text:
Greetings, folks! Our Innovation & Customer Involvement team has a special offer (just for you!) that they've asked us to write about. So without further ado…
We present to you F-Secure's Internet Security 2013 Beta.
What's new?
Support for Google Chrome. Or put another way, browser indepent online safety, client-side, not tied to any particular browser. Our Firewall approach has been adjusted. New DeepGuard, our behavioral engine. (And plenty of other cool new tech under the hood.)
More info here.
On 08/06/12 At 10:22 AM
Read More...


text:
Archive for Thursday, May 13, 2004
Going 'Platinum'
Eudora's high school and middle school students prepare a musical extravaganza
Amanda Gordon flexes her muscle during a performance of "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" from "Hairspray!" The song from the John Waters' movie-turned-Broadway-musical is one of more than a dozen pieces vocal music students from the seventh through twelfth grades will perform this weekend during the second annual variety show, "Platinum."
The show begins at at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Eudora Middle School, 2635 Church St.Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students 18 years old and younger.
"Platinum" also features a live band, and songs in the variety show originate as early as the 1920s, such as the Gershwin tune "Someone to Watch over Me," to more recent fare like Gloria Gaynor's 1979 disco tune "I Will Survive." Contemporary pieces include songs made famous by Norah Jones, Good Charlotte and Evanescence.
Commenting has been disabled for this item.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Age / Gender:
- 18, Male
- Location:
- Brazil
- Joined:
- 9/3/12
- All Stats >
User Statshot
- Community Stats
Level 10 Art Lover
Normal Whistle
Ranked as Civilian
Contact Info / Websites
Recent Game Medals
Yin Badge 25 Points Defeat Amira the Dark-Type Gym Leader Medal Stats.
SECRET MEDAL 10 Points Unlock this medal to see it's details. Medal Stats.
You beat Kyurem? 25 Points Defeat Dark Kyurem Medal Stats.
Absolute Zero Badge 25 Points Defeat Gym Leader Jay the Armor Titan Medal Stats.
BUFFED OUT! 100 Points Upgrade everything to the max! Medal Stats.
MIX THE FLAVOURS! 100 Points Get at least 1 of each special gummy in a single run. Medal Stats.
PANTS ON FIRE! 100 Points Attain a very high speed. Medal Stats.
CANDYLAND BREAKTHROUGH! 50 Points Escape Candy Land and return to the Supermarket. Medal Stats.
OUTLAW! 25 Points Squash 100 police officers. Medal Stats.
SWEET IMPACT! 50 Points Reach past the sky's limit! Medal Stats.
Total Medals Earned: 162 (From 16 different games.)
Favorite Art
Favorite Movies
The Ultimate Lifeform Rated 3.8290 Stars Sonic versus Eggman's latest and greatest creation. Comedy - Parody Dragon Ball Multiverse 2 Rated 3.9963 Stars Second Chapiter of DragonBall Multiverse Animated! Action Non-Canonical Joke Minute Rated 4.0032 Stars Pepper tells Drink her troubles Comedy - Original Pink Lemonade valentine Rated 3.9059 Stars Valentine's Day card featuring Pink Lemonade characters Other
Favorite Games
Demonic Courtship dressup Rated 3.9387 Stars Dressup game featuring a character from Demonic Courtship Gadgets - Dress Up Pink Lemonade "15-puzzle" Rated 3.5035 Stars Classic sliding puzzle game Puzzles - Other Crash Bandicoot Dress Up Rated 3.5172 Stars A Crash Bandicoot Dress Up Game. Possibly the first ever... Gadgets - Dress Up Burrito Bison Rated 4.4358 Stars Kick gummy bear butts and smash giant doors to escape the dreadful Candy Land! Skill - Toss


text:
September – November 2013
I'll be broadcasting live at this event with Steve Garner and The Good Food Hour on KSRO-AM. This is the 17th Annual Kendall Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, and it is definitely one of the highlight events in Sonoma County!
I'll also be judging the Chef's Challenge, where chefs compete against one another to see who can create the dish that best showcases the tomato. There is a waiting list for this event, but it's worth it to try to make it, and to put it on your calendar for next year. It's always a good time!
Menu for this event:
Wild Mushroom Toasts with Fried Basil
Raw Kale Salad with Pine Nuts, Currants and Persimmons
Breast of Chicken with Robiola Cheese and Prosciutto
Soup of Fall Fruits with Muscat Sabayon and Almond Thins
Tonight we will explore some of John's favorite poultry dishes from all over the globe including one made famous at a little kiosk in Eugene Oregon. Students will experience a variety of flavors and learn how to use different parts of the birds in these recipes. On the menu for this evening:
- Tuscan Chicken Liver Toasts
- Duck Breast Salad with Oranges
- Posole Blanco with Chicken
- Chicken "Man Sandwiches"
- Turkey Saltimbocca with Lemon-Egg Sauce
- The Most Sensuous and Simple Dessert You'll Ever Eat!
For this hands-on class students will work with Chef Ash using four different birds to prepare seven dishes for a great poultry feast. Many of these recipes come from John's just released book: Culinary Birds: The Ultimate Poultry Cookbook.
- Deep Fried Quail with Dried Fruit Chutney
- Chicken Livers and Bacon with Ginger Cream Sauce
- Vietnamese Chicken Salad
- Turkey Picadillo Tacos
- Turkey Tetrazzini
- Crispy Duck Rolls with Dipping Sauce
- Roast Duck Breast with Grapefruit
Join me for this Happy Hour Celebration of the release of Culinary Birds! Complimentary appetizers made from the book and a great time! See you there.
Journey to the birthplace of California wine
with winery tours, a cooking class, a baking
lesson, wine, cheese and olive oil tastings.
This genuine farm to fork experience will convey
the sumptuousness of the countryside in ways
both memorable and delicious.
Spend an afternoon exploring and refining your culinary sensory awareness. During this class, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. You'll come away with some basic templates to operate from to help you put food and wine together. You'll also have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen, whether you're dining at a restaurant or in your own home.
to register: http://ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1396&master_version=1&course_area=AE&course_number=1459&course_subtitle=00
- An Evening with farm-to-table pioneers John Ash and Larry Forgione on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone includes:
– A welcome glass of wine
– Cooking demonstration and tasting with James Beard Award-winning chef and author John Ash at 4 PM
– Booking signing and copy of Ash's "Culinary Birds: The Ultimate Poultry Cookbook"
– Five-course meal from chef Larry Forgione at The Conservatory, a culinary "crop-up" restaurant, at 6 PM
Wine, dine, and be entertained by the likes of Kenny Loggins, Three Dog Night, and more as we spend 7 days cruising the Caribbean! The ship is Royal Caribbean's "Brilliance of the Seas", and my recipes will be featured in the Chops Grille restaurant. In addition I'll be doing come cooking demos and giving you tips on making delicious recipes in your own kitchen.
The cruise begins and ends in Tampa, Florida, and is organized by Flying Dutchman Travel in Santa Rosa. For more information visit: http://www.winedineandmusiccruise.com/index.html.
Here is a great article with more information: http://cruiseradio.net/dining-options-shine-falls-wine-dine-music-cruise/
Hope you'll join me!


text:
- Filed Under
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury saw increases in its major fund accounts in 2013 because of an increase in tax revenue, according to the recent independent auditor's report.
The audit was conducted by Huffman & Soignier, a Monroe CPA firm and presented to the Police Jury Monday.
The Police Jury had $78.3 million in total revenues and $73.2 million in total expenditures during the 2013 fiscal year, adding $5.1 million to its year-end fund balance. ...


text:
Hayward Leaf Canister O-Ring W530,W560 -Axw542
No. 30 Image Shown AboveAXW542 Hayward Leaf Canister O-Ring W530, W560 Used on Hayward Series Replacement PartsArneson is manufactured by Hayward Pool products, Hayward and Arneson are a common name in pool cleaner parts. The schematic diagram of cleaner parts,Hayward pool cleaner parts, Hayward Products, Hayward cleaner parts and spares (sparecleaner parts) are listed. Always low prices and fast shipping. Discount Hayward AquaBug, Hayward Diver Dave, Hayward Wanda The Whale,Arneson AquaDroid, Arneson AquaDroid Elite, Hayward Navigator, Hayward Pool Vac,Hayward Pool Vac Plus Hayward Pool Vac Ultra, Hayward Viper, Hayward Phantom swimming poolcleaner parts and other swimming pool cleaner parts are always in stock and available.Back ToHayward Aquadroid Pool Vac Accessories


text:
- Filed Under
Dixie has roots in currency
Dixie College's new name possibility, "University of Whining Babies That Have No Idea Where The Term Dixie Actually Came From."
"Dix" is 10 in French, and bank notes in old Louisiana were called Dix notes. The Louisiana area became known as "Dixieland" because banks in Louisiana issued these $10 notes. "Dixie" then became a nickname for the South and used to indicate the Southern states. It's a location, based on an old bank note. Any tie to racism is coincidental and abstract if people associate the Southern states with racism.
That means we should ban the term "Southern States" from the English language. I suggest we call them the "Less Northern" states.
The minority always get their way because the majority always back down and never fight. Let's stand up and fight this injustice. Do you really want to graduate from "University of St. George, Utah?"
Timothy Geary
St. George
Name shouldn't be tied to conflict
Dixie State College has a serious responsibility in designating its name. It's true the word "Dixie" gives honor to Utah's pioneers, and was critical in helping to generate financial support for growth. But our new "Dixie University" must succeed in a different world, one rapidly transforming into a single community with a mentality that will not recognize Utah's centuries old commitments, no matter how honorable.
The word "Dixie" has a negative connotation suggesting conflict and separation. A university must radiate the opposite. Negativity, no matter how microscopic, is an impediment to the perception of excellence.
It's clear by simple observation that our businesses, universities, religions and communities are already reaching out to the entire world community, and by doing so are growing and increasing economic and social influence. It's prudent therefore, that our new university be sensitive to that trend.
With gentle concern for the profound feelings of those with deep roots in Utah, it's apparent that to succeed, our new, world-oriented fortress of education must have a name bonded to open mindedness, and absent of any allusion of conflict. Unfortunately the word "Dixie" lacks that prerequisite.
John Dombek
Santa Clara
Outsiders have influence on Dixie
Now that "outsider" interests have determined that they want to change the name of our college, will they ever be satisfied? Evidently they were not satisfied with changing the mascot name from Rebel to Red Storm.
What is next? Maybe there is a person from Japan or Germany who is offended by the mascot name of "Flyers" because it was "flyers" who dropped bombs on them in World War II.
Look out Dixie High School. They like to start with mascot names. You might be next.
Kent W. McComb
St. George


text:
Refurb. 1.6GHz Acer Aspire notebook computer, only $299
TigerDirect.com has the refurbished 1.6GHz Acer Aspire notebook computer (model no. L-LX.AZN0Y.002) for $299.99. That's a price cut of $200 off the original price of $499.99 and a tie for the lowest price we have seen on this notebook computer. Shipping rates start around $13 and vary by method of delivery. Sales tax applies for residents of FL, IL, TX, and NC.
Moving up the scale is the brand new 15.6-inch Acer Aspire notebook computer with 2GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive for $579.99 with $13.23 for shipping at Buy.com. For a more unique design check out the HP Touchsmart tablet with swivel screen for $924.99 with FREE shipping at PowerSellerNYC.com.
The Acer Aspire notebook computer has a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon 64 processor with 3GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. Features include a 15.4-inch WXGA TFT LCD screen with 1280x800 resolution, integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 graphics processor, integrated audio with dual stereo speakers, one headphone output, microphone, wireless card and Ethernet port. It is backed by a three month warranty on parts and labor from Acer. Dimensions: (H) 1.2" x (W) 14.1" x (D) 10.6" ; weight 6.2lbs.


