
Wilderness Diary
Dan Urbanski Memorial
Dan Urbanski
250 Hubbell
Silver City, MI 49953
(906) 885-5895
Email - Click here
QuietlyWild.com has received Pasty.Com's "Golden Pasty Award" as a cool U.P. place to visit!
See their cool site, and especially the Pasty Cam...
Web Design & content ©Dan Urbanski 2001


text:
cherry ostrich embossed leather 'Carmen' tote
designer's notes
Every fashionista needs a stylish statement bag. State your case with this gorgeous ostrich embossed Furla tote.
color: Cherry Ostrich embossed leather with polished silvertone hardware Grommets along opening with leather piping threaded throughout Removable logo ornament at handle Magnetic snap closure 11'' dual top handles with a 3'' drop Logo jacquard lined interior features cell phone pocket and side zip pocket Four protective metal feet at base Measures approximately 18'' at widest x 11'' tall at center x 6'' deep; weighs 2 lbs. Leather / Dyed Calf Hair; Italy; style# 314126402


text:
Similar Groups Nearby:
19 members
85 members26
2 members
Standard Poodle Club
Created: April 18, 2009 | Last post: November 26, 2015
This is a group for standard poodle owners to come together and dicuss behavior problems, share photos, have get togethers, and give advice to new poodle owners.
Photosadd photo
Discussionsjoin group to start new discussion
Can't find a group you like? Create one and invite members!


text:
Woman in west Bakersfield says someone stole community mailbox in the middle of the night
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A woman in far west Bakersfield says her mailbox was stolen early Saturday morning.
Kim Davis told 23ABC she heard a crash outside her home around 3:30 a.m. A neighbor stopped by later in the morning to tell her a community mailbox had been stolen.
"People have stolen our mail before," Davis said, "I don't know if it's because we're in a rural area, but it's not right. It's not fair to us. We need our mail just like everybody else."
Davis lives in an area off Highway 58 on Bussell Road. She said the missing mailbox served approximately 15 homes. Nuts and bolts were left on an empty cement patch next to a second, identical box.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirmed to 23ABC that a report was filed, but says it will likely be turned over to the Postal Inspector for further investigation.


text:
|Boxing Champions | Boxing Schedule | Boxing Video | Boxing History | Pound For Pound | The Wire | Ratings | Arcade
|Home Tags index Gamboa vs Rios
|Yuriokis Gamboa, Brandon Rios Engage in War of Words
Nearly two years after they were scheduled to face each other, which never happened, boxers Yuriorkis Gamboa and Brandon Rios were trading insults on the social networks. Back in early 2012, To...
reviews | forums
|Brandon Rios: I Have Nothing To Prove Against Gamboa
As Brandon Rios prepares for his April 14 lightweight showdown with unheralded Richard Abril, most in the boxing industry still struggle to cope with the fact that it won�t come against Yuriorkis G...
reviews | forums
|Rios vs. Gamboa Clash: Implosion Need Not Be Fatal
by Cliff Rold - First there was the good news. April 14, 2012. Featherweight Yuriorkis Gamboa was moving up two weight divisions to face hard charging Brandon Rios. Gamboa is one of the game...
reviews | forums
|Top Rank vs. Gamboa: The Specific Points of The Lawsuit
As BoxingScene.com reported earlier today, Top Rank officially filed a federal lawsuit in the state of Nevada against Yuriorkis Gamboa (21-0, 16KOs). The promotional company is seeking to recover d...
reviews | forums
|HBO's President Disappointed With The Gamboa Situation
The Brandon Rios-Yuriorkis Gamboa bout was the fight Ken Hershman had highlighted on HBO�s loaded calendar of upcoming matchups.
reviews | forums
|Top Rank Prez Discusses The Situation With Gamboa-Rios
Todd duBoef, President of Top Rank, spoke with BoxingScene.com about the escalating situation with former featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa. On February 16th, duBoef and Gamboa reached an agr...
reviews | forums
|Video: Brandon Rios Talks DeMarco, Gamboa, Abril, More
Ernest Gabion catches up with lightweight Brandon Rios to discuss the situation with Yuriokris Gamboa no-showing during their promotional tour and more.
reviews | forums
|Video: Robert Garcia Talks Rios, Pavlik, Gamboa, More
Ernest Gabion catches up with trainer Robert Garcia regarding the situation with Brandon Rios' fight with Yuriorkis Gamboa, and more.
reviews | forums
|Video: Todd duBoef Discusses The Situation With Gamboa
Ernest Gabion catches up with Top Rank President Todd duBoef to discuss the situation with Yuriorkis Gamboa and his no-shows during the promotional tour for the fight with Brandon Rios
reviews | forums
|Rios on Gamboa: I Wasted My Time on this Piece of Sh*t!
Brandon Rios has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride the past few days. On Monday, the former lightweight champion made the trek from his bases in Oxnard, California to Miami, Florida to attend a...
reviews | forums
|Top Rank: $100K Fight Bonus For Rios vs Gamboa Winner
In the event that there actually is a fight on April 14 between unbeaten rising stars Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa, great news awaits the winner.
reviews | forums
|Photos: Rios - Coward Gamboa Never Wanted To Fight!
Los Angeles, Ca. --- "LET'S DO THIS FIGHT" --- Former world champion Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios,Oxnard,Ca. holds a photo of Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was a no-show during their press conferences in Los A...
reviews | forums
|Rios vs Gamboa: New City, Same Result � No Gamboa
By Jake Donovan - Yuriorkis Gamboa remains a man of his word. Unfortunately, it�s his most recent words he chooses to honor, where he promised to once again be a no-show for the Los Angeles end of ...
reviews | forums
|Gamboa's Team Claim Issues With Promotional Pacts
At the moment, former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (21-0, 16KOs) has no intention of moving forward with a scheduled fight against Brandon Rios (29-0, 22KOs), according to the Cuban boxer's attorney, ...
reviews | forums
|Gesta is Ready To Replace Gamboa, Face Rios on 4/14
The boxing world was thrown for a loop earlier today when it was revealed that former featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, scheduled for an April 14th showdown with Brandon Rios in Las Vegas, h...
reviews | forums
|Photos: Brandon Rios Shows in Miami, Gamboa Does Not
MIAMI, FLA. - Former world lightweight champion Brandon �Bam Bam� Rios was a one man show at Versailles Restaurant on Southwest 8th St. Rios showed up to a press conference put together by Top Rank...
reviews | forums
|Juanma: Gamboa Made a Big Mistake Taking Rios Fight
Juan Manuel Lopez thinks Yuriorkis Gamboa should skip his April 14 fight against Brandon Rios, too.
reviews | forums
|Gamboa No-Shows Rios Presser, Mayweather Talk Lingers
BoxingScene.com has been advised that Yuriorkis Gamboa no-showed today's press conference in Miami, where he was scheduled to officially announce his upcoming fight with lightweight Brandon Rios. T...
reviews | forums
|Rios Aims To Punish Gamboa, Make Him Regret The Fight
This past week a definite stir was created when it was revealed that Cuban marvel Yuriorkis Gamboa had come out of the gates a slight favorite ahead of his April 14th date with former lightweight c...
reviews | forums
|Photos: Brandon Rios Sparring Like a Beast For Gamboa
Oxnard, California- The biggest fight of Brandon Rios� career is six weeks away as the former champion has his eyes set on an April 14th collision with slick Cuban Yuriorkis Gamboa.
reviews | forums
Cookie Policy - Privacy Policy - Submit News - Feedback - Site Map - Advertise with Us
Copyright � 2003-2015 BoxingScene LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
Search engine ranking is a warm topic amongst online marketers, but being a business owner you most likely don't truly know where do you start using having your how do people show up browsing engine final results. Your main market could have a large number of competition, a number of which have already been accomplishing SEO for years prior to possibly considered it.
Most likely it'll make sense that you can appoint an Search engine optimizing company to handle your Search engine ranking optimization work, however the problem after that becomes how can you get a premium quality, inexpensive Website seo organization? Here's several great tips to find a firm that may give you the greatest bang to your marketing buck:
High-quality over quantity: Several Website placement companies have faith in offering a huge amount of inbound links. One-way links are usually votes for your web site, and yes it was once how the extra votes you experienced the higher. However nowadays you do not only need hyperlinks, you need excellent quality back-links, thus ensure the Search engine marketing package deal you select provides top quality one-way links.
Price Points: For just an organization in the community market place, $500 might be roughly one of the most you must buy Web optimization. Now that might change dependant on your specific requirements, but typically of thumb you don't need hundreds a month in Website positioning solutions – that's simply a search engine optimization organization looking to con you.
All inclusives: Ensure that everything is within the cost you only pay. Plenty of Search engine optimization organizations sound interesting with their charges even so they charge more for every tiny solution they certainly.
Practical knowledge: If you have the decision from a brand-new company plus an old firm on your search engine optimisation, at all times go with the experienced one. Working experience is vital in terms of Seo optimisation simply a seasoned crew will be able to rank well your web site in the end.
Reviews: Many Search engine optimization firms never talk about exactly who their customers usually are, however it's imperative that you request evaluations and even scenario research in order to understand the work they are doing along with just what their clientele think about them.
That undoubtedly is not a fool proof help guide to obtaining a search engine optimisation bundle for the business, yet it's a terrific commence. There may be thousands upon thousands of Search engine optimizing organizations around, and several of which will endeavour to cost you an excessive amount for an second-rate service given that they understand that business owners aren't well versed concerning search engine marketing job.
You need to be sure to really shop around and locate seo firm that genuinely seems enthusiastic about your company plus aiding you rank. Ensure they sound passionate and proficient in cheap seo services. Last but not least, get them to be available when you really need them either via phone or email as you will most probably have questions during the marketing campaign.