text:
- KNIA / KRLS - http://kniakrls.com -
Pella Students To Perform At Stringfest
Posted By News On February 20, 2011 @ 6:23 am In Today's Local News | Comments Disabled
Central College's Annual Stringfest is happening this week. The event will feature high school students from around the state, including several from Pella High School. Catherine Bendon, Orchestra Director for Pella Community Schools says the all day affair is a good opportunity for young players to learn new techniques and practice and perform with other players from different backgrounds. She says the concert will feature more traditional classic pieces, as well as some more popular tunes, which the kids tend to enjoy a little more. Stringfest begins at 6:30 pm, Friday February 25th at the Douwstra Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Article printed from KNIA / KRLS: http://kniakrls.com
URL to article: http://kniakrls.com/2011/02/pella-students-to-perform-at-stringfest/
Click here to print.
Copyright © 2009 KNIA/KRLS. All rights reserved.


text:
Halladay makes the playoffs for the first time after pitching Philadelphia to another NL East title
Associated Press
POSTED: 1:30 a.m. HST, Sep 28, 2010
WASHINGTON » Roy Halladay stood in the middle of the sort of wild clubhouse celebration he'd longed to be a part of for so many years, a pair of goggles perched on the brim of his dark cap with "Playoffs" written in white above a red Phillies "P."
Rookie mistake, putting those goggles up there, instead of over his eyes: Halladay scrunched his face and braced against the sting as teammate Jayson Werth poured a full bottle of bubbly over him.
Yes, the Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year -- and Halladay is heading to the playoffs for the first time. Fittingly, the right-hander helped seal the deal.
Halladay allowed only two hits to earn his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game -- all highs in the majors this season -- and Werth drove in four runs, leading the Phillies to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals last night, wrapping up the division with five games left.
"That's the reason you want to come to a team like this. They know how to do it," Halladay said, a bottle clutched in his hands. "It's the coolest thing I've been a part of. It's just the start, I think."
The Phillies have the league's best record and are assured of home-field advantage throughout the postseason -- the NL won the All-Star Game, remember -- although it's still uncertain which team they'll face next week in the division series.
Halladay (21-10) will be on the big stage of the playoffs for the first time in his 13th major league season, having played his entire career with the Toronto Blue Jays before being traded to Philadelphia last winter.
The Phillies let Halladay, catcher Brian Schneider and bench player Mike Sweeney pop the first champagne corks when they went to the clubhouse, because they are veterans who never have participated in the playoffs.
"I've watched it too much from the side," Halladay said, noting that he had seen such clinching parties on TV only, "so just glad to be a part of it."


text:
- Filed Under
The Attorney General's Office is reviewing the case of a Monroe man booked on charges of aggravated battery and unauthorized entry of a dwelling after the Feb. 10 stabbing of a local attorney.
Blake Landon Emory, 27, 141 DeSiard St., Apt. 805, was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center and bonded out on March 1.
The incident occurred during a gathering at Arthur Stewart's home on Roselawn Avenue, which six to eight people attended. Among them was Emory. ...


text:
PANGEA's growth is multi-dimensional. The year 2010 saw our small, shared office space in downtown Brussels grow to encompass an entire corner of a dynamic incubator for environmental organisations located in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter. Sharing space with those with whom we share common goals—and with those whom we must challenge to see the true benefits of bioenergy in Africa—has empowered us to become stronger in both tangible and intangible ways.
During 2010, we became one of the first green NGOs—and perhaps the only one—to have two full-time interns specifically focused in the European Parliament. Every committee meeting related to environment, trade, agriculture, energy and development has a PANGEA intern sitting in attendance, taking fastidious notes for our membership. The events they attend and the workshops in which they participate help us to not only grow our name in Brussels—people see PANGEA everywhere—it also enhances the development of our expertise. We are that much more capable of determing how best to advise on policy decisions when consulted by the European Commission (as we often are) or when an issue arises where we must take a position—such as the food and fuel competition debate or Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC).
Our paid staff has grown as well, with three full-time staff members manning different aspects of PANGEA's day-to-day activities ranging from policy development and analysis to membership outreach and development to communication. As our expertise, our staff and our facilities have expanded, so has our communication: we are on Facebook (become a fan!) and Twitter (@pangea_link); our network management is more sophisticated as is our newsletter, membership and website tracking. We are collecting and analyzing ever-increasing amounts of data to make certain that we are satisfying the industry's development needs.
As the needs of our membership grow, so do the services offered by PANGEA. Beyond communications, workshops and event management, lobbying and networking, our premium members are asking for specific products…and we are delivering. From reports exploring policy developments and competitors in a potential investment market to making connections with the European Parliament in Brussels and hosting their events, we are producing results in every arena.
What became clear in 2010 was that some challenges require long-term planning, continual attention, and persistent solutions. The two that come first to mind are Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) and the Food and Fuel competition debate. A third is the continued stream of misinformation in the press about both of those issues.
In fact, it is this issue of misinformation that seems to be more of the roadblock to progress than either ILUC or feedstock competition. It is such a significant issue, that the University of Essex published a scholarly article last summer in Sociological Research Online examining the influence these anti-biofuels NGOs have had on the biofuels debate in Europe: "We found that in many cases the development of NGO policy has been driven more by narrow political opportunities for influence than by broader and more coherent policy responses to global climate change or economic development, or indeed rigorous assessment of the scientific evidence."
With the millions of euros behind these NGOs and their anti-biofuels agenda—some of those millions coming directly from the European Commission's fund for environmental NGOs budgets—the question becomes how can a growing, young organisation like PANGEA ever hope to get sensible policy in Europe let alone develop a market for Africa's sustainable biofuel exports?
Now, more than ever, it is up to us to get the real data to the public. How food and fuel co-production, how ILUC isn't a factor in Africa, and how unsustainably produced biofuels in other parts of the world, from rainforest destruction to landgrabbing, has absolutely nothing to do with the African experience—let alone the future of bioenergy in Africa. PANGEA voiced its concerns at every Brussels-based event held in 2010 on these issues. We also were in attendance at several events further afield like an event on landgrabbing in Cameroon and one on food and fuel co-production in Ghana. We received top billing in the global sugar and ethanol industry's leading market report, FO Licht, explaining the difference between ILUC in Africa and ILUC everywhere else. We won't stop there.
Just as we learned in 2010 that these issues aren't going away quickly or easily, we learned that we couldn't afford to be silent. We need more data, more research, more studies and we will produce more reports, more Tweets, and more policy papers. Our members—present and future—depend on it.
By 2020, the European Union's 27 member states are mandated to use 10% biofuels in their overall transport fuel use under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). It is an ambitious goal but one that many are determined to reach. In the EU, the objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the EU's universal goals to become more energy efficient and use more environmentally friendly energy sources. In the achieving of this goal there will be help for the region's farmers and help to promote more rural development, ultimately diversifying the economy as well.
The results of PANGEA's analysis are rather impressive. We looked at some of the regional groupings—WAEMU, SADC (of which South Africa is the only oil producer) and EAC—and guess what we found? Replacing 10% of petrol use in these three regions would reduce fuel imports by nearly US$2 billion per year. For countries that are often starving for foreign exchange, imagine what those savings could purchase rather than oil. That's also a 10% reduction in energy risk—less impact on the economy when oil prices skyrocket, but the knock on effects of risk reduction would likely be a lot higher. The bonus is the enormous and tangible increase to local economic development through new jobs, technology transfer, increased food security, increased infrastructure for both people and goods, development of secondary and tertiary support industries, new SMEs and most of all, more money for school fees.
What other industry offers those kinds of benefits top down and bottom up?
During our first year, we wanted to explore more closely the relationship between the North—ostensibly through development aid and foreign agencies—and Africa in terms of bioenergy investment. The results of our workshop showed good intentions but very few viable projects.
As much of the excitement over investment from Europe and the US fell off as a result of the 2008 financial crisis, PANGEA began to look at where investment and technology transfer was actually coming from. The answer, it turned out, was Brazil and India. We decided to launch a workshop series that would focus on what these countries, their governments and their private sectors were doing in African biofuels, and our results were really exciting.
At each of the three workshops PANGEA held in 2010—in Maputo, Nairobi and Johannesburg—the Brazilian government was a key highlight. They are investing money and know how to help governments across Africa develop biofuel policies that will encourage not only project development but also build long-lasting industries. The national agricultural research agency, EMBRAPA, has its sleeves rolled up and is working on bioenergy in both Accra and Maputo.
It is apparent that it will take the Brazilian private sector a little while longer to embrace the opportunities, and it is easy to see why. They are experiencing very high returns from their own huge domestic ethanol market and do not yet see the value in investing in new markets. Brazilian companies are happy to sell technology in Africa, but getting direct investment from them will require more time. Thankfully, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is working on a bioenergy investment programme in conjunction with the Brazilian national development bank (BNDES) to do just that.
(PANGEA authored a report on this new development which is available on the Members Only portion of our website.)
India is also having a significant impact on the African bioenergy industry, but in a much more modest manner. Indian technology companies have seen the African market as a potential hot spot and are already delving into markets, especially in biogas and ethanol. One Indian company who presented at our workshop in Nairobi—thanks to our members Pipal Ltd.—has built its business in East Africa over the past few years to such a degree that now it is seeking out new markets as there isn't enough agricultural waste left to process. India's EXIM Bank is doing an excellent job of financing as well. With major investments of more than US$680 million in Ethiopia's sugar industry working to facilitate the transition into a better, more efficient ethanol producer, the EXIM Bank is a recent investor of US$180 million to Sudan's newest sugar and ethanol project. The bank has opened a branch in South Africa, which may lead to more investments across the continent.
Sustainability is at the heart of PANGEA's work and is a key factor in the development of any industry, and especially in the case of bioenergy. In Europe, sustainability is often two pronged: environmental and social. PANGEA agrees, however, as we work so closely with the private sector, we are well aware that economic sustainability is just as key. Without economic sustainability a project cannot survive without subsidies. Profits are necessary to maintain payroll, to finance environmental rehabilitation projects, and to provide community services and the like.
Whose responsibility is sustainability? Often the focus is purely on the investor and that, in itself, isn't sustainable. It's a team effort, one built with the company, the community and the government—a check and balance system where everyone is required to work together. The triangle of sustainability's three pillars must be balanced by the triangle of those ensuring that sustainability.
This is a concept developed by our Secretary General while she was preparing for a conference on landgrabbing in Cameroon last October. Companies are responsible for how they invest and how they interact with communities, but governments are also responsible for ensuring that companies don't damage the environment or the communities where they will invest. Equally, however, it is up to communities to not be passive recipients of investment but to engage with investors and government so that those governments and investors are informed of the true risks, the true benefits and how they can participate and mitigate. Then, inform their neighbours. This sustainability paradigm is a shared responsibility, and everyone must work together.