text:
FiltersShow / Hide
- All Events
- Music
- Comedy
- Theatre & Shows
- Sport
- Cinema
- Festivals
- Days Out
- Christmas VIP
- Anywhere In The UK
- Location: Anywhere in the UK
Radius: ... miles
Tue 11th Sep at 8:00pm
The Rogues Variety Performance
@ Walkabout Inn (Covent Garden), London
Featuring: Fliss Russell, Ladies Live Longer, Ian Hawkins, Simon Caine, Oliver Meech
This event has been and gone!
Catch the next one:
Check out the info below for future tour dates, and track them to receive alerts when they tour near you
The Rogues Variety Performance: Fliss Russell, Ladies Live Longer, Ian Hawkins, Simon Caine, Oliver Meech
Featuring London's best comics, cabaret stars, mischief and mayhem.
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
Fliss Russell
Fliss Russell was a Finalist in Midlands Stand Up Of The Year 2011 and a semi-finalist in So You Think You're Funny 2010
Fliss Russell tour dates
Ladies Live Longer
Ladies Live Longer are Louise Fitzgerald and Victoria Temple-Morris.
Their South-East London musical comedy is politely rude and pleasantly obnoxious.
Ladies Live Longer tour dates
Oliver Meech
Amazing tricks inspired by astounding science. Oliver meddles with forces we barely understand, in a comedy magic show for the QI generation. It's the natural selection!
Oliver Meech tour dates
Track this event
- Event has been added to your calendar
- Any important updates will be sent to your email address
- Add to your personal Ents24 calendar
- Sync with iCal, Outlook and others
- Receive important updates
Venue Facts
Venue: Walkabout Inn (Covent Garden)
11 Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
Website: walkaboutinns.com
Phone: 0207 379 5555
→ Charing Cross 6 min walk
→ Covent Garden 4 min walk


text:
The Minnesota Senate will likely get a new office building after all.
After holding up the controversial project for two months, the House Rules Committee on Friday approved proceeding with construction after reducing its price tag to $77 million, from $94 million.
"It took us a little while to get there, but we did find a path to reduce the cost and make the building as functional as possible," said House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, who chairs the Rules Committee.
Republicans and many DFLers, including Gov. Mark Dayton, had criticized the cost and what some called "lavish" features of the building that the Senate Rules Committee approved in January.
That plan called for a four-story structure with a massive glass wall facing the Capitol across University Avenue. The project included a 730-space parking ramp a block east of the new building.
At Murphy's request, the Department of Administration drafted a lower-cost design that calls for less glass and more stone on the front wall, smaller Senate offices, fewer conference rooms, reduced landscaping, delayed construction of a nearby parking ramp and no reflecting pool or fitness room -- two amenities senators insisted they didn't request.
In addition, a parking ramp under the building will be financed by user fees -- paid mainly by senators and their staffs.
If the previous design was lavish, the new one might be characterized as utilitarian. Murphy said it would -- and should -- look "subservient to the Capitol.
At the House's insistence, the revised plan also calls for housing all 67 senators in the new building. Senators wanted 23 leaders to retain offices in the renovated Capitol and while the other 44 members moved into the new building.
Murphy said House DFLers wanted to make sure the public could have access to senators in one place, rather than having to find them in scattered locations.
Currently, DFL majority senators have offices in the Capitol, and Republican minority senators are housed across the street in the State Office Building. Senators of both parties have said sharing a common building would reduce partisan divides.
"It's awfully expensive in order for the senators to spend more time together," Rep. Kelby Woodward, R-Belle Plaine, said of the new building.
The Rules Committee approved the project on a 14-13 vote, with all Republicans and Democratic-Farmer-Labor Rep. Ron Erhardt of Edina voting "no."
Republicans argued the building is unnecessary and hasn't received enough public scrutiny.
Rep. Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, said people are asking him, "Why do you need a new office building if there are no more senators or representatives?"
Republicans have been harshly critical of the project for months, and Murphy said she expects them to use it against DFL candidates in November.
Nonetheless, she said, "As we have gotten better information about the costs, our (DFL) members understand that this is the right course for the people of Minnesota."
DFL senators contend they need the new space because they must vacate the Capitol for two years, starting in mid-2015, while Cass Gilbert's architectural masterpiece is renovated. When the Capitol is restored, the Senate would have lost a large amount of space to new elevators, a stairway, additional restrooms and new public areas.
At the House's request, the Administration Department looked into leasing office space in downtown St. Paul during the Capitol renovation, but it found no building large enough to meet the Senate's needs. The department cautioned that scattering senators in several building would make them less accessible to the public.
It also concluded that remodeling three other buildings on the Capitol campus -- the Administration, Transportation and Ford buildings -- to house the Senate either failed to provide adequate space or cost more than the proposed new building.
Last year, DFL lawmakers put language authorizing the project in a tax bill that passed on the last night of the legislative session. Dayton signed it into law.
While the law authorized the building, it required the House and Senate rules committees to approve the final plan.
Next, the Senate Rules Committee must sign off on the changes made by the House panel. Senate DFL Majority Leader Tom Bakk, who chairs the Rules Committee and has championed the new building, scheduled a hearing Monday.
The final obstacle to the project is a lawsuit filed by former Republican Rep. Jim Knoblach of St. Cloud that is pending in the Supreme Court.
If that issue is resolved, construction would start this spring and be completed in the fall of 2015.
Bill Salisbury can be reached at 651-228-5538. Follow him at twitter.com/bsalisbury and facebook.com/PioneerPressPolitics.


text:
Announcing the Go-Go Nexus One
Fabian's report was filed from the Mountain View county jail. After an unsuccessful attempt to sneak back into Le Go-Go's headquarters to recover his grandma's moving picture camera, he ended up spending the night behind bars.
Le Go-Go Group proudly announced the highly anticipated Nexus One device yesterday during a morning press conference. While Wall Street analysts forecasted another cellular gadget, Le Go-Go's Nexus One turned out to be much more than just another phone. As shown in the promotional advertisement below, the device resembles a hybrid of a watch, a miniature cellphone, and an electronic ankle bracelet registered criminal offenders wear when serving probations.
Andy Lai, the head of Le Go-Go Group's communications team lead the keynote. Andy proudly announced, "Le Go-Go and our Asian subsidiary hardware companies have launched six devices running our award winning Andy Operating System. Today we're here to revolutionize the mobile space once more with the Nexus One!"
According to Andy, the Nexus One has two comparative advantages. First, the device will be marketed as a macho internet phone. Its slogan: "where phone meets the internet." Like the other AndyOS devices, the Nexus One will be able to run any number of user-installable applications available from the Andy Marketplace. This places Le Go-Go in direct competition with Apple Whole Food Market's extremely popular bPhone or commonly known as the Banana Phone. Second, to gain market share and truly dominate the mobile space, Le Go-Go is making an unprecedented move to offer the unlocked version of the device for free. If users decide to sign up for a 2-year contract with T-Mobile, Le Go-Go will even rebate $80.
"Imagine a world where anyone can get a phone for free! Le Go-Go is making that dream a reality."
Pricing Details
Le Go-Go is offering the Nexus One to three different groups of end consumers. For regular folks, the unlocked version is free. Free shipping is also included. The package comes with all the essential accessories like the ankle bracelet and the USB cable. For convicted inmates serving a sentence longer than 30-days, Le Go-Go is offering the Nexus One package along with free mobile service for only two packs of cigarettes, cigarettes being the most prevalent form of currency in today's jails. Finally, for those daring few who want to lock in with T-Mobile's shoddy service for two years, Le Go-Go will pay you $80.
What's the Catch?
By now you might wonder why Le Go-Go Group, the hallmark of capitalism, is practically giving away cash. MIT Sloan Professor Dmitri Tarasov explains, "Although Le Go-Go is one of the biggest conglomerates in American history, its executive team recently recognized the value of harvesting information for profit. Unlike other cellular devices, each Nexus One is connected with Le Go-Go's data center. Every character you type, every call you make, every picture you take, every phrase you query will be logged by Le Go-Go and filed away for later use."
Tarasov continues, "Think 1984. Now replace the totalitarian government with a totalitarian and basically omniscient company. People are trading their privacy for free gadgets. Whoever came up with the Nexus One's product design actually did a great job. Consumers are essentially wearing these things like electronic ankle bracelets, things normally reserved for convicted felons on probation."
When asked whether he will be taking advantage of the Nexus One deal, Tarasov replied, "I would rather shoot myself in the foot."