text:
Cowboys Photos
The four biggest issues the Cowboys face this off-season
Photo: Guy Reynolds
A DISADVANTAGE IN FREE AGENCY: The Cowboys will be bargain shoppers in pursuing other free agents across the league. Defensive linemen Anthony Spencer and Jason Hatcher aren't likely to be re-signed. The Cowboys used their franchise tag on Spencer for a second consecutive season but he played in only one game. Hatcher is coming off of his best season with the Cowboys but said he'll go to the highest bidder this off-season as he tests the market for likely the last time in his career. The Cowboys obviously won't be in great position to outbid teams in free agency, especially for defensive linemen in their 30s.
To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy policy and terms of service of your social network. If you do not want to comment with a social network, please consider writing a letter to the editor.


text:
Brandon Bangs tops COLT Man Gage Weston!
More Galleries from Colt Studio Click to see all 207 Galleries
There are 2 comments on this gallery
JiminOrlando June 16, 2010 - 03:57:57 (See all My Comments)
The bodies on these men are gorgeous!Reply
Shepherd 2 June 14, 2010 - 19:53:59 (See all My Comments)
Fuck him, fuck him, fuck him, then fuck him some more. Nice hot man sex.Reply


text:
Death Valley Explorer Tour by Tour Trekker
We've selected the best candid trip photos submitted by our users to help you decide if the Death Valley Explorer Tour by Tour Trekker is right for you. Make the most of your next trip to Las Vegas with Viator's exclusive Photo Galleries.
Click here for tour details, schedule and pricing
Page: 1
Badwater Basin
December 2014
Salt Flats
Pink Jeep
December 2014
The natural side of Las Vegas
Vista from Furnace Creek Ranch
April 2014
This photo is a composite of the Death Valley experience...so much raw beauty, variety of color, texture and barren expanse. It also shows that with even a sprinkle of water something green will grow!
Zabriskie Point
November 2013
A must see
Badwater Basin salt flat
October 2013
Badwater Basin salt flat in Death Valley, 282 ft/86 m below sea level.
Devil's Golf Course
October 2013
Devil's Gold Course salt pan in Death Valley
Sign at Furnace Creek Resort
October 2013
Sign at Furnace Creek Resort, near the gift shop and restaurant.
Devils Golf Course
November 2012
My husband and I only took a short walk by the border of the Devils Golf Course. The place is very very wide but is very rugged. Difficult to walk on.
Page: 1


text:
Today i will let you know how to open youtube in Pakistan and how to unblock websites if restricted in school, college, university and any other institute. Now its impossible to live without internet connection but what if you have access to internet and still unable to open website which is blocked by government, school or college management. In the same way, Pakistan telecommunication authority (PTA) has blocked youtube due to some international clashes but what about the people who was doing business with youtube like dealing with videos uploading or downloading? it may have ruined over all business of major number of people.
After blocking youtube by PTA we were expecting that this restriction will be temporary but its too late now and still they didn't open youtube in pakistan and the blocking is continue. In 2011 to 213 the online audience converted to watch youtube video rather then reading articles of any tips or guide for particular topic. Now every one prefer to search relevant topic on youtube because its scientifically proofed that visual graphics are easy to remember.
How to Open Youtube In Pakistan If Blocked
As we already know pakistan telecommunication authority already block facebook two or three times but now restrictions removed but in case of blocked youtube in pakistan, there is no sign of unblocking yet, so, today i will let you know different ways for how to open youtube in pakistan trick.
Here i will explore all of the possible ways to open unblock websites in pakistan not just youtube, you can even get access to those websites which are also unable to open. Most of us was earning from youtube because it offers to genrate decent amount of money by uploading unique videos, if you are not familiar then must check out how to make money with youtube and must read how to make money online in pakistan.
There are two ways to unblock blocked websites
Open Youtube by proxy server
If you are trying to open website like facebook or any video website in your collage or university where they have applied filters on keywords which put a restriction on user level computers and can't install any thing on it. You can use proxy servers, such a servers which take you to access websites from another country is called proxy servers. You can use any one proxy website from below and enter the blocked websites URL or web address to open it.
Open Youtube by Software (VPN)
Here is another way which you can use if you are trying to open websites which your internet service provider have blocked (ISP). if you don't want to open youtube in pakistan without proxy then you can install the software which is listen below for the Virtual Private Network (VPN). Just follow the link bellow and install any one on your computer just run before internet surfing.
There are many other option which can use to open youtube in pakistan by proxy or software but i have selected the best options for you after testing. Final words is that if you want to access blocked websites on non secured computers then use proxies but if you are regular user on personal computer then its best option to install any VPN software and keep happy browsing. Share your thoughts and suggestions regarding these guide via comments.


text:
It's not every day that you show up to school have have your classroom surrounded with shoes from inspirational people.
Two years ago, teacher Matt Hamilton started a "Shoe Club" as a way to reach each of his students. In order to become a member of the club, students must read two motivational books, write a short paper about what they learned from reading the books and come up with 10 goals they have set for themselves.
After completing these steps, they can bring in a shoe for me to hang into the classroom. He currently has over 100 shoes and he says "it only stinks a little bit, haha". The shoes hang as reminders to all of the students to work hard, make good choices, to not bully others, and to walk in each other's shoes.
They meet regularly to discuss situations the kids encounter as well as participate in several volunteer projects. The point of the club is to help kids deal with life's issues in appropriate ways, set goals and to dream big.
Mr. Hamilton's classroom holds shoes from all sorts of people, inventors and athletes. Michael Jordan, Arnold Palmer, Tony Hawk, Maria Sharapova, Martin Cooper, Charlie Duke and Erik Weihenmayer are a few people who have sent us their shoes. These shoes serve as an inspiration for club members and other students. Each person that he receives shoes from of course has their own unique story and lesson that he makes sure to share with his students. It has allowed him to talk and focus on such topics as; vision, persistence, determination, optimism, thoughtfulness, opportunism, perseverance, ingenuity, confidence and leadership to name a few.
These things would be hard to talk about in a regular 6th grade social studies setting. In his program he is using the shoes to inspire and motivate his students in a lot of different way.
Hopefully the dedication of this one teacher to enrich his students lives will be carried to other schools and programs.


text:
Theology Days
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
A typical Theology Day consists of registration and refreshments, followed by a period of conversation/presentation/lecture. The conversation then continues as participants are given a chance to continue their discussions with one another. Morning presentations are followed by a complimentary lunch for all participants, and most evening sessions also include a meal.
There is no fee for Theology Day, but registration is required. Free-will offerings and gifts to support the mission of the School of Theology and Seminary are gratefully accepted. Click here to support Theololgy Day today!
2015-2016 Theology Days
God's Gifts Within Us - What Are We Doing With Them?
Presenter: Bernard Evans, Ph.D.
Dates and Times:
Additional Information | Register Now!
Pope Francis and the Synod on the Family
Presenter: Kristen Colberg, Ph.D. and Shawn Colberg, Ph.D.
Dates and Times:
Additional Information| Register Now!
Global Warming - Who Is to Blame? A Prophetic View of Collective Responsibility
Presenter: Father Dale Launderville, OSB
Dates and Times:
Additional Information | Register Now!
The Grammar of Vocation: Changing the Ways We Talk about Our Callings
Presenter: Kathleen Cahalan, Ph.D.
Dates and Times:
Additional Information | Register Now!
|A Benedictine Approach to Spirituality: Wisdom Deepened by Interfaith Dialogue
Presenter: Becky Van Ness
Dates and Times:
Additional Information | Register Now!
|The Christian Gospel: What should we expect from it, and what have we settled for?
Presenter: Fr. Michael Patella, OSB
Dates and Times:
Additional Information | Register Now!
|The Liturgical Reading of The Gospel of Mark
Presenter: Charles Bobertz
Dates and Times:
Did you miss a presentation? Watch or listen online, subscribe to the RSS feed, or download selected Theology Day videocast or podcasts!
2014-2015 Theology Day Online Presentations
- The Future of American Catholicism: Lessons from the Young Church | Dr. Jeffrey Kaster - (audio)
2012 - 2013 Theology Day Online Video Presentations
- The Book of Revelation: Fact or Fiction? | Fr. Michael Patella, OSB (audio) - Handout
- Responsibility, Leadership and Change: The Challenges of an Adult Church | Dr. Bill Cahoy (audio)
2011 - 2012 Theology Day Online Video Presentations
- Reflections of God in Scripture and Science | Vincent Smiles, Ph. D.
- Baptism: Into the Life of God | Kimberly Belcher, Ph. D.
- According to the Scriptures: How Scripture Came to Be Canon | Charles Bobertz, Ph. D.
For more information, contact our Development Office at 320-363-3560 or email@example.com.


text:
Search results for and circuit
We've found 470 lyrics, 100 artists, and 100 albums matching and circuit:
Hot Rod Circuit · Circuit Riders · Printed Circuit · Micah P. Hinson & The Opera Circuit · Opera Circuit · Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra And Chorus · Herb and Joe and Their Ramblers · MC Skat Kat and the Stray Mob · Peter, Paul and Mary · Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes – and 90 other artists »
August and Everything After [Circuit City Exclusive] (Counting Crows) · Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit (Micah P. Hinson) · Black and White Album [Circuit City Exclusive] (The Hives) · Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind and Fire [Circuit City Exclusive] () · This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It And She I (Marnie Stern) · This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It And She I (Marnie Stern) · Nevermind [Circuit City Exclusive] (Nirvana) · Love/Hate [Circuit City Exclusive] (The-Dream) · S.O.S.: Save Our Soul [Circuit City Exclusive] (Marc Broussard) · The Definitive Collection [Circuit City Exclusive] (The Isley Brothers) – and 90 other albums »
You will hear my heart And the circuit will be complete
CHORUS Dead end circuit dead end circuit Dead end circuit Come out of the dead end circuit I man find it hard to survive In dis ya concrete jungle
Ripped into consciousness a sideways knowing banter. Administer the forecast. Shooting upwards towards utopia. Circuit breaker flipped, canceling
patiently Getting lost by the guide And I'm all worked up over nothing Circuits All in and out Connect my body Deep into the ground Circuits
No self-control A chain reaction as my body lets go A strange kind of light The tempo takes me and the circuit excites It's magnetic
Why do you runaway now? Why do you runaway now? Circuits activated Circuits activated Circuits activated Circuits activated Why do
Grinding gears broken belts how does it start pressure Gauge burning wire and leaky pipe circuits blown systems fail they fall apart Pressure builds
Overload, generator, oscillator Make a circuit with me Just plug in and go-go-go I'll be your human dynamo Signals in my power cord Impulse on my
Wave back at me Back is turned If I fail once Circuit burn Saw you in the lampglow You fade Nothingness incarnate Until I get there Hidden I will
I'm on your side And we're always right It's perfect And worth it And you're on my side And we're always right It's the circuit That gets
to find (sock it to the circuit) That your mind (sock it to the circuit) And your behind (sock it to the circuit) Gets a spanking in time Sock it
Burning circuits Cyber war Dying minds Cyber war Crying spirits Cyber war The future shines The enemy Is in the network It wants your life It
The kid's alone just watching static The circuit's blown It's just a habit No, he's not an addict When all is still, his mind's erratic Say
dooey - dippy dippy dooey Rude boy get up a circuit chart Rude boy get up a circuit chart Dippy dippy dooey - dippy dippy dooey Rude boy a loot
pail Little man bleeding, little heart beating so Evil speaker blow my circuits oh no Brothers, sisters all transistors, you know Father logic
nothin' left to say Somethin' clicks inside me And it's graduation day Everybody learns (everybody learns) The point of no return My circuit breaker's
I have no name my face a blur I speak only to answer them White noise becomes a voice I hear it constantly I dare not break the circuit I rest
Here we play games Like turning men into boys And everyone must cry or love Recall 'my circuit' Recall 'I'm not-you are' Remember that I moved
no true escape I'm watching all the time I'm made of metal My circuits gleam I am perpetual I keep the country clean I'm elected electric spy
Send in the guards We are all new faces I'm so sorry But my reasons are wrong My reasons are wrong We are on joy circuit The image fix
circuits en panique Quand s'arrête le clic Impulsion électrique Qui me rattrape à temps Étendu en l'air Suspendu je monte Quand les vapeurs d'éther
on the network Part of me is dead Every Home is Wired Swimming in the circuit Somebody has expired This world will be the future Every home is wired
Peel back your skin Show me your wires I can't imagine A beating heart Or working veins Its a malfunction Its some short circuit That makes you act
dividend And when I turn off the lights I'll wait here til the end Over and over she burns my circuits I feel fire rushing through my wires I can feel
the circuit overload Who jealousy must go on as long as you think it's you alone To eat off the pies and tell all your lies But what a big surprise When all


text:
The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled a new television ad campaign aimed at improving the company's image in the national obesity crisis. Critics argue the commercials are pure PR spin.
Click here to read Bob's blog.
iStock Image
Snow and sub-freezing temperatures are no reason to hibernate. Adopt a…
No email address was supplied by
To complete your registration on this site, please supply an address.
Please confirm or modify the email address to which you will have subscription offers sent.
For a more personalized experience, please supply the following optional information.


text:
We ask what kinds of deals you like so we can recommend the best deals for you.
Learn more
For beer, bands, and a tomato fight that's unlike anything you've experienced before, take advantage of today's deal from Tomato Battle. Head to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton and get ready for an afternoon of ketchup-covered music and mayhem. The Tomato Battle attracts thousands of participants and includes 300,000 pounds of tomatoes.


text:
black patent 'Ellis' peep toe booties
designer's notes
True style is in the details. These glamorous peep toe booties from Report Signature will ensure that your look is flawless.
color: Black Glossy patent leather upper Peep toe Concealed lace-up vamp Perforated detail along vamp Leather lining Leather sole 4�'' patent heel 1'' platform Approximate measurements taken from a size 7, and may vary by size Leather; Imported; style# 301438501


text:
Membership Actions
- Become a new member
- Renew your membership (current members)
- Update your information (current members)
Please note that our membership service is via 123signup.com; by clicking above you will be directed to their site to complete your registration.
- Search the membership directory (by name, research interests, location, etc). This function is only available to current IARR members; you will be prompted to login prior to performing your search.
Membership Types and Annual Dues
- Regular Member: $90 (full paper) / $50 (reduced paper)
- Reduced Fee Member: $58 (full paper) / $38 (reduced paper)
- Associate Member: $30
- Domestic Partner Member: $30
Please note that members have the option of purchasing 2-year or 3-year memberships at a discount of 10% per year.
Membership Benefits
All members receive two annual newsletters, IARR announcements, discounts on conference registration fees, access to a membership directory, and publisher discounts.
Regular Members and Reduced Fee Members also receive both print and on-line subscriptions to JSPR and PR ("full paper" option) or online only subscription to JSPR and both print and online subscription to PR ("reduced paper").
Associate Members receive all of the regular membership rewards, except the journals.
Domestic Partner Members receive all of the regular membership rewards except the journals. Note that this type of membership is only available to those whose partner is also a member (regular or student).
Reduced fee members include...
(1) current students in a field that is related to the study of personal relationships. Upon completion of a graduate degree in a field that involves the study of personal relationships, student members automatically become eligible for regular membership.
2) those currently employed as a faculty member in a field related to the study of personal relationships or who work in a professional practice related to personal relationships and who reside in a country designated by the World Bank as anything other than a high-income economy (country income status can be checked here).
(3) those formerly employed as a faculty member in a field related to the study of personal relationships, including retired and emeritus faculty, or who worked in professional practice related to personal relationships.
Reduced fee members must provide proof of their relevant status within seven (7) days of web sign-up. For students, a brief email from a faculty member to IARR Secretary-Treasurer Leah Bryant (email@example.com) will serve as proof.
Gift Memberships
IARR is also offering professors an opportunity to purchase "gift memberships" for their students at a 10% discount ($52.20 per year for full-paper reduced fee membership; $34.20 per year for reduced-paper reduced fee membership). If you would like to do this for your students, please send (a) a note indicating your wish to do this, (b) the student's name, mailing address, and email address, and (c) a check for the appropriate payment, to the secretary/treasurer at the following address. Please be sure to include all information requested above. Also, please note that gift memberships must be paid via check (credit card payments cannot be used for gifts; contact IARR Secretary-Treasurer Leah Bryant (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information about gift memberships).
Membership Dates
Membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Payment of dues is requested prior to January 1 of each year. Payment of dues is requested prior to January 1 of each year (current members will receive an email reminding them to pay their dues in the fall of each year). Those who join between January 1 and September 30 of a given year will receive that year's back issues of the journals (Personal Relationships and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships) and the newsletters. Those who join after September 30 of a given year will be registered as members for the following year and will begin receiving all member benefits in that following year.


text:
Under the Ocean developer Michael Reitzenstein is providing Indie Game HQ with the opportunity to give away 10 beta keys for their upcoming sequel to Under the Garden. Provide us with your email in the 'How To Redeem Your Key' tab below to get access.
Under the Ocean Beta:
Overcome the weather, vicious animals, injuries, disease, dehydration and famine to build your home on a deserted island. You start out shipwrecked, thirsty and alone. Start your campfire, find weapons and forage for food before the night sets in. You scavenge what you can from what's washed up on the beach; but from then on, you're on your own.
Official Website | Developer Interview
To redeem and activate your key:
- Register on the site (You can use Facebook, Twitter, Google or Steam account).
- Enter your Email below.
- Fill out the Captcha and press Submit.
- Wait to receive your key directly from the developer. (We do not control how fast you receive your key!)
What You Get:
Access will be granted to Under the Ocean's beta once you have received your key from the developer. We will forward all emails directly to be processed, and we do not control how quickly you will receive your key for this giveaway.
Thanks for taking the time to view this article. If you enjoyed, please consider sharing it via one of the icons below. Thanks and have a great day!