text:
make savvy decisions with financial tips and deals for
college students | young adults | families | small business owners
Survey: Online Shopping Statistics 2012
Online Holiday Shopping Grows in Popularity, Changing the Nature of Black Friday
Read more about Black Friday Statistics 2012
Mobile apps and easier accessibility of retailer websites are apparently cutting into designated holiday shopping events. According to a new survey by CreditDonkey.com, shoppers are split over whether they'll shop on Cyber Monday, the internet's version of Black Friday when online holiday shopping tends to spike and online retailers offer an array of deals.
A total of 56.7% of the survey respondents plan to take advantage of such deals this year, even though, overall, the majority (64.4%) of respondents plan to make most of their holiday purchases online this year.
"The trend toward online shopping seems to be more about convenience than anything else," notes Charles Tran, founder of CreditDonkey.com, which surveyed more than 1,000 Americans in October about their holiday-shopping plans. "Gimmicks like Cyber Monday aren't what's bringing people online. Rather, it seems the convenience of just getting the shopping over with is that is benefiting big box retailers with a big online presence."
New to the mix this year are mobile apps dedicated to Black Friday, which adds to the sign that the day after Thanksgiving may become a more virtual experience as shoppers continue to prefer to shop online. "This trend is tearing down the walls between Cyber Monday and Black Friday. If people are surfing for Black Friday deals on their phones and tablets, is it really an offline shopping event?" asks Tran.
Indeed, many of those shoppers who do venture to the malls will likely be walking around with their noses aimed toward their smartphones. This trend favors online retailers as the prevalence of apps for smartphones and tablets are making it easier for shoppers to browse for goods online. "Shoppers can download a retailer's app and browse inventory there on their tablet," says Tran. "Even if they don't buy the product right there on their phone, the first step is on a mobile device, which will make it easier to buy the product on the company's main site instead of at a physical store."
As it is, 54.5% respondents to the CreditDonkey.com survey plan to spend more on Cyber Monday this year than they did last year. "Survey respondents seem attracted to the combination of low cost and convenience of buying holiday gifts online," notes Tran. "Online retailers have made it easier than ever to buy gifts without the hassle of brick and mortar stores, which is going to put pressure on smaller retailers that find it difficult to compete on price or convenience with the big boys online."
Realizing this, big-box retailers have been aggressively pushing products on their own apps and aggregate apps that display just Black Friday deals.
From October 9 to October 23, 2012, CreditDonkey.com polled 1,125 Americans, age 18 and over, about their holiday shopping plans using multiple choice questions and short-answer questionnaires.
Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Follow @CreditDonkey or write to Mike Foster at firstname.lastname@example.com
More Articles in News
Survey: Black Friday Statistics 2012
Earlier Black Friday opening times on Thanksgiving evening are not popular with shoppers according to a recent CreditDonkey.com survey. The majority (74.6%) will not be going out on Thursday night to get a head start on Black Friday deals, ...
What do you think about Survey: Online Shopping Statistics 2012?
You might also be interested in
More Articles in News
|Share on Facebook
|"Survey: Online Shopping Statistics 2012"


text:
Get the latest Flash player
Date: 3 years ago
Runtime: 8:09
Views: 86,325
Squirt Drinking! Happy 4/20!!
Last year for 4/20, I bought myself a new pipe and fucked myself with it till I was squirting. What I didn't realize was that the pipe was going to catch my squirting cum. This year, I was prepared with a bowl so that I could catch all my cum as it was shooting out of my pussy and drink it for you. Just Blaze!
cum, squirt, fuck, pink, pussy, big, female, bbw, shoot, ejaculation, glass, pipe, sock, panties, boob, bush, 420, tshirt
Top Comments
All Comments
you go dirl
nice video. We want to re-
Sexy bitch
OMG baby! Can you send me a bottle of your pussy cum & spit please! That looks so,so tasty! I want to eat & drink it all hon!
Awsome vid, pretty lady, I only wish I could taste too
So hot as always. And, in an aside, I own that exact same shirt.
What does it taste like?
Well this was certainly worth coming back to this site for. A girl who drinks her own squirt is worth her weight in gold and platinum. Now, let me drink a cup or two of that.
I just love your videos I want too fuck you...
mmmm just love your videos....I want to fuck you...
YES YES YES! Yet another reason to look forward to 4/20!
You are so FUCKING sexy!!!!!
Loved it!
You are so hot
oh damn , i just bust my load all over my floor
maybe you could enter a new line of business and start selling cum soda
tasty tasty, harlot.. mmm
you are so nasty.....I love it!
OMG!.. that is sooooo hot..
mmm great movie how do that squirt taste sometimes i taste my own cum to -)
soooo damn hott
Alpha you never seace to amaze...thanks
so what does it taste like?; salad dressing maybe?
Ohhh! Happy 4-20 indeed! <3 it :D
you are so hot
Can you do that again, bottle it up and send it to me? mmmmmmmm


text:
The Deluxe Wall Mounted Fan Forced Bathroom Heater provides the instant heat where needed. Manufactured by Dimplex, Model EF12 features a splash-proof construction and built-in thermostat to provide up to 1000 watts of heat. Moreover, its 60-minute time boosts output to 2000 watts for added heat. The superior motor and fan design of this unit offer quiet performance. This CSA approved heater is now available with 1 year warranty on complete unit.
Dimplex Fan Forced Bathroom Heater EF12 Features:
Heater-Store or any of it's affiliates are not responsible for damages or injury caused by wrongful installation or application of this product.