text:
Slideshow: Food Disguised As Other Food
|Flickr user DebbieDoesCakes
|Buffalo wings platter cake: Serves 85! The wings are dark chocolate with fondant "skin." To see more by Debbie of DebbieDoesCakes, you can visit her blog here.
|Flickr user DebbieDoesCakes
|Another amazing work by DebbieDoesCakes: Cooked t-bone steak cake! This cake is about 17" long. The utensils are pastillage and the "broccoli" is fondant. Delicious even for a vegetarian!
|Flickr user Grace of Cakes
|Flickr user Grace of Cakes made this for her boss' birthday: "I got the idea from the web. I basically made a 14" cake, slightly hollowed out the middle, added red frosting and grated white chocolate on top. I used fruit rollups and cut them into "pepperoni", "green peppers" and "olives". (I used a hole puncher to make the holes in the olives). It was a hit at work! I asked the local pizza place for a box and he was happy to give me one. He was really curious about the cake. Now I have to give him a picture."
|Flickr user Stephanie (Cake Fixation)
|Hamburger cake, airbrushed and ready to go. To see more by Stephanie of Cake Fixation, you can find her on Facebook and her blog.
|Flickr user gillianwallisbrett
|TV dinner cupcakes. Genius.
|Flickr user DebbieDoesCakes
|Holy crap: Debbie's "Food Cake Opus" of durian (this kind doesn't smell, promise), rambutan (the "hairy cherries" in the corner there), longan, dragonfruit and lychees.
|Flickr user DebbieDoesCakes
|Seafood boil cake!
|Flickr user DebbieDoesCakes
|Debbie says that this ham cake was made for a birthday at a comedy club--get it?
1 | 2 | Next Page >>
Sponsor Content


text: Ghosts, Goblins and Charo, oh my! Halloween is approaching, and what better way to kick off the holiday than to send the Surreal Lifers on a ghost hunt? With the guidance of a paranormal specialist, the cast is sent in groups through an abandoned hospital to search for any signs of the... Read Full Summary »


text:
WALLA WALLA - Early Saturday morning they flocked together in the parking lot of Whitman College's Harper Joy Theatre, as the creatures of habit have done for 10 years now.
They commiserated about the weather, chuckled at each other's jokes but mostly contemplated the day's mission.
The covey stood in a circle as the cold wind blew, a total of nine birders who are members of the Blue Mountain Audubon Society.
Their numbers were lower than expected, what with the weather and, of course, the rumor of a vermilion flycatcher still in the area.
"That's a true birder...," the group's leader, Tom Scribner said, referring to the couple that opted to chase flycatchers instead of turkeys, "...when you go off to find a female vermilion flycatcher in winter plumage."
The group chuckled at a joke that only bird nerds would understand.
Then after a short wait, they lit off to seek their beak.
The tools they would use: keen eyes, a pair of binoculars, hand-held short-wave radios and three all-wheel drive vehicles - two Toyotas and a Subaru.
"You have to cover a lot of area," Scribner said.
Back east, he explained, birders tend to park and walk.
But when you are covering an area from Walla Walla to Dayton, the best method is to drive, stop when you find what you are
looking for, then walk a bit.
The first bird that merited a stop was a great blue heron, as the caravan of birders pulled over at Five Mile Bridge over Mill Creek.
Binoculars were thrust to eye level and the heron was spied, but there were no turkeys.
Two red-tailed hawks, a great horned owl, a belted kingfisher, an American kestrel and two northern shrikes later, there still was no sightings of Meleagris gallopavo.
"We had a good time and the camaraderie is always a good part of it," Audubon Society member Chris Howard said.
All morning the members traveled from Walla Walla to Dixie.
A trip that would take 10 minutes by highway ended up taking two hours to cover roughly 30 miles at a pace no faster than 20 mph.
"Where are all the turkeys?" a voice asked over the radio.
"Gobble gobble Gobble," came another voice.
"I knew there was one someplace," the first voice answered.
The two Toyotas and a Subaru took Mill Creek Road, Scenic Loop Road, back down Mill Creek Road, up Meiner Road, up Spring Creek Road, down Tracy Road, down Biscuit Ridge Road and then a short stop before turning on the highway and heading to Dayton.
"This has been a really down day for birding," Scribner said.
"I think the birds are hunkered down," Howard added, citing the weather.
But there were highlights for the morning, especially seeing two northern shrikes.
The birds are also called butcher birds because they impale insects on thorns and then eat them, sometimes days later.
Even though turkeys were scarce, the scenery was more colorful than a peacock's tail, as patches of freshly tilled brown ground contrasted against fields of green sprouting winter wheat. At one point, a red-tailed hawk was spotted in a field of yellow wheat stubble that had yet to be tilled, and in the background, the autumn colors of the Blues enticed the birders further up Scenic Loop, where the first covering of snow had already turned the colorful mountaintops into all-white cones.
"For me it was worthwhile. Driving the back roads. The view. It was just breathtaking," Howard said.
With an air of confidence the nine Audubon members left Dixie and headed for Dayton, sure that they would find what they sought.
"We went up Coppei and got around 70 (turkeys) in there with two little small flocks," Howard said.
Then near Wolf Creek the group chanced upon a massive flock of 125 birds.
"They were coming up and landing in the trees … there was a bunch in there. And in fact at one point a white-tail deer fawn ran right through the flock of turkeys," Howard said.
The nine birders counted 225 turkeys on Saturday afternoon, then called it quits around 3 p.m. and headed back down the mountain.
But they'll be back each month to look for different birds.
To learn more about the local chapter of the Audubon Society, go online to blumtn.org.
Alfred Diaz can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 526-8325.
More like this story
- Local Audobon Society chapter leads bird, wildflower walks
- Flock of volunteers laces up for Walla Walla-area Christmas bird count
- Blue Mountain Audubon holds evening bird walk at Bennington Lake
- WILD FILES - First hints of spring make 2012 debut in Valley
- Spring wildlife of all kinds are now on the march
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.


text:
Who is Pereira Cycles?
A summer day, 1973 in Neptune, New Jersey. Dad was holding the bike seat and handlebars, guiding me along the edge of the street. First he let go of the bars but held the seat for a bit. I was steering and could feel the bike balancing underneath me. When I looked back to see if he was still there, he'd let go and I was riding my two wheeler for the first time. I was hooked.
Not even that first bike, a Ross Convertible with 50's styling, could escape modification. First I had my way with ape hanger bars and a banana seat, which were later tossed for BMX bars and saddle. Just after high school I assumed ownership of my dad's Peugeot Urban Express-a big '80s "mountain" bike. It had skinny city tires and a giant cushy saddle. After a few rides on the local horse trails I upgraded the tires and installed a better saddle. With a bandanna for a helmet I became a mountain biker.
Just after college I began working in bike shops. I was pulled away from my passion by the dot.com boom, but when the bubble burst, part of me felt relieved. I missed the bikes and the laid back shop life.
A few years later, discontent with spinning wrenches and convincing people that one four-hundred-dollar bike was better than another, a moment of epiphany occurred. Years of fitting customers to their bicycles, repairing the un-repairable, learning the rhythm of retail, welding various contraptions in my garage and acquiring loads of tools had all been in preparation for this moment-I would build bicycle frames.
With the support of many friends, I began teaching myself how to miter tubes, file dropouts and braze smooth fillets. My first frame rode like a dream, which convinced the guys at the bike shop to trust me to craft their new rides. Two years and many orders later, I'm happy to be living the dream: Building and riding beautiful bikes every day.
Tony Pereira -- 2005


text:
hi, need help again please. we have just put new discs and pads all round on our 2003 mondeo 2.0tdi hatchback. did it all by the haynes manual, and we have bled all the brakes but have no handbrake. brakes are not perfect, but work. could the hand brake cable (cables) have stretched or have you any other ideas what could be wrong. any help appreciated
Mondeo Handbrake
Started by katelyndon, Apr 02 2013 01:54 PM
No replies to this topic
Posted 02 April 2013 - 01:54 PM
Have something to contribute?
Sign in or register to start a topic...
Sign up to FOC Premium Membership To Remove These Ads
Not what you're looking for?
Register now, we have a huge community of enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
City Council adopts Central Issaquah Plan, delays key piece
December 18, 2012
By Warren Kagarise
NEW — 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2012
Issaquah leaders adopted a long-term plan Monday to transform the business district from strip mall suburbia into a dense urban core punctuated by buildings up to 125 feet tall.
In a decision reached after years spent re-envisioning the business district — about 1,000 acres stretched along Interstate 90 — a relieved City Council adopted the Central Issaquah Plan, but delayed action on a key piece until at least April.
The council held off on a decision about the design and development standards outlined in the 30-year blueprint for redevelopment. The design and development standards set rules for buildings, community spaces, landscaping, signage and more.
The long-term Central Issaquah Plan is meant to guide redevelopment from shopping centers and low-rise office buildings to a taller neighborhood meant for businesses and residences. The business district along Interstate 90 encompasses about 1,000 acres — including retail destinations, such as Pickering Place, and the Meadows and Issaquah Commons shopping centers.
The council approved three pieces of legislation to enact the Central Issaquah Plan. The proposed design and development standards comprised the last piece of legislation.
The council is likely to reconsider the design and development standards April 1.
Supporters said the change outlined in the Central Issaquah Plan is not going to occur overnight, and noticeable changes could require years to come to fruition.
The document could act as a guide to a future Issaquah or, as some critics suggest, invite more sprawl to the community, further clog already-congested roads and mar the mountain panorama.
Got something to say?
Before you comment, please note:
- These comments are moderated.
- Comments should be relevant to the topic at hand and contribute to its discussion.
- Personal attacks and/or excessive profanity will not be tolerated and such comments will not be approved.
- This is not your personal chat room or forum, so please stay on topic.


text:
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal officials say Ohioans seeking health insurance coverage for next year will see a slight drop in the cost of a benchmark plan on HealthCare.gov.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a snapshot of health insurance marketplace rates for plans offered in Ohio. It shows a nearly 1 percent decrease for the second lowest-cost silver plans offered in 2016.
A new sign-up season starts on Sunday. Consumers can start browsing now on the HealthCare.gov website established under President Barack Obama's health care law.
The federal government says most people will be able to buy a plan for less than $100 a month, after tax credits.
Rates increased by double digits in some states using the federal marketplace, but other states are seeing lower prices.


text:
1. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)Ex_Brit Sep 12, 2013 4:53 AM (in response to aleh_alisevich)
Moved to Email Security (GroupShield) for better support.
2. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)tlange Sep 12, 2013 9:55 AM (in response to aleh_alisevich)
yes msme 8 with patch1 does work with cu2 being installed but just having msme 8 w/o patch1 won't run once cu2 is installed.
you said that this is an eval version of msme with patch1 installed.
patch1 wont install to the eval version of msme, only the licensed version. Can you verify what the product version is?
you can look in registry under
hklm\software\wow6432node\mcafee\msme\systemstate and get the value of ProductVersion
now if this is a licensed version of msme with patch 1 installed then check the following:
have you tried clicking on the product configuration icon (non webui) to see if that opens?
if so and that didn't work then it is possible that msme is not loading properly.
to see what is happening do the following
enable debug logging by going into regedit to
set dword: Level to 3
set string: Path
value will be <path to a folder> --- ex c:\temp
restart msme
once service starts then stop the logging by setting Level value to 0
collect the logs and post them to this thread so we can see what is happening at start up.
3. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)aleh_alisevich Sep 12, 2013 10:42 AM (in response to tlange)
Please confirm:
in our test environment we use Exchange 2010SP3 and Exchange 2013 CU1 to test upgrade process. But MSME 8.0.0. (we plan to use it on Ex2013 servers) does not work correctly with CU1 because of Trasport Agent misconfig. And we cannot use PAtch 1 with MSME 8.0.0 in test environment, because it can't be install on Evalution version of MSME 8.0.0? that why we need to BUY MSME first to test it?
Is that correct?
4. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)tlange Sep 12, 2013 11:03 AM (in response to aleh_alisevich)
No you don't have to buy msme 8 to test it. what i am saying is that the current beta only works with rtw exch 2013. if you send me an email firstname.lastname@example.com i can give you a link to download a hot fix that will allow the transport agents to get installed to cu1 builds and may also work with cu2 but the patch is only available for licnesed installs of msme 8.
5. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)aleh_alisevich Sep 13, 2013 7:09 AM (in response to tlange)
i downloaded hotfix (thanks).
I try to make clean test with Exchange 2013 CU2 + MSMSE 8.0.0. + hotfix MSME80HF875267
And let you now results
6. Re: Exchange 2013 CU 2 and Mcafee (does not work)aleh_alisevich Sep 17, 2013 4:36 AM (in response to aleh_alisevich)
After new clean installation situation still the same.
Newly created AD domain controller and dedicated Exchange 2013 CU1 servers installed (Windows 2012 SE with all up-to-date updates).
Trying to install MSME 8.0. Evalution version - finished well, but cannot see Product configuration Console (including Web interface - see attached images)
All services (both mcafee and Exchange works well), Hotfix MSME80HF875267 installed successfully.
See attached images for details:
Need help to make MSME working on Exchange 2013 CU1 (2).


text: BBC America has released a trailer for the next Doctor Who episode, Cold War - watch it in the player above. The brilliant story, from Mark Gatiss, airs April 13 in the UK and North America whilst it airs a day later in Australia, Poland and South Africa. Visit the episode section HERE for more clips, pics and news.


text:
Canon picks up Milestone Systems for push into video surveillance
updated 03:17 pm EDT, Sun June 15, 2014
Milestone to remain standalone company, will utilize Canon's business channels
Digital camera maker Canon announced Friday that it is acquiring open platform video surveillance software company Milestone Systems. Canon Europe picked up the Denmark-based startup to diversify its offerings, specifically carving out a niche in the surveillance market. The company said that buying Milestone will "significantly enhance Canon's software capabilities" in the sector.
Milestone Systems was founded in 1998, and has since risen to a significant market share thanks to its XProtect software platform. The management software has been installed in over 100,000 systems worldwide, and is compatible with hardware from 150 vendors. Milestone posted revenues of $73 million (407 million DKK) in its 2013 fiscal year.
"Canon is aiming to take a leadership position in network video surveillance and we are making an important strategic investment today to realize our objective to expand in this market," said Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa CEO Rokus van Iperen. "Together with Milestone, we can accelerate our growth by delivering new advanced products and solutions for new sectors, through new channels, to offer greater customer value. We are very excited about working with such a talented and innovative company, and we welcome Milestone into the Canon Group."
Analyst company IHS Technology recognized Milestone Systems as one of two worldwide leaders of video management (VMS) software according to numbers from 2013. Milestone has been one of the biggest suppliers for the last five years. However, the market is competitive, with no company having a market share above 10 percent. IHS Technology puts Milestone's market share with around 8.2 percent.
"Milestone is extremely excited about the huge potential that being part of a global group will provide," said Milestone Systems CEO Lars Thinggaard. "Canon respects how we built our business with our partners, and supports our strategy of providing open-platform solutions, and therefore the need to remain a standalone company within the Canon Group. We feel this step is right for taking both our business and support for suppliers and partners to a new level."
For Canon, the purchase allows for further growth in commercial offerings, giving the company the opportunity to utilizing existing channels to build its surveillance sector. Canon said that it supports the open-platform model that Milestone releases their VMS under. However, Milestone also sells hardware and offers training and consultation.
Surveillance is a growing industry globally. IHS expects the surveillance video management software market to grow to more than $3 billion in 2018. It makes sense for a company that has a large focus on consumer- and professional-grade cameras to move into a sector they may already have an edge in with optics. Canon already offers a series of network cameras that it could bundle with Milestone's VMS.
Milestone Systems will be kept as a standalone company within the Canon Group. Canon said that Milestone's management team will remain on board.


text:
I would like to set my iPhone App's iOS Deployment Target to the minimum possible SDK, which appears to be iOS 3.0 in Xcode version 3.2.6. Thus far, the base SDK I have been running against has been the latest (iOS 4.3). How can ensure that I am not using any newer features (i.e. since iOS 3.0) in my code, and that the application will not crash for the older iOS versions? Do I just need to find and install the older iOS SDK? If so, where may I find these version controlled SDKs?
Thanks, Jeremy


text:
The Motorola BRAVO MB520 comes with 3.7 inches 480 x 854 pixels TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors; powered by TI OMAP3610 800MHz processor/CPU combined with Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair) operating system/platform; 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels camera with autofocus; A-GPS support; HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps data transfer; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA; Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP; microUSB v2.0; Facebook, Twitter, MySpace integration; and many other advanced features from Motorola.
The following manual provides comprehensive yet detail information regarding product description, overview, specifications, features, menus, tools, applications as well as user guide, operating instruction, setup and setting procedures for the Motorola BRAVO MB520 mobile phone series. This Motorola BRAVO MB520 manual is divided into sections as follows:
|Your Phone
Device Setup
More Information
Home Screen
Text Entry
Ringtones and Settings
Social Networking
|Email and Text Messages
Photos and Videos
Apps and Updates
AT&T Features and Services
Music Player and Radio
Wi-Fi, DLNA, Bluetooth Connections
Memory Card and USB
Icons and Battery Life
Get support and download the Motorola BRAVO Manual, MB520 User Guide, Setup, Setting and Apps Update procedures here – free download 2.25 MB PDF file manual from motorola.com.


text:
Man's drive into river results in 15 charges
April 9, 2014 — By JESSICA WILLIAMS
The Ossian man whose vehicle went into the Wabash River near the White Bridge Friday is facing 15 charges from that incident and several of his alleged actions that led up to it.
Want to read the full article online? You may either:
- Login to your Bluffton News Banner account with a subscription
- Signup for an account and purchase a subscription from your profile.


text:
Enter your name and email to receive alerts when new vacation deals are added to any property in this region.
By clicking "Submit" you are agreeing to the
Terms of Service.
Alert successfully created!
Showing 1-1 of 1 Nature Resorts
Jamestown Resort and Marina
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the amazing outdoor beauty that surrounds you during your stay at Jamestown Resort and Marina! Whether you are enjoying a lazy day on the pristine waters of Lake Cumberland, dropping a line in for a striped bass, or you are hiking through Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, you'll be sure to find an activity that... more
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size 40 units
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City Jamestown
- Nearby Water Lake Cumberland
- Open Dates All Year
- Family
- Meetings
- Reunions
- Nature
- Fishing
- Lake
- Cabins, Cottages, and Chalets
- Villas and Condos
Showing 1-1 of 1 Nature Resorts


text:
Portland Arch Nature Preserve in Fountain County is a unique find in Indiana. Known for its sandstone gorge and natural bridge carved into the rock, Portland Arch is certainly worth the trip.
©2014 All Rights Reserved.
WFYI Indianapolis | 1630 North Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | (317) 636-2020
Online Privacy Policy
FCC Public Inspection Files


text:
anyone else find it very similar in profile to WT101 (recent releases), only with a better and longer lasting finish than the WT?
anyone else find it very similar in profile to WT101 (recent releases), only with a better and longer lasting finish than the WT?
I am really enjoying this Bourbon. Been through a couple of bottles and bunkering more as I locate it. For the price it's hard to beat at least to me.
Also I find it nothing like WT101 as this far I haven't found any WT that is in my wheelhouse from a flavor standpoint.
HM BIB's seem to have a great deal of variability to them, for some reason. A Private Selection of it that I tried recently, literally screamed the WT profile to me. It was pretty dang good.
Wag more.
Bark less.
"Every bottle is its own learning experience." -- Sensei Ox-sama
I, too, found their "batches" different (not surprising if they aren't lying about the single barrel). Bought a bottle in MD while passing through (far from home) and liked it enough to buy a replacement locally. Different enough taste that I retrieved the empty original from the recycle bin - obviously the barrel numbers were different but wanted to make sure. It's not in my regular rotation so didn't buy another for awhile. When I did, I liked that third bottle enough to rush back and get two from the same barrel for the bunker. It's still not a regular, but I now think I'll avoid a little disappointment for awhile when I'm in the mood for it.
If God made anything better than bourbon he must have kept it for Hisself.
I prefer the HMcK BiB over EC12, but it is splitting hairs. I've had three McKenna BiB store selects and at least 5 other bottles purchased up and down the east coast, and there is less variability in those than EC12. I do like EC12, but at times, at least to me, it isn't as balanced as the McKenna. They are both good, but I'll throw it Henry's way.
I got one a couple months ago, great value, great pour. I like to recommend this to people I see looking at bottles in the liquor stores.
2012 Straight Bourbon Fantasy Football Champion
2013 Straight Bourbon Fantasy Football 3rd Place
2014 Straight Bourbon Fantasy Football 8th place (crappy finish)
2015 Straight Bourbon Fantasy Football "Looking for the win"
HM BIB store selects are equal favorite daily pours as are EC12 SB offerings. I have a hard time picking a favorite. I'm a big fan of HH products.
I just picked up a couple bottles of HM barrel 1444 from a local shop that I'm looking forward to opening later tonight.
Last edited by Jiggity; 10-25-2014 at 19:13. Reason: sent too early
Not normally a McKenna fan I got a taste of the private selection Henry McKenna Barrel BIB in Louisville, KY. Oh my gosh. Incredible stuff. Smooth, caramel notes, Great finish. Coated the tongue, and delicious all around. Wow. I could have finished a whole bottle of it. Would not have been able to walk, but wow. Knocked the socks off any Pappy I have tasted, IMHO (tasted all, even up to 23 y/o).