text:
|Radial polydactyly: proposal for a new classification system based on the 159 duplicated thumbs.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 23389575 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review
|BACKGROUND: : Polydactyly is one of the most common congenital differences that affect the hand. It has various anatomic and morphologic features. Although the Wassel classification has been used widely for radial polydactyly, it is based on the anatomic level of duplication and has some limitations in describing the concrete morphology of the duplication. The authors devised a new classification system based on the anatomic pattern of duplication to facilitate surgical correction of the deformity and evaluated surgical outcomes.
METHODS: : A total of 159 duplicated thumbs in 142 patients who were treated surgically from 1990 to 2007 and followed for >12 months were included in this series. The authors categorized all cases of radial polydactyly into the following: type I (joint type), where the extra digit has its own joint at its origin; type II (single epiphyseal type), where the origin of the extra digit is derived directly from the common epiphysis; type III (osteochondroma-like type), where the origin of the extra digit resembles an osteochondroma; and type IV (hypoplastic type), where the extra digit is connected to the main digit by soft tissue alone. All patients underwent surgical treatment based on this classification. The surgical outcomes were assessed using the Tada score.
RESULTS: : Of the 159 radial polydactyly cases, 84 (50%) were classified as the joint type-37 (22%) as the osteochondroma-like type, 33 (19%) as the single epiphyseal type, and 15 (9%) as the hypoplastic type. All the cases were classified with the proposed classification system. In the evaluation of the surgical outcomes, 134 (84%), 17 (11%), and 8 (5%) were rated as good, fair, and poor, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS: : This new classification system for radial polydactyly is practical and closely related to the surgical strategies.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : Diagnostic IV.
|Moon Sang Chung; Goo Hyun Baek; Hyun Sik Gong; Hyuk Jin Lee; Jihyeung Kim; Seung Hwan Rhee
Related Documents :
|22109715 - Transoral robotic surgery of the oropharynx: clinical and anatomic considerations.
24811595 - Liposuction for superficialization of deep veins after creation of arteriovenous fistulas.
23653305 - Open mini-incision parathyroidectomy for solitary parathyroid adenoma.
25241955 - Abdominal reoperation and mesh explantation following open ventral hernia repair with m...
19482675 - Surgical treatment of meningiomas.
23417575 - A modified surgical method of lower-face recontouring.
Publication Detail:
|Type: Journal Article
Journal Detail:
|Title: Journal of pediatric orthopedics Volume: 33 ISSN: 1539-2570 ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Orthop Publication Date: 2013 Mar
Date Detail:
|Created Date: 2013-02-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: -
Medline Journal Info:
|Nlm Unique ID: 8109053 Medline TA: J Pediatr Orthop Country: United States
Other Details:
|Languages: eng Pagination: 190-6 Citation Subset: IM
|*Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine †Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Export Citation:
|APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex
|MeSH Terms
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: Proximal femoral geometry before and after varus rotational osteotomy in children with cerebral pals...
Next Document: Comparative study of 2 commissural dorsal flap techniques for the treatment of congenital syndactyly...


text: The recent letter regarding outhouses ("Outhouses the way to go," Reader Input, March 11), brought back memories. I grew up on a farm in eastern Colorado with the usual path to the outhouse. Some time during the '30s one of the New Deal projects was building "sanitary outhouses" for farms. They had a concrete floor and stool with a conventional seat and lid. The theory was that if you used toilet paper instead of a catalog and put certain chemicals in them on a regular basis they would be odor-free and all the waste would drain away. My father was a firm believer that if FDR said it, it was gospel. He had our "sanitary outhouse" put in the L between one of the bedrooms and the kitchen. He cut a door between the bedroom and the outhouse. Through the winter it worked well. It was cold but convenient. When summer came, things changed. Summer in eastern Colorado can be very hot. The claim of odor-free was not quite true and the outhouse was soon moved to the end of a long path. Daddy lost his faith in "sanitary outhouses" but never in FDR. Cleona Duncan, Newcastle


text:
In the January 2014 issue of COSMOPOLITAN magazine, Beauty Director Leah Wyar answers your most burning questions, including a common one on dark undereye circles. While concealer is key to brightening the face, the real secret is in balancing the discoloration with an opposing tone first. Wyar recommends the TEMPTU S/B…Read More
It would seem we're always trying to banish shine, but in the November '13 issue of Health, our light-reflective Undereye Concealer tops the list of "Makeup That Takes Off 10 Years." The boost of radiance comes from DIAMONDcore Technology-actual diamond dust that overshadows dark circles-while cucumber and aloe pamper the…Read More
Last week you were introduced to our newest edition to the TEMPTU beauty family, the TEMPTU Correcting Brightener. Today we take a closer look at our number one product for banishing dark circles, while providing moisture where you need it most!


text:
I really like the fact that you have tried and how you have brought the element of fire so well out.
I really can't see that well what your vision was other that Fire, but it doesn't matter.
You could think more into with direction the flames and the hair are going. Because to me they don't look like they belong together. Also the flames on the feet's are not as good as those on the background just like those on the hands, that's something you should consider, cos right now the picture doesn't look like the elements belong together, and that's a shame because, it's really pretty
Also the shades are somehow weird, maybe if you think what places will be lighten by the flames, and maybe make some arrows to another layer with show you the direction of shading.
Also you could think of the fact that flames don't look that good when they come from one and only place, it kinda eats their life away if you know what I mean.
You really do have the technique, but you need to have your thoughts on the whole picture, not only what looks good alone.
This picture really does have some kind of a impact, but it could be better, if the couple things would go together better.
I really like this picture, and I can see the time you've brought on this.


text:
Guangdong, China--An unexpected discovery of a 10,000 year-old fossil is revolutionizing theories of human and dinosaur evolution. The complete fossil was discovered in China, and it shows a mixture of both human and dinosaur traits. Archaeologists have christened the find Homosaurus rex.
Excited fossil hunters say Homosaurus Rex looks like a cross between an adult human and a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
"We call the fossil H. Rex for short." said lead archaeologist Jack Smack. "He was a real monster and probably ate human children and small animals like cats and dogs." said the scientist.
Dr. Smack says H. Rex stood about six feet tall and had an enormous head. The creature also had very wide hips and walked upright. It could catch its prey with its tiny vestigial arms.
"H. Rex was also very intelligent, and could speak. " said Dr. Smack. "It also had the most amazing human-like teeth in its massive jaws. It probably caught children by singing to them--and then quickly devouring them--it was a real nightmare." said Dr. Smack.
Scientist say the most unusual feature of H. Rex was its soft purple fur that made it look cuddly. Scientists also say that H. Rex might not be extinct.
"H. Rex has at least one living specimen left on Earth. It's called Barney the Dinosaur and it has its own television show. Stay away from it!" warned Dr. Smack.