text:
Given my injurious year, I'm calling it for 2013 so here's my review and 2014 goals.
At about this time last year I blooped a set of ambitious goals. I knew they were ambitious and would be difficult to attain, but I was hyped from finally being back to running and believing I had a great base. The goals weren't mutually exclusive so in reaching one goal I'd be well on my way to reaching the next. As it turns out, I had a very good cardio-vascular base, but a paltry strength and power base. My mobility and balance were poor, too. Thus, I quickly got overuse injuries and realized within a couple of months that few, if any of these goals would be reached. Below is a re-listing of the goals with a review for each. All in all, the goals were naïve and an example of my training as if I were 25 instead of 35. (On my asking why I seemed to be injury prone for the first time in my life, the PT bluntly said 'you're 35, stop training as if you are 25'". He then elaborated on the practical implications of age on physical activity. I felt old-ish for the 2nd time in my life.).
2013 Review
Primary Goals
1. Join a gym and cross-train. I need to get back in the pool and on the bike, and do some weight training to improve my overall fitness and health.
Review:I'll call this a partial success. I joined a gym (well, I get a free membership through my employer, but I actually went and got the access card) and did quite a bit of strength training, especially later in the year. My abs, in particular, are considerably stronger now. My lower back is, too, to an extent. But I did minimal swimming and no biking. I spent some time in the pool early, but then I got rear-ended on my way home from work one day, and the resultant whip-lash injury prevented me from swimming. Instead, more PT to strengthen the muscles, break-up scar-tissue and lengthen tissue in my neck, shoulders and upper back. Since that PT has ended (and I feel good), I've maintained my gym-sessions working on strengthening both the upper- and lower-body. So far, so good, but I still have a long way to go before I'm back to a good level of fitness.
2. Run a half marathon or longer distance each month.
Review: Fail. I ran a 13.1 mile training run in January. It was great. But since then I was rehabbing my knee.
3. Find a local half marathon and complete it in under 1:50:00
Review: Fail. This was supposed to be the Rutgers half in April or the Princeton half in November. Obviously, since I didn't run that distance since January that didn't happen.
4. Run one marathon distance race or "training" run.
Review:Fail. And given how injury prone I am at my current fitness level, and all the non-running commitments I have, I am starting to doubt I will ever do one. I can probably make my peace with that at some point, but for now it hurts.
5. Run 1000 miles for the year.
Review: This was supposed to be a by-product of reaching the above goals. If I ran enough to reach those, I almost surely would also have run 1000 miles for the year. Though I stopped keeping track, I'm certain it was a Fail.
6. Pay more attention to what I eat. I eat fairly healthfully, but that's more a by-product of being a vegetarian than being conscious of what I eat. In fact, other than my standard post-run strawberry yogurt I pretty much eat what I want. This year I'd like to be a bit more conscious about eating balanced.
Review: Success. I signed up for a myfitnesspal.com account and tracked my eating the best I could for about two weeks. As it turns out, I was already keeping a fairly balanced diet. I did have a bit higher salt intake than recommended and back-loaded my calories too much (i.e. too many calories at dinner and not enough at breakfast.). The days I was off the recommended amounts were the days I ate pizza. I've started consciously front-loading my calories by eating a larger, more protein-rich breakfast and often, though not often enough, limiting calories at dinner. I've started cooking a bit more and experimented with new, healthier dishes. I've also increased my fruit intake (already ate lots of veggies) and snack on nuts rather than chips. All in all, I was surprised by my relatively balanced diet so I only had to make minor tweaks. It has worked fairly well, but I'm not looking to be a pro-athlete here so if I don't have a perfect diet that's fine. It's good enough.
Secondary Goals:
1. Complete the Olympic Distance New Jersey State Triathlon.
Review:Fail. If not for my car accident, I may have reached this goal. According to the PT, swimming and cycling would have been great cross-training to maintain cardiovascular fitness and also address some of the muscle imbalances that caused my knee injury.
2. Complete the 9+1 qualifying program for the 2014 NYC Marathon.
Review: Fail.
Review: Fail. See main goal 4 above. If I ever do run a marathon, Philly will likely be first. We have unfinished business going back to 2006 (DNS, long story. Actually, not too long: a PhD program and marathon training are hard to combine).
Goals for 2014
I have two goals for 2014: (1) get healthy and (2) stay healthy. The strategy is a bit more elaborate and contingent on approval from the sports medicine doc, with which I have an appointment the first week of January. But it has been developed by assessing my imbalances (i.e. injury causes) and reading the science directly and science-informed running texts (e.g. Anatomy for Runners by Jay Dicharry). I'm keeping it conservative by doing a long period of strength and stability, followed by a focus on running. Feel free to comment based on your own experience. A detailed plan is too lengthy for the bloop, so here goes an overview of my strategy:
Phase One - Get Healthy (January through June):
1. January through March: Improve flexibility, stability and strength. Focus is on neuromuscular training first, then muscle-strengthening.
Phase Two - Stay Healthy:
This part of the strategy isn't very well worked out yet. My goal is to be completely healthy at this point so I can take up a normal 4-day a week training program. I have no goal-race or -times or anything like that. I figured I'd start with a 5-K intermediate training program and when finished move to a 10-K intermediate program. Strength and flexibility will be maintained by stretching 3 days/week and strength training 2 days/week. That should take me through October. November and December will wind down the running by reducing some combination of frequency and intensity. Instead, I will again put the focus on strength and stability, but hopefully to prevent injury. 2015 will be the year I set specific race and time-goals.
So there it is. If I can't get and stay healthy with this plan then running might just not be for me anymore. I'll have to find some other sport to love.
Rock on and keep on running.....
Good luck with this plan. As far as that PT person who said "you're 35, stop training as if you're 25", I'd consider getting a second opinion on that one.
+1 Grennick. The Loop is filled with some amazingly blazing "geezers."
Hope 2014 is a better year!
Thanks for the well wishes.
As for the PT, the statement was blunt, but his elaboration was informative. As we age two important things happen - (1) muscles and joints get stiffer and (2) recovery takes longer. These things start happening significantly in your 30s. Both of these are important for gait and injury prevention. The implication of that for an injury prevention standpoint is that stretching and allowing enough time for recovery becomes increasingly important. Using myself as an example, I did minimal stretching with a fairly high training volume at 25 and never had an injury. I had roughly the same training plan (and lack of stretching) at 35 and got injured repeatedly. The training plan as a whole was poor, but I got away with it at 25 since I had more flexibility and needed less time to recover. The point isn't that you can't have a high training volume at 35 and older, but that working to maintain enough flexibility and strength to allow for that training volume becomes more important/demanding.
All this makes my head hurt. I prefer to just run.
Attitude is everything


text:
Catch all the breaking news, fixtures and results for Old Crossleyans RUFC first, by signing up to the club website.
There's a whole host of benefits, including:
Standeven House Broomfield Avenue Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0JE View with Google Maps
This website is part of the Pitchero Rugby Union network. Create your own free Rugby Union club website with Pitchero.
© Pitch Hero Ltd 2008-2015
Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF17 9TB | Company Number - 636 1033


text:
We use cookies to optimise your experience on Travelzoo. By using our website, you are agreeing to allow this. For more information, see our Privacy & Cookie Policy »
Source: Peter B's Brewpub at Portola Hotel & Spa
Explore the seafood-centric menu at Peter B's Brewpub -- inside the AAA 4-Diamond Portola Hotel -- with a dinner and craft beer for two for 55% off.
Through Dec. 15, 2015
Source: Jacks Restaurant & Lounge
More than 925 Travelzoo guests reported back after dining at Jacks, and 91% loved it, calling it "perfect!" with "top-notch service" and "spectacular" fare.
Through May 7, 2016
Please go to your email and confirm your subscription.


text:
Sponsored Health Links
Grab my Badge
Likers :D
Weighty Matters InfoWeighty Matters used to be just a chronicle of my weight loss efforts, which was extremely frustrating because I couldn't maintain it--both the blog and the weight loss thing. So instead, I have transformed my thinking (and this blog) so that it will not only deal with weight loss but also with all important health issues that we face. This is now my journal not just to lose weight but to keep it and to maintain good health. Hence, the name of this blog still applies. After all, all health issues are weighty matters.
Subscribe via Email
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/dindin/public_html/weightymatters.info/wp-content/plugins/button-widget_update/button-widget.php on line 241
Around the Web
Recent Posts
- Music for the Soul
- Sax Music
- Buy a New Les Paul Guitar
- Manage Asthma by Breathing the Right Way
- A Book for Children About Healthy Eating
- Health Benefits of Jackfruit
- Juicing Fruits and Vegetables
- NasoClear Nasal Spray for Prevention of Allergic Rhinitis
- April Fools' Fitness Day 3 and 4
- April Fools' Fitness Day 2
- April Fools' Fitness Day 1
- Naturhouse of Spain Plans Expansion in the Philippines
- Lack of Sleep Makes One Sick
- Plastic Surgery for the Perfect Selfie
- Maria Kang and Her New Worldwide Movement
Recent Comments
- Health Conscious on April Fools' Fitness Day 1
- WAHMderous Moments on April Fools' Fitness Day 1
- Health Conscious on Gall Bladder Cleanse Recipe
- My-My on Gall Bladder Cleanse Recipe
- pynky on Steam Therapy During Unwell Days
Tag Archives: infertility
Clomid Worked and Ovulation Happened
Only God knows how long I had not ovulated. Sometimes I have a period, sometimes I don't. And in those times that I did have a menstruation, it is not even sure if I had an ovulation because I do … Continue reading
Posted in Fertility and Obstetrics Tagged baby, Clomid, Clomid 50mg, clomid price, clomiphene, clomiphene citrate, conception, dominant follicle, endometrium, fertility, follicle scan, implantation, implantation bleeding, infertility, LMP, make baby, OB ultrasound, ob-gyn, OB-Gyne, ob-gyne makati, ovulation, ovulation calculator, ovulation calendar, ovulation period, PCOS, pregnancy, provera, Provera for 5 days, trans-v ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, ultrasound, uterine lining 1 Comment
Sound, Music, Migraine, and Clomid
It has been five days since my last dose of Clomid and I feel really bad. I am nauseated, extremely tired and lazy, and I have migraines as well as hot flashes. There is some discomfort on my lower abdomen. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Clomid, Clomid side effects, fertility, hot flashes, infertility, infertility problems, pregnancy 6 Comments
Laboratory Testing on Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year! I am yet to go to my physician but I thought of going to the laboratory first to get my blood testing done. At least the doctor will have something to work on. I am not … Continue reading
Posted in general health Tagged blood test, blood tests, Cholesterol, Creatinine, diseases, doctor, FBS, fertility problems, Happy Chinese New Year, HDL, hospital, infertility, K, lab tests, laboratory tests, LDL, medications, Na, OB-Gyne, pap smear, PCOS, physician, SGPT, T3, T4, thyroid tests, TSH, unhealthy diet, Urinalysis Leave a comment