text:
Johnson High School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Hall County
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-2394
About This School
Johnson High School is located in Gainesville, GA and is one of 8 high schools in Hall County School District. It is a public school that serves 1154 students in grades 9-12. See Johnson High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Johnson High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
In 2011, Johnson High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Student Ethnicity (2011)
Students (2011)
Students Per Teacher (2011)
Female/Male (2011)
51% 49%
Subsidized Lunch (2011)
District Spending (2010)
$9,238per student
See All Test Scores
Grade 9 Algebra I Performance
EOCT Results
write a review
Johnson High School Reviews
By Shannon, a Parent on
I love this school! The staff is always willing to help with any issue. They may not have the best building but the school has some great kids that want to succeed in all that they do.
Report this review
By angela thompson, a Parent on
it was a good school
Report this review
Johnson High School PhotosThere are no photos for this school yet. Be the first to add a photo.
DIY Worksheets
Make puzzles and printables that are educational, personal, and fun!
Matching Lists
Quickly create fun match-up worksheets using your own words.
Word Searches
Use your own word lists to create and print custom word searches.
Crossword Puzzles
Make custom crossword puzzles using your own words and clues.


text:
Regent's Crown Hooks
# 05874
Product Description
For wall hooks fit for royalty, look no further than the Regent's Crown Hooks. Crafted from wrought iron, these magnificent hooks are a chic way to hang your coats, hats and other clothing. Order one or several today for a distinctive look you and your guests are sure to love.
Product Details


text:
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Your browser does not support iframes.
Several hundred people packed the public hearing room at the Jeffco government headquarters on Saturday to celebrate the adoption of 26 children by 17 families on National Adoption Day.
While the day kicked off a new life for the families, it also marked the end of countless hours of work by caseworkers from Jeffco's Human Services Department and adoption agencies across the metro area.
Copyright © 2015
Columbine Courier is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in South Jefferson County, Colo., and the surrounding area.


text:
You are invited to celebrate the Safe Streets National Night out with a HUGE Kick off party on August 8th with us!
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime, alcohol, drug & violence prevention awareness & so much more! Visit THIS LINK to learn more!
The party will be Friday, August 8th, 5-7 PM at the WIBW Radio Studios, in the parking lot, 1210 SW Executive Dr., Topeka, 66615
FREE Hot Dogs, Music, Games & More!!
Come for a good time to help take a stand against crime!
Additionally, if you are interested in setting up a neighborhood party visit THIS LINK. 47 Neighborhoods and over 5,948 residents participated throughout Topeka and Shawnee country during National Night Out Against Crime 2012!
The Big 94.5 Country and 580 WIBW Radio are kicking off the National Night Out Against Crime at their studios August 8th, the night before the festivities begin, with a party.
Free hot dogs, music, and other festivities for the entire family will be available from 5 PM to 7 PM.
The National Night Out Against Crime organization aims to heighten crime, alcohol, drug and violence prevention and awareness. Safe Streets, along with the Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, the Shawnee County District Attorney, Target and many other neighborhood sponsors, aim to form a powerful partnership in the fight for a safer, crime– and drug-free community.
"This is very important because neighbors get to know each other," said Judy Wilson, with Safe Streets. "This is sending a message to the criminals to let them know that the neighborhoods are organized and fighting back to get rid of crime."
This year, more neighborhoods in Topeka and Shawnee County are participating than ever before. In 2012, 47 neighborhoods participated and this year there are 67 neighborhoods signed up for National Night Out festivities.
"Each individual neighborhood is in charge of planning their own event," said Kristi Pankratz, director of Safe Streets. "A lot of neighborhoods will take on different themes. Some of them will include ice cream socials, street carnivals and other activities for the kids. We encourage all neighborhoods to make something that's unique to their own."
The kick off party is open to all and starts at 5 PM at the WIBW Studios, 1210 Executive Drive in Topeka.
Kicking Off National Night Out With A BIG Party Friday For The Community
by Shawn Wheat, WIBW News
National Night Out is about getting to know your neighbor. There will be neighborhood parties Saturday all across Shawnee County.
The night before, we want you to get to know all your Shawnee County neighbors with our HUGE Kick-Off Party here at WIBW Radio.
Former Topeka Police Chief Ron Miller says it's something everyone should participate in.
"It's truly a based, community wide event. WIBW does a great job of having the part on Friday night, before National Night out, in the parking lot that was started a year or two ago."
The fun starts at 5 Friday, here at 1210 SW Executive Dr., in our parking lot with free hot dogs, snow cones, bounce houses, plus music and games. All, 100% free.
Thank you to our sponsors:


text:
mera nam abdul nasir he me cricket kelna chata ho me afghanistan ke team me kelna chata ho moje acha cricket kelna ata he to palez moje aek chans de
T20 World Cup Schedule 2014....http://matchlivescore.info/t20-world-cup-schedule-2014-cricket-world-cup-schedule-2014/
Scene Asia is The Wall Street Journal's guide to food, wine, fashion, design, sports, entertainment, and the arts in Asia. It delivers a behind-the-scenes look at the region's dynamic culture, including Q&As with filmmakers, artists and chefs, news on arts and entertainment, and a spotlight on the most striking homes from Goa to the Gold Coast. Write to us at email@example.com
You can also get the latest updates from Scene on your iPhone with WSJ's Scene Asia app.


text:
Our Four-Grain Bourbon Whiskey is made of 60% corn, with the balance being a mixture of rye, wheat and malted barley. It is the only such Bourbon of its kind on the market, as most distilleries stop at three grains. it rich color and depth of character is a result of the unique combination of grains employed coupled with the small barrel aging process. Every single bottle is hand-filled, hand-corked, hand-waxed, hand-labeled and hand-numbered.
Browse Wine
By Price
By Country / Region
By Wine Type
By Grape / Variety
*You must be at least 21 years of age to order wine or spirits.
View Mobile Site
Item added to your cart


text:
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 4 to 5 p.m.
Location Information:
Four Seasons Golf Course
949 Church Street
Landisville, PA 17538
Directions to this event.
Contact Information:
Beth Gerber Miller
Phone: (717) 397-3531 x129
Fax: (717) 293-3159
Whether your company has just joined The Chamber or you've started working for a Chamber member company, our New Investor Orientation is a must-attend. The orientation is an ideal opportunity for you to meet Chamber staff and hear an overview of the ways The Chamber is working for you, as well as network with other new Chamber investors.
Online registration for this event closed on 5/28/2013
Please log in to view registered individuals from your company.
<< Go back to The Chamber Calendar
Home | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
© Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved | The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry | 100 South Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-3531 | Fax 293-3159


text:
Minolta DiMAGE G400 review
Started Sep 8, 2005 | User reviews thread
Shop cameras & lenses ▾
New Member • Posts: 2
I loved this camera once I figured out the tricky menus- I also liked the dual cards. Snap-shot images turned out great. The battery meter went from full to empty in only a couple of photos, a bit annoying. Unfortunately it tried to open in my pocket, and the cheap plastic motor gear for the lens stripped. This was 1 year & 1 month after purchase, so good-bye camera! Guess I'll be getting one without a protruding lens.
|williamm's score
|Average community score
|See all 25 reviews
Reply to thread Reply with quote Complain
|Post ()
|Posted by
|Sep 8, 2005
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum PPrevious NNext WNext unread UUpvote SSubscribe RReply QQuote BBookmark post MMy threads
Color scheme? Blue / Yellow


text:
Before configuring the HA setup, please ensure that you have read this document completely.
This document contains the following sections;
Steps to Configure High Availability
Steps to be Performed in Primary server
Steps to be Performed in Standby server
Additional Configurations
Both the Primary and the Standby servers should have the same IT360 Build version.
The Primary and Standby servers should be in the same time-zone and time.
If license is applied in the Primary Server, the same has to be applied in the Standby Server also. Click here for the steps to apply the license in both the servers.
Before configuring the HA setup, take a backup of the IT360 database.
Follow the steps listed below, separately for the Primary and Standby servers, in order to configure the HA for each of the servers.
Install the Primary Central server.
During installation, give a prefix for the Database, e.g. IT360Central.
Start & Stop the Primary Central server.
Notifications will be sent, when the Standby Server takes Over the Role of the Primary. Click here for the steps to configure the notifications.
Install the Standby Central server.
During installation, give the prefix for the Database, same as given for the Primary Database, i.e.IT360Central.
Deselect/Uncheck the Create Database check box, as this database was already created when the Primary Central server was installed.
Start & Stop the Standby Central server.
Notifications will be sent, when the Standby Central Server takes Over the Role of the Primary. Click here for the steps to configure the notifications.
|Note: If Probe server is already installed, restart the same.
Start the Primary Central Server.
Now, make sure that the Primary server startup process is complete and start the Standby Central Server.
You will receive notifications, in the form of emails, when the Standby server takes over the functions that were being performed by the Primary. For this, you need to manually add the email id (s) in the file: 'IT360_HOME>\applications\working\conf\FailOver.xml'.
Sample entries are as follows;
SUBJECT="Primary Server Failed"
BODY="Primary Server is failed and taken over by the StandBy Server"/>
The optimal value for the RETRY_COUNT is 10.
Once the Standby server has taken over the role of the Primary, follow the steps below, to copy the attachment files to the new Primary server from the old one.
Go to the Primary server`s installation directory.
Execute backUpData.bat script, available under<PrimaryCentralIT360_Home>/Servicedesk/bin directory, with the argument: backUpData.bat --confiles.
Once the backup is over, a directory confbackup is created (if it is not already available), under<PrimaryCentralIT360_Home>/servicedesk directory and the backup file backup_7513_conbackup_DateTimeStamp.data is placed in this directory.
Copy that backup_7513_conbackup_DateTimeStamp.data file into the<StandbyCentralIT360HOME>/servicedesk directory.
Rename that .data extension to .zip (e.g., if the file name is backup_7513_conbackup_DateTimeStamp.data, then rename it to backup_7513_conbackup_DateTimeStamp.zip)
- Extract the backup_7513_conbackup_DateTimeStamp.zip file, in the<StandbyCentralIT360HOME>/servicedesk directory.
Note: As of now, this is a limitation in our implementation and will be addressed in one of our upcoming hot fix releases.
How to give multiple email ids, while configuring the notifications?
Type in the email ids, separated by commas.
What is the recommended value for the HEART_BEAT_INTERVAL and the FAILOVER_INTERVAL, while configuring the notifications?
It is recommended to have the HEART_BEAT_INTERVAL and the FAILOVER_INTERVAL, above 20 seconds. Having lesser values may lead to unexpected behaviour.
What is the purpose of setting the RETRY_COUNT, while configuring the notifications? Is the value set for it in the above sample entries is fixed or changeable?
In general, the Standby will go through the parameters, specified in the 'FailOver.xml' file, available under the '<IT360_HOME>/applications/working/conf' directory. By specifying the RETRY_COUNT value in this configuration file, before starting the service, you can instruct the Standby server to try as many times as the count says, before taking over the role of the Primary.
By default, this attribute is configured as 1, which means that it will try only once, before taking the role as Primary. Subsequent retry attempts will happen with an interval of 60 secs. For instance, if you need the Standby server to wait for 5 mins before taking over the role as Primary, you can set the RETRY_COUNT value as 5. Please note that the optimal value for the RETRY_COUNT is 10.