text:
MIMBRES VALLEY — Quick and cooperative action has saved the Mimbres Valley's food commodities program and free food will continue to be distributed to nearly 200 needy families in the Mimbres Valley without interruption - but at a new location and a new time.
Food will now be distributed from the Mimbres Valley Roundup Lodge, instead of from the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church, which served as the commodities distribution site for 11 years and was the sponsoring agency for the program.
Food distribution will still take place on the second Wednesday of each month, but the hours will now be noon to 2 p.m. instead of 1 to 3 p.m.
The change in distribution site became necessary after Roadrunner Food Bank's new community relations manager, Valerie Torrez, made a surprise visit to the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church on April 24 and cited them for violations of the USDA The Emergency Food Assistance Program in a letter dated May 7.
The letter stated "effective immediately, Rio Mimbres Baptist Church has been inactivated as an affiliated partner agency of Roadrunner Food Bank," and went on to say that all food orders placed by Rio Mimbres Baptist Church had been canceled.
The letter arrived via email the night before the May 8 distribution date.
ÊWith the immediate crisis past, members of the Mimbres Valley Health Action League - the community organization that helped organize the Valley's commodities program - stepped up and tried to negotiate a solution with Roadrunner. The result was a compromise: Roadrunner would approve a Mobile Food Pantry program for the Valley, which would bring a single monthly delivery instead of weekly deliveries as they previously had. The food would be distributed immediately. None would be stored. The selection of food would be left up to Roadrunner, with no ordering by local organizers. Roadrunner would provide approximately 50 pounds of food per family.
Although Mobile Food Pantry items normally cost the sponsoring agency six cents per pound, Wattenbarger promised that only USDA food supplied free by the federal government would be included in the delivery and therefore there would be no charge to the sponsoring agency.
Roadrunner officials agreed that the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church could continue to be the distribution site, but stipulated that the distribution tables would have to be set up in the church's parking lot instead of in the building. The church declined.
"All our people in the church who volunteer to help with commodities are senior citizens," explained Donnie Forman, who, as head of Local Ministries at the church, had been serving as commodities coordinator. "We can't have them working out in the hot sun in summer or in the cold during winter."
The Roundup Lodge was selected as an alternative location, and Booster Club members approved its use as commodities distribution site. According to Sonny Johnson, vice president for the Mimbres Valley Health Action League board, Roadrunner would allow the packing of food boxes to take place inside the Lodge.
"I would have to say that the Lodge cannot provide quite as good a set-up as the church did, but it's the next best site available in the Valley, and the important thing is to keep commodities available for our needy neighbors," said long-time Booster Club member Paula Norero, who has been involved in the Mimbres Valley commodities program from its start, handling the paperwork and sign-in procedure every month.
With a new distribution site secured and written confirmation received that there would be no charge to the sponsoring agency, the Health Action League agreed to serve as sponsor for the program.
"It is unfortunate that this change has had to occur at all," Johnson said. "What I am most concerned with is that the people in our community continue to get the support they need."
Roadrunner communications officer Sonya Warwick would not comment on the violations, saying Roadrunner's policy is "not to share information about partner agencies," and that information would have to be provided by the partner agency.
Donnie Forman, commodities coordinator at the church, said the violations were: a bag of potatoes that were not going to be distributed sitting on concrete in the church pump house, the transfer of frozen food in a non-refrigerated vehicle from a broken-down freezer at the church to a locked commercial freezer at a local store, and the repackaging of pre-cooked frozen pork patties.
"Those potatoes weren't fit to eat," Forman explained. "They were just eyes, bound for the garbage. And they were only saved because someone said a local gardener might want to plant them."
"As far as transferring frozen food off-site, nobody around here has a refrigerated truck, and you have to do something when a freezer breaks down to save the food," she continued. "I called Roadrunner in Las Cruces to inform them of the situation and never heard back. So we didn't wait. We drove the food four miles and put it in a commercial freezer."
As for repackaging the pork patties, Forman said, "They sent us large packages with 144 pork patties in each. We needed to make smaller packages so they would go further. So I bought freezer bags, used gloves and repackaged them in the church kitchen. Got four bags out of each big bag."
In a written response to the citations, Mimbres Valley resident Gene Stailey wrote: "It appears to me that the two-word phrase "common sense' is obsolete."
He went on to point out Forman's long food service experience, which includes years of providing meals for hundreds of firefighters at a time during forest fires. "When you are complying with the U.S. Forest Service's standards (and they are many), you have to know what you are doing," he wrote. "Knowing what I know about Donnie Forman and the way she handles food using all ways of preventing spoilage, contamination, using gloves, etc., I strongly resent the way this situation was handled."
Forman has pledged to help with the new commodities arrangement in any way she can.
"The main thing is that the people get the food," she said. "That's what matters."
In a formal announcement of the change in commodities organization in the Mimbres Valley, the Mimbres Valley Health Action League Board of Directors acknowledged the community's debt to the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church in connection with the commodities program.
"The overall commitment of members of the church, especially Donnie Forman, has been invaluable. We look forward to working with volunteers from the church, and the community, for the continued goal of helping our neighbors."
In an email to the Sun-News, Sen. Udall wrote: "In Grant County, there are more than 5,000 children who still don't get enough to eat and seniors who have no other way to get to the grocery store. I'm pleased that the Mimbres Valley Health Action League and Roadrunner Food Bank came together quickly to develop a plan to continue to meet this need. I've also instructed my staff in New Mexico to continue working with Roadrunner Food Bank and the Grant County community to ensure there are no gaps in services."
What: Mimbres Valley Food Commodities Distribution
When: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday (each second Wednesday of the month)
Where: New location at the Mimbres Valley Round Up Lodge
Peggy Platonos is a freelance writer who lives in the Mimbres Valley. She welcomes feedback and story ideas at email@example.com


text:
Due to scheduled maintenance all City websites, on-line payment services, telephone inspection scheduling, and telephone payment systems will be unavailable this weekend. The maintenance will take place beginning Friday, September 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm through Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this maintenance update.


text:
Nancy A. Anderson, University of South Florida
In this Companion Website you will find:
Profile feature
A profile lets a student store his or her name and the email addresses where quiz results may be sent. To create a new profile, click the Profile button in Chapter 1 and enter your information.
To get started select a chapter from the drop down menu above.
Content Copyright © 2005 Nancy A. Anderson


text:
- Filed Under
With 235 points, Ridgewood finished in a tie for third place in the Inter-Valley Conference wrestling championships Saturday.
Sandy Valley won the tournament with 458 points, and Garaway was second with 415 points.
The Generals were led by Phillip Shannon (145) and Garrett Bethel (152), who won their respective weight classes. ...


text:
I've been following Danielia Cotton since last year when fellow traveler Kandia Crazy Horse suggested that I get schedule her as part of the inaugural season of Boldaslive. Unfortunately, lack of financing forced me to cut the season short so I never got a chance to host her. Nonetheless, I've been anticipating her latest album […]
Preview: Muthawit hits LA!
Like Audiologo, I'm biased when it comes to Muthawit. No, I haven't joined the band. But I will be working with Boston to help market this year's URB ALT Festival in June. More on that later. For now, those of you out West have not one, but three opportunities to catch Boston and his ensemble […]
George Allen "Buddy" Miles, 1947-2008
Condolences to the family of Buddy Miles, who passed away last night. He was, of course, best known as 1/3 of Jimi Hendrix's "Band of Gypsies", along with bassist Billy Cox. Cause of his death is unknown. Hat tip to Bob Davis, who first shared the news with me this morning. Related links: Drummerworld profile […]
Combined forces: AFC
Given the three parties involved, this has the potential to be amazingly good. Stay tuned and check out their site. Hat tip to Mike Machado of D-Xtreme for the heads-up.
Since I didn't have a shot of Kyp from last night
kypPROVIDENCe Originally uploaded by junoswift. I grabbed this off Kyp's site. Definitely a good look.
Black rock tonight: Tricky Dilemma CD release party
If you're in the NYC area, stop by the release party for Tricky Dilemma's second album, John P. Parker: Viewed from 9 Dimensions, a meditative album by Bruce Mack, Val Jeanty and Marvin Sewell that brings together a mix of electronic and acoustic sounds to create improvised, experimental soundscapes. The event starts at 6PM, and […]
Ike Turner passes
Early reports are in that Ike Turner–credited as one of rock's architects, despite the infamy he gained through his abuse of Tina Turner–died today in his home outside of San Diego, California. Some reports here and here. He was 76.
Fleetwood Black
. . .is the new group formed by Graph Nobel (top) and Res. It's an electroacoustic thang. Check them out here. I like both tracks, but am especially feelin' "Sometimes".
Alice Smith's Grammy nomination
Hat tip to Darrell McNeill at the BRC, who passed along the good news that Alice got a Grammy nod. More info at MarketingPopCulture.com, where I first wrote about her nearly 18 months ago.
The Smyrk's Doron Flake
Doron Flake (l) with bandmates Chris Barone, Nick Logan and Ari Sadowitz As many of you know, I've been following The Smyrk since I first heard them back in the summer. Since they have an upcoming CMJ showcase on Saturday (info below), I figured it would be a perfect time to catch up with Doron […]