text:
Aint Misbehavin chords by Billie Holiday, added: January 26th, 2007
Profile History
WARNING: You are trying to view content from Ultimate-Guitar.com in an unauthorized application, which is prohibited. Please use an official Ultimate Guitar Tabs application for iPhone, iPad or Android to access legitimate chords, guitar, bass, and drum tabs from Ultimate-Guitar.com database. Type "ultimate guitar tabs" in Apple App Store's or Android Market's search to find the application.
+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- +
| Ultimate Guitar Tabs Archive - your #1 source for tabs! |
| http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ |
| |
| Over 800,000 guitar, guitar pro and bass tabs! Also lessons, news, |
| columns and guitar forums! |
+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- +
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7
No one to talk to, all by myself;
E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7
No one to walk with, I'm happy on the shelf;
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E C#m7 F#7 B7
Ain't misbehavin, I'm saving my love for you.
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7
Now it's for certain, the one I love;
E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7
I'm through with flirtin' it's just you I'm thinkin' of.
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E A7 B7 G#7
Ain't misbehavin, I'm saving my love for you.
C#m7 A7
Like Jack Horner, in the corner,
Don't go no where -- what do I care?
F#7 C#m7 F#7 B7 C B7
Your kisses are worth waiting for, believe me.
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7
I don't stay out late, don't care to go;
E7 G#7 A7 Am Am7
I'm home about eight, just me and my rad-I-o.
E7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 E A Am7 E B7 E6
Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.


text:
The Bengals' Carlos Dunlap returns an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Carlos Dunlap always wanted to celebrate a touchdown with a Lambeau-like leap into the stands.
In the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium, the opportunity presented itself after the Bengals' defensive end returned an interception 14 yards for a touchdown.
Game photos Joe Reedy's Bengals blog ...


text:
Mr. Witcher died Monday, June 17, 2013, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born June 1, 1935, in Bowman, he was the son of the late T. Frank and Julia Dickerson Witcher. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Judson Witcher, and his sister, Marie Malcolm.
Mr. Witcher was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Benson Bakery. He was a member of Glade Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sara Witcher of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and David Coile of Cleveland; son, Robert Witcher of Clarkesville; sisters, Dorothy Garner of Bowman, Lois Ragland of Athens, Sue Parks of Carlton, Judy Booth of Colbert, and Martha Bridges of Bowman; brothers, Kenneth Witcher of Demorest, and Frank Witcher of Hartwell; grandchildren, Tammy Maxey, Kassie McCauley, Nicholas Witcher, Brittany Witcher, Whitney Witcher and Tiffany Witcher; and great-grandchildren, Arsen McCauley and Kaylee Witcher.
The family will receive friends at the church from 2 p.m. until the service hour on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 1100 Sherwood Park Drive, Suite 120, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the Witcher family may do so by visiting whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
The Northeast Georgian
June 19, 2013


text:
by Wendy
(Right Next Door to the USA)
Fourth of July Scrapbook Fun
I love the red, white, and blue fourth of July colors, so it's a lot of fun to make paper scrapbook pages and computer scrapbook pages celebrating Independence Day!
For this page I took a picture of my friend Sam, I mean Jim, and put a patriotic hat on his head. I had a picture of Lady Liberty so, of course, I had to add her too. For a little whimsy, I added some festive attire to my friend's cat... so cute!
A few stars, stripes and a famous quote later and I think I have a memorable and fun Fourth of July scrapbook page.
Hope you like it as much as I do.
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Fourth of July.


text:
Store your garden hose after use with the chickadee hose holder. It neatly tucks away a 100' hose. This outdoor hose holder is made of sturdy sand cast aluminum and has a copper Verdigris finish for an antique look. The creative scrollwork design of chickadees and their nest goes well with any backyard.
Made from sand cast aluminum with weather-resistant paint finish
Holds up to 100 of standard-size garden hose
Beautiful scrollwork design featuring a nesting Chickadee family
Easy to remove and store in winter
Number of Pieces: 2
Includes: Mounting Hardware
Features: Outdoor Use Only, Wall Mounted
Frame Material: Metal
Finish: Hand-painted
Protective Qualities: Weather-resistant
Dimensions: 6.500D x 18.000W x 8.500H
Weight: 5.000
Warranty Description: No applicable warranty
Assembly Details: assembly required, tools not provided
other Info.
- Online Item #: 564887
- Store Item Number (DPCI): 084-20-0146
- Made in the USA


text:
Top Definition
to catastrophically fuck up a process by omitting a minor but crucial step.
Nine months ago, Bob forgot to hook up the doll; now he buys diapers.
by mortis fugit December 13, 2007
Type your email address below to get our free Urban Word of the Day every morning!
Emails are sent from email@example.com. We'll never spam you.×


text:
January 16 to April 2, 2015*
$134.50 ppdo/night (single, $245)**
April 5 to 30, 2015*
$159.50 ppdo/night (single, $295)**
November 1 to 28, 2015*
$139.50 ppdo/night (single, $246)**
January 16 to April 2, 2015*
$139.50 ppdo/night (single, $255)**
April 5 to 30, 2015*
$164.50 ppdo/night (single, $305)**
October 25 to 29, 2015* CALL TO BOOK
at the rates below!
November 1 to 28, 2015*
$144.50 ppdo/night (single, $256)**
Consider a Class at nearby Stonewall Kitchen as part of your stay.
*Offer is not available February 15, 2015. "Midweek" is considered Sunday through Thursday nights only. Friday and Saturday nights are weekend stays.
**Room service may not be available during the Winter months, please inquire.
***Extra charges apply for golf and spa services.
"All rates are subject to change and correction without notice. Prices stated are for double- or single-occupancy for one night's stay. Rates do not include service charge for breakfast, maid service charges ($2 per person per day) or State Meals and Lodging Tax (currently 8%). These charges will be added to your room account. We regret that we cannot offer this discount package to groups. All rates are subject to change and correction without notice. For an extra person on the package beyond two, please add $70 per night.